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How To: Make a striped Smarties candy holder

Smarties are the all-inclusive candy. With every color of the rainbow, it allows kids and sugar-addicted adult folks alike the powerful option of choosing between eating the Red or Green flavor, or Blue for those days when we're feeling down (that's why we're eating the candy in the first place, right?).

How To: Make an origami 3D penguin by Kawamura Akira

Our little sister nearly burst our eardrum when she squeled in glee at seeing cute as a button baby penguins tap dance and jive in the movie "Happy Feet." Baby penguins, being rather spherical in shape and super fuzzy, often become a little girl's favorite animal, and it's easy to see why.

How To: Learn the "Fight Song" for cheerleading

In this tutorial, we learn how to learn the "Fight Song" for cheerleading. Start off by trotting with your right leg first, then clapping for an 8-count. On 1 you will hit a high touch done. On two, you will make a t and on three you will look to the left. On four you will make a high beam, then on five you will step out, and on 6 you will do a high kick. For counts 7 and 8, you will stand ready. The rest of the turns involve spinning for eight counts, then you will yell "go big blue". When y...

How To: Wear the new NWU (Navy working uniform)

In this video tutorial viewers learn how to wear the National Working Uniform. This uniform has a strict policy and all must follow the uniform rules. The basic components of the uniform are: an eight point cap, blue cotton undershirt, shirt, trousers, belt with closed-faced buckle, black boot socks, blousing straps, black 9" steel-toed leather boots, embroider rank insignia and service & name tapes. This video is very detailed and clearly explains all the uniform expectations. This video wil...

How To: Play "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on ukulele

Want to play John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing John Denver's signature so...

How To: Unhide Mafia Wars (or any application) on Facebook

After the changes made to Facebook, some users are having a hard time trying to configure their options to their liking. If you’re a fan of Mafia Wars and want your updates to be posted on your News Feed, this video will teach you how to unhide this game or any other application. The easiest way to go about this is to log onto your Homepage. On the left-hand side, you’ll see a blue link that says “more.” Click into it and then press “links.” Now scroll down to the very end of the ...

How To: Navigate the homepage on an HP TouchSmart

In this video, we learn how to navigate an HP TouchSmart computer homepage (Windows 7). First, double tap the HP TouchSmart house icon. You will now see several different applications. On the top are applications that are running, on the bottom are applications that are not running at the moment. You can run your finger to scroll along the different windows that you have open. You can use Paint, internet, photos, videos and much more all at the same time! To scroll between pages, grab the top...

How To: Draw a duck or swan the easy way

In this how-to video, you will learn how to draw a duck or a swan in the easiest way possible. To do this, you will need a writing tool such as a sharpie, pen, or pencil and a piece of paper. First, draw a v like shape smoothly. Next, Follow the shape once more, except make the outline of the swan. Next, fill the top in to complete the drawing, as well as the eye of the swan. You can add water to the drawing with a blue pen or marker. This video shows just how easy it is to create this drawing.

How To: Give old furniture a modern makeover

Rather than throwing out your old furniture, learn how to give your old dresser a modern makeover by following this video tutorial. To begin, pull off all of the old drawers and other pieces that do not work. You will need to sand down the frame of the dresser and then replace all of the problematic parts. You may also need to rebuild the center supports so that your dresser drawers slide in and out easily. Wipe down the dresser with a cloth and then coat it with a latex primer. The primer is...

How To: Check for updates automatically in Windows 7

In this video you will learn how to update your version of Windows 7 and how to check the system settings for automatic updates. In order to do this you need to go in the Start Menu and then in the Control Panel. Then you need to click System and Security. The next step is to click Windows Update. A new window will pop-up and you will see two types of updates: Important Updates and Optional Updates. To install them just click on the blue link and then check the boxes. To check for updates you...

How To: Add or delete fill effects in MS Word 2007

For that, first, click insert, select any shape from the given options. Take drawing tools from format option. In that, we can choose from the most used colors , like, black, blue and red. Also we have options like, fill color. In that, theme color can be used for different type of colors. Also there are options for gradient colors, color effects. We can make 3D effects of the shape we inserted 3D options in format option. In text wrapping option, we have edit wrap points.

How To: Tie a Uni knot

In this video, you can learn how to tie a uni knot. He uses a snap-hook and a blue rope to demonstrates. He pulls the rope through the hook and makes a loop that crosses over the two pieces of rope. He pulls the rope through the hole six or eight times. Then pull on the hook to tighten the knot. When you pull the rope, the knot slides up to the hook. He explains that the uni knot can be used to loop a fishing line onto a hook or over a reel. It can also be used to tie two lines together makin...

How To: Create a simple swatch in Illustrator

This video tutorial by Tasktutorial shows you how to create a simple swatch in illustrator. Select the star tool, draw a star and select the path and scale it down as shown. Change the fill color to white, the stroke color to black and the stroke weight to 2 points as indicated. Select the rectangle tool and draw a background for the star, bring to back, change the fill color to blue and de-select the stroke as directed. Align the shapes using the align tool and select both paths and bring in...

