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How to Prepare for the Swimming Unit in Gym Class
Many middle school, high school, and college gym classes require a swimming unit, which involves spending substantial time with your peers in locker rooms, showers, and in and around a swimming pool. While many students dread this unit, and find that it m...
How to Get Rid of Broken Capillaries on Your Face
Broken capillaries are actually capillaries that have dilated, giving the appearance of blotchy red spots on the face. They're most common among people who have skin that is fair, thin, very sensitive or in people who suffer from a skin condition called r...
How to Lock Wire Drilled Head Bolts
Lock wiring is the securing together of two or more parts with a wire which will be installed in a way that any tendency for a part to loosen will be counteracted by an additional tightening of the wire. Lock wire or safety wire is applied in situations w...
How to Check Your Car's Differential Gear Oil
The gears inside your car's differential enable the drive wheels to spin at the right speed when you step on the gas pedal and at different rates when you turn a corner. The gears are coated with a film of oil that protects the hardened steel layer on the...
How to Clean a Desktop PC Motherboard
As your computer ages, dust will build up inside of it. The intake fans suck dust in and then dust collects near the vents and on the motherboard. If not removed from time to time, dust can cause your computer to overheat and malfunction. It can even shor...
How to Introduce Changes in Workplace Procedures
Changes in workplace procedures generally produce positive results, saving the company time and money or promoting a more positive work environment. Change is exciting to those who adapt to it easily, but for some employees change may be unfamiliar, upset...
How to Confuse Cleverbot
Cleverbot is an online program that uses complex coding to hold text-based conversations with human readers. Though Cleverbot is great at holding basic conversations, it isn't perfect. With a little trickery, it's not terribly hard to get Cleverbot to rev...
How to Strip Latex Paint from Wood
If you have a wooden surface that has been painted with a latex-based paint, you can remove the paint relatively easily. To avoid any risk of harm to your health, use a nontoxic chemical paint stripper. You’ll also need to visit a hardware store to purcha...
How to Play Guitar on Rock Band 2 (for Beginners)
Rock Band 2 is a popular video game that a lot of people (kids and adults) play. But you just bought it. Here is how to play guitar on it, for beginners.
How to Identify Aquarium Fish Diseases
When you pass by your fish tank, you may notice your fish behaving strangely or showing abnormal physical characteristics. These are clues that your fish is suffering from some type of disease and will need treatment. Learning how to identify aquarium fis...
How to Make a Rose out of a Cloth Napkin
Making a rose out of a cloth napkin is a simple way to improve the table adornments for a dinner party or any other special occasion. In a few quick steps, you’ll have a table full of napkin art worthy of the fanciest restaurant!
How to Tell if a Rolex is Real or Fake: 11 Signs of Authenticity
A Rolex watch is a significant investment, so you want to make sure you're getting the real deal. Some counterfeit watches may look pretty convincing, but there are tell-tale signs you can look for that will confirm a Rolex's authenticity. In this article...
How to Pick Music for a Funeral
Though a funeral is a time of mourning, it is also a time to commemorate and celebrate the life of someone who has passed. As such, the ceremony should convey who the deceased was, what was important in their life, and how others felt about them. A good w...
How to Use a Remote With Your Nikon D70
Taking a shot with a remote frees you up to move around your shoot and make adjustments as needed. This article will tell you how to do it.
11 Simple Ways to Tell You Have a Persian Cat
Identifying any cat by breed can be tricky due to the many variations that breed can have. If you're looking for a pure-bred Persian cat, it may be even more difficult to find a breeder who can verify the cat's genetics. However, Persian cats are quite di...
How to Replace a Leaking Radiator Hose
Replacing a leaking radiator hose on your car is fairly easy. All you need are a few basic tools, a basic knowledge of how your vehicle is designed, and some replacement coolant. While you can always tape the gap up to prevent more liquid from leaking out...