Have you ever really looked at your credit card and tried to figure out what that huge string of numbers really means? Do these card issuers have so many customers that your account number has to be 16 digits long? You may be surprised to know that all those numbers you see actually do stand […]
The Olympics only come around once every four years, and the two weeks of excitement seem too short to make up for all of that waiting. Although I am not much of a sports fan, I love watching the Olympics, because to me, the Olympics is a competition celebrating our global interconnectivity. Athletes from all […]
Click here for high-resolution press photos (available for a limited time only) Tokyo, March 2, 2010 – SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce the launch of new models for the ‘eneloop bike’ lineup of electric hybrid bicycles that recharge themselves while being used. The new models, CY-SPL226 and CY-SPL224, will feature a […]
[Via – NY Times] Your chair is your enemy. It doesn’t matter if you go running every morning, or you’re a regular at the gym. If you spend most of the rest of the day sitting — in your car, your office chair, on your sofa at home — you are putting yourself at increased […]
Earlier today I was having a chat with Kanaka Prasad. The issue of education (adult and kids) came up in our discussion. A bit later I went to a recruiting event organized by our University, where I talked a bit about degree requirements in our program etc. I came back to my office and checked […]
As every one agrees that Smart Phones are smart enough now and totally changed our life. I am a smart phone lover and always in search of new ways to explore different ways to use it. Here is a hack for iPhone/iPod Touch or Palm Pre, using it as a kitchen top gadget with a car mount.
[Via – Wit and Whistle] These granola bars have whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and rolled oats. You can throw in any kind of dried fruit or nuts. Of course I had to put chocolate chips in mine! 2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]
[Via – Get Rich Slowly] This article is by staff writer Adam Baker, whose own blog paid homage to the movie, Fight Club, with the post Tyler Durden’s Guide to Personal Finance. While I generally check my credit report every 4 months or so, the last time I checked my credit score was November 2008. […]
At the top. 43% of the Hindus make more than 100,000+. Check it out for yourself (Source: Good.is).
[Via – ConsumerReports] At the same time that the Food and Drug Administration announced a significant shift in its view on the potential health risks posed by Bisphenol A, the Department of Health and Human Services said that it is investing $30 million in human and animal studies over the next two years to yield […]
While visiting a friend who was in the process of gutting her kitchen, we noticed a pile of cabinet doors stacked in the corner. Before leaving, we grabbed a couple for a potential DIY project. After researching some ideas on Crafty Nest, we thought a serving tray would be the perfect transformation for the old door.
[Via – Re-Nest] Heavy wool rugs can be difficult to clean well without chemical processes. Shaking is hard because of the weight, and beating the rug ends up with a flurry of dust in the air. But if you’re in a deep freeze with plenty of powdery snow, the cleanser is right outside your door: […]
[Via – Instructables] This Instructable will show you how to easily make a long sleeved toddler sized dress from an adult sized t-shirt. I have a hard time finding winter dresses for my girls, that are not too fancy, and not too expensive. I have a lot of t-shirts, none of which fit me well, so here […]
What does your current social situation look like? Are you surrounded by people who bring the best out of you? Or are you held back by individuals who just drag you down? Do you have an abundance of connections? Or do you constantly feel alone?
Toyota’s starting to send out mailers to affected car owners announcing the recall and providing fix details, but Canada’s CTV notes that it may not reach if you’ve moved since your car purchase, and it’s up to you to get in line for a fix, and update your address for future recalls and notices:
