February 11th 2014 Stuff that caught My eye

Looking in to Sync.Com It's like Dropbox, but encrypted, Canadian, and zero-knowledge. http://bit.ly/1kVGwto Sync.Com
Looks interesting, seems to be very simple to set up. 

Using your own iPhone at work? Watch that it doesn’t get wiped when you leave … http://bit.ly/1joyLdG 9to5 Mac
Not Good At All

New Blog Post: Lists for the Cottage? Do you needed them? You might, I know I do. http://bit.ly/M9ZltJ Terry On Cottage Tech

February 11th 2014 Hollywood star Shirley Temple dies 
http://bbc.in/1dEbL2B BBC 
RIP Shirley, you will be missed 

Breakfast at the Cottage, time for gadgets! 
http://bit.ly/1aK2Od2 Terry On Cottage Tech
Some rambling thoughts on gadgets for making breakfast. And some gift giving advice

February 21 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 
http://adobe.ly/156IQSO Adobe 
Update NOW!

If a Sick Day Is the First Break You’ve Had in Months, You Need to Slow Down http://bit.ly/YDaCCd LifeHacker 
Yep 

How Can I Keep My Laptop’s Power Cord From Getting Damaged? 
http://bit.ly/ZtwOUo LifeHacker 
For my friends who keep having this problem 

Skip Waiting for Your Oven to Preheat by Using the Broiler Instead 
http://bit.ly/136Focr LifeHacker 
For those in a hurry 

How to Conduct Scientific Research On the Internet (Without Getting Duped) 
http://bit.ly/156JU9m LifeHacker 
Some good tips 

How to Wage Your Own War Against Food Waste 
http://bit.ly/YbuDlp LifeHacker 
Great Ideas/Tips 

15 Uncanny Examples of the Golden Ratio in Nature 
http://bit.ly/Wc1Olm iO9
Wow 

July 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Science journal challenges Harper to defend research cuts
http://bit.ly/MEXzvj Montreal Gazette 
These cut's are hard to justify on so many levels



A cookbook devoted to burgers: Call it a whopper
The Book of Burger includes 200 recipes.
http://bit.ly/NORdM3 Montreal Gazette
Muummm Burgers


10 Civilizations That Disappeared Under Mysterious Circumstances 
http://bit.ly/OVX523 iO9
Wow, learn something new 


These detailed engravings reveal how Europeans saw Chinese life in the 1670s http://bit.ly/Okyq9h iO9
Oh My 


Hacker Will Expose Potential Security Flaw In Four Million Hotel Room Keycard Locks http://onforb.es/MF8dpV Forbes
Not a good thing if true


10 Steps to a Healthier Office 
http://bit.ly/MEZJLv LifeHacker
Some very good ideas

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 3rd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Ontario to review how police respond to the mentally ill 
http://bit.ly/IwCfrI Globe and Mail
I hope for the best out of this review


Who wants to drink whipped cream vodka? A lot of people 
http://bit.ly/ILGuvu Globe and Mail
Ok not too sure about this, what are your thoughts?


How sleep affects your ‘fat genes’ – and your ‘fat jeans’ 
http://bit.ly/IXy995 Globe and Mail
and more sleep is probably good for you anyway. 


Keep an Emergency Photo Album in Your Phone to Quickly Provide Important Information in a Crisis 
http://lifehac.kr/Iowlqi LifeHacker
Great Idea


"Force Quit" Yourself to Get Your Sleep Schedule Back on Track and Avoid Another Day of Fatigue 
http://lifehac.kr/KUOBM3 LifeHacker
If you need it


Lifting Light Weights Is Just as Good at Building Muscle as Heavy Weights http://lifehac.kr/IoiHCd LifeHacker
Less chance of hurting your self too


FlyRights Reports Profiling and Harassment by Airport Security Right From Your Phone http://lifehac.kr/IwFQGf LifeHacker
For those who fly


Stay Positive and Focus on High-Visibility Work to Get That Raise You’ve Been Wanting http://lifehac.kr/IoD6YU LifeHacker
Any now you know

March 20 2012 Evening Stuff

Daydreaming Can Be Good for Your Brain 
http://lifehac.kr/GBCiPZ LifeHacker
Some time you need to stop thinking to think of a solution to a problem


