Tag Archives: rules of thumb

How to promote your music – Derek Sivers shares his secrets

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin| |

My favorite times in life have often started with a “see what happens” spirit. -Derek Sivers
This free ebook has advice useful for anyone who wants to promote a cause. Read more »

31 secrets. How to live a happy life with no regrets

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin| |

1. Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.
2. Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior. Read more »

How do you know which computer or CPU is going to be faster?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin| |

Is an Intel i3 better than an i5, or is it the i7? Is an Atom N280 faster than an Atom N550? While we are at it, is an Read more »

What is a quick way to add the numbers from 1 to 10, and how does it work?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin| |

You can add the integers from 1 to 10 by hand, but what if you need to add from 1 to 1000? The shortcut for adding Read more »

How to treat and prevent poison ivy

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin| |

Not everyone has the strong allergic reaction. But some people that were immune develop an allergy after repeated exposure. And there are claims that immunity can be developed Read more »

Are all three digit numbers divisible by eleven and other questions

Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin| |

For example one searcher wonders if all three digit numbers are divisible by eleven. The answer is Read more »

How to choose a bright enough energy saving bulb to match your 100 watt incadescent bulb

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin| |

But these bulbs are marketed by lumens, not watts. Read more »

How can you quickly tell if a number is divisible by 7 and why this trick works

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin| |

This trick isn’t as effective as the test for divisibility by 3. It takes more steps: Read more »

How can you quickly tell if a number is divisible by 3 and why this trick works

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin| |

So is 151515151515151515 divisible by 3? I can quickly tell you yes. The trick is to Read more »

How to keep kids safe around cars; How to fix the world #6

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin| |

This is a bigger problem than you realize. And a few simple changes and simple habits can help minimize the risk. Read more »