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How to Help The Defenders of the Black Hills

By Melanierose

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Here you can learn how to help The Defenders of the Black Hills in their missions to save their environments on the local reservations... more »

How to Improve Oral Expression

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The desire to improve your oral expression is the first step to clearly communicating what's on your mind. Good communication skills can help you avoid being misunderstood or overlooked. A person who speaks well exudes confidence and is more ... more »

How to Interpret a Poem

By expertelement

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People who write poetry are expressing their feelings or the fantasys. Poetry some times cannot be shared because the author may feel judged by how the poem is interpreted by those who read it. Take for instance this poem about the events of Nine ... more »

How to Know Camp When You See It

By Michael Motta

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"I can't define pornography, but I know it when I see it." Such was the famous pronouncement of Justice Stewart in Jacobellis v. Ohio (1964). Similar might be said of camp or the campy. It's not terribly easy to define, but instances of ... more »

How to Know Who's Who Among the Hiltons

By jamesbankston

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For most people the name “Hilton” means two things, the hotel chain and heiress, ex-con and home video porn star Paris Hilton. There must be more to the Hiltons than that, but who are they?.. more »

How to Learn about the Pagan Origins Behind the Days of the Week

By SapientA

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All seven days of the week have unique characteristics. Each day is named after a particular God or Goddess, and is associated with a particular planet. These characteristics hold true even across languages, as we shall demonstrate in the ... more »

How to Live A More Postive Life

By Lindah

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Although, the world seems to have many things in it that can cause pain and stress. I like finding ways to improve my life and bring more positivity into it. I have found some ways to do this that will show results immediately. Maybe they can ... more »

How to Live Happily in a Small Town

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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It takes a resourceful person to live happily in a small town. Small town living has its limitations. With the right attitude and some creativity, you can easily overcome these limitations and find happiness in your tiny corner of the world... more »

How to Live in Florida

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Variety is the spice of life in Florida. You can go to the beach, visit a theme park, lunch in botanical gardens or view the bottom of the river through glass bottom boats. You can also grow a palm tree or tame an alligator, right in your backyard... more »

How to Make an American Flag

By asksummer

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The 4th of July, September 11th, and Memorial Day are days to celebrate the good of our country and our glorious flag! Why not decorated for the holiday or day of remembrance, with a simple project that you and your kids can enjoy! Creating a ... more »

How to Make Award Winning Charleston Chili Using Pulled Pork Barbecue, Boiled Peanuts, Country Ham, and Chipotle Peppers

By huggingthecoast

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This recipe features pulled pork barbecue, country ham, boiled peanuts, and black-eyed peas instead of the usual beef and beans. It's a great way to extend your enjoyment of the leftover pulled pork barbecue you've made while celebrating Southern ... more »

How to Make Caribou Lou

By dlowe

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Caribou Lou is the greatest party drink anyone so bold as to host a social gathering for America's young people can make. Originating in Kansas City, MO and made infamous in rapper Tech N9ne's track "Caribou Lou", this can be the ... more »

How to Make Friends at College

By teeterrl

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Making friends is one of the biggest fears teens have before going to college. If you follow these simple steps you are certain to find great friends that will last a life time... more »

How to Make the Police Come Quickly

By Ryn Gargulinski

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We’ve all called 911 in the heat of an emergency only to sit and wait for the police to finally come. There are some surefire steps to make the police come quickly, but you have to execute them with finesse in order for them to work... more »

How to Not Be a Typical American Tourist

By Bretton Rodriguez

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Everyone has seen them: Obnoxious American tourists showing up and ruining everything. Perhaps they have made you embarrassed, sad, and a little bit angry because they reflected poorly on you and your country. You can’t do anything about others, ... more »

How to Pack Light for a Weekend in New York

By Lisa Ellis

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Are you planning a trip to New York City and wondering what you will need? Since fashion is such an important part of the vibe in this fast-paced, trend-setting city, you will want to be sure you have all of the right items in your bag. That way ... more »

How to Pray Successfully

By Lindah

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There are many reasons why we pray. Most of the time we are in need of an answer for a major situation. How do we know if we are praying to get results. How do we know if god evens hears the prayers we utter. Is there a formula to ensure your ... more »

How to Predict What Will Soon Become Old Fashioned

By Michael Motta

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Sometimes I read or hear a word that's used often enough, and I'm suddenly struck with the feeling that it's a word not old fashioned yet, but soon to be considered so. Maybe it resembles other words now considered old fashioned, or maybe it's ... more »

How to Prove You're Not a Cop

By peterclark13

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Living in a dangerous neighborhood can make a lot of sense. Rent is cheap, apartments tend to be roomier and there’s a liquor store on every corner. However, these perks come with what economists call “unintended consequences.” Roaming street ... more »

How to Quickly get in and out of the Grocery Store

By Ang1216Red

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Don’t want to make a trip to the grocery store an event that takes hours? You can if you go in with a plan... more »

How to Recognize Kitsch

By Michael Motta

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The term "kitsch" is variously defined and through exploration of some of its definitions this article aims to aid readers in recognizing its occurrences. For those unfamiliar with the term, here's a hint of what we're talking about - the ... more »

How to Recognize Poor Quality Weed

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Have you ever waited all week for the weekend to arrive only to find out your dealer sold you poor quality weed? These steps can help you tell the difference between "dirt weed" and "kind bud.".. more »

How to remember your dream

By adamzack

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Training your conscious mind to remember your dreams takes patience and commitment (no pun intended)... more »

How to Reserve Judgment and Abide in Ambiguity

By Michael Motta

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Sometimes it is said that it is natural for human beings to ask questions of the world: How did we get here? What are the origins of the universe? What is the nature of reality? Is there a God? What is good? What is right? What is wrong? Of what ... more »

How to Save Money Living in Los Angeles

By bruceleroy

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Ahh, Los Angeles: where $400,000 might buy you an 800-square-foot house. Maybe. But, with a little planning and some discipline, you can stretch your dollar and live like a star. Well, at least like Carrot Top... more »

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