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How to Calculate the Refractive Index in Physics
When light passes through a surface, the straight beam of light is bent. The beam travels through the object along a different path than the beam was following when it entered the object. The beam of light bends again when it leaves the object. These bend...
How to Measure a Toddler for Shoes
Measuring a toddler for shoes correctly is an important key to ensuring your child is wearing comfortable and safe shoes that fit. Since toddlers and children experience frequent growth spurts, measuring a toddler for shoes should be done as accurately as...
How to Make an ID Card for Your Children
Child ID cards are extremely important - they contain information about your child that can help save their life in the event of an allergy, help reunite you with your child in case of separation, and save time when providing a description of your child t...
How to Print Thumbnails
Thumbnails are reduced versions of larger pictures. They get the name thumbnail because they are often nearly the size of a thumbprint or nail. They are commonly used to organize large albums of pictures in computer programs or Internet galleries. Photogr...
How to Buy and Store Fresh Pineapple
Because pineapple does not continue to ripen after being harvested, it’s important to know how to choose a ripe one. Once you’ve mastered identifying the signs of ripeness and avoiding deterioration, you may want to store your pineapple to enjoy later....
How to Create Transitions in Adobe Premiere Pro
This wikiHow article will teach you how to add transition effects, such as fading out audio, to create smooth transitions from one clip to another.
How to Write a Formal Invitation
Sending a formal invitation - whether on paper or electronically - is one of the most important steps in planning a formal event. It sets the general tone for the event and lets your guests know what to expect. Choosing the appropriate invitation wording...
How to Set the Drag on a Fishing Reel
If you've been fishing for a while, you know how frustrating it is to lose a big fish to a broken line. This usually happens when the drag, the device which sets how much resistance a fish feels when it pulls on the line, isn't set properly. Fortunately,...
How to Heal a Detached Retina
Research suggests that a detached retina may cause grey or black floaters in your vision, flashes of light in one or both eyes, or a dark curtain in your field of vision.[1] X Research source These symptoms can be very scary, so you're proba...
How to Become a Minister in Texas
Becoming a minister means that you can play a significant role in people's lives during momentous occasions. As a minister, you can officiate wedding ceremonies and funerals. If you choose to become a minister in order to follow a religious path, you can...
How to Plan a Disney Vacation
For many people around the world, taking a “Disney vacation” means heading to Walt Disney World in Florida. And, while it can be the vacation of a lifetime, the sheer number of things to do there can turn planning the trip into a stressful ordeal. To ease...
How to Feed Your Dog More Fiber
Fiber helps your dog regulate their digestive system, gut health, and body weight. Adding fiber to your dog’s diet can help relieve diarrhea, constipation, or even promote weight loss.[1] X Research source We’ll fill you in on the best food...
How to Make an Intranet
An intranet is similar to the Internet in that it is a collection of documents that are connected via hyperlinks. However, the documents on an intranet are private and often only accessible by a computer on a local area network (LAN) or via the Internet w...
How to Play the Spoons
Musical instruments can be expensive and require a large time commitment. But with just 2 spoons, you can tap out complex rhythms. To play the spoons, hold 2 spoons with the curved backs facing each other and rest them on your leg. Position your other han...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Piercing
Around the ages of 10-16 is when boys and girls usually go through puberty, and want to change something about themselves. Piercings allow a person to express themselves, add a new dimension to their outfit, and change up their individual style. However...
How to Administer Insulin to a Cat
Just like their human companions, cats can become diabetic. If your beloved feline has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling nervous or overwhelmed at the thought of having to administer insulin injections to your cat. Fortunately, giv...