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News: The Hack of the Century!

Although this century is still young, with little fanfare we may have just witnessed the "Hack of the Century." AV software developer Kaspersky of Russia recently announced that they found that some hackers have stolen over $1 billion from banks around the world!

How To: The Nuts and Bolts of Steampunk: Using the Right Screws for the Job

Let me start out by saying that Steampunk isn't about being historically accurate, and that everything I'm about to tell you is entirely optional. That said, let's take a look at the history of screws! What many people don't realize is that before we had metal screws, wooden screws were in wide use for things like wine and oil presses. Generally, the invention of the screw is attributed to Archimedes in the 3rd century BC. That was a long, long time ago. Metal screws and even screwdrivers hav...

How To: Make cole saw

This video from The Rookie Cooks is a demonstration of how to make cole slaw. He uses bagged cole slaw mix with cabbage and carrots already shredded. He adds six tablespoons of sugar and a tablespoon of onion powder and mixes it. He then adds a quarter cup of vinegar and mixes it again. He lets it sit for about 15 minutes. He then adds about three quarters cup of mayo and a tablespoon of salt and mixes it. He puts it in the fridge to let it chill before serving. This video is an easy-to-follo...

How To: Perform the liquid transfer bar trick

This nifty little bar trick is sure to win you a free drink. What you'll need is two shot glasses, two quarters and some liquid to put in one of the shot glasses. Now, bet someone that you can transfer the liquid from the full shooter glass to the empty shooter glass without touching either of the two glasses.

How To: Build a pyramid in Minecraft

For centuries, the pyramid has been a symbol of significance to many. Build one of these magnificent structures in your Minecraft world. Watch this video to learn how to design and build your own pyramid in Minecraft. You can use it as a tomb, a casino, a basketball arena, or a tourist attraction!

How To: Use Skype global communication software

Cellular telephones? So 20th century! With this techy tutorial, you'll learn how to install Skype on your laptop and use it to make phone calls to your friends over the Internet – all without long distance rates! For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to install the Skype VOIP (Voice Over IP) client on your own computer, watch this free video how-to!

How To: Dance the Schottische

The Schottische is a partnered country dance, Bohemian in origin. Schottische was popular in Victorian era ballrooms (part of the Bohemian "folk-dance" craze) and left its traces in folk music of countries as distant as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden. At the start of the 20th century in the Southern United States the schottische was combined with ragtime at the beginning of the 1900's

How To: Make a quartered bookmatch veneer

Being a woodmaker isn't an easy task. It takes time and experience to know just how to make something from scratch. Oh, and having some nifty tools that can make the job a whole lot easier, helps too. So in this tutorial you'll find out how to make a quartered bookmatch veneer using your handy skills and tools. It's not an easy project, but this tutorial will help make it easier for you. Enjoy! Make a quartered bookmatch veneer.

How To: Tie an angler's loop knot

Know your knots! With this free video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie an angler's loop knot. The angler's loop knot is a really old traditional knot that dates back to the 17th century. The knot is easy to tie provided, of course, you know how to go about making it. For an easy-to-follow, step-by-step overview of how to tie this useful fisherman's knot in a minute's time or less, watch this free video knot tyer's guide.

How To: Make lebanese fish kofta (fish fingers)

This video shows the method to make Lebanese fish kofta. First, we make the kofta. We need 700g white fish fillets, 1 small onion finely chopped, half cup of finely chopped parsley and quarter teaspoon of black pepper. Mince the fish and add onion, parsley and pepper. Make 12 fish fingers and pop them on to the grill pan. Coat olive oil on it and grill them for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn them from time to time. Now, we make the sauce. We need 1 green sliced capsicum, 1 finely chopped small onion, 1...

How To: Make Mongolian flank steak

Mongolian flank steak starts by making a marinade from one half teaspoon sugar, one teaspoon corn starch, one tablespoon of vegetable oil, one table spoon of soy sauce, one teaspoon of rice wine, and one teaspoon of sesame oil. Stir up the marinade. Cut a three quarter pound flank steak into pieces about one quarter of an inch thick. Put the meat in the marinade and chill it in a refrigerator for one hour. Cut a bunch of green onions into one and a half to two inch pieces. For the sauce, take...

How To: Make inexpensive tortilla chips from scratch

HippyUrban teaches viewers how to make inexpensive tortilla chips from scratch! First you will need to buy some MasaMix at your local Spanish market! It really is just corn flour. First, you need two cups of corn flour, 1 quarter teaspoon of salt and 1 quarter cup of water. Mix this up and add a tablespoon of water at a time to get it just right. Divide this in three and roll the dough on parchment paper. You want it to be thin and as thin as pie crust. With thicker chips, they can hold the s...

How To: Check yourself for testicular cancer

21st Century Boy demonstrates how to check yourself for testicular cancer. After a warm bath or shower, lift up your leg and rest it on the edge of the bathtub. Lift up your right testicle with your left hand and take the thumb, forefinger and index finger of your right hand and check the testicle. Switch hands and repeat the process for the other testicle. There should be a soft lump at the front and the back of the testicle. There should also be a smooth, firm tube running up the side. If y...

How To: Bust a 900 on skis with Tanner Hall in a pipe

When you're skiing in a quarter pipe you want to watch your landing. You're going to drop the shoulder and hold the body position of your spin. Spot the landing. Be comfortable on the pipe and landing 720s before you try the 900. You never want to land a flat bottom on a 900 cause it will hurt you.