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How to Write a Personal Statement for an Undergraduate Application
Every year, hundreds of thousands of graduating seniors apply to many of the same universities hoping to get in. In order to choose a well-rounded individual who stands apart from the crowd, the universities often have students submit a personal statement...
How to Make Homemade pH Paper Test Strips
The pH scale measures how likely a substance is to give up protons (or H+ ions) and how likely that substance is to accept protons. Many molecules, including dyes, will change their structure by either accepting protons from an acidic environment (one tha...
How to Be Careful with Fire (for Kids)
Your home is a place of family, friends and warmth. Even though home is a safe place, it is important to understand that there are some things in your home that can sometimes hurt you if you aren't careful. Fire and heat can burn or scald you badly if you...
How to Pack and Ship Your Fine China or Glassware
Whether you are moving your heirloom china with you to a new home or sending a beautiful tea set as a gift, you will always want assurance that the items will arrive safely in one piece. Follow these steps for successful packing methods.
How to Politely Tell Someone That Something They Said Offended You
We all get offended sometimes. Often, we’re offended when someone says something rude or insensitive. The person may not mean to offend you, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t address the issue. If you’re afraid of escalating the situation, don’t worry....
How to Choose the Right Breed of Dog
Choosing a dog breed can be difficult! There are many factors to consider when choosing the right dog breed for you. Remember not to rush into decisions and to evaluate all your options, which will begin to point you in the right direction in the search f...
How to Wear a Belt (for Young Men)
Wearing a belt not only holds your pants up – it’s a way to pull your outfit together and look grown up. When you’re choosing your belt, you need to make sure it’s the right length and that it’s appropriate for the occasion you’re wearing it for. You shou...
How to Draw a Bird
Birds are warm-blooded animals which are distinguished for their feathers and forelimbs modified as wings. Birds in action are a favorite sight in nature. Here you will see how to draw these beautiful creatures in a cartoonish style. [1] X Research sou...
How to Bring out the Color in Your Eyes
The eyes are the most central feature of the face, and learning how to feature your eyes will make any make-up look more effective and memorable. There are many techniques to featuring the eyes, and while some of them require some make-up expertise, many...
How to Perform Mae Geri (Shotokan Karate)
Mae Geri, known in English as "Front Kick," is the most basic of the many kicks in Shotokan karate. Since it's used so often, it's important to practice and really hone this technique. You've come to the right article—we've outlined exactly what you need...
How to Tell Your Husband You Want a Divorce
Maybe you've been unhappy in your marriage for years. Or maybe for the last two or three years, you've been thinking about divorce. Perhaps the only thing holding your marriage together is guilt over splitting up your family. But after a lot of thought (a...
How to Make a To Do List
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you have a lot on your plate. Between work responsibilities and personal obligations, life can get stressful, and it’s even more stressful when you forget something important. By creating organized to-do lists, you can pr...
How to Do a Chin Up
A chin-up is a bodyweight training exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles in the upper back, as well as the shoulders and the biceps muscles in the arms. It's very similar to a pull-up, with the exception of hand position: in a chin-...
How to Regain Your Confidence After Setbacks
Truth is, setbacks are an inevitable part of life. When life knocks you down, it can be tempting to just lie there. Know that the true challenge is not in never falling, but in getting back on your feet after each fall. Learn to think of each setback as a...
How to Fix Error 1418 (or 1415, 1417, 1428) on iPod Classic
If you encounter an iPod error -50, 1621, 1417, 1418, or 1428, see if you can try to follow the steps below to correct the problem if you're running windows XP. The following instructions are for the iPod Classic (generation 6), although it may work with...
How to Curl Hair with Foam Rollers
Hair that's curly, bouncy, and attention-getting is surprisingly easy to achieve with foam rollers. Using these spongy cylinders can help create a signature look, or amp up the glam factor for special occasions. It also gives your locks a healthy break fr...