June 14th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Best Uses for Your Local Library (That Aren't Just Books) 
http://bit.ly/152SR1a LifeHacker 
Very Cool, I knew about some of this stuff but not all of it.

Wallaby Tells You the Best Credit Card to Use Wherever You're Shopping 
http://bit.ly/12sDd3h LifeHacker 
Not sure who needs this but it exists 

Why Am I So Tired All the Time Even When I Get Enough Sleep? 
http://bit.ly/17LwyUb LifeHacker 
Hummm.... 

Get Free Airport Wi-Fi with Foursquare 
http://bit.ly/12sEeZ2 LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends 

How Your Brain Perceives Time (and How to Use It to Your Advantage) 
http://bit.ly/143nFjp LifeHacker 
Good to know 

We Can Drink the Rest Tomorrow: 5 Wine Preservation Systems Tested 
http://bit.ly/12KKJI4 Wired 
For my wine drinking friends 

April 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Send Links to Friends In Three Taps with Launch Center Pro 
http://bit.ly/10KxqCv LifeHacker 
Is there a big demand for this? 

Highlight Intangibles in Your Job Interview Based on the Position’s Listed Duties 
http://bit.ly/XyIUem LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking for work

Toss Frozen Grapes in Your Wine to Cool It Down 
http://bit.ly/Zhxkic LifeHacker 
Sound good for those hot sunny days 

Screenstagram Livens Up Your Screensaver with Instagram Photos 
http://bit.ly/10GZGEE LifeHacker 
Could be cool if you have a good feed 

US Court Rules That Checking Maps on Your Phone While Driving Is a Bad Thing http://bit.ly/YFXD61 Gizmodo  
Be warned 

NASA plans to send humans to an asteroid by 2021 
http://bit.ly/ZcuHyZ Gizmodo 
Cool 

March 3rd 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Monitor Your Pet’s Weight Like a Vet with this Handy Chart 

http://bit.ly/WBUGis LifeHacker 

For my friends with pets 

Replace Wine in Recipes with These Unexpected Substitutes 

http://bit.ly/Yl5fZM LifeHacker 

For my non-drinking friends 

Next is a Fast, Beautiful Expense Tracker for iPhone 

http://bit.ly/ZeCe0U LifeHacker 

Hummm 

Evernote Hacked, Time to Change Your Passwords 

http://bit.ly/WBVYd8 LifeHacker 

Crap Crap Crap...... 

Top 10 Things You Can Upgrade with a Little Electronics Hacking 

http://bit.ly/1012Qak LifeHacker 

Some great ideas 

Use a Candle to Weatherproof Shipping Labels 

http://bit.ly/1013kgH LifeHacker 

What a great idea 

Tuberculosis and leprosy thrive by pretending to be viruses 

http://bit.ly/Yl8PmA LifeHacker 

Wow 

February 19 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Stay Productive When You’re on the Road 
http://bit.ly/UC8X22 LifeHacker 
For my travelling friends 

Don’t Follow Your Instincts When Replying to Freelance Customer Questions 
http://bit.ly/W13q6C LifeHacker 
Your thoughts on this?

Pick the Best Batteries for a DIY Project with Adafruit’s Battery Guide 
http://bit.ly/Y1kdom LifeHacker 
This could be very helpful 

Nine Practices to Help You Say No Without Feeling Like a Jerk 
http://bit.ly/12Gox0j LifeHacker 
Some good ideas 

Why Structured Procrastination Makes Your Dreaded Tasks Easier to Get Done 
http://bit.ly/VDLiA2 LifeHacker 
Procrastination can help some times  

Pair Any Dish to a Perfect Wine with This Handy Chart 
http://bit.ly/YDiiDk LifeHacker 
This may be helpful for those new to wine 

December 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Remotely Fetch Files from Your PC with SkyDrive (When It Isn’t on Your SkyDrive) http://bit.ly/RmSptk LifeHacker 

Great tool but possible Security issue

What Else Can I Do with My New Ereader? 

