How To: Pronounce the word "guffaw" in English
Today's word is "guffaw". This is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a big burst of laughter. As a verb, it means to laugh loudly.
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How To: Understand algebra functions
What does f(x) mean? What does g(4) mean? We explore this and more in this 3-part series, "Understanding Math Functions."
How To: Say hello, please & thank you in German
This video teaches viewers how to say common phrases in German such as Hello, Please and Thank you! To say Hello, good day in German you would say 'Hallo, guten tag'! The portion of the phrase 'hallo' means Hello in German. Hello, Good morning in German is 'Hallo, guten morgen'. Hello, good evening means 'Hallo, guten abend' in German. 'Gute Nacht' means good night in German. If you would like to say Goodbye or See you again in some time, you would say 'Auf Wiedersehen' in German. If you know...
How To: Apply for ESTA registration for travel to the US
This is an electronic travel authorization system used to gain travel authorization to the United States. There are certain countries that fall under a visa waiver program, meaning that you do not need a visa to enter the US to visit. In that case you use the ESTA system. The countries that qualify in the VISA waiver program include Andora, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lich...
How To: Find south, latitude and longitude with the Sun
Learn how to find south, your latitude, and your longitude with only a few household items and some know-how, just by watching this science video tutorial. However, if using the homemade quadrant cited, the precision of your findings will be rather low. Don't worry, you'll be within a few hundred miles though.
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube with famous speedcuber Tyson Mao
Tyson Mao is a renowned world competitor in solving the Rubik's Cube. Not only did this Californian become a world class solver, but he also formed the Rubik's Cube Association with fellow speed solver Ron van Bruchem, which holds competitive events for the Rubik's Cube. If you want to learn how to solve the colorful and mighty puzzle, then who better than to learn from then Tyson Mao?
How To: Use the PFL on your mixer
Learn this tutorial on PLF, what it means and how it can help you
How To: Cut and style a modern poufy bob haircut
Does a bob haircut remind you of flappers from the 1920's? Originally, the hairstyle (as worn by flappers) was meant to be an androgynous cut, boyish in length and style.
How To: Mix a gorgeous, sweet and tasty Blue Moon martini cocktail
Not much for liquor? Only drink once in a blue moon? Then the time is here! Sunday, November 21st is an official blue moon, but what does that mean exactly? It means tonight is the third full moon during a season where there is four full moons instead of the usually three.
How To: Watch Christmas movies for free online
Now that Thanksgiving is less than a week away, the holiday season is in full swing. And that means you're probably busier than ever, what with all the decorating, cookie baking, and present buying and wrapping.
How To: Use separable verb phrases for the classroom
In this tutorial, we learn examples on how to use separable verb phrases for the classroom. The first one is, "Do over", this is the same thing as "to do something again". If you make a mistake on an assignment, your teach might ask you to "do it over". "Fill in", means to write in answers on a test or assignment, to fill in the blanks. "Turn in" means for the student to give something or hand it in to the teacher. "Hand out" is to give something to the students and this is what a teacher doe...
How To: Describe solutions in English
In this video, we practice describing solutions in English. For example, if the problem is that you have stomach problems, the solution is that you should go to the doctor. Should simply means a good idea or a recommendation. You could also say the solution is that you need to go to a doctor. For the next example, if your problem is that your car won't start, this means your car will not start. You could also say that your car does not start, which is a good way to describe the problem. For t...
How To: Choose a wedding dress neckline for your body type
Spring and summer are the prime seasons for weddings, which in turn means loads of brides searching for the perfect flattering wedding dress. But while some designer wedding dresses look great on the rack and maybe on pin-thin models, finding the right wedding dress for you means taking into account your body shape.
How To: Make a pea soup that helps you lose weight
Peas have 22g of protein and 15g of fiber. What do those stats mean for you? Well, if you're trying to lose weight, it means that just one serving of the legume will fill you up with minimal calories.
How To: Find deviations and variance for a population in Excel
If you use Microsoft Excel on a regular basis, odds are you work with numbers. Put those numbers to work. Statistical analysis allows you to find patterns, trends and probabilities within your data. In this MS Excel tutorial from everyone's favorite Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelsFun, the 41st installment in his "Excel Statistics" series of free video lessons, you'll learn how to calculate deviations, variance and standard deviation for a sample and a population using Excel tables and the VAR, S...
