How To: Find Out If Facebook Owes You Ten Bucks
For the most part, nobody makes money off of Facebook. Sure, some people make a living by updating pages for businesses and celebrities, but hardly anyone gets a dime from the site itself.
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News: Waymo Claims Former Uber CEO Kalanick Knew About Stolen Documents as More Case Details Unfold
Waymo claims in court documents filed yesterday in its lawsuit against Uber that ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick knew that former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski was in the possession of stolen documents while employed at the troubled ride-sharing firm.
How To: File an amended tax return (Form 1040-X)
If you think you may have goofed on your tax return, you're going to want to file a 1040-X, which is an amended tax return. This quick video by the IRS shows how to do it, for this, or any of the previous 3 years.
How To: Craft a realistic sparkling wedding paper flower bouquet
Is your wedding date coming up soon? Not to scare you or anything, but a typical wedding costs upwards of 20,000 to hold. This of course includes booking a location, getting all the props, flowers, dress, party favors, etc.
How To: Make a healthy and easy beef casserole with mushroom sauce
Casseroles don't have the best reputation. After all, they are a Thanksgiving table staple, and we all know that Thanksgiving foods aren't known for being the healthiest foods you can put into your mouth.
How To: Create a macabre and beautiful dark fairy Halloween makeup look
Fairy costumes are as common as witch costumes or vampire costumes (especially now with the "Twilight" fever) for Halloween. But dark fairies are a whole other category altogether. Rather than the cute pink frills, golden hair, and pixie dust you imagine your typical Disney fairy to have, the dark fairy in this makeup tutorial is scary, though still beautiful.
How To: Make delectable veggie burgers with avocado, mushrooms, and onions
Veggie burger patties, or burger patties made of soy products and ground beans, are such a healthy alternative to your typical beef paties. But there's one big snatch: They taste like cardboard. If the taste factor is the one thing that's preventing you from eating these heart-healthy patties, then fret no longer.
How To: Create a fun and kooky fuzzy monster eyeball Halloween wreath
This wreath's got its eye on you...literally. Freak out trick-or-treaters and perplex adults with this kooky and spooky monster eyeball Halloween wreath. Skeletons and spiders? Psshh, that's SO last year. This wreath is made of fuzzy blue "monster" fabric and adorned with eyeballs made from golf balls.
How To: Make a crochet diamond-embellished granny square for left handers
There definitely exists logic behind calling these fuzzy crochet squares granny squares. After all, the cozy texture and delicate, retro motif do remind us of Sundays visiting Grandma while she served us tea and sandwiches and she knitted the day away.
How To: Make traditional Moroccan snowball cookies with coconut
Snowballs are usually associated with the winter holidays and Christmas (who could forget the most famous snowball of all time, Frosty?). But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy their plump, cute round shape the rest of the year?
How To: Make miniature polymer clay gym weights
We promise that even the wimpiest of lightweights can lift these weights. So small they can fit into the palm of your hand, these "weights" are actually made out of polymer clay. While they won't give you quite as intense a workout as your typical gym weights, they're awfully cute and a sweet gift for a friend who's a gym buff.
How To: Make Crispy Onion Rings with Instant Mashed Potatoes
Onion rings are one of our favorite types of vegetable, right after ketchup (#1) and french fries (#2). They make virtually any food taste good, delicious topping burgers, hot dogs, salads (so bad, but so good!). Which is why if you love onion rings as much as we do, then you'll have an orgasm in your mouth with this recipe.
How To: Make nori (seaweed) crisps with Mark Bittman
Nori is the Japanese term for seaweed, in particular the pressed and salted kind that you can find at most Asian supermarkets. Many nori fans eat the stuff as they would chips, since nori is slightly crunchy, slightly salty, and quite addicting. But nori is exponentially healthier than your typical Lay's salt and vinegar chips.
