how can i get rid of scratches on my psp case screen (can't play due to so many scratches)?

Reaper~of~

i have heard that you can use sandpaper or something but doesn't that make more scratches, and if it doesn't tell me what to do please.

Answer
There is a polishing compound called "ice cream" which is specifically made for removing scratches from psp, ipod, cell phone, and many other acrylic screen covers.

It is made by a company called "Rad Tech" - their website where you can order "ice cream" can be found here: http://www.radtech.us/products/IceCreme.aspx

Be prepared to rub vigorously for a good 20-40 minutes or longer! Alternatively you can use an electric buffing tool such as a "Drexel" which will take the scratches out in about a minute.

"Ice Cream" is a little expensive--($20.95--don't bother with the "M" version as it's for metal), but does work well. Alternatively, I've heard people claim good results from using a metal compound polisher called "Brasso" which you can pick up at your local grocery store for under $5. Don't know if I'd trust it, but if it doesn't work, then you could switch to "ice cream".

What does 100g of ice cream look like?

Sarah

I just ate a lot of vanilla ice cream with 190 calories per 100g. I want to know what 100g looks like. Is there a link? Or could you compare it to something for me? Eg. a tennis ball? Golf ball? iphone charger? etc...

Answer
HEAVEN.


but seriously you already ate the ice cream....no point in figuring out how many calories you consumed now...lol but I guess a weird backwards way would be t check how many servings are in the ice cream and then see what fraction of the ice cream would be that amount of calories (e.g. 190 calories/100g and theres three servings..that means if you ate about 1/3 of the ice cream then you had consumed around 100g) lol idk this is probably the laziest roundabout way to do it haha

do u think a "Cuisinart Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker" is a waste of money?

What is the best way to keep a container of ice cream fresh in the freezer?

Q.

Answer
I just did a tour of the Blue Bell ice cream factory in Brenham, Texas -- they said to cover the ice cream with plastic wrap before replacing the lid and it will give a nice tight seal. I think it would also help to press the wrap down to the level of the ice cream to push the air away from the surface of the ice cream to prevent freezer burn.

Zip up hoodie?

Manuel M

Could someone tell me the proper name for the hoodies with all the elaborate designs that zip all the way up the hood. Or a website to get them from, or anything. The internet sucks and its pissing me off.

Answer
Its not just one company, although A Bathing Ape (aka BAPE) and Billionaire Boys Club are the 2 most common.

Billionaire Boys Club/ Ice Cream:
bbcicecream.com

A Bathing Ape:
bape.com (u have to actually download the site, and they dont sell stuff online)

3peat.jp (one of the few sites that sell legit BAPE)

the store the above person listed sells fake shit btw, just like 98% of the BAPE online. This is becuz the company doesn't outsource their product to retailers. If u care if its genuine or not.

Does anybody know where can I buy a device that can automatically trap mosquitos in the room ?

Gabriel

I hate mosquitos !!!

Unfortunately, my room contains a lot of black-colored belongings.

Where do I buy devices that can trap those mosquitos despite the many black things that I have ?

What is the name of the the device ?

NB: Reference to any websites is very much appreciated. Thanks.

Answer
http://www.lentek.com/mk05-mosquito-trap-champion.html

http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-information/traps.aspx

Mosquito Traps ("mosquito machines", "insect catchers ")
These devices use propane, electricity or both to generate heat and carbon dioxide - the same elements which attract mosquitos to humans. Most also attract mosquitoes with Octenol or Lurex - scents which are odorless to humans but irresistable to the insects. Mosquitos are drawn into the traps and killed. Insect traps which use propane should never be used in an enclosed space. They can be very effective at protecting large areas of up to an acre or more.

The first generation of these machines were large and unsightly, newer mosquito traps are much nicer looking and technology that was problematic (notably the ignition systems) has been greatly improved. Smaller, modestly-priced units using some of the same technologies are available for small areas like patios.

For information and reviews of specific products, see our mosquito traps comparison chart.

The best way to use mosquito traps
A lot of the negative feedback you'll see for mosquito traps is because new owners didn't use them properly!

Mosquito traps don't REPEL mosquitos, these machines ATTRACT the mosquitos and then kill them. It also takes a while for them to lure and kill a large local population. Buying a mosquito catcher in the afternoon and putting the unit in the middle of your big neighborhood barbeque that same night is a sure recipe for turning your party into an itchy, buggy disaster!

