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    Learn Almost Anything With Howcast Instructional Videos

    By Richard Nantel | February 6, 2008

    HowcastThree ex-Google employees have just launched a new site called Howcast that provides high-quality instructional videos and wikis that explain how to do just about anything. Topics that may interest learning professionals include the following:

    • How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
    • How To Extend the Life Of Your iPod Battery
    • How To Pack Everything For Your Vacation Into a Carry-on
    • How to Dress For a Job Interview

    Topics that may interest you on a personal level include the following:

    • How To Tell If Your Girlfriend’s a Psycho
    • How To Tell If Your Boyfriend’s a Psycho

    This site is incredibly well done. The videos are fun and entertaining. The design of the site is fabulous. Expect Howcast to get huge. This will be one serious distraction.

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    Topics: Howcast, Video |

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      February 27th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

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