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Pick-me-up or eye opener cocktails earn their reputation by being drinks that give you instant pep, wake you up or enliven your appetite. There are quite a few cocktails that fall within this range, some of which are provided here.

Dentures are dental appliances that replace missing teeth and help you live a normal life. Once you have dentures, it’s important to keep them clean – dirty dentures can allow bacteria and fungus to proliferate, leading to inflamed gums and bad breath. Mo...

A corrupt file can bring your well-prepared presentation to a screeching halt. There are several ways you can try getting a corrupted file to load, including moving it to a new location, extracting the slides from inside of it, and loading PowerPoint in S...

A diode blocks current from flowing in one direction, while allowing it to pass through when the polarity reverses. You can use any multimeter to test whether it is functional, but a digital multimeter with a diode check function will give best results. M...

Everyone needs shoes and most of us have more pairs than we need. But how do you sell shoes to people that already have them? Whether it's in a store or online (and we'll cover both), the answer is with expertise and a smile. Those two things will lead to...

Graduate school is challenging. No matter what university you attend or what field you are pursuing, you will have to manage a significant workload and balance your academic commitments with your other responsibilities. For graduate students with families...

If you've got great ideas, then you should share them with those around you. Try creating the perfect pitch to present your ideas to the people you know. At work, make sure you're tailoring your ideas to your boss and co-workers, so they are receptive to...

As a parent, it’s hard to even think about the possibility that someone might molest your child. Unfortunately, though, child molestation is all too common—roughly 10% of children are molested before the age of 18.[1] X Research source Exper...

Almost everyone who works uses email, but it can easily overwhelm us. Some of us receive far more email than we can deal with effectively. Being able to respond to an email quickly and properly can help us save time and look more professional. Note: Not a...

To fishermen, “minnow” refers to any small fish used for bait, which may or may not be one of the members of the minnow family. Minnows are a popular baitfish for species such as bass, bluegill, crappie, brown trout, walleye, northern pike, and muskellung...

Want to use your Windows PC as an internet-enabled wireless hotspot for your other devices? If you're using Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, you can create a Wi-Fi hotspot using the Command Prompt using the hosted network feature. If you're using Windows 10 or W...

Do you want to create an email address, but aren't sure where to start? Email is one of the most popular and widely-used forms of communication used around the globe. There are several different email services and providers with which you can set up an em...

Labrador puppies are wonderful pets, but they do take a bit of work to care for properly. Before you even bring your puppy home, you need to get the right supplies for it. Once your puppy is with you, focus on making sure that it is fed, housed, groomed,...

Wrapping a gift in a box is hard enough. But wrapping a basket? Eesh. Oval, circles, hexagons; it can all be quite the decorating nightmare. But with some pretty cellophane wrapping in hand and some tape, you'd be surprised what skills you didn't know you...

The Daedric armor is a five-piece set of armor, made of ebony. It is the best heavy armor available in Skyrim. Want to upgrade your armor? This guide will walk you through the process of collecting the necessary materials (at least 4 Daedra hearts, 13 ebo...

You've probably seen balsamic vinegar reductions popping up on restaurant menus lately. Balsamic vinegar is an intense flavor on its own, but reducing it amplifies the flavor and makes it great for a variety of foods. To reduce the balsamic vinegar, you'l...