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Getting ready to swim, whether for fun or for a race, isn't difficult. But the better prepared you are the more enjoyable the experience will be, as it only takes a few simple steps to get prepared to go swimming.

Do you long for a naturally gorgeous complexion? Do you wish that you had absolutely beautiful, glowing skin? Follow along after the jump to learn how to nurture and protect your skin so that it looks amazing as soon as you wake up in the morning.

Spending time in your garden or hanging out with friends at a park is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon—until you feel a sharp poke and realize you've been stung by a bee. Bee stings are relatively common and don't have to ruin your day, as long as y...

In order to get the most out of your clarinet, developing a proper maintenance and cleaning regimen is very important. By regularly disassembling your clarinet and cleaning each piece with swabs, oil, and a little water, your instrument will last much lon...

No matter your age or occupation, everyone could use a little fresh air from time to time. Taking a road trip with your friends or family can be an excellent way to shed some old skin and live a little, de-stress and forget your troubles for a while, and...

It feeds on insects and spiders, it wiggles, it's about 5 to 8 inches (12.7 to 20.3 cm) long, and it changes color! It is a green anole, a common pet lizard native that is native to the southern United States. But is it a boy or is it a girl? It can be pr...

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove the Windows validation notifications that you see when using an unregistered copy of Windows. The easiest (and most legal) way of doing this involves activating your copy of Windows from within Settings, but you can...

The root beer float is a long-time favorite for summer refreshment. Consisting of both root beer and vanilla ice cream, it is easy to make and creates an amazing mix of flavors and texture. If you already know how to make a basic float, consider making a...

We've all experienced the frustration of trying to use a computer that just won't load. After a few years, computer slowdown is inevitable, leaving you with the annoying need to purchase a more recent model; however, if you're holding off on buying a new...

If you play poker or have watched professional poker tournaments, you may have noticed that many players will "shuffle" their chips. Players may do this to help them better concentrate or to simply help pass the time. While chip shuffling may look impress...

Gaming addiction is a subset of computer addiction. The very idea of computer addiction, let alone gaming addiction, is so new that even professionals have not yet settled on a standard criteria. However, most professionals do attempt to draw a line betwe...

The idea of the binary clock is simple. Instead of displaying numbers, it displays rows or columns of lights that correspond to numbers. All you need to do is memorize which numbers the rows and columns correspond to in order to tell time using a binary c...

Bodysurfing is a great way to catch small waves without a board. Find a set of waves, get in the water, and start practicing! The best way to get the feel for bodysurfing is to try it out.

Assertiveness is a particular way of communicating with others that is direct and honest, but also respectful. An assertive communicator knows what they think or what they want, and they are not afraid to ask for it directly. They don’t get angry or let t...

You may find yourself getting really excited before a big event. That's actually a good thing—an article in the APA's Journal of Experimental Psychology says that excitement can help you avoid being anxious. If you need a little break from all that energy...

Sitting down in a kilt can be challenging because you do not want to damage the pleats of the kilt. In addition, many people do not wear underwear beneath their kilts, so you also do not want to expose yourself to someone who might be sitting across from...