Wednesday, 31 October 2012

October 31st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Save Web Pages for Offline Access Later 
http://bit.ly/RseFkf LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Light Up an Entire Room with a Flashlight and a Gallon of Water 
http://bit.ly/Tmruso LifeHacker 
Cool and very good to know 

Use the Phonetic Alphabet to Help Get Your Point Across Over the Phone Even with Bad Reception http://bit.ly/TmrHvW LifeHacker 
Good To Know 

5 Possible Storylines for the Next Star Wars Movie 
http://bit.ly/T4VfAa iO9
Could be good or very bad 

Survival books to keep on your bookshelf in case of the apocalypse 
http://bit.ly/PGyZji iO9 
Time to go and buy some books 

Best and worst old school Halloween candy  
http://bit.ly/TtPJJM Toronto Sun 
Your thoughts? 

10 spooky spots where it's Halloween all year 
http://bit.ly/TTwbL1 Toronto Sun
Road Trip Time, who wants to go?

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

October 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

World’s top 12 ghost tours
bit.ly/Rqn9bs Toronto Sun
Road Trip

Halloween treats chat with Sun food expert Rita DeMontis 
http://bit.ly/Su5FLl Toronto Sun
Yummm fHalloween treats 

Digital paywall: Toronto Star to launch metred website next year 
http://bit.ly/SaFyGI Montreal Gazette 
Yet another reason not to read The Star 

Serve ghoulishly good eggplant and pepper dip before trick-or-treating 
http://bit.ly/Su6ymV LifeHacker 
Yummmy 

Montreal To Expect 90-km winds, heavy rain from Hurricane Sandy 
http://bit.ly/V3spVa LifeHacker 
The Wind Is Here This Morning 

Monday, 29 October 2012

October 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Build a Wooden Cage to Corral Stuffed Animals 
http://bit.ly/RoDLjL LifeHacker 
Very cool idea 

Work Parties Save Time and Money and Build Relationships 
http://bit.ly/TpJl6r LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Build a Hidden Outdoor PVC Key Holder 
http://bit.ly/SrVWFe LifeHacker 
Good idea but how safe? 

DIY Giant Jenga is a Great Outdoor Game 
http://bit.ly/Q1h72D LifeHacker 
Looks like fun 

Shrinking Arctic ice and a golden fibre-optic opportunity 
http://bit.ly/VXa9y5 Globe and Mail
An interesting idea 

Windows 8: Where’s the File menu? 
http://bit.ly/UYx22N LifeHacker 
Lots to lean about Windows 8 

Sunday, 28 October 2012

October 28th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

That One Time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Punked Houdini With Dinosaurs
http://bit.ly/ToPrnk iO9
Cool

Unlocking the fractal patterns in cauliflower
http://bit.ly/PARNQV iO9
Math in cauliflower very cool

How many plants would you need to generate oxygen for yourself in an airlock?
http://bit.ly/SlxYMW iO9
Good To Know

Gorgeous photograph captures a moonbow, waterfall, meteor and the Milky Way. In one image. http://bit.ly/S5YYw9 iO9
WOW WOW WOW

The 20 Most Unintentionally Terrifying Movies of All Time
http://bit.ly/S5ZgmP iO9
How may have you seen?

5 horror movies so gruesome, the makers were investigated for cruelty and murder
http://bit.ly/YbEFlq iO9
Have not seen andy of these

October 28th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

DIY Arduino-Based Halloween Blinking Eyes Effect 
http://bit.ly/S18SAa LifeHacker 
Looks like a fun build for Halloween 

Repurpose a VHS Tape Case as a Photo Display and Storage Box 
http://bit.ly/SqmrL6 LifeHacker 
Great Idea and a good reuse of stuff

How to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy 
http://bit.ly/YaeoUy LifeHacker 
Stay safe my friends 

Turn Leftover Rice Into a Crispy Snack 
http://bit.ly/WSHs4K LifeHacker 
Sounds Yummy 

Increase the Sound Output of Your Portable Game Systems 
http://bit.ly/RdEwIZ LifeHacker 
Not for beginners be careful  

Simple Garden Tool Rack 
http://bit.ly/S1d2bp LifeHacker 
Nice build if you have the wall space 

