How to Get the Hiccups

The diaphragm at the base of your chest is usually helpful, pushing the lungs or letting them expand as you breathe. For reasons that are not always obvious, it sometimes betrays your body and spasms jerkily, closing the back of your throat and unleashing a characteristic -hic- sound. No one enjoys this sensation — except, apparently, you.

How to Hollow Out a Coconut

A hollow coconut makes a great house for a hermit crab, and can also be used as a birdhouse. It can also be used as a festive decoration for any party, or for just clapping the empty halves together, and pretending to ride on a horse! You can even use it as a bowl or cup!

How to Identify a Ford Motor

The Ford Motor Company has put identification number tags on some of its motors since the mid 1950s and on all of its motors since January of 1964. Included on these tags is such information as the month and year of production, the model year, the change level number and the CID (cubic inch displacement). Reading Ford motor tags should hopefully be easier for even a novice by following the guide below.

How to Be More Approachable

Easy changes in body language can make you more approachable, especially when trying to attract the attention of strangers or acquaintances. People who already know you will want to approach you for more serious conversation if you demonstrate humility, trustworthiness, and confidence. It can take effort to change your behavior this way, but the effort is well worth the deeper, more fruitful relationships.

How to Become a Wine Connoisseur

If you're an oenophile (a lover of wine), you're probably wondering what's keeping you from becoming a true connoisseur. Luckily, you don't have to be a wine-maker or have a basement cellar in order to appreciate fine wine. With a notebook and a few bottles handy, you'll be well on your way.

How to Make a No Sew Tutu

Are you looking for a tutu to complete the perfect costume, to wear out for fun, or to gift to a friend? For the crafty types who'd rather skip or avoid sewing altogether, these quick and simple no-sew tutus are a perfect solution. See Step 1 below to get started! Remember, if you prefer, you can make a no sew tutu instead.

How to Increase Friction

Ever wonder why your hands get warm when you rub them together quickly or why rubbing two sticks together can eventually start a fire? The answer is friction! When two surfaces rub against each other, they naturally resist each others' movement at a microscopic level. This resistance can cause the release of energy in the form of heat, warming your hands, sparking a fire, and so on. The greater the friction, the more energy released, so knowing how to increase the friction between moving parts in a mechanical system can potentially allow you to generate lots of heat!

How to Make Sour Cream

Homemade sour cream is delicious and easy to make. It only requires two ingredients: a quart of cream and a packet of sour cream starter culture. The bacteria in the starter culture thickens the cream and lends it the classic sour flavor that pairs so well with everything from potatoes to tacos to fruit. Best of all, homemade sour cream contains none of the preservatives or stabilizers often found in store-bought sour cream.

How to Make a Dinosaur Tail

Looking for a cute addition to your child’s dinosaur Halloween costume (or just something fun for playtime)? Make your own at home using fabric and polyfil batting for a 3-D, fun effect.

How to Encourage a Friend

Whether your friend has recently broken up with their significant other, or they're deep in a depression, or they're trying to lose weight, you want to be there to support and encourage them! While you don't want to go overboard in your support showing that you're there for someone can be a huge encouragement all on its own.

How to Cook Spare Ribs

Spare ribs, or side ribs, are a cut of meat often used for slow-cooked barbecue. The cut is between the pork rib cage from the loin back ribs and from the sternum or breast bone. If you don't have access to an outdoor barbecue pit for slow roasting, you can learn how to cook spare ribs in the oven.

How to Remove Rust from Chrome

Typically, chrome is used to add a shiny or protective coating to other metals, and the metal underneath the chrome is usually the source of rust. Removing this rust with household objects is surprisingly easy with some elbow grease, but more serious follow-up maintenance may be required if the rust is widespread and much of the chrome has flaked off.

How to Enable and Disable the iPad Split Keyboard in iOS

The iPad has many specific features that take advantage of the device’s larger display. One example is the new split keyboard which allows you to separate the device’s onscreen keyboard into two sections, allowing for easier typing with your thumbs. This article will walk you through the process of enabling and disabling the iPad split keyboard.

