April 30 3012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Top 10 Albums Every Self-Respecting Science Fiction Fan Should Own 
http://on.io9.com/ID1gRf iO9
This is going to cost me


Solar realignment could spell decades of cooler temperatures on Earth http://on.io9.com/KqPreJ iO9
Oh My


"Silicene" could be the world’s next great wonder-substance 
http://on.io9.com/IkTzBa iO9
Very cool


To Get What You Want, Ask for It First and Save the Pleasantries for Later http://lifehac.kr/IhFUpA LifeHacker
I like it

April 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Documents reveal hundreds of ‘high-risk misconduct’ cases at Canadian Revenue Agency http://bit.ly/IjNCo8 Globe and Mail
Wow


Repurpose a Soda Bottle Into a DIY Irrigation System 
http://lifehac.kr/JVILYC LifeHacker
Nice trick for the garden


Cut Bread Loaves Upside Down to Avoid Squishing 
http://lifehac.kr/INV9ue LifeHacker
Never thought of this 


DIY Margarita Popsicles 
http://lifehac.kr/IzE7lM  LifeHacker
Enjoy but do not let the kid's have any


Two of the world’s rarest mammals photographed for the very first time http://on.io9.com/InioNB iO9
Cool


Why is our skin waterproof? 
http://on.io9.com/JLZTBW iO9
Good Question Great Answer


Take a science fiction road trip for a weird and wonderful summer 
http://on.io9.com/InjMj8 iO9
It would be an Interesting vacation  

April 29 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Why you shouldn’t freak out over Google Drive’s terms of service 
http://bit.ly/Iyon2A Globe and Mail
Still I would watch what I put on the service


U.S. turns spy agency on itself, critics of cyber bill say
http://bit.ly/Ii8axl Globe and Mail
It is a poorly written bill at best


London could have missiles on rooftops to guard Olympic Games 
http://bit.ly/JTTbrG Globe and Mail
WTF that is scary 


This red was Hemingway’s pick (and it might your new favourite too) 
http://bit.ly/IeOaqi Globe and Mail
Have to give it a try


Hang a Folding Table on Your Wall with Bicycle Storage Hooks 
http://lifehac.kr/ICmUlg LifeHacker
Great Idea 


Light Candles with a Dry Spaghetti Noodle 
http://lifehac.kr/Imd7pr LifeHacker
Why did I not think of this?

April 29 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Storage wars: Google, Dropbox and Microsoft fight for your files 
http://bit.ly/IimO4P Globe and Mail
A good take on the issue


Lobster ceviche with coconut milk, lime and cilantro 
http://bit.ly/Kk4QwE Globe and Mail
Looks and sounds good


The professional-class bubble is bursting 
http://bit.ly/KkBbbN Globe and Mail
Your thought on this?



TB or not TB? 
Lung disease could become super threat to Canadians 
http://bit.ly/JSabl2  Toronto Sun 
Scary stuff TB is 


Kapyong a great Canadian moment: Worthington 
http://bit.ly/JulRb8 Toronto Sun


Remove Hard Water Stains with Lemons 
http://lifehac.kr/JJQdIf LifeHacker
Have to add this to my spring cleaning list of tricks


The Worst Book Covers of All Time Have Destroyed My Faith In Humanity http://gizmo.do/Ivv18v Gizmodo
OMG too funny/scary "Good-bye Testicles"   

April 28 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Muppets illustrations reenact classic tales and legends 
http://on.io9.com/JQ0Gmn iO9
OMG Great love the Evil Queen with the apple


Appease your inner Indiana Jones and delve into The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology http://on.io9.com/Ikg0VV iO9
And my reading list gets longer


Who are the richest characters in fiction? 
http://on.io9.com/IMrYG7 iO9
Ok did not see number 1 coming but it makes sense 


The Lost Civilizations That Pioneered Skull Surgery 
http://on.io9.com/Iz7zoY iO9
Wow brain surgery has been around longer than rocket science 


