Wednesday, April 14, 2010

How To Prevent Nightmares

How To Prevent Nightmares


How To Prevent Nightmares

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:46 PM PDT

Even when you are asleep, your brain works overtime, and like an overactive imagination conjures up horror stories called nightmares. Everyone experiences 'em more than a few times, both children and adults, although probably not babies because their brains are still developing. God Bless the babies for they truly have sweet dreams!

As a child, you can run to your parents after waking up from a bad monster dream that looks eerily like Mr. Kappa from Science class. Your parents would give you a hug, take you back to bed, tell you that you had a nightmare and to not be afraid because nightmares aren't real (but Mr. Kappa is).

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How To Prevent Overwatering in Your Garden

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:44 PM PDT

Though plants need water to thrive, overwatering them causes more harm than good. You may be overwatering in your garden when your plants wither, look soggy, and the soil is muddy. Here is how to prevent overwatering so you can take care of your garden properly.

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How To Present Change in Small Business in 3 Steps

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:43 PM PDT

Changes are essential to growth and development. However, it is not always easy to implement change and it is not always easy to present it either. If you think it is time for your business to employ transformation whether big or small, you have to know that presenting it is just as difficult as the change itself. The following should help you present change in small business in three steps.

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How To Cut Sexy T-Shirts

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:40 PM PDT

You've probably watched those TV commercials with car wash girls in cut-off pants and sexy T-shirts. The wet look probably compliments their appeal. But the cut-off shirts are sexy in themselves. If you have some old T-shirts you're planning to throw out, don't just put them in the recycling bin yet. Better yet, go for oversized shirts your boyfriend or brother has discarded. These are best for cutting into sexy T-shirts.

Cut the sleeves. One way to make an old T-shirt look sexy is by cutting the sleeves at the seams. This way, you can show off your shoulders. This would also be a great alternative to a swimsuit cover-up. Rather than use a robe or sarong, you can use an oversized shirt with ripped-off sleeves. You can cut the sleeves using scissors, or you can rip out the stitches for a more rugged look.

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How To Cut Room and Board Costs

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:39 PM PDT

Going off to get a degree from a college or university can be expensive these days. Not only do you have to pay for tuition and school materials. There is also the cost of room and board, which can go as high as 30% of your total cost. You can try to minimize your off-pocket expenses by getting student loans, but who would want to be in debt even before entering the workforce?

You don't necessarily have to be limited to renting a room or apartment. You or your college-aged child can save on room and board costs with some options.

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How To Cut the Ball in Pool

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:36 PM PDT

Playing pool or billiards is all about strategy. In a perfect world, you will probably have to just hit the cueball straight into the object ball (the ball you want to hit), and the object ball goes in a straight line into the pocket. However, the world is not perfect. There are hindrances to your simply being able to pocket the ball in a straight line. First, the cue ball, object ball, and pocket might not necessarily be in a straight line. Second, there will probably be obstructions, either between the cue ball and the object ball, or between the object ball and the pocket. Third, you might be playing under certain rules that might prevent you from hitting a ball out of sequence, which means you might have to hit a ball that's hiding behind other balls.

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How To Cut Weight Effectively

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:34 PM PDT

Cutting weight is a concept where an athlete lowers his body weight to achieve a certain weight level required for a competition. This weight loss is usually rapid, and is often outside of the individual's normal weight range. This can be for a variety of reasons. For instance, contact sports like boxing and other martial arts require that the competitors be in the same weight range (such as Heavyweight, Flyweight, Bantamweight, and the like). Lighter athletes would have to increase weight, while bigger ones would need to cut. In some events, being lighter poses an advantage, such as in equestrian sports, where a horse can run faster with lighter jockeys.

Cutting weight would involve several practices. These include diet, reduction of muscle or fat, or water loss, among others. Doctors would usually recommend against weight cutting, but for athletes, this can be done under close supervision by the athlete's coach and physician.

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How To Cut Your Expenses at Work

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:33 PM PDT

People need to work to earn a living. Unfortunately, going to work every day entails some costs, and will eat into your income. You will need to spend money on transportation, food, and other incidental costs such as clothing. In hard times, though, you might find the need to cut back on expenses, in order to stretch your money as far as it can go.

Cutting your expenses at work will involve discipline and some close coordination with fellow professionals like yourself. Here are a few tips you might want to consider.

