Reading

The Delightfully Short Guide to Reading More Books offers advice on how to read more books, such as creating reading triggers and always having a book on hand. via Zen Habits.

Simple sneaker maintenance tips from Valet Magazine include using Jason Markk shoe cleaner and Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to keep your shoes looking new. via Valet

Matcha is having a moment, and this article explores this powdered green tea's rise in popularity - from health benefits to how to make it. via Bon Appétit

Rana el Kaliouby's company Affectiva, profiled in this New Yorker article, uses software to analyze facial expressions and gauge emotions for marketing purposes.

This recipe shows how to make smoky roasted sweet potatoes for $0.51 per serving. via Budget Bytes

Vinyl record sales are going back up, but this article explores how the trend is about more than sound quality. via qz.com

FlowingData recommends "Arduino Workshop" by John Boxall as a good book for beginners interested in Arduino projects. via FlowingData

Thinking about cutting the cable cord? This 2015 article compares the costs of cable versus streaming and finds cable might still be a better value for some. via The source of this content is Quartz.

The Nordic diet, emphasizing local and seasonal foods, is gaining recognition for its potential health benefits, including improved cholesterol and reduced inflammation. via Quartz

Bloomberg reports on an antibiotic breakthrough that has the potential to end a 25-year drought.

Mark Zuckerburg's 2015 resolution is to read a new book every two weeks and discuss it on his new Facebook page, "A Year of Books." via The source of this content is Quartz.