The Monster Collection of Moleskine Tips, Tricks and Hacks

Freelancers are more likely than most people to love Moleskine notebooks. We need to keep and manage our own schedules and to-dos. We’re creative, so we need a place to store and expand ideas. We need to take notes at meetings with clients–or at least look like we are. We need to appear productive and busy in coffee-shops–even when we aren’t [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 12:49:33

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30+ Insanely Useful Websites for Guitarists

The guitar is an instrument that knows no genre and no boundaries–one of the reasons why it’s arguably the world’s most beloved instrument ... another book on building a lapsteel guitar. The site also offers plans for a completed guitar, and a number of resources. If you’ve ever thought about creating your own custom monster, you’ll love [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 16:43:05

WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction — It happened in Church - Chapter Eighty Seven – Wed done

It happened in Church - October 19, 1962Chapter Eighty Seven – Wed done Saturday Nov 25 (begins) Colonel Goldie Navy and the Irish Sergeant knocked on the door of the Colonel’s home. The wife opened. “Welcome Mrs. Colonel Ears. Sure, you look fine the early morning.” She was not amused, but this fellow would never be at her door if wasn’t huge [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 06:29:02

Reader Mailbag #40

Each Monday, The Simple Dollar opens up the reader mailbags and answers ten to twenty simple questions offered up by the readers on personal finance ... And now for some great reader questions! I remember reading about a custom debt snowball you used to pay off debt ... . This was important to me, as I had a young child at home and was worried about [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:00:55

Byte review of the original Macintosh (Feb, 1984)

Mac Draw was originally called Mackelangelo? Yeah, I think they made the right choice there. Also if you look at the text sample on page 17 you can see that they hadn’t even picked the font names yet. Geneva Chicago is called System. view additional pages The Apple Macintosh Computer Mouse-window-desktop technology arrives for under $2500 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-08 09:46:42

Sunday Sound Out

Hey there! I've been MIA the last couple days because the AC adapter on my laptop broke ... for themselves. I have a 10 month old and am considering becoming a stay-at-home mom, but I don't know, it kind of seems like you lose part of your identity. Why did you decide to stay home? I don't think [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 02:20:00

They’re Not Popping Like They Use To

A report from Florida Today. “In today’s tough housing market, sometimes it takes some creative thinking to sell your house. Scott Bernard is having a picture-coloring contest and giving away his house in Sebastian ... , like many people who bought homes before the housing market soured, said he could not sell his house [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:54:39

Last Week's Best Posts

Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn't miss any of the biggest posts from last week: ... with a slow or uncertain connection at home, in the office, or at the worst possible time while ... so it's really, really hard to ever find again." Vodafone BlackBerry Storm Plans To Feature Unlimited [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 22:07:16

Dreaming of Home (again)

A fellow blogger, twittermate and plurkmate, Em, gave me a site that is called “Design to Inspire ... after this everybody will see the rainbow. So I KNOW we would still be owning our dream house. It won’ ... it!). Schumacher Homes are actually what I have my eye on. With our future plans to settle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 12:33:56

Virgina Madsen: Botox now, Plastic Surgery Later

MAKEMEHEAL EXCLUSIVE! Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen is very open about her choices in life, including her use of Botox and Juvederm. While other Hollywood figures busy themselves with lying about getting plastic surgery, Virginia feels that there is no need to hide what she sees as just another choice she makes to express herself [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 01:19:30

fleece is the word

we were shopping in walmart for this and that, and of course ended up in the craft section (how does that always happen?) ... fleece and she needed a robe, STAT.  so we rushed it home and the very next morning it became ... -sized mat + wild ginger software's "child's play" program which guarantees a custom fit pattern [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:28:39

How to Make Money From Your Blog

StevePavlina.com was launched 19 months ago. 12 months ago it was averaging $4.12/day in income. Now it brings in over $200/day. I didn’t spend a dime on marketing or promotion. In fact, I started this site with just $9 to register the domain name, and everything was bootstrapped from there [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:55:00

The big Epson Artisan 800 giveaway. We love Epson and we love you

We are thrilled to be able to give a lucky reader the best printer ever. What is one thing all the Domestic Divas have in common? ... and receive faxes right at home WiFi— um, yeah, wifi!  We love wifi! Bring old, faded photos back ... us your plans! 2) You can enter a second time by posting about the contest and writing why you would love [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 06:37:32