Top 10 Secret Features in Windows 8 
http://bit.ly/VwEOg0 LifeHacker 
Good to know, lots to lean to use Win8 well 

Saturday, 27 October 2012

October 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

The Psychology of Why You Suck at Managing Email (and What You Can Do About) http://bit.ly/URZKlW LifeHacker 
Hummmm 

This DIY Luggage Speaker Set Takes the Party with You 
http://bit.ly/PyEtg1 LifeHacker 
Interesting build 

Gimli-inspired beer helmet lets you binge drink like a Dwarf 
http://bit.ly/S3B7gx iO9
For Your Halloween costume 

7 Short and Spooky Webcomic Stories to Keep You Awake All Weekend 
http://bit.ly/RmoRe4 iO9 
If you need a little Halloween reading 

Ancient Romans carved winged penises to ward off the evil eye 
http://bit.ly/U5mjyb iO9 
WTF? 

October 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Turn Your Smartphone Camera into a Pocketable Photographic Memory
http://bit.ly/QM2WeN LifeHacker
Great Idea

Make Your Own Candy Corn
http://bit.ly/Rp2inp LifeHacker
Who Love Candy Corn? Make Your Own

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8
http://bit.ly/TMjSjC LifeHacker
Lot's to learn about Widows 8

Cool Down Oatmeal in an Instant with Frozen Blueberries
http://bit.ly/Tgdy3g LifeHacker
Humm Great Idea

The Tools David Allen Uses to Get Things Done
bit.ly/Rp2W4c LifeHacker
Love GTD

Seed Winter Squash and Other Gourds with an Ice Cream Scoop
http://bit.ly/U4GVGM LifeHacker
Mummmm Winter Squash


Friday, 26 October 2012

October 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning part 2

One of the most terrifying reptiles to ever appear on Earth finally has a name
http://bit.ly/S0N8nl LifeHacker
Scary Scary

Triassic era’s extreme heat created “dead zones” across the planet
http://bit.ly/VMp9io LifeHacker Wow

The Brief, Lucrative Afterlife of the Cardiff Giant
http://bit.ly/P7YkRE LifeHacker
Did not know this

October 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Skitch, Our Favorite Screenshot and Annotation Tool, Comes to Windows 
http://bit.ly/XrTErX LifeHacker 
Love Skitch will have to add it to my Windows machines 

WiFi Camera Takes Photos On Your iPhone Through Someone Else’s Camera 
http://bit.ly/UL2C3T LifeHacker 
A interesting App, it would have it's uses 

Unpolitic.me Replaces Political Facebook Posts with Links to Cat Pictures 
http://bit.ly/TJLki1 LifeHacker 
Humm 

Dragon Mobile Assistant Manages Your Calendar, Sends Texts, Makes Calls, and More, All With Your Voice 
http://bit.ly/TJLxSc LifeHacker 
For my Android using friends 

Hack Your Coffee Table to Have a Lift-Up Top 
http://bit.ly/XrY6a3 LifeHacker 
Love this hack/build I want one 

Use Executive Email Addresses to Get Around Customer Service Roadblocks 
http://bit.ly/TJM9Hq LifeHacker 
Please use only if you have a real problem 

Thursday, 25 October 2012

October 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

How I Automated the Boring Parts of Life 
http://bit.ly/RYQZkr LifeHacker 
Hummm Interesting 

If You’re Always Stressed at Your Job, You’re Probably Trying to Be Perfect 
http://bit.ly/RYRkDQ LifeHacker 
That's one theory 

Conair Travel Smart Adapter Combo Is Everything You Need in an International Power Converter http://bit.ly/R3y5bp LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends 

10 Novels That Are Scarier Than Most Horror Movies 
http://bit.ly/TZyJYv iO9 
How many of these have you read?

The History of Sexy Monsters 
http://bit.ly/PucWfL iO9 
Wow 

Remember that Nazi Buddhist statue from space? Yeah. It’s probably a fake. 
http://bit.ly/TEpVwm iO9 
About what I thought 

October 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Use a “Done List” to Keep Yourself Feeling Efficient and Motivated 
http://bit.ly/Sk8fTZ  LifeHacker 
This works for many 

