Color settings for newsletter

Add in a PS color balance adjustment for midtones of Cyan/Red -21

Deep v neck undershirt options

http://www.collectedthreads.com/mens-undershirt-t-shirt-invisible-under-your-shirt.html#b6banner
http://www.amazon.com/Canvas-3105-Unisex-Deep-V-Neck/dp/B0038QBBXI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.theushirt.com/order/
http://undershirtless.com/product/shirtless-v-neck-undershirt-white/#
http://www.freshpair.com/mens/t-shirts/neckline-style-deep-v-neck.html?sortBy=price_l
https://sloanemen.com/products
http://www.tommyjohnwear.com/undershirts

Ended up getting:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/papi-mens-underwear-deep-v-neck-3-pack?ID=798492

Express Suit sizes that fit

30w, 32l photographer for pants
36R photographer for jacket

Bay Area kids events website

http://www.bayareakidfun.com/pages/events.html

AF for Canon 6D while shooting video

I'll try this focus method during the next concert and see how it turns out.
http://blog.planet5d.com/2013/03/secrets-of-fast-focusing-while-filming-with-the-canon-5d-mark-iii-and-other-canon-hdslrs/

I also need to remember to bring my video tripod instead of my picture one.

Interesting tips on surviving a winter stranding in a car

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/eight-essential-steps-surviving-winter-stranding-185156035.html

Helpful review on Phottix radio trigger

Was going to do Pocket Wizard X and then saw it didn't have hot shoe (problem since I have a 430 EX ii flash), and couldn't do TTL since Canon 6D isn't supported yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpbUxAOCQcI
http://flashhavoc.com/phottix-strato-ii-trigger-review/

Good high end printer

http://www.reedphoto.com/

Have to apply corporate discount after buying phone at Verizon, bummer

http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Cell-Phones-iPhones/Verizon-Wireless-Employee-Discount/td-p/43283
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091119194716AAuZWHb

If only polychord were available for Android

http://soundcloud.com/apps/polychord

Custom shirt makers

Custom shirt makers

http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/17/trumaker/

bleuflamme

vastrm

stantt

blank label

j hilburn

How smell actually works

http://www.ted.com/talks/luca_turin_on_the_science_of_scent.html

Motivation video

Watch Dan Pink on motivation in TED video

Varnish to handle flood of traffic

Using caching in front of the Apache layer.
http://mobile.smashingmagazine.com/2013/12/04/speed-up-your-mobile-website-with-varnish/

Website navigation design principles

http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2013/12/03/efficiently-simplifying-navigation-information-architecture/

Power from a boiling pot of water

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/david-toledo/the-powerpot-x-most-reliable-10-watt-portable-gene

Consider for next adventurous rental

VBRO for vacation rentals

How to fix Amazon streaming on PS3

We were getting a never ending yellow loading circle.  Fixed it by upgrading the firmware on our router and rebooting the router.

Bootcamp and Thunderbolt interactions

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4232557

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219?viewlocale=en_US#13

http://www.zdnet.com/boot-camp-windows-presents-some-limitations-with-thunderbolt-7000020699/

http://www.macwindows.com/bootcamp5.html#a031813

Win clean install

MacBook Pro Win7 clean install

Data backup
- Win 7 disc image from Mac side

Windows
++ Desktop contents
++ Export Outlook rules
++ Email datafile

Folders (My Documents)
++ Bob's Files on PC (includes Dw sites)
++ Digbsy Logs
++ My Shapes
++ OneNote Notebooks
++ Dropbox folder

Chrome
++ Bookmarks

Firefox
++ JS script

++ Lastpass

Licenses
++ TimelineMaker Pro
++ Florencesoft DiffEngineX
++ Balsamiq

----
+ Bootcamp partition
+ Install Win 7 SP1

+ Win: run Apple Software Update
+ Win: install all updates
+ Win: add to Adobenet domain
+ Win: Chrome install

+ Mac: VMWare
+ Activate Win7 in Fusion (at work wired)
+ Reboot native win
+ Activate Win7 again
+ Reboot native mac
+ Activate Fusion again (or confirm ok)
+ Reboot native win confirm ok

+ Win: install Cisco AnyConnect
+ Win: Adobe wireless setup
 
+ Win: install ePo administrator
+ Win: install Virusscan
+ Win: install Office 2010
+ Configure Outlook Anywhere