These DIY Magazines Can Help You Be Self-Reliant

By Linsey Knerl Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be difficult finding where to start. This handful of print magazines offers timeless advice and step-by-step instructions for living on less [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 22:54:18

Daily Dose: 06/05/08

> AsianWeek Market Report > Filipino American named New York Times Teacher of the Year Award > Study Says Oregon Asian Americans Excel More Than Other Minorities > Philippine president Arroyo to visit Bush in White House > Assemblywoman Ellen Young Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge > [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 00:18:22

BMX Vs. Cars (Part Two)

The second, and hopefully last edition of BMX Vs. Cars… This round features: Alfredo Mancuso, Big Daddy, Scotty Cranmer, Dave Mirra, Heath Pinter, James Foster, Morgan Wade, Jim Bauer, and more. If you’re into cars, come geek out. —————————- Alfredo Mancuso First off, what sort of car(s) do you have? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:42:30

Virginia Madsen: Botox Now, Plastic Surgery Later

MAKEMEHEAL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen is very open about her choices in life, including her use of Botox and Juvederm. While other Hollywood figures busy themselves with lying about getting plastic surgery, Virginia feels that there is no need to hide what she sees as just another choice she makes to express [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 01:36:47

The 2008 LA Auto Show Press Kit Awards

This is something you're not likely to find anywhere but EcoGeek: an award given to the automaker with the most compact, ecofriendly press kit ... as the most fuel efficient car company in Japan and announced its plans to bring EVs to both Oregon ... I got. Like the Honda kit, Acura packaged a singled DVD in a custom paper casing with no additional [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 17:48:15

WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction — Chapter Eighty Six – Rest in Peace

It happened in Church - October 19, 1962 Chapter Eighty Six - Rest in Peace Friday Nov 24 (begins) Early Morn It seemed like he had just drifted off to sleep. There was a quiet scratching at the door. He roused himself and walked to the door. At the door was that pesky sergeant, Aunt Marion, and the General’s wife Quietly, the Sergeant said to him: [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 20:49:38

Back-to-School LGBT Resource List

Last year at back-to-school time I published a list of school-related resources from various LGBT organizations ... on creating a welcoming environment for all students, plus specific lesson plans and suggested ... company Groundspark’s Respect for All Project, though they may be pricey for home viewers. Each comes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 04:23:22

Spreading Skepticism about Presidential Oath Add-On

One facet of the upcoming presidential inauguration is a lawsuit concerning the form of the oath of office. Dr ... that belief without examination. Government lawyers have defended the custom by claiming the precedent ... , addressing the historical side only. He plans to argue: The Comte de Moustier, a French diplomat, took [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:50:00

Swanky Paper Puts Quality Back Into Stationery

Although many people may try to tell you that the internet killed the old fashioned letter, that’s just simply not true. Many people still get out their pens and stationery to write short notes or letters to friends. It’s because of them that wonderful businesses like Swanky Paper are able to do so well [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 04:41:34

Even Amateurs Can Throw Tasting Parties

The popularity of chocolate tasting parties has blossomed widely in the past few years ... so I did a little web-based research and designed my own custom tasting. I ended up selecting six ... hard to detect the curry flavor in the chocolate. One guest plans to use this combination [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:24:25

Tiny Island

A brief series on my recent Mediterranean trip. Part two: Nisyros. The woman at the information desk scrawled a pair of Greek words onto a post-it and handed it through the window to us. "Give this to the cab driver" she said. We were in the airport on the island of Kos and we were armed with our ever-present backpacks and a notion, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 01:00:48

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:17:29

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:06:05

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:04:41

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:19:57

DrumBeat: January 16, 2009

Venezuela Says $70 Oil Needed to Maintain Investments (Bloomberg) -- Oil prices need to rise to about $70 a barrel to sustain investment in fields and avoid shortages, Venezuelan Energy and Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said. The South American country is discussing prices with other members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:53:03

Review Of ING Direct Savings and Electric Orange Checking Accounts

Back in the pre-Internet caveman days, the very concept of a high interest savings account consisted of a bank deposit at your local neighborhood ... and the World Wide Web came a new innovation with the force to change the financial landscape forever ... banking was still a new and developing concept, the branch-less direct bank ING Direct quickly set [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:12:20

