{"id":34287,"date":"2019-09-08T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T16:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=34287"},"modified":"2019-09-13T23:17:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-14T06:17:03","slug":"the-listenerbest-free-stock-photos1619-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/the-listenerbest-free-stock-photos1619-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The Listener\/Best free stock photos\/1619 Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Best podcast episodes<\/strong>
\nThe Listener is a meta-podcast. Each episode of the Listener presents great individual podcast episodes selected from all the other podcasts out there. I listen to it to hear the best podcast episodes on the internet as curated by the same folks who do the Browser; the best articles on the internet. No need to subscribe to hundreds of podcast channels. You\u2019ll get the best full shows with original intros and ads, but you only subscribe to one uber podcast,\u00a0The Listener<\/a>. The variety and quality are awesome. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Best free stock photos<\/strong>
\nUsing an image or photo on a website or social media without permission of the copyright holder could turn out to be an expensive mistake. This\u00a0YouTube video<\/a>\u00a0covers best practices for using other people\u2019s images. The best part of the video is the list of five excellent free stock websites. Many of the images on these websites are in the public domain, which means you can use them without even crediting the creator. Here are the sites:\u00a0https:\/\/unsplash.com<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/pexels.com<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/pixabay.com<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/barnimages.com<\/a>. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Changing historical perspective<\/strong>
\nEvery American should read at least the introductory essay in the NYT\u2019s\u00a01619 Project<\/a>, which documents the central role that slavery had in America\u2019s rise. Entitled \u201cOur democracy\u2019s founding ideals were false when they were written. Black Americans have fought to make them true,\u201d it is a strong, tight argument that inverted my own ideas. The whole 1619 package is a seminal work. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

You 2.0: Deep Work<\/strong>
\nThis podcast episode of\u00a0NPR\u2019s Hidden Brain<\/a>\u00a0with Cal Newport, author of \u201cDeep Work: Rules For Focused Success In A Distracted World<\/a>,\u201d reminded me how important it is to protect your brain from distractions and to create flows of deeply focused work. I find that on days when I schedule 4-5 hours of uninterrupted work, I accomplish a lot more within a short time span, and can use the rest of the time to respond to emails and get ahead of the week\u2019s tasks. To combat interruptions, I find using a Pomodoro timer, and turning off email notifications in 30 minute batches works for me.\u00a0I used to feel guilty for scheduling out every hour of my work day, like a robot, but ultimately scheduling in both deep work and time for distractions allows me to feel \u201cfinished\u201d at the end of the workday, and to quickly unwind right when 5 o’clock hits. Cal Newport suggests having a shut-down phrase for when you\u2019ve completed your schedule, something he was previously embarrassed of, but now embraces, like \u201cSchedule shut-down complete.\u201d I am totally stealing this and adding it to my workflow. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Double-sided tape for your clothes<\/strong>
\nIf I\u2019m wearing a low-cut dress or a finicky blouse, this little tin of double-sided apparel tape (Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape Tin<\/a>, $8) always saves the day. I make sure I pack this in my luggage when I travel and in my purse if I dress up or go to weddings. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Fast water kettle<\/strong>
\nIn last week\u2019s Recomendo I recommended the\u00a0Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee Maker<\/a>.\u00a0To heat the water, I\u2019m using a\u00a0Cosori Electric Kettle<\/a>\u00a0($30). It\u2019s made from borosilicate glass and has a stainless steel bottom. No plastic touches the water. A half liter of room-temperature water starts to simmer in a minute, and comes to a full boil in under two minutes. It shuts off automatically. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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