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https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Horse-Under-Saddle	How to Start a Horse Under Saddle	Before you try to start a horse under saddle, make sure it's at least 2 years old and comfortable being touched and using a halter, reins, and lead ropes. Once your horse is ready, place the saddle on its back while praising it. Then, tighten the girth in intervals, and give your horse time to walk and jog with the saddle on. Repeat the process for several days until your horse seems comfortable wearing the saddle, and then practice mounting it in 10-minute intervals.	Make sure your horse is at least 2 years old. Young horses this age are physically mature and ready to learn. Low-impact work done in short intervals helps young horses develop their joints and muscles. If training begins too early, horses can face physical problems like joint pain and bone spurs. If your horse is younger than 2, it may be best to wait until it is older. Speak to a veterinarian or trainer for further advice. Though younger horses are easier to train, horses past 4 years of age can still be trained, as well as older horses past 10 years old. Teach your horse to listen with lead exercises. Lead your horse on a halter and rope. Walk in front of your horse with the rope, or walk near their shoulder in what's called “the partner position.” Your horse will learn to respect your space and adjust its speed according to yours. Every horse learns at a different pace. Learning a new exercise can take weeks or months with almost daily training in 30-minute increments. Practice exercises to make your horse comfortable with touch. Touch exercises help horses accept and trust being touched. Since horses wear riding equipment (tack) on their face and back, this is important. Touch your horse with your hands, cloth, or pieces of tack to get it accustomed to the feeling. Grooming can serve as a reward for your horse, or a way to bond with their owner or trainer. Gradually touching your horse with a saddle blanket and eventually laying the blanket on its back help them get used to the weight and feeling. Train your horse to follow directions through circle work. Stand in the center of a circle. Using a lead rope connected to its halter, guide your horse around you using vocal commands. Your horse learns how to move towards the left, move towards the right, and transition from left to right. Circle work trains your horse in following commands, and will prepare it to listen to a rider's commands. Continue to train your horse until it's ready for saddle training. Your horse should be comfortable with a halter, reins, and lead ropes, which will help it get used to being saddled. It should also be comfortable being touched, and should know how to follow and listen to commands through lead exercises and circle work. Make sure your horse has good ground manners and interacts well with people before going further in training. Time spent training depends on the horse's age and personality. It can take weeks or months to be prepared for starting under saddle. Ask someone to help you introduce the saddle. Your horse should already be familiar with riding tack and a saddle pad before you put on the saddle, or else it could get stressed. Have someone your horse already knows gently hold it in place. Your horse will look to your helper for reassurance, so having someone calm nearby will help ease its mood. Don't tie your horse while saddling, which can be dangerous if it gets spooked. Your helper should hold it in place. Place the saddle on your horse’s back. Since you traditionally mount your horse on its left side, approach it from that side. Rub it with the saddle pad before placing it on its back, remembering to give praise. Heft the saddle quickly and smoothly onto the pad, and let it sit there for 1-2 minutes. If your horse looks comfortable, cinch the girth (saddle strap) just snug enough to keep it in place. Tighten the girth in intervals. Give positive reinforcement when it accepts the girth. Allow your horse to walk and jog around on its own to get used to the saddle. Stay out of the way. It may take several days in a row for your horse to get comfortable wearing the saddle. Make sure your horse has accepted the saddle and is comfortable wearing it before you try mounting. You'll know your horse is comfortable when it doesn't try to remove the saddle with its mouth, flinch when being saddled, or seem skittish when wearing it. Use a mounting block to climb in the saddle. Guide your horse next to a mounting block. From the block, push down and lean into the saddle with your hands, allowing it to feel your weight. You may need to try this multiple times so the horse is used to having weight in the stirrups without moving away. Mount your horse and sit calmly in the saddle for a few minutes before dismounting. Knowing how to mount a horse properly will help you as a rider, and help your horse get used to the sensation. Mount and dismount from the saddle in 10-minute intervals. Your horse will get used to the motion of being mounted and dismounted. It will also get comfortable holding the weight of a rider. Remain in the saddle in short periods of time and don't move. This will build their strength and prevent injury to joints or muscles. Begin walking your horse while in the saddle. When you're in the saddle, gently squeeze your horse with your legs to begin walking. If it doesn't begin walking, you can gently tap it with your heels. Low-impact, low-speed exercise done in sessions of 30 minutes to 1 hour are best for your horse's training and health. Your horse is ready for walking if it does not flinch or resist when being saddled or mounted.	Make sure your horse is at least 2 years old. Teach your horse to listen with lead exercises. Practice exercises to make your horse comfortable with touch. Train your horse to follow directions through circle work. Continue to train your horse until it's ready for saddle training. Ask someone to help you introduce the saddle. Place the saddle on your horse’s back. Tighten the girth in intervals. Use a mounting block to climb in the saddle. Mount and dismount from the saddle in 10-minute intervals. Begin walking your horse while in the saddle.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bloody-Mary	How to Make a Bloody Mary	To prepare a Bloody Mary, start by sprinkling some celery salt onto a small plate. Then, rub the rim of your glass with a lemon wedge before dipping the glass into the salt and filling it with ice. Squeeze a wedge of lemon and lime into a cocktail shaker. Finish the drink by adding 2 fluid ounces of vodka, 4 fluid ounces of tomato juice, 2 dashes of tabasco sauce, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, 1 pinch of celery salt, 1 pinch of black pepper, 1 pinch of smoked paprika, and 2 teaspoons of horseradish and shake gently. Pour the cocktail and serve!	Pour some celery salt onto a small plate. Set a small plate or shallow dish out on the counter, and sprinkle enough celery salt over it to cover it. Use clean fingers to spread the salt out in an even layer. If you don't have celery salt, you can substitute regular coarse salt. Rub the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge. For the Bloody Mary, you'll need a highball or pint glass. Run the juicy end of the lemon along the rim of the glass to wet it slightly. Dip the glass into the celery salt and fill it with ice. Turn the glass upside down, and press the rim down onto the celery salt. Twist the glass slightly to ensure that the rim is well coated, and then add enough ice to the glass to fill it. Set it aside for the moment. Squeeze the lemon and lime wedges into a cocktail shaker. To mix up the Bloody Mary, you'll need a cocktail shaker. Squeeze the lemon wedge that you used to wet the rim of the glass and a lime wedge into the shaker. Drop the wedges into the shaker when you're done. Add the remaining ingredients to the shaker and shake gently to mix. Pour 2 ounces (59 ml) of vodka, 4 ounces (118 ml) of tomato juice, 2 dashes of tabasco sauce, 2 teaspoons of prepared horseradish, 2 dashes of worcestershire sauce, 1 pinch of celery salt, 1 pinch of ground black pepper, and 1 pinch of smoked paprika into the shaker. Cover it, and shake well to combine all of the ingredients. Strain the cocktail into the rimmed glass. Once the cocktail is mixed, use a cocktail strainer to pour it into the prepared glass over the ice. If you don't have a cocktail strainer, you can use a fine mesh sieve to strain the Bloody Mary. Garnish the cocktail with the celery and lime and serve. Stick a stalk of celery into the glass and a lime wedge on the rim. Serve the Bloody Mary while it's fresh and cold. Mix the first 7 ingredients in a pitcher. Add 3 cups (710 ml) of tomato juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (3 g) of minced fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon (17 g) of worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon (3 g) of finely minced, seeded, canned chipotle chilies, 1 teaspoon (3 g) of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon (4 g) of sugar to a large pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together well. Chill the mixture for several hours. When the ingredients are mixed, place the pitcher in the refrigerator. Allow the mixture to chill for at least 2 hours, but refrigerating it overnight is even better. Stir in the vodka. When the mixture is completely chilled, add ⅔ cup (158 ml) of chilled vodka to the pitcher. Mix well to ensure that the vodka is fully incorporated. Fill 6 glasses with ice and pour the mixture into them. Use tall glasses like a highball style for the Bloody Marys. Add enough of the mixture to the glasses to fill them completely. Garnish the glasses with celery and chilies and serve. Stick a celery stalk with a leafy top to each glass. Place a fresh red chile with a slit cut into it on the rim of each glass as well, and enjoy the Bloody Marys while they're still cold. Combine the first 4 ingredients. Add ½ teaspoon (1 ½ g) of wasabi powder to a cocktail shaker with 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of lemon juice, a dash of worcestershire sauce, and a dash of soy sauce. Use a long cocktail spoon to mix the ingredients together until the wasabi powder dissolves. Pour in the tomato juice and vodka and shake the mixture with ice. When the wasabi powder is dissolved, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of spicy tomato juice and 2 ounces (59 ml) of vodka to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake the mixture until it's thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into 2 glasses and garnish with lemon wedges. Hook a wedge on the rim of each glass. Serve the Bloody Marys while they're still cold.	Pour some celery salt onto a small plate. Rub the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge. Dip the glass into the celery salt and fill it with ice. Squeeze the lemon and lime wedges into a cocktail shaker. Add the remaining ingredients to the shaker and shake gently to mix. Strain the cocktail into the rimmed glass. Garnish the cocktail with the celery and lime and serve. Mix the first 7 ingredients in a pitcher. Chill the mixture for several hours. Stir in the vodka. Fill 6 glasses with ice and pour the mixture into them. Garnish the glasses with celery and chilies and serve. Combine the first 4 ingredients. Pour in the tomato juice and vodka and shake the mixture with ice. Pour the mixture into 2 glasses and garnish with lemon wedges.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Baby-Entertained	How to Keep a Baby Entertained	To keep a baby entertained, make funny faces or sounds, and encourage the baby to imitate you if they can. If your baby wants a more soothing form of entertainment, try singing or humming a lullaby. With older babies, play games like “Peek-a-Boo,” or encourage them to play with foods like yogurt or pasta noodles. Alternatively, let the baby play with large utensils such as wooden spoons and rubber spatulas.	Make your face entertaining. Your baby will be delighted by your funny faces, and may try to imitate you if she can. Making funny sounds, sticking out your tongue, or twisting your face into a funny shape will be entertaining for a baby. Babies love to be talked to and have their attention focused on you. You are likely your newborn baby's favorite toy. Wiggle the baby’s limbs. A baby can be entertained by his own body, if you help him. Try laying the baby on his back, and help him clap his hands together gently. You can also hold his feet and pedal his feet back and forth as if riding a bicycle. Talk or sing with your baby while you're wiggling his body, or make funny faces. Try pressing your lips against the baby's skin and blowing. This will make an entertaining sound and sensation for the baby. Offer interesting things to look at. Keeping toys and mobiles with strongly contrasting colors (black, red, white) will help keep a baby's attention and stimulate his developing sense of vision. Brightly colored pictures, contrasting patterns, and things that move are entertaining for a baby to look at. The newborn baby's visual sense is still developing, and he's able to best focus on things 8–12 inches (20.3–30.5 cm) from his face. Farther away, his vision will be blurry. You can also hold an object in front of your baby's face, and slowly move it back and forth. The baby's gaze will likely follow the object happily. Babies enjoy looking at themselves, so you can offer a mirror for the baby to gaze at her own reflection. Choose one for children, which are made from durable and safe materials, rather than glass. Remember that your face is also an “interesting object” for your baby, and will be one of your newborn's favorite toys. Find a noisemaker. Most babies love to explore sounds. For example, get a set of plastic keys and jingle them in front of the baby. A baby is easily entertained by something like this. If you can't find a set of keys, try a toy that shakes or rattles. Other noisemakers include plastic rattles, maracas, or homemade rattles that you make yourself out of a tupperware container filled with dried rice or beans. Make sure your container is closed tightly so that no choking hazards are released. Allow your newborn to close his fingers around a rattle, and he'll slowly start to connect his body motion with the rattling sound. Sing songs with your baby. Your voice will be the most soothing sound for your baby early on. Babies and infants love repetition too, so making little musical sounds over and over will be very entertaining. For example, repeat the baby's name in a “sing-songy” voice, pitching your voice first high, then low. Rocking your baby as you sing will make the activity more engaging for the baby. Whatever you sing frequently to your baby will help soothe and entertain him during fussy times. If you know how to sing traditional childhood lullabies, you'll be more entertained, but know that babies will be happy to hear your voice singing or humming anything. Your baby may not have the physical coordination necessary to play early childhood games like "Itsy Bitsy Spider,” but she will likely enjoy your singing and silly facial expressions. Play “Peek-a-Boo” to teach object permanence. Babies aren't born with the idea of object permanence; that is, something still exists even though it can't be seen. That means that for a baby, when you are in another room, you might never come back. Understandably, this is scary for a baby! You can start to teach your baby the idea that things continue to exist even when the baby can't see them by playing “Peek-a-Boo.” Most babies love to play "Peek-a-Boo" with their caregiver, starting at the age of about 4 months. Whether you play “Peek-a-Boo” with your hands covering your face, with a blanket, or with something else (such as a towel or a scarf), is less important than the routine of covering your face and then uncovering it. Playing “Peek-a-Boo” teaches your baby not to be anxious because you'll come back, no matter what. You can teach older babies to lift the blanket up and down himself/herself. Read a book together. Even though your baby might be a long way from learning to read for himself, he will enjoy hearing your voice and developing the language part of his brain. Try using different voices, tones, pitches, gruffness, and accents to make it more entertaining. Point at and name each thing on a page. Babies tend to love repetition, so don't be afraid of reading a book too frequently. As your baby gets older, start to encourage him to turn the pages of the book on his own. Thicker pages will help support his fine motor coordination. Encourage playing with food. Once a child is around 6 months old, you might try playing with food. Food can be an entertaining activity even when not at meal times. Place the baby in a high chair with a secure tray. You'll want to stay close by, but a high chair will provide a safe place for your baby to be while she entertains herself. For example, put a few spoonfuls of yogurt directly on the high chair tray makes for fun “finger painting” for a baby. You can put ice cubes onto her tray to play with as they melt. Make sure you take the ice cubes away by the time they get small enough to put into her mouth. Playing with rice or pasta noodles makes for good fun as well. Non-food toys at a high chair might include the metal rings from canning jars, which can be chewed, stacked, banged or rolled around on her tray. Just be sure there are no sharp edges on items you give to your baby. A baby might also enjoy playing with utensils such as wooden spoons, rubber spatulas, or silicone brushes. Play with soap foam. If your baby doesn't like to put new things into her mouth, soap foam can be a great toy to play with. To make nontoxic soap foam, you can a few tablespoons of water to ¼ cup of nontoxic liquid bath soap (such as Babyganics foaming dish and bottle soap), and then mix these ingredients with a hand mixer. You'll quickly have a bowlful of soft foam for a baby to play with. You can also use shaving foam for this kind of play, but some babies don't care for the smell. Put the baby and the foam on a towel or another soft surface for easy cleanup. This is another activity that could easily be done in the high chair. Make a water table. Because a lot of a baby's entertainment comes from sensory exploration, water tables make for wonderful entertainment. A childcare center might have a professionally-made water table, but at home you can make a water table simply by putting a sturdy, shallow tray of warm water on the high chair tray. You'll want to make sure that the water tray isn't likely to be pushed off the high chair tray. Try making the water more interesting by adding a few drops of food coloring. If playing with toys at the water table is more interesting than simply splashing at the water with her hands, bring in some bath toys. Never leave a baby alone when playing with water or in a bathtub, even if the water is shallow. Give the baby some pots and pans. If you're in the kitchen, it will be easy to provide ordinary household items like pots, spoons, plastic containers, empty boxes, etc. for your baby's entertainment. If the baby is older, he'll be be interested in exploring the items, seeing what they sound like when they're banged against the floor or each other. Younger babies may be more interested in learning what they smell and taste like. You'll want to make sure that the items are clean enough to be put into your baby's mouth. Make sure you never give your baby anything that he can break, or which might have small parts that could present a choking hazard.	Make your face entertaining. Wiggle the baby’s limbs. Offer interesting things to look at. Find a noisemaker. Sing songs with your baby. Play “Peek-a-Boo” to teach object permanence. Read a book together. Encourage playing with food. Play with soap foam. Make a water table. Give the baby some pots and pans.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-in-Your-Own-Words	How to Write in Your Own Words	To avoid plagiarism, you'll need to write other people's ideas in your own words. Start by reading through the text to make sure you understand it. Then, put it away and try to write down the main ideas like you're explaining them to a friend. When you're finished, read your writing back to check it makes sense. Finally, compare it to the original text to see if you missed any important information. If you did, re-write it to include the extra details. Make sure you cite the text you paraphrased using your class's given style guide. That way, you won't get in trouble for plagiarism.	Understand the passage. Whenever you conduct research, it is essential to be able to take the ideas of others and translate them into your own words. In order to do this, you must first understand the passage you intend to translate. Read this passage over several times. Stop to look up words you don't understand. Make sure you grasp the message in its entirety. Take notes, if you have to. If this is your personal text book and not a borrowed one, consider highlighting the text or writing in the margins. Set the original aside and write down what it said without looking. This will force you to translate the author's text into your own. You may find that the parts you can easily recall are the most significant. If you are working digitally, avoid using "copy" and "paste." You don't have to write it down word-for-word. Just write the gist of the passage. Add some additional notes about the context of the passage. Ask yourself these questions: Where was the passage located? What came before it? What else might the reader need to know to understand this passage? Why was this passage important to you? Double check the original. Go back to the original and read it over. Make sure you accurately represented the message. Update your work to include any significant omissions. You want to be sure that the main idea of the passage is still the same. Use quotation marks. If there are any unique phrases or terms that you borrowed directly from the original, you must use quotation marks to signal them. Placing quotation marks around a few key words in your paraphrase gives credit to your source and preserves the integrity of the main idea, without relying too heavily on direct quotes. Cite your source. Write down any relevant information about your source. This should include the title, author, and date of publication. Refer to a specific style-guide (MLA, APA, AP, or Chicago style) to determine how your citation should appear in your paper. For now, just make sure you have this information handy. You may also want to return to this source for additional information. Specific style-guides change often. If you are using a style-guide text book, make sure that it is the more recent version. Another option is to use a website. Decide that a quote is needed. The concept of using a quotation may seem like the opposite of “writing in your own words.” However, learning to use a quote the correct way is an essential writing skill. First, you must understand when to use a direct quotation. Use a direct quotation in order to: Argue against another author's specific idea Continue another author's specific idea Prove your own point with the help of another author Add eloquence or power with a very meaningful quote Contextualize the quotation. A quote should never appear all by itself. Instead, you need to place the quote into the context of your essay. Write a sentence or two that leads up to the quotation, demonstrating the need for this particular voice. Be sure to provide the reader with any information they may need to understand this particular quote. Introduce the quote. The first time you bring a writer's words into your own text, introduce the quote with a “signal phrase.” This should always include the name of the person (or persons) who wrote the words, as well as the full title of the work from which the quote is taken. Here are two examples: In his book End of Humanism , Richard Schechner states, “I prefer to work from primary sources: what I've done, what I've seen” (15). As Dixon and Foster explain in their book Experimental Cinema , “filmmakers assumed that the audience for their films was to be an intimate group of knowledgeable cineastes” (225). Check your format. The proper way to format both your quote and the citation for your quote will depend on the style-guide you are following (MLA, APA, AP, or Chicago style). The specific rules of block-quoting, citation, and even the placement of the quotation marks will be determined by the style guide you use. (The citations provided above are done in MLA format). In general, your quote should not exceed 3-4 lines of text. If it does (and it is truly necessary), you will need to use block quote formatting. At the end of the quote, include any relevant data that you have not already stated, such as the name of the author, the page number, and/or the date of publication. Cite the author. No matter what style guide you choose, you must always cite the author you quote. This is a crucial step and must never be skipped. Anytime you use the exact phrasing of an author, you must place this phrase in quotation marks and include the name of the author. Forgetting this step is unethical. It also puts you at risk for plagiarism. If there is no specific author, then use the editor instead, or whatever your specific style-guide requires. Read everything you can get your hands on. The more you read, the more you will be inspired to write. You will begin to naturally pick up rules of grammar and new writing styles. You will become more familiar with different styles, genres, and literary devices. By getting a sense of what sort of writing you like, you will begin to develop your own writing style. Expand your vocabulary. The more words you have access to, the better you will be able to communicate your ideas. With stronger vocabulary is, it will be easier for you to paraphrase the writing of others. When you encounter a word you don't know, look it up! Browse a dictionary or thesaurus for fun. Talk to others. The spoken word is a great source of new and exciting vocabulary. Brush up on grammar rules. If you don't understand the basic mechanics of sentences, you'll always have trouble constructing them. When you maintain a grasp on the basics of grammar, your unique words can flow freely and be easily understood by your readers. Study some resources on grammar and style in order to fortify your knowledge. A good resource is Strunk and White's Elements of Style. Another great resources is Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Learn some key literary devices. Literary devices, such as theme, symbolism, and dramatic irony, can be used to make your essay more interesting and to express a deeper message. Even academic essays can benefit from the use of appropriate literary devices. Theme: A common thread or idea that is appears throughout a literary work. Symbolism: An object, character, or color that is used to represent an important idea or concept. Dramatic Irony: Irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters. Explore different writing methods. Try to write using a variety of locations and tools. For example, try using a notebook and pen at a coffee shop, or typing on your laptop at home. In fact, writing with a paper and pen will make you less likely to copy, and more likely to paraphrase. Try composing a personal diary entry or a letter to a friend. All of these methods will help you to further develop your own writing style, as well as improve your skills of organization and composition.	Understand the passage. Set the original aside and write down what it said without looking. Add some additional notes about the context of the passage. Double check the original. Use quotation marks. Cite your source. Decide that a quote is needed. Contextualize the quotation. Introduce the quote. Check your format. Cite the author. Read everything you can get your hands on. Expand your vocabulary. Brush up on grammar rules. Learn some key literary devices. Explore different writing methods.
https://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Dying-Rose-Bush	How to Save a Dying Rose Bush	To save a dying rose bush, clear any weeds or debris from around the plant to prevent disease, and pluck off any dead leaves or flowers. Then, after the last frost, prune off any dead branches by cutting the canes at a 45 degree angle just above a growing bud so the cane heals quickly. You should also apply a 10-10-10 fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season to keep the bush well fed, and add 1-2 inches of mulch to help the soil retain moisture and to fight weeds.	Scrape the bark off a branch to make sure it isn't completely dead. Cut off a branch near the base of your rose bush. Carefully scrape the outside bark on the branch. If there is green under the bark, that means that your rose bush is still alive and you'll be able to revive it. If the branch under the bark is brown, it means your rose bush is dead and you'll have to get a new one. Snap a few branches off of your rose bush. If it snaps easily, it is likely that the bush is dead. If the branches are still flexible, it could still be alive. Clear the area around your rose bush of dead flowers and leaves. Dead flowers and fallen leaves could cause your rose bush to develop diseases. Pick up any dead petals or leaves around the bush by hand and discard or compost it. Don't compost diseased plants since it could spread to other plants. Dead flowers and leaves are most likely to appear in the fall. Pull any weeds around your rose bush. Weeds and other plants growing around your rose bush may be sucking up all the nutrients in the soil, thus weakening your rose bush. Pull and remove any weeds that you find in your garden by hand or dig them up with a garden spade. You may also want to consider mulching to prevent new weeds from forming in your garden or yard. Don't leave any of the weeds' roots or new weeds could start growing. Pluck dead or diseased flowers off your rose bush. If your flowers or leaves develop spots or splotches of discoloration, it's a sign that they are diseased or dying. Dead flowers and leaves can be plucked off or pruned with hand shears. Neglecting to remove dead or diseased flowers or leaves could spread disease to the rest of the plant. Common rose bush diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, and brown canker. Prune your rose bush after the last frost. Prune your rose bush as soon as the weather starts to warm up—usually right after the last frost so that your rose bush is not damaged by the cold. During this time, the buds should start to swell. You can determine the expected last frost date by using the Old Farmer's Almanac website. Input your zip code into the field at https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates. Check the rose bush for signs of new leaf growth and if the buds are starting to grow red in color. For most people, this means pruning in the early spring. Pruning dead and unnecessary branches will allow the center of your rose bush to grow healthier. Use sharp, sterilized pruning shears. Rub the shears with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol to sterilize them before you start pruning. Cleaning and sterilizing your rose bush will prevent it from getting diseased. Make sure that your shears are sharp or you could cause damage to the bush. Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle above an outward facing bud. Make your cuts right above an outward facing bud, or a thorn that is facing away from the center of the plant. Avoid cutting in a straight line. Cutting at a 45-degree angle will help the cane heal quicker and prevent water from pooling on the cut. Cut dead and diseased branches. Cut off the all the dead and diseased looking canes in your rose bush, because it can spread to the rest of your plant. Cut dead or diseased branches down to the crown of the bush. Diseased branches will often have spots or look withered or dying. You can tell that a cane is dead or diseased if it has dead leaves and is “woody,” characterized by a dried and brown appearance. Dead branches will be brown, rather than green in the center when you cut them. Prune crossing and outward growing canes. Prune canes that are crossing or branches that are growing outward. Pruning the canes surrounding the center of the plant allows for better exposure to the sun. A healthy, fully grown rose bush typically has 4-7 healthy, vertically growing canes. Prune the top of the bush so that it’s 18 inches (46 cm) high. Cut off the top portion of growth during the early spring. This will allow your rose bush to grow and bloom new flowers during the new blooming season. Cut off all the branches towards the top of the bush so that the bush itself is only 18 inches (46 cm) high. Purchase the right kind of fertilizer. Purchase a balanced granular or liquid 10-10-10 fertilizer. This sort of fertilizer will incorporate nutrients back into the soil. The fertilizer should be applied once every 4 weeks during the growing season, or the beginning of spring. You can also create your own nutrient powder by mixing together 1 cup (240 ml) of bone meal or superphosphate, 1 cup (240 ml) of cottonseed meal, ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of blood meal, ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of fish meal, and ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate). Find a rose-specific fertilizer at your local garden center. They provide exactly the minerals and nutrients that your roses need. Water the soil before and after laying down the fertilizer. Use a garden hose to water the soil thoroughly before spreading the fertilizer. Watering it before applying fertilizer prevents the fertilizer from burning your plant. Add fertilizer to the base of the plant, following the label instructions. Lay the fertilizer down evenly around the bush up to the perimeter of your growing area. Keep the fertilizer at the base of the plant, but don't let it touch its main stalks. If the fertilizer is allowed to come into contact with your plant's leaves, the fertilizer will burn the leaves and cause them to wilt. Start fertilizing when you notice new growth. Most people fertilize their rose bush at the start of spring; however, if you notice new growth in your rose bush, you can start giving it fertilizer even if it's a bit early. Your rose bush will require more nutrition when it is growing and budding. During the peak growing season, fertilize your rose bush every 4-6 weeks. Cover the area around your bush with 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of mulch. Purchase an organic or an inorganic mulch online or at a home and gardening store. Sprinkle the mulch around the rose bush in an even layer. Leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) of clearance around the base of the bush. Do not pile the mulch up around the crown of the bush. Adding mulch will allow the soil to retain more moisture for the roots and discourage weed growth. Organic mulch includes wood chips, straw, grass clippings, and leaves. Inorganic mulch includes gravel, stones, and glass. Replace or add more organic mulch once a year at the beginning of the summer. Lay down a cardboard mulch if you have weed problems. Laying down cardboard mulch can solve extreme weed problems. Place the mulch over the entire area so that you add a top layer of mulch. This will prevent any weed seeds from being exposed to the sun and will prevent them from sprouting. Water your rose bush when the soil gets dry. If you don't have weekly rainfall or your rose bush is a potted indoor plant, you must thoroughly soak the soil. The top 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of the soil should be moist. You can check this by poking your finger into the top layer or soil. If it's dry, water it. Roses will wilt and dry out when they aren't watered enough. Water your rose bush before sunrise or after sunset. If you water your roses in the middle of the day when the sun is out, they will get water spots. In addition, the water will evaporate quickly and won't have a chance to penetrate the soil.	Scrape the bark off a branch to make sure it isn't completely dead. Clear the area around your rose bush of dead flowers and leaves. Pull any weeds around your rose bush. Pluck dead or diseased flowers off your rose bush. Prune your rose bush after the last frost. Use sharp, sterilized pruning shears. Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle above an outward facing bud. Cut dead and diseased branches. Prune crossing and outward growing canes. Prune the top of the bush so that it’s 18 inches (46 cm) high. Purchase the right kind of fertilizer. Water the soil before and after laying down the fertilizer. Add fertilizer to the base of the plant, following the label instructions. Start fertilizing when you notice new growth. Cover the area around your bush with 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of mulch. Lay down a cardboard mulch if you have weed problems. Water your rose bush when the soil gets dry. Water your rose bush before sunrise or after sunset.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Canine-Leptospirosis	How to Prevent Canine Leptospirosis	To prevent your dog from being infected with Leptospirosis, make sure it is vaccinated each year. In addition to vaccinating your dog, you should keep it away from high-risk areas such as raw sewage or standing water where wild animals might have urinated or defecated. To tell if your dog has been infected, look for stomach issues like vomiting, diarrhea, or sudden decrease in appetite, as well as unusual urination, bleeding, muscle aches, and lung problems. If your dog does become infected, keep it in a separate room away from other dogs and family members, and disinfect any contaminated areas. As soon as possible, take your dog to the vet to be diagnosed and treated with antibiotics.	Limit your dog's exposure to high-risk environments. The bulk of leptospirosis prevention focuses on limiting your dog's exposure to the environments where leptospirosis is likely to be lurking. Leptospirosis is often transmitted through stagnant bodies of water where infected wild animals have urinated or defecated. Keep your dog on a leash when walking or hiking in high risk areas, like marshy land or around stagnant ponds so that he doesn't drink standing water. Don't allow your dog to drink or swim in standing water. When your dog is outside, provide fresh clean water and change his water regularly to prevent his drinking water from becoming infected. You should also keep your dog away from raw sewage. Keep your dog away from other dog's feces and urine when you take him for a walk. Separate infected dogs from healthy dogs as well. Get your dog vaccinated. Vaccinations are available that protect against the common leptospirosis strands. The initial vaccination is given to healthy dogs 10 weeks of age or older followed by a booster three to four weeks later. The vaccination lasts for a year and should be boosted each year. These vaccines are only effective for the forms of leptospirosis which are more commonly found to cause disease symptoms in dogs. For the most part this will be adequate for the average dog. Vaccinations do not work immediately after the first vaccine. After the booster vaccine the dog will then have full protection against leptospirosis. Remove anything that attracts vermin. Another way to prevent leptospirosis is to remove or fix situations that might attract vermin to your property. Animals such as raccoons, skunks, opossums, and rodents can carry leptospirosis. Drain any stagnant water on your property. Stagnant water attracts vermin. Keep garbage cans covered so these animals won't be tempted to search for food in the garbage can. Monitor bird feeders so they don't attract these pests to your yard. Trap any bothersome creatures with a live trap and release far away from your home or consult an animal exterminator if you cannot get rid of them. Isolate infected dogs. If your dog comes down with leptospirosis, you will need to keep in mind that he can spread leptospirosis to you or other animals. Put your infected dog in a separate room or area than other dogs. Make sure your other pets or family members don't come in contact with the infected dog's waste. If you have to handle the infected dog, make sure to wear gloves at all times. Wash your hands after coming in contact with the dog. Disinfect any contaminated areas. Dogs may pick up the bacteria from areas that haven't been disinfected. Properly cleaning any bodily fluids your pet sheds while infected can help reduce the risk of the bacteria spreading to other dogs. Be careful when handling your dog's waste. Use gloves to pick up any stool. Make sure the dog only uses the bathroom in a spot that can be cleaned, like concrete. Don't let the dog use the bathroom on the ground or dirt because the bacteria can soak into the ground and spread. Most common household disinfectants will kill the leptospirosis germ, so bleach or other disinfectants can be used to clean the bathroom area, dog kennel, and water and food bowls. Make sure to wash your hands well after touching the infected dog or his waste. Check for stomach issues. If your dog has leptospirosis, he may exhibit gastrointestinal symptoms. He may suddenly have a decreased appetite and refuse to eat like he did before. Your dog may also start vomiting or have diarrhea. Monitor for urinary changes. Leptospirosis may also affect your dog's urinary tract. Pay attention to any changes in your dog's bathroom habits. He may exhibit increased thirst, which may lead to him urinating more. This means he may need to go out more or start having accidents in the house. Your dog may also experience dehydration. Leptospirosis may lead to kidney failure. If this happens, you may find blood in your dog's urine. Watch for unusual bleeding. The condition may cause bleeding disorders or abnormal bleeding in your dog. Look for any bleeding from abnormal places, like a nosebleed. Look for any blood on the skin or gums. If your dog vomits, check it for any blood. Check your dog's stool for any blood. Your female dog may have a bloody discharge from her vaginal area. Look for lung problems. Your dog may exhibit lung problems. This includes difficulty breathing, so watch for your dog to start wheezing or struggling to get air. He may also start panting or breathing heavily when he shouldn't be. Your dog may also start coughing more. Check for muscle aches. Muscle aches can be a symptom for leptospirosis. Watch your dog when he moves and notice any limping or favoring of limbs. Notice if he is whimpering or whining when he moves or when you touch him. Look for any negative reactions when you pet him. If your dog feels pain or tenderness in his muscles, he may not want to move. This means he may lay around more and not be as active as he was before. Check for other general symptoms. Leptospirosis may cause other general symptoms that may be connected to other conditions. These symptoms include fever and eye inflammation. Your dog may also seem depressed or weak. Leptospirosis may also cause liver problems, like jaundice, but may even cause liver failure. Monitor for symptoms in humans. Leptospirosis can affect humans as well as dogs. Some people infected with the bacteria may have no symptoms, while others have more obvious signs. It can take two days to a month for a person to become sick after being exposed to the bacteria. The initial symptoms usually include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea. Untreated, the illness can result in kidney or liver failure or meningitis. A person can be sick for a few days or up to a month. Recovery can take several months without proper treatment. Diagnose leptospirosis. There is no specific way to diagnose leptospirosis because there are so many variations of the disease. Diagnosis is done on suspicion of the disease. For example, the vet will consider the geographical area and the exposure of the dog to likely contaminated environments. The vet will also consider the dog's symptoms. A dog with a fever of unknown origin, with acute kidney or liver failure, and likely exposure should be suspected of having leptospirosis. There are blood tests that can be done to check for a few variations, but these are not commonly available in the veterinary clinic. Blood test results may show signs of infection or kidney or liver damage. Urine testing may also show kidney damage or infection. Treat the condition. Treatment is usually supportive care and antibiotics. Supportive care can include IV fluids to help with kidney or liver damage or to rehydrate a dog that is vomiting or having diarrhea. Anti-vomiting medication and medication to control diarrhea can also be used. The most commonly used antibiotic is doxycycline, which is used for at least two weeks. Only your veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics. Learn what leptospirosis is. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria called leptospires. There are a number of varieties of leptospirosis, and which one your dog may be exposed to depends upon your geographical location. The bacteria travel via the bloodstream and lymphatic system throughout the body. They grow until the body's immune system fights them. If the body is unable to fight the bacteria, the bacteria will replicate in many body organs for three to 20 days before circulating in the blood. Eventually, the spirochetes are excreted from the body via the urine to be spread to other animals, including dogs and possibly humans. Know how leptospirosis is spread. The disease is most common in warm climates with high annual rainfall and in rural areas where dogs are more likely to come into contact with wildlife and livestock which have contaminated the environment and water with their urine. Dogs can also contract it in urban areas with heavy rat populations or by coming in contact with raw sewage in an urban environment. Dogs become infected by either drinking contaminated water or by the spirochetes entering the body through mucous membranes, cuts, or abrasions. Bites from an infected animal or consuming flesh of infected animals can also spread this disease. Children are at the highest risk for humans to contract leptospirosis from their pets.	Limit your dog's exposure to high-risk environments. Get your dog vaccinated. Remove anything that attracts vermin. Isolate infected dogs. Disinfect any contaminated areas. Check for stomach issues. Monitor for urinary changes. Watch for unusual bleeding. Look for lung problems. Check for muscle aches. Check for other general symptoms. Monitor for symptoms in humans. Diagnose leptospirosis. Treat the condition. Learn what leptospirosis is. Know how leptospirosis is spread.
