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I.N.K.T. is Moving

2011-02-13T23:36:00.000-05:00

I.N.K.T is moving!

The New URL is HERE

I.N.K.T. Vol 40

2010-11-09T23:38:00.005-05:00

5 Scary Credit Card Situations -- and How to Deal With Them (Money)
"Consumers have 45 days following notification of a rate increase to respond to the credit card company, Zabala said. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, you can choose to decline the company's offer and close your card. You won't be able to charge on the card anymore, but any remaining balances you have at closure will stay at the original rate."

5 Scary Cancer Questions, Answered (Health)
"Sunscreen is still a must. Period. But controversy flared after a report by the Environmental Working Group claimed that 41 percent of sunscreens contain a form of vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) that may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions when exposed to...sunlight! The American Academy of Dermatology criticized the analysis because the data was from research conducted on mice, and it’s unclear if it’s applicable to humans."

Confessions of a Hotel Housekeeper (LifeStyle)
"I cut corners everywhere I could. Instead of vacuuming, I found that just picking up the larger crumbs from the carpet would do. Rather than scrub the tub with hot water, sometimes it was just a spray-and-wipe kind of day. After several weeks on the job, I discovered that the staff leader who inspected the rooms couldn't tell the difference between a clean sink and one that was simply dry, so I would often just run a rag over the wet spots. But I never skipped changing the sheets."

5 Times You Shouldn't Go to Work (Health)
"It could be the flu, which usually triggers a fever of 101 or 102 degrees. The flu comes on superfast, even overnight, and you often don’t see it coming—bad news for your coworkers and loved ones, because you can pass along the virus a full day before you have any symptoms."

6 habits that keep couples happy (Relationships)
"In order for chemistry between two people to thrive, there needs to be mutual respect. “It’s about putting yourself in the role of an observer of your partner,” says Magdoff. “Watch them ‘perform’ — I’m not saying they need to do a song and dance for you — just pay attention to the everyday things that remind you why you find them so special.”"

Video of the Week: Odd News

I.N.K.T. Vol 39

2010-10-28T20:20:00.006-04:00

The sneakiest new shopping scams (Money)
"Think you're too savvy to get taken? OK, maybe you don't fall for those e-mails from Nigerian royalty asking you to wire money, but digital criminals are getting sneakier every year. One scam that can trip up even the most cautious consumers involves "skimmers" attached to ATMs. Those devices record account numbers and passwords so that thieves can clean out your bank account."

America's Meanest Airlines (LifeStyle)
"While US Airways improved five percent in passenger satisfaction according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, they were one of three airlines cited as having the rudest flight attendants and serving the worst food, in a survey conducted by SeatGuru last year. Additionally, US Airways received a below-average score in the J.D. Power 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction Study."

10 Things We Overpay For (LifeStyle)
"E-mail and Facebook are great ways to stay in touch with friends and family, but sometimes you simply need to hear a familiar voice. With Skype and Google Talk (you'll need a Gmail account), you can "call" anyone in the U.S. for free via your computer as long as they have the same software in their computer."

Being Imperfect Could Save Your Life (Health)
"Fry notes that once the drive for perfectionism is acquired, it's not easily kicked. It's also important to note that if perfectionism is limited to one or two areas of your daily tasks, it could provide positive effects on self-esteem and self worth, Fry notes."

Pre-Halloween Sales at Black Friday Prices (Money)
"We're five weeks away from Black Friday and already major retailers are dropping prices to entice early shoppers into the stores and onto their websites. Amazon has been discounting prices for months and, as a result, its third-quarter sales surged 39 percent."

Video of the Week: The Secret Power of Time

I.N.K.T. Vol 38

2010-10-23T17:21:00.007-04:00

6 habits that keep couples happy (Relationships)
"Separate interests aside, exploring new ground together is also important since it strengthens your history of shared experiences. Jo Smith and her husband of four years found this out when they committed to running their first 10K together. "

Watch Out For ATM Skimming (Money)
"Consumers should stay away from ATMs that appear to have been altered," said Malcolm Wiley, a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. "If anything on the front of the machine looks crooked, loose or damaged, it could be a sign that someone has attached a skimming device or a camera"

3 Myths of Used-Car Buying Today (LifeStyle)
"The "cash for clunkers" program did take a lot of the lower-end vehicles off the market, but thanks to the recession, drivers have been less able to afford proper maintenance for their cars. That's led to more lemons on the market, including some with problems even a savvy buyer armed with a vehicle history report might miss."

