16 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Slump

Even the most motivated of us — you, me, Tony Robbins — can feel unmotivated at times. In fact, sometimes we get into such a slump that even thinking about making positive changes seems too difficult.

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Teaching your dog not to jump on guests

Ignoring is the name of the game

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Stay Productive at Home and Work with a Consistent Workspace

The key to staying productive at all your computers is building a consistent workspace—that is, a computing environment that is the same (where it counts) everywhere you use a computer. Today we'll highlight several methods for creating consistent workspaces so that wherever you are, your bookmarks, files, folders, etc, are all in harmony

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20+ Free And Fresh Icon Sets

Let’s take a look at over 20 free, beautiful and fresh icon sets as well as references to further free icon libraries. Some of the sets can be used for free only for private projects, however most of them can also be used in commercial projects.

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7 Ways to Grow the Action Habit

Despite the simplicity of this concept there is a perpetual shortage of people who excel at getting results. The action habit - the habit of putting ideas into action now - is essential to getting things done. Here are 7 ways you can grow the action habit

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Money: Educate Yourself With 20 Investments

Want to diversify your financial portfolio? Try reading Forbes' writeup of twenty investment options, part of their stellar Investopedia service.You'll learn about all sorts of good stuff here: annuities, common stocks, corporate bonds, etc. Each definition is short and to the point, including information on objectives and risks.

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Really Cool Aquariums (Pics)

A well-designed and maintained aquarium is a treat for the eye, a conversation piece, and a satisfying hobby. Some are much more than that.

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A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Home

Very interesting article about the benefits of a minimalist home, and how to get there.

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How to Give a Kick Ass Presentation with a Hangover

Over 50 excellent tips on how to give a killer presenatation, including how to pull it off with a hangover

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Preview: Mario Kart Wii (35 Screenshots Included)

Classic tracks! The return of hopping! Online racing! The definitive Nintendo racer is back. Here is a great preview of the new Mario Kart.

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27 Great Tips to Keep Your Life Organized

"It’s a rare person among us who doesn’t feel the need to get more organized. I consider myself fairly organized, for example, but there are times when I get a little lax about my organizational rules, and there’s always room for improvement."

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Top 10 money drains

These seemingly small expenses can bleed dry potential savings. Identify and avoid these common money drains.

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Start Using Your Head and Avoid the Weight-Loss Bullshit

Most people who lose weight regain it (over 95%) because they haven't really changed their attitude or thinking. They change their behaviors for a while but deep (deep, deep) down they haven't really changed their core thinking, beliefs, attitudes or standards. On a subconscious level many people are waiting for it to be over.

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Want to learn Php? Easy!

This website has some of the most helpful tutorials on php I have ever read. Reading all these tutorials will make you learn more about php than you have ever known, and humor is also included.

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13 Creative & Simple Ways to Save at Least $100 a Week

What could you do with an extra $100 laying around every week? I’d probably save for a new laptop or go out more often, maybe create a stockpile of beer (or create an ice cave). I was on my disastrous commute this morning and I ran through a checklist in my mind on how I could go about saving $100 a week.

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Toobing: Off

Toobing closed on the Guadalupe River as the Army Corps of Engineers unleashes the fury of the overflowing Canyon Lake upon the small town of Gruene.

The main bridge through the city is completely flooded.. the river level being raised at least 4 feet from the norm.

Great tips on macro photography of bugs and other insects

PopPhoto's Christopher Badzioch has a wealth of tips for getting incredible macro-focus photos of the insects in your yard -- from dramatic outdoor lighting to "studio shoots" with captured critters.

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100 Tips to Improve your Life

A group of high profile 'personal productivity' bloggers collected a list of the 100 best “tips to improve your life.” Leo Babauta, author of Zen Habits compiled the list. While not specific to creative professionals, the list includes tips that are likely to boost overall effectiveness and the impact we are able to make with our ideas.

