Learn to Adapt Your App to Any Android Device with This Reference App

Watches, cars, Google Cast, phones and tablets all need their own UI and code. So Google built a reference app to show you the ropes. It’s a handy way to get an edge on the competition. A new reference app for multi-unit applications| Android Developers viaAndroid Police

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Amber Perez

Make Perfect Roast Chicken in Less Time with Two Cast Iron Pans

Cast iron pans areawesome. The heavy pan presses down on top of the chicken and helps the meat cook evenly. Chicken Under A Brick achieves all three things and does it in less time than your standard roast chicken. Chicken Under A Brick (Or A Cast Iron Skillet)| The Amateur Gourmet

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Jesus Wright MD

Overcome Phone Shyness By Creating a Script

Does the prospect of calling someone fill you with dread? Do you put off making phone calls as long as it’s possible for you to? Mark down numbers and names you might be asked to give. Head over to The Art of Manliness for a few more tips. How to Overcome Phone Shyness| The Art of Manliness Photo byBuzzFarmers.

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · John Martin

Protect Yourself Against Lost Gift Cards with a Little Preparation

Here are a few ways you might avoid this problem in the future. Also consider snapping a picture of your gift card number with your smartphone. Check out their article below for even more tips on how to protect yourself.

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Dr. Michael Anderson

Save Money on Clothes by Finding Inventive Ways to Use What You Have

Refreshing your wardrobe with the latest styles and trends puts pressure on your wallet. Instead ofadding to your closet, try these tips to reinvent the clothes you already own. Here are some ways to mix things up. Find a couple fashion bloggers who have style like yours and follow them for ideas. 10 Internet Habits That Are Making You Over-Spend| Refinery29 Image fromemilysnuffer.

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 63 words · Lauren Bruce

The Restaurants That Go Above and Beyond With Nutrition Calculators

It can take multiple meal items into account, but its major flaw is giving calories per slice.

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Tyler Dixon

The Slanted Home Screen

Open Themer and browse for themes. Under “My Themes” select “Exported.” Choose “Slanted.zip” Slanted| My Color Screen

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Douglas Carr

Treat Your Attention as a Resource to Budget it More Effectively

In the information age, attention is the currency you spend on content. Most of us are willing to give attention away freely, because it’s so easy. Social networks, TV shows, news sites, evenproductivity blogsare all vying for your attention. But most of us don’t stop to think about which things are worth paying attention to. We simply give our attention to whatever demands it. Start protecting your attention like it’s a finite resource and you might find better uses for your time....

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Jeffrey Mullins

Turn Your Microwave Into a Makeshift Bread Dough Proofer

you might do this easily at home with a few common kitchen items and your microwave. Microwave about a cup of water in a microwaveable glass on high, for one minute. After about 35 minutes, check to see how the dough is rising. It may need a little more time, but you’ll get a feel for it as you go. When the dough is ready, you canbake it in a crock potto speed the process up even more....

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Sharon Jarvis

Use Roasted Chicken for Faster Brown Chicken Stock

Here’s Helen’s tip for creating brown chicken stock: turn to no-salt-added rotisserie chicken from the store. Brown Chicken Stock| Helen’s Kitchen Channel (YouTube)

March 13, 2015 · 1 min · 23 words · Todd Robinson

Apple Releases iOS 8.3 Public Beta, Here's How to Get It

Apple just released a public beta for iOS 8.3 and anyone can sign up to check it out. Here’s how to do it. Otherwise, you’re free to sign up over on theApple Seed site. Once you do you’ll be instructed to download a certificate. Once downloaded, the iOS 8.3 update will show up in Software Update. Apple Beta Software Program| via9to5 Mac

March 12, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Jessica Vargas

Ask These Questions When Considering a Variable Rate Loan

It’s an age-old option:fixed vs. variable rate. With fixed rates, you’re able to lock in a decent price. Over at CommonBond, writer Kaitlin Butler focuses on fixed vs. variable rate loans. But it’s not just loans that offer variable or fixed rates. And some of Butler’s advice could apply to any fixed vs. variable scenario. How often can the rate vary? confirm you won’t face any surprises when it comes time to make payments....

March 12, 2015 · 1 min · 111 words · Deanna Thomas

Build a Professional Bio That Highlights Your Career Achievements

Be consistent.Create one bio that you’ve got the option to use across all your profiles. Constantly searching for career opportunities can be exhausting. For more details on each of the above elements, check out the full post linked below. What Your Professional Bio Needs to Get Noticed| Harvard Business Review Image fromsouthbankcentre.

March 12, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Anthony Larson