4 Tricks to Look Thinner Instantly (LifeStyle)
"The one thing every woman can do right now to look thinner in her clothes is to buy a new bra, says Krupp. "Eighty-five percent of women are walking around in the wrong bra, and it makes their breasts look lower than they should be." The goal is to create as much space as possible between your waist and chest so your torso appears longer and leaner, advises Krupp."

Do CPR the right way: 5 things everyone needs to know (Health)
"But now, the AHA says starting with the C of chest compressions will help oxygen-rich blood circulate throughout the body sooner, which is critical for people who have had a heart attack. With this shift, rescuers and responding emergency personnel should now follow a C-A-B process—begin with chest compression, then move on to address the airway and breaths. This change applies to adults, children, and babies, but does not apply to newborns."

Video of the Week: Real Haunted House?
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I.N.K.T. Vol 37 (10.10.10)

2010-10-10T15:07:00.006-04:00

9 Sleep Myths That Make You Tired (LifeStyle)
"If you genuinely require less than 6 hours of sleep a night, you're a rarity. A just-discovered genetic mutation does enable some people to function okay on 20 to 25% less sleep than average, but—here's the catch—researchers estimate that fewer than 1% of people have the trait."

Sanitize your linens—and fight off a cold (Health)
"Comforters and blankets need proper maintenance as well. Your comforter should we washed monthly (and your duvet weekly). Read the care instructions on the label, since chances are you’re going to need a front loading commercial size washer to accomplish this. Make sure it’s dried properly to avoid mold and fungus from growing. Blankets should also be washed or dry cleaned monthly."

Going Cohab? 8 survival tips for staying together (Relationships)
"There's a certain charm in making house and seeing where the wind blows. But that's a dead-on mistake, warns psychotherapist Tina Tessina, PhD, author of How To Be a Couple and Still Be Free. "When you move in together, it's essential to discuss what it means to both of you."

The 10 healthiest ethnic cuisines (Health)
"There's a good reason docs love the Mediterranean diet: Traditional Greek foods like dark leafy veggies, fresh fruit, high-fiber beans, lentils, grains, olive oil, and omega-3-rich fish deliver lots of immune-boosting and cancer-fighting ingredients that cut your risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other diet-related ailments."

6 Habits That Will Make You Broke (Money)
"It can be fun to browse the aisles and see what's out there. We all have our weak spots, like home goods, electronics or clothes -- even if you don't like to go to the mall. You don't even have to leave the house to window shop anymore; those catalogs, the internet and commercials advertising the latest sale can be just as tempting."

Video of the Week: 2 Bunnies 2 Cups

Pardon the Delays

2010-10-07T17:35:00.002-04:00

Excuse the delays, life has been busy and I'm doing some revamp of the site.
New Volumes of I.N.K.T will be up shortly once everything has been settled.

I.N.K.T. (is back) Vol 36

2010-08-17T20:17:00.006-04:00

13 Things An Identity Thief Won't Tell You (LifeStyle)
"I can call the electric company, pose as you, and say, “Hey, I thought I paid this bill. I can’t remember—did I use my Visa or MasterCard? Can you read me back that number?” I have to be in character, but it’s unbelievable what they’ll tell me."

3 Tips to Raise Your Credit Score - Fast (Money)
"Credit scores are drawn from information in your credit history, so anything that's wrong there will show up here. Go to annualcreditreport.com and pull a free copy of your credit history. Carefully comb through it and check it for mistakes and do what's possible to make it look its best."

6 Best Foods for Healthy Skin (Health)
"Carrots are teeming with tiny orange pigments called beta-carotene, and when you ingest those pigments, you’re inviting them to nestle into your skin, fill in blotches, and give you a healthy glow. And what’s more, research shows that this can actually help prevent premature aging from sun damage. But is the accumulation of orange in your skin going to make you look like an extra from Jersey Shore?"

Do You Know What This Symbol Means? (LifeStyle)
"The issue here seems to be that the public hasn’t been properly educated on the warning symbol, which is supposed to be “idiot proof” and understandable across a wide variety of cultures and languages. Yet 46% of drivers couldn’t figure out that the icon represents a tire and 14% thought the symbol represented another problem with the vehicle entirely, according to Schrader."

46 smart uses for salt (LifeStyle)
"Put two teaspoons of salt in a cup of water and place an egg in it -- a fresh egg will sink, an older egg will float. Because the air cell in an egg increases as it ages, an older egg is more buoyant. This doesn't mean a floating egg is rotten, just more mature. Crack the egg into a bowl and examine it for any funky odor or appearance -- if it's rotten, your nose will tell you. (Bonus fact: if you have hard-boiled eggs that are difficult to peel, that means they are fresh!)"

