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Interesting article about the things we all say to kids

This article suggests that we shouldn’t say phrases like “good job!” when we talk to children.

An interesting look at the psychology of language.

http://feedly.com/k/15mVQ9X

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Beware of free money (Scam alert)

We have become aware of a new kind of scam, and wanted to warn you.

Example: A person receives a check via UPS/FedEx for $2800 from an out-of-state law firm or real estate office or something.

The envelope may contain instructions, or they may be sent later through email/mail.

The instructions will explain that the sender needs your help getting money out of this account/settlement/whatever. There will be an explanation why this is necessary, and why they need your help.

Their instructions will tell you to deposit the check, keep $1000 or so for yourself, and then send a money order to an address outside of the United States (like, the Philippines, or Nigeria).

The problem is this: the check is an absolute fake. Only your money order is real, so you've just sent $1800 to a criminal in another country. Possibly a country that may benefit if they don't do that great of a job trying to catch these types of criminals.

Don't fall for this variation of the Nigerian scam. Times are tough, so easy money like this may be tempting, but you'll only lose if you play their game.

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 6:13 PM
Edited on: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 6:44 PM
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When you hate your job, ask for more work?

See below for why, maybe, you should ask for more jobs that you like, at a job that you hate.

This makes sense if you think it through:

http://feedly.com/k/X8tcqa

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 11:43 AM
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Get in shape and have fun.

Check out Fitocracy’s challenge to work out 15 minutes a day and get in shape.

That’s not much to ask from your day, and it’s LifeHacker’s favorite get in shape service (it’s free).

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/vip/~3/jceAzkJGJAI/the-fitocracy-spark-challenge-asks-for-just-15-minutes-a-day-to-get-you-in-shape

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Hey parents!

“Parents are never as bad as kids think they are.” — Matt Witten

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Thoughtful quote:

“Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.” — Joseph Joubert

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Get comfortable with your oven.

If you’re not familiar with your oven, it doesn’t take much to get comfortable with it. You really just need to know a few basics to understand this kitchen powerhouse.

Learn why your oven rocks:

http://m.lifehacker.com/5991921/master-these-oven-basics-to-expand-your-cooking-repertoire

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Make perfect poached eggs every time.

This Serious Eats video from The Food Lab details what looks to be a foolproof method of making perfect looking poached eggs, with a few tips on selecting fresh eggs.

http://feedly.com/k/Z8dVBO

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 11:58 AM
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Too much caffeine? Eat a banana.

Experts say a banana is the perfect way to fight off the headaches and jitters of too much caffeine.

Water wouldn’t hurt either.

http://feedly.com/k/Wr2FUN

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Easy and simple egg soufflé. Yum.

I’m not exactly sure where or when the extra ingredients get added, but this looks simple and delicious. I can see this being served at any meal.

Enjoy!

http://feedly.com/k/13mq9O6

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Save money on dish washing liquid

If you’ve ever refilled a foaming hand washing soap pump with regular hand soap, you know how it’s too thick and takes a lot of effort to come out.

Apparently you can thin the soap out quite a bit and stretch it out for months using an old foaming dispenser, and pretty much get the same experience for a lot less money.

This should work for hand and dish soap.

http://feedly.com/k/WACGu4

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Free TravelNerd app helps you get around major airports with ease.

First, I love the name TravelNerd.

I downloaded the app to check it out, and it’s pretty handy… Just not currently helpful at the Birmingham International airport (but that says coming soon).

Still, you’re probably going to need help at an airport other than our hometown one.

It’s also got a handy flight tracker.

Simple. Easy. Smart.

No ratings on restaurants, but it’s a good little guide if you’re in a strange airport.

http://feedly.com/k/ZGzaLb

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Make your own yogurt!

I post a lot if DIY stuff, because I think it’s cool.

Yes, I will probably not do more than 10% of these ideas, but you never know.

I love yogurt, and it’s good for your tummy. If you want for sure probiotics, homemade yogurt is the real deal. It won’t become yogurt without the stuff.

If someone actually makes this, I would love to hear about it, and appreciate your awesomeness.

http://feedly.com/k/WWHrOQ

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How you cut your onions changes the flavor

Cook’s Illustrated tested a bunch of ways to cut onions, and found the surprising result that how you cut the onions changes the intensity of the flavor and odor.

There’s also a few tips to reduce the flavor and odor when you have to chop the onions.

http://feedly.com/k/YgBnvB

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Gardening planner online app

Learning to garden? How about some help?

I sure need some, and I’m just now thinking about the very idea of growing my own vegetables.

It’s specific to your zip code, and takes a lot of the guesswork out of the seasons.

Hope this helps your thumb turn a little greener:

http://feedly.com/k/WZbJ3j

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It might be better to *not* brush after breakfast

This Lifehacker article suggests there might be better, healthier times to brush your choppers.

Personally, I’m not sure the taste of toothpaste and breakfast sounds appealing.

But maybe it’s worth it?

http://feedly.com/k/XvJyUF

Update!! How to find toothpaste that doesn’t make everything taste bad!

http://feedly.com/k/Z2BlKe

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Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being...

Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything. — Sydney Smith, English essayist (1771 - 1845)

In other words, if you think you already know everything, how can you possibly learn anything new?

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“There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes...

“There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” — Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian politician (1889 - 1964)

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Chicken Pineapple Stir-Fry recipe.

Yummy, yummy stuff.

I can take pineapple raw in only very small doses, but in a sauce or recipe it’s really good stuff.

This looks delicious!

http://feedly.com/k/YuMKTY

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Serious cooking DIY: age your own steaks at home

This Food Lab article shares the Hows and Whys of aging steaks.

Apparently it’s easy, and way cheaper than buying them aged from the butcher.

At the very least this is cool info for all you steak lovers.

http://feedly.com/k/16uTKU3

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