http://bit.ly/YWZvrK LifeHacker 

For those with a Ereader 

Five Custom Searches You Should Enable In Your Browser Right Now 

http://bit.ly/U8MPt7 LifeHacker 

Search smarter and better 

What They Don’t Tell You About Promotions 

http://bit.ly/U8Nrin LifeHacker 

Good To Know 

Cycloramic Captures Hands-Free 360-Degree Video on Your iPhone 

http://bit.ly/RXPzMO LifeHacker 

Interesting 

Hack a Raspberry Pi Into an AirPlay Speaker Receiver 

http://bit.ly/12VMr5d LifeHacker 

Hummm one more reason to get one 

Use Cheesecloth to Filter Broken Cork from a Bottle of Poorly Opened Wine 

http://bit.ly/W79hRp LifeHacker 

Great Idea 

December 20th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Evernote Food 2.0 Beautifully Manages Your Recipes and Tracks Restaurants 
http://bit.ly/T9k9Qw LifeHacker 
For my foodie friends 

How Can I Deal With a Slow Internet Connection? 
http://bit.ly/12BRoA5 LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends 

Interactive Guide to Blog Typography 
http://bit.ly/UPNCgZ kaikkonendesign
For those of us who truly need the help 

How to Stop Being an Oversensitive Employee and Work with a Boss You Hate 
http://bit.ly/XO5LwN LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Donate to Fewer Charities to Make Your Donation Go Further 
http://bit.ly/Zl4Iuy LifeHacker 
Hummm, there is a logic to this 

Boxed Wine Spoils Faster than Bottled Wine, So Keep It Cold 
http://bit.ly/UauigQ LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

September 10th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Create a Pizza Contact for Several Pizza Place Phone Numbers 
http://bit.ly/Sx0pc8 Lifehacker 
Would would work for most fast food places

Arduino-based Moving Truck Alarm System 
http://bit.ly/THYfUQ Lifehacker 
Interesting project lots of uses

Repurpose a Coat Hanger as a Flip-Flop Hanger 
http://bit.ly/QwjU3h LifeHacker 
If you have a lot of flip-flops

Harmless gadgets to keep your co-workers on their toes 
http://bit.ly/Qwmk1T Toronto Sun  
Huummmm 

What’s the best way to store wine, upright or laid down? 
http://bit.ly/RCMUAT Globe and Mail 
Real Cork lay it down

Last Minuet Summer Things

Summer Sips: Pimm’s Cup 
http://bit.ly/Q1qHxF Canada.Com 
Yummm 

Top ten Labour Day long weekend wines 
http://bit.ly/Tf5Aek Canada.Com
Lot's of nice choices

August 18th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

DIY Capacitor Discharge Tool
http://bit.ly/OytZWM LifeHacker
A very useful tool to have. Much better than your hand

Make Cocktails with Unwanted Wine
http://bit.ly/QNyMEC LifeHacker
Unwanted wine... nope still not getting it... Great way to stretch the wine too

The 10 healthiest foods on the planet
http://bit.ly/R9cC43 Montreal Gazette
Humm

ABC is developing the steampunk adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Yes, really. http://bit.ly/OKqCBP iO9
Could be real good

The Worst Opening Lines from Imaginary Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels
http://bit.ly/OKr8zM iO9
Oh my they are bad

June 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to smoke ribs, chicken and just about anything else you could want 
http://bit.ly/KDJyMP Globe and Mail
Smoked ribs.... yumm


Shipping wine across provincial lines? Soon that might not be a criminal offence 
http://bit.ly/NAgbj1 Globe and Mail
Good News if the provinces come along



Be dad's favourite 
Nearly half of fathers want gadget gifts, says survey 
http://bit.ly/NAhoH2 Toronto Sun
Some interesting suggestions for Dad 


The ClearStream2 Indoor Antenna Is as Powerful as They Come, Makes Cutting Cable a Snap 
http://bit.ly/MI88M8 LifeHacker 
Going to have to get a couple


Where to Put Food on the Grill for Perfection Every Time 
http://bit.ly/LGcLs6 LifeHacker
Good to know, now to keep a copy near the grill


Is Productivity Killing Your Creativity? 
http://bit.ly/M6rVna LifeHacker
Humm Never thought of it that way


Understanding OAuth: What Happens When You Log Into a Site with Google, Twitter, or Facebook http://bit.ly/Lnwn1W LifeHacker
Very good to know

June 11th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

B.C. wines stuck behind online trade barriers 
http://bit.ly/MtO2Fi Globe and Mail
Too many of our trade laws are way out of date. 


Mutant X-Muppets defend a world that thinks they’re weirdos 
http://bit.ly/KLaKha iO9
Too Funny!!


