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How To: Do a fakie on a BMX

In this How To Video Kurtis Elwell will walk you through how to do a fakie on a BMX. The best place to start learning how to roll a fakie is on a steep hill or incline. As soon as you start to lose momentum on the hill you will stop for a moment then start rolling backwards. If your BMX is equipped with a cassette wheel it will start to force you to pedal backwards. Then, when you are rolling backwards and want to turn around, turn your front wheel to a 45 degree angle. Lean back a bit so all...

How To: Identify if you have aphids and webworms on mesquites

The video shows how to effectively be aware and get rid of possible webworms or aphids on your mesquites so they won't get damaged later. Here, John White invited Annete Peterson to show how to do so. She starts by informing from what she saw that many mesquites from her neighborhood have deformed leaves and mainly several of them have stripped branches at the tips of the trees. He explains that one of the problems is a webworm on the leaf of the mesquite, and it eats the leaves of the plant ...

How To: Do an ROTC/US Military-style push-up

The Georgetown Army ROTC program first describes the benefits, and then demonstrates a proper army pushup to standard. Pushups are common in the army, they increase the strength and endurance of your chest, shoulders, and triceps muscle. The push up is also a part of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). In order to be contracted and received scholarship benefits male cadets in the age range of 17 - 21 must perform 43 pushups while female cadets in the same age range must perform 19 pushups.

How To: Dance with a girl at a school dance

In this how-to video, you will learn how to dance with a girl at a school dance or club. This will be helpful for guys who are too self conscious to start dancing. It is important to just have fun. The main thing is to be confident so you do not feel embarrassed the entire night. Be prepared to get rejected. If you dance closer to a girl and she walks away or gives you an excuse if you ask her to dance, move away. Move around and find another girl. If she is with a group of friends, be carefu...

How To: Do a tricep pushup to lose belly fat

Anne Knowler Fitness demonstrates how to banish belly fat with a triceps pushup home workout. First, position yourself in a pushup position with your elbows in tight to your ribs. Then, lower yourself down, letting your chest and nose reach the ground. Keep the shoulders out in front of the hands. In this workout, the triceps are doing all of the work. Keep a perfect plank when doing the pushup. Return to the pushup position to do the obliques by raising your hands to the ceiling in a windmil...

How To: Use a car jack to replace a tire

Everyone who drives should know how to use a car jack in case of a flat tire or blowout. Check your owner's manual to find out where your car jack and spare tire are located. In most cases, they are somewhere in the rear of the car. The video shows us how to use a telescoping jack, though the more common type of jack requires a scissor motion to raise the car and lifts from the side rail. The telescoping jack lifts from the axel and to raise the jack you need to insert the rod into the hole n...

How To: Land a basic ollie on a skateboard

Ollie' is one of the most basic tricks. 'Ollie' is done in a forward direction. You have to stand with your right foot forward and the left foot in the back to move in the forward direction. If you are regular then you have to stand in the opposite way as shown. There are two different types of 'Ollie'. In this one you have to snap the tail down to create a pop. You don't have to put in a lot of force into it. At the same time your right foot must be in the middle or a little forward on the s...

How To: Make your own incense cones

Krazyboytx shows viewers how to make their own incense cones. You will need Makko to do this and you can get Makko pattern at Chinese or Japanese markets or Online. About 25% of the Makko powder should be used in your dry mix, but this is really all a preference. You should always try to grind up the dry mixture as good as you can and this makes more of an even burn. First, you need your dry mix with a few drops of essential oil. Next, you'll need to put your Makko powder into the dry mix and...

How To: Make an herbal liniment

John Gallagher here explains the process of making herbal liniments. We use Comfrey root (1 ounce) 3/4th ounce of valerian root and ½ ounce calendula flower along with 1/4th teaspoon cayenne pepper and 3/4th ounce of ground cinnamon. Pint of rubbing alcohol or grain alcohol along with pint jar, strainer, cheese cloth and a coffee filter will also be needed. All the herbs in required weights have to be mixed. Pour the rubbing alcohol to fill the jar to the top. Stir it then. Always label your ...

How To: Build a retaining wall for your home

To create a retaining wall all you need to do is follow these simple steps. To begin you will need to get many interlocking wall blocks and either sand or concrete. The first step is to plot and measure the retaining wall's size and shape. Use your measurements to figure out the amount of retaining wall blocks that you will need. The second step is to mark off the spots in your yard that you would like the retaining wall to be. Then dig your trenches in these spots to level out the land and t...

