There’s no reason to let your iPhone keep secrets from you, especially when those secrets could be so helpful in your everyday life. For instance, you may not be aware that any iPhone with a relatively modern version of iOS installed has hidden apps you might actually want to use. Here’s how to surface the […]
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By Dave Roos, an article in How Stuff Works. If the brilliant late-1980s TV show “MacGyver” has taught us anything, it’s that you can repel a gang of thugs, break out of prison, and build a functioning spacecraft with little more than a paper clip, a C battery, some twist ties and an empty tube
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A subscriber asked for some suggestions to improve his balance and coordination. As we all know, the human body uses muscles and bones connected by tendons and ligaments to provide the mechanics for balance. We also use our “sense” of balance from visual orientation and signals from the brain that are received from the inner
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Does Recycling Actually Make a Difference? What about Landfills? Everyone knows that person who refuses to recycle because they say it doesn’t actually do anything. Know anyone like that? Does recycling actually make a difference to our environment? The Good News About Recycling Perhaps you’ve heard — or made — the argument that putting more
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If you are unsure of a new plant to see if it’s toxic to our furry friends go to https://www.aspca.org andhttps://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/protect-your-pooch-from-poisonous-plants/ These pass as safe: African Violet – beautiful but a bit fussy, needs careful watering and bright but indirect light. Sweetheart Hoya – Heart-shaped leaves and can go two or three weeks without water.
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Try Sidecar It’s not the attachment for a motorcycle but a way to make your iPad a second display in landscape orientation. It’s like magic and so handy to have some extra real estate when you need it. You can extend your desktop by showing different apps on your iPad or make it show
This dish will serve 4-6 and is straightforward and easy to make. Recommend using a Dutch oven, maybe even cast iron pot with a tight lid. The clam juice and wine will make sure that you have enough broth for some crusty bread to dip. Ingredients: 12 oz or more extra-large shrimp.
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This is a recipe that my mother used many years ago. It really makes the kitchen smell good as all bread baking does. Makes 2 small loaves. 1 pkg yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seeds 1 sprig
By James Clear (2018) What habit(s) do you want to change? Can you do it by shear force and make yourself do it? Likely not, at least not permanently. We can use our will to get rid of a bad habit or acquiring a new one, but the effort needed is more subtle and requires
Gazpacho With summer on the way and tomatoes ripening, why not enjoy a cool soup before dinner with friends. Originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, gazpacho is traditionally made from a mixture of puréed tomatoes and other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. But you can also make fruit-based gazpacho with melons,