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Reheated pasta often ends up mushy, dried out, or sitting in a pool of oil. Luckily, these problems can be avoided with simple alterations to the heating process. Learn how to save your leftovers, whether they are plain noodles or an easily-separated crea...

Backpacks are essential for kids, students, and travelers carrying homework and supplies on the go. Over time, food, moisture, and everyday wear and tear can make a backpack filthy and smelly. Luckily, most backpacks are built to endure everyday wear and...

If you've been around a dog, chances are you've scratched a dog's stomach. Most dogs love a good belly rub and will actively seek one out from people they trust. However, not all dogs are comfortable with belly rubs and you should respect the ones that ar...

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The Earth laughs in flowers." Make your home or garden a joyous and bright place to be by planting flowers--nature's own way of showing happiness. Follow these steps to make your favorite locations blissful with the additio...

Hermit crabs are naturally playful creatures, but you cannot play with them in the same way as you might play with a kitten. Instead, make sure that your hermit crab has everything it needs to thrive and encourage it to explore and play on its own. You ca...

When other people like you, the world can be a very wonderful place. People who like you are eager to help take care of your needs and desires. Enjoying relationships with other people is a major factor contributing to longevity and happiness. Some peop...

Doing jumps is one of the most thrilling aspects of riding a dirt bike, but it's also one of the most challenging. It takes a bit of practice and perseverance to learn to jump on a dirt bike, but with the right equipment, posture, and patience, you'll get...

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...

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,...

The Spanish botijo (or búcaro) is one of the most interesting bottles ever seen. It's made of porous clay with the intention of holding water. Its best claim to fame is that it keeps the water cool under really hot conditions (provided it's kept in the sh...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...