With mathematics, as with anything else, not everyone progresses at the same rate. Geometry is no exception. Happily, in the age of Internet video tutorials, this isn't a problem. Those who progress quickly can go beyond what's being taught them and those who are struggling likewise have all the time in the world to catch up. With this free video math lesson, you'll learn how to calculate the volume of a triangular prism.
Coming soon to an Android device near you: Diminished Reality! What's Diminished Reality? A lot like Augmented Reality, really, but with one big difference: Where AR giveth, insinuating virtual elements into a live representation of the real world, Diminished Reality taketh away, hiding actually-existing objects within a live feed.
In this video, we learn how to join lines in Xara Xtreme. All the lines in this are independent, but they can be joined together to make an object. First, open up the object gallery and then duplicate the layer. After this, copy the image and increase the line size by four pixels. Then, go to "arrange" and "combine shapes". From here, the shapes will all combine together to make one total image. Make a rectangle around this and then select "subtract shapes". Combine the layers to finish, then...
This video offers a quick demonstration of a basic clinical respiratory examination. It is a useful thing to know if you are a medical student or if you are a patient who will be having a respiratory exam performed on you. Watch and learn how to have a listen to someone's lungs.
In this video we learn how to craft a bi-fold duct tape wallet. First, cut four pieces of duct tape 7.5 inches long and another slightly shorter. For the first two pieces, connect them so they are overlapping each other, then place the other two on top of them. After this, take the other piece and tape it on the top so it's a flap. Then, make one more of these the exact same way. Once you have both sides, you will place one on top of the other and line them up. After this, grab a piece of tap...
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...
This video tutorial is in the Food category which will show you how to make a no-bake oatmeal raisin cookie. Put dry oat powder into a mixing bowl, then add 1/2 cup of dates, 1/2 cup of raisins and a pinch of cinnamon. Now mix well with your hands to make the cookie dough. Normally the moisture in the dates should help in binding the dough. If that doesn't happen, you can add a little bit of water. The awesome thing about this cookie is that you don't have to bake it. After the dough is ready...
In this video, we learn how to cook succulent roast beef with gravy. First, grab some back and your roast. Poke holes into the roast and stuff them with pieces of bacon. Now, place the meat in a plastic bag and cover with red wine. Seal this and let it sit overnight in the fridge. From here, grind white pepper and chop celery and carrots. Chop up an onion, then take out your meat from the plastic. Place the meat into a large pan, then braise the meat on both sides. When finished, place this i...
In this video, we learn how to make a chicken and white wine cream sauce. First, saute a chicken breast in some butter, then place it in the oven and cook until it's finished. After this, melt some more butter in a pan and add in some shallots to the pan. Saute these for around a minute, then add in white wine and reduce. Once it's reduced, add in some heavy cream to the pan and let it reduce. Now, take this off the heat and add in a lot of butter and salt/pepper to taste. Now, you can pour t...
In this video, we learn how to create a bucket drum or protest art. To start, you will grab a large plastic bucket and you will apply take all around the sides of it so it's wrapped up. The tape should be intersecting at the opening of the top of it. Then, use a tie to connect this in with the tape and then size it so it fits around your waist. From here, you will tie the bucket to your waist and then use sticks to beat your new drum. You can stick the sticks to the side where the tape is to ...
In this video we learn how to draw a nose using simple methods. Use a grid to start sketching out your drawing. Note the dark and light areas by outlining them on your paper. Then, crosshatch the first layer using whichever method works the best for you. Then, use a tissue to blend the pencil marks in with each other and create a lighter shade. Grab your darker pencil and mark on the darker areas of the nose, then start to shade in darker then before. To finish, use your pencil to add in the ...
This video tutorial is in the Electronics category which will show you how to unlock your iPhone 3G on jailbroken firmware 3.0. By unlocking your iPhone you can use any GSM Sim carrier in your phone. For example, if you have an AT&T iPhone and you put a ROGERS Sim card from Canada, your iPhone will not accept it because it is LOCKED at AT&T. This is a software to unlock iPhones. Before you can unlock, your iPhone must be jailbroken. Open Cydia and hit manage. Then hit sources. Now select edit...
