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How to Resolve Conflict Effectively
Conflict is more than a disagreement. It is a deep-rooted problem between two or more people that dictates their attitude toward one another. Whether you are trying to resolve a conflict you have with another, or trying to help two colleagues, there are m...
How to Exercise Your Puppy
Your puppy’s bones and muscles are still developing until 12-18 months of age depending on the breed. Giant breeds grow for longer than miniature dogs. Therefore, activities that are strenuous, like long walks, should be avoided. Instead, encourage your p...
How to Get Immunized Against Chicken Pox
If you are concerned about you or your children contracting the chickenpox virus (varicella), talk to your doctor about getting immunized. Getting immunized against the varicella virus can prevent chickenpox or reduce the symptoms if you or your child ca...
How to Make a Seed Sprouter at Home
Sprouting seeds at home is a great way to give yourself access to healthy, tasty sprouts around the clock. Sprouts can be eaten raw, have numerous health benefits, and add a nice, crisp texture to salads and other dishes. Fortunately, it is very easy to m...
How to Improve Energy Efficiency in a Restaurant
Restaurants use more than twice the energy of an average commercial building of the same size.[1] X Trustworthy Source Energy Star Program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy focused on educating consumers abou...
How to Become a Furniture Designer
Designing furniture is an exciting field that combines fashion and function. It’s a rewarding career if you’re looking for a creative, technical line of work. You’ll get to use your artistic and spatial skills and your imagination. Break into the field by...
How to Become a Referee
Referees, also called sports officials, are responsible for ensuring that the rules of a game are fairly and equitably enforced and that players stay safe. Most competitive sports, including soccer, tennis, swimming, and football use referees (in baseball...
How to Be a Good Apartment Neighbor
Residing in an apartment may liberate you from the headaches of owning a house, but everything comes with responsibilities. An apartment lifestyle can be complicated when it comes to etiquette issues. A little courtesy can certainly make apartment life mu...
How to Become a Shoe Designer
A shoe designer, also called a footwear designer, is a type of fashion designer who specializes in creating shoes and boots. In addition to being practical for covering the feet, shoe designs can be original, innovative works of art. Becoming a shoe desig...
How to Protect a Motorcycle From Theft
If you have a motorcycle and you are afraid that it will get stolen, consider some steps in protecting it. These suggestions are not full proof, because a thief who really wants your bike will most likely get it eventually. However, your objective should...
How to Zest an Orange
Orange zest is made from the top layer of an orange's peel. It contains the fruit's oils and adds a bright, citrus flavor to a dish or recipe. There are several kitchen utensils you can use to zest an orange, including a grater, microplane, vegetable peel...
How to Cancel a Discover Credit Card
There may come a time when you no longer need your Discover credit card. Whatever your reason for cancellation, canceling your Discover credit card is a simple process that can be done over the phone or by mail. Before you cancel your card you will wan...
How to Avoid an Achilles Tendon Injury
The Achilles tendon is a tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. The tendon's position in the body puts it under a lot of strain, especially during exercise. Due to this strain, the Achilles tendon has a tendency to become injured easily, e...
How to Be an Expert UN Delegate
Being a delegate at the UN is a very prestigious job, which can be achieved after many years of experience. A delegate represents his or her country at UN meetings and debates, and plays a vital role in international relations and diplomacy. To get a tast...
How to Get a Talent Agent
If you are an aspiring musician, actor, or other entertainer, at some point in your career you will need to hire an agent. Your agent will help you build on the work you have already done to book more and better jobs, helping your rise in the field. An ag...
How to Make Sprouts
Making your own sprouts requires very little special equipment, no soil and no sunlight. The sprouting process takes only a few days, which greatly increases vitamin and mineral availability. An example: sprouting soybeans produces a 500 to 600 percent in...