Combine Multiple PDF Files Into One

Mon 28 September 2015 by yaniv

I often have to send pdf documents via email. When I do, I prefer to send one document that merges all those pdfs. Form a recipient point-of-view, I find it better to receive one attachment, because it's easier to manage and to keep track of. The problem is that I've …

A Recipe To Work-In-Progress Documents

Sat 12 September 2015 by yaniv

I recently stopped using Evernote and started to manage my notes exclusively in Dropbox. My configuration revolves around a Notes folder. I use nvAlt to browse through the notes in that folder and add new ones. If I want to do more than just a scribble, I use the command-e …

Find Repetitive Words Using Python

Wed 02 September 2015 by yaniv

Read this question from stackoverflow:

Paris in the
the spring. Not that
that is related.

Why are you laughing? Are my my regular expressions THAT bad??

Have you notice the repetitions? chances are you haven't. The eye sees what the eye wants to see, and it'll take away any obstacle …

On Collection and Vision

Sat 08 August 2015 by yaniv

Marimekko is one of my favorite stores ¹. Whenever I go in there, I get filled with excitement and urge to swallow the entire collection. I’m fascinated by the vibrant colors and the unique, yet simple, patterns. I’m compelled by the layout of the store and by the …

Just Do It, But Start With a Small Step

Mon 13 July 2015 by yaniv

If you're reading this sentence, it means that I proved my point without even getting you through the rest of the

I've just got back from a run, which reminded me of a principle that is etched in my mind and serves as one of my mottoes in life.

I …

One Ineffective Review

Sat 11 July 2015 by yaniv

Earlier today when I went to grab launch, I came across a lady who stood at the entrance to a fitness club trying to engage with passer byes. I think she was an ex-employee or a past customer of this club; either ways sensed she wasn't very pleased with it …

When 2 Weeks Are Faster Than 2 Hours

Fri 03 July 2015 by yaniv

Few weeks ago I bought my wife a set of lenses for her iPhone. Usually I buy everything on amazon, but this time I ordered from B&H, a brick and mortar retailer with an online store, because it sold what I wanted for 25% less.

When I received the …

Why I Decided to Move Away From Evernote

Sun 21 June 2015 by yaniv

For the last few months things between Evernote and I weren't as good as they used to be. The direction the company is taking, focusing on enterprise customers, and monetizing its users' data, eroded my trust in it. Since I use Evernote as the repository for my most personal and …

The Watch - First Impression

Sat 13 June 2015 by yaniv

I'm sold on it. Yeah, it might be a hasty conclusion based on less than 24 hours with it, but the Watch is here to stay. Well, probably not the exact one I used, because I passed it over to my wife, trying to get her drinking the quaalude as …

Focus - Not Only Steve Jobs

Mon 18 May 2015 by yaniv

It seems that Steve Jobs attained a monopoly on the idea of being focused, as many of the articles I read lately on the subject refer to or quote him. Here's the latest one of them.

I might be breaking some unwritten law now, quoting someone else's take on what …

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