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New Colorado stamp features a gorgeous mountain…from Wyoming

August 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The U.S. Postal Service recently released a new stamp for the state of Colorado featuring the state’s flag and a mountain in the background. Unfortunately, the stamp’s designer must have been on something when he created it because he featured a mountain from Wyoming on it. The problem was first identified by Bob Michael, a [...]

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How-To make your own ringtones…for free!!!

April 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments

At this point, most people out there have phone with the capability to let you create, download, and use custom ringtones. The problem is that unless your phone lets you make and upload ringtones via a computer or another phone, your only option is to buy ringtones from a company such as your carrier. What [...]

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How-To Keep Your Windows Computer Running Smoothly – Part 2

March 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

We at ITR are firm supporters of free stuff, especially programs. So what better way to help protect your computer than to have it cost you absolutley nothing. In this segment of “How-To Keep Your Windows Computer Running Smoothly” we will tackle adware and malware. As an added benefit, all the software we recommend are [...]

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How-To: Have a dent in your car you want to get rid of?

March 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment

  If you have a car, you’ve probably experienced a few dents or bumps on your car. It seems as if getting a dent is inevitable unless you’re really anal about your car. Not only do dents ruin the appearance of your vehicle, they also cost a lot to fix, unless you can do it [...]

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Link: How to construct a bootleg hand crank to power your iPod

March 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The most bootleg Ipod charging device. Using a handcrank flashlight available at many stores, Mark hoekstra decided he wanted to try to make a hand crank powered ipod. He was successful… to some extent, creating a crank that would charge your ipod. If you were trapped on a desert island in the middle of the [...]

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How-to create plasma with a microwave and a beer bottle

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Melt A Frickn’ Beer Bottle! – These bloopers are hilarious What you need to melt a beer bottle and create some sweet, sweet, plasma: Microwave Glass bottle Blowtorch Try this at your own risk. Risks include shattered glass, and death. Pretty cool though!

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Link: Expert Tips to Pour the Perfect Beer

January 31st, 2008 · No Comments

If you want to impress somebody with a little ”beer snobbery,” just check out the link below! [Expert Tips to Pour the Perfect Beer] My expert tip is to pour it straight into one’s mouth. The beer definitely won’t lose any flavor or smells then! Apparently my method of beer consumption is not ”classy”. From the article:  Proper service means paying attention to glassware, the serving temperature and how the beer is poured. So drinking it out of a used Pepsi bottle is probably not “proper service”…

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Make Ice…Instantly!

January 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a cool video of a guy making instant “ice”. It requires Sodium Acetate, water, a stove, freezer, and a little bit of work but the payoff seems worth it. Watch the full video below. *Disclaimer – No, the “ice” is not edible so don’t even try it.

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