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Correction: Story on how to trade airline miles

In a July 22 story about how to trade airline frequent-flier miles, The Associated Press reported erroneously LoyaltyMiles.com's policy on trading frequent-flier miles in one airline for those in another.

New specialty search engine dispenses how-to advice

A new specialty search engine is trying to become the Internet's go-to spot for finding how-to advice.

Making the case to Congress for your pet project

If you're a company, nonprofit group, university, hospital or local government and you want Congress to bestow federal dollars on your efforts, how do you go about it?

N.Y. DJ accused of having child porn video on how to abuse

A New York disc jockey has been accused of sharing an instructional video showing how to sexually abuse children.

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How to Manage a Group Project in Google Wave
Source: Lifehacker

Lifehacker to the rescue! This informative piece features practical tips, screen captures, and resource links. It's an ideal 101 for established groups that are new to Google Wave. Individual users may learn a few tricks also. Read more...

How to be Happy
Source: Psychology Today

An evolutionary look at the road to happiness.

How to haggle to get a better deal
Source: ABC Action News

Negotiating and haggling are regaining popularity. Even the most timid of consumers is starting to speak up to get the best deal.

How to Feed Twitter Tweets to Your Facebook Status Updates

1. Sign into your Twitter account. 2. Click Settings on top right of screen. 3. Click You can also add Twitter to your site here. 4. Select the Facebook widget. 5. Click Facebook Application. 6. Click Install Twitter in Facebook. 7. After Facebook loads, click Allow. 8.

You vs. Flu....Chemical Warfare

Are you scared? If you're scared, say you're scared. Not only is flu season on our doorsteps, it is a flu season like one we've never known.

How does someone recognize terrorist behavior?
Source: 10connects.com

How does someone recognize terrorist behavior?

How to Write (and get what you wrote read)

So, you think you can write? The truth is that everybody that has been through grade school can write, but not everybody can write in a way that will entice people to read their work, and continue reading it, and continue reading it, and continue reading it …

Special education -Individual education plans- how to maneuver the process
Source: Examiner

Public school systems are required to begin educating children at age three if they have a qualifying disability.

How to steer clear of road rage
Source: ABC Action News

Kerry Kavanaugh took action to help you stay safe when you're on the road and found ways you can avoid someone with road rage.

The Flow of Viral Video
Source: ABC News

In recent years, researchers who study networks have suggested that information spreads like a viral epidemic, moving steadily through the social chain with a given incubation period for each infection.

Learning to Text: Find Out What All the Abbreviations Mean
Source: Wall Street Journal

Kate Washburn didn't know what to make of the email a friend sent to her office with the abbreviation "NSFW" written at the bottom.

Resource of the Week: How to Read a Privacy Policy
Source: Resource Shelf

This report — from The Common Data Project, a nonprofit based in NYC — analyzes the privacy policies of 10 major websites, as well as several start-ups. (via American Libraries Direct)

Metabolism-boosting Foods; Lose Weight While You Eat
Source: shine.yahoo.com

... Metabolism is a process that breaks down carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food you eat to make the energy your body needs to build and maintain itself. Proper nutrition keeps your body functioning well, but the right foods can also speed up your metabolism.

Butterbeer Recipe (for Harry Potter fans)
Source: About

Fans of the Harry Potter series may want to experiment with this old recipe for butter beer, passed along from an Irish grandmother.

Making a Backyard Chicken Coop
Source: Green Right Now

Excerpt: The "urban chicken" trend has been endlessly chronicled in recent months, touting tales of city folks building backyard coops, buying hens and getting fresh eggs daily.

Modify a Holga Camera
Source: Wired News

Hack a Holga: How to wring great photos out of cheap Chinese plastic.

16 Homemade Salsa Recipes & Canning Tips
Source: Tip Nut

Hey, before you know it you will be knee-deep in tomatoes and wondering what to do with them all. You can make a bunch of salsa and freeze some to keep you thru the long dull winter.

Kitchen Quick Tips {Eggs} Timeless Wisdom
Source: Tip Nut

Examples of basic tips on using eggs in recipes:

Please Don't Feed The Spammers

I love my friends. I love the sentiment behind a lot of the things they send me. I know that my friends and family with internet access care about me and would not dream of doing anything to me, and others in their e-mail address books that would put us at risk.

Ten Practical Uses for Your Credit Cards (other than shopping)
Source: Scavenging

Some of these are pretty funny, some of them are so wacky but they work. A toy helicopter with two cards on the rotor. Snow goggles. Putter. My fave: the light switch cover.

Garage Sale Tips for Success [How-To]
Source: TipNut

Well-organized how-to instructions on having a garage sale with maximum impact. First, ask yourself why you are having this sale -- having a purpose will help guide your pricing strategy and keep you motivated.

Yes, You CAN Cook Pasta in the Microwave

Several years ago I was helping a friend sell new products at a local flea market. The offerings included lots of microwave cooking containers, and some had vents on the top for steaming veggies or rice.

Top 5 Ways To Screw Up When Using Social Media To Build Your Business
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Obvious but very things not to do when using Social Media for business purposes.

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