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How to Bring a Pet Into the United States from Another Country
Bringing a pet to the United States from another country is no small task. As exciting as it may be to bring your pet with you to the US, do not let your excitement get in the way of ensuring that your pet meets the requirements for entry when you arrive....
How to Tell if Your Interview Went Well
In the time between a job interview and when you learn of the decision, the uncertainty can be awful. Fortunately, there are some signals that can indicate a good (or bad) interview. Taken alone, each sign cannot indicate a definitive answer. However, whe...
How to Anticipate Customer Needs
Anticipating a customer's needs is an important part of most retail and wholesale businesses, especially in a more challenging retail environment so they choose to come back. Anticipating needs also provides opportunities for personal and professional gro...
How to Stop Liking the Guy You Can't Have
Rejected or unrequited feelings can be painful. If you've had your heartbroken, you likely want a way to get rid of unwanted feelings fast. While you cannot entirely control how you feel, you can take steps to gain perspective and move forward. Try to kee...
How to Build a Wooden Planter Box
Want to exercise your green thumb, but don't have the space? Maybe you have the space, but your soil is too harsh to be cultivated easily? A wooden planter box is a cheap, easy, and effective way to solve these problems! Planter boxes can be made any shap...
How to Live With an Allergy to Animal Hair
Contrary to what many people believe, pet allergies are not usually caused by animal hair. Allergic reactions are typically a response to the dead skin, also known as dander, and the saliva of animals. Some people may be allergic to only one particular pe...
How to Treat Hives Naturally
Hives are a raised, itchy skin rash caused by an allergic reaction. In almost all cases they're harmless and go away on their own eventually. In the meantime, however, they can cause a lot of discomfort. While an allergist can run some tests and determine...
How to Define Cost Basis
Cost basis is the original cost of an asset after it has been adjusted for stock splits, dividends, and return of capital. You need to know the cost basis if you plan to sell an asset because this will tell you what the capital gain or loss will be. Prop...
How to Bid on Government Contracts
Each year, the U.S. federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars purchasing products and services. Of that amount, small businesses receive almost a hundred billion dollars in contracts. With the right preparation, you can submit a well-reaso...
How to Mince Garlic
Learning how to properly mince garlic is a fundamental kitchen skill that will pay off for a wide variety of dishes. Luckily, learning good mincing technique only takes a few minutes! With a little practice, you'll soon be adding flavorful minced garlic t...
How to Invest in Precious Metals
People in the financial world have heard the same refrain many times: from big financial institutions to small trading desks, forward-thinking traders are buying into precious metals markets, equities, and financial products. Fear of currency value fluctu...
How to Paint a Ceiling Fan
You don't need to replace your existing ceiling fan when remodeling. Whether you want a fan that blends into your ceiling for more visual space, a sparkly new color to jazz it up, or you just want to take it out of the 1970s, a newly painted ceiling fan c...
How to Organize Your Backpack for Middle School
After spending some time in middle school, you may suddenly find yourself with an overwhelming number of materials to carry around. Before you know it, your backpack may be an absolute mess. By setting aside ten minutes to organize it, you can save yourse...
How to Decrease Body Fat Percentage
The fitness savvy know that it's not about that number on the scale — it's about your body fat percentage. The recommended healthy range for body fat is 25-31% for women and 18-24% for men, though this may vary depending on age or athletic status.[1] X...
How to Try to Be the Best in Your Gymnastics Club
Gymnastics is a sport of grace, strength and sturdiness. It requires attention to detail, focus and great amount of practice. It can take a while to master a move but when done right, it can be an aesthetic delight. Are you tired of having your coach te...
How to Get Over a Relationship
When two people get into a relationship, they look towards a happy future together. But what happens if they break up? Sadness, anger, bitterness, stress, and heartache. Learning to let go is necessary because life will go on with or without your partner....