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How To: Get ripped and toned feminine arms

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get ripped and tone feminine arms. This video provides 4 exercises to do. The exercises in this video are: triangle push-up, shoulder press, pike push-up and triceps extension. For the triangle, form the hands together into a triangle and push, keeping the elbows close to the body. For the shoulder press, lift a pair of dumbbells with the arms parallel to the ground, then push them up over the head. For the pike push-up, go into a downward dog posi...

How To: Make cold brew coffee

Making cold brew coffee can be done simply with only a jar, water, a coffee filter, and ground up coffee. Though it seems like it would be more complex, the procedure to making cold brew coffee can be easily achieved in just a couple basic steps. The steps do not require too much work and can be done in a matter of minutes. Simple measures are taken to making cold brewed coffee, such as by mixing the coffee and water through shaking up the jar. Using a coffee filter, just pouring the mixed gr...

How To: Make a leaf cover out of a tarp and wooden dowel rods

This video from Danny Lipford explains how to make a cover for raked leaves so that the wind won't blow them away. Get a tarp and cut it to the right size. Get two wooden dowel rods and put them along two ends of the tarp. Turn the tarp edge over the dowel rods and tape them down with duct tape. The cover can be used to cover leaves that are in a wheelbarrow or on the ground. You can also lay the tarp on the ground, rake the leaves into the tarp, drag them where you want them and pick up the ...

How To: Build a pond with Lowe's

The Smart Pond system can be used to create a water feature in a backyard. Ponds can be made above the ground or in the ground using a preformed pond. Various types of ponds are shown, which would be appropriate for various locations. The location of a pond is discussed; it shouldn't be under trees to avoid debris and too much shade. Draw out the plan for your pond and dig one or two feet deeper than the depth of the pond. Determine the size of the liner, place it in the hole and anchor it wi...

How To: Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Ron Hazelton shows how to install a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). First turn off the power to the electrical outlet at the circuit breaker or fuse box (check to make sure there's no power in the outlet!). Then remove the electric cover plate. Then gently remove the old outlet receptacle. Detach the wires from the old receptacle. Trim and re-strip the wires if necessary. Attach the wires to the GFCI receptacle per the instructions. Gently reassemble the receptacle and plate. Restore...

How To: Make Pakistani onion or eggplant pakora (fritters)

Instructions on how to make onion or eggplant pakora. Ingredients are 3 tablespoons of ground flour, a quarter teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of chili powder. For the batter take red chilli powder, salt, and water to ground flour. Mix together well until at a medium thickness. Slice eggplant in medium to thick circular slices. Then dip the eggplant into the batter. In a pan add oil until hot. Then add the eggplant with batter until eggplants are golden brown.

How To: Talk to a stranger and ask them out on a date

Asking someone out on a date can be very intimidating, especially if you do not know them that well or if they are a complete stranger. This guide helps you learn how to confidently ask a stranger out on a date by introducing yourself, finding common ground, learning about the stranger, and then asking them out. Sometime's asking someone out is as easy as initiating a conversation.

How To: Use an angle grinder safely in home construction projects

Angle grinders are very powerful and useful tools, but like many such power tools they are extremely dangerous if you don't know how to use them. This video goes over a variety of must-know safety precautions that you should take before using an angle grinder to grind for your own construction projects. It covers proper eyewear, fire protection, and setting up the device for use.

How To: Conceal ugly dark circles around your eyes with concealers

Fight the blues by getting rid of your bags under your eyes. It's time to stop looking depressed and looking fantastic, but for some, dark circles around the eyes can be genetic, which means it will be impossible to get rid of. And that's where concealer comes in. This video will show you how to battle the blues and cover those bags with orange and golden concealers.

How To: Cook vegetarian black bean burgers

Just because you're a vegetarian that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the glory that is a juicy hamburger in the summer. Substitute black beans for ground beef and you can prepare a hearty, delicious burger that's completely meat free. This video will show you how to cook black bean burgers.

How To: Use the Keynote presentation app on an Apple iPad

Built from the ground up just for the Apple mobile device, the iPad Keynote app makes it easy to create beautiful and dynamic slide presentations—provided, that is, that you know how to use it. Learn how to use Keynote iPad application to create your own presentations with this helpful video guide from Apple.

How To: Train a dog to "stay"

Arguably, "Stay" is the most important command you can teach your dog. When you train your dog to stay, be low to the ground and eye-to-eye level with them. Zak George show how to use a clicker and food treats to demonstrate how to teach a dog to stay. Also learn how to correct your dog when it breaks the stay command.

News: EtherWars Brings Real-Time Strategic Space Battles into the Living Room

If you want to quickly understand EtherWars, imagine a game like StarCraft where you build out your base on your living room floor instead of on a computer screen. Before we had computer games to help us imagine what space wars might feel like, we played with toy ships and used our imaginations. EtherWars combines those two elements by replacing toys with holograms that actually react to your choices.

