We're so used to seeing things in particular ways that anything different just doesn't make sense to our brains. Culturally, we like to read things from left to right, and from top to bottom. Change that and our brains struggle to adjust.
A judge just handed down a ruling that will make the U.S. government's quest to unlock the work iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters much more difficult.
With GPS chips and Wi-Fi positioning systems, a modern smartphone is capable of tracking its user's location with pinpoint accuracy. This being the case, it's strange that the most common text message sent today is still "Where are you?"
BlackBerry was one of the first companies to put anything that resembles a modern-day smartphone on the market, but now, seeing one out in the wild is like stumbling upon a fossil. Now that they've announced the BlackBerry Passport, it seems as if this is their last-ditch effort at remaining relevant.
I've said it before, but there are few things quite as annoying (or embarrassing) as having your smartphone go off at a time where it just shouldn't happen. Imagine a nice, intimate evening with your significant other; you dim the lights, snuggle up, and "this classic" comes on. Or, your phone goes off in a meeting, and your boss gives you that look.
Oh, hazards. If this were Tiger Wood's Golf, hazards would be something we would avoid like the plague. But since we are talking BioShock: Infinite, hazards can become part of your arsenal, and will help you unlock the "Hazard Play" achievement.
A team of scientists might have just put Jellyfish Art out of business with their new cyborg jellyfish. By arranging the heart cells of a normal rat on a piece of silicone, they've successfully created their own Franken-jellies. When in salt water with a fluctuating electrical field, the rat's heart muscles on the rubbery silicone contract the lobes downward and back up, which mimics the pulsing movement of a young moon jellyfish swimming.
In this series of videos you'll learn exactly what you'll need to start your own karaoke business, from choosing the right karaoke equipment to how to market and advertise your show. Expert Richard Buccola starts with a little background on the origins of Karaoke, and continues by showing all the equipment you'll need to start putting on a karaoke show, including mixing boards, microphones, monitors, speakers, hardware, and software. Rich also offers advice on promoting your karaoke show thro...
In this video series, learn how to work from home while raising children. Get important time management tips, and learn techniques for setting up a home office that’s far enough away from the children’s play area, while still being kid-friendly. Also learn about setting boundaries to help keep your workspace and your time on the job reserved for running your home business.
If you want to make cakes that look professional and almost good enough to sell, then meet gumpaste, your new BFF. A mixture of sugar, water, egg white and gelatin, it's a sweet, pliable cake decorating material that's as easy to shape as polymer clay.
You know how some women won't leave the house without at least some rouge and red lipstick on? We're pretty sure that Nicole Richie can't leave the house without at least one bohemian hairband in her hair.
Asking out that cute girl you've been crushing on for what seems like thousands of years can be intimidating and nervewracking, to say the least. What if she rejects you and rips out your heart and stomps on it right then and there, right?
This video tutorial is in the Motivation & Self Help category which will show you how to deal with social anxiety and improve your social skills. In this video Momo answers some questions on social skills and gives a few suggestions on what to do when the panic sets in. The panic sets in either because you have nothing to say or you have expectations. Usually it is expectations. You got expectations from your teachers, your parents, your friends or your peers. When you have expectations when ...
Learning a few basic sentences or phrases in any language can be helpful sometimes in certain situations. This is particularly important when considering words like "hello", "what is your name" or "my name is" etc. There phrases find their use in everyday interactions.
Catch, gut, and cook your own food? It sounds slightly caveman-ish, but deriving your food straight from nature ensures you always know what you're eating (a luxury you don't get at the grocery store) and that you're eating healthy.
In this video, we learn how to improve your social skills. First, you should have a positive attitude and try to change how people think. You want to never tell people that they are wrong, just help guide people through life. Communicate with people and really listen to what they have to say to you. Make sure that you offer you opinion but give it with a positive attitude. People will listen to what you have to say and when you are passionate it will make then believe you more. Good social sk...
In this video, Sarah teaches us how to do a spider web hairstyle on your American Girl. You can do this with any doll, even if they have short hair. To start, you will pull the hair from the front of the head back and then clip it in the middle. Next, take the sides of the hair and do the same process. Repeat this on the other side of the hair, doing the same process. Next, you will split the hair in half from each clip and then meet it up with the half of another piece. Continue to do this a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw braided hair. Start off using grid paper and a pencil to practice. Then, draw two lines parallel together and draw a line in between each of those. From here, draw on a circle around these and continue the pattern all the way down until you reach the end of the lines. Then, draw a line in the center where the circles meet and start to shade in the area to the right, creating a line coming out of it from the left. Practice doing this to get a better idea ...
The newest sims game, Sims 3, gives you a wide variety of sims and choices. This tutorial demonstrates how you can maximize happiness for each of your sims by giving them hobbies and making sure all their needs are met.
In this video, we learn how to attract a woman with one look. When you go over to talk to a girl, you want to walk up to her slowly. Walking slowly will teach you how to attract a woman because you aren't walking fast like everyone else. Don't have a nervous energy, because this will show lack of confidence in yourself. Once you are talking to the woman, make sure you are giving her eye contact and she is interested in what you are saying. It's a great idea for you to meet the woman at the gr...
In this video, we learn how to tell if a girl is interested. If you just met a girl and have gone out with her a couple of times, there are ways to tell if she really likes you. Sometimes girls can forget to call you or hang out, but don't take it to heart. The best way to know if a girl likes you is to compare her to a girl that you know was interested in you in your past. If your current girl acts like the girl that liked you in the past, you will know she really likes you and can think abo...
