{"id":41348,"date":"2023-07-09T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=41348"},"modified":"2023-07-05T10:50:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:50:27","slug":"kitchen-shears-audiopen-ai-movie-spoilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/kitchen-shears-audiopen-ai-movie-spoilers\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen shears\/AudioPen.ai\/Movie Spoilers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Indestructible kitchen shears<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second most-used tool in our kitchen (after the knives) are our kitchen shears. We\u2019ve had several lightweight kitchen scissors which we use for everything<\/em>, from opening packages, to cracking nuts, to opening bottles, to cutting craft projects, to cooking chores. But over the years all of the shears cracked their plastic handles, so we replaced them with solid stainless steel kitchen shears. These are heavy duty, but not too heavy, and indestructible. We have a couple of pairs of Newness Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears<\/a> ($18), and they will last a lifetime. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convert messy thoughts into clear text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now my most used AI tool is AudioPen.ai<\/a>, a voice note recorder that I use in my browser and phone to turn my ramblings into clear text. It\u2019s free to use, but I pay for an Prime account ($60, annual pass) so I can upload audio files, write in my own style, and record voice notes up to 15 minutes. The most useful and surprising ways I\u2019ve been using AudioPen is to record my dreams while I\u2019m half awake, and to upload audio files of my therapy sessions (only my audio). AudioPen does such a great job of cleaning up my confusing, long winded introspections and summarizing the most important points. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movie endings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I often recall watching a movie but can\u2019t remember its ending. There is a website called Movie Spoilers<\/a><\/em> that allows you to search for nearly any movie, providing a concise summary of the main plot, the key characters and their roles, as well as the ending. In an attempt to stump the website’s database, I searched for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble<\/em> (1976), and to my surprise, it was there. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 popular approaches to happiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In their most recent newsletter, Clearer Thinking put together a list of eleven of the most popular approaches to “happiness”<\/a> and their techniques. The approaches are: Positive Psychology, Stoicism, Common Sense, Christianity, Insight Meditation, Traditionalism, Introspection, Self-Help Books, Hedonism, Altruism, and Community. I realized I checked off every technique under Introspection (Find a way to look at the world that resonates with you<\/em>) and Common Sense (Sleep enough<\/em>) and quite a few under Hedonism (Remember that you get just one life, so you might as well enjoy it<\/em>). Three approaches that I made up for my own life and that keep me happy are: 1. Investigate my own intentions and make sure they are aligned with the highest good possible. 2. Take naps on the grass with my pets. 3. Find something to celebrate everyday. (Even if it\u2019s just pouring myself a glass of champagne after the work day.) \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convert movies to black and white<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of us have a favorite movie that we keep rewatching. Next time you begin a rewatch of a favorite, watch it in black and white. This \u201cestranges\u201d it, making it feel like you are seeing it for the first time. This hack comes via artist Austin Kleon, who wrote a short bit <\/a>on how to invoke black and white on your screen (often options in the \u201cAccessibility\u201d menu), and has a list of classic movies that successfully estrange in black and white such as Mad Max: Fury Road<\/em>, Princess Bride<\/em>, and Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/em>. I recently tried this on my favorite, The Fifth Element, <\/em>and it worked great. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giant upholstery patch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had neglected my one-speed bicycle for years, resulting in a badly cracked saddle. Instead of immediately buying a replacement, I opted to give an 8-inch by 11-inch Leather Repair Patch<\/a> a try since it was only four bucks. Although I suspect it isn’t genuine leather, it doesn’t matter much because my bike saddle isn’t either. After cleaning the cracked saddle with rubbing alcohol, I removed the adhesive backing from the patch and securely applied it to the seat, neatly trimming off any excess with scissors. The outcome is significantly improved\u2014it looks much better now. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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