Why We Buy Into Ideas (And How to Convince Others of Our Thoughts) 
http://bit.ly/Sk8D4P LifeHacker 
Good To Know 

Negotiate It Connects You with Customer Service and Provides a Script for Lowering Monthly Bills http://bit.ly/VqAUoN LifeHacker 
Humm, it might work in some cases 

Use an Elevator Pitch to Pitch a Meeting About Your Project, Not Your Idea 
http://bit.ly/Sk9aDT LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Stop Chasing Jobs, Start Chasing Companies and Contacts 
http://bit.ly/VqBsLs LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking for a new job, hope this helps 

Fighting Cubicle Nation: Why You Have More Time to Travel Than You Think 
http://bit.ly/P4CFde LifeHacker 
Your thoughts on this? 

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

October 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Not Seeing Your Doctor Regularly Could Result in Unwanted Fees 
http://bit.ly/TbfY34 LifeHacker 
Very good to know 

How to Transfer Everything From Your iPhone to iTunes on a New Computer 
http://bit.ly/WJYnq1 LifeHacker 
A great thing to know how to do 

Learn the Most Common “Hidden Crapware” Tricks to Keep Your System Clean 
http://bit.ly/REJVdy LifeHacker 
I hate crapware 

Five Counterintuitive Ways to Use Procrastination and Become Productive 
bit.ly/QGXLN9 LifeHacker 
These tips may help you
Store Potatoes with an Apple to Keep Them from Sprouting 
http://bit.ly/XW45TK LifeHacker 
Humm worth trying 

What’s Expected of Me on the First Day of a New Job? 
http://bit.ly/TB40X4 LifeHacker 
Good to know for my friends starting a new job or their first job 

October 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Hobbit’s Second Breakfast being served at Denny’s is something that is happening http://bit.ly/TTlxEv iO9
Awesome Idea, now to find the closest Denny's 

15 Obscure Historical Monsters Who Would Improve Halloween Immensely 
http://bit.ly/XdVqNg iO9 
Mostly just weird but interesting 

Dung beetles like to chill on top of balls of poop. Now we know why. 
http://bit.ly/UB4tsa iO9 
Very Very Cool Trick 

Einstein’s “I don’t believe in God” letter has sold on eBay — and you’re not going to believe the price http://bit.ly/UB4Z9F iO9 
Wow that is a lot of $ 

Scientists construct the most accurate model of a Neanderthal yet — and he looks just like Chuck Norris 
http://bit.ly/PPZ13j iO9 
Oh My 

The Thing from The Fantastic Four made out of pumpkins is sort of genius 
http://bit.ly/Vo23J6 iO9 
Awesome 

Miss Universe contestant petitions World Health Organization to remove transsexualism as a mental disorder 
bit.ly/Vo2iUr iO9
I hope she can do it

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

October 23rd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Wirecutter’s Bag Database Helps You Find the Perfect Go Bag for All Your Gadgets http://bit.ly/Tva9nt LifeHacker 
This could be very useful for finding your next bag 

MoviePass Lets You See Unlimited Movies in the Theater for One Monthly Fee 
http://bit.ly/WFCND5 LifeHacker 
For my movie buff friends 

Try This “Recipe” to Increase Productivity Over the Next Week 
http://bit.ly/RZAsQK LifeHacker 
Hummm who wants to try this? 

Sworkit Adds Daily Totals, Calories Burned, and Gets a Brand New Design 
http://bit.ly/Sfmc5H LifeHacker 
For my exercise friends 

How to be Sociable When You Don’t Feel Like It 
http://bit.ly/QDfF3i LifeHacker 
This may help you 

Sleeping On Difficult Problems Actually Helps Solve Them 
http://bit.ly/PnqPMJ LifeHacker 
This does help a lot 

Feast your eyes on this enormous ferry that carries 1500 passengers with zero emissions http://bit.ly/T89kL2 iO9
Cool 

Remember the fireball that exploded over California last week? A chunk of it hit a house. http://bit.ly/TDHHKl iO9 
Oh My 

Monday, 22 October 2012

October 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Relieve Minor Burns with a Potato 
http://bit.ly/OXjF0g LifeHacker 
I do not think I have ever heard of this... 

