How To
How to Dress for Arctic Weather Conditions
When embarking on a holiday to the northern polar regions, it is important to know what to wear, as the Arctic climate can be bitterly cold. There are many reasons why people choose to enjoy a break in the Arctic, from the attraction of the Northern Light...
How to Identify Guernsey Cattle
Guernsey cattle are considered a favorite among beginner dairy farmers because of their gentle temperament and resilience to various climates. The Guernsey cattle breed produces less milk than some breeds, but the dairy they produce offers a more nutriti...
How to Set Up a Nonqualified Annuity
An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company where you pay a certain amount of money into the program and the insurance company makes payments to you in the future.[1] X Trustworthy Source Investor.gov Website maintained by the Se...
How to Find the Determinant of a 3X3 Matrix
The determinant of a matrix is frequently used in calculus, linear algebra, and advanced geometry. Finding the determinant of a matrix can be confusing at first, but it gets easier once you do it a few times.
How to Track Old Insurance Policies
Knowing how to track old insurance policies can mean a windfall of funds for you or your family if you know how to access the information and are the rightful beneficiary. Whether you had a parent or other family member pass away or you have simply mispla...
How to Know if You Should Ditch Your Friend
Sometimes, friendships change for the worse. You may also realize a longstanding friendship has not been healthy for you. In these cases, it may be a good idea to work on ending a friendship. Think about your feelings. If you consistently feel negative ab...
How to Make Bio Diesel
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines made from vegetable oil and/or animal fat. Since it is derived from renewable organic materials and has been shown to reduce certain harmful emissions when burned compared to conventional diesel, biodies...
How to Respond when a Friend Comes Out as Gay
Coming out can be one of the most significant events in your friend's life but also the most terrifying. Showing your support and embracing your friend’s honesty lets them know they came out to the right person—after all, the best thing you can do is be t...
How to Memorize Dates
Memorizing dates is useful for history classes, for birthdays, for fun, and many other reasons. Nevertheless, many people find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid associations with the dates, howeve...
How to Host Multiple Websites on a Single Web Hosting Account
With domain names becoming a generic commodity more and more people actually own a domain name. However, more often these people not only own one domain name, they have several domain names registered under their name. What is missing is often the knowled...
How to Establish a Foundation
Establishing a private foundation can be a rewarding and socially beneficial venture, particularly if you are more interested in advancing broad causes than providing direct services. The IRS identifies several factors which distinguish a private foundati...
How to Get Into Film School
Film school is a place for people who are passionate about film and television and want to be involved in the creation, dissemination, and discussion of these kinds of entertainment. Deciding you want to attend film school is a big decision, and a degree...
How to Pick a Realistic New Year's Resolution
On January 1st, New Year’s resolutions sparkle with hope and the promise of a better you. However, by the year’s end, you may find that many of those resolutions have been abandoned halfway or left completely unattempted. If this sounds familiar, don’t wo...
How to Recognize a Petit Mal Seizure
Experts say someone having a petit mal seizure (also called an absence seizure) may appear to be staring blankly into space for a few seconds before returning to normal. Petit mal seizures are typically caused by a short, sudden loss of consciousness.[1]...
How to Deal With Morton's Toe
The name "Morton's Toe" derives from American Orthopedic Surgeon, Dudley Joy Morton. It is a common problem in the foot. People with this problem often have a second metatarsal (foot bone) that is longer than the first. The difference in length between th...
How to Know What to Wear
It can be difficult to know what clothing will look the best on you, especially if you don’t have a fashion savvy friend to help you out or a clear sense of style. But focusing on dressing around a certain criteria, like your skin tone, your body shape, o...