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Episode VII: Mahalo Page of the Week - Finalists: Robbrown, Ssmacd and Redgold
Update July 21: @robbrown for How To Make A Stuffed Burger, @redgold for How to get cobra health insurance and @ssmacd for How To Make A Cake. Go ahead and vote helpful on the How-to(s) you think deserve the grand prize of M$20.
Have you built a Mahalo "How-To" page from scratch? Well not is your chance to show it off, get some tips and perhaps earn some extra scratch. Post your How-To page below and explain what you've done to make it the authoritative How-To on the subject.
Contest Rules:
1. Must be a Mahalo "How-To" Page submitted
2. You Must have built the "How-To" from scratch, don't post one a previously built page that you simply claimed.
3. If you post a submission you must vote "helpful" on at least 1 other submission.
4. Number of "helpful" votes won't determine the winner, but will break a tie.
5. Contest will close July 22
----Previous Winners---
Episode VI - @philipy for the Roger Federer Topic Page
Episode V - @Matthewh for the Extrasolar Planets Topic Page
Episode IV - @buddawiggi for the Nashua NH Topic Page
Episode III - @andreaxxjean for the Christmas Cookies Topic Page
Episode II - @krystyne20 for the Theory of a Deadman Topic Page
Episode I - @interzone for the UFO Topic Page
Have you built a Mahalo "How-To" page from scratch? Well not is your chance to show it off, get some tips and perhaps earn some extra scratch. Post your How-To page below and explain what you've done to make it the authoritative How-To on the subject.
Contest Rules:
1. Must be a Mahalo "How-To" Page submitted
2. You Must have built the "How-To" from scratch, don't post one a previously built page that you simply claimed.
3. If you post a submission you must vote "helpful" on at least 1 other submission.
4. Number of "helpful" votes won't determine the winner, but will break a tie.
5. Contest will close July 22
----Previous Winners---
Episode VI - @philipy for the Roger Federer Topic Page
Episode V - @Matthewh for the Extrasolar Planets Topic Page
Episode IV - @buddawiggi for the Nashua NH Topic Page
Episode III - @andreaxxjean for the Christmas Cookies Topic Page
Episode II - @krystyne20 for the Theory of a Deadman Topic Page
Episode I - @interzone for the UFO Topic Page
voted interesting: robbrown, kalane, angieh, matthewh, wook, redgold, interzone, asmith6815, bestpay, buddawiggi, jfinke, sticks_hick, dannyjohnson
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I would like to nominate this page:
How To Make A Stuffed Burger
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/120580974_1d6c0585c0.jpg
"A stuffed hamburger is similar to a traditional beef burger except that ingredients are inserted into the center of the burger to add flavor and pizazz to this summer classic."
I created this how-to from scratch. To make this an authoritative source on making a stuffed burger, I based the tutorial from my own refined recipe , "The Mushroom, Onion and Blue Cheese Stuffed Gourmet Hamburger". I composed the tutorial in an open-ended fashion so that the reader would understand that just about any ingredient could be used as stuffing.
Some features of this page include:
I really hope that you like this page. Any comments, tips or criticism are welcome and appreciated!
How To Make A Stuffed Burger
"A stuffed hamburger is similar to a traditional beef burger except that ingredients are inserted into the center of the burger to add flavor and pizazz to this summer classic."
I created this how-to from scratch. To make this an authoritative source on making a stuffed burger, I based the tutorial from my own refined recipe , "The Mushroom, Onion and Blue Cheese Stuffed Gourmet Hamburger". I composed the tutorial in an open-ended fashion so that the reader would understand that just about any ingredient could be used as stuffing.
Some features of this page include:
- The content is based from my very own recipe.
- The page lists 6 other unique stuffed hamburger recipes that I chose carefully from around the Internet.
- I have featured the "Bacon and Havariti" photo from the Flickr user Cheezemaster and found a block of Youtube videos that further explain the stuffed burger making process.
- Above all else, I've tried to compose clear and succinct steps that are easy to follow and understand.
