April 25th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Unpakt Compares Moving Companies to Help You Find the Best One 
http://bit.ly/14aYi3v LifeHacker 
What a great idea 

How Can I Record Calls on My Smartphone? 
http://bit.ly/10BVL1s LifeHacker 
Hope this helps 

Learn the Best Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts with This Elegant Cheat Sheet 
http://bit.ly/15P9JO5 LifeHacker 
For my gmail friends 

The Best Browser Extensions that Protect Your Privacy 
http://bit.ly/14RCmLd LifeHacker 
Do you use any of these?

The 12 Types of People Who Use Social Networks 
http://bit.ly/11EupEE Gizmodo 
Which are you? 

What M&M, A&W, and Dozens of Other Acronyms and Initialisms Really Mean 
http://bit.ly/14b5v3r Gizmodo 
Cool Video, leaned some new things

Here’s Your New and Improved Hundred Dollar Bill 
http://bit.ly/ZutZ54 Gizmodo 
Good to know 

November 23rd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Stain PVC Pipes to Match Your Project 
http://bit.ly/10oUBTa LifeHacker 
Great Process, your project will look better 

Put Together a Pet First Aid Kit 
http://bit.ly/T9oQYC LifeHacker 
A Very Good Idea for my Pet Owner Friends 

Build Google’s Linear Book Scanner Prototype 
http://bit.ly/V1cTtF LifeHacker 
Cool Build 

Repair Cracked Cheesecakes with Sour Cream 
http://bit.ly/TfPKyn LifeHacker 
Good to know 

The 50 Free Apps We’re Most Thankful For 
http://bit.ly/TiR6eY LifeHacker 
App's and Programs, nice list 

AdjustYourPrivacy Locks Down Your Entire Internet Life from One Page 
http://bit.ly/TiRwSw LifeHacker  
Look Very Interesting 

June 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Make an Improvised Compass (and Other Survival Tools) from Cellphone Parts 

http://bit.ly/MKWDUg LifeHacker

Survival Skills

Skype Improves Contact Lists, Video Calls on All Desktop Platforms 

http://bit.ly/Loomvi LifeHacker

Time to download

Children’s Books, Graphic Novels, and Comics Now Available on Kindle iOS, Android, and Cloud Reader Apps 

http://bit.ly/KqPmww LifeHacker

Cool

Use WD-40 to Break Down Tough Toilet Stains 

http://bit.ly/LoplM4 LifeHacker

Never thought to try it

Plenty to Hide 

http://bit.ly/KZ51ob LifeHacker

Should the government know every thing about you? and what you do?

Build Your Own Backyard Fire Pit for Serious Summer Cooking 

http://bit.ly/M2VhqG LifeHacker

Very Cool, and I want one 

April 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Vancouver’s bagpipe ban prompts outcry 
http://bit.ly/HAkgji Globe and Mail
And Vancouver is trying to win stupid bylaw of the year


Our lost and found memories of Vimy Ridge 
http://bit.ly/HpfDVU Glove and Mail
Remember


Titanic disaster’s 100th anniversary a chance to commemorate – and capitalize http://bit.ly/Iy5BkQ Globe and Mail
Remember 


Toronto ceremony for Vimy Ridge 
http://bit.ly/HuLeqN Toronto Sun
Remember 


No running out of inspiration with these dashing gadgets 
http://bit.ly/Hmk4lr Toronto Sun
Lots of goodies


Girls Around Me is just one more reminder of a dangerous privacy game everyone plays with the Internet 
http://bit.ly/HphdqM Toronto Sun
Over Blown as just being in Public is potentially dangerous


Titanic at 100: A forgotten Titanic tragedy 
http://bit.ly/HAFltp Montreal Gazette
A lesser known story

February 25 2012 Morning Stuff

Sorry RIM, Netflix has no plans to support PlayBook 
http://bit.ly/yNbnTM  Globe and Mail
Not so good if you own a PlayBook


Apple gobbles Chomp to sort its huge menu of apps 
http://bit.ly/A9F5aS Globe and Mail
Hope this makes finding new app's easier


Tablet rivals seek any edge on iPad among business users 
http://bit.ly/xiUZn3 Globe and Mail



You are being watched 
Potential is there for a Big Brother surveillance society 
http://bit.ly/yCpiy0 Toronto Sun
Not a good thing


Social networks getting less social: Poll 
http://bit.ly/xHXkcE Toronto Sun
Your thoughts?