+ Creative Cloud, activate
++ Acrobat XI
+ Win: install Win Zip (important for installing MS Project from volume servers correctly)
+ Win: install corp id fonts

+ AIR

+ Adobe Directory

+ Add printers (\\sjprint-et in start menu)

+ Launch Connect

+ Flash

+ Install Digsby

+ Balsamiq

+ Install Duck Capture

+ Polycom RealPresence Desktop

+ Install Project 2010

+ Install Visio

+ Connected backup

+ Timelinemaker professional

X  Florencesoft DiffEngineX

+ Lastpass

Creative Cloud
+ Ps CC
+ Id CC
+ Dw CC
+ Lr

+ Install Dropbox
+ FileZilla FTP client

+ CDM+

+ Covenant Eyes

- Defragment drive

- Backup image

- Connect JS shortcut
- Set homepages for browsers

- Spotify
- WinDirStat
- iTunes

----
Data Migration

Windows
- Desktop contents
- Setup Outlook
- Email datafile
- Reimport Outlook data files
- OneNote files 
- Reimport Outlook rules

My next set of lights...when I have money to burn...

http://www.intellytechusa.com/collections/led-light-panels/products/socanland-50ctd-1x1-bi-color

Used game model requiring one-time codes didn't work so hot

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/16/ea-to-stop-online-pass-program/

Making certain Flash based sites work better in Safari with Mavericks

http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/removing-sandbox-restrictions-your-safari.html

Headless monitor solution, keeping just in case...

In my experience this lag is due to the machine checking for the EDID from the monitor, especially if the machine supports HDMI out and thus HDCP.  I have found the Gefen Detective Plus series a godsend in these cases: it records the EDID of a monitor and then, when not even powered, can be left hooked up to the computer as a monitor replacement.  They are available in both DVI and HDMI flavors:

http://www.gefen.com/kvm/ext-dvi-edidp.jsp?prod_id=4715

http://www.gefen.com/kvm/ext-hdmi-edidp.jsp?prod_id=8005

> Hey guys, normally I have macs desktops, mini and pros, hooked up to either a monitor or KVM of some sort.  I've got a couple I wanted to just leave the monitor off to save some room but it appears to cause some visual artifacting with the screen not refreshing and added lag when remotely connected to the machine.

>

> This is with this years mac mini and pro (within the last 9 months).  I'm using 10.8.4 and 10.8.5 with the latest ARD client on the machines (and the built in screen sharing app).  Anyone else see this issue or found a way to prevent it without having to keep a monitor plugged into it all the time.  It's pretty bad, basically you can't really connect to the visual console and it be useable.

Audio check website

Looks to be a very comprehensive site of test tones and advice:
http://www.audiocheck.net/

Hiding the gap

http://dappered.com/2012/05/how-to-show-less-chest-hair/
http://corporette.com/2011/10/04/mind-the-gap-some-diy-options-for-gaping-blouses/

Hyper lapse tutorial

http://www.diyphotography.net/what-are-hyperlapses-and-how-can-you-make-one-nothing-camera-and-tripod

We might finally have an education revolution on our hands!

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/09/turning-education-upside-down/?src=me&ref=general
http://flippedclassroom.org/

How to be a good photography assistant

http://www.diyphotography.net/how-be-great-photo-assistant

Interesting online detective story

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/how-the-feds-took-down-the-dread-pirate-roberts/

Really hoping this solves my battery drain issues related to Chrome

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/rT0ewNsBx18

A new reviews website to consult

http://thewirecutter.com/

Cnet review of TV we bought

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p55st50/4505-6482_7-35118300-2.html

Blu ray picture quality rankings

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1425519/official-blu-ray-picture-quality-rankings-the-tiers-list-updated-through-september-1-2013

http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/movies/rankings?release-country=us&sort=release-total-score&dir=desc&index=40#release-list

Future bargain hunting browser aids

http://www.techhive.com/article/2048596/sucker-free-shopping-tips-for-the-lazy-bargain-hunter.html

How to toggle absolute references in formulas in Excel when creating formulas

http://superuser.com/questions/376173/excel-formula-cell-entry-by-click-can-i-get-eg-a1-instead-of-a1
hit F4

Grammar and style checker online

http://www.techhive.com/article/2048585/after-the-deadline-review-every-writer-needs-an-editor-and-this-one-works-for-free.html

Shed options

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Keter-17181164-Apex-6-x-3-ft.-Tool-Shed/17215447#
http://www.target.com/p/suncast-mini-storage-building-8x3/-/A-10466861#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=shed
http://www.osh.com/eng/product/suncast_6_x_3_sierra_shed/6955207

Catfish

For identity searching:
http://www.techhive.com/article/2046646/dont-get-catfished-tips-for-vetting-a-strangers-online-identity.html

Perhaps a future Kinect or touch purchase...

https://www.ubi-interactive.com/
Interesting note is that it doesn't work on normal TVs due to the reflectivity of the screen.

