John Hodgman on the new president's nerd credentials.
Be Safe on the Internet
6 years ago
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Farm Fresh to you and keep it that way
Some useful tips on how to store fruits and vegetables so they keep fresh and appetizing and also some ideas on how to prepare them are provided at the link below.
Fruit and Vegetable storage and preparation tips
Keep your fridge at just above freezing (1-2 °C ; 32-36 °F) and use perforated or sealed plastic bags as directed. Note that some items do better in a cool dark place like a cold room (7-10 °C;40-50 °F) and others at low room temperature (12-18 °C; 55-65 °F). Keep the onions separate from the potatoes and the fruits separate from the vegetables. Tomatoes are kept at room temperature.
How many different types of fruits and vegetables have you tried?
Monday, April 06, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
People Who Need People
Seems like a chain is starting here.
People who need people
Can anyone guess who is in the next video?
People who need people
Can anyone guess who is in the next video?
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong has a different voice and the expressions on his face aren't exactly beautiful but maybe that is part of what makes him so special.
What a wonderful world
What a wonderful world
Friday, March 20, 2009
Signs of the Times
There is a lot of doom and gloom in the media these days with a lot of references to the great depression even though articles that try to be factual about actual economic measurements show that the statements that they are similar are not valid.
The following signs that are getting some attention at least are trying to be constructive about the situation while being realistic.
This picture is from a Guardian article about how this poster was resurrected from a set which were designed to deal with possible bad news from the second world war. It is very popular especially in Britain right now.
As a reaction to the "Keep Calm" poster, Matt Jones came up with a t-shirt.
The engineer in me likes the second message more. Including the wrenches in the crown.
The following signs that are getting some attention at least are trying to be constructive about the situation while being realistic.
This picture is from a Guardian article about how this poster was resurrected from a set which were designed to deal with possible bad news from the second world war. It is very popular especially in Britain right now.
As a reaction to the "Keep Calm" poster, Matt Jones came up with a t-shirt.
The engineer in me likes the second message more. Including the wrenches in the crown.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Technology's amazing, nobody's happy
Good to be reminded (or informed if you haven't been through it) from time to time how far things have progressed. High expectations have been created by the near magical capabilities that we are becoming used to.
Here is another humorous technology example using the iPod of how you can't please everyone.
The latest iPhone software release (start at the bottom and scroll up) promises a lot more innovation in peripherals and applications although maybe not as much as the pomegranate phone.
YouTube - Everything's amazing, nobody's happy: ""
(Via Conan O'Brien Show.)
Here is another humorous technology example using the iPod of how you can't please everyone.
The latest iPhone software release (start at the bottom and scroll up) promises a lot more innovation in peripherals and applications although maybe not as much as the pomegranate phone.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
World's Greatest Business Mind
In case you missed the recent announcement.
world's greatest business mind
world's greatest business mind
Monday, February 09, 2009
Nothing clears the air like mother in laws tongue and money plant
three-plants-that-give-you-better-indoor-air
Seems these are the best bets for indoor air quality during the stuffy winter weather so we should get some.
Seems these are the best bets for indoor air quality during the stuffy winter weather so we should get some.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Birth Order Affects Personality?
Some time ago I saw a documentary on the effects of birth order on personality and I always wanted to get the associated book since I found it interesting how so many of the traits mentioned seemed to be prevalent. Well I did a search today and this is a popular subject of many books.
Why first borns rule the world and last borns want to change it
Birth Order Book, The: Why You Are the Way You Are
A dissenting opinion which includes a link to a personality study you can participate in.
The obligatory wikipedia article.
Are the family clichés true? - Science, News - The Independent
Does your birth order affect your personality? | Answerbag.com
Birth Order
Birth Order - Understand How it
Birth order: overview, research, literature
The Birth Order book of love
The birth order effect
Why first borns rule the world and last borns want to change it
Birth Order Book, The: Why You Are the Way You Are
A dissenting opinion which includes a link to a personality study you can participate in.
The obligatory wikipedia article.
