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How To: Do basic partner Bachata dance

The Bachata dance originates from the Dominican Republic and is made up of four basic Cuban dance moves to do with a partner, both while in open & closed positions. Learn how to get these four basic steps down before you hit the dance floor with help from this dance video.

How To: Know if you have the underpronation gait pattern

When the foot does not roll inward enough after the outside of the heel hits the ground, this results in Underpronation. The act of underpronation is visually depicted by an individual running on a treadmill; as the runner slows down via slow motion, one can see that the excess pressure of the body is only bearing down on the outside edges of the person's feet, as the foot neglects to roll inward. One can tell if they are underpronating by checking their footwear (running shoes, etc.), to see...

How To: Add a new background to an image using GIMP on Linux

Learn how to add a new background to an image using Gimp. 1 Open the original image and the new background in Gimp. 2 Open the layers dialog and then click on add an alpha channel. 3 On the original image choose 'Select by color' from the menu and then hit delete. 4 Copy the image. 5 On the new background, select 'Add a layer'. 6 Paste on the new background. 7 Save and you are ready to go.

How To: Make a festive mojito with cranberries

Contribute to your holiday gatherings with a fun refreshment! This cocktail is fun and easy to make. Put a handful of ice into a tall tumbler glass. Add a spoonful of sugar, sprig of mint, spoonful of sweetened canned cranberries. Use a muddler to mash the cranberries, sugar, mint and ice in the glass. Add a shot of premium gin. Fill half-way with tonic water. Fill almost full with cranberry juice. Add a little more to top it off, and stir. This recipe for "cranberry sauce" is sure to be a bi...

How To: Re-create J.R.R. Tolkien's logo in Xara3D

Open Xara 3D. Hit show or hide cursor. Type the name JRR Tolkien. Open Animation Options. Set to swing 2. 4 frames per cycle. 1 frame per second. No pause. Angle 0. Select the second "R" and change the animation. Flip the "R" around so it is a mirror image. Go from frame one to frame two. Select the "J". Move the line spacing down to the middle. This yields the JRR Tolkien logo in Xara 3d. You can also flip around the logo using the view menu.

How To: Create a lens flare in Illustrator

Ever wondered about the flare hitting your eyes from reflective surfaces (vehicle mirrors)? Let's create one. Open Adobe Illustrator with an image and embed it. Take the flare tool from tool palette. Draw the first shape and then second shape. To change settings, go to flare options. You can change the brightness, opacity and diameter of the flare which will add life to the image(open sky). This will help bring out some cool effects as well as realism to the image.

How To: Make an owl Halloween card using Cricut Storybook

Learn how to make an owl Halloween card using the Cricut Storybook cartridge: Mary explains how to make a 5 x 5 inch square Halloween card in a few simple steps. On page 34 of the Cricut Storybook manual you'll find the owl. Cut the owl at 3 inches out of the darker brown by hitting shift and the owl. Then cut the owl out in the shadow and layer it. Give the owl big google eyes. Cut a tag out of Tags, Bags, Boxes and More at 4 inches. Then run it through the crimper. Then cut the letters W-H-...

How To: Play "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles on guitar

This is a guitar tutorial for the song called "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles. The song is straight-forward, and the guitarist has shown every step in detail. He even sings the chorus. An acoustic guitar has been used in this video. This song is one of the greatest hits of The Beatles. This song can be played by beginners who are aware of first position guitar chords. The video and sound quality is good and very clear.

How To: Create an invisible button in Flash

Ever wondered about when your mouse moves over a website and some animation plays? Well, that's an invisible button. To create one, first type some text in Flash. Then create a new layer, draw some basic shape, and convert it to a button. Then double-click and create a new keyframe on hit. Scale the shape according to the size of the text. Now, when one moves the cursor on the text,the cursor becomes active. It really helps for some animation with greeting cards.

How To: Record live video direct from camcorder to computer

Bill Myers shows us how to record live video direct to your computer from your camcorder. You will need: long firewire cable, camcorder with firewire output, computer. Procedure: Connect one end of the firewire cable to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer. Start your video editing program. Turn the audio down on your speakers to avoid feedback. Turn your camcorder on then check the capture option in your screen. Record the video then hit the stop button when you're fin...

How To: Screen record anything on your desktop with CamStudio

This is a highly informative video tutorial on how to use the software CamStudio to screen record anything on one's desktop. One simply has to open a search engine like Google, type in 'camstudio' and hit the search button. On Google, the official website, camstudio.org, is the first one in the search results. Once that is opened, just scroll down, click on the link camstudio20.exe, and then click 'save file'. Once downloaded, this software can capture all the audio and video activity on the ...

How To: Hold small nails when hammering

This video shows you how to hold small nails without hitting you fingers with a hammer. Get a piece of paper and push the nail through the paper. Position the nail where you want it and begin hammering it in. Before the nail is totally in, remove the paper and continuing the hammering. You can cut a little slit into a piece of cardboard putting the small nail into the slit before hammering. You can also put the small nail between the teeth in a comb before hammering.

How To: Burn belly fat using boxing exercises

Two hunky guys demonstrate how to improve your abdominal muscle tone. Work your abdominals in a unique motion and boost your anabolic hormones to gain muscle and lose fat. In addition to this workout, add healthy eating and positive thinking and you will accomplish your goal. You can get your heart rate up to over 160 using these tips. The movements are simple, they are basic boxing hits. You must work the right muscles and move the right way, as with any exercise, and it works.

