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How To: Write a personal statement to finish your application

In this video we learn how to write a personal statement to finish your application. This should not be a listing of all your qualities, it should be a story. This should have a lot of information about yourself to show how great you are. Write about anything that makes you different and focus on a strength you have. Think about everything you do outside of the classroom and be honest, because these people don't know you. Write with your heart and don't brag about yourself. Think about your a...

How To: Operate the solar powered vent system in a 2010 Toyota Prius

In this tutorial, we learn how to operate the solar powered vent system in a 2010 Prius. Prius models that come with a moon roof also have a solar powered roof. The control switch is on the left hand side of the steering wheel. With the ignition on and the switch turned on, you can exit and allow the ventilation system to start to clean the air out of the car. Since this doesn't rely on power, it will not drain your battery. This is not only eco-friendly, it's also great for your health and c...

How To: Slow down your video in both Live Movie Maker and Windows Movie Maker 2.6

For all of the amateur film makers at home with a Windows PC looking to make movies, one effect that seems to be really popular in the YouTube community is slowing down a video to half-speed, specifically for nut shots and the like. If you're wondering how to do it in the new Windows Live Movie Maker, or like the older version of Windows Movie Maker 2.6, this video will give a quick over view of how to achieve the effect. Although, be warned that if you export it at a slower speed it will not...

How To: Pronounce phrasal verbs in English

This instructional video provides insight into the English language to teach people who are learning to speak English how to pronounce phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is a verb + a particle, such as "drive up", "end up", and "drive back". The video shows viewers how these phrasal verbs are used in a sentence as well as what these phrases mean. In terms of pronunciation, there are three basic patterns which are discussed to show where the words are stressed in the context of a sentence which are...

How To: Use present tense of Spanish AR verbs

In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish using present tense AR verbs. "Nosotros" means "we", "nosotras" means we as well, it's just talking about a female while the other is talking about a male. Common "ar" verbs include: necesitar, patinar, practicar, terminar, tocar, trabajar, nadar, hablar. These mean (in order): to need, to skate, to practice, to fish, to play, to work, to swim, and to talk. When you are talking about a male, female, or group of people you need to change the last pa...

How To: Play "Rock Lobster" lick by B 52's on electric guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Rock Lobster" lick by B 52's on electric guitar with Marty. This is a very easy and simple lick that you can bother people with and learn in just a few minutes. First, play 0 on the low E string, then use your middle finger on 2 and ring finger on 3. After this, do 2-o and practice alternating your picky and doing downward flicks. Practice doing this slowly so your fingers can get accustomed to the movements, then start doing it faster and faster. Once you...

How To: Protect your privacy on Twitter

In this video, we learn how to protect your privacy while using Twitter. Your personal information can get stolen in an instant with the internet. With Twitter, when you are doing updates showing where you are and what you are doing, someone could try to find you and potentially create harm to you. To help you avoid situations like this, you need to go to the security settings of your Twitter account. When you go here, you can change the account so that it only allows people you want to follo...

How To: Prank your roommate who has ordered a new computer with a bigfoot costume

Ordering a new computer is a big event for most people, and waiting for it to arrive can be torturous. If someone close to you is waiting for a computer, why not help them make the experience even more memorable with this prank! All you need is a roommate or family member who has ordered a desktop computer, the box from a similar computer, a bigfoot suit and an air horn (both optional). Just wait until they're out, call them and let them know their computer has arrived, position the box, get ...

How To: Create a research binder

This video tutorial belongs to the Education category which is going to show you how to create a research binder. This binder will hold all your "how to" articles or research guides. You will need page dividers which you can make yourself or purchase. The dividers are meant to separate sections in the binder for ease of storing and retrieving all your research materials. You can have dividers for events, dates, contact details of people, places and "how to" articles. The dividers can have a f...

How To: Make chocolate bars with surprise fillings

You know how people always get frustrated when they open up a Valentine's Day chocolate gift box to find no labeling device for the chocolates there, forcing them to taste test each one to see if they like 'em? Recreate this frustration and relish in the schadenfreude by baking these melt in your mouth chocolate bars, each one filled with something different, from caramel and peanuts to almonds and more chocolate.

How To: Play B.o.B and Haley Williams hit song "Airplanes"

The song "Airplanes" by the megastar collaboration of B.o.B, Hayley Williams, and Eminem is a immense hit (second year in a row we've had a summer hit about planes...) and people around the world are figuring out how to play it on all sorts of instruments. This video will show you how to play a simple version of the song on acoustic guitar. The songs melancholy really comes through on acoustic, so practice these chords and start playing!

How To: Maximize battery life for the HTC EVO Android phone

If you find yourself recharging your HTC EVO from Sprint more than once a day, you might find these tips from CNET more than helpful. In this video, CNET shows you how to maximize the battery life on your HTC EVO running the Android software. These tips can also be applied other smartphones running Android. Basically, you just need to stop programs from running constantly, like WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. And dropping the screen brightness can help, too. See all the tips to a bigger and better ...

How To: French serve a catered dinner as a waiter or waitress

Are you a caterer? Maybe you're a new caterer recently employed as a waiter to help serve a huge dinner party… a dinner party requiring French service. Sounds simple, right? You go around and serve people food. But there's more to it than that. There's a whole technique to French serving, and this video will show how to French serve the right way, from proper foot placement, to bending your back correctly, to serving the food off the plate.