This video will show viewers how to fold a small book out of origami paper. You will need a square piece of paper for this project. First, fold the paper downwards in half, then fold it into quarters by folding down both edges of the paper to meet in the middle. Unfold and fold the two top sections down to make eighths on your paper. Then turn the paper around and repeat. Mountain fold both sides of the paper until you reach the middle, after which you should have a strip of folded paper. At ...
In order to make your own silver wire wrap earrings, you will need the following: sterling 20-gauge wire, chain nose or small round nose pliers, fine sterling wire, and multicolored crystal beads.
In this video, we learn how to talk to a girl with the Wing Girls. If you have never met this girl but you really want to talk to her, don't be afraid! A great idea is to walk up to her and call her a different name. After this, start up a conversation with her and strike common ground with her. Once you do this, you will be able to start a conversation with her that is lasting! Once you have talked for a few minutes, ask for her number or have her type it into your phone. Don't be scared and...
If you're in China, then getting back home might seem like an impossible task, simply because you don't know the local language. Well, this video will help you learn some very essential words in Mandarin Chinese useful for air travel. Learn the essential words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese for meeting someone at the airport. You'll learn how to ask whether a flight is late, or where your bags are. You'll even learn how to ask one of the most essential questions - where are the toilets?!
Learn how to cook tamales! Pork leg hot tamales, to be specific. Add a whole onion to a pot of boiling water, along with four cloves of garlic. Next, add the pork leg meat and a little salt and cover it, letting it cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours. That's just how you get the meet prepared. Watch the whole video to learn about prepping the New Mexican chili peppers and the finishing touches.
Tumbao is a basic beat. It is 4 4 timing. The fingers on both hands are bandaged on ring and middle fingers. The left hand looks flat, but is played in a heel, tip, heel, tip rhythm. Fingers on right hand are curved to meet the drum head. The left hand keeps the constant rhythm. Right hand does solo portion and moves from one Conga drum to another. Video is slowed down to see the exact rhythmic patterns. It also makes it easier to practice.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply sexy red lipstick. Start by applying dark red lip liner to the top lip, using an exact line where your lip goes. Next, draw the line on the bottom of your lip line up to where the crease of your lips meet. After this, smile while you paint on red lipstick with a makeup brush. Apply several coats and move the brush slowly so you don't mark your face. Apply the lipstick to both of your lips and make sure it blends in well with the lip liner you applied ea...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mini paper square boxes. First, grab a piece of paper and fold two ends in so they touch in the middle. After this, fold the bottom up so it covers the triangles and they meet at the middle. Crease the edges, then cut down the edges on both sides where the crease is. Next, fold the sides in so you have a shape that looks like a sword. After this, fold the sides up, then fold the other sides in. When finished, push the creases in and you will form a box, ...
In order to cut a long layer haircut, you will need a good pair of scissors. You must stay in the exact same standing position the entire time. Bring all of the hair together on each side, in order to cut it.
Jessica VanDen shows us how to make a hand forged silver clasp in this video. Start off with two pieces of sterling silver wire. Now make a simple S clasp with pliers. Then grasp the wire at the thick end and wrap it around until the long piece meets the curve you made. Next, wrap a curve around the end of the wire with pliers to make the clasp. You will need to put the chain through it to attach it. Make sure your chain can fit through the loop that you have made. Now you're finished and mak...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a finger palm coin vanishing magic trick. The user begins placing a coin in their hand on the middle and fore finger. It should be placed where the fingers meet the palm of the hand. Flip the coin over a couple of times, and make sure that it stays. Then the user tells the audience that they will place the coin into the other hand. As the user pretends to toss the coin into the other hand, they should give the illusion that it is in the other ha...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to develop an elevator speech. An elevator speech is a short prepared speech in which you "sell" yourself to others. The average elevator ride is no longer than 20 seconds, so your speech should be no longer than that. Your speech should describe who you are. Your name, if your meeting a new contact. It should explain what you have to offer, the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking. What benefit will you provide. This video will benefit...
God of War 3 is one of the baddest, gruesome, and greatest games to ever hit the PS3. Aside from the beautiful gameplay and great story-telling, the action/adventure game doesn't just end with the story. There are also challanges that need to be met. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to complete the Bare Hands challenge easily. It may require a couple of chances, but is pretty easy to get. Enjoy!
Learn how to use the Gaussian blur tool to add mood to your digital photos while maintaining sharpness and detail. Meet the Adobe Photoshop pen tool! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to use the Gaussian blur filter when touching up a photo. For more information, and to get started using the Gaussian blur tool yourse...
Janelle Monae is a great vocalist and always looks stylish. If you would like to try out her rock-a-billy hairdo, check out this tutorial.
Are you sick of all those tutorials that are packed with expensive products? Well, you're in luck! In this video, learn how to make an exotic Arabian style with budget makeup. Just because it's from a drugstore doesn't mean it isn't gorgeous! So, gather what you have and save some cash and get started with this exotic makeup style. You will definitely impress anyone you meet and no one will even tell the difference!
Boosting your self esteem can be difficult, especially if you are not a naturally confident person. In this tutorial, get some helpful advice from Quinson Thomas on how to improve your quality of life by upping your self esteem. Self confidence often makes all the difference when we meet new people and try new things. Did you know that just by appearing confident, you can control a whole room? You will look 1000 times more beautiful and successful, even if you don't feel that way inside, if y...
If you are making a funky homemade charm bracelet or necklace, have a look at this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to make a polymer clay bead shaped like a cartoon dog. This is a great bead to use for a gift for the dog lover in your life. It won't take long to make this cute little guy and whomever you make it for will really appreciate it. This little bead has tons of personality. So, why not grab some clay and get molding.. this puppy can't wait to meet you!