How to Calculate NPV

In the business world, Net present value (or NPV) is one of the most helpful tools available for financial decision making. Usually, NPV is used to estimate whether a certain purchase or investment is worth more in the long run than simply investing an equivalent amount of money in the bank. While it is often used in the world of corporate finance, it can also be used for everyday purposes. Generally, NPV can be calculated as the sum of (P / (1 + i)t) - C for all positive integer values up to t where t is your number of time periods, P is your cash inflow, C is your initial investment, and i is your discount rate. For a step-by-step breakdown, get started with Step 1 below!

How to Replace an Ink Cartridge in the HP Officejet Pro 8600

Replacing the ink cartridge in your HP Officejet Pro 8600 is considered a routine printer maintenance procedure. When your HP Officejet printer runs out of ink, you can replace the ink cartridge yourself by accessing the printer’s cartridge compartment and removing the old ink cartridge.

How to Break up Concrete

You may need to break up a segment of concrete to reach an underground utility in need of repair, or perhaps you're ready to turn a paved area into a greenspace. These steps will teach you how to complete this task and to dispose of the waste afterward.

How to Redefine Yourself

If your life has gotten off track, you may need to redefine yourself before you can start moving forward in the right direction again. Figure out who you currently are and how that person differs from who you want to be, then work on transforming yourself into that improved version.

How to Get a Tracking Number

The majority of shipping companies offer package tracking. When you purchase postage that includes tracking, you will get a unique number that you can use to track your package online, by text or by phone. You can request a tracking number from an online retailer if they are using any major shipping companies.

How to Stop Breakage and Damage to African Hair

Due to its molecular structure and small quantity of protective oils, African hair is the weakest kind of hair. Give it some tender loving care to keep it healthy and strong. Don't hesitate to throw out any product, styling treatment, or hair style that might be causing damage, no matter what the label says.

How to Barter

Bartering is a way to trade goods and services directly, without any kind of currency. People have been bartering for centuries, but the Internet has opened up a whole new world of bartering possibilities. Whether you are trying to get value out of your excess stuff, or save money by trading services, read on to find out how to find opportunities to barter and arrange deals that will make everyone happy.

How to Wear Progressive Glasses

The optician’s term “progressive lenses” refers to a type of trifocal lens that includes magnification for distance, intermediate and close objects. Unlike bifocals and trifocals that were once used, there is no line between the changes in magnification, so an outsider can’t tell you’re wearing them. Just like bifocals, progressive glasses are a tool that you learn to use properly over time.

How to Dress Professionally

Dressing professionally is vital for success in an office or academic environment; showing up in sloppy attire probably won't get you the job or raise that you're hoping for! Although what constitutes as 'professional' varies from office to office, there are a few key style guidelines to follow.

How to Make Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is characterized by blue or blue-green mold (courtesy of Penicillium cultures added during the cheese-making process) and a sharp, slightly salty flavor. The blue cheese made by following these instructions is similar to higher priced blue cheese available in the United States called "Saga Blue."

How to Stop Snoring Naturally

Loud snoring may be something that's frequently joked about on TV and in the movies, but if you're a light sleeper and you've ever shared a bed with someone who's a major snorer, you probably know that snoring can be no laughing matter. Snoring can lead to lost sleep and strained moods for both the snorer and anyone in the same room. While some serious conditions that cause snoring (like sleep apnea) can require medical intervention, luckily, mild cases can often be cured with less drastic sleeping strategies and lifestyle changes.

How to Oil Teak Furniture

Teak is one of the most durable woods there is, and does not need any special treatment to maintain its strength. However, if left untreated, teak furniture will fade to a light brown and then a silvery grey appearance. Oiling teak regularly will preserve its original golden brown appearance instead. Note that oil is not recommended for outdoor teak furniture or furniture in damp environments, as the oil often encourages mildew growth.

