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How To : Slim down a baggy shirt

If you have a shirt you no longer wear because it is too baggy, make sure to watch this video to learn how to readjust it so that you can start wearing it again. Place the top on a level surface so that its back is facing you, as you will start working on the back part of the ...more

How To : Play the basketball game 21

Often used to settle scores, 21 is a continuous, fast-paced version of basketball with few rules and little room for error. You Will Need * Three players * A basketball * A hoop or half of a court Step 1. Decide who starts with the ball Decide who starts with the ball. Fli ...more

How To : Find the slope, given a graph

If you watch this video, you will learn what slope is, and how to find it. Slope is defined as rise divided by run, where rise in the increase the Y coordinate and run is the increase in the X coordinate. For example, if you pick two points, you can travel from the left point ...more

How To : Find the equation of a line in point-slope form

When you are given a point through which a line passes and the slope of that line, you can calculate the equation of that line. The general equation to solve this kind of equations is called as point-slope form. The point slope of a line passing through (a, b) with slope of m ...more

How To : Convert temperature using a point slope equation

In this video the instructor shows how to convert temperature using the point slope form. In this kind of problem sometimes you are given a temperature in Fahrenheit and its equivalent in Celsius and an other temperature similarly in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Now you are as ...more

How To : Sketch the graph of a piecewise function

This video teaches us to draw the graph of a piecewise function. This is shown using two examples. In the first example we have 'y' equal to 'x + 2' for x less than zero and '1 - x' for x greater than equal to zero. We plot two points on the function for x less than zero and d ...more

How To : Fold a pocket square for your suit jacket

In this video, we learn how to fold a pocket square for your suit jacket. For the two point fold, you will first take your pocket and fold it vertically. Then, fold it horizontally so it's smaller. Next, hold it on the side and then fold it down at an angle so you have two poi ...more

How To : Derive and use the slope formula

In this video, we learn how to derive and use the slop formula. The slope of a line is equal to change in y divided by the change in x. First, put the first point on the coordinate point. Then, represent the X and Y by X1 and Y1. Then, put the second point on the plane, repres ...more

How To : Graph a line using points and slope

Given a point through which a line passes and the value of its slope you can graph the line. To do this first plot the given line. Now taking the slope and using the rise over run method plot a second point. Connect these two points and this gives you the graph of the line. Ex ...more

How To : Use and find x & y-intercepts in algebra

A straight line can be represented in the form of a liner equation containing two variables x and y. When the equation is graphed on a pair of coordinate axes, the line passes cut through the axes in two points. The point where the line cuts the x-axes is called as its x coord ...more

How To : Use the slope formula to find the slope of a line

Easily learn how to graph a straight line using rise over run also known as slope. Algebra made easy! You will easily learn the meaning of the algebraic term slope. This video will teach you how to master algebraic problems that require graphing linear equations. In less than ...more

How To : Calculate the area & circumference of a circle

PapaPodcast's Peter shows us how to calculate the Area and Circumference of a Circle. Area is the amount of square units used to cover a circle. Circumference is the units around the edge of a circle. To calculate these two units we must find a radius and diameter. Diameter is ...more

US - Slovenia : Something To Make Us Smile

Two Points for Flinching? I wish... In a game marred by a terrible start by the US and a the worst call in World Cup history by the referee as he called back the US's winning goal in the 88th minute.... The bright spot of the match. This is the worst nightmare of any GK. Thi ...more

How To : Find the midpoint of a line segment

A good place to start when you want to learn how to find a midpoint of a line is a circle. Take the diameter of a circle, for instance if the coordinates of the starting point are (1,6) and the coordinates for the ending point are (11,6). The midpoint of a line is the exact ce ...more

How To : Find the equation of a line

In this video the instructor shows how to find the equation of the line given its slope and a point that lies on it. If the slope of the line is m and the point that lies on it is (x,y) then you can find the equation of the line by substituting the values in the slope-intercep ...more

How To : Make a well balanced paper football

This video helps us learn how to make a well-balanced paper football. Get a square paper. Fold the paper in half. Fold it again in the same direction. Fold the paper diagonally to make a triangle. Flip the triangle up so the point lines up with the left edge. Continue folding ...more

How To : Graph an equation in standard form

This video shows you how to graph an equation in standard form. In easy to understand instructions, you will learn how to find the x and y intercepts in order to put those two points on a graph, creating a line. Finding the intercepts is as easy as plugging in zero and solving ...more

