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[header] How to get an a without reading the book [title] If there is a movie adaptation of the book, watch it. [step] If there is more than one movie, watch as many versions as you can. Read the first and last chapter of the book, as well as the summary on the back or inside flap.
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[title] If the book has a wikipedia page, read it. [title] Go to the sparknotes and/or cliffsnotes websites.
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[header] How to request an edit to an amazon database information item [title] Visit the amazon homepage in your web browser. [title] Understand what types of items can be edited. [step] Only certain types of items can be edited by amazon's visitors.
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These include books, music, movies and tv, consumer electronics, tools and home improvement, patio lawn&garden, musical instruments, office products and supplies, software, video games and watches. [substeps] Kindle copies don't qualify as having any editable information.
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[header] How to get rid of rust in hair [title] Use a mineral-removal or clarifying shampoo. [step] Some shampoos are designed to remove minerals and pollutants from the hair. They are more expensive than regular shampoos, but are also typically meant to be used less frequently (just once weekly, in many cases).
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[substeps] Mineral-removal shampoos work the same way that regular shampoos do. That is, wet your hair, then apply a dollop of shampoo to your hair.
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[header] How to do short division [title] Write the problem. [step] To write the problem correctly, place the divisor, the number that you're dividing into another number, outside the long division bar. Place the dividend, the number that you'll be dividing by the divisor, inside the long division bar.
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The quotient, or your result, will go on top of the division bar. Remember that for short division to work, your divisor has to be less than 10.
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[header] How to dip dye dark hair [title] Protect yourself and work area from bleach stains. [step] Cover your counter with newspaper. Wrap a dyeing cape or an old towel around your shoulders and put on a pair of plastic gloves.
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Lastly, make sure that you have all of your supplies laid out and ready to go. [title] Mix the bleach according to the instructions on the package.
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[header] How to pickle onions [title] Halve, peel, and slice the onion. [step] Red onions go great for this recipe; with their distinctive taste and deep red color, they actually turn pink after a couple days in the refrigerator. [substeps] You can slice the onions to the thickness you prefer-however thick, they'll still take the pickling solution.
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Some people prefer to cut the onions in a full moon, which makes them easy to grab with a fork; others prefer them smaller, cut them into half moons. [title] Heat some water over the stove or in a kettle.
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[header] How to adopt a child as a single man [title] Make an informed decision. [step] As a single man, you must realize the difficulties involved because of both your gender and your marital status. Recent trends make adopting children by single men more acceptable, but men are likely the most prejudiced against demographic among people looking to adopt.
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[substeps] Research which countries will allow a single man to adopt a child. Not all countries are open-minded to the possibility of having one parent let alone it being a man.
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[header] How to make a home safe for toddlers [title] Use cabinet and drawer child latches to keep little hands out of poison and sharp items. [step] Keep heavy items locked away or well out of their reach. If oven doors are not lockable, buy a latch to keep them shut unless you want to watch your child at all times when baking.
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[title] If you can, leave some items accessible to toddlers that are safe. [step] They can bang on pans or sort your plastic storage containers while you cook or clean.
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[header] How to know who you are [title] Figure out what you like and don't like. [step] People often concentrate the hardest on what they like. While figuring out what brings you joy or pleasure is important, it is also helpful to know what causes you unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
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One of the first steps of self-reflection is sitting down and developing a list of all the things you like and all those you dislike. [substeps] Your likes and dislikes are often how you describe yourself to others.
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[header] How to care for a weave [title] Shampoo your hair every 7 to 14 days. [step] Wet your hair with lukewarm water. Pour a dime-sized amount of shampoo into your palm, then massage it into your scalp and through your extension.
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Be as gentle as possible, since your weave can tangle easily while shampooing. [substeps] If you work out or sweat a lot, shampoo every 7 days.
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[header] How to deal with frizzy hair [title] Wash your hair only a few times a week. [step] Your hair usually becomes frizzy because it's dry, and shampooing too often can dehydrate it even further. Instead of washing your locks every day, limit it to every other day or less if you can.
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[substeps] If your roots are starting to look a little greasy in between washes, use a dry shampoo product to help soak up the excess oil. It can also help boost volume and texture if your hair is looking a little flat.
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[header] How to write a letter of appeal [title] Locate the appropriate appellate court. [step] Every court sits in a hierarchy made up of other courts. You appeal a court's decision to the court that sits directly above it.
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If you do not know which court to appeal to, ask the judge after he has issued his ruling or check with the clerk court. [substeps] In the federal court system, district court decisions are appealed to the circuit courts, whose decisions may be appealed to the supreme court.
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[header] How to win nanowrimo [title] Decide if you are a planner or pantser. [step] In the nanowrimo community, there are two types of writers. The planners are those who plan their novel ahead of time.
