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How to Be Confident During a Presentation
Giving a presentation and speaking in front of a room full of peers can be a stressful experience, but there are ways to project confidence and authority even when you are nervous. It is normal to get tense before a presentation, but you do not want to pr...
How to Teach Critical Thinking
If you want to teach your students critical thinking, give them opportunities to brainstorm and analyze things. Classroom discussions are a great way to encourage open-mindedness and creativity. Teach students to ask "why?" as much as possible and recogni...
How to Dissolve Gallstones
Experts agree that most people who have gallstones don't require treatment, but you may want to dissolve your gallstones if they're causing abdominal pain.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hos...
How to Dry Mushrooms
Dried mushrooms are a big deal--they are packed with flavor, fantastic in tons of dishes, and can be stored for essentially an eternity. You can rehydrate them and use them in soups, risottos, pasta dishes...pretty much every delicious recipe you can thi...
How to Paint on Velvet
The lushness of velvet gives paintings a unique contrast that makes them seem to glow with an inner light. Painting on velvet requires special techniques. You’ll need to use a stencil or carbon paper to transfer a design onto the velvet. You should then b...
How to Calculate Force
Force is the "push" or "pull" exerted on an object to make it move or accelerate. Newton's second law of motion describes how force is related to mass and acceleration, and this relationship is used to calculate force. In general, the greater the mass of...
How to Flare Brake Lines
Flaring brake lines ensures a leak-proof connection without extra materials or sealants. If the brake lines aren't properly flared, you can lose fluid that will cause your brakes to fail. This article will explain how to flare your brake lines using singl...
How to Remove or Change a Public Display Name on Etsy
If you provide your name when you sign up with Etsy, it will be displayed on your public profile. It's also accessible to search engines. Luckily, it's easy to make a name change request through Etsy. Our guide will walk you through the process of changin...
How to Start a Casino
If you're looking for a business venture that can earn you a lot of revenue in a short time, then learning how to start a casino might offer you the opportunity you need. For centuries, gambling has been a favorite pastime for people of all walks of life,...
How to Get a Defender in RuneScape
Have you ever seen a player with a "mini-sword" in their shield hand? Have you ever wanted to know how to get it? I'm going to tell you how to get one so you can have an awesome weapon in your shield hand. Please note that defenders are members-only items...
How to Reenlist in the U.S. Military
If you’ve reached the end of your service term in the military or you want to enlist again after being discharged, reenlisting is a similar process to when you first joined. While the rules and regulations may vary slightly between branches, each requires...
How to Make a Medical Complaint
Good medical care is vital for living a long and healthy life. When something goes wrong during care it can be painful, stressful, and potentially even have long-term consequences. If you feel you have received inadequate care, you can make a medical comp...
How to Write a Vignette
A vignette is a short piece of literature used to add depth or understanding to a story. The word “vignette” originates from the French word “vigne”, which means “little vine”. A vignette can be a “little vine” of a story, like a snapshot with words. A go...
How to Install Torch Down Roofing
Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen, which is similar to asphalt. As long as it is installed correctly, bitumen prevents moisture build-up without needing constant maintenance. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propan...
How to Change the Color of Metal with Paint, Heat, or Dyeing
Colored metal makes for beautiful decorations and artwork. But have you ever wondered how it’s done? As it turns out, there are multiple methods for changing the color of metal, and each produces a totally different result. This tutorial will teach some b...
How to Use Lifting Straps
Lifting straps are useful tools for weight training. If you've gained enough strength to start lifting heavier weights but find that your hand grip isn't strong enough to hold weights for exercises such as dead lifts, weighted pull-ups or shrugs, you can...