How to Save Money

Saving money is one of those tasks that's so much easier said than done. There's more to it than spending less money (although that part alone can be challenging). How much money will you save, where will you put it, and how can you make sure it stays there? Here's how to set realistic goals, keep your spending in check, and get the most for your money.

Wake Up Without an Alarm Clock

How to Wake Up Without an Alarm Clock

Fingernails loudly screeching down a blackboard, the shrill tones of the Emergency Alert System all sounds: few things are as obnoxious as an alarm clock. Human beings have survived for most of our history without these confounded noisemakers—-why would you need one now? The answer, of course, is that everyone else has one, and it would look bad if you were the only one wandering into the office two hours late. But like momma said, just because everyone else in the world is doing it doesn’t mean you should. Waking up naturally is much easier on you, as your body will slowly adjust from deep sleep to a calm awakening. Here's how to separate yourself from the alarm clock without quitting your job or dropping out of school.

How to Make a Dress

Ever seen a gorgeous dress on the runway or in those awesome fashion magazines you couldn't afford? Or maybe you just dream of a beautiful dress and could never find it? Here's how to make it, in only a few simple steps!

Become a Model

How to Become a Model

A lot of people want to be a model because it's glamorous, sexy, lucrative and you might want to be recognised in the modeling world. However, it's an extremely competitive and gruelling business that will more likely break you than make you. Here are some major truths about becoming a model, as well as some realistic advice to make it happen for you.

Be a Fitness Model

How to Be a Fitness Model

The world of fashion is an ever-changing and profitable business. There are many facets of the fashion industry, and being a fitness model is one of the most lucrative. But you don't need to be a star athlete to begin a career. Your quest to find out how to be a fitness model should start with the following suggestions.

Earn Regular Income from Stock

How to Earn Regular Income from Stock Investing Via Dividends

Provided that you are willing to have a diverse selection of dividend-paying stocks (more than 10 with no more than 20% of your money in any individual company or any sector) and you are willing to pay attention to it so you don’t end up holding a company as it falls down the Enron drain, this strategy can work. It’s often discussed in investing books as "dividend investing" and can work very well for you, not only as a retirement plan, but as a way to build steady income.

How to Raise Money

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Choose the Right Blackberry Model

How to Choose the Right Blackberry Model

Planning to buy a blackberry phone? I know that it is not that easy to choose a model that suits both your budget and needs.
That is the main reason why I wrote this simple guide, I intend to give you some insights in getting your most ideal blackberry model.
It is important that you think several times before you purchase anything, make sure that the phone you want to own would really make a difference in your life.
You may check out what I have written below for proper guidance in picking the right Blackberry model for you.

How to Sell Fine Art Online

So you're a new or aspiring artist and your creativity has spawned something unique and interesting. Now you're ready to display and sell this creation and perhaps make a few dollars but you're venturing into the unknown. You obviously turn to the internet because you do not have an agent, gallery or name that is in demand from collectors.
The art of the sale of art is a difficult one for most artists. Many fine pieces of art never make it past this stage. Of course selling your art online isn't easy. Before you leap in, there are some things you should consider or be aware of.

Investment Club

How to Start an Investment Club

If you're interested in investing but don't want to go at it alone, you can join an investment club or even start one of your own. An investment club comprises members who study stocks, bonds and other investments, and who many times pool their money together in order to make joint investment decisions. It's a great way to educate yourself and others, and to minimize risk by putting your heads together.

Modern Gentleman

How to Be a Modern Gentleman

If it seems like chivalry is dead, you'd be incorrect in assuming such. However, women recognize that it is becoming harder and harder to find the type of man who has long been termed "a gentleman".
Men, let's be frank; this article is for you. If you haven’t scored a second date recently – or ever – it may be time to reevaluate your dating technique. There’s no need to be in the dark when it comes to the right way to treat women. Becoming a modern gentleman is just a few steps away.

