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If you have a piece of wood furniture that needs a finish treatment, it's a great idea to highlight its beautiful wood grain instead of painting over it. In order to do this, you will need to seal the wood so that the surface is both showcased and protect...

Presentations in the old days only had only one main component: the presenter. Teachers, preachers, and politicians are all presenters, one way or another. This works just fine when the presenter mostly explains common and familiar issues. But when they n...

Sexual performance anxiety can affect both men and women, and it can range from unwarranted fears about the outcomes of sex (pregnancy, STDs, shame) to hyper-critical evaluations of the self (worrying that one is unsexy, un-masculine/feminine, etc.).[1]...

Is your web browser behaving strangely? If it's freezing up, opening the wrong search engine, behaving differently upon opening links, or doing anything else you're not used to, you may want to start fresh. Most web browsers have a quick "Reset" or "Refre...

Marriage is not just the merging of two people; it’s a blending of families, and in-laws are almost always part of the deal. One in four wives claim to "despise" their mother-in-laws, so clearly friction with this blending is not uncommon.[1] X Resear...

No matter your line of work, other people form fast opinions on you based on what you say and how you say it. Speaking professionally means that you communicate with clarity and confidence, putting listeners at ease while also informing and persuading the...

You'll want to keep your Longchamp designer bag in great condition for as long as possible, which means that you'll need to clean it at some point. Longchamp has official cleaning guidelines for its products, but there are also a few alternative methods y...

"Long in the tooth" and "never look a gift horse in the mouth" are both expressions arising from the practice of aging a horse by looking at its teeth. This practice uses a number of factors to gauge the animal's age. These include the angle at which the...

A yeast infection of the skin, also called “yeast dermatitis,” is a common skin concern for many dogs. It occurs when a specific type of yeast (called “Malassezia”) is overproduced. Certain breeds of dog are more susceptible to this problem, but all dogs...

Aspergillus niger is a common mold found all over the world, commonly in decaying organic matter or decaying food products. You can recognize Aspergillus niger as a common black mold in moist surfaces, and in organic matter. Aspergillus niger can cause di...

Pain or discomfort in the chest area is certainly a cause for concern because it can be a sign of lung (or heart) disease. However, more often than not, most pain experienced in the upper torso is caused by far less serious issues, such as indigestion, ac...

You may have strength and endurance, but you don't feel your body shows it. You want 6-pack abs and arms that are cut and toned. This kind of physique requires a targeted workout, combined with a high-protein diet that fuels muscle development. If you wan...

If you've downloaded something through your browser, you may want to check out your download history, whether to view details of the downloads or simply to locate the files. Here is a complete guide that will help you to view your downloads within minutes...

Need to take a break from Red Dead Redemption, or want to save before a tough fight? You can save in a variety of locations around the Red Dead Redemption world. While the game will save automatically after completing missions, saving manually allows you...

A hook is what you use to snag your reader’s attention. Think of it just like it sounds: a hook on a fishing line. You are fishing for your readers. The point is to capture their attention as quickly as possible. A hook can be anything from an interesting...

When faced with the death of a loved one, it can be difficult to find closure if you're unsure exactly when they died. You might also have trouble tracking down information if you're doing genealogy work and need to find missing information for an ancesto...