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While “soft news” articles (such as interviews, human interest stories, and reviews) offer the writer more flexibility with structure and personal opinion, “hard news” articles follow a precise formula. Known as the “inverted pyramid,” this formula is des...

It can sometimes be hard to think of ways to make your mom happy beyond the obvious things such as flowers and gifts. While these things are nice, and most moms would not turn them down, there are many other ways you can show your mom that you care about...

Want to write your first program in C? You'd be surprised at how easy it is, even if you don't have any experience with coding. The simplest way to get started is to install an IDE (a program for writing code) and a C compiler, and then experiment with so...

It can be hard to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Staying in old, comfortable routines often seems easier than making changes. By adopting an active lifestyle, eating a healthy diet, and making time for activities that promote happiness, you can get your l...

Part game, part martial art, and part dance, capoeira is a beautiful practice with Brazilian roots that can improve flexibility, strength, reflexes, and health. We’ll guide you through the process of becoming skilled at capoeira through proper training an...

If you find yourself with an abundance of plums this summer, freezing them is a great way to preserve them for up to twelve months, so you can enjoy them until next year's crop is ready. Sweet, cold plums are delicious straight from the freezer, or you ca...

Winning a lawsuit is only half the battle. Collecting money from the judgment debtor is the other half. Unfortunately, a court won’t collect money for you, so you’ll need to take further action if the debtor refuses to pay. There are several methods for c...

The “100 Day Cough” is medically known as pertussis or the whooping cough. For the first 1-2 weeks after you're infected, your symptoms will seem a lot like the cold or flu - runny nose, fever, and a cough. After 2 weeks the cough gets much worse and usua...

This tutorial will cover the installation of 32-bit and 64-bit Oracle Java 7 (currently version number 1.7.0_45) JDK/JRE on 32-bit and 64-bit Ubuntu operating systems. These instructions will also work on Debian and Linux Mint. If you already have Oracl...

Having a sick child can be worrying, especially when a child is vomiting and nothing seems to stay down. But take heart — vomiting usually is not a serious issue and usually, you can treat these symptoms at home until symptoms pass. However, if problems a...

Rabbits love to explore and thrive in outdoor spaces. However, a garden or yard can hold many hazards, from poisonous plants to roaming predators, that can make your rabbit’s safety uncertain. Minimize risks by providing them with adequate protection and...

Acne is a condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. When the plug is formed, bacteria can thrive, which results in inflammation. The result is whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, small or large painful bumps ben...

This wikiHow teaches you how to restore a previous version of your Windows computer's operation. Keep in mind that you will need to have a restore point on your computer in order to use System Restore. If you want to restore a Mac, you'll instead use Time...

There's a lot of pressure put on the first day at a new school, but there's no need to stress. Chances are, you won't even remember it later, especially if it's the first day for everyone. Instead of worrying about what others think, just try to have fun...

Are files downloading suspiciously slowly, making you question how fast your Internet really is? Knowing your true Internet speed is essential for troubleshooting problems or knowing if your ISP is not delivering the speeds they promised. This wikiHow art...

Being a biker is often associated with being a rebel, or an outlaw. While there are biker gangs that roam the open road, you don't have to belong to a gang to enjoy the biker lifestyle. Shop around for a motorcycle that suits you, and remember to buy some...