https://www.wikihow.com/Act-Smart	How to Act Smart	To act smart, try to steer conversation to topics that you know a lot about, like current events or a book you just read, so that you sound intelligent. When you speak, make sure to use proper grammar to make yourself seem more educated. Additionally, work on adding new words to your vocabulary and incorporate them into conversations when it's appropriate. You can also look up obscure, interesting facts that you can bring up in discussions to make it seem like you know more than you really do.	Listen more and speak less. As the saying goes, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." If you want to assumed reasonably smart, keep your mouth shut. Talk less and when you do talk, what you say will be valued that much more. It helps that "smart" people are generally viewed as more introverted, as inaccurate as that is. Not only will you have the benefit of the doubt, but you'll have the stereotype on your side, too. Use proper grammar. "Mama said I dun need none no book learnin'. Now gid off th' property!" If you got that, you're probably picturing someone in overalls with a strand of wheat hanging from their upper lip, rifle in hand. Not exactly smart looking, huh? How about, "Mother said I didn't need any book learning. Now get off the property." A little strange (why was mother so against formal education, anyway?), but definitely smarter. "Proper" here meaning by the standards of conventional American or British English (or whatever umbrella your dialect falls under). While saying "y'all" is totally acceptable and not technically incorrect in certain dialects , it's not okay in others. In order to be truly proper, speak the kind of English they teach you in school. Pronounce your words fully. It's totally natural to drop the "g" from -ing words and to say things like "coulda" or "kinda," but if you're really looking to sound smart, those habits will have to be dropped. Slow your speech a bit, say the full words, and speak a bit more formally. People may wonder why you talk like that and the answer? Intelligence. "I dunno. I think I'm gonna go with 'em to the show fer 'bout an hour," is more intelligently said as "I don't know. I think I'm going to go with them to the show for about an hour." And that doesn't take any mental work -- just talking. Avoid textspeak and mallspeak. OMG, like, really?! LOL. No. Just no. In your new smart-sounding communication, there is no IDK-ing, no inserting "like," "you know," or "umm" every third world. Don't do it. If you think you don't do it, spend an hour actually listening to yourself. Seriously. Avoid the abbreviations and the acronyms (like "totes" or "BRB"). That's text speak and shouldn't even really be used on your phone (especially if you want to keep up the façade). Mallspeak is where, you, like, talk like this, and, umm, like, you fill the empty spaces, with, like, and, umm, rising intonation and it, like, always sounds like you're asking questions when you're, like, really not. Basically don't talk like you're in Clueless. The "valley girl" dialect isn't viewed as particularly intelligent, to say the least. Stick to what you know. Even Alex Trebek would sound like an idiot if he had to expound on the five ages of the universe. It doesn't matter how smart you are -- if you don't know anything about the topic matter, you won't sound intelligent. So stick to what you know! Don't put pressure on yourself to join in on a conversation about the Glass-Steagall Act if it's not your cup of tea. No one can add valuable input to every conversation. Try to steer the conversation at hand if you're really aching to show your stuff. Maybe you don't know anything about the Glass-Steagall Act but you know a tidbit or two about Roosevelt. Get the conversation about him and jump on it! Find your opening (six degrees of Kevin Bacon style) and grab the wheel. That's how conversations progress, after all! Quote something. There's an episode of Friends where Monica and Chandler run into Monica's ex-boyfriend, Richard. While Chandler is busting out poop jokes, Richard recites, "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." Who's the smarter one in this scenario? Quoting that doesn't mean Richard is smart, but it sure makes him look like it! In case you were curious, that's a Khalil Gibran quote. If you're going to choose things to quote, it's best to stick to poets, classic novelists, and prominent figures of the past -- not Dennis Rodman, Michael Scott, or Carrot Top. Use "smart" words. Just sprinkling in a handful of "smart" words can do wonders for the impression you give others. Words like "hence," "sought," "shall," "divert," and "inquire" are good alternatives to other, more common words, but look them up to be sure when to use them. If you use them wrong, you'll come across as foolish. In general, English has a lot of French and German words. Sometimes the French word is "smarter sounding" than the German. Instead of saying "to answer your question" say "in response to your question." Instead of "begin," choose "commence." "Understand" is "comprehend," et cetera ad infinitum. Express yourself non-verbally. Don't know what to say? Don't say anything at all! Let your face do the talking. Someone starts going off on a soap box you don't understand? Roll your eyes, wave your hand away, and occupy yourself some other way. Some people will question your behavior...and if they do, just run. You could always put on your "thinking" face. A slightly furrowed brow, squinted eyes looking up, maybe a hand near your face. Then ask them to explain further. You want the full argument before you respond. Don't be a know-it-all. If you're jumping in every sentence and a half to prove just how smart you are, that's not smart. There's a reason Hermione Granger didn't have very many friends throughout Hogwarts. Most people know a bit about a few things and no one knows everything about everything. Be comfortable with your lack of knowledge! Just because you can't recite information about the structure of atoms doesn't mean you're not smart; it just means that's specific knowledge you don't have right now. It's something you can learn later. Ask some questions, but not too many. Smart people know a lot, but they don't know everything. They became smart by learning, so it's a good idea to occasionally say something like "I'm not familiar with that, can you explain" or "I hadn't heard that, can you tell me more"? Be confident. Politicians aren't geniuses, they're well practiced, intelligent, confident, and charismatic individuals. They speak with conviction and passion and people don't question it. Confidence gets people go to give more weight to what you say. This does not work if what you're saying is obviously wrong, it will make you look like you're trying too hard. Think about it. Two people have the same argument -- one person delivers it slow and with hesitation, fumbling with their words, and not making eye contact with you. The other argues with hand gestures, quickly and with clarity, and shows their undoubted belief in the concept through their passion. Who would you believe? Be aware of that nasty voice in your head -- the one that's trying to make you miserable and derail you from feeling smart. We all have one that's telling us we're wrong, beating down our confidence. That's normal. Just know that this voice shouldn't be paid any mind. It's just there to annoy you. Know there are different kinds of intelligence. Just because you haven't read "War & Peace" doesn't mean you're not smart. You could be great at maps, spatial reasoning, or communicating with people. Most people have one type of intelligence they're pretty decent at. What's yours? You could be smart about nature, music, or even smart about how things move (not everyone can juggle). Maybe you're good with numbers, fixing cars, cooking, or gardening. If you haven't thought about it before, maybe you really are smart. Know that most people fake it. Recent studies have shown that approximately 70% of people who act smart fake it around others. Know what that means? Those people you're worried about impressing aren't really all that smart -- they're just trying to impress you. Funny how the world works, huh? You know what that means? You can totally poke holes in their argument if you know where to look. Get confident -- your argument is just as valid as theirs. They just might be more convincing with it. Question the status quo. Smart people are great at questioning things. Join 'em! Whenever someone presents something to you, question it. Why is it right? Is it rational? Why might people believe it if it weren't true? Is it good or bad? Just or unjust? Not only will you be smart, but you'll have your own opinions, too. We all get handed our cultures from birth. We get handed a political party, a religion, a belief system, manners, you name it, the adults in our lives shaped us from day one. Be open to the possibility that they were wrong. Consider different points of view. This will make you more confident in your belief system and better able to say why. Be open-minded. Ignorance is a terrible, terrible thing. If you're close-minded, you're not seeing both sides of the argument and you're unable to put yourself in the other person's shoes. What's smart about that? You got it -- nothing. It's those people who were open-minded, that questioned the status quo, that have driven every culture forward. If people weren't, we'd still be in a very primitive society, content with where we are. Obviously nothing good about that. And it doesn't take much intelligence to simply be open minded. Be curious. You don't have to know anything about a topic to have an interesting, intelligent conversation. All you have to do is ask the right questions. In much the same way you would ask a person questions until you find something they really enjoy to get to know them, you ask a person questions to seem intelligent, too. Someone briefly mentions their trip to Antarctica testing theories on anthropogenic climate change? No one would be able to talk about that topic. Time to start asking a lot of questions to show your curiosity and desire to learn. Even if you don't have another person to bounce questions off of, you can get curious by yourself! Are you reading something online and run across a word you don't know? Look it up. A political concept that just is totally over your head? Look it up. If you don't know something, do something about it. Notice things. You may not be asking someone about their penchant for fatalism, but you can notice tiny things about them that can give them other impressions. Insert little comments about something they mentioned offhand a bit ago or something you noticed in their home. The things we say and do are often indicative of our opinions -- you can put two and two together without them even knowing it. Form opinions on controversial topics. When your gang starts a heated debate on the current economic crisis, the only thing you have to do to chime in is have an opinion. There's no right or wrong on all these hot-button topics (religion, politics, current events, etc.) -- all you have to do is a bit of research and soul searching. What or who do you align yourself with? When it comes to "controversial celebrity" topics like Kim Kardashian, a smart person is really not interested enough to have an opinion -- things of that caliber aren't really interesting (or at least you don't admit it). The talk around the watercooler is about the Bachelorette? Nope, sorry, you were watching a documentary on the Ebola crises last night or reading, you've never seen the show, sounds silly. Look smart. Though this obviously has nothing to do with actually acting or being smart, luckily for most of us, people are easily fooled. Slap on a pair of glasses, keep the make-up to a minimum, throw on a cardigan, don't fancy up your hair, and walk out the door (pants, too). Bam. It's totally stereotypical, sure, but it may also help you get in the zone! When we feel pretty, we get more confident -- by the same token, if you feel smart, you may act smarter. If nothing else, it's worth a shot. Don't make it obvious that you are trying hard to look smart. This will be looked upon negatively. Keep up on current events. This one's easy. Plop yourself down in front of the TV, grab some popcorn, and turn on the news. Awkward silence at work tomorrow? What does everyone think about Snowden's manifesto? Bonus points if you ask the question and no one bothers to fire it back to you! Hit up CNN, BBC, or even your local newspaper. Heck, the AOL homepage. Too much work? Okay, a particularly in-tune Facebook friend's feed. The news is everywhere -- read it, form an opinion, and talk about it! It's not about being smart -- it's about appearing well-informed. Beef up your vocabulary. Take some time to learn new words. The more words you have in your arsenal, the better you'll be able to express yourself. And the more words you know, the better the chance other people won't know them. Think of words you use a lot and look them up in a thesaurus to find smarter sounding words that mean the same thing. Or just go for a word a day -- you're vocabulary will improve in no time. English is so, so, so, so many words thanks to its history. A quick query into Google about "smart English words" warrants pages of results. Just make sure you use them! If you don't, they'll be hard to remember. Learn some French or Latin phrases. Sprinkling in French and Latin phrases (really any foreign language, but those two are magnificent) can make you sound so sophisticated. There's a certain je ne sais quoi" about it all, right? You could say that ad nauseum, but what would it all mean ? Doesn't matter, anyway. Carpe diem, regardless. Here's a few to get you started: {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Act-Smart-Step-21-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Act-Smart-Step-21-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Act-Smart-Step-21-Version-2.jpg\/aid513716-v4-728px-Act-Smart-Step-21-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Je ne sais quoi - literally, "I don't know what"; means an unexplainable thing Ad nauseum - to the point of nausea Carpe diem - seize the day In vino veritas - In wine there is truth Ad hoc - something formed quickly and haphazardly to address a specific problem Au contraire - on the contrary Learn something obscure. While it may not come up in everyday conversation, learning everything you can learn about one thing does have its place. Once it does come up, everyone will remember that one time you schooled the entire room on the Korean War. So find something that interests you and dive in! No one can call you dumb -- you just know your specific stuff. Pick something from what you already know a little about. Maybe there was something in history class or English class that sparked your interest? A series of novels, a phase in history, a type of plant? It could be anything! Use the Internet. Seriously, you already are so why not use it to help yourself? Spend an hour on wikiHow researching topics you know zilch about. Go on Wikipedia and begin with one topic and see how far away you can get in six links. Spend your time surfing learning things. Dictionary.com has a "word of the day" you can sign up for. Stuffyoushouldknow.com is pretty self-explanatory. Get into Memrise, Khan Academy, Coursera, and even CNN, BBC, and any other website that sparks your fancy. If you're unfamiliar, Memrise.com is games, Khan Academy is sweet videos, and Coursera are courses online you can take for free! You're probably familiar with CNN and BBC. But heck, even Reddit's r/explainlikeimfive is a good place to start! Get a favorite writer/artist/book. If you don't know much about culture and the arts, all you need to do is find one. Look over famous paintings on the Internet and find one that really speaks to you (did you know some museums even have virtual tours online?). Read one classic novel. Get a favorite and learn about it. As long as you know what you like, you're covered. Don't know where to start? Look at the paintings of Monet, Gauguin, Dali, Pollock, van Gogh, Rembrandt, Renoir, or Michelangelo. Read Twain, Steinbeck, Shakespeare, Hemingway, Poe, or Faulkner. Read the Spark Notes and see what sounds interesting! Remember. Knowledge is just high-resolution regurgitation. People who are spouting off things to you are just talking about things they've read or what other people have told them, that's it. So start remembering! Place value on what other people are teaching you. When you value something, you give it a sturdier place in your memory. So when you spend that time on wikiHow, Wikipedia, or Khan Academy, write stuff down! Try to talk about it with someone that night. Get it cemented in your brain so you can actually use it, instead of it going in one ear and out the other. It's how we learn as children and it's how we learn as adults. Very few things are rocket science. But maybe you're interested in space you probably know a fact or two.	Listen more and speak less. Use proper grammar. Pronounce your words fully. Avoid textspeak and mallspeak. Stick to what you know. Quote something. Use "smart" words. Express yourself non-verbally. Don't be a know-it-all. Be confident. Know there are different kinds of intelligence. Know that most people fake it. Question the status quo. Be open-minded. Be curious. Notice things. Form opinions on controversial topics. Look Keep up on current events. Beef up your vocabulary. Learn some French or Latin phrases. Learn something obscure. Use the Internet. Get a favorite writer/artist/book. Remember.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Baby-Boy	How to Have a Baby Boy	Although there's no way to guarantee having a baby boy, there are some techniques that you can try, including tracking your ovulation and having sex as close to when your body releases the egg as possible. Additionally, try deep penetrative positions, like standing up or doggy style, which may give the male Y-chromosomes a head start on reaching the egg. You can also let the woman orgasm first, which may move the sperm closer to the cervix.	Consult your doctor. The only sure-fire way to have a baby boy is to use in-vitro fertilization and gender selection. However, you may not want to rely on these procedures to have a baby boy. Before you try getting pregnant, talk to your doctor about your wishes. They may check your health to ensure you are healthy enough to get pregnant. They may also have some non-surgical tips on conceiving a baby boy. Recognize that many old wives tales or other suggestions for having a baby boy have no medical evidence to support them. Time your ovulation. Women only carry female X- chromosomes. Men have both one female X- and one male Y-chromosome. This means that the male partner determines the sex of a baby. A male Y-chromosome sperm may swim faster than the female X-chromosome, but the X-chromosomes have more endurance. Keeping track of your ovulation cycle with a calendar or app can help you have sex closest to when your body releases the egg. This might increase the likelihood of having a boy because the Y-chromosome sperm may not tire out before reaching the egg Consider avoiding sex the week before you ovulate to increase your significant other's sperm count. Have sex on the day you ovulate, if possible. Although not proven, it may increase your chances of conceiving a boy. Do deep penetrative position. Having sex in positions that deeply penetrate the woman could increase the chance of having a baby boy. This may give the male Y-chromosomes a head start on reaching the egg because they can swim faster than female X-chromosome sperm, though there is no evidence to prove this. Try any of the following are deep penetration positions: Standing up Straddling (woman on top) Doggy style, or from behind Missionary with the woman's legs pulled toward her chest. Let the woman orgasm first. Women's orgasms may give Y-chromosome sperm another head start. This is because orgasms move the sperm closer to the cervix. A female orgasm may also create a more alkaline environment in the vagina, which can also increase the chances of the male Y-chromosome sperm reaching the egg first. Hinder the man's orgasm if possible. Be aware that there is no medical evidence to prove this increases your chances of having a baby boy. Consider manual or oral stimulation before penetration. This may help a woman orgasm more quickly than the man. Thin cervical mucus with guaifenesin. Cervical mucus that is thin may be more favorable to the male Y-chromosome. Guaifenesin, which is generally found in cough syrups, can also help thin cervical mucus. Taking guaifenesin during ovulation may increase your chances of having a baby boy. Talk to your doctor before taking guaifenesin to ensure it is safe for you to use. Check the labeling to ensure that the product only has guaifenesin and not additional ingredients for the symptoms of a cold. Follow a high-alkaline or “boy” diet. Reducing the acidity in a woman's cervical fluid can also increase the chances of conceiving a baby boy. Eat alkaline foods such as spinach or beets in the weeks prior to ovulation to optimize your chances of having a boy. Examples of high-alkaline foods include: Buttermilk Coconut, olive, flax, and sesame oils Avocado Banana Sour cherries Figs Lima and soybeans Almonds and almond butter Beets Yams Asparagus Leafy greens Broccoli Consume more potassium and sodium. There is some evidence that women who consume more potassium and sodium may be more likely to conceive boys. Increase your potassium and sodium intakes within reason in the weeks before ovulation. Foods that provide potassium and sodium include: Bananas Breakfast cereal Canned beans Leafy greens Oranges and grapefruits Sweet potatoes and winter squash Plain yogurt Cheese Drink some coffee. Caffeine may make Y-chromosome sperm more active. Have your significant other drink a cup of coffee or soda before you have sex. This may increase your chances of conceiving a boy. Lift weights. Weight loss may increase your risk of having a girl. Instead of doing intense cardio, reach for some weights. This can increase your muscle mass and add healthy weight, both of which may help you conceive a baby boy. Ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to lift weights. Then, meet with a certified fitness trainer to develop the best strength-training program to build muscle. Wear loose-fitting garments. Tight underwear or pants may affect your partner's sperm production because they keep the scrotum too warm. Having your partner wear boxer shorts and looser pants may increase your chances of conceiving a boy. Discuss your options with your doctor. Your doctor may have suggestions for increasing the likelihood of having a baby boy. Meet with them in the months or weeks prior to trying to conceive. They may suggest everything from IVF to pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Undergo in-vitro fertilization. There is evidence that woman who use in-vitro fertilization have a higher rate of conceiving baby boys. IVF can also allow the doctor to use the assisted reproduction technique of ICSI, which singles out which sperm fertilizes which IVF egg. If you really want only a baby boy, use IVF to ensure this. Recognize that IVF is a costly and invasive procedure. Many insurance companies don't cover it. It also has relatively low success rates for pregnancy. Contemplate PGD. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD, was originally designed to identify embryonic diseases like sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis in embryos created through IVF. Some people also use it to select the sex of a baby. Using PGD to screen for sex or other physical features raises an ethical concerns, and you should talk to your doctor and partner about whether this is an option you want to try to have a baby boy. Keep in mind that you'll have to go through IVF to do PGD. This can be time-consuming, costly, and take an emotional toll. Adopt a little boy. If your heart is set on a baby boy but haven't been able to conceive one yourself, adoption may be the right choice for you. Not only will you fulfill your dream of having a boy, but you can also enrich the life of a little boy who may be in a foster care or other system. Be aware that adoptions can be costly, so meeting with a case manager before you decide on this option can help you better understand what to expect.	Consult your doctor. Time your ovulation. Do deep penetrative position. Let the woman orgasm first. Thin cervical mucus with guaifenesin. Follow a high-alkaline or “boy” diet. Consume more potassium and sodium. Drink some coffee. Lift weights. Wear loose-fitting garments. Discuss your options with your doctor. Undergo in-vitro fertilization. Contemplate PGD. Adopt a little boy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Foot-Model	How to Be a Foot Model	To be a foot model, start by making sure your feet are suited to foot modeling, which means they're slender and have high arches and toes that are proportionate to each other. Additionally, create a portfolio that includes pictures of your feet from different angles and videos that show how they move. Then, shop your portfolio around to modeling agencies. However, be prepared to consider other modeling jobs, like modeling clothes, since it may be hard to find steady work modeling only your feet.	Practice using your feet to articulate emotion. Many of the most sought after foot models have more than just beautiful feet. They know how to use their feet to evoke emotion during a photo or video shoot to help sell a product. Your feet may have to look like they've just been tickled, or your curled toes might need to convey excitement. Practice striking poses with your feet in the mirror and quickly changing between different foot positions. On the set of a photo shoot, you want to be able to immediately follow the instructions you're given about how your feet should look. Create a portfolio of your feet. This will help you to find modeling jobs and have pictures on hand when you need them. Have a professional photographer take pictures of your your feet. You can keep this portfolio organized online in a website or even on instagram. Include an “About Me” page or a list of your work history in modeling. Make sure to have pictures from different angles and in various styles of lighting. Don't be afraid to show your feet off, wear more foot revealing shoes and even post a closeup picture of your feet on your instagram. You can also include short videos in your portfolio to show potential brands how your feet move. This is especially important if you want to do commercials or other types of video advertisements. Sign with modeling agencies in your area. Modeling agencies work with models, and book their jobs. In turn, the agent gets a commission percentage from the model. You can sign with multiple modeling agencies to book more jobs, when you are first beginning. Sometimes, there are specific agencies for body part models, like foot models. When you are just beginning to build your career, don't sign an exclusive contract with any agency. Always have a lawyer read any contracts that you do sign before you sign them. Consider moving to a city with a large advertisement market. If you truly want to pursue foot modeling as a fulltime career, you want to live somewhere that there is a demand for this niche type of modeling. Most of these places are larger U.S. cities. New York City and Los Angeles are the largest markets in the United States. For example, Parts Models, located in New York, is one of the largest body parts modeling agencies in the country. Accept other types of modeling jobs. When you're beginning your modeling career, you may want to diversify the types of modeling positions you seek out to get consistent work. Foot modeling is a niche type of work, and it may be hard at first to find steady work in just this area. Look into modeling clothes or becoming a clothing fit model for a brand. If you do want to model in more than one area, make sure your portfolio includes a variety of types of photos of you. Examine your foot shape. Before you put in the effort to become a foot model, you want to make sure that you have the natural foot structure for the job. Most foot models have similarly proportioned feet. You need to have slender, but not overly narrow, feet with thin toes that are proportionate to each other. Most foot models have high arches, which gives their feet a nice curve when photographed. Think about your other assets. To find consistent work, foot models have to take care of more than just their beautiful feet. Besides looking at your foot structures, you want to make sure you have the other features of a typical foot model. To be a foot model, you need clear skin with no varicose veins, scars, or discoloration. In addition to lovely feet, you need to have toned legs and slender ankles. Many shoe designers that hire foot models are concerned not only with how the feet look in the shoes but also with how the shoes make the legs look. Determine what type of foot model you want to be. In all sectors of modeling, you can be either a fashion model or a fit model. A fit model works directly with designers to make sure that shoes fit to size and look good. Fashion models work on advertisements and photo spreads with companies and designers. Foot models can help to advertise things like shoes, ankle bracelets or toe rings, foot care products, nail polishes, or socks. Often, the feet of a foot model are photoshopped into existing adds on other models bodies. Exfoliate your feet. In order to maintain silky smooth feet, you'll need to regularly slough off any dead skin or callous. This should be a regular part of your skincare routine. Use a sugar scrub to exfoliate all over your feet. You can buy a scrub or make your own with sugar and a variety of household ingredients like oil or honey. Once you have exfoliated all over your feet, use a pumice stone to gently exfoliate any problem areas further. You should exfoliate approximately once a week. Moisturize your feet. Once you've exfoliated any dead skin on your feet, you want to moisturize to keep your skin supple and smooth. Moisturizing regularly will help you maintain photo-ready feet. Your feet can handle a heavy moisturizing cream daily. If you have extra dry feet, you can apply a moisturizing cream at night, and then sleep in socks for more of a moisture treatment. Exercise your feet. Not only do foot models need to have beautiful feet, they also need to have articulate and strong feet, like dancers. Certain exercises can strengthen your feet. Rub your feet or have them massaged regularly to keep their circulation good. Flex, point, and bend your feet. You can use something like a stretchy Thera-Band to help you work out your feet. Wear comfortable and protective shoes. As a foot model, your feet are your source of income. In your every day life, you want to do everything you can to keep them free of strain or marks. When you can, wear comfortable flats. If you do want to wear a dressier shoe, it's best to wear something with a wedge or platform. You want your weight to be evenly distributed. Open-toed shoes that don't pinch are best.	Practice using your feet to articulate emotion. Create a portfolio of your feet. Sign with modeling agencies in your area. Consider moving to a city with a large advertisement market. Accept other types of modeling jobs. Examine your foot shape. Think about your other assets. Determine what type of foot model you want to be. Exfoliate your feet. Moisturize your feet. Exercise your feet. Wear comfortable and protective shoes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Candied-Orange-Peel	How to Make Candied Orange Peel	To make candied orange peel, start by washing and peeling 4 oranges before scraping off the white pith from the inside of the skin. Next, cook the peels over medium-high heat until the water boils, then lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes. Afterwards, add sugar and water to the pan to create a syrup, and simmer the peels for an hour. Once the temperature reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, pour the orange peels onto a cooling rack and let them dry overnight.	Wash the oranges and prepare a baking sheet. Get out 4 ripe oranges (such as navals) and wash them thoroughly. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set a wire cooling rack on the pan. Set this next to your stove top since you'll need it for cooling the candied orange peels. If you're concerned about eating pesticides, use organic oranges in this recipe. You can also candy other citrus fruit peels (such as lemons, limes, tangerines, or clementines). Peel the oranges and scrape the pith. Take a vegetable peeler and strip away the orange peel from each orange. Try to get large pieces of orange peel. Lay the pieces on a cutting board and turn them so the cut side is facing up and you can see the pith. Take a small knife and scrape away as much of the white pith as you can since this is the bitter part. Put the peels in a pan of water over medium-high heat. Place the peels in a medium saucepan and pour in 2 cups (0.5 liters) of the water. Turn the heat on to medium-high and cook the peels until the water begins to boil. Reduce the heat and cook the peels for 15 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium or medium-low so the water bubbles gently. Let the peels simmer for 15 minutes. Set a colander in the sink and drain the peels. Stir in the sugar and rest of the water. Put the peels back into the saucepan and add 2 cups (400 g) of sugar. Stir the peels with the sugar and add the remaining 2 cups (0.5 liters) of water. Cook the peels in the syrup for 1 hour. Turn the heat to medium-high and stir the peels occasionally until the syrup boils. The sugar should dissolve. Turn the heat down to a gentle bubble and simmer the peels for 1 hour. Stir the peels every few minutes so they cook evenly. You might need to turn the temperature down again after the peels have cooked for a while since water will evaporate as the syrup cooks. The sugar will soak into the orange peel as it slowly cooks. Check the temperature of the syrup and pour the peels on the wire rack. Carefully insert an instant-read thermometer into the syrup to check the temperature. Once the temperature is 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), turn off the heat. Pour the orange peels onto the cooling rack next to your saucepan. There shouldn't be very much syrup left as this point and it should drain onto the parchment paper underneath the rack. Straighten the peels and cool them. Use a fork to quickly straighten the peels so they aren't clumped together. Try to arrange them into separate pieces and let them cool completely. The peels should cool within 10 minutes. Shake the peels and dry them overnight. Shake the peels a little to remove extra sugar that's crystallized on the peels. Keep the peels on the cooling rack and lay paper towels or a kitchen towel over them. Let the peels dry overnight. Use or store the candied orange peels. You can eat the candied orange peel once it's dried and become a little chewy. Store the leftover peels in a glass jar with a lid or an airtight container for up to 3 months. You don't need to refrigerate the peels. Wash and cut the oranges. Wash 4 oranges and use a sharp knife to cut each orange into four pieces or wedges. If you're concerned about consuming pesticides, use organic oranges in this recipe. Peel and cut the peels into strips. Pull the fruit away from the peels. Take a spoon and scrape away as much of the white pith as you can. Use a knife to cut the peels into long, narrow strips. They should be about ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) (6 mm) wide. You can eat the fruit or save it to use in another recipe. Boil and drain the strips. Place the strips of orange peel into a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them. Turn the heat on to high and bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, you can turn off the heat and place a colander in the sink. Drain the water through the colander and return the strips to the saucepan. Boil and drain the strips two more times. Fill the pot with new water so the orange peel strips are covered. Bring the water to boil and drain it again. Repeat this another time for a total of three times. Drain the strips into the colander. Boiling the strips and draining them three times removes the bitterness from the peel. Create a simple syrup. Place 3 cups (600 g) of sugar into the empty saucepan and pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Stir the mixture and turn the heat to high so it begins to boil. The sugar should dissolve and turn into a syrup. Add the strips and simmer them for 30 minutes. Insert an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature of the syrup. Once the temperature is at 230 degrees F (110 degrees C), stir in the orange peel strips. Turn the heat down to a gentle bubble and let the strips simmer for about 30 minutes. The strips should become almost clear once they've finished cooking. If you live at a high elevation, you may need a much longer cooking time. Dry the strips for 4 to 5 hours. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to scoop the orange peel strips out of the saucepan. Place them in a single layer on a wire rack and let them cool for 4 to 5 hours. They should completely dry out. For an extra crunch, you can roll the strips in some granulated sugar before you dry them. Use or store the candied orange strips. Eat the strips or garnish desserts with them as soon as they're dried. You can store the leftover candied orange strips in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You can also dip the candied orange strips in melted chocolate. Let the chocolate harden and eat the strips or store them in the refrigerator.	Wash the oranges and prepare a baking sheet. Peel the oranges and scrape the pith. Put the peels in a pan of water over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook the peels for 15 minutes. Stir in the sugar and rest of the water. Cook the peels in the syrup for 1 hour. Check the temperature of the syrup and pour the peels on the wire rack. Straighten the peels and cool them. Shake the peels and dry them overnight. Use or store the candied orange peels. Wash and cut the oranges. Peel and cut the peels into strips. Boil and drain the strips. Boil and drain the strips two more times. Create a simple syrup. Add the strips and simmer them for 30 minutes. Dry the strips for 4 to 5 hours. Use or store the candied orange strips.