How to Be Romantic in Bed

Everyone likes, needs, and deserves some romance in the bed. This is great for a relationship, bringing you closer to each other, and it opens opportunities for you and your partner to get to know each other better too. Being more romantic isn't hard either and good results can come from adding in just a few basic moves.

How to Open Downloads

Downloading files is one of the primary uses of the internet. you can find virtually anything online, and chances are you've been downloading files ever since you start using your computer. Your operating system will attempt to put all of your downloads in one central location, but eventually you may have downloaded files all over your computer. Knowing how to quickly find your downloaded files can save you a lot of time and headache.

How to Plant Potatoes

Potatoes are the third mostly grown crop in the world, and a major staple of several ethnic diets. Growing potatoes is an easy and simple process with these steps.

How to Do Antilog

LOG (also known as a “compression operator”) is a mathematical tool that compresses numbers. It is typically used when numbers are too large or too small to handle easily, as often happens in astronomy or integrated circuits. Once compressed, a number can be converted back to its original form using an inverse operator known as “antilog.”

How to Marinate Ribs

A marinade is a wet mixture of herbs, oil and vinegar that is used to flavor vegetables or meat. Although most ingredients in a marinade don’t penetrate deep into the surface, the flavor adheres to the surface. There are hundreds of marinade recipes for ribs; however, these spicy and sweet versions are likely to bring out the best in short ribs, St. Louis style ribs and spare ribs.

How to Remove an Ink Stain from Auto Upholstery

Ink stains are a pain, lowering the value of your car and providing an eyesore for all your passengers. Fortunately, a variety of homemade remedies can be effective in removing ink stains for auto upholstery. Learning to quickly and properly remove an ink stain on the cheap can help your interior looking nice, whether you're working with leather, fabric, or PVC upholstery.

How to Fast

Fasting, the act of abstaining from food and drink for a defined amount of time, is a practice that has been employed to promote physical and spiritual health for thousands of years. An absolute fast is one in which no food or water is consumed, while other types of fasts allow water, juice and other fluids. Read on for information on how to choose the fast that's right for you and incorporate it into your lifestyle.

How to Enrich Your Life

Enriching your life means making an effort to make your life as fulfilling, meaningful, and filled with joy as possible. Though there’s no one trick to doing it, there are endless steps you can take to have new experiences, gain knowledge, and to work on appreciating what you already have. Once you accept the life you are living, you can move forward to make it even more wonderful.

How to Create an RSS Feed

If you want to increase the readership on your website, or you want to make it big with a podcast, you need an RSS feed. The RSS feed keeps your users up to date on all of your latest articles or episodes and can result in a massive increase in traffic. Creating an RSS feed is quick and easy, whether you’re using an RSS creation program or writing one yourself. Follow this guide to find out how.

How to Remove Pet Urine from Carpet

Fido or Kitty left you a present again? Or maybe you found an old surprise when you went to rearrange the furniture? Regardless of when the deed was done, rest assured that you can restore your carpet or surface to its former glory. All you need is some cleaning know-how and a little elbow grease. Just because you have a pet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your beautiful house. You can learn to address new stains, old stains, and use home remedies to help keep your home clean.

How to Use Google Analytics

You’ve got a fancy new website for your business up and running, and all that’s left is to rake in the money, right? Before you start seeing cash, you’re going to want to make sure that your page is getting the traffic it needs. That’s where Google Analytics comes in. By inserting the Analytics code into your website or app, you’ll be able to track all of the traffic that it gets. This will help you make sure that visitors are getting the best experience possible.

How to Accessorize

Accessories can make an outfit extraordinary. Take a little black dress and add a spiky necklace and metallic heels, and voila — you've taken your look from nondescript to edgy urban chic. Switch out the necklace and heels for a string of pearls and a pair of tasteful flats, and you're ready for an important business lunch. Learning the basic rules for accessorizing will help you bring out the best features of your wardrobe.

