| How to Take a Selfie Without Holding the Phone Posted: 05 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT The classic selfie pose involves holding your phone in front of your face and smiling as you snap your picture. The problem with this pose is that your arm might be included in your photo, creating an awkward-looking picture without much of the background in it. If you want to up your selfie game and try taking a picture without holding your phone, you can use the self-timer or a selfie stick to take better selfies with more natural looking poses. [Edit]Using a Self-Timer - Place your phone on a steady surface with the front camera facing you. Choose a surface that is about eye-level, like a shelf or a chair. Set your phone with the front facing camera towards you on this surface and make sure it is standing completely upright.[1]
- If your phone is tilted forwards or backwards at all, it could throw off the depth of your selfie and make your face look distorted.
- You can set your phone on its side for a landscape selfie or keep it upright for a portrait selfie.
- Adjust the lighting and make sure you are in focus. Open your camera app and spend a few minutes adjusting the exposure and focus of your frame. Make sure that the area you will be standing for the photo is in focus.[2]
- Avoid standing in front of a light source so that you don't look washed out.
- Set your timer to go off in 10 seconds. Click the option for your self-timer and choose the longest option, which is usually 10 seconds. This gives you a chance to move into position and adjust yourself before the timer goes off.[3]
- Depending on the phone you have, you may be able to set a timer for even longer.
- Click the photo button and quickly move to your selfie position. Keep an eye on the countdown display of your phone to figure out when your timer will go off. Move into the position that you'd like to take your picture in as quick as you can.[4]
- Make sure you aren't moving when your camera goes off, or your picture will probably come out blurry.
- Look at the camera, not the screen. As you wait for your timer to go off, make sure you are looking into the lens of the camera, not at your phone screen. This will make your picture seem more natural and not like you are looking at something behind or next to your phone.[5]
- You can look at your phone screen as you adjust your selfie position, but be sure to move your eyes back to the lens before the timer goes off.
- Check out your picture to see if you want to redo it. If you do, simply reset your timer and change your phone's position or your own pose. Make sure you keep your phone at about eye-level for the best picture.[6]
- Some phones take timed pictures in "bursts," which means they take about 10 photos all at once. If your phone has this option, you can pick and choose which photos to keep and which ones to delete.
[Edit]Holding a Selfie Stick - Plug your phone into the selfie stick with the headphone jack cord. Most selfie sticks attach to your phone with a simple cord. Plug this cord into your headphone jack and make sure it is secure.[7]
- Some selfie sticks connect to the Bluetooth on your phone. If yours does, turn on the Bluetooth function on your selfie stick and pair it with your phone in your Bluetooth settings.
- Clip your phone into either side of the selfie stick. Take your phone and position it in the clips at the top of the selfie stick. Make sure your phone is snug in between the clips so that it doesn't fall out.[8]
- Some selfie sticks have detachable clips. If yours does, secure the clips around your phone and then attach the clips onto the top of your selfie stick by screwing them into place.
- Hold the selfie stick by the handle and extend it fully. Grab onto the bottom of the selfie stick and pull the top outwards until the stick is fully extended. Make sure your phone is secure in the clips before lifting it in the air.[9]
- Make sure your selfie stick locks into position so that it will keep steady as you take your selfie.
- Angle your arm so that the selfie stick isn't in the picture. Hold the selfie stick by the handle and put your phone up in the air. Watch the front facing camera on your phone screen to see how your picture will look. Make sure your arm and the selfie stick aren't in the frame of your photo.[10]
- Click the button on the selfie stick to take a photo. Find the button on the handle of your selfie stick and click it when you want to take your selfie. Click the button a few times in a row to take a couple of pictures so you have some variety to choose from.[11]
- Some selfie sticks have Bluetooth remotes that pair with your phone. If yours does, click the button on the remote to take a photo.
- You can also ask your friend or a stranger to take a photo of you instead!
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| How to Cook BBQ Ribs Posted: 04 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT While barbecue ribs are especially popular in the American south, their appeal for meat-lovers is universal. Succulent, spicy, and smoky, barbecue ribs are surprisingly easy to cook. Learn how to make some lip-smacking barbecue in the following tutorial. - Choose which cut of ribs you want. barbecue ribs essentially come in two varieties. Spare ribs are fattier and take longer to cook. Baby back ribs are leaner and cook faster.
- Make the rub. The rub is a spice mixture that you rub on the rib rack to give it flavor. A typical rub for a 2 lb rack of ribs might consist of:
- 1 tablespoon (5 ml) cumin
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white pepper
- Make the mop (optional). A mop or baste is the liquid sauce that you coat the ribs with to keep them juicy and flavorful while they are cooking. Some people prefer dry ribs, without a mop.
