Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Low Tech Washing Machines

Plunger Washing Machine

  "Wringer"

 
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Monday, July 30, 2012

TETHERING

Android: The Wi-Fi hotspot feature on Android phones lets you use your mobile data on multiple computers or tablets at once. The only problem is a lot of carriers have restrictions to prevent you from sharing your mobile data (which you're already paying for) for free. Computerworld posts a couple of workarounds. First, you should know that, as with other kinds of tethering, your carrier may not be too happy with you going around their special Wi-Fi hotspot plans, and you can end up pissing them off and being charged extra (or in extreme cases, having your contract canceled). Also, these workarounds might not apply to every wireless carrier or device (it doesn't for me on T-Mobile with a Samsung Galaxy S2, but some commenters on Computerworld vouch for the method). That said, if you only plan on using this occasionally and are willing to take the risk, here's how to get the hotspot functionality working: Install a third-party power widget app. Computerworld suggests Extended Controls ($0.99), but you can try a free one like previously mentioned Elixir 2 Use the widget app to add a widget to your homescreen that toggles your hotspot Wi-Fi on or off. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot Pretty simple! Computerworld says that this workaround activates Android's built-in hotspot functionality, bypassing any menu-level modifications. An alternative is to use a free app called FoxFi. It doesn't work with Android 4.1, though, and some carriers are blocking it from being downloaded, but you may be able to install it from an alternate location or with the QR code in the Play store. If this trick works for you or you have any other suggestions, let us know in the comments below. How to use your Android phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot—for free | Computerworld
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Monday, July 23, 2012

Hmmmmm, Beer!

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Friday, July 20, 2012

I love Stockholm - Cool

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Microwave Corn On The Cob

Got corn on the cob?

Microwave them at four minutes per ear.

2 ears X 4 minutes = 8 minutes to perfect corn
4 ears X 4 minutes = 16 minutes to perfect corn
6 ears X 4 minutes = 24 minutes to perfect corn
etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBF6bv4Oe4


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Friday, July 13, 2012

What is generalized reciprocity?

The concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead.

Pay It Forward The Movie



Instead of a bracelet give a card. Here is one that I designed. 250 cards are free but shipping and handling fees are under $10. Click on the card to order.

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Save this image and print your own cards.

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Polymath Franklin

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Perfect Timing

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

International Beauty

Pinterrst Board
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Thursday, July 5, 2012

World population will not grow. Here is why...



Religion has little to do with how many people there are on the earth. We have reached the maximum number. Watch this TED Talk to see how this happened.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories


Free Audio Book from LibriVox.org

by Mark Twain (1835-1910)

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories is a 1906 collection of 30 comic short stories by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. Published just 4 years before his death, this was the last time he chose works from throughout his career, in an effort to show the diversity of his style and the breadth and depth of his interests. (Introduction by John Greenman & Wikipedia )
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