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Your Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again

Every day, 2.2 million Americans complain of being tired. Most of us chalk it up to having too much to do and not enough time to do it in, especially during extra-busy periods. But often the true culprits are our everyday habits: what we eat, how we sleep, and how we cope emotionally. Read on for some simple, recharging changes that can help you tackle all of the energy stealers in your life.

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Google buys GrandCentral - Prepare to combine all your vmail and phone #'s

You get one phone number that you can set to ring all, some, or none of your phones, based on who's calling. You also get one central voice mailbox and can listen to your voicemails online or from any phone. You can even listen in on messages from your phone while they are being recorded, or switch a call from your cell to your desk and back again.

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New Cancer Worries For Diet Soda Drinkers

A new study on the effects of low daily doses of the artificial sweetener aspartame shows a statistically significant increase in leukemia, lymphoma and breast cancer in rats. Consumer advocates are calling for the FDA to take another look at the safety of aspartame in light of the study, but the FDA seems uninterested.

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8 Practical Tips to Cure Your Internet ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

You know you have it - every nerd does - the tickling sensation in the left hand to press Alt+Tab or Cmd+Tab to switch apps, Internet browser tabs or windows, to go from your email to Firefox, Instant Messenger, Twitter, your current work and back to Firefox.



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How to Stop Warez Pirates: Ask Them Nicely

Organizations such as the MPAA, RIAA and IFPI spend millions of dollars enforcing copyrights by getting people fined and even jailed for file-sharing. So when a small developer sees his work pirated on the internet, what can he do about it with his tiny resources? Easy. He emails the warez group, turns on the charm and asks them nicely to leave him



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Microsoft threatens its Most Valuable Professional

A nice slap in the face from Microsoft.



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O-Throw Ring Toss Flash Game

Interesting Flash game.



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First Guitar Hero III footage hits the net

Word on the tubes is that these videos (one above, one past the break) are for the Xbox 360 version of the game, but they still exhibit some of the changes the franchise has received and showcase two of the new confirmed songs in Foghat's "Slow Ride." These changes include a revamped HUD, new chain gauge telling you how many notes you hit in a row



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Studies: music industry overstating threat of P2P piracy

File-sharing over P2P networks has been public enemy number one for the music industry. One study calls the RIAA's preoccupation with P2P into question.



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Six ways to write more comprehensible code

As a developer, time is your most valuable resource. These six tips on how to write maintainable code are guaranteed to save you time and frustration: one minute spent writing comments can save you an hour of anguish.



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Video: Microsoft unveils touch screen computing

Giant computer blends reality with virtual realityMicrosoft has just announced its Surface Computing technology, a project that has been kept under wraps for five years. Using a giant table-like display, users are able to draw, interact with media, and use another new technology called domino tagging, in which a real-life object on the computer's



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(VIDEO) Bill Gates Shows Off Microsoft's Touch Table

Billy Gates was on the Today Show this morning showing off his fancy new table. Want to see it in action rather than just in photos? Check the video for all sorts of goodness of it being used for all sorts of applications, such as playing with photos, wirelessly pulling photos off a camera, and ordering and paying for food using credit cards.



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Mortar-Zapping Gun in Action

Amazing video on new military mortar defense system. Check out the night scene. oofa



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The Fastest Production Motorcycles In The World

Very good looking and the most powerful motorbikes on Earth.



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Build a Tetris DVD (or book) shelf

This instructable will involve creating a DVD/book shelf that is stackable in any number of configurations. You may recognize these pieces from something ;) This tutorial borrows the various pieces from Tetris and allows you to make a unique…



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26 Reasons Why What You Think is Right is Wrong

A cognitive bias is something that our minds commonly do to distort our own view of reality. Here are the 26 most studied and widely accepted cognitive biases.



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37 Sources Of Inspiration

Get inspired. 37 excellent stories and suggestions on how to be inspired.



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Sorry Big Mama: McDonald's fries lose the transfats

The world's largest fast-food chain is getting rid of artery-clogging transfats on its menu; plans to have healthier oil in use at all U.S. restaurants by year-end.