- Trim the ribs and apply the rub. Ribs will usually come with a large membrane on the back, non-meat side of the rack. Most people trim the membrane and discard it because it is hard to chew and prevents the rub from covering the entire rack. Coat the ribs evenly with olive oil or vegetable oil (optional). Apply the rub generously onto the meat so that the front and back of the rack are completely covered.
- For spare ribs, place the ribs on a covered barbecue grill at 225° F (107° C) for 5-6 hours. For baby back ribs, cook at the same temperature for 3-4 hours. Place the ribs on the grill so that they are not directly over the heat source.
- If desired, apply the mop every 45 minutes evenly across the ribs.
- When the meat in the center of the ribs is white and the juices run clear, not pink, the cooking is done.
In this video, Gwen Schoen of the Sacramento Bee educates us about different kinds of ribs and shows us how to barbecue spare ribs with a dry rub. - BBQ ribs can be smoked in a smoker instead of being grilled. Cooks frequently use hickory and/or applewood chips in the smoker. The temperature in the smoker and the cooking time for the ribs are the same as when they are grilled.
- Right before serving, stoke the fire or turn up the heat on your grill and place the ribs over direct flame for a few minutes.This will give the ribs a deeper color and more pronounced grill marks.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure your ribs are fully grilled. Undercooked pork may result in trichinosis. The recommended internal temperature for cooked pork is 160° F (71° C), a metric set by the CDC.
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| How to Do Fourth of July Nails Posted: 04 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT On the Fourth of July, you want your patriotism to shine all the way down to the tips of your fingers! For the best Independence Day nail look, you can choose between stars and stripes, polka dots, and glitter to reflect your natural style and spirit. Experiment and let your creativity run wild for a unique look that's all-American and all you! [Edit]Painting Basic Stars and Stripes - Apply a clear base and let it dry. A base coat of clear polish will protect your nails and help the colored polish stick. Apply it to all of your nails and let it dry before moving on.
- Paint your nails white, then let them dry. For a faster drying time, paint one thin layer of white polish, let it dry, then apply the second. Allow both coats to dry fully before moving on.[1]
- Paint 4-5 thin red lines on each nail with a striper. Place a strip of clear tape right under your cuticle. Then, using a nail striper and red polish, paint from just past the edge of your cuticle all the way up to the tip of your nail to create a thin, smooth line. Make 4-5 lines across the nail, spacing them equally as best you can.[2]
- Repeat on the nails you're painting, then let the stripes dry for about 15 minutes before moving on.
- If you don't have a striper, you can make your own or use a toothpick. You can also buy a striper online or in beauty stores.
- Create a thicker horizontal blue line across the top of the nail. Use a regular nail polish brush to dab a blue line across the top half of your nail. Start from about the middle of your nail and use short strokes towards the tip to make a straight blue line.[3]
- If you want your line to be perfectly straight, place a piece of scotch tape over the lower half of your nail and paint from the edge up to the nail's tip.
- Repeat on all your stars and stripes nails and let them dry for 15 minutes.
- Place 5-8 white dots across the blue with a dotting tool. Dip a small dotting tool into your white nail polish and use it to carefully dot the blue of your flag. You can add as many dots as you want, but 5-8 placed in a scattered, random formation tends to look best.[4]
- Let the dots dry for 10 minutes on each nail.
- If you don't have a dotting tool, you can use a toothpick or the tip of a Q-tip. To buy a dotting tool, look in beauty stores and online.
- Paint a flag on all your nails or just 2 for an accent. You can paint this busier pattern onto your thumb and ring finger, then fill out the rest of your nails with a solid blue or cherry red for a trendy, eye-catching look. You can also apply the flag design to all your fingers for a more uniform style.
- Apply a top coat to finish. After your flag nails have dried, paint on a clear topcoat to seal the design and prevent it from chipping. Remember to wait until your nails are completely dry to avoid messing up your design.[5]
- Buy a nail sticker kit for an easier application. Most Fourth of July nails require some time and effort, including applying different coats and using a few different tools, like a striper and dotting tool. If you don't have the time or the tools, use a Fourth of July nail sticker kit for a cute but lower-effort look.
- With a nail kit, you'll paint one solid color and stick patriotic stickers on top. Many kits come with simple stars and stripes as well as "USA" stickers and other patriotic designs.
- You can buy a kit online or at craft and beauty stores.
- Follow the instructions in the kit to apply and remove your nail stickers.
