Ethan Stone, a business lawyer, shares his innovative voter registration cards and discusses the benefits they bring. He also talks about VistaPrint and cam covers, practical solutions for open tin cans, the importance of using track changes in documents, and getting politically involved through organizations like Swing Left and Vote Forward. The podcast host announces a special program called 'cool tool show and tell' and gives an open invitation for potential guests to apply.
Voter registration cards are a convenient and cheap tool for easily registering people to vote.
Resealable can covers are versatile and help prevent waste by providing an alternative to plastic wrap for leftover food.
Deep dives
Voter Registration Cards
Ethan Stone shares his cool tool, voter registration cards. These business cards are printed with QR codes and URLs that allow people to easily register to vote. Ethan started using them because some people didn't want to stop and register on the spot, so he could give them a card to register later. It's a cheap and convenient tool, and sometimes he even finds people who want to register others, like their children or friends.
Can Covers
Ethan's second cool tool is can covers. These plastic caps fit onto open tin cans, turning them into resealable containers. Ethan found them convenient to cover leftover food and prevent waste or the need for plastic wrap. These covers come in different sizes and can easily seal and unseal cans. They are versatile and can be used for various types of cans, not just for pet food.
Cocktail Shaker Faraday Cage
Ethan's third cool tool is a cocktail shaker transformed into a Faraday cage. By using a stainless steel cocktail shaker with a tight metal-on-metal seal, Ethan created a container that blocks electromagnetic signals. He places his car's key fob inside, protecting it from theft by signal boosters. This homemade Faraday cage prevents unauthorized access to the key fob's signal. Ethan tests its effectiveness and finds it very reliable.
Microsoft Word's Compare Feature
Ethan's fourth cool tool is Microsoft Word's compare feature. Instead of using track changes, Ethan prefers the compare tool for comparing and reviewing document versions. It allows him to see the final clean document and avoid revealing the drafting history. This feature works well when working with clients or collaborating with others on document revisions. Ethan uses the compare feature to maintain the clarity of the document and easily spot changes between versions.