How To: Make lamb meatballs with Mark Bittman
Meatballs are such a versatile, easy to make dish that you can whip up and serve no matter how busy you are. And there are many varieties: Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs, etc. If you're feeling rather carnivorous tonight and want to get your fill of delicious meatball goodness, then watch this episode of The Minimalist by Mark Bittman for an easy meatball recipe.
How To: Make a delicious and healthy wrap with sprouts
You may think that wraps and sandwiches are pretty much alike, since they contain most of the same ingredients (your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and whatever else you like to throw in) and taste mostly the same. The only difference is, of course, the consistency of a flat tortilla and sandwich bread.
How To: Remove your hair naturally with sugar waxing
Hair removal is never what one would call a pleasant experience, but for women who desire silky, unbushy legs, it's a way of life, and a constant one at that. But typical waxing can strip your skin of moisture as well as cause ingrown hairs.
How To: Origami a snail from a kitchen paper towel
Bounty paper towels claim they can absorb up to 3X more than ordinary paper towels, but they can't transform into cutesy little snails unless you lend them a helping hand (or two).
How To: Remove and replace your iPhone 4 battery
While the iPhone 4G claims to have vastly improved battery life, some are still not impressed. If you are not convinced of your battery's longevity and wish to replace it, check out this clip. Apple won't do this for you and a repair shop will be pricey, but if you follow these instructions you can do it yourself. So, get ready to operate on your smartphone with this helpful tutorial.
How To: Do four times abs to tone the lower abdominals
Four time abs is an excellent exercise for working the lower abdominals and abs workout. Try this out to tone your lower abs, which typical crunches can't get to.
How To: Debunk the myths on a box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies
Did you know that the FTC is coming down hard on Kelloggs for making false health claims on popular cereal, Rice Krispies? Check out this tutorial and know what to look for on your box and who to believe. Make sure your kids start out the day on the right foot with a healthy, honest breakfast by following the tips presented in this clip.
How To: Make Punjabi mustard greens
Anuja and Hetal from Show me the Curry demonstrate how to make Sarson ka Saag, a typical Punjabi recipe made with mustard greens. Chop the mustard greens and some spinach leaves and put them in a large pot of water. Boil them for about 15 minutes, then drain and let them cool.
How To: Do an easy fishtail braid
Fishtail or herring bone braiding is a very cool new style. Essentially, a fishtail braid is almost like a backwards version of your typical braid. Fishtails require only two pieces of hair instead of three and are actually quite easy to do.
How To: Pick and care for poinsettias
Learn how to choose and care for poinsettias with Southwest Yard and Garden's John White. You will be taken through the typical height and specifications for poinsettias, as well as what to look for in the leaves and flowers. One of the most important parts of growing poinsettias is keeping to a specific schedule. Measuring the plants is also important as plants that are too tall or too short are undesirable. Remember to frequently water the plants, but be careful not to overwater. Also, keep...
How To: Find averages & standard deviation in Microsoft Excel
New to Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly advanced as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 243rd installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to find typical values, or averages – a single value that allows you to talk about all the data points in a given spreadsheet. Specifically, you'll learn how to find the mean, median, mode and standard deviation for a set of numbers.
How To: Make a glass blue tubing enclamo pipe
Watch this lampworking video series to learn how to make a glass blue tubing enclamo pipe. This style of pipe is nice because of the way it lays down - it doesn't look like a typical pipe.
How To: Play Ticket to Ride
Board game enthusiast Scott Nicholson reviews a new game each week showing you the pieces and rules of play, as well and demonstrating the game with friends. This weeks game, Ticket to Ride, is about collecting cards and claiming routes.
How To: Make perfect white rice
People are terrified of cooking rice for some reason, and claim that it never comes out right. They say it’s either a big gluey mess, or crunchy and under-cooked! Well, this method should fix all those problems.
Today's Top News: Waiting for Tesla's Reaction to Former Uber Engineer's 'Faketesla' Claims
Former Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski's scathing accusations challenging the physics behind Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk's claims about Autopilot should force Musk to make his case that self-drive cars don't need LiDAR in the next few months.