How to Cook Brazilian Rice

Authentic Brazilian rice requires you to brown the grains of rice at some point during the cooking process. The most traditional Brazilian rice is flavored with onions and garlic, but common variations of the recipe may include other ingredients like coconut milk and brown sugar or broccoli.

How to Shoot a Jump Shot

Whether you're a pro NBA player or an amateur on a non-regulation backyard hoop, there's nothing like the silky smooth "swish" of a jump shot that goes in perfectly. The act of shooting a jump shot is an art form with well-known masters like Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon, and many others. Like all basketball fundamentals, improving your jump shot is a matter of starting with basic fundamentals and building into advanced techniques with plenty of practice.

How to Install a Computer Fan

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How to Treat a Girl

So you've got this wonderful girl in your life and you want to treat her in the way she deserves? It's not that hard! By following a couple of basic guidelines, like speaking correctly and doing the right things, you can treat your girl well.

How to Delete Contacts on iPhone

Need to delete some contacts from your iPhone. Whether you're deleting one or one hundred, there are several ways to go about it. You can quickly delete individual contacts from your Contacts app, or you can connect your iPhone to your computer and manage your contacts through iTunes.

How to Grow Beetroot

Beetroot (also known by its colloquial name, "beets," or beta vulgaris) is a sweet, healthy vegetable loaded with antioxidants. It's actually these antioxidants, packed inside beetroot's red pigments, that contain cancer-preventing and heart-protecting properties. Beetroot is generally easy to grow and is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 vegetables grown in home gardens.

How to Bathe an Infant

Bathing a newborn for the first time can be a little daunting. It is important to keep babies safe and cozy, especially during their first few months, and that's tricky to do during bath time. With the right supplies and a bit of practice, bathing your child can be a fun, playful experience, and the perfect time to bond. Read on to learn how to prepare for the bath, wash your baby safely, and make him or her comfortable after you're finished.

Create an Isometric Pixel Art Billboard in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an isometric pixel art billboard in adobe photoshop.

How to Dehydrate Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious form of carbohydrates. They are low in sodium, fat and cholesterol, but high in fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. For a healthy alternative to potato chips, you can dehydrate sweet potatoes into chips using your oven or a dehydrator.

How to Make a Flag

Flags are a fun and easy craft project for kids that can be made using materials in your own home - all you need is some art supplies and a little imagination! This article will show you how to make flags using either paper or fabric, which you can then decorate to celebrate different countries around the world, or to support local sports teams. You can also learn how to make a flag banner, which makes a great decoration for parties and classrooms.

Get Current Server Path in PHP

We can get current server path or current working directory in PHP using getcwd function. You can change current working directory using chdir function.

How to Be a Better Volleyball Player

Volleyball requires speed, agility, and teamwork. Whether you're an experienced or inexperienced player, good players know that there's always room for improvement. Learning which areas of your game could use a little work can help you develop as a player, improving your skills, teamwork, and all-around fitness.

How to Do Reflexology

Reflexology is an ancient healing art backed by modern research that you can learn how to perform in the comfort of your own home. Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific places on your feet, hands and ears, which have peripheral nerves that are connected to your central nervous system. Massaging these areas is a way to tap into your central nervous system to relieve pain and reduce stress through the simple power of touch.

Create a Funny Surreal Underground Scene With Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a funny surreal underground scene in adobe photoshop.

How to Become an Expat

There are few experiences that can change someone as thoroughly as living in a different country. Whether you are looking for adventure or considering an overseas job offer, weigh your options carefully. While another country will always provide pleasant and unpleasant surprises, you can make your transition as comfortable as possible with preparation beforehand.

How to Print on Mac

It's easy to print documents using your Mac computer. It is also important to know this because printing is an essential part of our lives. You use it for work, school, businesses, and many more. Learn how to print on the Mac by scrolling down to step 1.

How to Create a Wet Frosted Glass Effect in Photoshop

This tutorial will teach you how to use filters, layer styles, and adjustment layers to create a wet frosted glass effect in Photoshop.

