Have you ever fallen victim to a clever Jedi mind trick? Don't worry. It happens. There are evolutionary reasons as to why our brains sometimes give into the oldest tricks in the book. Fortunately, the more you understand the tricks of a salesman, the easier it is to avoid their gripping psychological influence. Clue #1: Too Much Specificity
About ten years ago, Western research figured out that green tea was a nutritional powerhouse. After all, in Asian countries where green tea is consumed throughout the day, cancer rates tend to be much lower, although there are probably other factors contributing to that fact, like less processed food and red meat in the standard Asian diet.
Update January 27, 2014: Samsung has released a statement to address the flip cover issue, claiming it as a bug with a "fix" coming soon:
There are some really talented graffiti artists out there. Some of them are good enough that businesses hire them to paint advertisements, rather than hiring someone to scrub their work off the side of the building.
If you're the type of person who constantly uses multiple tabs in your browser, you know how annoying it is when one of them starts playing unwanted music or video.
With iOS 6 coming out yesterday, there were bound to be plenty of glitches. iPhone users filled Apple's forums with complaints, with battery drainage issues leading the way. Many users complained of rapidly increasing battery drainage after updating to iOS 6, specifically with the iPhone 4S.
If you bike a lot and live in a small room or apartment, it can be tough to find the space to store your wheels. There are tons of bicycle racks and mounts you can buy, but where's the fun in that when they're so easy to DIY? Here are some of the best inexpensive solutions for your bike storage woes.
Do you own an HP printer? If so, it may be vulnerable to malware attacks. Researchers at Columbia University discovered that 25% of Hewlett-Packard printers have significant vulnerabilities that put your printer in danger from hackers—even your home. With a budget of just $2,000, researchers Salvatore Stolfo and Ang Cui were able to hack into the printers using remote firmware to install malware, and in some cases even cause the printer to catch on fire. The main issue is with the printer's c...
Are you into Gaara? If so, why not make one of his gourds? Materials you will need:
It is very important to change the oil on your lawn mower just as important as changing the oil in your car. The oil liberates, cools and cleans the engine. It is best to check your manufacturers information to know how often to change the oil. To change the oil you will need the following: a wrench, gloves, a drop cloth, a socket wrench, oil container, a brush, a new oil filter, an oil filter wrench and fresh oil.
Learn to make a model ship to put in a bottle with this video guide. 1. Take clean plastic bottle with mouth about 5 inches to fit the ship
FAST is an expedited travel program for commercial truck drivers that travel between the US and Canada. FAST cards are available to citizens or permanent residents of Canada or the US. The FAST program is viewed as a privilege by both Canada and the US. You can be denied for the FAST program if you do not have a clean driving record and a clean record with the Canadian Border Services and The US Customs and Border Protection. Things such as being caught with undeclared items and having a crim...
A gerbil makes a great “starter pet” for a child. Gerbils are friendly, fun to watch, quiet, and clean little guys whose cages don’t get smelly as fast as some animals’.
This rich soup – served cold – combines leeks and potatoes to create a culinary treat for your tastebuds.
Step 1 Wash your canning jars, along with their lids and screw bands, in very hot, soapy water. Rinse well and let them air dry. Check for cracks and chips before using.
It's easy to make a peck of pickled peppers – or any other vegetable – with this basic recipe. You Will Need
Make the most of summer's bounty by learning how to preserve it for winter. You Will Need
Now is the time to instill good hygiene habits that will serve your child for life. You Will Need
Before you throw your next steak on the barbecue, see what grilling experts do to ensure that it turns out tender and juicy. Watch this video to learn how to grill the perfect steak.
Learn how to use an airbrush. Marble allowed Michelangelo to create his David. An airbrush will allow you to draw a dragon on a conversion van.
Ant problem? If the ants have come marching two by two—or, God forbid, 10 by 10—it’s time to put an end to the parade. Here’s how. How to get rid of ants, a guide by Howcast:
Learn how to clean out unwanted programs from your PC's hard drive. Running out of storage space on your PC? Free up some real estate by deleting programs you no longer need on your hard drive.
Learn how to solder. Whether you like to tinker with electronics or do your own plumbing repairs, soldering metal is an essential skill. Plus, it's kinda fun.
Not everybody in this digital age has PowerPoint, whether on Windows or a Mac. But at least Mac users can find other ways to share their PowerPoint presentations with other Mac users via iPhoto. PowerPoint 2008 for Mac makes it easy to share your slideshows. The Microsoft Office for Mac team shows you just how to share PowerPoint slides as an iPhoto album in this how-to video.
