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News : Carnivorous Furniture Eats Flies and Mice for Energy

PETA wouldn't consider James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau's ingenious flypaper clock very eco-friendly, but I might beg to differ. The clock doesn't require any electricity or batteries. Instead it captures flies and converts the bodies of the dead insects into energy. Eight dead f ...more

The Science of Frothing : How to Make Your Own Milk Foam

Once upon a time in America, there was coffee and there was decaf. That's it. No capuccinos. No espressos. And certainly no Starbucks. Coffee was just coffee, something that you bought at a gas station or donut shop. If you made it at home, it was either in a metal pot or inst ...more

How To : Sell at Your Local Farmers Market

Are you interested in selling your products at the local Farmers Markets? Many small mom and pop food crafters get started selling their artisan breads, homemade cakes, cookies, pies, biscotti, candy, seasoning mixes or regional barbecue sauces direct to customers who visit lo ...more

How to Play Dead Space 2 : Achievement & Trophy Guide

It's currently 2011, but when you fire up your game console, put your hands on the controller and play the new Dead Space 2 video game, you're warped into the future— into the year 2511— just 3 years after the events that took place in the first Dead Space. And it's sure to be ...more

How To : Create a neat ladder stitch in sewing

Thankfully for sewing and embroidery beginners, the ladder stitch is one little animal that is completely guileless and straight to the point. Composed of vertical rows of neat horizontal stripes, the ladder stitch creates - you guessed it - a ladder shape. A ladder stitch is ...more

How To : Care for hamsters, gerbils and other 'pocket pets'

In this tutorial, hosted by pet expert Marc Morrone, learn how to care for 'pocket pets' such as gerbils, hamsters and rats. Rodents and other small animals actually make fanstastic pets. In this clip you will learn all about them so that you choose the right one for you and t ...more

How To : Dominate the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect. I've read quite a few books and ...more

How To : Identify and control the pine tip moth

This is a tutorial for controlling the Pine tip moth. Identifying and controlling the pine tip moth consists of studying the small plants of pine. The attacks on pine trees is caused by Nantucket pine tree moth found along the Rio Grande Valley as far north as Espanola, it has ...more

How To : Speed Up the Composting Process

Composting is said to be every gardener’s gold, but making compost and getting it ready could take up to a year. Professional growers have discovered that compost activators can help speed up composting quickly…sometimes to as little as 30 days! 6 Steps to Speed Up Composting ...more

How To : Assemble a Survival Kit

I am writing this quick post in response to the recent earthquakes and tsunamis that are affecting Japan. As soon as the news broke, and we began to hear of tsunami warning for our area, I immediately realized how under prepared I was for a natural disaster. The thing that dro ...more

How To : Solve the Rubik's Cube faster with shortcuts

As the best-selling toy of all time, the odds of you once playing with a Rubik's Cube are pretty high. And if you're like me, or even the cube's inventor Erno Rubik, your first attempts likely ended in futility. Every twist, every turn, the cube just gets more and more mixed u ...more

How To : Make a box trap for live pheasants

Check out this how-to video to make non typical box traps and to catch wild ring necked pheasants (hens). These traps can be modified in size and bait to catch many different species of wild animals alive. This is an idea of a few animals that these traps will catch alive: ri ...more

How To : Plant & harvest faster on FarmVille (08/14/09)

This is a great glitch to help improve your planting and harvesting in FarmVille. Believe it or not, the fastest way to do this is to simply trap yourself. That's it. This video tutorial shows how to plant & harvest faster on FarmVille (08/14/09). Just make sure you trap your ...more

How To : Build a dispenser trap in Minecraft

This video will show you how to build a clever trap for killing animals in Minecraft, using a dispenser, red clay, cake, and torches. This trap is a great way to get pigs and cows, it is very effective and simple.

How To : Make a snare for trapping in the wild

Whether you are venturing on a rugged camping trip, or simply want to brush on your outdoor survival skills, this video will come in handy. Learn how to make a snare for trapping animals when out in the wild. While this trap is illegal in some states, the skill can be useful t ...more

How To : Trap a large wild pigs with a basic hog trap

A basic hog trap is capable of catching large wild pigs. Animals over 400 lbs have already been caught in this trap and it has proven itself as the trap use for wild pig removal. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to bait and set a trap for wild pigs.

