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How to Shuffle Poker Chips
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...
How to Read a Binary Clock
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...
How to Bodysurf
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.
How to Make Your Own Dog Food
Some pet owners want to cook food for their dogs, citing concerns with poor nutrients and possible contaminants in commercial pet food. This is not something to be taken lightly. Commercial dog food is generally safe and meets all the nutritional requirem...
How to Communicate in an Assertive Manner
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...
How to Relax Before An Exciting Event
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...
How to Sit in a Kilt
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...
How to Select a Property Tax Attorney
If you believe that the appraisal on your property was too high, you may want to hire a property tax attorney. An experienced property tax attorney can challenge the tax assessment and get you a refund. Finding a qualified property tax attorney is not dif...
How to Be Irresistible
Having another person like and want your company can make life sweeter. No matter if you are romantically attracted to the person or just want to really enjoy his or her company, making yourself irresistible can be an important part of establishing a beau...
How to Make a Fruit Bouquet
Fruit arrangements are festive, eye-catching centerpieces. These edible bouquets are appropriate for every occasion, from baby showers to Fourth of July barbecues, and they make excellent gifts. Instead of serving a fruit salad at your next potluck or giv...
How to Improve Balance
Have you ever seen an Olympian on a balance beam? All those flips, jumps, and twists are possible because they have terrific balance. But good balance isn’t just helpful if you’re an Olympic athlete. It can actually help prevent falls and accidents. The g...
How to Take Care of Black Girls' Hair
Black hair is beautiful, whether it is natural, relaxed, or braided. The key to healthy, beautiful hair is moisture and gentle treatment. Without these, black hair can become dry and brittle. Caring for black hair takes a little bit of extra effort, but t...
How to Mount Bindings to a Snowboard
Even if you are not planning to mount your binding yourself, it is a helpful skill when you are on your ride and your binding loosens up. If you fail to tighten it, you will not be able to transfer your energy to the board efficiently, and your turns will...
How to Create an Electromagnet
An electromagnet is a classic science experiment often made in a classroom setting. The idea is to turn a common iron nail into a magnet with the help of copper wire and a battery. An electromagnet works by transferring electrons, which are subatomic part...
How to Play and Win at Gunbound
Gunbound is a 2D shooting game featuring cartoony graphics. The object of the game is very similar to the cult favorite "worms" but featuring restrictions and more strategy.
How to Take Care of Your Aging Cat
As your cat gets older, its abilities, preferences, and needs change. A senior cat, which is older than 10 years old, will typically require more veterinary care, changes to its basic care, and adjustments to the way you interact with it. As a cat owner,...