How To Videos http://www.ihowtovideos.com Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:32:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How To Create Edible Centerpieces http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-create-edible-centerpieces/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-create-edible-centerpieces/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:27:24 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=439 Our host, Meghan Carter, tells us she has a litany of food allergies, and that since discovering this fact she has realized every single occasion centers around food.  This obviously prompted her to think about food as a TRUE center – a centerpiece.  Whether it is a wedding centerpiece, a dinner party, or any other social occasion, you can make an attractive centerpiece of of edible items, and Meghan give us lots of ideas.

As a decorator, Meghan is interested in the aesthetic benefits of edible centerpieces, even if she can’t usually enjoy the taste-related perks.  She goes to a chef named Jason Hill who has been creating edible centerpiece for his clients.  Jason used to cook at fancy restaurants in big towns, but now he does a web chef show and spends lots of time with his family.  He creates these edible centerpieces at home, and has lots of tips for Meghan.

First, the centerpiece has to be eye-catching, otherwise what is the point?  Take a gander to find out how Jason creates his masterpiece, and hear some suggestions from Meghan on how to use them!

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The answer is that she thinks about a lot.  While sources like The Washington Post, USA Today, and others might be a little ahead in the numbers, she cautions against journalism platforms backtracking into the old way of communication.  She says that just like “man can never step into the same river twice” nor can a print or online journalism source revisit old practices.  She says that new media is promiscuous, in a good way, in that it is very reciprocal and, in a word, EVERYWHERE.

She points out that The Huffington Post provides tons of links to these more traditional media outlets, and that those are links that these outlets can monetize.  The basic idea is that the more “promiscuous” new media can be, the more that can be accomplished.

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]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/adrianna-huffington-on-online-media/feed/ 1 How to Make or Find the Best Barbequed Food http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-make-or-find-the-best-barbequed-food/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-make-or-find-the-best-barbequed-food/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:01:06 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=523 “Hollywood” Nate Lippy takes you to a BBQ Extravaganza in Kansas City, Missouri, where he learns some secrets of great sauce and method from some of the best BBQ, smoked food, and other brawny cooked meats.

He travels with Buz and Ned from Buz & Ned’s n Richmond, Virginia, and Nate takes you into the judging room to find out who wins.

The video is very MTV-ish, with a lot of sound bites and rock and roll music, but you can grab some “delicious” tidbits of information regarding how to cook chicken, sausage, pork, and all things BBQ just like the big boys do.

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]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-make-or-find-the-best-barbequed-food/feed/ 2 Maternity Clothes Shopping For Dads http://www.ihowtovideos.com/maternity-clothes-shopping-for-dads/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/maternity-clothes-shopping-for-dads/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:41:48 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=263 A Dad in Texas asks for advice on how to buy maternity clothes for his wife.  He’s advised to be familiar with her style, what she wants or needs clothes for (work, leisure, fancy party, etc), and what size she is.  This is pretty much what any man would need to know when shopping for clothes for his wife or girlfriend, pregnant or not.

The awesome dad asks about trendy and popular maternity clothes, which is very cool of him.  He also asks if a guy is totally overwhelmed what he should consider.  Obviously it would help if he went into a shop, but there are also plenty of online maternity clothes retailers that can help him out.

]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/maternity-clothes-shopping-for-dads/feed/ 2 How to Understand Symptoms and Treatment of Lung Cancer http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-understand-symptoms-and-treatment-of-lung-cancer/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-understand-symptoms-and-treatment-of-lung-cancer/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:06:32 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=214 Dr. Mark Kris tells us that 60% of newly-diagnosed lung cancer patients were once smokers, but had quit some time ago.  Angie Lee-Ow was even more of a shock – she never smoked and she was diagnosed with inoperable Stage IV lung cancer.  All she had was back pain and a little fatigue.  Imagine her surprise to find out that she had this scary disease.

Dr. David Gandara then talks about the challenges the medical industry faces when fighting lung cancer.  Early symptoms are pretty rare – by the time someone develops symptoms the cancer can be pretty far along.  Because of this, they are always looking for better ways to fight it.  Another reason is because the survival rate is so low.  By the time someone has symptoms, they are likely advanced, and the 5-year survival rate for a Stage IV lung cancer patient is less than 16%.

That sounds very grim, but doctors are becoming increasingly optimistic because of an increased success of the treatment of lung cancer with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.  The American Lung Association states in the video that a lung cancer diagnosis is not always a death sentence, and they are leading the charge in finding new and better ways to fight the disease.