What To Do When You Think You’re Underpaid 
http://lifehac.kr/GBmAI5 LifeHacker
Remember to look at the total package, pay, benefits, perks, location


15 international food etiquette rules that might surprise you 
http://on.msnbc.com/GBUBZw MSNBC 
Wow learn all kinds of stuff



Avoid Hotel Cancellation Fees by Changing Your Stay Dates Before Canceling the Reservation
http://lifehac.kr/GFYurq LifeHacker
I like it 



Update All of Your Social Network Settings from One Page with Bliss Control http://lifehac.kr/GBzaSW LifeHacker


How Can I Tell If I’m Being Monitored at Work and What Can I Do About It? http://lifehac.kr/GFPW5E LifeHacker


The 9 Habits of Highly Effective Complainers 
http://bit.ly/GEr8O7 Psychology Today
Some good tips, hope you do not need them


Cloak Automatically Secures Your Browsing on Open Wi-Fi Networks, Is About as Hassle-Free as It Gets 
http://lifehac.kr/GBqDnJ LifeHacker

February 7 2012 Evening Stuff

How Paranoid Should I Be About Trusting Companies With My Personal Data? http://lifehac.kr/ADQSFd LifeHacker
It is not as simple as you might want it to be. 


Train Yourself to Become a Morning Person and Test If You’re a Real Lark or Night Owl http://lifehac.kr/zKgeQP LifeHacker
This may help you


Cancer is just as deadly as it was 50 years ago. Here’s why that’s about to change. http://on.io9.com/yp4pG1 IO9
Very much worth the read


10 Movies and TV Shows Where Everybody Probably Died 5 Minutes After the End http://on.io9.com/z2TNLF IO9
Never Thought about it...


Risks of using your phone or iPad at work 
http://bit.ly/xy0vgo Globe and Mail


Why a Late Reply Can Be a Compliment 
http://lifehac.kr/zRyUZk LifeHacker


LARK Silent Alarm Clock Will Wake You Up Without Disturbing Your Partner and Help You Sleep Better 
http://lifehac.kr/yfup0f LifeHacker
Cool Idea


Make Perfect, Restaurant-Style Shredded Chicken in Your Mixer 
http://lifehac.kr/ywk1PE LifeHacker
Yummm


Conquer Common Stains with the Stain First Aid Chart 
http://lifehac.kr/xCCDo4 LifeHacker

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

December 25 2011 Morning Stuff

Good Morning and a Merry Christmas to All


Top 15 Google Doodles of 2011 
http://bit.ly/tHE62Y Montreal Gazette
Enjoy


Christmas countdown: Today's the day 
http://bit.ly/tJHCdp Toronto Sun
Did you get the quiz right?


Twas the night before Christmas breakfast 
http://bit.ly/svkZWj Montreal Gazette
ymmmm


iTunes 12 Days Of Christmas 12 Free Down Loads 
http://bit.ly/rqQ5Sd Montreal Gazette
Usually there is something for everyone


Act as if You’re Being Filmed at Work 
http://lifehac.kr/tSm9Fk LifeHacker
Good Advise


Repurpose a Citrus Peel into a Seed Starter Pot 
http://lifehac.kr/vXWKsa LifeHacker
Great Idea and maybe a holiday project with the little ones


Gube Curates Kid-Safe YouTube Videos for iOS 
http://lifehac.kr/sdeyZJ LifeHacker
If you have little ones you should look at this app or an app like it

December 19 Evening Stuff

Make a Frozen Medicine Lollipop for Kids or Big Children
http://lifehac.kr/uXlpah LifeHacker
This might work for you problem one...

How Do I Stop Coworkers From Distracting Me While I’m Trying to Work?
http://lifehac.kr/ucJL5v LifeHacker
Worth a read

The Stupid Things You Do When Dating (and How to Fix Them)
http://lifehac.kr/uLXJxz LifeHacker
hmmm I may need to read the a few times...

Use Toothpicks and Plastic Wrap to Safely Transport a Cake Without Damaging the Frosting http://lifehac.kr/u9aClH LifeHacker

This DIY Snow Machine Provides Fresh Powder in the Backyard On the Cheap
http://lifehac.kr/vtmMCI LifeHacker
Want One

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