A mosquito machine should be placed a good distance from where people are congregating (ideally, 35' or more), preferably upwind. Place mosquito traps on the perimeters of your yard, not in the middle of your activity area, and set them to run 24/7 or at least daily during peak insect activity times (dawn and dusk) at first. After several days they will have begun to kill off the existing colonies and you'll be well on your way to a mosquito-free yard!

Bug "Zappers"
These are the electrified devices which emit ultraviolet light to attract and "zap" bugs. However besides killing mosquitoes, they also kill many other insects, including benign ones. And unfortunately, they do little to reduce the mosquito population because mosquitos aren't particularly interested inultraviolet light! Estimates say that usually less than 3% of the insects killed by "zappers" are mosquitos. Battery-powered, handheld bug zappers are also available online. We don't recommend these for mosquito control.

Ultrasonic Devices
These are small electric or battery-operated devices that emit ultrasonic sounds. They claim to repel mosquitos (and mice, rats, hornets, spiders, even fleas). In our experience, they are useless (except possibly against mice), and in some devices the noise is in a range that can still be heard by humans and house pets - those can be rather annoying.

Citronella, Mosquito Coils, scent based insect inhibitors
One of the oldest mosquito repelling standbys, citronella candles and mosquito coils are fairly effective in their immediate area. They act by producing a scent which repels the mosquitos. Anything with a flame can be a fire hazard - take proper precautions!

Geraniol is another natural, essential oil which repels mosquitos much in the same way as Citronella. Several companies have also developed proprietary scent products.

Mosquito "Dunks"
Mosquito dunks are round tablets which dissolve in water and contain bacteria harmful to mosquito larvae. Used in ponds, fountains and bird baths, they are very effective and non-toxic to birds, ornamental fish and plants (follow the label guidelines). You should keep pets away from the treated water.

Yard treatments and sprays
A variety of yard sprays and treatments are available, both organic/natural and chemically-based. Effectiveness varies. For safety reasons, read the label before using and follow all cautions and recommendations.

What is in your Purse?

plastictea

Im really bored, so I though it would be cool to know what other people put in their purses! :]
Heres my list:

Spearmint Gum
iPod
Cell
Inhaler
My Little Pony Stickers
Andy Warhol Wallet
Smartees Lollies
Hot Topic Gift Card
Dashboard Conffesional CD
Extra socks
Rimmel London Mascara
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lip Gloss
Loose Change
Ice Cream Pen

Answer
i have not carried my purse for a while....i see no reason i i don't have any money in it!!!!

What types of vending machines are there?

tmac5445

Im 16 years old and have a small vending machine route in town with gumball and candy machines but now i want to expand, any ideas?

What type of vending machines or systems similar to that exist other than:
gumballs, candy, soda, ice cream, pay phones, dvd rental, toys

That covers all i can think of, thanks for your ideas on expanding my business!

Answer
Hi I used to run a vending route with gumballs. We later purchased one with candy bars. I would recommending expanding the gumballs. You are paying 1 to 2 cents per gumball and getting 23 cents. I found the candy machines took more time, we had to purchase biweekly the items and restock the machines-biweekly. Our machines held about 12 items per row and 8 rows. We purchased a existing route. The people on the route would always try to request what they wanted in their machine. That got annoying after while. One place broke our machine and stole candy bars. Another place had mice and they got into the machine-somehow- and ate candy. So with the gumballs, your profit margin is higher, less work and you do not have to fill them as often. I would try looking on ebay for used machines and continue adding to your existing business. I also looked into other machines-crane machines, dvd etc. Most of the time you have to purchase the machines -thousands of dollars, and you have to worry about servicing them if they break. Also a lot of places the owner will put in their own machine. Also big companies-like sugar loaf (they have the machines in walmart) will contract local people to service them.

When we purchased our existing gumball route the owner had hooked up with a local non-profit. So he would go into businesses and tell them 10% of profit would go to the non-profit. He had stickers on the machines too. So people feel 'good' about buying gumballs. You may want to hook up with a local nonprofit. A lot of times they have members and meetings and they are business owners. It's a great way to get your foot in the door to businesses.

Want to make my mom something to eat on bday?

Ncis fan

tmmw i my moms bday and i wanted to cook her something to eat im only 13 so nothing to big and more likely something that is easy and even better if dont have to use oven any recipes? maybe a ice cream?

Answer
I would suggest sandwiches and ice cream with fruit or something simple like that. Set the table and put a vase of flowers on the table or a bday card etc. Just have your Mom relax and enjoy some time together talking. The memory will be the best gift.

If you are going to get groceries, you may want to get some kind of festive bread. This can be a loaf bread or something inexpenisve. Make a sub sandwich and then cut on the slant.