How Being Unreachable Makes Me More Productive 
http://bit.ly/SevkHM LifeHacker 
Very good advice for many situations 

Why You Believe Most Everything You Read or Watch on TV 
http://bit.ly/XLWwiF LifeHacker 
Oh My not good at all. Need to think more now...

What Exactly Is Freedom of Speech and How Does It Apply to the Internet? 
http://bit.ly/PN5Brm LifeHacker 
A good informative read. 

SafeGmail Is a Simple Way to Encrypt Messages in Gmail 
http://bit.ly/PN5WKQ LifeHacker 
For my Chrome using friends 

Use the Least Amount of Technology Needed to Get Things Done Quickly 
http://bit.ly/T7lR1m LifeHacker 
Very True 

How to Reduce Your Energy Bill with No Cost or Sacrifice 
http://bit.ly/T7mbNr LifeHacker 
Great tips and tricks 

October 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye

Exercise Outdoors with the Woodsman Workout 
http://bit.ly/OVGqlf LifeHacker 
Not for every one 

Cool Down Your Hot Glue Gun with a Dimmer Switch 
http://bit.ly/XJcEBv LifeHacker 
A great Idea for my crafting friends 

DIY Vinegar 
http://bit.ly/TrNloJ LifeHacker 
Great Idea, but what is "leftover Wine"? 

Mount a Cycling Water Bottle Cage to Your Wall to Keep Drinks Handy and Avoid Spills http://bit.ly/Pl8oIk LifeHacker  
This is a great idea for around a computer 

Add a Shutdown Button to the Windows 8 Start Menu 
http://bit.ly/T6wUb8 LifeHacker 
I am not finding a lot of love for Win 8 yet. 

Build an Arduino-Based Hotel Room Master Key Housed in a Dry Erase Marker 
http://bit.ly/PLPSJb LifeHacker 
Keep your valuables locked up, far too easy to break in to these locks  

During a Move Make Sure a Tool Box is the Last Item You Pack 
http://bit.ly/RnLOvd LifeHacker 
Very Good Moving advice

Sunday, 21 October 2012

October 21st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Social media advertising’s big risk 
http://bit.ly/XFymGo Globe & Mail
Something to think about

Jamie Oliver brings his healthy food message to Toronto 
http://bit.ly/SaV6Lc Toronto Sun 
Sorry I was not in Toronto to see him 

Railcars may finally be on the move 
http://bit.ly/OTkJlH Midland Freepress 
The Ossawippi Express may finally be on the move to Port McNicoll and the SS Keewatin. 

A massive and illegal geoengineering project has been detected off Canada’s west coast http://bit.ly/TICL7c iO9 
Not a good thing, who know what the long term effects will be

10 of the Grossest and Most Grotesque Vampires from Folklore 
http://bit.ly/QIM0na iO9 
Oh My 

How many characters can you identify in this massive original Star Trek poster? 
http://bit.ly/Sb2N3Y iO9 
Very Cool Poster 

Saturday, 20 October 2012

October 20th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The First Thing You Should Do When Your Flight Gets Cancelled 
http://bit.ly/WyyPMp LifeHacker 
For my friends who fly 

How to Cheat at Online Video Games 
http://bit.ly/RK9Q37 LifeHacker 
Learn how to cheat so you can spot a cheat 

This Study Shows How to Lose a Lot of Weight—and Keep It Off 
http://bit.ly/PI6Zvw LifeHacker 
Hummm have to look in to this...

iSyncr Syncs Android with iTunes Over USB and Wi-Fi, Is 50% Off Right Now 
http://bit.ly/WPpuOT LifeHacker 
For my Mac friends who use Android 

Three of The Easiest Ways to Manipulate People into Doing What You Want 
http://bit.ly/RKb6Dc LifeHacker 
Now to work out some defences 

How the Food You Eat Makes You More (or Less) Productive 
http://bit.ly/OQWm8f LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Use a Raspberry Pi as a Tor Relay and Help Others Browser Anonymously 
http://bit.ly/VmTV14 LifeHacker 
Cool Project 

Turn PVC Pipe Into a Fit-Anywhere Wine Rack 
http://bit.ly/VmUGY0 LifeHacker 
For that odd shaped niche you have 

Friday, 19 October 2012

Lincoln Alexander, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dies

Lincoln Alexander, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dies
http://bit.ly/RdeMhJ Midland Freepress
He was a great Lieutenant-Governor. My condolences to his family.

