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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 Make a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request in New York State
Are you are looking for information about a city or county government, a public school district or a state agency? Budgets, meeting agendas, vendor contracts, emails written on government computers, and many other documents are generally available to memb...
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 Know if a Girl is the One for You
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...
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...
How to Catch and Release Blue Fish
If you've ever seen a bluefish feeding frenzy, the churning water and leaping silver should tell you how strong and aggressive these predators can be. Catch and release safety has two meanings when it comes to these fish. Handle the fish carefully to mini...
How to Give Directions
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...
How to Deal With Collection Agencies
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...
How to Avoid Alcohol While at College
So your friends are going to party on a Friday night? What do you do when they want to have a good time by drinking but it's not for you? While some college students don't mind an occasional drink to celebrate or unwind socially, some others prefer to ab...
How to Make a Suspenseful Scene
Having trouble turning your movie from a home-made blooper into a real suspenseful thriller? A good, suspenseful scene is one of the hardest acts to pull off in film, because there is almost nothing suspenseful about the actual set-up and shooting. Unlike...
How to Get Sober with a 12 Step Program
Alcohol, narcotics, and other addictions can be very tough to break. Such a monumental and brave task is often more easily handled when you have a clear path to follow and people to support you. Joining a twelve step program to get sober is a successful w...