Vanilla ice cream with strawberries or other fruit cut on top will look nice and taste really good. Easy. But a classic.

Clean up after as well (-: That always makes a Mom feel good.

Have fun with your Mom!

ice cream?

shopaholic

do you know any simple ice cream recipies that you can do without an ice cream maker?

Answer
Here's a simple ice cream recipe for ice cream that you can make without an ice cream maker.

I've made it before and my family loves it. If your in the mood for something more exciting than vanilla - just add in some mixings at the very end.

The first thing you have to do is mix up your base.

Here’s the recipe for vanilla ice cream!

1 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

After you’ve mixed the ingredients together, put this mixture in the fridge for 1 hour then transfer to the freezer for 30 min.

Beat with an electric mixer. Freeze for 40 min then beat again. Continue freezing for 40 min and then beating - do this cycle 3 times. Then you can allow it to harden up by itself.
If you don't have an ice cream maker - it's important to beat it to allow air into the ice cream mixture to make it soft. The beating also prevents ice crystals from forming!

You can spice up this recipe by adding fun mix-ins like crumbled Oreos for Cookies and Cream or Chocolate Chips and Cookie Dough Balls for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream.

This is the quick version of ice cream making without an ice cream maker! If you want a more detailed description or a different recipe - you can check out

http://www.serving-ice-cream.com/ice-cream-maker-2.html

You should be able to find all the help you need!

I hope you enjoy your ice cream!
Oh it makes about 1.5 quarts - 10 servings!

when scooping ice cream, how do you make a perfect ball?

Aedah

Answer
Let you ice cream sit for maybe 5 minutes (barely softened). Dip your metal ice cream scoop in a cup of hot water, and scoop. Dip your scoop back into the cup of hot water before re-scooping.

Best scoop to use is metal, and has a lever that allows you to push the ice cream out ~ in my opinion.

Hope this helps ;)

Ice cream toppings?

RenjiXRuki

Ok if you go top my profile and go to [heres a great way to make ice cream] it'll show that I'm making a huge bowl of icecream and I was wondering what are some good toppings' so can you list ice cream toppings for me? Oh if this is too much too ask can they be really good. Or if you dont want to waste your time on this question put a link that works. Thankyou! :]

Answer
Hot Chocolate
Brownies
Cherries
Oreos
M&Ms
Tiny Chiclets
Choclate Chips
Whip Cream
Sprinkles
Rainbow SPrinkles
Chocolate Sprinkels
Crushed Up Ice Cream Cone
Bananas
Blueberrys
Strawberrys
Grahm Cracker
SNickers
Peanuts
Kit Kat
Tiny Reeses Butter Cups
Peppermint Patties (crushed)
Thin Mints
Girl Scout Cookies (crushed)

Android Ice Cream Sandwich or Iphone ios5?

ice cream iphone 5 case image

Josh

okay so im looking into switching my phone company but im not sure whether i want to go to AT&T for the iphone5 coming soon, or to a different company with a good Android phone for the new ice cream sandwich update.
my question is, if i get an android now, which has the gingerbread version, will i be able to update it to get the ice cream sandwich version? or will i have to buy a completely different phone that already has it?
and if thats the case, should i just wait until ice cream sandwich comes out?
also, what do you think is the better choice, androids or iphones?

Answer
yes any phone can update
http://www.mydaily-gadget.com/news/7443-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-release-date-features-made-public

as for the phone I recommend the galaxy s2, witch is the best phone out right now, or the s2plus, which will be released later this year.

also I prefer android over apple for the reason that its open-source, that means that the majority of the apps are free, and you get more revolutionary and cutting edge apps. And do things are even only barely available on a jail broken iphone
The android market already has 250000 apps- closing in on apple 500000; some say it will surpass it before the year is over. Also any popular iphone game or game adaptation can be found in the android market for free.
Another great thing about android as that if you dont like something (keyboard, homescreen, etc.) it can easily be swapped without jail-breaking, unlike the iphones one-size-fits-all approach.

Other features only on android
Turn-by-turn voice GPS
Better and larger screen
No need to connect to computer to sync
Here is a big one, add a sd card
Live wallpaper
Better calls
4g
More customizable
More powerful hardware
Flash support, watch ALL the online videos

Apple lovers that say that the iphone is made of better quality material? They don’t realize that Samsung, an android phone maker, supply’s the screen, processor and memory for apple devices, so android has the advantage here.
The iphone is pretty, but not durable, drop it once- it breaks, all that glass around it? That was honestly a mistake. Android manufactures clearly saw that, and decided to do with something a little more durable.

