In this video, Sid the Science Kid shows us how to use a magnifying glass. When you first grab it, look at your hands through the glass, and then your friends! Look at their hands, eyes, skin and explore the world around you. Look around at everything around you and notice if it makes things larger. Look at small insects like roly-polies, to see how they move and how many legs they have. A magnifying glass is a great way to explore science and make little things much bigger. Children should w...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to evaluate texture by going on a texture hunt. You will need to do this task in a group. Begin by going around the room and finding a texture that you like. Touch all kinds of things to feel the texture. When you found your texture, bring it back to the group and evaluate it. You will compare and contrast how the object feels. The texture of the objects will vary. They can be smooth, rough, hard, soft , sharp or have any other kind of feel. This vide...
With all signs pointing to a late-2014 release of Google Glass, the company is opening up their Explorer program to the masses. If you're a US resident who is at least 18 years old, sign up right now to be a part of the initiative. It seems as if Google is really expanding the program, as invites are being sent out in masses. I'm happy to report that I received mine this morning, as did a slew of others. So, ready to explore? Sign up, become as early adopter, and stay with us for all the late...
This video demonstrates how to find friends on MySpace. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to find friends on MySpace, For Dummies.
This Fireworks CS4 tutorial will showcase the new styles panel and show you how to save time and manage your style assets with ease. Learn how to create several styles in Fireworks CS4, save them to file and use them later. Darrell Heath explores some of these new capabilities in style management in Fireworks CS4. Use the style panel in Fireworks CS4.
Particles are a great world to explore. In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, well learn how to create particles in very simple ways in Maya. We also add collision objects gravity and render them in a liquid like mesh. Create particles and add collision objects in Maya.
Photographer Chris Alvanas goes under the Filter menu and explores some of the things you can do with the Lighting Effects options. Use lighting effects in Photoshop.
Rick Sammon explores some of the color and style options you can use when applying a sketch filter in Photoshop. Use the sketch filter in Photoshop.
Today we will explore the fascinating ancient art of origami. We take you through some simple steps to get you started on your first piece, an origami swan. Origami a super simple swan.
Knives, axes, and saws are a bushcrafter's best friend. Simon Ellar guides us through the best cutting and chopping implements to take with you when camping, or exploring the wild. Know which knives, axes, and saws to take to the wilds.
Today we will explore the fascinating ancient art of origami. We take you through some simple steps to get you started on your first piece, an origami pig. Origami a standing pig.
A short video going over the basics of creating the character with which you will explore the remarkable fantasy world in EverQuest. The video is hosted by EverQuest lead programmer Terry Michaels. Create An EverQuest character.
This tutorial explores how to create and utilize the cloth effects available in Maya. Specifically, it will go over draping cloth over an object. Use the cloth effect in Maya.
A rich appetizer that explores the unusual combination of cheese with celery and pear. Good for an appetizer or a snack. Make crispy Camembert with celeriac and pear salad.
Baron Brunton and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Deep Blue Sea cocktail. Explore the depths of the deep blue sea… by finishing this cocktail and making yourself another one! You'll need vodka, blue Curacao, passion fruit juice, grapefruit juice, and pineapple leaves to make this drink. Make a Deep Blue Sea cocktail.
On June 23, 2003, Linden labs created a free client program known as Second Life. This program allows users, or residents, to interact with each other in a virtual world by using avatars. Thanks to this program, residents are able to explore, socialize, and create and trade virtual property, and services with each other. Second Life has become one of the most popular programs used by various age ranges from 16 to 60, but how do you enter this world and get your own avatar?
Famed artist and photographer Laurie Simmons boasts an impressive career spanning over three decades. She's shown at some of the world's top art institutions and galleries, and appeared on art world popular PBS television series Art 21. She also happens to be the the proud mother of promising young filmmaker Lena Dunham, the 24-year-old director of last year's indie hit Tiny Furniture.
