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How to Celebrate Your Girlfriend's Birthday
It's always a good idea to make your girlfriend feel special, but on her birthday, it's even more important. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money or make elaborate plans, though. As long as you focus on your girlfriend and the things that sh...
How to Become a Certified Medical Biller
Medical billers are professionals who translate a healthcare service into a billing claim for you or your insurance company. You may be considering a career in this exciting field, which can optimize revenue for a doctor’s office or practice.[1] X Rese...
How to Start Over in Life
There are many reasons you might want to start a new life, and many ways you could approach this decision. For example, perhaps you just ended an abusive relationship and have to figure out how to get started with a new, healthy, happy life away from your...
How to Hop a Fence
Fences and other waist-high obstacles can slow you down while you run. However, with practice and the proper jumping technique, you can be sailing over the fence in no time. You’ll never have to awkwardly climb over a fence again!
How to Read Poetry
Reading poetry can be challenging, but learning how to carefully move through a poem is also very rewarding. Closely reading a poem can help you better understand and enjoy the poem. If you're reading a poem to analyze it, read it aloud several times to b...
How to Write in Elvish
The languages developed by J.R.R. Tolkien and featured in The Lord of the Rings series have come to be studied and used in various capacities by many ardent fans. Though a few of Tolkien’s various Elvish dialects were extensively developed, none include...
How to Avoid Letting Pessimistic People Get You Down
Is there a pessimist in your life – a person who thinks about the negative aspects of a situation more than the positive? If you are someone who is optimistic and cheerful, it may be difficult to understand and cope with a pessimist’s outlook. The strateg...
How to Access Your Computer's Programs on Windows Without Using the Start Menu
If your computer won't let you access all programs through the start menu, here's how to access them otherwise.
How to Recognize HPV in Men (Human Papillomavirus)
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), infecting almost all sexually active people at some point in their lives.[1] X Research source Fortunately, there are more than 40 strains o...
How to Calm Your Angry Cat
Most anger in cats derives from fear, and aggressive behavior stems from your cat’s perception that it needs to defend itself. Placing your cat in any situation where fearful emotions arise will often result in anger. Knowing how to minimize and remove su...
How to Kiss and Cuddle With Your Boyfriend
Kissing your boyfriend can get a bit tricky, and you can feel even more lost when he throws cuddling into the mix. If you're sitting on the couch next to your boyfriend and he puts his arm around you, what do you do next? Read on to find out.
How to Build a Swimming Pool from Wood and Plastic
You will require a lot of 2" by 4" pieces of wood, at least 8 as long as you want a side of the pool, and a lot of other ones for the bracing, at least 20 braces will be needed depending on height of pool.
How to Understand the Final Weeks of Pregnancy
The last weeks of pregnancy can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking time. You are awaiting the arrival of your baby and probably also watching your body closely for signs of labor. Every little pain or odd sensation may have you wondering if labor is about...
How to Tune Your Lap Harp to a Major Scale & More
The lap harp is a small, enchanting-sounding instrument favored by children and experienced folk musicians alike, but the sound isn’t so magical when the strings go out of tune. Regular play, occasional use, or even a total lack of play can cause the pegs...
How to Get Rid of Dead Skin
Dead skin is something that everyone has to deal with in some form or another. In fact, most people shed about a million dead skin cells per day; however, if your dead skin is getting out of hand, particularly on your face or your feet (the two most commo...
How to Analyze Fingerprints
Fingerprints have been studied throughout time for a number of reasons. Fingerprints never change, so what a person is born with is what they will always have, excluding serious injuries. They are also an accurate way to identify people, as the likelihood...