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How to Grate Parmesan
The flavor and quality of freshly grated Parmesan is highly superior to pre-grated, packaged cheese. Grating your own cheese is not as quick and easy as using pre-grated cheese, but the flavor results are well-worth the extra preparation time. Using a gra...
How to Take Cod Liver Oil for Health
Cod liver oil is a dietary supplement that has been used since the 1700's.[1] X Research source Today it's commonly taken as a omega-3 fat supplement (specifically EPA and DHA). In addition, cod liver oil has fairly high levels of Vitamin...
How to Hire a Private Investigator
If you need to track a person down, keep an eye on someone’s activities, or otherwise learn information, you may be thinking about hiring a private investigator (PI). With so many choices out there, hiring the right private investigator can seem like a da...
How to Apologize to Your Guy Friend
Apologies are complicated conversations to have because they involve one person admitting that they're wrong, and it can be hard to do that. However, when you want to salvage your friendship with a guy, apologizing to him is important. Boys and men are st...
How to Calculate the Check Digit of a Routing Number from an Illegible Check
The routing number on a check uniquely identifies the financial institution and the location where the check was printed. Financial institutions use routing numbers to instantaneously process financial transactions. The last, or ninth, digit of the rout...
How to Build Stencils
Making your own stencils allows you to decorate all kinds of surfaces with images that are distinctively you. Whether you want to embrace stenciling as a hobby or simply create a single design for a specific project, the steps below will help make it eas...
How to Paint Wood Crafts
Many arts and craft stores sell blank wooden pieces that you can paint. While you can always paint them right away, there are a few steps that you can take to ensure a neater, longer-lasting finish. Sanding the piece first will get rid of any ridges, whil...
How to Lose Weight Before School
An approaching new school year always feels like an opportunity to present a new you. For many young adults, teens, and even kids, losing weight is the desired goal before school starts up again. Resist the temptation to wait until the last minute and t...
How to Have a Healthy Diet As a Teenager
Teenage years can be a stressful time. Figuring out friends, getting through classes, arguing with parents, there’s a lot to deal with. On top of that your body is constantly changing, getting taller, curvier, broader. Questionable school lunches and late...
How to Core a Cucumber
The interior temperature of a cucumber may be as much as 20 degrees cooler than the exterior temperature, which gives rise to the phrase, “cool as a cucumber.” Use either a spoon or a corer to remove the seeds from this favorite summertime vegetable.
How to Pray in Islam
Prayer (salat; plural salah or "salawat") is one of the five pillars of Islam. Completing the five daily prayers in the way taught by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an obligation for all adult Muslims (those who have reached puberty), and should be strictly r...
How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
Few things are better in this world than setting a goal and achieving it. Just like when athletes experience a type of "runner's high" after a race, so too does completing any goal produce a sense of elation and pride. This article explores many ways of s...
How to Come Up with a Movie Idea
Many, many people have watched a bad movie and thought, "I can do better than that." But when it comes down to thinking of movie ideas, most people go blank. This isn't because most people aren't creative, however. It is because most people try and think...
How to Hang a Painting
Hanging a painting is easy, but there are few things you need to take into consideration. Light paintings can be hung up with a single nail, but if you have a heavier painting you’ll want to use anchored hooks or pound the nails into a stud. Finding the r...
How to Encourage a Teen to Read
Are you a concerned parent who wants to see your kid do better in school? A middle or high school teacher who wants to encourage teenagers to love reading? Help teens enjoy reading by finding books that are right for them. Then create an environment in...
How to Teach Criminal Justice
Criminal justice classes prepare students for work in law, policing, or corrections.[1] X Research source As a teacher, you can share your passion for the field with students while also fulfilling a love for teaching. To become a teacher, yo...