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How to Do a Cheerleading Basket Toss
Doing a basket toss, an impressive cheerleading stunt, requires at least four people: two bases, a backspot, and a flyer. Each member of the stunt group must do exactly the right thing at the right time or they risk hurting each other, especially the flye...
How to Start Your Christmas Shopping Early
Early Christmas shopping saves all that last-minute rushing around. If you have a plan set you can be more effective, save money, and enjoy the Christmas season more.
How to Feel Calm and Relaxed
Getting stressed out can be frustrating, but everyone experiences it so you aren't alone. Don't worry if you feel anxious or have trouble trying to relax because there are many things you can do to keep your cool. Try various methods, from breathing exerc...
How to Find Contact Lenses Lost on the Carpet
Dropping a contact lens can be frustrating. They're expensive to replace and, as they're clear, can be hard to locate. However, there are a couple of tricks you can use to find your lens easily.
How to Open an eBay Account
In order to use eBay, one of the biggest online commerce sites in the world, it's first necessary to set up a user account. With an eBay account, it's possible to bid on auctioned items, buy products immediately (a la Amazon.com), and even become an onlin...
How to Make a Kusudama Flower
A pretty kusudama flower can be made by folding five or six square pieces of paper. If you make twelve flowers, they can be assembled into a beautiful kusudama ball. Even if you use colorful sticky notes, the result is very impressive and can be used for...
How to Fake Fingerprints
In order to fake a fingerprint, one needs an original first. For most home experimenters, this starts by pressing a finger into a piece of putty. Latent fingerprints, or the invisible residue left by fingers, can be used to create a fake fingerprint, but...
How to Deal with Suicidal Parents
Having a suicidal parent is a uniquely difficult experience. If your parent has expressed suicidal thoughts, or if you suspect he or she may be suicidal, there are steps you can take to provide support and increase the chance of healing for all involved....
How to Tell a Friend That Their Partner Is Cheating
Can you think of a more awkward and uncomfortable situation than knowing your friend’s partner is cheating and deciding if and how you should tell? Probably not. It may seem like a clear-cut situation, but there’s a lot to consider before sharing what you...
How to Remove Spots from Linen
Linen is a delicate fabric with fibers that can become easily damaged by stains. Special care is required to remove stains from linen so that the table cloth, fancy napkins, summer dress, or whatever you're trying to clean is not damaged. Stain removal is...
How to Propose to Your Boyfriend
Figuring out how to propose to your boyfriend can be a little daunting. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to plan the perfect proposal for your boyfriend.
How to Be a Quaker
Quakers are spiritual people who actively seek a connection with the Divine as modeled by Jesus. The official name of the denomination is "The Religious Society of Friends”. They are also known informally as Quakers or Friends. The religious movement bega...
How to Speak More Quickly
Whether you’re an actor getting ready for a snappy role, a presenter with lots of info to cram into a short period, or just want to hone your speaking skills, “speed-talking” is a great way to say more in less time. A little practice is all it takes to ge...
How to Grate Cheese
Cheese is the ultimate garnish. Though grating cheese is a very simply task, there are so many ways to slice this savory treat. Here are a few "grate" ways to shred your own cheese.
How to Do the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram
The Lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram (or the LBRP) is a basic occult ritual and form of ceremonial magic that forms the foundation for other rituals and magics. It was begun by the Golden Dawn, an occult society, and is said to dispel negative inf...
How to Understand What a Girl Thinks
Understanding how anyone else thinks is a very difficult task. This article may help you to understand what some girls think. This article doesn't cover what girls think about all the time but does provide information you may find useful for knowing what...