The Google+ Sparks feature is a kind of social search that allows you to find and read different articles and websites that have been selected by the people you follow and other Google+ users. It can help you find interesting posts and information on a specific topic.
Okay, you're sitting down, staring at this mess of colors in your hand, trying to make it look like it did when you originally bought it. The Rubik's Cube, my friend, is not as hard as you think it is.
Create a custom, colorful purse using a vintage book and coordinating fabric. Read the accompanying article at http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/...
Check out this video tutorial on how to make your Firefox smarter using SmarterFox. Wikipedia sidebar SmarterFox adds a "related articles" sidebar to the left side of Wikipedia.
In this tutorial the how2heroes show us how to make pigs in a blanket from scratch. First, take 2 packages of mini cocktail franks, place them in a bowl and set aside. Now, that 2 1/3 cups of flour, pinch of salt, 1 stick of room temperature butter, 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese and mix it in a food processor until it's made a crumbled texture. Now, add 2 eggs and 2 tbsp of cold water and keep pulsing until the mixture has come together. Now you will place the dough on a counter with flour...
The bias cut is when you cut a piece of fabric at a forty five degree angle from the direction it was woven on a loom. Bias tape, a strip of fabric cut on the bias, can be used to give any garment a professional looking finish, and here is how you can make your own.
What better way to finish off your Thanksgiving meal than with a nice hot slice of apple pie? As Thanksgiving as Thanksgiving desserts come, apple pie has mesmerized our collective taste buds since it was invented because of its perfect balance between tartness and sweetness.
In this tutorial, we learn how to quickly draw Shadow the Hedgehog. First, you will need to draw the outline of Shadow, drawing in the entire body. After this, darken up the lines to make the final outline of the character. Next, draw in the details of the face and the body. Then, shadow in the sides of the character and create more details to make him look more realistic. When finished, you can choose to color him with the right colors or just keep it shaded. Add in more details if you need ...
In this video, we learn how to make iodine easily. You will need potassium iodine and sulfuric acid to make this. First, add the acid into the potassium iodine slowly. After you add in each part, swirl the beaker slowly so it gets mixed together. After you have added in all of the potassium, you will place this into a beaker filled with ice water while you add in more, because the mixture gets really hot. When finished, you will end up with a mixture that is iodine and nothing else. Fill with...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a vintage car. This car will take a lot of detail, so make sure you take your time with it. Start out by drawing the hood of the car, then work your way to the back of it. Once you have the basic outline of the car finished, add in the details! Don't forget the windshield, side mirrors, paint, wheels, tires, etc while drawing. To finish this up, start to shade with the pencil and then use the eraser to create a shined appearance as well. Add in colors if...
In this tutorial we learn how to field dress a deer. First, put some gloves on and grab a sharp knife. After this, puncture a hole in the lower half of the throat of the deer. Next, start to cut up until you reach the neck. There will be a lot of blood that comes out, just a warning. Then, you will see the inside of the deer start to come out from the fur. Cut the piece of the neck and then tie together at the end. To finish, go to the rear end of the deer and cut from the hole. Tie it with a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to change a 20 inch tire. First, you will need to remove the valve core with a removal tool. Then, rotate the rim until the beat is separated. From here, secure the rim on a machine so it can be unmounted from the tire. After the tire has come off from the wheel, repeat this on all of the different tires. When finished, use the same tool to put the new tire back on. Then, you will need to inflate the new tire that you just placed on. Finish this off by putting b...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a hand on the hip. Start out by drawing the arm first. You will need to make sure to add in the different features of the arm to make it look more realistic. After you have drawn on the arm, then you can draw on the hand angled like it is sitting on a hip. Make sure you draw the fingers close to each other, not clenched or spread apart. Once you have finished, you can draw on the lines on the hands and the arms, then use shading to finish up the hand on ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to block a website. First, you will start by going to the start menu then go to "run". After this, type in "c://windows/system32.drivers/etc". After this, a new window will pop up on your screen. With this, you will drag the host into a text document. Then, type in the website that you want to block inside of this document. Once you are finished, type in the IP address of your computer next to that and save it. This will finish up the blocking of the website and...
