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Yeah, the transaction takes a noticeably longer time. It doesn’t feel like an advance in technology, despite being more secure.

Oh yeah! I always confuse the two.

I recommend starting with roast vegetables. Take (for instance) Brussels sprouts. Slather ‘em in a little olive oil, add salt and cracked pepper, maybe some cayenne if that’s your speed, and roast em at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes. Way different from the sprouts I had as a kid, at least. Other veggies (broccoli and…

I’ve long been a fan of Mark Bittman’s summation of “Food Rules”— 1.) Eat food, 2.) Mostly plants, 3.) Not too much.

I’m guessing they went with Dictater after Penispotato didn’t go over so well?

Releasing the finer editing tools was one of the smartest things Instagram has done. A more fearful company would have thought that the filters were too integral to the company’s brand, but I use the app a lot more now that I can apply a more nuanced look that I think works best for each photo.

Also, it’s really easy to get free Play Store money with the Google Opinion Rewards app:

I haven’t been a college student in almost a decade, but my sister-in-law was telling me how the situation is different, and more frustrating, than it was for me: Apparently, her classes all have an online component, where studying, homework, quizzes and tests are housed, and this requires a unique registration code…

I’m [pleasantly] surprised to hear that it’s actually less expensive! What services do you all use?

It was always kind of a disappointment, imho. For anyone looking for a replacement, I’ve found Paprika to be outstanding.

Headspace (and I presume several other apps) contain long periods of silence, in which the leader encourages the listener to non-judgmentally pay attention to all aspects of their environment, thoughts, and emotions.

I’ve been using Headspace for about six months, and it’s been worth every penny. To those decrying the use of an app to meditate, I have no idea why you’d say this, except that there’s a popular image of mindfulness requiring an $80 zafu and weekend excursions with renowned gurus. If results are more important to you…

I was given a copy of this guy’s book as a gift. I was just flipping through it the other day, and it is RIDICULOUS. He says things like “Never use a credit card.” Half the book is testimonials — advertisements for the very book you’re reading, as well as his public speaking engagements. The guy is a sham. Any…

I know next to nothing about vinyl, but one of the attractive things about the Crosleys is that they’re, well, attractive. If I wanted to get a basic, quality turntable that had a similar vintage look, are flea markets and Craigslist my only option?

This is great. I’ve been using Stitcher for a long time, but it’s slow to respond, and doesn’t automatically download my podcasts without me asking it to — so often, I’ll be underground and have nothing to listen to. Pocket Casts looks worth a shot!

I participated in an aggression study that had us play UT2k4 for about an hour and then measured levels of [science chemical] in our saliva. A fourth method, and quantifiable!

Acorns seems like a great idea, except that I already have a separate investment account. Do you (or anyone) know of a similar service that will simply round up purchases and set aside the change into, say, a savings account?

Bean-based soups and stews are also really high in protein and endlessly versatile. I made a vegetarian soup this week with chipotles in adobo, garlic, peppers, onion, and quinoa. A can of beans + whatever you have in the house is likely to be a life-saver!