2013 - Page 2 of 4 - Justin Reinhart

Solved TVersity “No Sound” vs MKV Format 9

Oct

13

2013

I’ve had an issue for some time watching MKV files via TVersity Media Server; Specifically, on my PS3, the video has been playing but there has been no audio on the television. Here’s how I fixed it, and I’m fairly certain this fix likely applies to the Xbox 360 as well. Symptoms TVersity Media Server ...

Can I Eat Cholesterol But Still Eat Sugar, Grains, And Gluten?

Oct

7

2013

This is an an answer to an inadvertent reader question I received. The full question is “What if I eat cholesterol-full paleo foods and still eat sugar and grains and gluten?” In other words, “What if I eat tofu as a vegan, but also eat chicken and veal and babies?” As funny as ...

Epsom Salt Experiment

Sep

28

2013

I was looking into magnesium supplementation and I remembered I had read about spray-on magnesium oil. At one point there existed a spray-on deodorant from the same company that would double as a magnesium supplement, and although I’ve never used it, and the science of magnesium skin-absorption isn’t yet proven, I thought I’d make my ...

Distilled Water Experiment 1

Sep

13

2013

A challenge came down the series of tubes: Drink a gallon of distilled water 3 days in a row; Soon you will see evidence of your hair growing back, your energy levels skyrocketing, and a horn will sprout from your forehead granting you incalculable power and majesty. And, get this, it only gets better if you ...

Money Saving: Toilet Cleaning Kit Hack

Aug

22

2013

I know what you’re thinking. Finally, a blog entry about toilets. Dave Barry would be proud. Here we go with another money-saving, time-saving tip. I used to buy those Clorox cleaning discs–the ones that slowly degrade the parts inside the tank of your toilet. I recently learned it is possible to buy automatic toilet cleaning gear ...

How to Use Raw Eggs in a Shake

Aug

21

2013

Put some raw eggs into your post-workout shake. A few words about shakes First, a cautionary note. Shakes aren’t always ideal for achieving your body composition goals. Blending up food–any food–into liquid calories is a recipe for a sharp insulin spike. For those who have issues with nutrient partitioning going to the wrong place, ...

Ultimate Money: American Express Blue Preferred Card 2

Aug

20

2013

This technique goes hand-in-hand with my article on the Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card. Unless I’m purchasing something at Amazon.com, I reach for my American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card wherever it is accepted. This is because the Blue Preferred Card yields cash back upwards of 6%, depending on what the purchase is. This means that ...

Ultimate Money: Amazon Rewards Visa Card 1

Aug

19

2013

This technique goes hand-in-hand with my article on Amazon Subscribe & Save. When you purchase something at Amazon.com, Amazon will often give you an offer to get an Amazon Rewards Visa Credit Card when you pass through the electronic checkout. To someone who shops at Amazon frequently, this card offers some great benefits. Signing up for ...

Tonx Coffee Review

Aug

18

2013

I ordered a free sample of Tonx coffee and I am here to share the experience electronically, because the amalgam of 0’s and 1’s flying at your face makes this the future and I am writing to you from it. And that’s exactly what a person who has had enough coffee would write–some might say too much. ...

Tuna Adventures

Aug

14

2013

I recently began pulsing albacore tuna in a food processor rather than mashing it with a fork and the results are more consistent and satisfying. The nutrients in Wild Planet Albacore Tuna are off the chart, but albacore in a can is still tough because of pasteurization. The food processor helps this problem by making the texture ...