Learn housecleaning tips to more efficiently clean your home in this free video series featuring a professional house cleaner.
In this how to video series, learn how to clean your shower head from home improvement expert Adolph Ramirez. He will give you expert tips for cleaning a shower head including what tools you will need and why it is important to clean your shower head. Adolph will demonstrate how to remove a shower head, how to inspect the water pipe in your shower, how to inspect the restrictor disk, how to clean a shower head, how to use a brush to clean your shower head, how to clean all the parts of a show...
In this series of brass instrument care videos from our music professional, J.D. Keating will learn how to take apart your horn, soak it, clean it and put it back together again.
Duane Carter shows us how to clean a brass instrument in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Clean brass instruments.
This video series leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to cleaning the kitchen. Atiya covers everything from cleaning the refrigerator to wiping down walls.
Context menus are menus that pop up when you right click an windows element (icons, windows, bars etc.). Sometimes, you would notice that many of the menu items are really not required.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make brownies from scratch with Nancy. You will first need to mix together 1/2 c butter and 1 c white sugar. After this, add in two eggs and then whisk together. From here, add in some vanilla to taste and a pinch of salt. Then, mix together your flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. From here, mix the wet and dry ingredients together until there are no lumps or bumps left. Then, pour this into a greased baking dish and bake in the oven until the middle com...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make rainbow cupcakes. First, you will need to make the batter and pour it into six different bowls evenly. After this, drop different colors of food coloring into each of the bowls to make them all different colors. Once these are mixed together, you will have all the colors of the rainbow! Drop a small amount of each of the colors into the muffin liners in a baking dish. When they are full, bake these in the oven until they are golden brown at the top and y...
In this drawing tutorial, we learn how to draw a chibi Sokka. Start off by drawing a round circle for the head of the character. After this, draw on the ears to the sides of the head. Then, draw on the hair on the back of the head followed by the facial features. After this, draw on the body, but don't draw a neck because this character doesn't really have one. Once you have the outline finished, start to use a darker marker to create the clothing and other details onto the character. Clean u...
In this video, we learn how to block a website without software. First, open up 'my computer' and then double click on the local disk. After this, open up the 'windows' folder and then locate the 'system 32' folder, open this. Next, open the 'drivers' folder and then open the 'etc' folder. From here, double click 'host' file and then open it with a notepad. Now, after the last text type in "127.0.0.1 (website to block)". After this, save the file and then clean all the temporary internet file...
In this video, we learn how to service a Mavic Freehub on your bicycle wheel. To begin, disassemble which requires a 10 mm and 5 mm Allen wrench. Then, remove the end cap and use the wrenches to pry the nuts and bolts from the middle of the wheel. Remove the free hub after this, then set on a cloth to the side. After this, you can remove the spring and slide it out. After this, you will clean the parts off and then reinstall your parts back on the bike. Put them on how you removed them and th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to achieve a perfect at home manicure. First, remove all the nail polish from the nails and then file them down. Use a buffer to buff the top of the nail and push down the cuticles. Clean out underneath the nails and then wash your hands thoroughly with soap, then let dry. After this, use instant cuticle remover on all of your nails to remove your cuticles completely. Use a wooden pick to push these back and remove them just to make sure you have it all gone. Af...
In this video, we learn how to replace the exhaust manifold in a Jeep Cherokee. First, take the bolts out from the collective and set aside. Next, loosen up the collector and take out the bolts that are holding the manifold on. Then, remove the manifold from the vehicle. After this, install your new manifold in the same spot your other manifold was just in. Your next step will be to place the other parts back on that surround the exhaust manifold. Make sure all bolts are on tightly, then go i...
In this video, we learn how to clear browser cookies and cache in Internet Explorer 6. First, log onto Internet Explorer, then click on the tools menu. After this, click internet options, then go to the general tab. Next, click the delete button underneath browsing history, then select "delete files". A warning box will now pop up, click "yes" and your browsing history will be deleted. To delete your cookies, click on the button for "delete cookies", then click "yes". After this, your cookies...
That's right. Just three ingredients are needed for this creamy pesto sea scallops treat from Woman's Day Magazine. They sure now how to make a simple, easy to clean up dinner for the whole family. You'll need about 1.5 pounds of sea scallops, 1/3 cup of prepared pesto, and 2 tbsp of heavy cream. That's it. Watch and learn.
In order to create a black, white, and purple nail design, you will need the following: black acrylic paint, a paint brush, purple glitter nail polish, white nail polish, and a shaping tool.
