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How To: Calculate weighted atomic mass

This video is about Level 2 atomic concepts, specifically the Pennium Lab. This helps you understand how atomic masses are derived for the periodic table. This teacher demonstrates how to do the calculation. He first reviews the Isotopes as they are different masses of the same type of atoms. He uses chromium as his example. It has a different number of neutrons in the nucleus. Using the equation, it could have either 26, 28, 29 or 30, with its 24 protons. So he subtracts the atomic number fr...

How To: Use SUMPRODUCT for weighted average cost in Excel

This video shows you how to calculate weighted average cost from a transactional data set using SUMPRODUCT function. It explains things very clearly. If you're working with a very large database transactions the SUMPRODUCT function makes it. It works as text if you do the formatting first and then type the number. We put the number in first and then format as text, then press F2 and ENTER.

How To: Use a potato peeler on ceramics

Using a potato peeler on ceramics is fast, simple and gives your piece a unique look. While your pot is still soft, take a potato peeler and "peel" your pot in small sections working around the pot. You don't want to press too light or too firm, it might take some practice. Keep your cuts random to add to the charm.

How To: Prevent swimmer's ear

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to prevent swimmer's ear. Don't let this painful infection of the ear canal keep you out of the water! A few simple precautions can combat the excessive moisture that causes bacteria to fester.

How To: Do a seated military press

When an exercise has "military" in its name, then you know it's serious. You will need a barbell, a padded seat with a padded back, and additional weight plates. Warning: if you are experiencing any shoulder pain, avoid this exercise. Always consult a physician before attempting any exercise program.

How To: Play artificial harmonics on the violin

Artifical harmonics are a little different from natural harmonics as each requires two fingers to create one note. In this video violin lesson, you'll learn how to finger and play artificial harmonics on your own violin. For more information, or to get started, press play! (NB: When playing artificial harmonics, the finger's contact with the string should be reduced to the smallest point possible.)

How To: Use the Print Screen button in Windows

When you press the Print Screen button on your keyboard in any version of Windows, be it 95, 2000, ME, XP or Vista, Windows will take a picture of your display output and put it into your clipboard. Once in your clipboard, it can be pasted into most any image editing program (e.g., Paint). For more information on taking screenshots with Print Screen, watch this helpful Windows tutorial!

How To: Do the hip and thigh stretch with a partner

The hip and thigh stretch works on the mobility of the hip joint. Learn how to do the hip and thigh stretch with a partner in this fitness tutorial. When performing this stretch with a partner you should bend leg up, put hands on shin & thigh, and press in, out. With this how to video you can perform the hip and thigh stretch with a partner more effectively.

How To: Practice the Half Frog yoga pose

The Half Frog pose increases flexibility in the neck and shoulders. Learn how to do the Half Frog Pose in this video clip about yoga positions and moves. To do the Half Frog yoga pose you should touch left foot with left hand, press knee back, pull heel to hip, and breathe properly. With this how to video you will be able to incorporate the Half Frog pose into your yoga routine.

How To: Upgrade the RAM in an ASUS Eee PC

Your ASUS Eee PC is small but is it fast? In this video tutorial, you'll find step-by-step instructions for installing a RAM, or memory, module in an ASUS Eee PC up to 2 GB. (Note well that this upgrade will void your warranty.) To learn what you'll need to upgrade your Eee PC, press play!

How To: Install VNC remotely on a Windows XP PC

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to install VNC, or Virtual Network Computing, remotely onto a Windows machine for GUI access. This tutorial assumes you know how to start a session and get into active command line access in a remote Windows PC. For step-by-step instructions, press play.

How To: Visualize envelope effects in Reason 3.0

In this music production software tutorial you will learn a quick Reason trick - how to actually "See" the effect of your filter or mod envelopes in real time. This visualization trick works with any Reason instrument. Set it up and watch it move each time you press a key inf a filter or mod envelope effect.

How To: Use the Mac OS X terminal

This video tutorial offers an introduction to the terminal for those making a switch from Windows to Mac OS X, one of the most powerful (yet cryptic) of OS X, which will allow you to interact with OS X's underlying UNIX layer. If you'd like to get acquainted with the terminal, simply press play!

How To: Use deck duplication in Traktor

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to manipulate multiple copies of a single track in Traktor, formerly known as Traktor DJ studio, to achieve interesting effects. More specifically, this tutorial looks at phasing, beat repeat, snare fill, drum solo and half-time fill techniques. To learn how to achieve any and all of the above effects, press play!

How To: Upgrade a MacBook hard drive

This how-to video will walk you, step by step, through the process of upgrading the hard drive on your MacBook. More specifically, this tutorial addresses saving your old data by creating a copy, or cloning, your MacBook hard drive with SuperDuper, removing it, and installing the new drive. For precise instructions, press play!

How To: Play the introduction to Billy Joel's "Miami 2017"

Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" by Billy Joel. While the lesson is geared toward players of an intermediate skill level, all players can follow along given adequate time and motivation. To get started playing "Miami 2017" on your own piano or keyboard, press play!

How To: Beatles "Don't Let Me Down" quick chords

Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this keyboard tutorial, you'll learn how to play the chords to "Don't Let Me Down" by the Beatles. While the lesson is geared toward players of an intermediate skill level, all players can follow along given adequate time and motivation. To get started playing "Don't Let Me Down," press play!

How To: Relief print a woodcut

Watch this one minute printmaking demonstration to make a wood block for woodcut printing. First, transfer a laser inkjet print to a wood block. Then carve a relief image into the wood block. Next, ink and print on a Mini Halfwood Press using a chase device. With the right set up, woodcut printing is a fine art worth learning.

How To: Snap set a six prong pendant

One important part of jewelery making involves properly setting stones. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to snap set a six prong pendant. Begin with your stone flat face down on a surface, with your casting in hand gently press the setting down over the gem stone. You will feel it snap into place. To tighten and secure that your setting is in place use needle nose pliers.

How To: Set a gemstone in a basket setting

One important part of jewelery making involves properly setting beads and gemstones. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to set a gemstone in a basket setting. Begin by placing your stone face up inside the casting. Next, holding on to the casting, press the prongs down over the stone. Secure the fit with the round setting pliers.

How To: Make paper from junk mail

Join Emma & Grace as they show you how to recycle old cereal boxes, coffee carriers, artwork and junk mail into beautiful works of art. Watch this instructional video to shred pieces of paper garbage, blend it into a pulp and press your own recycled paper.

How To: Perform a butterfly flip in Gunz: The Duel

Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to perform a butterfly flip with your player in the PC game Gunz The Duel. First you jump with the space bar and dash by pressing the "W" twice. Then slash with the left click button on the mouse or the control button. Lastly, execute a block and you'll be able to perform this impressive looking trick on this 3rd person shooter game.

How To: Bake a key lime pie

Make a classic American pie zingy lime dessert with chef Charita Jones. You will need digestive biscuits or graham crackers, butter, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, an egg, and pressed lemon juice. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to bake a key lime pie.

How To: Mix a green apple martini cocktail

The melding of the classic sour green apple martini and the fresh apple martini give this drink a nice balance. To learn how to make a deliciously fresh green apple martini, watch this video mixology tutorial. You will need green apple, cinnamon, vodka, sour apple mix, and fresh pressed apple juice.