The microbes in Earth’s most arid volcanoes are unlike anything we’ve seen before 
http://bit.ly/LjAuzf iO9
Wow that is different 


Control Impulses By Limiting Your Capacity 
http://bit.ly/MtQHi5 LifeHacker
Sounds like a good idea


Dunno Is an Automated, Cross-Platform Research Assistant 
http://bit.ly/KLbYsF LifeHacker
Interesting  idea, would be great if you were in school 

May 31 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Proposed changes to wine law back on table in Ottawa 
http://bit.ly/L0AeSr Globe and Mail
I hope this passes soon


Cottage succession: Plan now (your heirs will be grateful) 
http://bit.ly/L0ALnD Globe and Mail
If you do not have a plan get one


Spicy, smoked or tropical? Find the perfect cheese for your burger 
http://bit.ly/KYWs5H Globe and Mail
Yummy, now I want a cheeseburger NOW


Why cake and beer look so tempting at night 
http://bit.ly/KfSqvD Globe and Mail
This helps explain a lot


"If You Wouldn’t Wake Up Early to Do Something, You Probably Shouldn’t Stay Up Late For It Either."  
http://bit.ly/KWLUIA LifeHacker
Very true


How to Put Your Money to Work for You, Beyond the Basics 
http://bit.ly/JYP9Ls LifeHacker
Some good ideas

May 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Banks, telecoms move on new mobile payment system 
http://bit.ly/JW1OR1 Globe and Mail
This could be a good thing


Choose red zinfandel carefully - unless you want dessert in a glass 
http://bit.ly/KW49L8 Globe and Mail
Some of these look very good


Credit card cash grab 
http://bit.ly/LIdQPA Toronto Sun
Wow getting it from both ends


A history of popular sandwiches 
http://bit.ly/Kkpq49 Toronto Sun
Happy 250th sandwich's


Use an Alum Bar to Soothe Razor Burn and Seal Cuts 
http://lifehac.kr/KERY89 LifeHacker
Have to look for one of these and give it a try


Google+ Hangouts on Air Lets You Broadcast Live to the World 
http://lifehac.kr/K9niYu LifeHacker
Good to know


Nepal’s most mysterious language might soon disappear 
http://on.io9.com/ITuOHw iO9
It is a same to lose a language


Finland’s brilliant plan for dealing with nuclear waste: pulling a Keyser Söze http://on.io9.com/Kkundj iO9
2 very different approaches 

April 23 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

When You’re Constantly Checking Your Email, You’re Putting Your Needs Behind Everyone Else’s http://lifehac.kr/IvpDPn LifeHacker
Good Idea 


Add These Five Commands to the Top of Your To-Do List, Avoid the Most Common Deathbed Regrets 
http://lifehac.kr/I63efZ LifeHacker
Great List


The Stupid Things You Do in the Kitchen (and How to Fix Them) 
http://lifehac.kr/I6xKWu LifeHacker
Ok how many of these are new to you?


Turn a Bad Bottle of Wine into Wine Jelly for an Easy to Make, Delicious Treat http://lifehac.kr/IvtADR LifeHacker
Humm I might try this

April 22 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Barolo: There are many reasons to love this misunderstood red 
http://bit.ly/J1oCfu Globe and Mail
Will keep my eye out for these and give them a try


Is X-ray vision coming to your smartphone? 
http://bit.ly/J1pGQs Globe and Mail
The bad uses are many. The good uses are many too.... 


Snow expected in Ontario, Quebec 
http://bit.ly/JjYgw1 Toronto Sun
WHAT!!!!!!


DIY Gravity Water Filter 
http://lifehac.kr/I1yKbb LifeHacker
Very cool for camping 


Combine Magnetic Primer and Chalkboard Paint for the Ultimate Workspace Wall http://lifehac.kr/JC8KBt LifeHacker
Great for the home office or a child's room

April 21 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

German court rules YouTube must stop users uploading music 
http://bit.ly/IGNCuD Globe and Mail
How is YouTube going to comply with this? Given the amount of video loaded each hour.