Google+

How to Use Google+

Google began rolling out Google Plus, Google's own social networking site, on June 28, 2011. Although Google+ has many aspects similar to Facebook, there are also a number of novel features. Here are a few tips to help you start networking with Google+.

The Art of French kiss

How to French Kiss

You have seen it done often in the movies and probably on the street in darkened corners. The French kiss is a timeless and passionate gesture of romantic affection. Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, you can learn how to kiss like the French do without an embarrassing .

Reduce your eBay Taxes today

How to Minimize Your eBay Businesses Taxes

If you want to run a truly successful eBay business, you should have a tax reduction strategy. If you fail to employ the simple methods outlined in this article, you will lose out on untold amounts money taken by taxes. So, let’s take a look at what you need to do.

Dress Well As a Guy

How to Dress Well As a Guy

By dressing well, guys can give off the appearance of being confident, attractive, put-together men that any firm would want to hire and any woman would want to date. One's attire is one of the first things noticed by others, and these first impressions are long-lasting. With a few simple steps, any guy can dress to impress everyday.

How to blog for money

How to Make Money Blogging

You must know the key for your online success. Internet is a 24/7 marketing medium. It is a global medium where people look for information to solve their problems. If you use this medium to market them the crucial information or online product and solve their problems, in return they pay you for the solutions.

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How to Earn Money Through Google Adsense

Google’s AdSense is a fascinating revenue-sharing opportunity for small, medium and large web sites. Some webmasters are designing brand new sites specifically for serving AdSense text ads, however it’s against the AdSense rules to design a site purely for AdSense, so you’ll want to include a few Affiliate links or sell your own product, too.

Project management

How to Become a Senior Project Manager

Project management has emerged in the business world as one of the most popular career fields. It encompasses and touches every facet, every business unit of the entire organization from human resources to finance and information technology or services. If you want to become a senior project manager, plan on spending a lot of time achieving this goal.

Meal plans ?

How to Eat Like a Body Builder

Eating like a body builder will help you build muscle, lose excess weight, and maintain a healthy weight if you follow it strictly. The basic idea is to eat a diet high in protein and fiber, and low in carbohydrates and fat. Provided here is a sample diet.

Learn italian online

How to Speak With a Fake Italian Accent

Whether it is for acting, or just to pull a prank at some friends, this article will instruct you how to re-create an Italian accent!

Steps

1. Start by modifying your vowels. Italian vowels are different than English vowels, and each letter stands distinctly as one sound.
   
   • A sounds like the ä in "Father"
     
   • E is pronounced like è in "Vendor"
     
   • I like ï in "Naive"
     
   • U is ù as in "Goo".
     
   It may sound complicated, but it isn't.
   
2. Blend your "th". Many Italians have some difficulty in pronouncing the English "th", and so pronounce it as either "t" (as in "Think"), or "d" (as in "The"), respectively.
   
3. Use simple English. Since you are pretending to be a foreigner your working knowledge of the vocabulary would not be complete.
   
4. Elongate double consonants. In Italian, words such as "Azzurro", "Pollo", or other words with double consonants are pronounced twice as long as single consonants. Thus, it would be "Bet-ter" and not "bedder".
   
5. End questions with "no?". This is an optional step, and obviously not done every time. The Italian language uses it, and thus, Italians are familiar with it. Example: "You are going later, no?"
   
6. Italians often drop the 'h' from the beginning of words.
   
7. Occasionally mistake certain sounds. Be careful with this one, as too much of it will make you pretentious! But if you want to, remember this:
   
   • GL is LL (as in "Million")
     
   • GN is ñ (as in "Canyon")
     

Tips

• Observe real Italians. This is by far the easiest way to improve your skills. Watch films with Italians and follow their speech paterns.
  
• Although the Italian E is similar to the E in "Vendor", it is slightly longer, and somewhat similar to "ay" in "Bray".
  
• Use "Eh" as a filler. Italians don't usually say "Um" or "Like".
  