October 19th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The 10 Most Defining Performances in the History of Genre Television 
http://bit.ly/RGQr2W iO9 
Great list 

The Most Pro-Science Presidents In American History 
http://bit.ly/RGR64r iO9 
Interesting List 

If You’re Too Busy to Meditate, Read This 
http://bit.ly/Udf1gS LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Turn Your Vacuum into a Computer Cleaner with a Ketchup Squeeze Bottle Top 
http://bit.ly/R7PEKZ LifeHacker 
Great idea, your vacuum has much more power than those little keyboard cleaners 

What’s New In Ubuntu Linux 12.10 “Quantal Quetzal” 
http://bit.ly/WIfiYp LifeHacker 
Looks Good, will have to give it a test spin latter 

How Can I Earn Some Pocket Money Online? 
http://bit.ly/TAXIRz LifeHacker 
Hummm 

PwnedList Offers Free Monitoring to Alert You If Your Online Accounts Get Breached http://bit.ly/Peu20S LifeHacker 
This is a good idea 

The Best Productivity Tricks Used By Evil Dictators 
http://bit.ly/Tiqtb4 LifeHacker 
Keep your eye open for them 

The Right Way to Deep Fry a Turkey 
http://bit.ly/TiqP1F LifeHacker 
Good but Alton Brown did it better 

Thursday, 18 October 2012

October 18th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Get Student Discounts Forever 
http://bit.ly/TeOYWK LifeHacker 
Ah evil week the things you teach 

Learn the Intimate Details of Anyone’s Life Through the Magical World of Their Trash http://bit.ly/RaQ8yc LifeHacker 
Learn to protect your self, read it 

The MacHeist 4 Bundle Offers 13 Mac Apps Valued at $539 for $29 
http://bit.ly/RDEZ8f LifeHacker  
Looks like a great bundle 

Get Things Done with Evernote Using GTD Templates 
http://bit.ly/Tx6qQR LifeHacker 
For GTD'ers and Evernote users 

Upload Folders to Google Drive Faster by Dragging-and-Dropping Them into Chrome http://bit.ly/T2k3La LifeHacker 
Cool Tip 

Think Outside the Box to Get Your Resume Noticed 
http://bit.ly/WrbY5v LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking 

How to Blackmail Someone 
http://bit.ly/RIAnkt LifeHacker 
Learn to help prevent blackmail 

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

October 17th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Get Free Repairs Without a Valid Warranty 
http://bit.ly/RAln51 LifeHacker 
Some good ideas/tips 

Turn Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a Webcam for Your Computer 
http://bit.ly/QrruJG LifeHacker 
I like it, a great idea 

Don’t Lie on Your Resume, But Lie Like Hell During Your Exit Interview 
http://bit.ly/REEj5I LifeHacker 
Some good advice 

How Much to Tip for Good and Bad Service, According to an Ex-Waitress 
http://bit.ly/QUmBrX LifeHacker 
Humm 

How to Create a Super Private BitTorrent Community for You and Your Friends 
http://bit.ly/RSp2LL LifeHacker 
Great Idea If you need one 

Simple Ways to Eat Less Without Noticing 
http://bit.ly/QrsLk8 Lifehacker 
Some good tips 

What “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Do 
http://bit.ly/T03TOd LifeHacker 
Very Very Good To Know

Know Your Rights if a Store Detains You for Shoplifting 
http://lifehac.kr/uVln6r LifeHacker 
Know your rights at all times 

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

October 16th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Homosexuality will lead to race of super-ducks, claims homeschooler in local newspaper http://bit.ly/Rx1Thz iO9
Oh My 

The mystery of Florida’s monster eyeball has been solved 
http://bit.ly/Rx2lwm iO9 
Darn I was hoping for Aliens ....

