July 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Researchers uncover key clues in the mystery of limb regeneration
http://bit.ly/16QiUvj iO9
Cool

Gorgeous Old Movie Theaters That Have Fallen Into Ruin
http://bit.ly/11j5ZDR iO9
Very Sad

All the Google Products That Google Itself Has Killed Dead 

bit.ly/17Msalq Gizmodo

Oh My, how many of these did you use?

36 Cheap American Beers, Ranked 

http://deadsp.in/124Qri3 Deadspin

Interesting ranking

Use the “Favor Test” When You're Undecided About a LinkedIn Invitation 

http://bit.ly/12nI2pM LifeHacker  

A Very Good Idea 

Twitter Wants to Start Tracking You on the Web, Here's How to Opt-Out 

http://bit.ly/11j8pSW LifeHacker 

Good To Know 

Keep Your Lawn Green Without Wasting Money with These Watering Tips 

http://bit.ly/1b9vlpt LifeHacker 

Hummm 

Customize Your Resume to Your Profession 

http://bit.ly/12nISmz LifeHacker 

Good Idea 

May 24th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Nine Things You Should and Shouldn't Do If You Lose Your Job 
http://bit.ly/14GouzY LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Clueful Rates and Reveals Android Apps' Privacy Settings 
http://bit.ly/18n4SCr LifeHacker 
For my Android friends 

What to Expect From This Year's Memorial Day Sales 
http://bit.ly/16Stk0w LifeHacker 
Good luck with your shopping 

Twitter Finally Has Two-Factor Authentication: Here's How to Get It 
http://bit.ly/Z4I6wv Gizmodo 
Good News 

5 Grisly Decades of Workplace Safety Posters 
http://bit.ly/Z4IjzO Gizmodo 
Wow, cool and creepy 

February 2nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Twitter Hacked and 250,000 User Accounts Potentially Compromised: Change Your Passwords http://bit.ly/Yry99Z LifeHacker 
Ah crap....

The Best Things to Buy in February 
http://bit.ly/14Gpu7U LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Another Debt Reduction Strategy: Pay Off the Most Painful Debts First 
http://bit.ly/Yrz627 LifeHacker 
My standard debit strategy 

Get Difficult Tasks Done by Using a “Guilt Hour” 
http://bit.ly/WlHSQG LifeHacker 
This may work for you 

The Correct Way to Clean Eyeglasses 
http://bit.ly/Vv33f6 LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Use Food For Better Crowd Control at Parties 
http://bit.ly/14Gri0K LifeHacker 
Could come in handy this weekend 

Five Survival Skills the Movies Taught You Wrong 
http://bit.ly/WcTovI LifeHacker 
Time to unlearn 

December 16th 2012 The stuff that caught My eye this evening

The theologically confusing nightmare that is the He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special http://bit.ly/Y9zzJ8 iO9 
It was very bad 

8 Ways to Keep the Fantastic Four Movie Reboot from Sucking 
http://bit.ly/T2J2yi iO9 
Please keep it from sucking 

65 Years Ago The Transistor Jump-Started The World Of Modern Technology 
http://bit.ly/R1bJMy Gizmodo
The start of a good thing 

Fetching Gifts for Loyal Dog Owners 
http://bit.ly/TVgtQQ Gizmodo
For my friends with Dogs 

You Can Now Download Your Entire Twitter History, Maybe 
http://bit.ly/12ufSuX Gizmodo 
Good News Maybe? 

Frosty Gifts for Powder-Shredding Snow Lovers 
http://bit.ly/ZbhaNx Gizmodo 
For My snow loving friends 

November 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Why it’s Worth it to Purchase Your Own Domain Name 
http://bit.ly/VLuMMH LifeHacker 
Humm 

How to Use Windows 8’s New File History Backup (aka Time Machine for Windows) http://bit.ly/PIS6rJ LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Fix Stretched Out Sweater Cuffs with a Hair Dryer 
http://bit.ly/Tek5Ok LifeHacker 
Be careful with this one. 

Fayve Is a Slick and Entertaining Movie and TV Discovery App for the iPad 
http://bit.ly/SHB7DN LifeHacker 
Great Idea, thinking about down loading it 

Negotiate a Raise by Asking About Your Worth to The Company 
http://bit.ly/RobYPs LifeHacker 
Hummm 

How to Throw a Movie Night Everyone Will Remember 
http://bit.ly/Uzhg9u LifeHacker 
Sounds like fun 

How to Commit Internet Suicide and Disappear from the Web Forever 
http://bit.ly/UdcCNU LifeHacker 
Not sure why but here is a start to do it 

An Unknown Number of Twitter Accounts Have Been Compromised, Time to Change Your Passwords 
http://bit.ly/VLzvOH LifeHacker 
Oh my 

Cook a Hearty Campfire Breakfast in a Paper Bag 
http://bit.ly/QtetTz LifeHacker 
I would test this before springing this on the family