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The pantsers are those who wing it as they go along. Think about how prepared you want to be before you start writing your novel.
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[header] How to dress for a night on the town (for guys ) [title] Hit the shower. [substeps] Before you even look at that closet, hit the shower. [title] Once you dry off (and apply deodorant), take a look in the mirror.
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[title] Get out the grooming kit (every guy should have one). [substeps] Your face should be clean-shaven and your sideburns clean cut, unless you can pull off the mop top.
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[header] How to stretch your ql [title] Do seated side bends for 30 seconds per side. [step] Sit crossed-legged with your back straight, your left palm on the floor, and your left elbow slightly bent. Reach your right arm over your head and lean your torso to the left.
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Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, then switch sides. [substeps] You can vary this stretch by sitting with your left leg extended straight.
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[header] How to help children learn [title] Create a loving and peaceful environment. [step] Children need to feel our love at all times. Our love gives them confidence that they are heard, that they are present, and that they matter.
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A warm, loving, and gentle environment is absorbed unconsciously and it gives children a wonderful start to life. [substeps] Make sure that your child feels at' home' within your home.
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[header] How to do shin hugs [title] Start with reclining shin hugs. [step] In yoga practice, you may hear reclining shin hugs referred to as reclining knee-to-chest pose. This is an easy way to start releasing tension in your back and opening up your hips without having to worry about balance.
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[substeps] Get into this pose by lying on the floor on your back with your arms and legs extended straight out. On an exhale, bend your right knee towards your chest and clasp your hands around your shin.
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[header] How to set up an ergonomically correct workstation [title] Adjust chair height so that your feet are flat on the floor. [step] This will keep your knees and hips at roughly the same height. To find this height, stand by the chair and raise or lower the seat pan to just below your elbows bent between 90 and 110 degrees.
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Take care that your elbows are not winged out, but instead hang with your upper arms at a comfortable, fairly vertical alignment. Your forearms should be parallel to the ground and your wrists in a neutral position.
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[header] How to select a dog bed [title] Watch your dog sleep. [step] Thinking about your dog's sleeping style is an important part of selecting the right bed. Dogs that sleep stretched out completely need a big bed.
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If your dog likes to cuddle up on itself, however, it will need a smaller bed with sides to lean on. Similarly, look at your dog to see whether it tends to be cold or hot while sleeping.
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[header] How to visually reduce large breasts [title] Wear clothes that fit. [step] You should start by always wearing clothes that fit. Don't wear clothes that are too tight, since these will just make your breasts look bigger and draw attention to them.
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You also don't want to wear clothes that are too big or loose, because these will make your breasts look bigger but will also make you look bigger over all. Instead, just wear clothes that fit you, neither too loose nor too tight.
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[header] How to make a dual layer chess board [title] Gather your supplies. [step] These are listed below in the thing's you'll need section. [title] Measure out a square of wood (at least 9 " by 9 "), and mark it with a pencil.
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[title] Cut out your square with the saw, following the pencil lines you drew. [title] Inside your cut-out square, draw an 8 " by 8 " square using the ruler and pencil.
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[header] How to slide tackle in soccer [title] Run alongside your opponent. [step] The most common time to slide tackle is when you are chasing the ball beside your opponent. You can tackle from the front, or coming toward them as well, but never tackle from the back.
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Slide tackling from the back is illegal and will earn you a red card. [substeps] If you aren't keeping pace with them and they start to get ahead of you, don't slide tackle as you'll be more likely to get carded for tackling behind.
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[header] How to replace the screen on a screen door [title] Grasp the door on both sides firmly. [title] Lift it straight up inside its frame. [title] Tilt the bottom section of the door towards you.
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[title] Push the door down at an angle so the bottom comes toward your feet to free it from the frame. [title] Lay the door down flat on an even surface.
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[header] How to make vaporwave [title] Figure out what subgenre of vaporwave you want to do. [step] There isn't a real vaporwave, it's more a couple of sub-genre one derives from another. You can find out more about each one by researching vaporwave subreddit wiki.
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[title] Browse the internet for some 70's , 80's , 90's music. [step] This is the most common music sampled in vaporwave.
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[header] How to hide cables [title] Purchase or make a charging station. [step] They are usually boxes made to fit your room's décor. The box hides the cables beneath a false bottom, so that you can plug your devices into the top each night.
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[substeps] Try box stores, amazon or décor stores for attractive charging stations. [title] Hide the cables behind your desk or media center with a piece of foam pipe.
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[header] How to wear purple lipstick [title] Choose cool lilac or lavender lipstick for fair skin tones. [step] Look for lighter-colored purple lipsticks with blue undertones, such as heather or iris shades, to accentuate the blue undertones in your pale skin. These will complement your complexion best.
