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How to Prevent Repetitive Motion Injury
Repetitive motion injuries are injuries to the bones, muscles, or nerves caused by overuse. They are major sources of injury, lost productivity, and physical pain, costing companies, individuals, and governments billions worldwide. Learn how to prevent re...
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...
How to Change a Car Radiator
Proper radiator maintenance is crucial to keeping your car running at peak performance and for avoiding costly engine damage due to overheating. This job is usually not very difficult, however any home mechanic should have a Haynes or Chilton manual for t...
How to Grill a Pizza
Grilling a pizza is a great way to cook a pizza at home. It keeps the heat out of your kitchen, and it makes a crispy, smoky pizza. However, you need to get everything ready before you grill because you'll actually cook one side of your crust before flipp...
How to Go Green if You're Just a Kid
Many people want to help the Earth by going green, including kids. But as a child, you can't exactly remodel your home and change your appliances on your own. This article will teach you how to go green in smaller ways that are in reach for a child.
How to Do CPR on a Child
Although it’s best for someone who’s certified in first aid to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), even someone who isn’t trained can make a difference in an emergency. If you think a child’s heart has stopped, perform basic CPR techniques, such...
How to Play With Dogs
Most owners are happy to let people play with their dog, especially if you are at a dog park. Ask permission and approach the dog cautiously, and you can usually make a new friend. If you've just brought a new dog into your house, it's especially importan...
How to Tell Your Partner You Have Herpes
Telling your partner that you have genital herpes is a hard conversation to have. But it’s important to talk about this STI to practice safe sex and maintain the trust in your relationship. Genital herpes is a virus that is caused by the herpes simplex vi...
How to Talk With a Retainer
If you have just gotten a retainer to help fix a dental issue, you may notice one particularly challenging side effect: you have difficulties talking with the retainer in your mouth. This is a common issue for many individuals who are new to wearing a ret...
How to Check Website Traffic
Perhaps you want to monitor your own website's traffic, or keep tabs on a competitor's website. Whether you're trying to win new fans or customers, or you're just really curious about how popular your content is, there are many tools available that can he...
How to Protect Your Home and Garden from Elephants
If you live in the same area as elephants that are roaming freely (namely, parts of Africa and Asia), you're at risk of damage to your property, livelihood, and even potential injury from marauding elephants who can consume up to 450kg of food a day. Prot...
How to Play Happy Wheels
Created in 2008 and first released in 2010 by Jim Bonacci, Happy Wheels is a free online ragdoll physics game that has stabbed the hearts of computer gamers across the world for years. This game, subsequent to one turn, will get your arrow keys knackered...