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Crop circles contain a number of different, interesting features that are standard in geometry. Learn what features of geometry are in crop circles with help from a professional math and physics tutor in this free video clip.
The "Magic Wand" tools in Photoshop are aspects of the program that you will likely be spending a lot of time with. Get a description of how the magic wands work in Photoshop with help from a multimedia and post production professional in this free video clip.
DeskScapes software replaces Windows' desktop wallpaper with a moving animation called a dream. The animation can be a video file or a dynamically generated scene rendered with your computer's graphics cards. Although DeskScapes dreams are optimized to minimize their impact on your system, if your computer has a slow graphics card or an outdated version of the software you may notice the dreams slowing or freezing.
A mirror image across a line of symmetry has a very specific name. Find out about a mirror image across a line of symmetry with help from a high school math tutor in this free video clip.
The "Alien Threat" event in MapleStory lets you battle aliens for the future of Maple World. Since this is a party quest, or PQ, you might want to know what you're getting in to first. Not only will this help you beat back the alien invasion, but it will stop you from getting overrun or beaten in front of your online friends.
During Halloween, it can be exciting to display thematic decorations on your house to make it creepier. For example, hang up silhouettes of zombies in the windows to make it look like your home is inhabited by brain-seeking creatures. Although it may be difficult to locate zombie silhouettes in a store, the materials to make them by hand are readily available at any arts and crafts supply store. This enables you to customize the silhouettes to your specification.
Some types of Toshiba computers encounter a ghost error when you use the recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. The restoration begins OK, but later installation errors appear. The program creates the pop-up error message “OUTPUT A:\GHOST.ERR? [YES][NO]” when it encounters an error. The error occurs because the program is trying to write an error log to the A: drive.
FET is an abbreviation for Field Effect Transistor, a type of electronic device that controls the flow of electrical current through a circuit. The simplest type of FET is a voltage controlled resistor, in which the resistive element is a bar of silicon. The term FET latch-up refers to a destructive, high-current state that can be triggered by certain electrical conditions acting on the components of the FET. FET latch-up typically prevents normal circuit control.
The Zombie Plague modification for Counter Strike Condition Zero (CZ) is a server-side AMX Mod X plugin that transforms the game from the standard counter-terrorists versus terrorist scenario to the more exciting and intense humans versus zombies scenario. You can set the health, speed, models and rewards for zombies and humans to make the game more engaging. The plugin is highly customizable, so you can create a unique Counter Strike Condition Zero game server running Zombie Mod.
The 1992 Honda Civic was available with the option of three different 1.5-liter engines; a 16-valve, 8-valve, and VTEC. A 1.6-liter VTEC in-line four-cylinder was also available for the 1992 Civic. The side-view mirrors on the 1992 Civic were manually controlled in the base models. Upgraded models were equipped with electronically controlled mirrors. The replacement instructions are similar for the electronic and manual controlled side-view mirrors. The 1992 Civic interior rear-view mirror may need to be replaced sometime because the lens cracks or the mirror loosens from the windshield slide track.
The potion ocean in Moshi Monsters is part of the second mission that you must complete. Before gaining access to the second mission, you will need to complete the first mission. The first mission requires you to perform several tasks to advance. Once you complete the first mission, you can return to headquarters and select the second mission. Potion ocean is part of an online game called Super Moshi Monsters.
Ghosting occurs on Samsung TVs when the same image appears at least twice on a TV and the instances overlap each other. Ghosting can result from compatibility issues with external devices, video cable problems, antenna issues and problems with the TV's internal components. Troubleshoot the problem to figure out what's causing the ghosting to best determine how to fix it.
Create a line glow effect by using an imaging program's tools to produce a gradation of values inside a line and to produce a feathered effect outside the line. There are several ways to achieve the imagery just described, including those involving gradient fills, feathered selections, preset effects and soft-edged paint brushes.
A variety of external and internal factors can affect the picture on Hitachi cathode ray tube, or CRT, TVs. Internal hardware can go bad over time or become damaged as the result of being bumped or dropped, external devices may not be set up properly and more. Troubleshoot the problems you're experiencing to isolate the cause so you can determine what action is required to fix the problem.