Great explanation of f-stop numbers/values

http://www.diyphotography.net/primer-math-behind-f-stops

Just wish he did the math a little bit more neatly/traditionally.

Best cell phone protection

bodyguardz.com

When I finally get around the cleaning out the garage

http://www.costco.com/.product.100057446.html?cm_sp=RichRelevance-_-categorypageHorizontalTop-_-PopularProductsInCategory&cm_vc=categorypageHorizontalTop|PopularProductsInCategory

Racor bike hoist 2-pack

Excel diff tool

http://www.florencesoft.com/compare-excel-workbooks-differences.html

Excel filters - selecting multiple values

The beauty of a mature application:
http://www.trainsignal.com/blog/beginner-excel-2010-data-filters

You can tell it ranges...love it!

How to get a PDF file to download correctly using an Android browser and a password protected directory

If you own the server add this to the .htaccess file:

AddType application/pdf .pdf 

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12565047/pdf-not-downloading-in-chrome

How to get a PowerPoint object to fade in and then fade out

Not so intuitive...
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/de793869-3605-4409-93e7-e71dec7c7261/do-powerpoint-2010-animations-no-longer-permit-two-action-on-a-single-object

New delivery service in Mountain View

Only $6 delivery fee, the rest is price as usual...nice!
https://www.doordash.com/mountain_view

Belshaw Paint Colors - Interior Benjamin Moore

Original store:
DayCor Paints inc., 408-399-4500
534 N Santa Cruz Ave., Los Garish, CA 95030

All paint Benjamin Moore

Interior Bedrooms, living, dining room walls: 
AC-4 Yosemite Sand
Benjamin Moore & Co. Rev: 09/2002
Super Spec interior latex, flat finish

Bath walls:
AC-4 yosemite sand
Rev : 09/2002
Super spec interior latex, eggshell finish

Baseboards:
OC-45 swiss coffee
Rev 7/27/2011
Advanced waterborne interior alkyd, satin finish

Closet, bath ceilings:
OC-45 swiss coffee
Rev: 04/2001
Super spec, Interior latex, 100% acrylic semi-gloss finish

Kitchen walls:
HC-45 Shaker Beige
Rev: 10/2003
Super spec, interior latex, eggshell finish

Kitchen/family walls:
HC-45 Shaker beige
Rev:10/2003
Super spec, interior latex, flat finish

Fireplace structure:
HC-45 Shaker beige
Rev: 10/2003
200%
275-2B gallon
OY 1x 3.0000
BK 0x 8.0000
OG 0x 9.0000
GY 0x 4.0000
Super spec, interior latex, flat finish

Hallway:
AC-4 yosemite sand, original formula customized rev: 02/25/2012
50%
275-2B gallon
OY 0x 16.5000
BK 0x 2.5000
OG 0x 4.0000
50%
Super spec, interior latex, flat finish

New Exterior Paint Color
Main color
Briarwood
Revision 7/6/2009
Low Lustre Finish, 100% acrylic, Premium exterior latex paint
Base 2 542 2x, gallon
Y3 1x 25.000
S1 1x 26.000
R3 0x 10.000

Accent
Graphite 1603
Revision 7/5/2009
Low Lustre Finish, 100% acrylic, Premium exterior latex paint

Base 4 542 4x, gallon

Y3 1x 8.0000

S1 0x 5.0000

W1 1x 21.0000

R3 0x 5.0000

Trim, Door

Super White

Revision 9/15/2011

Soft gloss finish, 100% acrylic, Premium exterior latex paint

Base 1 543 1x, gallon

S2 0x 14.000

Old Paint Color for Outside of House
Exterior trim:
HC-26 Monroe bisque
Rev: 10/2003
Super spec exterior latex, exterior 100% acrylic low lustre house paint

