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How To: Graph square root functions & inequalities

On Yay Math, Robert Ahdoot, founder of Yay Math, will show you some square root functions and some inequalities. He begins with the problem y=x². Then he makes a sketch with two intersecting lines in a t shape. The problem is illustrated by a curved U shape, the U's bottom resting on the horizontal bar, which represents x, while the center takes the vertical line. The vertical bar represents y. This U is directed up because the x² is a positive number. If the number were negative, the U would...

How To: Split a circle into segments in Xara Xtreme

Learn how to split a circle into segments with Xara Xtreme. First select the shape editor tool. Drag the tool to the circle. The dialogue at the bottom communicates what steps to choose next. Holding the Ctrl key drag a straight line within the circle, click on the selector tool (yellow arrow on the left of the middle row) to enable the option of selecting. This saves 1 line on drawing layer 1 also and enables the marquee (flexible box) that you want to manipulate around the circle encasing t...

How To: Build a tipi

In this video, we learn how to build a tipi. First, measure poles to make sure they are the same size, around 23 feet long. After this you will use a rope to tie the poles together so they are flat. To build the tipi, use the middle wooden pole to prop up in the very center. Make sure the rope is woven through the poles tightly and they are spaced apart. After these are secured together, you can bring them up into the air and set them against other poles to stand up. From here, decorate and u...

How To: Connect to XBox Live without buying a wireless adapter

This is a video tutorial in the Video Games category where you are going to learn how to how to connect to Xbox Live without buying a wireless adapter for the Xbox 360. By using only an Ethernet cable and computer you can get onto Xbox live. On your computer go to start > network > network & sharing center > manage network connections. When you have 2 connections; one to wireless and one to local area connection, select both and right click and click on bridge connections. Your computer now r...

How To: Design a winter themed flower centerpiece for home

In this tutorial, we learn how to design a winter themed flower centerpiece for home. First, you will use florist foam to place some winter branches from pine trees on the bottom. After this, stick some bare branches standing up on the inside. Then, you will grab some large pinecones and lay these around the side of the arrangement. From here, grab some short stem red roses and then apply these around the branches until everything is covered. This will finish up your arrangement and you can p...

How To: Connect to XBox Live on a PC without a wireless adapter

In this tutorial, we learn how to connect to Xbox Live on a PC w/o a wireless adapter. First, go to the start menu, then go to the control panel. From here, go to the network and internet sharing center and then manage the network connections. After this, highlight your local area connection and right click. Then, click "bridge connection" from the drop down menu. Next, you will be able to connect your Xbox to your internet. If this doesn't work, then you will just need to check your internet...

How To: Draw a plan view with art markers

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a plan view with art markers. First, you will draw a dot in the center of the paper and then draw lines out from here. After this, use the lines on the paper to create the proportions for the buildings. After this, draw in squares and lines to help create the ground and buildings. Then, you will add in details to the building and then draw in plants and grass around the edges. After this, erase any background lines from the drawing and then color it in. ...

How To: Tie a silk scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a silk scarf. The first way to do this is to place the scarf on you with the sides facing down, then push both back and let drape on the shoulders. The next way is to let the sides drape down, then tie them together in the center of your body to wear with a large coat. Another way to tie this is to fold it into a rectangle, then wrap it around the neck and place one half into the other, then pull up to the neck. Any of these ways will look great and can g...

How To: Paddle clay

In this video, we learn how to paddle clay. Start off by placing the clay on the wheel and turning it on so it's moving quickly. You wan tot make sure you are using a lot of water and keeping the clay moist, as well as your hand. Make sure the bottom is even around on all sides, or it will turn out off center. Place your hands around the clay and cradle it until it makes a round and even shape. Continue to do this until you can put your hands on the side of the pot and work your clay on the i...