In this video by Simon Leach, we learn how to fit a lamp base into pottery with Simon Leach. First, you will take the lamp base that has all the wires inside of it. From here, you will wire the cables through the proper fittings for the light. Then, you need to put a hole in the bottom of the lamp base so you can string the light base through and then place the light bulb on top. When you are finished, the pottery can sit on top of the base and then you can add a light shade to finish up the ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a basic dragon. First, draw the basic outline for the dragon, including the tail, wings, head, and body. From here, draw over the outline with the final outline in darker pen. After this, start to add in the details to the face and body. Once finished with that, move onto adding in shading and additional lines to make it look more realistic. Then, add in your colors. Use darker colors where the shading is to create more depth with the character. From her...
In this drawing tutorial, we learn how to draw a chibi Sokka. Start off by drawing a round circle for the head of the character. After this, draw on the ears to the sides of the head. Then, draw on the hair on the back of the head followed by the facial features. After this, draw on the body, but don't draw a neck because this character doesn't really have one. Once you have the outline finished, start to use a darker marker to create the clothing and other details onto the character. Clean u...
In this video, we learn how to draw Hinata. To start, you will draw a circle with lines in between it to place where the eyes will go. Next, you will draw in the eyebrows and the other details around the face. After this, draw in the bangs and the hair, adding lines for them to show the different details. After this, you will draw in the area of the neck and then the clothing on the upper body. Finish off the details in the eyes and then shade in the hair and around the body. When finished, s...
After you finish Super Scribblenauts, there's still so much to do! That's where the special constellations come in! In this two-part video series you will get a full walkthrough of the second special constellation in Super Scribblenauts with all the solutions!
In this video we learn how to use a proxy server to hack PS3 store. First, go to settings and then internet settings. From here, go to the custom method and then click continue until you see the option for a proxy serve. Then, enable this with it and make sure all your connections are automatic. Then, your internet connection will be tested. When it's finished, test out the connection to see if it's working. Then, go to the PS3 store and you should be able to hack it using your proxy server. ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a gangster M&M graffiti character. Start out by drawing the eyes and the mouth for the character. Fill in the eyes and the mouth, then add in more details. Next, add in eyebrows to the M&M, then draw the body around the face. Draw a beanie hat on top of the head, then draw arms with a spray paint can in one of the hands. Add in the additional details for the hands and arms, then draw in the legs on the bottom. Add in the shoes, then finish with additiona...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make your very own moon shine. You will first need to take some sugar and mix it with some water. After these are combined, add in yeast to this mixture along with cinnamon and additional water. After this, you will need to pump some CO2 into the mixture and seal it tightly. Now, store this in a warm and dry place for 10 days without disturbing it. When finished, you will strain this mixture out and place into a pot with a pipe coming out of it. Once this is ...
Sandpaper is one of the essential tools of woodworking and carpentry, and there are many types with different applications. This video is for woodworking beginners and will teach you a lot of the basics about sanding so that you can give your pieces the finish they deserve.
In this video, we learn how to change the oil in your Smart car. First, you need to go out and buy the appropriate oil for your car. After this, look underneath the car and find the oil filter/plug. After this, you will remove the plug and let the oil drip into a pan underneath the car. Once it's finished draining, you will replace the plug back on the car. When finished, you will pour the new oil back into the car until it's filled up. Then, you will look at the oil to see how much is in the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to attach the strap to a knitted felt tote bag. Using a knitted cast on, cast on 35 stitches to where you want the strap to be. After this, use a crochet or knitting needle to pick up working yarn through the sts. Continue to work on your strap until you have reached the desired length that you would like it to be. Once you are finished with the last row, you will need to cast on four more stitches to finish it off. Tie it off at the end, then you will have a st...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a neighborhood using an imaginary box. First, draw a straight line and then the boxes should go around it. Continue to draw additional boxes around the line, then fill them in with the outline and further details. Draw in the roof, walls, windows, and doors. When you finish with the details, start to shade them in and then add in the street details. Make sure to give the ground some rough edges and also add in lights on the street. Add as many details as...
