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How To: Do the silk and ball magic trick

In this videos series, our experts Grace Fraga & Glenn Schneider will show you how to do the silk and ball magic trick. They will teach you about the supplies you'll need, all about the different balls you'll use, and teach you how to change the balls. They will also teach you how to handle the wand and finish the trick theatrically.

How To: Make split pea soup

In this cooking class on video, learn how to make a delicious ham-infused split pea soup. Our expert will walk you through this easy recipe step-by-step, including ingredients needed, what cooking equipment to use, how to rinse the peas, how to chop the vegetables, how to use soup stock, and how to bring it all to a savory simmer and serve.

How To: Fight with a katana sword

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you about the histoy and different types of katana swords. Tres will then show you how to handle and wear the katan properly before teaching you how to block, strike, and defend with a katana.

How To: Fight with escrima sticks

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you all about escrima stick fighting. He will teach you how to block with an escrima stick, how to strike with an escrima stick, how to do a shoulder crank with an escrima stick, and how to do a push block with an escrima stick.

How To: Do white water & swift water rescue techniques

In this how to video series, learn about swift water rescue and how to wade and swim through white water, from white water rescue technician Fergus Coffey. Fergus will teach you invaluable tips on swift water rescue and how to swim in and swim out of swift water. He will teach how to swim over a strainer, when it is safe to stand in white water, and how to avoid foot entrapment in swift water. Fergus will also teach and demonstrate how to safely enter white water, defensive swimming, aggressi...

How To: Make German potato salad

In this cooking class on video, learn how to make a traditional German potato salad recipe. Our expert will walk you through step by step, showing you what kitchen utensils to use, what ingredients you need, how to boil the potatoes, cook the bacon, make the roux, and many other tips for putting together a hearty German potato salad dish.

How To: Make easy beef stroganoff

In these cooking classes on video, learn how to make a hearty beef stroganoff recipe. Our expert will show you how to make this gourmet meal in a step-by-step fashion, including a list of ingredients needed and instructions on how to season and prepare them, how to cook the beef, how make roux, pasta cooking tips, and how to serve the finished dish. Try this recipe for your next family meal and see if you don’t get a few well-deserved compliments.

How To: Race mountain bikes

Our mountain biking expert discusses the correct way to get over, around and through any obstacles you may encounter on your adventures. He also demonstrates proper weight distribution and riding techniques, and discusses modulation and braking theory. If these topics sound sophisticated, that's because they are, a veritable master's class in mountain biking physics. So get your degree today!

How To: Find your pitch and sing while you play guitar

Stephenmdt2 wants to teach us how to find our note while playing guitar. First he goes over how you use a capo, which you need in order to find your note. Place it on any fret that you want it to go on. Next you want to place your fingers anywhere pressing the strings on the guitar. You know that you're doing it correctly because your fingers are spread out. Start strumming and then sing with your strumming until you find your pitch. Sometimes you need to sing high in falsetto. If you still c...

How To: Get rid of nasty split ends

Stephanie teaches viewers how to get rid of nasty split ends in hair. First, grab a brush and brush your hair. You'll want to do this very slowly and gently. Avoid pulling your hair out. You should do this to your whole head. Next, wrap a strand of hair around your pinky and underneath the next finger, and over the next and under the next finger. Next, grab hair cutting scissors, drag you fingers down, and you'll see the split ends pop up. Simply split them off when you see them pop up. Repea...

How To: Make the most effective paper airplane

This quick video will teach you how to make the most effective paper airplane. Follow these steps to make a very effective paper airplane: You will need a sheet of computer paper. Fold it in half and open it back up. Fold in the top corners. Fold the top half down. Fold the corners down and fold up the little area in the middle to hold down the flaps. Fold it backwards and fold the edge of the wing to the bottom of the plane. Repeat for the other side. Hold your plane at the triangle, and thr...

How To: Change your color at the end of your crochet row

This video teaches the secret to change the color at the end of a crochet row. An excellent summary is given below. First do the last double crochet by wrapping around, stick it through your last Stitch, wrap around again, pull through and stop. Grab the second color, leave a little bit of tail, put it on your hook and pull through all the loops. Grab your new color leaving the tail, wrap around and pull through for chain 1, again do the same for chain two and turn it around. To continue wrap...

How To: Graph linear equations in algebra

Need to graph a line but aren't sure quite where to begin? It's simple once you understand the whys and wherefores of solving for Y. In this eight-part mathematical video series, instructor Kent Murdic will teach you everything you need to ace your next alegbra test.

How To: Flute a ceramic jar

Simon Leach teaches the easy way on how to flute a ceramic jar! Using the axel blade, you can make a simple straight down flute on the jar. Keep it going straight and make it as smooth as possible as you move around the jar. You can also make a flute on the lid of the jar if you prefer, but notably, less is more. Follow these pointers and you'll make a perfect flute for your jar!

How To: Hook up your computer to the TV

With a rather brief and obscure introduction, Brad teaches us how to hook up our computers and our laptops with a television. He starts us off by saying how this can help alleviate boredom when working out on a stationary bike. With a close up of the outlets in the back of the television, Brad shows us step-by-step how to do this process. The last few minutes he tries to humor us a bit by showing how it all works in the end.

How To: Play the ukulele instrument

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this two part tutorial, Jody Kamisato of Ukulele Essence teaches you some ukulele basics and shows you how to play "White Sandy Beach." Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.

How To: Play "Save it for Later" by English Beat on guitar

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the English Beat song "Save It for Later" with open-D tuning (D-A-D-A-A-D). Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able to play "Save it for Later" by English Beat on the guitar. The next time you are with your friends you can ...