How To: Make super easy baked salmon

In this tutorial, we learn how to make baked salmon. To start, cut the skin off of the salmon. Now, grab some aluminum non-stick foil, garlic oil, and McCormick salmon grill mates. Cut your salmon into two even portions, then place the salmon to the foil with the oil and other seasonings. When done seasoning, roll the top of the foil, then roll it down and roll the sides over it. Place this in the oven at 350 degrees and cook it for 20 minutes or until it's finished. Place on the center rack ...

How To: Make a cigar box clock

This video tutorial is in the Home & Garden category which will show you how to make a cigar box clock. The parts used for this project are a cigar box, quartz clock movement and hands for the clock. The tools needed are a drill bit and pliers or a wrench. Take your cigar box drill a hole in the center with a drill bit and put the time markers on it as shown in the video. The size of the hole will depend on the shaft diameter of the clock movement. Now fix the clock movement from inside the b...

How To: Share a wireless connection with your Xbox 360

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to share a wireless connection with a Xbox360. Begin by click on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Click on Network and Sharing Center. Under Tasks, click on Manage Network connections and disable the wireless connection. Right-click on it and select Properties. Go to the Sharing tab and check both boxes. Now enable the wireless connection and then go on your router website to find out the primary and secondary DNS. Now input both DNS numbers a...

How To: Create a sheer mineral purple & pink eye shadow look

This video will illustrate us how to create a sheer mineral purple and pink eye shadow look. Here are the following steps:Step 1: First off all apply some foundation on your eye lid for the make up to stay longer.Step 2 : Now take some purple shadow and apply it towards inner eyelid from the outer side.Step 3 : Now take the pink eyeshade and apply it outerwards from inner direction.Step 4 : Now smudge both the eyeshadows together with very light strokes to keep a subtle look all together.Step...

How To: Style your hair à la Miley Cyrus at the 2010 Oscars

For this look, you need some hot rollers and some bobby pins. Using these two items, and some hair spray, you will be able to get a look similar to the one Miley Cyrus was wearing at the 2010 Oscars. She begins the style by putting rollers in all of her hair and allowing them to cook for about 15 minutes. After she removes the rollers, she sprays in some "invisible dry shampoo" in her hair. Next she teases the hair, and puts it in a pony tail in the back of her head. She takes a little stick ...

How To: Use a good delivery position in your golf swing

This Sports video tutorial will show you how to get a good delivery position in your golf swing. This video is from Golf Link where in Adam Hill talks about the delivery position. This is the position you attain right before you get into the hitting area or the impact zone. From the top of your back swing, the delivery position is that point where the club shaft is parallel to the ground during the down swing. A good delivery position is when the right elbow and the right knee have kicked in ...

How To: Draw Goku in MS Paint

The video demonstrates how to draw Goku in MS Paint. The whole picture is drawn using the curved lines. First the jaw part of the face is drawn and then the back ground of the face. After this the hair is drawn, it is drawn like many big leaves which are separated with vein in the center. The ear is drawn after that, which is seen in between the hair. The nose, eyes and the brows are completed next. A pointed nose is drawn. The picture is completed by drawing neck and the gown. Goku's back si...

How To: Correct a golf slice

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to correct a slice in golf. A slice occurs because the ball is spinning counter clockwise. Some ways to correct the slice is to properly grip the club. When gripping it, do not go into a relaxed grip. Relaxing the grip will cause the club to slightly turn and spin the ball when it's hit. Your grip should be centered and not towards one side. This video is very descriptive and clearly explains the instructions. This video will benefit those viewers who...

How To: Get the radius and area of a circle with circumference

This video from Your Teacher is one of a range of math solutions. (which is the measurement from the center to the edge when drawn in a straight line) and also the area of the circle, is the amount of total space within its perimeter. The circumference of this circle is 20 pi. The circumference is 2 pi r. So 20 pi is 2 pi r. Which factors down to show that 10 is the radius (10=r). The area is pi r squared. As we know the radius is 10, we can work out the area - 100 pi.

How To: Design a dozen roses for a vase

This video is a tutorial on how to arrange a dozen yellow roses for a vase. The speed of the video is increased four times faster than the normal rate of speed. The man arranging the flowers does not explain the step-by-step process of his arrangement. The viewer sees the man first arranging green leaves in the vase. Second, he dips the yellow roses into a liquid solution in a separate container before putting them into the vase. The tallest yellow rose is the center rose in the arrangement, ...