How To : Crochet a small Japanese amigurumi ball

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals. Add personal touches to your handmade items with Amigurumi. This how to video is a tutorial on how to crochet a small ball that can be used to create a small head. Watch and learn.

How To : Make a wood labyrinth

This video shows viewers how to create a wood labyrinth in which you can roll a small ball through a maze, trying not to allow the ball to fall into the hole. You will need some boards of wood which you will need to cut to the correct dimensions. You will need to create a box- ...more

How To : Build a tree string noose trap

Build a tree string noose trap Materials needed: five feet of rope, knife, various size sticks and a sapling tree. Stretch sapling to the ground. Take two sticks with hoods to act as hammer sticks and place them into the ground. Place a straight stick under the hooks on the ...more

How To : Prepare snares

This video illustrate us how to prepare snares. Here are the following steps:Step 1:Take a wooden block and drill a hole in the corner of the block.Step 2: Now take a metallic wire and make a loop out of the metallic wire .Step 3: Now bind this loop with a binder and hook the ...more

News : Airline Pet Policies

ATA Airline Pets are accepted in the cabin and in the baggage compartment. Aegean Airlines Pets are accepted in the cabin and in the cargo compartment. Aerolíneas Argentinas Aerolíneas Argentinas does not allow the transport of pets in the cabin. Passengers who wish to trave ...more

How To : Care for a pet gerbil

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’. You Will Need * A gerbil * A large wire cage or 20-gallon glass aquarium * Bedding * Gerbil food * Fresh gr ...more

How To : Clean a small pet's cage

It's not the best part of owning a pet, but somebody's gotta do it. You Will Need * An empty, dry bathtub * A large garbage bag * Paper towels or dishtowels * Dishwashing detergent or other mild soap * Clean bedding—aspen shavings, pelleted paper, or hay * And a dustpan and br ...more

How To : Choose a dog

Bringing a pet into your household is an important decision. Consider these factors when choosing a breed. Watch this video to learn how to choose the right dog breed for you. You Will Need * Time for thought and discussion Step 1. Assess your situation Assess your situati ...more

How To : Make natural body powder

Whether you’re looking to save money or to avoid allergens, homemade body powder lets you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin. You Will Need * 1 c. cornstarch * 1/2 c. baking soda * A jar with a lid * A hammer * A nail * 15 drops essential oil of your choice * 1/4 ts ...more

News : So, Now What?

Fads, Fiascos and Good Stuff in FrontierVille This WeekThis is the first of what should, with luck, be a series of weekly columns.Fads firstIt’s St. Patrick’s Day in FrontierVille and it looks like staying that way for the foreseeable future, which will probably be about ten d ...more

News : Super Massive Video Games

Today we pay homage to a phenomenon. One as diffuse and amusing as the internet itself, and as pointless as dog Halloween costumes. I'm speaking, of course, of giant games. Not Supergiant Games, makers of the forthcoming and awesome-looking indie RPG Bastion, but giant games ...more

News : Bullet-Proof Silk Sheets

Enjoy rolling around at night in the sleek luster of silk? Also afraid of a mobster finding out you're rolling around with his cousin's wife? Solution: bullet-proof silk sheets. All you need is the strongest biomaterial ever found--Darwin's bark spider silk. So, grab a loom an ...more

How To : Draw a book worm cartoon

Animals and insects make great cartoon characters. So get ready to learn how to draw a worm that turns into a bookworm. All you need is paper, pencil, marker, colored chalks or colored pencils, and an eraser. Start by drawing a squiggly line. Come around and double the line, k ...more

How To : Watercolor paint a California barn

In this video, we learn how to watercolor paint a California barn. To start, you will take a small painted brush and start to paint the outline of the barn. next, you will dip the brush into different colors to create the inside of the barn and the details on the outside of it ...more

How To : Create a gumpaste monkey for cake decorating

Some animals are cute as they are - Bunnies, pigs, kitties. So how do we ever advance beyond what we think of as optimal cuteness? By turning these animals into candy/cupcake form. Miniaturization has a habit of injecting cuteness into just about anything, even making a woman ...more