I really hope that you like this page. Any comments, tips or criticism are welcome and appreciated!
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Congrats Rob
voted helpful: redgold, snowplusbrd, chriswingate, interzone, jfinke, soundboy, buddawiggi, krystyne20, wdawe, mysterygirl89, sticks_hick, lesliec, brandy76, christhomson, dannyjohnson, jeffhoard, nushka, brian san
I'd like to nominate How to Make a Cake. I believe this page lays out the detailed steps involved in making a cake so that even a novice baker can see that it's not harder to bake a cake from scratch that it is to make a cake from a mix. I've also included simple variants--once you've mastered this basic recipe, you can also make chocolate cake, spice cake, or citrus cake.
voted helpful: colettel, snowplusbrd, matthewh, jennybeanses, hackman2007, interzone, soundboy, marcand, cynthiag, ninakat, allison h., lauriem, lesliec, jeffp, gno, jeffhoard, mysterygirl89, robbrown
Always good for cooking novices
Thanks snowplusbrd! I hope the page is detailed enough that novices will be able to follow the instructions for How to Make a Cake easily. I also started another page which will be blown out over time on How to Bake - as there are many concepts that need a bit more explanation.
Susan, your How-to pages top them all. You are very thorough, and this page makes my mouth water.
I love cakes but I already know how to make one (two maybe). So this time I'm going with the burguers. I'm almost sure the next time I will be voting for you.
@nushka why don't you add your cake variations to the message board on How to Make a Cake? I'd be interested in seeing them!
I would like to nominate How to Apply for COBRA (and Get The Federal Subsidy). I think this How To lays out in easy to follow steps how to go about retaining your health insurance after losing your job, as well as how to make sure the government helps you pay for it.
With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10%, I think that this page is not only helpful, but (sadly) necessary.
With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10%, I think that this page is not only helpful, but (sadly) necessary.
Thanks for making that page. I didn't even know about that program until now.
As much as I think the other two pages are well-done, I think that this page is the most practically useful. That's why I gave it my vote for Page of the Week.
I recently created:
How To Use An Ip Blocker
which helps with internet security when downloading. I have yet to add images to enhance the tutorial but will be getting around to that this weekend.
"This is a "how to" that teaches people who use programs like utorrent for file downloads to be able to block IP addresses that are hostile, malignant, or unsafe. This page does not condone illegal downloading but does educate on the means to filter what IPs connect to your bittorrent clients."
How To Use An Ip Blocker
which helps with internet security when downloading. I have yet to add images to enhance the tutorial but will be getting around to that this weekend.
"This is a "how to" that teaches people who use programs like utorrent for file downloads to be able to block IP addresses that are hostile, malignant, or unsafe. This page does not condone illegal downloading but does educate on the means to filter what IPs connect to your bittorrent clients."
Not bad, but it seems like this is a tutorial for one specific software. I'm wondering is this the only way to block ip's or are there other options also?
I see your point... the good part is that blocklist manager, which is the main way to compile the IP lists can convert the list to any program..... I specifically wrote for utorrent... It can also be written for bittorrent, bitcomet, protowall, peer guardian, etc.... But the main thing is how to work Blocklist Manager... which I guess could be the more major focus of this tutorial... how to use the list compiler
This is a very useful page! I learned a lot.
How To Make Your Own Music
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-your-own-music
If you couldn't tell by now, I am a music guy. I made this page using my knowledge to help give people an idea of how to make their own music. I think this is something that a lot of people would like to do, but they don't know how. So this How-To page is for them.
http://digitaldirect4u.net/ebaypictures/music1.gif
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-your-own-music
If you couldn't tell by now, I am a music guy. I made this page using my knowledge to help give people an idea of how to make their own music. I think this is something that a lot of people would like to do, but they don't know how. So this How-To page is for them.
voted helpful: ssmacd, interzone, djammmer, buddawiggi
voted unhelpful: jfinke
I would like to nominate my page How to Make Money in Animal Crossing: City Folk.
