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How to Calculate the Area of a Parallelogram
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral, or four-sided shape, with two sets of parallel sides. Squares, rectangles, and rhombuses are special types of parallelograms, though most people think of a "slanted" rectangle, with two diagonal sides and two flat sides...
How to Exit out of a Frozen Computer Program
Sometimes a program will just not respond to any commands and will need to be forcibly shut down. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on the severity of the broken program, and your operating system.
How to Do a Sit Spin (on Ice)
Are you a skater and wondering how to do a sit spin? Well, here's your step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Learn to Be Emotionless & Cope with Whatever Life Throws at You
Sometimes, enough is enough. If you feel like you really need a break from emotional pain (or, just from other people), you might decide that you'd like to create some distance from your circle for a while. Though down the line, you'll probably feel bette...
How to Delete a Flickr Account
If you no longer want your Flickr account, you can either delete the account directly or you can deactivate your account with Flickr's parent site, Yahoo. Deleting your Flickr account is useful if you want a fresh start for your profile. Keep in mind that...
How to Shorten Shoe Laces
Have you ever bought a new pair of shoes only to discover that the laces are too long? Not only can you wind up stepping on them and causing damage, you might stumble over the extra length and hurt yourself. But that doesn't mean you have to go out and b...
How to Get Into Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is a great extra curricular for college applications and is getting more and more popular with men, women, boys, and girls alike. Whether you want to perform in high school, community, or professional musical productions, there are steps y...
How to Have Fun on a Car Trip
Road trips are opportunities for you to make wonderful memories and see the country. Instead of spending the ride asking “Are we there yet” or proclaiming your boredom, appreciate the opportunity to catch up on you favorite show, play classic car ride gam...
6 Simple Steps to Fix a Broken Lock on SD Cards
SD cards have mechanical locks on them that allow you to prevent them from being written to. While this can be good for security, most of the time they just end up getting broken. Luckily, fixing the SD card will only cost you a couple of cents and a minu...
How to Be a Loner and Be Happy About It
It is estimated that up to half the population is made up of introverted people (sometimes referred to as “loners”).[1] X Research source Despite this statistic, society seems to make those of us that would prefer to spend time alone feel a...
How to Stop Hating Someone
Whether you hate someone who hurt you or does things that bother you, it can be tough to let go of your feelings. If you find yourself dwelling on them, try to relax, breathe, and clear your mind. It's okay not to like someone, but do your best to be cord...
How to Use a Masonry Scaffold
Masonry scaffolds make brick or block laying safer and more efficient when working higher than a mason can easily reach from the ground. Erecting and using scaffolds takes planning and careful implementation to make the work safe and productive. Here are...
26 Easy & Practical Ways to Improve Yourself
Everyone gets stuck every once and a while, and that's okay! Ruts are a part of life, but they can help motivate us to do and be better. Self-improvement is all about making active decisions to feel more comfortable in your own skin and be a brighter vers...
How to Help Your Team Perform
Combining the energy, knowledge, and skillset of a team of people to accomplish a task is an efficient and effective business model. The key to the success of a team lies in its performance. Helping your team members perform well starts with your own exam...
How to Straighten Hair Naturally
Many people love the look and feel of soft, straight hair. Unfortunately, many of the tools and products used to straighten hair, such as straightening irons, chemical straighteners, and many other hair products can irritate, or even damage, the hair and...
How to Recognize Signs of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, sometimes called intimate partner violence or occasionally “battering,” is a pattern of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse that one partner uses to gain power and control over the other.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for D...