https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Carrom	How to Play Carrom	Carrom is a 2-player board game that's like a combination of shuffleboard and billiards. To play, start by placing a Carrom board between you and your opponent. Then, place the red piece, called the queen, on the middle spot in the center of the board. Arrange 6 white and black pieces around the queen in an alternating pattern. Then, arrange 12 more white and black pieces around the first circle of white and black pieces in alternating order. Determine who goes first by having one player hide a piece in one of their hands and turning both of their hands over. If the other player guesses which hand the piece is in, they go first. If they don't guess correctly, the other player goes first. The first player gets the white pieces and the second player gets the black pieces. The first player places the striker piece on the baseline on their side. Then, they use their finger to flick the striker at the pieces in the center to break them up. If they sink a white piece in one of the four holes around the corners of the board, they pick the striker back up and place it back on the baseline. Then, they take another shot. The player keeps shooting until they don't sink a white piece. When they miss, the next player goes and tries to hit the black pieces into the holes. Every white or black piece that is sunk is worth 1 point for that color's player. If the striker ever falls into one of the holes or flies off of the table, it's a foul. The fouling player loses a point and their opponent may remove one of the pieces they've scored and place it back on the center of the board anywhere within the circle. At any point in the game, a player can sink the queen. The queen is worth 3 points, but the player that sinks it must make one of their pieces on the next shot. If they don't, the queen is pulled back out and set back in the center of the table. The game ends when one player sinks all of their white or black pieces. The points are counted and the player with the most points wins!	Purchase a Carrom board. The board should be a smooth wooden square of 72-74 centimeters. Each corner will have a 51 millimeter circular hole with a net under it, similar to a miniature pool table. The board has two concentric circles in the center, one the size of a playing piece and another larger circle. Two lines running at a diagonal from the corners create the foul lines. Lines running parallel to the sides create small rectangles known as the “Baseline.” Some players choose to lubricate the board with boric acid, potato starch, or chalk dust to allow the pieces to move more freely over the wood. This is representative of a traditional Carrom board. Other boards come in variations of sizes large enough to to push pieces as you would in shuffle board. Some boards can also be shaped in hexagons to allow for more players. Collect the pieces needed to play Carrom. The game involves nine black or dark playing pieces, nine white or light-colored playing pieces, a red queen and a striker. Advanced players often own a personal striker. These can be up to four times heavier than a piece and are commonly made of bone or ivory. Each player can bring their own striker, or one striker can be shared among all the players. Place the queen in the center of the Carrom board. The queen is the red playing piece. Begin by placing the queen in the small circle in the center of the board. The remaining dark and light pieces will be arranged around the queen within the larger circle. Arrange the light and dark playing pieces. Place the first light piece along the diagonal from the queen, in the direction of the pocket where you would like to strike the piece. Alternate dark, then light pieces in a circle, clockwise, using the queen as the center point. Place another light piece along the same diagonal as the original one, and alternate dark and light pieces clockwise around the first circle of pieces, until you have completed an outer circle of pieces. Determine who will strike first. One player will hold a game piece in one hand. The other player must guess which hand conceals the game piece. If the player guesses correctly, they can choose whether to strike first, or allow the other player the position of the light pieces, having them strike first and “break." If the player chooses the incorrect hand, the player who held the piece will get to choose whether to strike first or pass to the other player. The first player can also be determined by flipping a coin. Choose your seat at the Carrom board. The player who strikes first will be seated in the position facing the lighter pieces. For a traditional, two-player game, the opponent will be seated on the opposite side of the board. Carrom is often played with four people playing as doubles. In this case, your partner is seated opposite you and assigned the same color pieces. Turns proceed clockwise in a game of doubles. Seat yourself comfortably on your side of the board. All shots must be taken from a seated position. Be sure you are seated comfortably in a position where you can clearly see your shot and position your hand on the board for shooting. Players must remain seated. They can not get up from their chairs or move around the board. A player's body must remain within their quadrant, which is created by the diagonal lines on the board. If those were to extend out past the board, this would be the player's quadrant. Only a hand can cross the diagonal. Arms, legs, shoulders, and the rest of the body should not cross this imaginary line. Only your hand and arm can touch the board. Elbows must never touch the board. Place the striker on the board touching both baselines. The baselines are the parallel lines running along your side of the board, which create the Carrom bed. The striker can be placed anywhere within the rectangle created by the baselines and the circles at the end. The striker must be touching both base lines. It can be placed directly in the center of the circle at the end of the lines. Otherwise, it should not touch the circle at all. The striker should also not be touching the diagonal lines in the corners. Replace the striker in the Carrom bed every time you shoot. Flick the striker at the pieces you would like to hit. Players have different styles of flicking the striker. It is acceptable to use your index or middle finger. Choose whichever one is most comfortable for you. Rest the palm of your hand on the board. Touch your middle or index finger to your thumb, directly behind the striker. Apply some resistance on your finger, using your thumb, then flick your finger out and hit the striker to flick it across the board. Shoot backward using your thumb or a scissor technique. If the piece you are aiming for is behind the striker from your seated position, you may need to shoot backward. In this case, you will want to adjust your technique for a back-shot. Shoot with your thumb by curling your index finger over the tip of your thumb. Apply pressure creating resistance on your thumb, then flick your thumb out of the finger lock to hit the striker. Create a scissor effect with your index and middle finger by slightly overlapping one over the other. Keeping both fingers straight, apply pressure with the top finger, then flick the bottom finger out in a scissor motion. This technique can also be used for a forward shot. Break the pieces on the first turn. The white, or light colored player always strikes first. This player is responsible for breaking the pieces from the center by flicking the striker into the arranged pieces to break them apart. If the striker does not leave both lines, replace it and try again. The first player will get three chances to break. The player responsible for breaking alternates with each game. If you are playing doubles with four people, the turn moves counter-clockwise. Pass the striker to the other player when you foul or fail to pocket a piece. The goal is to earn points and win the board by pocketing your pieces. Your turn will continue as long as you pocket your own color pieces by striking them into one of the corner pockets. When you fail to pocket a piece, or accidentally pocket the opponent's piece, your turn is over. Pocket all your pieces to win the board. Once you have cleared all of your pieces by striking them into the pockets, you are declared the winner of the board. Collect one point for each of your opponent's pieces which remain on the board once yours have been cleared. The goal is to collect 25 points or 8 boards to win. Avoid sinking your opponent's pieces. Sinking the opponent's pieces costs you your turn. Their piece stays in the pocket and puts them closer to winning the board. If you pocket your opponent's last piece, you also lose the board and three points. Cover the queen for three points. The queen is the red piece, which was placed in the center of the board. Once you pocket the queen, you must pocket one of your pieces in any of the corners on your next turn for the queen to be considered covered. If you fail to pocket a piece on the next turn, the queen is not covered and is returned to the center of the board. If one of your pieces is pocketed on the same shot when you sink the queen, this counts for covering the queen. The winner of the board collects three points if they also pocketed the queen. If the losing opponent pocketed the queen, no one gets the queen points for that board. Once the game reaches 22 points, no more points are issued for covering the queen. Make a plan for covering the queen. The queen cannot be pocketed until you first pocket one of your pieces. You must pocket the queen before your last piece is pocketed, so that you can cover the queen with that piece. You lose the board, three points and a point for each of your opponent's remaining pieces if you sink your last piece before covering the queen. End your turn and lose one piece when you sink the striker. If you do not pocket one of your pieces, but you sink the striker, you lose your turn and one piece. Your opponent takes one of your pieces out of a pocket and places it back in the center of the board. If you have not yet pocketed a piece, it will be placed in the center when you do. If you sink both your piece and the striker, your piece is placed in the center of the board and you get to go again.	Purchase a Carrom board. Collect the pieces needed to play Carrom. Place the queen in the center of the Carrom board. Arrange the light and dark playing pieces. Determine who will strike first. Choose your seat at the Carrom board. Seat yourself comfortably on your side of the board. Place the striker on the board touching both baselines. Flick the striker at the pieces you would like to hit. Shoot backward using your thumb or a scissor technique. Break the pieces on the first turn. Pass the striker to the other player when you foul or fail to pocket a piece. Pocket all your pieces to win the board. Avoid sinking your opponent's pieces. Cover the queen for three points. Make a plan for covering the queen. End your turn and lose one piece when you sink the striker.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Girl-in-Your-Class-Likes-You-(High-School)	How to Tell if a Girl in Your Class Likes You (High School)	To tell if a girl in your high school class likes you, pay attention to her body language to see if she smiles, looks at you, or fixes her hair a lot when you're around. All of these are signs that she's into you! Also, notice if she always laughs at your jokes or compliments you on things, which could mean that she likes you. Additionally, if the two of you have been texting or talking on social media, see how quickly she responds since girls usually respond quickly when they like someone. If you want to know for sure, try asking her to hang out by saying something like, "Hey, do you want to grab some food with me after school?".	Notice if she seems to look at you a lot. If you catch her staring at you, that could be a sign she's into you or wants to get to know you better. Don't stare at her! However, look at her occasionally to see if you can catch her looking at you. Keep in mind that some girls are shy, so this isn't a tried-and-true method to tell if she likes you. In fact, she may avoid your glaze instead of looking at you. Also, notice if she tries to find you when she walks in the room. She may look around, and when she finds you, her eyes will stop on you for a second. Often, she may glance away as soon as she notices you're looking at her, too! Watch for her to flash you a smile. If a girl likes you, she may start smiling at you more often. Maybe her face lights up when you walk over to you, or when you catch her eye, she flashes a grin. These could be signs she likes you. Look if she seems approachable when you're around. If a girl likes you, she'll often make herself more approachable. She'll put down her phone, and turn her body towards you, for instance. She might also sit up straighter, tilt her chin up, or move her hair out of her face with her fingers. Much of this movement is subconscious, and it can indicate she's into you. Especially if she's with a friend of yours and she stops her conversation to speak to you On the other hand, if she crosses her arms and legs, turns her body away from you, picks up her book or phone, or generally looks like she doesn't want to be disturbed when you're around, she may not like you. Notice if she preens or blushes. When we're around someone we like, we tend to unconsciously preen. For instance, she might run her fingers through her hair, adjusting her headband, or pass her hands over her clothing to smooth it out. She might also blush when she sees you. Check if she suddenly becomes more fidgety when you're nearby. People tend to fidget when they're nervous, and if a girl likes you, she's going to be nervous around you! That may mean she jiggles her leg, plays with her hair, or jingles her keys. She might also bite her nails or mess with any jewelry she's wearing. Of course, some people just naturally fidget a lot. Watch her before she notices you're nearby. Check if she seems to fidget more when she sees you. Check if she laughs at your jokes. A girl who likes you will laugh more when you're around. She may even laugh at something that's not that funny, just because you said it. If she seems to be laughing or giggling a lot while you're talking to you, she may be into you. Notice if she starts acting differently around you. If you've been friends, she may suddenly seem more distant. If you haven't been close, she may suddenly seem more affectionate. If her behavior suddenly changes towards you, her feelings may have changed, too. Also, watch how she treats other people in comparison to how she treats you. If she treats you differently, that could indicate she likes you. Pay attention if she touches you a lot. People who like each other tend to make gentle contact while talking. For instance, she might reach out and touch your arm when she's making a point, or she might rub your shoulder as she walks up behind you. Hugs are also a good sign. See if she tries to be around you a lot. While she's not likely to follow you around, she might just show up where she knows you're going to be, such as reading in the library when she knows you have study hall there. Alternatively, she might try to sit at a nearby table at lunch or even at the same table. Also, if she seems to be more dressed up than usual when she's around you, whether at school or when you're alone, that could mean she likes you. Check how quickly she replies to your messages. If you're talking on social media or by text message, she'll likely reply fairly quickly if she's into you, often within minutes if she's online. If she's not that into you, she may wait longer to reply. Also, if she adds you on social media, that's a good sign, too. It doesn't always mean a girl likes you when she gives you her number, but if she's texting back and forth with you and seems interested in getting to know you better, it's a good sign she's into you. Listen to see if she makes it known she's single. Often, she'll mention more than once that she doesn't have a boyfriend or girlfriend. If she's gay or bisexual (and you are, too), she might bring up that fact more than once to let you know she's available. Pay attention to compliments. If she's always saying nice things to you, that's a pretty good sign she could be into you. Of course, everyone gives out a compliment every now and then, but if she is doing it regularly, pay attention. For instance, you may notice she is always complimenting what you're wearing or how smart you are. Notice if she remembers the little things about you. If she pays close attention to what you say and like, that's a good indicator. For instance, maybe she remembers you like cherry cola, so she grabs the last one at lunch for you before they run out. Alternatively, maybe you say something about your brother, and she says, "Charlie, right? I've heard you mention him before." Show her you like her, too. Before you ask her out, you can use the same signals to show her you like her, too. For instance, you can smile at her every time you see her, touch her arm in conversations, and invite her to sit next to you at lunch. Bolster your self confidence when you work up the courage. Confidence is attractive, so try to believe in yourself. If she doesn't like you, well, there's someone else out there for you! To bolster your confidence, try practicing what you're going to say in a mirror first. Take a deep breath, and try to say it in a slow, steady voice. Ask her to hang out with you. Try a small "date" first. Ask her if she wants to hang out after school or go get a soda. You could even ask to study together. The more you're together, the more likely your friendship will blossom into something more. For instance, you might say, "Hey Catherine! You feel like grabbing a soda with me after school?" Accept defeat if you realize she doesn't like you. If she doesn't return calls or texts and she disappears when you're around, she may not like you. If you feel like you're getting these signals, accept it and move on. You'll find someone else in time! This is especially true after you've had a date or hung out together more. If she suddenly stops wanting to hang around with you, that may mean she's decided she's just not that into you.	Notice if she seems to look at you a lot. Watch for her to flash you a smile. Look if she seems approachable when you're around. Notice if she preens or blushes. Check if she suddenly becomes more fidgety when you're nearby. Check if she laughs at your jokes. Notice if she starts acting differently around you. Pay attention if she touches you a lot. See if she tries to be around you a lot. Check how quickly she replies to your messages. Listen to see if she makes it known she's single. Pay attention to compliments. Notice if she remembers the little things about you. Show her you like her, too. Bolster your self confidence when you work up the courage. Ask her to hang out with you. Accept defeat if you realize she doesn't like you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-on-Shark-Tank	How to Get on Shark Tank	To get on Shark Tank, start by making sure that you have a provisional patent for your business with the US Patent Office website. Next, check the casting website to see when there is an open casting call and apply during this time to increase your chances of getting chosen. Then, focus your application on your passion, how you came up with your product, and the reasons why you should be on the show. If you are chosen for an interview, have a 60 second pitch prepared that sells your “dream” and showcases your determination.	Protect your invention by registering for a patent. Even if your business has yet to take off, look into applying for a patent. Submitting a patent application requires a fee ranging from $200 to $500 USD on average. To complete the patent, you need to describe your invention's purpose and function in clear, definite terms. Access the U.S. Patent Office's application at https://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/file-online. Patenting your idea prevents other people from stealing it. You can patent any new, useful idea, process, or product. Your claim is protected even while the patent is pending. Consider contacting a patent attorney to help you complete the application. Hiring an attorney costs about $5,000 to $10,000 on average. Become a legal resident or citizen of the U.S. As with any reality show, Shark Tank has certain eligibility requirements you must meet before you apply. You do not have to live in the U.S. to be eligible for the show, but you do need to be a citizen or granted permanent residency. That means being born in the U.S., being born to American citizens in other countries, or applying for permanent residency. If you live in another country, you will need to travel in order to attend casting calls or the show. Keep this in mind when deciding if you're ready to apply. Have a parent or guardian fill out the application if you’re under 18. The standard age of consent in the U.S. is 18. That is the rule limiting who the producers can legally allow on Shark Tank. Children can appear on the show, however. If you're not of age yet, you will need an adult to sign all of the participation documents the show producers give you. The average age of consent is 18, but this varies slightly from state to state. The age of majority may be a little different where you live. Meet criminal record and other legal requirements for the show. The show has a few extra requirements that may affect your eligibility in some cases. For a full list of requirements, visit the show's website when you download or submit your application. Convicted felons are barred from the show. If you have felony or misdemeanor charges pending, you can't apply. You and your immediate family members cannot be employed by Finmax LLC, Sony Pictures Television Inc, or other companies involved in the show's production. You can't be employed by these companies 1 year before you apply. You are ineligible if you are a candidate for public office. You must also agree not to run for public office until 1 year after the initial broadcast of the last episode of the season you appear in. Wait for auditions to open to increase your chances of success. Technically, the show accepts applications any time of the year. If the show's producers aren't holding open casting calls, your application may get buried during the filming process, though. Casting calls happen throughout the year, so keep a close eye on the Shark Tank website. Look for casting call dates at https://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/open-call. Waiting to apply is no guarantee you will get an audition. Your application may get lost in the shuffle. Lots of people want to get on the show! Access the electronic application form on the casting website. The application is separate from the television network's website, although you can access it through there. The application consists of a series of questions on a single page, so it doesn't take too long to complete. Make sure you have plenty of time to think through your responses. Access the application by going to https://sharktankcasting.castingcrane.com/. Provide information about yourself and your collaborators. The top part of the application is about your biographical information. Questions ask for your name, age, contact information, and occupation. The producers use this information to get an idea of who you are and how to keep in touch with you. Double-check the information to ensure it is all correct, particularly your contact information. Some examples of occupations to list include nurse or fireman. Like other demographic information, your occupation may be a part of your pitch to the show. The producers often take advantage of these details to pick applicants with compelling stories. You do not need to provide biographical information about your business partners. All you have to do is list their names where the application instructs you to. Include information about your business, idea, or product. The second half of the application is about your reason for applying. List the name of your product or business and include a link to your website if you have one. Then, click on the categories that best describe your business or product. Finish by typing in a basic, non-confidential description of what you're pitching. Examples of the categories describing your business or product include technology, sports, entertainment, and pets. The form will ask what phase your business or product is in. Phases include the idea stage, research and development, beta testing, and operating and shipping. Focus on pitching your dream rather than the figures. Facts and figures are important, but drive, determination, and passion really sell ideas to casting directors. Upload a picture of your business or product if possible. Capture your work in a positive light in order to impress the producers. Put your product in a room with good lighting and take a quick photo that highlights its appearance. If you have a business, try getting a picture of your storefront with your logo and your product. When you're done, hit the submit button to send the application on its way. Submitting a photo is optional. If your product or business is in the idea stage, you won't have anything to submit. If you can submit an image, do it to boost your application. Watch the Shark Tank casting call schedule for open dates. Open casting calls happen about 5 times a year at different locations throughout the U.S. Keep an eye on that schedule from the beginning of the year to find the best date and location for you. Each listing includes an address and an event schedule. The casting call schedule is posted at https://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/open-call. In 2019, for instance, casting calls happened in Washington, California, Tennessee, Nebraska, Arkansas, and New York. These locations change from year to year. Download and fill out an official application. You need to bring a completed application with you to the open audition. The application is similar to the online application but longer. It asks various questions about you and your business or product. Hand the application to the casting team as soon as you arrive at the venue. Print out the application by visiting https://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/applications. Some example questions include “What are the biggest hurdles you have had to face?” and “What will you do with the investment money?” If you are applying with a team of collaborators, each person needs to fill out their own application. Arrive early on the day of the audition to get a wristband. The casting crew hands out wristbands when the venue opens. Everyone who shows up in time gets a wristband, although this doesn't necessarily guarantee you get an audition. The wristbands are all numbered. People with low-numbered wristbands get to audition first. The crew typically hands out wristbands from 9 to 11 AM, but check the schedule for any changes. The casting team generally attempts to get through all applicants that arrive at the venue, but keep in mind that this can change at any time. Your application only gets reviewed if you go through the audition process at the open interview unless you submit a separate application online. Carry yourself with poise and confidence when you address the judges. Be as bold and enthusiastic as you can be. Portray yourself as someone who works hard but knows they belong on TV. Carry yourself in a positive way, such as by standing up straight, looking the judges in the eye, and practicing good conversational skills. Try to stand out, but don't go overboard with trying to outdo the other potential contestants. Being a confident entrepreneur means showing poise and answering questions about your business or product with ease while still smiling. Speak in a firm but consistent tone. To stand out among everyone else, know your pitch idea well and show how much it means to you. Bring along a good prototype or other presentation material. You do not need to dress up or do something wild to succeed. If your business is in the idea phase, a great pitch is your best resource. Bring in props like posters showing your idea and how it will function when you finish with it. Make a short pitch to an interviewer after your number is called. When you get called, you have about 60 seconds to pitch your idea to a member of the casting team. Focus the pitch on selling your “dream” and showcasing your motivation. Remember, this is a TV show, so the producers look for both great products and great personalities. If you have a product prototype to show off, bring it with you. You can also bring in computers, props, and other equipment. Give the crew as much of a hands-on preview of your business as possible. Facts and figures are okay to include if they are relevant. However, keep your pitch short and to the point. The boring financial stuff is better left to your paper application. Check your mail and your phone for an answer to your application. No matter how you applied, you will end up waiting for a response from the casting crew. Expect the call within about 2 months. Usually, you get the call first and then receive confirmation through a letter in the mail. These notifications come through the phone number and address you listed on your application form. Watch your email as well. You usually won't get a response through email, but you never know. Getting a callback is no guarantee. If you get rejected, you may receive a letter in the mail or hear nothing at all. Wait for the casting crew to call you for a phone interview. Listen or read your confirmation notice to find out when the phone interview will be. A member of the casting team calls you using the phone number you provided. They will talk to you in greater detail about yourself and your business, product, or idea. Expect the phone call to happen several weeks or months after your confirmation letter. It depends on the casting team's schedule. They have to get through a lot of applicants. The interview covers questions about your business background, your noteworthy experiences, and your motivation. The casting crew member will also ask you about how you developed your idea and the steps you have taken to make it a success. Treat the call like a second interview. Put your confident and vivacious personality on display to succeed. Submit additional requested forms if your application is accepted. If you hear back from the casting team, you have a fair chance of getting on the show. Wait a few weeks or a month for the callback. The casting crew will instruct you on how to complete the next set of release and informational forms. Fill them out, then send them back in the mail or through email. Keep in mind that you're a semifinalist at this point. It doesn't mean you're on the show yet, but it does mean your chances are pretty good. Complete a 5 to 10-minute video pitching your product. Getting on the show all comes down to a final video. This video is basically your pitch to the sharks. Make a point of displaying your product's greatness, along with your own entertaining personality. The more engaging your video is, the better your chances of getting booked for the show. Video submissions are usually done online after the second round of applications. The video producer you talk with instructs you on how to submit the video. Usually it is through email, but they may also let you submit it on a CD through the mail if needed. Film as professionally as you can. Get a good video recorder, work in a well-lit room, and dress appropriately. Set up your product or business, if you have them, in a good light. Explain why your project is worthy of funding. If you have a relevant personal story to tell, include it in the pitch. Also, cite any meaningful sales numbers indicating your project's success. Display professionalism while applying and working with producers. Basically, presentations that look professional are more likely to succeed. This includes filming your pitch with decent equipment, responding quickly to producer requests, and communicating appropriately with the show staff. Remember that the producers control the process, so getting on their good side is a plus. Professionalism includes any business website or pictures you take. The producers will look at these. Make sure they display your project well and show plenty of attention to detail. Show a bold, authentic personality for a better chance of success. At the end of the day, Shark Tank is entertainment. Soft-spoken, agreeable entrepreneurs don't often make for an interesting show. The show's producers expect you to be outspoken, enthusiastic, and passionate. Be bold, be dramatic, but also be willing to hear what the sharks have to say. Think from a producer's perspective. Ask yourself if you would want to cast yourself or watch yourself on TV. Producers generally like entrepreneurs that offer drama, surprises, or tension. Research past episodes to find out what good pitches are like. Whether you're applying or preparing for a show appearance, one of the best things you can do is watch past episodes. Take notes on some of your favorite entrepreneurs. Study how they deliver a pitch and present their projects. Then, use your notes to improve your own pitch. Also, study entrepreneurs who failed to get a deal. Try to figure out what went wrong during the pitch. Doing this is especially helpful for products that look interesting but don't get funded. Listen to the remarks from each shark. All of the judges respond differently to ideas and approaches. Figure out how to appeal to as many of them as possible. Seek advice about the quality of your project and pitch. When you get on the show, you get to work with one of the show's producers. That helps, but get feedback from outside sources throughout the entire application process. Ask for honest feedback on what you have to offer. Make sure your pitch is simple, clear, and easy for any potential customer to understand. For example, start giving your pitch to family and friends. Then, work with business associates and other people within your network. If you can, test it on strangers to get honest feedback. When you get approved for the show, you get put through rehearsals. The producer will make sure you're ready for the show and give you some practical advice to succeed. Practice your pitch as much as possible to fine-tune it. Take into account all of your feedback to judge how good your pitch is. Consider how you feel about it and how you think the judges will respond. Edit your pitch as needed to improve it. Make sure the pitch feels exciting and energetic before you need to use it for the show. If you get accepted on the show, you will likely have a few months to practice. Give your pitch in front of the mirror as well as people you know. Practice until you get comfortable saying what you need to say. Edit your pitch selectively. If it doesn't sound right to you, chances are you can improve it. Apply again if you don’t make it onto the show. Some entrepreneurs don't succeed on the first try. That is true in business as well as Shark Tank. Go through the entire application process as needed until you get a yes from the producers. You may have better luck on the second try. You can apply again as long as you haven't filmed a show episode for your idea. If you think the producers rejected your application at any point during the casting process, consider applying again. If you were lucky enough to get to the filming stages, the producers may have chosen not to air your episode. Your best bet is to reapply with a new camera-ready idea. Remember that many people apply for the show. Even if you have a good pitch, the show's producers may not get back to you. Your second application may end up in the hands of a different producer.	Protect your invention by registering for a patent. Become a legal resident or citizen of the U.S. Have a parent or guardian fill out the application if you’re under 18. Meet criminal record and other legal requirements for the show. Wait for auditions to open to increase your chances of success. Access the electronic application form on the casting website. Provide information about yourself and your collaborators. Include information about your business, idea, or product. Upload a picture of your business or product if possible. Watch the Shark Tank casting call schedule for open dates. Download and fill out an official application. Arrive early on the day of the audition to get a wristband. Carry yourself with poise and confidence when you address the judges. Make a short pitch to an interviewer after your number is called. Check your mail and your phone for an answer to your application. Wait for the casting crew to call you for a phone interview. Submit additional requested forms if your application is accepted. Complete a 5 to 10-minute video pitching your product. Display professionalism while applying and working with producers. Show a bold, authentic personality for a better chance of success. Research past episodes to find out what good pitches are like. Seek advice about the quality of your project and pitch. Practice your pitch as much as possible to fine-tune it. Apply again if you don’t make it onto the show.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-a-Wild-Bird	How to Take Care of a Wild Bird	To take care of a wild bird, start by cutting it free from anything it may be caught in. Next, cup the bird gently in your hands to pick it up, and put it in a box lined with a towel, making sure to put on thick leather gloves before handling the bird. Once you've got it in the box, put the box someplace warm and dark. Then, check on the bird every half hour or so, and release it into the wild as soon as it recovers. If it has a broken wing or leg, or if it doesn't seem to be recovering after 1-2 hours, consult a vet or an animal rehabilitation center about further care.	Identify the bird. Not all birds found on the ground are in need of rescue or care. Some bird species raise their young on the ground, including killdeer, plovers, and seabirds as well as all chicken and duck species. Furthermore, identifying whether the bird is a seed or insect eater or whether they are prone to certain diseases will be essential in caring for your bird. When identifying the bird, pay attention to different parts of their body. Juvenile birds have different markings from adult birds, but their species can usually still be determined by their shape, weight, and coloration. What is their silhouette or shape? How big are they? What markings do they have? Where on their bodies are the markings located? What color are they? Where do the colors appear on their bodies? Are they prey hunters or songbirds? Where did you find them? The woods? A marsh? A meadow? Determine the bird's age. At this stage, you should also check to see if a young bird is a nestling or a fledgling. Nestlings are young chicks who are not yet moving much. They have been pushed or blown out of their nest. Most nestlings will not have developed markings or coloration yet. They will either have no feathers or fluffy downy feathers. Fledglings can flap their wings and are training to fly. They will have a thin layer of feathers and may have some slight markings. It is normal for fledgling birds to be outside of the nest, and it is harmful to capture them. Test their grip. Place the bird on your finger and see if they can grip. If they have a strong grip, they are a fledgling. They are in no need of rescue! If they have a weak grasp or are unable to stay upright, they are likely a nestling. Try to locate their nest before you try to rescue them. Check for injuries. The bird may be stunned from an injury. If the bird flew into your window or is found paralyzed on the ground, there is a chance that they are in shock. Birds can recover from shock with rest. If the bird is alive but unmoving, be aware that they may be suffering from a blood clot or concussion. They require quiet rest in a dark location to recover. Handle them carefully as you remove them. If they have a broken wing or leg, avoid touching it as you handle them. Call an avian vet immediately. Cut free any entanglement. If the bird is injured because of entanglement with a rope, line, or cord, you should hold the bird still as you cut free the bindings. Keep a hold down on the bird's wings. Otherwise, the bird may flail as you try to save it, causing injury to both yourself and the bird. Pick up the bird. Use a towel or wear gloves while handling wild birds. When rescuing an orphaned or stunned bird, you should cup your hands around them and hold them upright, so that they can breathe. Gently hold together, but do not squeeze, their wings. While small songbirds can be handled with a towel, birds of prey, such as hawks or owls, should be handled wearing thick leather gloves. Be extremely aware of their beaks and talons. If you are inexperienced with these types of birds, you may want to call animal control or a wild bird rehabilitation center to rescue the bird for you. Place in the bird in a towel-lined box. A pet carrier can also work for these purposes. The box should be ventilated so that the bird can breathe; you can poke holes in the box to provide air. Place the box in a warm, dark place. If the bird is injured, he may simply need rest to recover from the shock. Check on the bird every half hour. Do not bring adult birds into your house. You may keep the box outside in a safe place where dogs and cats cannot reach it. You may also want to keep the box far enough away from the noise of the house or road. If the bird has recovered from its shock after an hour or two, you may re-release the bird back into the wild. Open the box or carrier away from your house, and let him fly away. If the bird does not recover, he may need further care. Consult a vet or a wild bird rehabilitation center. Call a rehabilitation center immediately. It is illegal in most areas for unlicensed individuals to care for wild birds, especially native or migratory birds. If the bird is an injured adult, you will not be able to care for the bird without the advice of a wild bird specialist. Call your local game warden or search the internet for your local wild bird sanctuary. They will be able to provide advice on injured wild birds. Feed adult birds only if necessary. With adults, it is advised that you do not feed the bird at all, especially if you are uncertain of its species or its dietary requirements. Furthermore, if injured, it may not be able to handle solid foods. If you must feed the bird and are absolutely positive that it can handle solid foods, be sure to locate the appropriate food for their species. Consult a vet or wild bird center for advice. Insect eaters can be fed mealworms or small crickets but not thick worms (like earthworms) or ants. Seed eaters can be fed a fortified mix, such as a fortified cockatiel seed mix. Fruit eaters can be fed berries or diced fruits. Be sure to cut it up for them. Find appropriate food for baby birds. Nestlings require soft foods. In the wild, chicks would be fed regurgitated foods by their parent. You can replicate this by feeding the bird wet canned dog or cat food. You can also soak dry dog or cat food in water to make it mushy. Baby bird formula may be available at your local pet store. Do not feed your chick birdseed, sugar water, or bread. These are extremely unhealthy for baby birds and may result in the chick becoming malnourished. Use a syringe for unfeathered baby birds. Nestlings will need to be fed with a syringe. Feeding syringes can be found at your local pet store or at a drug store in the baby section. Fill the syringe with wet canned dog, cat, or jars of mushy baby food (preferably fruit). Make sure not to shove the eye dropper down the chick's throat. It could choke them. If you cannot find a feeding syringe, you can also use a toothpick. Skewer the food on the pick. Be careful not to stab the chick as you feed it. Feed often. Baby birds will eat every fifteen to twenty minutes from dawn to dusk. When hungry, they should call for you with an open mouth. Do not feed them until they exhibit this behavior. At night, the baby birds may not call for food; this is normal. That said, if you have a bird under a week old, it may call for food every few hours in the night. You may feed the bird again if this happens. The bird's crop (or bottom of their throat) may expand as they eat. This is normal. As you feed the bird, don't fill the crop entirely. Their swallowing reflex will start when food reaches their crop. The bird should stop when full. Do not give babies water. Chicks will absorb water from the food they eat. By giving them water, you may be inadvertently filling their lungs instead of their stomach. This can cause death. Wean them off the syringe once they start moving around. As your chick grows, you will notice it is beginning to sprout feathers and move around its shelter. It is entering the fledgling period of its growth. At this point, a varied diet is important. For insect eaters, you can introduce bugs such as mealworms or crickets, which can be bought at a local pet store. Seed eaters can start eating spew millet or seeds that have been soaked until they sprout. After a few days, you can add seed, nuts, and pellets to the mix. If the bird is a fruit eater, you can start them on baby food jars of fruit before moving on to diced berries and fruits. Place birds in a box, not a cage. Wild birds are not domesticated like house birds. A cage may alarm them, and they can injure themselves in an attempt to escape. Ventilated boxes lined with towels are actually best for birds, especially adult birds who have lived in the wild their whole lives. The dark calms them, and the enclosed space gives them a sense of protection against predators. Make sure you poke air holes in the box. Remember this will only a temporary solution for keeping birds. The end goal to caring for wild birds is to reintroduce them into the wild, not to keep them as pets. Place their shelter in a dark, quiet place. Birds will be quiet as they recover so do not be alarmed if they do not sing or chirp in the box. In fact, the quieter their shelter, the better it will be for their healing. If the bird is an adult, you should keep the box outside as far away from the house as possible. Baby birds should be kept close to you for constant supervision. You may choose to keep them inside or outside. If you do choose to leave their shelter outside, make sure that they remain close to the house, and give them an insulated shelter for warmth and protection. Keep the bird warm. Especially if the bird you have rescued is a baby, you will want to keep the bird warm. There are a few methods you can use to warm a bird bed. If the bird is an adult, it may only need towels and grass shavings for warmth. If the bird is an unfeathered chick, it will need a more substantial source of warmth. You can pour warm water in a bottle and wrap it in paper towels. You may also want to put paper towels around the bird so that this doesn't burn them. This is a good option if you are keeping the bird outside. Alternatively, you may make a bed of towels or old t-shirts in a pet carrier. Place the bird inside. Leave a heating pad beneath the carrier on throughout the day and night. The heating pad should warm the entire carrier. This is ideal if you are keeping the bird inside. Allow the bird plenty of rest. If it curls up and isn't moving, it's not dead! It's sleeping, and this bird needs to sleep. It will tell you when it's awake and hungry again. Make sure you stay nearby when they're sleeping; they will need your absolute attention when they wake up. Give baby birds space to move as they become fledglings. After a few weeks, you will notice the bird has sprouted more feathers. The bird will also start flapping its wings and shuffling around on its own. It is becoming a fledgling. It is extremely important in this stage that the bird has room to move around as it will be learning to fly. Supervise the bird carefully but give him room to move. To ensure successful reintroduction into wild, take the chick outside once or twice a day. Hold the nestling in your hands, and if they try to fly off, don't stop them. This exercise will strengthen their muscles and help them learn to fly. As time goes by, they will fly away for farther distances and longer periods of time but may still return for feedings. To prevent injury inside the home, you can teach the fledgling to avoid mirrors and windows. Hold the bird up to the glass and allow them to poke their beak against it. Do this repeatedly to teach the bird to avoid these as they learn to fly.	Identify the bird. Determine the bird's age. Test their grip. Check for injuries. Cut free any entanglement. Pick up the bird. Place in the bird in a towel-lined box. Call a rehabilitation center immediately. Feed adult birds only if necessary. Find appropriate food for baby birds. Use a syringe for unfeathered baby birds. Feed often. Wean them off the syringe once they start moving around. Place birds in a box, not a cage. Place their shelter in a dark, quiet place. Keep the bird warm. Allow the bird plenty of rest. Give baby birds space to move as they become fledglings.