PETA not as humane as you might think 
http://bit.ly/z8bbYy Toronto Sun 

February 23 2012 Morning Stuff

Google’s Official Chat Extension Frees Chat from Your Browser Tabs, Lets You Start IMs and Hangouts from Anywhere 
http://lifehac.kr/xapkUn LifeHacker


Apple and Other Mobile App Distributors Agree to New Privacy Policy Notification Standards http://bit.ly/widaNA MacRumors
Good News


Google Docs for Android Adds Collaborative Editing 
http://lifehac.kr/zsS3nB LifeHacker
Good News for Android users


How to Make Your Personal or Professional Landing Page Stand Out 
http://lifehac.kr/AyiKfT LifeHacker
Some cool pages


Where Can I Get Discounts on Expensive Software? 
http://lifehac.kr/yJ2kFO LifeHacker
Savings are good 

February 22 2012 Evening Stuff

What You Should Do if You Suspect a Car Is Following You 
http://lifehac.kr/x9frkR LifeHacker
Good To Know


How to (Cleverly) Secure Your Home Against Intruders. 
http://lifehac.kr/w1W8yg LifeHacker
Worth the read


How to Remove Your Google Web History Before The New Privacy Policy Change http://lifehac.kr/x8z6J0 LifeHacker
If you want/need to be safe about your privacy 


Everyone’s Trying to Track What You Do on the Web: Here’s How to Stop Them http://lifehac.kr/zWutq2 LifeHacker
You want privacy you can have privacy


A full Ubuntu desktop, on your docked Android phone 
http://bit.ly/zM7sOs Ubuntu.Com
Very Cool 


Maid of the Mist out after 165 years 
http://bit.ly/zt1ezf Toronto Sun 

February 13 2012 Morning Stuff

Ontario Place water park fixed up — then closed 
http://bit.ly/woVqa7 Toronto Sun
The keep "improving" the park and the number of visitors goes down


KeyboardClean Tool Locks Your Mac Keyboard While Cleaning Spills and Crumbs http://lifehac.kr/yJd6Zs LifeHacker


Build a Secret Closet Door for $200 or Less 
http://lifehac.kr/yt4BlC LifeHacker
Interesting project but he seems to own a lot of guns


Does the language you speak really affect how you see the future? 
http://on.io9.com/w3JYIs IO9
Humm, Interesting hypothesis


LEGO Lord of The Rings, Avengers, and Deadpool debut at Toy Fair! http://on.io9.com/x3uUrm IO9
LEGO FUN


Shifting ocean currents can (and do) actually speed up Earth’s rotation http://on.io9.com/wO4VF2 IO9
Wow learn something new every day 


Travelling in Modern Day China Requires Cold War Era Secret Agent Skills http://gizmo.do/yBBI9v Gizmodo
Overkill or playing it safe?


Is the Senate Trying to Sneak In a New SOPA Bill? 
http://gizmo.do/zrs0fS Gizmodo
Hope Not 

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

February 5 2012 Morning Stuff

3 Ways to Chill Your Super Bowl Beer FAST 
http://gizmo.do/wFYAdr Gizmodo
What happened to planing ahead


MythBusters Was Banned from Talking About RFID Chips Because Credit Card Companies Are Little Weenies 
http://gizmo.do/y8k5Jv Gizmodo


Cold War 2.0: East and West divide on digital rights 
http://bit.ly/wL7E8a Globe and Mail 
Not surprised at this at all


Facebook Nation needs a constitution 
http://bit.ly/xvN8jD Globe and Mail
I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and The Death of Privacy
Looks like a good read but on yet on the Kindle


World’s largest scale model of the Solar System spans the length of Sweden http://on.io9.com/wr4igy IO9
Awesome Idea


Feast your eyes on some of the best scientific art from the past year 
http://on.io9.com/yygIny IO9
Wow cool/weird 


Are tigers, lions, and jaguars able to purr? 
http://on.io9.com/ya8m2X IO9
Never thought about it.... Until now 

January 30 2012 Evening Stuff

How to Write a Cover Letter That Employers Will Actually Read 
http://lifehac.kr/zx901c LifeHacker
Hope this helps you 


The Best Screen Capture Tool for Mac OS X 
http://lifehac.kr/wxx3fu LifeHacker
I use Skitch 


How Do I Build Credit Without a Credit Card? 
http://lifehac.kr/yd8ByJ LifeHacker 


The Stupid Things You Do Online (and How to Fix Them) 
http://lifehac.kr/wlTn9A LifeHacker


Working Long Hours Can Be Depressing, Truly 
http://n.pr/wGXP09 NPR
Who knew? I guessed that it did but now there is proof 


Season Cast Iron Cookware with Flax Seed Oil for a Long-Lasting, Gorgeous Coat http://lifehac.kr/AtXZJh LifeHacker
Willing to give it a try?