Split Long Contour feature in WidthScribe

Function Split Long Contour is designed for high precision applications of the Width Stamp Tool to very long paths, such as circular and square spirals. You will learn about the peculiarities of this feature from this article.

Large Format Photography Project Focuses on Girlhood

Sometimes it takes time to see what your images mean in the grand scheme of things. Discovering that theme can lead to powerful stories that can inspire others. Photographer Angela Strassheim‘s latest exhibit, Project Atrium, illustrates the transition from a child to adult.

Interesting Photo of the Day: Space Shuttle Transport Over LA

On September 6, 2012, Stephen Confer captured this image of the Space Shuttle Endeavour riding piggyback on a 747, accompanied by two other jets which look like bodyguards.

Portrait Advice and Inspiration from a Celebrity Photographer

One of the world’s most well-known portrait photographers—with a portfolio full of celebrities—gives us some invaluable advice on how to take an excellent portrait. Renowned photographer Jillian Edelstein talks about her encounter with Nelson Mandela and how he reacted to having his portrait taken while he was president.

Is Your Tripod Sturdy Enough to Support an Acrobat?

How sturdy is a tripod really? Photographer Joe McNally had a vision of balancing a gymnast on top of a tripod and finally had the opportunity to put his plan into action.

Diagrams of Primary Symmetry and Creating a Geometric Pattern in Illustrator with SymmetryWorks

In this tutorial, you will find diagrams of patterns of all the primary symmetry types. The diagrams will help you to better grasp the nature of symmetry, which is a good starting point for the creation of complex seamless patterns. We also create a simple geometric pattern, in Arabian style, using Artlandia SymmetryWorks. This Illustrator plug-in produces all symmetries and makes the job of constructing geometric patterns much easier.

How to Grow Millet

Millet is a tall grass that has been cultivated as food for at least 3,000 years. In many Western countries, it is mostly known to bird owners as a special treat for their pets, or to farmers who are discovering its usefulness as a fast-growing emergency crop or tough, drought-resistant plant. There are many varieties of millet available, and they are not difficult to grow, so find the section related to your interests and learn more about this handy plant.

How to Be a Good Debater

It doesn't matter whether you're debating from a podium or you're just fighting with your mom at home: a few simple rules apply to arguing like a pro. When you use effective communication, a well placed argument, and really pay attention to what your opponent is saying, you can make just about any opinion sound like the right one.

How to Use SSH

If you're connecting to another computer over the notoriously insecure Internet, you'll probably want to do everything you can to keep your data safe. SSH is one way to help do that. To make it happen, you'll need to set up SSH properly on your computer, and then create an encrypted connection to your server. Just remember, in order for the connection to be secure, both ends of the connection need to have SSH enabled. Follow this guide to make sure that your connection is as safe as possible.

How to Film Skateboarding

Skaters and non-skaters alike can agree that there's not much more spectacular than seeing someone pull off a death-defying grind or a complicated heel flip on camera. Filming your tricks, tutorials, and skate sessions can help share your gift with the world. But where to start? You can learn to get the right equipment, set yourself up for capturing the best possible angles and tricks possible, and some editing tips to make a professional looking product with your good footage.

How to Make Turon (Bananacue Wrap)

Turon is a famous Filipino dessert made with saba (plantain bananas) and langka (jackfruit) wrapped in delicate lumpia wrappers and fried to a crisp. The resulting delicate little rolls can be served with a topping of brown sugar syrup or something more special, like a sweet coconut sauce. See Step 1 to learn how to make this delectable dish.

How to Break in a Softball Bat

Composite fast pitch softball bats are constructed of carbon fiber and reinforced with plastic. In order to maximize performance, experts recommend a break-in period for any new composite bat in order to strengthen and compress the fibers. While there are several illegal methods of breaking in a composite softball bat, the method approved by the American Softball Association involves hitting at half speed from a tee and gradually working up to full-speed hits for a total of 200 swings.

