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How To : Make a Michael Jackson Lego minifigure

Do you still think that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, even in light of the many controversies that surround the end of his life and his untimely death? Do you also love Legos? The show your love for both. This video will teach you how to make a custom Lego minifigure tha ...more

How To : Origami a man with Jo Nakashima

The process of making man - whether you believe we were brought here magically at the whims of an intelligent maker or we evolved slowly from apes over millions of years - was agreeably complex and arduous. Cut the crap and make your own species of miniature humans in a zillio ...more

How To : Meet and date women after divorce

After a divorce, it may seem easy to keep your female hunting on the down low and avoid awkwardness by simply registering on sites like eHarmony.com and "dating" people online. But the experience of a first date is one hell we must all go through in our lives. For divorcees, ...more

How To : Make a fondant elephant for a kid's cake

Elephants are among the smartest mammals in the world (falling behind only us and dolphins), so what better way to decorate your cake than by adding these symbols of longevity and intellect? Mold a fondant elephant into life and onto your plate by watching this two-part video ...more

How To : Make a pregnant belly fondant cake

Unfortunately, baby showers tend to celebrate the baby, not the mom who's gone through morning sickness, nine months of gestation, and, soon, the most game-changing and painful experience of her life. Tell your mom-to-be she's appreciated by baking her a pregnant belly cake c ...more

How To : Get Carrie Bradshaw's "Sex and the City 2" look

"Sex and the City 2" is about to take the box office by storm and bring everyone's favorite foursome back into our lives. Get ready for this fun, sexy movie with a makeup look inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sarah's character, Carrie Bradshaw, is the ringleader of the group ...more

How To : Simplify complex fractions in algebra

Being circuitous and using ample euphemisms has gotten many a politan elected by the dumb and hated by the knowing. Though embellishing speech is often preferred in jovial presidential debates, mathematicians prefer to cut out the fat and get straight to the point. Don't call ...more

How To : Solve basic linear equations in algebra

Linear equations are inescapable in life - whether you're taking algebra, geometry, or trigonometry, linear equations are the foundation of math as we know it. Keep your mind sharp and your pencil sharpened with this introductory video on solving basic linear equations. You'l ...more

How To : Create Taylor Swift curls with hair extensions

There's hardly a celebrity who steps foot on the red carpet without hair her mama didn't give her. Extensions are a natural part of life for Hollywood stars, and no wonder: even a few clip-ins amp up volume and make your hair look healthy and lustrous. Learn how to get Taylor ...more

How To : Create a perfect makeup look for graduation

You only get a handful of graduations in your life, and you want to look as best you can for these monumental occasions that celebrate your hard work and dedication. In this video, famous makeup Youtuber Michelle Phan navigates you through the entire makeup application proces ...more

How To : Refinish wood furniture with simple techniques

When that dusty old dresser you have starts looking more fit for Grandma than your sleek 21st century home, it may be time to refinish. This tutorial guides you accurately and quickly through how to refinish furniture, including using a chemical stripper, scraping off the fin ...more

How To : Do a battery replacement on a 1st Gen iPod Touch

Is the battery life on your Ipod diminishing? Watch this video as the folks at Repairs Universe show you how to replace the battery on your 1st generation Ipod. First you need some tools to pry open your Ipod. Flathead screwdrivers and razors work well. Take the razor and slow ...more

How To : Keep your identity safe from thieves

In this video, presented by the experts at the St. Louis Community Credit Union, learn how to prevent thieves from stealing your identity or account information. These days, between paper bills, Internet banking, social networking and all the other ways we interact, there are ...more

How To : Carve a roasted chicken

Fantastic Food with Scott Hargrove demonstrates how to carve a roasted chicken. First, use the appropriate knife. Make sure that your life isn't too large. Use a medium-sized carving knife. Use a carving board with a ridge to contain the juices. Place the chicken with the back ...more

How To : Get rid of head lice with Dr. Su Laurent

Head lice can be a nasty, unwelcome visitor in your life. And if you have children, you're likely to be confronted with an infestation sooner or later. Dr. Su Laurent explains that getting rid of head lice can be a tricky undertaking, but the most important thing is to be pers ...more

How To : Check the fluids in your car

What runs underneath the hood of your car is pretty important. No, scratch that. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT. That is the life force of your vehicle and if you want to make sure you are able to make that car last and use up every penny you have spent on that beautiful piece of machin ...more