11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About James Bond 
http://bit.ly/SHDd6y iO9 
Happy 50th James 

August 1st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Can antioxidants prevent cancer, too? 
http://bit.ly/NlhuNU Globe and Mail
Interesting, hope to see more on this 


The 5 tools you need to do your own canning 
http://bit.ly/Myf2F9 Globe and Mail
Good over view for a beginner 


Dropbox Confirms User Email Leaks, Adds Account Activity Feature and Two-Factor Authentication http://bit.ly/PllOwU LifeHacker
Check your account


A Simple Approach to Reduce Email Overload for Everyone 
http://bit.ly/Miw2UB LifeHacker
Please read


Import All Your Twitter Contacts into Mountain Lion with a Single Click 
http://bit.ly/OIKG5u LifeHacker
Not sure if this is a good thing or not.


“Why Are You Pulling Me Over?” and Other Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Police Officer http://bit.ly/QuTAae LifeHacker
Good to know


Outlook Is a Completely New, Feature-Filled Webmail Service from Microsoft 
http://bit.ly/PqHtnE LifeHacker
Grab your name/handle now 

April 2nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

NSFW IF you are on twitter you may want to buy product from this company 
http://bit.ly/HfZJ2W *itter.com
NSFW May be offensive to some NSFW


Police Routinely Track Phones Without Warrants 
http://lifehac.kr/HQeIR0 LifeHacker
Who knew? 


Should I Keep My Personal and Professional Identities Completely Separate Online? http://lifehac.kr/HCoBo0 LifeHacker
Your thought?



How to Remotely Control Your Digital Camera to Take Better Photos, Create Awesome Timelapse Videos, and More
http://lifehac.kr/HJjn85 LifeHacker
Some good ideas and tips


How to Tell If Your Credit Card Was Hacked in the Global Payments Breach [Updated] http://lifehac.kr/HzhCcH LifeHacker
Double Check your bill


Store Your Shoes in a Hotel Safe to Help You Remember to Grab Your Valuables http://lifehac.kr/HHNaK6 LifeHacker

March 28 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Twitter and Google in censorship standoff with Brits 
http://bit.ly/HcqCqN Globe and Mail
Bad Bad Idea. Context is important not just the words


Foil Electronic Pickpockets with Aluminum Foil or Multiple Credit Cards 
http://lifehac.kr/Hkb3ry LifeHacker
Or buy a new wallet 


Know When to Back Out of a Project 
http://lifehac.kr/GXFvge LifeHacker 


Use a Sheet of Paper to Make Sure Your Knife Is as Sharp as It Should Be http://lifehac.kr/HeN91K LifeHacker
Good To Know


Follow the 2:4 Rule to Store and Enjoy Leftovers Safely 
http://lifehac.kr/GW03EQ LifeHacker
Play it safe, no one want to be sick


Vidéotron puts stock in set-top box 
http://bit.ly/GUWKKq Globe and Mail
Fiber vs a better cable box....



How to manage and disclose data breaches
Bill C-12  
http://bit.ly/GT7SIK Montreal Gazette

March 11 2012 Morning Stuff

In the expanding TV universe, webisodes look for a foothold 
http://bit.ly/wWXVym Globe and Mail
How will this play out over the next few years?


Twitter sells your feed to Big Data 
http://bit.ly/xs1avN Globe and Mail
Will this influence your posts?


In Vancouver, a storied troupe’s final curtain call 
http://bit.ly/xAgqx3 Globe and Mail
It is sad when a treasured thing closes down 



Cup a day keeps doctor away 
Research shows coffee has grande health benefits 
http://bit.ly/xHAK8z Toronto Sun
Good News 



An Easy Way to Peel an Orange 
http://lifehac.kr/xswwtM LifeHacker
Looks like it works 


Poach an Egg with the Sous Vide Method 
http://lifehac.kr/z14baH LifeHacker
Ok it is not really Sous Vide but if it works use it 

February 20 2012 Evening Stuff

Five Things You Buy That Don’t Actually Work The Way You Think
http://lifehac.kr/yGFwEp LifeHacker
Learn something new every day


Are You Getting the Best Auto Insurance Rate at Your Provider? You’ll Only Know If You Call and Comparison Shop 
http://lifehac.kr/zQAvMC LifeHacker


Cover Refrigerator Shelves in Plastic Wrap for Easy Cleaning 
http://lifehac.kr/Azg62x LifeHacker
Clever Idea


Quickly Send Files Between Mac and iPhone with Messages 
http://lifehac.kr/zAhdeC LifeHacker 


How Seinfeld’s Productivity Secret Fixed My Procrastination Problem 
http://lifehac.kr/wIaBbi LifeHacker
Going to try it


The Savile Row Fold Keeps Your Pants From Falling Off the Hanger 
http://lifehac.kr/yriaZB LifeHacker
Brilliant Idea 