This video tutorial is in the food category which will show you how to clean a coffee maker with vinegar. First you got to remove the used coffee powder from the coffee pot and put it in a compost maker or in the garbage bin. Then add one part vinegar and two parts water in the jug and pour it in to the coffee maker. Turn it on and after the cycle is completed, drain out the mixture of vinegar and water. If the coffee maker is still dirty, repeat the process. Once the pot is clean, flush it w...
Dropping Deuce asks you to do an ATV jump. If you're wondering where the best place to do it is, well, try the Running with the Wolves level in Medal of Honor on the Xbox 360. The goal is to make sure you're either far away from your partner or far ahead of him when you make the jump and also make sure that you don't bump into your partner during your jump or the achievement won't come out. In this video you will get a full walkthrough of getting the achievement.
In this video we learn how to crochet a shell beanie hat. There are a total for seventeen rounds to make this beanie hat. Start out with a chain one and then single crochet in the starting loop. Continue to do this throughout the round and then join in the beginning single crochet. For the next round, you will single crochet and then create shells in the hat. Start out with round three, where you will start with a double crochet and then join the half double crochets with the beginning. When ...
If duct tape wallets aren't your style, maybe a paper wallet will be more suited to your back pocket. This video will show you how to cut, fold and tape to creative a wonderfully easy paper wallet, complete with pockets. This is a completely functional wallet!
In this video we learn how to create a Facebook fan page or business page. First, log into your Facebook account and go to the bottom of the screen where you see the Ads manager. Then, click on the pages selection underneath this and find the link that says "create page". Once on here, enter in all the information for the business along with the name and everything else. When the page is create, add in a picture and then the rest of the information on the page. From here, you can find new fan...
This video shows us how to graph & shade a polygon of constraints. Start out by finding the non zero constraints and the other constraints and inequalities. You will need to know how to graph before you begin to do this equation. Look at the first constraint and then fill in the X and Y sign in your table. Continue on to do this for the other two constraints that you have. Once you have these written down and in front of you, it's just a matter of graphing. Start to graph with the given coord...
In this video we learn how to balance chemical equations properly. What is a chemical equation? It's a statement that uses a chemical formula to show identities and relative amounts of the substances involved in a chemical reaction. To balance an equation out you must have the same number of atoms on both sides of the chemical equation. Or, you must have the same amount of mass or matter on both of the sides. Once you have these balanced out so they are the same then you will have it complete...
In this video, we learn how to craft orange-and-clove Christmas decorations. First, you will need to grab some oranges from a local supermarket, along with ribbon, and cloves. Now, grab the close and pierce it into the skin of the orange. This will release the smell of the orange and give you the scent of the clove as well. You can now make any design on the orange that you would like to! When you are finished decorating these, you can attach a ribbon to any part of them that you would like. ...
In this video we learn how to makeover your mirror with accessories. First, grab lace, string, ribbon, fake flowers, and anything else decorative that you want to hang around on your mirror. Once you have all of your supplies, get to work! Use double sided tape to stick to the sides of the mirror so you can safely stick on all of your accessories. Start out by taping some lace or ribbon around the mirror. You can also tie some ribbons and place those as on as well. If you have fake flowers, t...
In this video, we learn how to replace a laptop CMOS battery. First, turn the laptop upside down and remove the screws around the panel you need inside. Set these aside and then pry the top up with a flat screwdriver. Now you will see the CMOS battery, remove this with the tab that is on top of it. Remove the battery from the area it's at and then replace it with the new one. Make sure you place it in just how it was before. After this, replace the panel on the top and screw the screws back i...
In this video we learn how to make an elegant paper hat. First, place the paper over the head and lay it down. Then, have the person hold the hat while you find their nose and attach tape from this and around the entire head. Once you are finished going around twice, then you can wrap up the excess parts of the paper towards the top. Use a stapler to staple down the sections of paper that you have rolled up. Do this all the way around the hat and then add on different items and accessories to...
