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How To: Generate Electricity From Kinetic Energy

Piezoelectric Energy In this article, I'll show you how to make a small, wallet-sized device that generates electricity from kinetic energy. The concept is simple: Piezoelectricity is the charge that is produced when certain solid materials (commonly ceramic and crystal) in response to mechanical stress. Piezoelectrics have many applications; in speakers, actuators, sensors, even fuses. For more information, click here.

News: Modular Origami

Cory has posted some great picture of Father Magnus' intersecting cubes (the great man is holding one in his right hand) - well the above is what happens when five tetrahedra intersect. It is modular origami and made from just ten sheets of origami paper. technically in a folding sense it is easy - but putting it together is mind-warping

How To: Replicate Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken Secret Recipe

Kentucky Fried Chicken is one of those things that nearly everybody loves. But if your craving is strong and you want to make it yourself, think again – the Colonel’s not keen on parting with his top secret recipe. According to KFC’s official site, “one company blends a formulation that represents part of the recipe while another spice company blends the remainder. As a final safeguard, a computer processing system is used to standardize the blending of the products to ensure neither company ...

News: Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 2010 World Championships

Here's footage from the 2010 Hawaii Ironman triathlon world championships. The annual event in Kailua-Kona is the culmination of a series of Ironman triathlon qualification races held worldwide, and is generally regarded as an honored and prestigious event among triathlon athletes.

News: The Tempest (2010)

Here is the movie trailer for the feature film "The Tempest" by Julie Taymor Here are 4 movie clips from the feature film "The Tempest" coming out December 2010. Julie Taymor is a visual master and Im sure this film will be quite visually inspiring. She just needs to learn how to hold an audiences attention with story, but perhaps tackling Shakespeare will help in this effort.

How To: Do the Two Needle Cast On Knitting

There are so many different ways to cast on knitting. I have my own favorite. It's the way I learned when I first started knitting. My way is called TWO NEEDLE CAST ON. I like this 2 needle method because you don't have to guess how much you need to measure out a length of yarn at the beginning. I also think it makes a tighter and straighter edge.

News: Maxine Waters Article with Video

This is an article about Maxine Waters and how she has tried to defend herself against accusations that she helped bailout OneUnited Bank because her husband had stock there. The article also has a link to video of the news conference she held at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

News: Bloody Snow White

The Snow White iPad decal features the princess Snow White turned into a bloody and dark zombie. The scary decal fits nicely on the iPad to make it look like this crazy Zombie Princess is holding the apple. Check more of zombie Snow White

News: Ew. Those Ain't Apples He's Bobbing For

Man, I can't tell you how sorry I am that I missed this year's 14th Annual Summer Redneck Games, a competition held yearly in East Dublin, Georgia. Fiercely proud hillbillies from across the deep South compete in the following contests: the Armpit Serenade, Bobbin’ for Pigs Feet, the Mud Pit Belly Flo, and Watermelon Seed Spitting.

How To: Make healthy poached eggs

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to poach eggs. Making poached eggs is easy and requires no fat to cook in. Begin by heating 1 1/2 inches of water in a skillet for boiling. For additional flavor, you can add broth, tomato juice, dry res wine or milk. Then reduce the heat so that the water gently simmers. For the best shaped poached egg, use cold fresh eggs. Brake the eggs one at a time into a cup. Hold the cup under the surface of the water for a second while the egg sets out, and th...

How To: Tie a basic bun headwrap style

This video demonstrates how to make a basic bun head wrap. You will need to use a jersey fabric. You will need to style your hair up, in a bun, ponytail, etc. First, you will need to find the point that you want to wear it on your head. Drape it over your ears, for now.

How To: Operate the Nikon D3 digital camera

Watch this instructional video brought to you by Nikon's Digitutor to learn how to operate the Nikon D3. This Nikon D3 video tutorial demonstrates how to use the highlighting features, the taking pictures in mode P, the playback and deletion, the ISO sensitivity, the auto ISO sensitivity control, choosing ISO sensitivity, continuous high speed release mode, AF-area focus mode, choosing a focus point, taking pictures in live view, live view set up, live view hand held, live view tripod, active...

How To: Tie the seaguar knot for fishing

Ever wonder how to tie the seaguar knot for fishing? Then stay tuned for this fishing knot tutorial video. The seaguar knot was introduced by the factory reps from fluorocarbon manufacturer Seaguar, this easy to tie and reliable fishing knot joins fluorocarbon leaders to monofilament line. 1. Make a loop in the line and in the leader and hold loops side by side. Note: line running from left is on top. 2. Insert index finger into loops and make 3 full counter clockwise twists. 3. Hold loops op...

How To: Test if an avocado is ripe

This video explains the little known secreting to testing avocados. Simply hold upside down at the base, apply light pressure, and...well you have to watch the video. Learn right from the tree farm. Test if an avocado is ripe.

How To: Park a car uphill

This video click shows the correct way to secure your vehicle when parking uphill. If your handbrake fails the gear should still hold the vehicle but if all fails, because you have turned your wheel the vehicle will not roll because it will rest on the kerb. Park a car uphill.