If you don’t want to use DEET to keep the mosquitoes away, lemon eucalyptus-based repellents actually do a pretty bang-up job . Here’s a way to make your own spray at home and keep those bloodsuckers away.

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Twitter for Android got a nice, new design today that makes navigating the site a little more pleasant. In other news, Swarm is adding perks to encourage check-ins (...like Foursquare!), and Google has a cool new animation app for iOS.

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If you’re looking for a job that will keep you moving and your body in shape, these are the 27 most physically jobs you can find in the U.S.

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Reader Kyle sent in this method to chill beer if you’re on the road, would like a frosty drink, and of course, your hotel room doesn’t have a fridge. Just line up your bottles on the air conditioner unit, fire it up full blast, and give it about fifteen minutes. Surprisingly, that’s all it takes.

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Managing an entire city’s parks involves a lot more than just mowing the lawn. The parks and recreations department maintains a city’s public spaces, organizes community events, and much more, and all requiring an eclectic range of knowledge and skills. And there’s also paper work, of course.

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