How To : Hang Curtains Without Making Holes in the Wall

For anyone who lives in a space that may frown upon making holes in the walls, or for anyone who may not want to take on such a task, there's a simple alternative to hanging curtains or drapes. And the answer is brilliantly simple. Look no further than 3M Command hooks. Yes, ...more

How To : Properly hold a pencil for better handwriting

The fastest and easiest way to improve your handwriting is to learn to hold your pencil properly. A lot of people bypass this seemingly small step and then wonder why their writing looks like chicken scratch. This video will show you exactly how to hold your pen or pencil for ...more

How To : Power wash your boat

This video is led by Eddie from Long Island Boaters Club. As the boating season ends, Eddie explains, it is very important to clean and prepare your boat for storage for the winter. An important part of this process is to power wash the algae growth and barnacle debris that ca ...more

How To : Do a double trouble card trick

Cardtrickteacher takes us through one of his favorite card tricks, the Triumph card trick. He explains that this involves using the audience, which he adequately emulates using just himself. Showing amazing dexterity, he goes through the process of the card trick in real time ...more

How To : Curl short hair with a comb

Curling short hair is pretty easy. Its just a matter of technique. This useful and interesting video gives detailed information about curling short hair that women of all ages can use in their detailed lives with just a comb and a curling iron. The method of 'bumping the hair' ...more

How To : Do a concentrated hip extension

In this video, you are shown, you are shown how to properly do a concentrated hip extension. You are instructed to lay on the floor, supported on your elbows. With one knee on the floor, you are then told to life the opposite leg off the floor, completely extended, to form a h ...more

How To : Make a gumpaste baby Cookie Monster cake topper

Make the perfect cake for any little boy or girl with Sesame Street character cake toppers! In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to make a baby-version of the Cookie Monster out of fondant icing and gumpaste. To make Elmo, carry out the same technique & instructions but ...more

How To : Create augmented reality apps

In this video, viewers learn how to create augmented reality applications, using Papervision 3D version 2.0. Augmented reality is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are merged with virtual computer-generated imagery - ...more

How To : Make a gin-based Bee's Knees cocktail

Lindsay Johnson, from lush life shows us how to make a gin based Bee's Knees cocktail in just 12 seconds. Firstly take 2 ounces of gin and then stir it with 3 bar spoons of running honey. Following that add 3 quarters of an ounce of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Shake and stream ...more

How To : Bake carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

In this culinary how-to from the Food Network's Ellie Krieger, you'll learn how to bake delectable, almost-healthy carrot cupcakes using whole carrots, lemon zest, canola oil, brown sugar, two eggs, 3 quarters of a cup of whole wheat pastry flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ...more

How To : Start your term paper research

Katherine Miller teaches the secrets of starting your term paper research by using concept mapping method. Use a large sheet of paper and a marker to map out our ideas. First take an example like "Succeeding at college and grades" and write down the factors affecting your goal ...more

How To : Fold and fly a paper hang glider

Hang gliders are exciting, but if you can't fly in the sky, free as a bird, then try the next best thing-- making a paper version that you can make soar through the air. This four-part series from Science Toy Maker will show you exactly how to fold and fly an origami paper air ...more

How To : Create a mini butterfly inspired scrapbook

Kathryn from Life on the (Scrap)beach shows you how to make a mini butterfly inspired scrapbook album. This album is adorable. It is very colorful and measures about 4"x6". The album is decorated with paper and other embellishments from the Basic Grey "Urban Prairie" collecti ...more

How To : Use System Restore in Windows XP or Vista

This video shows you how easy it is to use system restore on Windows XP and Vista to bring your computer back to life. System restore takes your computer back in time to a point before it had errors or problems. Go to the start menu, all programs, accessories folder, system to ...more

How To : Do a Running Volley soccer drill with Nike Bootcamp

You run. You volley. It sounds like the most natural thing in the world. But perfecting your finishing on the move calls for hours of training before you’re skilled enough to send the ball crashing into the top corner instead of row Z. Outfield players, sit up and take note. K ...more

How To : List transferable skills on your resume

Learning to highlight transferable skills on your resume is good for recent college graduates or if you are new to a job field because it shows that you have good characteristics that can be applied to your new job. For example, showing your communication skills is very import ...more

