HubMob Weekly Topic: Do it-yourselfers, How-Toers and Step-by-Steppers

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   Ryan Hupferposted 16 years ago

   
   
   First of all, I have officially made it to the Las Vegas airport to head back to good ol' HubPages HQ after a crazy week in Las Vegas. I haven't really gotten any sleep today, so I apologize for any bad grammar, misspellings and what not. That's my disclaimer for the day.
   
   So, after last week's overly amazing HubMob that we had , I wanted to keep the Mob'n up and running with some fun stuff that many of us  Hubbers would really enjoy writing and reading about. We had almost 50 Hubs entered into last week's HubMobbing madness, which is sooooo awesome. Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun! Below is proof of the awesoeness that is the HubMob!
   
   
   
   This week's topic is going to be a little different and a is a pretty wide open topic that everyone should be able to figure out something to write about and contribute to.
   
   This week's HubMob Topic is simply: Do it-yourselfers, How-Toers and Step-by-Steppers: Teach us something, Hubbers!. I created this week's HubMob topic because pretty much everyone can do one or two things really well and I'm super curious to see the exactly what those couple of things are. Feel free write about anything that's related to this topic, such as awesome recipes, carving a pumpkin, how to create a blog or even how to make a perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich.. As always, have a lot of fun with this and I'll see you soon!
   
   To join this week's HubMob, please follow the steps below:
   
   1. Come up with an amazing idea to write your Hub on that has something to do with the topic of creating an informative and interesting How-To, Step-By-Step or Do-It-Yourself that teaches the rest of us Hubbers and the rest of the world about something that you're a self-described expert on(or at least you think you are ). Make the topic your own and feel free to have fun with it, research it or wing it. It's up to you on how you write your HubMob Hub.
   
   2. After you come up with your topic idea, click this link and answer the Request that I entered in for all of you HubMobsters. Feel free to use the tags that I suggested or add a few of your own.
   
   3. Write a an awesomely comprehensive Hub that completely covers your topic idea. Be sure to add an RSS Capsule that includes the RSS feed to the rest of this week's HubMob entries (Link: http://hubpages.com/request/7213/best?rss) and also add one of the HubMob images below to your Hub so that everyone who reads it will know that it is part of the official HubMob topic of the week.
   
   
   
   
   
   4. After you publish your HubMob Hub, reply in this Forum thread with a brief description of what topic idea you wrote about, why you chose it and a link to your newly published contribution to the HubMob. I mean, we all want to see, too!
   
   5. Keep track of your Hub and keep us updated on any traffic that you're getting and post some screenshots if you end up HubMobbing a few search keyword over on Google.

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      lgyreposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi,
      
      I just made a hub on how to do a yogic headstand.  It's here:
      
      http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Do-a-Hea … a-Way?done
      
      I love doing headstands, and I think way too many people think of them as not really possible, when all it usually takes is a little perseverance.

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      lgyreposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Apparently I write on a lot of how-to topics.  I just did another hub for this mob, about how to make cookies without a recipe:
      
      http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-Coo … ecipe?done

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   Rochelle Frankposted 16 years ago

   Ryan, Your sleep deprivation has probably caused this-- You forgot to change the subject in the "steps" directions #1.

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      Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      haha, yeah, I was nodding off mid-Forum post while sitting in the airport at 4:30am.
      
      Not pretty...not pretty at all.
      
      But, I slept an hour on the plane ride back and I'm feeling pretty good..for now.

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   Zsuzsy Beeposted 16 years ago

   This is an easy subject this week... way cool Ryan... regards Zsuzsy

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   Princessaposted 16 years ago

   I am for it this week, I didn't manage last week's hubmob, my little hooligan broke an arm. 
   Now I'll try to find something I'm good at to write my How to ...

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      Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Ummm...how about how to deal with your child's broken arm?
      
      

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         Princessaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         I am not very good at that one, so I chose this other one instead:
         http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-striptease  A housewife's guide.
         
         What is the RSS feed?

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            Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry, the effects from the all-nighter in Las Vegas has bigger implications than I first thought I guess...sorry about that. Here's the good RSS link:
            
            http://hubpages.com/request/7213/best?rss
            
            There are some great HubMobster Hubs already posted - keep 'em coming!

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               Princessaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

               Ok.  Thanks for the RSS I have added it to my hub BUT now the adverts have gone!!! any idea why? and how to solve it?

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   SweetiePieposted 16 years ago

   Ryan I love this new topic!  How-to guides are one of my favorite things to write.  Thank for creating this week's theme.