3 Effective Techniques for Following Up With Leads The follow-up phase of the sales cycle is like having a goldfish for a pet, in that it's easy to forget about it, especially compared with the excitement of finding new sales leads. This is unfortunately, though, because you can outperform your competitors by following up with leads and encouraging them to choose your business.
Just got finished playing Just Cause 2, a fairly new title developed by Eidos & Avalanche. I was fairly skeptical of it due to the 81 metascore on metacritic, but decided to rent it with Gamefly. At first, I was pretty turned off due to the highly repetitive missions (HIGHLY), but after exploring the vast world, I realized it offered so much more.
Purple Hyacinth Look that Purple Hyacinth will soon bloom
Step back in time and experience the exquisite medieval village of Locronan, in Brittany Northwestern France.
Explore the night sky on your iOS device, or better yet, in the third dimension on a 3D TV. More information here and here.
Taken in September. Had just finished kayaking Lake Atitlan and came across this hammock while exploring the hotel grounds. Craziest part is this place was $34 a night.
The LATC Youth Sumer Conservatory is an a amazing one month program for High School students. It varies from voice training to, improvisation, and movement. It is a great experience for students that have had training before but also for those who want to start exploring the art of theatre.
Outright is an online bookkeing service that tracks the money in and money out of a small business. The basic service is free. Clink the link and explore to see if it is right for you.
Welcome to FRONTIERVILLE WORLD! Zynga has created an instant hit with their newest game, Frontierville! It combines the things we love about Farmville with updated graphics and a versatile and dynamic new world to explore.
Joseph L. Griffiths, an Australian artist who resides in Paris, has created a DIY bicycle-powered drawing machine. I'd like to see a video of the piece in action.
Amazing trailer. A sequel that's not a sequel, but takes the series to the open skies! From the official website:BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter currently in development at Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock (which sold over 4 million units worldwide). Set in 1912, BioShock Infinite introduces an entirely new narrative and gameplay experience that lifts players out of the familiar confines of Rapture and rockets them to Columbia, an immense city in the sky.F...
Check out this SciAm article on using techniques proven to manipulate your dreams.... just like Leo in Inception!
You tell us. It's quite possible Christopher Nolan locked The Dream of a Lifetime into his memory bank, not knowing years later it would subconsciously shape Inception:
Janet Keeler explores the endless possibilities of s'mores. Who says marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers are the only ingredients? Recipes include milkshakes, brownies, snack mix, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, and pies.s'more
Tune in to LifestyleWebTV for the latest tips to spice up your life. These bite-sized video clips explore everything from simple recipes & household hints to health, recreation, entertainment & travel.
For 10 days, Director of Malts (awesome title) Ken Grier will traveling with photographer legend Albert Watson, taking pictures, conducting interviews, and exploring. Sounds like a great gig to me!
Ew. Ew. Ew. Valentine's Day has passed but, take it from me, ladies always like a little romance... Portland-based industrial designer Sarah Tisdale fell for her next door neighbor and consequently dreamed up the perfect gift.
Translate the color you see in a real life object to a piece of digital art. Explore methods for picking out highlights, midtones, and shadows, and replicating them in Photoshop. Analyze colors to turn photos into digital art.
While many of us have general fears and anxieties about public speaking or sitting in a plane during a turbulent flight, having a full-blown phobia for a specific object or situation can be detrimental to your career, relationships, social life, or day-to-day well-being.
Sometimes, raising your self-esteem is a matter of sticking to basic self-care routines like exercising, eating right, and getting enough sleep. Once you have that down, you can then move onto other productive mindsets and rituals, like setting realistic goals for yourself and exploring hobbies, activities, and communities that interest you the most.
Going through this exercise will allow you to experience a deeper and more meaningful relationship with your intuition and be able to hear your wisdom, guidance and insight over and above the familiar chatter of your ego. The result of watching this video and doing its exercise is a lighter, freer and easier way to making important decisions and choices with full mental clarity and emotional detachment.
