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Waking up late for school with 10 minutes to spare can throw you for a loop, but it doesn't have to! A bit of preparation, organization, and planning the night before can help you by having everything ready in case you wake up late. With a bit of motivati...

The key to a delicious meal is balancing flavors, so there's an equal amount of sweet, spicy, savory, bitter, sour, and salty. If your dish turns out too sweet, though, that doesn't mean it's destined for the trash. By tweaking the recipe or incorporating...

Although there are some cats that actually enjoy baths, there are plenty that hate being bathed. Bathing a cat that hates water can often result in scratches or bites, and a very stressed out and upset cat. To keep bathtime as stress-free as possible, it’...

From music libraries and family photos to important documents and operating files, losing a hard drive can be a logistical and emotional nightmare. In a few simple steps, however, you can mirror a hard drive -- creating a back up copy identical to your ma...

It can be frustrating to get behind a slow moving car on a two-lane road, and it's a tricky maneuver to pass them. While it can be a dangerous move if you don't appropriately follow the rules of the road, being aware of all your surroundings and moving wi...

Today, many Muslims are so busy attending to worldly matters that they sometimes forget to be truly grateful for all the blessings that they have. However, it is incumbent upon all Muslims to feel and express their gratitude to Allah (glory be to Him) thr...

Tiny, speckled starlings are beautiful birds, but they can be a big nuisance. Since they have no natural predators in North America, starlings are considered invasive. They can be aggressive and drive away other birds from their nests. Starlings also eat...

Puberty is a time when sex hormones lead to physical and emotional changes. During this period, it is normal to feel out of control and to have mood swings. You do not have to despair, however. Learn about the expected changes of your body and how you can...

When you use a textbook as a reference in a research paper, your readers should be able to find the information you used. The way you provide this information depends on the citation style you use. If you're writing in education, psychology, and other soc...

Baitcasting reels date back to the mid-17th century and first became popular in the 1870s. They are suited best to fishing for larger freshwater fishing species such as largemouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge. Larger sizes are used for trolling fo...

Pigeons are about as common as asphalt on city streets throughout the world. All across the globe, pigeons have continuously evolved and adapted to successful living in urban environments. Much like the rat, pigeons are natural scavengers who have a head...

Talking to someone who is dying is never easy. The most important thing is that you offer your love and your presence instead of worrying about how to fill the silence or how to say the most perfect thing. Though spending time with someone who is dying is...

Paper bags are a great way to wrap gifts and tote items from one place to the other, and making them is a fun and easy craft you can do at home. You can make simple or ornamental paper bags from any old paper you have around the house, or you can use spec...

You’ve probably seen pet goldfish kept in small glass bowls, but goldfish are actually much happier and healthier in bigger tanks with filters, gravel, and decorations. If you’re not sure how to start setting up your new fish friend’s tank, don’t worry. T...

Peeing your pants in public can be very disheartening. Some kids and even adults have issues that make this a frequent problem. When this happens to you, the last thing you want is for someone to notice. There are three main problems to this issue: gettin...

Removing smudges and grime is a regular part of iPad upkeep. This guide will show you how to properly clean your iPad's screen using a microfiber cloth or lens wipe.