In this tutorial, learn how to make Sunny Anderson's recipe for the classic Greek/Middle Eastern dip hummus. This hummus can be made in a super short amount of time and is so much tastier and more fresh than the store bought versions. Mix in whatever flavors you like or keep i ...more
Scrabble Bingo of the Day: GRUYERE [n] One of the most famous types of cheeses made in Switzerland, made from the milk of a cow. It's a hard yellow cheese named from its town of origin, Gruyère. The cheese can be spelled with or without the grave accent (`) on the è, though i ...more
Unquestionably, one of the best parts of Hanukkah is the prevalence of latkes during the 8-day celebration. But even the most dedicated spud fanatic can get a little "latke'd out" as the week drags on. Here are some alternative preparations for latkes that will give you some v ...more
This video explain the mixture of absinthe curacao frappe cocktail. The word "absinthe" comes from the ancient greek word "Absinthion" which means undrinkable. To mix this cocktail, the ingredients you need are: Lemon juice - 1 tsp Orange - 1 slice Orange juice - 2 tsp Triple ...more
Bring pretty back this Halloween by creating this gorgeous blue look inspired by the Greek god Poseidon. A little bit of background: Poseidon, or Neptune, is the god of the sea and storms. As such, it's super fitting that this makeup look focuses on beautiful sea blue eyes. F ...more
We make classic Greek “Moussaka” layers of lamb and eggplant, exotically spiced and topped with a rich, almost custard-like sauce. Chef John also loves a good Shepherd’s Pie, what’s not to like about a pie made out of ground meat and mashed potatoes? So, he thought he would tr ...more
Can you solve the portal puzzle in this mission of God of War 3? Ready Kratos Ballista for this, because the ballista is the main weapon for which you will solve this dilemma. Watch the walkthrough for the Portal Puzzle in God of War III on PS3. Mahalo's God of War 3 Walkthro ...more
Watch this Xmas Special where Panos the fish guy gives us the goods on Greek Xmas traditions, its intense, bro and the recipe for cod croquette.
Math is one of those subjects in school where you either love it or hate it or just don't get it. But math is nothing to fear, because it's a part of our everyday lives, and ifs something everyone should know the basics of. Don’t let math intimidate you. Whether you’re multipl ...more
This how to video will show you how to make a Mediterranean tuna salad that will melt in your mouth. Watch and learn how to make this classic sandwich with a modern twist. Mediterranean tuna salad ingredients: 6 oz of canned tuna 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered ...more
This video is a demonstration of how to perform the Greek Tsifteteli rhythm in a buzuki ensemble. The popular folk song misirlou is used as an example.
My bestest friend in the whole wide world, threw this incredible International-themed party for her sons 2nd birthday. This is her story: This weekend was a complete whirlwind of magical festivities for my special little boy. After a couple months of obsessing over every craf ...more
Usually the Kim Kardashian smokey eye looks we see here at Wonder How To all involve some variation of bronzes, golds, and browns, so we were super excited for this more mod take on her signature smokey eye look. Take a gander at this makeup tutorial to see how to transform yo ...more
Do you consider yourself a survivalist? Well, you can't be a survival expert if you don't know how to start a fire without a match or lighter. The bow drill is an ancient tool for making fire. The bow rotates the drill, and the friction produces enough heat to start a fire. Y ...more
Hello! I invite all the readers, interested in space, to discover the origin of the names of the planets in our galaxy. Just simply follow my words,... Step 1: Planets and Stars Eleven planets represent our Solar System. They are named after gods. The names of the planets ar ...more
Baklava is a sticky, delicious Greek dessert that combines nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and honey. Find out how to make this sweet treat, plus how to handle phyllo dough. You will need butter, phyllo dough, chopped walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Pastry will be topped with a mixture of ...more
This is a Greek twist on the crab cakes we all know and love, with a tzatziki being the creative addition to the delicious fried crab cakes. The tzatziki is a wonderful Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, which compliments the fresh avocado relish and the creamy heirloom tomato v ...more
See how it all begins in God of War 3 with this video walkthrough of the opening introduction to the video game. Learn all about Kratos and his status as God of War. The hands of death could not defeat him, the sisters of faith could not control him, and on this day, the man, ...more
Find out if there are local restrictions on color Before you fall in love with “Brilliant Blue”, “Gauche Green”, or any other paint color, check to see if any local authority restricts the colors you can use. This is especially important if you live in an historic area, newer ...more
Chicken is such a great ingredient because it is so versatile. In this cooking how-to video we show you how to make chicken in creamy orange sauce. This cream adds a great texture to this dish and the orange gives it a zesty flavor. Ingredients for chicken in creamy orange sa ...more
If you're Christian or Catholic you're probably familiar with the infamous Hail Mary prayer. It doesn't require much. Just memorize the prayer and the next time you find yourself in need you will know just what to say. The Hail Mary, also known by its Latin title, Ave Maria, ...more
Step 1: Making a Pear Leek & Curry Soup Is Easy and Perfect for Spring. Step 2: 1 Tablespoon of Butter 6 Medium Pears (6 Oz Each) It Is Better to Choose the Hard Pear Over of Soft One. 1 Medium Onion (5 Oz) 1 Leek (8 Oz) 6 Garlic Cloves 1 Medium Potato (8 Oz) 2 Tablespoons of ...more
This speech from Duke University takes you through the basics of understanding the philosophy of metaphysics. One of the first lessons is the danger of religion without philosophy and how it can lead to a moral blank check. Learn about sacred space verses profane when talking ...more
This video is a demonstration of how to play the 7/8 Greek rhythm Kalamatiano in a buzuki ensemble. This is mainly a performance video demonstrating how the rhythm is navigated in the ensemble, but they discuss some of the details including split buzuki parts as well.
