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How to Speed Read the Bible

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Bible is a treasure-trove of history and teachings that can bring immeasurable value to life. If you have never read the Bible before, it might seem like a daunting task. It's a long read from Genesis to Revelation. Heed this advice for speed... more »

How to Spend a Day in a Bookstore

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Visiting a bookstore is as necessary to the bibliophile as breathing oxygen. Book lovers live for regular bookstore visits supplemented by the thrill of discovering a new store. With approximately 2500 independent bookstores and thousands of ... more »

How to Spend as Little as Possible on Your Independent Film

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If you have a very small budget to work with on your independent film project, there are many places you may be able to cut corners without sacrificing your vision. Here are few tips on how to save money without cutting out the important stuff... more »

How to Spot a Fraudulent Televangelist

By Ursula Coffey

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I worked for a small-time televangelist for a couple of years. I took the job because I thought I should give him the benefit of the doubt, since lots and lots of people subscribe to that kind of thing, and maybe my uninformed opinion was wrong. ... more »

How to Squeeze 3 Jokes Into 1 Like Dave Attell

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Dave Attell is perhaps one of the most underrated comedians in the United States. His unusual delivery and obscure story-telling have kept him at the forefront of the alternative comedy scene. Dave's fans have certainly recognized his unique ... more »

How to Start a Band

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Many young people throughout the world hold on to the dream of starting their own band. If you are serious about the band, dedicated to its success and follow the steps below, you and your friends will have a band in no time... more »

How to Start a Church Drama Team

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A drama team can add a new element to a church's worship service. Drama teams can perform short skits or full two-hour plays, and allow people who would not otherwise sing, act or play an instrument to get involved in church in a special way... more »

How to Start a DVD Menu Using Adobe Encore

By msmarymac

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If you have finished your movie and are ready to create a DVD, a great program to use is Adobe Encore. The first thing you will need for your DVD is a menu. Here are a few steps on how to start a Menu for your DVD... more »

How to Start a Funk Band

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Most people are familiar with George Clinton. Real "funk heads" know that Clinton produced the first Red Hot Chili Peppers album. Funk is prevalent in a lot of popular music. It's not surprising that a budding musician would want to start a funk ... more »

How to Start a Graceful Envelope Round Robin

By Jenn Hollowell

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What is a graceful envelope and why would artists want to make them? Good question! A graceful envelope is based on a contest held by Washington (DC) Calligraphers Guild under the sponsorship of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Each ... more »

How to Start a Handbell Choir

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Handbell choirs, which are gaining popularity in mainline churches, make a beautiful sound. A handbell choir has a greater range than an orchestra and more uniformity than a choir. Starting a handbell choir is no easy feat, however, since it ... more »

How to Start a Jazz Band

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Starting a jazz band is an exciting adventure. Finding the musicians, picking music, landing gigs are all part of the fun. However, it can all be very confusing and stressful if you don't have some basic information about band formation and ... more »

How to Start a Soul Music Collection

By suchhounds

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You’re on it when it comes to guitar bands, but you’re starting to feel a bit one-dimensional. You dig Kanye West, but mostly because of those earthy old school samples you can’t quite identify. You love that Al Green tune in Pulp Fiction and the ... more »

How to Start An A Cappella Singing Group

By christinevand

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A cappella music—songs performed by a voice ensemble without any other instruments—is incredibly popular on college campuses and in communities throughout the world. The songs span every genre and are sung by everyone from professionals like the ... more »

How to Start an Independent Film Script

By msmarymac

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Rather than dive straight into writing a script, here are some steps to help you organize your thoughts and prepare yourself to write your screenplay... more »

How to Stay a Sane Adult Swim Fan

By tkfinley

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Since September 2, 2001, Adult Swim has aired anime series and quirky cartoons catered towards adults. Some fans of Adult Swim have mixed feelings about the network. While Adult Swim offers a highly interactive viewing experience, the powers ... more »

How to Stay Clean at Coachella

By Kampy

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As far as big, outdoor music festivals go, Coachella is one of the cleanest you can find. The arid, desert climate has very low humidity and there's almost no chance of precipitation (i.e. mud). The Empire Polo Field is covered with ... more »

How to Stay Cool at the New Orleans Jazz Fest

By Henry

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If you’re going to the New Orleans Jazz Fest, you’re obviously incredibly cool. Wait, that’s lame. This is about body temperature. Heat stroke is no joke. Come prepared to the Jazz Fest and you’ll be able to enjoy the whole day without ... more »

How to Stay Current with your Scene

By FrancisTen

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This article is essentially an offshoot of step 1 "find the appropriate venue/club" from the article titled how to book your first local show. while writing that article (as it seems while writing almost any ehow article) it becomes ... more »

How to Steal an Audition

By Shannon Bennett

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Ready to land a starring role? Prepare yourself to walk into a casting session and create a buzz... more »

How to Stencil a Small Number of T-Shirts Yourself

By chantelletibbs

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Want to make a few shirts without having to sell your car to pay for the set up fees? This is a grassroots and effective way to do it... more »

How to Store Beets in a Root Cellar

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Beets. You either love them, or you hate them. If you're a member of the beet fan club, you'll be happy to know that beets are a wonderful item to store in a root cellar. Beets are easy to grow, easy to harvest, have a long storage life and are ... more »

How to store your photographs long term

By bluejayway

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If you are planning on keeping your photographs and portraits in good condition for the coming years you will need the right storage tools. Photo albums with special paper and photo storage boxes are easily obtainable and will keep your memories ... more »

How to Strategically Price Your Artwork for Gallery Sales

By RobertaLaidman

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This article discusses the strategy I employ to properly price artwork placed in galleries in both Europe and the United States... more »

How to String a 12 String Guitar

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If you really want to impress someone that knows a little about guitar, show them how fun it can be to play a 12 string. The beauty of a 12 string is that you get a choir-like sound because each cardinal string is doubled, giving twice the sound ... more »