Video of the Week: The Legendary Shots: Free Fall Shots

I.N.K.T. on Hold

2010-07-26T23:03:00.003-04:00

There will be no new I.N.K.T until August 5th

I.N.K.T Vol 35

2010-07-03T16:43:00.004-04:00

Capital Gate Named World's Furthest Leaning Tower (Tech)
"That honor goes to the Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi, which was recently certified as being the "World's Furthest Leaning Man-made Tower" by Guinness World Records, according to reports. The building leans at 18 degrees, which is nearly five times that of the Tower of Pisa, which leans at 4 degrees."

20 Things You Should Never Buy Used (LifeStyle)
"Wet suits: Wet suits lose the ability to keep you warm over time. If you're a scuba diver, or the last owner was one, the constant change in water pressure will eventually wear out the wet suit and make it more likely to tear."

Nine reasons to drink green tea daily (Health)
"Green tea may prevent skin damage and wrinkling. EGCG appears to be 200 times more powerful than vitamin E at destroying skin-damaging free radicals. Free radicals react with healthy cells in the body, causing damage, so lessening their numbers may help reduce wrinkling and other signs of aging."

4 simple steps to meeting someone (Relationships)
"Anyone can talk back to someone, but real people-meeters know the trick is starting a chat out of the blue. Susan RoAne, author of How to Create Your Own Luck and What Do I Say Next?, says the secret lies in seeing the world around you as full of opportunities to talk versus waiting to be addressed by someone else."

Male menopause is 'rare' but it is not a myth (Health)
"Just days after it was dismissed as a myth, the European team said the male menopause did exist - but that it affects only 2% of middle-aged men. Over 3,300 men from across Europe were assessed for the New England of Journal study."

Video of the Week: Woman Turns Airplane Into Home

I.N.K.T Vol 34

2010-06-10T21:21:00.007-04:00

How to Secure Your Facebook Account (LifeStyle)
""It does not bode well for protecting privacy on Facebook in the future," he says. Of particular concern: Facebook's desire to share user data with advertisers to better target the ads that appear on pages. Policy changes have weakened users' ability to opt out as that business grows, Chester says."

Six gas mileage myths (LifeStyle)
"People are really confused about this one and will leave a car idling for half an hour rather than turn it off and restart. Some kids I know started an anti-idling campaign in the suburbs and are shaming parents into shutting down their cars. Idling uses a quarter- to a half-gallon of fuel in an hour (costing you one to two cents a minute). Unless you're stalled in traffic, turn off the car when stopped for more a few minutes."

Foods poisonous to pets (LifeStyle)
"These can be toxic to dogs and cause kidney failure. Researchers say there are still many unknowns about the toxicity of grapes and raisins, including whether only certain types of dogs are affected, but it is advised not to feed grapes or raisins to dogs in any amount."

Secret Signals Men Give When They Lie (Relationships)
"If your guy starts toying with his ear or nose (and he doesn’t have allergies), be suspicious. When a guy is being deceptive, it’s common for blood to rush to his face. His nose and ears will get warm and begin to itch, causing him to unconsciously rub or scratch them. Read these signs to tell if he’s cheating."

I’m Under Arrest for What? (Weirdness)
"New Jersey: It’s against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season. New Mexico: Females may not appear unshaven in public. New York: While riding in an elevator, you must talk to no one, fold your hands, and look toward the door."

Video of the Week: Flexible Screen

I.N.K.T Vol 33

2010-05-24T18:20:00.004-04:00

7 Things to Stop Doing Now on Facebook (LifeStyle)
"It's an ideal target for identity thieves, who could use it to obtain more information about you and potentially gain access to your bank or credit card account. If you've already entered a birth date, go to your profile page and click on the Info tab, then on Edit Information. Under the Basic Information section, choose to show only the month and day or no birthday at all."

17 Ways Exercise Sends Health Soaring (Health)
"It may seem counterintuitive, but rest isn't necessarily best for reducing pain and stiffness in the knees, shoulders, back, or neck. Healthy adults who did aerobic activity consistently had 25% less musculoskeletal pain than their couch-bound peers, says Stanford senior research scientist Bonnie Bruce, DrPH, MPH, RD."

6 Unexpected Ways to Turn Him On (Relationships)
"I love feedback - the squealing sound produced by guitars held close to amps. Feedback sounds like a rusty door, a dying cat, or a pack of whales crying in the ocean. When I share the ultimate feedback song, Smashing Pumpkins' "Drown," with a girl, she usually refers to the feedback-laden ending as "senseless noise." But in my opinion, it's a carefully orchestrated, creative way to use a sonic element of the guitar."

8 Foods You Should Never Buy Again (Health)
"Sure, you can buy an 8-ounce packet of peas in an herbed butter sauce, but why do so when you can make your own? Just cook the peas, add a pat of butter and sprinkle on some herbs that you already have on hand. The same thing goes for carrots with dill sauce and other gourmet veggies."