https://www.wikihow.com/Knit-Baby-Booties	How to Knit Baby Booties	If you want to knit baby booties, start by casting on the number of stitches you need for the toes and knitting the base. When you reach halfway, decrease each row by 2 stitches so the booties aren't baggy at the heel. Once you've finished the base, knit as many rows as you like to cover the ankle, such as 3 rows if your gauge is 6 rows per inch and you want it to be half an inch. To finish your bootie, fold the fabric in half so it is inside out, then sow it together so the stitches are hidden on the inside.	Choose your yarn. Before sitting down the knit anything, you should decide which yarn you want to use for your project. The standard yarn weights, from thinnest to thickest, are fingering, sock/baby, sport, DK/light worsted, worsted/afghan/aran, chunky, and bulky. For baby booties, sock or baby-weight yarn is recommended. Choose your needles. These booties will be knit flat, so use regular needles instead of double-pointed ones. The thinner the yarn, the thinner the knitting needles you should use. The packaging for yarn usually details a needle size recommendation for its weight. Gauge your yarn. Before beginning any knitting project, you should always "gauge" your yarn, or determine its "tension." Simply put, the gauge lets you know how many stitches per inch your specific combination of yarn, needles, and knitting technique will produce. This will help you to either create custom pieces to your desired dimensions or adjust patterns you find on the internet for the materials you have at your disposal. If you don't gauge your yarn, you won't be able to predict how small or large your end product will be—this is very important with baby booties! Cast on what you estimate to be about five inches worth of stitches. Work about ten rows in a normal garter stitch (knit all the way across), then work ten rows in whichever pattern you plan to use for the cuff, if you want something other than a garter stitch. If you plan to use the garter stitch the whole way through, just knit twenty rows of the garter stitch. Look at the middle portion of each pattern swatch and count out roughly how many stitches per inch you have across the six-inch width. Measure the length of the ten rows you knit in garter stitch, then the length of the ten rows you knit in stockinette. Use a ruler for an accurate measurement of inches. Now, you know how many stitches to cast on for create a specific width of fabric, and how many rows you have to knit to create a specific length of fabric. Decide what size you want your baby booties to be. How many inches around to you want the toe to be? The ankle? How many inches up the calf do you want the bootie to rise? Use the information from your gauging exercise to sketch out four important measurements: The number of stitches to cast on to comfortably fit the toe The number of stitches needed to comfortable fit snugly at the heel The number of rows needed to achieve the desired length of the booties base (the part that covers the foot) The number of rows needed to achieve the desired rise of the bootie up the ankle or calf. Cast on the appropriate number of stitches to cover the toe. Knit for as many rows as you need to achieve the desired length from toe to heel, making sure to decrease your stitches as appropriate, so the bootie is not baggy at the narrower parts of the foot. A good rule of thumb to follow is this: once you reach half the desired length of the bootie, knit two or three more rows, then begin decreasing each row by two stitches until you reach the heel. For example, if the base of your bootie will take twenty rows of knitting, knit 12 or 13 rows, then decrease by two stitches for each row until you reach your twentieth and final row for the base of the bootie. Make sure that your decreases are evenly spaced. For example, If you have 29 stitches, follow this pattern to decrease evenly: K13, decrease, K3, decrease, K13. Next row: K12, decrease, K3, decrease, K12. Next row: K11, decrease, K3, decrease, K11. Continue in this manner until you reach the end of the heel and are ready to knit the cuff. Knit the cuff. Once the base of the bootie is complete, knit however many rows you need to achieve your desired rise up the ankle and calf. If you want the bootie to have a very low ankle rise of half an inch, and your gauge is six rows per inch, then knit three rows for your cuff. If you want a high calf rise of four inches, knit 24 rows for your cuff. Cast off off your knitting. Make sure to bind off loosely, so your bootie does not feel tight and uncomfortable when worn. Sew the bootie together. Fold the fabric in half so that the bootie will be inside out when the seam is sewn up. This is to ensure that the seam is hidden inside the bootie and is not visible. Using a sewing needle, sew the two edges of the fabric together. Turn the bootie right-side out, then fold the cuff down if desired. Decorate the bootie. Once your basic bootie has been constructed, you can add whatever fun decorations you'd like! Ribbons and buttons that can be added easily with a needle and thread. Finished.	Choose your yarn. Choose your needles. Gauge your yarn. Decide what size you want your baby booties to be. Cast on the appropriate number of stitches to cover the toe. Knit for as many rows as you need to achieve the desired length from toe to heel, making sure to decrease your stitches as appropriate, so the bootie is not baggy at the narrower parts of the foot. Knit the cuff. Cast off off your knitting. Sew the bootie together. Turn the bootie right-side out, then fold the cuff down if desired. Decorate the bootie. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Safely-Use-a-Public-Bathroom	How to Safely Use a Public Bathroom	To safely use a public bathroom, try picking the first stall, since the middle and last stalls tend to be more popular and often have more bacteria and germs. Once you choose a stall, avoid putting your belongings on the floor, since this is one of the dirtiest places in the bathroom. When you're done using the bathroom, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds to get rid of any bacteria you may have picked up. Then, thoroughly dry them with a paper towel or air dryer. As you leave the bathroom, if you can, use your elbow to open the door so you don't pick up any more germs.	Know where to find the cleanest public restrooms. To limit your contact with bacteria and germs you should try to only use toilet stalls in hospitals and buildings that are cleaned regularly. Hospitals usually have the cleanest toilet stalls as they use disinfectants often and heavily. Avoid bathrooms in airports and on airplanes. Airplane bathrooms are very small, making it difficult for people to wash their hands, leading to bacteria on surfaces you cannot help touching when using the tiny bathroom on the plane. Airports are high traffic areas and their bathrooms may not be cleaned enough due to the high volume of people using them throughout the day. Go for the first stall. People tend to use the middle and last stall for a bit of privacy, so go for the first stall to limit your exposure to bacteria and germs. It will likely be less used and cleaner than the other stalls in the bathroom. Do not put your belongings on the bathroom floor. A study found that the highest concentration of germs in public bathrooms are on the bathroom floor. The second highest concentration of germs are on sanitary napkin disposals and the sinks and water taps in bathrooms. Avoid picking up any bacteria or germs from the bathroom by hanging up your bag or coat on the hook rather than placing it on the floor, or leaving it outside with a friend while you use the bathroom. If there is no hook on the back of the door of the stall, you can hang your bag around your neck or keep your coat on as you use the bathroom. These options may actually be more sanitary than putting your belongings on the floor. Do not be afraid to sit on the toilet seat. Skin contact with urine or fecal matter on the toilet seat may be unpleasant, but they are not clear health hazards. You are more at risk of picking up germs and bacteria through touching bathroom surfaces with your hands and then not washing them, rather than through your skin on your bottom. Ideally, you should avoid touching the flush handle or the stall door with your hands as you can easily transmit bacteria from your hands to your face or your mouth without realizing it. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom. This seems obvious, but it is essential that you always wash your hands well after you use a toilet stall in a public bathroom. This will cut down significantly on the transfer of bacteria and fecal matter from your hands, via surfaces in the bathroom, to your face, mouth, or eyes. To properly wash your hands , use soap and lather your hands for 20 seconds. Then, rinse your hands well and dry with a paper towel or a hand dryer. Avoid touching the bathroom door as you leave, as some people may not have been as good about washing their hands as you and you don't want to pick up any germs or bacteria. Limit your contact with surfaces, such as door handles and sinks. If possible, try to restrict your contact with surfaces in the bathroom so you do not get bacteria or germs on your hands. Use the automatic soap dispenser if it is available and the automatic taps to wash your hands. An automatic hand dryer can also be a good way to avoid having to touch the paper towel dispenser on your way out of the bathroom.	Know where to find the cleanest public restrooms. Go for the first stall. Do not put your belongings on the bathroom floor. Do not be afraid to sit on the toilet seat. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom. Limit your contact with surfaces, such as door handles and sinks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Between-CBD-Oil-and-Edibles	How to Choose Between CBD Oil and Edibles	Cannabidiol, or CBD, may be able to help treat certain conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and pain. CBD is available in several different forms, including oils and edibles. If you're not sure which one to use, try using a CBD oil tincture for fast, all-over relief. CBD oil tincture kicks in within 15 to 30 minutes, and the effects usually last for 2 to 4 hours. If you want longer-lasting results, use CBD edibles instead. Edibles take longer to kick in, like 2 to 4 hours, but the effects last longer than a CBD oil tincture. You may feel the effects of a CBD edible for around 4 to 6 hours. For pain relief, try massaging topical CBD oil directly into your sore or tense muscles. Whichever form of CBD you decide to use, talk to your doctor first to make sure it's safe for you and won't interfere with any medications you're taking.	Use a CBD oil tincture to relax or feel all-over relief quickly. Since a CBD oil tincture typically works in 15-30 minutes, it helps you calm down quickly. Choose a tincture to help you cope with anxiety, fall asleep faster, or treat all-over pain. To use it, simply squeeze 1-2 drops of the tincture under your tongue. Hold it there for 30 seconds before swallowing. Some tinctures are sold in a spray bottle. If you're using a spray, spritz the inside of each cheek once. The effects of the oil or tincture will typically last for 2-4 hours if it works for you. Massage CBD oil into your skin to treat pain at the site. When you're treating pain, it's generally best to use topical CBD oil. Apply a few drops of oil onto your palm and rub it into the area you want to treat. Add more oil as needed to apply a thin layer to your skin. You may notice pain relief immediately or within 30 minutes if it works for you. For instance, you might massage the oil into a sprained ankle or a sore wrist. You can use as much CBD oil on your skin as you like. The topical treatment might last up to 5 hours if CBD works for you. CBD oil doesn't work for everyone, so it's possible you won't notice pain relief. However, it's typically effective for pain. Opt for edibles if you can wait for longer lasting results. CBD oil edibles also help treat anxiety, insomnia, and all-over pain, but they take longer to work and provide an inconsistent dose. CBD oil edibles typically take 2-4 hours to provide their full benefits, but the effects stick around for much longer than an oil or tincture. Try CBD oil edibles if you want your results to last for up to 6 hours. While you might notice the effects in 30 minutes, it more commonly takes 2-4 hours to feel the effects from CBD edibles. If they work for you, CBD edibles typically provide benefits for 4-6 hours. For best results, follow the serving recommendations on the product you're using Add CBD oil to your own food if you want to control your dose. One of the drawbacks of CBD edibles is that the dosing varies, even within the same product. You may get a different dose of CBD in each serving, which may make it hard to treat your condition. If this is a concern for you, make your own CBD edibles by adding CBD oil to your favorite foods or drinks. Just make sure the oil you're using says it's edible on the bottle. For instance, measure out a dose of CBD oil and add it to your coffee, morning oatmeal, or baked goods. Most CBD oils include coconut oil and CBD oil, which means they're safe to consume. However, some products include additives that may make them inedible. Test different CBD products to find what works best for you. CBD oil affects everyone differently, so you may need to experiment to find the best product for you. Try CBD oil to see how it affects you, then use CBD edibles to find out if they help you more. Stick with the product that gives you the results you want. When it comes to edibles, the type of food can make a difference. For instance, fat tends to increase the bioavailability of CBD oil, which helps your body absorb more. Pick a flavored product if you want to mask the taste of CBD oil. Because it comes from a plant, CBD oil tastes like grass to most people. Depending on the sensitivity of your taste buds, you not enjoy taking pure CBD oil or a tincture. In that case, a flavored tincture or edibles may be a better option for you. Consider switching to a flavored product if it helps you deal with the taste. For instance, you can find tinctures in a variety of flavors, like cherry, lime, and orange. Edibles may be the best option for covering up the taste of CBD oil. Choose CBD edibles if you want to be discreet on the go. CBD edibles look just like normal snacks and candies, so you can eat them in public without anyone realizing you're using CBD oil. Use edibles if you want to incorporate CBD oil into your daily lifestyle to manage your symptoms over a long period of time. This allows you to easily and conveniently use CBD wherever you go. For instance, you might eat a CBD-infused cookie as a mid-morning snack to help you deal with workplace stress or snack on 1-2 gummies a few hours before a big presentation if it helps you feel more comfortable with public speaking. Check with your doctor before using CBD oil or edibles. While CBD oil is generally safe, it's not right for everyone. It may interact with some medications and could worsen some conditions. Always talk to your doctor before using it to make sure it's safe for you. Tell your doctor what you're treating with the CBD oil and ask them to recommend what products might work best. Visit your doctor if CBD oil doesn’t help your symptoms. If you're treating a condition, such as anxiety or chronic pain, see your doctor if CBD oil doesn't help. While it helps some people, it may not work for you. Your doctor can help you try alternative treatments so you can find relief. Discuss how much CBD oil you're using and how you're taking it. Your doctor may be able to help you try a different dosage or delivery method. Additionally, they may help you use CBD oil to supplement other treatments. Call your doctor if you’re experiencing side effects. While they're rare, you may experience side effects while using CBD oil, especially if you take a high dose. Your probably don't need to worry about the side effects, and they should go away quickly. However, it's best to check with your doctor if you notice the following side effects: Drowsiness Fatigue Dry mouth Diarrhea Reduced appetite	Use a CBD oil tincture to relax or feel all-over relief quickly. Massage CBD oil into your skin to treat pain at the site. Opt for edibles if you can wait for longer lasting results. Add CBD oil to your own food if you want to control your dose. Test different CBD products to find what works best for you. Pick a flavored product if you want to mask the taste of CBD oil. Choose CBD edibles if you want to be discreet on the go. Check with your doctor before using CBD oil or edibles. Visit your doctor if CBD oil doesn’t help your symptoms. Call your doctor if you’re experiencing side effects.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-More-Intimate-Without-Having-Sex	How to Get More Intimate Without Having Sex	To get more intimate with someone without having sex, try asking them personal questions to get to know them better. For example, ask “If you could go back in time 5 years, what would you say to your younger self?” Intimacy is a 2-way street, so be honest in return and share your own thoughts and feelings, even if they're uncomfortable. If you want to feel physically close to someone without having sex, try cuddling with them while watching a movie or lying in bed. You can also kiss and touch different parts of their body to turn up the heat.	Be willing to feel vulnerable and express your feelings. Emotional intimacy means being honest with your thoughts and feelings, even when they're uncomfortable. Be willing to share your needs, hopes, and fears with your partner. While opening up can be scary, a good partner will be supportive and try to understand you better. Being open about yourself can help you and your partner learn from each other and support each other in a new and deeper way. For example, tell your partner about your dream to become a pastry chef or get a graduate degree. Build your trust together. Struggling with trust in a relationship can lead to conflicts and insecurities, especially if you don't feel like you can be physically and emotionally open with your partner. Prioritize honesty in your relationship. Practice saying what you mean and meaning what you say. Show that you can be there for your partner and notice that they can be there for you, too. Respect each other's boundaries physically, emotionally, and socially. For example, if your partner values privacy, don't share intimate details of your relationship with people who know them. If you agree to keep something private, keep it private. Listen fully when your partner speaks. A solid partnership includes two people who not only hear each other, but listen to each other. Turn toward each while speaking. Put down your phones and switch off the television. Pay attention to what your partner says in a non-judgmental way and give supportive feedback. You should also feel like your partner listens to you. You can build intimacy by knowing you can say what's on your heart and not feel criticized for your words. Practice active listening with your partner and build your intimacy by knowing you can count on each other to listen and understand. Ask personal questions. Get to know your partner's inner life. Asking questions can help each of you to open up and think about what has impacted you, what drives you, and how you relate to each other. Ask questions that encourage intimacy and sharing. Focus on asking open-ended questions so that you can elaborate on answers and build some discussion. Ask questions like “If you could choose to be anyone, real or fictional, who would you choose to be and why?” and, “What would you say to your younger self, if you could? What would you say to your older self?” Ask questions about your relationship, too. For example, “What do you think makes us great together?”, “How can we improve our communication?” and, “What's one thing you like doing in our relationship?” Ask for help from your partner. If you've had a bad day, there's almost nothing more comforting than a supportive person to lean on. It can be difficult to ask for help or even cry in front of your partner, but feeling their support is often worth the risk. Plus, you might learn that they are someone you can count on to be there for you, even in difficult times. For example, say, “I had a really hard day. Can we talk about it?” Take every opportunity to cuddle. Cuddling is an important way to make contact and feel close without having to take off your clothes. Whether you're watching a movie together or laying in bed, reach out and wrap your arms around your partner to feel that physical closeness together. Grab your partner's hand, put your arm around their waist or shoulder, and make an effort to include more touch. Sometimes, one person has to initiate the contact. Share a long hug. Hugging reduces stress and increases bonding between you and your partner. Get in the habit of hugging your partner when you come together and separate. For example, hug your partner before going to work or school in the morning and when you see them after a reunion (such as seeing each other after school or work). Give a solid hug by wrapping your arms around your partner and not letting go right away. If hugging doesn't come naturally to your partner, ask for the hug directly. Breathe together. Breathing together can be physically and emotionally intimate without even touching each other. Start by sitting across from each other and facing one another. Begin focusing on your breath and breathing with your eyes closed. When you feel ready, open your eyes and watch your partner's stomach moving with their breath. The air you breathe will become the air that your partner breathes. Whether you start to breathe together or not, you should feel in sync with your partner. After you complete this exercise can be a great time to talk and have those deep conversations that seem so difficult in other situations. Lock eyes together. Gazing at each other can be a sign of love and connection. You might feel vulnerable or even a bit fearful once you and your partner lock eyes. Keep the connection and step outside of feeling embarrassed or scared and focus on your partner. Recognize that you can feel safe and secure, even when your partner sees you for who you are. Spend some time locking eyes with your partner. Sit across from each other and look into each other's eyes. Start with 30 seconds, then move the time up as you feel comfortable. Kiss passionately. If your kisses have moved to pecks, bring back the passion that comes from a good kiss or makeout session. Kissing can contribute to improving intimacy, especially in long-term relationships. Couples who kiss more frequently report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. Give your partner different kinds of kisses. For example, kiss on the lips, on the cheek, neck, hand, and other parts of the body (that won't lead to having sex). Try intimate touching. You might not want to have sex, but there are sexual activities that you can do together that involve many of the same feelings and sensations without the actual act. For example, touch each other, kiss each other's bodies, and lick each other. These actions can allow you to be intimate, without worrying about some of the consequences of sex itself. Talk about your comfort level with your partner. If you are purposefully abstaining from sex, then create specific boundaries for relating in a physically intimate way. For example, you may be comfortable kissing but not taking your clothes off. Try something new together. Trying something new requires courage and may show you a new side of yourself and your partner. You might find that you enjoy something you never knew you could enjoy, or discover something about your partner you've never noticed. Adding a new experience can help you feel closer and help you bond over the new experience. For example, try a boxing class, race go karts, or try a dance class. Use your knowledge from your intimate talks to come up with activities you would both enjoy. Alternatively, you could try something that is special to one of you. Add some adrenaline to a date. A little adrenaline can help you feel more attracted to your partner and increase feelings of intimacy. Try doing something fun and maybe even a little risky together. For example, try skydiving, rock climbing, or zip lining. Doing something in a high arousal state can make couples feel more bonded and together. Do something a little scary. While you don't want to be scared for too long, it can be fun to do something with a small fear factor to encourage you and your partner to turn toward each other. Knowing you can rely on your partner for emotional support can help you feel close to them and trust them to be there for you. For example, go to a haunted house or take a walk in the dark together. Look at old photographs together. Take a trip down memory lane and open yourself up to exposing a younger version of yourself to your partner. Looking at pictures of your childhood and the people that were important to you is a very intimate act. When you discuss the things that mattered to you and the events and people that led you to become who you are, you reveal a lot of vulnerabilities to your partner. Show your partner around your hometown and talk about memories from growing up. Then, ask them to do the same for you. Family stuff can be difficult to discuss, but try to answer all of their questions.	Be willing to feel vulnerable and express your feelings. Build your trust together. Listen fully when your partner speaks. Ask personal questions. Ask for help from your partner. Take every opportunity to cuddle. Share a long hug. Breathe together. Lock eyes together. Kiss passionately. Try intimate touching. Try something new together. Add some adrenaline to a date. Do something a little scary. Look at old photographs together.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Chicken-Feet	How to Cook Chicken Feet	To cook chicken feet, start by clipping off the nails using kitchen shears, and wash the feet in a bath of 1 tablespoon of salt water and 1 quart of cold water. Rinse and dry the feet thoroughly with paper towels after you remove them from the bath. Then, heat a fryer to 350 °F, and carefully place the feet in the oil to cook for 3-7 minutes until they're golden brown. Use tongs to remove them from the oil and place them on paper towel to drain. After the feet are cooked, you can apply a brine, braise them, or add a sauce before serving!	Clip off the nails. Use kitchen shears or a heavy cleaver to cut the toenails off the end of each chicken foot. If desired, you could also separate the palm of the foot from the connecting leg bone by cutting them apart at the joint. Both parts can then be prepared and cooked in the same manner. Doing this can make it easier to fry the chicken feet, but it will also change their distinctive appearance. Wash the feet in salt water. Stir 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of salt into 1 qt (1 L) of cold water. Dunk the chicken feet in the salt water and scrub them clean using your fingers. Rub the feet together while submerged to help scrub off any dirt or debris. Peel away any scaly, yellow outer skin. If you cannot pick away these spots, you can use kitchen shears to cut them away. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Remove the chicken feet from the salt water and rinse well under cool, running water. Drain and dry the feet completely using clean paper towels. It's very important to completely dry the feet after rinsing them. If excess water remains, you may encounter more splattering when you start frying the feet. After drying the feet, set them aside on a clean plate while you prepare the frying oil. Heat the oil. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of vegetable or peanut oil into a large Dutch oven. Set it on the stove and bring the oil to a heat of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). If you don't have a Dutch oven, use a large wok, heavy-bottomed saucepan, or deep fryer. It's best to check the heat of the oil with a fryer thermometer or candy thermometer, but if you don't have one, check by dropping a cube of white bread into the oil. When the oil is hot enough to use, the bread should turn golden in approximately 10 seconds. Fry until golden brown. Carefully drop several chicken feet into the hot oil using long tongs or cooking chopsticks. Fry the feet for 3 to 7 minutes, or until they appear golden brown in color. The oil will likely splatter, so it's best to work carefully. Shield yourself with the lid of the pot while placing each chicken foot directly into the oil. Do not drop the feet from a height. While the feet cook, rest the lid on top of the pan, angling it so that a small gap remains open. Drain on paper towels. Carefully remove each finished chicken foot from the hot oil and transfer it to a plate or bowl lined with clean paper towels. Note that you could also drain the chicken feet on brown paper bag material as long as it's clean prior to use. Repeat as needed. Fry and drain the remaining chicken feet in this manner, working in small batches. You should only work with three to four feet at a time. When you add the feet to the oil, the temperature of the oil drops. As long as the pan is not overcrowded, the temperature drop shouldn't be too severe, but the oil in a packed pot will cool and may not fry the legs correctly. Combine most of the brine ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the boiling water, star anise, ginger, cinnamon stick, dried bay leaves, cloves, and salt. Stir the brine together until the salt fully dissolves. You can prepare the brine before or after frying the chicken, depending on whichever you find easier. If you prepare it beforehand, however, loosely cover it and let it sit aside at room temperature until you're ready to use it. Submerge the feet in the brine. Dunk the fried chicken feet in the bowl of chicken brine. Make sure that the brine evenly covers all the feet. Add the remaining brine ingredients. Pour the rice wine and cold water into the same bowl as the brine and chicken feet, then stir gently to combine the ingredients. The cold water should be nearly as cold as ice water. The low temperature will quickly drop the temperature of the brine and the chicken feet, thereby halting the cooking process. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Loosely cover the bowl and place it in your refrigerator. Allow the brine to marinate the chicken feet for at least 2 hours. After 2 hours pass, don't be alarmed if the chicken feet look puffy. This is normal and can actually improve the final texture of the dish. Drain and discard the brine. Pour the contents of the bowl through a colander. Set the chicken feet aside and discard the excess brine. Combine the braising ingredients. Place the water, rice wine, star anise, spring onions, and ginger in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Set the pan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the broth to a steady boil. Add the chicken feet. Carefully place the chicken feet into the boiling broth, lowering them directly into the water instead of dropping them from a height. After adding the chicken feet to the braising broth, allow the liquid to reach a full boil again. Once the braising broth reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, dropping the broth to a gentle simmer. Cook until tender. Partially cover the pan and allow the chicken feet to cook until they feet tender. This should take 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Periodically check and stir the chicken feet as they cook in the braising broth. When ready, you should be able to easily pierce through the fleshy side and straight to the bone using a standard fork. Drain the liquid. Strain the contents of the pan through a colander. Collect 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the cooking liquid and all of the chicken feet. After reserving the 1/2 cup (125 ml) of liquid, discard the remaining broth. Combine the sauce ingredients and reserved broth. Place the 1/2 cup (125 ml) of reserved braising broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, black bean sauce, sugar, rice wine, white pepper, chile peppers, and garlic in a large wok. Place the pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Stir and heat the sauce until it reaches a full boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Allow the sauce to continue simmering. Whisk together the cornstarch and water. While the sauce simmers, whisk together to 1 tsp (5 ml) of cornstarch and 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of cold water until a thin slurry forms. Immediately pour and whisk this slurry into the sauce. Continue whisking and simmering the sauce until the slurry is fully incorporated. Add the chicken feet. Toss the chicken feet into the simmering sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken feet are warm throughout. Note that the sauce should also thicken during this time. When ready, it should be thick and sticky enough to cling to the feet. Serve immediately. Transfer the sauce-covered chicken feet to serving platters and enjoy them immediately, if desired. Alternatively, save and steam the following day. If you want to give the flavors more time to blend together, you can refrigerate the chicken feet and reheat them the following day before serving. Transfer the sauce-covered chicken feet to a steam-proof plate. As soon as they cool to room temperature, cover the plate and chill the chicken feet in your refrigerator. The next day, set a steamer basket over a stockpot of boiling water and place the plate of chicken feet inside. Heat the chicken feet through for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve the reheated chicken feet while they're still hot.	Clip off the nails. Wash the feet in salt water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Heat the oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat as needed. Combine most of the brine ingredients. Submerge the feet in the brine. Add the remaining brine ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain and discard the brine. Combine the braising ingredients. Add the chicken feet. Cook until tender. Drain the liquid. Combine the sauce ingredients and reserved broth. Whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add the chicken feet. Serve immediately. Alternatively, save and steam the following day.
