New to homebrewing beer or curious about the chemistry and cooking process behind the delicious brew you already know how to make? In this video James teaches you the tricks and techniques of home brewing your own beer while making a Nut Brown Ale from a malt extract recipe. Learn how each ingredient and process contributes to the flavor profile and appearance of your homemade brew.
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Are you hosting a barbeque this summer, and want to impress your carnivorous neighbours? Grill the perfect steak! Begin by marinating your meat with this simple recipe. Then, learn to light your barbecue with just the right amount of charcoal and newspaper - and cap your grill to adjust the flame’s heat. Discover the fine points of placing, rotating, and flipping your steak, and see how to tell when your steak is cooked through. Make sure to let the juices cook the meat once it's off the coals!
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Share a photo of your perfectly grilled steak!
New to Microsoft Excel 2003? Unfamiliar with the program and its basic functions and applications, or intimidated by this complex software? This tutorial demystifies the program and teaches you the basics of creating a spreadsheet and chart from a series of data, while demonstrating the advantages of using Microsoft Excel to manage information.
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Succulents come in a variety of shapes and stunning colors, and are versatile enough to fit in deep or shallow containers. Create a beautiful container garden showcasing these gorgeous plants, and add interest to your porch or patio! Learn how to prep your container, what kind of soil to use, and how to maximize the 4” pots of succulents you’ll buy. Single-container succulent gardens also make unique and thoughtful gifts—whether your creation is for a friend or yourself, it’s sure to be enjoyed.
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Pies are a wonderful dessert to make for a special occasion, and a great way to utilize and showcase seasonal fruit. But have you ever craved a fresh peach pie in the dead of winter? Or a strawberry pie in the fall? Learn how to make, freeze, and store pie fillings so that you can enjoy any type of pie, any time you want! Using your frozen filling will cut down on preparation time, and allow you to satisfy any craving, any time of year. Start storing up your pies for the winter, today!
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Interested in learning how to use Microsoft Excel 2010? The first in a series, this Excel tutorial covers how to edit and format spreadsheets, enter data, and create basic charts. Motion Training will also teach you simple tips and tricks to help you get started with this powerful software. Although the lesson focuses on Microsoft Excel 2010, the concepts covered can be applied to earlier versions of Excel.
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Want to take your cooking to the next level with a great knife set or chef's knife? In this lesson, learn what is included in a basic knife set, the four styles of chef’s knives (European, Japanese, Granton, Santoku), and how to determine which chef knife is right for you. Hint: it's less about selecting brands like Henckels or Wusthof, and more about what fits best in your hand.
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Want to try a new needlecraft? A cross between needlework, crochet, and latch hook - locker hooking is a unique craft that is equally fun for kids and adults. In this introductory video, Teresa Pulido will cover the basics of locker hooking with yarn, ribbon, recycled silk, and fabric. She will also present various projects you can make with this technique, including baskets, trivets, and wine carriers.
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Did you know Theodore Roosevelt received both the Medal of Honor AND the Nobel Peace Prize? The 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt was known as the Cowboy of the Dakotas, the originator of the phrase “Square Deal” (meaning the average citizen would get a fair share under his domestic policies), and the founder of the Bull Moose Party. In this lesson, learn more about his life and impact on American history.
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What happens if two suspects are taken in for questioning on suspicion of robbery? If everyone is looking out for their own interests, the results might surprise you! Follow along with William Spaniel as he explains this classic game theory scenario. Learn how to decide which outcomes are most likely and what it means for a person to have a "strategically dominant strategy." Continue with the rest of this series to understand how people behave in increasingly complicated scenarios.
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Do you want to learn to more effectively cooperate and negotiate with coworkers or friends? Game theory isn't just about winning or losing, it's also about working together to achieve awesome goals. In this lesson in his game theory series, William Spaniel defines the Nash equilibrium, and then clarifies the formal definition with a real world example: traffic.
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You want to play golf, but your friend wants go surfing, and you'd both rather be together than not. It is in your best interest to make the same decision, but you have a few options, and you have to decide without knowing your friend's decision. Learn how to run a mixed strategy algorithm to determine if there is a mixed strategy equilibria. Once you can calculate the payoffs for a mixed strategy, you can make an educated decision and choose the option with the highest probability of success.
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Want to capture a beautiful moment in the snow? Learn how to protect yourself and your gear next time you are shooting in cold weather. Also learn 8 tips for taking pictures in the snow, from which focal length, aperture, and shutter speed to use, to adjusting the white balance to keep snow the only color snow should ever be—white.
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Want to wow the world with the quality HD video you could be shooting with that iPhone in your pocket? This lesson will teach you the basics of shooting video on your iPhone 4, 4s, or 5. Once you are familiar with the camera app, learn how to hold and focus the camera, and how to view an accurate display of your video. Ready to shoot? Finish this lesson by learning ways to stabilize your camera to make your online video or tutorial appear smooth and fluid.
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Perhaps you’ve taken a year of Spanish, and you feel comfortable enough in your language skills to finally take that vacation to a Spanish speaking country. While you may be intimidated, if you have the basics down, you’ve got nothing to worry about. Spanish is Your Amigo is here to teach you ten key phrases that are great to begin a conversation, or to interject when you don’t know what else to say. Master these, and no one will guess that Spanish isn’t your native language.
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True or false: when running, you should breathe only through your nose or through your mouth. Pat yourself on the back if you know that the answer is false—you should breath through your nose AND mouth. But if you answered correctly, don’t feel too superior. Most runners, new and old, have wondered about the proper way to breathe while running. In this lesson, Coach Tief also discusses how often you should take a breath while running, and what to do if you are prone to side cramps.
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How can you win when playing Rock, Paper, Scissors? Not with a pure strategy, that’s for sure! This lesson from William Spaniel's Game Theory 101 series teaches you the theory behind this classic game. Do the math and check the payoffs to discover why you just can't beat randomness. Bummer, right? Learn about cycling arguments and why equal payoffs mean you can't easily pin down even a mixed strategy Nash equilibrium.
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Learn to make a classic fashion accessory - the bow tie! Hone your sewing skills with this easy lesson, and make this easy and customizable tie. Professor Pincushion explains the necessary materials, how to prepare your fabric, and finally how to pin and sew your tie together. Whether the tie is for Dad on Father’s Day, groomsmen in a wedding party, or your prom date - your sartorial creation will lend class and distinction to whoever is wearing it, wherever they go. Free pattern included!
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Looking for a great chemistry experiment to impress your friends? How about one in which an orange solution changes colors when you shake it, but always turns back orange? It’s quick, fun, colorful, and sure to grab attention. Learn how to do this color change chemistry experiment that requires only five ingredients and provides the perfect visual aid to explain the chemical processes of oxidation and reduction. Science is so fun!
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