How To: Play the hip-hop classic "Still D.R.E." by Dr. Dre on piano
Come December we apparently are finally going to have a new Dr. Dre album, and he claims it will be his last. Show your respect for arguably the most important man in hip-hop by learning how to play his 1999 hit "Still D.R.E." on piano, and represent for the gangstas all across the world.
How To: Take care of your lips using petroleum jelly and a sugar scrub
Did you know that chapstick dries your lips out? Sounds counterintuitive, given that chapstick claims that it prevents chapped lips, but chapstick actually contains an ingredient in it that parches your skin.
How To: Use a parang knife (Malayan machete) in the tropical wild
If you're ever stuck in the jungles of Southeast Asia, then your only hope for survival is the parang knife, which is a Malayan type machete. This is the ideal tool for the jungle, especially in Malaysia, where the typical vegetation is more woody, and needs something thicker for stronger chopping action. A parang has three different edges: the front is very sharp and used for skinning, the middle is wider and used for chopping, and the back end (near the handle) is very fine and used for car...
How To: Make perfect poached eggs for breakfast or brunch
Poached eggs look a wee bit fancier than your typical scrambled or over easy eggs, but they're just as easy to do, especially once you get the technique down. To learn how to poach a perfect couple of eggs to serve at breakfast alongside your bacon and toast, check out this food tutorial.
How To: Get free Mojo when playing We Rule on an Apple iPad
Looking for an easy way to earn free Mojo when playing We Rule on an Apple iPad? It's easy! And this gamer's guide presents a complete overview of the process. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started claiming your own free Mojo points, take a look. No hacks or cheats required.
How To: Craft an origami ring out of a one dollar bill
Moneygami is exactly what you think it is - a hybrid of money and origami. Rather than folding origami with your typical origami tissue papers, you can craft yourself something truly special by using money instead.
How To: Crochet a cute blackberry stitch for right handers
Okay, so just to be clear, this is not a crochet tutorial for crocheting a stitch that resembles your new Blackberry Pearl (though, admittedly, that would be pretty damn awesome).
How To: Fold a box from a square sheet of paper with origami
Watch a person fold an origami box. This is an open box, like a drawer, but not like a cube. First step is typical, just make creases between the opposite corners. next step is to fold all four corners to the center point where the first two creases cross. next two opposite flat sides are folded over to the center so the fold is parallel to the sides. then unfold these last two folds, and redo it with the other two perpendicular sides. then unfold everything but two of the corner-to-center fo...
How To: Treat for lawn grubs
This video gives you tips on how to treat Lawn Grubs. The infestation of grubs is fairly easy to detect. The grass will die off in patches. The grubs will be visible. There are about 8 different species of white grubs that can infest your lawn.
How To: Identify problems when your wisteria is not blooming
On Southwest Yard & Garden, John White, a Dona Ana County Extension Agent, gets together with Master Gardener Virginia Podmenik to discuss some common problems with typical garden plants. Having trouble getting your Wisteria or Bouganvia to bloom? John White has several solutions. Baffled when your Dianthus and Artemsia grow into beautiful green mounds, then split and turn brown in the center? John White will help you find out why and what you can do to help. Not sure if it’s the right time t...
How To: Care for a child with a fever
Dr. Bob Sears explains to parents the difference between a child's fever that may be serious and one that isn't. Only when the child's fever is high and any efforts to bring it down have failed, should you seek medical attention. This means the child could have a serious infection. A temperature of 103 or more is considered high, 101-102 is medium, and 99-100 is typical. Dr. Sears recommends using a regular digital underarm thermometer to check the child's temperature. Hold the thermometer un...
How To: Make your own non-toxic surface scrub
It is of course, non-toxic, and usable on just about anything, from counter tops to pots and pans. To make the basic scrub, you simply need baking soda, as well as essential oil for scent. The advantage of this is that there are a variety of different essential oils out there--if you're tired of the typical commercial cleaner smells, you can make your cleaning scrub smell just about any way you want. To make a more powerful scrub, you can add Borax to the baking soda mixture. The result is a ...