10 Frightening Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Ants 
http://on.io9.com/y8Qkjj IO9
Wow learned something new today 


Longevity scientist Aubrey de Grey sets the record straight about immortality http://on.io9.com/xU6FFb IO9
Cool Quote

January 29 2012 Morning Stuff

Long-running subway car takes final journey 
http://bit.ly/yOftis Toronto Star
They were ugly and hot but comfy in the winter. I will miss them


So what does a food inspector do, anyway? 
http://bit.ly/y4UWKU Toronto Star
Good to know and glad it happens


Solargraph tracks the sun’s six-month path across the sky 
http://on.io9.com/wUIZEE IO9
Very Cool Photo 


Bacteria colors your poop to diagnose what ails you 
http://on.io9.com/zzVUTi IO9
EWWWW but cool idea


Take a look at some gorgeous snowflakes, and find out the reason they’re six-sided http://on.io9.com/xA2oOd IO9
Snowflakes Awesome, Snow not so much


The Mega-Databases that Track Your Life 
http://on.io9.com/zjVdEo IO9
Thinking 1984 Big Brother


Why are women more likely to use public transportation than men? 
http://on.io9.com/ysUg2b IO9
Never thought about it that way...


You’re Probably Not Going To Sleep Through a Megaphone Alarm Clock http://gizmo.do/AeuNfh Gizmodo
For those who have problems getting up


The Supreme Court Pulled a Miracle for Your Privacy 
http://gizmo.do/AfDzys Gizmodo 
Yea

January 26 2012 Morning Stuff

You’re not as anonymous online as you think, privacy czar warns
http://bit.ly/Alc0Zt  Globe and Mail
Good to know

Sixteen reasons why people fail in their careers
http://bit.ly/yVcStm Globe and Mail

Hide a Wi-Fi Repeater in an Old Radio
http://lifehac.kr/yZ5d6F LifeHacker
I like the idea

Proposed EU data protection rules include right to be forgotten
http://bit.ly/wqAByw Computer World

EMI Boss Opposes SOPA, Says Piracy is a Service Issue
http://bit.ly/Acm2Sn TorentFreek
Someone seems to be getting it

All the Awesome Things You Can Do with a Long Press on Your iPhone, iPad, or iPad touch http://lifehac.kr/zF7djB LifeHacker
Good to Know

January 19 2012 Morning Stuff

The Manual Photography Cheat Sheet Keeps You Familiar with All Your Camera’s Different Settings http://lifehac.kr/yd9web LifeHacker
Very cool 


Bring This Checklist with You Next Time You’re Apartment Hunting 
http://lifehac.kr/xjkmRC LifeHacker


How to Prioritize When Everything Is Important 
http://lifehac.kr/ypKh8Q LifeHacker
For when you are having one of those months 


Design Your Schedule So Your Creative Duties Fall When You’re Tired 
http://lifehac.kr/xTGbTp LifeHacker
Humm Interesting


All About PIPA and SOPA, the Bills That Want to Censor Your Internet 
http://lifehac.kr/t4uQEC LifeHacker


Ontario court paves way for victims of privacy intrusion to sue snoopers 
http://bit.ly/wyoEkR Globe and Mail
A Good Idea 


Political support for SOPA fades as protests darken Internet 
http://bit.ly/yXBnsr Globe and Mail
Very Very Good News


After 12 million years, plant species at risk of extinction 
http://bit.ly/xYPUvy Globe and Mail
It would be a shame to loose this plant



SOPA and PIPA laws would affect Canadians if passed
http://bit.ly/xTuX7O Montreal Gazette
Yikes


Everything You Need To Know About Babylon 5 
http://on.io9.com/zuFF5c  IO9
One of my favourite  TV series ever #B5

January 1 2012 Night Stuff

Bake Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones 
http://lifehac.kr/smrJ3x LifeHacker
A Great Idea I love it.


Challenges and resolutions for small businesses in 2012 
http://bit.ly/rAZF7g Globe and Mail 
A great article


Hypersonic planes could let us fly across the planet in four hours…in 2040 http://on.io9.com/sipFLC IO9
Not sure if this will be feasible on many levels... 


How Your Privacy Will Be Invaded in 2012 
http://gaw.kr/rrkNhL Gawker
The drones bother me more than the rest combined, they are opt in/out. The drones just are.


Fully Use Your Apple Keyboard in Windows with Apple Wireless Keyboard Helper http://lifehac.kr/tpp9aN LifeHacker

December 18 afternoon stuff

Twelve days of Christmas for the modern gal 
http://bit.ly/uRI5HP Toronto Star


Privacy Law in Canada  
http://bit.ly/rWHxJ1  Canada Online Blog
A quick overview


Five Best Android Tablets 
http://lifehac.kr/ruHoa3 LifeHacker
Your thoughts?


Use Math to Cheat People out of Holiday Treats! 
http://on.io9.com/ulLbhz LifeHacker
An interesting bit of math


This alien-looking fish just rewrote the book on developmental genetics 
http://on.io9.com/rKVN89 iO9
Very interesting


Why on Earth Would You Need a Glow-In-The-Dark Crowbar? 
http://gizmo.do/sqdCCz Gizmodo
Not sure but it looks cool


9 Periscopes Surprisingly Not Connected to Submarines 
http://gizmo.do/sp5eHU Gizmodo
Some inventive uses for a periscope