Science Fiction Sequels and Prequels That We Waited Years (or Decades) For 
http://bit.ly/P6DTG7 iO9
Some times the wait was well worth it and some times not 

Unprecedented: Amateur astronomers discover a planet with four suns 
http://bit.ly/OEcJoG iO9 
Very Cool 

The 8 Weirdest Real-Life Science Fiction Political Ads 
http://bit.ly/V3OA8Y iO9
Very scary stuff 

McGuinty’s surprise resignation leaves door open to federal politics 
http://bit.ly/OEe4vr Globe and Mail 
That is one theory 

The Globe to roll out metered paywall as industry shifts to digital revenue 
http://bit.ly/V4Bb6c LifeHacker 
Hummmm 

Monday, 15 October 2012

October 15th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

How to Break Into a Windows PC (and Prevent It from Happening to You) 
http://lifehac.kr/tx38HD LifeHacker 
Good To Know 

How to Break Into a Mac (And Prevent It from Happening to You) 
http://lifehac.kr/voun4p LifeHacker 
Good To Know 

PayPal Wants to Limit Your Legal Rights Against Them, Here’s a Way Around That http://bit.ly/PyAVdf LifeHacker 
Humm Going to have to look in to this 

How to Lie Without Actually Telling a Lie 
http://bit.ly/V2W6B1 LifeHacker 
Hummmm 

How to Keep Your Job Search Secret 
http://bit.ly/XfMJRz LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking 

Perfect Your Knife Skills with This Chef’s Guide to Knives 
http://bit.ly/QKQquW LifeHacker 
Time to learn chop chop 

October 15th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Extra Fuel Keeps You From Having to Walk Home When You Run Out of Gas 
http://bit.ly/Wc0cvP LifeHacker 
Good Idea, but the product sounds to good to be true, your thoughts?

Place Important Tasks at Eye Level 
http://bit.ly/RKV0JP LifeHacker 
A good idea 

Use an Aluminum Pie Plate as an Emergency Colander 
http://bit.ly/QgMsJ0 LifeHacker 
A great back up 

Wool Dryer Balls Save Time and Energy 
http://bit.ly/Qn8v34 LifeHacker 
Interesting idea much cheaper that commercial items 

Hack a Putty Knife Into a Vegetable Peeler That Also Slices Potato Chips 
http://bit.ly/TSENqB LifeHacker 
Cool Hack 

Build a PVC Trashbag Holder 
http://bit.ly/P48S5x LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Sunday, 14 October 2012

October 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Halloween costume ideas for the Star Wars droids in your life 
http://bit.ly/PvpOlt iO9
Cute, never thought of this 

What it’s like to battle flesh-eating bacteria (with all the gory pictures) 
http://bit.ly/OyUX63 iO9 
I hope you never get this. Click through for the full story

The chart that proves just how much of a sausage fest Middle Earth is 
http://bit.ly/Wk5weQ iO9 
Oh My 

STD cupcakes could cure the worst sugar craving 
http://bit.ly/W8cftR iO9 
This could turn you off of cupcakes 

Even Victorian microscope slides were beautifully ornate 
http://bit.ly/X8OkbK iO9 
Awesome and very cool 

Saturday, 13 October 2012

October 13th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Make Cheeses Easier to Melt with Sodium Citrate
http://bit.ly/WhzuQI LifeHacker
humm

Answer the “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years” Question with Specific Details
http://bit.ly/UVdT2Q LifeHacker
Hope this helps my friends who are still looking

Clean Your Car’s Cloth Upholstery with a Water Extraction Carpet Cleaner 
http://bit.ly/Rmy7M9 LifeHacker 
Nice Idea

Make a Thumb-Controlled Watering Can 
http://bit.ly/RpwFsy LifeHacker 
Great Idea and simple 

Top 10 Ways to Deal with the Internet’s Biggest Morons 
http://bit.ly/T0w99M LifeHacker 
Great Ideas and advice

October 13th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Train Yourself to Identify Seasonings, Spices, and Flavours 
http://bit.ly/RpK3Qu LifeHacker 
Some good ideas 

Convert a Mason Jar Into a Spill Proof Cup 
http://bit.ly/P09SaM LifeHacker 
Humm interesting idea 

How to Fix Movies that Are Really Quiet, Then REALLY LOUD—Redux 
http://bit.ly/WfFaL2 LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

How Can I Take Sick Day Without Falling Behind?  
http://bit.ly/QXkR3i LifeHacker 
Worth thinking about 

