Today's Tidbit: People Generally Do the Right Thing, Unless They're Paying to Do Otherwise
In an attempt to get parents to pick up their kids on time, a number of Israeli day-care centers decided to impose fines on parents who show up late.
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News: Interesting Read
Hey guys just found an Interesting article, thought I'd share it. See yourself as the next Assange? Good luck - CNN.com.
News: LEGOmation
Brickfilms. Michel Gondry brought LEGOmation into the spotlight with his "Fell in Love With a Girl" music video (White Stripes). However, LEGOmation has been around since the late 80's, the first known brickfilm being Lindsay Fleay's The Magic Portal.
How To: dance with Napoleon Dynamite
Ok. This is an experiment in excellence. Never before have I recommended a non-embedded video. Until now.
:reflection challenge: shiny night
It was a rainy night and I captured this with my Nokia E5. . . . . edited with frame effect and sepia
How To: Apply Night Elf Makeup for a Halloween Costume
Are you looking for World of Warcraft costume ideas for Halloween? Take a look at this makeup tutorial to find out what steps you'll need if you want to look like a Night Elf with different kinds of makeup. You'll need either purple or blue colors most likely.
News: HOTDOCS '11 Opening Night Gala - fueled by Steam Whistler
Wow, what a party! Rajo hits this year's hotDocs' opening night gala and manages to talk to documentary filmmakers Morgan Spurlock & Michael Tucker as well as a few of the guys from FIGHTVILLE!
News: Scrabble Night in Santa Monica
We know you love Scrabble. What about booze? Combine the two and you've got Scrabble night at the Deyermond Art & Bookstore in Santa Monica.
News: Banksy's Simpsons Opening Portrays Grim Sweatshop Underworld
Last night's Simpsons opening was a sardonic take on the usual gag, directed and storyboarded by the legendary Banksy, the famed renegade British graffiti artist whose real identity is hidden to the public. Below, laborers in Asian countries manufacture Simpsons merch in a dark underworld sweatshop, as an imprisoned dying unicorn impales Simpsons DVDs.
HowTo: LED Your Sneakers for Safe Night Jogging
Jogging at night is risky, but with these LED sneakers, the odds of getting hit are drastically reduced. Creator Will Cruz wants you to be safe, so he has generously shared full instructions for making your own light up kicks. Previously, HowTo: Auto-Lace Your Kicks.
TIFF - MIDNIGHT MADNESS '10: #5 - THE WARD
John Carpenter's THE WARD screened at last night's Midnight Madness event and it wasn't too bad! We talked with some fans and discussed the fine art of the jump-scare..
TIFF - MIDNIGHT MADNESS '10: #2 - SUPER
Last night's screening of James Gunn's SUPER (with Rainn Wilson and Ellen page) was... wait for it... sssssssso great (though I was gong to say 'super' didn't you?). TIFF - MIDNIGHT MADNESS CONTINUES!
News: Red Nights
Here is the trailer for a very evocative new movie called Red Nights. (dir. Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, Hong Kong, China/France)
7/12- Mon Pick: Kings of Leon @Hollywood Bowl
Pick of the night: Mon 7/12 - Kings of Leon, Built To Spill, The Features @Hollywood Bowl All Ages Other shows of the night:
7/6- Tues Pick: Fol Chen / Baths / Random Patterns / P
Pick of the Night: Fol Chen / Baths / Random Patterns / Pizza! @ The Echo ($10) Fol Chen, a Highland Park based band is back in town to promote their latest record release.
7/7- Weds Pick: Carbon Leaf / Brandon Stanley @ Trouba
Pick of the Night: Carbon Leaf / Brandon Stanley @ Troubadour ($15) Not the most exciting night in music, but I wouldn't mind checking out Carbon Leaf at the Troub.
News: WATCH THIS INSTEAD - The Last Airbender
WATCH THIS INSTEAD - On this special Happy Canada Day edition of WTI, Mike lets you know what to watch instead of M. Night's The Last Airbender.
News: Beautiful Night in Johannesburg
Caught this shot on my Univision transmission of the Germany - Ghana game in Soccer City's brand new stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.... That is picture perfect!
How To: 12 Valuable Tips to Avoid Catching a Cold
If you want to avoid catching the cold this season, act like a complete germaphobic nut and wash your hands frequently. Wear gloves to avoid directly touching frequently-touched public surfaces that may carry germs, such as doorknobs and handrails.
How To: Sleep Better & Quieter at Night with These 11 Anti-Snoring Tips
Is your epic snoring ruining your bed partner's sleep at night? The next time you go to bed, consider taping or sewing a tennis ball on the middle of the back of your nightgown or pajamas. Sleeping on the side instead of your back is one effective way to ensure a snore-free night.
How To: Have a Classy Night at Home Alone
Full disclosure: I didn't create this. However, do what the picture below says, and your night will instantly become classy. Link One
News: Mod a flashlight into an IR night vision light
Record stealthily, in the dark. This hack is simple and will turn any LED flashlight into an infrared night vision light you can use with any video camera.
