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Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? If you want a well-mannered dog, teaching him to lie down is a must. Teaching your dog to lie down can help you control him and his impulses in general, and can increase your bond with your dog.

If the paint on a bike is old or chipped, painting over it with a few fresh coats of paint is a great way to give it a brand-new, glossy look. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay a professional to retouch a bike for you. With the right tools and some time...

You’ve studied hard and are now ready to graduate from university. But you have no idea how to put on the academic gown, how to get the graduation hood to lie properly, or how to place the cap on at the right angle. Though fairly simple to put on, the pro...

Acting is a high-esteemed profession, though it takes dedication, practice, and talent to become a professional. Successful actresses are confident, driven, and determined. To become an actress, start by taking classes or workshops, research acting, and r...

Congratulations! You’ve booked a trip to somewhere monkeys populate. You’ve got your passport, your camera, and have prepared a list of all the sights you want to see. But have you considered the fact that during your trip you might encounter a monkey? Re...

A boomerang is a thrown tool, typically constructed as a flat airfoil, that is designed to spin about an axis perpendicular to the direction of its flight, which originated in Australia as a hunting weapon used by the Aboriginal people. Nowadays, the boom...

A 'join up' is a trust activity developed by avid horseman Monty Roberts. Joining up involves using a loose schooling activity and developing awareness of a horse's body language cues. The technique aims to give the horse a choice between accepting the tr...

Whether you’re a seasoned runner who’s looking for the best way to approach an upcoming track meet, or you’re a beginner who just wants to make the team, you may be wondering how to prepare. If track meets or tryouts are coming up and you don’t know what...

Any car accident is frightening, but being trapped inside a sinking car is absolutely terrifying. Fortunately, you and your passengers have a good chance of escaping from a sinking car if you stay calm and act quickly. Unbuckle your seatbelt immediately a...

Touching your feet to your head may not be the most natural thing in the world, but it is possible if you have enough flexibility. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself compelled to try to touch your head with your feet, the steps that follow will he...

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the configuration of your Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, DNS servers, domain name suffix and about 200 other possible options to let your computer communicate with a network automatically via a s...

It’s really no one’s business if or when you plan to marry. Some people feel like it’s well within their rights to dig into your personal life, however, and this can make you feel annoyed, inadequate, or worse. You can can choose to brush the question off...

The violin is a fun instrument that produces beautiful music if played correctly, but if you don't tune it correctly before playing, it will be far from beautiful! When tuning a violin, you're adjusting the pitch that the instrument produces, string by st...

If you have a chain breaker tool, also called a chain tool, then fixing a broken bicycle chain is easy. You can do most routine maintenance by yourself, however, you should know that after a chain breaks it's best to get a new chain shortly after making r...

Would you like to learn how to make a bird with wings that really flap? Using just one square of origami paper, you can make a beautiful work of art. The flapping bird is an intermediate origami project that will impress all who see your completed work. Y...

Ballet slippers are lightweight shoes worn for casual ballet dancing and practice. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials. If you're starting dance class, or just need a new pair of shoes, it can be difficult to choose the right ballet sli...