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HowTo: Make Your Own Custom Fit Earbud Headphones

Earbuds have always been a problem for me. Maybe I have abnormally shaped ears, but when I go running, my iPod Shuffle earbuds are a chronic distraction, always popping out. With the iPod Shuffle, you're bound by the Apple brand earbuds, as the controls are on the headphones rather than the device itself. Damn you, Apple.

Suarez: Hero or Cheater?

Honestly, I have no clue. I think it was one of the smartest plays in WC history. Game on the line. If that ball goes in, you're going home. You sacrifice yourself to a red card (and the next game against Holland), but you give your goalie and the Fates an opportunity. So, is he another Henry who gave his country an opportunity or a FairPlay offender to its very definition? Uruguay - Ghana

News: It Ain't the Ball, It's the Altitude. Duhhh....

I guess it takes the designer to explain, but it's the altitude that's affecting the unpredictable movement on the ball, not the ball itself. Defending himself, he says the ball's been around since December and no one's complained until now. I know it's a problem in Jo'Burg and Nelspruit (highest venue in WC history). But Cape Town's at sea level, does anyone know if the problem exists there?

News: Television is a DRUG

LOOK AT ME ! LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! While we continue to prostitute ourselves selling shit to the masses, its good to remember the mechanism that makes it all possible. Just because its CINEMA doesn't mean we don't need television to get the message out. Had this have come out 7 years ago I would have sworn it was part of the ABC on-air branding.

News: Dr. Strangelove

Here is an interesting mini-doc about the set designer Ken Adam.  Here he discusses working on the Dr. Strangelove War Room set.  This style would influence many films to come and would become one of the most memorable graphic elements in film history.  The funniest thing about this doc is his story about Ronald Reagan who thought the War Room from Dr. Strangelove was a real place and he wanted to see it, now that is great design! Here is the very MOD movie trailer for "Dr. Strangelove"

SCRABBLE Facts: Butts, Boards & Blasphemies

SCRABBLE was invented by Alfred Mosher Butts, an architect in New York, in an attempt to make a word game that combined anagrams and crosswords, which involved chance, luck and a great degree of skill. Together, Butts and game-loving entrepreneur James Brunot, refined the game and made the games by hand, stamping letters on wooden tiles on at a time. They eventually came up with the name SCRABBLE, which means "to grope frantically."

How To: Make cheap, realistic, fake blood

In this tutorial, we learn how to make cheap, realistic, fake blood. This is easy and cheap and looks great depending on how well you mix it and follow directions. This is safe and won't hurt you or anyone else. You will need: corn syrup (any brand or kind), cocoa baking powder, red and blue food coloring, water, and vanilla extract (optional). Start out by pouring the corn syrup into a bowl, until half way filled. Next, add in around 5 or six drops of red and mix it together. Then, add in a ...

How To: Get flawless looking legs

This is how to get flawless legs. The first thing you want to do is start off with some products from h2o, its body scrub, it lathers and expoliates, you can use it as a body wash. Another one is another h2o brand with sea salt, that is much more expoliating. Also use ocean salt, by lush, along with buffee, also from lush. Lastly Clarins toning body polisher. Get the water running, wet your leg down, start with the h2o more abraccive salts. Get it and rub it on your leg, if you have sensitive...

How To: Do simple bonsai styling

Graham Potter of Kaizen Bonsai shows Bonsai beginners how to make interesting trees from relatively available materials. He first details the history of the specific tree he will be working on. He points out that this specific specimen has small, compact foliage, branches that support itself, craggy bark, and a nice taper in the trunk. He begins to shape the tree by cutting the small amounts of foliage that are dead or weak as well as the foliage grows beneath the branches. He then uses hand ...

How To: Spy on someone using your iPod touch or iPhone

Ownspy is powerful program which can be used to backup your iPhone remotely. This program can be used in both good and bad ways. If you have children you can keep track of them by installing this program on the phone. This regularly uploads the content from the phone to the website. So in this way you can know in what way the phone is being used. Also this can be used by a jealous boy friend to spy on his girl friend. This programs tracks your location, backs up your messages, pictures. It al...

How To: Troubleshoot and fix Internet Explorer

In this video, Britec09 shows, "How to Fix and Troubleshoot Internet Explorer Browser Problems". First ensure that your computer is connected to the internet and your system is not infected by a computer virus, or any other type of infection, that will cause your computer to function incorrectly. First you should download Firefox to validate if the problem is with the internet explorer or the website itself. Second, you must check the version of your internet explorer. If it is old, update th...

How To: Use Skype to communicate

This video demonstrates how to use Skype to make calls. The best thing about it is that it is free. You only need a computer, a microphone and a web camera. To use Skype, you first have to download the Skype software. This can be done through the website of Skype. Then install the Skype on your computer. Next you need to have an account created. For this you have to provide a screen name and also your email address. You need to type a password for your account too. Once your account is create...

How To: Prepare sizzling steak fajitas

In this video, Betty, from Betty's Kitchen, demonstrates how to cook her steak fajitas. The ingredients for this recipe are: 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut into strips; 1 onion, cut in lengthwise wedges; 1 green bell pepper, cut lengthwise, 1 red bell pepper, also cut lengthwise; 2 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves of minced garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1 package fajita seasoning, (any brand); 2 Tbsp extra virgin ...

How To: Make a tin frame out of soda cans

How to Make a Tin Frame with Soda Cans You don't have to throw out your old soda cans anymore. Laura and Claiborne show how to recycle old cans into a craft project that creates a frame. You will need a wooden frame, soda cans, 5/8 of an inch nails, tin snipers, and a glue gun. While cutting the cans, make sure to be careful to avoid cutting your hands. Smaller square scissors tend to be more effective at cutting the cans. When cutting, try to cut the can in a rectangular shape. Try to avoid ...

How To: Create a non-profit Facebook page in 4 minutes

A Facebook page formatted specifically for non-profits can be created in a matter of minutes with this video tutorial from John Haydon. The first step you need to take is to search for any page. In this tutorial, Haydon searches for the page "Facebook Pages/Public Profiles" to use as the example. On the bottom left (of any Facebook page), you will notice that there is a link for "Create a Page for My Business." Click on that link, which allows you to begin the page creation process. Non-profi...

How To: Plant flowering bulbs with Lowe's

Flowering bulbs require some few common tools before planting such as compost or peat moss, work gloves, fertilizer, garden trowel or bulb planter and the garden bulb of your choice. During the spring season you can plant tender bulbs such as, irises, gladiolus and elephant ears. In terms of fall plantings you can plant bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses which could give a beautiful bloom in the spring. In general the blooms will last till three to four weeks, bulbs such ...

How To: Get an FHA loan

Looking to get an FHA loan? The Federal Housing Administration, FHA for short, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the U.S. Here's how to get your FHA-insured loan. Learn how to get one with help from this video.