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How To: Make barbecue championship ribs

Skip Steele and Terry Black of the award winning Super Smokers BBQ Team share their method for making championship barbecue ribs.

News: Cheater Caught at the 2012 National SCRABBLE Championship!

Whoa. Someone just got caught this weekend cheating at the 2012 National Scrabble Championship in Florida. He was holding on to some blank tiles, which dropped on the floor mid-game. How did this kid even think he'd get away with hiding blank tiles? Wouldn't it be a little suspicious once his opponent got a third blank tile from the bag? It was the first time anyone has been caught cheating in the National Scrabble Championship, though that can't be said for club, regional, or world tournamen...

News: Nigel Richards Also Takes First Place at World Players Championship

Not only was Nigel Richards crowned victor in the 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship, but the New Zealander's won first place at the 2010 World Players Championship, bringing his grands total over the last two weeks to $13,000. That's $10,000 for the NSC and $3,000 for the WPC. Well worth the trip from his home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

News: Nigel Richards Definitely Not "DYVOUR" — Wins $10,000 at 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship

DYVOUR n pl. -S one who is bankrupt Nigel Richards played this word in his very first game in the 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship (NSC) held in Texas, which ended today. Richards won that first game against Lucas Freeman with a 462 to 392 score, but "DYVOUR" was no forewarning for Richards — not at all.

News: Where's the G? Player Accused of Cheating in World Scrabble Championship

Cheating. It happens everywhere. From scientists faking human ears on mice, to Hollywood thirty-somethings cheating on their quadragenarian wives, to chess players accusing supercomputers of fraud. There's no game or profession out there that doesn't have a cheater or two, but the bigger nuisance is probably those people who accuse others of cheating.

News: $10,000 First Prize for the Upcoming 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship in August

Yes. That's right. The 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship (NSC) is almost here. In fact, it starts in less than 2 weeks! And if you were lucky enough to register for the competitions, you could win a first place prize of $10,000!

News: 1st Annual Super Jackass Championship ~ part 2

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How To: Master SCRABBLE & Win Every Game

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."

How To: Make a professional latte

Head Judge for the World Latte Art Championship, Paul Meikle-Janney, shows how to make a latte using the Brasilia Opus Sublima espresso coffee machine. Paul briefly explains that the process is somewhat similar to creating a cappuccino, noting that the major difference is how much foam you'll be creating on top of the beverage. This video shows the necessary steps taken to create the latte, creating the foaming texture and the single espresso at the same time. During this process, Paul offers...

How To: Use take down and ground skills in UFC Undisputed

In this clip from IGN, learn how to use take down and ground skills in the Ultimate Fighting Championship game UFC: Undisputed. This trick will help you land on top and beat your opponent no matter what your fighting style is, nor that of your opponent. K-O!

How To: Create a LA Lakers purple and yellow nail look

Did you watch the NBA Finals game? Even if you're the one person in the US who didn't, you probably have heard through the grapevine by now that the Lakers finished an excellent game, winning over the Celtics to get the title.

How To: Throw a March Madness party

March Madness—the period when college basketball teams compete for the championship—is a perfect time to throw a party. Learn how to throw the best March Madness party around with tips from Howcast.

How To: Bake charming chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Cookies are the perfect dessert— compact, charming and never cloying— and chocolate chip cookies win the championship. But add a little oatmeal and there's a new winner in the cookie cutter world of desserts. Check out the recipe for these scrumptious chocolate chip oatmeal cookies from Chef Hubert Keller.

How To: Do cheerleading dance combinations

Incorporating a dance into your cheer will leave every fan begging for more. Learn a cheerleading dance combination in this video tutorial.

How To: Win chess with the Poisoned Pawn Sicilian Defense

Let Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teach you how to play a game of chess in this chess video tutorial.

How To: Caber toss

Caber thrower Daniel McKim is dedicated to the sport of Caber Tossing. He takes us through the demanding process of this sport in this video tutorial.

News: How to Watch March Madness 2016 Live Online for Free

Watching the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament without cable used to be easy. As long as you had an internet connection, CBS and Turner (TBS, TNT, and TruTV), which co-broadcast March Madness, let you watch all 67 games online free of charge.

How To: Use a tactical line in chess with help from the pros

This video focuses on Grandmaster level chess tactics. It features a tactical line used by William Steinitz against Johannes Hermann Zukertort in the first World Chess Championship played in 1866. Try it yourself, by learning from the masters.

News: Here's How Much Damage Samsung's Galaxy S7 Can Take

We already know that Samsung's Galaxy S7 is one of the most versatile smartphones ever made, complete with edge-to-edge displays, water resistance, and a huge battery. But what's versatility without durability? How much punishment can the Galaxy S7 take? Let's play a game of Samsung Galaxy S7 Punch-Out!! and see what happens.

How To: Do front and back handsprings in cheerleading

Wish you could flip in order to spice up that cheer you've been working on? Learn how to do both a front and back hand spring in this video tutorial.

How To: Do pike jumps in cheerleading

Mastering your pike will add flare to any cheer. Learn how to do cheerleading pike jumps in this video tutorial.

How To: Do single leg variations in cheerleading

Changing your leg position can create a beautiful variation to an already existing cheer. Learn some cheerleading leg variations in this video tutorial.

