Dunning-Kruger effect

“the phenomenon whereby people who have little knowledge systematically think that they know more than others who have much more knowledge.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning-Kruger_effect

Find a Mailbox Near You

Seems simple enough, but do you know where the closest mailbox is to you?  This is a great example of extending Google maps:  http://www.mailboxmap.com/

How many ways are there to tie your shoes?

I bet more than you can imagine: http://www.shoe-lacing.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm

Flaxseed may help with Prostate Cancer

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn11981&feedId=online-news_rss20

Best Weather Map – Interactive

I’ve never been satisfied with the various weather sites’ radar.  You typically have to use what they think are the best views, at specific zooms.   Definitely check out this new way of viewing the weather!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/skin/map/interactive/USMO0045?from=mapsubnav&ref=/outlook/health/skin/map/USMO0045

Powdered Alcohol Drinks

I’ve always said whomever could come up with powdered beer would be rich overnight.  Guess what?  Booz2Go is making a drink, albeit not beer: http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSPAR64994620070606

Windows Vista – Hide Update – A cool feature

Every time there is an update for Windows Vista, I get a list of language packs that I don’t give a hoot about.   Did you know that a right-click on the feature will give you the option to hide the update?   Did XP have this feature?  Let me know!

New Discoveries Lead Scientist to improve recovery from Heart Attacks

Cells apparently can live for up to an hour after your heart stops, and new discoveries are leading to new approaches to reviving the heart:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18368186/site/newsweek

Camera Phones – uses

I use my phone’s camera often, since it’s always with me.  At meetings I take shots of the whiteboard for my notes, and it’s great for taking those photos of the kids in the moment.    10 other uses:http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/executive_tech/article.php/3679111

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