Month: January 2012

Clean Your Cell Phone

Rubbing alcohol is the best to use on most of your phone (buttons, speaker area, etc) for getting rid of germs and oils, however on some older models that have the plastic encasement over the display you will want to use glass cleaner on that particular part or else the plastic covering may turn opaque.

You may also want to occassionally clean the bottom where you connect the charger. For this, you can dip a soft bristled toothbrush in a bit of rubbing alcohol (do not immerse it) and gently brush the connection area to free up any goo or small particles that are wedged or blocking your connectors.

Another note: Never use any type of liquid behind the battery. Most phone manufacturers have a dot or line on the back behind the battery that – if gotten even remotely wet or damp – will leave a tell-tale mark. It won’t hurt your phone, but if you should have an issue while it is under warranty they will assume it is water damage and won’t even bother taking it apart to see otherwise. via

Watermelon Keg

From the ministryofalcohol: Essentially you slice off a thin layer from the bottom end, slice open the top, scoop out the meat (or liquefy with booze), and jam a spigot in the front. Presto! Your watermelon keg is born.

Intrusctions for Watermelon Keg

Watermelon Keg

Materials

  • 1 medium-large oval or oblong watermelon (seeded or seedless)
  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • Green dry erase marker or ¾”-1” thick painter’s trim tape
  • Channel knife (can use top of a vegetable peeler as alternative)
  • Large bowl & spoon or scoop
  • Apple corer
  • Spigot (from beer making supply company)
  • Twine & straight pins
  • Watermelon juice or punch recipe

Instructions

  • Wash the watermelon under cool running water and pat dry.
  • On a cutting board, place the watermelon on its side and cut off 1/4”-1/2” from both ends, being careful not to cut too deep into the white part of the rind. One side will provide a sturdy base.
  • Use dry erase marker or painters tape to make a thick band on the upper 1/3 and lower third of the watermelon that will represent the metal bands around a barrel or keg and use the channel knife to trim away a thin line to represent those metal bands.
  • Hollow out the watermelon with a spoon or scoop, reserving the watermelon pieces to make your favorite punch or juice. Be sure to leave about 2” of watermelon flesh towards the bottom of the watermelon so the spigot can be placed.
  • Use an apple corer to cut a circle for your spigot to fit through the watermelon rind, placing it about 2-3 inches above the bottom of the watermelon. Screw your spigot into place.
  • For added detail, carefully pin twine in your lines you’ve made to represent the metal bands around the barrel/keg. Be careful that the pins do not poke through into the barrel/keg.
  • Place the barrel/keg on a saucer or plate and fill with your favorite chilled punch or juice recipe.