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How to Organize Your PDF Documents
There are a few ways to handle the daunting task of organizing PDF files. If you have Adobe Acrobat 7, the My Bookshelf feature enables you to organize your PDF documents into categories. If you don't have access to Acrobat, DocQ.com is an online service...
How to Crop the Pages of a PDF Document
This wikiHow teaches you how to crop and blend portions of a PDF—or multiple PDF documents—into a single document. You can do this on a Windows computer by using a combination of the Snipping Tool and Microsoft Word, or you can use Preview on a Mac. If yo...
What to Do if You or Someone Else Has Swallowed Gasoline
Swallowing gasoline can be an unpleasant or frightening experience, and if you swallow more than just a mouthful or have trouble breathing, a seizure, or other symptoms, you'll need emergency medical treatment. If you or someone you know has swallowed gas...
How to Live Cheaply
Life is expensive! It seems like just about everything costs more money than it should, and before you know it your whole paycheck is gone! If you want to find ways to stretch that check, this is the article for you. You can save lots of money in all sort...
How to Drink a Tequila Shot
In Mexico, tequila's homeland, people often drink it straight, sometimes with a side of sangrita.[1] X Research source Outside Mexico, however, it's common for tequila to be served as a shot, along with salt and a slice of lime or lemon. The...
How to Solve Two Step Algebraic Equations
Two step algebraic equations are relatively quick and easy -- after all, they should only take two steps. To solve a two step algebraic equation, all you have to do is isolate the variable by using either addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division...
How to End a Phone Call With a Talkative Person
We’ve all been on a phone call that never seems to end. So, how do you end the conversation in a respectful manner? It’s important to maintain good lines of communication between friends, family members, and business contacts. Ending phone calls politely...
How to Perform a Carve on a Snowboard
If you like surfing and skateboarding, you might be considering getting into snowboarding. While snowboarding is quite the balancing act, you can become good at it and have fun with it if you get the basics down. Carving is one of the most important thing...
How to Be Politically Correct
Being politically correct is all about being respectful of other people's feelings; sometimes, it means that you avoid expressions and actions that may exclude, marginalize, or offend a particular group of people. The term first became popular during the...
How to Convert a Computer Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply
Do you need a power supply for your workbench? Perhaps you are learning electronics. A typical lab power supply can cost $100 or more. A computer ATX power supply can cost around $30, and can be salvaged from an old computer. Save money by converting a...
How to Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
Water expands when it freezes into ice. Unfortunately, water pipes (usually metal or plastic) don’t. This puts a frozen water pipe in danger of bursting, causing a costly mess. The good news is that you can prevent pipes from freezing in the first place b...
How to Travel by Car with Your Dog
Some dogs love to ride in cars and it's fun to take them along with you wherever you go. However, this is not the case for all dogs. Here are some safety tips you should think about before traveling by car with your favorite pet, whether they enjoy the jo...
How to Deal With Bullies
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Nobody deserves to be bullied, but many of us deal with them over time, often as children. Either way, when you find yourself being bullied, there are many steps you can take to stop the behavior. Read on for a compre...
How to Deal With Bullies
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Nobody deserves to be bullied, but many of us deal with them over time, often as children. Either way, when you find yourself being bullied, there are many steps you can take to stop the behavior. Read on for a compre...
How to Brush a Dog's Teeth
Brushing your dog's teeth is an important part of overall care. Keeping your dog's breath fresh is just one good reason to brush regularly. Clean teeth can also boost the health, happiness, and longevity of your canine friend. Plaque and tartar don't just...
How to Change Planes for a Connecting Flight
Direct flights are wonderful, but sometimes there isn’t a direct flight to your destination available (or there is but it’s more expensive). If you need to change planes for a connecting flight, you’re probably wondering about the logistics of checking yo...