Accent walls:
HC-116 Gulliford green
Rev: 10/2003
Super spec, interior latex, flat finish

Great post on non scalable but necessary startup behaviors

http://paulgraham.com/ds.html

Lost productivity fiction...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/07/06/here-are-all-the-things-that-supposedly-cost-the-u-s-billions-in-lost-productivity/

Really interesting live view method for doing micro adjustment

http://ophrysphotography.co.uk/pages/tutoriallensmicroadjustment.htm

Walking does help digestion

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/really-the-claim-taking-a-walk-after-a-meal-aids-digestion/?src=me&ref=general

List of rental car companies that allow Saddle Back Road driving

http://www.govisithawaii.com/2012/08/14/driving-up-mauna-kea-for-stargazing/

Possible fix to Lenovo Yoga screen brightness changes / flickering

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-IdeaTab-Slate-Tablets/Yoga-screen-brightness-flickering/td-p/918531

Changed all 3 settings areas - jeez, how many settings are there...

Past Google Interview Questions

http://www.impactinterview.com/2009/10/140-google-interview-questions/

How to turn off Lenovo Yoga right button

Thank goodness for registry experts!!!
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-IdeaTab-Slate-Tablets/Turn-off-trackpad-right-click-quot-button-quot-on-Yoga-13/td-p/1020121

Canon 6D - how to fast forward and rewind video

It wasn't clear to me at first.  You select the frame forward or back icons and then hold down the Set button.  The longer you hold it the faster it goes.

Two apps that caused the Samsung Galaxy S4 camera to fail

I'm not sure which of these two apps caused the Samsung Galaxy S4 camera app to fail, but when I installed them the camera didn't work.  When I uninstalled both the camera was fine again.  So it's one of these two apps (both for language learning):

- Obenkyo
- Rosetta Stone

How to turn off the Samsung Galaxy S4 keyboard sound and vibrations

http://www.androidcentral.com/how-turn-those-annoying-galaxy-s4-sounds

Wow, that was buried.

Lenovo Yoda 13 doesn't support 5Ghz wifi band...

That sucks since a lot of websites say that it does...arg...
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-IdeaTab-Slate-Tablets/yoga-13-wifi-issues/td-p/914595/page/4

A kickstarter shirt I'd consider...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1868906/woolandprince-the-better-button-down-guaranteed

The seven minute ideal workout

http://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2013/05000/HIGH_INTENSITY_CIRCUIT_TRAINING_USING_BODY_WEIGHT_.5.aspx
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?src=me&ref=general

Good article on shooting pictures of lots of people very quickly and lessons learned

http://www.diyphotography.net/i-took-headshots-80-people-one-day-it-hurt

Possible backup drive in the future

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/07/seagate-central-review/#continued

How to work around HTC wifi bug

There's a nasty bug on HTC phones that have to interact with EAP authentication.  You enter in all the information but the Connect button never lights up.  The only way to work around this is to choose the wrong authentication protocol and when it fails, go into the profile and hit modify, then the Connect button enables.  Yikes!

Belkin Thunderbolt accessory

Looks like a good one:
http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/03/belkin-thunderbolt-express-dock-review/

DSLR and shutter speed

What I got from this blog:
http://tylerginter.com/post/11480534977/180-degree-shutter-learn-it-live-it-love-it

and this blog:
http://www.canon5dtips.com/the-basics/the-effects-of-shutter-speed-control/

Are that if you come from the world of photos going to video:
- When it comes to exposure you're boxed in by FPS.  Think about it, if you are shooting 24 fps, the most amount of time any frame of video could get would be 1/24th of  second.
- So when it comes to shutter speed, it can't be longer than your fps.  It can only be smaller than your fps.

- We're all used to seeing shutter speeds that are at least 1/2 of the fps (as explained nicely in the blog).  Going to smaller than 1/2 of the fps make the picture look stuttery (think Gladiator).  You never want to go longer than 1/2 fps (too smeary).
- See this Lynda.com blog entry to see another example of less and more than 180 degree shutter.

- So when it comes to me taking video on my DSLR I'll likely choose FPS and its default shutter speed, and the really use aperture and ISO as the variables to get the right exposure.

If you're getting started with a new pool, here's what you need...