Warnings

• Do not exaggerate too much! As "Italian" as you may sound, exaggeration will only result in incomprehensible speech.
  
• Use responsibly. For example read this article to prepare for a theater play, don't use it to confuse the Police.
  
• Never try to fool the native speakers. Italians will instantly mark you negatively.
   

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Win a Street Fight ?

How to Win a Street Fight

The aim of this guide is to help you to resolve a street fight or confrontation using simple, deliberate actions that enable you to survive and escape. But remember, defending yourself by fighting is should be your final resort after non-violent methods have failed.

Steps

1. Be aware of your environment. Aside from various objects that can be used as weapons and traps, knowing where to run is very important – especially when you're outnumbered. Use all of your senses fully. Don't just look around directly– use shadows and reflections to your advantage.
   
2. Err on the side of caution by assuming the following: Your opponent is a better fighter, and has backup; They have a blunt or edged weapon, such as brass knuckles or a knife; and you will be hit. Be ready to take a punch.
   
3. Walk away from the fight. Although perhaps obvious, the most sure-fire way to "win" in a street fight is to not fight one altogether. In the vast majority of cases, there will be some sort of warning before actual physical aggression occurs. If you can resolve a dispute without having to fight, do so. Don't let your ego get in the way of your safety. In a verbal dispute that has the potential to become violent, stay calm and take a firm but apologetic approach. Be neutral and non-confrontational. For instance, if a guy accuses you of looking at his girlfriend, you can just apologize and say that she looked like someone you used to know. He now has only two options:
   
   • Accept your apology, and maybe even apologize back. If this happens, all is well. Is it that hard to apologize to some jerk (even if you don't mean it) to avoid a fight? If the situation seems to be resolved, remember never to turn your back on the aggressor. It is wise to take 2-3 steps backward and then turn. Always be ready for a sucker punch.
     
   • Continue the threatening behavior. If he continues to threaten, repeat the apology. Look sincere, but not weak! If he continues to threaten and close the distance on you, say that you do not want any trouble. Be firm verbally. Use terms like "back off" or "keep away". Get louder as he gets closer.
     
4. Stay at a distance from your opponent, allowing the distance to shorten only to strike. The attacker needs to close distance to strike you. Staying just out of their reach means they cannot hit you. Try to stay on an opponent's 'outside' (i.e. towards the side, rather than directly in front). Remember that they can be an obstacle to themselves. Keep your guard up. Even if it's only by extending your hands in a 'stay-back' type of pose, it places something between you and your opponent.
   
   • Alternatively, stay in close with your opponent. You only have strength and control as far as your arms can reach, and most people find it uncomfortable and unexpected for someone they attack to be right up in their space.
     
5. Stay as relaxed as you can, and breathe deeply. The more relaxed you are, the harder you will strike and the less susceptible to injury you will be.
   
6. Try to flow with your opponent's movements. Hunting and pecking for openings will only get you hurt. Feel their movements and openings will present themselves.
   
7. Know when and how to run:
   
   • If you are outmatched or outnumbered, or just not willing to fight, then run at the first opportunity towards public, well-lit areas where there will be others. When escaping in the middle of a confrontation, try to impede your opponents as much as possible:
     
     • Block them with obstacles. If you can put a trashcan, car, bus, or other barrier between you and the attacker, all the better.
       
     • Run between narrow paths, such as between cars on a parking lot, run up a narrow stairwell and fight downward (make sure you have an exit), or run (and fight) through a narrow hallway. This will prevent the opponents from ganging up on you.
       
   • If you know you won't outrun them, don't try. If you are caught (especially with multiple attackers), you are more likely lose the fight due to a simple lack of energy. The one or two opponents that sprint with you may be just as tired, but those jogging behind will be fresh for the fight.
     
8. Establish your balance so that you can stay on your feet. Spread your lengths to shoulder width and bend your knees. Going to the ground is very dangerous to the untrained fighter, especially if the opponent has weapons, back-up, or ground-fighting experience. If you find yourself tangled up with them, break away any way you can.
   
