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How to Be a Film Director
Becoming a film director is a dream job for many people. If you're ready and willing to put in the time, have creative vision and an impressive ability to make something out of nothing, then becoming a film director might be the perfect job for you. Just...
How to Convince Someone to Try a Long Distance Relationship
If you or your partner are going to be moving in the near future, you may be discussing the potential of a long-distance relationship. If your partner isn’t totally sure they want to be long-term or you haven’t talked about it yet, strategizing how you la...
How to Set Up Your Java_Home Path in Ubuntu
This wikiHow teaches you how to set your JAVA_HOME Environment path. This is where Java Development Kit (JDK) is installed on your computer. Java is one of the most popular programming languages. It is used to run everything from desktop graphic user inte...
How to Plant Sugar Cane
Sugar cane is in the same family as grass, and grows in the form of tall, narrow stalks, or canes. Sugar cane is planted in ruts on its side in the fall. It requires no maintenance over the winter, and in spring you'll be greeted with sugar cane sprouts t...
How to Know if Your Toe Is Broken
A toe fracture is a common injury that can be caused by dropping something on your foot, kicking something, or just severely stubbing your toe. You can hurt your toe without actually breaking it, so sometimes it’s tough to determine how serious the injury...
How to Match Your Stockings, Tights, or Pantyhose to Your Outfit
Wearing stockings, pantyhose, or tights is a great way to subtly shape your legs while adding interest to the lower section of your outfit. Before you reach for those neon green tights, though, let’s make sure they coordinate with your skin and outfit, so...
How to Do Hair Styles With a Bump
The "bump" hairstyle is a trendy and relaxed way to pull your hair back while adding some volume. Although it may seem difficult to create, making a good bump is really all about teasing sections of your hair, and smoothing it over.
How to Encourage Hair Growth
Finding a few loose strands of hair on your pillow or in the shower usually isn’t anything to worry about. But if your hair is looking a bit thinner lately, there are things you can try to help encourage more to grow. Stick to proven strategies and produc...
How to Become an Academic
An academic is a person who holds an advanced degree, such as a PhD, and often works as a lecturer or researcher at a university or scholarly institution. However, you may be unsure of how to pursue this rewarding-- and often highly competitive—profession...
How to Mix Different Shades of Green Paint
One of the most useful colors to create with paint is green. This earthy, versatile color can be used to paint hills, trees, grass, and many other things. But getting the perfect shade of green for your project may be more difficult than you thought, whic...
How to Tell if You Have Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex clinical diagnosis with a very controversial history. You cannot diagnose yourself with schizophrenia. You should consult with a trained clinician, such as a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Only a trained mental health pr...
How to Catch Zapdos in Pokémon Fire Red
This article will show you how to get Zapdos in Pokémon Fire Red.
How to Delete a PayPal Account
This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently close your personal PayPal account. Once your PayPal account is closed, you won't be able to reopen it. Any scheduled or incomplete transactions will be canceled. You can’t close your account if there are limita...
How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
It's normal to feel nervous before a colonoscopy, especially if it's your first time. During your colonoscopy, your doctor will give you a light anesthetic before they insert a probe into your rectum to check for polyps and growths, which won't be visible...
How to Deal With Being Highly Sensitive
It is estimated that fifteen to twenty percent of the population has a highly sensitive personality. It can be very challenging for a highly sensitive person to live in our modern fast-paced and aggressive world. Managing strong negative emotions can ad...
How to Convert Grams to Calories
Learning how to count calories is a great way to help you achieve a healthy diet. While most food labels list the number of calories contained in their products, they oftentimes do not list the breakdown of which specific nutrients those calories come fro...