How To : Play The Card Game Declare

Definition Declare is a card game played by 3 or more people. If 4 people are playing the game, then one pack of 52 cards (without the jokers) is sufficient. For 4 to 8 people, two packs of cards are required, without jokers. Aim & Objective To have the minimum number of po ...more

How To : Hit a half-volley

Amelie Mauresmo shows how to hit the half-volley. There are two major points to remember. Always stay low and bend your knees as the ball will not bounce that high. And make sure you don't go forward as you hit the ball - wait and control it. Hit a half-volley. Click through t ...more

How To : Fold a t-shirt in a flash

Whether you work at a clothing store or simply want to get your mom off your back, fold those tees in a flash. Step 1: Lay the shirt on a table Lay your shirt down sideways and faceup on the table so that the neck is to your right. Step 2: Pinch the shirt in two places With ...more

How To : Swing a golf club like Tiger Woods

In this tutorial, we learn how to swing a golf club like Tiger Woods. First, position yourself in line with the flag. Once you have put your ball on the tee, place a leaf in a line towards the direction you're aiming for. Use these two points to position your club on the groun ...more

How To : Walk on crampons in ice mountaineering

In this how-to video, you will learn the basics of walking in crampons in the North Cascades. Put on your crampons if you expect ice. If the snow is soft, you can kick-step in. Make sure you have two points of contact. Use your ice axe in the snow and then step and kick. Lift ...more

How To : Graph using the intercept method

You can draw intercept in graph. The teacher took 4x + 3y =12 for solving using intercepts and told that the standard form of the equation should have X and Y terminal at the left side and constant at the right side. He told for making X-intercept we need to substitute Y as z ...more

How To : Find the equation of a line easily

This is the video about how to Find the equation of a line. The equation of a line with a defined slope m can also be written as follows: y = mx + b where m is the slope of the line and b is the y intercept of the graph of the line. The above form is called the slope intercept ...more

How To : Navigate with a compass

Learning how to read a compass might just save your life one day! Know how to use a compass and you'll never get lost in the wild. Follow these simple steps & you'll learn this valuable skill. What you will need: • A compass • A map • A baseplate compass (optional) • A co ...more

How To : Use line segments in pre-Algebra

This video shows the way to name a line segment. A line segment begins and ends with an end point. We can name a line segment by naming the two end points of the line segment. The example shown in the video shows a line segment that ends with points named 'A' and 'C'. So, we c ...more

How To : Rotate & stitch images in Xara Xtreme

This video demonstrates using Xara Xtreme to align and stitch two images. This is useful for putting together panoramic images. The presenter instructs us to look for similar points in the two photos. Once the points are found see how the images line up. In this case one of th ...more

How To : Draw an elevated urban street with complex levels

Have you always secretly harbored a love for urban design or architecture but your parents made it clear to you that they would only financially support you through school if you studied pharmacy? We know your situation sucks, but just because you can't get a degree in urban p ...more

News : Zeiss Compact Prime Lens + Zacuto DSLR Baseplate

Zeiss recently debuted their Compact Prime Lens set at NAB.  The best part: no mount modifications or adapters necessary!  Zacuto has done one better with their new DSLR Baseplate system.  Previous rigs had unwanted play when using the follow focus.  "Zacuto’s new DSLR Basepla ...more

How To : Play pig dice

The game of pig involves a bit of gambling and strategy, and is easy for any person to pick up. Learn how to play with this video. Pig is a deceptively simple dice game that anyone can learn in a snap. Step 1 Roll one die for your first turn. Playing with two dice is option ...more

How To : How Do You Handle Payroll?

There is a difference between what is possible, what should be done and what an owner manager may want to do. Decide how you want to handle payroll then determine if your desires and best practices are in agreement. Before I point out the decisions that need to be made, let me ...more

How To : Relieve constipation naturally

Learn how to relieve constipation naturally. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. But what if you can't? Unburden yourself with these tried and true natural remedies, which really get things moving. You Will Need * Acupressure moves * Yoga poses * Rhubarb * Flaxseed * Preventive m ...more

How To : Hang heavy objects using toggle bolts

Ron Hazelton shows the most secure way to hang heavy mirrors or art on plaster walls using toggle bolts. Attach a sturdy hanging wire to the piece if necessary. Draw a level line on the wall where the top of the piece will go. Stretch the hanging wire taut and measure the dist ...more

How To : Text with paths using Photoshop CS3

First of all select the 'pen' tool from the side bar. Now select the 'paths' box from the top screen. Now make two different points to make a curve and then make a third point to make another curve as shown. Now select the 'text' button. Now change the 'color' of the text to ‚ ...more