9. Defend yourself. Respond to attacks by aiming for any open, vulnerable spot without exposing too much of yourself. Use "reasonable force" (see Warnings below).
   
   • Damage to "soft spots" (face, temples, throat, kidneys, solar plexus, etc.) may eventually incapacitate your opponent. Scratching, biting, clawing, spitting, pulling hair and attacking eyes can also be used. You are defending yourself from a violent aggressor, not fighting in a ring with rules. Use anything you can to ensure your safety. Poke the eyes, and if there are others ganging up on you, hit with outstretched fingers into the front of the throat, always remembering to keep your fingers closed together. Splayed hands are weak hands!
     
   • Hitting the nose blurs the eyes and causes pain, and it just might leave your opponent dazed long enough to get away.
     
   • Consider using low kicks if you are at arm's reach. Low kicks should be aimed towards shins, ankles, the insides or back of calves or thighs and knee caps (if their legs are straight). Do not aim higher than knee or waist height because they will grab your leg.
     
   • Attacks from behind are difficult to see and avoid, and in a real fight, it is not cowardly to strike from behind. Watch your back, and attack that of your opponent(s).
     
   • Head butt your opponent fast and hard. Bring the top your forehead down across his nose and face. The "Glasgow Kiss" has defeated many experienced fighters not prepared for it.
     
   • Learn to grapple. A successful grapple can put you in control, even if the attacker is much stronger or faster than you. One way is waiting for them to make a move, and then counterattack. Grappling as a counterattack almost never fails, if done correctly.
     
10. Be as loud as possible. Don't be afraid to scream for help, or yell out "Fire!"(people are more likely to respond to fire because they'll want to watch, they probably won't want to get involved if you shout anything else) This brings unwanted attention that your attacker would rather not have. It also distracts them and could make them panic, making them less conscientious fighters.
    
11. Escape as soon as your opponent(s) are incapacitated enough to allow you to run as described above. Phone the police or alert some other authority as soon as you can. Let them know where you are, where the attack occurred, and describe your attackers.
    

Tips

• Learning a martial art can prepare you to win a street fight if you're pushed into a corner. Choose a fighting style that teaches strikes, hand-to-hand combat and ground fighting so you can be effective on your feet and or on the ground. However, keep in mind that even if you have studied martial arts for a long time, you still aren't necessarily safe on the streets. Thinking that your black belt will stand up to street fighting is very risky.
  
• If someone else is better trained at dealing with this situation, leave it to them. Don't try to interfere, as you may end up causing more trouble. Follow any reasonable commands they give you.
  
• If you are fighting more than one opponent, attack the one closest to you first. If you get one or more opponents down, run. Sometimes, taking out just one can scare the others off.
  
• Count how many opponents are after you, and commit this to memory. This will prevent surprise attacks on you if they split up.
  

Warnings

• Fighting can cause injury or death, and land you in jail.
  
• "Reasonable force" is the most important phrase to remember when defending yourself; the law generally permits you to do enough to prevent the attacker from harming you, but no more. Do just what it takes to run away, and notify the authorities as soon as possible. Things such as kicking someone while they are down are considered assault even in the context of self defense in some countries.
  
• Never try to fight when intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
  
• When hitting your opponent's face, be very careful. You can wind up with broken fingers or severe cuts if you hit the forehead, teeth, or nose.
  
• Obtain a weapon if possible. According to the rules of "reasonable force" it is your right to use as much force as necessary to ensure your own safety. If you pull a knife (or other weapon) on a guy and he continues the confrontation, then he pushed you to defend yourself. Living is your priority – damaging or intimidating your opponent enough to let you get away is your method.
  
• This article is presented as a basic guide to dealing with difficult situations, and is not intended as a substitute for actual self defense training. If you are concerned with learning to defend yourself against physical violence, find a reputable self-defense class in your area. If you do not know where to begin, consider asking at your local police station.

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