The 6 Most Badass Skills You Can Learn in Under a Week Become a Human Lie Detector Any secret agent worth his hidden cyanide pills is going to have to be prepared for intense negotiations. Whether you've captured a deadly SPECTRE double-agent working as an MI6 janitor, or are just buying a used car, you've got to be able to tell when the enemy is lying through his teeth to you, and how to best disguise the fact that you're lying through your teeth at the same time. Also you can be like that guy in Lie to Me, for the few of you who watch that show. The Coursework: This particular double-oh technique has been cleverly disguised as a business management lecture lasting only a few hours, steeped in the psychology of human information processing and body language. Liar!! Then you can watch as paranoia creeps in from the corners of your mind, slowly replacing lesser human emotions like "trust" and "compassion." In fact, there is a class just for you... We assume this is what Florida's combat training is like. Coins are stupid. Urban Escape and Evasion
Crafts: Seashell Rose This is a project I've been wanting to do for ages, I think it came out beautifully. The petals are seashells I collected from Cocoa Beach and the stem is from a 1970's Avon perfume bottle. I used plain hot glue to piece it all together. Just getting started... Almost done, I gave it clear coat of glossy spray paint on the shells only and polished the metal up. Welcome to my home-sweet.ru visitors! Добро пожаловать в мой дом-sweet.ru посетителей! Это проект, я хотела сделать на века, я думаю, что это вышло красиво.Лепестки ракушки я собрал от Какао-Бич и стебель с 1970-х годов бутылка дух Avon. Я просто горячий клей, чтобы собрать все это вместе. Почти готово, я дал понять, слой глянцевой краской на оболочках только и отполирована до металла.
Homemade Soap Recipe Grandpappy's Homemade Soap Recipe Copyright © 2007,2008 by Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E. All rights reserved and all rights protected under international copyright law. Click Here for a Microsoft WORD printer friendly copy of this article. Introduction During hard times sooner or later everyone runs out of soap. To make soap you only need three things: rainwater,cold ashes from any hardwood fire, andanimal fat from almost any type of animal, such as a cow, pig, goat, sheep, bear, beaver, raccoon, opossum, groundhog, etc. Soap is not difficult to make and it does not require any special equipment. Soap is a "perfect consumer product" for the following five reasons: Soap is a legal product.Everyone everywhere uses soap.Soap is completely used up in a short period of time.When people run out of soap they want to buy more.Soap is relatively low in price so almost everyone can afford it. There are three major differences between homemade soap and commercial quality soap: Basic Soap Making Equipment
Cornhusk Flowers Cornhusk flowers are beautiful any time of year, but they can be especially nice to make as the summer season comes to an end. What you need Cornhusks Large pan to soak cornhusks Warm water Paper towels Iron and ironing board Light cardboard scraps Pencil Sharp scissors Pinking shears Fabric dye and non-staining bowl (if you want colored flowers) #32 gauge wire Floral tape Curling iron (optional) Instructions If you grew corn in your garden during the summer, try saving some of the dried husks so that you can make these pretty flowers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. This article was written by Jessica Ackerman of WallDecorandHomeAccents.com – the best place to buy quality tropical fish wall decor and grapes wall decor. Liked this project?
Bleach-Dipped Aztec Jeans I admit I've been obsessing with aztec-inspired prints lately. The unexpected shapes and lines - it's just so attractive these days, don't you think? I have also been obsessing with those bleach dipped shorts with aztec print drawn over them - but I don't think I could rock them. I dunno. Maybe someday. But then I saw some cute pants inspired by those somewhere (I can't really find it anymore) and I was like, hey, I could try and make that - so here we are. Bleach Permanent marker Dip part (READ: a few inches) of your pants into watered down bleach and leave it there for a few hours. Once dry, start drawing on your pattern. After you finish one leg, line it up with the other leg and start copying the pattern - but don't forget to mirror it! And that's it! I love how it turned out. Linking up here: What I Whipped Up Wednesday @ Sugar and Dots
How To Mind Map With Tony Buzan (Exams) Tony Buzan is a leading expert on the brain and learning, and inventor of the revolutionary Mind-Mapping technique, which he believes is more efficient than conventional methods of writing notes and ideas. In this film Tony talks about how he developed Mind Mapping and how it can be applied in everyday life. Step 1: Problems With Note-taking Most people make linear notes that fill a page from left to right, and top to bottom. For most purposes, this not actually the most efficient way for writing notes. Step 2: Developing Mind Maps Mind Maps start with a main idea in the centre of the page. Step 3: Using Mind Maps The most effective Mind Maps also contain lots of images and different colours, as these help the brain to remember.Mind Maps have many uses. See Tony's books‘The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps'and ‘Mind Maps for Kids: An Introduction'
Adding Hidden Side Pockets to Anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc. A friend asked me a few weeks ago how to add side pockets into a skirt that she had. I tried explaining in words…..but I could tell the verbal explanation just wasn’t making sense. It was sounding way more complicated than it needed to be. So, I figured there may be others out there as well, who would like to see the simplicity of adding in basic side-seam pockets. You’re going to especially LOVE this if you’re one who feels lost without a simple little pocket to drop in some chapstick, a few tissues, or maybe a cell phone. Elli didn’t really NEED pockets in this skirt (she’s not necessarily a “pocket” kinda girl) but it was just easier to show you in small form. But then, Elli decided she liked having a place to put her little hands. As long as your skirt, pants, shorts, capri’s, culotte’s, gauchos (are you catching my drift??) Ready to insert a pair of pockets?? First of all, cut out a piece of paper that will serve as your pattern piece that is in a pocket shape. Done. Good luck!
