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How to Shovel Snow Faster (Without the Backache)

How to Shovel Snow Faster (Without the Backache)

Shoveling snow always seems to be a pain in the butt (and back, and arms, and legs), but often a little planning can cut your shoveling time in half. Two minutes spent planning out your attack can save twenty minutes of hard labor — letting you get back to watching football in record time.

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Calendarspots.com Saves Businesses Time by Letting Clients Schedule Appointments Online

As high-speed Internet has become widely accessible, many business owners are starting to realize the usefulness of the web and how it can save them time. One way the Internet can save businesses time is by helping them schedule their appointments. Read the rest of this entry »

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NotiFinder Searches Craigslist for You, Sends Email Alerts

Every once in awhile, a time tool comes along that makes my efficiency-focused heart sing out with joy. NotiFinder.com is one of those tools. And if you’ve ever spent hours scouring Craigslist for a specific item, I think you’ll be inclined to agree. Read the rest of this entry »

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Zen Habits: Productivity Through Simplicity

Zen Habits: Productivity Through Simplicity

Sometimes the easiest way to check items off your to-do list is simply to decide those items are not worth doing. While this sounds obvious at best or counter-productive at worst, Leo Babauta at ZenHabits.com shares his Zen / minimalism insights that have helped him accomplish more and enjoy work to the fullest. Read the rest of this entry »

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6 Ways to Save Time and Frustration at the Airport

With summer in full swing, many of us are heading to the airport for vacations and business trips. While we may ultimately enjoy the trip once we reach our destination, it’s a rare traveler that actually enjoys their time spent in an airport or on long flights. But with a little planning and some clever tricks, you can make the most out of your time at the terminal. Read the rest of this entry »

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3 Brain Hacks to Easily Memorize New Info and Save Time While Studying

We’ve all been there before — You’ve got a big exam to cram for or a crucial presentation to make, and you need a quick way to learn a lot of information quickly. Heck, maybe you just need help remembering to return a phone call when you get home from work. Read the rest of this entry »

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Search multiple free stock photography sites at once with EveryStockPhoto.com

There are many different sites on the Internet that offer completely free, high-quality stock photography that you can use in your presentations, documents, and websites. That’s great! But the bad news is that they’re scattered across many different sites on the Internet. Thankfully, EveryStockPhoto.com is here to help.

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