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   Whitney05posted 16 years ago

   How to leaves everything so open. I like it. Ideas are brewing as we speak.

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   gamergirlposted 16 years ago

   Hmmmm.  I have a few ideas for this.  Darnit, I can't pick!

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      Rochelle Frankposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      How about . . . How to Pick a Topic for Your Hub ?

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   Whitney05posted 16 years ago

   Ryan I know I did two last week, is there any number that we can go with? I've got two ideas right now, and I'm bound to have a few more by the end of the work day...
   
   (Yea, I'll admit, I'm a little bored.)

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   shawna.wilsonposted 16 years ago

   This is going to be fun.  I love writing "How to" articles!  Can't wait to read what everyone comes up with   I'm with Whitney-can we do more than one??

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      Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Sure you can do more than one....the more the merrier!

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    SweetiePieposted 16 years ago

    Ryan said at the beginning of HubMob we can answer the request more than once.  I made two hubs to answer last week's request, so I am sure it would be fine this week too, unless Ryan say differently .

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    gamergirlposted 16 years ago

    Hup,
    
    I demand you go to sleep - or I'll call and nag you!

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       You'll be glad to know that I actually got some sleep last night...aka I passed out on the couch as soon as I actually sat down at the end of the day.

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    Whitney05posted 16 years ago

    Here's my first one: How to take apart and clean an xbox 360
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Take-Apart-An-XBOX-360
    
    I have another one that is near finished, but I need pictures. So, it may have to wait until I get home.

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Great Hub on taking part the XBOX, although usually when I take something apart, I can never get it back together again.
       
       I always seem to have a few 'extra parts' laying around as well...

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    SpotCoolStuff.composted 16 years ago

    
    
    My hubmobbing contribution:
    
    Cool Ways To Heat Your House:
    How To Save Money On Your Home Fuel Heating Costs
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Cool-Ways-To-He … Costs?done

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Great Hub, but luckily one that I don't need to pay much attention to now that I live out in California.

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    Whitney05posted 16 years ago

    My second one: how to set up a crested gecko enclosure
    http://hubpages.com/_reptiles/hub/crest … _enclosure

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Geico?
       
       

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    Uninvited Writerposted 16 years ago

    I've finished my hub. How to make the perfect martini
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-the-Perfect-Martini

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Whoa...this calls for a HubPages Happy hour!

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    Research Analystposted 16 years ago

    I chose to write my Hubmob topic on How to interview for a Job. I picked this topic because I have written resumes for friends and during that time I learned a few things about interviews.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-intervie … -Get-Hired

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Soooo...are you saying that I shouldn't wear my flip-flops?
       
       

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    secondsamuelposted 16 years ago

    How to freeze tomatoes straight out of the garden or produce section of your grocery store without processing them.
    
    Step #1 > Obtain a tomato.
    
    Step #2 > Rinse the tomato, clean off any debris or dust.
    
    Step #3 > Cut out the navel (optional)
    
    Step #4 > Place the tomato/es in a freezer safe storage bag.
    
    Step #5 > Place the tomato/es in a freezer.
    
    Step #6 > When you are ready to cook the tomato/es just simply let it thaw. The peeling will fall right off and there you go; it's ready to stew.

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Hey secondsamuel,
       
       How about you expand on this and add it to the HubMob?

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          hot dorkageposted 16 years agoin reply to this

          Think u missed the point.  What more is there to this one?

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    docbendukeposted 16 years ago

    thanks for this

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    Lela Davidsonposted 16 years ago

    Mine's up!
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Life-With-Kids- … -with-Kids
    I wrote this one because all us parents can use tips and reminders to make mornings run more smoothly. And that coffee maker tip? Totally good idea for everybody!

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    Just_Rodneyposted 16 years ago

    Wwell my contribution is How to make a beef pie, The entire pie from the making of the filling, to making pastry and finally baking. I have even given serving suggestions.

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    Julie-Ann Amosposted 16 years ago

    Here's this week's first:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Grilling-How-To … nd-Burning
    
    BUT Ryan the rss feed link is wrong in the instructions, can you edit the first post?  It should be request 7213 not the one you quote.  If people cut and paste without noticing (which I just did... then caught it)

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    pcjunkychickposted 16 years ago

    Here's my contribution
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Learn-How-to-Make

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    Julie-Ann Amosposted 16 years ago

    And another quickie I had in progress!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Leather-Care--H … sh-and-New

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    anime_nanetposted 16 years ago

    Phfeww! Done!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-find-ani … atch-anime
    
    HubLove to all of you!

