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How to Beat a Parking Ticket in Dublin

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Increasingly, Dublin is becoming one of the most popular cities in Europe. This is great for tourism, but on the downside it means the centre is becoming crammed with cars and as a result there are fewer places to park. People are taking their ... more »

How to Beat a Republican in a Debate Without Knowing the Issues

By SensibleSam

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It's amazing. Year after year, Democrats are perceived to have won debates against their Republican opponents, even though they use the same silly canned arguments and buzz phrases. So if you're a Democrat and want to make a Republican look bad, ... more »

How to Beat the Holiday Blues

By Keiristin

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There are some people who will not be with their family and friends this holiday season. For those people, the holidays bring blues rather than boughs of holly. This year, instead of spending the holiday season in solitude, there are many ... more »

How to Become a Good Listener on the Phone

By karenechelon

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You realize that you just had a conversation with your friend and you did most of the talking. Wait! You did all of the talking... more »

How to Become a Member of Greenpeace

By Melissa Maroff

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Maybe whipping up nonfat, sugar-free cinnamon dolce lattes for unappreciative people is not enough for you—or just not your "cup of tea." You want to join an organization that works to make a difference for the environment and the planet, as well ... more »

How to Become Fluent in ASL

By Wildscribe

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Like any language, learning ASL requires practice and patience as well as a healthy dose of conversations with native speakers... more »

How to Behave at a Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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At some point everyone will have to attend a funeral. Paying the proper respect to to the person that passed away is vital. Being uncertain about what is appropriate behavior at a funeral or wake is common. In our effort to say the "perfect ... more »

How to Behave in a Bank

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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As with any public situation, the proper way to behave in a bank rests on consideration--for yourself, as well as others. Banks are not the placefor joking, laughing, loud talk, cell phone conversations, unruly children or a general disregard for ... more »

How to Behave in an Open House

By favefive

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When going house hunting, whether to buy or to rent, there are houses to look at by would be homeowners or renters. There may be homes that are shown by appointment or through an open house. Scouring a neighborhood for open houses is a great way ... more »

How to best way to give back to your community during the holiday season.

By Soozin

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It feels good to give back to the community, to those in need and those less fortunate than you. Try to make the holiday season more about giving to others rather than getting caught up in the commercial, materialistic aspect of the holidays... more »

How to Bring Out the Vote

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Public apathy toward politics is widespread in this country among voters and nonvoters alike. However, according to studies, voters are more likely to have pertinent information about candidates and the issues, and they are more likely to have ... more »

How to Buy a Gift for a Woman Over 50

By Therese Haberman

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Whether it is the holidays or just a birthday gift, here are some thoughts to consider for the woman over 50 who already has everything she needs, as she so often tells you... more »

How to Buy Fine China

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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It may seem overwhelming at first when you decide to make a fine china purchase. There are hundreds of patterns to choose from, which requires you to decide on color, shape and style. Purchasing a set of fine china is a large investment and it is ... more »

How to Campaign for Ron Paul for President

By WriterGig

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Ron Paul for President! With all the buzz and media coverage surrounding a U.S. presidential election, many wonder how to support Ron Paul or any low-profile candidate. It is inspiring to see a candidate like Dr. Ron Paul go from being virtually ... more »

How to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month in the Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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For hundreds of years, the United States and the Caribbean have intertwined cultures and experiences. June was nationally declared as Caribbean Heritage Month in 2006. Here are some ways to observe the month in your classroom... more »

How to Celebrate Remembrance Day in Britain

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Remembrance Day is celebrated throughout the British Commonwealth in Canada, South Africa, Australia and Britain in order to remember those that lost their live in the two world wars. First organised in 1919 by George V, it falls on November the ... more »

How to clarify your misconceptions about Islam

By Mehato

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We all are children of Ibraham. The Real Islam is not as Non-Muslims view... more »

How to Cleanse a Room

By Dave Donovan

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Energy has a habit of collecting in your home. It can be negative if a lot of fighting or arguing takes place or has taken place. All of this built up negativity can cause your life to begin showing signs of being out of balance. Things may feel ... more »

How to Cleanse Chakras

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Chakras are the 7 main energy centers or vortexes in our bodies. They process the spiritual energy that becomes our auras. Each chakra is represented by a different color. The spiritual energy enters each chakra from behind the spine and exits in ... more »

How to Collect Autographs by Mail

By Judgeguy

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My autograph collecting began as a teenager when I would cut out magazine photos and send them to sports stars asking for their autographs. That developed into a life-long hobby. Today most of my requests are to favorite authors asking to have a ... more »

How to Comfort the Bereaved With a Beautiful Funeral Poem

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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One never knows what to say to the bereaved. This poem, written anonymously, says it all... more »

How to Contact a Local Republican Party Group

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Start at the top. The Republican National Committee contains information covering all state parties with links to your particular state. Work your way down the food chain to eventually find contact information for your county or city if ... more »

How to Deal With A Potential Rapist/Attacker

By mickeyz

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Is pacifism always the answer?.. more »

How to Deal with Embarrassing Public Displays of Affection on Valentine’s Day

By Ang1216Red

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Ah, February 14th: couples everywhere love it. Singles everywhere hate it. Ever have that one guy or girl that goes over the top with an extravagantly unwelcome display of their affection for you? Sure, it’s awkward, but there are ways to ... more »

How to Deal with Idiots

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Albert Einstein once said, "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." But it doesn't take a genius to realize we are all surrounded by idiots. Not only that, but we are all idiots at some ... more »