How To: Access the hidden Droid menu to imrpove call quality

This video shows you how to easily access the hidden Motorola Droid menu and how to improve call quality. The first thing you have to do is dial and call: ##7764726 . Then, type in the SPC Password, which usually is 000000 (six 0s) and hit OK. Next, click 04.Vocode in the popped up menu and choose either EVRC or EVRC-B for the highest call quality. Tap apply. Please note that better call quality requires more battery, so the battery will go down easier. That's it! Good Luck!

Use Pro Tools & Reason Rewire: Aux & instrument tracks

After finally completing a rhythm section using Reason software, you may want to rewire using Protools. First decide how to feed Reason into Protools. The best, would be to re-patch individually into Protools, however the demo here shows a simpler approach that will be easier for anyone to use. First and foremost, Shut down Reason and boot a new session in Protools. Then add an AUX input and instantiate the rewire plug-in to connect to Reason. Make sure the main Reason stereo is feeding track...

How To: Draw Justin Bieber step-by-step

Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B sensation. Discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who would later become his manager, Bieber was almost immediately flown out to consult with R&B hit maker Usher after being discovered. Beiber then went on to become one of the youngest artists to ever be signed to reputable record label, Island Records. Besides being known as a singer, Beiber has become quite the heartthrob amongst young tweeny bop girls!

How To: Do a freestyle soccer t-shirt trick

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates: T-Shirt Trick MCNS.

How To: Do the Knee Crossover freestyle soccer trick

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates: Knee Crossover.

How To: Do the Hocus Pocus freestyle soccer trick

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates: Hocus Pocus.

How To: Do freestyle soccer juggling

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates: Juggling.

How To: Do the XOver freestyle soccer trick

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates:: XOver.

How To: Do the Rainbow (Front Way) freestyle soccer trick

Learn freestyle football with Mariusz Chorazy, also known as freestyle soccer. Freestyle football is the art of juggling a football (aka soccer ball) using multiple body parts while performing skillful moves at the same time (and never dropping the ball of course). Freestyle football consists of dribbling moves, fakes and tricks. Master your freestyle football moves with these instructional tutorials. This video demonstrates: Rainbow (Front way).

How To: Repair fix & mod Rock Band Drums with the coin mod

This tutorial adds to the drums and it will probably help your drum kit. All you need is 4-6 nickels and some tape. This will not void your warranty. This is more of a Mod than a repair, but it basically fixes randomly missed notes when you swear you hit it exactly right. Make sure the coins are completely fastened down. Rock Band is the interactive game that allows you to use to play along with music and songs using the controllers of drum kit, microphone and guitars.

How To: Make a music video

A good video can turn a mediocre song into a smash hit, while a bad video. Well, that's just embarrassing. While MTV doesn't really play music anymore, the internet is flooded with good old fashioned music videos. This how-to video will offer some tips for making yours stand out of the crowd. You don't need to be too literal, but try picking a style. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a music video.

How To: Replace a CV Joint

If you've never replaces a CV joint in a front wheel drive vehicle, it may seem like an intimidating task. But it can actually be easy if you have a good place to perform the work and have all the tools necessary to complete the task. And some good instructions, of course. Watch below for all the tools you'll need to properly change CV joints on a car, then hit up the link below to see the rest of the videos in this free series.

How To: Adjust the float cup/ball height in your toilet tank to save water

Trim down your water bill and do the planet a favor by adjusting the water height in your toilet tank. The Fluidmaster's float cup on the fill valve can easily be adjusted to set water height in the cistern, just by fine-tuning the water level adjustment clip. This process is very similar for regular fill valves, too, with float balls instead of float cups. All you need to do is hit the sweet spot—the lowest water height needed to properly flush the toilet.

How To: Activate flight mode on the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Taking a trip soon? Well, make sure you can still enjoy your Samsung Galaxy Tab up in the air. Turning on the Airplane Mode allows you to use your device safely mid-flight. This video shows you exactly how to active it on your Android tablet. Hit MENU < SETTINGS < WIRELESS & NETWORKS and then select FLIGHT MODE at the top. This will activate it. You can press it again to deactivate it. You can also turn on or off FLIGHT MODE by pressing the power button on the side.

How To: Make phone calls from the Samsung Galaxy Tab

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab isn't a cell phone, but that doesn't stop you from making phone calls! With this Android tablet, it's a breeze to make phone calls. Just hit the PHONE icon on the homescreen and dial your number. Press CALL and wait for the connection. You can MUTE the mic, use a HEADSET or MINIMIZE the dial pad. See how!

How To: Connect your Xbox 360 using a USB modem

In this video, we learn how to connect your Xbox 360 using a USB modem. First, plug in your Xbox to the USB and then plug that into your computer. From here, go to the network connections section of your computer. You can do this by going to the start menu on the right hand side column. When this window comes up, go to properties and then click the advanced tab at the top. From here, click on the box underneath the sharing section, then hit the 'ok' button again and you will be able to connec...

How To: Start a Twitter account

In this tutorial, we learn how to start a Twitter account. First, go to Twitter, then click on 'get started'. From here, fill in the blanks and hit 'create account'. After this, you can scan your e-mail contact list to see if anyone you know is on Twitter. Now you can personalize your account by going to the settings section and then adding a picture. You can also type in where you live, a short bio, and hometown information. Once finished, you can start to add friends to tweet with! This fun...