https://www.wikihow.mom/Add-a-Father%27s-Name-to-a-Birth-Certificate	How to Add a Father's Name to a Birth Certificate	To add a father's name to a birth certificate, you'll need to file a form with your state's Department of Health, which you should be able to find on their website. You'll need to fill out the form, print it out, and sign it in front of a notary. If you've married your child's father since the birth, you'll need to present your marriage license to the Office of Vital Records too. If you're not married, you'll have to file a paternity request form, which you can find on your state's Department of Health or Office of Vital Records website. Once your paternity request has been granted by your state, both parents will need to sign a Paternity Acknowledgement form in the presence of a notary.	Navigate online to your state’s Department of Health website. Each state's Department of Health keeps records detailing births, including birth certificates. The state's DOH portal should contain information regarding adding the father's name to the certificate. To find the relevant information on the site, try navigating to the “Vital Records” category. Or, if the site has a search bar, type in something like “change paternity on birth certificate.” For example, if you live in Minnesota, the state DOH presents information regarding birth certificate changes at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/rop.html. Fill out a form requesting the addition of the father’s name. Each state should provide online access to the legal form which allows you to formally request the father's name be added to the birth certificate. The form will ask for your name and other legal information, including the father's name and the child's name and date of birth. For example, the state of Alabama requires you to fill out a “Request to Add Father to Child's Alabama Birth Certificate” form. Access the form online at: http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/assets/hs75.pdf. Similarly, Minnesota requires the father to fill out a “Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form,” available online at: https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-3159-ENG. Print the form and sign in it front of a notary public. Once you've completed the form, print a paper copy. Visit a notary and sign the form in front of them. The notary will then notarize the document. Make sure that the form is clearly printed and has no cross-outs, or the notary may not sign it. Check with your bank or other financial institution to see if they have an on-staff notary. Notaries are also commonly found at city or county buildings like city halls or court houses. Not all states may require that the form be notarized. Consult the state's DOH website for clarification. Present a valid marriage license at the Office of Vital Records. If the child was born outside of marriage but you have since married the child's father, you'll need to prove this to the state by presenting a copy of your marriage license. You will also need to sign a legal affidavit either in front of the notary or at the Office of Vital Records. If you're mailing in the paperwork, you can include a notarized photocopy of your marriage license in the envelope. Only add the name of the child's biological father to the certificate. If the person you are currently married to is not the child's biological father, their name shouldn't appear on the birth certificate. Complete a paternity request form if you’re not married to the father. You can find this form online through the state DOH or Office of Vital Records website. If you are not married to the child's father but would like the father's name printed on the birth certificate, you'll need to complete paperwork to file a paternity request. This is a legal petition to modify the birth certificate by adding the father's name as the child's legal parent. For example, if you live in New York state, access the Acknowledgment of Paternity form online at: https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/aop_forms.html. You must have legal proof of biological paternity before filling out the paternity request form. If the paternity is disputed, the form will not be processed and a paternity test may be legally required. Once the paternity request has been granted by the state, both of the child's parents must sign a “paternity acknowledgment form” in the presence of a notary public. File the form with the state’s Office of Vital Records. In whichever state you're filing the birth certificate paternity form, you'll need to submit the paperwork to the Office of Vital Records. Look online to find the Office's physical location and mailing address. This information may also be available through the state's DOH website. For example, if you're filing paper work in South Carolina, a list of Vital Records regions can be found at: http://www.scdhec.gov/VitalRecords/Locations/. The form will need to be submitted through the mail or in person, not online, since online documents cannot be notarized. Pay the required processing fee. Most states will require you to accompany your paperwork with a small fee. In some states, you may be able to pay the fee with a credit card online through the state's website. Otherwise, make out a check for the amount specified and include it with the form when you mail it in or hand-deliver it to the office. For example, Alabama requires a $25 fee for a single copy of the corrected birth certificate. Checks should be made out to the “State Board of Health.” In Alabama, each additional birth certificate copy requires an additional $6 fee.	Navigate online to your state’s Department of Health website. Fill out a form requesting the addition of the father’s name. Print the form and sign in it front of a notary public. Present a valid marriage license at the Office of Vital Records. Complete a paternity request form if you’re not married to the father. File the form with the state’s Office of Vital Records. Pay the required processing fee.
https://www.wikihow.com/Select-a-Pet-Parrot	How to Select a Pet Parrot	To select a pet parrot, choose a small parrot, such as a Meyers' or Senegal parrot if you don't have much space, and are concerned about noise. Alternatively, consider a large parrot, like a Macaw, if you have room for a big cage and want a vocal bird. You could also pick a medium sized parrot, such as an African grey or Amazon parrot, which tend to be affectionate and playful. Whichever type of parrot you pick, look for a bird with bright eyes and tight feathers that are close to the body, to make sure it's healthy.	Choose a healthy-looking bird. The first consideration you should keep in mind when selecting a parrot is that particular bird's health. The last thing you want is to take home a bird and find out it has extensive (and costly) health problems or a short life ahead. Check out how the bird behaves at the pet store and pay close attention to whether the bird looks healthy overall. Tight feathers close to the body are a sign of good health. Avoid birds with ruffled, unkempt, or missing feathers. Look for bright eyes and a lively appearance. Birds that sleep a lot and/or never leave their perch are usually in poor health. Avoid any birds that have no appetite or exhibit any discharge from the nose or mouth, as these are signs of illness in birds. Make sure you can accommodate the bird you want. Remember that the size of your bird will dictate the cage and environment it will need at home. A larger parrot will need a bigger cage, more room to move around, and more food than a smaller bird. Larger parrots may also be more vocal than some of their smaller counterparts, which may be a factor worth considering. Think about whether you have shared walls and noise-intolerant neighbors. A very vocal parrot could potentially cause problems in such a housing situation. Assess whether you have room for a bigger cage in your home. If not, a smaller bird in a smaller cage might be better suited to your house or apartment. Think about the bird's lifespan. Parrots are generally very long-lived birds. Some parrots can live up to 80 years. Even shorter-lived parrot species tend to live for up to 20 years. Owning a parrot can be a life-long commitment, and you may even have to consider whether any friends or relatives would be able to care for your bird if it outlives you. Consider a smaller-sized parrot. Smaller parrots may still be vocal, but they tend to be less noisy than larger parrots. If you want a very vocal bird, you may want to consider a medium- or large-sized parrot. However, if you have concerns about noise, or if you live in a smaller home and can't house a large bird, a small parrot might be a better fit. Meyers' parrots are affectionate, quiet, and generally easy-going. They're very social birds and they generally form bonds with all members of the family. Poicephalus parrots are small but stocky. They're known for being quiet birds, but they can still be somewhat playful and affectionate. Senegal parrots are very calm, good-natured, and very affectionate towards people. They can be somewhat active and will need a lot of toys and play time. Think about getting a medium-sized parrot. Medium-sized parrots tend to be smart and very affectionate towards people. They may be slightly vocal, though they will not have the vocal capabilities of a larger parrot. However, medium-sized parrots can generally learn to mimic a few words if you spend enough time teaching them. African grey parrots tend to be very sensitive, intelligent, and destructive. Many bird experts agree that experienced parrot caretakers make the best owners for African greys. Amazon parrots are very playful and entertaining. They will try to sing along to music, though they can be very noisy at times. Double yellow-headed Amazon parrots are very popular birds known for their big personalities and long lives, with some parrots living up to 80 years. They can learn to talk (and tend to be very vocal) and have a lot of energy. Orange-winged Amazon parrots are very colorful and tend to be tamer than other Amazon parrots. These parrots tend to be energetic and full of personality. Yellow-naped Amazon parrots are rare and very expensive, with some birds selling for up to $30,000. They're very playful as young birds but often get aggressive as they age. Pionus parrots are generally quiet, affectionate, and easy-going. Some owners report that Pionus parrots occasionally have a musky, somewhat sweet smell to them. Vasa parrots are very active, and as a result they tend to have large appetites. Adequate cage space and plenty of toys are necessary for these playful parrots. Look into getting a larger-sized parrot. Larger parrots will need a larger cage to live in. Large parrots also tend to be very vocal. This may be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your living situation. Remember, though, that large parrots also have larger beaks, and if a large parrot bites you it could be very painful. Cape parrots are extremely vocal and very long-lived, with many pet Cape parrots living up to 30 years. Large macaws like the Scarlet macaw are very good pets at a young age, but may be prone to more aggressive behavior as they age. Feed your parrot a healthy diet. Parrots need to be fed at least one meal each day. They should also be given treats periodically throughout the day. You can buy parrot food at a pet store, but the best diet for birds includes fresh vegetables, fruits, and peanuts. Some parrot owners even give their birds small bits of cooked fish and beef, cheese, and other human foods. Two foods that should never be given to parrots are chocolate and avocado. Both foods are poisonous to birds and will result in illness or even death. Place your bird cage in an ideal spot. In addition to having the right sized cage for your bird, you should also be aware of where you place your parrot's cage. Exposure to windy drafts or direct sunlight could negatively affect your bird's quality of life, resulting in discomfort or even death. Never place a parrot's cage near windows or door ways. Keep your parrot's cage out of direct sunlight, as birds can easily overheat. Give your parrot plenty of toys. Some parrot species are known for being more playful than others, but in general, all parrots love to play. Make sure your bird has plenty of things to chew up, shred, and destroy. Toys made of natural materials, such as wood and rope, are the best options for birds. Some household items like cardboard can be given to parrots. The cardboard tube inside of toilet paper and paper towels make excellent toys that can be easily torn and shredded. Let your bird out of its cage every day. Parrots are naturally suited to flying long distances. While you'll need to keep your parrot in its cage for much of the day to prevent the bird from injuring itself or destroying your home, you should still give your bird plenty of free-flying time outside the cage. Try to let your bird out of its cage at least once every day. Always supervise your bird when it's out of the cage. Birds love to chew on things around the house, including wall paper and furniture. If you have other pets in the house, consider isolating either the parrot or the other pets in a separate room to avoid conflict.	Choose a healthy-looking bird. Make sure you can accommodate the bird you want. Think about the bird's lifespan. Consider a smaller-sized parrot. Think about getting a medium-sized parrot. Look into getting a larger-sized parrot. Feed your parrot a healthy diet. Place your bird cage in an ideal spot. Give your parrot plenty of toys. Let your bird out of its cage every day.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wean-a-Foal	How to Wean a Foal	To wean a foal, start feeding it creep feed when it's 4 months old to prepare it. 3 to 4 days before you plan to wean, move the foal and its mother into a large pen. Once the foal adjusts to the pen, put the mother in a separate pen far away so they cannot hear or see each other. Then, give the foal a few minutes to calm down before introducing another horse to be the foal's companion during the weaning process.	Deworm your foals after 2 months. The stress on your foal brought about when they are weaned will increase the chances of them becoming ill. To lower these chances as much as possible, start your foal on a “white” dewormer when it reaches 2 months of age. Continue deworming it every 60 days to keep it healthy. Talk to your vet about finding the right deworming medication for your foal. If you don't properly deworm your foal, roundworms may grow and move through its intestinal wall, liver, and even its lungs. This will make your foal more prone to pneumonia and other diseases. Get your foals vaccinated when they are 3 months old. Stressed foals can be prone to many serious diseases, such as tetanus, encephalomyelitis, and West Nile virus. To prevent your foal from contracting any of these, talk to your vet about getting your foal vaccinated once it is around 3 months old. Get your foal vaccinated again after 3 or 4 weeks to make sure that the vaccines work effectively. If your foal shares a stable or interacts with many other horses, you may need to get them vaccinated against influenza, rhinopneumonitis and strangles. Always consult with your vet when choosing the right vaccines to give to your foals and the right time to administer them. Feed your foal with creep feed after 4 months. When your foal is successfully weaned, it will stop relying on its mother's milk for sustenance. At 4 months of age, your foal should begin grazing on grass. Many goals will have started nibbling or trying the mare's food before you feed them with creep. At this point, start feeding it a “creep” feed designed for foals to begin weaning it away from a reliance on milk. ”Creep” feed is different from other types of horse feed. It is designed specifically for foals who are preparing to be weaned. Consult with your vet if you're unsure what type of food you should be giving your foal. Many creep feeds will have guidance on the packaging to illustrate how quickly your foal should be gaining weight. Measure the height and weight of your foal regularly to make sure it is growing at the expected rate. If it isn't, you may need to change the amount you're feeding it or consult a vet. Find a friend or nanny for your foal after 4 months. In order to reduce the stress of being separated from its mother, find a friend or nanny for your foal that can keep it calm or distracted while it's being weaned. Introduce your foal to another foal of the same age or an older horse when it's 4 months old to begin bonding with it. Let your foal play in a paddock or pen with its mother and its new friend or nanny for an hour or so every few days while preparing to wean it. If you don't have another horse or foal to keep your foal company, another animal may work as well. A goat, sheep, alpaca, or even a cat can keep your foal company and stop it from becoming overly stressed while weaning. Horses are naturally social animals so it's cruel to keep them alone for long periods of time, especially while they are weaning. Go with abrupt separation for quick and simple weaning. Abrupt separation involves quickly removing the mother from the foal and keeping them apart to wean the foal. This is the easiest method of weaning as it only involves 1 or 2 days of active work, but can be more stressful for your foal. Abruptly separate your foal if you have limited time or need to wean multiple foals. If you wean multiple foals at the same time with this method, only ever separate 1 or 2 mothers and foals each day. Otherwise, all of the foals will panic at once and might injure themselves or try to escape the pen. If you think your mare is extremely stressed or panicky while you wean, consult with your veterinarian to see if you can give it a sedative. This can help prevent your mare from hurting itself while it adjusts to not having the foal around it. Opt for the gradual separation method for more natural and relaxed weaning. Gradual separation allows the mother and foal to slowly adjust to being separated over time. Use the gradual separation method if you are weaning 1 or 2 foals and have time on your hands to work with the foal each day. Gradual separation is kinder to the 2 animals but requires 2 adjacent paddocks or stalls as well as a larger investment of time. Keep this in mind when choosing between gradual and abrupt separation methods. Leave your mare and foal in a field for 3 to 4 days. Your foal will be more comfortable being weaned in an environment that it is familiar with. About 3 to 4 days before you wean your foal, move it and its mother into a large pen. Keep them in this pen as much as possible, only moving them inside to sleep if need be. It's best to wean 2 or more foals at the same time, so the foals can keep each other company as they are weaned. Remove 1 mare from its foal at a time, waiting at least 1 day before removing the next mare. This will prevent your foals from panicking at the same time and stressing each other further. Take the mare out of sight and earshot of the foal. Once the foal has adjusted to the pen, lead its mother to a new pen or stable far away. Make sure that they cannot hear or see each other, otherwise, the foal will attempt to find its mother and may end up hurting itself. It may help to feed your foal with some hay or creep feed while you move its mother to a different pen. This will keep it distracted and may stop it from panicking as much once it realises it is being weaned. Give the foal time to calm down before introducing its friend or nanny. Each foal will respond to being weaned differently. Some may panic for only a few minutes, where others may take up to a day to calm down. Watch your foal to make sure it cannot escape from the pen or hurt itself on the fence. Feed it as you normally would and allow it to calm down naturally before introducing its companion to the pen. Check the edge of the fence for loose nails or anything else that could hurt your foal before weaning it. It will likely spend a lot of time near the edges of the pen trying to find its mother. Keep the mare and foal separate for around 1 month. Once the mother and foal have been separated from each other, it will take around 1 month for the mother to stop lactating and the foal to adjust to being on its own. Give both horses plenty of time to adjust to their new living style before reintroducing them. If you bring the mother and the foal back together before the foal has been properly weaned, you'll just need to wean them again. Make sure the mother has stopped lactating and the foal has adjusted to being apart from its mother before reintroducing them. Put the mare and foal in a paddock or stall for 3 to 4 days. The foal will always remain calmer while being weaned if it can do so in an environment that it's comfortable with. Find 2 pens or stalls adjacent to each other and move the mare and foal into one of them. Leave the two horses to adjust to their new home for 3 to 4 days. Make sure that the barrier between the 2 pens or stalls is solid so that neither horse can cross it and the mother can't feed its foal from the adjacent paddock. Lead the mare to an adjacent stall or paddock for 5 minutes. Once the foal and the mare have adjusted to the new paddock or stall, feed the foal with some hay or creep feed. While the foal is eating, move the mare to the adjacent paddock. When the foal finishes eating, leave the 2 separated for around 5 minutes before returning the mare to the first pen. The mare and the foal should still be able to see and smell each other, but the foal shouldn't be able to feed on the mare's milk. Double the separation time each day for a week. Feed the foal at around the same time each day in the stall or paddock, leading the mare out while it's eating. Move the mare to the adjacent stall and keep it there for around 10 minutes. Repeat this process for around 1 week, doubling the amount of time they are separated for each day. If the foal begins to panic after being separated from its mother, avoid increasing the amount of time the next day. Keep the 2 horses separated for the same amount of time for another day so the foal can adjust to being apart from its mother for longer. On the second day, separate the foal and the mare for 10 minutes. You can then separate them for 20 minutes the third day, 40 minutes the fourth day, around 1 and a half hours the fifth day, 3 hours on the sixth day, and six hours on the last day of the week. Take the mare to a distant paddock during feeding time. When the foal has adjusted to being apart from its mother for extended periods of time, you can separate them entirely. When the foal is feeding, lead the mare to a distant paddock out of eyesight or earshot of the foal. The foal might panic slightly when it realises it can't see its mother anymore, but it shouldn't panic as much as it would during an abrupt separation. With some foals, it may not panic at all. If you are keeping your mare and foal in a stable, move them into a paddock or larger pen together. Once they have both adjusted, feed the foal and move the mother away. This will keep the foal calmer and let it feel more comfortable in the new pen. Give the foal a playmate or nanny. Once the foal has calmed down, bring in a playmate or older nanny horse that it can spend time with to keep it company. This will help distract the foal from the weaning process and allow it to socialize, keeping the foal calmer while it's weaned. An older nanny horse, such as a gentle gelding, will keep the foal calm and help teach it how to act properly. For example, in the case of a storm, the foal can watch how the nanny reacts and stay close to it to help keep calm. Horses are social animals that need company to be happy, especially while being weaned. Make sure your foal has another animal it can play with to remain happy. Separate the mare and the foal for around 1 month. Over the course of around 1 month, the foal should be happily weaned from its mother's milk and adjusted to being alone. When the foal seems content and the mare has stopped producing milk, the foal can be returned to the same or a closer paddock with other horses. Make sure that the foal has been properly weaned before reintroducing the mare. It's better to be safe than sorry, as introducing the mother again too early will mean you have to repeat the process again. Monitor your foal’s growth to make sure it’s eating properly. Record the foal's height and weight on a weekly basis before, during, and after weaning it. Check the back of your horse feed packaging or look online to make sure your foal is growing at the expected rate. If you can't weigh your foal, use a horse weight tape or a tape measure around its girth to check the gain in body mass. If your foal is putting on too much weight, reduce the amount you are feeding it each day. If your foal isn't growing at the normal rate, talk to your vet. Your foal might be ill, or there may be another issue stopping it from growing properly. Reduce the mare’s food for 7 to 10 days after separation. When it's separated from its foal, the mare will stop needing to create and produce milk. To facilitate this, reduce the amount of grain you are feeding it for 7 to 10 days after you move it to its own paddock. This will prevent the mare from being able to produce milk and keep it from gaining weight. Cut down your mare's food to at least half of what it would normally eat. To make sure your mare stops lactating, you can stop feeding it entirely. It will be able to graze on grass in its paddock while it's hungry. Check the mare’s mammary glands each day. After weaning, the mare will begin to dry up and stop producing milk. To make sure it does so properly and safely, look under the mare's body each day to check the mammary glands stop producing milk and are not swollen or hot. If your mare's mammary glands seem swollen, hot, or painful, contact your vet. Your mare may have mastitis, an infection of the mammary glands, and will need treatment to keep it healthy.	Deworm your foals after 2 months. Get your foals vaccinated when they are 3 months old. Feed your foal with creep feed after 4 months. Find a friend or nanny for your foal after 4 months. Go with abrupt separation for quick and simple weaning. Opt for the gradual separation method for more natural and relaxed weaning. Leave your mare and foal in a field for 3 to 4 days. Take the mare out of sight and earshot of the foal. Give the foal time to calm down before introducing its friend or nanny. Keep the mare and foal separate for around 1 month. Put the mare and foal in a paddock or stall for 3 to 4 days. Lead the mare to an adjacent stall or paddock for 5 minutes. Double the separation time each day for a week. Take the mare to a distant paddock during feeding time. Give the foal a playmate or nanny. Separate the mare and the foal for around 1 month. Monitor your foal’s growth to make sure it’s eating properly. Reduce the mare’s food for 7 to 10 days after separation. Check the mare’s mammary glands each day.
https://www.wikihow.com/Oven-Broil	How to Oven Broil	To broil food in the oven, start by removing the broiler pan, which is located at the top of the oven, or in a drawer below the oven. Next, preheat the broiler on the “high” setting and cover your pan with aluminum foil to keep the food from sticking. If you're broiling meat, season both sides of the meat, place the cuts on the pan, then position the pan on the top rack of your oven or inside the broiler drawer. Flip the meat after 7 minutes for thin cuts, and 15 minutes for thick cuts, then broil for another 5 to 10 minutes.	Locate your broiler. There are two options for where your broiler might be. In some gas ovens, there will be a drawer below your oven with your broiler inside. In most electric ovens and some gas ovens, there will be a broiling rod at the top of the oven. Take a peek inside your oven and determine the location of your broiler. Prepare your broiler pan. If your broiler sits inside of a drawer at the bottom of your oven, it may contain a two-tiered broiling pan. If your broiler is in the top of your oven--or if you've misplaced your two-tiered broiling pan--you will need to use something else. A rimmed cookie sheet is a good option. Cover the pan you will use with aluminum foil, and give it a light spritz with non-stick cooking spray. If you have a two-tiered broiling pan, cover both tiers with foil. Cut slits into foil on the top pan to allow any fat or grease to drain. Do not use glassware. Even reinforced glass--such as Pyrex--can be damaged under such high heat. Position your oven rack. If your broiler sits inside your oven, you will need to make sure that you have a rack in the best position. In general, you will place an oven rack in the highest possible slot, 2-4 inches (5.08 - 10.16 cm) away from the heat source. However, for some recipes (such as broiling certain vegetables or fruit), you may want the rack a bit farther away. Warm up your broiler. Your broiler is a direct heat source that warms up pretty quickly. Turn on your broiler and allow it to heat up for five minutes before you begin cooking your food. Use the "high" setting. Most broilers will have just an "on" or "off" option. But some may also have "high" or "low" settings. In general, keep your broiler set to high and ignore the low setting. If you are using the low setting, you are really just roasting your food, not broiling. Season your meat. If your recipe calls for oil and/or spices, place these on your meat now. Be sure to season both sides of the meat. Using oils or herbs and spices is totally optional when using your broiler. Put your meat under the broiler. Once your meat has been brought to room temperature and seasoned, it is ready to go in the oven. Set the meat on the broiler pan of your choice, and place the pan in the oven directly beneath the broiler. If your broiler is in a drawer, slide the drawer out and place your broiler pan inside. If your broiler is in the top of your oven, place your pan on an oven rack in the highest position. Wait 7-15 minutes and then flip your meat. For thin to medium-sized cuts of meat, you will want to wait 7-10 minutes before flipping the meat. If you are using thicker cuts (or if you prefer your meat very well done) wait closer to 15 minutes, then flip. Broil for an additional 5-10 minutes. After your meat has been flipped, place it back under the broiler and close the door. Wait an additional 5-10 minutes for the meat to finish cooking. Use a meat thermometer. The safest and most accurate way to determine the doneness of your meat is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. When your meat reaches the appropriate temperature, remove it from the broiler. Here are some guidelines: Medium rare meat = 145 degrees F (63 C) Medium = 160 degrees F (71 C) Well-done meat = 170 degrees F (77 C) Prep your veggies. If your recipe calls for it, season your vegetables with spices, oils or dressings. Then place your vegetables on the broiling pan of your choice. Make sure that your broiler has been heating for about five minutes. Place your pan in the oven. Set the broiler pan in the oven, directly beneath the broiler element. Now will you need to wait a bit for the veggies to cook. You may want to set a timer for 10 minutes. If you have a drawer-style broiler, slide it out and place your pan inside. If your have a broiler at the top of your oven, set an oven rack at the highest position and place your pan it. Wait 10 minutes, then turn the veggies. When your timer goes off, you will know that it is time to turn your vegetables. Carefully remove the broiling pan, turn the vegetables over, and return them to the oven. Broil for an additional 5 minutes (or less). After you return the pan to the oven, you will want to keep a close watch on your vegetables to make sure that they do not burn. Allow them to broil for up to five more minutes, or when they are cooked through.	Locate your broiler. Prepare your broiler pan. Position your oven rack. Warm up your broiler. Use the "high" setting. Season your meat. Put your meat under the broiler. Wait 7-15 minutes and then flip your meat. Broil for an additional 5-10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer. Prep your veggies. Place your pan in the oven. Wait 10 minutes, then turn the veggies. Broil for an additional 5 minutes (or less).
