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 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Keep in Touch with a Former Boss and Co-Workers by Regularly Forwarding Useful Information http://lifehac.kr/J2ehmK Lifehacker
Good Idea


How Can I Avoid Becoming an Introverted Weirdo? 
http://lifehac.kr/IBRZtB LifeHacker
Start Now


Slow Jogging Just a Few Times a Week Can Add Years to Your Life 
http://lifehac.kr/KAwYMT LifeHacker
Hummm


Cook Rice in Beer for a Flavorful, Non-Lumpy Dinner Dish 
http://lifehac.kr/JyeKu2 LifeHacker
What a great idea, going to try it soon


Schedule a Weekly Review to Get Proactive About Your Commitments, Projects, and Responsibilities 
http://lifehac.kr/J5onlk LifeHacker
GTD in action 


Dip Plant Stems and Cuttings in Cinnamon Before Planting to Prevent Fungal Infection http://lifehac.kr/JSBvuM LifeHacker
Good back up if you do not have the right stuff


Get off your email! You might live longer. 
http://on.io9.com/JZjRJF iO9
Want to see a larger study. 


When We Lost an Unexploded Nuclear Bomb Off the Coast of Georgia http://on.io9.com/Kk4sRs iO9
What the heck? Not a good thing


Have we learned how to use taxes to keep people from getting drunk? http://on.io9.com/J8xncz iO9
I doubt it


10 Scientists Who Spent Time Behind Bars 
http://on.io9.com/IKE8SQ iO9
How many of them did you know?

April 16 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

How to Make Your VPN Even More Secure 
http://lifehac.kr/HD2IRD LifeHacker
Good To Know


Reward Yourself for Paying Your Taxes with a Bunch of Free Stuff and Tax Day Discounts http://lifehac.kr/HSUoOa LifeHacker


How Can I Stop Someone Impersonating Me Online? 
http://lifehac.kr/HIvrmO LifeHacker
Very Good To Know what to do/try


Fill Out This One-Minute Form Every Day and Find Out Why Your Life Sucks (or Doesn’t) http://lifehac.kr/IU3Mk8 LifeHacker
Might be worth a try


Accent Your Stairs with Cheap LED Strips and an Arduino 
http://lifehac.kr/HIwe7h LifeHacker
Cool Project if you have stairs

March 6 2012 Evening Stuff

What sank the Titanic? Scientists point to the moon 
http://bit.ly/Agq0ey Toronto Sun
Ok this is a very interesting take on the sinking 


Au Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack: The sweet side of Martin Picard, maple sweet
http://bit.ly/xUJsHb Montreal Gazette
WANT WANT WANT Martin is my kind of crazy cook


Feds hope to spur innovation with R&D overhaul 
http://bit.ly/yFIa32 Globe and Mail
I am hoping it is not too little too late 


What Happens to My Gmail Account When I Die? 
http://lifehac.kr/yQEryW Lifehacker 
Think about what you want to happen


Earning More When You Have No Free Time: How a full-time law student earned $50k on the side 
http://bit.ly/xHJldY 


How Can I Bring My Tech-Unfriendly Home into the 21st Century? 
http://lifehac.kr/yIoUbA LifeHacker
A good starting list


Healthy Eating for People Who Hate Cooking 
http://lifehac.kr/yjcfbU LifeHacker


Gargle Whiskey to Soothe a Sore Throat 
http://lifehac.kr/ydI23J LifeHacker
I have a Sore Throat so I will try it

March 6 2012 Morning Stuff

France says 'oui' to mandatory Breathalyzers in cars 
http://bit.ly/w0GOe2 Globe and Mail
A number of issues prevent this from being a good law.


Tech takeover wave may engulf more Canadian players 
http://bit.ly/xaS7oH Globe and Mail 


Sync Your Desktop Between Computers with Dropbox 
http://lifehac.kr/xxjLB7 LifeHacker
good idea 


How Do I Avoid Owing Money or Getting a Huge Refund on My Taxes? 
http://lifehac.kr/xTq1i5 LifeHacker
Focus on US Tax system but a good starting point


Make Your Own USB Dongle to Generate and Enter Passwords Automatically http://lifehac.kr/zWVowH LifeHacker
Cool DIY project