In this video, we learn how to do a toeside pendulum in snowboarding. Start by sideslipping on your toe edge. Take note that tapping on one leg represents increased pressure on that foot. Look and point in the direction that you want to travel, then tap on both legs to get even pressure on both feet. Increase edge angle with even pressure on both feet to slow down and stop moving on the board. Once you get these tips and tricks down you can better understand how to ride the snowboard. Remembe...
In this video, we learn how to find the surface area of a cube. Finding the surface area of a cube is something everyone will have to do in math. The easy formula to figure out this is: surface area= side x side x 6. Your first step to figuring out the problem is to find the length of a side. Once you have found this, you will substitute and evaluate the numbers in the equation. After this, write the units in for the problem. You will then come up with the answer of the equation with the unit...
In this video, we learn how to change the oil in your Smart car. First, you need to go out and buy the appropriate oil for your car. After this, look underneath the car and find the oil filter/plug. After this, you will remove the plug and let the oil drip into a pan underneath the car. Once it's finished draining, you will replace the plug back on the car. When finished, you will pour the new oil back into the car until it's filled up. Then, you will look at the oil to see how much is in the...
When it comes to losing weight, cardio is your BFF. When you combine cardio with strength training you achieve what is known as solid gold fitness: The perfect combination of sweating (and fat loss) and muscle building so the fat slides off and your toned muscles come out.
Make reading more fun for your children with a satisfyingly medieval bookcase that your little prince (or princess) will use day in and day out. This woodworking project from Lowe's is a wooden bookcase with a castle top. It's completely functional, with plenty of storage for books and knick-knacks, as well as a storage drawer at the bottom. Best of all, the book castle can be easily modified to remove the castle top when your child's tastes change. Watch all four videos to see the build inst...
Many consider the skin to be the tastiest part of the chicken. As these things go, that means it's the least healthy part of the whole bird. If you want to make a healthier, low-fat chicken dish, watch this video to learn how to skin a whole raw chicken to prepare it for whatever healthy chicken dish you like!
Looking to hit up DragonCon, GenCon, ComicCon, or any other sort of con and want to dress up? Well, if you're going as your favorite Dungeons and Dragons character (there's others, but this one was first to mind) and that character happens to use an axe, there's a cheap way to make your own with a broom handle, some cardboard, spray paint and time! In this video you will learn how to construct a battle axe, a pole axe AND a war axe, pretty cool right?
Calmness does not come naturally to some breeds of dogs, but you can definitely reinforce calm behaviors in any breed of dog, no matter how hyper. This training video shows you how to lay down calmly when you want them to.
This video gives you some good advice in encouraging good behavior in your children. You'll have to establish that there are some times when negotation is possible and some times when it is not, and establish consequences for both good and bad behavior.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to record a song idea with an AudioBox USB digital audio interface. Whether you're new to PreSonus' DAW or new to digital recording more generally, you're sure to find much to take away from this free video software tutorial. Take a look.
Housing clips can be deliate and fragile. When slipping your camera into it's case, make sure you don't apply too much pressure in the wrong place and break the clip. This video shows you the right way to close the case around your camera and avoid breakage.
Edward Scissorhands is one of the most instantly recognizable characters in all of film, which of course makes him an ideal Halloween costume choice. Watch this video to learn how to do perfect hair and makeup to go along with a store bought Edward Scissorhands costume bought online.
In this tutorial, we learn how to work with normal maps within Maya 2011. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Maya 2011 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to conceal a document within a picture file on a Microsoft Windows PC. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
The ground and pound is one of the most controversial aspects of MMA fighting, and is a great chance for you to do a lot of damage to your opponent. In this video UFC fighter Joe Lauzon will show you how to use an elbow technique from guard to defend yourself and get a solid elbow shot in at the same time, using Joanne from MMA Girls as his target.
Watch this photography tutorial to learn how to use the existing light to keep your subject from being overpowered by the flash. Taking better pictures using existing light instead of flash is easy with the tips in this how-to video.
Watch this photography tutorial video to learn how to change the settings—say, for your background image—in your Canon PowerShot SD600. Customizing your SD600 digital camera is easy using the tips in this how-to video.