And the iphones “retina display” is a huge scam. By definition a ‘retina display’ is one where the human eye cannot distinguish individual pixels. But this is determined by several factors; most important being the distance between the screen and your eyes. The iphones retina distance is 12in, move any closer than that- say 7in and it’s no longer a “retina screen” because your eyes can now see the pixels, by that same token, if I move my android phone back, to say 16-17in, amazingly, it becomes a retina screen as well! (feel free to google this)

Also apple never invents anything, all they do is steal old technology, give it a fresh coat of paint and mass advertise it as “magical” and “innovating”, thus fooling the mass of the population into believing that apple offers cutting edge technology, that in fact has been around for quite a few years.
So instead of innovating, apple actually hinders technology- after 4 years they still have low-power single core phones, while android, an example of technology in overdrive, has rumored that, after their second year, the release of quad core phones that will surpass even some desktop computers in shear processing power.

Apple should now feel pretty worried; android has passed it in market share
http://www.businessinsider.com/android-iphone-market-share-2011-4

Then apple panics and sues
http://www.dailytech.com/Google+ExCEO+Apple+Doesnt+Innovate+They+Sue/article22190.htm
The funny thing is that apple can’t sue for being the first touchscreen or tablet, because they weren’t,(Nokia fist touch screen, “archos” first tablet) so instead they sue for much more relevant things like, “the rounded icon corners” and “having a flat screen” or “the square shape of the phone”……..

To top it all, if you’ve seen apples 2011 presentation, they blatantly copied over five "new" features that were previously on android.
http://androidandme.com/2011/06/news/five-features-in-ios-5-that-show-how-apple-is-now-playing-catch-up-to-google/

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/06/apple-introduces-ios5-with-notifications-ota-updates-and-tabbed-browsing-android-users-giggle-at-their-late-arrival/
1. Notification bar
2. Twitter integration
3. No need to connect to PC to sync
4. Launch apps from lock screen
5. Tabbed browsing

And not only are they copies, but apple didn’t even bother to improve, or change some of them in any way- some even have LESS features than their android counter parts, it’s basically a cheap imitation with the ever-popular iphone skin.
According to Steve jobs, these "revolutionary" new technologies that android users had since 2007 will be available on IOS5, and it would not surprise me to see some more android features from 2008 on IOS6.But the truly sad part is that due to apples marketing, in a few months, apple lovers will really think that apple invented those features and call android the copycats…yet again.

Though I suppose Google should’ve seen it coming….

“Good artists copy great artist steal”- Steve jobs (apple CEO)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW0DUg63lqU

I think some of my friends are only friends with me because of my money? Should I just ditch them?

How do the insides of these vending machines work?

ice cream vending machine image

Misia

How does the inside of a tattoo/sticker vending machine work?
and
How does the inside of a lottery vending machine work?
and
How does the inside of a DVD rental machine work?

Answer
Better yet - check out this one:

www.moobella.com

I'm the engineer behind the pneumatic system in this machine.
I'm not about to explain how it works, but there are about 40 motors, and 500 feet of tubing that allow it to make hard scoop ice cream on the spot from the raw ingredients - takes about 40 seconds, and it's SO much better than soft serve.

What was the name of the dixie cup ice cream from the 60s?

ice cream paper cups image

Mommy Hone

My mother used to buy use these little paper cups of ice cream. They had a paper lid with a wooden spoon attached. Inside was half orange sherget and half vanilla ice cream.

Answer
We got that on sticks. They were called Dreamsicles.

I just bought an ice cream maker. Anyone have any good recipes to share?

ice cream recipes image

my2thingz

I nned good ice cream recipes for my ice cream maker. I need web sites or recipes. Thanks to all who answer!

Answer
HEAVENLY BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM

4 bananas
1 carton frozen strawberries
1 can chunk pineapple
6 oz. chopped pecans
1 quart half and half
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 small lime
milk

Mash 3 bananas and cut the other one in (round) slices. Add the juice from one small lime. Add vanilla, half and half and the can of sweetened condensed milk. Add can of pineapple and its juice. Add the frozen strawberries and pecans. Add milk to finish filling ice cream freezer Pour into freezer and freeze as any other ice cream.

What causes ice to build up on the bottom of the top shelf of a stand up ice cream freezer with glass doors?

ice cream glasses image

David B

Just wondering, because ice is building up on the bottom of my top shelves in my ice cream freezer.

I work in the frozen food department of a grocery store.