Create a Pet Emergency Fund to Avoid Surprisingly Large Vet Bills 
http://bit.ly/Rofyaz  LifeHacker 
A Very Good Idea 

Friday, 12 October 2012

October 12th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Tackle Student Loan Debt When Your Grace Period Ends 
http://bit.ly/VYzN4r LifeHacker 
For my friends with graduates 

How to Stop a Soda Can From Fizzing Over 
http://bit.ly/TFhQXO LifeHacker 
Good To Know

Last Time Reminds You How Long It’s Been Since You Last Completed a Recurring Task http://bit.ly/OXSkw9 LifeHacker 
Humm this could work for some tasks 

How a Whiteboard Helped a Terrible Delegator Keep a Team On-Task 
http://bit.ly/Tl4yKD LifeHacker 
This might help you 

The Science of the Perfect Nap 
http://bit.ly/RkMTmQ LifeHacker 
Some good tips 

Thursday, 11 October 2012

October 11 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Recover After Losing Everything When Traveling Abroad
http://bit.ly/Tis6zH LifeHacker
For my friends who travel

Why Doesn’t My New Hard Drive Show the Right Amount of Space?
http://bit.ly/SNtj5K LifeHacker
Very Good To Know

Know How the Monty Hall Problem Impacts Your Split Decisions
http://bit.ly/SNtGgL LifeHacker
Still having a problem with understanding this one

Use a Cocktail Shaker to Make Strong Iced Coffee Faster
http://bit.ly/STmefJ LifeHacker
If you want a quick cup

Check for Loose Equipment on ATMs to Quickly and Easily Find Card Skimmers http://bit.ly/VTlXAk LifeHacker
Alway check the ATM you are using

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

October 10th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

When Buying Two Computers Is Cheaper Than Buying One 
http://bit.ly/OSOxA3 LifeHacker 
Worth thinking about 

Get Better Color Out of Nighttime Photos 
http://bit.ly/Qcucmo LifeHacker 
Hope this helps

“Humble Bundle” of Pay-What-You-Like E-Books Already Made $224,000 In First 6 Hours http://bit.ly/VZYQ5u LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Could artificial trees solve the global warming crisis? 
http://bit.ly/T4jZXI iO9 
Interesting Idea 

An extremely trippy photo of the old Disneyland cafeteria 
http://bit.ly/SOWt6A iO9 
Cool 

A Fossilized Scene of a Spider Attacking a Wasp, Preserved for 110 Million Years 
http://bit.ly/TuXroe iO9 
Awesome 

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

October 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

How to Stop Time
http://bit.ly/QSaoVs LifeHacker
Get you GTD on

HTTPS Everywhere 3.0 Keeps Your Data Safe on 1,500 More Web Sites
http://bit.ly/QRkyXX LifeHacker
For my Chrome and Firefox using friends

How Do I Get This Disgusting Crap Off of Me?
http://bit.ly/QeiiYh LifeHacker
Very Good To Know

Privacyfix Shows Who’s Tracking You on the Web, Gives You the Tools to Stop It
http://bit.ly/Qbsul6 LifeHacker
Huum may have to give this a spin

Redip the Bottom of a Ladle Into Soups for Mess-Free Delivery
http://bit.ly/Rc5qol LifeHacker
I will give it a try

October 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Understand How Emulsification Works to Make Better Salad Dressing 
http://bit.ly/UCVrvD LifeHacker 
Home made dressing yumm 

“How Do They Make Money?” Tells You Whether You’re the Product Being Sold http://bit.ly/OkNQOB LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Bring a Power Strip to the Airport and Never Worry About Finding an Empty Outlet 
http://bit.ly/QciIyi LifeHacker 
A great idea when you travel 

Declassified documents reveal Air Force’s plan to build a UFO 
http://bit.ly/T15F24 iO9 
Cool 

The 10 Creepiest Human-To-Animal Transformations, In Order Of Mental Scarring http://bit.ly/SLClSK iO9
Oh my I do remember some of these 

Be Lifehacker’s Freelance Designer 
http://bit.ly/UP9QPQ LifeHacker 
For  my designer friends 


