PSA: Don't Display Empty Boxes from Valuable Items to Thieves
It doesnt hurt to wait until trash day to put out your concealed or cut up boxes either.
Take Advantage of These Tax-Deductible Medical Expenses Before the Year Ends
Need to order new glasses or teeth get your teeth cleaned? See if it’s possible for you to squeeze them in before New Years Day. Publication 501, Medical and Dental Expenses| IRS Image fromcogdog.
Turn a Raspberry Pi Zero Into Just About Any USB Device You Can Imagine
From there, the Zero is essentially recognized as a USB rig (or a USB Gadget). If youre curious about how it all works and want to dig in, head over to Adafruit. Turning your Raspberry Pi Zero into a USB Gadget| Adafruit
What to Do If You Think You Have a Sports-Related Concussion
Concussions arent just for NFL players. They can happen while playing in aweekend sports leagueor even from an unlucky slip and fall. In one case, College football offensive linemen had27 unreported possible concussions for every one they spoke up about. We spoke with neurologistDr. Jeffrey Kutcherto bust some myths about concussions and help you understand what to do if you get one. Instead, the damage is only noticeable in the way the brain functions....
Calculating the Value of Time: How Much is Your Time Really Worth?
Not all uses of time are equal and this simple truth can make a big difference in life. Understanding how to get the most out of your time starts with knowingin exact termswhat your time is worth. Heres how to methodically find out the value of your time. This post originally appeared onJames Clears blog. People who spend their time doing more profitable work make more money. People who spend their time investing in others build better relationships....
Gay Men Can Now Donate Blood
All require a 12-month wait before youre eligible to donate blood. TheNational Gay Blood Drivecalls the policy still discriminatory.
Old Sport Finds Cocktail Recipes Based on Ingredients You Already Have
iOS: Cocktails can be expensive, but making them at home is a fun, affordable alternative. Old Sport tells you what it’s possible for you to make with the ingredients you have on hand. It will also bring up recipes for which youre only one ingredient away. Check it out at the link below. Old Sport| Apple Store viaProduct Hunt
Swingdo and Swingmail Combine to Manage Your Email and To-Dos
When youre done with the event or to-do, just swipe to dismiss it. Hit the link below to check it out. Swingmail(Free) | iTunes App Store viaSwingmailSwingdo(Free) | iTunes App Store viaSwingDo
Beat the Winter Blues With a Norwegian Shift In Mindset
In Norway, the winter is something special to be enjoyed, not simply endured. Last but not least, Leibowitz recommends you refuse to participate in the Misery Olympics. The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter| Fast Company
Prevent iOS from Resizing Background Wallpapers with a Screenshot
Its annoying if youre trying to use a non-portrait image. OS X Daily has a simple workaround. Find the photo you want in the Photos app and open it up. Tap the picture so the editing tools disappear. Tap the Home and Power button to take a screenshot. Thatll get rid of the weird zoom, though it will have a black border around it. Still, its better than the alternative....
Drupe Shows All Contacts and Lets You Choose Which App to Talk With
Drupe is one of those apps for me. Drupe is a contacts app with purpose: who do you want to call right now, and how? The right side has your favorite messaging apps, SMS, video chat, or the phone dialer. Drag a contact to the app you want to use, and youre ready! Theres even a built-in dialer. Drupe (Free)| Google Play Store
There’s Finally a Consensus (Sort of) on What We Should Eat
Weve noted before that there are onlythree things everybody agrees about when it comes to nutrition. Thanks to a meeting of nutrition researchers, we can add a few more things to that list. Unfortunately there wasnt much more consensus than that. That was a dark moment. Oldways Common Ground Consensus| viaSTAT Photo byZelda Richardson.
Avoid These Traps When Shopping for Health Insurance
Health insurance istricky to shop for. Doing Whatever You Did Last Year Always shop around. Thats because the subsidies are calculated according to the price of the second-lowest cost Silver plan in your area. (Theres afull analysis of those numbers here.) If your income or other key information has changed, that can also affect your rates. modernize your information on the exchange, and then browse the plans to see whats available to you....
