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This is a blog that shares free resources found on the net. From gaming to coding, these seem like fun common topics to post articles.

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Look Busy

Here's a fun novelty website that'll turn your screen into something that looks like busy work. This busy-looking web page is full of fake zoom calls, communication, updates, etc.

The page also contains interactive elements like a drop-down menu for what type of data you want to view, dashboard, docs, etc.

LookingBusy — CEO simulator + fake busy screen

Press any key to look insanely productive. Fake Slack, fake Zoom, fake KPIs. The real boss-mode escape hatch.

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Code Convert

Code convert is a website that aids folks that code to convert, research, generate, remove comments, and more. Their platform uses AI technology for the conversion, generation, and Explain about the code

I came across here looking for a way to convert some old Flash projects into Unity projects by finding a tool that can aid me in my projects. I figure I give this place a try since it's free to use.

I first played around with it by injecting simple JavaScript code (below) and converting into java to get familiar with the tool. I do recommend testing to ensure what you want works for your project.

const today = new Date(); document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = today;

Free Service They do allow up to two free conversions a day.

If you sign in at https://app.codeconvert.ai you'll get up to 5 free conversions that's renewed daily, plus 25k characters per conversion, AI chat assistant that includes a session history feature, and they don't require a credit card to sign up for. This seems like a good package if you're not planning to do too many conversions through them.

https://www.codeconvert.ai

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Learn with Chuck

Here's an interesting YouTube channel I've encountered while watching some stuff on YT from the author CleverChuck.

Their Minecraft style short videos go over topics -- where law, society, and economics intersect -- like Monopoly, Taxes, what a scam is, Ancent Greece, etc. This is both educational and entertaining.

Hit the jump to check it out.

cleverchuck

Chuck is restless duck

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3D Print An Ethernet Clip Replacement

A broken Ethernet clip can be a real bummer since the cable no longer stays securely connected.

If you or a friend/family member has access to a 3D printer, though, you can print a small “prosthetic” clip for the cable instead of replacing it entirely.

This one looks especially practical since it’s small, quick to print, and easy to snap onto the connector.

I was looking into solutions for broken Ethernet clips and found this design, which looks pretty solid.

Here’s the link to the model by Guss67 on Printables.com:

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Anger Management Worksheets

Anger is a normal response to upsetting situations. Learning how to manage anger in healthy ways is an important part of emotional regulation and self-discipline.

If you’re looking for ways to aid with anger management, Therapist Aid offers worksheets and resources for both kids and adults.

These free worksheets from Therapist Aid can help with developing healthy coping skills and strategies, increasing self-awareness, tracking emotions, and building other useful tools for managing anger in a healthy way. Important

Therapist Aid is primarily designed for mental health professionals, but many of the worksheets and resources are also appropriate for personal use and self-help. The site itself describes its tools as being made “for therapists, by therapists,” and intended for use with clients.

The worksheets are educational tools and coping resources, but they are not a substitute for professional mental health care when someone is struggling with severe distress, trauma, or safety concerns.

Anger Management Worksheets | Therapist Aid

Free anger management worksheets for therapists. Topics include anger triggers, relaxation skills, warning signs, and more.

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Easy Origami Bookmark Corner from a Cool Crafty YouTube Channel

If you're a fan of reading and origami, I have a fun and easy craft video to share from Red Ted Art on YouTube. I came across their video as I was looking for some DIY bookmarks I can make with what I have for my books.

Their channel also has a list of fun and delightful crafting videos you can do with yourself and they have kid-friendly crafts you can make with your kids. You can check out their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@redtedart

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The life|life balance after retiring from work

Life after the primary role of work/life can be a new experience. It helps to plan ahead on what you want to do during your retirement.

One healthy question to ask if what do you plan for structure in your day?

Others notate on your socializing, hobbies, or what new adventures you want to have or been waiting to have all while making sense of your finances.

In this post I want to share some resources that can help with your retirement plan. It's never too early to plan. I started my plan in my 20s and thought about having a part-time job for structure, funding, insurance boost, and something to keep my mind sharp. I know that I get bored easily.

Retirement Calculator from EdwardJones.com https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/market-news-insights/financial-calculators/retirement-calculator

Retirement Toolkit - U.S. Department of Labor Let's be realistic, you do want to go over these resources to ensure you're financial ducks are in a row. This page points to helpful website for information of Medicare, social security, financial, safety, and health plans. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/retirement-toolkit

Trinity College has a page about retirement 101 - A beginners guide to retirement This goes into the mindset for planning and what areas to consider. https://legacy.trincoll.edu/retirement

80 Hobbies for Retirement to enrich your new chapter in life Sometimes Homemade has a good categorized list of suggestions for hobbies one can consider in their retirement years. https://sometimes-homemade.com/hobbies-for-retirement

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Listen to online radio via AccuRadio

AccuRadio.com offers hundreds of music channels of free online radio channels. They all have unlimited skips, which is a nice bonus.

There's a great variety of genres in their website like rock, spa music, retro, comedy, and more!