Are the family clichés true? - Science, News - The Independent
Does your birth order affect your personality? | Answerbag.com
Birth Order
Birth Order - Understand How it
Birth order: overview, research, literature
The Birth Order book of love
The birth order effect
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Power of Positive Thinking
There is a power in positive thinking and even if you are a skeptic it is a bit like the the quote about life.
"Life is great when you consider the alternatives."
While positive thinking isn't sufficient by itself it is a good start and when done right it is a lot better than the alternatives.
Try the Positivity Challenge.
Positive thinking is an element of Stephen Covey's first habit of self mastery, "Be Proactive". A positive attitude allows you to be prepared in the gap between stimulus and response to make a choice that will have a greater probability of a positive outcome. A fundamental starting point is that decisions you make matter. This is not to say that you can control the world but that what you think and do does make a difference especially for you personally. This is not merely wishful thinking. To have a successful action plan it needs to start with thoughts of possible positive outcomes.
In the debate about fate vs. free will it seems to me to be a better bet to act as if free will exists. If everything is determined by fate you are no worse off if you act on a belief in free will. On the other hand if it really does matter that you exercise free will to influence outcomes even a little bit it could be disastrous to be unmotivated and leave it all to fate. Just because you are only one of many factors influencing future outcomes that is no reason to drift. Just try and with the feedback try again. We all can make a difference.
"Life is great when you consider the alternatives."
While positive thinking isn't sufficient by itself it is a good start and when done right it is a lot better than the alternatives.
Try the Positivity Challenge.
Positive thinking is an element of Stephen Covey's first habit of self mastery, "Be Proactive". A positive attitude allows you to be prepared in the gap between stimulus and response to make a choice that will have a greater probability of a positive outcome. A fundamental starting point is that decisions you make matter. This is not to say that you can control the world but that what you think and do does make a difference especially for you personally. This is not merely wishful thinking. To have a successful action plan it needs to start with thoughts of possible positive outcomes.
In the debate about fate vs. free will it seems to me to be a better bet to act as if free will exists. If everything is determined by fate you are no worse off if you act on a belief in free will. On the other hand if it really does matter that you exercise free will to influence outcomes even a little bit it could be disastrous to be unmotivated and leave it all to fate. Just because you are only one of many factors influencing future outcomes that is no reason to drift. Just try and with the feedback try again. We all can make a difference.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Live in a world of possibility
In these times where so many people are thinking pessimistically to create the downward spiral of a financial recession we should be thankful for people like Benjamin Zander spreading the inspirational message of dedicating yourself to the world of possibility.
The Girl Effect
Check out The Girl Effect. It has a powerful message and it is very well presented. The web site makes it easy to spread the message.
http://www.girleffect.org
http://www.girleffect.org
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mindful Intentional Living
Patti Digh has written a book, Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally which is based on living life to the fullest by considering what your priorities would be if you only have a limited time to live which of course applies to all of us. The reference to 37 days comes from her own experience of her stepfather who suddenly learned that he only had a short time to live which turned out to be 37 days. The book includes art work from the readers of her blog. An example of 37 days artwork is this fresh start talisman done by Donna Miller.
Patti identifies 6 practices for intentional living:
1. Say Yes. Do this in the Improv sense of "Yes and" not "Yes but".
(I would suggest that this could be expressed as do what you decide to do with full commitment. Not agree to everything).
2. Be generous
3. Speak up but don't be attached to being right.
4. Love yourself and others more
5. Trust yourself
6. Slow down to live mindfully and creatively with what really matters amidst the day to day activities of life.
Here is an interview of Patti Digh by one of her longtime friends Jeff De-Cagna.
If this topic interests you also check out the post about Randy Pausch and time management.
Patti identifies 6 practices for intentional living:
1. Say Yes. Do this in the Improv sense of "Yes and" not "Yes but".
(I would suggest that this could be expressed as do what you decide to do with full commitment. Not agree to everything).
2. Be generous
3. Speak up but don't be attached to being right.
4. Love yourself and others more
5. Trust yourself
6. Slow down to live mindfully and creatively with what really matters amidst the day to day activities of life.
Here is an interview of Patti Digh by one of her longtime friends Jeff De-Cagna.