Focus On Your Own Triggers to Better Deal with Difficult People 
http://lifehac.kr/AaWN6q LifeHacker
I need to work on this one a lot


Cook Your Pasta in Milk for Super-Creamy Mac and Cheese 
http://lifehac.kr/xpiqvM LifeHacker
Going to have to try this one sounds good


Senators Question Twitter Censorship Guidelines 
http://bit.ly/zEVGzQ OhMyGov


Use These Guidelines to Make Sure You’re Buying a Toothbrush That Doesn’t Suck http://lifehac.kr/yPPkQG LifeHacker

February 19 2012 Evening Stuff

‘French’ keyboards frustrate computer buyers 
http://bit.ly/AF5qNP Globe and Mail
Much addo about nothing, for me... I have used both and I have one on my Main Mac... It takes 10 to 20 seconds to map my mind and is not a problem


Twitter unveils self-service advertising system 
http://bit.ly/A0BI7u Globe and Mail


Cool beans: The city's most intriguing cafés 
http://bit.ly/wkd0BZ Globe and Mail


Airport screeners stealing from passengers  
http://bit.ly/A3Itnz Toronto Sun
And is any one surprised at this?

February 18 2012 Morning Stuff

Google on its heels after Safari privacy breach 
http://bit.ly/AevsPb Globe and Mail
Oh Google what have you done now


Scientists weigh terror threat against public health in publishing dilemma 
http://bit.ly/xg7cFc  Globe and Mail
The bad guy's know/can get info already. All they are doing is prevent other researchers from have access to the information and letting the public know what risks are out there.


Twitter unveils self-service advertising system 
http://bit.ly/A0BI7u Globe and Mail
This makes sense for the right business's 


China’s hard choice: iPad jobs, or iPad trademark 
http://bit.ly/wNQ8gi Globe and Mail
It looks like a money grab to me, but I do not have all the info


The flaws in Canada's financial adviser system 
http://bit.ly/w3Ahzs Globe and Mail
Wow did not know this


Use the Oven Light to Remind You to Turn the Oven Off 
http://lifehac.kr/wbrTDW LifeHacker
Been doing this for years, simple but it works


Fold and Pack Your Suits Like a Dry Cleaner for Wrinkle-Free Portability http://lifehac.kr/z9CAhc LifeHacker
For my friends who travel a lot


Google+ Adds Instant Photo Upload to iOS 
http://lifehac.kr/Ao3O49 LifeHacker
Do I want to up load every photo I take to G+? Hell No

January 28 2012 Morning Stuff

Top 10 rooftop pools
http://bit.ly/wgtfH5 Toronto Sun
You have to love a pool with a view...

Study: Sugar & HFCS Not As Identical As Some Would Have You Believe
http://bit.ly/zWmjpH The Consumerist
The cheap way is not usually the best way


Twitter uncloaks a year's worth of DMCA takedown notices, 4,410 in all
http://bit.ly/xsZnVx ars Technica
It sounds like a lot but given the number to tweets, it not that many


RIM’s Thorsten Heins: ‘We are going to do this ourselves’
http://bit.ly/yG4RJv Globe and Mail
I hope they can

How Return of the Jedi Should Have Ended reminds us that Anakin is still a piece of crap http://on.io9.com/y88Z6T IO9
Too Funny

How To Raise Your Rates Without Losing Clients
http://bit.ly/wyDMcI Freelance Switch

Belvedere Updates, Can Now Automate Your Folders and Automatically Send Files to iTunes http://lifehac.kr/w4dKjT LifeHacker
Going to try this on my PC

Write This Down: Note-Taking Strategies for Academic Success
http://bit.ly/ydIpqY Art of Manliness

January 27 2012 Morning Stuff

Hydro scare tactics shocking
http://bit.ly/wFOe9W Toronto Sun
Not sure who is correct on the state of the system, but it sounds like some trimming should be done a the top

Feeling depressed? Maybe you’re working too much
http://bit.ly/zfnUfP Globe and Mail
Hummm

Twitter to censor tweets in individual countries
http://bit.ly/zEw3Bo Globe and Mail
Not good

Tiles Keeps Your Open Windows and Shortcuts Organized to Reduce Screen Clutter http://lifehac.kr/xHXXAK LifeHacker
This may work for you depending on your working style

Fix a Worn Out Video Game Controller with Aluminum Foil
http://lifehac.kr/wcH3R1 LifeHacker
Cool fix that could save you some $

Eat Your World spotlights regional foods and drinks around the world. Local grub, typical fare, indigenous eats
http://bit.ly/ybk7Zs Eat Your World
Cool Idea, going to play with the site

Prevent Car Doors From Freezing Shut with Cooking Spray
http://lifehac.kr/zuUy0q LifeHacker
Humm If it really work cool