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How to Check Null in Java
A null indicates that a variable doesn't point to any object and holds no value. You can use a basic ‘if’ statement to check a null in a piece of code. Null is commonly used to denote or verify the non-existence of something. Within that context, it can b...
How to Create a Public or Private Event on Facebook
Events are temporary pages for upcoming parties or social gatherings. You can invite other people on Facebook, or make the whole thing public. Create and customize an event on either the mobile app or the desktop website. This wikiHow guide teaches you ho...
How to Make a Get Well Soon Card
If you have a friend or loved one who's sick, making a Get Well Soon card is a great way to show you care. Choose between a pretty flower bouquet card and a funny bandaid card that will make the patient laugh. Don't forget to write a note inside to person...
How to Make Lenticular Prints With Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop can do a lot of things, including making lenticular prints. If you want to learn how to make a lenticular print in this program, look no further than this article.
How to Avoid Getting in Trouble for Not Doing Your Homework
Homework generally isn’t that much fun. But it generally is a requirement that has a pretty decent-sized impact on your grade, so if you want (or need) to do well in a class, getting the homework done is a big deal. So what happens if you forget to do one...
How to Be Alone (Without Being Lonely)
Being alone can be difficult at times, even if it’s by choice. On the bright side, alone time allows you to truly focus on you and what you want out of life, which can be incredibly empowering! If you’re looking for advice on how to be alone without being...
How to Deal With Pubic Hair
Pubic hair is a sensitive topic to bring up and even more tricky to manage. You need to be careful with any tools you use to keep the hair under control. As long as you’re cautious and gentle with the area, you can deal with that pesky pubic hair.
How to Use a Hair Crimper
Hair crimpers are styling tools with zig-zag plates that add textured waves to your hair. You can use a crimper to create a unique, all-over style or to add volume to your hair. Try playing around with tight, uniform waves and large, tousled waves to crea...
How to Be a Recluse
There are many benefits to solitude. Spending time alone allows you to unwind and reboot your brain. Time alone to think can allow you to more effectively think through your problems, finding solutions you may have previously overlooked.[1] X Research...
How to Stop Smoking Instantly
Quitting smoking is a difficult and time consuming endeavor. It takes considerable willpower and a deep commitment to achieve your goal of being smoke-free. There are multiple strategies for breaking your addiction to smoking; however, there is no single...
How to Care for Newborn Hamsters
Hamsters are born deaf, blind, thin-skinned and hairless, and they need proper care early on in order to survive. If your favorite hamster has gotten pregnant, you're going to need to learn how to take care of the mother hamster and her babies. Taking the...
How to Execute the Major Kicks in Taekwondo
In Korean, "tae" means "to kick" or "smash with the feet”. It should be no surprise then that if you want to become a Taekwondo master, you'll need to master your kicks. There are five basic kicks in Taekwondo: the front kick, the side kick, the hooking k...
How to Calculate the Age of a Person Using Palmistry
Palmistry is the art of interpreting natural lines across the palms to derive some prediction for the future. By some estimates, the practice of palmistry may be thousands of years old. The practice is rooted in the belief, which has been partially confir...
How to Calculate Annualized Portfolio Return
If you want to find out how much you're earning on your investments, you likely know that you can subtract the starting value from the ending value. If you then divide that number by the starting value and multiply by 100, you have the basic rate of retur...
How to Care for the Elderly: Increasing Safety, Quality of Life, & More
If you’re concerned about whether an elderly relative or loved one is having trouble caring for themselves, it may be time to step in and offer some help. Before you start helping your loved one, take time to assess their needs. They may need assistance c...
How to Bead
Beadwork is a popular craft due to its relatively simple components and the many different designs you can make from these. Beading generally involves stringing beads onto a line, or you can weave bead patterns with a loom. There are many variations in be...