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How To Create a Fairy Themed Bedroom

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:31 PM PDT

What excitement parents get when they find out they are having a baby girl! They go out and buy all the pretty girl's dresses and all baby things. Excited parents go home and arrange their baby girl's soon-to-be room and decorate it with all the pink things they have bought. They have all the wonderful ideas as to what theme the room will have and decide on one theme: a fairy-themed bedroom.

This will be very easy and fun to create. Here are the following easy-to-do steps:

1. Prepare the following materials:

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How To Create Unconventional Direct Mail

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:28 PM PDT

Direct mail is a popular method of marketing for companies that sell products and services. Direct mail messages usually contain informative material and also promotional materials, such as discount coupons. Unfortunately, to most recipients of direct mail, it is seen as useless. Similar to "spam" on email systems, direct mail is often sent straight to the trash bin as junk mail.

There are means of making direct mail more interesting, though, so that you have better chances of reaching your intended recipient. To do this, you would have to create unconventional direct mail.

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How To Create a Blog on Grab.com

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:24 PM PDT

Blogs are among one of the greatest breakthroughs in the history of the Internet. These are like online journals and just about the coolest things ever. Instead of keeping bulky journals and picking up loose leaves and pages, you can keep a blog and just type in your thoughts wherever you may be. With the use of a laptop, a good source of electricity and access to the Internet, journaling and blogging has never been this fun and easy.

One of the many blogging websites is Grab.com. This is a site where one will have access to free online games, word puzzles and chat rooms. If you want to be among the many bloggers of this site, read the following instructions on how to be part of Grab.com.

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How To Cut PEX Pipe

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:23 PM PDT

PEX piping, developed by Zurn, makes it easy to install and maintain plumbing even through tall buildings. Compared to rigid copper, PEX will expand and contract according to temperature, and is therefore durable in applications where intense heat or frigid temperatures are the norm.

PEX is also different from conventional PVC in that PEX is constructed with a cross-linked design. This makes it particularly flexible, enough to contract and expand depending on temperature.

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How To Cut Retail Product Loss

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:21 PM PDT

In any retail business, product loss is a big concern for managers and owners. According to statistics, an average of about 1.6 percent of annual sales is lost by businesses to loss. This can be from several sources, including shoplifting, and even theft by employees. As such, a business will need to enforce safeguards to discourage and prevent theft. Some of these are defensive mechanisms, which try to prevent retail loss. Some are after-the-fact, which can help catch offenders.

Here are a few ways by which your business can cut retail product loss.

Open your store layout. Theft is usually discouraged when products are laid out in visible areas. Potential shoplifters will find it difficult to hide their activities if they know people can see them. Therefore, if your store's aisles are too tightly packed together, shoplifters will have easier access to hidden areas.

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How To Cut Upholstery Foam

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:20 PM PDT

After a few years of faithful service, you might find that your furniture would be in dire need of reupholstering. Sofas will start to sag. Upholstered chairs will begin to lose their shape. Even throw pillows will no longer be plump. Apart from replacing the upholstery on the furniture, you will also need to change the upholstery foam on these furniture pieces.

Fortunately, foam is easy enough to buy from upholstery shops and even craft stores. It's the matter of cutting it precisely to the right size that will prove to be a concern. This shouldn't be cause of worry, though. Cutting upholstery foam should be straightforward with the right tools and the right skills. You will need measuring and cutting tools, which you will also need for cutting fabric for your upholstery.

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How To Cut Your Electric Bills on Appliances

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:17 PM PDT

In these tough times, it makes sense to cut costs from all possible expenditures. At home, one of the best ways to save money is by cost-cutting on electric bills. Each appliance you plug in, no matter how small, will draw some power from the main. Cutting costs in terms of these appliance would mean a bit of discipline and control on your part.

Here are a few ways you can cut the electric bills on your appliances.

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How To Cut Your Nails

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:16 PM PDT

Cutting your nails is part of good grooming and hygiene. Long nails are not only unsightly. They also bring in a lot of potential trouble, like germs and disease. Letting your nails grow long might also result in weak, brittle nails. When you meet someone, the first thing you will usually notice is his grooming. In this case, the condition of someone's nails can make a lasting impression on the people you meet.

Cutting your nails might seem straightforward enough, but if cut improperly, this could result in cuts and various complications such as infections and ingrown nails.

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How To Create Unique Boy Baby Shower Decorations

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:15 PM PDT

Baby showers are a way for expectant parents to announce to the world that they're having a baby. If you're expecting a baby boy sometime soon, you will want to invite your friends and relatives for an afternoon or evening of fun. They will expect some baby- and family-oriented activities, and you might be happy to know they will likely bring along some gifts, too.