How To : Fold a simple origami heart

This video shows us how to fold a simple origami heart. Firstly a piece of paper is taken and is cut in the form of a square and then it is folded into half to form a rectangle. Then it is properly creased and then using a knife it is cut into two halves. Then one of the piece ...more

How To : Write a fraction as a decimal

Write a fraction as a decimal Some fractions are easy to convert to decimals. Fractions with 10,100 or power of 10 are written like they sound. 1/10 is .1, 3/10 is .3, 5/100 is .05, 17/100 is .17. Some you can rename to have a power of 10 denominator. They are 2,4,5,10,20,25, ...more

How To : Make a basic paragraph

This technique can be used to write answers for a question asked in the exam or can be used to write a paragraph while applying for a scholarship or while writing a brief letter. The main thing to be considered while writing the paragraph is having an outline, all we need to d ...more

How To : Play backgammon with Gus Hansen

This video explains the rules on how to play backgammon, with World Series of Poker star and backgammon enthusiast Gus Hansen. First, he describes the board and how it is divided into four sections with six points in each, for a total of 24 points. Each player has 15 checkers ...more

How To : Create a Mad Hatter Costume Inspired by Tim Burton

The Mad Hatter from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland not only makes a great costume but a great project. The hour-glass shaped hat, the striped pants, the fingerless gloves, and the Hatter's signature scarf are the most important components in this costume. If you're fairly sk ...more

News : the philosophy of street artists.

The philosophy of street art is a long and complex one. This is just the first in a series of the individual street art philosophys i have come across. First a quick history/philosophy lesson. The culture of graffiti goes back to the 70's where the first taggers were kids liv ...more

How To : Solve a linear system with no solution

A method for solving a linear system with no solution is described. The method is described in 4 steps. The first step in the method is designed to solve a linear system that is described consist of “solving by graphing”. Details fo ...more

How To : Make a paper cake

1) Create a rectangular sheet of paper by folding the left side in, like a book, about 1-inch and remove this excess paper. 2) Fold the rectangle in half, bottom to top like a newspaper, and then unfold and lay flat. Now take the bottom edge and fold it up (again like a newspa ...more

How To : Use a multimeter

This video tutorial is in the Home & Garden category which will show you how to use a multimeter to check for continuity, measure resistance and voltage and many more values. Multimeters are like the electrical engineer's Swiss army knife. Multimeters can be of digital or anal ...more

How To : Determine if you have a function

In this tutorial, we learn how to determine if you have a function. You will start off with two functions and their points. The 'x' values make up the domain of the function and the 'y' values make up the range. The input values are the domain and the output are the range. If ...more

How To : Choose between a fireplace or fire pit

How to choose between a fireplace or a fire pit To choose between a fireplace or a fire pit you have to make a decision about what you want. If you want people to be able to sit around it you will want a fire pit. If you want to anchor a space then you will want a fireplace. T ...more

News : Color Correct in Camera w/ Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Color Correction: Put Your Best Foot Forward via Hurlbut Visuals My first experience with the 5D DI color correction was for the Terminator Webisodes produced by the Bandito Brothers through Wonderland Sound and Vision.  McG asked me to be the Director/Cameraman for these al ...more

News : Microsoft Ribbon Hero

Microsoft Ribbon hero is an application that turns the office into game. It is designed to boost skill and knowledge in Microsoft Office’s latest version. It is released with office 2007 as a social game for increases productivity in office applications. It is compatible with ...more

How To : Play The 13 Cards Game "Ramee"

A 13-cards Ramee game is usually played between 2 players with one pack of cards. If three players are playing, then a 9-cards Ramee is played with one deck. For 4-players and more 21-cards Ramee is played and two or more decks are needed. In this article I'll explain how to ...more

How To : Find the perimeter of a shape

Two dimensional objects are measured in terms of perimeter and areas. A perimeter of a two dimensional object is the distance around that object. If you want to find the perimeter of an object, all you need to do is add up each one of the lengths of sides of that object. If yo ...more

How To : Learn the basics of bridge

Bridge is one of the most popular games in the world. The rules may seem overwhelming, but all you need are a few easy steps to learn the basics. Step 1: Understand the goal Bridge is a four-player, two-team game. The goal is to score the most points by taking the most tricks ...more

How To : Write an abstract for your research paper

Danby Taylor from the University of Maryland University College teaches how to write an abstract research paper for graduate school Analyze the things that you read so you can extract the essential information such as the goal or the purpose of the reading in your own sentence ...more

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