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  • Run Barefoot for Efficiency [Run]

    On the run? Running from something? Need to be able to run fast? Wearing shoes? The latest research shows that running barefoot, and practicing running barefoot strengthens different muscles and is better for you. Scientists have found that those who run barefoot, or in minimal footwear, tend to avoid “heel-striking,” and instead land on the…

  • 6 Ways You Can Eat Like an Olympian [Food]

    Olympians have always been known for being incredibly fit and athletic. Part is their body, but another part is what they eat. Want to eat like the great athletes? Read on. Grab a Banana Athletes know that fruits are an essential part of their diet. The banana is THE fruit that every athlete knows is…

  • Listen to Police, Fire and EMS Scanners and More [Link Roundup]

    I’ve been collecting a bunch of links for a while, and rather than have a post on each one, I thought I’d just let you enjoy them all. Live Police, Fire, and EMS Scanners A Pocket Detective for Daters TRAKR RC Car Lets You Spy With the Power of Apps Crack a Wi-Fi Network’s WEP…

  • Monitor Your Home for Free via Webcam [Downloads]

    The great thing about having a computer is that you have so many tools available to you. While some you may not know how to take advantage of, (hacking into someone’s computer, creating botnets, etc), there are some you can. How about using your computer’s webcam to monitor what is happening in your house, perhaps…

  • Snag Stuff With a Whip [Keeping Up With The Indiana Joneses]

    Indiana Jones is one of the coolest action heroes of all time. One of his favorite gadgets is his trusty whip, which he uses to snag almost anything helpful. Thanks to Wired, your about to know how to do what he does best. There are few tools that can break the sound barrier while fetching…

  • Intrepid Eddie: Survival Preparation [Guest Post]

    This post was written by Intrepid Eddie A short time ago, the Lone Iguana contacted me and asked if I was willing to write a guest article on Lone Iguana about what I have done in preparation for possible survival situations.  This was sparked by a Lifehacker article and the ensuing comments it generated. Let…

  • How to Survive Natural Disasters [Survival]

    With Haiti a big part of the news, you may be wondering if you are prepared to have something like that happen to you. The Big Picture has some tips and links for surviving disasters. Start with the basics: Store in a cool dry place plenty of bottled water, batteries, flashlights, and a radio. Candles,…

  • Tie Your Shoes Efficiently [Knots]

    On a caper, begin running, only to notice *damn*, your shoes are untied? Even if this has never happened to you, it could be fatal if it did. Thanks to Lifehacker, it doesn’t have to. By simply altering the direction of the first loop you make when tying your shoes you can produce a neater…

  • Use Internet Privately [Privacy]

    Ever gone to a site, and wish that the site couldn’t know where you were in the world, or who you were? Perhaps giving away secrets, or anonymously submitting articles? Volunteer Your Computer for Global Privacy details using TOR, software that doesn’t give away your location. Enjoy. Google revealed last week that network intruders have…

  • Be Smarter: Believe [Brain Screwers]

    According to a Lifehacker article, believing you can be smarter makes you smarter. This is a helpful pointer for screwing with your brain and others. Despite a lot of evidence to the contrary, many people believe that intelligence is fixed, and, moreover, that some racial and social groups are inherently smarter than others. Merely evoking…

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