Should Plant-Based Plastics be Recycled?

I always thought the answer was yes. Turns out the answer is no. Econundrum: Recycle Plant-Based Plastics? | Mother Jones

Amazon Video Streaming Now Free for Prime Subscribers

Get Amazon's video streaming service for free if you're already a Prime member. Or get 2 day delivery and video streaming for $79.00 a year http://goo.gl/AW1kU

Either way it's a great deal, especially if you use Amazon a lot, which I do.

Interesting take on LinkedIn

This article is about the author's struggle to close his account, but what I found interesting is his POV on the value of LinkedIn http://goo.gl/k28o3

Should an employer be allowed to ask for your Facebook login?

For most of us this is a rhetorical question, but the Maryland Department of Corrections forced a man to give them his Facebook password when he was interviewing for a job with them
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/02/should-employers-be-allowed-to-ask-for-your-facebook-login/71480/

Mini iPhone Coming

The Journal and Bloomberg both reliable sources of recent iPhone news are reporting that a new, smaller iPhone is expected to be released this summer and will be less than half the price of the current version.

Also expected is that Mobile Me may soon be a free service. It currently costs 99.00 pa

Want popcorn that's tastier, healthier and cheaper? Make your own!

There are concerns about eating microwaveable popcorn, so I decided to make my own this weekend. It was surprisingly easy, plus you get to use your own ingredients, so you know what's in it, not to mention all the chemicals and preservatives.

I made mine with extra virgin organic coconut oil (Nutiva is the best), sea salt and butter. I added garlic powder for the second batch.

My son loved it and so did I. And I'm not a huge fan of popcorn.

Is anyone using Runkeeper? Let me know so we can connect...

... and hold each other accountable! Runkeeper Pro is now free, btw. It used to be 10 bucks! I just started using it, but it has good reviews

Keeping your credit clean if you're getting a mortgage

As of Feb 1st, banks are required to check your credit history for 120 days prior and right up to your closing day - so avoid any large credit card purchases till you close! More stringent screening means borrowers must watch credit until closing day

Video: Uncontacted Tribe in Brazilian Jungle

An amazing video of an "uncontacted tribe" taken from a plane. An uncontacted tribe is exactly that: a group of people that has not been in contact with the outside world. And getting in contact can be deadly for them because they have no immunity to even things like the common cold.

Unfortunately, these tribes tend to live in resource rich areas and there's a lot of pressure to pretend they don't exist. This video proves that they do exist and also provides a link for you to show your support.

Video: Uncontacted Tribe in Brazilian Jungle | Wired Science | Wired.com