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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...
How to De Haze a Photo with GIMP
Haze and color casts in photographs can ruin a good photo; fortunately, they are trivially easy to correct with GIMP, the foremost open-source photo editing software. You'll be dehazing in no time at all.
How to Fillet a Fish
While catching a fish can be as simple as casting out a line with bait and being patient, filleting a fish takes a little more finesse. Knowing the correct process to fillet a fish can make the difference between getting barely enough meat for a side dish...
How to Find Consistency in Life
Life situations are often complicated and erratic. One day you might feel sure that everything is perfect, and the next you might question every decision you've ever made. If you want to find consistency in life, you need to be consistent in your methods,...
How to Convince Someone to Vote
When it comes to elections in some democratic countries where citizens are free to vote, many citizens choose not to vote even though they legally have the right to do so. In fact, the United States increasingly has one of the lowest voter turnout rates o...
How to Remove a "Foxtail" from a Dog's Nose
"Foxtails," despite the fairly pleasant name, refer to a fairly nasty weed that poses a particular threat to dogs. Found in states west of the Mississippi in the US, foxtails produce seeds that can cause an inflamed, painful, infected lump anywhere on an...
How to Dump a Guy Without Upsetting Him
Not all relationships end because someone did something wrong. Sometimes the attraction between two people just fades. For the sake of both persons involved, breaking up is kinder in the long run than pretending you're still invested in something that you...
How to Make Quilt Templates
Wow... That pattern in the magazine is so beautiful that you just must have it for your very own! But now comes the problem—how to transfer that pattern to cloth and get the same shape cutout each time? The answer is by using templates. Move down to Step...
How to Practice Kissing
Your first kiss can be exciting, but also intimidating if you're feeling unprepared. Everyone has a different style of kissing, just like everyone has a different style of talking. Some people kiss slow and savor every last touch. Others like to gradually...
How to Learn to Laugh at Your Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. Depending on your mood and the circumstances you find yourself in, your reaction may range from anger to embarrassment. However, learning how to laugh at yourself can help take the dread out of minor mistakes and...
How to Clean a Burnt Pan
Burn stains can make your best cookware look old and worn out, no matter how much you scrub. Don’t panic! You don’t need an expensive new set of pans. Some simple household items can lift off even the toughest burn marks. Here are 10 pro cleaning tricks...
How to Improve Your Meditation
Meditation is a good way to establish a connection between your body and your mind and go though life without stress or pain. There are many meditation techniques, yoga and mindfulness being the most popular. Whatever kind of meditation you practice, the...