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How to Run a Home Poker Tournament
Hosting a home poker tournament can be a lot of fun, and, in most jurisdictions, is legal so long as the host does not charge extra for hosting the tournament. Organization and proper set up are the keys to success - don't forget to have a poker timer for...
How to Overcome Sadness
Everyone experiences sadness at some point or other in their lives. Studies have shown that sadness lasts longer than many other emotions because we tend to spend more time thinking about it. Ruminating, or going over our sad thoughts and feelings again a...
How to Make the Perfect CV (Proper Format, Tips, and Samples)
A company you want to apply to has asked you to send in a CV and you're thinking, "Wait...what is that?" Don't worry! Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin, and that's a really accurate description. Basically, a CV is a handy and impressiv...
How to Dispose of Acid Safely
It is important to dispose of acids with very low pH (<2) safely. If the acid doesn’t have heavy metals or other toxic substances dissolved in it, neutralizing the pH to a less acidic level (pH 6.6-7.4) allows you to dispose of the substance in the standa...
How to Set up DHCP on a Local Area Network
Setup a quick and easy DHCP server on Windows using dhcpd32.
How to Grow an Apple Tree from a Seed
You can grow apples from seed, but keep in mind that the type of apple tree you end up with might not be the same as the seed you planted.[1] X Research source For example, if you plant a Granny Smith apple seed, you might not end up with a...
How to Start Learning Judo
Judo is a relatively modern martial art, created by Professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. Its roots lie in Jiu Jitsu, which was the original art used by the Samurai. It's a system of unarmed combat where the aim is to grapple with your opponent, and win by throw...
How to Start a Fire with Sticks
If you're camping or hiking and discover you have forgotten the matches, knowing how to start a fire with sticks is a very useful skill. The bow drill and hand drill method are well-established fire-starting techniques that both work in the same way. Star...
How to Find Your Dream Career
When you were little, people probably asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Maybe you said a doctor, or an astronaut. Maybe you said an actor, or a lawyer, or a police officer. With starry eyes, you dreamed of the day you would live in a mansi...
How to Become Homecoming Queen
Homecoming queens are respected and well-loved representatives of their school community, generally voted on by their peers. However, you don’t have to be a future pageant competitor to earn this coveted title. You can get a jump on the race –– which usua...
How to Soften Hard Cookies
Are you tired of eating rock-hard cookies? Do you want to have melt-in-your-mouth cookies? There are a couple of tricks you can try to get hard cookies soft and chewy again.
How to Blow Glass
Glassblowing is the art of creating glass sculptures by manipulating molten glass in a very hot furnace. It is a fun way to express your creativity and try working with a new material. Blowing glass requires working closely with heat and glass, so make su...
How to Shuffle and Deal Texas Holdem
Texas Hold ‘em is a popular poker variation in which players seek to put together a winning hand using a pair of hole cards dealt prior to the start of the game and five community cards turned over in stages during each round of betting. In a game of Texa...
How to Playfully Annoy Your Wife
A solid relationship will be filled with humor and laughter. In particular, to have a long, happy, and lasting marriage you need love, respect and a little bit of playfulness. Harmlessly annoying your wife can be a way of introducing fun and affection. Ju...
How to Spin a Drumstick
Playing the drums is pretty cool, but playing the drums and incorporating stick tricks while you play is even cooler. Doing stick tricks can make you come off as more experienced and confident in your abilities. Most stick tricks are fairly easy to learn,...
How to Train a Dog
This wikiHow article takes you through everything you need to know about training a dog - including basic dog commands, potty training, crate training, leash training, obedience training, clicker training, and more.