August 2013 Archives

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Two New Buildings Open

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The Natalie L. Haslam Music Center and the John D. Tickle Engineering Building are now open. It’s the first time in sixty-four years that we’ve opened two new academic buildings during the same semester.


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This book could be titled “How and Why You Should Do Everything Possible to Avoid Getting Into a Fight.


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Obama’s Guns of August

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It seems likely that President Obama will bomb Syria sometime in the coming weeks. His top civilian and military advisers are meeting in the White House on Saturday to discuss options.


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if you are a programmer working in 2003 and you don’t know the basics of characters, character sets, encodings, and Unicode, and I catch you, I’m going to punish you by making you peel onions for 6 months in a submarine. I swear I will.


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Marissa Mayer has said she wants the company to focus on consumers' "daily habits" in order to make products that will become a part of users' routines.


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It hard to have a conversation these days. Everyone is so distracted.


via Pocket http://timemanagementninja.com/2013/08/10-ways-to-be-present-and-be-a-better-listener/

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Too restless for silence, I have long been on the hunt for the perfect mood music for writing. So when I found myself using the new iOS app Thunderspace more and more to help me focus and stay productive, I started wondering why it worked so well.


via Pocket http://www.fastcolabs.com/3015970/why-ambient-noise-makes-you-more-productive-and-three-apps-that-do-it-right

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If couples were paying any attention during the past few decades, they should be able to recite the one critical ingredient for a healthy relationship — communication. But the latest study shows that other skills may be almost as important for keeping couples happy.


via Pocket http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/16/the-key-to-happy-relationships-its-not-all-about-communication

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It’s a common driving predicament: As you approach the intersection, the light is yellow. Do you hit the brakes or face a red light camera fine? Some municipalities engineer their traffic signals to force drivers into this situation in an effort to generate revenue from the cameras.


via Pocket http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2013/08/12/professors-study-red-light-camera-dilemmas/

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It is possible to use APRSdroid as the GPS receiver for a Kenwood D7x0 mobile rig. This way, you do not need a dedicated GPS receiver, and you can configure the rig to display received positions on the Android device.


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Save time managing PDFs, instantly share thoughts on papers with colleagues and automatically back up and sync your files between different computers. Automatically collate, organise and manage your PDFs using folders, tags, filters and full text search. More…


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Trying to show three dimensions using a two dimensional medium like photography is not easy.  Landscape photographers use various concepts to create the feeling of depth in their photographs.  Below are two such concepts with examples.


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For the uninitiated, Happy, Happy, Happy is a favorite phrase and life motto of Phil Robertson, creator of the most popular and famous duck calls on the planet. Phil is also the patriarch of a family that stars in the most popular show on the A&E cable network.


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In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post our pro takes our apprentice on a trip deep into a Scottish forest, sharing his best tips and outdoor photography ideas for shooting striking scenes from nature.


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Editor’s Note: We had such a great response to our Primer on Krav Maga article back in July, we thought many of you would be interested in learning more about this devastatingly effective martial art.


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‘Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl.’ The priest asks, ‘Is that you, little Joey Pagano?’ ‘Yes, Father, it is.’ ’And who was the girl you were with?’ ‘I can’t tell you, Father, I don’t want to ruin her reputation.


via Pocket http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/08/16/joke-of-the-week-altar-boy-goes-to-confession/

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What happens in between mailing a package and its arrival at the destination? A Dutch designer posted a hidden camera to find out.


via Pocket http://www.cnet.com.au/designer-sends-hidden-camera-in-the-mail-records-process-339345203.htm

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I have said in the past that there is no magic formula when it comes to being successful in business but there are certain guiding principles that I have followed throughout the course of my career.


via Pocket https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130813104917-32175171-the-eight-rules-of-success-to-think-about-every-morning

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There’s no class in high school on how to not be a shitty boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to be.


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Safety definitely comes first when riding around on a motorcycle / scooter, but you can't deny that wearing this awesome Stormtrooper mask will definitely turn some heads on the road. We've rounded up some more fun and cool gadgets, products you might want, but probably don't need.


via Pocket http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/20-fun-and-cool-products-gadgets-you-probably-don-t-need

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The problem with using the bathroom at night is that finding the toilet seat, lifting it up, and then aiming becomes a real chore, without blinding yourself and turning the light on. These simple LED home accessories aim to change that.


via Pocket http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/18-fun-and-creative-home-gadgets-every-geek-should-own

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With Context Booster you will see your notes in a larger context. Whatever you want to remember, it will be enriched by more information from across the web. And it is extremely easy to use:


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APRS Messenger Android app

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APRS Messenger Android The APRS Messenger Android app is an APRS app that allows licensed radio amateurs with an Android phone or tablet to send APRS position beacons and messages to the APRS-IS (APRS Internet System) and to display and igate local APRS RF traffic decoded by the new APRS TNC Dig


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At some time or another, we’ve all used eBay to sell something. From a small ornament to a MacBook Pro, it’s far and away the most popular service to sell items online.


via Pocket http://mac.appstorm.net/reviews/lifestyle/garagesale-your-complete-ebay-selling-tool/

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I am big fan of shell scripts and so love to learn interesting stuff from other's shell scripts. Recently i came across the authy-ssh scripts which eases two-factor authentication for ssh servers. When i walk through scripts, i learned lot of cool things that i am going to share it with you.


