Most alarms just make noise to wake you up, and it can be a bit jarring coming off of a deep sleep to suddenly being woken up by a blaring sound. On the flip side, if you're a heavy sleeper, this might not even be enough stimuli to snap you out of your 8-hour coma.
There are a lot of manipulative people out there, but you don't have to let all of them push you around. It's time for the tables to turn.
Ever wonder why when you defrost meat, there's all that pink liquid at the bottom of the plastic bag? That liquid is called "purge," and it's not good.
Update (March 18, 2014): Skype has issued an update to their Android app, and among other things, has "fixed" the runaway camera process issue by creating a workaround...and that's about all we know. No details were provided, but with the considerable uproar over the bug, let's hope it's been squashed for good.
Leaving your Wi-Fi radio "on" allows your smartphone to auto-connect to trusted wireless networks in lieu of using cellular data, but it also consumes battery power while it's constantly network hunting.
Thousands of history files, cookies, other unwanted files stored in your system as logs and other formats. To manually check each one is difficult. New computers are too fast by processor behavior, after some times of working it comes to slow performance.
I've never understood gift cards. Aside from being severely restricted as to where you can use them, they're also a strange gift, especially if you don't shop at that particular store. Some even have expiration dates and service fees.
If you've been to a convention of any sort before, you know that there are good and bad panels, and that their inherent goodness or badness often has little to do with the actual content being discussed. That's because giving a panel is a skill that not everyone has. However, it is a skill that everyone could have! In this article, I'll tell you how to give a good panel on practically any subject. Image by Shannon Cottrell
All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this detailed video tutorial series will tell you everything you need to know about using the Meade EQ Series Telescope to ogle the universe.
If there are people you just don't want to talk to, or texts you want to stop recieving, you can use the MCleaner app for iPhone. This app has a white list of approved numbers and a black list of disallowed numbers. You can even choose to let in phone calls from one number while letting in their text messages, or vice versa. MCleaner will also log your blocked calls, so you can see who has been trying to get through.
Need some wrapping paper? Want to go beyond the basic and bland Christmas wrapping paper in stores? There's one solution that's in everyone's pockets— money— cold hard cash— paper bills— money. We're talking George Washington (because Franklin might be a little extreme).
If your family veers on the smaller side (so we're talking more the Gilmores than than the Duggars) then a 20 pound Thanksgiving turkey is probably a bit too much food for you to handle. Luckily, there are alternative ways to serve turkey without needing to pull out a big bird.
For most of us, working out at the gym is a time we have to schedule outside of our other work and family commitments. But how about making exercise your job? No, we're not talking about becoming a pro athelete. Rather, if you become a personal trainer you can work out, help others work out, and get paid good money while doing it.
Another Italian language video that teaches some of the other basic words in the language. The knowledge of shapes too is essential when conversing in any language.
In this video, we learn how to deal with rejection from your father. Don't let your father change who you are and change how you think about yourself. Know that people in your family are going to have problems, it can't be perfect. The mental warfare isn't worth it, grab the bull by the horns. Try to write him a letter from the heart and really let him know what you are thinking. If that doesn't work, make a video where you are talking right to him and tell him how you are feeling. After this...
In this video from ItalianLessons101 we learn some words that are useful while at a park in Italian. A disclaimer before the video states that this video is designed to teach non Italian speakers some basic phrases. Here are the words that are learned in this lesson:
In this video from AbcSchoolOfPolish we learn various phrases that you can use to compliment your partner. The phrases are read out loud in Polish twice and shown on the screen so you can learn them. Here are the phrases we learn:
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian definitely knows she's got sex appeal in her deck of cards. Which is why, if you've ever paid attention to her on the red carpet, she's almost always wearing a smoky eye and nude lip combo. We're talking 9 times out of 10.
Leggings have the unique ability of covering you up (as long as we're not talking sub zero temperatures here) and keeping you warm and fashionable at the same time. They allow you to continue wearing certain fall dresses into fall. and look great in a pair of boots.
In this tutorial, we learn how to avoid common strategic planning pitfalls. First, you will need to look at all the common pitfalls. You want to have ownership for the planning process. Everyone that is involved needs to have the tools to get the goals accomplished. Lack of communication is a big problem, so have everyone on the same page with how to talk and communicate what's going on. Decision making should be scattered with different managers and they should be guiding the rest of the sta...
In this tutorial, we learn how to understand how women think about men. When a woman walks by you, if she's smiling the whole way you have to think about how she feels when you approach her. Women think the same exact way as men do, they're equally as nervous and scared. If the girl is laughing and giggling, this is not a blow off. Look for a girl that is animated and wants to talk to you. Stop thinking that women are different from you and they don't think like you, then you will be able to ...
In this tutorial, David Wygant teaches us how to flirt with women at coffee shops. First, find the right place you want to go! If you think that going to a sports bar is a good idea, think again! Go to a place like the one you see in this video, "Tea Palace". There will be a TON of women inside places and cafes like this. If women are together, they will most likely be trash talking about men. You can easily start a conversation with a woman or group of women if you are in a place like this. ...
