{"id":42070,"date":"2024-04-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=42070"},"modified":"2024-04-08T14:18:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T21:18:08","slug":"gardzen-pads-time-tactics-does-the-dog-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/gardzen-pads-time-tactics-does-the-dog-die\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardzen pads\/Time tactics\/Does the Dog Die?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Kneeling pads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I work in the garden, or fiddle with bike tires, or work on something that requires I kneel, I grab an inexpensive foam kneeling pad, like this one, from a pack of Gardzen<\/a> (3 for $16). No knee discomfort. A small thing that makes a big difference. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 Methods to Master Your Time\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This graphic illustrates 15 popular time management tactics<\/a>. The methods I use the are the Pomodoro Technique, which involves working in 25-minute cycles with breaks in between, and Time Blocking\/Task Batching. This is my first time hearing of the \u201cPickle Jar Method,\u201d but it does seem like I could cross a lot of things of my list working this way: 1. Do major tasks first. 2. Slot in minor tasks around the major ones. 3. Continuously assess and reprioritize tasks. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movie trigger warnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you find certain subjects too stressful to bear in a movie? If so, Does the Dog Die?<\/a> is for you. Here, you can input a movie title and it provides a list of content warnings. For example, Marathon Man<\/em> includes a warning for “damaged teeth,” which makes my skin crawl. You can also search in reverse \u2014 a search for \u201cAre any teeth damaged?\u201d results in a scarily long list of movies that depict teeth being broken. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese sci-fi series<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest cultural export from China this century is the science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem<\/em>. A ten-part Chinese version of it was made a few years ago, which was okay, but Netflix has just remade 3 Body Problem<\/a> into an 8-part series produced by the guys behind Game of Thrones megahit series. I\u2019m enjoying this version even more than the book. The story has been globalized, ramped up, and supercharged with appropriate effects, to make it clear, compelling, great science fiction. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Library of Consciousness\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Library of Consciousness<\/a> is a growing collection of writings, lectures and media about the human experience and all its mysteries. You don\u2019t have to know what you\u2019re looking for, just click around or search for keywords to navigate. It\u2019s a source of inspiration. Right now, there are 200 authors in the library, and the curator says that they are actively seeking female and POC perspectives and welcomes recommendations. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheap AI transcription<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I need to transcribe a large number of recorded interviews every month.. I used to be a subscriber to Otter.ai<\/a>, but it has a limit of 10 uploads per month. I have found a superior replacement, notta.ai<\/a>, which is cheaper ($8.25 per month) and offers 1,800 minutes (30 hours) of transcription per month, which is more than enough for my needs. Notta’s free plan provides 120 minutes, which should be sufficient for most people. I\u2019ve also noticed that Notta is faster and just as accurate as Otter. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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