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Going to parties when you don’t know anyone can be a challenge. Start by taking stock of the nature of the party. Start conversations one at a time, whether with an individual person or in a larger group. Remember that attentive listening to others is an...

Quackgrass is a common weed recognizable by its green-blue coloring, broad leaves, and hollow stem. Unfortunately, it is tough and spreads very quickly, so eliminating it can be a yearly struggle. The safest way to stop quackgrass is by maintaining your l...

Foreign citizens who want to move to the United States must first obtain legal permission. The permission you seek will depend on how long you want to stay in the US and the reason for your move. Once your legal documents are in order, you can start looki...

Planning on going on a road trip soon? Before you do so, you should check your car to make sure that it is in good condition and running well. If you spend a little time preparing your vehicle for the trip beforehand, you can avoid most problems that migh...

There are times when, for some reason or another, you decide that breaking off a relationship is the best thing to do. Getting over someone you care about but had to let go is a process, but you can move forward with your life. Get over the person you bro...

Nipping and biting are bad habits, and if left alone, can develop into a more serious behavioral problem. Biting can be a sign of irritation, lack of proper respect for you, or a sign of a more aggressive animal. In any of these cases, biting can be the s...

At times, it can be hard for you to believe in yourself, especially if you have developed doubts about your self-worth. If you are having trouble seeing all the amazing things you possess and all the beautiful things you could offer to make this world a b...

To learn Mandarin Chinese, begin by learning the tones and sounds used in the language. Learn simple vocabulary and phrases, and practice reading and writing Chinese characters. Immerse yourself in the language. Practice with a native speaker, listen to C...

You promised yourself this time you mean it. For the next three days, you eat salads, jog, and nibble on protein bars. Then within a few days, you are the couch with a tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. It's time to throw it aside and get motivated. If you p...

It’s Saturday, your homework is done, you have a little extra money, and you want to go out with some friends to go shopping. Everything is ready to go except for one, small problem: your parents don’t want you to go. What do you do? With a little educati...

No matter how much sleep you get at night, it’s natural to get a little sleepy during a long lecture at school. You shouldn’t make a habit of it, but sometimes taking a nap during class can help you make it through the day. Hide your face with a hood or h...

This wikiHow teaches you how to reduce the amount of storage a Microsoft Excel file uses by removing some formatting, compressing images and saving the file in a more efficient format.

Putting dolly to bed at night is one of the most enjoyed childhood rituals. Instead of buying an expensive doll bed, you can create your own at home. Make a frame out of wood or cardboard and then sew a mattress and pillows to decorate the bed.

Halloween draws nigh, and if there's any bird that symbolizes the Halloween spirit, it's the watchful owl, who sits at his perch high overhead as the undead, headless horsemen, witches, and hobgoblins make their nighttime rounds from house to house in sea...

The human figure has inspired artists to pick up their pencils for thousands of years. Drawing the human form allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the curves and lines that make up male and female bodies. The human form, like any figure, is easy t...

Enunciation is a skill everyone could benefit from practicing, especially before a public speech, a singing performance, or just a crowded, noisy gathering. With enough practice, anyone can change, mumbling, mispronunciations, or lightning-speed chatter i...