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[title] Try berry and magenta shades for beige skin tones. [step] Experiment with medium-intensity purple lipsticks in both cool and warm shades, such as jam or orchid colors.
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[header] How to get your children to clean their room [title] Make a game out of cleaning their room. [step] This can be done, even if you have one child. [title] Go into their room, and sit on the end of their bed.
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[step] Tell them, " 1 , 2 , 3, go, red toys get put away. " [title] Once that's done, say " 1 , 2 , 3, go, orange toys get put away.
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[header] How to distinguish civil and criminal law [title] Identify the parties to the case. [step] One of the key distinctions between civil and criminal law is who initiated the proceeding. Civil cases have plaintiffs which are private individuals or businesses, while criminal cases are initiated when government attorneys file charges.
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[substeps] If a case title lists the names of private individuals or organizations on both sides of the " v. " it is assuredly a civil case.
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[header] How to get good grades in economics [title] Develop an understanding of economic theories, history, and practice. [step] When starting to study economics, immerse yourself in existing academic literature on the topic. Browse your library's economics section.
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Read newspapers like the financial times or magazines like the economist. Renowned economics blogs like economist's view or grasping reality are good sources for up-to-date information.
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[header] How to buy appliances from craigslist [title] Plan your purchases as far in advance as possible. [step] One of the downsides of buying appliances on craigslist is that you won't be able to specify the exact make and model you want. By planning your purchases ahead of time, you'll have plenty of time to browse craigslist listings each day.
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This will allow you to wait until an appliance is listed that more closely meets your needs. [substeps] Craigslist even allows you to subscribe to an rss feed for your search results.
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[header] How to add an itunes subscribe button to a wordpress blog for a podcast [title] Add your podcast to itunes. [step] You will need to host your original podcast on a server and then post the rss link on itunes. Go to apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs for further information about keeping and posting podcast episodes on itunes.
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[title] Gather your itunes url and feed number. [step] When you post a podcast, you should receive an email from apple telling you your url with the feed number.
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[header] How to set up an aerial yoga hammock [title] Gather the material on both ends of the fabric. [step] Lay the hammock flat on the ground and place your fingertips on the left and right edge of the fabric. Start to walk your fingers up the fabric so that both ends bunch up.
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[substeps] Instead of looking like a sheet, your hammock should look like a loose rope when you're done gathering the material on both ends. [title] Wrap the end of the fabric around your arm.
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[header] How to apply a spray underarm deodorant [title] Remove the appropriate pieces of clothing. [step] If you are applying deodorant without taking a shower first, take off your shirt and anything you may be wearing underneath that. Remove your clothes so you don't spray them along with your skin.
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Keep them clean so you can tell later on if you are using too much, if and when traces of deodorant appear on your clothes after contact with your skin. [substeps] Deodorant can also be applied to your feet to reduce their smell and the risk of blisters.
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[header] How to remove black hair dye [title] Use color removing kits. [step] Drugstore kits are designed for the removal of any unwanted hair color. There are a variety of these kits on the market, each of which contain different chemicals and instructions.
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[substeps] Look for extra strength as black hair dye is the most difficult dye to remove. Consider your length and how heavy the color dye is that you used.
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[header] How to test for color blindness [title] Notice if you have trouble distinguishing between colors. [step] Children learn to assign certain colors to specific objects when they're young, such as by calling roses red and the grass green. If your vision is such that green grass and red flowers appear to be the same color, or closely-related colors, you may be suffering from color blindness.
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[substeps] Focus specifically on greens, reds, and oranges when analyzing your color perceptibility, as these are the most common colors affected by color blindness. [title] Keep a journal of your symptoms and concerns.
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[header] How to treat constipation in newborns [title] Look for signs of pain during your baby's bowel movements. [step] If your baby exhibits signs of pain while trying to have a bowel movement, it could be a symptom of constipation. Look if your baby makes painful faces, arches their back, or cries while trying to have a bowel movement.
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[substeps] Keep in mind, however, that babies often strain during bowel movements because their abdominal muscles are underdeveloped. If your baby strains for a few minutes and then produces a normal stool, then everything should be okay.
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[header] How to get 360 waves [title] Ensure that your hair and scalp are in good condition. [step] The type of hair is not as much of an issue but the more prone your hair is to curling, the easier it is to create waves. If your hair is long enough to get curls, your hair will be long enough for waves.
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Make sure your hair is healthy so it will grow nice and long. [substeps] If you have scalp problems, or are struggling with dandruff, remedy those problems before attempting waves with specialized scalp shampoo.
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[header] How to be a successful sports player [title] Be a " go-getter ". [step] The first step to be a go-getter: have faith in yourself! A go-getter is a person who can get things done and achieve desired goals, no matter how bad the situation is or how limited the resources are. [title] Contribute.
