How to handle an egotistical friend
Be assertive, not a doormat.
A common theme for those who befriend egotists is being unable to stand up for themselves. But, if you want to maintain this friendship, you will have to stop letting your self-centered friend walk all over you.

Learn to be clear and brief when you state your needs. When your friend asks your advice, actually give your opinion.

How to box out in basketball
Ensure a shot has been taken.
Often, watching an opponent pass the ball with peripheral vision can be mistaken for a shot, particularly if it is a lob pass across the court. A common, helpful method of determining if a shot has been taken is to listen for your teammates yelling, " shot ".

If you see a shot taken, yell " shot " yourself so others can hear you. If you move to box out with your back turned, the player you're guarding can easily cut past you to the basket.

How to buy an ink cartridge
Look online.
On-line ink stores can also be a time saver, allowing you to look at your printer from home to insure that you purchase the correct cartridge.
Consider name products or compatible products.

Discount ink and toner cartridges allow you to save money printing at home while getting high quality print outs. While most discount printer ink cartridges are of good quality, there are exceptions and quality will vary.

How to train a cat to jump through a hoop
Acquire everything listed below in the " things you'll need " section.
Begin with your cat on the floor, hoop in one hand (at this stage the hoop should be touching floor and always vertical) touching the floor, treat visible in the other.
This is the starting position.
Hold the hoop between your cat and the hand with the treat in it. The cat should go for the treat.