Answer
I believe it is moisture that floats to the top, collects and freezes. When people open the freezer doors and the cold air in the freezer meets the warmer air on the other side. You get moisture in a teeny tiny droplet form that rises.

Do you ever notice when you open and close the doors you see mist in and out swirling around? It floats to the top freezes, and everytime someone opens the door, this process repeats. And then the thin film of ice at the top just keeps collecting and building up til you have a layer.

You can get rid of it with warm water and a wash cloth.

How to solve my ice cream machine problem?

ice cream machines image

TayTay

I want a ice cream machine. But most of them have a little bowl part that needs to be put in the freezer. There is not enough room in my freezer for the bowl. How can I get an ice cream machine with out having to freeze the bowl.

Answer
U cud take stuff out of the freezer, or eat that stuff, (if its food) instead of the stuff in the refridgerator first.

What would "Santa" give a 12 year old "foodie"?

kitchenaid dessert maker image

Mackenzie

My son is 12 and has wanted to be a chef since age 4. In recent years he asks for kitchen gadgets for Christmas.

At first it was just minor things, like cookie cutters, or candy molds, or fondant to experiment with.

Last year he asked for an ice cream maker, we got him the Cuisinart one as recommended by people here at YA, and it turned out to be an excellent machine he has used often over the year for some amazing desserts.

This year he wants a $200 Kitchen Aid food processor ;-O

We are not big into holiday commercialism and he knows it so he is really not expecting it, because we usually don't even spend $200 per child on gifts, gifts in our family are usually simple things like pjs, books, board games or art supplies.

Don't think we are going to be able to do the food processor w/financial situation this year especially (even though I would love it, too, lol!) so maybe get it for him in a year or two. I'd rather wait and get him a good one than get him a cheap one for $50 that is a pain to work with and can't do much.

Anyway... suggestions for gifts a 12 yr old could use to cook?

He cooks pretty well all by himself, he can make standard dinners (chikcen, pork chops, fish, veggies) and makes various confections and pastries (clusters, truffels, pies) and he's even gotten into some more exotic things like sushi and makes a kick-but rissoto.

I'd like to get him things for under $100 that he can use to experiement and develop his skills further as now he is really getting into an age that he can do all sorts of things in the kitchen by himself w/the knives & oven & frying oil, and he is always giving me lists of ingredients to get at the market.

We do have a grill, good knives, peelers, hand mixer, blender, steamer, pie & cake pans-- basic stuff like that you'd find in the kitchen of just about anyone who cooks on a daily basis for a family.
The kid is tall and skinny as a rail... he already has a bike.

Why assume he's fat just because he likes food? He was raised on mainly veggies (largely home-grown) and home-cooked fresh foods every day, with treats in moderation.

Answer
He has shown that he is serious and dedicated, and that this is not a flash in the pan (pun intended). That means you should get the most professional items that your budget will afford, and do NOT get the cheapo or kiddie version of something.

A mixer is out of your price range. Realize that and work within your budget. Define your budget and sit down with your son and have him think about what he wants in that price range. Maybe get three things from him so he doesn't know which you will get. Buying what he wants is better than surprising him with a poorly chosen gift.

The thing that comes to mind, if you must surprise him, is a gift certificate for King Arthur (highly recommended because of their genuine advise and choices offered to serious cooks) or William Sonoma (you have to know what is good stuff and what is hype with them), or some other professional grade cooking outlet (maybe even a industrial restaurant supplier in your town). He can choose what he wants and he can save and contribute his own money to get a bigger ticket item. Maybe do the same for his birthday and grow the kitty over time.

Be aware about the current state of name brand mixers, they pretty much all suck. In every price range there will be one good product and five worthless products- you will have to do serious homework. Hobart sold kitchenaid to whirlpool years ago and the quality haas never been there since the sellout. The name recognition is what they bank on, but 90% of kitchenaid products are landfill fodder. Even the pro models are very cheap and very underpowered. Check out King Arthurs selections of mixers and see what they recommend. A good compromise is getting a real hobart kitchenaid off ebay. These vintage mixers will run for lifetimes and are compatible with the new attachments (but, again, the older attachments are better made and cheaper on ebay).

Also browse through some cooking catalogs and websites. You could probably buy a selection of nice things. Springer pans, bread/pizza stone, sets of his own private utensils (like silicon spatulas) would fill out the space under the tree nicely. Sets of his own things will give him pride, teach him to take care of them, and be ready to take with him when he strikes out on his own (coming sooner than you realize).

Good luck and congratulations on encouraging his passion.