News: History of Little League Baseball
Little League Historian, Bill Bair discusses the history of Little League.
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How To: Use undo, redo and history in Photoshop Express
In this tutorial I show you how to undo and redo your edits as well as stepping back through your changes using the history in Photoshop Express. Use undo, redo and history in Photoshop Express.
News: The Antics Roadshow - Banksy's Documentary on the History of Pranks
The Antics Roadshow - An Incomplete Guide to Total Chaos is an hour-long special from ink and paint favorite Banksy on the the history of public pranks. The documentary covers pranksters like Michael Fagan, who broke into the Queen's bedroom, and Noel Godin, who mastered the art of throwing custard pies at celebrities.
News: Greatest Threatening Lines From Movie History
Watch and enjoy the 100 greatest threatening lines and insults from movie history.
News: Whitman Sets Record for Most Campaign Self-Financing in US History
From LAist: Meg Whitman has set a new record, having now spent more of her own money on her gubernatorial campaign than any politician has spent in US history, according to abc7.
News: The Messiest Launch in Video Game History: Dead Island
Dead Island is known for having the most successful trailer of any game ever. It was a beautiful cinematic experience. But sadly, as details of the game itself emerged, and after it was shown at conventions around the world, doubt began to set in about whether this five-year-long project would live up to the hype.
News: The History of Science Fiction Info Graphic
Imagine all the science fiction in the world laid out as a massive blobby whale like creature with tentacles. This infographic attempts to spawn the connections of each of these various sub-genres.
News: The History of the Internet
This animated video will tell you everything you need to know about how the internet came to be.
News: The History of Life (On Acid)
After enjoying the sweet, yummy holiday cheer of the world's beginnings explained with cookie dough, enter Cyriak Harris' delightfully nightmarish acid trip alternative: "The abridged story of life on earth, as told through the medium of walking fingers." Previously, How Did He Do That?
News: History comes back to bite England in the (Lego) Brick
So, in the 1966 World Cup, held in England and won by the host, there was a similar occurrence to last Sunday's Gerrard's disallowed goal. They are still talking about this apparently, so it can be categorized under Karma.
News: From Backpack Transceiver to Smartphone: A Visual History of the Mobile Phone
Remember what life was like before your iPhone? Before there were palm-sized smartphones with seemingly endless features, there were phones like Motorola's RAZR that peaked with its embedded camera. Before that, there were simple flip phones with texting capabilities, bulky two-pound Gordon Gekkos—even briefcase phones.
A Primer on Vintage Makeup: History You Can Hold, Smell and Touch
Lisa Eldridge is one of the most preeminent makeup artists in the fashion editorial space today, working with nearly every A-list female in Hollywood. Her blog is full of interesting tutorials and articles, and Eldridge recently posted a fascinating interview with Madeleine Marsh, historian and author of Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day.
News: History of the World Explained (Using Hundreds of Buckets of Paint)
If you have yet to see the work of famed graffiti artist/filmmaker Blu, you're in for a real treat. Blu creates films with painted still images (graffiti style), installed in various public spaces. He photographs the paintings, and then assembles them into a stop motion animation.
How To: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet: A Brief History of How the Net Came to Be
You walk over to your laptop, wiggle your mouse to wake up the screen, then fire up your browser to come visit Null Byte. Catching the article about Anonymous and how they presumably will not take down the Internet, you find yourself wondering... how would someone take down the Internet? Could they even do it?
How Null Byte Injections Work: A History of Our Namesake
In this Null Byte, I'm going to teach you about Null Byte Injections. Null Bytes are an older exploit. It works by injecting a "Null Character" into a URL to alter string termination and get information or undesirable output (which is desirable for the malicious user).
News: A History of Print Ads from Wild Turkey Bourbon
There's no doubt about it, we all owe a great debt to one Reverend Elijah Craig and his invention of one of the most delicious and intoxicating (no pun intended) drinks known to man—bourbon whiskey, a sweet mix of corn, rye and barley malt. But we also owe respect to T'sai Lun and Johannes Gutenberg, because without them there would be no means to print the signature Wild Turkey Bourbon ads seen below.
News: Jane Goodall Was a Babe (and One of History's Greatest Conservationists)
National Geographic recently published a retrospective of the lovely Jane Goodall, one of the world's most accomplished conservationists. The feature includes every image of Goodall to ever appear in the magazine for the past fifty years.
The History of SCRABBLE Boards: Glass, Vintage, Gold... & Star Trek?!?
The game has undergone many transitions over the years, since its days as LEXIKO (1931) to its briefness as CRISS CROSS WORDS to its current and amalgamated, renowned brand of SCRABBLE. There has been many editions of the word board game along that historic metamorphosis, and SCRABBLE has even given in to pop culture, sports memorabilia, and fanaticism.
News: Like Conjunction Junction, But For Game History. With Rap
Del The Funky Homosapien ft. Khaos Unique "Proto Culture" Chorus:] Let me tell you about the Proto Culture
How To: Use the history brush in Photoshop CS2
Photoshop's History Brush is great for fixing an image, but it also lets you use previous states of the image to create new effects. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to use the history brush. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use the history brush in Photoshop CS2.
How To: Know the history of the Polish Oberek dance
Oberek dancing is one of the five national Polish dances. Learn more about the history of oberek dances in this free dance lesson video. Know the history of the Polish Oberek dance - Part 1 of 22.
How To: Know the history of the domino Polka dance
Want to learn how to domino polka dance? Get expert domino polka dancing lessons with expert tips on dance steps in this free polka dance video series. Know the history of the domino Polka dance - Part 1 of 22.
