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Today's Tidbit: Know Your Limitations

Dianne Tice and Roy Baumeister gave a bunch of college students a questionnaire in which the students answered questions about their work habits. In a class which she taught, Tice also assigned a paper with a deadline which she said could be extended and observed which students availed themselves of the option to extend.

How To: Get to Azuremyst as a Horde player in WoW Cataclysm

If you play Horde in Wow Cataclysm (and who doesn't?) you may be wondering how to get to Azuremyst now that the boat that used to go there is gone. Well, this video is here to help and will explain each way to do it, including Shaman magic, waterwalking potions, flying mounts, and finally taking a boat from Stormwind if you can handle the Level 85 characters that faceroll you there.

How To: Make pneumatic dust system for blood and dust hits in film

Have you ever wondered how all of the blood and dust that flies from wounds and bullet holes in Hollywood films gets shot through the air so convincingly? The answer is a pneumatic dust system. This video will show you how to make one yourself for almost no money, allowing you to achieve all sorts of cool special effects without any expensive digital technology.

How To: Play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder on electric guitar

In Part 1 of this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz will teach you how to play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the intro of the song, breaking it down slowly so that you can follow along with him. Then he moves on to the progression of the chords used in the song, breaking down each part of the song, teaching you the chords and explaining the strum pattern and picking of the guitar riffs. You will learn the...

How To: Properly light a green screen and create the illusion

Ever wonder how to create movie magic right in your own home? This video shows you step by step everything you need to know and do to create the green screen effect, from properly setting up your green screen, to lighting it, as well as your subjects for a successful effect. Filled with tips and instructions this is a great video to watch for filmmakers, and special effects artist of all kinds.

How To: Fish for Trout

In this how-to video you will learn what trout eat and what lives on the river bottom. Have you ever wondered what you have to do in order to properly fish for trout? This clip explains what you will need in order to find these trout.

How To: Identify trees and their uses

Ever wonder what tree is which in the bush, or what each tree is useful for? This video tutorial will show you how to identify the various trees that are useful in Bushcraft. Andrew Price explains the difference between the trees, like Ash, Beech, Holly, and Elder trees, and their uses. If you need to survive in the wilderness, this is a great way to do it.

How To: Make USB air conditioning

Wondering how to most effectively combine ice cubes and a simple USB-powered computer fan into a fully functioning air conditioning system? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to hack a coffee can and USB-powered fan into a simple, but effective, air conditioning unit. For detailed instructions on hacking together your own tin-can AC unit, watch this über-short how-to.

How To: Play Weezer's "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on guitar

Want to play Weezer's "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords in tab notation. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this Weezer song on your own guit...

How To: Fold a very easy dollar bill ring

If you're sitting in class wondering why the clock seems to have its minute hand stuck and unable to move itself to 2 PM so you can get the hell out of school, pass the time quickly by folding this fun origami dollar bill ring. Easy and cool, it's a great way to hone your origami skills as well.

How To: Put together a slideshow with Apple's iPhoto 11

Wondering how to show your family the 26,000 photos of recent trip to Mauritius? Well, it's easy with Apple's iPhoto 11, and this step-by-step tutorial. Select the photos you want, choose your delay time, add music and it's showtime! You won't have the overheating projector lights and the click-clack of the slide carousel, but you WILL have a much happier audience.

How To: Grow a bonsai tree from a seed

Bonsai is a beautiful art that focuses on manipulating a tree to any shape you desire! If you've wanted to grow your own bonsai from a seedling to the full thing and are wondering where to start, check out this video! In it you will learn what sort of trees that you can plant to make into bonsai, as well as how to grow it from seed to seedling!

How To: Earn the "If They Came to Hear Me Beg" achievement in Halo: Reach for Xbox 360

Halo: Reach is Bungies final hurrah into the land of Halo and if you're looking to pick up all the achievements and are wondering how to get the If They Only Came To Hear Me Beg achievement, you're in the right place! In this video you will watch how he gets the achievement by starting the mission The Pillar of Autumn and within the first two minutes of the mission there's a section of enemies that you can dive into to get the achievement.

How To: Create a glossy button with Photoshop

Glossy buttons are the preferred type of button to use on websites for links. If you're here, chances are you're wondering how to make them yourself. You've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to quickly and easily create glossy buttons for your website using Photoshop CS4. Give your links some flair!

How To: Use the 3D Studio Max 2010 Layer Manager

Meet the 3ds Max 2010 Layer Manager tool (and then wonder what you ever did without it)! Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, take a look!

How To: Tie Vans shoes

Ever wonder what is the correct way to lace and tie your Vans shoes? There are probably a couple of different methods to do so and this video shows you one of those methods step by step. It's quick, easy, and will have you looking good in your shoes in no time. Enjoy!

How To: Use a golf gap wedge

Wondering what a golf gap wedge is? Learn all about it in this video by Golf Link on how to use a gap wedge. In golf, a gap wedge is used to hit shots similar to shots that are taken with a sand wedge or pitching wedge. Find out how a gap wedge splits the distance between a pitching wedge and sand wedge, and how to use one.

How To: Screen print your own t-shirts

Ever wonder how screen printed t-shirts are made professionally? This awesome tutorial takes you through the process, starting with the design on the transparency screen, to printing, to the press bed, then to dry. Make sure to listen for advice on how to keep your ink on your t-shirt by heat setting the t-shirt after you're done screen printing.