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[step] Don't just sign up just to be on the team. It doesn't matter about your skill, but your effort and willingness to contribute is more important.
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[header] How to stay cool and feel fresh during the summer [title] Shower every day. [step] Use exfoliating shower gel to clean off the grime. Turn the water to hot to start the shower (because it cleans you more effectively), but towards the end of your shower, turn the water to a lukewarm or cool setting.
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This lowers your body temperature to make you feel cooler (and wakes you right up in the morning! ). [title] Moisturize right after you step out of the shower.
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[header] How to stop yourself from thinking unhappy thoughts [title] Take a deep breath. [step] No matter how bad your day went you still had another day to make things right. [title] Start getting busy.
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[step] There's lots of things to do at home than spending all day in your room sulking about things undone. [title] Remember, it's not the end of the world.
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[header] How to be a successful pilgrim [title] Feel as if god wants you to undertake this journey and remain eager to see the temple. [step] Slowly, bring the shrine and the particular deity into your consciousness, right from the time you get the idea to go on the trip. Search the net for articles and experiences of people who visited the same place and your urge to make it happen will become stronger.
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As that happens, the universe will pave the way for you to reach your destination, and all the details will fall into place. [title] Book a flight after checking the timings of the place of worship.
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[header] How to make almond paste [title] Bring water to a boil. [step] Fill a small saucepan 2/3 full with water. Warm this water on the stove on high, heating it until it reaches a rolling boil.
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[substeps] You need to blanch the almonds in order to remove the skins. Do not leave the skins on when making almond paste, since the final product will be coarser and grainier if you do.
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[header] How to draw a snake [title] Draw a medium-size oval shape for the snake's head. [step] Draw two small circles above that oval for a framework for the snake's head. [title] Draw a curve connecting the circles and the oval to taper the snake's body.
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[title] Draw the curves extending from the small circle at the left end to complete the snake's body. [step] The tail becomes more slender near the tail.
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[header] How to goddess braid natural hair [title] Start with clean, dry hair. [step] Detangle your hair as much as possible with a wide-toothed comb; use leave-in conditioner, if needed. Then dry and straighten your hair as much as you can, especially if you have naturally curly or kinky hair.
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This will help your braids look neater and straighter. [substeps] Use a good-quality shampoo and conditioner when washing your hair.
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[header] How to succeed in distance learning [title] Familiarize yourself with the syllabus. [step] Think of your syllabus as the blueprint for your class. It should contain all of the class guidelines and rules, as well as what your instructor expects from you over the course of the semester.
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Make sure you read through this document in its entirety and keep track of it all semester. [substeps] Ask your instructor any questions you might have about the syllabus.
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[header] How to make lavender breath freshener [title] Choose the best dry culinary lavender. [step] Many grocery stores sell lavender stems either in the spices or vegetable aisle. Farmer's markets are another great source.
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You will need an estimated 1 tablespoon (14. 8 ml) of dry lavender for this recipe.
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[header] How to make canape of filo wrapped asparagus [title] Pre-heat your oven to 220 ° c (428 ° f) or gas mark 7. [title] Blanch the asparagus. [step] Sprinkle salt into a saucepan of boiling water.
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Add the asparagus spears and boil for about 30 seconds (or until the water boils again). Use the slotted spoon to remove the spears from the water.
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[header] How to get rid of a pimple with no head [title] Use a topical cream. [step] One good way to treat a pimple with no head is to use a topical cream. You can use an antibiotic cream with anti-inflammatory properties, or try an acne cream containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
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[substeps] You can also buy face wash containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which may work to reduce the swelling and clear up the bacteria causing the pimple. You can also try acne spot creams.
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[header] How to buy collard greens [title] Identify collard greens. [step] In order to buy collard greens, you need to know what you are looking for. Collard greens are large in size, usually at least 10 to 12 inches long, with oval, flat leaves.
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In comparison to kale, the leaves are usually wider and the stems are thicker. [substeps] If you are unsure about which greens in your store are collard greens, look for signage to indicate or markings on the ties that keep bunches of collards together.
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[header] How to cite legal research [title] Write the name of the case. [step] A legal citation to a court case begins with the title of the case itself, as it appears in the case reporter you're using. Generally, you should only use last names or business names.
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[substeps] Don't include the phrase " et al. " to indicate there is more than one party to the suit.
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[header] How to endure an mri scan [title] Ensure your physical comfort. [step] Although you may be limited in how the specialist places you in the machine, be sure to position yourself in a way that is comfortable. Take any prescribed medications before your procedure, unless told otherwise by your physician, in order to avoid any discomfort.
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[title] Change the brightness of the lights in the room. [step] Depending on your triggers, a darker or lighter room may make you feel more at ease.
