Save up to 70% on water when using the toilet!

Below I have linked to an excellent product I highly recommend for anyone interested in saving money. The HydroRight Dual Flush Converter is an easy to install mechanism that can be used on any size toilet to save you thousands of gallons of water per year.

Here's what the manufacturer has to say about it:

Most toilets use the same amount of water for every flush. But a bowl filled with just liquid and paper, which is the case 4 out 5 times, doesn’t need a full tank of water to flush effectively. Using the HydroRight in any size toilet will save thousands of gallons of water per year.

Don't feel you have what it takes to install it yourself? Let this eight year-old kid show you just how easy it is.

Amazon.com: BlueSource HYR270 HydroRight Drop-in Dual Flush Converter by MJSI: Home Improvement:

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Stop 50% of malware, viruses, spyware, and trojans with this simple trick!

LH outlines how easily malware can run on your computer simply by plugging in an infected USB device. This can be prevented however by disabling the AutoRun feature that's built into Windows.

For the more tech saavy out there (or those just willing to take risks) here's the change you can make to the Registry to disable AutoRun.

Open notepad and copy/paste the following into it:

REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Autorun.inf]
@="@SYS:DoesNotExist"

After pasting, safe the file as something.reg and after saving, double click the newly created file.

You will receive a prompt asking if you want to add the data to the registry, simply click yes to allow.

This hack disables any requests for the autorun.inf, which is where many virus laced USB devices store their malicious code.

If that seems too risky or difficult for you, read the article linked below for simpler options.

Disable AutoRun to Stop 50% of Windows Malware Threats:

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How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft Offline

Another great article by Alan Henry over at LH in honor of International Fraud Awareness Week. Take a gander! Stay safe!

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Stay Healthy (A guide to fighting the common cold)

Thanks, yet again, LH's Melanie Pinola for posting this excellent article. Many people believe there are simple little 'tricks' that you can do to help prevend and/or reduce the length of the common cold. Read this full guide (linked below) to find tried and true practices on keeping your immune system strong and fight that nasty cold.

The No-BS Guide to Boosting Your Immunity and Avoiding the Common Cold:

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud

Alan Henry over at LH posted this excellent Article about how to keep yourself protected from online fraud. Give it a good read! Everyone needs to understand the risks that come with being connected to the interwebs. It can be treacherous!

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DIY Flaming Rock Bowls

Say Wha???

These little bowls look pretty badass! And IMO they'd be an excellent decoration for any party/event you may have at home. Impress your friends!

These DIY Flaming Rock Bowls Light Up Any Backyard or Patio Party:

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Hide Your Data in Plain Sight!

DIY Encryption! Love it!

How to Create a Personal Information Encryption Scheme to Easily Hide Your Data in Plain Sight:

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Manage Your Many Financial Accounts and Bills Better by Drawing a Financial Network Map

Interesting take on financial planning

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Make the Most of Lousy Credit Card Rewards Programs by Selling Your Gift Cards

Sell those unwanted gift cards!

Make the Most of Lousy Credit Card Rewards Programs by Selling Your Gift Cards:

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10 More Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science

I love when Myths get Debunked! (Probably why I love MythBusters...)

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10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs

I might have to try some of these...

Sounds interesting!

10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs:

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Vibram FiveFingers : Barefoot Sports Shoes : Toe Shoes & Minimalist Shoes

This isn't exactly 'Tech' related... But I want some of these BAD!

As noted here, 79% of runners are injured every year! Running form is VERY important, but not only does it help prevent injury, it also improves posture.

Anyone have personal experience with a pair of these? Maybe you recommend a different brand of this style of shoe?

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Arise Chicken!

Get this on your phone | Make your own free ringtones

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MOVE CLOSER TO WORK!!!

Stop wasting your money by living so far from where you're working. Sure, it may not seem like a whole lot of money/time that you're wasting on a daily basis, but hopefully this infographic will help shed some new light on your current situation...

The image is rather large, so click here to view it in full screen.

The True Cost of Commuting: Save Hundreds Every Year for Each Mile You Move Closer to Work:

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How to Harness the Mental and Emotional Benefits of Regular Writing

Need to spark some more creativity in your life? LH posts an excellent article on how to use downtime to your benefit by writing.

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How to Max Out Your Dropbox Referrals with Google AdWords for Free

Are you a fan of the data backup/syncing service Drop Box? Here's how you can max out your free space through the use of Google AdWords to get referrals.

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