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How to Get Perfect Pitch
Perfect pitch, or absolute pitch, is the ability to identify a note/frequency without needing to observe a reference note. “Pitch” is an auditory quality triggered by musical notes that indicates to the listener that note's place within a particular scale...
How to Fire a Friend
If it has to be you, at least you can make the process as comforting as possible. Whether you've gotten to be close with someone you work with, or you brought an old friend into your company, read these steps to learn how to distinguish between your respo...
How to Care for a Foal
A foal is a newborn horse, and they require lots of care, especially in their first few days of life. If you have a mare that has recently given birth, you might be wondering what to do now. There are several important things to do and check after the foa...
How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency
If you're struggling with debt, it can seem as though there's no one to turn to. In reality, there are plenty of people and agencies willing to talk with you about your debt concerns. The question is, are they worth talking to? The answer depends on the a...
How to Buy a House Using a Lease Option
You might have found your dream home, but your credit isn't quite high enough to qualify for a loan or you have no savings for a down payment. Don’t worry—a lease with an option to buy might be perfect for you. With this arrangement, you pay rent and have...
How to Cut a Picture Mat
Mats are used in framing photographs and artwork to center the focus of the picture and give it a sense of spatial depth. The addition of a sleek, well-cut mat can greatly enhance the look of any framed picture, but having a mat cut and frame made commerc...
How to Slip Punches in Boxing
If you've ever seen Muhammad Ali in a boxing match, it is likely that one of your most pressing questions is, "Why can't the other boxer hit him?" Early in his career, Ali bragged that he never trained hard for fights. Truly, his greatest talent was an al...
How to Avoid Smiling at Inappropriate Times
There are many reasons that people smile or laugh. Usually, people smile because they feel happy or comfortable. However, sometimes they smile when it's actually inappropriate. This is usually caused by nervousness and not knowing how to respond in a give...
How to Create and Develop a Fictional Character
Creating a character for a story can be a daunting task, as you want your character to feel complete, complex, and relatable to your readers—just like living people. To accomplish that, you must create a detailed character profile that carries your charac...
How to Get Skinny Legs Quick
Getting slim, toned legs is a great fitness goal! You can’t really target a single body part in your workouts, but eating right and exercising can have a big impact on your legs and may help you achieve your goals.[1] X Expert Source Brendon Rea...
How to Be Yourself
"Be yourself" is quite possibly the most commonly used phrase in the history of individualist-based advice. Be yourself. It's such a vague adage. What does it really mean, to be yourself? And is it really as easy as it sounds? With the steps below, it can...
How to Duplicate Items in Oblivion for the Xbox 360
Want to duplicate items in your inventory in Oblivion? There's a little trick to it -- you just have to get some arrows, start an action, and unequip or equip your arrows in the middle of it. Then all you have to do is find the item you want to duplicate...
How to Do a Daniel Fast
There are two references to fasting in the biblical book of Daniel from which the "Daniel Fast" is drawn. Daniel, chapter 1, describes how Daniel and his three friends ate only vegetables and drank only water. (Daniel 1)[1] X Research source...
How to Find an Apartment
Whether you’re new to a city or relocating to a different building or neighborhood, it can take a great deal of time and effort to find the perfect apartment. To find the ideal place you will need to think about your finances, your lifestyle, and the rent...
How to Get Soft Skin on Your Legs
Soft, silky legs are a must-have for short skirts and shorts, not to mention bathing suit season. But what if you find your legs looking dull, cracked, or patchy? Don’t worry: it’s easy to bring tired-looking skin back from the brink with some TLC. Just s...