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       anime_nanetposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       After being unpublished from some time, this hub is back!

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    Dottie1posted 16 years ago

    Just wrote about a day in my life this week!
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Be-A-Goo … itter?done

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Everybody now....AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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          Dottie1posted 16 years agoin reply to this

          AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW......thank you Ryan.  Got to go see if they're up from their naps now.  BRB!

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    SirDentposted 16 years ago

    I am joining in this round. I have a little knowledge about how to do things around the house.

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       suhhhhhweet!
       
       Who else is in? I'm still trying to decide what to write mine on this week...probably something nerdy and tech-related.

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    Moon Daisyposted 16 years ago

    I've just posted this one:
    http://hubpages.com/hub/An-easy-recipe- … -really-is
    
    It does exactly as it says!

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    Lady Guinevereposted 16 years ago

    If SirDent is going to join in, then I am too.  Here is just one of mine:
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Paint-Ap … -the-Walls
    
    How many can we have?  I also have my sewing hubs.

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       Maddie Ruudposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       The point of the HubMob is to write new hubs on the subject, responding to Ryan's weekly request.

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    Lady Guinevereposted 16 years ago

    Ok, then the apartment one was published after this went up.

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       Maddie Ruudposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       It's an extremely creative solution!

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Lady Guinevere,
       
       Be sure to answer this Request when joining the HubMob:
       
       http://hubpages.com/request/7213/best
       
       That way, we have all of the HubMobsters all on one place.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 16 years ago

    Here's one from me. Thanks!
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Heal-a-Wound-with-Honey

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Patty,
       
       I guess that it's true that I learn something new everyday...healing with honey, wow.
       
       Also, remember to add one of the HubMob banners and the RSS Capsule of the other HubMob Hubs, too. That way each of the HubMobs reference each other.
       
       Here is the RSS feed you need to use: http://hubpages.com/request/7213/best?rss
       
       And here are the banners:
       
       
       
       
       
       Thanks, Patty!

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    Rochelle Frankposted 16 years ago

    Ok mine's up
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Tell-if- … comer?done

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    Bob Ewingposted 16 years ago

    Ok, this is something everyone who eats meat needs to know how to do, they may never eat a fast food burger again.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Make-A-G … ese-Burger

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       Uninvited Writerposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Excellent hub
       
       You might want to correct the typo in the second paragraph, "tatse"

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          Bob Ewingposted 16 years agoin reply to this

          thanks, I make that one often.

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    shibashakeposted 16 years ago

    Here's mine:
    Human Tetris: How to Create a Winning Team
    
    Going with humor this time, which is always tough. Let me know how I did.
    
    Human Tetris is this hilariously funny game started in Japan. Many of you have probably seen the videos on YouTube, but if you haven't, definitely check it out in the hub. It was so funny when I first saw it that I laughed till I cried.

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    Christoph Reillyposted 16 years ago

    Here's mine with my usual acerbic and irreverent attitude. It's funny sometimes, but you'll learn more about the Classic Martini than you thought possible.
    
    How To Make The Classic Martini Garnished With History, Legends, and Famous Quotes
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Make-the … ous-Quotes

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    spryteposted 16 years ago

    In keeping with the spirit of this week's hubpages, I figured I would contribute something I'm rather good at doing...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Call-In-Sick-To-Work
    
    Should I turn on the news tomorrow morning and discover an outbreak of tummy aches and non-specific flu-like symptoms that prevent a record number of people from going to work...I'll be honored. 
    
    Enjoy!

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    SirDentposted 16 years ago

    Here is my article for this week's HubMob. I hope you enjoy it. If not then on you. I am only joking.
    
    How to Hang Kitchen Cabinets

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    SpotCoolStuff.composted 16 years ago

    
    
    A fear this topic might be a little too niched, but having just returned from leading a trip from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, another addition to this week's HubMob . . .
    
    How To Pack For A Safari In Africa
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Pack-For … -In-Africa

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       I like it very much!

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       Rochelle Frankposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       No, it's not to narrow-- I will never go to Africa, but I would like to know how to pack anyway -- just in case.

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    Lela Davidsonposted 16 years ago

    Worked again! I've got the number one Google results for:
    simplify mornings with kids
    simpler morning with kids

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 16 years ago

    Here's another one form me...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Remember … ress-Daily
    
    
    There are LOTS of good Hubs on the topic this week from the Hub Mob!