In this tutorial, we learn how to strip wallpaper easily. First, you will need to take a wallpaper stripper and run it along the wall so you cover all of the spots that it touches. After you have done this, run the stripper diagonally along the wall, then spray the wall with some warm water mixed with dish washing soap. Once finished spraying, use a flat metal putty tool to pry the wallpaper from the walls. Once you tear it off in one spot, you should be able to remove larger pieces. Once fin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start out with a pen on a piece of paper and draw the eyebrows in the upper middle part of the paper. Color the brows in, then draw in the eyes, along with their creases and the bottom of them. Next, you will draw in around the face and add in the point for the chin. Add in the details for the face, making sure to draw in the eyelashes. When finished with the features, draw bangs on the front of the face, then draw hair all around the sides...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dragon in profile. Start with a pencil on a white piece of paper and draw out the outline of the profile for the dragon. After this, start to add in the details for the side of the face, this includes the horns, teeth, nostrils, and scales for the dragon. Work your way into the middle of the dragon, drawing in different details, including the eyes and the mouth. Continue to shade and add different lines to the dragon, then finish it off with a horn or ...
Take a look at a single film shot, from start to finish, and watch this tutorial which teaches you some in-depth advanced compositing and special effects to use on your film clips and movies. This tutorial is aimed at users of Eyreon Fusion video editing and sfx software.
The snake belly bar, in essence, is a product of multiple snake belly knots, tied together in series. This great bar makes a great bracelet or strap and is easy to make if you know the right pattern. In this video you will get an up close look at how to tie this knot from start to finish.
If you've already finished your movie and are ready to start distributing it, you're going to want to include a really awesome intro. Here's how you can use the iDVD program to create your own really cool DVD intro sequence.
In this tutorial, we learn how to get loose waves with your hair. You will need to have your hair layered to make this hair curly. First, section off the hair so the top is up and the bottom is hanging down. After this, place the straightener in the hair and push it down away from your face and push down until you reach the bottom of the hair. Continue to do this in small sections throughout your entire head. The smaller the sections, the more defined your curls will be. Now, take some hair s...
In this video, we learn how to create a dark gothic makeup look. First, apply a pale foundation and powder to the face to pale down your skin. After this, apply a black gel eyeliner all over the lid, flaring out the the side to make a winged shape. Then, apply on the bottom of the eye, smudging to make it darker and more obvious. Next, take a matte eyeshadow that is the same color as your skin, and brush it underneath your eyebrow to blend the black. After this, take a black sparkle shadow an...
In this video, we learn how to perform a beginner turn combo. Start with a channey then turn on relevea, then turn right and left into a preparation. Do one pirouette to the right, then up and relevea. Plea, then go into another pirouette while changing your arms up above your head. Practice these moves by themselves, then when you have them individually down try doing them together. You may want to practice this in front of a large mirror to see if you have the correct body movements down. W...
In this video, we learn how to install Mac OSX Snow Leopard. First, put the DVD for Snow Leopard into your computer. Wait for the installation window to pop up, then click on the button to install it. The installation will now appear on your window, click on the appropriate buttons until you reach the user name and password section where you will have to insert your information. After this, wait for the installation to finish and then click on the "restart" button. Now your computer will rest...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create an annotated bibliography. Make sure to highlight all your citation information, then type it into your bibliography page. After you have it written down, type it out again in the proper citation format, making sure you use the proper type. Make sure you have all the proper information, and you don't forget any of the crucial information. An annotated bibliography is different because it will give a summary underneath the citation. This is only about f...
In this video, we learn how to do a fancy and messy side bun. First, curl your hair however you would prefer, but it should be more wavy than curly. Now, part your hair on the side and then tie your hair on one side. Bring your bands out of the tie, then start to tease your pony tail in small sections. Make sure to use a lot of hair spray while doing this, then afterwards as well. Now, take the pony tail and connect it to the head. Use small sections and connect them with bobby pins. When fin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw steps in perspective. Start off by drawing a dot in the middle of the paper. From here, draw lines using a ruler coming from the middle diagonally on the top middle and sides. Now, you will be able to draw your pictures using these as a reference point. The lines at the top will show the steps that are at the top and farthest away the closer they get to the dot in the middle. After this, fill in the details of the picture making different items around th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make your hair look thicker. First, raise the top sections of your hair up and then spray hairspray on them. After this, slightly tease the hear at the root. When you are finished with the, continue on down to the bottom of your hair until you have teased all the sections. Now, let your hair go down and lightly brush it with your teasing comb. Spray another coat of hairspray on it, then continue to the other side. When you are finished, you will have hair tha...
