Year: 2023
58 posts
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Be seen in the background of Chicago’s free classical concertsI'm thinking about having Mr. T visit Chicago's free classical concert series. You might spot us in the background of WFMT's live stream on Youtube and Facebook.
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Do you really want multiple personal profiles on Facebook?
You can now have multiple personal profiles on Facebook. Laughs. Just a couple weeks ago, I did the opposite. I MERGED two of my biggest personal profiles.
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How to enable your Mastodon posts to be searchable (tutorial)Want to make your Mastodon posts more discoverable? Check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to enable your toots to be searchable!
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Transforming the Batmobile into a bubble machineTough on the outside, playful on the inside! Meet the car that's redefining macho. Pull the string at the back, and it's bubble bonanza time!
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Preserving fall’s treasures: the unique fusion of leaves and PolaroidsEmbrace the changing seasons! Explore the art of preserving memories as we transition from summer to fall. From digital snapshots to Polaroid charm, discover how we capture and cherish moments in a fast-paced world.
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Merging “mattmaldre” and “spudart”
Streamlining my digital presence! I'm simplifying my social media life by adopting 'Spudart' as my one true handle.
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Urban dictionary is now obsolete dictionarySay goodbye to Urban Dictionary's shenanigans. I've found better word fun on thefreedictionary.com, thesaurus.com, and etymonline.com.
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Playing with coffee unlocks improvement for industrial concreteScientists down under are brewing up stronger concrete with coffee magic! By adding charred coffee grounds, they've boosted concrete strength by a whopping 30%.
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Market mistakes with JawasThe following is a story about me discovering a Star Wars card on eBay featuring a Jawa. I discovered later that this is a digital card, not a physical card. I wrote the story like I’m a Jawa getting hoodwinked…
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I’m in Reader’s DigestIf you give Chat GPT fifty quotes about aging, which will it pick as its favorite?
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What is scrolling through social media like today?"never before have so many swiped up so much for so little" —Ben Grosser
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Why is Twitter still so tempting to use?Seeking a Twitter alternative? I've tried Threads, Substack's Notes, and Mastodon. Now, I'm on Blue Sky! 🚀 Let's see if it sticks.
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Conquer lens fog: How to keep your camera clear in humid weatherUnlock the secrets to crystal-clear photography even on the steamiest of days! Your lens fog days are over.
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Keeping track of where you’d like to visitCurating the ultimate adventure catalog! My Google Sheet holds 279 must-visit spots, from art museums to bicycle collections. Stay tuned for more categories like sculpture parks and famous trees!
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Flowers in hommage of Brice MardenUsing artificial intelligence to make a painting in honor of abstract painter Brice Marden
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day and National Coloring Book DayColor an ice cream sandwich to celebrate two holidays at once!
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The first Hot Wheels car with brailleTranslating the braille on the Hot Wheels car, and exploring more engaging phrases for use in braille
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You gotta fight for your right to be arty!Let's take the famous song "Fight For Your Right" by the Beastie Boys, and make it about art.
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Ideas on how to celebrate International Snailpapers DayJust what is a snailpaper anyways?
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Sadly, the Amazon Assistant Chrome add-on no longer worksIt looks like Amazon does not let you add non-Amazon items to your wish list anymore!
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Why you should always carry carrots in your pocket during winterA good habit on snowy days might also result in a healthy snack for later.
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Making notepad pages for 2023Writing is not only about getting thoughts out of your head, but also about putting thoughts into your head.
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What would you do with the paint used on yellow pencils?An exploration of the color yellow in pencils
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If you sprayed your windshield wiper fluid non-stop, how long would it last?ChatGPT does not have the answer, but the new Bing AI does give a guess with actual research.
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Hilarious insurance for your $1.29 Hot Wheels carDoes Batman have an insurance policy on his Batmobile?
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Creating joyful urban snowmen: making the most of found materialsForget rolling snowballs, transform found materials into a unique and joyful urban snowman by utilizing existing snow chunks and materials from the city's trees and curb. Bring a touch of whimsy to the cityscape by placing your creation on a…
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How to celebrate the five Illinois Poet LaureatesDid you know that each U.S. State has its own Poet Laureate?