"7 Wonders of the Ancient World" is a Nintendo DS puzzle game. Similar to the popular game "Bejewled," in "7 Wonders of the Ancient World" players must match tiles (known as runes) of the same color to clear them from the board. Periodically, you may notice that these runes change color during game play. It's important to pay attention to these changing tiles as they hold a special function in the game.
In “Pokemon FireRed,” the tower in Lavender Town is home to several species of spooky Pokemon. These Ghost-type Pokemon will be beneficial to your team because the specters can learn a variety of elemental attacks. In addition, due to their intangible forms, Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Normal- and Fighting-type moves. While you can visit the tower as soon as you enter Lavender Town, you’ll need to obtain the Silph Scope in order to identify and capture the ghosts.
"Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker" for the Nintendo DS is a role-playing game centered around Joker, a young boy who wants to be a monster trainer. You must collect, train and breed as many monsters as possible, using them to do battle and to compete in tournaments. Each monster comes with its own natural skill set, but you can also assign skill points to teach the monster new abilities. Knowing a few of the game's 192 total skill sets can help make wise decisions when upgrading your monsters.
Drawing a ghost in Adobe Illustrator depends on two variables: how you visualize your subject matter and which tools you rely on as you create your artwork. You can use the Pen tool to draw a chain-dragging figure with a candlestick, or apply Live Trace to a photograph and turn your portrait subject into a ghostly apparition. If you prefer quicker results, rendering a nebulous floating figure doesn't require a detailed drawing. Today's Illustrator tool set includes transparency features and live effects that can help your ghost transcend the sharply defined shapes of classic vector artwork.
Moving day can be hectic and chaotic. Start preparing your breakable items for moving well ahead of the date. Frameless mirrors, in particular, require plenty of wrapping and cushioning, as well as separate boxes. Take precautions to protect your frameless mirror in transit so that you don't wind up unpacking a bunch of shattered glass.
One of the most vital escape routes in the Kino der Toten map of “Call of Duty: Black Ops” zombies is the ladder that transports you from the stage to the viewing area. The ladder comes down onto the stage to automatically take the player up every time the teleporter is activated. To activate the teleporter, first link the main unit on the stage with the landing pad, located in the spawn area.
Charmed Wine (oxalis), one of several shamrock varieties, can fill a shady or partly sunny growing area with plentiful foliage and delicate pink blossoms. Hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11, growing Charmed Wine in colder regions requires special winter care to prevent the plant’s demise. Overwinter a Charmed Wine plant to keep it healthy and vibrant from year to year and the plant will respond with new growth each spring.
Patch 4.0.3a was the last patch before the Cataclysm expansion in the online game "World of Warcraft." The patch was particularly damaging to Warlocks, as Blizzard had determined that those characters were simply doing too much damage and decided to cut the damage dealt by almost all Warlock spells by 12 percent in this patch. Despite the damage reduction, the preferred specs didn't change much from previous patches.
Pokemon Shiny Gold is a fan-made remake of Pokemon Gold, originally released for Game Boy in 1999. The Game Boy ROM was hacked and files from Pokemon Firered was incorporated into the game. The original Pokemon Gold game had over 100 new species. The main character went on a quest to master Pokemon battling, where characters use species that they controlled to engage in battles that strengthen the Pokemon and help advance the plot. One of the areas in Pokemon Shiny Gold — Cerulean City — had ghosts that blocked the player’s way, preventing the player from advancing further through…
For the most part, mirrors -- particularly those used in automobiles -- are just panes of glass with a metallic coating on the back. Mirror scratches are no less common or more difficult to deal with than scratches in glass, but they are often more obvious because the reflective backing effectively doubles them. The solution to this problem is as old as the stained glass in the cathedrals of Europe.
Avaya Aura is a communications network system offered by Avaya Inc., a global provider of business communications systems. Avaya Aura is often tailored to suit client needs and budget, giving considerable variety and versatility in the type of services offered. Avaya corporate literature states that one of the primary focuses of the Avaya Aura system is creating a more efficient communications network for clients.
The first map pack released for “Call of Duty: Black Ops” features a zombie map called “Ascension.” In Ascension, players battle against increasingly difficult waves of zombies in a Soviet rocket-launch facility. To get an authorization code for the Ascension zombie map, you need to purchase the First Strike map pack for the game. This can be done through the Game Add-on Marketplace in your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.