https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Your-Bench-Press	How to Increase Your Bench Press	To increase your bench press, gradually increase how much weight you're benching so that you're always struggling to complete your sets, which will help your muscles grow and adapt to heavier weights. Just make sure you're still able to brench with proper form. You can also increase your bench press by spending 1 day a week working out your triceps, which will make it easier to lift heavier weights.	Use proper technique. Your technique may be keeping you from realizing a stronger bench press. Not employing the right technique, in fact, can drive pounds and pounds from your regular press and keep you from finding your true max. Master the grip. Grab the bar a little wider than shoulder-width apart, holding it close to your wrists, not your fingers. A wide grip messes with the balance of the weight, while a closed grip activates your triceps more than your chest. (Triceps are good, but we'll work on them later.) Squeeze the bar tightly. Pretend that you're trying to break it as you begin; this will prime your triceps and get you in a fighting mood. Push up in a straight line. Try to get a straight, even line going as you push the bar up and lower it back down. When the bar gets to its lowest point, don't stop: lower it down and push it up in one single movement. Push your shoulder-blades together as you bench in order to get your upper back tight. Keep your feet driven into the ground. They're there to support you. Keep your elbows tucked near your sides. Don't let them flop out as you lift. Don't lift your chest or arch your back to push the bar up. Your arms, not your back, should be doing the work. You may start in a slightly arched position, but don't arch your back in order to get that last rep. Lift fast. While you want to be deliberate, it won't pay to lift 12 reps in two minutes. Make the lifting process one continuous movement — without bouncing off your chest — and at most take a break of one minute in between sets. Pay attention to bench press don'ts. While the bench press technique isn't rocket science, there are things that you can do on the bench that can cause injury or keep you from maximizing your training. Pay attention to them: Don't let the bar bounce off your chest. It's more work to hover the bar right over the chest, instead of bouncing it off the chest. This work will translate into more power. When lifting, keep your wrists pointed up towards the sky, not out to the back of your head. Keeping your wrists out, as opposed to up, will increase the load your wrist joints carry. Max out at least once a week. Maybe you train your chest two or three times a week. You'd be surprised how many people never bother to max out once during the week. Maxing out is a single bench press at your highest possible load. Max out after you've performed your normal sets, at the end of your bench press routine. Always grab a spotter to help you navigate the max out. You never want to max out alone. If you can perform one bench press rep of a certain weight, it's not your max. Ramp up slowly to find the weight at which you struggle to do one rep. Lift weights that you struggle with. This advice is along the same lines as the previous tip. When the human body gradually lifts heavier poundage, it adjusts by building muscle to accommodate that heavier load. If you never test it with a heavier load, it never forces itself to accommodate; you stay at your max, for all intents and purposes, forever. Improving your bench press weight is often as easy as periodically working in unworkable weight. Say you do four sets of bench, starting out with 180 lbs., and ramping up to 185, 190, and finally 200. You can perform all sets — not easily but fitfully. Then it's time to adjust your weight. Start off at 185 lbs., ramping up to 190, 195, and then 210. Really push the last set. You should be struggling to complete it. If you want to complete all four sets, choose increasing weights that are all just barely manageable. Then try four reps of a fifth set, where you struggle with the last rep. Alternately, you can try sets with 4 to 5 reps. If you're only doing 5 reps per set, increase your weight significantly. Try these types of sets maybe once a week if you work out your chest twice a week. Make sure both arms can lift equal weight. If you're like most normal weight lifters, your dominant hand is a little stronger than your non-dominant hand. Unfortunately, you can only bench as much as your non-dominant hand will let you. To bench more weight, saddle your weaker side with more of a workout so that it grows as strong as your dominant side. Treat your triceps well. Your triceps and chest are what drive your bench press power. Failure to train your triceps will result in a stranded bench press. Devote one full day a week to punishing your triceps (in a good way) so that they gain mass and strength. Follow your chest workout with triceps exercises. Some good triceps exercises include: Dips Skull crushers One-arm cable extensions Closed-grip bench press Triceps extension Pushups Get help doing negatives. A negative bench press is when you use very heavy weights — sometimes 1.5x heavier than your one-rep max — and slowly lowering the weight down to your chest. One or two friends then lift the weight back up to its starting position and you lower the weight again. This simple, but hardy, exercise is a key way to ramp up your resistance training and get a better bench. Eat like you mean it. Crush food like Kobayashi. If you're not consuming enough calories per day, don't expect to see meaningful gains in your bench press. You want to add muscle, not maintain it, and in order to do this, you want to eat up to seven times a day, with each meal containing at least some protein and complex carbohydrates. Consider taking supplements, such as whey protein or casein. If you do choose to take protein supplements as a way to increase your muscle mass, take the supplements, usually in the form of a shake, at morning, after your workout, and then before bed for best results. Understand that protein shakes contain large amounts of calories in addition to protein. If you are prone to weight gain or acne, taking large amounts of supplements may have unintended consequences. Get your beauty sleep. Your muscles repair and rebuild while you're resting and sleeping, so depriving them of proper sleep can be harmful for their development. Get rest in between workouts, and schedule enough time so that you consistently get eight hours of sleep every night. Take a hiatus if you've reached a plateau. Sometimes, your fatigued muscles refuse to grow simply because they've been worked so hard for so long. Taking a one-week break, or doing a week of reduced weightlifting, may be just what you need in order to put you over the hump again. Make sure you're not overtraining. Unless you have a vicious vendetta that you're powering your workouts with (revenge is sweet, after all), there's little reason why you need to be benching more than twice a week. In fact, benching more than twice a week can mean that you have less energy to spend on your triceps, which keeps many weight lifters from reaching their potential. So make sure that instead of high-quantity bench press, you're getting high-quality bench press, using the right technique, and working those triceps.	Use proper technique. Master the grip. Push up in a straight line. Lift fast. Pay attention to bench press don'ts. Max out at least once a week. Lift weights that you struggle with. Make sure both arms can lift equal weight. Treat your triceps well. Get help doing negatives. Eat like you mean it. Consider taking supplements, such as whey protein or casein. Get your beauty sleep. Take a hiatus if you've reached a plateau. Make sure you're not overtraining.
https://www.wikihow.com/Teach-a-Baby-to-Crawl	How to Teach a Baby to Crawl	While most babies learn to crawl on their own, and others skip straight to walking, if you want to try to encourage your baby to crawl, place your baby on their tummy on the floor. Set their favorite toy just out of their reach, and encourage them to reach for the toy in a positive, enthusiastic tone. You could also sit or lie down on the floor and call your child to you. However, if your baby starts to get frustrated or discouraged, go to them or give them their toy so they don't start to cry, then try again later.	Give your baby lots of tummy time. Babies love playing on their tummies, and putting them on their tummies and letting them explore the ground and their bodies is essential to helping them develop their motor skills and head control, as well as the muscles in their arms and neck. You can start tummy time with your baby as soon as you can, allowing for just a minute or two of tummy time at first, which may not be comfortable for the baby. When your baby is just entering the world, he'll find tummy time uncomfortable because he won't feel much control over his body. However, giving him just a few minutes of tummy time a day from the start can help him develop -- and to learn to crawl at a faster pace. As your baby gets older, around 4 months, he may be able to lift and support his head, and to look around and gain more control over his body. This will mean he's on the way to learning to crawl. Make tummy time fun for your baby. Talk to him in a soothing way, let him play with toys, and even get down to your baby's level so he feels more comfortable on his tummy, too. Of course, when you put your baby down to rest, you should always put your baby down on his back, so he does not end up injuring himself, or in the worst cases, suffocating. But when he's up and in a good mood, tummy time can be very beneficial. Make sure your baby has good associations with tummy time. Put him down on his tummy after he's fed and well rested and in a good mood. You don't want him to start tummy time when he's already cranky. Limit the time your baby spends in walkers, car seats, or high chairs. Though it's important for your baby to sit some of the time, you should make sure your baby is as stimulated during his waking time as possible. Contrary to their name, walkers can actually make a baby walk less quickly because he won't feel the urge to do it on his own. If you and baby are hanging out, put the baby on his tummy or just encourage movement instead of putting him in a chair and having him stare at a mobile or a toy for hours. The more movement your baby can do without getting tired, the better. You want to encourage your baby's motion as much as you can, so he will be ready to crawl and walk when the time comes. Help your baby develop strength in his back. Before your baby can sit up on his own, he'll need your help. If your baby tries to sit up, make sure you use your hand to support his back and head so that your baby's head doesn't get wobbly and so your baby stays upright. This will help your baby develop the muscles he'll need to hold his head up while crawling. The more tummy time your baby has, the sooner he'll be able to sit. You can also encourage your baby to look up by waving colorful toys above his head. This will help your baby strengthen his back, neck, and shoulder muscles. Once your baby can lunge forward and balance on his arms, he may be ready to crawl. Make sure your baby is ready to crawl. You don't want to force your baby to crawl before he's ready, because this can lead him to get hurt or just to feel discouraged by a process that he's not ready for. Instead of comparing your baby to other babies, just focus on letting your baby develop at his own pace. Babies are ready to crawl after they are able to easily sit up without support, and when they can move their heads around and have control over their arms and legs instead of flailing them. Baby should also be able to roll over. If your baby is showing these signs, then he may not be far from crawling. Once your baby is able to sit up, he'll get more comfortable with the idea of moving onto all fours while being able to keep his head up, and to see that moving around, or just rocking, isn't so bad. Your baby may already even be at the point where he's on all fours and gently rocks back and forth, trying to go forward. This is a sign that he is nearly ready to crawl! If your baby is moving his or her legs equally on both sides and has strong coordination, then you shouldn't worry if you've reached the 10 month mark and if it's a no go. If you have other concerns about your baby's development, then of course you should see a doctor. Some babies show that they're ready to crawl when they begin cross-crawling. This is when the baby uses an opposite arm and a leg to move forward instead of moving forward with the same side of the body. There are many different ways for a baby to start crawling so don't worry about having your baby do everything the way you expect it to be done. Consider your baby's age. If your baby is 6 months or older, then he or she may be ready to start crawling. Just keep in mind that the range for crawling is, on average, between 6 months and 10 months, though many babies begin to crawl earlier, or even much later, than that. If your baby is just three months old, however, then you probably shouldn't try to get him to crawl unless he's showing signs of being ready, such as supporting his head, rolling over, dragging himself across the floor, etc. Find a comfortable place. Your baby should learn how to crawl in a place that is comfortable and soft, but not so soft and comfortable that it is difficult for your baby to move. A blanket placed over an ordinary carpet or just a comfortable carpet will do just fine. If you have hardwood floors, you should place a nice, soft blanket over the floors. This will make your baby more comfortable and will minimize the chances of injury if your baby comes down on the floor suddenly. Some parents also recommend that you put your baby on the ground in a onesie or a diaper, so that he or she can make direct contact with the ground. This will give your baby a stronger connection with the ground. Putting too much clothing on your baby can also lead him to feel restricted. Make sure you have some lights on that are fairly bright. If the room is too dim, your baby is more likely to get drowsy. Carefully place your baby on the floor on his or her back. Look at your baby when you do this so you feel more connected. This can get your baby used to the floor and can reassure him that you're there. Make sure it's been at least 10-15 minutes since your baby has eaten so he's had some time to digest his food. He should be feeling calm and happy when you place him on the floor. Move your baby on his tummy. If your baby is comfortable with rolling over, then he can do this himself. You may need to give him some help, and move him on his tummy. He should be able to support his head with his hands, and to comfortably move his head when it's up. He should have control over his arms and legs when he gets into this position. If he cries or looks really uncomfortable, you should try another time. But if he looks ready for more, then see some of the techniques in the next section for helping him crawl forward. Place your baby's favorite toy just out of his reach. You can talk to your baby and encourage him to get the toy, or say something like, "Come on, come get your toy..." to help your baby move forward. Your baby should start rocking back and forth, should start scooting his body toward the toy, or should just start to move closer to the object. Just make sure that this doesn't frustrate your baby or make him angry that he doesn't have his toy. Have your baby crawl toward you. You can also walk a few inches away from baby, go down to baby's level, and say, "Come here! Come to mommy/daddy!" Again, if they get frustrated, go to them so that they won't cry. This can help your baby want to move toward you, and to see that crawling and getting down on all fours isn't so scary. He may want to mirror you and to get closer to you, and this is another great way to motivate your baby to move forward. When they start moving (but not crawling) hold their torso up as they move around. Place a mirror in front of the baby. Hold or position a mirror about 10 inches (25.4 cm) in front of your baby in a position where baby can easily see his or her reflection. Baby will want to have a better, closer view of him/herself, and may try to crawl forward to do so. If you get your baby used to playing with mirrors in general, this may be even more effective. Crawl beside your baby. Instead of having your baby crawl toward you, you can also crawl alongside your baby. You and your baby can both move toward the toy, the mirror, or another parent. This will encourage your baby to do what you're doing and will make him feel less alone. He'll feel more like he's playing a gaz me and that he wants to do what mommy and daddy, or a sibling, are doing. Having an older sibling crawl next to your baby can also encourage your baby to crawl forward. Know your baby's limits. When baby start crying or seems to be getting frustrated, don't force him to keep trying. Instead, wait until the next day to try again. If you try to force your baby to crawl when he's not ready or just not feeling it, then you'll delay the process and make your baby associate crawling with having a bad time. Instead, your baby should look at crawling as a fun, empowering activity. Don't give up. Even if baby can only tolerate being on the floor for a few seconds at a time, try again later or the next day. Encourage your baby after crawling time is over. Once you're done with teaching your baby to crawl for the day, make sure you give your baby lots of love and encouragement. Don't get frustrated if your baby doesn't get very far. Instead, give your baby lots of physical love and attention, a warm bottle if he needs one, a toy, or a treat if he's old enough to eat them. Your baby should have positive associations with crawling time and should feel excited to come back for more. It goes without saying that, if your baby was crawling toward a toy, you should give it to him at the end of the exercise, even if he wasn't able to reach it himself. He should feel satisfied, not frustrated, about learning to crawl. This will make your baby even more excited about trying to crawl the next time around! Once your baby is able to crawl and explore your home, then you can celebrate! And then, get ready to babyproof your house!	Give your baby lots of tummy time. Limit the time your baby spends in walkers, car seats, or high chairs. Help your baby develop strength in his back. Make sure your baby is ready to crawl. Consider your baby's age. Find a comfortable place. Carefully place your baby on the floor on his or her back. Move your baby on his tummy. Place your baby's favorite toy just out of his reach. Have your baby crawl toward you. Place a mirror in front of the baby. Crawl beside your baby. Know your baby's limits. Encourage your baby after crawling time is over.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Shower-Drain	How to Remove a Shower Drain	Before you try to remove a shower drain, wipe it dry with a towel, then spray it with a lubricant like WD-40 or a silicone drain lubricant. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then examine the drain for any screws you need to remove and take them out if you find any. Insert 2 nose pliers into the drain openings and grip the plier handles firmly, then twist them both to the left to begin loosening the drain. Continue twisting the drain until it is completely loosened, then lift the drain out of its place.	Purchase a drain lubricant to loosen the shower drain. An older drain may not readily come out even after it has been unscrewed. Buy a drain or spray lubricant, like WD-40, silicone lubricant, or PTFE. If your drain is rusty, WD-40 is ideal. Do not pour grease or fat down your drain in an attempt to loosen it. Check your drain for clogs before you loosen it. If your drain is significantly clogged, you may want to unclog it as much as you can before removing the drain to prevent it from snagging. Turn on your shower or bathtub head to inspect its draining abilities and, if it appears clogged, try one of the following unclogging methods: Send a handful of baking soda and hot water down the drain. Pour 1 cup (8 oz) of vinegar and hot water down the drain. Use a drain snake to clean out any blockages. Dry your shower drain before applying the lubricant. To secure the lubricant on the shower drain, it must be completely dry. Towel-dry the shower drain to catch any drips or puddles before you start. Coat the shower drain in the lubricant. Apply a generous amount of the shower lubricant on and around the shower drain. Pour some lubricant down the drain as well to reach as much of the drain as possible. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before further loosening the drain. Check the shower drain for screws. Some shower drains are attached with screws while others are tightened in without them. If any screws are present, use a screwdriver to loosen each screw. Be careful not to drop any screws down the drain. Set them aside somewhere safe and outside of the shower in case you will be putting the shower drain back in later. Insert 2 nose pliers into the drain openings. Hold a pair of nose pliers in each hand—you will need two separate sets to remove the drain. Locate 2 drain openings on opposite sides of the drain, and place the pointed ends of 2 nose pliers in the openings. Handle the pliers carefully so that you don't accidentally dent your shower drain. Grab the plier handles firmly with both hands. Most drains are screwed into the drain hole and must be twisted out. Carefully twist both handles to the left as you begin loosening the drain. If the drain won't budge, apply more lubricant. Continue twisting the drain until it is entirely loosened. When you reach the end of the screwed portion of the shower drain, it can be lifted out of the drain hole. Lifting the drain requires a strong grip and focus, so twist the drain slightly to the right (which should re-tighten it) until you are ready to lift it out. Grasp both of your pliers firmly and lift the shower drain out of the hole. Lift the drain slowly to avoid denting or otherwise damaging the drain. If you feel any snags or resistance, your drain may be overly-clogged or rusty. Apply more lubricant or unclog your drain before further removing your drain. Keep your grip consistent as you lift the drain out. Avoid holding the pliers too tightly or too loosely. Too tightly and you may break the cover. You may lose your grip and have to start over if you hold it too loosely. If you know that you plan on discarding the shower drain, you may handle it more roughly. Inspect the drain after removal. If your shower is clogged and you had planned on replacing the drain, check it for dirt, rust, or clogged items. In some cases, you may be able to repair the drain. Try unclogging, cleaning, or removing rust from the drain before you discard it. Replace the drain if you cannot repair it. In some cases, the rust or other damage may be too severe to fix. Contact a plumber or home repair professional to determine what size or brand you will need to replace your old drain and install it in your shower.	Purchase a drain lubricant to loosen the shower drain. Check your drain for clogs before you loosen it. Dry your shower drain before applying the lubricant. Coat the shower drain in the lubricant. Check the shower drain for screws. Insert 2 nose pliers into the drain openings. Grab the plier handles firmly with both hands. Continue twisting the drain until it is entirely loosened. Grasp both of your pliers firmly and lift the shower drain out of the hole. Keep your grip consistent as you lift the drain out. Inspect the drain after removal. Replace the drain if you cannot repair it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-When-You-Both-Like-the-Same-Guy-and-He-Might-Like-You	How to Cope When You Both Like the Same Guy and He Might Like You	If you and your friend both like the same guy but he likes you, tell your friend about it so they don't feel betrayed. Be honest and tell them how much you like this guy and how you plan to move forward. Remember that the decision is totally up to you. You can promise not to date the guy without your friend's approval, or you can tell them that you plan on seeing him either way. Whatever you end up doing, be kind to your friend by being discreet about your crush and not bringing him up around them.	Be honest about the situation. It might be scary or intimidating, but put all of your thoughts and feelings on the table. If you really like this boy, tell her. If he's hinted or flat out told you that he returns those feelings, tell her. While it may hurt your friend at first, it will feel worse if she feels like you've lied or left her in the dark. This is especially important if this is a very close friend that you share everything with. If you start a relationship with this guy secretly, she will automatically be distrustful or resentful of it, and you could really hurt her feelings. Put yourself in her shoes. When you have a crush on someone and the feeling is returned, it feels pretty awesome; however, try to imagine or remember what it's like when those feelings aren't returned. Recognize that your friend may feel really down in the dumps, and take care not to gloat or shove your happiness in her face. When you are with her, remember that it's okay to talk about your crush, but don't let him be the only thing you talk about. If she is hurt the crush might be a sore topic. Tell her what you plan to do. You need to decide this before going into the conversation. It's entirely up to you to decide how to proceed in this situation. You can tell her that you really like this guy, you want to date him, but you won't go forward with it unless you have her blessing. Alternatively, you can tell her that you plan on pursuing a relationship with him, and you'd like her support. Evaluate the consequences (both good and bad) of dating your crush before you decide what to do. Think about how this might impact your relationship with your friend, and if you like this guy enough to risk straining, harming, or even ending your friendship. Is this just a casual crush or someone you can see getting serious with? Think about your friend's personality — does she have a hard time moving on from things? Is she the type who would see this as a betrayal, or be sad for a little while and then bounce back? Weigh the pros and cons of pursuing this relationship so you can go into the conversation with your friend with eyes wide open. If you tell your friend that you will not date him unless she's comfortable with it, you need to stick to that. Keep in mind that if your friend disapproves of your relationship, it can cause a major strain on it. At the end of the day, it is your life. If you want to date your crush with or without your friend's approval, you can; however, you should be prepared for the consequences to your friendship. You can still be caring toward your friend even if you decide to date your crush without her approval. You could say, “I really care about you and our friendship, and I'm excited about possibly dating John. I hope that you can eventually be happy for me. I will not let my dating life get in the way of our friendship.” Respect your friend’s emotions. Whether she is angry, upset, or jealous, she is still your friend. You do not have to change your plans based on her emotions, and you do not have to agree with everything she says, but you should be a kind person. Remember, she is probably hurt that her crush has chosen you. Be gentle, honest, and loving while she heals from rejection. This is particularly important if she's been a long-term, loyal friend. Your crush may be really great, but your friend is too. It's OK (and human!) to want relationships with both, but take care not to neglect your friend for this guy. Tell your crush your feelings. If you've told your friend how you feel, you might as well clue him in too. While sometimes a crush consists of flirting and subtle hints, it will make the situation easier on everyone if you know where your crush stands. For example, there's no need to do damage control on your friendship if you discover he likes someone else! Once both of your feelings are out in the open, you are able to decide how to proceed. Keep the situation with your friend private. In other words, don't betray your friend by blabbing to your crush about her. She may like him and she may be hurt — but that doesn't mean he needs to know that. Talk to your crush about your own feelings, and let your friend keep hers private if she wishes. Your friend will be hurt and embarrassed if she discovers you've been airing her dirty laundry to a boy she has feelings for. A good rule of thumb is to simply speak for yourself. Talk only about your own feelings and desires, not anyone else's. Take things slow. If the feelings are mutual and you want to proceed with a relationship, take your time. Let your friend adjust to the idea of you two being together before you change your Facebook status and start bringing him as a date to everything. A slow and steady start can make for a healthy, solid relationship, too. That doesn't mean you need to lie to your friend and pretend that things aren't happening with your crush. It just means letting her cope with the situation at a slower pace. If your crush doesn't respect or understand your need to take things slowly, he may not be the right guy for you after all. Be discreet with your actions. Just because your friend has given her approval, that probably doesn't mean she wants to see you holding hands or kissing all the time. Respect her enough to keep your PDA and pet names to a minimum in her presence. If you want to call your boyfriend Hot Lips and sit on his lap in private, that's your prerogative. Your friend doesn't need to see that though. On that note, your friends who never had a crush on him probably don't want to see that either, so keep the PDA to a minimum. Nurture your friendship. Don't neglect your friend in order to spend all your time with this boy. A new relationship can be exciting, and it's easy to want to spend all your time with your crush; however, you need to show your friend that you value your friendship and aren't going anywhere. If your friend tries to pull away because of hurt feelings, give her space but let her know that you cherish your friendship. You “won” the guy, so be loving and gracious with your friend. Wait until she’s moved on to “gush. ” If your new boyfriend sends you a dozen roses and writes you a sonnet, it's only natural to want to spill all the details to your friend; however, you should just wait. Until she's solidly moved on, just bite your tongue when it comes to that kind of conversation. It will only seem like you're rubbing her face in your good fortune, and it could make her resentful. Enjoy your relationship privately, and separate it from your friendship — at least for awhile.	Be honest about the situation. Put yourself in her shoes. Tell her what you plan to do. Respect your friend’s emotions. Tell your crush your feelings. Keep the situation with your friend private. Take things slow. Be discreet with your actions. Nurture your friendship. Wait until she’s moved on to “gush.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Catheter	How to Use a Catheter	If you need to use a catheter, start by cleaning your hands and drying them thoroughly. Then, wash your genital area 3 times with soap and water, and dry it with a cotton towel. Once you're clean, apply a small amount of water-soluble lubricant to the first 2 inches of the catheter, if it's not pre-lubricated. To insert a catheter into a penis, hold your penis straight out from your body and insert the catheter with gentle pressure until you notice urine release into the bag. Alternatively, if you're a woman, you'll need to use one hand to separate the labia while you insert the catheter into the urethra. If you think you might have an infection or you're having trouble inserting your catheter, make sure to call your physician for advice.	Gather the supplies. Before you start, you need to make sure you have all your supplies together. You need your catheter, open and ready to be used, a cleaning wipe, lubricant, and a container for the urine, if needed. After opening the catheter, make sure to only touch the end of the catheter that will be outside your body. Clean your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water, and then dry them thoroughly. Washing your hands helps to prevent contamination and reduce the risk of infection. Wash the genital area. Place one leg on the toilet and twist just a bit to one side. Using one hand, spread the labia and locate the urethral opening. Using your other hand, wash the entire genital area three times, going from front to back to avoid introducing bacteria from feces into the genital area. Rinse well and dry with a cotton towel. Use a fresh towelette or baby wipe every time you wipe. Alternatively, you can use cotton balls with mild soap and water. You can use a mirror to help you see what you're doing. Insert the catheter. Apply a small amount of the lubricant to the tip and the first 2 inches of the catheter. Take a deep breath, and with one hand separating the labia, use the other hand to insert the catheter gently into the urethra using firm, gentle pressure. Don't push hard, and don't force it. As you insert it, exhale slowly. Twist the catheter slightly one way and the other to help it through the urethra. Insertion can be quite uncomfortable, so breathing can help make it more comfortable. If the catheter is not sliding in, don't worry. Try to relax, breathe deeply, and try again. If the catheter comes pre-lubricated, you don't have to apply more lubricant. The tubing cannot be pushed through the bladder, so don't worry about that. Be prepared for the urine release. Once the catheter enters the bladder, the release of urine will be immediate. Have the external end of the catheter in the toilet or have a drainage bag ready. If you use the the drainage bag, keep it as low as possible so gravity can do its part. Remove the catheter and clean up. Remove the catheter with a gentle and even pull. Dispose of all the used supplies. Wash and dry the entire genital area as well as your hands. If your catheter is disposable, you can throw it away at this point. Removing the catheter is much easier than inserting it. Clean a reusable catheter. After you are finished, wash your catheter with soap and water. You can also wash it with antiseptic. Rinse the catheter thoroughly after washing it. Dry the catheter by folding it in a towel and hanging it up to air dry. After it is dry, place it in a plastic bag. If your catheter is not reusable, it is important that it only be used once, and not reused. Collect your supplies. Before beginning, make sure to collect all the supplies you need. This includes the catheter, a towelette or other cleaning wipe, lubricant, and a container for urine, if needed. Go ahead and open the catheter so it is ready to use. Make sure to touch only the end of the catheter that will be outside your body. Wash your hands. After gathering all the supplies, wash your hands with soap and water. This ensures you don't contaminate anything or cause an infection. Wash your penis. Wash the tip of your penis with a towelette, soap and water, or baby wipes. Don't use alcohol to clean off the tip of your penis. Alcohol can be very drying. Push back the foreskin of your penis before you wash if you are uncircumcised. Make sure to keep the foreskin back during the whole catheterization process. Apply lubricant. After cleaning, apply a small amount of the lubricant to the tip and the first two inches of the catheter. Some catheters may come pre-lubricated, so you may not have to apply lubricant to the catheter. Make sure the lubricant is water soluble. Insert the catheter. Hold your penis straight out from your body, stretching it so that it is at a 90 degree angle (right angle) to your body. Take a deep breath, and using your other hand, insert the catheter using firm, gentle pressure. Exhale as you insert it. Do not push hard on the catheter, and do not force it. Twist the catheter slightly one way and the other to “thread it” through the urethra. The male urethra is quite long; you will not push it too far, though it may look as if a very long part of the catheter has disappeared into you. Don't worry, you won't be able to push it through your bladder. Insertion isn't usually painful, but it can be quite uncomfortable. Breathing can help. If the catheter is not sliding in, try to relax, breathe deeply, and try again. Use a mirror placed so that you can see what you are doing, especially the first few times. Some men prefer to gently squeeze the end of the penis to open up the urethra just as they begin to insert the catheter Pulling the penis straight out straightens out the urethra and allows the catheter to follow the straightest path to the bladder. Make sure the external end is secure. Once the catheter enters the bladder, the release of urine will be immediate. Be prepared for this by either having the external end in the toilet or a drainage bag. Keep the drainage bag as low as possible, allowing gravity to do its part. When the urine begins to flow, push the catheter in about two more inches. Remove the catheter gently. Remove the catheter with a gentle and even pull. Removing it is much easier than inserting it. After you remove it, dispose the urine and all other materials. Wash and dry your penis, and then you are finished. If you have a disposable catheter, you can dispose of it at this stage as well. Dispose of the catheter or clean it if it is reusable . Wash the catheter with soap and water. You can also wash it with antiseptic. Rinse the catheter thoroughly with water. Folding it in a towel and hanging it up to air dry. After it is dry, place it in a plastic bag. Talk to your physician about proper technique. Many people will be able to insert their own catheters, though it may take a bit of practice. Your physician will show you how to use a catheter so you can properly use one at home. Make sure to ask your doctor how often you should use your catheter. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help from a family member or professional caregiver. Needing help with catheters is common, and getting help to properly use one is very important. Keep the area where the urinary catheter exits your body clean. The area of the body where the catheter exits the body should be kept as clean as possible. You should wash this area with soap and water one to two times a day and after every bowel movement. This helps prevent possible complications, such as urinary tract infections. Wash your hands before and after. Always wash your hands before and after inserting a catheter. You want to keep everything as clean as possible to reduce the risk of infection. Buy the catheter at a medical supply store. Catheters and any other supplies can be obtained at local medical supply stores once you get a prescription for a catheter. The other supplies needed may include towelettes for cleaning before and after and lubricants to make the process easier. Only use lubricants provided with the catheters, which are sterile and water based. Don't try using other lubricants like mineral oil or petroleum jelly (Vaseline) because these can damage the catheter material, clog up the opening and make it less comfortable to remove, as well as increase risks of complications such as urinary tract infections. Contact your physician if something seems wrong. For both men and women, call your physician if you think you may have an infection, or if you experience a burning sensation, an unusual odor, painful catheterization, fever, chills, or fatigue. Also call your physician if you are leaking urine between catheterizations, are having difficulty or pain inserting the catheter, have any new symptoms, or have any sores.	Gather the supplies. Clean your hands. Wash the genital area. Insert the catheter. Be prepared for the urine release. Remove the catheter and clean up. Clean a reusable catheter. Collect your supplies. Wash your hands. Wash your penis. Apply lubricant. Insert the catheter. Make sure the external end is secure. Remove the catheter gently. Dispose of the catheter or clean it if it is reusable . Talk to your physician about proper technique. Keep the area where the urinary catheter exits your body clean. Wash your hands before and after. Buy the catheter at a medical supply store. Contact your physician if something seems wrong.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Dog-Naturally-for-Valley-Fever	How to Treat a Dog Naturally for Valley Fever	To treat a dog naturally for Valley Fever, give it a canine multivitamin to boost its immune system and provide nutritional support. Next, try adding garlic to your dog's food, since garlic has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties that can help fight the infection. You can also administer a yucca supplement, which you can get at pet stores, to help reduce inflammation. If your dog refuses to eat, bring it to the vet for further treatment.	Give your dog a canine multivitamin to boost its immune system. Nutritional support, especially a vitamin that contains vitamin C, will help your dog fight off the infection naturally. Choose a multivitamin formulated for dogs, and follow the directions for administering it to your pet. It won't cure the infection, but it can help your dog's immune system fight it off. Always talk to your vet before giving your dog a multivitamin. Although vitamin C is helpful for your dog, it can also cause gastrointestinal issues in high doses, so your vet needs to approve any vitamins you give your dog. Add garlic to your dog's food to help fight the infection. Garlic has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties, so raw or slightly cooked garlic can help your dog's immune system fight the infection. Simply add the garlic to your dog's food and watch to make sure they eat it. How much garlic you need to give depends on the weight of your dog. Give.5 cloves to a dog weighing 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 6.8 kg), 1 clove to a dog weighing 16 to 40 pounds (7.3 to 18.1 kg), 2 cloves to a dog weighing 41 to 70 pounds (19 to 32 kg), 2.5 cloves to a dog weighing 71 to 100 pounds (32 to 45 kg), and 3 cloves to a dog weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kg). Talk to your vet before giving your dog garlic. Ask them for a recommendation about how much garlic to give your pet. Provide a yucca supplement to help combat inflammation. Natural yucca supplements formulated for dogs can help reduce inflammation in your dog's body. This can help your dog heal faster, and it reduces your dog's pain. Read and follow all of the instructions on your supplement before giving it to your dog. You can find a yucca supplement online or at a local pet store. Talk to your vet before giving your dog any supplements. Make sure your dog is eating. You may need to hand-feed your dog to get it to eat. Choose a highly palatable food to encourage your dog to eat. If necessary, include tasty ingredients like broth or coconut oil to entice your dog. Your dog needs to eat a nutritious diet to help it recover. However, your dog might refuse to eat due to a low appetite. Ask your vet for food recommendations. Tell your vet about your dog's exposure to Valley Fever. Let the vet know that your dog has been outdoors in an area that is known to harbor Valley Fever. They'll consider this information in making a diagnostic decision for your dog. Valley Fever is most prevalent in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Let the vet draw blood to test your dog's antibodies. The vet will test your dog's blood to determine if your dog has antibodies against the Coccidiodes immitis fungus, which causes Valley Fever. This test is called a titer, and the vet will do it in their office. If the initial test is positive, the vet will then determine how many antibodies are present, which will help them figure out how severe the infection is. Higher levels of antibodies usually mean the infection is worse. Test costs will depend on the pricing scale at your vet's office. However, you can expect to spend about $150 for the visit and blood test. Allow the vet to x-ray your dog to look for the infection. The vet may X-ray your dog's chest to help determine the severity of the infection. They'll look for cloudiness in your dog's lungs, which may indicate an infection in the lungs. Since Valley Fever starts in the lungs, the X-ray will help the vet make a diagnosis. You vet may decide not to X-ray your dog if their blood test clearly shows antibodies for Valley Fever. Costs of a dog X-ray will vary depending on your vet's pricing scale, as well as the size of your dog and if it needs to be sedated. An X-ray of a dog typically costs between $40 for a small dog that doesn't need sedation and $200 for a large dog that needs sedation. Ask your vet about an antifungal medication to treat Valley Fever. The most effective treatment for Valley Fever is an oral antifungal medication. The most commonly prescribed antifungal for dogs is fluconazole, but your vet may instead prescribe itraconazole or ketoconazole. You can administer these medications orally by putting them in a treat for your dog. Antifungal medications can cause side effects, such as loss of appetite, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, and birth defects in puppies. They may also cause coat and skin issues, increased thirst and urination, and possibly infertility in male dogs. Depending on the medication your vet prescribes, the prescription may cost between $20 to $200. That's because the most effective medication against Valley Fever, called fluconazole, is only made by a few manufacturers. Ask your vet about cost saving options to lower treatment costs for your pet. Ask about NSAIDs to reduce your dog's inflammation and pain. Your vet can prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that's formulated for dogs. This will make your dog more comfortable and help it recover more quickly. Always administer your dog's medication as prescribed by the vet. Don't give your dog medications made for humans, as they might harm your dog. Treat your dog for at least 6 months to a year, as directed. Unfortunately, Valley Fever is a persistent illness. Your dog will need to take the antifungal medications for at least 6 months, but it's normal to treat your dog for a full year. Give your dog its medication as directed, and take it to your vet for regular checkups. If your dog has a severe case, it may need lifetime treatment for the condition. Monitor your dog when it's outside so it doesn't get in the dirt. Don't let your dog go outside unattended. Watch the dog so you can stop it from digging or playing in the dirt, which is where it might encounter the fungal spores that cause Valley Fever. Keep your dog inside as much as you can so that it won't encounter the spores. Walk your dog on paved sidewalks or streets to avoid the spores. Since the fungal spores are present in soil, staying on the pavement can protect your pet. Use your leash to keep your dog away from dirt and soil. If your pet needs to relieve itself, let it briefly walk on the ground. However, do your best to keep it from spending too much time on the soil. Prevent your dog from digging in soil or sand. Dogs love to dig, but it can be hazardous to their health if you live in an area with Valley Fever. Keep your dog on a leash to keep it from digging. For off-leash play, take your dog to a dog park or install a turf patch in your yard so that there isn't any soil for digging. Train your dog to not dig in the soil. Give your dog lots of praise and treats when it doesn't dig. Support your dog's immune system to protect it against infection. A strong immune system may be able to fight off a Valley Fever infection. To keep your dog healthy, give it nutritious food. Additionally, consider giving your dog a multivitamin or supplement to boost its immune system. Ask your vet to recommend the best food for your dog. Always talk to your vet before using any vitamins or supplements on your pet. Notice if your dog is coughing. This is often the first symptom of Valley Fever, as the spores infect your dog's lungs. Your dog will develop a respiratory infection because of the fungal spores in its lungs, making the dog cough. You may also notice that the dog isn't breathing well or is wheezing. Watch for lethargy in your dog. Your dog will lay around and not engage in play. It will also show little interest in the people, toys, and activities that usually make it excited. Additionally, your dog won't want to take walks. Check your dog for a fever. Valley Fever commonly causes a fever in dogs, as the dog's immune system will try to fight it off. You can take your dog's temperature yourself using a rectal thermometer made for dogs, or you can take your dog to the vet to have them take its temperature. A dog's temperature is naturally higher than a human's. A dog is considered to have a fever when its temperature reaches 103 °F (39 °C) or more. Don't try to determine if your dog has a fever by feeling its nose or ears. These techniques aren't reliable. Notice if your dog has a poor appetite and is losing weight. Valley Fever causes your dog to have a low appetite, so it likely won't want to eat. You'll notice food sitting in your dog's food bowl, and the dog will look thinner. If you try to give your dog a favorite treat and it refuses to eat it, this is a sign it has a poor appetite. Watch for open sores that don't heal if the infection is severe. Most dogs who have Valley Fever won't have open sores. However, this may happen after the infection becomes severe. If you notice sores on your dog's body, take it to the vet immediately. Don't try to treat the dog's sores yourself. You need to take your dog to the vet for proper treatment.	Give your dog a canine multivitamin to boost its immune system. Add garlic to your dog's food to help fight the infection. Provide a yucca supplement to help combat inflammation. Make sure your dog is eating. Tell your vet about your dog's exposure to Valley Fever. Let the vet draw blood to test your dog's antibodies. Allow the vet to x-ray your dog to look for the infection. Ask your vet about an antifungal medication to treat Valley Fever. Ask about NSAIDs to reduce your dog's inflammation and pain. Treat your dog for at least 6 months to a year, as directed. Monitor your dog when it's outside so it doesn't get in the dirt. Walk your dog on paved sidewalks or streets to avoid the spores. Prevent your dog from digging in soil or sand. Support your dog's immune system to protect it against infection. Notice if your dog is coughing. Watch for lethargy in your dog. Check your dog for a fever. Notice if your dog has a poor appetite and is losing weight. Watch for open sores that don't heal if the infection is severe.