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"Let Are Kids Walk"

Parents protesting the school's decision to disallow participation in the graduation ceremony for those who failed the necessary standardized tests shed a little light on why they are in this predicament to begin with. Not the best protest sign in this case.



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Costco Recalls Dirty Underwear Punching Bag

After finding out that TKO has been packing punching bags with dirty underwear, Costco says thats not cool.



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Insanely Detailed Paper AT-ATs (Download & Construct)

These downloadable PDFs for a papercraft AT-AT model are insanely detailed and amazing.



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How to win a photography contest

One of the judges of a major photography contest writes at great length about the things he looks for in a competition winner. A very interesting read if you're into photography, or just curious how these things are judged!



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450w-500w Power Supply Battle Royal

You guys asked, "What about regular mid-range PSUs?" So we bought five power supplies at Newegg and then tested them to see if they would do what they were advertised to do. A melting fiery mess proves you get what you pay for. 5 PSU enter, 1 PSU leave.



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Jobs: Gore will become president if he runs

Apple chief Steve Jobs recently spoke with TIME Magazine to reveal his opinion on the former vice president of the United States, Al Gore, with regard to the upcoming presidential election. "If he ran, there's no question in my mind that he would be elected," said Jobs, referring to Gore. "But I think there's a question in his mind,



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Why there are so many people out on the street all day, not working

Who are these people? At any given hour on any given workday, well, it turns out it's not a workday at all. Not for these hordes roaming free, anyway. I didn't doubt that the packers had sound explanations. I just wanted to hear them.



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Terminal Tip: ASCII-ify your Videos

Screw all those fancy codecs and crystal clear video, ASCII-ify your video via Terminal.



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Don't let people interupt you while you're busy!

Ever been busy, yet this one annoying person keeps sending you messages through an IM or email? Send them a link to this page and it should shut them up!



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Did you know these basic Firefox Tips?

You May know those BIG things But Did you know these?



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Must have mug for when all those "morning people" stop by your cubicle.

Optimists need not purchase, this mug's not for you... Ordered!



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The Consumerist: XM Pretends To Let Customers Cancel

Some XM Radio subscribers protesting the Opie and Anthony suspension hang up the phone thinking they've canceled, but after calling back to verify, it turns out they've only been given a 1-6 month credit, writes reader Justin:



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Mod a cheap $5 throwaway flashlight into a blinding torch

Reader Kip modded a cheap $5 throwaway flashlight into a blinding torch that's brighter than a $95 fancy pants flashlight. Hit the play button to see how.



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How to: Supercharge a Paper Airplane

"How to send a folded flyer screaming 100 feet or more: Just add a motor—and a lot of juice"



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XBOX 360 Repair

My DVD drive was making excessive noise while running. While the problem wasn't too noticeable playing games (the loading was noisy, but only random disc seeks while playing) but was extremely annoying while watching movies.

I contacted the Microsoft support team and they indicated they would repair it under warranty, but it may take 4 weeks before I could use my Xbox again.

I sent the Xbox in on Sunday May 6 and to my surprise, 3 days later a replacement was on my door step.

Apparently they replaced the box instead of repairing it. That's great with me, the sound is gone and I'm happy again!

They also included a free month of XBL (that I can add to my existing subscription) and a pretty nice letter. Kudos to them for getting it right.

Verizon says phone record disclosure is protected free speech

Verizon has responded to the lawsuit against it for cooperating with the US government after September 11. It turns out that the company was simply exercising its First Amendment rights when it (allegedly) told the Feds what they (allegedly) wanted to know.



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How to Tie the 10 Most Useful Knots

Learn how to tie 10 very useful knots you can use in a variety of situations



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Best Buy Vista Demo Station gets Blue Screened!

"Stunning. Breakthrough. Entertaining." Right on the ball, Microsoft.



