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How To: Make the fastest paper airplane

This video explains how to make a paper airplane for effectively. The first step is to fold your basic piece of paper into a triangle shape. After the creases in the paper have been created you must unfold the paper again. The second step is to fold the paper in another triangle shape starting from the opposite corner. After the shape has been formed you must refold the original triangle shape of the adjacent fold. The narrator then makes the plane into a smaller triangle shape by again foldi...

How To: Draw a vintage car

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...

How To: Dance the Hard Side tango

In this video, we learn how to dance the tango: the Hard Side. This will focus on the follower's pivot from an ocho. Sometimes it's harder for the leader and easier for the follower or vice versa. You can do various combinations while starting with the basic tango when you begin. No matter if it's the hard side or the easy side make sure you are on the right axis and you are maintaining the proper positioning. Maintain your spiral as you are pivoting and you should be able to get this dance d...

How To: Draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades. First, draw the outline of the character and add in the basic shapes for the features on the face. Now, draw in the hair on the top of the head and connect it with the rest of the head. Next, draw the bangs around the eyes and shade in the hair on the head to make it look more like the actual character. Use the side of the pencil to get a better shade out of it. Then, shade the body of the character and darken the bangs...

How To: Say "I love you" in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese

In this video we learn how to say "I love you" in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. To say "I love you" in Mandarin, you would say "Wo ai ni". To say this in Cantonese, you would say "ngo ngoi ney". Say each part of these words slowly and practice them to make them sound perfect. There are different dialects you need for each of the types of Chinese, so take your time when researching and practicing. Once you get these down, you will be able to learn more basic phrases and be on the way to lear...

How To: Do a classic beginner's magic card trick

This video shows a very basic magic card trick which was created by the person who made the video. This magic trick is perfect for beginners and is simple. First, you should separate the cards into four piles, asking the other person to pick a card from one of the decks. You then should place their card at the bottom of one of the decks and stack the other three on top of that deck. Then you hand the deck to the other person, making sure that you quickly see the card at the bottom of the deck...

How To: Make an origami dollar heart

This video shows viewers how to create a heart out of a simple dollar bill. First, you should take the dollar bill and fold a triangle from one corner to the bottom edge of the bill, repeating this step on the next closest edge. Then, create a pyramid-like fold to make a smaller triangle in the paper. This is repeated on the other corners of the bill as well. Next, fold the bill in half and take the small pieces of the bill which are not part of the triangle and fold it over to create a squar...

How To: Make a fast crock-pot roast

Crock pot cooking should be in everyones arsenal if you've got a crazy 9-5 work life. In this video you will learn a basic pot roast recipe that'll give you a great hearty meal that you can serve during the week with little to no effort on your part! All you have to do is sear the meat and then dump it in the crock pot, set the time and you're on your way! In this video you will also learn some of the better vegetables to serve with your pot roast, as well as cook times and temperatures.

How To: Breastfeed

In this video, we learn the basics of breastfeeding and how to do it. Breastfeeding is natural and it helps connect the mom to her baby and give proper nutrition to the baby during the most critical months of their life. You will first need to start a technique of hot to breastfeed the baby and what works best for you. You may need to have a midwife help guide you or a counselor to help you learn how to breastfeed properly. You want to position your baby so their head properly hits the right ...

How To: Apply Maybelline Smooth Mousse foundation evenly

Applying foundation is one of the most basic and most important makeup skills a girl needs to know, yet for many women this is the hardest step. Problems with application, such as not matching the foundation color with your skin color, not choosing the right formulation, and not applying correctly result in foundation that looks fake and caked on.

How To: Draw and color a room with art markers

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw and color a room with art markers. Start off by drawing a basic room, using a vertical vortex as your map of where everything goes. Draw in the stairs as you see them, then draw the hallways, windows, picture frames, and more. Draw in the carpet that is on the floor, then add in any other details you may have in the home. After this, start to add color to your picture as you prefer. Color the walls and the floors in different colors that blend together a...

How To: Draw a skull

In this video, we learn how to draw a skull. Start off by drawing in the eyes and then draw the nose and basic outline of the head. Add in lines on the head to show broken and cracked bones. After this, draw in eye sockets and add details to the nose as well. Shade in the eyes and then start to draw the jawbone and where the teeth are at. Shade between the teeth and then draw the chin in. Add in shading where you feel it's needed, then add in more cracks to make it look more real and you're f...

How To: Use basic home power tools correctly and efficiently

In this video, Luke Van Dyck discussed power tools in the home, and some tips to using them more effectively, efficiently, and safely. When doing home renovations, it's important that you're familiar and comfortable with the tools you're working with, especially the power tools, specifically blades and drill bits. Whether you're using corded drills, cordless drills, table saws, or hand saws… you need sharp bits and blades for tool longevity. Find out some cool tips.

