How to cope with tinnitus
Check for earwax.
Sometimes tinnitus can be caused by excess earwax. A simple cleaning of the ear will reduce many of the symptoms.

Your doctor can check for you and perform the necessary cleaning. Professionals now recommend against the use of cotton swabs for removing earwax.

How to write a dear john letter
Decide whether you want to a) hurt the other person a lot, or b) cause them minimal pain.
That's it. You only get those two choices.

If you choose a), the letter is easy. Just list their bad points in as clever and witty a way as possible and make it clear you are rejecting them as a potential lover because you can do better.

How to read les miserables
Purchase a well-translated version.
Has many different translated versions. Choose one that suits your needs for reading and that has been accurately translated.

In general, academic versions of les mis will offer the best translations with useful annotations. You can usually purchase these at specialty bookstores and even online retailers.

How to celebrate a first footing
Find an appropriate candidate to be the first foot.
Traditionally, the " luckiest " person to enter a house in the new year is a tall, dark-haired man. If you have a friend or family member fitting that description, ask them to participate.
If they're not considerably tall or their hair is medium-dark, that's ok, too. However, it is considered unlucky to choose a red-headed person as a first foot.