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[header] How to cook beef joint [title] Buy your beef joint according to how you want to cook it. [step] Tender cuts of meat, like sirloin and fore rib, are better for roasting, while leaner cuts of meat, like topside and silverside, are better for braising. [title] Pick out a fresh cut of beef.
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[step] When purchasing beef, make sure the meat is a deep, dark red. Look for beef containing little streaks of fat throughout leaner muscle, and with an outside layer of firm, creamy-white fat.
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[header] How to tell if your vans shoes are fake [title] Run the barcode. [step] The box should have a label that includes shoe size, country of production, and a barcode. Use your phone to scan the barcode.
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The barcode should correspond to the type of shoe in the box. [substeps] To scan a barcode with your phone, go to the app store that corresponds with your phone.
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[header] How to breed a sapphire dragon in dragonvale [title] Verify you're at level 16 or higher in dragonvale. [step] Your current level status is displayed at the top left corner of the dragonvale home screen. [substeps] Tap on " goals " at the dragonvale home screen and complete the list of featured goals if you're not at level 16.
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Completing the required goals will help you advance toward level 16. [title] Tap on the breeding cave or epic breeding island, then tap on " breed.
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[header] How to pass notes in class without the teacher spotting you [title] Make the notes as small as possible. [step] Smaller notes are easier to hide. Make small pieces of paper (about 3 by 5 inches/7.5 cm x 12. 5 cm) to pass in-between you and your friend.
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Perhaps make the little note papers outside of class and keep them ready stashed in your pencil case, to avoid having the teacher ask you to stop tearing paper during class. [title] Write the message on a spare scrap of paper, ideally when the teacher is writing on the board or talking to a classmate across the room.
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[header] How to wear a capelet [title] Throw a bright, bold capelet over a fitted t-shirt in a neutral color. [step] Match the look with a pair of dark-wash boot-cut jeans and a trendy heeled boot or pump. [title] Don a neutral capelet with a patterned tunic that reaches your mid-thigh.
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[step] Wear a pair of black leggings or skinny jeans, and add a high-heeled boot. [title] Wear a casual knee-length skirt and a fitted short-sleeve or sleeveless blouse.
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[header] How to fake stainless steel appliances [title] Buy some stainless steel contact paper. [step] You can find it at your local home improvement store or online. How much you buy will depend on which appliances you plan on covering.
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[substeps] Stainless steel contact paper is plastic-based, so it cannot withstand heat. It is not suitable for surfaces that get hot, such as stovetops.
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[header] How to size a waist cincher [title] Choose a waist training corset if you want a very small waist. [step] If you want a very small waist or an extreme hourglass figure, you'll need a full waist-training corset with boning. Boning is interior structure similar to the underwire on a brassiere.
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It's what holds your waist in tight. Corsets need to be purchased from specialty shops--you will not be able to find them in your local lingerie department.
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[header] How to cope with hair loss [title] Adopt a flattering hair style. [step] While baldness can sometimes be difficult to combat, adopting a flatting hairstyle that draws attention away from the hair loss can help. [substeps] In general, strive to keep your hair short.
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Especially for men, relatively short hair makes baldness less apparent. As bald patches are more apparent when hair is grown out, a short style can conceal hair loss.
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[header] How to avoid having suicidal thoughts if your parents have them [title] Defeat negative self-talk. [step] What you are telling yourself in your head about what happens to you in life can be a major contributor to your mood. In order to fend off depression, you must be willing to transform negative thinking patterns into more positive, adaptive ones.
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Learn to challenge negative thinking by shifting your perspective, doing reality testing, thinking in a goal-oriented manner and coming up with alternative explanations for life situations. [substeps] Shifting your perspective: ask yourself what's the worst that can happen.
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[header] How to dye hair bright red under black hair [title] Avoid washing your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing it. [step] Your hair may feel a little greasy beforehand, but try to tough it out. The natural oils present in unwashed hair will help to protect your scalp and roots from the hair dye, especially when you get to the red layer.
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The hair dye will also penetrate your hair better and the results will be more vibrant if your hair isn't squeaky clean when you color it. [substeps] If you must wash your hair before you dye it, use shampoo only and skip the conditioner.
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[header] How to talk more often when you're quiet [title] Ask questions. [step] When you are talking with another person, consider what you would genuinely like to know about them. Listen to them closely and watch for moments where they could expand what they are saying.
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Give them this opportunity by asking them a question, such as, " are you still involved in charity work? " [substeps] Getting another person to talk a bit more also takes some of the pressure off of you. It allows you to continue to contribute without revealing too much about yourself right away.
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[header] How to set up a pllc for a legal practice [title] Choose your state of incorporation. [step] For most people, this will be a simple decision, based on where you are licensed and where you live. But if you or any of your partners are admitted to the bar in multiple states, you may choose to incorporate somewhere else.