8 Phony 'Bargains' and Better Alternatives (LifeStyle)
"Many telephone plans bundle "free" unlimited long-distance service with local calling service. If you don't make a lot of long-distance calls -- or if you make a lot of them from your cell phone -- these plans may not be cost effective. A bundled plan typically costs about $20 more than a local plan, but the average American consumer makes fewer than two hours of long-distance phone calls a month, according to the Federal Communications Commission. That's about 17 cents per minute."

Video of the Week: Impossible Motion

I.N.K.T Vol 32

2010-05-13T10:47:00.005-04:00

Worst-Paying College Degrees (Money)
"Jobs that include tips may be skewing these numbers downward--and this is an industry that looks to be on the rebound as the economy improves. Plus, the perks associated with jobs in hospitality and tourism may compensate for the comparatively low salaries--many jobs in the industry allow extensive travel (or provide considerable travel discounts)."

10 Life-Saving Questions (Health)
"Karen (not her real name), 37, called her brother to tell him about her terrible headache. She'd suffered bad ones before, and that night she went to bed in severe pain. Her brother called to check on her in the morning but couldn't reach her. He tried her husband at work. A neighbor was sent over and, tragically, found Karen dead on the floor. She had died from a lethal brain aneurysm."

Neanderthal genes 'survive in us' (Science)
"Professor Chris Stringer, research leader in human origins at London's Natural History Museum, is one of the architects of the Out of Africa theory. He told BBC News: "In some ways [the study] confirms what we already knew, in that the Neanderthals look like a separate line."

The Science of a Happy Marriage (Relationships)
"Recent studies have raised questions about whether genetic factors may influence commitment and marital stability. Hasse Walum, a biologist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, studied 552 sets of twins to learn more about a gene related to the body’s regulation of the brain chemical vasopressin, a bonding hormone."

Four myths about eggs (Health)
"Myth: Organic eggs are healthier. Fact: They certainly can be, but it all depends on the chicken’s diet. Organic eggs come from hens that are fed a 100-percent organic diet. However, what really matters when it comes to nutrition is whether the hens were raised on pasture."

Video of the Week: Callo Robot

I.N.K.T Vol 31

2010-05-04T14:43:00.005-04:00

FDA approves breakthrough cancer therapy Provenge (Health)
"The big news here is that this is the first immunotherapy to win approval, and I suspect within five to ten years immunotherapies will be a big part of cancer therapy in general," said Dr. Phil Kantoff, an oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who helped run the studies of Provenge."

Ice Asteroids Likely Source of Earth's Water (Science)
"The discovery bolsters the theory that comets and asteroids crashing into Earth nearly four billion years ago seeded the planet with water and carbon-based molecules, both essential ingredients for life."

5 Things You Might Be Doing to Sabotage Your Relationship (Relationships)
"He might not have the greatest taste in jewelry or the latest fashions, and consequently his gifts may fall short of your stylish expectations. But in matters of the heart, it really is the thought that counts. If you want to stay in good favor, be thankful of the effort. After all, nothing discourages gift-giving or spontaneous romantic gestures like real or perceived criticism from the recipient."

Employees Fired for Pursuing Alleged Shoplifter (LifeStyle)
"The trouble started after the suspect was carted off. Sprint's corporate policy states that employees should not chase shoplifters, though the men argue they were on break and it wasn't even Sprint's merchandise they were seeking to retrieve. Sprint declined to comment, citing privacy concerns."

The 10 most unloved foods (LifeStyle)
"In the food world, being a piping hot pizza or a big bowl of pasta is sort of like being Oprah – you can do no wrong and everyone adores you. On the other hand, if you’re one of these unlucky edibles below, you have to work hard for every ounce of love, and you’re more likely to conjure up a “yuck!” as a “yum.” But, before you judge these foods by their reputations, you may want to take a second taste. Or not."

Video of the Week: Bango Strikes Again

I.N.K.T Vol 30

2010-04-27T14:36:00.006-04:00

10 Breakfasts that Slim and Energize (LifeStyle)
"Crack 1 egg into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and microwave until egg is cooked through and not runny. Layer 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light cheese, egg, 2 oz smoked salmon and 1/4 cup raw baby spinach on a Whole Wheat Arnold Sandwich Thin. Serve with 1large apple."

Report says school food making kids unfit to serve (Health)
"This isn't the first time the military has gotten involved in the debate over school lunches. During World War II, military leaders had the opposite problem, reporting that many recruits were rejected because of stunted growth and inadequate nutrition. After the war, military leaders pushed Congress to establish the national school lunch program so children would grow up healthier."