How To: Know the history of the Kathak dance
Kathak dance is the national dance of Pakistan and remains popular in South Asia. Learn more about the history of Kathak dance with expert tips in this free dance lesson video. Know the history of the Kathak dance - Part 1 of 22.
How To: Know the history of the Bharatanatyam Dance
Bharatanatyam Danceis a South Indian dance with a rish and long history. Learn a bit about the history of this beautiful dance from a dance expert in this free video clip. Know the history of the Bharatanatyam Dance - Part 1 of 20.
How To: Know the history of the Indian Manipuri dance
Manipuri dance is a major Indian classic form of dancing. Learn more about the history of Manipuri dancing in this free dance lesson video. Know the history of the Indian Manipuri dance - Part 1 of 20.
How To: Back Up Your Gmail Account (5 Ways of Archiving Gmail Data)
Last weekend, some unlucky Gmail users inadvertently had their email accounts wiped out. Actually, it was 0.02 percent of all Gmail users—or roughly 40,000 of the 200 million who use the email service, due to an "unexpected bug" which affected copies of the data. Gmail does make backup files of everything, so eventually everyone will reclaim their email history. In fact, as of yesterday, Google has successfully restored all information from their backup tapes and has started returning everyon...
How To: Perform a general eye exam on a patient
If you're a medical student, you'll learn a lot from this video lesson on examining your patient's eyes. If the patient is having trouble seeing, like double vision, blurred vision, pain or any other problem, a proper eye examination is detrimental to properly diagnosing and treating him/her. You can also determine and potential problems which may arise bases on your family history. Watch to see the complete procedure outlined, which is great for any med student or doctor. Even nurses can ben...
How To: Jump to great secret sniper spots in Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam
Battlefield Bad Company 2: Vietnam might have the convoluted title of any map pack released in the history of gaming, but it is a great one and must-buy for all your BBC2 players out there. This video will teach you how to jump into three obscure hidden sniper spots scattered across the maps, allowing you to rack up kills while confusing and infuriating your opponents. Perfect.
How To: Build a perfect replica of a lightsaber for cheap or expensive
The lightsaber is one of the coolest weapons in the history of cinema, and the original props came from a junkyard. Funny how that works right? If you want a lightsaber for your own film, costume, or just because they're awesome, watch this video for a guide to making three types of lightsabers: a cheap one, a medium one, and very expensive professional-quality one.
How To: Build your suit of DIY Master Chief armor from Halo
Master Chief, the star of the Halo franchise before it's most recent iterations, is one of the most recognizable and beloved protagonists in gaming history, and that's without players ever actually seeing his body through his inconic and intimidating armor. If you want to dress up as Master Chief for a Halloween costume, film, or other purpose, watch this video to learn how to make your own DIY Master Chief armor for cheap.
How To: Make Google Chrome open in Incognito Mode by default
Did you know that Google Chrome has a feature called Incognito Mode that allows you to browse the web without having your history recorded or any cookies downloaded? It's perfect for shared computers, but by default you have to turn it on every time you open the browser. Watch this video to learn how to make Google Chrome default to Incognito Mode, removing one step between you and anonymous browsing.
How To: Make a dirty electro bass synth line for an electro house song in Reason 4
Justice might not have produced any new material in a while, but their place in electronic music history is already secured due to their filthy electro-house beats that have become ubiquitous in the years since they first broke out. Watch this video to learn how to make a dirty electro bass synth line like theirs in Reason 4.
How To: Make a spring flower pop-up card
Paper is good for more than just scribbling your crush's name in hearts during a boring history class lecture. Watch this video to revitalize your understanding of paper power and to make a spring craft that will scream hugs and kisses to anyone whom you give it to.
How To: Belly dance & move your hips
To pick up some sexy belly dance skills, check out this how-to video. A belly dancing pro gives some basic steps in this alluring dance. This teacher pretty much sums up why this is a dance favorite for many. Watch this video tutorial as she shows you how to move your hips then watch the rest of the links below the video for complete moves and history.
How To: Dominate the New York Times Crossword Puzzle
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.
How To: Do professional quality Voldemort from Harry Potter makeup
Voldemort, the seemingly unstoppable antagonist of the Harry Potter series played so compellingly by Ralph Fiennes in the films, is one of the best villains in the history of fantasy. If you want to scare the bejezzus out of some children this Halloween or pay homage to Harry Potter in a film, watch this video to learn how to recreate the Voldemort look without makeup and prosthetics.
How To: Create a Greek goddess hair and makeup look for Halloween
Um, why WOULDN'T you want to be a Greek goddess for Halloween? Yeah, we know that you probably have a zillion different costume ideas clogging the cloud, from sexy pirate wench to sexy angel, but whereas those costumes are just slutty (sorry, had to say it), a Greek goddess costume has class, history, and oh yeah, a super euphoric glow.
How To: Bake (not fry) breaded Scotch eggs with breaded filling and a mustard sauce
There's a lot you can do with eggs, but usually cooks use them as ingredients for bigger and better recipes. But in this recipe, the egg takes all the glory! It's called Scotch eggs, and they traditionally consist of a hard-boiled egg, wrapped in sausage and coated with breadcrumbs. Then they're deep-fried and usually served cold.
How To: Replace an XBox hard drive with a larger one
If you still own and use an original XBox console, good for you! You've got a little piece of history right there that most people just tossed or sold to a game store for $10. This video will show you how to replace the paltry 8gb hard drive that the console came with with a big honking 120gb drive. This will allow you to store more data, and since hacking the original XBox is the best reason to keep it around at this point, you should probably make sure that you can do that.