How To: Create a sweetheart rose wristlet for a wedding

The video shows us how to create a sweetheart rose wristlet for a wedding. The things needed are wrist band, dragon leaves plumosa and some small spray rose. First apply some glue over some rough paper and then slide the elastic wrist band over the wrist. Then the dragon leaf is taken and is given a coat of glue using the rough paper and then the same is pasted on the wrist band upon the plastic backing. Then use some plumosa to add some attraction to the wrist band by pasting it on the drago...

How To: Solve the circumference of a circle using a cookie

In this video the instructor shows you the diameter, radius and also how to find the circumference of a circle using a cookie as an example. When you draw a line against the cookie passing through its center and touching its boundaries, it is a diameter of the circle. Radius of a circle is half the diameter of the circle. The length of the circle along the border of the circle is called circumference of the circle. The formula to compute the circumference of a circle is 2 * Pi * r, where r is...

How To: Design a Grecian flower urn

This video is a demonstration of how to create a Grecian style flower arrangement in an urn. He starts with a green urn on a pedestal and puts in some craft foam. He uses two different kinds of green foliage, one with large leaves and one with lighter green smaller leaves around the base. He then adds some pale beige stalks that drape down on all four sides. He adds some big fluffy deep yellow flowers and smaller red ones, keeping the arrangement in a low round shape. He puts in white roses a...

How To: Draw objects using the "imaginary box" technique

Learn how you can draw an "imaginary box" and then replace the box with 3-D everyday objects. You can learn to do just that by watching this video. There are hundreds and hundreds of objects that you will be able to draw after learning how to draw this imaginary box and build off of it. You can draw a floor lamp, a refrigerator, a house and so much more just by using this neat artist' tip. The lines of the box help you to center your picture and make it look more realistic and the shading is ...

How To: Convert Fahrenheit, Celsius, Rankine & Kelvin online

Need to easily convert Fahrenheit to Celsius? What about Rankine and Kelvin? There's an easy way to do it online, and this video tutorial shows you how. Navigate your browser to Tampile, where you'll find an easy to use temperature converter. The drop-down menu in the center of the page allows you to choose between Fahrenheit, Celsius, Rankine, and Kelvin. All you have to do is input a temperature and then press the "Convert Temperature" button. The results will appear in a table directly bel...

How To: Apply a fall green eyes makeup look

Tiffany D from Makeup by Tiffany D as seen on YouTube teaches how to apply a smoky fall green eyeshadow look to eyes. Apply a creasing product to the eyelid, and a black eyeshadow base then blend with a blending brush. Apply the first shade of green eyeshadow to lower middle and center of eyelid. (Can apply second green eyeshadow color if desired to outer corner eyelid). Apply the third lighter green eyeshadow color in the tear duct area, sweeping upward. Apply the fourth eyeshadow color in t...

How To: Reduce the risk of your baby having spina bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect involving the neural tube, resulting in an incomplete formation of the spine. Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects, it occurs within the first few weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows she's pregnant. Get expert tips and advice on treating and understanding spina bifida or split spine in this video.

How To: Use a potter's wheel and throw pottery

Those looking to begin making pottery, will benefit from the instruction provided by this video pottery tutorial. Center the clay, force the clay to mold to your hand rather than molding the clay, and start throwing pottery. Learn how to use a potter's wheel and begin working with ceramics by watching this instructional video.

How To: Make a DIY wedding and engagement centerpiece

This how-To video shows you how to make an attractive and romantic centerpiece for your wedding, engagement party, or shower. A lovely mirrored acrylic heart with the couple’s first names, also in mirrored acrylic, is the center point. Turn off the lights and light up the tea candles for that romantic moment! Coordinating ribbon, metallic paper poof flowers, and onion grass lend accents. This is also suitable for Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, anniversaries, and other romantic events.