How To: Choose a daylily variety for your garden
There are many different types of daylilies, and this video shows the different varieties and how to care for them. First they show a variety called Double Cutie and explain that you need to take off the wilted blossoms to get more blooms the following year. If the leaves are striped, it means there is an iron deficiency in the soil, and there are products you can get for that. There is a variety of daylily that is almost white, called Tuscawilla Tranquility. There are no daylilies that are p...
How To: Prevent a hangover with one simple tip from Chow
In this tutorial, we learn how to prevent a hangover while out drinking. We all know that water is the best way to hydrate and we should drink a lot of it after a night of partying. But, a great way to prevent a hangover WHILE you're out partying, is to drink water while you are at the bar. This doesn't mean mixing water in your drink, it means drinking a glass of water after each cocktail you have. Not only will this prevent a hangover the next morning, it will hydrate you and make you feel ...
How To: Interpret a standard deviation
A rough definition of standard deviation is that it is a measure of expressing the observed variations about the average in statistical data i.e. by how much do the observed values vary from the mean. This video continues from the previous solved example and demonstrates the mathematical interpretation of the standard deviation that was calculated. We begin with stating the mean and standard deviation values and then calculating the upper and lower bounds of the data based on the standard dev...
How To: Troubleshoot a misfire (code P0304) on a 1999 Mercury Villager 3.3L
As a mechanic, you can't get paid until you fix it, and you can't fix it until you diagnose it, which means a quick diagnosis means a quick fix which means a quick payout. If life was always this easy! This automotive video will show you how to troubleshoot and diagnose a 1999 Mercury Village, 3.3L, with 150,000 miles on it. The chief complaint is the CEL (check engine light) comes on and it runs like it has a misfire. It feels like a steady consistent misfire, which is code P0304 (Cylinder #...
How To: Pronounce simple phrases in German
In this video, we learn how to pronounce simple phrases in German. To say "hello again!" in German, you will say "hallo nochmal!" in German. To say "I am" you will say "Ich bin" in German. "Ich bin Amerikaner" means "I am American" in English. "Ich bin Brite" means "I am a Briton" and "Ich bin Franzose" means "I am a Frenchman". Practice saying these and make sure you have the pronunciation right for all the different vowels and letters that are in the word. German has a very accent for the w...
How To: Interpret what the short life line means when giving a palm reading
A short life line on someone's palm doesn't necessarily mean your subject is going to have a short life. Palmistry guru Peter John explains the relationship between a short life line and the mount of Venus when giving a palm reading.
How To: Coach Young Basketball Players to Shoot Free Throws
One of the most important and overlooked aspect of basketball is free throws. There's no reason a free throw can't be made every time, and this video will teach coaches and young children playing ball the best practices for getting ready for making the free throw. Shooting a free throw means repetition, it means practicing, because no matter where the team plays, the free throw line and the rim are always going to be familiar, so shooting a free throw shouldn't be a problem.
How To: Decipher girl speak to see if a girl likes you
A guy learning to read girl talk is like learning Latin - only a select few (i.e. girls) know the grammar and rules, and everyone else just stares in confusion.
How To: Choose the perfect fresh meat at the grocery store
Here's what to look for in your packaged cuts. Blood in the package means that the blood is no longer in the meat, which means dry, old meat. Better watch this tip to learn how to pick the best fresh meat at the grocery store.
How To: Understand old school hip hop slang
Check out this language video to learn what some old school hip hop slang words really meant. Dr. Dre and Ed Lover let us know what some of these old school hip hop slang used in the Yo! days really meant. Slang terms have a way of coming back so brush up and learn how to speak some old school hip hop slang by watching this Yo! Slanguistics 101 video tutorial.
How To: Make a mean cat like you
Got a nasty cat that you're trying to make nice with? Even though cats can be fickle, they can still be won over. This simple trick will help you win over the neighbor's, friend's or even your own pet cat. Watch this video tutorial and find out how to make a mean cat like you.
