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Do You Use Fly Tape?

CasaSugar — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:30:56 PDT

While absolutely unsightly, sometimes fly tape is necessary, especially in spots like porches and decks. Do you use it in your home?

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DIY: Organic Fly Trap

CasaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:13 PDT

If you don't feel like spending your endless Summer chasing flies around with a swatter, a fly trap may be more like it. I recently came across a DIY for making an organic fly trap, and since this season goes hand-in-hand with the little pests, I decided to summarize it for you. You should have most, if not all, of the supplies already in your home.

Supplies:

A two-liter soda bottle (used)
Sharp knife
A wire hanger
Match, lighter, or stove gas flame
Electric tape
Bait (like a small piece of meat or dog poo mixed with water!)

To hear the steps,

Remove the bottle cap.
Cut through the bottle a third of the way down.
Place the bait in the base of the bottle (the bottom two-thirds).
Invert the top third of the bottle, and slide it into the base.
Tape the two pieces of the bottle together.
Bend some wire into a U shape (for hanging), with ends angled inwards.
Heat up the ends of the wire, and bore two holes into either side of the bottle by pressing with the hot wire.
Make sure the wire is securely hooked into the bottle.
Now, hang your fly trap and relish in fly-less, chemical-free bliss!

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An Interview With Condoleezzza

GiggleSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:00:00 PST

A fly refuses to buzz out of the way while Condi talks some serious politics. The Secretary of State unsuccessfully swats at the fly again and again, but the little bugger's presence results in a much more engaging interview. I mean, inquiring minds want to know: where will the enemy critter land next?

Cute Alert: Super Fly

GiggleSugar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:02:00 PDT

You know that Gloria Steinem saying "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle?" Well, you'd think a fly would need one even less but apparently not! Look at that little sucker. This is real--the fly is alive! And check out Mr. Active Super Fly (otherwise known as Gerald) in the gallery below. Thanks Spluch & JPGMag!

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How to Solve 3 Common Beach Photography Problems

Anna Monette Roberts — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:12:12 PDT

A day at the beach is the perfect chance to capture carefree memories, but the brightness of the sun reflecting off the sand and water doesn't often yield the best photographic results. Before you start snapping away, take a look at three common beach photography problems and simple ways you can avoid them.

The photos are overexposed: Auto mode can overexpose photos, making them appear washed out. Experiment with the camera's manual setting. First set the camera's ISO (the setting that controls the camera's sensitivity to light) to a low number, like 100. A low ISO setting is best for bright lighting. Set it to a higher number, like 400, when shooting moving objects. Next, change the white balance, and set it to daylight, shade, or cloudy-twilight-sunset, depending on the weather.

The pics are boring: Transform a shot of the sea by finding a point of interest to focus on, whether it's a rock, crashing wave, setting sun, or flying bird. The object breaks up an otherwise basic-looking landscape. Frame the pic using the rule of thirds, and include the horizon of the beach in the background to give the photo depth.

The pics have a weird bluish lighting: Try attaching a few filters to the camera. A UV filter will remove the fog effect that is caused from UV rays, and it helps protect the lens from sun damage. Experiment with a polarizing filter to reduce the glare from water and to darken the bright blue hues of the sky. It can be used occasionally, depending on the effect you are hoping to achieve.

100 Hot Celebrity Summer Vacation Pictures!

Lauren Turner — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:29:20 PDT

Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of Summer. Celebrities love to enjoy the warmer weather by getting away to tropical locales, checking out city parks, or flying overseas with family, so we're taking a look at some of their best trips. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt hung around Lake Como together in 2004, while Jessica Alba and Cash Warren escaped to Mexico in 2005. Jessica Simpson celebrated her 30th birthday with Eric Johnson in Italy, and Adriana Lima took her daughter to Miami last July. Click through to see all the awesome getaways as you celebrate the long weekend.

4 Reasons We Can't Wait to Play Harry Potter For Kinect

Laura Marie Given — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:00 PDT

There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to play:

Pretending we're wizards: Thanks to hands-free and voice-recognition technology, users can cast spells using physical maneuvers or by calling out spell names. We're already practicing our "Expelliarmus!" technique.
Flying (sort of): It's a dream come (virtually) true. Gamers will have the opportunity to fly on a broomstick for their very own Quidditch match.
Walking in Harry's shoes: With the game, users can experience some of Harry's classic moments, like choosing a house at Hogwarts, visiting Ollivanders, and confronting He Who Shall Not Be Named in a final, dramatic battle.
Some friendly competition: Select co-op gameplay to connect with wizardly friends, and master lessons so you can challenge other opponents in competitive minigames.

Do you plan to buy Harry Potter For Kinect?

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Robert Pattinson Talks Racy Cosmopolis Scenes

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:39:53 PDT

Robert Pattinson on refusing to do certain scenes in Cosmopolis - People
Bethenny Frankel responds to divorce rumors - Us Weekly
Listen to AI winner Phillip Phillips's first single - HuffPost Entertainment
So many reasons to love Tom Hardy - Lainey Gossip
Oops! There's a serious typo in the Great Gatsby trailer - Zap2It
See Kim Zolciak's topless wedding gift for her fiancé - TooFab
Michael Fassbender is "happy to fly the flag for gingers" - Celebitchy
MTV's The Real World celebrates 20th anniversary - The Daily Beast
See what critics think about Robert Pattinson's Cosmopolis - Hollywood Reporter
You won't believe what the Blink-182 girl looks like today - BuzzFeed
Why did Britney Spears leave X Factor auditions early? - The Insider
Are you excited for Katy Perry's new movie? - Rotten Tomatoes
Michelle Obama wants to trade places with Beyoncé - Wonderwall
Find out which pop stars will host the Miss USA pageant - Lifeline Live

Biggest Travel Bargains to Consider This Summer

Emily Co — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:16:50 PDT

If you're planning a Summer trip this year and the high prices are getting you down, don't fret, there are a couple of travel bargains you can take advantage of. SavvySugar talked to travel expert, AirFare Watchdog's Founder George Hobica, for the scoop on the best airfare deals to find this Summer.

Berlin

If you're jonesing to go to Europe but are holding back because of the inflated prices, Berlin would be an ideal getaway. The new Berlin airport (code BER) has been having a lot of great fares, according to Hobica. One reason being lower airport fees and taxes in addition to the airport being a brand-new one. Peak Summer round-trip fares from New York to Berlin are about $650 including taxes, a bargain compared with round trip prices for up to $1600 or $1800 for other European destinations. "Consumers should realize that even if Berlin isn't in their travel plans, easyJet flies between Berlin and, say, Paris for 64 euros round-trip including tax. So one could fly to Berlin, spend a couple of days exploring the city, and then head off to other European destinations cheaply," says the airfare expert.

Spain

If Berlin isn't for you, flights to Spain are generally cheaper compared to the other European countries, says the travel expert. That's partly due to the lower airport fees and taxes.

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What to TiVo: Thursday

Maggie Pehanick — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Duets (new, series premiere)
10:00 Rookie Blue (new, season premiere)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron)

8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat)
8:30 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
9:00 Person of Interest (repeat)
10:00 The Mentalist (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Johnny Galecki)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Alfred Molina)

8:00 So You Think You Can Dance (new)

8:00 The Office (repeat)
8:30 The Office (repeat)
9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)
10:00 Awake (new, series finale)
11:34 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Glenn Close and the winner of American Idol)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Will Smith and Bill Paxton)

9:00 The Vampire Diaries (repeat)