After taking care of my pool for 1 year (came the with the new house), here are some of the key things I needed:

• Taylor Complete Chlorine FAS-DPD Test Kit - k-2006
• Video showing how to test well in general
• Video demo showing how to read the tests (key!), click on the POOL / SPA link on the left under LIQUID KITS
• Picture showing what the final cyanuric acid result should look like
• Alternate detailed instructions for the test kit
• Taylor Speed Stir Magnetic Stirrer 9265
• Decent website for purchasing pool chemical supply stuff: www.sunplay.com
• Online pool resource website: www.troublefreepool.com  (these people know they're stuff)
• The above website's getting started section: Pool School
• Is a higher free chlorine level safe if the CYA levels are high?
• Article on another website covering this issue at a high level
• Two charts showing cyanuric acid levels and the corresponding free chlorine levels needed
• Simple
• More in depth (covers mustard algae)
• The EASY online calculator to use when determining how much of what to add: poolcalculator.com
• The key to success on this website is configuring it properly the first time:
• Enter in the size of your pool in gallons
• Scroll to the last row (yellow) and make selections in the three pull down menus (I use TroubleFreePool.com, Bleach (liquid chlorine), and Plaster).
• Go back to the top of the page and in the yellow Free Chlorine section make sure to change the % bleach item from 6% to 10% if you're using standard pool store liquid chlorine/shock.
• Then enter in your current numbers and desired numbers and hit calculate.

Chemicals I use regularly:

• Liquid chlorine
• Power raises calcium hardness over time
• Tablets raise CYA over time, both are VERY hard to get rid of later on.  
• Store in cool, shaded place.  Doesn't lose potency if used within a month (according to a site I recently came across).
• Muriatic acid (to lower pH)
• Polyquat algaecide when I feel like it to prevent algae growth if it gets really warm

Cronos Pro

Is a very nice font I gotta say.

Cool down not needed

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/24/do-we-have-to-cool-down-after-exercise/

Difference between UK and England, also Netherlands and Holland

UK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNu8XDBSn10
Netherland - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE_IUPInEuc

National Geographic People photography tips

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/portrait-photography-tips

Hope this fixes the Visio 2010 bad disk error

http://lolitha.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html

Great chocolate

artisan du chocolat in London

Prosofteng.com for data recovery software - Data Rescue 3

Focus stacking article for macro photography

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/5717972844/focus-stacking-in-macro-photography/2

How to render 1:1 previews in LR after import

http://www.eleventhmedia.com/blog/photography/how-to-generate-the-11-previews-after-importing-your-photos-into-lightroom/

Some people it turns out do share accounts, when no cc tied to it

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/business/streaming-sites-and-the-rise-of-shared-accounts.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

New advice on surviving a mass shooting

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/us/in-a-shift-police-advise-taking-an-active-role-to-counter-mass-attacks.html?hp

How to get Visio 2010 to fit to one page

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/visio/archive/2009/10/01/automatic-page-sizing-in-visio-2010.aspx
Gotta go to the little detailed settings button in the lower right of the Page Setup area of the Design Tab.  Oy...

How to crop drawing size in Visio 2010

All about Ctrl-drag the edge
http://www.tech-archive.net/Archive/Visio/microsoft.public.visio/2007-07/msg00042.html

Detailed Bing Concert Hall seating chart

http://www.stanford.edu/group/tickets/docs/BING_HOUSE.pdf

Visio trick for editing shapes

http://superuser.com/questions/378393/text-location-on-custom-visio-2010-master-shape

Ny Times article - 3:1 ratio benefit to pay-in for Medicare

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/us/politics/misperception-of-government-benefits-makes-trimming-them-harder.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0&hp

Static stretches are out for performance, active warm ups are in

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/reasons-not-to-stretch/?src=me&ref=general

Good article on dioptric adjustment

http://www.flickr.com/groups/digital_rebel_faq/discuss/72157594489188111/

History of music industry sales

http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/021711disruption (records vs tapes vs cds)
http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/02/news/companies/napster_music_industry/ (revenue trends)

Whoa, heading soccer ball may cause impairment

I always thought it didn't feel good...
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/20/new-worries-about-heading-the-soccer-ball/

Tricks for the Canon 6D

- In order to play back video full screen using the HDMI output you need to go back to still image mode.  I couldn't figure out a way to do it while still in movie mode.
- Really enjoyed using the Rode Stereo VideoPro mic so far.
- Definitely choose a manual sound input volume, otherwise you're going to hear a bunch of static.