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]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-understand-symptoms-and-treatment-of-lung-cancer/feed/ 0 How to Deal with Allergies http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-deal-with-allergies/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-deal-with-allergies/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:12:43 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=209 Dr. Bob Arnot, international humanitarian, author of 10 books about health, and winner of the Alfred I. Dupont Award for his work with crack cocaine abusers, takes a minute or two to talk to us about allergies.  Many people who think they have a cold actually suffer from allergies.

Dr. Arnot sends it over to Donna Hugland, RN, MSN, CNP, who describes the symptoms of allergies and how they differ from common cold symptoms.  She talks about efffective over-the-counter remedies for allergies, and cautions asthmatics about over-the-counter medicines with certain ingredients.

Hugland talks about keeping a clean house, because clean air can certainly make a difference.  Also, she cautions against letting a sinus infection (an infection possibly caused by allergies) go too far – for that you likely need an antibiotic.

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All in all, it’s a pretty bad idea to talk on your cell phone while driving.  This dude even says that cell phone talkers and drunk drivers have the same amount of crash risk.  Whoa!  So where does that put the people who drive and text?

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]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-drive-safely-passengers-vs-phones/feed/ 0 How to Remove A Bumper Sticker http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-remove-a-bumper-sticker/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-remove-a-bumper-sticker/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:26:36 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=277 Be it a failed candidate, a band you haven’t listened to since college, or a quirky sentiment that gets you flack at the office, we have have a need (at some point or the other) to remove a bumper sticker.  Here is how.

It might not be a spoken step-by-step instruction video, but this one tells you definitively how to remove a bumper sticker.  Just make sure you have WD-40 on hand.

]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-remove-a-bumper-sticker/feed/ 1 How to Cope With Spring Sinus Woes http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-cope-with-spring-sinus-woes/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-cope-with-spring-sinus-woes/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:12:03 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=212 17 million American suffer from seasonal allergies.  Laura bravely suffers a sinus nasal exam on camera to show us what irritated sinuses look like.  This video shows you how connected your ears, nose and throat really are.  Because the nose is there to filter, it can “catch” allergens and retain them, causing irritation and inflammation.

The doctor in this video recommends an rhinoscopy prior to masking symptoms with over-the-counter medicines.  During this procedure, the doctor inserts a thin tube with a light and camera on it into the nose and explores the sinus cavity.  The tube is very thin and flexible, to minimize gagging.  Some doctors might try to remove some mucus with the tool.

The idea is that the rhinoscopy can help the doctor diagnose you more accurately, so that you don’t end up taking the wrong over-the-counter medications.  It is also suggested that you keep the air in your home very clean with your air conditioner or even an air purifier, and that you irrigate your sinus passages with salt water.

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]]> http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-cope-with-spring-sinus-woes/feed/ 3 How To Have Kids and Pets and Not Go Broke http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-have-kids-and-pets-and-not-go-broke/ http://www.ihowtovideos.com/how-to-have-kids-and-pets-and-not-go-broke/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:46:12 +0000 How To http://www.ihowtovideos.com/?p=228 Coupon Mom brings us this video about kids and pets.  Nichole has 5 kids and 7 pets, so she is a great person to tell us about the dynamic between kids and pets.  She does 20-25 loads of laundry per week.  That’s a LOT of laundry.  Plus, with 7 pets it is hard to keep up with veterinary bills and pet food.

So, Coupon Mom swoops in to save the day and tell Nichole how much money she could be saving with coupons.  They might be kind of a hassle, but you sure can save a lot of money with them.  Coupon Mom shows us that.  Coupon Mom has some great other tips as well.  For instance, she found out that her vet’s office will match the online price for pet medications.  What?  Who knew you could do that?

She also shares tips about “coupon stacking” where you can use the store sale price, plus a coupon to get the best savings possible.  Nichole was a little dazed from her experience with Coupon Mom, who is amazing but REALLY energetic and kind of aggressive. Everybody needs a Coupon Mom to come grocery shop with them.

Basically, it is all about education.  You have to understand the savings before you can take the most advantage of them.  Find out what stores double coupons and when.  Coupon Mom is a total genius.  She took the total grocery bill from around $134 down to $75 or so with the loyalty card, down to $5.21 with coupons.  That’s not a typo.  She saved 97% on those groceries.

Nichole is a Coupon Mom fan now.  Go Coupon Mom!

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