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How to Gain Weight Healthily
Many diets and eating patterns focus on weight loss since over 68% of Americans are overweight or obese.[1] X Research source . But some people actually need to gain weight because of genetics, illness, medications, or psychological illness....
How to Gradually Drift Away from a Friend
Some friendships or relationships are meant to last forever, but others are meant to last only a while. Often, a big, explosive breakup isn’t necessary, and a slower drifting apart is easier and healthier for everyone. Putting that distance between you he...
How to Drink Tequila
Tequila is a spirit distilled from the blue agave plant, and is the national drink of Mexico. Tequila comes in three basic varieties (with a couple of variations in between): Blanco, meaning "white" and unaged; reposado, meaning "rested" and aged between...
How to Do the Slip Slip Knitting Stitch
"Slip Slip Knit", or SSK, is a term often found in knitting patterns. It's a common tool used to decrease two stitches on a stitch while knitting a row. Before learning the slip slip knit stitch, you should be familiar with the knit stitch and the slip st...
How to Find the Center of a Circle
Finding the center of a circle can help you perform basic geometric tasks like finding the circumference or area. There are several ways to find the center point! You can draw crossed lines, you can draw overlapping circles, or you can use a straightedge...
How to Quote a Song in a Paper (with Formatting & Examples)
Depending on the type of paper you're writing, you may need to use a song as a reference – either a specific recording, or the composition of the song itself. The format of your citation will be somewhat different depending on whether you are using Modern...
How to Lose Weight if You Dislike Vegetables
At any given time, about 45 million Americans are dieting.[1] X Research source Many weight-loss programs will focus on a well-balanced diet that includes low-calorie and nutritious choices from each food group: protein, dairy, fruits, veg...
How to Make a Business Plan (for Kids)
There are plenty of kids out there running their own successful businesses.To get started, you’ll need a great idea for a business and a solid business plan. Business plans can get pretty complicated, but they don’t have to be. As long as your business pl...
How to Clear the iCal Cache
This wikiHow teaches you how to delete cached files from your Mac's Calendar app. This will solve problems such as a slow or unresponsive calendar, but it may also wipe your calendar's data; as such, you'll begin the process of clearing your calendar's ca...
How to Become an Electrician in Texas
If you enjoy working with your hands and solving puzzles, becoming an electrician may be a great choice for you. Compared to other states, Texas makes this process relatively straightforward and easy. You apply for an apprentice license and then either go...
How to Accept Past Mistakes
If you’re a human being, you’re going to make mistakes—there’s just no way around it. However, letting go of those mistakes can be tough, especially if you’re dealing with feelings of guilt or regret. It may take a little time, but you can learn to accept...
How to Make Suspenders
Suspenders have been around for centuries, coming in and out of fashion. Called braces in England, suspenders take the place of a belt for holding up a pair of slacks. Learn how to make a simple pair of X back suspenders. You can always use them for a cos...
How to Manually Adjust the Time and Date on a Sony Auto‐Set Alarm Clock
The time on any alarm clock may be adjusted. However, with Auto-Set alarm clocks, the time doesn't look easy to fix. But with only a few extra steps, you can fix these too. This article will explain how to manually adjust the date and time on these Son...
How to Find the Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function Easily
For a variety of reasons, you may need to be able to define the maximum or minimum value of a selected quadratic function. You can find the maximum or minimum if your original function is written in general form, f (...
How to Delete Protected System Fonts in Windows 7
You may have various reasons for wanting to delete the fonts on your computer. You may prefer free software, or want to speed up your computer by not making your programs load all the symbols in every font. Whatever the reason, this tutorial should tell y...
How to Plan Your Own Funeral
Planning your own funeral may be an emotionally taxing process, but it will save your relatives a great deal of pain and worry in the long run. To start off you will want to brainstorm all of the possible details that you would like included in your servi...