Monday, 8 October 2012

October 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Weighing Security Against Convenience: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Best for You http://bit.ly/SYwl3F LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Freeze Extra Whipped Cream in Dollops for Hot Beverages 
http://bit.ly/OiKmfl LifeHacker 
A Cool Idea 

Eliminate Bed Bug in Your Luggage with a DIY Hot Box 
http://bit.ly/Q8VoS7 LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends 

DIY Water Reservoir Planter 
http://bit.ly/SIPr3e LifeHacker 
For my friends with plants 

First look at the Angry Birds Star Wars crossover, behold the Pig Star! 
http://bit.ly/R7wzc8 iO9 
Oh Ya Want 

October 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

World's top 10 beer gardens 
http://bit.ly/SI4t9x Toronto Sun
Time for a road trip?

An Interactive Map Visualizes Great Lakes Water Currents 
http://bit.ly/QZaadt  http://data-informed.com
Looks like a interesting tool 

Spooktacular Halloween party gadgets 
http://bit.ly/PONBY7 Toronto Sun 
Time to start getting ready for Halloween  

Write a List of Obstacles to Keep Your Goals on Track 
http://bit.ly/UNiuyg LifeHacker 
This may help you 

Ask For Your Old Parts Back to Expose Sleazy Mechanics Before They Start Working http://bit.ly/UyUJ2x LifeHacker 
Very Good Idea 

Thryve Offers a New, Visual Take on Tracking Your Meals 
http://bit.ly/UNiZIA LifeHacker 
Hummmm 

CV Maker Creates Beautiful, Professional-Looking Resumes Online in Minutes 
http://bit.ly/Q83Ukb LifeHacker 
For my friends looking for work, hope this helps 


Sunday, 7 October 2012

October 7th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

DIY Insulating Door or Window Shutters
http://bit.ly/QVbspN LifeHacker
A good idea if you home is on the cool side

Chalkboard Shelf Protectors Help with Identification and Accidental Falls
http://bit.ly/T9fdYK LifeHacker
A great idea

Use a Nail to Help Tie Difficult Paracord Knots
http://bit.ly/PhCz2V LifeHacker
A great tip

Bake Hard “Boiled” Eggs Using Muffin Tins
http://bit.ly/ULyUY5 LifeHacker
Great idea for when you need lots of eggs done

Top 10 Ways to Make Yourself Look (and Be) Smarter
http://bit.ly/PKSIZq LifeHacker
Hummmm

Comfortably Carry Multiple Plastic Shopping Bags with a Carabiner
http://bit.ly/ULzlBF LifeHacker
It work, but I prefer cloth bags.

Saturday, 6 October 2012

October 6th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Go Paperless This Weekend 
http://bit.ly/SJiE7O LifeHacker 
A good idea for a most of the paper in our lives 

Your Brain Can Fool You Into Hating Something You Actually Like 
http://bit.ly/UKbMsI LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Should You Accept the Job Offer or Walk Away? 
http://bit.ly/VIul3Q LifeHacker 
Something to think about 

Give Your Tired Wrist a Break with a Vertical Mouse 
http://bit.ly/WytiD6 LifeHacker 
A good idea 

Pick The Right Apple for the Job 
http://bit.ly/Q3maMp LifeHacker 
Yumm Apples 

Homemade Tools Is a Collection of Awesome DIY Tools and Instructions 
http://bit.ly/VIylBx LifeHacker 
Some great work and ideas 

Friday, 5 October 2012

October 5th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Magnet Micro USB Cable Can Go Anywhere, Hook Onto Almost Anything 
http://bit.ly/RFMyxp LifeHacker 
Cool idea 

The Worst Party Spills and Stains (And How to Get Rid of Them) 
http://bit.ly/SBocpa LifeHacker 
Just in time for Thanksgiving 

How to Know When It’s Time to Quit 
http://bit.ly/VDNnIH LifeHacker 
For My Friends, you know who you are 

Find Your Ideal Bedtime with The Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire 
http://bit.ly/T56BSZ LifeHacker 
This might help 

Master the Habit Loop to Break Bad Habits and Build Better Ones 
http://bit.ly/VpLL6S LifeHacker 
Humm, sounds good 

Make the Perfect Sunny Side Up Egg 
http://bit.ly/VpMo0j LifeHacker 
mmmm Eggs