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How to Sing Without a Vocal Coach
Perhaps one of the most difficult things to learn to do completely on your own is to learn to sing. Some people have grown up singing their whole lives, while others have the option of paying for a vocal coach. However, others of us do not have the option...
How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods
How comfortable do you feel consuming GMOs? While the Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and regulates their use, you might not want to consume genetically modified food for a variety of reasons. If...
How to Dry Roses
Roses often represent a special occasion. You may want to keep them to as a reminder of that moment, but you know that they will perish in only weeks. Drying roses from a wedding, dance, or just from your garden is a wonderful way to create a keepsake w...
How to Make Your Own Glazing Medium for Oil Painting
While paint will give an oil painting its shape and color, a glaze will make it shine. You can buy a glaze from a store, but if you're a DIY sort, you can make some of your own. By making your own glaze, you'll have that much more satisfaction when you cr...
How to Do Well in High School Physical Education
If you're not very athletic, or you're worried about your performance, Physical Education classes can be intimidating. Your grade will mostly be based on participation, so you’ve gotta get out there -- but what if you’re not good at sports? Doing well in...
How to Execute a Spinning Backfist
Interested in learning a powerful attack to follow your jabs instead of the same old telegraphed right-cross punch? If so, then the spinning backfist, a technique that sacrifices a minor amount of speed for exponentially increased power, is the strike for...
4 Easy Ways to Add Music or Audio to Microsoft PowerPoint
If you want to spice up your PowerPoint presentation, background music can make it much more compelling. PowerPoint allows you to insert any WAV or MP3 file into your slides. If you're using a Mac, you can also add music directly from iTunes. You can also...
How to Fall Asleep by Having Someone Else Hypnotize You
Most people have heard of using hypnosis to battle insomnia. It’s fairly common to listen to audio recordings to self-hypnotize for a better night’s sleep. But what about having someone else do it? Grab a friend or relative and show them this article so y...
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Toxic Poisoning
Perhaps you realize you may have eaten a poisonous food or come into contact with a harmful substance. Or maybe you took an extreme dosage of medication that may be toxic. Toxic poisoning can occur through swallowing a toxic substance, by breathing in tox...
How to Get an Advance on Your Inheritance
When someone dies, their assets aren't immediately distributed to their family members and heirs. Rather, a complicated legal and financial process begins. The result is that it takes an average of seventeen months for assets to be distributed.[1] X Re...
How to Get Better Customer Service
There are few things more frustrating than receiving poor customer service at a business or restaurant. Fortunately, there are a lot of things that you, the customer, can do to ensure you have a great customer service experience. If you treat employees w...
How to Fold a Spring Roll
Spring rolls are a favorite in many Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese restaurants. They are quite delicious when dipped in sweet and sour sauce. Spring rolls can be enjoyed at home, and can be eaten at any meal or occasion. Spring rolls are also very simple t...
How to Choose the Right Jewelry After Getting Your Ears Pierced
Getting your ears pierced and picking your first pair of earrings is an exciting experience! While there are plenty of earrings to choose from, it’s important to pick the right pair for you. We’ve got your back if you’re unsure what kind of earrings to ge...
How to Take Photos of Buildings
Buildings can be awe-inspiring in their design, size, and detail. Whether they are historical, modern, abandoned, tall, or small, they all tell a story about a place and the people in that place. Taking dramatic and artistic photographs of buildings can h...
How to Help an Abused Dog
Animal cruelty is a tragic but real problem that impacts far too many dogs living in puppy mills, abusive homes, or on the streets.[1] X Trustworthy Source The Humane Society of the United States National organization devoted to the promotion of a...
How to Make Sonic's Ocean Water
Ocean water is a very well known fountain drink choice in Sonic Drive Inn restaurants. Sparkle your own creation without having to step out of the door.