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Journaling

Journaling

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Cell phone (not IPhone) with ICal integration

Cell phone (not IPhone) with ICal integration

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Feed2Podcast makes audio out of your feed

Feed2Podcast

Technically providing the opposite of what some folks have asked for on 43 Folders (jump to 4:04 or so), Feed2Podcast turns your garden-variety RSS feed into a series of audio files, which can then be subscribed to like a podcast.

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TOPICS: Heh, Podcasts

iTunes command line interface

iTunes command line interface

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Papal advice on overwork

Holidaying Pope criticises overwork - The Herald

Words of wisdom from the vacationing Pope:

During his traditional weekly appearance to bless the faithful, Benedict XVI quoted from writings of St Bernard in the 12th century meant for popes of his time on the subject of overwork.

The saint advised pontiffs to "watch out for the dangers of an excessive activity, whatever... the job that you hold, because many jobs often lead to the 'hardening of the heart', as well as 'suffering of the spirit, loss of intelligence'," Benedict said, quoting St Bernard.

Levenger in the UK

Levenger in the UK

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TOPICS: Lofi

Good tips from the wiki

A sampling of some entries I’ve particularly liked on the unsorted life hacks page of the 43F Wiki.

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GTD tools for Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone?

Does anyone know of any software/freeware that can be used to manages lists for GTD on a Windows Mobile 6 Standard aka smartphone device?

Tips on commuting by bike

Excellent thread over on the Google Group about using a bike to commute to work.

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TOPICS: Life Hacks, Tips
 
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This is the video of Merlin’s keynote at Webstock 2011. The one where he cried. You should watch it. »