The Samsung BX2450 is a high performance LED back-lit monitor designed to satisfy serious gamers and video viewers, so ghosting is a problem that should not be tolerated. Usually this type of problem is not caused by a malfunction in the monitor's hardware and can be fixed with proper troubleshooting and correction.
“MapleStory”, according to Nexon Games, is “the world’s first and most successful side-scrolling 2D online game.” The game is designed to stimulate creativity by displaying the extraordinary with the mundane, which lets the player create a mystical world to his liking. In “MapleStory”, characters can obtain a witch’s stew. The stew gives the character that eats it a +40 weapon and magic ATT, a +100 weapon and magic DEF along with +15 speed and jump for fifteen minutes. These useful points and powers make finding the stew and obtaining some very beneficial.
Creating a floor-length mirror helps make any space look larger by allowing light to be reflected in the space. The addition of a floor-length mirror to your living space provides the perfect opportunity to check your ensemble before heading out the door. Making the mirror yourself allows you to customize the look with a frame fashioned from pieces of crown molding. Customize your frame with bright paint to make the mirror a bold focal point in the room.
A mirror adds light and style to a drab wood headboard while creating the illusion of extra bedroom space. By using a plain mirror and glass tiles available at craft and ceramic stores, you can transform your headboard into a colorful piece of mosaic art.
Though scientific concepts sometimes confuse or intimidate young children, interactive experiments make learning science interesting and accessible. By conducting experiments with mirrors, students examine commonly used objects and learn more about how they work. Teachers can use mirrors in activities throughout the curriculum or even have a science study focusing on the concept of reflection. Students will utilize the scientific method while examining mirrors by making predictions, observing results and collecting data.
EMF detectors, or electromagnetic field detectors, pick up electromagnetic fields and fluctuations. The theory behind using EMF detectors to search for ghosts is that paranormal activity may result in fluctuations of electromagnetic frequencies and other environmental changes. This hypothesis is the subject of severe skepticism and debate. There are many sources of electromagnetic field fluctuation such as home electronics, electrical wiring and electrical outlets. Before purchasing an EMF detector to search for ghosts, do some independent research on the reliability of such methods.
Every school has its tailgating traditions, but few can match the Old South charm found in the Grove, a 10-acre plot just outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, where thousands of Ole Miss fans gather to tailgate. Tents are adorned with chandeliers, while food is spread out on fine, white tablecloths and served on china dishes with silverware. Ole Miss tailgating has gained such a reputation that in 2011 alone, it was featured in “The New York Times,” “Parade" magazine and on ESPN "CollegeGameday," the Weather Channel and Travel Channel.
Displaying books, trophies and other knickknacks around your home requires a display shelf or bookcase. Choosing a bookshelf with a mirrored back allows you to see all sides of the object displayed. You can purchase a mirrored bookcase at your local home store or have one built for you by a carpenter. However, these options are expensive. Making your own allows you to create a custom display shelf for less money without needing to have a lot of carpentry know-how.
Crop circles are designs left in fields of corn or grain. Draw a crop circle with help from an artist in this free video clip.
"Ben 10: Alien Force" is a Cartoon Network show that has spawned a number of game titles available for free play through the official Cartoon Network website. These games all branch off from the main story of "Ben 10: Alien Force." The show follows Ben, a child who can turn himself into alien creatures with the use of his Omnitrix device, and his life with his cousin Gwen and his grandfather Max.
"Luigi's Mansion" for the Nintendo GameCube features Mario's brother Luigi in his own title -- but instead of stomping Goombas and kicking Koopas, Luigi is sucking up ghosts in his Poltergeist 3000. As you explore the many rooms of a haunted mansion, you will come across what appears to be a floating candle, but is actually the invisible butler ghost. To capture the butler, you must first make him appear by lighting his candle.
“Pokemon Platinum Version” opens up a new world for you to explore on the Nintendo DS. While there are several types of Pokemon to capture and battle, the Ghost-type Pokemon are the rarest. Ghost-type Pokemon can also share other Pokemon-types, creating deadly combinations of attacks for your foes. The types of attributes a ghost-type Pokemon will display are based largely around its subtypes, but all ghost types share a weakness to dark-type Pokemon and are strong against psychic-type Pokemon.
