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20190101 By Lar January 1, 2019 at 11:00AM via Least I Could Do http://bit.ly/2s0wQp3

A Little Better Every Day

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A Little Better Every Day By Tonight's comic wants to know if you have any big resolutions for the new year. January 1, 2019 at 10:51AM via Diesel Sweeties webcomic by rstevens http://bit.ly/2EX16Zo

Here’s why calendars look the way they do

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Here’s why calendars look the way they do By Francesco Bertelli What is the first image you visualize in your head when you think about a calendar? Probably a table with numbers arranged in seven columns and five rows (or six row depending on day one) to display the full month ahead. We use it every day, whether on your phone or on your wall. Same design no matter the medium, the same format has moved from posters to digital apps without any alteration. We are surrounded by objects that have history, sometimes that span centuries, and we completely ignore it. Anytime I encounter design patterns that are so well embedded… This story continues at The Next Web January 1, 2019 at 07:00AM via The Next Web http://bit.ly/2AkMkbS

Dream a Little Dream: A Film for Your New Year

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Dream a Little Dream: A Film for Your New Year By Maxwell Ryan Dear Readers, Happy New Year! On this pivotal day of our year I thought it would be nice to step back and air something again that is close to my heart and which represents my highest aspirations for the company: helping people to live better on any budget and at any age. While we center on the youthful part of life, the lessons are evergreen. So here it is. Way back in 2014 we celebrated our tenth year and, feeling particularly youthful, we decided to make a short film for fun inspired by YOU ALL, Woody Allen, Charlie Chaplin and this amazing song by The von Trapps & Pink Martini . We invite you to take a few minutes to watch and send it to your friends. Full credits are below. Best, Maxwell Ryan CEO & Founder Dear Readers, Happy New Year! On this pivotal day of our year I thought it would be nice to step back and air something again that is close to my heart and which represents my highest aspiration

A Charming Old Portland House Is Now a Natural History-Infused Tattoo Parlor — House Tour

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A Charming Old Portland House Is Now a Natural History-Infused Tattoo Parlor — House Tour By Heather Keeling Name: Alice Kendall Location: Wonderland Tattoo , SE Portland, Oregon Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 5 months, renting Alice Kendall is one of the most sought-after tattoo artists in Portland. She opened her shop Wonderland in 2013, and quickly established her ranking as a top artist in one of the nation's most inked cities. Praise from the New York Times boosted her already successful career to the next level; clients travel from around the world for a few hours of her highly coveted time. Five years and thousands of tattoos later, Alice has amassed a team of artists and has opened a brand new Wonderland... in a vintage house next door to her first shop in Southeast Portland. She tapped artist Trish Grantham to completely rework the interior of the home, with the goal of creating a space that is luxe and feminine, and very intentionally "not the

7 Beautiful Wintry Color Palettes We Can't Get Enough Of

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7 Beautiful Wintry Color Palettes We Can't Get Enough Of By Danielle Blundell I love color and really think any shades can work year-round in your home if you're a big enough fan of them. And sure, colors are seasonal—white feels like summer, pastels read as springy, and darker shades are always going to be more autumnal or appropriate for winter. But the magic is really in the mix. Most shades can go either way, depending on what you pair them with. So if you're looking for a little palette inspo for a 2019 makeover or renovation, take a peek at these rooms. They've all channeled winter vibes but aren't sparse, cold, or off putting in the slightest bit. Here's why they work so well, for winter and beyond. READ MORE » January 1, 2019 at 12:30AM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2BPlDvN

How I Bought a Modern Bungalow on a Writer’s Budget — My First Home

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How I Bought a Modern Bungalow on a Writer’s Budget — My First Home By Stacy Tornio I've dreamed of owning my own home for as long as I can remember. Looking at real estate listings is a hobby for me, and house-hunting shows make me blissfully happy. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 11:30PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2R5T1sY

A Home Decorated to Feel Like the Weekend Every Day — House Tour

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A Home Decorated to Feel Like the Weekend Every Day — House Tour By Margaret Wright Name: Liz Martin Location: Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, owned Charleston blogger and shop owner Liz Martin has a simple mission: to make every day feel like the weekend. And according to Liz, it starts at home. "It's about being surrounded by little things that make you smile," she says. "[things like] fresh flowers, glorious candles, and fun decor." Nothing says weekend like a getaway, and Liz incorporated elements from all of her favorite vacation destinations into her design. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 11:00PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2CGXFon

8 of the Best Maximalist Home Buys You Can Find on Amazon

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8 of the Best Maximalist Home Buys You Can Find on Amazon By Caroline Biggs 2019 is officially upon us and it's bringing a whole new slew of home decor trends with it. According to our friends at Etsy , the ultra-minimalist look is on its way out and maximalist decor items —a.k.a. clashing patterns, bright colors, and bold prints—will be taking over our homes instead. So to kickstart your design endeavors for the new year, we rounded up some maximalist-inspired home goods you can order on Amazon. From floral printed contact paper to a tiger striped footstool, here are eight products on Amazon that any maximalist will love. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 10:30PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2AnFouJ

5 Books Celebs Couldn’t Put Down in 2018

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5 Books Celebs Couldn’t Put Down in 2018 By Samantha Zabell Need help deciding what to read next? Take a cue from these famous bookworms. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 09:45PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2F2jTCX

