From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to calculate the US unemployment rate given the raw data.
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a custom U.S. Air Force logo playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
Though the article originally states these are the "top 5 scariest abandoned prisons from around the world", I would think "North America" would be more appropriate, since they all reside within the United States. On the list are:
Create an Obama-gram to commemorate the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States of America.
At a loss as to whom you should vote for in the next election? In this clip from TekZilla, we learn about VoteEasy, a web app built to help United States citizens determine which candidates' views align most closely with their own. For details, and to get started learning which candidates are most like you, watch this video guide.
Make a healthy food enjoyable this Thanksgiving or Christmas by mixing yourself a POMtini. Made of POM juice and several different liqueurs, the POMtini is the brainchild of POM founder Lynda Resnick.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and especially popular among young people in the United States. This video features a university soccer coach explaining several important drills for developing young soccer players, including two-touch passing and doing over-unders with the ball. Have you kid dominating the pitch in no time with these drills!
Car accidents are the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Follow the guidelines in this how-to video to give your child a safe ride. All you'll need is the kid's new car seat and the owner's manual to your vehicle. Proper installation is key, so check out this instructional video to learn where and how to put that car seat in safely and correctly.
United States Womens Softball Team members discuss and illustrate how to run the bases correctly. The main techniques used are how to lead off then steal each base as the technique is different for each one, and perform the hit and run. The breakdown is great!
This video describes how to download videos from Hulu.com. The video details how to use a program called "IP Hider". It gives a full description of how to install and start the program, including the location of the program online. This video appeals most to people who live outside of the United States and can't watch American shows on Hulu because their IP address tells the website that they live abroad. This program essentially tricks the website into thinking that the user is within the co...
Team USA's Diandra Asbaty and Derek Eoff discuss their pre-shot routines. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to use a pre-shot routine with this bowling video.
Team USA's Lynda Barnes demonstrates the push away. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to do the push away with this bowling video.
Team USA's Stefanie Nation on secrets to spare shooting. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to improve your spare shooting with this bowling video.
The timing of a young power player - Team USA's Derek Eoff - is examined. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to use the six step approach with this bowling video.
The timing of Team USA member Diandra Asbaty's approach is studied. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to use the five step approach with this bowling video.
The timing of Team USA member Stefanie Nation's approach is analyzed. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to use the four step approach with this bowling video.
The two styles of traditional vs. two-handed delivery are demonstrated and compared. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to compare traditional vs. two handed delivery with this bowling video.
Team USA's Diandra Asbaty on using loft to increase skid. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to use loft to increase skid with this bowling video.
Team USA's Derek Eoff on making adjustments for high and light hits. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to make high-light adjustments with this bowling video.
How to find the proper starting point on the approach. Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game, whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. Learn how to find the proper starting position with this bowling video.
Team USA coach Ken Yokobosky on conventional grip. This bowling lesson demonstrates the conventional bowling grip.
Team USA coach Ken Yokobosky on finger tip grip. This bowling lesson demonstrates the proper fit bowling ball finger tip grip.
Team USA member Derek Eoff and USBC Senior Technician Tim Robben discuss the strategies for playing the more challenging patterns.
Chris Barnes, Sean Rash and Kim Terrell make adjustments for changing lane conditions. This bowling lesson demonstrates lane play.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles), Sean Rash and Kim Terrell examine how personal style affects equipment choices.
Kim Terrell demonstrates how to choose a bowling ball. This bowling lesson demonstrates how to pick the right bowling ball.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Sean Rash rap on rev rates, sweet spots, skid flips and more. This bowling lesson demonstrates ball layouts.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Chris Paul (NBA Rookie of the year 2006) on the finish position; also features Kim Terrell.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Chris Paul (NBA Rookie of the year 2006) on versatility. This bowling lesson demonstrates how to increase your bowling versatility. You can achieve this through hand positions, equipment, speed, and angle.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Chris Paul (NBA Rookie of the year 2006) on lane play; also features Lynda Barnes.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Chris Paul (NBA Rookie of the year 2006) on spareshooting; also features Sean Rash. This bowling lesson demonstrates spare shooting.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles) and Chris Paul (NBA Rookie of the year 2006) on the pre-shot routine; also features Kim Terrell.
Games are essential to surviving the family car trip, and this one, perfect for younger kids, also helps them learn about our fifty, nifty United States.
Hummus is a popular dip that is big in the United States and comes from areas like Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. This tasty dish is easy to prepare and Dede will give you an interesting twist on this normal dip. Enjoy with pita, chips, veggies or anything else that needs a little something extra.
In Korea and Japan a special holiday called Children's Day is celebrated. Like Mother's Day or Father's Day in the United States, the occasion honors one particular family member, or members, with gifts and special parades or events.
The Autumn Blaze maple tree is one of the iconic American trees, turning much of the eastern and central United States into an orange explosion during the fall. If you want to add some of that beauty and tradition to your yard, watch this video to learn how to find the right place to plant one, taking into account the relevant soil, shade, and space concerns.
Beetles are not widely considered edible in the United States, but are a great source of protein and really taste okay when prepared correctly. Watch this video to learn three such preparations: dry-roasted beetles for soups, rootworm beetle dip, and popcorn crunch with beetles.
A common problem for an LLV postal truck is a transmission fluid leak at the speedometer drive gear on the side of the transmission. This video will show you how to repair this transmission leak at the seal. LLV stands for the Grumman Long Life Vehicle, which the United States Postal Service (USPS) for all mail delivery. More than likely, it's an O-ring problem (speedo seal) where the speedometer cable attaches.
A frequent repair on the Grumman Long Life Vehicle (LLV) is changing out the window regulator on the side door of the postal truck. The United States Postal Service (USPS) uses these trucks for mail delivery, so the window regulator goes through a lot of use. The first thing to do on this repair is take the door off. Watch the video to find out the whole procedure.