[Edit]Making Red, White, and Blue Polka Dots - Apply a clear base and let it dry. A base coat of clear polish will protect your nails and help the colored polish stick. Apply it to all of your nails and let it dry before moving on.
- Apply a white polish to start your design. Paint the white in 2 thin coats to help it dry more quickly. Then, let the polish harden and dry for 15 minutes or so before going on to your polka dots.[6]
- Add different-sized red dots to your nail with a dotting tool. Starting with a large-sized dotting tool, place 2-3 red dots in the lower, cuticle portion of your nail. Switch to a medium size to add 3-4 dots towards the middle of your nail, then use a small dotting tool and put 4-5 dots in the top portion. Leave a strip of white at the top to create a tapering effect.[7]
- Continue adding red dots on each of your nails and allow them to dry for about 10 minutes. You can add dots to all your nails, or just to your ring finger and thumb for a bubbly accent.
- You'll be using your dotting tools with different colors, so clean them as per their package instructions before moving on.
- If you don't have a dotting tool, you can use a toothpick or the tip of a Q-tip. To buy a dotting tool, look in beauty stores and online.
- Use blue and silver polishes to add more polka dots. Use the same dotting process with a royal blue color on each nail, then switch to silver. Allow some of your dots to overlap to create depth, going for a natural, scattered look.[8]
- Let the dots dry for about 10 minutes in between colors.
- Apply a top coat to finish. After your dots have dried, paint on a clear topcoat to seal the design and prevent it from chipping. If you're applying the polka dots as an accent, wait for the topcoat to dry before painting the rest of your nails bright red or royal blue.[9]
[Edit]Creating Patriotic Glitter Nails - Apply a clear base and let it dry. A base coat of clear polish will protect your nails and help the colored polish stick. Apply it to all of your nails and let it dry before moving on.
- Paint on a metallic silver polish. After your clear base coat dries, apply 2 thin layers of metallic silver, giving them time to dry in between. Let the polish harden for about 15 minutes before moving on.[10]
- This Fourth of July nail art looks best with all fingers, rather than mixing with solids as an accent.
- Apply a red glitter polish from your cuticle to halfway up the nail. Using a regular nail polish brush, paint a coat of dark red glitter onto the lower half of your nail. Start with short, careful upwards strokes from the cuticle to midway up the nail, then neaten the edge of the layer by painting horizontally.[11]
- Repeat on all your nails and let them dry for 10-15 minutes.
- Use a blue glitter polish on the top half of your nail. Using a regular nail polish brush, apply a dark or royal blue glitter polish from the tip of your nail to the middle, leaving a strip of silver just above the red. Repeat on the rest of your nails and let them dry for about 15 minutes.[12]
- Paint silver over the middle, overlapping with the red and blue. Reinforce the middle strip by covering it with silver glitter polish, using a nail striper for the best application. Paint horizontally right over the strip, then spread small, thin vertical strokes over the red and blue sections.[13]
- Continue adding vertical silver stripes, stretching them almost to the tip and cuticle of the nail, until the transitions between colors start to look more seamless. Repeat on the rest of your nails.
- If you don't have a nail striper, use a toothpick to apply the silver.
- Blend the silver with small strokes of blue and red. Repeat this blending, striping process with the same red and blue glitter colors as before. Extend short strokes of red up into the silver, and paint stripes of blue downwards to subtly blend the colors.[14]
- You don't have to wait for the silver polish dry before adding the red and blue stripes. Applying them while the silver is wet will allow the colors to mix and create a smooth gradient.
- Repeat on all of your nails. The finished look should have a natural fade from red to silver to blue.
- Remember to clean your brush in between coats so you don't mix colors.
- Let your nails dry and apply a clear topcoat. Let the glitter polish set and dry for 15-20 minutes. Then, apply a clear topcoat to seal and smooth out the design.[15]
- For a simpler, more subtle look, go with a solid coat of red or blue, or alternate red, white, and blue between fingers.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Basic Stars and Stripes - Nail sticker kit (optional)
- Clear nail polish for base coat
- White nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Blue nail polish
- Nail striper or toothpick
- Dotting tool or Q-tip
- Scotch tape (optional)
[Edit]Red, White, and Blue Polka Dots - Clear nail polish for the base and topcoat
- White nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Blue nail polish
- Silver nail polish
- Dotting tool or Q-tip
[Edit]Patriotic Glitter Nails - Clear nail polish for the base and topcoat
- Metallic, glittery silver nail polish
- Glittery red nail polish
- Glittery blue nail polish
- Silver glitter nail polish
- Striping tool or toothpick
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