Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up
Standardized Mobile Phone Chargers Will Reduce Waste and Minimize Hassle
Standardized mobile phone chargers are coming to the European Union after European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen claimed the mobile phone market wasteful. When will the rest of the world wake up?
“Standardized mobile phone charger coming to EU—iPhone, too”
via Ars Technica
Energi To Go Brings Portable Power to Gadgets
Energizer is diversifying by adding portable power solutions. Currently available is a portable power pack for cell phones, but new products are coming soon.
“Energizer Offers Portable Power Solutions”
via Coolest Gadgets
Social Networks: Are You Using Them, or Are They Using You?
How much time do you spend on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter? If your answer is: “too much,” find out how you can manage your social network addiction.
“Managing Your Social Network Addiction”
via Stepcase Lifehack
How-to Get the Most Cash for Your Yard Sale Items
From when to hold the yard sale, to what items sell well, and other tips, The Yard Sale Queen has your guide to getting the most out of your old stuff.
“The Yard Sale Queen’s Guide to Getting Cash for Your Clutter”
via Bottom Line Secrets
New Law Allows Colorado Residents to Collect Rainwater
Good news for Colorado residents looking for green solutions through rainwater harvesting. A new law now allows people on private wells to collect rainwater, which is a popular way to water gardens in the arid west.
“It’s Now Legal to Catch a Raindrop in Colorado”
via New York Times