9 Things Happy Couples Talk About (Relationships)
"Past relationships. This is a touchy one because no one wants to hear the person they're with spouting sonnets about an ex. There is, of course, a difference between longing for (or being bitter over) the past and simply acknowledging what happened. With enough practice, seasoned, happy couples learn how to address why past relationships ended without inadvertently comparing their current partner to an old flame."

Exceptions to 5 common health rules (Health)
"This drug prevents dangerous blood clots by blocking the action of vitamin K, which is needed to make clot-building compounds in the blood—but too much K in your diet can overwhelm your protection. The nutrient is especially abundant in dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, and kale, so don't have more than one serving of any of these in a day."

5 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making (Money)
"Many parents find themselves wrestling with financial discipline when it comes to their children, says Galia Gichon, creator of “My Money Matters” Kit, a box of financial tips and workbooks. Whether it’s snacks for the little ones at the market or new skate shoes for your tween, “it’s amazing how quickly saying yes can add up,” says Gichon, a New York City financial planner and mother of two."

Video of the Week: Thieves snag iPad from buyer

I.N.K.T Vol 29

2010-04-20T11:42:00.005-04:00

On a Post-It? REALLY??? The 10 Worst Ways to Break Up With Someone (Relationships)
"ON VACATION: Who would you most likely want to be stuck on a deserted island with? Not someone who's just told you "it's not working out," we're quite sure. Not only have you now wasted your time and money, but you can’t leave the situation easily without added plane fares and stress. If this happens to you, break away and turn your trip into a rejuvenating self-improvement retreat... you'll need it."

Apple's 4th-generation iPhone revealed (Tech)
"There's also a front-facing camera, a larger and better camera with a flash on the back, a higher-res display that's slightly smaller than the current models, a second mic for noise cancellation, and that new back, which Giz seems a bit confused about but we're fairly sure is glass or ceramic. It's also three grams heavier than a 3GS, with a 16 percent larger battery and the same new MicroSIM slot used in the iPad."

South Korea seeks to impose gaming curfew (Tech)
"Seems like China and the UK aren't the only countries worried about their kid's computing habits. According to the BBC, the South Korean government is currently mulling over plans to regulate just how much time -- and at what time -- kids play video games."

NYC's own superheroes (Lifestyle)
"Gotham’s legion of real-life superheroes includes a leather-clad martial-arts expert who battles drug dealers, a masked religious hipster who feeds the homeless and an engaged pair of relationship counselors, Arjuna Ladino, 42, and Shanti Owen, 50, who don star-spangled spandex as the “Transformational Warriors” to spread the power of love."

9 Ingredients to avoid in processed foods (Health)
"However, many of us inevitably turn to packaged or processed foods when we are short on time. Maybe we grab a frozen dinner or pizza for a quick dinner for our family. Maybe we grab a quick nutrition bar to satiate our hunger until we can sit down for a real meal. Or maybe, we just don’t like to cook."

Video of the Week: iPhone 4G - The Next iPhone!

I.N.K.T Vol 28

2010-04-09T11:47:00.003-04:00

Save power, save money: 6 easy tips to reduce your electricity usage and bills (Money)
"Don't use hot water when doing the laundry. If you must, try warm water, though in most cases cold is probably just fine. Make sure that the amount of water you're using corresponds with the size of your laundry load."

Tips...to get good sleep (Lifestyle)
"Keep your bedroom dark. Studies show that even the tiny light from a digital alarm clock can disrupt a sleep cycle. We have about six devices in our room that glow bright green; it’s like sleeping in a mad scientist’s lab. The Big Man's new pet, a Roomba (yes, he loves his robot vacuum), gives out so much light that I have to cover it with a pillow before bed."

Here's a legal way to print money: change the font (Money)
"Because different fonts require different amounts of ink to print, you could be buying new printer cartridges less often if you wrote in, say, Century Gothic rather than Arial. Schools and businesses could save thousands of dollars with font changes."

Six ways to kill your console (Tech)
"Keep your console in a dusty atmosphere, and you're slowly choking it. As dusty air circulates through the system, it'll accumulate crud on your console's vital organs, clogging heatsinks, jamming up fans, and blocking air vents. In other words, it means more heat -- and that's bad. Keep it clean, and it'll live longer."

Should You Buy American Now? (Lifestyle)
"You'd think that domestic automakers making their way back from the brink would be bad news for consumers. After all, amid bailouts and dealership closings, carmakers were desperate for sales and offered some pretty incredible deals. But now, with Toyota in trouble, the venerable Japanese brand is the one rolling out the deals."