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-money-in-animal-crossing-city-folk?noprivs
It basically tells people the different ways to make money in the Wii game "Animal Crossing: City Folk." I believe that it would be very helpful for first-time players, but it also has a few tips for seasoned players on how to make a lot of money.
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-money-in-animal-crossing-city-folk?noprivs
It basically tells people the different ways to make money in the Wii game "Animal Crossing: City Folk." I believe that it would be very helpful for first-time players, but it also has a few tips for seasoned players on how to make a lot of money.
Looks very detailed, nice work. For suggestion, I recommend adding a pictures section and pinning a good pic so it will represent the page at the top.
It looks like you have a lot of expertise in this section. One that that may be helpful is to "use the white space" effectively--breaking up your sections into subsections with headings, and using bulleted lists where possible to make the page more "scannable". That way a user can get the gist of the article quickly, and focus in on the information they need.
The advice is very much appreciated.
All right, I'll throw in "How to Grow Plumeria"
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-grow-plumeria
This picture is of my plumeria cuttings this year.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xMf8wKQv3Ro/SlzRAmWmj2I/AAAAAAAAAMI/4JryzfnWQcU/s512/Plumeria%20071409%20002.JPG
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-grow-plumeria
This picture is of my plumeria cuttings this year.
voted helpful: ssmacd
I have some suggestions about the layout of the page. Since it is a how to page, people want to know the steps right away. Right now you have to scroll down a page just to get to the introduction. I know the top 7 is stuck up there. An alternative would be to add a links section and pin the same links as you have for the top 7. Then you can delete the top 7 section from the top. Only other suggestions would be to add a couple more tips to the left column. Other than that, looks good!
Thanks for the advice. I'll try that.
How tos ae generally text based pages-- so I'd suggest switching the "Top 7" to a "Resources" section, and moving it to the bottom of the page. That way the user will read your writing first. Content pages also generally have the guide note on the right rather than the left. To do this, click edit page title on the top right corner, and then check off the box marked content.
@ssmacd. "click edit page title on the top right corner, and then check off the box marked content." Are you sure that this is not above my pay grade? I see "create page all pages images"
It fixed it for you Morriss.
Thanks to everyone for their advice and thanks Jeff for your help. So? What do you think? Is it better now?
how to make a cheese cake ! =)
Yield
16 servings (serving size: 1 slice cheesecake and about 2 tablespoons topping)
Ingredients
Crust:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons water
Cooking spray
Filling:
3 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8-ounce) carton fat-free sour cream
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Topping:
2/3 cup tawny port or other sweet red wine
1/2 cup sugar
2 (10-ounce) bags frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°.
To prepare crust, combine first 3 ingredients, tossing with a fork. Add 2 teaspoons water; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly. Gently press mixture into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
To prepare filling, beat cheeses with a mixer at high speed until smooth. Combine 1 cup sugar, flour, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add to cheese mixture; beat well. Add sour cream; beat well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; stir seeds into cheese mixture, reserving bean halves.
Pour cheese mixture into prepared pan; bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cheesecake center barely moves when pan is touched. Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
To prepare topping, combine port, 1/2 cup sugar, cherries, and reserved vanilla bean halves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until cherries are thawed and mixture is syrupy. Remove vanilla bean halves; discard.
Combine juice, cornstarch, and 4 teaspoons water, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Stir cornstarch mixture into cherry mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and shiny. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Cover and chill. Serve over cheesecake.
Nutritional Information
Calories:324 (30% from fat)
Fat:10.7g (sat 6.1g,mono 3.2g,poly 0.7g)
Protein:12.2g
Carbohydrate:42.8g
Fiber:1g
Cholesterol:83mg
Iron:0.8mg
Sodium:458mg
Calcium:134mg
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Yield
16 servings (serving size: 1 slice cheesecake and about 2 tablespoons topping)
Ingredients
Crust:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons water
Cooking spray
Filling:
3 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8-ounce) carton fat-free sour cream
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Topping:
2/3 cup tawny port or other sweet red wine
1/2 cup sugar
2 (10-ounce) bags frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°.
