The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer employs a professional con artist to teach him the fine art of conning people. He shows a street game where you follow the queen. Unfortunately, you're being scammed. Three card monte will always take your money. It's a straight out con.
The "Aunt Jackie" is a new street dance that originated in Harlem, NYC. In this video, learn how to perform these funky, trendy moves from the boys up above 125th street and join the "Aunt Jackie" movement.
Everyone loves Elmo! In this video, learn how to draw Sesame Street's most beloved character, Elmo with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!
Street View is a new feature of Google Maps that allows you to quickly and easily view and navigate high-resolution, 360 degree street level images of various cities in the US.
Everyone hopes their dance moves come off lookin' cool and you are no exception. (You are searching the Internet or free dance lessons, right?) In order to do easy, good-looking street dance moves, it's important to add swagger to street dance moves, such as the running man. Learn from two experts how to do street dance moves.
There are a number of items that you will have to use your mouse and click onto in the process of changing your clock, language and religion in Windows XP. Click START-CONTROL PANEL-DATE/TIME/REGIONAL OPTIONS. This will get you to the window that allows you to change any of these settings. To change the date or the time click on Date/Time icon. Here is displayed the current time. If you change the time here, you will have to click the Apply button to enable the new setting. Set to the correct...
Choking is the mechanical (either by foreign object or compression) obstruction of outside air flowing into the lungs. Learn about choking, including emergency treatments like CPR, in this medical how-to video. Remaining calm and performing one of the procedures below could help someone who is choking.
Septic shock is a serious and often life threatening emergency medical condition in which the blood pressure is extremely low. Insufficient blood therefore reaches the body tissues and this means that not enough oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the body. Medical shock is a serious circulatory condition not to be confused with emotional shock or surprise. Learn more about shock and the symptoms in this medical how-to video.
Spider bites can range from harmless to fatal, spiders themselves coming in many varieties. you're bitten by a spider, you should wash that area carefully with soap and water and do this several times per day until the skin is healed. You can also apply an ice pack wrapped in cloth or a cold wet wash cloth to the area that has been bitten. Learn more about spider bites in this medical how-to video.
When you're going somewhere for the first time, it's nice to know what the destination will look like. Street View in Google Maps is the perfect tool for that, though it's always been a little awkward to access. But now, Google added a new overlay that will put Street View content literally one tap away at all times.
Experts from the World Health Organization just expressed concern for the rising number of measles outbreaks across Europe. Despite a perfectly capable existing vaccine, "immunization coverage has dropped below the necessary threshold of 95%," causing the measles to spread throughout the European region.
A bacterium which triggers respiratory disease has been detected in the water systems of two Pennsylvania nursing facilities.
Netflix subscribers (or friends of subscribers) have been able to utilize a virtual private network (VPN) or proxy service to gain access to content in other countries. Unfortunately, the movie and TV streaming service announced today that it will soon block those services so that viewers will only have access to movies and shows that are licensed for the country they're currently in.
Is your little boy or a girl a big fan of "Sesame Street"? Then your kid will have a blast tearing into one of these specially decorated cupcakes.
This video will show you two great techniques for winning fights as Guile in Street Fighter 4. The first is his best punish combo, a S.FP-FlashKick combo. The second, plinking. Plinking is a controller technique that gives you more time to do 1-frame combo transfers, making them much easier. You'll lear how to do it.
Popeye is one tough-as-nails lad as it is who can fend for himself on the streets just as well as on the seas. After all, when your forearms are the size of your midsection, you're packing quite a bit of black eye punching power.
Learn how to pick the right card in this magic card street trick.
Looking to rid L.A. Noire of Street Crime missions? Watch this walkthrough video to get off on the right foot and solve the Masked Gunman case. This video will show you exactly what to do to get your man and put him behind bars.
There's all kind of bandits in L.A. Noire. If you're looking to catch the hotel bandits, from the Hotel Bandits Street Crime mission, check out this walkthrough video. Get the tips and tricks you need to know to solve this case on PS3 or Xbox 360.