Video of the Week: The Standing Cat

I.N.K.T Vol 27 - Happy April Fools

2010-04-01T13:43:00.008-04:00

Cabbie Scam Exposed (LifeStyle)
"The news sparked immediate Web searches on "new york cab ripoffs" and "taxi scams" as well as lookups for the Taxi and Limousine Commission. The Commission found that dishonest cab drivers were charging customers the "suburban rate," which is twice the "city rate." All told, 35,558 cab drivers "illegally charged a rider at least once." That's out of 48,300 licensed drivers. Not a very good percentage."

7 Ways to Raise Your Risk of Stroke (Health)
"If you're a man who'd like to cut his chances of a fatal stroke, get hitched. A Tel Aviv University study of more than 10,000 Israeli men found that those who were married at midlife were 64 percent less likely to die of a stroke during the next 34 years than single men. The data was adjusted for other stroke risk factors like socioeconomic status, blood pressure and smoking."

10 Ways the New Healthcare Bill May Affect You (Health)
"Starting this year your child (or children) cannot be denied coverage simply because they have a pre-existing health condition. Health insurance companies will also be barred from denying adults applying for coverage if they have a pre-existing condition, but not until 2014."

5 Habits of the Happiest Couples I Know (Relationships)
"Make do. The idea is to be happy with what you have, not what you don't. I couldn't agree more. For me, this applies to things as well as personality traits. So our kitchen looks like a 1950's showroom on crack. Do we have electricity? Running water? Food in a fridge? Yes yes and yes?"

The world's only immortal animal (Science)
"Since it is capable of cycling from a mature adult stage to an immature polyp stage and back again, there may be no natural limit to its life span. Scientists say the hydrozoan jellyfish is the only known animal that can repeatedly turn back the hands of time and revert to its polyp state (its first stage of life)."

Video of the Week: Introducing Google Translate Animals! (April Fools XD)

No I.N.K.T this Week

2010-03-26T23:50:00.001-04:00

Due to Personal Reasons there will not be any I.N.K.T this week! We look forward to seeing you next week. Have a good weekend everyone!

I.N.K.T Vol 26 + Double Video Week

2010-03-19T02:11:00.008-04:00

NASA finds shrimp dinner on ice beneath Antarctica (Science)
"In a surprising discovery about where higher life can thrive, scientists for the first time found a shrimp-like creature and a jellyfish frolicking beneath a massive Antarctic ice sheet."

10 Ways to Ease Your Allergies Naturally (Health)
"People with high levels of folic acid experience fewer allergies, according to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Folic acid may help regulate the immune system’s response to allergens. Eating more whole-grain breads and legumes, both great sources of the nutrient, may help you tuck away those tissues. "

Tricks to Keep Your Device's Battery Going and Going (Tech)
"The hotter your laptop feels, the more battery power it is using. And one of the biggest users of power is Flash animation, the technology behind many online videos and animated ads. To improve battery life, disable Flash when not using wall power. BashFlash and ClicktoFlash for Macs and Flashblock for PC are programs that will automatically restrict Flash."

6 Signs you're in a healthy relationship (Relationships)
"Whether it's in friendships or in family, loyalty is truly important to maintain a healthy relationship. All of us are guilty, at one time or another, of making mistakes, having ups and downs, and even displaying some behavior that we may not always be proud of."

The 13 Funniest Help Wanted Signs Ever (PHOTOS) (Laughs)
"Hooray! If dinosaurs in people clothes and fried turkeys are getting jobs, the recession must be over!"

Video of the Week: So You Think You Can Dance? Robot Edition!

I.N.K.T Vol 25

2010-03-09T14:53:00.006-05:00

UPDATE: With the recent additions and expansions of the site, things have become a bit complicated. To make it easier for people click HERE a simple tutorial on how to navigate on this site =]

Taipei gets 1,000-strong fleet of WiMAX-equipped taxis (Tech)
"Looking for something else to be envious of now that in-flight WiFi is starting to be more readily available? Then look no farther than Taipei, which has just announced the roll-out of a 1,000-strong fleet of WiMAX-equipped taxis. Best of all, the in-taxi WiMAX will apparently be free during the initial stage, although VMAX Telcom hasn't yet decided if it will charge a fee in the future."

Methane bubbles in Arctic seas stir warming fears (Science)
"The study said about 8 million tonnes of methane a year, equivalent to the annual total previously estimated from all of the world's oceans, were seeping from vast stores long trapped under permafrost below the seabed north of Russia."

It's official: An asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs (Science)
"A panel of 41 scientists from across the world reviewed 20 years' worth of research to try to confirm the cause of the so-called Cretaceous-Tertiary (KT) extinction, which created a "hellish environment" around 65 million years ago and wiped out more than half of all species on the planet."