How To: Increase shoulder mobility with a Pilates routine

This clip offers a demonstration a number of methods for improving posture through thoracic extension and hamstring stretching. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For complete in...

How To: Perform a "Side Split" routine on a CoreAlign machine

This clip presents a simple demonstration of the "Side Split" CoreAlign exercise routine. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. To get started performing the "Side Split" CoreAlign ...

How To: Do a "Leaning Ski Jump" routine on a CoreAlign machine

This clip presents a simple demonstration of the "Leaning Ski Jump" CoreAlign exercise routine. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. To get started performing the "Leaning Ski Jump...

How To: Perform a Pilates arc routine to treat kyphotic spines

This clip goes over a Pilates arc modification on the Reformer for clients with kyphotic spines. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For complete instructions, give this free exer...

How To: Exercise your feet with a Pilates massage ball routine

This clip demonstrates a simple Pilates massage ball exercise routine which focuses on the feet. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For complete instructions, give this free exer...

How To: Say 'hello' in French ('bojour' or 'salut')

One of the most basic things you should know in French is a nice greeting. Saying "hello" to someone in French is easy, and is comprised of either "bonjour" or "salut". To say "hello" or "hi" to a friend who is either your age or younger, you say, "salut". To ask "how are you" to someone older than you, you say "bonjour, allez-vous bien" or "bonjour, comment allez-vous?" To a friend, you ask, "Salut, Ca va bin?"

How To: Use Facebook to meet and connect with people online

Facebook is an internet phenomenon which is quickly gaining popularity. For those who do not yet have a Facebook, this video will show you the basics of how to meet people and to connect with people online as well as how to set up your profile on the site. After creating an account using your email address and setting up your password, log on to the website. Set up your profile by clicking on the tab labeled "info" and entering information which you would like to share about yourself. You can...

How To: Prevent Staph Infections in Young Sports Athletes

More and more, young athletes are developing staph infections. It's a serious topic and every coach or parent should know the basics of staph infections and preventative methods to make sure young athletes stay safe and healthy. Staph infection is MRSA — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a staph bacteria that, overtime, has developed resistance to antibiotics like penicillins (methicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin) and cephalosporins. Learn more about staph infectio...

How To: Straighten and spike wigs for anime cosplay

In this clip, learn how to fix up a wig for cosplay. You will get a step by step that offers a ton of tips and advice for costume wig care. Learn how to spike and straighten a wig for your summer conventions so you can really look the part. This particular wig is inspired by Zelgadis but works for basic punky wigs as well. So, save some money and reuse your wigs over and over by learning how to care for and re-style them

How To: Ollie your snowboard

Can you ollie your snowboard? If you can't, you're really not doing all that your could with your snowboard. It is the most basic element of most tricks, both grinds and jumps. This video features some handy tips on how to perform an ollie successfully with your snowboard. Watch this video, then get out to the mountain and practice. You'll be ollieing onto rails and off jumps in no time!

How To: Construct a ship in a bottle from a kit

Have you ever wondered how your grandfather constructed the ship-in-a-bottle on his mantlepiece? Are you frustrated by the poor instructions that came with the kit you bought at your local hobby shop? The people at Storm the Castle certainly were, and so they made this video to show you how to complete your ship-in-a-bottle kit using basic hobby tools, including a very small drill bit, very small clamp, and very small paint brushes. No hobbyist's collection is complete without one of these.

How To: Do a simple salsa dance step

There are three basic salsa dance steps demonstrated in this video: the "forward and back step," the "side break," and the "back break." In the forward and back step one partner steps forward as the other steps back using the rhythm "quick, quick, slow, quick, quick, slow." In the side break step both partners step together to one side and then to the other again using the rhythm "quick, quick, slow..." Finally, in the back break both partners take a small step back while opening their should...

How To: Master the basic crochet steps

Start by making a loop around the needle. Next you grab the yarn string with the needle hook and pull it back through the loop. It should now be around the needle shaft. Do the same thing again, grab and pull through. When you have done as many as you want, turn the crochet around and put the needle through the last loop, grab the yarn and pull it through, ending up with two loops around the needle, grab the yarn and pull through both of the loops, you now have one loop on the shaft. Repeat u...

How To: Divide decimal numbers by whole numbers in basic math

Your first step is to bring your decimal point up to the top of the equation. The you divide the whole number into the decimal number. In this instance, 5 into 1.25. 5 goes into 1 0 times, so you put the zero in the first space. 5 goes into 12 twice, so you place a 2 up top, after the decimal. Then you subtract 10 from the 12 to leave you with a 2. This then gets added on to the 5, so you divide 2 into 25 giving you 5. So your answer is 0.15. You can then do this for any whole number and frac...