If this topic interests you also check out the post about Randy Pausch and time management.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Monitor Your Own Health
Some tips from Readers Digest on some simple things that can be done regularly to monitor your own health.
Reader's Digest Canada - Health : Monitor Your Own Health:
Reader's Digest Canada - Health : Monitor Your Own Health:
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Secrets to Success: 8 words 3minutes
I have always believed that the the keys to success are easy to understand. It is more about establishing the mindset and habits to consistently apply them.
The start however is being clear on the keys to success:
The start however is being clear on the keys to success:
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
metacool: From Obama to Pink to Oprah
metacool: From Obama to Pink to Oprah:
In life, pick where you want to go as much as you can, work like hell to get there, and be persistent. Learn all the time. Do good. Engage everyone around you by pursuing your passions. Help others. Do good work. Bring cool stuff to life. Above all, start.
In life, pick where you want to go as much as you can, work like hell to get there, and be persistent. Learn all the time. Do good. Engage everyone around you by pursuing your passions. Help others. Do good work. Bring cool stuff to life. Above all, start.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
10 Practical Uses For Psychological Research in Everyday Life
A wealth of Psychology related insight is available on the Psychology blog.
PsyBlog: 10 Practical Uses For Psychological Research in Everyday Life:
10 Practical Uses For Psychological Research in Everyday Life
PsyBlog: 10 Practical Uses For Psychological Research in Everyday Life:
10 Practical Uses For Psychological Research in Everyday Life
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Goals: Musician Ryan Adams' Success Secret
This isn't Bryan Adams the Canadian rocker but Ryan Adams another singer/songwriter who has good points on keeping it simple.
Goals: Musician Ryan Adams' Success Secret:
What I do and what all musicians do is easy. All we have to do is sit down for a couple hours a week and write a song or two. That simple task is all the world asks of me, so I do it. The other musicians who don't are just lazy, because again, we aren't being asked to tar rooftops or clean out dumpsters. We just have to write a couple songs!
Think about your #1 goal for a minute. What action does that goal ask of you? Is it asking you to scrape sludge out of cesspools? I would hope not. Instead, you picked something you want for yourself. As such, the goal asks you to take a consistent but easy action.
* A goal to write a book only asks for a page or two a day. It doesn't demand you get a job making the pulp that produces paper
* A goal to lose weight only asks hour in the gym and light meals. You aren't asked to dig the iron and melt the alloying elements to make the steel for the gym equipment.
* A goal for getting straight A's in your classes only asks you to study for 2-3 hours a day. You aren't asked to lay the bricks that make up the University classrooms.
If you look a little deeper into what Adams said, it makes a strong implication for those who don't take action. Yes, he calls them lazy. But there's a deeper meaning. It implies that if you don't take the simple action, then you cease to be. A song writer who doesn't write songs ceases to be a song writer. An author who doesn't write ceases to be an author.
Goals: Musician Ryan Adams' Success Secret:
What I do and what all musicians do is easy. All we have to do is sit down for a couple hours a week and write a song or two. That simple task is all the world asks of me, so I do it. The other musicians who don't are just lazy, because again, we aren't being asked to tar rooftops or clean out dumpsters. We just have to write a couple songs!
Think about your #1 goal for a minute. What action does that goal ask of you? Is it asking you to scrape sludge out of cesspools? I would hope not. Instead, you picked something you want for yourself. As such, the goal asks you to take a consistent but easy action.
* A goal to write a book only asks for a page or two a day. It doesn't demand you get a job making the pulp that produces paper
* A goal to lose weight only asks hour in the gym and light meals. You aren't asked to dig the iron and melt the alloying elements to make the steel for the gym equipment.
* A goal for getting straight A's in your classes only asks you to study for 2-3 hours a day. You aren't asked to lay the bricks that make up the University classrooms.
If you look a little deeper into what Adams said, it makes a strong implication for those who don't take action. Yes, he calls them lazy. But there's a deeper meaning. It implies that if you don't take the simple action, then you cease to be. A song writer who doesn't write songs ceases to be a song writer. An author who doesn't write ceases to be an author.
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