June 26th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How To: Some Basic (And Not-So-Basic) Photo Management 
http://bit.ly/16yPxh4 HackerSpace 
Interesting, it may be over kill or it may be for you  

Do I Need to Drink Filtered Water or Is the Tap Okay? 
http://bit.ly/11HeAhS LifeHacker 
A very good read, bottled water may not be your best choice.

How to Get Great Customer Service Without Losing Your Cool 
http://bit.ly/19BiSt3 LifeHacker 
Most of these tips work very well 

The Basics of Music Production: The Complete Guide 
http://bit.ly/122Pjvc LifeHacker 
A good starter guide 

Bike Doctor: Repair Your Bike As Well As the Pros Without the Price 
http://bit.ly/17eGym1 Gizmodo 
For my biking friends 

This Throne of Books Is Your Own Private Personal Library 
http://bit.ly/1381Nbl Gizmodo 
Sweet, if it is a comfortable as it looks I want one!

27 Radiant Photos Of Rust 
http://bit.ly/14WZ4PI Gizmodo 
Some very cool photos 

June 25th 2013, Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Add Images as Attachments via Drag and Drop in Gmail 
http://bit.ly/18d1A7L LifeHacker 
For my Gmail using friends 

Ask an Expert: All About Online Job Hunting 
http://bit.ly/1aJQtm4 LifeHacker 
Some great ideas in the comments 

How Can I Find (and Hire) A Good, Responsible Handyman? 
http://bit.ly/1aa0Bpy LifeHacker
Great ideas and tips for finding a good contractor/handyman

Replace Worn-Off Appliance Lettering with Sugru 
http://bit.ly/10hRYUk LifeHacker 
Cool fix 

What Happened to the Mysterious Humans of the Sahara 7,000 Years Ago? 
http://bit.ly/132quo6 iO9 
Wow 

The Most Insane Television Sets in History 
http://bit.ly/14UL491 iO9 
Some cool and some scary TV's 

Taco Bell prepares us for synth meat and textured veg protein 
http://bit.ly/14ULk84 iO9 
Hummmmm 

June 24th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

AirAudio Makes Your Android Device Airplay Compatible 
http://bit.ly/1aHiKJR LifeHacker 
For my Android friends 

When Gadgets Should Be Repaired, Not Replaced 
http://bit.ly/11AAhQF LifeHacker 
Repairing is a good thing

Smoggy Displays Your Current Air Quality at a Glance 
http://bit.ly/14st4Rw LifeHacker 
Looks like a good app to have, but not seeing it in the Canadian App Store.... 

Top 10 Ways to Deal With a Slow Internet Connection 
http://bit.ly/16u3s7U LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

What Temperature Should You Keep Your Refrigerator Set At? 
http://bit.ly/134SLf7 LifeHacker 
Interesting 

TripIt, the Must-Have Travel App for iOS and Android, On Sale for 99¢ 
http://bit.ly/19vgjbM LIfeHacker 
I love this app, helps keep me on track when traveling.

What Online Privacy Stuff Should I Actually Care About? 
http://bit.ly/19vgGDe LifeHacker 
It is a good start on what you need to know and do. 

Send Your Kids to Free Apple or Microsoft Workshops This Summer 
http://bit.ly/134TEV6 LifeHacker 
Available in Canada too. Looks very cool.

June 18th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Dump Your Luggage on Your Bed to Prevent Unpacking Procrastination 
http://bit.ly/15fcVO5 LifeHacker 
Great tip, I use the sofa, but it is the same idea

Dispatch Integrates Your Email Into a Ton of Other Apps 
http://bit.ly/14fVYUB LifeHacker 
Interesting looking app

How to Decode "Menuspeak" and Navigate Any Restaurant Menu 
http://bit.ly/ZZEKeL LifeHacker 
For those of use trying to eat better 

The Periodic Table of Muppets Brings Order to Wocka Wocka 
http://bit.ly/11l16YV Gizmodo 
Very Cool

These Stash Coins Are a Fantastic Way to Lose Your SD Card 
http://bit.ly/11l1lDk Gizmodo 
Looks cool but a good way to lose your SD card, by spending it

June 17th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Detangle Thread By Running it Through a Dryer Sheet 
http://bit.ly/19IyAVE LifeHacker 
Have to remember to try this, the next time I have to sew

Make JPEG Droplet is the Fastest Way to Convert Files to JPEGs 
http://bit.ly/12QaGpH LifeHacker 
Cool App, it's on my get list now 

Transport Trays of Desserts With Old Milk Rings 
http://bit.ly/15bScdQ LifeHacker 
For my baking friends, I will take payment in goodies 

Five Best Grills 
http://bit.ly/1bMzqgT LifeHacker 
Huum any other suggestions? I need to get a new grill for the cottage 

Make Your Own Delicious Ice Cream with Old Coffee Cans 
http://bit.ly/16ya4TA Lifehacker 
Homemade Ice Cream Yummy 

These Photos Of NYC's Subway Project Are Astonishing 
http://bit.ly/ZWXbke iO9 
Very Cool, can not wait to see the finished Subway

June 16th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Lego Will Make a Mars Curiosity Rover Set 
http://bit.ly/1ahChQX Gizmodo 
Cool, if the price is right it will be on my get list 

The Ballpoint Pen Turns 75 Years Old Today 
http://bit.ly/14DTeT5 Gizmodo 
Go and write something today 

The Old-School Tech from the NSA's Past 
http://bit.ly/14DTv8F Gizmodo 
Cool Tech 

How to Get Your Luggage Back When the Airline Loses It 
http://bit.ly/17Ql7KP Gizmodo 
For my friends who travel 

If bees go extinct, this is what your supermarket will look like
http://bit.ly/13L9wZm iO9 
Very Not Good..... 

These Buildings Are Made Out of Ships 
http://bit.ly/19FRrRr iO9 
Some are just shaped like ships, but some very cool places 

Don't Peel the Skins When You Snack on Fava Beans 
http://bit.ly/11qj7Se LifeHacker 
Will have to remember this for the next time 

Top 10 Relaxing Projects to Soothe Your Overworked Mind 
http://bit.ly/14ajd2x LifeHacker 
Relaxing is a good thing 

Flying lanterns a fire hazard for cottages

Flying lanterns a fire hazard for cottages

There is one thing that has lit a fire under cottagers, it’s fire raining down from the sky.

“What kind of idiot would set an uncontrolled flame floating over cottages and forests to land who knows where?” asks Terry Rees in reference to the popular airborne lanterns that are powered by an open flame in the bottom, much like a hot air balloon. Also known as Chinese, sky, and flying lanterns, they are often released, dozens at a time, at weddings and other parties.

More at 

http://bit.ly/16oz4wv Cottage Life

Thank you Penny C. and Terry R. for bringing the issues to light.