How to find eBooks using Google
This article didn’t strike my attention because I want to find free (ie. pirated) eBooks on the Internet. I think this is worth mentioning because it utilizes the “inurl:” and “intitle:” Google directives. This reminded me that a great book on how to maximize your Google use is Google Hacking for Penetration Testers by Johnny Long. I haven’t bought this book yet because I don’t have the time to read it right now, but it is on my Someday/Maybe list. Check it out!

How to avoid crying when chopping onions
Ok, I’ve seen this article referenced in so many places this week. This actually seems like a lot of unnecessary work. My mom taught me an easier way back when I was probably in about 5th grade or so. Just don’t talk while cutting the onion! This has worked great for me for years. It seems that as long as our mouth is closed during the cutting process that there are no tears. Let me know if this works for you.

Effective Online Forum Usage
Steve Pavlina talked about his previous discussion board addiction this week and referenced an article he had written some time back called, “Effective Online Forum Usage.” Hey, I’ve been there and done that myself. I probably need to apply some of this to my blog reading now. Don’t think you have an Internet addiction? Denial may be a sign of addiction.

Got a minute? Get Something Done!
Bert Webb over at Open Loops talked this week about being prepared to make use of those very small windows of time. Available time is one of David Allen’s criteria for choosing actions in the moment (context, time available, energy available, and priority). I will frequently look over the list for my current context and ask myself, “Which of these can I knock out between now and the x number of minutes I have before such and such meeting?” In addition to the items that Bert mentions, I would also add that those of us who carry PDAs need to always keep some reading material on there so that we can take advantage of the opportunity of a small amount of time when it arises. I will frequently sync eZines and email newsletters to my Palm—I find these better for small amounts of time than a full book. The short articles in most of these are perfect for enlightening myself while, for example, I’m waiting for my wife to try on something in a clothing store dressing room. Right now, I’m reading previous 48Days.com newsletters.