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Check with the secretary of state's office in any state where you are eligible. [substeps] You may want to base your decision on the ease of incorporating, or on the fees or taxes associated with operating a pllc in that state.
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[header] How to choose a credit card by rewards [title] Select a rewards card that allows you to get free gas, plane tickets or rental cars if you travel often. [step] These are usually called travel rewards, allowing you to accrue points toward items that are useful in travel. [title] Find a card that offers cash back if you do not travel often.
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[step] Everyone can use more cash, and this type of rewards card gives you a percentage of the amount you charge on it. Consider the card that offers the highest percentage of cash back.
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[header] How to bend a spoon [title] Hold the spoon with the bowl downward. [step] Take an ordinary metal spoon and position it vertically, with the bowl at the lower end. Grip the lower half of the spoon with your dominant hand.
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Use your other hand to cover the top half of the spoon handle completely. It should look like the upper hand is gripping the spoon, but the thumb should not wrap around the handle.
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[header] How to clean a loofah or natural sponge [title] Rinse it well. [step] Rinse your loofah well after each use and squeeze and shake out excess water. [title] Keep it dry.
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[step] Bacteria loves growing in wet places, so keep your loofah dry to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for nasty germs that cause folliculitis, yeast, and fungal infections. Once you've rinsed your loofah, store it in a cool, dry place.
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[header] How to cope with the death of a cousin [title] Embrace your feelings. [step] Grieve. Many people wrongly assume that ignoring their feelings or " toughing it out " will help the pain go away more quickly.
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This is a common myth associated with grief. Do not be afraid to cry or scream or whatever you think helps you react to the loss.
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[header] How to avoid foreclosure scams [title] Look for common scam language. [step] Scammers generally use common schemes over and over again because they know it gets your attention. Scammers search for homeowners in distress by looking through public foreclosure notices.
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These notices can usually be found in newspapers, on the internet, and at government offices. The scammer will then send you a personalized letter.
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[header] How to make a pancake mix container from a recycled ketchup bottle [title] Scrub the ketchup bottle thoroughly. [step] Make sure you are completely finished with the remaining ketchup and proceed to give the bottle a good scrub. You don't want any remaining ketchup hiding inside the bottle or else you will end up with ketchup pancakes! [substeps] Rinse the inside of the bottle with warm water and then add mild dish soap and scrub.
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Use a thin, long scrubbing brush to get the inside of the bottle. Rinse soap thoroughly and allow the bottle to dry.
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[header] How to make video game music [title] Decide what kind of music you'd like your game to feature. [step] Do you want hardcore metal? Or do you want something a little more soft and classical? You could even use both, if you want! There are absolutely no boundaries to creativity. [title] Learn how to read and write music.
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[step] You can do this with either tabs or a music range. Start with a range, since it is the classic way to compose music.
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[header] How to get soft feet [title] Exfoliate your feet every day. [step] Calluses and dead skin will build up on your feet from simple, every day use. In order to remove calluses, use a foot file or pumice stone to remove dead skin from the bottom or sides of your feet every day, after a shower or bath.
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[substeps] When purchasing a pumice stone, ensure you buy one intended for use on your skin. Both pumice stones and foot files are essentially sandpaper for your feet.
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[header] How to apply purple highlighter [title] Apply foundation to even out your skin tone. [step] Your skin should be as even as possible when you apply the highlighter, so you should start with a foundation. It's best to use a matte or satin finish formula because the highlighter will add enough glow to your skin.
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Use a brush or sponge to apply the foundation for the best coverage. [substeps] For oily skin, choose an oil-free foundation formula to help prevent shine.
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[header] How to raise a well behaved toddler [title] Maintain your self-control in order to re-establish your child's. [substeps] Hitting or spanking your toddler, especially combined with an outburst of anger toward your child, teaches that hitting is a way to solve problems. Try to take advantage of breaks from your child so that you are able to relax and get a fresh perspective.
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Taking care of a toddler can be exhausting. Find a parent group or ask a relative or friend to fill in occasionally.
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[header] How to become a geography master [title] Look at world maps and atlases at your local library or your school library. [step] Though the study of geography is about more than just maps, it can be helpful to have a visual reference. Head to your local library or your school library and look for world maps in color and as large as possible.
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You may also be able to find a world atlas, which will likely have smaller images of different regions or areas of the world. [substeps] It may also be helpful to have access to a world globe that has up to date names and locations.
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[header] How to create a business budget [title] Familiarize yourself with budgets. [step] A budget can be seen as a roadmap for your business-it provides an overview of what you will be spending and making over a future time period. A proper budget will include educated estimates as to what you will make (revenues), and a precise plan for your spending.
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Following your budget successfully can ensure your business is profitable and achieves its goals. [substeps] For example, assume your business is planning for next year.