Consensus New Year

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Consensus New Year By December 31, 2018 at 11:00AM via xkcd.com https://xkcd.com/2092/

Need Some Breathing Room at Home? These Design Tricks Can Help

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Need Some Breathing Room at Home? These Design Tricks Can Help By Kelsey Mulvey We need to talk about your clutter. No, not the dirty dishes in your sink or your unmade bed (that's a mess); we're talking about the loose papers on the kitchen counter, the knick-knacks taking over your bookshelf, and all those storage bins occupying important floor space. You know, clutter. Turns out, your clutter can do a lot more than cramp your space's style. Research shows cluttered areas can make it difficult to focus. Ugh. But just because you want to declutter your space doesn't mean you have to go full-on Marie Kondo and toss every little thing that doesn't bring you joy. Instead, try these expert-approved hacks for giving your space the breathing room it deserves. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 09:00PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2EY7ArR

This Mountain Retreat Was Built to Escape from Urban Life

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This Mountain Retreat Was Built to Escape from Urban Life By Kenya Foy When the typical city dweller yearns for a break from the traffic, crowds, noise, and light pollution, some of the most immediate forms of relief can come by hopping on a quick flight to a remote, quiet destination, or packing up the car for a weekend road trip. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 08:45PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2CHSO6e

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Werewolf

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Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Werewolf By tech@thehiveworks.com Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: DC, I am so ready to be head writer for Bat-Individual and Bat-Individual's sidekick, Bat-Entity. Call me. Today's News: December 31, 2018 at 08:00PM via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal http://bit.ly/2Vl4mDR

A North Portland Rental Is Bohemian, Eclectic, and Filled with Plants — House Call

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A North Portland Rental Is Bohemian, Eclectic, and Filled with Plants — House Call By Apartment Therapy Submissions Name: Jordan Jones , my boyfriend, and our Maine Coon Cat, Thor Location: Portland, Oregon Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting I'm a fashion blogger , barista, and hairstylist and I live in a one-bedroom apartment in North Portland with my partner Grant Thomas and our 20-pound Maine Coon cat named Thor. Grant and I met on Tinder three years ago back in San Diego, California, which is where we used to live. For our first year anniversary, we decided to travel to Portland for the first time together and just fell in love with the city and each other. So six months later we decided we would move in together and move to Portland. Currently, we've been in our '50s style building for a year now and I've had so much fun decorating it since it's the first time in my life that I've had a "real" place of my own and no

For $40, there won’t be a Cisco networking question that you can’t answer

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For $40, there won’t be a Cisco networking question that you can’t answer By TNW Deals You can be the person who knows all the ins and outs of using Cisco systems to drive your business with the training in the Ultimate Cisco Certification Super Bundle. You can get the whole thing now for $40 with promo code: NEWYEAR2019. December 31, 2018 at 08:00PM via The Next Web http://bit.ly/2Apxm4k

Here’s why telephones and calculators use different numeric keypads

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Here’s why telephones and calculators use different numeric keypads By Francesco Bertelli Picture the keypad of a telephone and calculator side by side. Can you see the subtle difference between the two without resorting to your smartphone? Don’t worry if you can’t recall the design. Most of us are so used to accepting the common interfaces that we tend to overlook the calculator’s inverted key sequence. A calculator has the 7–8–9 buttons at the top whereas a phone uses the 1–2–3 format. Subtle, but puzzling since they serve the same functional goal — input numbers. There’s no logical reason for the inversion if a user operates the interface in the same way.… This story continues at The Next Web December 31, 2018 at 07:00PM via The Next Web http://bit.ly/2An10aD

The 10 Best New Organizing Hacks We Learned in 2018

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The 10 Best New Organizing Hacks We Learned in 2018 By Brigitt Earley This year we discovered that it's quite possible to make something out of nothing. This knowledge comes with a lot of power: It's helped us be less wasteful, plus keep our homes spotless. Here are some of the best—and most useful—organizing hacks we learned. READ MORE » December 31, 2018 at 06:00PM via Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time http://bit.ly/2SwjgVW

End of year crypto roundup: How did Cardano perform in 2018?

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End of year crypto roundup: How did Cardano perform in 2018? By Neer Varshney Cardano is an open-source blockchain and smart contracts platform, supported by the namesake cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA). The project is a direct competitor to Ethereum, and the two organizations also share a co-founder between them — Charles Hokinson. Hokinson claims that Cardano has cracked the problem of scalability with blockchains through its ‘Ouroboros‘ proof of stake (PoS) algorithm. While many in the industry — including Hokinson’s former colleagues Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin and EOS’s Daniel Larimer — are not amused by this claim, Cardano has managed to rise the ranks of cryptocurrencies rather quickly, to be one among the ten largest by… This story continues at The Next Web December 31, 2018 at 03:00PM via The Next Web http://bit.ly/2VjLVzn

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20181231 By Lar December 31, 2018 at 11:00AM via Least I Could Do http://bit.ly/2RqfBeZ

The Lethe You Recall, the Better

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The Lethe You Recall, the Better By It's time for Torpor Robot's end of year round-up!! December 31, 2018 at 11:04AM via Diesel Sweeties webcomic by rstevens http://bit.ly/2GNO0Ao