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    Zsuzsy Beeposted 16 years ago

    Here is one from me http://hubpages.com/hub/Tips-For-How-To-Shorten-Jeans
    
    Off to read some of this weeks hubmob hubs

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    kerrygposted 16 years ago

    Mine's up. It's about caring for pet praying mantises.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/praying-mantis-care

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Wonderful and fun!

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    profilerposted 16 years ago

    Here's my contibution to the hubMob!
    
    My finest hub until the moment, me thinks! ^_^
    
    Learn how to impress girls in an original way. You'll find a bit of humor but also of sadness, learning something new in the end!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-impress- … ep-by-Step
    
    HubHugs to all of you!

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    Ananta65posted 16 years ago

    I have to pass on this one. Notonly are DIY and I a terrible combination, but I also simply lack the time.

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    guidebabaposted 16 years ago

    Don't Forget To Iron Your Clothes

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    profilerposted 16 years ago

    How do you make the HubMob logo and links appear in your Hubmob answer hub?

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       profilerposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Ok I've got the rss feed part But now I have other problem. I added  http://hubpages.com/request/7213/best?rss just as you stated Ryan, and hubs do appear when I click on the "Preview Feed" button, but when I complete the editing it shows a message saying the feed is not valid.
       
       Am I doing something wrong?

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          SirDentposted 16 years agoin reply to this

          The only reason I can see why it isn't showing would be because you ticked the box that says, "DO NOT SHOW THIS CAPSULE."  You also must save but I'm sure you know that already. If it is something else then I have no idea.
          
          To use the logo, you must add a photo capsule to your hub. You get the link to the logo by right clicking on the logo then click properties. It will show you a link. You copy it then paste it into the photo capsule. Then you must click load photo. After that save and it will be there.
          
          The link for ther one with the arms raised is http://hubpages.com/u/515149_f520.jpg
          
          The link for the other is http://hubpages.com/u/513477_f520.jpg
          
          I am using Internet Explorer and if I recall correctly with FireFox browser you can right click on the photo then cocpy link location. That will copy the url for the photo.

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    gwendymomposted 16 years ago

    I did my hub on this weeks topic late last night and forgot to use the answer this request link. I have not publish the hub yet and was wondering how I can use the link now or if I can at all? Could someone please help me with this. Sorry, was tired when I done this.

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       SirDentposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Click answer this request and title it the same as the original but leave one extra space between two words of the title. Move your content from the original to the new hub and publish the new hub. After publishing the new hub, delete the original.

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    gwendymomposted 16 years ago

    SirDent, you are my new hero!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!

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       SirDentposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Aww Shucks!!!!!!!!!!!

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          Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

          Great advice, SirDent....I couldn't have said it better myself. I appreciate you helping out!

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             SirDentposted 16 years agoin reply to this

             I have had plenty of help with many different things here and I know I should do my best to help others when I can.

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                SweetiePieposted 16 years agoin reply to this

                You are always very helpful sirdent.  I am planning another how-to hub myself.  I know mine are all crafty and girly, but I love writing on these topics .  We need more crafty how-to's everyone, so I am encouraging all the Hubbers into crafting to get out there and write about arts and crafts .

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    gwendymomposted 16 years ago

    Heres mine, thanks to SirDent!
    http://hubpages.com/hub/how--to-pick-a-wedgie

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       Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Oh my goodness...I think that I've created a monster.

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    profilerposted 16 years ago

    Thanks Sir Dent.
    
    I have saved and didn't touch the No display option...
    
    It's really strange. As I said before when I do preview inside the capsule i see all ok, when i finish the edit my published page appears with the rss feed not valid line.
    
    I've just put the photo, oh well

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       profilerposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       LOL... It's all ok now... i was copying the link with a blank space before the http...
       
       no wonder it wouldn't work
       
       i'm such a dumbass sometimes ^.^'

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          Rochelle Frankposted 16 years agoin reply to this

          We have all ( maybe not "all') done some thing like this-- it's a learning experience. We are not likely to forget the things we learn from mistakes.  But, as my Mom used to say, "Life is too short to learn EVERYTHING from mistakes. "
          Some of us have learned by your experience. Thanks.

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             Ryan Hupferposted 16 years agoin reply to this

             Hey profiler, Rochelle is right. I mean, one time I put my underwear on backwards and I didn't notice until lunch and at that point it was too late to do anything about it. I mean, backwards underwear - now who's the dumbass?
             
             Live and learn....live and learn.

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    Bob Ewingposted 16 years ago

    one more on event organizing.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Organize-a-Public-Event

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