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I have a soft-boiled egg almost every day and yet I don't really like eating from a cup. I simply peel the entire egg and place on top of toast. Over the years, I've tried all sorts of methods and I keep going back to my "naked" egg :)

I think I found what I will bring to Sunday's Oscar party!

One of the ways I make people feel welcome is just letting them know where everything is and to help themselves to whatever they need, whether it's a blanket or beer. I want them to feel free to open any cupboards, etc. And it works both ways...while staying at a friend's house, I noticed that I got up much earlier than she did so I made a pot of coffee with extra for when she was ready for it.

Not only did they nail the song but the best thing about the video is that the kids are clearly having so much fun.

I love the index cards idea - setting this up right now!

As for mail, I now keep a paper shopping bag right by the door and immediately dump all junk mail inside. At the end of the week, I dump it in the recycling bin in the garage. I also keep a box for donations under the coatrack and that goes to Goodwill as soon as it is filled.

Hmmm. I can see using a safe if you didn't have a reliable or fast internet connection but what is the hesitation around cloud back up?
For one, it is automatic, no matter where you are - I have a laptop that travels with me so knowing it's being backed up when I'm on the road is key - it's scalable, AND it also backs up my external drive at the same time.
And two, you can access your files from anywhere.
Safes are great but even the best home safe may not make it through a really intense fire and you need a place to permanently house them where you can also bolt them down, not and easy task to some people.
For the cost of your safe, I am able to utilize a cloud back up service for 8 years.

I only keep current files on my Mac and drop the rest on an external drive. I also back up the entire system, including the external, via a cloud service called Backblaze. For $50 a year, it is well worth it, given my computer now only houses my business but my personal life.

I don't know what all this talk is about making sure a nice piece will work in a future home. I've slowly added to my collection of furniture that I will love, no matter where I move or what new layout I encounter...I'm looking at you, Nelson Bench. Why put off buying a wonderful piece when you can enjoy it today? Life is too short.

To your question, cyberval, yes, downtown Portland lofts in the Pearl do command that high of price. Also most lofts do not have a wall separating the bedroom area from the rest of the unit - that is a true loft, not a studio.

Seems your expectations are a tad high for a beta product. This holds true for many consumers who have lived without a particular function or program and then when it is released, they expect it to do more than it was designed to do. The future of utilizing Siri is limitless as development continues and she expands her capabilities within Apple apps and beyond. I predict in two years or less, we'll all be using Siri to do all sorts of things and forget about living in a world without her.