Scrabble Bingo of the Day: MIASMIC [adj] Miasmic is an adjective for miasm (or miasma), which means a noxious vapor—"bad air" harmful to health. The word miasma comes from the ancient Greek word for pollution. And the concept of bad air also gave rise to the name malaria, fro ...more
This how to video teaches you how to play the natural scale, and chord changes especially the ii-V-I which is something every musician should know. Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to play the natural scale on harmonica. The greek modes: C = Ionian/major CDEF ...more
Welcome back, NB community, to my series on sorting. I introduced in my last article the concept of complexity. When I say complexity, I'm talking about time complexity. What Is Time Complexity? You can view the Wikipedia article here, but I'll be speaking from my heart and ...more
Crashing a frat party would be the type of prank that the guys of Jackass could pull off, like no others. My idea would be taking a boring overdone prank and cranking it up a few notches, like a jackass prank on steriods. Fraternities at the University of Alabama are very seri ...more
Cheese that you can grill? Sounds like a far-fetched idea, but Halloumi cheese, which is Greek in origin, actually has a high enough melting point that you can toss it directly onto the grill without worrying that you'll end up with burnt, melted yellow stuff on your grill. T ...more
Taramasalata is a popular Greek recipe which makes an original, tangy starter. Preparation time is 5 minutes and cooking time is 10 minutes. Make taramasalata (fish roe cream salad). Click through to watch this video on videojug.com
When we think about operating systems, we tend to view them from the perspective of a user. After all, most of us have spent a substantial amount of time on our computers, and so we've become more than acquainted with the ins and outs of whatever system we have running on our ...more
Pick of the Week: Au Revoir Simone / Alexa Wilding / George Sarah @ Echoplex ($14) I'll be at this show and can't wait to check out this all girl band from Brooklyn, NY. I've been following them for a while and really dig their electronic dream pop music. Admiral Radley / The ...more
This video is a demonstration of how to perform the Greek rhythm sirto with buzuki ensemble. This video is primarily a performance demonstration, however, everyone's role in the ensemble and how they relate to the rhythm is very clear.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make avocado chicken salad. First, pour in your tuna in the mixing bowl, then add in avocado, celery, onion, Greek yogurt, and your chicken. After you have mixed all of this together and it's well combined, place into the fridge to cool off. W ...more
School lunches are either super oily and disgusting (pizzas with a thick layer of oil on top or double cheeseburgers) or far too healthy for any kid to want to eat (lackluster salads with iceburg lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch). This causes a dilemma for kids who want to eat hea ...more
In this clip, learn how to make a Greek specialty: meat stuffed grape leaves. These yummy snacks are easy to put together and provide tons of snacking enjoyment - not to mention they cover tons of food groups! Mix it up and add meat to this typically vegetarian side dish for a ...more
This video is a demonstration of how to perform the improvisational Greek vamp called the Taksimi on buzuki. One buzuki drones while the other improvises on a mode.
Harlem / The Black Apples / Audacity @ The Echo ($10) Here's your chance to check out Harlem before they begin their tour with the Dead Weather. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti / Magic Kids / Puro Instinct @ Echoplex ($14) The Donkeys / Big Search / Chapel of Thieves @ Spacelan ...more
In addition to Mike the Greek's super awesome Oscar coverage, MAMO's Matthew Price is bringing you very special mini-sodes of The Very Important Dudes and Dudettes in Film History Show ALL about the amazing Oscar nominees. In this episode, he tells you why Emmanuelle Riva is a ...more
What's your training about? Would any of it matter if your life depended upon it? If not, what is your training providing you with? These are fundamental questions and your answers to them will determine how you train. Above all, your answers will reflect or require a particu ...more
This video is a demonstration of how to perform the Greek rhythm Haftalik with a buzuki ensemble. This video is primarily a performance demonstration, however, everyone's role in the ensemble and how they relate to the rhythm is very clear.
So the Big Surprise News of today is that The King's Speech is Kicking Major Nomination Ass with twelve count-em 12 nominations, just brutalizing stuff like The Social Network (eight - nice try), The Fighter (seven - really? seven? that's the best you can do idiot movie?) and ...more
Mike 'The Greek' drops by the Film Lab to deliver his own TED talk. The subject: How to make an Best Picture Oscar-winning film (based on numbers and statistics, which he loves maybe even more than money)
Just a greek mansion i made.
Mike the Greek drops a few bombshells in his last batch of Oscar picks.
What is Technology? Technology is all around us. Some technology we take for granted while other technology we allow ourselves to be amazed and baffled by. Technology is more than modern technology companies like Cisco Systems, IBM, and Google. Technology exists in our every ...more
Mike the Greek's penultimate Oscar picks will set you straight on all of sunday's acting awards
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WATCH THIS INSTEAD - Killers: Ashton Kutcher sure is handsome, but I mean come on... A CIA assassin? Please... you're better off watching Jonah Hill play a music executive in GET HIM TO THE GREEK
When we're kids, learning a new language is easy, but that's not the case when we reach adulthood. For all the times you've struggled with rote practice from apps like Duolingo or wished you could take language courses without enrolling in an expensive university, now there is ...more
Mike the Greek is back with Day 3 of his Oscar coverage.