How To : Stop your car during sudden acceleration

With the recent recall of 3.8 million vehicles from Toyota for falty acceleration pedals or the "floor mat problem", it's important to know what to do if your car gets a mind of its own and starts accelerating out of control. If you own any of the recalled car models including ...more

How To : Program Houdini 9.5 with Python

Working with the Python programming language is hard if you're not familiar with it, and working with it in Houdini is even harder if you don't know what you're doing. So familiarize yourself with some Python and follow this masterclass for Houdini 9.5 on programming with Pyth ...more

How To : Remove the garlic smell from your hands

Removing the garlic smell from your hands can be a very difficult thing to do. Sometimes you just can't stand the smell. Maybe you have a date and don't want to stink, but just can't get that smell out of your skin. There is a way to neutralize the odor so that you can get on ...more

How To : Balance a Checkbook

Keeping track of your money and expenses is one of the hardest things to do in life, not to mention one of the most hated things. But it's also one of the most important things. Making sure your finances are in order means keeping track of them. So watch to see how to balance ...more

How To : Stencil cakes

If you have questions, Redbook Magazine has answers. "Love your life." Redbook is for the woman juggling family, career, and her own own needs. In this video tutorial, Redbook shows you a simple and creative method for stenciling cakes. A home-baked and decorated cake is a gr ...more

How To : Plot hack Country Story on Facebook (08/22/09)

Country Story hacks, cheats, glitches. How to hack Country Story. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to plot hack Country Story on Facebook (08/22/09). Check out the full detailed instructions in the description of the original video. Description of the app on Facebook: ...more

How To : Choose and apply makeup for dark skin with Redbook

If you have questions, Redbook Magazine has answers. "Love your life." Redbook is for the woman juggling family, career, and her own own needs. This is a video lesson from Redbook's "Get the Look" series: Makeup for Skin of Color Here, Redbook shows you the steps to learn wh ...more

How To : Camouflage blemishes with Redbook

If you have questions, Redbook Magazine has answers. "Love your life." Redbook is for the woman juggling family, career, and her own own needs. This is a video lesson from Redbook's "Get the Look" series: Camouflage Blemishes Here, Redbook shows you how to hide blemishes so ...more

How To : Build a one-string electric bass guitar

MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make Magazine celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your own will. In this video tutorial episode of Weekend Projects with Kipkay, you'll learn how to build a one- ...more

How To : Build a pair of binaural stealth microphones

MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make Magazine celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your own will. In this video tutorial episode of Weekend Projects with Kipkay, you'll learn how to build a pair ...more

How To : Temper chocolate

Get the perfect gloss and snap. This is one of the hardest skills in baking or cooking. Gourmet chefs pride themselves on the skill to perfectly temper chocolate. Learn the skill now and make divine desserts for the rest of your life. Thanks to CHOW for a simple and thorough t ...more

How To : Create snowflake nails for the holidays

Watch this nail art tutorial to learn how to create snowflake nails for the holidays. Great look for the entire winter season! Paint a bse coat and then paint your nails blue (or whatever color you may choose). Use white nail polish with a fine tipped brush to create your snow ...more

How To : Perform the "arm stall wrap" yo-yo trick

If you're confused in life and completely bored, then it's probably about time you picked up a yo-yo. A yo-yo is a toy that consists of a pair of jointed discs with a large, deep groove between them, where a string is attached and wound, that can be spun alternately downward a ...more

How To : Perform the "sword and shield" yo-yo trick

If you're confused in life and completely bored, then it's probably about time you picked up a yo-yo. A yo-yo is a toy that consists of a pair of jointed discs with a large, deep groove between them, where a string is attached and wound, that can be spun alternately downward a ...more

How To : Perform the "laceration slack bind" yo-yo trick

If you're confused in life and completely bored, then it's probably about time you picked up a yo-yo. A yo-yo is a toy that consists of a pair of jointed discs with a large, deep groove between them, where a string is attached and wound, that can be spun alternately downward a ...more

How To : Perform the "hyper pendulum" yo-yo trick

If you're confused in life and completely bored, then it's probably about time you picked up a yo-yo. A yo-yo is a toy that consists of a pair of jointed discs with a large, deep groove between them, where a string is attached and wound, that can be spun alternately downward a ...more

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