How To: Play "Fallin' For You" by Colbie Caillat on ukulele

In this how-to video, you will learn how to play the Colbie Caillat song "Fallin' For You" on the ukulele. You will need a tuned ukulele and basic knowledge of chords. The first chords you will need to know are E, G#m, A, and B. The verse uses the same chord progression. Play this twice. The chorus uses A, C#m7, F#m, and G#m. Repeat this twice and end with F#m, C#m7, A and B. This makes up for the majority of the song. The last part uses the chord progression of C#m7, A, C#m7, and B. You only...

How To: Play Spandau Ballet's "True" on the ukulele

In this how-to video, you will learn how to play the song "True" by Spandau Ballet on the ukulele. You will need basic knowledge of chords and a tuned ukulele. The first part of the song uses the chords G, Bm7, C, and D. Repeat this for the intro. Before going into the verses, play C and D. The verse consists of the G, Bm7, C, Cm7, G, Bm7, C, Em, C, and G. The next part uses the chords C, G, C, G, C, G, Am, and F. Repeat the first chord progression for the chorus. Next, move on to the second ...

How To: Draw the Hammer Bros. from Mario Brothers

In this easy to follow video, the artist will walk you through her simple illustration of Hammer Bro, one of the infamous villains in the Mario Bros. video game series. She begins by breaking down the character's beak, head and helmet into basic shapes, (such as triangles and half circles) and then pencils in the detail. Finally ending with the shell and arms, she leaves you with an excellent depiction of the Hammer's character. Given that you have something to draw with and something to draw...

How To: Make long hair short without cutting it

Do you ever want you hair to appear short, but feel that cutting it is the only way? Well YouTips4U has found a unique and creative strategy to making your hair appear short without even having to cut it! It's a simple process and all you need is a ribbon of your choice. YouTips4U shows you a few different basic styles and tips you can use to make your hair look short and beautiful. So if you are looking for a short new look for your hair without the cut, this is the video for you.

How To: Solve the circumference of a circle using a cookie

In this video the instructor shows you the diameter, radius and also how to find the circumference of a circle using a cookie as an example. When you draw a line against the cookie passing through its center and touching its boundaries, it is a diameter of the circle. Radius of a circle is half the diameter of the circle. The length of the circle along the border of the circle is called circumference of the circle. The formula to compute the circumference of a circle is 2 * Pi * r, where r is...

How To: Understand mean and standard deviation

Keith M. Bower explains the meaning of mean and standard deviation. This educational video gives insight in the basics of statistics. The relations between population mean and sample mean and between population standard deviation and sample standard deviation are explained. The mean gives an idea on the central tendency. Standard deviation gives an idea about how spread out the data are. Keith also explains how these two parameters, the joint sufficient statistics, define a normal distributio...

How To: Make a home-made rubber band bow and arrow

In this video, Lusitano 9514 will show you how to make a homemade rubber band bow and arrow out of common household items. To do it, you will only need a basic plastic coat hanger, a long rubber band, and some kind of a stick (for the "arrow"), all of which are quite inexpensive. Watch Lusitano 9514 demonstrate for you exactly how to make the bow and arrow, and show how it works. You will also learn tips and tricks, such as what materials make better ammunition, and what kind of "arrows" are ...

How To: Do a half side split

Paul Zaichik of Elastic Steel explains how to do a half side split. The half side split is a very basic technique. First, kneel on the floor and lean forward. Then extend one leg so that it is perpendicular with your torso and so that both your body and foot are at 45 degree angles. The other leg will remain bent. You can also lean forward so that both your body and foot are leaning against the floor. Bend the leg to match the other leg and rest in that position before extending the other leg...

How To: Make raw vegan tahini chutney dip

This 5-minute video demonstrates how to make a vegan chutney. The tomato-based recipe is fairly simple and quick to prepare, and the video takes you right through it. Beyond calling out the ingredients by name, there's minimal voice-over; the video teaches by demonstration, showing each ingredient as it is added, and being careful to show technique, without description. You'll need a food processor and a cutting surface, and a few basic ingredients. If you like vegan dishes, and would like to...

How To: Do the splits for gymnastics

The video starts off with two young girls explaining some basic techniques to do a split. The girls explain that stretching is very important before attempting to do splits so that you don't pull any muscles. The girls use a technique of doing a split with one leg elevated on a step stool. This allows them to become more flexible and to do different angled splits. If you're not able to do a split, the girls offer some stretching tips and advise taking it slowly until you become more flexible.