Montreal sandwich named one of the world’s best 
http://bit.ly/HXFQA8 Globe and Mail
Way to go Wilensky's Light Lunch well done. It sounds good


B.C.'s $100 hot dog and other things you may have missed this week 
http://bit.ly/HQlrcB Globe and Mail


Attractions open doors across Ontario 
http://bit.ly/HQmY2h Toronto Sun
Lots to see and do over the next few weekends


Nelson, Snoop release 4/20 pot anthem 
http://bit.ly/JW8psO Toronto Sun


Peachy keen dishes perfect for warm weather eating 
http://bit.ly/HZzXje Toronto Sun
Some yummy recipes


Put Together a Killer Go Bag This Weekend 
http://lifehac.kr/HXLFNV LifeHacker
I keep a bag that is 90% ready, just add Lap Top/iPad and go


Experiment with Food and Wine Pairings with The Perfect Dish for It: Pizza http://lifehac.kr/JfsPRe LifeHacker
Yumm

April 7 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Ham or lamb? The perfect wines for your Easter feast 
http://bit.ly/I3MSTc Globe and Mail
Going to have to have a look at the SAQ


The Five Most Mathematically Essential Bottles of Booze 
http://gizmo.do/HwkzvI Gizmodo
Stock your bar by Math or what you like


I Can’t Believe This Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza Isn’t American 
http://gizmo.do/HyGRcc Gizmodo
OMG Brilliant idea


Is Everyone You Know an Alcoholic? 
http://gizmo.do/I3PDUn Gizmodo
I am not a doctor but I call Bullshit on this

March 29 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

What are tannins? Are they good or bad for wine? 
http://bit.ly/H3hgvy Globe and Mail 


Social networking site Pinterest in battle against spammers 
http://bit.ly/HjB91k Globe and Mail
Some one is always trying to game the system


Buckle up: Anthony Bourdain's got a new show 
http://bit.ly/GZRYRn Globe and Mail
I have seen the Montreal Layover great show


When Opium Was For Newborns And Bayer Sold Heroin 
http://on.io9.com/HjFd1x iO9
Ah the good old days


Alexander Graham Bell’s 130-year-old record collection has been resurrected http://on.io9.com/GXgKwf iO9
Very Cool way ahead of his time


In search of Ancient Egypt’s very own watery answer to Venice 
http://on.io9.com/HjMKet iO9
Very interesting if true.



10 Things To Never Say To Your Boss
http://bit.ly/Hk3yW8 Ask Men
Worth the read

March 22 2012 Evening Stuff

What Do I Need to Do After Losing My Wallet? 
http://lifehac.kr/GT8UlY LifeHacker
Major Pain in the butt to lose a wallet or purse 


When To Use Different Types of Salt for Barbecue and Other Cooking 
http://lifehac.kr/GY59za LifeHacker
Hummm good to know


Haven’t Changed the Way You Drive in Years? Then You’re Probably Driving All Wrong http://lifehac.kr/GVmJAT LifeHacker
Air Bags cause change!


GET THE DISH: CHIPOTLE'S SPICY GUACAMOLE 
http://bit.ly/GKolxB YumSugar
Looks yummy 


Hyperdecanting: Better Wine in a Minute, You Impatient Philistine 
http://lifehac.kr/GKYAvQ LifeHacker
Oh my, not sure I would try this 


Symcat Diagnoses Your Health Symptoms Like a Doctor Would, Then Tells You What To Do http://lifehac.kr/GL8ljW LifeHacker
Not sure about this


Callnote Records Skype Calls and Saves the Audio to Evernote Automatically http://lifehac.kr/GSiGuN LifeHacker

March 11 2012 Evening Stuff

Pour Guinness Cans Perfectly 
http://lifehac.kr/zKtIsj LifeHacker
This just looks/sounds wrong to me. It goes against every thing I know about Guinness 


Modify an Ikea Lack Table into a Dog Dining Table 
http://lifehac.kr/wjMQtD LifeHacker
For my friends with large dogs


Save Money in the Meat Department with Chuck Eye Steaks 
http://lifehac.kr/wNbPaa LifeHacker
Yumm Yumm Steak


Drying: the ancient art of boosting a wine’s flavour 
http://bit.ly/xmD4bE Globe and Mail 
Will keep an eye out for these wines 


A Three-Foot Model Of Tim Burton’s Batmobile Is a Great Way To Blow $630 http://gizmo.do/zWDkFe Gizmodo
New iPad or this... I am thinking...


Painting With Gunpowder Looks Way More Fun Than Using a Brush 
http://gizmo.do/xsXqv6 Gizmodo


TARDIS Mini building set by Character Building 
http://bit.ly/w2MfX1 ThinkGeek
Want


Fork and knife and bottle opener 
http://bit.ly/zmnEq1 ThinkGeek
For the upscale Hobo. And Yes I Want


Construction. Destruction. I'm the guy with the hammer 
http://bit.ly/y3FUlX ThinkGeek
Why is the song If I Had A Hammer running through my mind?