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[header] How to kiss a girl if you have never been kissed before [title] Use the back of your hand. [step] Practice with the back of your hand in the privacy of your own room or when you are alone so you don't look strange because you are essentially kissing yourself. [substeps] To do this, you should open your mouth as wide as your index finger when you have it laying sideways over your mouth.
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Put your lips gently over the back of your hand. You can move your lips in a circular motion, or pretend like you are lightly sucking the juice out of a fruit, like a plum.
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[header] How to do eyeliner stacking [title] Use gel or liquid eyeliners. [step] The thing that makes stacked eyeliner so striking is its precision. To achieve these crisp, perfect lines, liquid or gel eyeliners work perfectly.
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While pencil eyeliners are great for everyday lining, it is more difficult to achieve that precise line you want. You can find liquid and gel eyeliners at your local pharmacy or beauty supply store.
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[header] How to get shampoo out of your eyes [title] Calm down. [step] When shampoo is in your eyes, you might experience a burning or stinging sensation. Pain can often lead us to panic.
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Staying calm will ensure you do not do anything which might make the situation worse. There are few options for calming down when you're confined to your shower, but one way to calm down in such a situation is to take control of your breathing.
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[header] How to solder pipe [title] Assemble the tools you'll need for soldering the pipe. [step] Most importantly, you'll need a propane torch. This is a small propane tank with a regulator fitted on top; some have an automatic igniter, while others will require a striker to ignite the gas.
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You will also need lead-free solder (leaded solder can leach into your water supply, causing health problems). A tube cutter is the ideal tool for cutting copper pipes, but a hacksaw will also work.
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[header] How to choose a massage oil [title] Determine the type of massage. [step] Heavier oils, such as olive oil, work best for low-friction massages such as swedish or relaxation. These oils are slipperier and don't absorb as quickly into the skin.
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Lighter oils, such as grapeseed, and creams work best for high-friction massages, such as sports and deep tissue. These oils absorb more quickly to prevent you from slipping as you apply more pressure but provide enough glide to prevent irritating the skin.
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[header] How to practice nudity in your family [title] Explore family nudity without feeling it's abnormal. [step] Young children have not yet acquired a sophisticated understanding of modesty, and really don't care who sees them naked. [substeps] This is the time when the parent can teach children not to be self-conscious of their bodies or of their nakedness.
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This, in turn, will help children associate nakedness to routine activity instead of exclusively sexual activity. As a result, the more prurient forms of nakedness lose their " forbidden fruit " appeal.
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[header] How to live happily ever after [title] Love the whole person, flaws and all. [step] When you make a commitment to someone, you have to be willing to accept their limitations as well as their good qualities. While you might find it irritating that your partner is awkward at parties or doesn't know how to fry an egg, don't commit to a relationship expecting these things to change.
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Maybe they will, maybe they won't, but if your expectations don't match reality, you're likely to end up disappointed. [substeps] Trying to change your partner will result in a lot of fighting.
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[header] How to build leg muscles [title] Train two or three times a week. [step] Many people think that to build muscle you have to train every day, but that's not the case. Muscles get bigger when they get small " breaks " in training, and get stronger when they build up again during rest days.
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So don't exercise the same muscle groups two consecutive days. Rotate muscle groups so you're training your arms, back, chest, and other areas on the days you aren't working out your legs.
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[header] How to have a girls' night out with your teenage daughter [title] Know your daughter. [step] You may spend a lot of time working, or maybe your daughter spends a lot of time alone in her room. Either way, make sure you know her interests and hobbies, her likes and dislikes.
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This may require a little bit of research. Just talk to her whether it be over a home cooked meal or during commercial breaks on the couch.
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[header] How to get rid of wasps naturally [title] Set up a big bucket of water. [step] Put it close to the wasp nest on the ground. Obtain a cloth bag with a tie at the end and a large rock.
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[substeps] This cloth bag should be able to be tied tightly closed and should be big enough to hold the wasp nest. If you do not have a suitable cloth bag, you should pick another method to get rid of the wasps.
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[header] How to raise children who think for themselves [title] Demonstrate with your own behavior how to make choices. [step] You can teach your children to think for themselves by showing them at every possible opportunity how you make decisions. Stand behind the choices you make, and express your reasons for making them, which will help them understand why you chose the way you did.
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[title] Allow your children time to play freely. [step] Unobstructed play is crucial to raising children to think for themselves and for the children's development because it forces them to decide what to play with and how.
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[header] How to earn growtokens on growtopia [title] Learn about crazy jim. [step] Crazy jim is an npc in growtopia that can be called by a telephone by dialing 12345. He offers you a daily quest everyday as well as three life goals.
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To earn growtokens from him, you'll have to complete all three goals as well as the daily quest for that day. For every life goal you complete, your awesomeness level raises by 1 %.
