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How to Calculate Net Income
Net income is your total income after taxes, deductions, credits, and business operating expenses. There is a slightly different process for calculating your personal net income, and calculating your business net income. It involves looking through some r...
How to Do Garfield's Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem
Garfield was the 20th President in 1881 and did this proof of the Pythagorean Theorem while he was still a seated member of Congress in 1876. It is interesting to note that he was fascinated by geometry, like President Lincoln, but was not a professional...
How to Do Garfield's Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem
Garfield was the 20th President in 1881 and did this proof of the Pythagorean Theorem while he was still a seated member of Congress in 1876. It is interesting to note that he was fascinated by geometry, like President Lincoln, but was not a professional...
How to Quote a Book
When you’re writing an essay, using a quote can help validate your argument and make your writing stronger. Whether your paper is required to be in MLA or APA format, it’s easy to quote and cite a book the right way.
How to Convert a Decimal to an Octal: Step-by-Step Instructions
Octal is the base 8 number system, that only uses the digits 0 through 7. Its main advantage is the ease of conversion with binary (base 2), since each digit in octal can be written as a unique three-digit binary number.[1] X Research source...
How to use Emoticons on Facebook: Emoji and Smileys
Did you know that "emoticon" means "emotional icon," and that they are usually created with letters, punctuation marks, and numbers? Facebook automatically changes most emoticons you enter (like :-) ) into those icons, but you also have the option to use...
11 Effective Ways to Kill Flies inside Your Home
Flies are definitely a nuisance when they’re buzzing around inside. Those annoying bugs can spread bacteria to anything they touch, so it’s important to kill them as soon as you can. Whether you’re dealing with a few stray flies or a swarm that found thei...
How to Connect a Nintendo 3DS to a Hotel's TOS Protected Wi Fi
If you are staying at a hotel with a TOS (terms of service) protected wi-fi you will be unable to connect your 3DS using the standard method. Here's the solution.
Turn Seconds Into Minutes: Breakdown, Practice Problems, & More
Looking to convert seconds to minutes? That's a piece of cake! We're going to walk you through this super simple equation, step by step. And after this super quick read, you'll be an expert. Plus, we'll even include some practice problems to help you shar...
6 Creative Ways to Display a Rug on Your Wall
Decorative rugs can be a wonderful addition to any room, and they don’t have to be displayed on the floor. Mounting rugs on a wall can give the wall a wonderful centerpiece and add personality to any room, and there are several simple ways to do it, inclu...
How to Match Colors of a Tie, Suit, and Shirt
Unfortunately, many of us don't have the benefit of a seasoned fashion sense when it comes to choosing outfits. Picking out what to wear even for simple, everyday events can sometimes be tricky, while putting together a winning shirt, suit and tie combina...
How to Sharpen a Knife With a Stone
If your dull knives are no longer getting the job done or you're worried you'll cut yourself, you should sharpen your knives with a stone. Sharpening stones, also called whetstones, are made of natural or synthetic materials and they can be used dry, with...
How to Create a School Petition to Change a School Rule
If you think any school rule is really unfair or just plain stupid, then read the article below on how to figure out your little "principal problem" just by getting some friends to sign their name on a piece of paper!
How to Get a Marriage License
If you want to get legally married in the United States, you must first get a marriage license. You'll also need a U.S. marriage license if you are a U.S. resident and want your marriage to be legally recognized by state and federal governments. To get a...
How to Register to Vote in California
If you are a US citizen and resident of the state of California over the age of 18, registering to vote allows you to exercise your right to vote in all national, state, and local elections. The deadline for registration is 15 days before Election Day. Ho...
How to Get Adopted As a Kitten on Animal Jam
Have you ever wanted to get adopted as a cute little kitty on Animal Jam? Follow the suggestion in this article and you'll get yourself adopted as a kitten very quickly.