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How to Use a Punch Down Tool
If you're repairing or installing cables for your home, you'll probably be faced with the need to cut and secure wires. Exposed wires can be dangerous and may cause your connections to short out. To ensure that your wires are secure, use a punch down tool...
How to Propagate a Rex Begonia Leaf
Rex begonias are striking known as painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias because of their stunning leaf coloration. This article will show you the easiest way to propagate a rex begonia leaf.
How to Tell Your Family About Your Drug Addiction
While it can be terrifying, reaching out for help from your family can be a huge support when you’re trying to recover from drug addiction. Clueing your family in on your addiction can be helpful in supporting you, assisting you back to health, and seekin...
How to Treat Heart Conditions in Doberman Pinschers
The Doberman Pinscher, with its sleek athletic look, is a favorite for many dog owners.[1] X Research source Unfortunately, a large number of this beautiful breed have a gene that causes them to develop a serious heart condition, called dila...
How to Teach Parrots to Talk
Many types of parrots love to mimic human words, including cockatoos, parakeets, macaws, Amazons, and African greys. Getting your parrot to say specific words may take a little time and work, but if you're patient, you may be able to get it to say some fu...
How to Prove Multiplicity
Under the U.S. Constitution, a defendant may only be tried once for a crime. Sometimes, however, the prosecutor might charge a single offense in several counts. This is called “multiplicity” and is generally illegal. Where the defendant commits one crime,...
How to Differentiate Acute Pancreatitis from Similar Conditions
Acute pancreatitis is caused by inflammation of the pancreas and subsequent pancreatic dysfunction. It often presents similarly to other conditions with vague symptoms such as sudden abdominal pain, often accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting.[1] X Tru...
How to File a Motion for Summary Judgment
You can avoid the time and expense of a trial by filing and winning a motion for summary judgment. However, you can't file a motion for summary judgment in every case. You can only file if there are no meaningful factual disputes and if the law is clear t...
How to Interview a Client for an Engineering Project
Most engineering projects involve a client who comes forth and seeks assistance in designing a new device or system. This client is the one who will be interacting with the final product most frequently, so it is important to bear in mind the things they...
How to Help Loved Ones with Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating is when somebody eats a large amount of food and feels unable to stop. Most of us overeat from time to time, but regular overeating can mean that a person has binge eating disorder – an eating disorder and serious mental health issue.[1] X...
How to Avoid Foods That Make You Drowsy
Have you ever noticed that you experience a little sleepiness or drowsiness mid-morning or in the afternoon? Many times your food choices contribute you how you feel and how alert you are during your day. Some foods help give you energy and fuel you thr...
How to Spot Early Signs of Learning Disabilities
The term “learning disability” can strike fear into the parents of small children. In reality, though, most children with learning disabilities have normal (or even above normal) intelligence and only require some adaptation and individualization in the...
How to Pray for Healing in Jesus' Name
We know Jesus was famous for healing the sick (Matthew 4:24[1] X Research source ) and that He also sent out His disciples to heal the sick (Mark 6:13[2] X Research source ). But it didn't stop there; Jesus' plan was that all Chr...
How to Choose an Anti‐Anxiety Medication
There are many options to choose from when making the decision to take medication for anxiety. While medications do not treat underlying causes of disorders, they can help manage symptoms. Prior to taking medications, recognize that you have options in tr...
How to Promote Safe Sleep for Your Baby
To say that sleep is important is an understatement. Sleep is when your baby grows, develops, heals, and repairs wounds. Your baby grows so rapidly during the first year that it may seem like your baby sleeps all the time. Since so much time is spent slee...