In this video, we learn how to attract women with the instant street pick-up. When you are approaching women on the street and having a conversation with them, they will most likely close you first. Tell her that you want to see her again and make sure you get her number! Don't let her leave or walk away without asking her number. She's not going to talk and have a long conversation with you and not want your number. Pay attention to her body language and make her feel important, which will h...
El Dia de los Muertos is a very colorful Spanish holiday which takes place on November 2nd, All Soul's Day. The festival involves bringing food and other goods to your dead relatives' graves and spending the night praying and remembering them. It's often a very communal, spiritual ritual that's also a fun activity for the whole family.
Though it may not seem like it, blue eye makeup is one of the most universally flattering shades out there. We're not talking robin's egg blue or any of the lighter shades of blue; rather, we're thinking a deep, dark navy or an electric, sparkly teal.
In this tutorial, we learn how to negotiate salary terms. If you have just gotten a new job but the salary is not what you were hoping for, there is a way to negotiate the terms. If you have a great benefit package and salary, you will have the career benefits that you want to have. Talk to your boss or the appropriate person to see what you can do to get a higher pay rate at your new job. See if there is a way you can prove your work to get a salary increase. Negotiate with them to see what ...
Dan and Jenn teach us how to know if your girlfriend wants to break up in this video. If the girl is saying that she doesn't deserve you, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. She may just want to make a point that you are really good to her and she doesn't know if you are the one for her. If the woman just got out of a bad relationship, you may need to give her a lot of time and space while she is going through everything. Just talk to your girlfriend to get a feel for the relationship and the...
Dan and Jennifer talk about how to forget your girlfriend's past & past lovers in this video. You need to first remember that everyone has an ex, you should not dwell on this. Don't ask your girlfriend to regret her past experiences, she should not have to. You need to think for yourself and accept her past experience. Be happy that she told you the truth and is being completely honest with you. Don't worry about her not being a virgin, this shouldn't be anything for you to be concerned about...
Vampires are obviously going to be the costume du jour this Halloween (as it has been every Halloween since "Twilight" ensnared the imaginations and burgeoning sexuality of preteen girls everywhere), so why not get in with the in crowd and dress like one?
In this video, we learn how to deal with a mother who is ruining a relationship. If you have a situation with a mother who is ruining your relationship, you need to stop back and talk to the mother. You need to share with the mother and let her know that you are involved with the man and that she is not the one who is married to him. You have more invested in the relationship than the mother, so make sure this mother is not taking over your life. Once you get rid of the problems, you will hav...
These days, if you hear the word "thrusting" in the same sentence as "dancing" then you probably imagine a guy doing naughty things to a girl at a seedy nightclub. But we're not talking about grinding here.
Running on natural terrain - we're talking forests, hills, etc. - is nothing at all like running on flat, paved concrete. But despite this fact many runners who switch from concrete to a natural trail don't change their running technique to adapt to the new terrain. This is not a good idea because it can cause serious injury.
Despite what this cookie's name may imply, these monster cookies are not in any way related to monsters or to Halloween. Rather, the term "monster cookies" comes from the simple fact that these doughy goodies contain everything you could possibly imagine a cookie to have.
When berries are in season, make sure you take full advantage of their sweet bounty, and what better way then in a fruit pie dessert? We're talking mixed berry cobbler, here, and it's simply irresistible. This video recipe will show you how to make this homemade mixed berry cobbler using blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
Creating your own quests in Dragon Age are fun, but if you're going to do it right, you're going to need to have your NPCs (non-player characters) do more than just sit around and do nothing. Your players are going to want to talk with them to do whatever it is they need to: get info, chat up the weather, kill them, the usual stuff! In this video you will learn how to set up a basic conversation tree that will allow NPCs and PCs to have a multiple tree dialogue with one another.
Giant Steps is quite popular for being an incredibly difficult song to play seeing as it's a string of II, V, I chord changes in three different keys, among other changes that are inherent in the song. Thanks for making our lives more difficult Coltrane! If you're having trouble making your way around the neck and improvising this video can help! He talks about similar tonalities out of each chord change and scale connection between different keys. Just be careful because the audio goes out o...
With all the stuff we have to do these days and our constant connectivity to the internet, it's no wonder most of us have a hard time taking a break. And no, by break we don't mean checking your Facebook and updating your satus.
Punky pop twosome 3OH!3 are eccentric to say the least. With songs that wax poetic in memorable and tasteful lines like "Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips," it's impossible to ignore this pop group these days.
In this video, we learn how to create a compelling resume. When you talk about your prior experience, write down something that you learned from your work background, preferably something that matches the job you're applying for. Employers are looking for something you were taught in your experience. Write down any accomplishments you received while on the job, and how well you did them as well. If you're graduated, let them know when you are available for full time work and when you are grad...
In order to handle a Hot-and-Cold Guy, you will need to create an amazing experience. Then, you will need to draw back. You should, then, repeat this pattern over and over again. This should make him want to be with you more.