How To: Sing octave and unison

This video tutorial is in the Music & Instruments category which will show you how to sing octave and unison. Unison singing is two or more people singing on the same note. The singing has to be in sync. It is important to make sure that the phrasing and the lines are together. Also the tones should be identical. One should not be too loud or overbearing. Octave singing is like unison singing except for the fact that one person will be above or below the other person in terms of tones and not...

How To: Tell if you're losing fat or gaining muscle

How do you know if you are making progress when you put yourself on a strict diet and exercise regimen? Many people wonder whether the numbers going down on the scale means they're losing fat, and if the numbers are going up, whether they're gaining muscle. This is a question that many body builders and those trying to lose weight (while gaining muscle) try to understand on the way to their goal weight.

How To: Mix 80s era music as a DJ

In this tutorial, we learn how to mix an 80s era music as a DJ. There are so many different styles of music from the 80s, start at modern day dance music to see how the beat sounds now from then. A lot of the dance music back in the 80s was off key because it was done by people and not a computer. You will first have to take several hours to construct the mix that you like. Chop and mix the different sounds together, then bring different songs in at different points. For old school, the sound...

How To: Create ghosts in Blender with difference keying

Use nodes to compute the difference between two images, usually a matte or background shot and then the same shot with actors in the set. This technique was used in the film "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. Use this technique to create ghosts, glass people, or to uncover watermarks and prove video ownership. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting your...

How To: Master the basics of Adobe Flash CS3

Flash CS4 may be the newest, most sexy version of Flash, but some people prefer the older, more distinguished CS3 version. This video will walk you through all the basics of using flash CS3 slowly and forgivingly. Follow along, and you'll be well on your way to mastering Flash and all its intricacies.

How To: Stop spam on MSN or Windows Live Messenger

Sick and tired of receiving spam messages on your MSN and Windows Live Messenger Accounts. Put a stop to it. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For the specifics, and to get started blocking Messenger spam yourself, just watch this handy how-to.

How To: Make a stylish belt out of a bicycle inner tube

Time to get that busted bike inner tube out of the trash - that rubber is perfect for a cute, stylish belt! In this tutorial from Elizabeth Gleeson, learn exactly how to turn this broken part of an old belt into a cool new accessory. People will be dying to find out where you got such a cute belt and they will be shocked when you tell them! So.. why not save money, be Earth friendly and look great all at the same time? It's easy!

How To: Tie the lambda knot using 450 nylon paracord

Whether you're doing it for decoration or just for fun, tying certain knots can be a difficult task for any person. It's a difficult hobby that most people could not stand to perform since it requires time and patience. Well if you're looking for help, this tutorial might be of some assistance. In the video, you'll find out how to take 450 nylon paracord and transform it into a lambda knot. Once complete it should look like a clover. So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Apply lipstick for dance and stage performances

Applying lipstick for the stage is different than applying lipstick for everyday. On stage you are going to want to make sure your lipstick matches anyone else in your performance so that you look uniform, and also choose a "loud" color so your audience can see your lips. In this tutorial, you will learn how to apply lip liner, lipstick and fix any mistakes you might make. This look is perfect for a performance because you want people to be able to see your facial features from far away.

How To: Adjust the brightness on your Android phone

Some people like their screens to be dim while others like theirs to be bright. Some like brightness to automatically adjust, while others like a constant level. One of the salient advantages of a Google Android smartphone over, say, an Apple iPhone, is the inherent extendibility of the open-source Android mobile OS. There are a seemingly infinite number of settings to tweak and advanced features to discover and use. This free video tutorial will show you how to adjust the brightness of the d...

How To: Become a pop backup dancer

Did you know that Jennifer Lopez, also known as "J. Lo", got her start as one of the "fly girl" dancers on the comedy sketch show, "In Loving Color"? To become a backup pop dancer, you need to get yourself out there and meet people with similar interests or join a dance team. Discover some steps one can take to getting closer to their goal of ecoming a backup dancer with advice from one expert.

How To: Street dance

Learn from two experts how to street dance in this free lesson video. Street dance is a term that is used to describe dancing that was brought to streets in order to keep young people out of trouble. Learn about battling as a form of street dancing here.

How To: Do the worm dance

Do the worm the next time you hit a dance floor! The worm dance is a popular move for people to do at parties and celebrations, and it starts with lying down on one's stomach. Find out how to lift and pop the legs to do the worm dance with help from two worm experts!

How To: Perform "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on the ukulele

We are taught in this video how to play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on the ukulele. Its explained to be a popular song and one most people associate with The Wizard of Oz. First he plays the song through. Then we're shown how. There are five different chords that are used through the entire song. First we're shown the intro, then we're taken through the verse. The verse uses the five chords given eight times. Then we're shown the chorus, which uses the five chords another eight times. The ch...

How To: Adjust screen timeout on your Android phone

Mike Callahan will show you the tricky process of changing the screen timeout on your Android cell phone. While some people like their screen to black out right after they finish using it others prefer it to stay lit for a while. Mr. Callahan shows you how to change the setting regardless of how you like it. First tap on settings. Next, tap on sound and display. Then, you are going to want to scroll down until you get to screen time out. After selecting the screen time out option, you will ha...