{"id":30898,"date":"2018-02-25T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=30898"},"modified":"2018-02-22T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T22:52:47","slug":"enlightenment-nowbelletristport-out-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/enlightenment-nowbelletristport-out-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Enlightenment Now\/Belletrist\/Port-out scam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proving the reality of progress<\/strong>
\nI loved Steven Pinker\u2019s brand new book\u00a0Enlightenment Now<\/a>. It\u2019s does many things including making an argument for the essential role of reason and science in creating happiness, liberty and wealth. But most importantly it is a broad, detailed, logical case for the reality of progress on our planet. If you have any doubts about whether science, education and technology are making this a better world, I believe you can be persuaded by the evidence in this book. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Literary inspiration<\/strong>
\nMy favorite newsletter right now is from actress Emma Roberts\u2019 female-focused, book of the month club called\u00a0Belletrist<\/a>. Weekly emails include interviews with women authors who share their favorite books and articles, among other things. Here\u2019s a link to their\u00a0archive to check out<\/a>. I\u2019m also loving the\u00a0Belletrist Spotify playlists<\/a>\u00a0featuring songs that inspired authors while writing their books. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Avoid the port-out scam on your mobile phone<\/strong>
\nIf you use 2-factor authentication that sends a text message to your phone to get a code, beware of the port-out scam. This happens when a bad person impersonates you and tricks your phone company into issuing them your phone number. You can prevent this by calling your carrier (dial 611 from) your phone and telling them to add a security PIN to your account. Anyone who tries to access your account will be asked for the PIN. Read more about\u00a0port-out scamming here<\/a>. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Pro-quality tire plug kit<\/strong>
\nMy car tire had a dry-wall screw in it. I bought a cheap tire plug repair kit at the local Pep Boys for about $12. It was hard to use because I had to apply a lot of force to the plastic handle and it was painful. A month later I found another screw in my tire. I left the screw in until I ordered this heavy duty\u00a0$27 tire plug repair kit<\/a>. The all metal handles were a pleasure to use. The kit comes with a lot of useful extra tools and parts. Buy one today and you\u2019ll be happy you did when you need it. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Easy shoe lacing<\/strong>
\nThese\u00a0elastic silicone shoelaces<\/a>\u00a0look like regular shoelaces and eliminates the tucked-in hidden knot, which was always uncomfortable. It turns my Keds into slip-ons. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Ultra-light water bottle<\/strong>
\nI am into ultra-lightweight backpacking, even on day trips. The lightest water bottle is the cheapest, flimsiest disposable bottled water bottle you can find. The cheaper the lighter. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

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