10 Things Men Wish Women Knew About Them (Relationships)
"Similar to honesty, a good man demonstrates his commitment to you by showing up. So it’s more than a little irritating to hear about your fascination with the jerk who has mastered the art of illusion: He’s there, but not really. It’s a vicious cycle—the more men feel those guys get the benefits of your time and attention, the more incentive we have to become those guys."

Dieting Monkeys Offer Hope for Living Longer (Health)
"Even if caloric restriction extends longevity in people as well as in mice, the extent of the effect remains unclear, though Dr. Weindruch believes the effects will be in the same general range. His monkeys were not started on the diet until 6 to 14 years of age, and seemed to be doing as well as mice that were started at equivalent ages. The most striking extensions of life span occur when the mice are put on the diet from birth."

Video of the Week: Rabbits a la Berlin

I.N.K.T Vol 24 + Update

2010-03-04T19:49:00.005-05:00

UPDATE: With the recent additions and expansions of the site, things have become a bit complicated. To make it easier for people click HERE a simple tutorial on how to navigate on this site =]

How cybercriminals invade social networks, companies (Tech)
""Hey Alice, look at the pics I took of us last weekend at the picnic. Bob" That Facebook message, sent last fall between co-workers at a large U.S. financial firm, rang true enough. Alice had, in fact, attended a picnic with Bob, who mentioned the outing on his Facebook profile page."

5 scary times for your heart (LifeStyle)
"The risk of heart attack increases 40% in the morning, Harvard researchers estimate. As you awaken, your body secretes adrenaline and other stress hormones, increasing blood pressure and a demand for oxygen. Your blood is also thicker and harder to pump because you’re partially dehydrated. All this taxes the heart."

Chile Earthquake May Have Shortened Days on Earth (Science)
"The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday."

The 10 deadliest conversation sins (Relationships)
"Growing up with sisters, I learned that girls also discuss bathroom humor. So, I often talk "bathroom humor" shop with the ladies. But when I meet someone, it is a turnoff for them in the beginning. I guess the obnoxiousness (and this is tough for people in my family to do) has to be introduced slowly."

The Top 10 Toxic Products You Don’t Need (Health)
"Air fresheners: Most air fresheners mask odors with a synthetic fragrance or numb your sense of smell with chemical anesthetics. But, they do nothing to eliminate the source of the odor. Also, aerosol air fresheners spew out tiny droplets of chemicals that are easily inhaled into the lungs."

Video of the Week: Professor Destroys (Broken) Laptop to make a point

I.N.K.T Vol 23

2010-02-23T15:49:00.009-05:00

A frail King Tut died from malaria, broken leg (Science)
"Two years of DNA testing and CT scans on Tut's 3,300-year-old mummy and 15 others are helping end many of the myths surrounding the boy king. While a comparatively minor ruler, he has captivated the public since the 1922 discovery of his tomb, which was filled with a stunning array of jewels and artifacts, including a golden funeral mask."

Weird But True: Eye-Controlled Earphones (Tech)
"The Eye-Controlled Earphones, on show at the Mobile World Congress, have electrodes around the outside of the ‘buds. These electrodes, called “electroculograms” (EOG), detect tiny difference in the electrical potential of the eyes as they move. The eye is positive at the cornea and negative at the retina. As the eyes move, the potential around it changes, and these changes can be used to control things"

Feel free to LOL at this new keyboard (Tech)
"The Fast Finger packs a few other neat features, like the ability to switch between the standard QWERTY layout and alphabetical order, making it a nice option for new typists."

Broad New Hacking Attack Detected (Tech)
"Hackers in Europe and China successfully broke into computers at nearly 2,500 companies and government agencies over the last 18 months in a coordinated global attack that exposed vast amounts of personal and corporate secrets to theft, according to a computer-security company that discovered the breach."

7 Types of Breakups Ranked by Recovery Time (Relationships)
"The Mutual Breakup. This is as peaceful a breakup as you can have, like when the entire family agrees it's time to pull the plug on grandpa's respirator: he is freed of his misery, and the family feels a sense of relief. I've never had a mutual breakup. I can't catch that lightning in a bottle."

Video of the Week: My Gaming Resolution

I.N.K.T Vol 22

2010-02-17T09:41:00.006-05:00

Planes with maintenance problems have flown anyway (LifeStyle)
""Many repairs are not being done or done properly, and too many flights are leaving the ground in what the FAA calls 'unairworthy,' or unsafe, condition," says John Goglia, a former airline mechanic who was a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member from 1995 to 2004."