DIY Brown Sugar 
http://lifehac.kr/IIIKrm LifeHacker
Cute trick


Top 10 Highly-Desired Skills You Can Teach Yourself 
http://lifehac.kr/JQ5p7B LifeHacker
Hope this helps you who are looking to learn

April 29 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Nova Scotia to regulate hidden cellphone fees 
http://bit.ly/JAS3Y4  Globe and Mail
A good move if done right


Roku streaming TV box a new option for Canada’s cable haters 
http://bit.ly/J7tBhu Globe and Mail 
It is an option for cutting the cable


Quirky HP TopShot a photocopier for 3-D objects 
http://bit.ly/IzkgMU Globe and Mail 
Very cool, would not need the 3-D all the time but it would be useful


Organize Your Finances This Weekend (and Stop Wasting Money) 
http://lifehac.kr/Ifs8Ja LifeHacker
It is a good thing to have a handle on your finances


How to Properly Cook a Steak (in Your Kitchen)? 
http://lifehac.kr/IghZJg LifeHacker
Yuumm Steak 


Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive and Others: Pricing Per GB and More Compared in Convenient Charts 
http://lifehac.kr/JHBv4f LifeHacker 
Now to figure out the best one for you to use

April 27 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 11-30 
http://on.io9.com/JyDmor iO9
Some good tunes 


10 Untranslatable Words (And When You’ll Want to Use Them) 
http://on.io9.com/IXWvQu iO9
Interesting 


All About CISPA, the Bill that Wants to Erode Your Online Privacy 
http://lifehac.kr/IeugRe LifeHacker
Hope this bill can be killed


Foil the Latest and Greatest ATM Card Skimming Tech by Covering Your Hand When Entering Your PIN 
http://lifehac.kr/IhXmxT LifeHacker
Please play it safe at the ATM


VIM Adventures Is a Fun Puzzle Game That Teaches You How To Use The Awesome Text Editor Vim http://lifehac.kr/IKv2m6 LifeHacker
Cool Idea



Out on the street 'for their own good'
http://bit.ly/Iiimqg Montreal Gazette
How does evicting Him help him. Something is very wrong here 

April 27 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Exploring the fabled Northwest passage by cruise 
http://bit.ly/Igi8Oq Globe and Mail
Would love to make this trip


Perfectly and Evenly Microwave a Hot Pocket (or Anything Else with a Filling) Using This Simple Trick http://lifehac.kr/JqXds2 LifeHacker
Humm


How to Follow Up on a Job Interview (Without Being Annoying) 
http://lifehac.kr/Jes6eT LifeHacker
For my friends who are looking


Bluetooth Screen Lock Secures Your Mac When a Bluetooth Device is Out of Range http://lifehac.kr/IJsAwa LifeHacker
Will download it and set it up


Do I Really Need To Encrypt Every File on My Computer?
http://lifehac.kr/IWbwSS LifeHacker
Short answer No but.... Long answer Yes but....


Keeping Secrets Can Make You Physically Weaker 
http://lifehac.kr/Kg08jt LifeHacker 

April 26 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 31-50 
http://on.io9.com/K2w7sr iO9
Yep more music to think about buying


How Technicolor created ruby slippers without using colour film 
http://on.io9.com/IIvEJd iO9
Cool


10 Coolest Fictional Asteroids of All Time 
http://on.io9.com/Il4Wsw iO9
I know of about 1/2 of the list


Yertle the Turtle banned from Canadian classroom for being too political http://on.io9.com/JDj4Oi iO9
Not happy with B.C. Right now


Aviiq Ready Clips Are Mini Cables That Clip onto Your Bag (or Almost Anywhere) http://lifehac.kr/IsK3ra LifeHacker
Cool looking


Living in Public: What Happens When You Throw Privacy Out the Window http://lifehac.kr/Il9y1Q iO9
Are you public or private?

April 26 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Telcos looking to cut smartphone subsidies 
http://bit.ly/Ieypn0 Globe and Mail
It was bound to happen


Goodbye cable bills, now I get my TV for free 
http://bit.ly/Js1E3f Globe and Mail
Depends on what you watch where you are.


