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How to Understand Cockatiel Gestures
Just like with humans, you can learn a lot about what a cockatiel is thinking and feeling based on their gestures. From the movement of their feathers to the way they shake their head, everything your cockatiel does can give you a glimpse into their secre...
How to Use "Etc." Correctly
You might think that it's easy to use et cetera, which translates to "and others" or, more literally, "and the other things", and is abbreviated as "etc." Surely everyone knows how to use "etc." correctly, right? Well, it's not all straightforward––et cet...
How to Use a Shampoo Bar
A shampoo bar is a solid, eco-friendly alternative to liquid shampoos. They can last for a long time (around 80 washes), and they do not harm the environment since they do not come in plastic containers. In addition, a shampoo bar is a great idea for trav...
How to Look up and Interpolate Enthalpy Values for Water Using Steam Tables
This article gives a step by step list of instructions for correctly and accurately using steam tables. This article uses an example problem to help show a technique for approaching the steam tables and how to interpolate values if necessary. Problem Sta...
How to Add Your Site to Google News
Adding your website to Google News can help bring additional exposure to your website if approved by Google's News team upon review. Any person can submit their website to Google for inclusion in Google News; however, there are certain types of criteria y...
What’s the First Day of Your Period?
Experts say that while the length of your menstrual cycle varies, the typical timeline is every 28 to 31 days.[1] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source Knowing when the first day o...
How to Develop Defense in Boxing
Often overlooked by amateur boxers, defense is a key to staying in the ring and winning matches. Developing defense involves learning foot, hand, and chin position. You can learn dodges like the slip and bob and weave. Defense also requires you to use blo...
How to Wear a Watch
Watches come in many different styles and sizes, and can be worn as a functional accessory or a stylish piece of jewelry by both men and women. While it is acceptable to wear a watch in just about any occasion and setting, there are some basic guidelines...
How to Fold Money for a Money Clip
Money clips are a fashionable, minimalist way to store your cash and cards, but what’s the best way to organize and fold everything so it all fits? Folding money for a clip is a breeze, and you can customize what you include and how you arrange it to suit...
How to Find Long Lost Friends
Do you ever think of that one friend you had in elementary school? Perhaps you want to reconnect with the people you knew in college or while serving in the military. With careful searching, you might be able to find contact information for your old frien...
Simple Steps to Turn On a New Comcast Cable Box
Did you purchase a new cable box from Comcast and need to activate it? The newer X1 box can be set up without you having to contact Comcast at all! You can activate your cable box through your TV. Comcast will not activate cable boxes purchased used. This...
How to Win a Guy over on the First Date
If you’ve got a first date with a guy you like, then you’ll definitely want to make a good first impression! You may feel nervous, but remember that a date is a chance to have fun and get to know someone new. Creating a good first impression is all about...
How to Prove to Someone That You Are a Good Soul
Some people may not know the good in you, but there is good in everyone. You know that you are a good soul, but how do you prove it? Here is how you can show people the kind of good person you are.
How to Calculate the Games Back Number for a Sports Teams Standings
Ever been looking into the sports paper, and notice your team is in second place or first place, and wonder how do they determine what place your team is in? This article will tell you how the newspapers and sports analysts determine the placement of a t...
How to Overcome Social Anxiety
You want to meet people, make friends, and share yourself with the world, but social interactions can be especially intimidating for people who struggle with social anxiety. While many people feel nervous before a presentation or speaking event, social an...
How to Shrink Wrap a Boat
When you need to store your boat for the winter or ship it to a new location, use marine shrink wrap to keep it in top condition. A tight layer of shrink wrap blocks out cold air, moisture, and sunlight. To install shrink wrap, fit sheeting over a frame o...