https://www.wikihow.com/Put-on-a-Loincloth	How to Put on a Loincloth	Loincloths are held up by a belt and are meant to be worn alone. To put on a loincloth, start by holding a portion of your material in your non-dominant hand in front of you at the length you want your front flap to be. Run the rest of your material through your legs, going from back to front, and right to left around your waist. When you reach your back, double the material over and pass it under the cloth that runs between your legs. Once you've finished wrapping the material, double the loose end and pass it under the cloth that runs between your legs and around your waist to create a pouch. You'll need a piece of material around 10 feet long and 10 inches wide to successfully tie a loincloth.	Use leather for a comfortable and durable loincloth. Leather is a common material used in most loincloths. Try using leather for a more durable and traditional loincloth. However, leather can be quite warm and is not a very breathable material. Certain leathers can be bought in bulk at various fabric or textile supply stores. Try using deerskin leather for a comfortable and durable loincloth. You can purchase pre-cut leather loincloths at online retailers, like etsy. You will ultimately want a piece of leather that is at least 6 feet long and one foot wide in order to get the best wrap possible. Try using cotton or other breathable material. Cotton is perhaps a more conventional option as it allows for both comfort and affordability. Cotton is also a flexible material that might make tying your first loincloths a bit easier than a stiffer material like leather. Find cotton that you like in bulk at a fabric supply store near you. Consult traditional loincloth materials and styles for variation. There are many online resources dedicated to loincloth traditions and cultures. Consult these resources to understand which materials might be best, or most traditional, to use for making your loincloth. Many traditional loincloths are also defined by their patterns, treatment, and source. Measure your material. You'll need a material that is 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide and 10 to 12 feet (3.0 to 3.7 m) long to make your loin cloth. You can ask your vendor to measure your material for you, or you can measure it yourself with a tape measure at home. Determine the length of your front flap. Hold up one end in front with your non-dominant hand; the distance it falls determines the length of the front flap. You can decide on any length, some prefer it extend to the floor, others prefer is extend down to the knee. Begin to thread the loin cloth. Use your dominant hand to thread the rest of the material, the material that is not held is your non-dominant hand, through your legs to your back. Bring it up from back to front, then from right to left around your waist. Continue wrapping the cloth around your waist. When you reach your back, double the material over and pass it under the cloth that comes between your legs. A 3-yard piece of fabric should be able to loop at least two times. Tie your loincloth around your back. Once you've wrapped yourself, double the slack end over and begin to pass it under the material that is already in between your legs and around your waist. You should be forming a little pouch on top of your wrapped waist, or belt. Pull the slack through. Pull the slack all the way through the material wrapped around your waist. There will be a little "tail" of cloth in the back, but otherwise your loincloth should feel well-wound and secure.	Use leather for a comfortable and durable loincloth. Try using cotton or other breathable material. Consult traditional loincloth materials and styles for variation. Measure your material. Determine the length of your front flap. Begin to thread the loin cloth. Continue wrapping the cloth around your waist. Tie your loincloth around your back. Pull the slack through.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Bridesmaid-Makeup	How to Do Bridesmaid Makeup	To do bridesmaid makeup, apply bronzer and blush onto a clean and primed face for a gentle sun-kissed glow. Then, shape your brows with a pencil slightly darker than your natural color, lightening and tapering toward your temple. Make sure to check with the bride and bridal party to coordinate eye shadow and lipstick color, keeping it neutral if in doubt. Next, add your eyeshadow, using a tiny bit of primer to help it stay put. Additionally, apply eyeliner and mascara, making sure to use waterproof products to avoid raccoon eyes when the emotions hit. Finally, finish off with long-wear lipstick.	Start with a clean face. You'll want to start with a fresh canvas, so bring a gentle cleanser or cleansing wipes and moisturizer. Moisturize well up to and on the day of the wedding and everything will go on smoothly. Use a moisturizer with SPF to avoid sunburn, especially if it's an outdoor wedding. Use primer. It minimizes pores, fills in fine lines and gives your makeup a smooth base to help it go on evenly. You may want eyelid primer, too, so your eye makeup stays put all day. Remember that a little goes a long way. Pick the perfect foundation. Even if you don't normally wear it, it will help you look picture-perfect as you pose for photos all day. Finding foundation can be a bit overwhelming. For a wedding, you'll want to look for full-coverage or all-day wear. Pay attention to skin type and undertones (warm, cool or neutral). Once you've narrowed it down, test several options on the inside of your arm or neck. The right shade should just about disappear. Use translucent powder. This sets foundation and keeps your face from getting shiny, but be wary of HD powder, which can reflect light and wash you out in photos. Apply it with a big, fluffy brush, focusing on your t-zone where oil tends to surface. Apply bronzer and blush. Bronzer gives you a gentle sun-kissed glow and keeps you from looking washed out. Apply it over your cheeks, forehead and chin—where the sun naturally hits.. Blush helps contour and add a little pink to your cheeks; keep this higher on your cheekbones for a natural facelift. Shape your brows. Brow pencils help define and tame unruly eyebrows and make your eyes stand out. Choose a shade that's only slightly darker than your natural brow color and apply, lightening and tapering toward your temple. Coordinate colors. Check with the bride and bridal party so you don't end up looking wildly different than everyone else. Eyeshadow and lipstick can really change your look, so be aware of what will go with your dress. If the bride lets you pick your own, consider neutral eye shadow, dark eyeliner and soft pink tones for your lips and cheeks. Add your eyeshadow. Use a tiny bit of primer to help it stay put. Apply lighter colors first and layer darker colors to highlight as needed, using a small brush or sponge applicator to blend. If you're wearing a jewel tone, try a coordinating shadow color one shade lighter or darker than your dress. If your dress is a warm color, you may want to stick with a black/gray eyeshadow. If you're wearing black or grey, any color eyeshadow is fair game. Use waterproof eyeliner. If you're new at eyeliner, try making small dots along the edge of your lid and then connecting them. Liquid is usually the easiest to apply smoothly, but if you're a beginner, a pencil can be easier to control—just make sure it's sharp. Apply waterproof mascara. If you're fair-skinned or have light hair, consider brown-black instead of jet black. Apply carefully to avoid clumps and add a second or third layer as desired. Try hypoallergenic products if you wear contacts. Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara to make your eyes look a little bigger. False lashes can add volume if yours are are sparse, but make sure you practice applying them ahead of time to avoid last-minute problems. Finish with your lips. Start with a thin layer of lip balm or liner to protect and fill in fine lines and apply layers of long-wear lipstick until it's just the right shade. Look for a shade that flatters your skin and works with your overall look. Long-wear lipstick is less likely to come off while eating, drinking or kissing. Bring a bag. On the big day, you'll want a case or bag you can easily stash everything in. Make sure your brushes are clean and that you have cleanser or extra cleansing wipes if needed. Sandwich baggies are great for keeping brushes dry. Use waterproof makeup. Even if you're not normally a crier, weddings can bring a lot of emotions up, and it will also help if things are a bit warm. The last thing you want is raccoon eyes halfway through the ceremony! Setting spray is sort of like hairspray for your face, and will keep you looking flawless for hours. Mattifying powder is also useful if you're prone to oily skin or getting shiny. Pack an emergency kit. A clutch or kit with your lipstick, blotting papers, tissues and a few other vital supplies in a small bag can save the day in case of snafu. Consider including a nail file, deodorant wipes, clear nail polish and a small sewing kit as well.	Start with a clean face. Use primer. Pick the perfect foundation. Use translucent powder. Apply bronzer and blush. Shape your brows. Coordinate colors. Add your eyeshadow. Use waterproof eyeliner. Apply waterproof mascara. Finish with your lips. Bring a bag. Use waterproof makeup. Pack an emergency kit.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Better-Soccer-Player	How to Be a Better Soccer Player	To be a better soccer player, set aside time to practice regularly, and plan out what to work on each session. When you practice, make sure to spend time on the basics, like dribbling and passing, since it's critical to master the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced techniques. Besides practicing soccer skills, you should work to improve your overall fitness by doing high-intensity interval training that includes sprints. Additionally, do your best to eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated, because that can help fuel better on-field performance.	Set a practice schedule. Some players have more natural talent than others. But everyone needs to practice efficiently and train properly to become better at soccer. Set a detailed schedule for practicing that you can follow. Plan out what you will work on before you practice. If your practice is unorganized and you just shoot the ball around or pass and dribble you won't improve. Think about what specifically you need to improve. Set a dedicated time for training. You might allow yourself one hour every day to train. During that hour block out specific time to work on a specific skill. For example, you may decide to spend 20 minutes on ball control with your off foot. Being specific and setting goals will allow you to advance at a faster pace than when you just play around. Perform basic drills. Advanced dribbling and finesse shots are fun. But you will never be able to perform these advanced moves if you haven't mastered the basics. Messi wouldn't be able to weave in and out of defenders with ease if he never mastered basic dribbling and passing. Ronaldo wouldn't be able to curve the ball just under the crossbar if he never mastered proper shooting technique. To be a better soccer player you have to first become a great player when it comes to the basics. The building blocks may not be as fun to learn or practice, but without these tools, you'll never develop the ability to perform the advanced moves. Practice simple passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, etc. Many players never effectively master these basic skills and, therefore, don't even know how to defend against the simplest attack. Once you can perform basic skills without even thinking, you'll be ready to advance your training and skill. You'll also be amazed at how many other players who skipped over the basics can't keep up with you. Exercise your whole body. Look at professional soccer players and you'll notice the incredible shape these players are in. The shape these players is in isn't solely due to practicing, playing, and running up and down a field. It's due to strict diet and exercise that benefits the whole body. While your legs are doing a lot of work you need to exercise and train your whole body so that you can support your legs. Proper exercise will also help you prevent injury. An elite soccer player will typically run 6-10 miles during a match. So you need to be able to run without getting winded. But, you will notice that much of your running is in shorter bursts and sprints. You won't train for soccer the same way you would for a marathon. Instead of just running long distances, do interval training. Do sprint workouts that get your body used to working hard for shorter periods of time. You may be able to run 10 miles at a steady pace, but during a game, find yourself winded after a few minutes of bursts and sprints. That's because your body isn't used to this kind of running. You also need to strengthen your muscles. Lifting weights to build muscles in your legs, back, and abdominal region will benefit you and allow you to improve. Start with higher reps at lower weights to build lean muscle. Squats, deadlifts, and ab workouts are going to help you on the field. High-intensity interval training will help you with strength, endurance, and agility. This kind of training involves working your body hard for shorter periods of time, taking short rests, and then working another area of the body. For example, to improve your explosive speed and endurance you may train in intervals for 17 minutes. Alternate between sprinting for 15 seconds and then walking for 45 seconds. This kind of training will help your body perform during a game without getting as fatigued. Keep a healthy diet. Elite players may burn between 1500-3000 calories in a 90-minute game. That means that you not only need a proper diet to keep you energized for a game. You also need it to help your strength and endurance training as well. You won't become a better player if you don't take care of your body and mind. A proper diet will allow you to stay energized, focused, and will reduce the risk of injury. Some basic tips for a soccer player diet include eating the least processed foods you can get. Such foods as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and high-fiber carbohydrates will provide you with proper nutrients to stay in great shape. Eat fruits and vegetables that are colorful. Foods with natural colors provide plenty of nutrients. Lean proteins like fish, chicken, and even a little pork will build lean muscle. Healthy fats in olive oil, nuts, fish, and avocados are great for restoring your body after intense activity. Additionally, eating breakfast and smaller meals throughout the day will get your metabolism going and keep you energized and focused. After training or working out eat a post-workout recovery meal full of healthy carbs and protein. After a match or intense workout, eat a healthy post-game meal to ensure your body recovers properly. Try eating three cups of whole grain pasta with one cup of tomato sauce with mushrooms. You can also add a bit of parmesan cheese for flavor. Greek yogurt with strawberries or other fruits can be a great dessert too. Stay hydrated. All that running around and training makes you sweat a lot. The more dehydrated you are, the worse you perform. Drink plenty of water. Finally, get enough rest. Your mind and body need time to relax and recover. If you aren't getting an average of eight hours a night, your body won't regenerate and perform as well. Play correctly in your position. Often at lower levels players will clump together and not play the correct positions. But if you want to be a better player you will have to learn how to best play in your assigned position. Learn the roles of your position, where your imaginary limits are on the field. For example, if you are a right forward, your zone is the right side of the attacking third. You need to stay in this area of the field so that you can receive passes and loose balls. When you are on offense you will be responsible for using your position to advance the ball and possibly score. On defense, you will fall back to the center circle or near the center line. Develop field vision. Having a great sense of where the action is happening on the field and where the ball will go next is a necessary skill. When playing and practicing you should learn to not only know where each player is but also the most likely path of the ball. Even when you're not close to it. When you don't have the ball you still need to be active. Don't just watch the game as if you were a spectator. Practice predicting what kind of passes will happen, which players will get the ball next, and how those players will move into a new position. Being able to predict the next action and placement of the ball and players will give you a great vision of the game. It will allow you to position yourself in the right spot to get the ball, block an attacker, and support. Being a great soccer player isn't only about scoring goals. It's about being ready at all times to help your team. Support your teammates. Supporting your teammates means more than just giving encouragement. You need to physically support your team as well. As you progress you will discover that you excel at certain skills more than others. Recognize where you're most valuable and use your skills to help the team, not yourself. If you are skilled at dribbling and moving the ball up the field but lack shooting ability, you can easily support your team. You'll best support your team by getting the ball near the goal and passing it to a striker. Talk to your teammates on and off the field to build a rapport. During a game, you should be helping your teammates by giving encouragement as well as alerting players to open passes or shots, even if you aren't sending the ball to yourself. Call for the ball loudly and use your hands to signal. Don't hog the ball. Your teammates won't pass you the ball if you never pass it back. Your teammates also won't give you the ball if you always miss a shot or lose it on a run. Remember that you're not a star and can't win alone. Make smart passes and learn to get rid of the ball when you need to. If you don't hog the ball, and instead to learn to pass, you'll probably end up getting it back more often. Learn to play any role. Depending on your level you may play many positions or just a few. But you should be able to play effectively anywhere. Knowing what to do in any position will inform you how the game works and help you in your primary position. You need to be able to react quickly and switch your mindset during a game. For example, if you're an attacker and loose the ball, you become the first defender. Your job is now to defend and get the ball back. Playing any role goes beyond your position. You will also have to be a leader, supporter, cheerleader, and coach during your matches. Sometimes your role will be to cheer on your team as the ball advances toward the opponent's goal. Other times it will be your job to dictate a set of moves and guide the players and ball into the best positions to advance. Watch professionals and take notes. Watching soccer matches is a great way to get better. It's like studying for a school test. You need to learn how the game works on the whole so that when on the field you know what to do. Watch how the players move and take notes. Notice how professionals don't always drive the ball forward toward the opponent's goal but take time passing the ball. Oftentimes the players will pass the ball laterally and backward to find an open player before advancing. Pay attention to how the players move around one another and where the imaginary boundaries for each position are. If you watch closely enough you'll start to see passing and moving patterns. A lot of times players move in a triangle formation, passing the ball as a unit back and forth. When the ball gets to an area near the goal, players on the wings typically cross the ball to the center for a header. Take notes on how the players get into scoring positions. Practice drills and ball control with both feet. Most likely you have one dominant foot that you pass and shoot with. But to advance your skill you'll need to be able to handle the ball with both. Being able to handle the ball with both feet will greatly open up your ability to pass, move, and score. A lot of players are right-footed, being able to use your opposite foot well will throw off the opponent. You may also find yourself in a position where using your off foot is the only way to keep the ball, pass, or even shoot and score. Being comfortable with both feet will give you confidence and allow you to succeed in any situation. Treat the game like chess. Soccer is not unlike a game of chess. Pieces move across the board in several different ways. Always be thinking three steps ahead. When you watch matches notice the patterns in movements and formations. Learn the different kinds of formations and know which one your coach typically puts your team in. Being able to predict next moves is important for field vision and being a great player. If you see that your teammate is going to need to pass the ball, you can get into position to receive it. At the same time knowing where you can then pass the ball will help you be a great team player. Watch for the patterns and put yourself in the right position. For example, if you see a player moving the ball up and near a corner you know that the player will most likely cross the ball to the center. If you're a forward, it's your job to be there when the ball is passed. Practice finesse moves and learn passing tactics. Passing effectively is the best way to move the ball forward. But passing forward isn't always the best way to get closer to your opponent's goal. Additionally, when done correctly, finesse moves will allow you to beat your opponent and press on. Lean the different kinds of passes and when to use each one. You'll also need to learn how to effectively receive each type of pass. Run drills where you practice passing and receiving. Pay attention to your foot placement and which parts of your foot touch the ball. As a general rule, you should pass and receive with the inside of your foot, not with your toes. The inside gives you greater control. Learn to use the correct passes to achieve the best result. You may do a short pass to make your teammate rush to the ball to create space. Or, you'll need to do a long through ball so your teammate who is running forward can meet the ball without stopping. Finesse moves are fun but hard to pull off. However, learning a few once you've gotten good at dribbling and passing can put you leagues ahead of other players. You have to learn to sell the move. You're not only moving your feet, but you have to use your body to trick the defender as well. Practice cutting and chopping while keeping your body up and square so as not to give away your move. Play against opponents who are better than you. Playing against people that are more skilled than you will make you work harder to win. You'll also be able to see how moves, passing, shooting, etc., are done correctly. If you're only playing against people at your skill level or a lower skill, you'll have a hard time progressing and getting better. When you play against superior players you won't have any opportunity to get lazy. Better opponents will also be able to show you how to achieve the results you want. Treat better players like a teacher or coach and use the opportunity to learn. Always be courteous and have a good attitude. Being a great team player is not only the right way to be, but it will make you valuable to the team. Even if you're losing, always be encouraging and supportive. Don't check out just because you think the game is over. Offer support and keep trying until the actual end of the game. Be a courteous loser and a graceful winner. The more support you offer on and off the field the more people will want you around. If you're not the best player but always do your best and offer support you'll have more opportunity to play and practice. Lastly, have fun! Don't get too caught up on winning. Soccer should be a fun sport. You play because you love the game. So remember that you're supposed to be having fun. And that even if you lose, you are still getting better because you paid attention and learned from the game.	Set a practice schedule. Perform basic drills. Exercise your whole body. Keep a healthy diet. Play correctly in your position. Develop field vision. Support your teammates. Learn to play any role. Watch professionals and take notes. Practice drills and ball control with both feet. Treat the game like chess. Practice finesse moves and learn passing tactics. Play against opponents who are better than you. Always be courteous and have a good attitude.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-the-Area-of-a-Triangle	How to Calculate the Area of a Triangle	To calculate the area of a triangle, start by measuring 1 side of the triangle to get the triangle's base. Then, measure the height of the triangle by measuring from the center of the base to the point directly across from it. Once you have the triangle's height and base, plug them into the formula: area = 1/2(bh), where "b" is the base and "h" is the height.	Find the base and height of the triangle. The base is one side of the triangle. The height is the measure of the tallest point on a triangle. It is found by drawing a perpendicular line from the base to the opposite vertex. This information should be given to you, or you should be able to measure the lengths. For example, you might have a triangle with a base measuring 5 cm long, and a height measuring 3 cm long. Set up the formula for the area of a triangle. The formula is Area = 1 2 ( b h ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(bh)} , where b {\displaystyle b} is the length of the triangle's base, and h {\displaystyle h} is the height of the triangle. Plug the base and height into the formula. Multiply the two values together, then multiply their product by 1 2 {\displaystyle {\frac {1}{2}}}. This will give you the area of the triangle in square units. For example, if the base of your triangle is 5 cm and the height is 3 cm, you would calculate: Area = 1 2 ( b h ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(bh)} Area = 1 2 ( 5 ) ( 3 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(5)(3)} Area = 1 2 ( 15 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(15)} Area = 7.5 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=7.5} So, the area of a triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 3 cm is 7.5 square centimeters. Find the area of a right triangle. Since two sides of a right triangle are perpendicular, one of the perpendicular sides will be the height of the triangle. The other side will be the base. So, even if the height and/or base is unstated, you are given them if you know the side lengths. Thus you can use the Area = 1 2 ( b h ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(bh)} formula to find the area. You can also use this formula if you know one side length, plus the length of the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle and is opposite the right angle. Remember that you can find a missing side length of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem ( a 2 + b 2 = c 2 {\displaystyle a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}} ). For example, if the hypotenuse of a triangle is side c, the height and base would be the other two sides (a and b). If you know that the hypotenuse is 5 cm, and the base is 4 cm, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the height: a 2 + b 2 = c 2 {\displaystyle a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}} a 2 + 4 2 = 5 2 {\displaystyle a^{2}+4^{2}=5^{2}} a 2 + 16 = 25 {\displaystyle a^{2}+16=25} a 2 + 16 − 16 = 25 − 16 {\displaystyle a^{2}+16-16=25-16} a 2 = 9 {\displaystyle a^{2}=9} a = 3 {\displaystyle a=3} Now, you can plug the two perpendicular sides (a and b) into the area formula, substituting for the base and height: Area = 1 2 ( b h ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(bh)} Area = 1 2 ( 4 ) ( 3 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(4)(3)} Area = 1 2 ( 12 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {1}{2}}(12)} Area = 6 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=6} Calculate the semiperimeter of the triangle. The semi-perimeter of a figure is equal to half its perimeter. To find the semiperimeter, first calculate the perimeter of a triangle by adding up the length of its three sides. Then, multiply by 1 2 {\displaystyle {\frac {1}{2}}}. For example, if a triangle has three sides that are 5 cm, 4 cm, and 3 cm long, the semiperimeter is shown by: s = 1 2 ( 3 + 4 + 5 ) {\displaystyle s={\frac {1}{2}}(3+4+5)} s = 1 2 ( 12 ) = 6 {\displaystyle s={\frac {1}{2}}(12)=6} Set up Heron’s formula. The formula is Area = s ( s − a ) ( s − b ) ( s − c ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}}} , where s {\displaystyle s} is the semiperimeter of the triangle, and a {\displaystyle a} , b {\displaystyle b} , and c {\displaystyle c} are the side lengths of the triangle. Plug the semiperimeter and side lengths into the formula. Make sure you substitute the semiperimeter for each instance of s {\displaystyle s} in the formula. For example: Area = s ( s − a ) ( s − b ) ( s − c ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}}} Area = 6 ( 6 − 3 ) ( 6 − 4 ) ( 6 − 5 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {6(6-3)(6-4)(6-5)}}} Calculate the values in parentheses. Subtract the length of each side from the semiperimeter. Then, multiply these three values together. For example: Area = 6 ( 6 − 3 ) ( 6 − 4 ) ( 6 − 5 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {6(6-3)(6-4)(6-5)}}} Area = 6 ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {6(3)(2)(1)}}} Area = 6 ( 6 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {6(6)}}} Multiply the two values under the radical sign. Then, find their square root. This will give you the area of the triangle in square units. For example: Area = 6 ( 6 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {6(6)}}} Area = 36 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\sqrt {36}}} Area = 6 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=6} So, the area of the triangle is 6 square centimeters. Find the length of one side of the triangle. An equilateral triangle has three equal side lengths and three equal angle measurements, so if you know the length of one side, you know the length of all three sides. For example, you might have a triangle with three sides that are 6 cm long. Set up the formula for the area of an equilateral triangle. The formula is Area = ( s 2 ) 3 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=(s^{2}){\frac {\sqrt {3}}{4}}} , where s {\displaystyle s} equals the length of one side of the equilateral triangle. Plug the side length into the formula. Make sure you substitute for the variable s {\displaystyle s} , and then square the value. For example if the equilateral triangle has sides that are 6 cm long, you would calculate: Area = ( s 2 ) 3 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=(s^{2}){\frac {\sqrt {3}}{4}}} Area = ( 6 2 ) 3 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=(6^{2}){\frac {\sqrt {3}}{4}}} Area = ( 36 ) 3 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=(36){\frac {\sqrt {3}}{4}}} Multiply the square by 3{\displaystyle {\sqrt {3}}}. It's best to use the square root function on your calculator for a more precise answer. Otherwise, you can use 1.732 for the rounded value of 3 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {3}}}. For example: Area = ( 36 ) 3 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=(36){\frac {\sqrt {3}}{4}}} Area = 62.352 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {62.352}{4}}} Divide the product by 4. This will give you the area of the triangle in square units. For example: Area = 62.352 4 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {62.352}{4}}} Area = 15.588 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=15.588} So, the area of an equilateral triangle with sides 6 cm long is about 15.59 square centimeters. Find the length of two adjacent sides and the included angle. Adjacent sides are two sides of a triangle that meet at a vertex. The included angle is the angle between these two sides. For example, you might have a triangle with two adjacent sides measuring 150 cm and 231 cm in length. The angle between them is 123 degrees. Set up the trigonometry formula for the area of a triangle. The formula is Area = b c 2 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {bc}{2}}\sin A} , where b {\displaystyle b} and c {\displaystyle c} are the adjacent sides of the triangle, and A {\displaystyle A} is the angle between them. Plug the side lengths into the formula. Make sure you substitute for the variables b {\displaystyle b} and c {\displaystyle c}. Multiply their values, then divide by 2. For example: Area = b c 2 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {bc}{2}}\sin A} Area = ( 150 ) ( 231 ) 2 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {(150)(231)}{2}}\sin A} Area = ( 34 , 650 ) 2 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}={\frac {(34,650)}{2}}\sin A} Area = 17 , 325 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=17,325\sin A} Plug the sine of the angle into the formula. You can find the sine using a scientific calculator by typing in the angle measurement then hitting the “SIN” button. For example, the sine of a 123-degree angle is.83867, so the formula will look like this: Area = 17 , 325 sin ⁡ A {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=17,325\sin A} Area = 17 , 325 (.83867 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=17,325(.83867)} Multiply the two values. This will give you the area of the triangle in square units. For example: Area = 17 , 325 (.83867 ) {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=17,325(.83867)} Area = 14 , 529.96 {\displaystyle {\text{Area}}=14,529.96}. So, the area of the triangle is about 14,530 square centimeters.	Find the base and height of the triangle. Set up the formula for the area of a triangle. Plug the base and height into the formula. Find the area of a right triangle. Calculate the semiperimeter of the triangle. Set up Heron’s formula. Plug the semiperimeter and side lengths into the formula. Calculate the values in parentheses. Multiply the two values under the radical sign. Find the length of one side of the triangle. Set up the formula for the area of an equilateral triangle. Plug the side length into the formula. Multiply the square by 3{\displaystyle {\sqrt {3}}}. Divide the product by 4. Find the length of two adjacent sides and the included angle. Set up the trigonometry formula for the area of a triangle. Plug the side lengths into the formula. Plug the sine of the angle into the formula. Multiply the two values.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Mulled-Beer	How to Make Mulled Beer	To craft your own mulled beer, start by pouring the beer into a saucepan and adding the spices. Then, heat the beer under low to medium-low heat but make sure it doesn't boil. In a separate bowl, add 2 teaspoons of sugar to an egg yolk and beat with a whisk until the mixture is mostly white. Once that's done, slowly pour this mixture into the beer and continue to heat for about 5 more minutes. Finish by adding a dash of honey and straining out any egg pieces.	Pour the beer into a small saucepan. Add the spices. Heat the beer and spices in a small saucepan on low to medium-low heat. If the beer begins to boil, turn down the heat. The beer will begin to foam, but should subside after a minute or two. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and put in a small bowl. This recipe only uses the egg yolk. Add two teaspoons of sugar to the egg yolk. Beat the sugar and yolk with a whisk or fork until it becomes nearly white (it's the hardest part! ). Optional but recommended: Temper the yolk mixture. To prevent "scrambling" the egg yolk mixture in the heat of the beer, you can temper the mixture by adding 1-2 tablespoon(s) of the hot beer to the yolk mixture very slowly and mixing thoroughly. Add the yolk mixture slowly to the warm beer and continue to heat for 5 minutes. Stir gently. Add honey to taste. Use a strainer to sieve out any egg pieces that may have formed, if you like. This likely will not have happened if you tempered the yolk mixture before adding it to the beer. Drink and enjoy! Preheat pewter tankards or glass beer mugs. Placing them in an oven at very low heat should be sufficient, or dipping in hot water and drying just before pouring will work. Pour the ale into the saucepan. Pour enough for each drinker (size up the saucepan if needed). Add the teaspoons of sugar and the spices. (If you find clove too strong, leave it out.) Heat the pan gently on the stove. Do not boil it. Pour into the preheated glasses. It is claimed that sipping this just prior to bed will ensure a good night's rest!	Pour the beer into a small saucepan. Heat the beer and spices in a small saucepan on low to medium-low heat. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and put in a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar to the egg yolk. Beat the sugar and yolk with a whisk or fork until it becomes nearly white (it's the hardest part! Add the yolk mixture slowly to the warm beer and continue to heat for 5 minutes. Add honey to taste. Use a strainer to sieve out any egg pieces that may have formed, if you like. Drink and enjoy! Preheat pewter tankards or glass beer mugs. Pour the ale into the saucepan. Heat the pan gently on the stove. Pour into the preheated glasses.
