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Many countries keep a list of registered voters. In the United States, those lists are generally maintained by the state; similarly, in the United Kingdom, you'll find the lists in your local area. You may want to search these lists for any number of reas...

You shouldn't throw away a piece of furniture or a nice piece of wood just because it has layers of old paint or old worn-out varnish on it. Instead, think about refinishing it. There could be a beautiful piece of wood under all that paint or varnish. It...

Detergents are a class of chemical compounds that are used for cleaning because of their dual hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. Due to its chemical structure and reactivity, a detergent can bind to an oily stain and be washed away in water, making i...

There are three ways to open a Domino's Pizza franchise in the United States. All but about 10 percent of Domino's Pizza franchises are opened by employees that first became a general manager of a Domino's location. Two other options are to join the franc...

Brass has a relatively low melting point compared to iron, or steel, but it still requires a special furnace. Many beginning metalworking hobbyists start out with aluminum, which is easier to melt, but brass is often the next step. Make sure to follow all...

The bagua map (BAH-gwa) is a very basic tool used in feng shui to learn which parts of a space–-such as a home, office building, room or yard–-correlate with particular areas of life. Once we know which area of a space corresponds to which life aspiration...

A stack of hot and freshly baked pancakes dripping with syrup may seem like a modern-day treat, but the pancake has actually been around for thousands of years, and has always been a popular way to consume cereal grains. Pancakes are thin, round cakes mad...

Pride and Prejudice, one of Jane Austen’s most popular novels, if not the most popular. First published in 1813 and based in early 19th century England, the novel explores the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy (the infamous Mr....

Conformation in cattle is one of the utmost important qualities that a cattle producer must know about and understand when raising a good, solid breeding herd of cattle. Conformation is the desirable and undesirable skeletal and muscular structures of an...

Sheriffs are responsible for general law enforcement, with duties that include arresting criminals and operating county jails. In most jurisdictions sheriffs are elected to the position to serve a four-year term. Prepare yourself to become a sheriff by gr...

Knowing how to throw a cast net can come in handy if you forget to pack your baitfish or need to catch more baitfish during a long day fishing out on the lake, river, or ocean. The key to a good throw lies in the setup and technique. Keep the weight of th...

Hanging a mirror is a great way to open up your space and make it look bigger and brighter! Weigh and measure your mirror to determine Once you’ve picked the perfect spot to hang your mirror, it’s time to straighten it up and mark where the hardware will...

Pretty much anyone can dive into a game of laser tag and have a blast, even if they aren’t top of the leaderboard. But those of us looking to claim that coveted high score will need to use every tactical tool at our disposal to dominate the arena like a p...

You might think aside from walking and maybe riding a bike, painting wood would be a close third in the "things that are really easy to do" category. This might be the case if the wood you are painting is attached to an old barn. When setting out to paint...

Many people seek to purchase real estate from a foreclosure or a bank sale in an effort to get a bargain. By buying at such a sale, you may be able to pay a price that satisfies the bank’s debt, but could be substantially lower than the fair market value...

Estrus is defined as the period where a female (in this case, a cow or heifer) is receptive to a male (or, the bull). Estrous, on the other hand, is the whole reproductive heat cycle that a female goes through, from heat period to no heat period (Proestr...