The Best Sites for Coupon Lovers (Money)
"In order to get the best deals, you need to have a good selection of places to search. So we collected our favorite sites that either post great deals, or offer tips on getting the most out of your coupons."

8 Craziest health rumors (Heath)
"A good friend, someone I consider pretty savvy about health, diet, and wellness, recently e-mailed me and asked if eating celery will help you lose weight (something about it being a negative-calorie food). As far as rumors go, this one was pretty tame, but in some cases misinformation can be downright dangerous."

7 Mistakes Single Women Make (Relationship)
"“There’s a big difference between compromising and settling,” Gottlieb told me over the phone. “I don’t want the takeaway to be, pick the next guy off of Match.com and marry him. I’m saying, you don’t have to do anything differently if you don’t want. But if you feel like it hasn’t been working and you’re wondering why you haven’t met Mr. Right yet, think about looking for the qualities that are important."

Sichuan buttons: The flowers that electrocute your mouth (Lifestyle)
"The Sichuan button is a small, yellow flower bud that, when eaten, creates a strong tingling sensation in the mouth -- not unlike biting down on an iPhone -- and a sudden increase in salivation. The active ingredient is spilanthol, a chemical that’s used in food manufacturing and candies (to counteract astringents, which dry out the mouth, and to create the sensation of "freshness")."

Video of the Week: Office Paper to Toilet Paper - White Goat Paper Recycler

Update: Sorry about the late posting, the winter storm blew out my internet and power

I.N.K.T Vol 21

2010-02-02T10:21:00.003-05:00

4 Foods to Help You Look Years Younger (LifeStyle)
"Like sweet potatoes, carrots come equipped with a generous supply of beta-carotene. In addition to its pivotal role in skin cell renewal, beta-carotene acts as a potent antioxidant, sopping up damaging free radicals that accelerate skin aging."

Mid-life Crisis: An Outdated Myth? (LifeStyle)
"The stereotype that many middle-aged people get depressed and must perk up their lives with sports cars and affairs may be an outdated myth, scientists say. In fact, these days many people often feel more fulfilled in their middle and later years, data shows."

10 Signs He's Not 'the One' (Relationships)
"If you're fixating on his flaws, he's either not the one you want or you're not ready for a serious relationship. Cutting him loose allows you time to grow and gives you the opportunity to meet a guy whose flaws you can embrace -- or at least accept."

Change in space for NASA: Renting the Right Stuff (Science)
"The Obama administration on Monday will propose in its new budget spending billions of dollars to encourage private companies to build, launch and operate spacecraft for NASA and others. Uncle Sam would buy its astronauts a ride into space just like hopping in a taxi."

E-Book Pricing Put Into Turmoil (Tech)
"Under the Apple model, publishers will receive 70% of each sale, or $10.49 on a $14.99 e-book. This compares unfavorably with what they were receiving from Amazon per title. However, publishers believe that Apple's customer base represents a vast new market and that they will make up the difference on volume. They also believe Amazon's $9.99 price tag doesn't reflect the true value of their books."

Video of the Week: Student that can speak backwards

I.N.K.T Vol 20

2010-01-26T20:00:00.004-05:00

5 Steps to Say 'No' (With Kindness) (LifeStyle)
"Believe it or not there is indeed a silver bullet for the time vampires in your life. It is the tiniest complete sentence in the English language. With a little practice, the simplest, most powerful utterance in our fabulous system of words can be yours. Are you ready? Say it with me now."

11 Foods Your Dentist Wouldn't Touch (Health)
"The combination of the sweetest pretzel with the sweetest dip (there are 32 grams of sugar in that little cup!) makes this the most nefarious option for your blood sugar and your choppers. Nothing trumps marinara in the battle for a better dip, but to complement the sweet flavor of a raisin pretzel, cream cheese is far safer than the other options."

Are You Ruining Your Kids' Social Lives? (LifeStyle)
"Do you insist that your shy son have a huge birthday party even though he’d rather invite his one close friend? Have you tried to make play dates for your kid from names on the social page? Don’t think you can muscle your kid into friendships that only you care about."

Dating Deal Breakers: When It's Time to Get Out (Relationships)
"A cheapskate is cheap. He'll take you to dive bars and pinch pennies even if he's not on a budget. Eventually he'll be asking you to foot the bill or join forces when the check comes. Offering to help out with costly dating expenses is only fair when you're in a serious relationship, but if he requests that you foot the bill on the first date, then politely move on."

Salt reduction could save 92,000 U.S. lives a year (Health)
"Salt, which contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease, is widely overused in the United States, with 75 to 80 percent coming from processed food. Men typically consume 10.4 grams per day. For women, the average is 7.3 grams. Its use is rising."

Video of the Week: Nasa Puffin