How To: Wire a single pole light switch

Before working on any circuit in your house, make sure you turn the light off at the circuit breaker and then test it at the switch. Use 14-2 wire which has two insulated wires, a white and a black, and a bare copper wire which is used for grounding. First you run a 14-2 wire from the main circuit panel into the switch box. Then run a 14-2 wire from the switch to the light bulb. The black wire from the main circuit panel gets attached to one of the poles on the switch. The black from the 14-2...

How To: Use & understand compression when digital recording

This tutorial video will show you what the purpose of compression is and how compression works through its parameters. Your instructor illustrates a drum beat and a plucked guitar line. Beginning with how to compress the drum beat, take (download) a drum sound pack without compression and to add compression using the software right click on the drum machine, choose create, and then choose combo on compressor. The virtual compressor has all the dials and adjusters found on any basic compressor...

How To: Use a green screen for a website spokesperson effect

Tom of Videomaker teaches how to use the green screen to make a character appear in front of a set or to achieve the website spokesperson effect. Install a green screen in such a way that the fold at the corner of the wall and the ground is instead curved in order to create an even transition from the top to the bottom of the green screen. Build the base at the bottom part of the screen by weighing down the fabric at the corners and stretch it evenly. Light the green screen separately from th...

How To: Make Pakistani chilli achar/ pickled jalapenos

This video will show your how prepare your own pickled jalapenos in a Pakistani cuisine style also known as chilli achar. You will want to have 15 or 20 green chillis on hand which you will chop. You will need masala which you can make the masala by grounding all your seed until they are course. You will then want to cut and crush your ginger and garlic to gather. Heat up your oil and you can check by adding a little spice. Put the vinegar into the oil and cover for later. Chop your chilies i...

How To: Make carrot cake with raisins & cream cheese frosting

Things You'll Need: 3 cups grated carrot, 1 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder - 1 t tsp baking soda 1 t salt 2 t ground cinnamon 4 eggs 2 t vanilla extract 1 c brown sugar packed c sugar 1 oil 1 c walnuts finely chopped c raisins For frosting 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped walnuts Step 1 Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare 11 X 8 rectangular baking pan by lining with non-stick parchment and grease. Step 2 Grate carrots and set aside. Step 3 Sift flo...

How To: Make Filipino-style orange chicken

In this video, from panlasangpinoy we learn how to make a Filipino style orange chicken. First the ingredients are shown as: boneless chicken breast, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, corn starch, green onion, vinegar, flour, egg, salt, orange juice, and ground black pepper. In a container, he adds the flour, salt, black pepper. Cover the container and shake it up. Open it back up, dip chicken to egg and put chicken in container. Close the container and shake it up again. Next it's time to deep...

How To: Create a simple click through gallery in Flash

In this video the instructor shows how to make a simple flash click-through photo gallery with Action Script 3. First the instructor shows a sample gallery that you can make using this tutorial. To do this open a new flash action script 3.0 file. The first thing you have to do now is, in the right hand side change the document size to 750 by 500 pixels and give it a dark back ground color like dark gray. Now open the image that you want to use in this album by dragging them on to your flash w...

How To: Make chicken chili with Ina Garten

If you like chili then you will love this flavorful chicken chili made with Ina Garten also know as the Barefoot Contessa. Ina uses big chucks of really fresh ingredients to make her dishes great so when shopping for this recipe try to pick up fresh and colorful vegetables and herbs. Ina Garten gives you a great recipe for chicken chili. You'll be able to make this in no time! Ingredients: 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 1 pound ground chicken or turkey, 28 oz. c...

How To: Put a spare tire on your car

In this video it is demonstrated how to put a spare tire in your car if any of your tire is flat. First of all you should turn your car off and take out your auto manual to find out the location of spare tire and tool kit. Once you know that, take out the spare tire and the tools (mainly jack and spanner). With the help of the spanner loosen the screws in the tire. Then, with the help of a jack , raise your car a bit above the ground. Then take off the loosened screws from the tire and remove...

How To: Make a seaweed salad

If your looking for a fast, easy, tasty, and super healthy salad then look no further. This seaweed salad is made of thinly sliced vegetables like cucumber, onion, carrot and seaweed. This salad is crunchy and full of color and nutrients.