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Free Internet Radio | AccuRadio Online

Choose from hundreds of stations of free internet radio with unlimited skips. Find all of your favorite genres streaming online for free at

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Calorie King

If you want to research the nutritional value of food from a quick eats place like 7-11, produce nutrition (apples, eggs, etc.), or other food item like CalorieKing. I found this place when I got curious and wanted to check the nutritional facts for one of my favorite breakfast items the Buffalo Chicken Roller I like to get sometimes from 7-11 (no promo).

The pages has a pretty readable layout of the nutritional facts, calorie breakdown, and what it takes to burn off that amount of calories. This seems like a good guide on nutritional education, life style, and wellness. They currently have information under regions/language under Australia, United Kingdom, United States (English/Español).

Find nutrition facts for your favorite brands and fast-food restaurants in our trusted food database. Track what you eat with our free onlin

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Yeggi -- A search Engine for 3D Printable Models

Here's a pretty cool search engine for finding 3D Print models. It'll connect you to resources that offer 3D printable models.

Here's a shortcut link to a page that I entered the keyword "free" for it's search.

https://www.yeggi.com/q/free/

Like any search engine, do be careful when browsing. Yeggi is a useful, and generally reputable tool, it does not vet the safety of external sites, meaning users should practice standard internet safety when downloading files. Something to keep in mind.

https://www.yeggi.com

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National Today - Another Cool World Holiday Calendar

Here's a cool calendar I've found when I was researching what next month's international holidays were. I forgotten I posted something similar earlier (see post) but I also liked how they have their calendar displayed at https://nationaltoday.com/world/ .

View all holidays from around the world. Discover what holidays are happening today and throughout the rest of 2021 on National Today.

Also their today's page is really nice here: https://nationaltoday.com/today/

I've forgotten today's International Waffle Day, I might consider getting a waffle as a treat later today. 🧇

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Free Stream Overlay Designs

If you're a streamer or work with a streamer who's looking for a new overlay you can try the free downloadable versions at FreePik.

https://www.freepik.com/search?format=search&last_filter=query&last_value=stream+overlay&query=stream+overlay

I came here looking for some inspiration for a cute overlay I wanted to make (from scratch using Affinity Designer). For design and common components considered (chat boxes, last follower, things like that)

Here's the page I was looking at: https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/cute-twitch-overlay

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Get Ready for April Fools Day

If you're one who enjoys a bit of pranking, especially on a holiday that is April Fools day, here are some sites that's full of tips, tricks, and pranks galore.

Do note, still be careful and prank for fun and not harm (mind allergies and stuff like that). For a few years now I prank my office with the classic: Doughnut Box full of Fruit. I plan do that again. You can ask the doughnut shoppe' if they can provide you with a box (see if they charge first, each place is different).

Reddit, try out some pranks mentioned in posts of the past. https://www.reddit.com/r/aprilfools/

I like this post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/aprilfools/comments/1ri27k2/i_told_my_mom_it_looked_like_someone_had_slashed/#lightbox

Canva's April Fools Designs

celebrate in style with some pretty cool templates.

https://www.canva.com/templates/s/april-fools/

Parade.com's big list of prank ideas

https://parade.com/984978/kelseypelzer/april-fools-pranks/

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Cults3D - 3D Printable Model Resource

Here's a pretty cool website with quality files for 3D models, laser cutting, and CNC machining. They have models under a variety of design types like fashion, jewelry, home, architecture, and more

Their website also features areas for 3d printing ideas, contests, and a community of developers that you can watch/join/upload.

Looking for the freebies? Here's a shortcut to a search using the term "free":

https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=free

You can also use the search for a topic and hit that "free" button.

Content with Age Restriction: This site does have a section for "Naughties" that contains mature models. Adults (18+) must log-in to confirm their age before accessing this. It's good that it's blocked from public view.

https://cults3d.com

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St. Patrick's Day History - Some things you may didn't know.

Here's an interesting video to learn information you may didn't know about St. Patrick's Day.

It's a quick less than 3 minute video you can share.

This video is from the History channel on YouTube.

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Virtual Whale Exhibit from Aquarium of the Pacific

If you're wonder what a whale sounds like or want to learn more about them, check out this virtual whale exhibit from Aquarium of the Pacific.

Their current exhibit features whales where you can learn about different whale species, their diet, locations, and other statistics. They also feature recorded audio of their unique call(s) where you can hear and see them on a spectrogram.

You can check it out here.

Whales: Voices in the Sea

Discover the sounds of humpback, sperm, gray, blue, beaked, and Northern right whales in this online version of the Aquarium of the Pacific’

I also checked the navigation to this interactive page and they also feature pinniped species (seals, walrus, sea lions).

Do check out the rest of their website, they have information on other exhibits, events, and more about what they do.

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Play retro games for free

Playretrogames.com a website full of retro games from the past. You can relive classics or try games that older generations grew up playing in their free time. The site includes titles from Atari 2600, Game Boy, Sega, and more.

There are a lot of well-known games available, though some have been taken down due to DMCA complaints and can’t be played anymore. That was a bit of a bummer since I wanted to play one of the Zelda games, but I was able to find another game I liked.

The games run right in your browser, so there’s no download needed.

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Play your favorite retro games online. SNES, NES, SEGA, GBA, GBX and many more.