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How to Read a Teleprompter

By Kent Ninomiya

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Reading a Teleprompter effectively is a lot more difficult than many people think. First of all, most people don't read aloud as well as they think they do. Add to that the difficulties of the sentences being cut up to two or three words per line ... more »

How to Read Tarot Professionally

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Many people who read tarot professionally claim to have been guided by a higher power. While this may be true, there are numerous practical concerns that one must consider when going into business. Learn to make tarot reading your career, the ... more »

How to Receive Private Investigation Training

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Training leading to certification is essential for any individual considering a career in private investigation. Since the United States Bureau of Labor predicts that the field of private investigation will grow considerably in the next 7 years, ... more »

How to Reconstruct a Skull

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Reconstructing a human skull, along with the face of the deceased person, is one of the most complicated and time consuming jobs in all of science. However, the basic practice can be broken down into a few steps for the sake of illustration. Read ... more »

How to Record a Demo to Get a Record Deal

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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If you're looking to jump start a music career you need to have a demo tape. Many people dream of being the next big artist, but with so much competition it's important to stand out to be successful. You will need to record a full album as well ... more »

How to Recycle 4 Things From Your Factory Job

By AngelBean

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As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. These are four things that your factory job would prefer that you throw away but if you have a use for it you have a use for it you know?.. more »

How to Reduce Stress in Your Life

By Linc2010

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By controlling your subconscious you can learn to reduce negative thoughts and watch it as it happens on the computer... more »

How to Refer Needy People to Other Human Service Agencies

By Author1947

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Many agencies and companies provide services to people who need more than one type of help. For instance, a person may need food, shelter, financial aid and a referral to the housing authority. If you work at one such service and discover that a ... more »

How to Relax at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Things are moving so fast in life and business as downsizing makes each employee even more valuable than ever. It is easy to get too wound up on the job and stress can take a very hefty toll on our general health and well being. Here are some ... more »

How to Request a Kill Fee

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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From time to time, a freelance writer will find that his publisher won't run the story he agreed to write for a free and the publication agreed to run. Some editors will pay a "kill fee" for a story that does not reach print. Here's how to get ... more »

How to Retain Teenage Employees

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Though teens aren't typically employed full-time, many struggle to balance part-time jobs with other commitments such as school, athletics, extracurricular activities and other interests. Teen employees need positive role models in the work force ... more »

How to Retire Early.

By chambersk

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Don't really want to work until you become eligible for social security? Who does? This is the guide for retiring at an early age... more »

How to Run a Banana Republic

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The term banana republic evokes visions of a small country run by a malicious dictator. So you'll need to make sure you live up to the most infamous rulers throughout history. If you want to be the dictator of your own Banana Republic, follow the ... more »

How to Run a Toy Store

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Toy store management comes down to recognizing that while parents pay for the product, their kids are the decision makers within the realm of the store. This means children are a toy store's primary customer, and keeping them happy is the name of ... more »

How to Run in Formation

By SemperFi

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Almost everything in the military is done with precision and group movements are no exception. From the moment you arrive at basic training, regardless of the service or service academy, you’ll need to learn to run in a tightly packed formation ... more »

How to Runway Modeling Tips: Pivot Turns

By expertvillage

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Mastering the runway walk is crucial for becoming a top model. Learn how to make pivot turns on the runway with this free video clip from a professional modeling agency... more »

How to save money on electricity and natuarl gas!

By sayako

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How to save money on your electric and og gas bills or both..Energy Deregulation will only happen once. If you live in the Texas, New York, and Illinois states you can save money on your electric and gas bill and help other's do the same... more »

How to Save Money while Trucking

By Nadine Wheeler

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Think of your truck like a rolling piggy bank and save some money while trucking... more »

How to Schmooze a Client

By Tammy Lou Waite

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Your company has finally landed that big client, but other companies are vying for his attention, trying to get him to shift his affiliation. What can you do to ensure he'll stay put?.. more »

How to Select a Modeling Agency

By Big Dawg

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Modeling is a difficult industry full of disappointment, rejection, competition and pressure. So the last thing you need is a lousy agent. Thus the initial selection, interview and signing process is critical. But with so many people out there ... more »

How to Sell a Health Club Membership

By Frank Mazzola

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I sold memberships to major health clubs in NYC for over 8 years and, in that time, learned a great deal about selling a product and ways to convince reluctant people to improve their lives through exercise. If you are in the industry already ... more »

How to Sell an Article

By Henry

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Newspapers and magazines are often looking for new articles. Sure, they have writers on staff but a number of media outlets will also select freelance work as well. The trick is to impress them with your initial pitch and the finished article... more »

How to Sell an Article to a Health and Fitness Magazine

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The health and fitness magazine area is a huge market; so they are always looking for articles. You don’t even have to be a doctor or physical trainer to have an article accepted by one. All it takes is some research and the proper writing skills ... more »

How to Sell Anything

By B Walton

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You see him. He sees you. He drags his comb through his greasy hair and checks his breath. “Ah crap” He’s sleazy and slimy and he convinces you into that brand new set of bullet-proof spatulas you’ll never use. How did he do it?.. more »

How to Sell Books Online

By M A Bramlett

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You don't have to be "book smart" to be smart about selling books online. Though its a tough nut to crack, once you understand the ins and outs of selling books online, it can be profitable and a lot of fun... more »