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How to Navigate the Initial Conference of Formal Discovery
If you're involved in a lawsuit in federal court, the rules of procedure dictate the parties hold an initial conference before formal discovery begins. During discovery, the parties in the lawsuit will exchange documents and information relevant to the ca...
How to Spot Foot Sores on Guinea Pigs
Foot sores, also known as bumblefoot, are common in guinea pigs.[1] X Research source The sores are usually caused by bacteria that enters the body through a cut or scrape on the bottom of a guinea pig’s foot. Foot sores, which require treat...
How to Store Bitcoin with a Paper Wallet
Don't make it possible for criminals to steal your Bitcoins! One of the best ways to keep your bitcoins secure is to store them offline in a paper wallet that has never touched the live internet. Done poorly, a paper wallet is still less risky than storin...
How to Help Loved Ones with Selective Mutism
Many kids are shy around people they don’t know very well, or feel anxious and “clam up” when they’re in a large group. While shyness and anxiety are completely normal, a small percentage of kids (and adults) have a social anxiety disorder known as “sele...
How to Avoid Unsanitary Nail Salons
Nail salons offer a helpful service for those who like to upkeep their finger and toenails. However, since so many people go through the salons, there is a possibility that there may be unsanitary conditions. If you want to go to a nail salon, you can lea...
How to Build a PVC Bike Rack
A properly built PVC bike rack will give you a lightweight, stable place to park your bike when you’re not using it. Even better, this is an inexpensive alternative to store bought bike racks that are of similar quality. All you need is about 27 ft (8.23...
How to Protect Your House from Griefers in Minecraft
Unlike trolling, which is annoying, but not malicious, griefing is a huge problem for server admins - ranging from the smallest private to the most organized public servers. Griefers usually go further than just covering your house with gravel or setting...
How to Text Multiple People at Once
This is for all those times you wanted to send the same message out to multiple people at once, quickly. Although texting multiple people at once may seem trivial to many, it can be perplexing to figure out the first time and there are tricks based on the...
How to Perform an Instrument Tie Surgeon's Knot
There are two ways to tie suture knots and several types of suture knots. This instruction set focuses on how to perform a surgeon’s knot using an instrument tie. Instrument ties are ties for knots in sutures made with instruments and are typically used t...
A Beginner's Guide to Bullet Journaling
These days, it seems like bullet journaling is all the rage… but what exactly is it? At its core, a personal bullet journal is a quick and flexible system that offers tons of organizational benefits to your everyday life. With daily-, monthly-, and future...
How to Prepare for a Deposition
Depositions take place before trial. During a deposition, a lawyer asks a witness questions, and the witness answers under oath. The purpose of a deposition is to uncover what the witness knows and to get their testimony on the record in case they cannot...
How to Collect a Decedent's Assets
If you were named an executor or personal representative of a recently deceased person's will, or appointed by the probate court, one of your biggest responsibilities in administering the estate is to collect the decedent's assets. You must create a forma...
How to File State Estate Taxes
A person who dies leaving behind a sizable estate may owe state and federal estate taxes. While many states have repealed their estate taxes, they persist in some states such as Washington and Massachusetts. Since state estate tax thresholds often are low...
How to File Taxes for a Home‐Based Business
You must report any profit or loss from your business to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as well as to your state taxing authority. To file your taxes, download the necessary forms and instructions from the IRS website. Then figure out if you qualify t...
How to Treat Feline Retinal Disease
The retina lines the inner surface of the eye and is responsible for sending electrical light signals to the brain, which the brain then interprets as vision.[1] X Research source Essentially, the retina is like camera film: it receives an i...
How to Offer Fair Time Off As a Small Business
A high turnover rate among employees can be an expensive problem for small businesses. As a small business owner, you value your employees and want to treat them fairly so that they will remain loyal for years to come. A key component of that relationship...