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How to Detect Sarcasm in Writing
Sarcasm is often detected through cues such as tone and facial expression. This can make detecting sarcasm in writing difficult. However, if you spend some time considering a text, you should be able to figure out if the writer is being sarcastic. Watch f...
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
For many people who are completely over their head in debt, filing for bankruptcy can provide relief and a fresh financial start. Most United States citizens are able to file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This article discusses Chapter 7,...
How to Help Someone with Depression
Depression is debilitating torture for anyone who suffers it. It causes feelings of intense sadness and hopelessness, low self-esteem and in some cases, suicidal thoughts, ideation and even suicide attempts. If you know someone close to you that is suffer...
How to Conduct Scientific Research
If you want to contribute knowledge to the scientific community by conducting a scientific research project, you need to know the basic steps. There are many steps to doing research beginning with identifying a problem to solve. Thoroughly researching a t...
How to Select a Medical Billing Vendor
Medical billing vendors take the burden of processing and managing claims off of a practice’s staff members. Typically, they help ensure that there is proper coding applied to medical claims to facilitate payment between the patient and the health care pr...
How to Navigate Without a Compass
Knowing how to find your way without a compass can be a useful survival skill when you are out in the wilderness. It can prevent you from getting lost, or going in circles, and will help save you a lot of time. All you have to do is use the items around y...
How to Become an eBay Powerseller
With over 180 million members eBay is one of the most visible and far-reaching Internet companies and the leading auction site in the world. Among eBay sellers a designation of PowerSeller is given to approximately 4%. Becoming a PowerSeller is a question...
How to Know if Your Cat Is Sick
One of the joys of caring for cats is their laid-back nature. Cats excel at being relaxed and living the sort of lifestyle we can only dream of: playing, eating, and sleeping. Unfortunately, these habits can be a disadvantage if cats become ill. Instincti...
Performing a DIY Re‐Grip On Every Type of Golf Club
If you are an avid golfer, you are soon enough going to notice some wear and tear on your clubs—especially on the grip. If your grip is becoming loose or frayed, you can re-grip golf clubs at home with basic household items and supplies.
How to Teach a Dog to Smile
Teaching your dog to smile is similar to teaching him to engage in any behaviors. You need to use a combination of patience, attention, and positive reinforcement. With enough dedication, your dog can learn to smile on cue.
How to Reduce the Risk of Hospital Spread Infections
The Centers for Disease Control report that over 2,000,000 people will be affected by painful hospital-spread infections in the U.S. every year. Over 90,000 patients will die from infections acquired while in the hospital. Whether you're a patient or a he...
How to Decide if a Parrot Is Right for You
Parrots make wonderful pets, but they're not for everyone. Many parrots end up homeless because their owners did not make a good choice. Before welcoming a parrot into your home, it is important to know whether you can provide the necessary care and atte...
How to Get into College
If you’re about to graduate from high school, you’re probably very excited about starting a new chapter in your life. However, before you can head off to college and expand your horizons, you need to apply and be accepted! Applying for college can seem li...
How to Get What You Want from Your Parents
You want something, but first you have to convince your parents. Challenge accepted. In this article, we'll teach you the best, most effective ways to get what you want from your parents, including foolproof persuasion techniques and clever ways to bargai...
How to Burp on Demand
So you want to burp on demand. Perhaps you want to release gas from your digestive tract, or perhaps you just want to get a few laughs or you want to impress your friends. Whatever the reason, the trick is a simple muscular twitch: train yourself to swall...
How to Make a Beginner Boobie Trap
Beginner booby traps are awesome it can be used to set up some fun pranks or to warn you if an intruder is entering your house. Although you shouldn't count on booby traps as any real form of a defense, they can be a fun and creative form of mischief. Now...