DRM is not the future: Tor goes DRM-free for all e-books 
http://on.io9.com/Idz3D9 iO9
Very Very Good News. Tor Rocks


100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 51-70 http://on.io9.com/IezDyN iO9
Lots of choice


Your Summer Beach Reading List for 2012 
http://on.io9.com/I3m0Qk iO9
Could be a busy summer of reading


Outraged dad posts recording of autistic son being bullied – by educators 
http://bit.ly/IypY63 Globe and Mail
Well beyond outraged

April 25 2012 Stuff that caught My this evening

Clean Out Your Facebook App Permissions as Part of Your Spring Cleaning Regimen http://lifehac.kr/I62vFu LifeHacker
A very good idea


Upgrade from 7GB to 25GB of Free Microsoft SkyDrive Storage While You Can http://lifehac.kr/K7KxTT LifeHacker
Get it if you can


Virtual Lighting Studio Will Teach You to Light a Photo or Video Set Through Experimentation http://lifehac.kr/JSrHV0 LifeHacker
Cool 


Microsoft Security Essentials Updates with Better Performance, Virus Detection, and Interface Changes 
http://lifehac.kr/JotmQP LifeHacker
Update it now, this is a good thing


Show Off the Left Side of Your Face for Better, More Emotive Pictures http://lifehac.kr/JqU9JK LifeHacker
Worth trying 


100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 71-100 http://on.io9.com/ISyE4G iO9
This is going to cost me $ on the iTunes Store


The first 4,000,000 digits of Pi, visualized in a single image 
http://on.io9.com/Ia0xZC iO9
WOW would be a great poster


Racy magazines face subsidy firestorm 
http://bit.ly/Ip5PuP Toronto Sun
Your thoughts ?

April 25 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Dr. Seuss’s ‘Yertle the Turtle’ deemed too political for B.C. classroom 
http://bit.ly/IRgsZn Globe and Mail
Oh come on


How to actually show up on time - for once 
http://bit.ly/JngnPk Globe and Mail
For my friends who are all ways running late


Canada’s retirement savings system needs multipronged boost: report 
http://bit.ly/IiSBAW Globe and Mail
The system need fixing 


How to Send Anything to Your Kindle for Later Reading 
http://lifehac.kr/JywGdu LifeHacker
Very useful information 


Learn the Basics of Electronics Hacking with SparkFun’s Online Curriculum http://lifehac.kr/I4Ngg5 LifeHacker
Lots to learn about


Make Your Own Infused Vodka In Days Instead of Weeks with This Quick-Infuse Method http://lifehac.kr/IaMLH4 LifeHacker

April 24 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Fill Out This Daily Checklist to Avoid Neglecting Your Personal Needs 
http://lifehac.kr/I7VXuX LifeHacker
I like the idea


Get Free Books, Gadgets, and More by Writing Thoughtful Reviews 
http://lifehac.kr/JEgiqc LifeHacker
Your thought on this?


Share Only As Much As You Need In a Job Interview by Understanding Hiring Managers’ Tricks http://lifehac.kr/Io3e7S LifeHakcer
I do not like getting interviewed. Do not like interviewing others either.


How Can I Recharge My Depleted Motivation? 
http://lifehac.kr/I7GoAL LifeHacker
For my friends who are feeling a little burnt out


Learn About and Solve Three Common Cooking Mistakes with These Recipe "Wheels of Misfortune" 
http://lifehac.kr/ImoSWH LifeHacker
Good to know


Ever Wonder If It’s Actually Legal to Wear Headphones When You’re Driving? http://lifehac.kr/I9t2HH LifeHacker
Very good to know and keep legal

April 24 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Brain freeze explained: Why ice cream causes headaches 
http://bit.ly/IbBWUb Globe and Mail
And now we know


iConvert Instantly Converts Audio and Video for Your iOS Device, Is So Easy a Caveman Could Use It 
http://lifehac.kr/J6B5i4 LifeHacker


Make Your Mac’s Dashboard Actually Useful 
http://lifehac.kr/IdEjkT LifeHacker
Some good tips and ideas


