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Powerset Searches the Wikipedia with Natural Language [Wikipedia]
via Lifehacker by Gina Trapani on May 11, 2008
Instead of putting the onus on you to choose the best keyword, just-launched semantic search engine Powerset can find the answers you seek on the Wikipedia using natural language. Type things like "what is a life hack" or "paintings by Salvador Dali" and Powerset extracts those answers from Wikipedia and lays them out on an attractive page. CNET reports:Powerset's natural language search...
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Prepare for Irregular Expenses with a Freedom Account [Personal Finance]
via Lifehacker by Adam Pash on May 11, 2008
In addition to your traditional checking, savings, and emergency accounts, financial weblog Get Rich Slowly suggests setting up another money bucket for irregular or unexpected expenses. Sock away money in a "Freedom Account" for expenses like clothes, vacations, and car maintenance. Setting this money apart from your regular monthly bills ensures you keep a tighter rein on what you spend on...
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Eat Healthy with Grocery List Templates [Cheat Sheet]
via Lifehacker by Adam Pash on May 11, 2008
Health weblog SmarterFitter knows how difficult it can be to buy healthy food once you hit the supermarket, so they've created a couple of grocery list templates designed to help you stick to the good stuff. The list breaks down items into helpful shopping categories, leaving a little room in each for your own additions. You're probably already aware of the time you can save by using a...
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The Rise of Suburban Farming
via Get Rich Slowly by J.D. on May 09, 2008
When our friends Mike and Rhonda moved into their new house a couple years ago, their yard was just like every other in the neighborhood: green grass. Chances are, that’s what the yards are like in your neighborhood, too. But over the past two years, Mike and Rhonda have transformed their lot into something different. They’ve created what might be described as a suburban farm. Mike ripped out...
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Jealousy
via xkcd.com by (author unknown) on May 06, 2008
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Apply the $100 Rule to Kill Impulse Purchases [Money]
via Lifehacker by Kevin Purdy on May 04, 2008
When a surge of guilt hits just as you're digging your fingernails into the shrink wrap around your latest gadget, you know you've probably made a rushed, unhealthy impulse purchase. The No Credit Needed financial blog suggests a "$100 rule," in which any purchase price is divided by that amount and considered for that many days—a $300 PlayStation 3 gets re-considered for three days, a...
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Buying A New Computer: Laptop Versus Desktop
via Tech-Recipes.com by davak on May 04, 2008
With my father considering a new computer purchase, he will soon have to decide if he wants a new laptop or another desktop. The popularity of laptop computers continues to grow. Although the differences between laptops and desktops have narrowed over the years, going portable involves many trade offs. Is going mobile worth it?Come join in the conversation and help my dad decide. Do you use a...
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Getting In The Way Of Your Best Self
via Kinowear.com by Jae on May 02, 2008
Believe it or not, if you’re not where you want to be in terms of your image, you may be getting in your own way without even realizing it.There are two things that could be getting in the way of your style development: associations and comfort zone level. Walking around New York City, I see a lot of people who dress the same. In my head, I’m saying, “C’mon people!”I believe that true...
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The Best of Art of Manliness, April 2008
via The Art of Manliness by Brett & Kate McKay on April 30, 2008
April was another fantastic month for The Art of Manliness, thanks again to all of you! Subscribers climbed to 7,141 and traffic is on the up and up. I’m particularly pumped about the launching of the Art of Manliness Forums and the kickoff of the Manival. If you haven’t already, go register as a member of the forums and join in the awesome discussion going on there. Here are some examples of...
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The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup: Law School Finals Edition
via The Art of Manliness by Brett & Kate McKay on April 25, 2008
This week finals start for me in law school. I’ll be cranking away for the next few days filling my mind with law and preparing myself for grueling three to four hour exams. I’ll be done with finals next Thursday, which means I’ll have more time to dedicate to writing on AoM. I can’t wait.I also wanted to remind everyone about the first edition of the Manival that’s coming up this...
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