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How To: Build a homemade telescope

There is no greater, simpler pleasure than having a picnic with your boyfriend or girlfriend at night in a deserted park while gazing at the night sky. Unfortunately, you probably can't see much of the night sky anymore because of all the light pollution in the city.

How To: Crack a lobster

Do you enjoy lobster, but hate having to get the meat out of the shell? This video shows you an easy way to remove the lobster meat, going over techniques such as twisting the tail, and finding tomalley.

How To: Set a dinner table

Figuring out which fork to use for which course can be confusing enough, but having to actually set those forks—and everything else on the table? A recipe for disaster... or a chance to strut your etiquette stuff.

How To: Make kulfi

Hetal and Anuja show you how to make this super simple Indian dessert - Kulfi. A little like ice cream, Kulfi has it's own unique flavor. Try this make ahead recipe the next time you are having a party -- it's a crowd pleaser!

How To: Make Caribbean black bean soup

This Black bean soup from Dani Spies has a little kick with it straight from the Carribean. Some black beans,reduced fat coconut milk,and jalapenos for that extra flavor that will be having you running a three alarm fire in your mouth.

How To: Add motion templates to create lower thirds in FCP

If you have ever seen the motion graphics stream across the screen on your favorite TV show, news cast or game show, and dreamed of having that on your own videos, your prayers have been answered. Final Cut Pro, part of Final Cut Studio 2, lets you add some extremely cool and highly customizable Motion templates to your footage to add some pizzazz. David Basulto shows you how to create lower thirds in this tutorial.

How To: Cut a red bell pepper

Do you use bell peppers in your cooking? Do you hate having to pull out the seeds? Watch this simple trick that removes all the pain and suffering from getting rid of the seeds. This is an essential skill for anyone who doesn't already know it and likes to cook.

How To: Make your own kid's party games

Hello! My name is Nicole Valentine and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to talk to you about how to coordinate birthday games for a birthday party. Now we're going to talk about how to appropriately shop for games for a birthday party. Let's be honest. The average person waits until the last minute to buy things for the birthday party. Before you get your keys and get in your car to leave to go to the nearest store, look around your house. Look for things that you normally use to enterta...

How To: Use the new features in Avid's Pro Tools 9

Move over Pro Tools LE— Pro Tools 9 is here! One of the most exciting things about Pro Tools 9 is that there's more tracks without having to have a Toolkit. Another great thing is being able to run Pro Tools without having to use Digidesign, M-Audio or any Avid hardware. Also, there's Delay Compensation Engine on a native system that doesn't require HD hardware or HD native. And this is just the beginning. To see more of the features in Pro Tools 9, watch this overview video.

How To: Mic your guitar amp and get a great sound in a live setting

When playing live, having the BEST sound possible is probably the most important part of the show! (well you know, besides rehearsing and stage performance, but that's a completely different subject!) When you're playing out, you need to be prepared to have a sound man who has absolutely no idea what he's doing or how to mic anything, including your amp. In this video you will get a full walkthrough of the different mics that you can use including dynamic mics and condenser mics, and differen...

How To: Perform CPR on a pet

Pets America demonstrates how to perform CPR on a pet. First, lay the animal on the right side to bring the heart up. Bring the animal's left elbow back to the heart. Locate the pulse point. You can also feel the pulse on the pet's wrist or artery on the inside thigh. After locating the pulse, start CPR. Give the pet four quick breaths by having the head in line and tilting it back to open the airway. Close the lower jaw with your hands and hold the mouth shut. Bring your mouth down to the no...

How To: Create a Victoria's Secret Marisa Miller nude makeup look

If you haven't already seen her face plastered in front of every Victoria's Secret store and catalog cover, then you certainly will tonight, when the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show airs. Marisa Miller is one of Victoria's Secret's veteran supermodels. The lady has killer curves, bombshell hair we can only dream of having, and beautiful, sunkissed skin.

How To: Chart your basal body temperature with pen, paper and thermometer

If you're looking to get pregnant, there's a lot of information you should know, especially if you're having a hard time conceiving. One of the things you should know is what your basal body temperature is. This can help you and your doctor figure out about your ovulation. Michael C. Lu shows you what to do to chart your basal body temperature with pen, paper and thermometer, along with a free chart from Fertility Friend.

How To: Help your female dog deliver puppies

Dogs require a lot less fanfare than humans to deliver their puppies into the world, but if your pet is having puppies you should still supervise the process carefully. Watch this video to learn how to deliver puppies yourself at home.

How To: Draw a simple bull (toro)

If you're looking for an easy way to draw a bull, you've hit the bull's-eye in this drawing tutorial. So, if you've been having trouble drawing this mighty land beast, take the bull by the horns and start sketching! See the illustration process, which outlines an easy male cattle art piece. "Toro" is the Spanish translation of bull.