How to Walkthrough Darksiders: Black Throne - Straga Fight

Fighting Straga is the main boss fight In the Xbox 360 game Darksiders - The Black Throne. Can you beat him? Quickly shoot a portal onto one of the floor stations in front of Straga. Watch his mace carefully and you'll see another orange portal point on the side of it. Shoot a second portal onto the mace then wait for Straga to raise the mace back behind his head. When he does this, drop through the portal you made on the ground so your pop out of the portal on his mace and land on the platfo...

How to Walkthrough Darksiders: Twilight Cathedral- The Jailer

Keep your crossblade near for this level of the Xbox 360 game Darksiders, In the sub-boss fight in Twilight Cathedral - The Jailor, make sure to target the sores. This grotesque monstrosity towers over War. It is almost as wide as it is tall. You'll want to keep your distance from the Jailer as it has a powerful attack in which it slams the cage it carries onto the ground. You'll want to spend most of you time here with the monster targeted while you backpedal away from it. The biggest annoya...

How to Walkthrough Darksiders: The Broken Stair

Face off against Hellion in this level of the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. In the Broken Stair, you need to find the soul chest and the beholder's key. Upon exiting the Choking Grounds tunnel you'll find yourself back out in the streets of the Broken Stair area. Head up the street and look for the pit along the right side. Drop into it and you'll find an Artifact at the edge of a cliff within this chasm. Head back up to street level and make your way towards the building to the southeast corner ...

How To: Make Indian peanut and raisin cookies

Learn how to make these yummy Indian peanut and raisin cookies. Start with butter, 100 grams of sugar, and some honey. Mix the three ingredients in a bowl. Take some peanuts, finely ground, and mix them into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix the peanuts thoroughly into the sugar, honey, and butter mix. Take some flour in a small bowl and add one teaspoon of baking powder to the flour. Mix the flour and baking soda well. Add the flour and baking soda mixture in a bowl with some finely c...

How to Walkthrough Darksiders: Crossroads

This lengthy walkthrough covers a lot of ground in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. Learn all you need to know about the Crossroads, including the Seraphim Hotel, the Crossroads, and the Library. War and the Watcher land in the parking garage of a hotel. Smashing cars and other objects can earn you a few extra souls. When you are ready, climb the Demonic Growth to the second floor and explore the far corner to discover a Soul Chest. These blue souls are worth collecting as you will be able to ex...

How to Walkthrough Darksiders: Prologue - Straga Fight

Right off the bat you have a horrendously hard battle against Straga in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. The Prologue battle with Straga is difficult, unless you have your car throwing skills down. Straga is a massive demon that looms over the streets and War. During the battle, hold the Focus Button to keep the camera locked on this massive creature which also gives you a nice wide perspective so you can really see your surroundings. You'll want to get used to using the Dash Button to dart left...

Walkthrough The Saboteur: Act 1, M8: Doppelgänger

Make your way through The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. In the eighth mission in Act 1: Doppelganger, the ambassador will rendezvous with a German official near the Place des Vosges. Security will be tight around the ground level, but you should be able to find a vantage point among the rooftops. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.

Walkthrough Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines: Mission 6

See how to infiltrate the Limassol Castle and kill Frederick "The Red" in Mission 6 on the Sony PSP. Guards patrol almost every corner of the Limassol Castle Courtyard, and soldiers armed with sturdy-looking shields block the normal route into the castle. Looks like you will have to find an alternate way. That path reveals itself quickly enough in the form of protruding pieces of bricks along the wall, allowing Altair to gain suitable height above the ground. Jump on the merchant stand roof f...

Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Mission 56

And They're Off: Time's crucial in this missions, so be careful. You've got a limited amount of time to complete this fairly challenging obstacle course. A series of waypoint show up one after the other, and you've got to run through all sixteen of them, quickly. The first four are on ground level, so you don't waste time climbing any buildings. The fifth waypoint will start you on an ascent up the side of a building, and from then on you can expect next bunch to require some careful platform...

Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Mission 23

Practice What You Preach: Just make sure you know what you're doing. Return to Leonardo in Florence and he'll use your collected codices to give you some new skills. After the cut scene, look for the marker on your map that points you to a courtyard behind Leonardo's pad. There are three new stealth kills you've learned, and you need to practice each.