We frequently associate plastics with the modern era, starting at around the 1950s with the prevalence of bakelite. However, for all of you "you can't use plastic in Steampunk" purists out there, I have bad news for you:
SCRABBLE. To some it's just a game, but to me it's life or death. Well, not really, but it feels that way anyway. On a normal weekend, a game becomes much like Jon Thomas' "friendly game of death Scrabble."
Athletics and video game playing haven't always enjoyed a close relationship, but they certainly do now, as evidenced NFL players competing as fiercely at Madden as they do on the field. This video will teach you how to make a soccer ball or or baseball Call of Duty Black Ops player card / emblem / icon.
Electrical engineering is a math-heavy business, and you're certainly not alone if you're studying it and having trouble with the math. Watch this video for a very cogent explanation of a simplified method for calculating resistor dividers in a circuit.
You can certainly use Skype to make free Internet phone calls through your iPod Touch, though the microphone/headphone combo headset sold by Apple is thirty dollars. Make one for a fraction of that cost using a headphone splitter and the mod process outlined in this video.
Lady Gaga is the queen of crazy makeup and in her new video for her hit, "Alejandro" she certainly does not disappoint. Gaga dresses like a gothic vampire diva in this clip and by checking out this tutorial, you can learn how to achieve the style yourself. This detailed walkthrough is one of the best and you will look amazing just like Lady Gaga.
In this tutorial, learn how to do a cool Zippo lighter trick called the Double Snap. Learn how to extinguish and relight your flame by snapping your fingers. This trick is easy to do and fun to learn and will certainly impress everyone who sees it.
Flappers held as their core fashion mantra that they wanted to liberate themselves from the rigidity of female forms of dress, from the petticoats and corsets, opting instead for manly attire. Not only was it more comfortable, but guys' clothing created a straight up and down silhouette, making all feminine curves disappear.
After watching Lady Gaga's music video for "Telephone," most of us probably wouldn't want Lady Gaga to mix us up any sort of drink or sandwich. But makeupwise, there is certainly something to be coveted about Lady Gaga's dramatic electric blue, gray, and black abstract eye, dark brows, and plush pink lips.
Just in case you've been living under a rock (AKA without internet) for the past couple of days, here's a quick update: "Gossip Girl" star Taylor Momsen has officially become the new face of Madonna and her daughter Lourdes' new fashion line, Material Girl.
See how to work with the new digital zoom feature built into iOS 4. Apple's new iOS 4 for the iPhone and iPod Touch brings with it a host of new features. While that's certainly a cause for celebration, there's also, believe it or not, a downside: learning how to take advantage of them. Happily, the web is awash in helpful video tutorials like this one which make the process a pleasure (and a simple one at that).
If you loved the first Crackdown game, you're going to love Crackdown 2. This fun, shooter/action adventure game hasn't been released just yet, but the demo certainly has been.
Arc welding is a type of welding that uses a power supply to create an electric arch between an electrode (electric conductor) and a base material to melt the metals at the welding point. While you can certainly purchase a welder for your car shop or jewelry making business, you can actually save some money in that department by making your own.
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Hand washing is something you learn from a young age, but how do you know you are doing it correctly? Keeping your hands clean is one of the best things you can do to keep others and yourself healthy. In this tutorial, Memorial Health will teach you the best way to wash your hands and prevent the spread of germs. There are two ways to clean germs from your hands: soap and water and alcohol-based handrubs. Watch this video to find out how to use both effectively. The video will show you how a ...
Grand Illusions is a site for the enquiring mind. This how to video demonstrates how to make Folded Page Art. Your wonderful & charming host represents Grand Illusions, an amazing toy, magic & illusion web shop and gallery.
Well this certainly isn't your grandma's woolen reindeer sweater. While all of us dread getting the handmade clothing item during the holidays, you certainly won't dread wearing this cheeky and ugly - though ugly in a good, cute way - Christmas sweater.
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect.
Classy and practical don't usually appear in the same sentence together, at leaast not when we're talking about hairstyles, but the descriptions certainly apply for this braided bohemian twist look. The French braid, which runs along the side and crown of your head, has a great princessy feel (a la Taylor Swift's favorite looks with its feminine symmetry, but it's also super functional at the same time, getting the pesky hair out of your face. Check out this video to get the how-to.
Bill Kaulitz's name may not be as recognizable as Justin Bieber's, but his band's name certainly is: Tokio Hotel. The German rock star has a cult following of fans who dig his loud metal/rock tunes as well as his crazy eyeliner and hair.