Defeating "Call of Duty: Black Ops" on any difficulty level grants you access to a special cooperative Zombie Mode, which pits you and your friends against armies of undead soldiers hungry for human flesh. The various zombie levels include numerous programming glitches. Taking advantage of these bugs can provide you with a valuable edge in fighting the persistent zombie soldiers.
When making a mirror mosaic that has the effect of being one flowing piece, you willl not want spaces and grout between the mosaic pieces. They will need to fit together perfectly. If you have an original design in mind for your mosaic, it may be difficult or even impossible to find pieces that fit together properly. You can make your mosaic come together, though, if you have a mirror to make your pieces from and a few inexpensive items.
Curse is a website containing thousands of add-ons and mods designed to enhance your gaming experience. The site offers downloads for many popular games, including "Minecraft," "World of Warcraft" and "Starcraft II." A downloadable program called the Curse Client allows one-click installation of game mods, but a manual installation option is available for users who prefer not to use the client.
For those who loved the original "Haunted Mansion" game for the Atari 2600, the 2011 release of an updated version of the game for the Nintendo Wii was a welcome addition to the video game world. According to IGN's review of the new game, the characters are the grandchildren of the original character from the 1982 version of the Atari game. Once again, you are on a quest to find the four pieces of the missing magical urn, but to advance through the house, you must locate the skeleton key.
Mirrors can add elegance to a home and make a small room look larger. Unfortunately, household mirrors, especially the ones in your bathroom, begin to show signs of age when moisture gets behind the glass. This moisture creates black spots and darkened sections around the edges of the mirror that can make it look dingy. Sticky spots and dirt can also develop on a mirror. The best thing you can do to give your mirror new life is to clean it properly and determine if re-silvering is necessary.
The living dead, the undead, the walking dead, no matter what you call them zombies are a scary concept that fit perfectly with the Halloween party season. Instead of having just a Halloween zombie party, spice up the gathering by combining the zombie theme with a non-Halloween theme for a unique twist to your Halloween party.
Boys often find magic — and particularly magic wands — fascinating. If you're planning a magic-themed party or gathering for boys, organize magic wand crafts for them to keep them entertained. Incorporate other items boys love into the wands, such as superheroes and bugs. Give the boys markers, paint pens and glitter pens so they can write their names on the wands.
The interest in nails is continually growing, and there is a new trend you just can't miss. Hanging gems, jewels and charms from fake finger nails is a fresh way to accessories an outfit and make your manicure one of a kind. Lightweight charms work best. But avoid long, dangling charms that could easily get caught on things. And never hang them from your real nail tips.
The addition of a mirror can be a asset to any room's decor. Mirrors reflect more light around the room, be it natural light, electric or candles. In many cases, a wall mirror can give the illusion of spaciousness, making the room seem larger than it really is. Don't hang a plain mirror on your wall -- give it some style with a little embellishment. With the right craft supplies you can turn an ordinary mirror into a work of art.
In "Mabinogi," a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, players are able to level up a variety of human, elf, and giant characters by completing quests and killing monsters, either through melee combat and archery skills, or the use of powerful magic. One of the strongest spells in the game is the spell Thunder, which can eliminate entire groups of enemies at once. However, before the spell can be cast, it has to be learned via a series of special quests or actions.
The more common way to fix a mirror on a wall is vertically — that way, you get to see more of your reflection. However, in some cases, placing it horizontally is more appropriate for your room décor. For example, if you want to hang it over a mantle or tall centerpiece on a table, you have less room for vertical hanging. Prepare the wall before hanging to ensure your mirror hangs just right in its horizontal orientation.
Whether you are scrapbooking or creating an attractive quote craft, using mirrored letters is a reliable way to add a sense of dimension to any project. Mirrored letters contain mirrored surfaces, allowing you to see yourself or surrounding objects on the letter as you look over the craft. Purchasing metal mirrored letters can be extremely expensive, which is why creating your own mirrored letters with aluminum foil is an attractive and cost-effective solution.
