Does your mom love Apple? Do you love your mom? Do you both love advertisements? Great news! Apple made a site that lets you insert your mom into their recent Mother’s Day commercial.
Remains of the Day: Apple Wants Your Mom to Star in an iPhone Ad
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Note When Your Boss Is Usually In a Good Mood Before Asking for a Raise
Not even the best negotiation tactics can overcome the folly of asking your boss for a raise at the wrong time. That’s why doing a little recon work might keep you from fighting an uphill battle.
Build a Miniature Speaker with a Built-In Visualizer
Speakers aren’t particularly expensive these days, but most of them lack much in the way of character. If you don’t mind slopping on a bit of elbow grease, Instructables user andy.spikenzielabs shows off how to build a little micro speaker that has a small visualizer built into it.
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What No One Tells You About Commuting On A Motorcycle
When I left the world of writing about cars and bikes and tech in the back of a garage in my boxers, one thing was clear: commuting was happening. And if I was going to endure that soul-sucking drudgery again, I would do it on two wheels. So after 9,000 miles rain-or-shine, here’s what I think I have figured out.
Tomorrow’s Free Comic Book Day, Here’s How to Find Your Local Shop
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 7th, is Free Comic Book Day, the day where you can walk into your local comic book shop, get a pile of random swag, and peruse the shop’s collection while you’re at it. Here’s how to find the shop closest to you.
Apple Music’s Student Discount Drops the Price to $4.99 a Month for Students
Apple Music is a bit of a hard to use, baffling, and poorly designed service
, but it’s still a popular one. Now, if you’re a student, it’s also a bit cheaper with a new student plan.
Parents, Sample Your Baby’s Snacks for Safety
Some snacks sold as finger food for babies can become choking hazards when left out of the package for a few hours. Medical researchers figured out this fact that slipped by multinational corporations—with the simple tactic of asking adults to eat the food.
Instead of Saying “Yes,” Say “Yes If…” to Avoid Overcommitting
When it’s so hard to say no, it’s so easy to overcommit
. Get around this issue by responding with a “Yes…if…” to requests for your time and energy that don’t have the highest value for you.
For Tastier, More Tender Chicken Breasts, Pound Them Evenly
If you want to cook chicken breasts that are juicy and tender every time, make sure you always follow this important step: Pound them all to the same thickness.
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