Decorating your home or party venue for a baby shower used to be drab and conventional, with blue-dominant themes. You had blue drapes, balloons, table cloths, and whatnot. Guests will better appreciate something more unique, though. This is where theme ideas will come in.

Choose a theme appropriate for a boy. Kids love themed parties. Even if your baby isn't born yet, you and your family will surely love decorating your house or party venue for his very first party. Themes may not necessarily be unique, but having a themed baby shower will be a novel idea.

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How To Parry in Fencing

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:13 PM PDT

The growing sport of Fencing is one that requires discipline and practice. It is somewhat like a Martial Art in itself. To compete, the players have to exhibit their moves. They spar and points are gained if they are able to get in a position wherein they dominate over their opponent. While scoring points and making offensive plays, they should also have their defenses up, and this can be seen in the way the players parry. Parrying is a technique that should be mastered in order for the opponent to not land an attack and to not score points.

Here are some tips and suggestions to execute excellent parrying techniques in Fencing:

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How To Create a Facial Mask for Oily Skin

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:12 PM PDT

Having excessively oily skin requires a lot of attention and the purchase of endless skin care products. Usually, these items take up a big chunk of our budget because they are quite expensive. This doesn't have to be the case. Did you know that with the use of regular food items that you have in the fridge, you will be able to come up with a facial mask that you can use on oily skin? You will be saving yourself the time of having to go out and choose from countless beauty products and the money that you will have to spend on them.

To find out how to exactly do this, read the following instructions:

1. Prepare the following:

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How To Cut Quartz Crystal

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:10 PM PDT

Quartz crystal is among the most commonly used crystals, with popular applications including watch making. In modern watches, a quartz crystal is used to measure time, as the oscillation of electricity, when run through quartz, is constant. This provides an advantage over mechanical timepieces in terms of accuracy and cost savings (although without the exclusivity of a mechanical movement). Quartz crystal is also often used on the glass of the clock's face, as quartz is more scratch-resistant than glass. Quartz can also be used in jewelry, as it is a fairly hard stone.

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How To Create an Effective Exercise Program

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:08 PM PDT

Exercise is a task that should always be included in our daily routines. Whether it is a 30-minute walk after dinner, or an early morning run, it doesn't matter so long as it is done consistently, regularly and effectively. Now, the frequency is not the main problem, it's the effectiveness. Let's say you do exercise every day with no fail, but are you doing it correctly?

To find out how to create an exercise program that's effective, read the following tips and suggestions:

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How To Prevent Lyme Disease in Pets

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:00 PM PDT

Lyme disease or lyme borreliosis is an infectious disease that affects both humans and pets, particularly dogs, and in some cases, cats. In the United States, most of the Lyme disease cases are caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorfeii senus lato. This bacterium is carried by the Ixodes dammini ticks that thrive in woodlands and grasslands. They commonly feed on sheep, horses, rodents and deer and are now attaching themselves to humans, cats and dogs. In Europe, the disease is caused by Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii.

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How To Prevent Shopping Cart Theft or Loss

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 07:00 PM PDT

Because times are hard, theft oftentimes is seen as an easy solution to survive. In fact, theft cases these days are growing at an alarming pace. Pushout thieves, people putting stuff in a cart and wheeling it out of the store premises purposely bypassing the cash register, are lingering in many establishments. Others also steal shopping carts left by customers somewhere in the store vicinity. If you are a store-owner, you know that merchandise and shopping cart theft cases mean thousands of dollars of loss. But here are ways to keep thieves from coming to your store and stealing your shopping carts along with your merchandise.

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How To Prevent Online Impulse Shopping

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 06:53 PM PDT

Online impulse shopping is a common occurrence because it's very easy to buy something online nowadays. People buy impulsively because it has a psychological reward such as excitement and self-esteem. This reward is oftentimes temporary, especially if the thing bought is not needed and money has gone to waste. Addressing the underlying factors related to online impulse shopping helps in preventing it from happening.

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How To Cut Nail Cuticles

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 06:52 PM PDT

Nail cuticles are the hard, usually dry skin-like tissue at the nail bed, where the nail connects to the finger. Cutting nail cuticles regularly will give you cleaner-looking nails. Having clean cuticles will also make it seem that you have professionally-done nails all the time.

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