Build Your Own Rolling Camera Bag and Keep Your Photo Gear Safe On the Cheap http://lifehac.kr/IldVrN LifeHacker
A project for my photo friends 


Fruux Synchronizes Your Contacts, Calendars, and To-Dos Across Systems, OSes, and Devices for Free 
http://lifehac.kr/I2kyME LifeHacker
Could be useful 


The Physics that Explain Why You Should Wear Black This Summer 
http://on.io9.com/JCKdis iO9
Going to have to experiment this summer


33 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies that Could Rock Your Summer http://on.io9.com/INPXnC iO9
Some of these look good


10 Things We’ve Learned About the Earth Since Last Earth Day 
http://on.io9.com/IlnbfG iO9

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 23 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Tories mull privatizing VIA Rail routes 
http://bit.ly/Iqa7Eq Globe and Mail
VIA was created because the private companies did not want to do passengers. 


Budget cuts leave Statscan girding for fewer surveys, less staff 
http://bit.ly/I8p5SL Globe and Mail
The problems caused will not be seen for while.


The London Olympics will force some employees to sleep in space pods http://on.io9.com/JIU2su iO9
Just what you need less reasons to go home


Someone please make these Doctor Who Lego minifies 
http://on.io9.com/JqNW4t iO9
Please make them Please


This tiny blue flower can kill a humpback whale 
http://on.io9.com/I4n6PA iO9
Wow, so do not eat the blue flowers


Tour the graffiti-covered ruins of Belgium’s dangerous amusement park http://on.io9.com/IKWDmr iO9
Wow


DIY Camping Fish Smoker 
http://lifehac.kr/JrwgWb LifeHacker
Cool project for my camping friends

April 22 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Clean Garden Tools with Wax Paper 
http://lifehac.kr/HUh2W7 LifeHacker
Good tip


DIY Automatic Cat Feeder 
http://lifehac.kr/HYPqOn LifeHacker
Cool project if you have cats


Speed Up Ketchup Flow with a Drinking Straw 
http://lifehac.kr/IJZprZ LifeHacker
An old one but a good one to know


Escape Zip Tie Restraints with Paracord Shoelaces 
http://lifehac.kr/J34gm1 LifeHacker
Hope you never need this one


Five Best Linux Distributions 
http://lifehac.kr/HUiB6q LifeHacker
Which one do you use?


World’s narrowest house will be less than 60 inches wide 
http://on.io9.com/Jn7CFX iO9
Oh my that is a small house


Weaponize your office supplies for post-apocalyptic survival 
http://on.io9.com/Ii2Qb7 iO9
Always be ready for the Zomies

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 evening

Friendcaster Gives Android an Improved Facebook Experience 
http://lifehac.kr/IvqQqe LifeHacker
For my friends with Android 


7 Rules for Recording Police - Know Your Rights ! 
http://bit.ly/I1Mt3f 12160
Good to know your rights at all times


DIY Natural Garden Pesticides 
http://lifehac.kr/JdXe3k LifeHacker
Worth trying


The scientific myth that soda will dissolve your teeth 
http://on.io9.com/I1NJDv iO9
Learn something new


10 Summer Vacations You Could Be Taking — In Space 
http://on.io9.com/JXzdcf  iO9
WOW 

April 21 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Honouring ANZACs in NL 

NL soldiers proud of shared heritage with Aussie, Kiwi infantry 

http://bit.ly/JwKSit Toronto Sun

Learn something every day. Knew of the Aussie and Kiwi efforts but did not know that NL troops were there too. #ANZAC

Top 10 Clever Tricks Built Right Into Gmail 

http://lifehac.kr/HVEyki LifeHacker

Good to know

The Right Way(s) to Sharpen a Knife 

http://lifehac.kr/JwQk52 LifeHacker

A sharp knife is a good knife

Turn Wine Corks into Plant Markers 

http://lifehac.kr/JheTUg Lifehacker

I am not a drunk I just want to mark my plants

Zip Through the Airport Security Line like the Former Secretary of Homeland Security http://lifehac.kr/IZkxIG LifeHacker

You do not think that the fact he was head of Homeland Security does not help help him through the line?

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