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Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby at any level of skill or expense. A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. An advanced collector can be enthralled with a detailed study of a single stamp, or by the challenge of track...

Like it or not, it takes more than a pair of cojones to achieve manhood. Cultures around the world have rites of passage to symbolize it and customs to preserve it. Although there is no one way to categorize manliness, there are certain attributes almost...

If you're babysitting a child in his or her first year of life and who hasn't learned to walk yet, it's not the same as taking care of a toddler or an older child. Infants are very fragile and require special attention and care. This article will teach yo...

You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 minutes = perfection!) as well as in th...

Rube Goldberg (1883-1970) was a scientist and cartoonist who produced satirical work on people’s overly complex problem solving methods. In his comical cartoons, he linked together chain reactions with simple machines to complete basic tasks, like turning...

Most people hold drumsticks match grip, but playing a marching snare drum is better done holding traditional since the snare drum is tilted.

When your cable goes out unexpectedly or your cable output is lacking sound or displays a grainy picture, there is a good chance this has to do with your current setup. While calling the cable company to help resolve the issue may help, you may actually b...

Malfunctions (also, erroneously, known as "jams") are a way of life in semi-automatic handguns. Though most modern guns are relatively reliable, it is always a good idea to be prepared, because malfunctions seem to happen at the most inopportune times. Th...

Not all abuse results in bumps and bruises. Verbal abuse is much more common than physical abuse, but it can also scar you just as much, if not worse, than physical abuse. Emotional abuse can have long-term negative effects on your social, emotional, and...

Emo is all about expressing yourself by using the music as your guide. It’s a spontaneous, active and expressive mode of dancing. You can’t do it wrong. Let the energy flow through your body, and express itself outwardly. Your movements, whether they be s...

In music, a key signature technically refers to a set of sharps and flats based a root note. Practically speaking, keys have a major effect on the mood and tone of a piece of music. As a musician, knowledge of music keys is very important, especially if y...

Charming a lady is the first step to starting a relationship or getting a date. If you want to charm a lady, then you have to make her feel special, not take yourself too seriously, and relax while you win her over. It's all about looking effortless while...

Do you have a guy that you are not interested in that won't get the hint? It can be awkward if someone likes you and you don't like him back. You can take steps to show that you aren't interested, including being direct and telling him you don't reciproca...

Millions of people have paintings decorating the walls of their homes. If you're a painter, you're probably eager to share your artwork with the world. One of the best ways to do this is to sell it yourself! Marketing your own work takes a lot of effort,...

Learn how to use sheet music, old maps, or paper bags to make a book cover that fits snugly on your book or textbook and protects it. Then find out the handy accessories, like pockets and name tags, you can add to personalize your book cover and give them...

In an emergency situation, such as when someone falls onto the tracks or if there’s an obstruction ahead of the train, activating the emergency brakes can be the difference between life and death. The emergency brakes work by simultaneously cutting off th...