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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...

Iron is one of the basic components of hemoglobin, a substance which helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If you are iron deficient, your body has trouble producing hemoglobin, and this can lead to a disorder called anemia, wherein ther...

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...

Moving is a difficult thing to do, whether you are moving a few blocks away, or half a world away. Moving to a completely new area with no friends, family, or support system is particularly difficult and can quickly lead to loneliness. Fortunately, if yo...

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...

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...

Attending your first horse show can be both exciting and daunting—there is so much to experience! Start planning several months ahead of time so you and your horse can practice for the show and get everything together that you’ll need. Decide beforehand w...

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...