Our UNiverse

Our UNiverse Posted by Jillian Becker Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:24:00 GMT The chair of the United Nations Development Program, UNDP, ... with the U.N. custom of consensus decision-making to call for a vote. Iran won, 22 to four, with five ... , monitor performance, approve programs, decide on administrative and financial plans and budgets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:24:00

Owning an iPhone - pros and cons

Ok, time for an admission: I now, honestly, own an iPhone. Like my friend Big H told me, when I said I was thinking about getting one: After all you’ve written and bitched about it, surely you can’t get one? Right? So now, when I have one, I think it no more than fair to write about what I think and revisit my previous criticism [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 20:07:45

Cross “Install Granite Countertop” Off the List

Things got back to order at our house.  Yep, after a day of tweaking, Martin did it ... our living room: counter installed Perfect, huh?  We picked out this granite countertop ... sketching out some bathroom plans and hunting for environmentally friendly varnish.  And while we’ve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:20:57

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:21:33

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:26:20

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:24:38

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:17:19

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:20:27

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 01:24:30

Mumbai and back to Pune

Landed in Mumbai on 11th itself. The visit to Mumbai would consist of a lot of time spent at home, some bank visits, a lot of traveling, a roce, ... of our custom, both the bride and the groom have an individual roce which is a traditional function ... followed by dancing. We left the place and I dropped Marise home. The next day was rather silent. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 15:01:11

Seven things IT should be doing …

p2pnet news view | Off Topic:- Pity the poor IT managers. They’re expected to know what their end-users want need, even if their end-users can’t articulate it themselves. They’re under constant pressure to develop new skills (like AJAX) while maintaining old ones (COBOL, anyone?) [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 15:20:07

The U.S. as a Banana Republic?

Plane Ditches in New York River, All Aboard are SafeReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - A US Airways jet with 155 people on board ditched in the frigid Hudson River off Manhattan after apparently hitting a flock of geese on Thursday and officials said everyone was rescued."We've had a miracle on the Hudson," New York Gov [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:10:00

BMW Press Conference Transcript at NAIAS 2009

Ian Robertson: Welcome to the BMW Group’s Press Conference here in Detroit. The start of a new year is always a good time for looking ahead. Over the years, another unique perspective has also served the BMW Group well, and that is: “looking around the corner”. That means: we are able to anticipate trends [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:01:16

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: An article from 1967

The Messengers The cover on a new LP album called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a photomontage of a crowd gathered round a grave. And a curious crowd it is: Marilyn Monroe is there, so are Karl Marx, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia, Mae West, Sonny Liston, and eight Beatles.Eight? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:13:00

Countdown to "High Noon"

A week from right now, it begins. "It," of course, is the USCCB's November Meeting in Baltimore, ... formation and sacramental practice. Per custom, next Monday's opening session begins ... usual through the campaign's home stretch. All the background goodies will bubble up as time [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 15:13:25

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee…… cabinets

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee…… cabinets Filed under: random crap — beerorkid @ Jan 15th, 2009 They are beautiful ... kitchen laid out. We decided to take the plans around and see what we could get in a finished set and stopped by Campbells kitchens to drop off our layout to get a quote and headed to Home Depot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:06:18

Digi Dare 106

I am hosting this week so I hope you play along I’m all about positivity ... . Use a custom shape somewhere in your page (scallops, waves, wings, hearts, except for regular shapes like circles, triangles, squares and rectangles!) — Use the custom shape tool in Photoshop [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 12:08:57

Windows XO: A Detailed Microsoft XP Video Dissection

While the press gets all excited about a RTM'ed Windows XO, I'd like to revisit the original XP on XO video one last time. ... :As I have posted earlier, we had to write multiple custom drivers and a BIOS to get Windows to boot ... /Sugar XO. Longer term, the OLPC plans to write a new BIOS and increase the amount of flash storage [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 17:07:55

Digi Dare 106

I am hosting this week so I hope you play along I’m all about positivity ... . Use a custom shape somewhere in your page (scallops, waves, wings, hearts, except for regular shapes like circles, triangles, squares and rectangles!) — Use the custom shape tool in Photoshop [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 12:08:57

How Much Lower Can They Go?

The Chicago Tribune reports from Illinois. “Home buyers and sellers in the Chicago area just can’t agree on the price of a house ... , but they’re being slow.’” “Denise Dominici put her Romeoville tri-level house on the market in April ... from renters, reduced the price to $235,900 and offered to throw in the furnishings. To her, the house [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 15:16:47

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