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Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Luckily, bikes also give you the best possible tools to avoid crashing — incredibly powerful brakes, obstruction-free vision, excellent handling and very gripy tires. Here’s how to use those tools, and your very own brain, to avoid an accident.


via Pocket http://blog.leatherup.com/2013/08/13/most-common-motorcycle-accidents-and-how-to-avoid-them/

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There are only two problems in life. Isn't that nice to know? You only have two things you ever need to be concerned about. Not only are there only two problems-they are really quite simple. Ready? Problem #1: You know what you want, and you don't know how to get it.


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Noel : When I was reading the abstract for your session, "The Four Dimensions of Performance Improvement," I saw where you said, "performance relies on more than just people.


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We do battle on two fronts: improving the IQTELL Productivity App and educating about productivity.  In today’s post, I’ll focus the latter.


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The Lesson of Lavabit

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On Thursday, August 8th, Ladar Levison, the owner and operator of the semi-secure Lavabit.


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Why hello there beautiful! Glad you made it here and thanks for your interest. In this article you'll learn how to setup your own GPG key and send your first secure email. So let's get started, shall we?


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GPGTools

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We've been working crazy hard over the last couple of months to make GPGMail 2 rock solid. A lot of sleepless nights and 77 bug fixes later, we're ready! GPGMail 2 is the nr. 1 plugin for OS X Mail.


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GPG Quick Start

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Encrypting files for your personal use is quite easy. If you have an encrypted file that you think you'll want to edit on a regular basis, you might consider using the gnupg.vim plugin for transparently editing gpg-encrypted files.


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“We knew USG would come after us”. That’s why Silent Circle CEO Michael Janke tells TechCrunch his company shut down its Silent Mail encrypted email service.


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Several years ago, a colleague and I were invited to give a presentation on mindfulness at our State Mental Health Conference. I was a novice and flattered to be asked. Singing bowls, which are metal and look like a mortar and pestle, are useful tools in mindfulness practice.


via Pocket http://tinybuddha.com/blog/wabi-sabi-find-peace-by-embracing-flaws-and-releasing-judgment/

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When you're living a distracted life, every minute must be accounted for. You feel like you must be checking something off the list, staring at a screen, or rushing off to the next destination.


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The alleged email provider of National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has suddenly shut down, leaving just an ominous message in its absence.


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Happy Monday Everybody! This week, we are taking a break from our regular productivity app hacks.  I wanted to share with you my favorite motivational quotes about productivity.


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Every time we use CSS, we use selectors. But despite this, CSS selectors are one of the more neglected parts of the specification. We talk about the big transformations in CSS3 but all too often forget the basics. Good use of selectors makes our day-to-day coding simpler and more elegant.


via Pocket http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2013/08/10-css-selectors-you-shouldnt-code-without/

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My friend Wayne Greenwood asked me what I thought of his recent blog post in which he argues that designers shouldn't write code. He wrote, "Your time is the ultimate zero-sum game.


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Ever start your day with the best intentions to get things done only to reach mid-afternoon wondering what happened to your productivity? Solving small and persistent issues as they come up and dealing with emails and phone calls as they come in can easily derail you, says Peter Bregman, author of


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This little mistake can make any grand landscape look like a beginner snapshot. Always check your horizon to make sure that it's straight. A crooked horizon can easily create a poor and uninteresting image.


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As a graduate student I was known for being organized. I was reminded of this a couple weeks ago when I attended a computer science conference along with many of my old lab mates. What I also remember is that I always felt indifferent about this reputation. To be organized is a nice thing.


via Pocket http://calnewport.com/blog/2013/08/04/woody-allen-and-the-art-of-value-productivity/

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We remember what it was like when we first made plans to travel the world. We couldn’t contain our excitement as we knew that life would never be the same. We counted down the days, felt giddy and made endless plans.


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The rise in popularity of digital cameras over the past decade has coincided with the emergence of a new genre of photography – long exposure photography.


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The BMW K1600GTL is a luxury mega-tourer. It falls into that category of bikes that has next to zero relevance to me at this point in my riding life cycle, as I've got no current plans to circumnavigate Australia or have a crack at the Saddlesore 1000.


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Here is the official document from the court stating that my YouTube videos are reason for me to be considered a risk of harm to the public. In their futile ...


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Toyota‘s 2014 4Runner has been revealed, a refresh of the mid-sized SUV with a new, extra-rugged exterior and more comfortable interior as well as a trio of variants.


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Not every shoot I’ve done is full of lollipop promises, cute matching (but not too matching) outfits, and happy families throwing their kids up into a perfect blue sky with puffy cloud dreams.  In fact, typically the ones that didn’t, are among the most important pictures I have ever taken.


via Pocket http://digital-photography-school.com/its-not-always-sunsets-and-kittens-photographing-the-tougher-things-in-life

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I’ve had an unusual number of interesting conversations spin out of my previous article documenting that mobile web apps are slow.  This has sparked some discussion, both online and IRL.  But sadly, the discussion has not been as… fact-based as I would like.


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The better road of Zen

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In the early 1960s I became interested in Buddhism through Zen Buddhism.  My philosophy teacher happened to know D.T. Suzuki and even had ice-cream with him.  I didn't become interested in Buddhism because I was depressed or leaned towards atheism or because I was a materialist.


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