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How to Expand the Top Hole in Glassblowing

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Glassblowing is as much an art as the final glass product you'll produce. A glassblower blows white-hot glass into a circle that he or she will stretch into a vase or jar or any kind of glasswork imaginable. Every process in glassblowing has to ... more »

How to expedite your Christmas/Hannukah/Ramadan shopping

By Linda Smith

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You can save time and money this year while doing your holiday shopping... more »

How to Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's Film Legacy

By BrettOppegaard

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Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the most popular composers in musical theater history, creating such powerful works as "The Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." While ... more »

How to Experience Nashville Part 1: Music

By nashvillebecky

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Nine months out of every year the highways and byways of Nashville are populated by tourists. Some come to check out the local history and some come to buy antiques, but most people come for the music. Nashville is the center of country music, ... more »

How to Experience Winslow, Arizona

By ShelleyBG

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The Eagles band put Winslow, Arizona on the map with their song, “Take It Easy.” The light-hearted anthem gave the town of Winslow an opportunity to be a tourist destination. If you’re “Standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona such a fine ... more »

How to Explain a Poem

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Poetry has long baffled high school and college students who’ve often resorted to using Cliffs Notes and other methods to avoid explaining a poem in their own words. However, there’s a definite way you can overcome fear of analyzing even the most ... more »

How to Explain an Improv Comedy Game

By expertvillage

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Learn tips on how to explain a game in an improv comedy show in this free video clip on improvisational games... more »

How to Explain the Comedy Game 'Interpreter'

By expertvillage

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Learn some valuable tips on how to explain the improv comedy game 'Interpreter' in this free video clip on improvising on the fly in theater and performance... more »

How to Explain the Comedy Game 'New Choice'

By expertvillage

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Learn some valuable tips on how to explain the improv comedy game 'New Choice' in this free video clip on improvising on the fly in theater and performance... more »

How to Explain the Comedy Game of 'Hesitation'

By expertvillage

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Learn some valuable tips on how to explain the improv comedy game 'Hesitation' in this free video clip on improvising on the fly in theater and performance... more »

How to Explain the Comedy Game 'Uncle Vanya'

By expertvillage

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Learn some valuable tips on how to explain the improv comedy game 'Uncle Vanya' in this free video clip on improvising on the fly in theater and performance... more »

How to Explore Sherlock Holmes’s London

By Garry Crystal, eHow UK

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As one of the greatest fictional sleuths of all time, Sherlock Holmes, along with his companion Doctor Watson are held in great fondness by the citizens of London. If you know the right places to look, it is not too hard a task to explore ... more »

How to Explore Sound Art With Transient

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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As a well-circulated artist, Transient has always stayed on the edge of the ambient sound wave, constantly experimenting with all kinds of tracks, utilizing a wide array of samples and often primitive technology to produce a kind of ... more »

How to Explore the Circuit Board for Circuit Bending

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Circuit bending is an unusual and fun hobby that includes re-wiring an electronic toy or instrument to make different sounds than those that are already recorded. This can be done with a few simple tools and some time to explore the circuit board ... more »

How to Explore the Circuit Board for Circuit Bending

By expertvillage

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Learn how to explore the board with expert tips and advice on circuit bending in this free video clip on noise music... more »

How to Explore the Circuit Board for Circuit Bending Pt 2

By expertvillage

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Learn how to explore the board with expert tips and advice on circuit bending in this free video clip on noise music... more »

How to Explore Yeats' Poetry Through Traditional Irish Music

By Angela Garcia

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If you have Internet access, it is fairly easy nowadays to look up some favorite William Butler Yeats poems and hear how they have been set to some beautiful Irish music, both old-fashioned and more contemporary. These performances can add even ... more »

How to Export Files From Final Cut Pro

By expertvillage

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Learn how to do exporting in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert... more »

How to Export Files: GarageBand Tutorial

By expertvillage

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Learn how to export files using Apple's Garageband music recording software in this free online video tutorial... more »

How to Extend Guitar String Life

By Greg Johnson

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The strings are the life of the guitar, and to sound good the guitar must have fresh strings. What's more, strings are expensive, and changing the strings often to keep a good tone can be cost prohibitive. Instead, follow a few simple practices ... more »

How to extend the life of your piano guitar, violin, cello, bass, and all wood instruments

By nypianos

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Protect your investment. The piano just like your guitar, violin, cello, grand piano, organ, bass and also same for your antique furniture and rare fine arts. These care tips will be very useful for the long life of your valued instruments and art... more »

How to Extrude Clay

By expertvillage

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A clay extruder is used to create many forms of handles and shapes. Learn how to use one in this free video clip from a clay expert... more »

How to Extrude Clay

By expertvillage

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A clay extruder is used to create many forms of handles and shapes. Learn how to use one in this free video clip from a clay expert... more »

How to Exude Charm Like Matthew McConaughey

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Matthew McConaughey's charm is legendary. It's no doubt helped him in his acting career, not to mention his personal life. After all--how many other celebrities could get arrested for naked late-night bongo drumming sessions and still be accepted ... more »

How to Facilitate a Book Club

By Remy Logan

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Since the Renaissance, discussing books has been a great way to gather together with friends and colleagues alike to have enlightened, focused, yet fun dialog. Leading these discussions and clubs can be challenging as well as rewarding with the ... more »