The Georgetown Army ROTC program first describes the benefits, and then demonstrates a proper army pushup to standard. Pushups are common in the army, they increase the strength and endurance of your chest, shoulders, and triceps muscle. The push up is also a part of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). In order to be contracted and received scholarship benefits male cadets in the age range of 17 - 21 must perform 43 pushups while female cadets in the same age range must perform 19 pushups.
My name is Noah Hornberger. I'm a former Pixar artist (Wall-E, 2008) and Professor of Animation (DePaul University, Chicago), and I have recently invented a motion-activated musical toy called the Dub Cadet. One Substance TV blogger has called my light-up sphere that transforms motion into music, "Daft Punk [the electronic music duo] meets Simon [the handheld toy] in a ball."
Are you ready for crazy, next-level music technology? I just completed a pretty fun introductory write-up on my new instrument called the Dub Cadet over at instructables.com. This is the first installment of a 3-Part series to explain how to build your own Dub Cadet or personally amalgamated hybrid.
If you play 3D Pinball on your Windows operating system, then you might be happy to know this hack. This pinball game, officially called 3D Pinball for Windows: Space Cadet, was available on Microsoft Plus! 95, and everything up to Windows XP. It was dropped from Vista.
Watch this tutorial to learn how to draw a screaming angry mouth. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
Who needs a Rubik's Cube when you have a Rubik's World? See how easy it is too learn and solve. Each video is broken down into its own step.
In order to perform the ultimate transportation two card trick, you will need the following: 2 jokers, 2 contrasting cards, the remainder of the deck of cards, and a flat surface.
In this tutorial, Elizabeth shows you how to turn two old doilies and a cheap thrift store scarf into an adorable boho/hipster bib top. This top is cheap and easy to make and best of all.. it's no sew! No thread involved! You will love this style and this shirt will soon become your favorite. Have fun!
To decorate a noel cake, buy four layers of chocolate (two large sized, two small sized), two layers of spice cake (two medium sized), and a chocolate cupcake. Using a long serated knife, trim the tops of the cake to make the even. Put the one of the large chocoate cakes on your serving plater and put some frosting on top to "glue" it to the next layer. Now put the other large chocolate cake on top and gently press it into place. Frost the sides of the layer. Place a cardboard circle that is ...
Bugle cords are used as elaborate ornamental leashes on bugles and trumpets, but they are also used as snazzy ornamentation, called aiguillettes (a type of fourragère), on uniforms worn by certain members of the military. While you could buy one pre-made, you could also make one yourself. But this should not be confused with the infantry blue cord of the U.S. Army, which is another type of fourragère only with more elaborate knotting.
In this video, we learn how to draw a decent horse. First, start with two circles connected by two curved lines. Next, add a sausage for the top of each leg and add a small circle for the front of the knee. Then, add another for the lower part, and add two hoof outlines at the base of each leg. Then, add the back of the hooves. Next, draw two more lines that are far apart at the bottom and narrow at the top for the neck. Then, draw two circles for the top of the head and the muzzle. Join the ...
I was a slap-happy T-Mobile customer before, but now, after hearing that the company sent out a box of rolling papers to certain media sites with memes bad mouthing #VerHIGHzon ... I love you even more, John Legere!
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 tutorial, viewers will learn how to lace up and tie your shoes to relieve pressure on the foot. There are two techniques shown in this video. The first technique helps to relieve pressure on the top of the foot. If the top of the foot is under pressure, it can cause your toes to go numb. The second technique is the runner's knot. This technique will tighten the top of the shoe and prevent your heel from slipping. This video will benefit those viewers who have foot problems with ...
Watch this tutorial to learn how to draw Beyoncé Knowles. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
Learn how to apply the fundamental rule of proportions just follow simple few steps. First step is take two fractions and equate them. For example (Top/Bottom)=(Top/Bottom).
First of all you have to draw the two big eyes and a curved line supporting them. Now draw and darken the two eyeballs. Draw the top portion of the head and make some curves of hair at the top. Draw the round cheeks on both sides. Now you have to draw the round beak and the mouth as shown. Then draw the narrow neck and then draw two lines around it. Draw two nostrils over the beak and then also draw the two eyebrows. Now color the drawing as shown. Fill in black color in the face and neck. Le...
This video shows how to perform a simple magic card trick where you will be able to control cut a card to the top of the deck. After determining which card will be the one which is used, the trick may be done in one of two ways, one in which the spectator places the card back into the deck, and the other where the magician does it. Certain grips must be used on the deck, which are demonstrated in the video. You should make sure in both cases to have your pinky discreetly hold the place where ...
Two cans are shown to demonstrate how they can be used to boil water. The first can has a hole cut out of the bottom and one for the top. The second can is cut at the top like a cup and the bottom left whole. Its placed on top of the first can. Cotton balls and petroleum jelly are inside of the bottom can, then lit with a match. Several sticks are used as kindling to keep the fire going. After about five minutes the heat of the flame on the bottom of the top cup causes the water up top to boil.
If you have a shirt you no longer wear because it is too baggy, make sure to watch this video to learn how to readjust it so that you can start wearing it again. Place the top on a level surface so that its back is facing you, as you will start working on the back part of the top. Calculate the width of the top and pinch a third from each side. Join these points that you marked towards the middle part of the shirt. The next step will then involve sewing these two points together at the back o...
1) Create a rectangular sheet of paper by folding the left side in, like a book, about 1-inch and remove this excess paper. 2) Fold the rectangle in half, bottom to top like a newspaper, and then unfold and lay flat. Now take the bottom edge and fold it up (again like a newspaper) to meet the center crease that you made with your first fold. Unfold again. You will now have two creases in the bottom half of your paper. 3) Lift the bottom fold (bottom forth of the rectangle) up and line it up w...
