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Piercing professionals don’t typically offer piercings to minors unless they have a parent’s approval. This can be a frustrating roadblock, especially if your parents or guardians are on the more old-fashioned side. Don’t give up hope, though—there are pl...

Interested in becoming a conservative girl or girlfriend? Being conservative is multifaceted, but it mostly comes down to valuing tradition, modesty, and self-reliance. As a conservative girl, you might support conservative policies, dress more modestly,...

Dogs make wonderful companions. They can provide good company and bring joy and love into our lives. However, if your companion often tries to run away, it can be frustrating and scary. Luckily, there are ways to train your dog that will prevent your dog...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a distressing skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has had chickenpox, VZV stays in the body. Usually the virus causes no problems. Ho...

Maybe you're just in the mood for being with your stuffed toy, or maybe your friend cancelled plans with you. Or, perhaps you've let your stuffed toy gather dust too long on the shelf. Whatever your reason, spending your time hanging with your favorite st...

Enamel cast iron cookware is preferred by some for having its cast iron cooking properties, but not leaching iron into the food while cooking. Enamel-glazed cast iron bathtubs are also a cherished element in some homes. While enamel is relatively easy to...

After spending a wonderful holiday over the Christmas and New Year period, some people feel blue and find that it's difficult to function normally in their daily rhythm. As defined by the DSM IV, holiday blues, holiday depression, or post-Christmas blues,...

Women, men, boyfriends, girlfriends, family members, relationship experts, and talking heads all disagree on whether former lovers can ever truly be friends after a relationship. Opinions are, apparently, split almost evenly: a 2004 NBC poll found about 4...

Getting up in the morning is tough for anyone, but for some people it's especially hard. Chronically waking up late or oversleeping are problems that can start to strongly affect your personal and professional lives. Many people combat oversleeping by set...

Some types of damage done to speakers can be repaired relatively easily. While damaged surrounds (material between the frame and speaker cone) and overpowered or over-driven speakers require more than a home remedy, tears or holes in speaker cones themse...

Do you think you are needy and want to change this? Perhaps someone has told you that you seem needy or maybe you are just reflecting on your life. Either way, there are plenty of things you can do to appear less needy to those around you. With a little e...

Changing a light bulb should be a quick, easy task—but what happens when the bulb breaks inside of the socket? Rather than calling for help, you can quite easily manage to remove the bulb on your own using a few different household items. With a few safet...

Mothballs usually contain chemicals like naphthalene which, while an effective pesticide, is also a harmful chemical, and smelly, to boot.[1] X Research source Thankfully, odor-absorbing materials like vinegar can help remove the mothball sm...

The words “borrow” and “lend” can be super confusing, so it’s easy to mix them up. “Borrow” means you want to take something that belongs to someone else, while “lend” means that you're temporarily giving an item to someone.[1] X Research source...

While every part of the clarinet has its own purpose in producing a good sound, perhaps the most important piece is the two-and-a-half inch long, wafer-thin piece of cane called the reed. Reeds come in different strengths and cuts, and can be good or bad....

It’s always a challenge for any tall person to hug another who is quite a bit shorter than them. For tall guys hugging short girls, the chances for embarrassment or awkwardness rise significantly. Fortunately, a few pointers and some general wisdom will h...