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A noseslide is a skateboarding trick in which you slide on a rail (or curb) on the nose edge (the front end) of your skateboard. You'll need to know a few other fundamental tricks before you're able to master a noseslide, including an ollie, kickturn, and...

OK, you decided to take French as a second language. You either know Spanish, or are waiting for French to bring you new European connections. Then you find out it isn't so great. Your French teacher is mean, the material is hard, and you feel intimidated...

Contrary to some beliefs, it is possible to train a cat to ride stress-free in your car. You can even teach your kitty to 'do its business' at rest stops along the way. All it takes to travel train your furry friend is a little patience and a lot of love....

Parakeets are very smart animals and if you have one, you will probably want to train it to be your friend. The first step is to hand train it or have it comfortably perch on your index finger. Once your parakeet is fully hand trained you’ll be able to ca...

It's normal to cry when you're stressed or sad, but if you are in a situation in which you don't want to cry or be seen crying, there are ways to stop. To do so, you can make physical or mental changes to shift your attention away from whatever is upsetti...

Welding is the process of using electrical current to superheat and melt metal so that you can join two pieces of metal together. There are several ways to weld, but the two most popular ways to weld at home include gas metal arc welding, or MIG welding,...

The Wii game console from Nintendo can connect to the Internet over a broadband connection for a variety of experiences, including Web browsing, downloads, on-line chat and visiting virtually any on-line site including Flash 7 and 8 sites. The easiest way...

Gym class is often one of school's more intimidating experiences. But a large part of what makes it so is your attitude toward it. Focusing on the positive and actually taking part can immediately turn phys ed into something to be enjoyed. Knowing how to...

Friends rely on each other in times of need, but sometimes it can be hard to know how to help a friend. If you have a friend who is struggling with emotional issues or another serious problem, start by talking with them about it. You can also help your fr...

Depression is a serious medical condition that affects many people. If you have a friend who is suffering from depression and you’re wondering what you can do to help, look no further. There are several ways that you can help a depressed friend or loved o...

Wanting to be more responsible is admirable. Being responsible can seem hard at first, but if you keep at it, it will become second nature to you! To be responsible, you should keep your promises and honor commitments that you’ve made. You need to organiz...

Is there something that you know you should be doing? Maybe it's earning a college degree, completing a book report or dropping a few extra pounds. You feel strongly about doing this, but, for some reason, you just don't believe that you can. Learn how to...

Have you ever been in an argument in which your reputation among friends or colleagues might change, depending upon your ability to fling a quick comeback at someone who has insulted or outwitted you? Or, in lower-stakes situations, have you ever just wi...

A grapefruit is a tasty citrus fruit that can be enjoyed on its own or in a variety of salads or beverages. You can cut a grapefruit in a variety of ways, whether you want to slice it, section it, or enjoy it inside its own half. If you want to know how t...

EFT is a powerful, drug-free, easy-to-learn and easy-to-use technique that can reduce stress or painful emotions associated with thoughts, past experiences, etc. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are several points on your body that are t...

Teddy bears are easy to love and great fun to spend time with. Taking care of your teddy bear is a "pawsome" thing to do. You can make your teddy comfortable and you can even feed it or read a bedtime story to it. Caring for your teddy bear also means loo...