mardi 12 juillet 2016
Calling Yourself "Lazy" Isn't a Good Excuse For a Productivity Problem
You know what your to-do list is, but you haven’t gotten to it yet. You’re sitting on the couch wishing you were more productive, but instead you resign yourself to saying, “I’m just so lazy.” If you find yourself in that spot, laziness isn’t the core of your problem.
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This is Easily The Best Price on LED Lightbulbs Ever
Here’s something to light up your day. A 16-pack of lightbulbs (who needs 16 lightbulbs at once? You do, that’s who) is only $20 today. That’s basically a little over $1 per lightbulb. Just thought I’d shine some light on the subject. I’ll see myself out.
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Learn How to Draw By Understanding the World Around You With This Chart
Learning any artistic process takes a mental adjustment. Learning to draw requires a different mindset that making a spreadsheet. This graphic helps you recognize the broad steps to get started.
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The Best Prime Day Deals
Prime Day is back, and it doesn’t totally suck. Below you’ll find all the best deals from the event, linked as they go live. You need an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the sales, so sign up for a free trial now if you haven’t already.
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All of Your Favorite SanDisk Gear Is On Sale For Prime Day
One of Amazon’s biggest Prime Day promotions is a slew of deals on popular SanDisk flash storage products.
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$50 off the Echo and Kindle Voyage, Plus More Rare Prime Day Amazon Gadget Deals
On any given day, it’s not uncommon to see deals on a few of Amazon’s first party gadgets, but the discounts are usually modest, and relegated to less popular products. Today’s not any given day though: It’s Prime Day, and the deals are bigger and broader than we’ve ever seen.
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lundi 11 juillet 2016
The Fancy Leather Laptop Bag
Standard briefcase styles seems less in vogue these days, but Everyday Carry reader Tyler Condie reminds us that they’re still a great way to organize your daily gear, especially when the bag’s a sturdy leather.
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Microwave Canned Frosting in Short Bursts to Make It Easy to Spread
Frosting is delicious, but straight out of the can, it’s tough, and tough to spread. Just pop it in the microwave in quick bursts until it’s soft enough to spread out.
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Remains of the Day: Twitter to Stream the Democratic and Republican National Conventions
Twitter is already a common venue for discussing and following live news events, but they’re looking to be more than just a platform for idle chat—they want to be a news destination. So they’re partnering with CBS News to stream live video coverage of the upcoming Democratic and Republican conventions.
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Tie a Tie In a Few Seconds With This Hand Looping Trick
If you want to tie a tie quick, this trick gets it done in about five seconds without needing anything or anyone to tie the knot around.
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Focus On Doing Just One Thing Better When You Get Turned Down for a Job
The rejection of being turned down for a job hurts, and it can send you into a frenzy wondering what you did wrong. Instead of losing sleep over all the little things, pick just one that might increase your chances of landing the job next time and work on it.
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How the Principles of Stoicism Can Help Your Personal and Financial Life
Perhaps more than any other topic, I’ve found incredible amounts of personal value from the philosophical school of thought known as stoicism. I find stoicism invaluable for navigating the modern world while maintaining any semblance of self-control. I consider the ideas within stoicism to be an essential part of my own financial life (and personal life, as well).
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Whip Up the Perfect Pasta Dinner Every Time With This Foolproof Formula
Pasta always makes for a great meal, but there’s more to crafting a complete dish than mixing some noodles with some sauce. This simple formula will make your pasta meals something delicious and memorable every time.
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You Can Now Jailbreak Just About Any Kindle
Jailbreaking a Kindle comes with a variety of benefits, including installing custom screensavers and software, but most recently the availability of the jailbreak has been restricted to a small handful of firmware. Now, its seeing a much wider release.
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RunGo Gives Turn-By-Turn Directions For Scenic and Creative Jogging Routes
Android/iOS: It can be tricky to stay on the right path when you’re trying a new running route. RunGo solves that problem with turn-by-turn directions. They offer city tours that pass by scenic and historic locations, and even a few fun shapes, like the Darth Vader face above. You can also create your own.
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Ask an Expert: All About Upgrading Your Vegetarian Meal Plans
If you’ve recently decided to exclusively go the veggie or vegan route, learning how to make all your favorite dishes without animal products can be a culinary speed bump. But making the change to a plant-based lifestyle can be fun and easy with a little meal planning.
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