To prepare crust, combine first 3 ingredients, tossing with a fork. Add 2 teaspoons water; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly. Gently press mixture into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
To prepare filling, beat cheeses with a mixer at high speed until smooth. Combine 1 cup sugar, flour, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add to cheese mixture; beat well. Add sour cream; beat well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; stir seeds into cheese mixture, reserving bean halves.
Pour cheese mixture into prepared pan; bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cheesecake center barely moves when pan is touched. Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
To prepare topping, combine port, 1/2 cup sugar, cherries, and reserved vanilla bean halves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until cherries are thawed and mixture is syrupy. Remove vanilla bean halves; discard.
Combine juice, cornstarch, and 4 teaspoons water, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Stir cornstarch mixture into cherry mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and shiny. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Cover and chill. Serve over cheesecake.
Nutritional Information
Calories:324 (30% from fat)
Fat:10.7g (sat 6.1g,mono 3.2g,poly 0.7g)
Protein:12.2g
Carbohydrate:42.8g
Fiber:1g
Cholesterol:83mg
Iron:0.8mg
Sodium:458mg
Calcium:134mg
voted unhelpful: ssmacd, krystyne20, lesliec
Here's my page for How to Take a Screenshot on a PC.
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-a-pc
I see this question being asked a lot, so I decided to create a "how-to" page on the subject. Here's what it contains:
1. Step-by-step instructions for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
2. Links to the top 10 screen capture software applications.
3. Featured video for how to use Snagit.
4. Tips on choosing the best file format to save a screenshot.
5. Links to screenshot resources.
6. Links to reviews about screen capture applications.
7. Links to tutorials on how to use MS Paint and the Vista Snipping Tool.
If you can think of anything I've missed or something that needs more detail, please let me know. Thanks!
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-a-pc
I see this question being asked a lot, so I decided to create a "how-to" page on the subject. Here's what it contains:
1. Step-by-step instructions for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
2. Links to the top 10 screen capture software applications.
3. Featured video for how to use Snagit.
4. Tips on choosing the best file format to save a screenshot.
5. Links to screenshot resources.
6. Links to reviews about screen capture applications.
7. Links to tutorials on how to use MS Paint and the Vista Snipping Tool.
If you can think of anything I've missed or something that needs more detail, please let me know. Thanks!
Great idea for a page. I like it.
Wow, looks like Rob and Susan are neck-n-neck! These are both great pages! What a contest!
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The only recommendation I would make to improve your page would be to add an image section, so that an image appears in the Guide Note. You could also capitalize further on the opportunity to inlink throughout the page text (ingredients, etc.)
You could also add to your page by including a section of other ingredients or combinations that one could use to stuff burgers in addition to your recipe and/or providing links to alternative stuffed burger recipes. I see that you've done so in the Guide Note, but, to be honest, I missed this section on my first look at the page. Perhaps placing the recipes in the "links" section would make them more visible?
"add an image section"
I've gone back-and-forth on this exact thing. I'm worried about the length of the page. The right hand column is short in contrast to the left and I've been a little worried about balance. However, having an image appear in the Guide Note may trump that concern.
"include a section of other ingredients or combinations"
What a great idea!!!! I'm going to do that right now.
Thanks again!!!
I tried very hard to add a "User Recommended Links" section but unfortunately ran into a bug in the CMS. I tried in a couple of different browsers a number of times to no avail before giving up.
I captured the problem here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKpFyIznLew
Just the 'uh oh' pit of the stomach feeling when he saw that the how to page he created was now public for anyone to rewrite makes him worthy of this one in my book...
Great recipe btw... tried it the other night- yummy! Thanks!
Let me know if you try any other stuffing options in the future and I'll add them to the page!
It's making me hungry and I just finished dinner..
I'll recycle the $10 he's splitting with me back into the community. Look forward to some questions!