How to Search Military Records

by @ How to of the Day

Sun Mar 25 17:00:00 PDT 2018

If you want to find military records, there are several ways in which you can do so. Keep in mind that limited military records are available to the public, so specific veteran records will only be released to the veteran or their next of kin.

How to Transfer an Image Onto Glass

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Tue Mar 20 17:00:00 PDT 2018

Putting an image onto a glass object—such as a glass, mason jar, mirror, or window—is a way to personalize and decorate your living space. You can transfer any type of image that has been printed from a laser printer, or that you find in a book or magazine. To transfer an image onto glass, fix adhesive packing tape to the image you’d like to transfer. Soak the image and tape in warm water, then remove the paper and stick the image onto a glass object. Alternately, you can use a gel transfer medium to move the image directly on to a glass surface.

How to Lose Birth Control Weight

by @ How to of the Day

Fri Mar 23 09:00:00 PDT 2018

Gaining weight is a fairly common (and annoying) side effect of some methods of birth control. If you find yourself packing on the pounds after starting a new birth control routine, you might need to take some action. You can try exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet to help minimize the water weight your body may be retaining. You can also try talking to your doctor about your symptoms, or even switching to another form of birth control with fewer hormonal side effects.

How to Get a Job As a Mortuary Makeup Artist

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Sun Mar 25 01:00:00 PDT 2018

Mortuary makeup artists apply makeup to the deceased for public viewings. This line of work is also known as “desairology.” To begin a career in mortuary makeup, you’ll need to attend Mortuary Science School or Cosmetology school. Since you must either be a licensed mortician or cosmetologist to work with dead bodies, you’ll then need to apply for and pass your state’s licensing exam. Start finding jobs by offering your services at local funeral homes and salons. At the end of the day, this job can be unusual and difficult, but it can also incredibly rewarding to bring some peace to a grieving family.

Make 2018 the Year You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

by Jordan Ottaway @ Neighborhood Credit Union

Wed Feb 14 08:30:52 PST 2018

By Jordan Ottaway “This is my year.” “This year will be different.” “I’m going to make my new year’s resolutions and follow through with them.” Sound familiar? According to U.S. News, around 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. With that being said, how’s your resolution going? If you […]

Personal loans: the Swiss Army Knife of personal finance

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Fri Mar 16 10:53:05 PDT 2018

Sometimes life throws expensive surprises. To cover them, you’ll need to borrow. If you’re borrowing to finance one of these costly events, consider a personal...

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How to Keep Spiders Out of Your House

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Tue Mar 27 09:00:00 PDT 2018

Finding 8-legged friends in your house can be unsettling, especially if you aren’t a fan of living around insects. You can keep spiders from burrowing and spinning webs in your home by applying natural remedies like vinegar and essential oils. Maintaining a clean, well sealed home can also prevent spiders from taking up residence in your space. With the right approach, you can keep spiders out of your home easily and effectively.

Credit cards or debit cards – what’s the smartest swipe?

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Thu Mar 08 06:11:44 PST 2018

Most people own at least one debit card and at least one credit card. They know they have them, but they may not know about...

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How to Compare Handwriting Samples

by @ How to of the Day

Sun Mar 25 09:00:00 PDT 2018

Handwriting analysis is both an art and a science. Whether you want to compare handwriting samples for fun or for legal or forensic purposes, you’ll need a sharp eye. The first step is to obtain samples, which typically include a sample in question and several documents you know someone actually wrote. Examine each document individually, and look for formal, formatting, and stylistic quirks. Determine if samples share any of these subtle characteristics, and form a conclusion about the documents’ authorship based on your findings.

How to Become a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States

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Wed Mar 21 17:00:00 PDT 2018

Becoming a legal permanent resident of the United States is a lengthy bureaucratic process. Once you determine your eligibility, you will need to find someone who can sponsor your application. Then, you and your sponsor will have to provide substantial evidence of your status, employment, or relationship. The process of becoming a legal permanent resident will generally take at least a year from the date you start filing, but successful applicants will finish the process with their Green Card, which grants permanent legal residence.

How to Track Mileage Without an Odometer

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Mon Mar 26 17:00:00 PDT 2018

Whether you’ve got a busted odometer or you’d just rather not have to do a lot of mental gymnastics to calculate your annual mileage for work-related tax deductions, there are a couple simple ways to find out how many miles you’re averaging. Downloading a mileage tracker app for your smartphone can take all the guesswork out of adding up your drive time by automatically ticking off the miles while you’re on the road. If you only make the occasional business trip, consider simply plotting out your route and recording the estimated distance in advance.