Dec
23
2007

From unclutter.com:
"Wednesday, Bittman wrote a follow-up article that is perfectly themed for the holiday season: “101 Simple Appetizers in 20 Minutes or Less.” Bittman’s low-effort cooking is right in line with this Unclutterer’s style. Enjoy!"
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Dec
20
2007
From prweb.com:
"Traders and investors today have more investment choices and access to trading technology. Yet, they still fail to beat the market. A new book, "Stock Trading Riches", advises them to look to the Far East and KISS (Keep It Short and Simple)."
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Dec
20
2007
From citizen.com:
"If you thought green home design was big in 2007, wait until you see 2008.
And say hello to warmer colors, goodbye to too-cool-for-school minimalism. Here’s what a sample of interior designers and industry insiders say you should be shopping for:"
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Dec
18
2007
Technorati Tags:
shopping,
christmas
shopping,christmas

From newschannel5.com:
"The nation’s retailers are hoping extended hours and bigger discounts will draw in consumers in the final week of a holiday shopping season that one analyst calls "disappointing" so far."
Would longer hours convince you to buy more stuff this holiday season?
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Dec
17
2007
Technorati Tags: minimalist,new year,resolution

The New Year is almost here, and it’s time to think what to change in our lives for the coming year. Here are 7 minimalist things I am planning for my New Year’s resolutions. Maybe some of these suggestions can work for you too?
1. Less time on the computer
Web, email and instant messages are useful, but can get in the way of real work. I spend way too much time on the Internet when I could doing a lot more productive tasks. I will schedule separate daily periods for reading web news, reading and replying to email, and chatting with friends, and not go back to them until the next day. This will probably be in the morning, since I’ll be waking up earlier. I am certain this will be a tough habit to break, but it’s worth a try.
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Dec
14
2007
Technorati Tags:
minimalist,
flash,
game
From k2xl.com:
"Boomshine is an addictive Flash casual game. Click the screen to start a chain reaction and try to explode as many dots as needed to pass a level. The game contains 12 levels ranging from the easy to the hard (25 tries on average to beat level 12). Over 30 million games have been played by over 100,000 different players."
Simple relaxing game. The sounds and music are also soothing.
You can play the Flash version for free here.
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Dec
14
2007
Technorati Tags:
minimalist,
tips
From LifeClever.com:
"Do you remember George Costanza’s mammoth wallet?It was so enormous, he had to stuff napkins in his other back pocket to keep himself balanced when sitting down. After causing back problems, it eventually exploded out onto a street, unleashing a torrent of receipts, coupons, and Irish money.
To avoid George Costanza’s fate, here’s how to radically slim down your wallet:"
How does your wallet compare? Do you have card in there that you never use?
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Dec
14
2007
From CBC News:
"Consumers say they’ll be digging a little deeper this season, spending an average of $1,447 on holiday expenses, according to a poll by the Retail Council of Canada."
What are you plans for Christmas shopping this year? Do you have a budget?
Personally i’m not buying any gifts this year, and told my friends and family to not buy me any gifts in return.
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