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[header] How to avoid common wedding day disasters [title] Have a backup plan for inclement weather. [step] Outdoor weddings can be beautiful, but there's always the risk of bad weather disrupting the ceremony. One common solution is to put up a large tented covering, or have one on hand just in case.
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You could also have large golf umbrellas on hand for guests in rainy weather or, if you know a cold front is coming, buy some heavy fleece blankets to pass out to guests. [substeps] Ask your venue if they have a backup generator on site.
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[header] How to do a french braid headband [title] Detangle your hair. [step] Use a paddle brush or wide-tooth comb to get rid of any tangles. Make sure that the hair is completely detangled before beginning the braid.
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Getting your hair wet can help you with the detangling and braiding process. However, this is not necessary to complete the braid.
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[header] How to prove adultery [title] Determine why you want to prove adultery. [step] Before the advent of " no fault " divorce, proving adultery was one of the few grounds on which a divorce could be granted. Today, however, couples can simply claim irreconcilable differences and be divorced.
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Nevertheless, some states allow people to file for divorce immediately if they can prove adultery. If they claim irreconcilable differences, then they may have to wait a period of time (such as six months).
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[header] How to rebuild your spouse's trust after an affair [title] Stop lying and strive for honesty. [step] After betraying your partner's trust, you will add insult to injury by continuing to lie, twist, hide, or deny. Take up the challenge of honesty at all levels.
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It is the only way to reclaim your own integrity. [substeps] Start to think of yourself as someone that your partner should and can trust.
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[header] How to naturally dye your hair [title] Try lemon. [step] If you want to lighten your hair naturally, try using lemon. Lemon may be able to lighten your hair a shade or 2.
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[substeps] Mix a cup of water with two tablespoons of lemon juice. Then, apply it to wet hair and allow your hair to dry naturally.
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[header] How to know when your child is old enough to babysit [title] Ask your child if this is something they'd like to do. [step] Interest is a prerequisite for babysitting. An interested babysitter is much more likely to be attentive.
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If your child is not excited by the prospect of babysitting, it might not be the right time. [title] See if your child approaches you about it.
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[header] How to make a go bag [title] Purchase a heavy-duty duffel bag. [step] For your go bag, you want a bag that is large enough to carry the necessary items but not be filled to the brim. It should also be sturdy enough to carry all of the items without ripping or getting damaged in some way.
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[substeps] If you have a backpack that you are no longer using, this can work. You might even want to consider getting a solar backpack that can charge various devices.
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[header] How to breed a horse [title] Calculate the financial cost of impregnating your horse. [step] Know that there is a considerable amount of cost involved with breeding a horse. There are fees for the stallion to breed with the mare, plus insurance costs to protect you should the mare kick out and damage the stallion, plus transport costs to get the mare to the stallion and back.
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Bear in mind that she may not become pregnant on the first attempt and so this may need to be repeated. [substeps] Instead of using a stallion, you can also opt for artificial insemination.
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[header] How to make crispy cream cheese wontons [title] Prepare the filling. [step] Take ½ cup of cream cheese and let it sit out in room temperature for around thirty minutes to soften it a bit. Remove the end and top part off one green onion.
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If the green onion is a thick one, slice the thick stem in two. Now, finely mince the green onion and add ¼ cup of the minced green onion to the cream cheese.
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[header] How to give your wife a backrub [title] Prepare your mind to focus on her. [step] This massage is to relax her. Your goal is to make her time with you better through this intimate connection.
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Prepare to focus entirely on her for at least 30 minutes if not longer. Think about what she likes when she relaxes and use those insights to create the perfect environment for a backrub.
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[header] How to do flying pigeon pose [title] Warm up with sun salutations. [step] Sun salutations warm up your muscles and get you into the frame of mind to start your yoga practice. Use sun salutations to clear your mind and connect with your breath.
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[substeps] To warm up for eka pada galavasana, do at least three cycles of sun salutations. It can also help to follow up with at least two cycles of a sun salutation that includes low lunges.
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[header] How to put cowrie shells on dreads [title] Pick a dreadlock. [step] The width of the dreadlock needs to be small enough to fit into the front opening of the cowrie shell. Do not choose a dreadlock that is significantly smaller than the cowrie shell, though, since the shell could end up weighing down the hair and weakening the dread.
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[substeps] It will also be much easier to use a dreadlock with a tight end rather than one with a loose, fraying end. [title] Push the end into the center of the shell.
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[header] How to restore thick dried out nail polish [title] Get acetone from a beauty supply shop. [step] Most beauty shops sell acetone. You may also be able to find it in a drug store that sells beauty supplies.
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Once you have your acetone, add a few drops to a container. [substeps] Acetone is acidic, so you will need a container it will not eat through.
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