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How to Add Pictures in InDesign
Pictures in print materials enhance the information provided, add visual interest and evoke emotion. Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software program that allows users to create a variety of print products. Knowing how to add pictures in InDesign w...
How to Deal with Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a term used to describe an intimate relationship in which one person uses abusive behavior to assert his or her authority and dominance over the other person. Women are victims at a higher rate than men (5 to 1), and in the United Sta...
How to Make Calves Smaller
Trying to slim down bulky calves can be frustrating. It’s not possible to target fat loss to just one area of your body, but losing weight all over can help slim down your calves. Work on getting fitter all over with a combination of exercise and healthy...
How to Repair a Dryer
If a clothes dryer won't run or isn't drying materials thoroughly, you can often repair it by following a series of common troubleshooting tips. After making sure the circuit didn't trip, follow these steps to learn how to repair your dryer.
How to Reduce Fever During Pregnancy
Research suggests that you may be able to bring down a high fever by taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) and using cooling blankets, though you need to check with your doctor first.[1] X Research source A fever is your body's natural response to...
How to Punch Tin
Punched or pierced tin has a long history in the United States, dating back to the colonial period when some referred to tin as "poor man's silver." Colonists used the pierced metal to shield candles from the wind in the lanterns, and the lanterns later b...
How to Prevent Stomach Upset from Vitamins
In today's busy world, it is often difficult to eat a well-balanced diet. Taking a variety of types of vitamins in the form of supplements can help ensure that you are getting the recommended daily allowances. However, some individuals experience stomach...
How to Calculate Annual Interest on Bonds
Investing in a bond is all about how much you can expect to earn in interest. Most bonds carry a fixed interest rate and pay out a fixed amount of interest at specific intervals. The intervals are typically annual or semiannual. To calculate interest on a...
How to Delete a File Using Command Prompt
This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a file from your PC's desktop by using a command in Command Prompt.
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 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 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 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 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...