These Practical Uses for a Whipping Siphon Go Way Beyond Whipped Cream

Whipping siphons tools that seem best for fancy restaurant chefs. Im interested in how it can help mespeed things up, particularly infusions. Heres are some clever ways you’ve got the option to put one to use at home. What Is a Whipping Siphon? Two types of gas are used: nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. The gas you use depends on what youre trying to do. This is makes themgreatwhipped cream dispensers, but it has many uses beyond that....

June 17, 2016 · 2 min · 344 words · Laurie Skinner

All the Hidden, Awesome Stuff in iOS 10 Apple Didn't Announce

But the developer beta is available now, and the public beta is coming sometime in July. Now, you might. (Sort of.) It just removes the hooks, user data, and the icon from your homescreen. Now, to unlock your unit, you press the home button. If Touch ID is set up, it automatically unlocks your phone with your fingerprint. If not, pressing the home button brings up the passcode entry screen....

June 16, 2016 · 1 min · 200 words · Melanie Brown

Save Money on Your Commute With This Often Overlooked Employee Tax Benefit

Whether its highway tolls or subway passes, your work commute can add up over time. To cut costs, your employer may offer commuter tax benefits. In other words, you use your pre-tax dollars to pay for your commuting costs. For more detail, check out the full post at the link below. 4 No-Brainer Ways to Make Your Money Work Harder For You| LearnVest Photo byMatt Biddulph

June 16, 2016 · 1 min · 66 words · Daniel Lee

You Don't Need to Fast Before Cholesterol Tests, New Guidelines Suggest

And if youre like me, that makes for an extra cranky test subject. Thankfully, recent international guidelines say that its okay to skip the fast. In fact, non-fasted results were sufficientsometimes even betterfor general screening of cardiovascular risk. When I asked for his thoughts on these guidelines,Dr. Patients often avoid getting fasting blood work done because of the additional difficulty involved. Elsewhere, these recommendations have yet to be widely accepted.

June 16, 2016 · 1 min · 70 words · Timothy Winters MD

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a 2D Animator

Those days may be gone, but 2D animators work in new ways to tell stories with their art. No need to redraw a character pose if you have the digital file from a previous show on hand. What drove you to choose your career path? Making a career in 2D animation isnt easy! Growing up, I wanted to be a cartoonist like Bill Watterson and Jim Davis. I learned to draw copying Roger Rabbit books and comics, then took classes in high school....

June 15, 2016 · 3 min · 630 words · Pamela Green

Follow Your Negative Thoughts to Their Absurd Conclusions

Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, clinical psychologistDr. Steve Ormasuggests actually embracing those thoughts and following them to their ridiculous conclusions. While this all might sound a little absurd, thats kind of the point. The Wall Street Journal explains: Youre going for the laughter, says Dr. Orma. That alone will help you feel better. The exaggeration also helps underscore the absurdity of your negative thoughts. Self-doubt is a truly difficult thing to deal with, but its usually filling your brain complete nonsense....

June 15, 2016 · 1 min · 115 words · Craig Austin

Google Fonts' Updated Website Makes It Easy to Find a Good-Looking Font

Google has hada collection of free fontsfor a while. Recently, the site for these fonts got an update. The site shows you preview sentences rendered in the various fonts included in Googles 800+ font families. This is similar tohow font site Dafontworks.

June 15, 2016 · 1 min · 42 words · Leslie Davis

Why E-Cigarettes Explode, and How You Can Vape Safely

In 2015, a man was hospitalized with critical injuries after hise-cigarette exploded in his face. Anothervictim suffered severe burnson his hands, a hole in his tongue, and knocked out teeth. Admittedly, to say that e-cigarettes explode sounds over the top, butthis video showsthatsomethingis clearly catching on fire. This concern over fire and consumer safety prompted theU.S. Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere, from our cell phones to our cameras to our hybrid cars....

June 15, 2016 · 2 min · 311 words · Randy Landry

Double Your Emergency Fund If You Plan to Be Self-Employed

Especially when youre just starting out, self-employment can be unsteady. Youre not sure when the next client will come or how long the gig will last. For this reason, one financial planner suggests doubling down on your emergency fund. Thats double what he recommends for clients with jobs that offer steady benefits. Experts are all over the place in terms ofhow much should actually be in your emergency fund. Some say six months of expenses is overkill....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 125 words · Jordan Pham

History Here Lets You Explore Historic Points of Interest Nearby

History Here is an interactive app that lets you explore historic points of interest nearby. The app comes from the History channel and maps out thousands of historic locations across the United States. WE ARE ADDING MORE POINTS OF INTEREST ALL THE TIME. Know a place thats not listed in the app? Use the Suggest a Place feature to submit it to the HISTORY editorial team. Some of these spots are fairly obvious....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 151 words · Paige White

Make These Affordable, Classy DIY Poster Frames

Making your own simple, good-looking poster frames is easy, and showcases your art without costing a ton. Center your poster on the lattices and attach with the mounting tape. Youll have one for the top of the poster and one for the bottom. Tie string or twine to the screws and hang on the wall. DIY Chart and Poster Frame| Oleander and Palm Image fromJeran McConnel.

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 66 words · Derek Martinez

The Jobs Where You Can Expect to Retire Early, but Not Because of Money

For more detail on each of these, or to read the full report, hit the links below.

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 17 words · Gabriel Willis

This Video Has 23 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Photo Walk

Photo walksare an awesome way to practice your photography skills while also getting some exercise. This video teaches you a few tips to get some amazing shots while youre out and about. Theres no specific goal in mind, and theres no set time when youre done. Its just to help you explore and practice. If you go with a group, it can be even better. Also, give a shot to wear dark clothes to help you avoid standing out in a crowd....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 106 words · Matthew Sanders