How To: Do stunt mounts in cheerleading

Knowing how to properly set up your mounts for cheerleading will help you execute your stunts safer and better. Learn how to do some stunt mounts in this video tutorial.

How To: Stretch before cheerleading practice

One of the most important things to do before practicing your cheerleading is to stretch properly. Learn some simple tips on stretching in this video tutorial.

How To: Do shoulder height stunts in cheerleading

Using stunts will ensure your cheers are visible to the crowd. Learn some shoulder height cheerleading stunts in this video tutorial.

Scrabble Challenge #5: Put Your 2-Letter Word Skills to the Test

Two-letter words are one of the most important parts of playing Scrabble. If you don't know all of the small ones, then you're missing out on one of the easiest ways to score big. Check out How to Score Big with 2-Letter Words in Scrabble and memorize all that you can. Definitions are optional, but you won't need them for this challenge.

News: Venus Williams Joins Her Sister in AR via American Express Installation at the US Open

Fans attending the US Open Tennis Championships in Queens, New York, which kicks off on Monday, will have the opportunity to meet tennis star Venus Williams in an augmented reality game sponsored by American Express.

News: College Basketball Fans Can Now Celebrate Their School's March Madness Berth in AR via Thyng's App

The NCAA College Basketball Tournament, colloquially known as March Madness, is arguably the most exciting postseason format in US sports, and the team behind Thyng want to take advantage of the annual event with AR content.

News: Washington Post Opts for Fun Over Function with AR App for Winter Olympics

Although The New York Times may have won the race in terms of presenting coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics through augmented reality first, The Washington Post is nevertheless working to compete in AR in a different way—via gaming.

Apple AR: ARKit Bestows iOS Apps Thyng & Holo with Ability to Stick Digital Things Anywhere

One of the byproducts of the success of Pokémon Go was the viral images that made the rounds on social media of people putting Pikachus, Charmanders, and their brethren in compromising positions. Snapchat has a similar claim to fame, most recently with the inexplicable popularity of the dancing hotdog.

Hands-On: Magic Leap's Screens App Is the Closest Thing to a Killer App for the Magic Leap One, For Now

By now, you already know that the Magic Leap One ships with an array of apps to immediately get you accustomed to operating in your new spatial computing reality. The first one we're going to focus on is Screens, an app we told you about previously, but only now have managed to try for ourselves.

How To: Watch the 2018 NBA Finals on Your Smartphone for Free — Without a Cable Subscription

After two dramatic Conference Finals, the dust has settled to reveal ... the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Well, at least the Irving-less Celtics and Rockets (short of Chris Paul for Games 6 and 7) gave it their all. With these teams battling for the fourth straight time, people want to know if the Cavs can even up the score at 2-2.

News: UFC Lets You Pick the Winners in AR via Snapchat Lens

As the sports world slowly gets back to normal while observing pandemic protocols, fans are once again being folded into the mix in innovative ways.

How To: The 4 Best Apps for Watching NCAA Sweet Sixteen Games for Free on Android or iOS

It's March once again, and while that might signify the beginning of spring for some, basketball fans have this month marked on their calendars for one good reason: NCAA March Madness. Though the tournament is already underway, the Sweet Sixteen leg begins Thursday, March 23, 2017. If you fear you may miss the upcoming games, worry not, as free apps for smartphones and tablets are available to help you watch all the action.

News: The 10 Best Soft-Launched iPhone Games Out Right Now [June 2018]

If you're looking for your gaming fix and nothing on the App Store is piquing your interest, you should give soft-launched games a try. These are games that haven't been released in the US yet because they're getting tested in smaller markets first. Using a simple workaround, you can install them on your iPhone in any country.

News: The 15 Most Viral Costumes for Halloween 2015

If you don't want to dress up as a vampire, witch, werewolf, or zombie again this Halloween, step things up a notch and go viral. There have been a ton of funny memes and absurd news since last October, so the only hard part is settling on the right one for inspiration for your costume.

Pumpkin Mania: 8 Classic & Creative Uses for Your Holiday Squash

Fall is my favorite time of year, yet I cringe every time it begins. Why? Because it seems like every business is in a frenzy to start the Christmas shopping season the day after Halloween ends. For those of us who are fans of pumpkins, that's a buzzkill.

AR Snapshots: Snapchat's Latest Augmented Reality Lens Turns Celebrities into Lip-Syncing Pop Stars

The Lens Studio community, now made up of more than 200,000 creators, has generated some impressive augmented reality effects in the last few years. Amazingly, the groundbreaking Lenses for Snapchat continue to come, often from the internal AR team at Snap.

News: Snapchat's Spotlight Confirms That the TikTok, Instagram Social Media War Is On — And AR Is the Next Battlefront

In the realm of social media, all roads lead to one destination: cracking the code of continuous partial attention dopamine hits. We learned this back in the days of Vine, before Twitter foolishly killed it. And I pointed my lens at the emerging trend back in 2016 when I highlighted Musical.ly for Mashable, just before it was snapped up by China's Bytedance for $1 billion and merged into what is now TikTok.

How To: Every App You Can Use FaceTime's SharePlay Feature with Right Now

SharePlay is arguably one of the most significant features to hit FaceTime since group calls, and it's still hard to find apps that support shared experiences in FaceTime. Apple does list a few apps, but there is no official index of all the apps with SharePlay integration. That's where we come in.