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Curly hair can be beautiful type of hair to have. Unfortunately, it is also one of the more difficult hair types to take care of. Blow drying your curls is often a long and frustrating process, but it doesn’t have to be. To dry your hair for the best effe...

Whether you fancy yourself as a great cook or simply want to get more enjoyment out of your meals, you may want to develop sensitive taste buds. Beyond simply tasting the difference between bitter, salty and sweet, the ability to detect subtle flavors in...

The back handspring is a gymnastics or cheer leading skill that allows you to connect skills or transition into more complicated skills. However, it does take a bit of practice to master the back handspring, and you should have a solid back bend, handstan...

Twibbons are small overlays that can be added to your X (formerly known as Twitter) avatar photo or image to display a cause or interest that you believe in, follow, or promote. A number of Twibbons have a "use-by" date, however, if they relate to a time-...

If you haven't heard a native Oregonian say "Oregon" out loud, you might not know how to pronounce it. Just remember that it's OR-eg-in, not "OR-e-gawn." Place the stress on the first syllable, and keep the "g" hard, as in "gun". You can say "OR-ih-g-in"...

Ever look at street-style pics of celebrities or spot a well-dressed person and wonder "How can I look like that?" The secret to becoming fashionable is so much easier than you think. Great style isn't about wearing the trendiest or most expensive clothes...

Voltorb Flip is a minigame in the new Pokémon versions, HeartGold and SoulSilver. While it is a game of chance, there are a few things you can do to significantly increase the chances of winning.

Obtaining a liquor license is required if you wish to sell or provide wine, beer or liquor. The application process has been simplified, but you still must comply with many notice requirements and a lengthy application form. Working with an attorney who i...

Drawing flames can be tricky since they don’t have one solid form or color, but there are some simple tricks you can use to make it easier. Try drawing a single flickering flame first so you can get used to using the right shapes and colors. Then, practic...

One thing you need to do when you resolve to get your financial ducks in a row is to know how to detox your finances. It is important to get rid of old habits, any residual money pits, or anything else that is hurting you financially so that you can move...

Dropsy disease results when the kidneys fail to work properly causing fluid retention and swelling of the goldfish's belly. In late stages of dropsy disease, the scales of the goldfish will protrude outwards. When you observe these symptoms in a sick gold...

Rechauffé is the art of using up leftovers, but it is more than digging into the fridge and mixing ordinary leftover meals - it takes more careful planning and is used in many larger hotels and smaller kitchens. The advantages include reducing waste, savi...

Choosing the right gift for Mother’s Day can be a piece of cake. No, really -- if you have the time, baking a cake might be a great gift idea. Or you can give her something classic like flowers or a homemade card, or something practical like clothing. Or,...

Most cats will sleep up to 16 hours a day and, contrary to popular belief, are not nocturnal. They are actually crepuscular which means they are most active at dawn and dusk. Unfortunately, if you're a pet owner, you're most likely asleep at dawn or getti...

No one likes being sick. From the runny nose and scratchy throat of a cold to the fever and vomiting of the flu, being sick can seriously slow you down. Since there isn't a cure for either the cold or flu, you just have to get through the 3 to 10 days tha...

Are you worried about your fuzzy friend's dental health? Hamsters are great pets that are typically easy to care for. However, they are prone to dental problems because their front teeth grow consistently throughout life. If hamsters don't wear down their...