Новости за 01.08.2023

Thanks to the new Barbie movie, the world’s supply of pink paint is greatly depleted. Even before the film began painting their sets, supply chain issues and access to materials had slowed the production of pink paint. Now, Barbie pink is a hot commodity thanks to the movie, and there’s a dwindling supply left. Here’s…

This Ultimate Beginner-to-Expert Guitar Lessons is on sale for $29.99 right now (reg. $380). It comes with nine courses and over 50 hours of instruction designed for beginner guitarists—all you need is time, motivation, and your choice of an acoustic or electric six-string guitar. The instructor, Dan Dresnok,…

I don’t remember being a mustard fiend, but as I often say, proximity is everything. With hot, grainy homemade mustard nearby, I find myself reaching for it at least once a day. Sandwiches, sure; salad dressings, of course. But almost anytime I add butter and lemon, I now add mustard. Mustard is an ideal glue for…

Like many people, I used to kill indoor plants. Despite their proximity to me most of the day, I’ve frequently managed to kill them by neglect or smothering. Despite my checkered past, I still keep indoor plants, because they make a much better Zoom background than my couch. But now I keep them alive, thanks to my new…

There’s a lot that’s shitty about our healthcare system. Even if you have a pretty good idea of what treatment will help you, it takes a lot of time and money to go through the proper channels to get it. So there will always be a market for anything that you can simply order online and start taking, doctors be damned.…

Any good vinaigrette contains oil and water-based ingredients which, if we remember our basic chemistry, are not particularly fond of each other. To help these diametrically opposed partners get along and work as one, you need an emulsifier.

Your PS5 is about to get a suite of useful new features, including the ability to mute the power on/off beep (finally!), support for even larger SSDs to expand storage, and plenty of quality of life improvements. All of these features are now available to beta testers, and they should roll out to the general public…

Scheduling your day is an important part of being productive. You can timebox your way to a jam-packed schedule, but there’s more to time management than that. You should consider dividing not only your day, but your week overall, to maximize productivity: The trick here is to theme your workdays.

If you’re considering a remodel, thinking about changing up your landscaping, or just thinking about a DIY project, planning ahead is key. Communicating your ideas to a contractor, making sure that everything fits the way you think it will, or getting a clear sense of your color palette can be difficult. Luckily,…

When you spot an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement, you want to act fast. There’s no need to panic—federal law caps your liability at $50 for unauthorized charges to you credit cards (and you may not even have to pay that)—but to get your money back, you’ll need prove the charge was unauthorized through…

Buying a home can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the jargon and terminology used in the real estate industry. As if buying a home wasn’t tricky enough—now more than ever—there are all kinds of terms you should be familiar with, as well.

Many Twitter users are unhappy to have suddenly become X users (or, in many cases, ex-users). While no one can do anything about Elon’s Musk’s odd decision to rename one of the most recognized brands on earth, we can change the icon and name back to the originals on our smartphones.

I’m not a real cyclist, I say to myself as I buy a cheap, basic exercise bike. I’m not that into spinning, I say to myself as I replace that bike a year later (it wore out from constant use). I’m not dressed like a silly cyclist, I say as I strap into my cycling shoes. And I climb on the bike and proceed to ride for…

Deadheading–the practice of chopping off a spent flowerhead from the plant— has long been considered the way to keep plants blooming longer. It’s based on the science that plants have a finite amount of energy, and spend it on one of three resources: growing, flowering or producing seeds. If you leave spent flowers on…

One of my favorite summer dishes is cucumber (or zucchini) butter pasta. All you have to do is grate your oblong piece of produce, cook it down with butter, and toss it with some spaghetti, along with starchy pasta water. It turns out you can do the same song and dance with ripe peaches, and the results are delightful.

If you’re sick of the gossip in your own life, or need a break from the real world, consider tuning into a celebrity gossip podcast, where the stakes are high for stars, but not you. These podcasts cover a mixture of A- to B-list celebrities, blind items, memoirs, controversies and more.

Just how honest are you with your partner? We know that “honesty is the best policy” when it comes to establishing trust within a relationship—but is there such a thing as too much honesty? For example, if your partner cooked a pasta dish that you absolutely loathed, will you tell them the truth or will you spare…

Steak ain’t cheap. For me, it’s a splurge purchase, even when I buy the budget cuts. These high-end proteins are a treat, which is why you’re struck with a special kind of anguish when you overcook the stuff. Once steak gets to the rubbery stage, chewing it becomes a chore, and much of that sought after juicy, beefy…

Figuring out how to say “no” at work is a challenge unto itself. Before you even get that far, though, you have to determine if you should say “no.” When would refusing work hurt your career, and when is it a healthy use of your boundaries that could actually help your productivity? Here’s how to figure it out.