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Archive for the ‘Soulville’ Category
Small Space Hacks – Make A Small Space Work for Sleep, Work, and Play
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Posted 06 Jul 2009 — by HarriMacCategory Soulville
This year I’ve lived in a house but for the most part been confined to my 2 private spaces (both approximately 8×10) for everything after living on my own in nice size apartments for two years. Of the last 11 years, I lived in dorms for 8. Next year, I’m getting a roommate in a smaller space so I’m back to being in one room again. So I’ve had my share of small spaces. But how can you take a small space and make it livable without making it unbearably overcrowded and claustrophobic? Very good question. While I am not as drastic as this guy, I think there are definitely some great solutions.
HarriMac’s Software Pack
Posted 22 Jun 2009 — by HarriMac
Category Soulville
Category Soulville
Free and low-cost software is seriously awesome. Oftentimes, these programs can not only perform as well as a high cost program but can do the job better. I really like programs that are open-source – users know the things they don’t like and can edit them to fix it how they want. Here’s my list of great free programs:
How To Totally Rock It Out Memorial Day Weekend
Posted 14 May 2009 — by HarriMac
Category Soulville
Category Soulville
*Disclaimer – I know some of you guys reading this aren’t in the States, but just take all these suggestions and apply for a normal weekend where ever you are! Love ya!
Memorial Day is QUICKLY approaching. I can’t wait for it to get here because I’m getting to go to NYC and spend that time with Ellie. Jealous? I know you are. (But before you get too jealous, realize I have to take a weeklong doctoral exam before I get there) Money is tight but you’re anxious to get out the house and do something. This entire recession is killing the social life/travel life for some folks – gas is high, food costs are high, entertainment costs are high. Well what can you do to rock it out? Check out these tips – the first three are typical things we think of when celebrating time off work, but the rest are ways that could probably better honor the holiday and those it is meant to remember.
What’s in your bag, HarriMac?
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Posted 07 May 2009 — by HarriMacCategory Soulville
I often talk about productivity and how to make life easier – so I decided to share what’s in my “go” bags with you! Ellie will follow up tomorrow with her go-bag!
The School Pack
1. Planner
2. Notebook for school and work
3. Med Center ID Badge
4. Stats Notebook (representing any books for any classes)
5. Wallet
6. Power cord for laptop
7. 160 GB iPod Classic
8. Dell XPS 1530
9. Writing utensils and highlighters
10. Gum
11. Keys on a diamond carabiner
12. Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger (size M)
13. Belkin Travel Adapter
14. Hairband
15. Travel Mouse
16. Flash Drive #1
17. Bluetooth headset
18. Inhaler
19. Journal
20. Flash Drive #2
21. Sticky stuff – post it tabs and post its
22. Tape recorder
23. iPod travel charger
24. Hand sanitizer
25. Lotion
26. TI-83
What is Swine Flu and How to Protect Yourself
Posted 26 Apr 2009 — by HarriMac
Category Soulville
Category Soulville
Hey everybody! I know “Soulville” has been absent lately (school rocks!), but I wanted to share some public health info about swine flu with you. A lot of people are really freaking out, but at the moment we don’t know if it’s something to freak out about and freaking out won’t help anything anyway.
8 Ways to Ring in Spring
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Posted 26 Mar 2009 — by HarriMacCategory Soulville
Spring is here! I’m so excited. Spring is my favorite season of the year, with fall close behind. Here are some things to do as the season changes to get you together in multiple parts of your life.
1. Toss old clothes. During the winter you probably were thinking of all those clothes that are clogging up your closet OR that you have lost weight and need to get some new clothes OR you just need some new clothes OR you just have too much stuff you don’t use. Take this opportunity to toss things that are too big, way too small, not your style anymore, torn up, worn out, etc. This means clothes, shoes (sneakers should be changed every 6 months or more often anyway), hats, undies, socks, athletic gear, etc.
Public Health Preparedness!!!
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Posted 19 Mar 2009 — by HarriMacCategory Soulville
There is little doubt in my mind that almost every one reading this article has heard almost exactly what I’m going to write, but I will bet less than 1/3 of you have actually done it. What am I talking about? Preparing for a disaster. Most people in the US think of terrorist events when they hear disaster these days, but natural disasters and accidents have occurred far more often and can cause geographical, physical, emotional, and financial harm. Are you prepared?
15 Really Cool and Free iPhone Apps
I’ve had my Apple iPhone for about 3 weeks now and I think it’s pretty awesome.
Every couple days, I find some really neat applications that help all facets of my life – school work, organization, entertainment, hobbies.
Here are 15 of the coolest free iPhone apps I have located so far.
1. The Weather Channel – For quick updates on weather, this is where I turn first. It’s easier to check the weather here upon waking up than getting up and going to a website on the computer.
