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How to Do a Crossover in Basketball
Also known as an ankle-breaker, the crossover is a dribbling technique used to create space between yourself and a defender. It involves faking to one side and getting the defender to follow you before bouncing the ball back over to your other hand. This...
How to Be a Good Manager
In every large organization, there's a hierarchy of management that keeps the whole operation running smoothly. A good manager is able to blend into the background, changing small things here and there to great effect. Being a good manager is about leadin...
How to Build a Halfpipe or Ramp
Halfpipes are great ways to practice doing tricks while you’re skating, rollerblading, or BMX biking. If you want to ride at home rather than going to a skate park, you can build your own halfpipe as long as you have the space. Halfpipes require a lot of...
How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer
For many people, being glued to a desk with a computer is a part of their daily routine. But sitting at the computer all day may not be good for your body or mind. It may cause backaches due to poor posture, discomfort from lack of movement, weight gain a...
How to Improve at Basketball
Are you interested in becoming a better basketball player? Whether you're a beginner or hoping to get off the bench and into the game, there are always ways to improve your basketball skills. After all, even the most competitive of players train their har...
How to Save Loose Change
Saving money can seem daunting, especially when you feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck. An easy way to start to save is to collect your loose change. Dollars are made of coins, after all, and over time, your loose change can add up to a signifi...
How to Bathe a Dog
How often you need to wash your dog depends on a variety of things, including the dog’s breed, size, type of coat, and activities. Dogs that are frequently outdoors may need more frequent baths, while indoor dogs may need a bath only every few months. Bat...
How to Ask Your Parents if You Can Play a Game
Sometimes it can be difficult to talk your parents, especially when you have to ask their permission for something. If your parents make you ask for permission to play a game, then you have to be very smart about how you approach them. Going about asking...
How to Connect a TV to a DVD Player Without A/V Jacks
If you have an old TV but want to watch DVDs, you may have difficulty hooking up your DVD player. Most DVD players have a yellow RCA video output (called composite video) and an s-video output. Many older TVs just have a coaxial cable input.
How to Eat when You Can't Chew
There are a variety of reasons that chewing foods may be difficult. It might be due to a dental surgery (like a root canal or tooth extraction), or from an a broken jaw or facial bones that requires your jaw to be wired shut, and soreness after getting b...
How to Homeschool Your Children
Homeschooling is a brilliant way to stay connected with your son or daughter and it can have its benefits. This article will show you how to homeschool your children while keeping them social and happy to learn. For this, your child or children will need...
How to Groom a Dog
Regular grooming keeps your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable. Many people prefer professional groomers; they can make dogs look great while using their professional expertise to keep them safe. However, if you don't have one available in your area or j...
How to Play a Roleplaying Game
Roleplaying is a fun way to express your creativity in a social setting. You and your friends can gather in person or online, roleplay a tabletop game, create your favorite characters, or anything else you can imagine. Learn how to play like a pro by sett...
How to Mount a Motherboard in a Case
This article tells you the basics of mounting a motherboard in a computer case.
How to Massage Your Pregnant Wife
If your wife is pregnant, she’s likely dealing with a lot of aches and pains as her body changes. Fortunately, a soothing massage can help alleviate some of her discomfort. In addition, massages can help reduce her swelling, ease any anxiety she’s facing,...
How to Take Action to End World Hunger
Around the world, almost 50 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition, which is the deadliest form of hunger. Sadly, 45% of children who die before the age of 5 do so from malnutrition that is treatable and preventable. Hunger and food insecu...