I'm Mike Rowe, Host of Somebody's Gotta Do It, and This Is How I Work

When youre not traveling youre based out of San Francisco, is that right? Yeah, thats where the mail comes, for the last 15 years. I started in Baltimore, and a lot of places in between, you know. You go where the work is. If you had to choose one word to describe how you work, what would it be? I would say with great respect to curiosity. Are you an iPhone person or Android person, or what?...

September 24, 2015 · 8 min · 1552 words · Sarah Rowe

If You've Budgeted Well, You Don't Need to Feel Guilty About Every Purchase

Budgeting your money is a good, healthy, terribly guilt-inducing habit. Personal finance blog Money Ning points out how this concept applies to a food budget. The problem is, feeling guilty because of the price tag doesnt help anyone. I do not worry too much about what I spend at the grocery store. Some months I might spend $100-200 extra if there are amazing meat (usually organic meat) clearances. Other months, I might spend $100-200 less because I am benefiting from a full freezer....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 129 words · Christopher Zavala

iOS 9 Lock Screen Exploit Gives Evildoers Access to Your Photos and Contacts

This time around, some obnoxious user can get into your phones Photos app via the Contacts screen. Then ask Siri What time is it? tap one of the alarms, then head over to the World Clock tab and create a new clock. Here, pop in in a couple letters, then tap to opt for whole word. When the pop-up comes up, select Share, then text message. Its certainly not the end of the world, but again,dont store sensitive photos on your phone....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · David Morales

Ledge Helps You Loan Money to Friends and Actually Collect Interest

(Android/iOS): Youve heard the rule: never lend money to friends or family. Ledge helps you do just that. Its an app that workssort oflike Lending Club, or any otherpeer-to-peer lending service, for that matter. Users crowdsource loans from regular people, not a bank or any other financial institution. Theres a cap on the lending amount: $5,000. Borrowers can repay lenders via Venmo. Borrowers share their campaign with people directly, so they can crowdsource the loan from people they actually know....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 134 words · Diana Cortez

Make the Right Amount of Eye Contact With the 60 Percent Rule

Whats a socially awkward person to do? Try the 60 percent rule of thumb. Okay, you dont have to be socially awkward. Eye contact can be tricky, and everyone is different. Are you going to stand around with a timer and quantify this amount during a conversation? Its not a specific rule; its more of a ballpark guideline. You want to maintain eye contact a little more than half the time....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Kristina Alvarez

Seeing a Broken Web Site on iOS? Check Your Ad Blocker

Many sites have backend code that works similarly to ad trackers. Online shopping sites, for example, track your moves so retailers can see how customers behave. Unfortunately, when you block that throw in of content, it can break the site entirely. Other sites had problems when users tried to add items to their cart. After testing a few sites, it seems this particular issue has been fixed already. Often, thatll solve the problem instantaneously....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Maria Alexander

The 100 Best Companies with Flexible Benefits

But not all of them. For the 30th year in a row, Working Mother highlights the 100 best companies to work for. 38% of them offer an on-site nap room (compared to 2% of US employers)! you’re free to see how the companies in this list compare to most employersin this PDF. Two companies have been on the list every year: IBM and Johnson & Johnson. See the whole list below....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 79 words · Laura Wallace

The Aincrad Desktop

Its a good looking Linux desktop, and simple to set up. Jester74 left this one over in ourDesktop Showcasea little while ago, but were just now getting to it. Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured! Tower in the Clouds| Jester74

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Corey Brown

The Cruise Lines with the Best (and Worst) Alcohol Policies

Any alcohol you buy at port stops or in the duty-free shop must be stored until disembarkation. Alcohol purchased at the ships duty-free shop must be stored. They have a corkage fee of $20. Regent: Bring your own alcohol and consume booze bought at ports in your cabin. Bonus, alcohol at the ships restaurants, bars, and in-room bars is complimentary! The Worst Carnival: You cant BYOB beyond one 750mL bottle of wine or champagne....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 112 words · Dana Moyer

The Difference Between a Fact, Hypothesis, Theory, and Law In Science

Words like fact, theory, and law, get thrown around a lot. Here are the main takeaways: Fact:Observations about the world around us. Example: Its bright outside. Hypothesis:A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation. Example: Its bright outside because the sun is probably out. Theory:A well-substantiated explanation acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. Example: When the sun is out, it tends to make it bright outside....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 137 words · Sandra Gomez

The True Test of Your Relationship: Going on a Canoe Trip or Shopping at IKEA

Take your pick: Go on a canoe ride or head to IKEA. I think the same thing would happen with Ikea furniture. During the process, things happen in an unexpected way. There are pieces missing. People put things together in the wrong way. The question is, how much do we tend to blame the other person? IKEA shopping and furniture assembly becomes much more than about inexpensive furniture. Questions of taste arise (do we really like the same things?...

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 139 words · Keith Thomas

This Video Explains All the Ways You're Packing Wrong

Packing for a trip is a burdensome art form. We all need to do it occasionally, but most of us are probably doing it wrong. This video explains how youshouldbe packing. For example: dont pack drunk or tired. This is probably some of the most ignored advice, which leads to forgetting things. Also, bring a plastic bag to keep your dirty clothes separate in your bag on the way home....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 83 words · Sara Stephenson

Use Up Souring Milk by Making Pancakes and Waffles With It

Its a substitute for buttermilk. you might [use it] in pancake or biscuit batter. And you cant taste the sour! Ive pushed it, and let the milk get really old. Its amazing how you wont taste even the slightest bit of bitterness. Gunders notes, however, that there is still a limit. If its a clotted, bitter liquid thats really starting to separate, just toss it out. For a sour milk pancake recipe and more tips on avoiding food waste, check out the link below....

September 24, 2015 · 1 min · 101 words · Sheena Shepard