How To: Understand pentacles in the tarot minor arcana spread
Check out this video for a guide to the general meanings of the cards in the suit of pentacles in the tarot minor arcana, with reversed meanings.
How To: Make Elevator with Minecraft 1.9 Command Blocks
In Minecraft 1.9 New Command Blocks can be used to make elevators. You types different commands to achieve controlling the elevator for movement you like. This tutorial tells in Minecraft 1.9 how to use command blocks to make elevator. Lets just have a look at it!
How To: 5 Super Mean Pranks You Can Do!
The following is a compilation of 5 super mean pranks you can set up on friends and family members at home, you'll only need household times which most of you already have, such as cereal box, plastic bottle, styrofoam cup, Plastic bag, Shaving cream and even a simple string.
How To: 5 School Mean Pranks That Never Fail!
The following are 5 really mean pranks you can pull off at school on classmates or if you're brave enough on a teacher. Only school supplies will be needed for these pranks, such as pencils, pens, erasers and white out!
How To: 5 Mean April Fool's Day Pranks You Can Do
You can never pull off "too many" pranks on April 1st, so here are 5 simple yet very mean pranks you can prepare for friends and family on April Fool's Day! Not much is needed, just a few household items you most likely already have. Here is the video tutorial to get a better idea of how to start pranking.
How To: Read the palmistry meaning behind the mercury line on the hand
Jim Winter gives you a complete lesson on reading the Line of Mercury (or Mercury Line) on your hand. The palmistry meaning behind the Mercury Line deals a lot with communication and also deals with health and the liver, which is why it's also sometimes called the Liver Line or Health Line. Watch to see the complete deals for this palmistry tutorial.
How To: Use the Quintile Formula in Statistics
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Quintile Formula in Statistics. To find the quintile rank of a formula that is in a certain set, you will first need to count the number you are given. Then, read the equation so you understand what the R, N, equal side, and other numbers mean. Once you understand what all of these mean, fill in the formula with the correct information. Use the information you are given in the question to fill it into the equation. When finished, you will apply the ru...
How To: Make frozen lemon blueberry popsicles for summer
Don't spend your hard earned money purchasing popsicles at the grocery store this summer; make your own! While we wouldn't turn down a Creamsicle, making popsicles at home means you'll be using all natural ingredients and no harsh chemicals and food dyes, meaning your kids will enjoy a healthy treat.
How To: Make your own customizable tank top pattern for beginners
What's the most efficient way to become a fashion designer? By challenging yourself to creating your own clothes from the ground up. And while you probably already know this means cuting, sewing, and embroidering your fabrics, it also means making your own patterns.
How To: Structure phrasal verbs in English
In this video, we learn how to speak English by changing the structure of phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive, which means followed or not followed by an object. Transitive phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable, which means the object can come between the verb and a particle. With a phrasal verb that is separable, pronouns as direct object must be placed between the verb and its particle. Examples of this include: children put on costumes, children put costu...
How To: Create a gyaru (gal) inspired big dolly-eyed makeup look
Most of you probably don't even know what gyaru means. It's a Japanese transliteration of the English word "gal". If you're not sure what transliteration means, you'll have to look that one up yourself.
How To: Use optimization methods in calculus
This video shows how to use optimization methods in calculus. Optimization means finding the maximum or minimum values of a quantity or finding when the maximum or minimum occurs.What quantities are optimized in economics?we want to minimize costs or maximize revenue.First steps in any optimization problem1.Identify the quantity to be optimized i.e., read the problem exactly what is exactly maximized or minimized.2.Identified the feasible domain. This is important because the math we can opti...
How To: Show or hide tiles on your HP TouchSmart homepage
This video is showing you how to hide or show tiles on your homepage of your HP TouchSmart. You can look at all your available tiles on your homepage by tapping on the "personalize" button. The tiles that are dimmed means that it is hidden, and the tiles that are bright mean that it is showing. To hide a tile, just tap on it and it will go dim. To make a hidden tile shown, just touch it and it will turn bright. When you are finished choosing which tiles to show and which tiles to hide, click ...
How To: Use expressions with the word "table" in them
In this video, an English lesson for foreign language speakers teaches viewers expressions using the work "table." There are three different expressions taught through watching, listening and defining.