September 2011
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DIY bike reflector
Attach an old CD to your bike.
This is one of the more ‘hipster ghetto’ tips we’ve offered. Someone we follow on Twitter saw a bike like this - not sure if it actually works.
To make a coloured reflector, you could colour in the CD with a highlighter or other non-opaque marker.
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How to handle road rage
When some motorist honks their horn or shouts at you – whether you’re in your own car, on foot or on your bike – the best way to respond is by smiling and waving gaily, as if recognising a friend.
You have the satisfaction that you’re being the bigger person by refusing to retaliate angrily, plus the extra pleasure of knowing that your cheerfully oblivious response is guaranteed to...
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What's-in-the-cupboard warm risoni salad
Sometimes, fashion dickheads will use the expression ‘shop your closet’ – that is, rather than buying new clothes just for the feeling of novelty, find new ways to wear the ones you already own.
We were in the supermarket yesterday and we thought that, too often, we buy food – and a lot of it one-off items that we intend to use in just one recipe – without first using up what’s...
Rookie magazine →
Christ, well don’t we feel old. Tavi Gevinson’s new site for teenage girls is live.
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Compliment people
If you like someone’s dress, or their hair, or their shoes, or their jewellery, or their bag, or whatever… tell them so. It costs you nothing, and if you’re sincere about it they will not feel weird about it, like you want something from them. Instead they will feel nice, which is the point of compliments.
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August 2011
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The most ethical tinned tuna →
If you live in Australia, have a look at how your favourite tuna brand rates. We are so bummed that Sirena is so unethical, as it is the most delicious tuna.
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