11 Unusual Uses for Baby Oil Don't use baby oil as a "personal" lubricant, particularly if you are using a latex condom. (Just look at the next step to see who wins in the latex vs. baby oil battle royale.) Don't use baby oil to tan. Don't eat baby oil. Don't use it in your 2-stroke engine. Don't aim baby oil at helicopter pilots. Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4. Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5. This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
23 Writing Websites to Improve Your Writing We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway How strong is your writing? No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. Luckily, there are some amazing websites that’ll help you improve your writing, and take it to the next level. (***By the way, have you seen this amazing online creative writing course, “Story Is a State of Mind,” created by Giller finalist Sarah Selecky? Want to strengthen your story, empower your performance, and beef up on the publishing business? Here are 23 sites (in no particular order) I look to for daily inspiration and advice: PS If you find this list useful, please share it on Twitter, Facebook or StumbleUpon – I’d really appreciate it! 4) Query Shark A query critique site you don’t want to miss. 5) Men with Pens Fantastic articles on copywriting and freelancing. 6) Ask Allison Writing and publishing Q&A by novelist Allison Winn Scotch.
7 Great Online Alternatives to Photoshop We all love Photoshop and many of you will use it for hours on a daily basis. The question is, have you ever been in a situation where Photoshop isn’t installed on a computer you are using? Of course you have. This is why this post is important. 7 Great Online Alternatives to Photoshop Pixlr Looks and feels a lot like Photoshop fotoflexer Edit photos from many online sources (Flickr, Photobucket etc.) SumoPaint Looks Impressive (especially the real–time gradient) Splashup DrPic Built in JavaScript thumba Drag ‘n Drop! Image Editor Bonus! From start to finish, deviantART Muro allows users to create complete works of art in ways never before realized by digital drawing programs. deviantART Muro already boosts standard and interactive brushes, full-blown layer capabilities, and the ability to upload directly to your deviantART account, but we’ve also left room for expansion. Muro About the author: Ahmed View all posts by Ahmed Ahmed is a UK based internet marketing professional.
1 1/2" Manila - Manila Rope This is a very popular rope for good reason, it is perfect for both landscape and decoration applications as well as exercise use. If you want this for EXERCISE use you came to the right place, this is a very common rope for things like climbing and other work. The 1 1/2 size is the diameter most likely found in gyms and workout centers around the nation. This rope weighs .5lbs per foot. If your preference is LANDSCAPE or DECORATIVE use, this rope is also perfect. Keep in mind that manila rope shrinks when it gets wet, so if you plan on using this outside then order an extra 15% in length to accommodate for that. Selecting this item is easy.....To order, simply enter the number of feet you need in the box just left of the "add to cart" button and click on the add to cart button. Courtesy Note: No, this rope isn't oiled, but a lot of people think it is since it has what some consider an "oily" smell. Here's how to cut larger diameter rope.
Free Online Tools Every Student Needs It’s easier than ever to be a college student if we’re talking in terms of affording the incidental expenses that accompany a typical class schedule. No longer do you have to worry about shelling out hundreds of dollars for the latest version of Office or for a yearly security software subscription; welcome to the world of Open Source. Here is the must-have list of free online tools to get you through your four-plus years of academia. avast! A reliable computer security software, avast makes it easy to keep your machine, data, and documents secure in the virtual environment of the college campus swarming with computer hacks with too much time on their hands. Comapping Comapping is a great online tool for group projects or even just to help you organize your own thoughts for a paper or conceptual assignment. Evernote There’s a lot of note taking that goes on in college, but when you need to jot down something outside the classroom now you have a solution. Filezilla Gimp Google Docs Highlighter
The Couch to 5K plan A week-by-week description of the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts. Week one Begin with a brisk five-minute walk, then alternate 60 seconds of running and 90 seconds of walking, for a total of 20 minutes. Week two Begin with a brisk five-minute walk, then alternate 90 seconds of running with two minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes. Week three Begin with a brisk five-minute walk, then two repetitions of 90 seconds of running, 90 seconds of walking, three minutes of running and three minutes of walking. Week four Begin with a brisk five-minute walk, then three minutes of running, 90 seconds of walking, five minutes of running, two-and-a-half minutes of walking, three minutes of running, 90 seconds of walking and five minutes of running. Week five There are three different workouts for this week, which are: Workout one: a brisk five-minute walk, then five minutes of running, three minutes of walking, five minutes of running, three minutes of walking and five minutes of running.
How To Bullshit Your Way Through Any Essay If there is one thing college kids neglect the most, besides basic diet and hygiene, it’s the homework assignment essay. Hastily written and utterly unedited the night before it’s due, the modern essay has become something of a nightmare for lackadaisical college students. But writing an essay that seems like it was written by someone with more than a double-digit IQ is not nearly as difficult as it seems, I assure you. Even the laziest Guitar Hero II god can whiz through an essay that reads like it was written by F. Scott Motherfucking Fitzgerald. What seems difficult and scary is actually as simple and accessible as you can want. 1)The introductory paragraph. 2)The thesis. 3)Topic sentences. 4)In-text quotes and citations. 5)The conclusion. Slap some page numbers on that bitch and load a bowl—your essay is done.
100 Amazing How-To Sites to Teach Yourself Anything Posted by Site Administrator in Online Learning May 7th, 2009 Learning new skills and expanding your knowledge doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. There are loads of free resources on the Web that can help you find instructional videos, tutorials and classes to learn a wide variety of skills from fixing basic car problems to speaking another language. With 100 sites to choose from, you’re bound to find something here that will help you learn just about anything you could want. General Tutorials These sites offer a wide range of tutorials and videos. Around the House Want to know how to fix that broken cabinet or hang up some great wallpaper? Business and Management If you feel like you’re seriously lacking on business and management skills at work, no need to worry. KnowThis? Language and Writing Those who want to learn a new language, improve their writing skills or just learn more about literature will be well-served by these instructional sites. Technology Math S.O.S. Science Creativity