How To Heat Up Your Room Using Just a Candle: This heater is a multi-core steel and ceramic radiator assembly, suspended above the candle on a solid steel stand. The radiator absorbs and concentrates the thermal energy of the candle and converts it into dry radiant space heat. If you burn candles, now you can add their heat to your home or office. There is also an “electric candle” option that uses a 60 watt quartz halogen lamp; that works out to about 6 cents for 10 hours of “burn” time. “Steel has the ability to approach the temperature of its heat source,” says the inventor, “so the solid steel inner core will go as high as 550° Fahrenheit. The simple elegant design has no moving parts. What’s new for 2008 is an “electric candle” option that takes advantage of the fact that 90% of the energy that goes into an incandescent lamp is “wasted” as heat. The electric candle is pictured below: The Kandle Heeter Candle Holder is available on Doyle Doss’s website, for $29.95.
25 clever ideas to make life easier Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: realsimple.com Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music. Via: savvyhousekeeping.com Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. Via: iheartnaptime.net
25 (more) clever ideas to make life easier . We heard you loud and clear. When we published our first list of clever ideas to make life easier last year, we received an overwhelming response. Source: chezerbey.com Got an empty kitchen shelf? Source: maillardvillemanor.com Wall mount cutlery trays and add a cup hook in each compartment for brilliant jewelery storage. Source: apartmenttherapy.com Avoid messy dresser drawers by “filing” your clothing side-by-side instead of stacking items on top of each other. Photo: William Warby on flickr.com Has putting Toy Story on constant repeat finally taken its toll? Source: realsimple.com Packing tip: Protect breakables such as wine bottles or food containers with children’s inflatable floaties. Source: whatiwore.tumblr.com Rather than bundling them in your drawer, loop tights over a coathanger and store them in your wardrobe. Source: bakedbree.com Pre-bake your cakes and keep them fresh overnight by placing a slice of bread on top. Source: blog.craftzine.com Source: marthastewart.com Want more?
Plastic Bag Lamp Some of you may remember the plastic bag lampshade I made last year. This new lamp is very similar to that lampshade, and it's mostly an experiment I did to try a different structure that came up to my mind. I didn't like the paper mache structure I made for the previous one and I believe that this new version is actually better and faster to make. I would love to see a taller version of this lamp, I think the effect would be amazing. I can't do it at the moment, but if you do, please share a photo, I would love to see it! I always looked at this lamp as an experiment so I didn't expect much from it, but I really hope that some of you can find it useful and it inspires you to create your own upcycled lamp :) Materials & Tools: Cardboard plastic bags - I'd say at least 3 or 4 big ones 12 wooden skewers white glue bulb holder and LED light bulb* cutter compass long needle ruler and pencil *the LED light bulb is very important because it won't burn the cardboard.
Balloon Treats How to Actually Stretch Too-Small Shoes Oh, you've gone and done it again. You bought a way cute pair of shoes that make your feet look a half-size smaller ... because they ARE a half-size smaller. But they'll stretch when you wear them, right? Maybe. Maybe not. But if they don't, here's an easy way to stretch'em out. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Note: The Hairpin does not advise buying too-small shoes as regular practice, or else this might happen. Allison Davis is a writer and TV producer living in San Francisco. Photo via ABeautifulMess How to make Gak (Slime) We had a few days of rain around here so we made some slime to occupy our time inside. Just two ingredients and you will be able to really impress your kids! To make simply mix equal parts of liquid starch and glue together. We placed 1/4 cup liquid starch into a sandwich bag and added about 3 drops of green food coloring. Next add in 1/4 cup glue Mix well. Take it out of the bag and have fun! Looking for more ways to impress your kids? Need a way to use up the rest of the starch? You will find other rainy day activities here. Thanks Laci for asking us how to make Gak.