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How to Detect Drug Use
Excessive drug use is a destructive, life-threatening habit that affects the emotional and physical well-being of the user. Perhaps you worry that your child uses drugs and are concerned you won't know how to detect drug use. Or maybe you think your spous...
How to Clean Navel Piercings
Keeping your navel piercing clean is essential if you want it to heal quickly and avoid infection. The cleaning process only requires a few minutes out of your day and will ensure that your piercing looks good in the months and years to come. Read on to f...
How to Calculate ERA (Earned Run Average)
ERA (Earned Run Average) is the average number of earned runs a pitcher has allowed per every 9 innings he pitches.[1] X Research source This is one of the most useful calculations in baseball, as it shows the pitcher's overall effectiveness...
How to Build a Chopper Motorcycle
Most motorcycle enthusiasts trace choppers back to World War II vets coming home from tours of duty, particularly in Europe, who wanted to rekindle some of the two-wheeled thrills experienced overseas. However, the US manufacturers produced bulkier bikes...
How to Use Your Wii Remote As a Mouse on Windows
The Wii Remote was designed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Using a bluetooth adapter with BlueSoleil software, however, you can connect your Wii Remote to a computer running Windows and use it as a mouse. A third party program called GlovePIE allows t...
How to Teach Autistic Children to Swim
Autistic children often are prone to wandering, making water a particular hazard. Drowning was the leading cause of death in autistic children under 14, according to the National Autism Association. Apart from safety concerns, swimming can be an enjoyable...
How to Download Wii Games
Besides being able to play disc-based Wii games, your Wii console can play a variety of classic games and download-only small games. Follow this guide to start purchasing and downloading games for your Wii. Important notice: the Wii Shop Channel is bein...
How to Build a Plastic Model Airplane from a Kit
Have you thought building plastic model airplanes might be a fun hobby, but don’t know where to start learning how to do it? Maybe you have some questions about the process that you would like clarified. If either is the case, you have come to the right p...
How to Do a Circuit in a Cessna 150
A Circuit is the path an aircraft flies in the traffic pattern around an airport. These instructions are for a normal circuit which is left hand, so all the turns are left turns (better for the pilot, sitting on the left, to see what he's turning towards)...
How to Change Brake Lines
Most vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic braking system that allows the driver to stop the car by pressing a brake pedal. The brake fluid in the system travels through a system of brake lines that are made up of steel pipes mounted in a fixed position...
How to Pit a Cherry
Cherries are a delicious and healthy food. Unfortunately, they happen to contain a large inedible pit (also known as a "stone"). Cherries with pits are the last thing you would want to bite into while eating a fruit salad or a slice of homemade cherry pie...
How to Apply Cold Therapy
Cold therapy is also known as cryotherapy, and it is a method used to reduce pain and swelling in injuries right after they occur. There are many forms of cold and ice that can be used on an injury site, making cold therapy a versatile solution to solving...
How to Do Short Division
Short division is similar to long division, but it involves less written work and more mental arithmetic. The general method for both short and long division is the same, but in short division, you write down less of your work, doing the simple subtractio...
Finding Linux Files: Complete Guide to Using Find Commands
If you're looking for a file on your Linux system, the find command makes it easy. You can use find to search for files by name, partial name, date, modification time, size, and more. If you know which directory the file is in, you can specify that direct...
How to Make a Short Documentary Film
A short documentary is a lens on a self-contained world. Whether your subject is the Arab Spring, human happiness, or pet cemeteries, it has to be engaging and say something about the world. Contrary to what you might think, a short doc takes just as much...
How to Copy Files in Command Prompt
Do you need to copy and paste files or folders without using the File Explorer? While navigating the file system with Windows Command Prompt (cmd) might seem daunting, it's actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. This wikiHow will teach you how...