The only thing better than eating a cupcake is eating two cupcakes, and the only thing better than eating two cupcakes is, as it follows, eating three. So imagine the way your kids' faces will light up when you bake them these gigantic Christmas tree cupcakes!
A tutorial on the proper way of doing 190 Helix false cut card trick. Hold the deck in your right hand. Take a small section of the top and lock it in between your left hand's thumb and index finger. Using ring finger, pull the first section back. Take a small section from the bottom part and lock it in between your left hand's thumb and index finger. Pull the first section back on top of the left hand. Split the remaining cards in Your right hand in two. Grab the second section from your lef...
In this tutorial, learn how to make a traditional Southern apple pie with Granny Smith apples from scratch! Betty will show you a favorite recipe that she has used for over 40 years and never disappoints. Enjoy this delicious American favorite any time by following this clip from Betty.
Play Randy Rhoads' intro from Crazy TrainHere's how to play Crazy Train by Ozzy. Play the top two strings. Then play the second and fourth fret which is the power chord F sharp. Play the A chord twice and then F sharp, D and E twice. That's the first bit that he plays. The next part is the riff. He plays F sharp twice. Then, he plays the second string fourth bar and back to the second bar. Next, he plays the fifth on the second string. Then, he goes back to the second string. Next, he plays t...
If you've ever wanted to do card magic tricks or just want to know how a certain magic card trick is done then watch and learn how to perform the slip cut sandwich card trick. This is a simple card trick can be done by anyone regardless of experience, you want to being by stating that the two jacks are going to assist you in finding the card. Then have a spectator tell you when to stop when your riffling through the deck. When told to stop just pull two cards out as one and place at the top o...
cardcrazy09 teaches you how to make a Cricut latte-themed thank you card. You start with a brown piece of cardboard as a bottom. Then add two pieces of blue card stock. Add a small brown card slice in the middle and the background is done. You will print the message on a card stock and cut it out. Stick it in the lower left corner of the card. For the background of the coffee cup you will need two more slices of brown cardboard with thumb tacks at the top and bottom. On top of those stick a b...
When you see a problem involving a fraction, don't freak out. Dividing fractions is actually fairly easy once you learn the simple formula of how to do it.
Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as solid-surface tops. In addition to their aesthetic appearance, they can receive hot pans without damage. You can make up your own butcher-block countertop, or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards, or a top for a roll-around cart. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy, but the project does require some special tools, esp...
Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to master drawing a fearful eye in two minutes. In two minutes you will be able to draw the expression of fear in the eye.
These two quilting how to videos demonstrate the proper way to mount a quilt top. Watch and learn as our host shows you tips and tricks not only for mounting the quilt top but for quilting in general.
This is a really cool visual effect card trick that is performed on two spectators. Spectator number one is asked to choose a card. The card is then placed into the deck ( halves ) and the deck is combined into one. The trick is holding the cards apart with your pinky so the chosen cards position is still visible to you. You continue to hold the break by moving your thumb into the break, you cut the bottom half, in half and place that on top. Repeat the procedure with the break half, and plac...
Demons sure are scary but a ‘Cartoon Demon’ does appeal to anyone for sure. Learn how to draw one, by watching this video. Begin the skeletal outline, by tracing an oval shape. Then draw an oval, overlapping the first one horizontally, at the base. Draw two elf like ears, on either sides of the top oval. Draw a small neck from the base of the fist oval and a line beneath it. Join the edges of the line with a deep curve for the body. Draw two curves away from each other, near the base of the b...
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to baste a quilt for free-motion quilting patterns. This video is presented by craftygemini. This method of loading your quilt onto your quilting frame is known as floating where the quilt top and the batting are floated. Neither the top nor the batting are rolled and pinned onto leaders like a backing fabric. First go to the top center point of the quilt top, put the pressure foot down and take a stitch. Bring the bottom thread up, hold...
For this tutorial we are picking three Aces because they are the easiest to remember. Make 4 piles of cards. First pile is ten cards. Second pile is 15 cards. Third pile is 15 cards. The last pile will be 9. Take the Ace of Spades (the example card),put it on one pile and put any number of cards on top. Take the Ace of Hearts (another example card), put it on the second pile and put any number of cards on top. Take the last Ace put it on top and put the last pile on top of that one. Stack the...
Learn to tie the triple goddess knot with this video tutorial. First you will need a nice size piece of string. Make a small loop with one side of the string close to the middle. Second, make a second loop with the other side of the string close to the middle. Third,cross the right hanging part of the string over the left string to form a small circle under and between the two bigger loops. Insert the end of the left string into the underside of the left loop to form a split loop. Do the same...
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to play war. Not only is War a great way to pass the time with a friend, but it's so easy to learn that both children and adults can play.
Paula Deen of Get Cooking will show us how to make peach cobbler. Ingredients are as follows: 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour; 8 tablespoon or 1 stick of butter; 1/2 cup of water, 2 cups sugar, divided; 4 cups peeled sliced peaches; 1 1/2 cup milk; ground cinnamon
Once you encounter the second boss in Dark Souls, you'll have to fight him on the bridge. The Taurus Demon boss is fairly difficult, so be sure to utilize the bridge to its full extent. The ladder that brings you to the top of the tower is your best answer. This IGN guide will show you how to beat him.
When you reach the Fade in Dragon Age 2, you'll happen upon a pair of collections of barrells, each of which is a puzzle you can solve for attribute points. This video will show you the solution for each, earning you 3 shiny new attribute points for their completion and making your hero that much more badass.
