Theodore Pantz's profile

Shrimp scampi is a great dish to have in your repertoire. Everyone loves it and it's versatile. You can use it as an apetizer or put it over rice for an entree. You can even mix it up by adding to or replacing the shrimp with scallops or lobster. Here's how to make it: Ingredients: 1/4 cup EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil 1/4 cup FRESH lemon juice 1/8 cup white wine 1/8 stick of salted butter... read more »

I know, to-do lists seem like something only an anal retentive freak would use on a daily basis. If you can get past this stereotype and embrace the to-do list, your life will improve drastically. Step 1 - Get a Planner Your planner can be formal or informal. It can be a calendar sold at a bookstore or a simple pad. Whatever you choose, make sure it is pocket sized so you can have it on your p... read more »

Rule 1 - Know the Code The USPS has some silly lingo that you must know when mailing stuff. There are three ways to ship: Media Mail - Media mail is a meaningless, unnecessary term that just means standard shipping. If you send something media mail, it's send standard delivery and will get there when it gets there. Priority Mail - When you select Priority Mail, you pay extra to exp... read more »

Step 1 - Rent Skis When renting skis, you want to start with a shorter ski because they will be easier to handle. While you typically want your skis to reach somewhere between your nose and forehead, when you're beginning you want them to be at your chin. When renting, be sure to tell the person preparing your equipment that you're a beginner because they will set the bindings looser... read more »

Step 1 - Thin Out A little extra weight can make you look a lot shorter than you are, so if you're already shorter than you'd like to be, extra weight will exacerbate the problem. The thinner you are, the taller you'll look. Step 2 - Wear High Hair Having the right hair style can add the appearance of an extra few inches. Try a pushed back look, like the modern version of th... read more »

Step 1 - To remove the seed from the shell, place the shell vertically between your back teeth. Step 2 - Bite down softly, slowly applying more pressure until the shell cracks in half. If you bite down too hard you'll crush the seed to pieces and it'll be hard to separate it from the pieces of the shell. Step 3 - Once the shell is cracked, remove the seed using your tongue and... read more »

Step 1 - Hail With Class Simply holding out your hand while and flagging down a cab is sufficient. Most cabbies won't hear you if you yell, so hollering things like "yo" or "taxi" just creates an unneccessary disturbance and in general, ladies don't like guys who yell. If you must make noise, whistle. Step 2 - Open the Door Open the door on the side of the ca... read more »

Step 1: Take Preventative Measures Certain things trigger snoring, so they should be avoided in the few hours prior to slumber. Alcohol, meals, sedatives, and antihistamines all cause snoring because they relax throat tissue, causing the vibrations that lead to snoring. Step 2: Sleep on Your Side Sleeping on your back can obstruct your airways because mucous can fall back into your airway, ... read more »

Equipment Using powder skis will make your life a whole lot easier. Powder skis today are 80-90mm wide and provide the greatest assistance in the heavy or tracked-up powder, which one frequently encounters at most commercial mountains. The drawback to powder skis is that they're not great in other conditions such as ice. If you want a single ski to cover all conditions, consider the hybrid... read more »

Step 1 - Level the Frame Most people aren't the same height as their subject, so when they're standing and taking pictures they end up shooting at an angle. Bend down, take a knee or stand on something to get the camera level with the subject. Step 2 - Move in Close In this digital age, people think they don't have to get close to the subject because they can just zoom in on ... read more »