SD card info

http://www.photographybay.com/2011/01/20/demystifying-sd-cards/

Mint.com filter by date

https://satisfaction.mint.com/mint/topics/how_do_i_filter_transaction_by_date_range
Can't believe you can't do this except manually in the transaction view.

Add the following "?startDate=06/01/2009&endDate=06/30/2009" at the end of the URL and hit enter. You can change the start and end date to the dates you want to search.

Quick ways to get an interesting portrait

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/photography-blog/2013/mar/08/how-to-take-portrait-photograph

How to remove spots in photos for printing

Great tips!
http://lightroomkillertips.com/2013/if-you-print-from-lightroom-then-watch-this-video/

Best Buy starts online price matching!

Yes!
http://consumerist.com/2013/02/15/best-buy-confirms-price-matching-policy-change-with-low-price-guarantee/
The above URL indicates which online sites BB is willing to match as well.

Apparently Target also already does this.

Links for EQ lesson

Wave types:
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/waves.html
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/images/P-wave_animation.gif
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/images/S-wave_animation.gif
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/images/Love_animation.gif
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/images/Rayleigh_animation.gif
http://www.allshookup.org/quakes/wavetype.htm
http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/seismic/index.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ondes_P_et_S_1d_30_petit.gif

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2001/03/is_the_richter_scale_obsolete.html

Free stock photo sites

Described here: http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2013/01/22/foter-open-licensed-photos-for-wordpress/

"Though some sites, such as Morguefile (previous coverage) and Stock.xchng (previous coverage) offer free stock photos that you can use without concern, the libraries are generally limited and it may be difficult to find the photo you want or need. Wylio, Xpert, OpenAttribute and, most relevant to WordPress bloggers, PhotoDropper (to name just a few)."

Online cleaning services

Pathjoy.com Iamexec.com

Useful free stock phote site - Foter.com

Love it! http://foter.com/

How to mark email as unread in gmail android app

http://techspalace.blogspot.com/2012/08/mark-as-unread-in-gmail-android-apps.html Example of a bad icon.

Whatahotel.com

For perks if you're staying at the very best hotels, see this site: http://www.whatahotel.com/

Online manual for EOS Remote App

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/eos_remote.aspx

Way to get transparency in Powerpoint patterns

Found this tip on how to get transparency into PPT patterns: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-powerpoint/powerpoint-2010-transparent-fill/f5514dc7-6044-4b3a-8555-5e857cc67e42?msgId=8b421d2b-4a77-4a53-ab4c-224447294226

Motorola SURFboard eXtreme Cable Modem SB6121

I was able to get my new Motoroloa SB6121 cable modem I bought up and running when connected directly to a computer, but I was having no luck getting it to connect to my Linksys hub. I used my alternate wireless internet connection and on the motorola site it referred to the fact that a cross over cable was needed to go between the cable modem and the hub. Fortunately I had one on hand and after resetting the modem, then plugging in the cross over cable, and THEN turning on the router, it all worked. Phew!

How to send emails that appear with a red subject line in Outlook

http://blog.emailaddressmanager.com/outlook/how_to_send_red_email_tutorial.html

Post mortem technique

Two interesting tricks I saw in a postmortem I just attended:

Take a poll via anonymous sticky note poll on the relative safety in the room:
4 - Secure: I can share everything
3 - Safe: I can share almost everything without filtering
2 - Neutral: I can share most of what I want to share without filtering
1 - Dangerous: I cannot share some of my important contributions in the room.
0 - Treacherous: I cannot share most of my important contributions in the room.

Then talk about what ground rules could be put in place to help this.  Then up/down thumb vote to confirm everyone agrees to abide by those rules.

The other was to do a Return on Time Invested (ROTI) at the end of the meeting:

5 - Awesome!
4 - Exceeded expectations
3 - Was worth the time invested
2 - Wasn't worth 100% of the time invested, but worthwhile
1 - Not worth my time

Asana and Trello

Two new task mgmt. tools:
- Trello
- Asana

Latest glasses perscription

OD (right eye)
Sphere: -1.25
Cyl: -0.50
Axis: 090

OS (left eye)
Sphere: -1.50
Cyl: -0.75
Axis: 030