How To : Make a neck knife survival kit

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a neck knife survival kit. This is good to have so you can use it for eating and making shelter as well as protect against wild animals. The neck knife should be a small kit and able to hide underneath a shirt. It should be adjustable wit ...more

How To : Perform an easy mod when setting up a hammock

If you find yourself out in the wild and need to find a way to keep yourself free of any moisture or animals, installing a hammock is s good idea. Not only does it give you a place to lay, but it can keep you safe from small critters and any kind of moisture from the ground. ...more

News : Massive Cocoons Trap Humans Like Flies in a Web

INSANE what you can do with a truckload of packing tape. Viennese/Croatian design collective For Use/Numen uses the common junk drawer office supply to create massive, self-supportive cocoons that visitors can climb inside and explore. Via Fast Company: "At the last installa ...more

How To : Build a raised garden bed for sustainable living

Having a raised garden bed is great in the city because you can fill it with good soil and create a healthy environment for your plants. Install a hoop house made from PVC pipe. To build the raised bed, use 2x10x8 lumper. Predrill the holes at the corners to make it easier to ...more

How To : Clean the trackball on a BlackBerry Tour 9630

Follow these simple instructions from Zeevideo to clean the track ball on the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 device. Using two simple items: a clean sheet of paper and a pair of scissors can clear most of your track ball issues. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 dose not have a removable tra ...more

How To : Make gourmet dog cookie treats for your pet

In this Pets & Animals video tutorial you will learn how to make gourmet dog cookie treats for your pet. This recipe is for apple cinnamon dog cookies. Ingredients are 1 apple, ¼ cup honey and water each, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup oatmeal and 11/2 cup flour. Oven temperature ...more

How To : Paint your fingernails with a sassy animal print

This video is a tutorial on how to paint your fingernails with a sassy animal print. The video begins with a an example of the finished nails being shown and the various alternatives used being explained. The first step completed is to dip the tip of the nail in a gray off whi ...more

News : Help! Child Swarmed by Bots

This kid looks less than pleased (skip to 2:37). The goal of  Swarm-bots is to show how many small robots can work together to achieve a larger task (such as dragging a little girl's body across the floor): "The goal of this project is the study of a novel design approach to ...more

How To : Get rid of gnats

The method explained in this video is a very simple method to get rid of fruit flies. Materials required for this method are: 1) apple cider vinegar 2) small bowl 3) dishwasher bleach solution Procedure: Fruit flies are commonly seen in many parts of the house, near the ...more

How To : Crochet a human ear for an amigurumi doll

Watch this instructional video to crochet a human ear for your amigurumi doll. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can ...more

How To : Conceal a USB Flash Drive in Everyday Items

Technology in computers these days are very favorable to the semi-knowledgeable hacker. We have TOR for anonymity online, we have SSDs to protect and securely delete our data—we can even boot an OS from a thumb drive or SD card. With a little tunneling and MAC spoofing, a dece ...more

News : Does This Make My Butt Look Big!?

Ok, this prank is an idea I have for part of a comedy film I am writing a treatment for, and it is dedicated to pranks and pranksters!This idea is based on women always, ALWAYS, going nuts over their butts and how big they are! Women are always so self-conscious about their we ...more

News : The Witcher Quick Look

Besides Killing Floor, I played a bit of The Witcher over the weekend. If you're curious about the game now is the perfect time. It's on sale on Steam, and the sequel is being released early next year. Though the game is three years old, it's still one of the best western rpgs ...more

How To : Minecraft World's Exhaustive Guide to Food Farming

Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our advanced tutorials and come play on our free server. One of the newest features to be added to Minecraft is the hunger bar. Since the final 1.8 update, players go hungry over time if they don't replenish themselves. Hunger is also det ...more

Minecraft : Much to Do About Gardens

The order was given months ago: Build me a royal garden. and less poetically expanded, I dunno, with crops n stuff. Those were the words of my (formerly serial killer) uncle, whose castle sits in the middle of everything, requiring a garden fit for a king. The yard behind ...more

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