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How to Get Big Muscles Using Dumbbells
If you’re looking for big muscles, dumbbell workouts are a phenomenal way to go. While most people picture someone doing bicep exercises with dumbbells, you can actually incorporate dumbbells into a variety of exercises to get a full-body workout. Even if...
How to Be an Extrovert
Have you ever wanted to be the social butterfly at a party and feel comfortable meeting a lot of new people? Even if you normally keep to yourself and act introverted, there are a lot of things you can do to develop an extroverted mindset and socialize ev...
How to Ask a Female Friend out on a Date
Crushing on your friend is both exhilarating and stressful. You probably get to spend a lot of time with her, but you’re tired of being “just friends.” Fortunately, your friendship with her could give you an advantage when it comes to asking her out. Hope...
Easy Steps to Install a Sound Card
Looking to add some more powerful sound capabilities to your computer? Early computers needed to have sound cards installed in order to connect speakers, but most new computers have full sound functionality built-in already. If you do a lot of audio produ...
How to Change Who You Are
Everyone has, at one time or another, wanted to change who they are. Reinvention can happen either consciously or unconsciously. If you've decided you want to intentionally transform who you are, you can do it by examining your habits, beliefs, and behavi...
How to Cook Steel Cut Oats
Steel-cut oats are whole grain oat groats that have been chopped into a few pieces, rather than rolled. They require a much longer cooking time than rolled or quick oats, but their chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor makes them well worth the extra wait....
How to Enjoy Being Alone
Whether you long for a boyfriend or girlfriend or miss your family and friends, you can learn to enjoy being alone. Keep in mind that while humans are social animals, that doesn't mean that we can't be perfectly happy outside of society too.
How to Make a Meeting Agenda
Nobody likes a meeting that drags on with no purpose. If you're in charge of writing the agenda, avoid this scenario by writing a clear-cut agenda, establishing what you will cover and how long you'll spend on each subject. By creating a plan and followin...
How to Dispose of a Damaged American Flag
When the U.S. flag becomes worn or faded, it is important to take it down and properly dispose of it. The U.S. flag code states that the when the flag “is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, [it] should be destroyed in a d...
How to Clean a Steam Iron and Its Base Plate
Although a steam iron is not used as frequently today as it has been in the past, it's still very helpful for starching a dress shirt, freshening table linens and cloth napkins, removing wrinkles from curtains and furniture slips, or even adhering a favor...
How to Advertise to Be a Tutor
Being a tutor is a great job for a student or someone who enjoys teaching others. Once you’ve decided to become a tutor, you’ll need to find clients to make your goal a reality. If you’re going to be a private tutor, then advertising for your services is...
How to Endure an MRI Scan
For many, the thought of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an anxiety-inducing experience. Though it's a painless procedure, the design of the machine can be intimidating, particularly if you suffer from claustrophobia. However, there are things...
How to Suspend an Object in Jello
Whether you're trying to make a creative dessert or prank one of your office mates at work, suspending a solid object in Jello is a fun, easy activity. Start by mixing 1 packet of Jello into a large mixing bowl. Let the Jello set and then place the object...
7 Simple Steps to Create ASCII Art
ASCII art uses special characters and numbers to generate image-like text. Here is how to create your own.
How to Run a Chkdsk Function on Windows XP
This article will tell you how to perform the check disk function on Windows XP.
How to Stop a Cat from Biting and Scratching
The majority of cats are relaxed and peaceful creatures by nature. They don't want to bite or scratch and will usually go to great lengths to avoid a situation where this is necessary. However, there are times when a pet cat does strike out and injure its...