Love soda pop? Then you'll certainly have a good time folding this easy/intermediate origami soda pop bottle. It's the perfect conversation piece to add to your tabletop and can be crafted within a matter of minutes.
You'd never be able to catch a real hummingbird and keep it as a flitting, beautiful pet, but you certainly can call this origami hummingbird your own.
Got a cake or cupcake-obsessed friend? Then she'll simply swoon over this "You Take the Cake" birthday card. The greeting card depicts a triple layered cake crowned with frosting.
In our opinion, breakfast should simultaneously be the most delicious and most nutritious meal of the day. Healthy and delicious usually don't come in one wollop, but in this French egg dish they certainly do.
We can bet that the first time you tasted a thick, chocolatey Mississippi mud pie certainly wasn't your last. Made with Paula Deen-approved portions of chocolate chunks, marshmallows, candied pecans, and even more chocoalte, Mississippi mud pie is famous for its utter decadence.
You may have never heard of Banksy, but we're sure you've certainly seen his artwork. A famous graffiti artist, Banksy's spray can streams have graced locales the world over, and he always has something funny or political to say.
Sugar may be bad for the body, but it most certainly is good for the soul (and your taste buds). And now that the holiday season is coming up, you should feel free to let yourself indulge a little with small portions of flavorful treats.
"Viva la Vida" continued the staggering string of hits from Coldplay in 2008, and is a really fun song to play on almost any instrument. In this video you'll learn how to play a cover of it on solo piano, which Chris Martin would certainly appreciate.
Earbuds can be great for filtering out distraction, but they certainly aren't built for every ear. This tutorial shows you how to create your own pair of custom fit earbuds using just a custom earplug kit. Follow the instructions, and you'll have your own pair of noise-cancelling headphones!
Yarn is certainly not the most expensive fabric-making material world, but why would you spend $5 for a roll when you can spin together yarn yourself?
Lunges are certainly not as loved as cute bikini bottoms, but the two go irrevocably together. Unless you're a genetically gifted mutant (Gisele, we hate you), you probably don't have a rock solid, perfect pair of butt cheeks and most likely deal with small amounts of chub and cellulite.
Many Americans have high cholesterol and the foods we eat are often the cause of the problem. In this episode of Ask Amy, learn how to choose your foods wisely and actually lower your cholesterol by eating better. You don't have to sacrifice everything you love for your cholesterol, but adding in some of these healthy alternatives will certainly help.
We may not all be Macgyver, but we can certainly channel our inner detective by bolstering our lock picking skills. And some of the hardest locks to crack open are combination locks, which have several disks are require advanced lockpicking skills.
Say you're hosting a birthday party and the birthday girl's cake needs to be lit up, but you've just run out of matches. What to do? While you can certainly go to the store and purchase more, doing so would take at least half an hour (an eternity to wait for little kids), it's probably easier to make a flame with what you've got at home.
This lock can certainly be picked, but what if you don't know how, or you don't have anything on hand that can serve as a good lock pick? That's what this video is here for! It will show you how you can drill out the stump of a mortice lock, allowing you to get past the lock entirely. It is not a difficult procedure, and all you really need is a power drill with the appropriate bits, and maybe a template showing you where to drill.
Text bombing isn't a very nice thing to do, and sucks for whoever you're doing it to, but it's certainly fun for you! Annoy the hell out of a frenemy, or simply pass the time in your boring Biology class with affably evil fun, by spaming your friend's text inbox with loads of messages.
Ah, how we love springtime. While we're well aware that Jack Frost is still nipping at your nose, you can certainly look forward to beautiful blooms and great weather by starting in on your spring crafts. Check out this video to learn how to fold an origami azalea.
We don't know how the ombre hair trend got started, but if nothing else it certainly is interesting. Like ombre clothes, ombre hair fades from one color to another, like watercolor painting. On hair this means a deep brown on the crown of the head fading into a light blond on the tips, for instance.
Bring sexy and pretty back this Halloween by going as a fairy or a wood nymph. You'll certainly stand out from the sea of vampires and Lady Gaga impersonators. While Halloween is about spooky costumes and creepy makeup, going as a pixie adds a dose of fun and perkiness to the mix.
The fashion world isn't exactly known for sending looks down the runway that are immediately wearable. But one of the hottest hairstyles we saw on the Fall/Winter 2010 runways was this cinched back locks look, a la Marion Cotillard to a recent premiere.