How To: Do swing dance aerials

This 3 part how to video teaches you swing dance aerials and jumps. Learn how to do an overhead "A" jump, the supported leader's somersault, an aerial vault, a kip, the neckbreaker and a hip slide. These moves can be very dangerous if you not an experienced swing dancer. Please practice these moves with caution and under the supervision of a professional.

How To: Make eggs with the Joy of Cooking

Seventy-five years ago, a St. Louis widow named Irma Rombauer took her life savings and self-published a book called The Joy of Cooking. Her daughter Marion tested recipes and made the illustrations, and they sold their mother-daughter project from Irma's apartment. Today, nine revisions later, the Joy of Cooking--selected by The New York Public Library as one of the 150 most important and influential books of the twentieth century--has taught tens of millions of people to cook, helped feed a...

How To: Do a non-fiction book proposal

In this video series, our expert Tim Kimmel will show you ho to do a non-fiction book proposal. Mr. Kimmel will teach you how to write a title page, a table of contents, and a synopsis for a book proposal; all in the way the publishers like to receive them. Tim will also teach you how to write an author's bio, and tell you a bit about market strategy so you know your words are reaching the right ears.

How To: Make sapodilla lassi

In this video series, our expert Neha Gera will teach you how to make a sapodilla lassi. She will teach you how to cut the sapodilla, add sugar, water, rosewater, yogurt, and milk to your lassi, and create a balance of flavors.

How To: Maintain a drill press

In this video series, our expert Chris Ramirez will show you how to use and maintain a drill press. Chris will teach you how to power up the drill press, clean the drill press, and maintain it. He will also teach yo how to adjust the table height and angle, adjust depth and speed, and mount the material.

How To: Animate a car crash in Cinema 4D

In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to place objects on the floor, set animation, test motion, and use explosion effects. He will also teach you how to use the cluster tabs, teach you all about gravity, acceleration, subdivisions, and rotation in cinema 4D.

How To: Make cat food

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to make cat food. You can never tell what might show up in store bought cat food, so why not let our expert teach you how to make your own.

How To: Make a toy boat and water mill

In this video series, our expert Katalin Toth will teach you how to do crafts with children. She will show you how to make a toy boat including how to paint the boat, glue the popsicle sticks, cu the popsicle sticks, and test the boat out in water. Katalin and her children will also teach you how to make a toy water mill including how to cut the popsicle sticks, how to add soil, and how to make a decorative star for the toy water mill.

How To: Do basic judo techniques

In this how to video series, learn basic Judo techniques from expert Judo martial artist Cesar Lazcano. Cesar will teach you how to stretch for Judo training and why Judo is a successful martial art. He will teach and demonstrate Judo techniques such as the arm bar, the guard position, how to pass the guard position, choking techniques, how to get an opponent in a leg lock, how to avoid a leg lock, and how to do a Judo ankle lock.

How To: Build a sawhorse

In this instructional video, Expert Village construction specialist Jon Olson teaches how to build a sawhorse. He teaches how to find the building plans, tools and materials needed; how to cut and attach the I Beam, legs, sides and end; and finally how to use a sawhorse.

How To: Freestyle rap using three simple rules

This is a video teaching how to freestyle rap using three rules. The first rule is to freestyle all the time. Freestyle by yourself. Listen to some beats by yourself in your room with the first thing that comes into your mind. The second thing is to make sure it flows. Do not stutter. Keep practicing until it comes out smoothly. The third rule is do not stop rapping. In other words, don't take breaks for weeks or months otherwise you will get rusty. It will take time to get good at it again i...

How To: Open your Xbox 360's NAT with Verizon Fios

Cashcroppimp teaches you how to open your XBox 360's NAT with Verizon Fios. You first have to find your IP address. For this, you simply point your internet browser to http://findmyip.com to find IP. This is also calling the default gateway. Make sure to write this down somewhere. Now you need to input this number in your internet browser. Enter your username and password and proceed to the next step. Now go to Firewall settings-DMZ Host. Here you will need the IP address from the XBox 360, w...

How To: Make a paper hat from newspaper

In this video Anthony teaches you how to make a hat from newspaper. If you want to make a hat out of newspaper, do the following: Take the middle section of the newspaper, where you have two pages that are attached. Fold the two pages at the center crease. Make two triangles inward, towards the crease. Fold part of the bottom area of the triangle up. Flip the page and do the same thing on the other side. Open it up slightly and place it on your head.

How To: Make Colombian tamales

Marlina Richardson teaches how to make traditional Columbian tamales in simple steps. Spread out some of the paste on a leaf and add some rice in its center. Add a piece of pork, chicken, egg, some slices of carrots and potatoes and some more paste. Now fold the leaf carefully and tie it up, repeat the same process to make more of them. Finally cook it well and serve hot.

How To: Play "Coconut Island" in the key of C

In this video gtut98 teaches us how to play "Coconut Island" by Junior Brown on the ukulele. He uses some background music to accompany his playing of the ukulele, which is in the key of C. The chords you need to know for the song are C, G7, F, and C7. The chord progression is C G7 C G7 C C F C G7 C C F C G7 C C7 F C C7 F C G7 C F C G7 C F C-C7 F C G7 C F C G7 C. After watching this video, the viewer should have a better understanding of how to play this song.

How To: Fold an origami birthday hat napkin design

This short origami video tutorial will teach you how to fold an origami birthday hat napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami birthday hat.