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How to Become a Contortionist
Contortionists are skilled at stretching their bodies into different shapes, with good balance skill. Mostly due to spinal flexibility and strength. You may think you need to be born flexible or double-jointed to become a contortionist, but in fact, with...
How to Get Your Cat Spayed
Getting your cat spayed is a good idea for both your cat and the general cat population. Spaying your cat will ensure she’s not able to contribute to the unfortunately large unwanted cat and kitten population. Plus, spayed cats are less likely to develo...
How to Program a Police Scanner
A "police scanner" is another name for a radio scanner, a communication device that monitors radio signals in your local area. In addition to emergency personnel communications like police and firefighters, scanners can also be programmed with frequencies...
How to Check a Download for Viruses
Computers have become more vulnerable to virus threats due to the growth of the Internet, and you may unknowingly be downloading a virus while visiting a website or saving files from the Internet onto your computer. It is best to use precautions and check...
How to Calculate an Installment Loan Payment
An installment payment, such as that paid monthly on a loan, is paid out to the lender with interest charges and finance fees also included. Typically, monthly installment loans are for larger purchases like appliances, cars, or other large asset purchase...
How to Cure Cast Iron
Curing cast iron is an essential part of keeping cast iron functional. To season cast iron cookware, you have to treat it with an oil or shortening and heat it in an oven. This process preserves your cookware and even makes it easier to clean. Read on to...
How to Calculate Compound Interest Payments
Compound interest is interest that builds upon its own previous interest over the initial balance. In other words, interest that is not paid within the pay period gets even more interest compounded on top of it. This results in a larger interest payment o...
How to Withdraw Money from a Savings Account
A savings account lets you set aside money that you do not need immediate access to at present, yet want to have accessible quickly if facing unexpected expenses. Like checking accounts, savings accounts offered by banks are generally government insured...
How to Make Friends if You're Autistic
Being autistic in a neurotypical world can feel like being dropped into the middle of a foreign culture. Non-autistic customs can be difficult to understand, and you may wonder how to get along with them without sacrificing who you are. Here is how to fin...
How to Time Contractions
Near the end of a pregnancy and throughout the labor period, women experience contractions, a periodic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscle leading up to birth.[1] X Trustworthy Source March of Dimes Nonprofit organization devoted to impr...
How to Remove Deep Facial Wrinkles
Rocking a more mature look has never been cooler, but don't feel bad if you have deep wrinkles that bother you. You can still embrace your age while taking steps to look as young as you feel! While home remedies won't make much of a difference to deep wri...
How to Replace a Flat Roof
Although you don't see it, your flat roof goes through a lot of wear and tear over time. Thankfully, these are probably the simplest roofs in terms of replacement jobs. After removing the old roof, you can install a new one with minimal effort using ethyl...
How to Weigh Curly Hair Down
Adding weight to curls is helpful if you struggle with tight ringlets that stand and spring up. Weighing curls down can help tame and keep them in place. This may feel intimidating if you have thick, coarse hair, because many products are ineffective on e...
How to Become a JAG Lawyer
Becoming a military attorney combines two careers. As an officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps, you have the duties, respect, and career opportunities of an officer while providing high quality legal services to active duty servicemen and woman arou...
How to Wash Leather by Hand or In a Washing Machine
Expensive leather should only be wiped and spot-cleaned, but if you have a leather purse or another smooth leather item that has seen better days, you can wash it in the washing machine. Make sure you use the right kind of soap and cold water so the leath...