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How to Identify a Freshwater Perch

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Freshwater perch are bony fish, typically with two separate or narrowly joined dorsal fins. There are roughly 150 different species of freshwater perch in the United States, Europe and Asia. One of the most common characteristics of perch is that ... more »

How to Identify a Freshwater Salmon

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Salmon is easily one of society's most favored fish for eating. It is healthy for you (considered "brain food") without the mercury risk that most of the fish we consume have. Though many of the fish in the salmon family are similar in look, ... more »

How to Identify a Funny-Looking Skier.

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These are steps to identifying a clueless skier... more »

How to Identify a Gumboot Chiton

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The gumboot chiton is a prehistoric looking mollusk that lives in the intertidal and subtidal pools of the northern Pacific Ocean. The gumboot chiton's strange appearance and physical suggestions of ocean evolution patterns make being able to ... more »

How to Identify a Saltwater Salmon

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Knowing how to properly identify a saltwater Salmon can mean the difference between fishing within the regulations and outside them. These steps will help you identify 2 different types of salmon found on the west coast when you head out for your ... more »

How to Identify Chufa

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Chufa is a common plant throughout the world. It usually grows as a weed, but is sometimes grown as a food crop for animals. It is a nutritious plant; but because harvesting technology has not been refined, the edible tubers usually remain in the ... more »

How to Identify Freshwater Crappie

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The freshwater Crappie is well-known with fishermen because of its adaptability over the years to expand from the Great Lakes states to the rest of the nation's waterways. Some of these fish are called perch or bass, but they are still considered ... more »

How to Identify Indian Potato

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Wapato, or Indian potato, grows throughout North America and has been harvested for food for hundreds of years. Some hobbyists wade for wapato from fall to spring, seeking their delicate, yet familiar taste. Its abundance in wetlands, as well as ... more »

How to Identify Skipper Moths

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Although skippers appear to be moths, they are actually a third group that is related to both butterflies and moths. Skippers, like moths and butterflies, are found worldwide. Skippers share characteristics with both moths and butterflies and ... more »

How to Identify the Order of Karate Belts

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How to easily tell the Karate level of those around you... more »

How to Impress Cheerleading Judges

By Chelsea Goulart

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As a coach, it’s either very easy or very difficult to tell if your routine is ready for the competition floor. Satisfying judges is no easy task. Competition routines vary enormously as do competition venues since there are many different levels ... more »

How to Impress Surfing Contest Judges

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"Judging is always subjective, but if you push yourself and you're ripping, the best surfer will win the judges over," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider... more »

How to Improve at Juggling a Soccer Ball

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Juggling a soccer ball is a good way to build ball control and skill. The idea behind juggling is simple: bounce the ball as many times into the air as you can without letting it hit the ground. Doing a few keep-ups is pretty easy, but becoming a ... more »

How to Improve Balance

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Balance is often an overlooked element of fitness. Many sporting activities require stable balance, so you should develop this aspect of physicality if you want to successfully compete. Stable balance also is an asset for elderly people who may ... more »

How to Improve Bat Speed

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Improving your bat speed can be the first step to becoming a great hitter. Doing so, though, is not as simple as swinging the bat as hard as you possibly can. There are several steps you can take in order to obtain a faster swing. Here is how to ... more »

How to Improve Distance of Triple Jump Phases

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The triple jump has been described as "a hop, step and jump" after the actions that the athlete must perform. A triple jumper runs down a runway, jump lands on the take-off foot, immediately jumps again landing on the opposite foot and jumps a ... more »

How to Improve Footwork in Cricket

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Having strong footwork in cricket is the difference between a mediocre player and an awe-inspiring professional. Improving your performance needs to be done with a disciplined routine and physical drills so that you can reap the benefits on the ... more »

How to Improve Golf Drive

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Improving your golf drive takes determination and practice. Although you will learn some of the fundamentals to your golf swing and drive in this how to, there is nothing about increasing the distance of your drive because it all starts with you ... more »

How to Improve Golf Swing

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Improving your golf swing is all relative to the amount of practice and determination you put into your golf game. It begins by working with pre-swing fundamentals, following some basic in-swing principles and then practicing as often as ... more »

How to Improve Net Play in Tennis

By Jake Gantz

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Being a good net player is a big plus in the tennis world. When you are at the net, you have the advantage and can take control of the match. Here is how you can improve your net play and start winning some matches... more »

How to Improve Speed for Wheelchair Basketball

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To become a great wheelchair basketball player, you need to have as much speed and maneuverability as possible. The quicker you are, the better you can play on the basketball court. There are several basic things you can do to improve speed for ... more »

How to Improve your Golf Game Without an Instructor

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Golf is a tough game and most amateurs (myself included) knock themselves out of it before they even get to the first tee - here are some basic tips that will help you improve your rounds... more »

How to Improve Your Hunting

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Ever wanted to improve your chances while hunting deer? Read on... more »

How to Improve Your Strength and Flexibility for Cheerleading Jumps

By Chelsea Goulart

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In the sport of cheerleading, few things separate a great squad from an elite squad. To judges and coaches, an impressive jump sequence will receive top points. Practice, technique, stretching and repetition will earn you an unbelievable hyper ... more »

How to Incorporate Endurance Training into Your Workouts

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Endurance training is absolutely essential if you are planning in participating in any type of long-distance run, bike ride or swimming event. It's also important to incorporate endurance training into your workouts if you want to last longer on ... more »

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