Kinetic art is absolutely incredible because parts are moving or give the illusion that they’re moving. This coffee table was used as a piece of kinetic art to create ever-changing patterns in the sand. It’s truly mesmerizing! Watch this video to see how this beautifully artistic coffee table moves.
Get hired as a transcriptionist
Are you a quick typist? With a computer and a pair of high-quality headphones, you can get an at-your-own-pace job as a transcriptionist with relative ease.
TV shows, doctors and industries all over the world need to keep a well-documented record of their activity. Instead of transcribing the text in-house, however, they’ll usually outsource their transcription to a third party.
To transcribe audio, you need to stay focused with strict attention to detail. To get a feel for how fast and detail-oriented you’ll need to be, you might consider typing up a few minutes of my radio show.
Remember to add in sound effects like you’d see in a captioned TV show. Why? Because there’s a good chance you might end up transcribing a Hollywood TV show if you like transcription enough.
So, where do you start?
Daily Transcription is a good site to start your career in transcription. It handles clients like ABC, NBC, CBS, Bank of America, Harvard and other high-profile organizations.
You will need to fill out an application and prove that you have what it takes to do a good job. Many of the clients expect a quick turnaround time, so you need to be able to finish projects the same day if needed.
One thing that helps transcriptionists is dedicated transcription software and a foot pedal. This lets you start and stop audio and video without taking your hands off the keyboard.
You don’t need this to start, but if you’re serious about the job it will help you down the road. Here’s a good foot pedal/software combo to look at.
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Would you give a stranger a foot massage?
Feet really freak some people out. Even if they don’t, we just seem to reserve touching feet for the people we are very close to. So if some stranger sat down across from you, plopped their foot on your lap and asked for a massage, would you do it? Could you do it without laughing? Watch this hilariously awkward video of strangers giving each other foot massages.
All your favorite songs have the same drum beat
It looks like drummers have been getting the short end of the stick for quite some time. From James Brown to Taylor Swift, every single song in this video uses the same basic drum beat. I wonder if drummers grow bored of the repetition. Press play to see how this beat has taken over music.
Clever way to hide TV wires
Wouldn’t it be great if that flat screen you have mounted on the wall could look like a picture frame? With all the wires and cables hanging down to connect to your other devices, it kind of ruins the artwork effect. This DIY video has a solution that only costs $10! Watch these easy instructions that will help you hide those annoying wires.
How does an engine work?
If you’re a car enthusiast then you already know the answer to that question. But have you ever actually seen it for yourself? Not only does this video explain the process but it also shows you the inside of an engine in slow motion! Press play to see the explosion that takes place inside your car every time you turn it on.
The secret to a happy marriage
What’s the best way to solve conflicts with your spouse? A young married couple thought the answer was inside a wedding gift. After nine years, they realized it was something greater. Do you and your significant other have it all figured out?
Behind the scenes at the Kim Komando Show: Andrew teleports
When the radio stations are at commercial break, we like to have a little bit of fun, behind the scenes on the set of my show. Watch this exclusive video of Andrew, my call screener, teleporting across the office. It’s crazy and it’s fun! Watch this clip from my show now.
Free vs. paid Internet security software - What's the difference?
We are always getting emails and comments asking why anyone would pay for security software when there are plenty of free options available, and that’s a good question. In fact, we’ve covered some excellent free security options in the past. So, what does paid software give you that free options don’t? What this Komando.com report to find out!
You can scale a fish with a pressure washer, but should you?
Scaling a big fish can be messy and tedious, or it can be fast, easy and clean – if you have a pressure washer. It looks like it works pretty well in this video, but I can also imagine some very gross consequences, too.
This bagpipe group rocks just as hard as any metal band
Get ready to rock out. You’ll believe that bagpipes are the original heavy metal instruments when you see this Highland band’s awesome medley of classic heavy rock songs.
How to make a secret bookcase door with a book latch
In every castle or mansion in the movies, there’s a hidden door in a bookcase that you open by pulling on a secret book. How would you like one in your own house? It turns out you can do it yourself with some wood and can-do attitude. Watch this video showing you how to do it step-by-step.
The only oven you really can 'set it and forget it'
Ron Popeil’s rotisserie oven was more famous for its commercials than anything else. You remember the phrase: “Set it and forget it.” But now there’s a new high-tech oven that fully delivers on that promise. Don’t even bother paying attention to your food. This thing does it all. Check out this cool video of the first oven that does ALL the work for you.
This guy turned his house into an amusement park for cats
This house looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. The homeowner is a real cat lover and decided to outfit his house to make it more accessible for his 15 pets. The cats love the ramps and catwalks, and they look cool, too. He’s spent over $50,000 to outfit his house for his furry little friends. Watch the video to take a look at this cat-friendly home.
Crazy fog makes this drone shot of Holland's tallest church look EPIC
The Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in all of Holland. It was built in the 14th century, and it took more than 60 years to finish. Maybe you’ve been there, but I guarantee you’ve never seen it like this before! Watch this drone footage – it took 10 months to wait for the perfect weather.
3 legitimate work-at-home online jobs that pay big
If you see a job posting for a work-from-home gig, it’s often a red flag for a scam. Many sketchy companies claim to offer big paychecks in exchange for minimal work. But I’ve found three work-from-home jobs that are 100% on the level. Watch this video to find out what they are. Read the full article here.
It starts off like any 'sexy' model shoot, then a twist happens that will FLOOR you
I just can’t spoil this important video for you; you’ll have to watch to the end. Professional models are used to doing awkward things for the camera – but there’s a twist in this video that throws each of these models off their game. You won’t see it coming, but you’ll be glad you watched.
7 simple science tricks for an UNBEATABLE pinewood derby car
If you were ever in the Boy Scouts, you’re intimately familiar with the longstanding tradition of racing pinewood derby cars. You probably have heard your fair share of weird tricks and strategies. But this dad uses physics to put the myths to bed once and for all. His 45-minute job destroys the competition!
The world's most relaxing music
Here’s 59 minutes of the world’s most relaxing music. This is the music mentioned in 10 simple tricks to help you sleep.