How To: Grind your own spices

In this tutorial, we learn how to grind your own spices. Spices grow all over the world, which can give them all unique tastes. Start off by grabbing the spices that you want to mix together. Use your favorite spices to make your own unique tastes. If you are roasting, you should not roast or toast the spices all together at once, so they don't incorporate smells. After you do this, you will use a mortar and a pestle to crush down the spices. Start pounding on the spices to release the oils a...

How To: Draw a scene from Star Wars

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a scene from Star Wars. Start off by coloring the background peach, then adding orange with the spray paint tool to the bottom. After this, color in clouds to the sky with a light tan. From here, add in a spaceship in the sky and then two large machines on the bottom of the ground. Draw in another spaceship in the far right background. Then, start to add in details to each of the different ships or tractors. Draw a person on the ground carrying a gun wit...

How To: Make homemade spaghetti sauce

In this video, we learn how to make homemade spaghetti sauce. This uses ground turkey instead of meat. First, chop up a small onion and turn your pot on high. Fill it with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the diced onions. Next, add in 1 tbsp garlic shallot puree. Then, add in 1 tbsp dried basil leaves crushed up with your fingers. Then, add in 1 tbsp dried oregano and your ground turkey meat. Then, add in 1/3 c sherry wine and then 2 cans of organic crushed tomatoes. Let this simmer and mix...

Walkthrough Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on the PSP

Grab your PSP and get ready to ROCK Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker! This video walkthrough guide will take you through every mission, from the main ones to the secondary ones. Follow along and learn the tips and tricks to the gameplay so you can beat the game yourself! Peace Walker is the fifth installment in the Metal Gear series.

How To: Get a bigger butt using two chairs

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a bigger butt using two chairs. First, stand in between the two chairs and put your hands on the chair in front of you. After this, put your foot on the back chair and squat down, placing your back knee on the ground. Your other leg should be out in front of you. Do not let your knee go over your toes as you are squatting down. Go down as far as you can without your heels coming off of the ground. Do this right and you will get a bigger butt in no time an...

How To: Make great tasting chili

In this tutorial, we learn how to make great tasting chili. You will need: 4 cans of chili beans, 2 can of kidney beans, 7 cans tomato sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 packs of chili seasoning, and 5 lbs of ground beef. Once you have all your ingredients together, brown your ground meat in a large pan, then drain the fat from it. After this, bring the pot back to the stove and add in all your ingredients to the pot. Once this is all heated up together, add in the meat and mix everything together....

How To: Make a great meatloaf

In this video, we learn how to make a great meatloaf. To make this you will need: salt, cumin, garlic, milk, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, and ground beef. Start by mixing all of your dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. After this, take the ground beef and mix in the bread crumbs and eggs to the meat. Use your hands to combine everything together, then add in the dry ingredients and work everything together with your hands. Form this into a loaf shape, then place into a ...

How To: Make American tacos with spicy beef & vegetables

In this video, we learn how to make American tacos with spicy beef and vegetables. You will first take 2 tsp dried minced onion, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1/2 tsp corn starch. Mix these all together, then use to season your ground beef. Now, slice up your vegetables you want on your tacos and set aside. Cook your meat with the taco seasoning, then let cook for 10 minutes or until full...

How To: Do the Switch Firebird leap in ballet

In this video, we learn how to do the switch firebird. Start with a chasse on the left foot, taking three steps. From there, take one more step with the right foot, then brush the left foot forward. Take a nice big plea in the right leg, then brush it back and jump off the ground jumping into attitude and hitting the top of the head. Get as high as you can turned out. Use the plea to help you jump off the ground. Practice these in individual counts, then practice in one fluid movement in fron...

How To: Slim down with a "mountain climbing" exercise at home

In this video, we learn how to slim down with a "mountain climbing" exercise at home. Sit-ups and crunches are not effective for slimming down your abs, doing this exercises will help with a good diet! To do this, you will place your hands on a table and lean slightly into it. Now, bring your knees into your elbows, which will work your abs. Do this for about thirty seconds, then do this same exercise, except while leaning on a chair that is lower down to the ground. Change it up by crossing ...

How To: Make Moroccan lamb, apricot and ground almond stew

In this tutorial, we learn how to make Moroccan lamb, apricot and ground almond stew. First, put olive oil inside of a pan and wait until it gets hot, then place lamb inside and let it brown. Next, take these out and set aside, then add in 1 c chopped onions and 1 tbsp garlic to the pan the meat was just in. Cook this for five minutes, then add in the meat and juices back to the pot. Now, add in chicken stock to fill the pot, then add in a bit of salt. Next, add in orange zest, orange juice, ...

How To: Build your upper body with standard push-ups

In this tutorial, we learn how to build your upper body with standard push-ups. Start off on the ground with your hands down directly underneath your shoulders and your feet drawn back without the knees bending. Keep this position for several seconds if you are new to working out and then bend down if you feel you can do controlled push ups. Push up and down slowly, because this won't use momentum to lift you back up. Make sure your body doesn't touch the ground, this can hurt your hands if y...