Pawnshops aren't exactly the most sacred places, so is it any surprise that one of the Street Crime missions in L.A. Noire is Pawnshop Holdup? Help protect the stuff people had to hawk when they were in a bind by watching this walkthrough video.
Learn how to use Google's popular Street View map application on an Apple iPhone. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.
Although many would consider this to be not be an art form, it's still a practice that many people perform to this day. Although, graffiti is always connected with words, it can also be used to create characters. In this video, you'll find out how to draw a street tagging graffiti character from scratch. So good luck and enjoy!
In this clip, learn how to enter the World Warrior tournament in Street Fighter IV and beat your opponents. With these tips you will become a master and even if you've been playing since the arcade days, you may still need to review the fundamentals to have success in the home version. So, check out this video from IGN and get the basic rundown of this new version and find out exactly how to beat it.
Card tricks are an awesome way to impress your friends. These tricks are usually easy to do, once you know the secrets and they make great party tricks, because card decks are so simple to carry with you.
Epic from TRICKset breaking down in his words how he does a round-off back tuck and back layout. The layout taught in this tutorial is the street layout from parkour or freerunning. It is not a formal gymnastics layout.
This video will give you tips and pointers on the process of making stencils for your street art. The require material for making this stencil will be wheat paste, paper, ink, and other things.
On a recent trip to Palm Springs, I found myself navigating with Google Maps and virtually exploring my destiniation using its built-in Street View feature. The thing is, using Street View can make keeping track of your exact location difficult as you zoom in, out, and about. It's a little discombobulating.
A guy walks into a bank with a shotgun and tries to shoot his way into the vault. It's not a joke, it's the kind of crime that you're standing up against when you play L.A. Noire for PS3 or Xbox 360. Watch this walkthrough video to learn how to beat the Bank Job Street Crime mission.
It's tough for a cop in L.A. Noire- you've got all sorts of bandits all over the place. For a little help dealing with the Shoo-Shoo Bandits, check out this walkthrough of the Shoo-Shoo Bandits Street Crime mission for PS3 or Xbox 360.
You can't just fight in L.A. Noire, you've got to be better than that. Watch this walkthrough video to learn how to beat the Boxing Clever Street Crime level. Whether you play on PS3 or Xbox 360 this video will show you how to solve the case.
Some things never change. Even in the 1940s L.A. had her share of gang fights, and if you want to beat all of the Street Crime missions in L.A. Noire on PS3 or Xbox 360, you'll have to take part. Check out this walkthrough video.
Every good cop knows when to ask for backup. To beat all of the Street Crime missions in L.A. Noire for PS3 or Xbox 360, you're gonna need a little help. To get past the Hung out to Dry mission watch this walkthrough video.
In L.A. Noire, death is everywhere. Sometimes, it even comes down from above. If you are trying to get past the rooftop shootout Street Crime mission Death From Above in L.A. Noire for PS3 or Xbox 360 check out this walkthrough video.
It's not a complete Freddy Krueger costume without his famous glove! Learn how to make the famous glove from Nightmare on Elm Street to terrify your friends at the next Halloween party.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to street hustle with the three-card monte card trick. With just a little sleight of hand and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
Live in a shady neighborhood? Learn how you can keep your car from getting ripped off? Protect your vehicle by parking it in smart areas like well lit streets or in front of an angry dog. Also, don't drive the nicest car on the street. It's too flashy and will incite interest.
This acoustic guitar video tutorial explains how to play the song "Grey Street" by Dave Matthews Band on the acoustic guitar. There are only two parts, so it's not too tough to figure out. This is a great instructional video for hardcore DMB fans and acoustic guitar enthusiasts. Practice your guitar skills by learning each chord to the song with this step by step video.
This how-to video shows how to drift in NFS Pro Street. The care used is called a Silvia, and it is a great car for beginners.
This is a tutorial on NFS Pro Street. This how-to video shows how to drift on the car Silvia Ryo.
Now you can use street view when getting driving directions on Google Maps. Check out this video to get tips on how to use this feature.