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Simpson movie full size display

Full size (real life) Simpson's display to promote the new Simpson's movie.

Just Exactly How Bad Does Dreamhost Suck? Read this to find out!

The phrase "Dreamhost Sucks" is probably going to enter Internet folklore after this - after doing some investigation into their servers, Elliott Back discovered that they're overloaded to hell. And upon politely pointing this out to Dreamhost 'support' staff, they shut down his account! Go customer service!



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Keyboard Waffle Iron

Flash your geek @ breakfast



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Why posting the HD-DVD key could land websites in big trouble

EFF attorney Fred Von Lohmann explains the legal arguments AACS would make regarding the posting of the key. IT shows just how nasty the DMCA can be. While their argument may not be completely ironclad, they probably would have a case against Digg and any other site that published the code. Everyone involved in this kerfuffle should read this!



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The Internet sure loves its outlaws - LA Times

The Pirate Bay's upcoming project to design its own next generation file-sharing technology, one of its goals being to make every transaction completely untraceable. The project will be open source, meaning programmers from all over the world will be able to contribute.



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DIY: Make your own wireless NES controller

Now that you've seen it and had ample time to let the desire for such a controller for your own self sink in, we bring forth the instructions for you to accomplish such a mammoth feat as creating a wireless NES controller that will work with your Wii. Of course, this isn't for the faint of heart: you're going to have to do some soldering.



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Microsoft employee blogs about switching from Windows to Ubuntu at home

What was able to drain the marrow of life from my body and leave only hollowed-out shell of the man who once occupied this space?Six years ago I began working for Microsoft.



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USBCell - AA Battery with built in USB charger

This is super cool, it's a functional AA battery. Popping the top off reveals a USB plug which allows you to charge the battery. Super handy if you are traveling and don't want to carry around the bulky chargers.

Culver's

Culver's is the closest thing to In n Out burger that I can find in Texas. It's good, but In n Out is better.

Pirate 4 Life

We love GWB - lawl

Mii and my Wii

Birthday shopping for the kids at Toys r Us netted me one of the 5 Wii's they just got in. w00t

Government Funded Open WiFi Censored

It never occurred to me that the free wifi being provided and rolled out throughout the country would be censored. Very scary! Apparently the city of Boston's open WiFi is banning sites like boingboing and any other site they deem "inappropriate for consumption". I am shocked we are still playing this game.

The best part is the seal of the Mayor on the blocked page.

Mayor of Boston bans Boing Boing

Biblical Curse Generator
Lost for a smart remark to see off your enemies? Unable to deliver that killer insult? Put an end to unscriptural restraint with the amazing Biblical Curse Generator, which is pre-loaded with blistering smackdowns as delivered by Elijah, Jeremiah and other monumentally angry saints. Simply click the button below, and smite your foes with a custom-made curse straight out of the Old Testament!

Pei Wei

A fast food version of P.F. Changs

Prime / Tangers Outlets - San Marcos, TX

World class outlet shopping

Red Robin

Royal Red Robin Cheeseburger, no mayo

Global Crossing Hold Music - Suck it

So in my life I spend roughly 2 hours a week on hold, waiting for conference calls to begin. Unfortunately, most of the organizations I work with use Global Crossing (Ready Access!) as their 'conference call' provider.

It's pure torture listening to the roughly 30 second musical jingle that is on constant loop/repeat for extended periods of time.

Of course it would be nice if the conference call moderators showed up on time, however I don't see that happening any time soon.

Perhaps GC will someday end this torture and provide a freaking MUTE option.

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Olive Garden

7 Little Known Ways To Drastically Improve Your Learning
Whether you’re heading into exams or haven’t seen the inside of a textbook in years, how you learn is going to have a big impact on your life. Unfortunately most people have pretty ineffective strategies for learning. Here are a couple tips for how to maximize the amount you learn so you can use more of it later.

Kobe Steakhouse

Teppan rules

Selma Police Cruiser

Sporty new police cars