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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You know this girl or you're dating this girl and it's going great. She really seems pretty wonderful...but is she wonderful enough? Is she the girl that you want to devote all of your attention to...maybe forever? This is a complicated question but by fo...

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...

Whether you’re telling someone how to get to your house or guiding a stranger to a local museum, you should know how to give good directions. Giving directions, though, is more complicated than just telling someone how to get to a certain location. To giv...

Collections agencies specialize in collecting money for creditors after you've failed to pay back a debt for a certain amount of time. These agencies are known for making harassing phone calls and using intimidating language to collect money. While the be...

It can be annoying or even scary when a bat finds its way into your house, and it's tough to get rid of when it's panicked and flying around. No matter how scared you are, staying calm and focusing on catching the bat, not hurting it, is the best way to g...

Reviewing an album can be a creative, interesting, and meaningful task. To be successful, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with musical terms, research the artist, and listen to the album multiple times. If you stay polite and back up your opinions wit...

If you’re looking for a silly way to drink more water, you may have considered chugging. Chugging’s a fun party trick, and everyone could all use a little extra water in their day-to-day, but remember not to go overboard. Chugging too much water can be da...

Stingrays are a flat-bodied cartilaginous fish with one or more barbed stingers located midway on the tail. They normally live in coastal tropical and subtropical marine waters, making it possible for them to come in contact with humans.[1] X Research...