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A Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Portuguese
Ready to dive into the world of Brazilian Portuguese? This beautiful language is spoken in several different dialects across Brazil. Although Brazilian Portuguese bears similarities to European Portuguese (spoken primarily in Portugal), there are several...
How to Find Information on People
The internet can be a useful tool whether you want to reconnect with an old friend or classmate, find family members, or research a potential job candidate. Categories of personal information available online include: public records, blog posts or social...
How to Use Joint Compound
Do you have to use some joint compound for a DIY project? Also known as mud or drywall mud, joint compound is a product that makes it possible to hide seams along walls, leaving the space looking finished and ready for painting. Used in conjunction with d...
How to Report Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is also sometimes known as intimate partner violence or “battering.” It is a pattern of sexual, physical, psychological, and/or emotional abuse used by one partner to gain control over the other.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for...
How to Frost Hair
If you love blonde highlights, you can easily do your own at home using a frosting cap. The frosting cap, which you can buy at any beauty supply store, has perforated holes that allow you to pull out and bleach small sections of hair in a strategic way. F...
How to Become a Licensed Parachute Rigger
If you have made several successful parachute jumps, you may want to take your parachuting knowledge to the next level by learning to rig parachutes. After you have learned to pack a parachute, you may wonder how to become a licensed parachute rigger. I...
How to Keep a Christian Journal
A Christian journal will help you gain more faith in God and is good to write down your thoughts, scriptures, prayers, what God has done in your life, notes on what the pastor talked about at church, etc. There is so much that you can write in a Christian...
How to Appeal Property Taxes
Savvy owners need to inspect their property tax bills carefully to be certain that they are accurate. Assessments can be appealed for two reasons: the assessment included flawed information or a review of comparable properties indicates that the assessmen...
How to Get a Paternity Test When the Mother Refuses
Establishing paternity of a child is important for many reasons, but may be hindered if the mother is hesitant or uncooperative. The process of establishing paternity may involve discussion, negotiation, mediation or legal action. A potential father may w...
How to Turn a Fraction into a Decimal
Although they might seem intimidating at first, fractions and decimals are just two different ways of representing any number that’s less than 1. Fractions can be easily converted into their decimal form by dividing the number at the top (the numerator) b...
How to Skip a Class in High School
Skipping school isn't something you should do all of the time, but sometimes you may need to get out of class for various reasons. Maybe you didn't study for a test, or maybe you're too tired to stay awake in class. Whatever the reason, pay attention to t...
How to Open a Port to Allow Connections Through Your Firewall
Do you need to allow an application or service through your PC or Mac's firewall? If you're running a server, live streaming, or using an app that requires a port to be open, we can help. Many ports are closed by default to prevent intrusion, but it's eas...
Stop Stammering: Easy-to-Follow Tips and Tricks to Smooth Your Speech
Not being able to get your words out properly can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. Just know that you're not alone—more than 80 million people worldwide stammer or stutter, including famously eloquent people, such as Winston Churchill.[1] X Research so...
How to Grow Papaya
Papaya is a perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates that have no chance of frost or freezing temperatures. Some species can grow as tall as 30 feet (9m), and most have attractive yellow-, orange- or cream-colored flowers. The plant...
How to Use a Smartboard
A Smartboard is an electronic, interactive whiteboard used in tandem with a computer and projector. Smartboards are a great tool to keep your audience alert and interested in your presentation! They’re quickly replacing whiteboards in classrooms and corpo...
How to Stain Brick
People stain brick for many reasons: to make repairs match the rest of the wall, to complement surrounding decor, or just to create a great color change. Unlike paint, stain will seep into and bond with the brick, creating a permanent color and allowing t...