How To Choose Your DSLR Or Mirrorless Camera

If you’ve decided you’d like to get more into photography, or you’re ready to make a career from your photos, you’ll probably want to make sure that you’ve got the right camera for the photography you want to do.

Candle Fire Effect Using 3ds Max Part 2

In Part 1 tutorial you have created a nice candle fire effect. Now, in this tutorial section, we will enhance the effect by adding and animating lighting.

Candle Fire Effect Using 3ds Max Part 1

You will create a candle fire effect using 3ds max in this tutorial. There are many ways to create fire effect, and this one will use Environment Fire Effect.

MSD logo creation series - Thumbnail

MSD logo creation series.First part of the tutorials set that will help you in the logo creation process for you or your clients.

All About Studio Lighting

Studio lighting is an essential addition to most photographers’ arsenal. It allows us to create natural lighting effects in a variety of situations, and is far more controllable than a flashgun. And, with so many options available nowadays, it doesn’t have to be confined to a studio.

Give a text shadow effects to any text using CSS

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to give a text shadow effects to any text using CSS. First we will talk about text-shadow property which we use in css while giving shadow effect to any text.

Photoshop: Create a Gold-leaf Logo on Frosted Glass

Photoshop CC 2014 tutorial showing how to transform a black & white logo, symbol or text into gold-leaf and stencil it on frosted glass.

Create a Colorful Logo Using Adobe Illustrator [+1080p HD]

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A Speedlight Primer for Photographers

You don’t need a huge studio lighting setup to get professional results. Joseph W. Carey proves that all you need is a speed light to get started with flash.

Ignition Sequences: Steel Wool Light Painting in Reverse

Most of us hanging around picture-sharing websites have seen light painting done with steel wool. It’s looks cool, but it’s become a bit commonplace.

Try Not to Say "Aww" When You See These Adorable Animal Families

Since we’ve just passed the holidays—the time of the year when we usually spend lots of time with our loves ones—we thought we’d highlight some photos of beautiful families in the animal world.

Photographer Captures the ISS Passing in Front of the Moon

The International Space Station moves incredibly fast in orbit around the Earth. In fact, its average speed is 17,150 miles per hour (27,600 km/h). To put that in perspective, the average bullet speed is 1,700 miles per hour. That’s 10 times faster than an average bullet.

How to Set Goals for Life

It's not always easy to picture yourself in six months, let alone years into the future. A great way to get started is to look at what motivates you right now. If you jump out of bed excited to play basketball that day, you can probably get excited about a dream career or an accomplishment that involves physical activity and teamwork. If your favorite part of the day is returning home to your family, maybe that's the part of your future to focus on. If you're well-prepared, you may be able to set a goal that's just as fulfilling to work toward as to achieve.

Create a Surreal Snail with a Grassy Shell in Photoshop

In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a fantasy scene featuring a little girl riding a snail. You'll learn how to combine different stock photos and textures using a range of photo manipulation techniques. You'll learn also how to work with group, enhance lighting, create depth of field and more.

How to Create a Dreamlike Scene of a Man with White Lights in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a powerful scene with a man holding a light. You'll learn how to combine different stocks together by using adjustment layers, masking and brush tools. Furthermore, you'll learn how to work with groups, perspective and create lighting effect.

How to Composite Your Own Space Scene from Scratch

In this tutorial, I will tell you in detail on how to use the functions of Photoshop in creating stars, planets, nebula and combine them into a unified and harmonious composition, color adjustments and more. You will learn a lot of useful and interesting techniques in space-art and Photoshop. See this tutorial and learn how ...

How to Create a Gothic Photo Manipulation of a Brave Warrior in Photoshop

Learn how to make this gothic photo manipulation. You will know, how to play with colors on every image, how to draw lights and shadows here and how to manage glows in this work. I will show, how to make dynamic effect with some stock images and how to turn model into ghostly-like character! :). ...