How To: Make a flower out of tissue paper for cards

Lay several layers of tissue paper on top of each other. At least 10 You can use different colors to make a colorful flower or one color to make a flower that is one color. Multiple color flowers are great for 4th of July celebrations (red, white and blue). And single color flowers are great for wedding receptions or graduation parties.

How To: Make a 3D origami teddy bear

In this video, Jewellia describes how to create a 3 dimensional origami teddy bear. First, she lists the materials needed and the quantities necessary. She then begins the actual process of building the teddy bear, which is broken into steps. Step 1 is "creating the base". You will create 18 "pairs" out of origami paper which you then put small blue origami triangles on top. It looks circular. She then demonstrates how to repeat this circular pattern of triangles upward until you have a cylin...

How To: Play a traditional-style country riff on guitar

To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can be a terrific means of building manual dexterity and improving your overall playing technique. We can say of riffs, then, that they are not so much about rote repetition as making available to the guitarist new and different ways of playing. Every new riff you learn will make you a more able and versatile guitarist and better equip you to st...

How To: Play "Big Legged Woman" by Freddie King on the guitar

Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You can make this dream come true, if only you could play the guitar! This guitar tutorial series from Robert Renman teaches you the basics of guitar playing along with a few beginner and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a a great Freddie King song "Big Legged Woman" with this guitar lesson. Freddie King, also known as the "Texas Cannonball" was a very influential American blues guitar...

How To: Start meditating like David Lynch

What would David Lynch do? Well, being a deep, deep man, David Lynch would meditate. Elephant Man, Eraserhead, the Straight Story, Blue Velvet, and so on, David Lynch has been writing and directing movies that have alternately scared, confused, and inspired an international audience and devoted fan base. Cinematic genius or no, Lynch is still just a man, who is filled with anxiety and wants happiness. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to get involved in transcendental meditation and how...

How To: Tie your Converse shoelaces in a very cutesy, girly way

Converse sneakers are like the LBDs of our shoe wardrobe. And that's why we don't feel too original strolling down our college campus with the same black and white Chucks that every other girl has also got on. But you shouldn't sacrifice your Chucks for far more uncomfortable - and pinching! - flats or kitten heels just so you can stand out.

How To: Make a blue cast as a fashion accessory or prop

As if the world of high fashion wasn't weird enough, now it looks like casts are in this season. Fortunately, you don't need to break your arm or leg in order to get this hot new accessory - this video shows you a simple process for making your own fake cast at home. You can also use this if you need a cast for a film prop... or if you just want to wear it and get sympathy from other people.

How To: Say names of colors in Italian

In this tutorial, we learn how to say the names of colors in Italian. The colors are easy to learn! White is biano, the snow is la neve. Pair these together to talk about the color of snow! Yellow is giallo and "the banana" is "la banana". Pair these together to talk about the color of a banana! Red is 'rosso', green is 'verde', and blue is 'azzurro'. Purple is 'violetto', gray is 'grigio', and gold is 'oro'. A lot of these sound just like Spanish but have a small twist to them! Just practice...

How To: Draw an 8-bit Super Mario jumping

In this video, we learn how to draw an 8-bit Super Mario jumping. To start, you will use a square paint tool on your computer to create rectangles on the blank sheet. Use red, tan, brown, white, and blue to create the character. Use the square too to draw in the shape of Mario, making his legs spread apart to show he is jumping. Use white to create open space and make sure to show the edges of the squares to make the drawing more realistic. When finished, add in any additional details, then y...

How To: Apply a Mardi Gras devious mask with makeup

In this video, we learn how to apply a Mardi Gras devious mask with makeup. First, use a sharp black eyeliner pen to draw the mask around your eyes. It should be above your eyebrows and on your cheeks around your nose. After this, color it in with different shades of blue, leaving the center clear. After this, you will apply black eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eyes. Draw out the line on the outer edge to create a cat eye effect. From here, apply false eyelashes on the top of the eye a...

How To: Mix a Head Shrinker cocktail with gin, blue curaçao and lemon juice

Want to make a Head Drinker cocktail like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, watch this video drink recipe.

How To: Make & decorate an American flag cake

In this video, we learn how to make & decorate an American flag cake. To make the cake, you will need a cake pan that is in the shape of the flag. After you bake the cake and it has cooled off, then mix up red and blue frosting to go with the white. Use a pipe with frosting in it to start to pipe the different colors for the stripes onto the cake. Leave a small square where you can put the stars. Then, use a star pipe to place on the stars to the upper corner of the flag, then let it set and ...

How To: Draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Photoshop

In this video, we learn how to draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Photoshop. First, draw a circle on the page and then draw the eyes onto him. After this, draw on his ears and then his hair around his head. After this, draw in the rest of his body and his feet. From here, use a darker paint brush to create the final outline of the character. Draw in the lines around Sonic to make him appear more realistic. Then, color him a dark blue color with red on his shoes. When finished, save this drawing and y...