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17 Effective Ways to Get People to Do What You Want
Whether you’re asking your parents for a little extra cash or discussing a raise with your boss, saying “please” isn’t always enough to get what you want from others. Mind control definitely isn’t an option, so what can you do to influence people without...
How to Create a Form in a Spreadsheet
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a form in a Microsoft Excel document. A spreadsheet form allows you to enter quickly large amounts of data into a table or list of cells. If you want to create a form with which other people can interact, you can use...
How to Stall for Time
Stalling for time can be a necessity for innumerable reasons. Sorting through the circumstance you are in, reason you need to stall, and result you wish to accomplish may determine how exactly you proceed. Delay tactics, another name for stalling for time...
How to Do Your Dissertation Research Productively
Beginning the process of writing a dissertation can be daunting. Once you’ve chosen the topic of your dissertation, it’s time to begin your research. Research can take many forms. You may be conducting experiments, performing interviews, or simply reading...
How to Punish a Child in the Right Way
Disciplining a child often includes some level of punishment. However, it's important to remember that the ultimate goal of punishment is to change behavior; not to hurt the child. Since children respond differently to behavioral interventions based upon...
How to Lower the Action on an Acoustic Guitar
If your guitar is too difficult to play, it may be because the action is too high. This means there is too large of a distance between the strings and the fretboard, which will make it more difficult for you to fret the strings. Lowering the action on an...
How to Eliminate Fleas from Your Home for Free
Not only are fleas annoying, but they are not healthy for you or your pets. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get rid of them if they’ve invaded your home. Your first step is to thoroughly clean your house and your pet. Next, you can use a...
How to Talk to God Through Prayer
You can talk to Jesus because Jesus is always happy to hear from His beloved people. When praying you have to realize that you are powerless and that you can not save yourself but through Christ can you be saved. God is omniscient meaning He is present ev...
How to Cook Frozen Bacon
With its crisp, deliciously savory flavor, bacon is a treat for breakfast or any other meal of the day. Luckily, bacon that's been stored frozen isn't hard to prepare. With a few minor changes, it can be cooked almost exactly like it would normally. See o...
How to Set up Tarot Cards
Have you ever wanted to perform a tarot card reading, but don't know how? The first step for the uninitiated will be to set up for a reading. Choose your tarot deck, find a relaxing and comfortable spot to have a reading, and get started.
How to Build a Teepee Camp Fire
This how-to guide for construction of a proper Campfire is designed for people that are unfamiliar with building a Campfire as well as to provide a refresher for those that are experienced.
How to Use Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor pencils can help you create beautiful watercolor works of art without having to use paints. Draw with your pencils on watercolor paper or thick papers that will hold water. You can then apply water by brushing it on or spraying your drawing. Yo...
How to Draw Your Own Cartoon Character
Bored? Why not draw your very own cartoon character? Drawing is a great way to relieve boredom, and it also helps your creativity grow! Read this article to learn how to draw a cartoon character!
How to Move Past an Abusive Relationship
You’ve made the decision to leave an abusive relationship, and you’ve actually accomplished that. Congratulations! Now you are ready to move forward. There are certain steps to take to ensure that you heal and grow stronger. Learn how to assure your safe...
How to Go to the Hospital
If you encounter a situation in which someone you are with needs immediate medical attention for an injury or illness, it is usually safest to call emergency medical services (EMS) by dialing 9-1-1 (in the U.S.). However, there may be situations in which...
How to Begin a Short Story
Great writers grab you in the first few lines and hook you until the end. You may wonder how they craft these lines, or you may be wondering how writers start writing at all. These techniques will help you achieve strong first lines as well as a strong fi...