How To: Study
Learning Style What kind of learner are you? There are three different ways people learn:
News: Alfred Knows Where You Want to Eat (iPhone App for Instant Restaurant Recommendations)
Exploring a new city is tough if you're all by your lonesome. But if you have your iPhone on you, you're not alone at all... there's tons of great apps available for discovering the city around you. We've previously featured an app that helps you decide on what bar or club to attend, as well as one that shows you the hidden world unbeknown to most tourists (sometimes even the local population). When it comes to dining out, Yelp helps considerably, but it doesn't provide you with personalized ...
News: May 2010 NPD Sales Results
Yes, they are May numbers, NPD is late by a month due to "IT" problems. They might have well blamed it only oil spill crisis.
Start Your Own Sneaker Biz: Design-It-Yourself and Sell
You may have already heard of Zazzle, an online service that allows you to print on a variety of goods (tees, mugs, posters, etc.). You can design-it-yourself, or choose from Zazzle's library of available designs.
How To: Watch the Official 2011 Groundhog Day Ceremony Live Online
So what if he's right just 39% of the time? On Wednesday, February 2nd, when poor old Punxsutawney Phil crawls forth from his simulated tree stump in Gobbler's Knob, we'll be watching. After all, if an octopus can predict the outcome of the World Cup, we fail to see why a sedated marmot can't predict the weather.
How To: Cook pressure cooked short ribs with a wine reduction glaze
Slow cooking meat makes it taste choc full of deep, rich flavor, and the meat usually ends up so tender it literally falls off the bones. But not all of us have hours and hours to devote to preparing a meal at night. So how do we achieve that same flavor without the time commitment? Check out this video to learn a recipe for pressure cooked short ribs.
News: Satan Surprise!
Synopsis: Tell one guy that a girl that one of the other guys knows just had some sketchy demonic encounter/satanic experience at some Wicca gathering she went to last night while she was trying to get answers from the past. Then say she’s incredibly creeped out right now and is home alone tonight so they are going to seize the opportunity(while she’s still scared) and have him dress up as Satan himself and go to her house late at night and “appear” to her in her bedroom. (Don’t be overly des...
How To: Make un-deadly "zombie" drinks with juice, rum, apricot brandy and BRAINS
Make your Halloween party the best ever with this "zombie" drink sure to keep the living dead coming back for more! This zombie-style drink is complete with brains, but more importantly, it packs a wallop with three different kinds of rum (!!!) and apricot brandy. This mixed punch also has orange, pineapple and lime juice. Don't forget to make your citrus ice the night before, either in brain molds or a nice big block. Party on!
News: Supermoon Pics from Last Night with a Standard Zoom Lens
So, I managed to take some pics last night of the supermoon. I was dropping someone off at LAX right around perigee, so all of the images I took off the side of the road were horrible, since there were tall buildings everywhere and nothing but street and parking lot lights blocking my shots.
News: Cure Insomnia with the Pzizz Sleep Aid App for Android and iPhone
Dealing with insomnia? Just can't fall asleep at night? Well, there's a few things you can do to escape those restless nights. You can take a hot bath (unless you're a shower person), do some yoga (granted you can do the downward-facing dog), or try a little tapping (if you don't mind smacking yourself in the face). But let's face it—most people who have trouble sleeping use prescription medication or natural remedies like melatonin. If you don't want to be dependent on sleeping pills, then m...
News: Toy Story 3's Opening Short "Day & Night" Outshines Feature
Toy Story 3 has received rave reviews across the board. Curious, a couple of us here at WonderHowTo went to see it last night. We found it to be decent. Not fabulous. The opening was exhilarating. Full of action and humor and a thoroughly dynamic use of 3D, but the rest of the movie didn't exude the same energy. The story was sweet and touching, and the characters were as lovable as ever. However, I was looking for a little more action.
How To: Build Night Vision Goggles with a Car Backup Camera and Monitor
Night vision goggles are awesome, but the price? Not so much. Luckily, you can make your own pair that will have you sneaking up on your friends in just a few simple steps.
How To: Add Some Turkey & Pilgrim Fun to Thanksgiving with Kid-Friendly Decorative Crafts
It's not too late to start crafting some great Thanksgiving decorations with the kids. Make this year's celebration one to remember with these decorative craft ideas from Mahalo's Jaala Pickering. Your children are sure to have fun making these, and so will you!
How To: Make a pair of high-tech night vision sunglasses
In this video tutorial you will learn how to make a pair of high tech night vision sunglasses. You will first need a pair of 100% clear sunglasses with nothing but UV protection. Then two sheets of theatrical photo gels, one congo blue and one primary red. Using the gasses as a template, outline the lens shape and gently cut out one pair of each gel. Secure the red gels first using glue, and then apply the blue gels over the red ones. Now you're going to need 8 high intensity infrared LEDs. S...