https://www.wikihow.com/Encourage-Yourself-to-Read	How to Encourage Yourself to Read	To encourage yourself to read more, start by choosing reading material that you know you enjoy. Alternatively, if you don't know what you like, try experimenting with different genres or looking for recommendations online. Many sites offer book recommendations based on past books you've enjoyed, or you can check out bestsellers on the New York Times or Pulitzer lists. Once you've found an interesting book, create a quiet, cozy reading space with an armchair or other comfy seat. Then, while you're reading, set your devices on silent and keep them away to resist the urge to check social media.	Create a reading schedule. Like anything else, reading is an activity that gets easier with practice. Block out a chunk of time to dedicate to reading every day, even if it's just ten minutes. Choose a time that's stress-free. Read during a nice, quiet time. Enjoy a book with breakfast or as you're getting ready for bed. Prepare a snack you love to munch on while you read. This will make you look forward to reading time! Don’t make reading into a chore. Even though reading does get better with practice, it's supposed to be a fun activity. Don't force yourself to read things you hate. Reading is supposed ignite creativity and inspire joy. If you can't get into a book, move onto a new one. Reading increases empathy and intelligence, but only if you can focus on what you're reading. Choosing books with compelling characters and storylines that suck you in raise your chances of reaping the intellectual benefits of reading. Browse your local library. Spend some time checking out the selection at your local library to get an idea of what you'd be excited to read. Libraries are perfect places to get lost for hours. Wander through a bunch of different sections and grab whatever books interest you! Curl up in an armchair and read the first page of all of the books you take off the shelf. After you've gone through them all, choose one or two that seemed the most compelling. Don't buy too many books at once, as this can be overwhelming. Instead, limit yourself to one or two a visit that you can't wait to get home and read. Get a library card. Though people go to libraries less frequently than in the past, your local library is an amazing resource for essentially free books. Talk to a librarian about how to set up an account, and ask for some recommendations. Buy from local independent bookstores. Like the library, bookstores are an excellent place to find books that might interest you. Independent bookstores are particularly good resources because unlike some of the bigger chains, independent stores are run by book lovers who want to foster a literary community. Going to an independent bookstore will help you to meet other people who want to get into reading. Employees at independent bookstores are well-read and will be able to offer you exciting new recommendations. Most independent bookstores also sell local authors. This is a fun way for you to read books by people you might know and to become more active in the community! Join a book club. Joining a book club not only exposes you to books that you might not have otherwise read but also allows you to connect with other like-minded readers. Coming together with others and discussing what you're reading makes the material feel more relevant and gives you a chance to hear a wide variety of opinions. Plus, most book clubs have great food! The food and conversation stimulate lasting connections and friendships. Join an online book forum. Online book forums can help you foster your reading interest. You can also participate in book discussions and get ideas for new books to read. Do an online search for book forums to find one you'd like to be a part of. Start small. There's no reason to immediately force yourself to read War and Peace when you're trying to get into reading. Start with something that's easy and fun to read, regardless of its academic level. Pick up your old favorite kids book or choose a young adult novel, most of which are fast-paced, easy to read, and full of imaginative characters. Grab a favorite like Harry Potter , or some Roald Dahl classics like Matilda or James and the Giant Peach to get started. Try an alternative format, such as a graphic novel. If you like history, try out the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Maus by Art Spiegelman. Experiment with different genres. Don't limit yourself to one genre. Alternating between genres such as fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and history can keep you constantly engaged and excited about reading. Science fiction and fantasy are often great picks for people who don't love to read. They're fun, imaginative, and fast paced. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams are two widely adored sci-fi classics. For fiction, don't force yourself to read the classics just because you think you should. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and The History of Love by Nicole Krauss are two examples of popular contemporary books. Ask friends for recommendations. Friends, family members, and teachers who know what you like and what you're interested in are a great resource for book recommendations. Not only will you get good advice, but you will make connections with other people who love to read. Since reading is such a solitary activity, it's nice to share your thoughts on books with the people in your life. Reach out to your old high school English teacher and ask for a good book recommendation. Your teacher will most likely be thrilled to hear from you, and will have tons of knowledge on the best books out there. Look at lists of prize-winning books. Every year, The Pulitzer Prizes awards prizes for the best writing of the year. Check out the Pulitzer website at http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-year for a list of the best books of the year. The website is organized by either “Prize Winners By Year” or “Explore by Category.” Choose “Explore by Category” to see prizes in many different categories such as Fiction, Drama, History, Biography, Poetry, and General Nonfiction. Scroll through them all! For lovers of classics, check out the Modern Library's list of 100 Best Novels at http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/. Print out the list and cross them off as you go! Keep track of what you’ve read. There are tons of sites, such as Goodreads and Delicious Library, that let you track the books you've read. You can also see what books your friends are reading and check out reviews of books that you're interested in. Most sites also give you recommendations based on what you've read and rated. Even if you don't like using online reading sites, write down a list of all the books you've read with a few notes on what you thought of them. Studies show that keeping track of goals and accomplishment helps with happiness, motivation, and emotional well-being. Plus, it's satisfying to have a record of all the books you've read! Tell others about books you like. Encouraging others to read will make reading more fun for you as well. When you find a book that you love, tell a friend, family member, or significant other to read it. Then the two of you can talk about it, and the other person might then be more inspired to read and ultimately provide you with more future recommendations. Don't force it. There's no reason to slog through a book that you just can't get into. There are hundreds of thousands of books out there. If you're not into a book after about thirty pages, move on to something else. Go to a library or bookstore and choose several books in different genres. Read the first chapter to see if you enjoy the book, rather than looking at the cover or reading the blurb on the back. Pick a comfortable position. It's hard to read if you're in physical pain. Find a nice, cozy place to settle in with a book and read with good posture so that you stay comfortable and all you have to focus on is the story itself. Don't sit in a hard plastic folding chair, but rather an armchair, hammock, couch, or comfy window nook. Find a room in your house that's quiet so you can concentrate on what you're reading. Make yourself a nice cup of tea or coffee to sip on while you're reading. It'll keep you hydrated and awake! Get rid of distractions. Reading takes a lot of concentration, and it's impossible to get into a book if you're constantly checking your email or Facebook or distracted by outside commotion. Find a quiet place and eliminate technological distractions while you're reading. Turn off your cell phone or put it on silent, unless you plan to use it to look up unfamiliar words. Put your cell phone far enough away from you that you won't pick it up to check your social media. Buy some earplugs to drown out the sounds of traffic or your neighbor's TV. Choose between a Kindle and a paper book. There's nothing like the feel and smell of a good old-fashioned book. However, some prefer reading electronic books through sources such as the Kindle. Find a reading medium that makes the most sense for you. Kindles are generally easier to transport. You can store tons of reading material in one lightweight package. Kindles also have special features such as highlight, search, and note taking. While print books are easier on the eyes, Kindles have a muted gray background that causes less strain than the common computer screen. Try an audiobook. If you spend a lot of time in transit, audiobooks are great ways to keep reading on-the-go. Though the average word per minute is lower by listening to an audiobook than by reading for yourself, for those with limited time, it's still better than not reading at all. Some people are more auditory than visual. If you tend to excel at auditory learning, audiobooks are likely the right choice for you. Audiobooks aren't just for commuters. Listen to a book while cooking, cleaning, mowing the lawn, or running. iBooks and Audible are two of the main resources for audiobooks.	Create a reading schedule. Don’t make reading into a chore. Browse your local library. Buy from local independent bookstores. Join a book club. Join an online book forum. Start small. Experiment with different genres. Ask friends for recommendations. Look at lists of prize-winning books. Keep track of what you’ve read. Tell others about books you like. Don't force it. Pick a comfortable position. Get rid of distractions. Choose between a Kindle and a paper book. Try an audiobook.
https://www.wikihow.life/Keep-Fit	How to Keep Fit	Start your fitness plan by creating a daily walking, jogging, or cycling schedule to keep your heart and lungs active through exercise every day of the week. If you're just starting to get fit, feel free to take things as slow as you need to and build up your abilities over time. When you're ready, start practicing strength and flexibility exercises at home by doing push-ups, sit-ups, or yoga. If you find yourself getting bored with your routine, sign up for a class at the gym or join a sports team.	Start walking, jogging or cycling. No matter what your speed is, walking, jogging and cycling are very important parts of a healthy lifestyle as they are activities that keep your heart and lungs active and your blood flowing. If you need to keep your knees strong or have body aches and pains, then cycling may be a better solution. Come up with a daily walking, jogging or cycling routine that fits with your schedule (i.e. go for a jog everyday at 6:00 p.m.). After a while you can increase your distance, speed, and the length of your workout. Go out of your way to walk more. For example, if you go to the grocery store try to park in the farthest spot from the entrance so you are forced to walk those extra steps to get there. Walk or bike to work or school. If you live close enough to work or school a good solution would be to start walking or cycling. If you jog you should jog at least 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), but it is very important to pace yourself. . Exercise at home Not everyone has the time or money to go to the gym and there is no need to. Working out at home is very easy and can be very beneficial. Some at-home exercises include: Push-ups. Use your weight against the floor or wall to work on your upper body strength. Sit-ups. Sit-ups can be done by simply laying on the ground or, with a more advanced technique, with a chair or exercise ball. Yoga. Yoga practices such as downward facing dog or sun salutations are easily done on the carpeted ground or on a yoga mat. Exercise in the gym. If you like the gym atmosphere and can afford the membership then the gym is a great place to stay fit. Utilize the machines for cardio and weights , but be careful and never use a weight that is too heavy. Use smaller weights and you will find that you will progress through the weights very rapidly. Learn strength training and muscle toning techniques from an instructor or professional. Join a local sport team. If you are not a fan of the gym or practicing random exercises then joining a local sports team may be a great solution to get outside, move around and have some fun! Many cities have their own recreational sports teams that meet and play on certain days. The most popular city sports are: dodgeball, kickball, softball, basketball, pickle-ball, and ultimate frisbee. . Get rid of any junk food It is one of the most important components of a fit lifestyle. Many people ignore it, but if you exercise and eat a lot of junk food you will not get any fitter. This is because the junk food turns to fat almost immediately. Junk foods contain poor nutrition and are high in sodium and sugar. Because of this, your body sugar levels drop after consumption and you end up feeling fatigued with a major lack of energy. Foods to avoid are: High in sugar: donuts, cakes, cookies, pudding, cereals, canned and dried fruits, and sodas. High in fat: Processed meats, hydrogenated oil, and shortening. Avoid foods containing artificial ingredients. Eat healthy. Maintaining a balanced diet can be difficult to do if you do not have the time to cook for yourself every day. But, it is easy to find healthy solutions in restaurants and take-outs as well. You will find that maintaining a healthy and balanced diet can increase energy and productivity, boost your metabolism and make you a happier person because you will be consuming the nutrients and vitamins your body needs. Foods to eat are: Fresh vegetables and fruits: carrots, onions, broccoli, spinach, eggplant, melons, bananas, apples, and oranges. High-protein foods: lean meat, poultry, fish, legumes, nuts and seeds (like chia and hemp), tofu, soy beans, eggs, cottage cheese, and lentils. Grains: whole wheat toast, oatmeal, quinoa, and barley. Foods high in fiber: cooked lentils, black beans, green peas, pears, raspberries, and oat bran. Understand the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are carbohydrates made of 1 or 2 molecules of sugar that have very little nutritional value. Complex carbohydrates are made from a string of sugars but are very rich in fibers and contain healthy vitamins and minerals. Examples of simple carbohydrates: sugars, syrups, jams, and candy. Examples of complex carbohydrates: beans, yams, and sweet potatoes. Know when to eat. It is really important to avoid skipping meals. A lot of people might think that you will lose weight by skipping a meal but that is very inaccurate. In addition, skipping meals can affect your energy levels. Here are some examples of healthy meals and snacks and when to eat them: Light breakfast: eggs (you can mix eggs with some veggies like artichokes, peppers, or mushrooms, etc.) with grapefruit and a piece of toast Mid morning snack: unsweetened yogurt with berries Lunch: salad (be careful of the dressing!) with a protein (i.e. grilled chicken or turkey) Afternoon snack: apple, orange, or a banana with almonds and a spoonful of peanut butter Dinner: lemon baked salmon with brown rice, carrots, and asparagus Drink a lot of water. The human body is made of about 50-65% of water, and you need to keep replenishing it. Your body sweats a lot of that water so you need to put it back in. The amount of water you should drink relies on how much you weigh. To calculate how much water you should be drinking, take your weight and multiply it by 67% (2/3). So, for instance, if you weigh 130 pounds (59 kg) you should be drinking about 87 oz (2.6 L) of water per day. If you are exercising you will need to increase your amount of water intake to replenish what you are sweating out. Stick to your plan. You know you can do it. You are the only one that can control your actions and strong willpower can make you happy! Stick to a daily or every other day plan. If you have a routine that you follow it is much easier to stick to than just assuming you will get to exercising or you will get to eating a healthy meal. Don't let others bring you down. If you are at the gym and are using small weights, don't let the person next you using giant weights intimidate you. Just know that you are working at your pace and that it is just perfect for you. If you continue with your regimen you can achieve whatever goal you have set. See if others want to join you. It can be very helpful if you have someone keeping healthy and fit with you. Their extra push of motivation can be very inspiring and it is a great way to bond. Good people to ask are family members, co-workers or classmates, neighbors (if you have a good relationship with them already) or local friends. Treat yourself. Set goals for yourself and when you have reached those goals you earn a reward. For example, if you have kept up with your routine and healthy eating and you accomplished your goal for the week by jogging for 30 minutes instead of 20, then that Friday night you should treat yourself to a movie outing, massage, or luxurious bath. Have belief in yourself. Do not care what other people think. If you are determined and believe that you can achieve your goal of staying fit then you can! Know that feeling when you feel great and strive to reach that goal everyday. Motivate yourself by wanting to continue on this path of fitness and health. You want to feel good, you want to look good, you want to be healthy...and you absolutely can!	Start walking, jogging or cycling. . Exercise in the gym. Join a local sport team. . Eat healthy. Understand the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates. Know when to eat. Drink a lot of water. Stick to your plan. Don't let others bring you down. See if others want to join you. Treat yourself. Have belief in yourself.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Communion-in-the-Catholic-Church	How to Take Communion in the Catholic Church	To take communion in the Catholic church, open your mouth and extend your tongue so the priest can place the host on it. If you'd prefer to not have the host fed to you, you can hold out your hands, left on top of right, and wait for the priest to place it in your hand. When the priest is finished talking, say "Amen" and wait to receive the blood. When you're handed the chalice, take a small sip and then walk back to your seat and kneel.	Become Catholic if you are not already. You must be of the Catholic faith to take Communion. Baptized children will be prepared to receive Sacraments in their regular classes, but if you are an adult you will most likely participate in a process called RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), learning what the Catholic Church teaches, and preparing you for Reconciliation, first Communion, and Confirmation. If you were Baptized in another Christian denomination you will make what is called a "Profession of Faith," to convert to Catholicism. This RCIA Process is the way in which you are prepared to be formally received by the Church; this is necessary before you can take Communion. Accept Communion in a state of grace. The Eucharist may not be received while a person has mortal sin in their soul. If you have committed a mortal sin (a major sin which has seriously damaged your relationship with God), you must go to Reconciliation and repent before receiving Communion. Believe in the doctrine of transubstantiation. You must believe in transubstantiation, which means that the bread and wine are actually transformed into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ. The offerings only appear as bread and wine, but are believed to actually be parts of Christ himself. Participate in the Eucharistic fast. This means you cannot eat or drink anything for at least one hour before taking Communion. Water and medicine are excluded from the fast. Those who are elderly or ill can be excused from fasting, with the priest's permission. Ensure you are not under ecclesiastic censure. Those who are under ecclesiastic censure, meaning they have been excommunicated from the church or continually commit grave sins, cannot receive Communion. Go to Mass. You will take Communion during Mass. Prepare yourself mentally during the Consecration of the Eucharist (when the host is changed into the body and blood of Christ) to participate in Communion. You can do this by giving your thanks, appreciation, and reverence to Jesus Christ through prayer. Approach the altar. The priests and altar servers will prepare to give Communion by taking their customary places. Wait for the usher to guide your row to walk up. When leaving the pew there is no need to genuflect (to kneel and cross oneself). Wait in line and do not skip people. Receive the host. Depending on the church and your personal preference, you can either have the host fed to you or handed to you. In the Traditional Rite, the host is fed to you. Open your mouth and extend your tongue so that the host does not fall. The host will be placed on your tongue. Close your mouth and allow the host to dissolve on your tongue while thinking of the sacrifice made. If you wish to have the host handed to you, hold out your hands, left on top of right. Do not take the host from the priest, but rather allow them to place it in your hand. When you approach the priest or Extraordinary Minister, he/she will proclaim "the Body of Christ,". You proclaim your faith, both in word and in a gesture: as you say "Amen." (meaning I believe it!) you also bow as a way of showing your respect and faith. Receive the Precious Blood. After receiving the host, you may choose to receive the Blood of Christ. Take a small drink from the chalice that is offered to you. The person offering the cup will say “the Blood of Christ,” and you should respond (as above) with a bow and a proclamation of your faith: "Amen." The lip of the chalice is wiped off after each member receives the blood as a way to limit germs, but if you know you are contagious, refrain from receiving from the Cup. Walk back to your seat and kneel or stand (depending on the custom in your parish). This is a time to reflect and thank Jesus for coming to you in the Holy Eucharist. Return to your pew and pray, until the priest is finished offering the Blessed Sacrament. Follow the lead of more established church members if you are unsure what to do.	Become Catholic if you are not already. Accept Communion in a state of grace. Believe in the doctrine of transubstantiation. Participate in the Eucharistic fast. Ensure you are not under ecclesiastic censure. Go to Mass. Approach the altar. Receive the host. Receive the Precious Blood. Walk back to your seat and kneel or stand (depending on the custom in your parish).
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Possessive-Boyfriend	How to Deal With a Possessive Boyfriend	It can be nerve-wracking to deal with a possessive boyfriend, but it's important to address the issue as quickly as possible so the behavior doesn't get worse. Your boyfriend may not realize that his behavior is upsetting you, so try describing your feelings to him. Begin with examples, like “When you call me multiple times when I'm with my friends, I feel like you don't trust me.” Tell him what behaviors you feel are unacceptable, like asking you to stop hanging out with your friends, telling you what to wear, or reading your personal emails. Reassure him that you love him and want to be with him, but you need to feel trusted in your relationship. If your boyfriend isn't willing to change his behavior or listen to your concerns, then it may be time to break up with him.	Describe your feelings. Your boyfriend may not know he's behaving in a way that feels possessive to you. Maybe this is his first relationship, or maybe his last girlfriend had a personality different to your own. He may be going through an event in his own life that is causing him to pull you closer than you'd prefer. Talking about your wants and needs in the relationship is always a good place to start. Try beginning with examples: “When you call me multiple times when I'm with my girlfriends, I start to feel like you don't trust me” or “It really troubles me when you don't talk to me after I hang out with my guy friends.” Provide specific instances of when you felt he was being possessive: “I felt really upset when we were at the football game and you gave me the silent treatment after I played horseshoes with my college friends.” Avoid calling names; for instance, don't call him “possessive.” Instead, you may want to say that you felt like his behavior was overly possessive and you felt suffocated. Calling names can result in an argument, but expressing your feelings should not. Discuss the behaviors you feel are unacceptable. This should be an explicit and private discussion in which you can openly talk about the types of behaviors that you do not want to tolerate in a relationship. These should be limited to issues that you are not willing to compromise on. Here are some examples of behaviors that you may feel are unacceptable: Asking you to stop hanging out with your friends, especially male friends, without a good reason. Telling you what to wear, or making comments if he feels you are wearing something “inappropriate.” Calling or texting you repeatedly while you are away from him. Going through your phone, email, or personal belongings. Requiring explanations for your every move throughout the day. Making you feel guilty for needing to change plans for a legitimate reason. Giving you ultimatums or making threats if you aren't making enough time for him. Explain your needs in your relationship. Your boyfriend may not know your unique needs in your relationship, so it is important that you communicate with him. This may help to alleviate his possessive behavior. Explain your need for independent lives. Tell your boyfriend that even though you love spending time with him, it is important for you to be able to spend time with your friends and family as well. Having a life outside of your partner is a very important part of a healthy relationship Encourage him to spend time with his friends and family without you, too. Communicate your desire to be trusted. Just as you trust him, he should be able to trust you as well. This is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. Negotiate some rules for your relationship: for example, both of you should be allowed to have and spend time with friends of the opposite sex; however, complete honesty, loyalty, and monogamy are to be expected. Discuss your commitment to your relationship. Possessive behavior is most commonly rooted in low self-esteem and insecurity. If your boyfriend's possessive behavior is mild, it may be worth it to remind him that you are committed to your relationship and he has no need to be concerned about your intentions. Verbal affirmations are a powerful way to reassure your boyfriend. A simple “I love you and only you” can often do the trick. Include him in plans with your friends. Often, his possessiveness will come from jealously as well as insecurity. Involving your boyfriend in some of your friend group's activities can help him feel more comfortable about the life you lead when he's not around. In particular, it may be helpful to have your boyfriend meet your male friends. He may feel uncomfortable about other males with whom you spend time. However, this is not a reason for you to stop spending time with them; instead, invite your boyfriend along to show him that there is no threat to your relationship. Give your relationship time to heal. After you've had a talk in which you explain negative feelings you've been having about your relationships, both of your emotions may be running high. This is a good time to take some time apart and reflect on what you've discussed, before coming back together and attempting to have a happier and healthier relationship than before. Be aware that progress takes time. Your boyfriend will not change overnight. You must be willing to put in time and effort to help these changes in his possessive behavior take place. Don't be afraid to point out when he relapses into his possessive ways. Don't let him get away with it when he does. Instead, call him out on the behavior immediately and explain to him how it makes you feel. Encourage him when he's loving without being possessive. When he behaves in a way that you appreciate, tell him. This will make him want to do it more often. Be realistic about whether your relationship is worth fixing. If your boyfriend wants to change his behavior and is willing to respect your feelings and listen to your wants and needs in your relationship, you may be willing to give your relationship another shot. However, if you are feeling depressed, scared, anxious, or fearful, you should leave the relationship. Remember that as much as you want him to change, you cannot change him. He must be willing to initiate and follow through with the change in his own behavior. Prepare to break up with your possessive boyfriend. If your boyfriend's possessive behavior is escalating, or is already at a concerning level, it is important to recognize that you probably cannot change him (at least not without professional guidance). His desire to control his partner may be a part of his personality, but it is one you should not have to put up with. It is then time to break up. Plan what you want to say. Remember that your opinion matters and that you deserve to be listened to. Do not let your possessive boyfriend turn the guilt back around on you- remember that you are the one ending this relationship, and you are doing it for a valid and legitimate reason. Go through with the breakup. Breakups are never easy, and they can be especially hard if you were the one being controlled in a possessive relationship. Pick a place and time to break up with your boyfriend. While breaking up is usually best done face-to-face, a possessive boyfriend may behave in an overemotional or abusive way. A well-populated public place may be the safest for a breakup if you feel in any way concerned about the possible reaction of your boyfriend. Share your intention to break up with your possessive boyfriend with a trusted friend or family member. Ask this person to hold you accountable for going through with it. Make him let you speak. You should be able to tell him what you want to tell him without being interrupted. As long as you do it in a controlled and civil way, he should listen. Don't linger. After you say what you need to say, and give him a chance to respond, remove yourself form the situation. Give it time to settle down before you are in contact again. Prepare yourself for potential backlash. If your boyfriend was possessive while you were dating, he will likely carry this behavior through your breakup. Being prepared for this can help you deal with it when the time comes. Beware of his attempts to guilt you into staying with him. This may come in the form of “Do you remember that one time we walked on the beach at sunrise?” or it may come in the form of a more serious threat (such as to end his own life). The important thing is that you recognize that this is emotional manipulation- do not tolerate it! If your ex-boyfriend is threatening harm to himself or others, it is essential that you let someone know immediately. Call 911 if you believe he or anyone else may be in immediate danger. Stick to your guns. Regardless of your boyfriend's reaction, remember that you made the wise choice to end an unhealthy relationship. Get support from friends and family. You should ask for help or support from your true friends and family in whatever capacity you need. You might need them to reconfirm your choice to end your relationship, or to remind you of some of the concerning behavior of your now ex-boyfriend. Reconnecting with the people that you may have lost during your relationship with your possessive boyfriend can be a helpful part of moving on from that unhealthy relationship. Get professional help if you need it. Removing yourself from a possessive relationship can be challenging. However, fear of being alone is not reason enough to stay with someone who you feel is controlling you. A counselor can help you deal with any negative feelings that you have and can help you deal with the pain of ending a relationship. Talking through your relationship can be a healthy way to come to terms with the fact that the behavior of your partner was wrong. Give yourself time to heal. Whether it was good or bad, ending a relationship is never easy. Taking time alone before beginning a new relationship is advisable. When you are ready, here are some things you should do to begin to move on from your relationship with your possessive boyfriend: Reflect on the ups and downs of your last relationship. It is important that you recognize that there were good times in addition to bad times. The time you spent in this relationship was not wasted; instead, it served a purpose: it taught you what you DON'T want in a partner. Learn to recognize the signs of a possessive boyfriend early on. Next time, you will be more familiar with the warning signs of jealousy and possessive behavior. You will be more aware with the next person you date. Remember to love yourself. If your relationship took away any of your self-esteem, confidence, or love for yourself, take some time to get that back. Spending time with friends, learning a new hobby, or seeking some solace in a favorite place are good ways to reconnect with your inner self. Enter into your next relationship with care and caution. Take the lessons that you learned in this relationship and apply them into building a happy and healthy relationship with the next person when the time is right.	Describe your feelings. Discuss the behaviors you feel are unacceptable. Explain your needs in your relationship. Discuss your commitment to your relationship. Include him in plans with your friends. Give your relationship time to heal. Be realistic about whether your relationship is worth fixing. Prepare to break up with your possessive boyfriend. Go through with the breakup. Prepare yourself for potential backlash. Get support from friends and family. Get professional help if you need it. Give yourself time to heal.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Stains-from-Stainless-Steel	How to Remove Stains from Stainless Steel	To remove stains from stainless steel, mix equal parts of liquid dish soap and baking soda to form a paste. Dab the paste onto an old toothbrush and gently scrub the stain along the grain of the steel. For stubborn stains, dab a brush into undiluted vinegar, scrub the stain, then wipe the vinegar away with a cloth. To clean appliances, spray club soda on the surface and wipe it down thoroughly. Once it's clean, use a stainless steel polish, lemon oil, or silicone-based spray to buff the steel until it shines.	Mix equal parts liquid dish soap and baking soda for simple stains. Dab a bit of the paste onto a nylon scrubbie or an old toothbrush. Gently scrub the stain along the grain of the stainless steel. Use vinegar for stronger stains. If the baking soda paste doesn't work, dab a soft brush in undiluted vinegar. Scrub gently with the grain of the stainless steel. Wipe the vinegar away with a dry cloth. Alternately, fill a spray bottle with some vinegar and spray it on the stain, then use your brush or a paper towel to wipe the stain away. Use a flour sack and powdered cleaner to get rid of sink stains. Dampen a corner of an empty flour sack. Sprinkle a powdered cleaner (like Comet or Bon Ami) over it. Rub it onto the stain in a circular motion. Wet another corner of the sack, then wipe the stain in the opposite direction. Finally, wipe the entire area you cleaned with wax paper. Buff your stainless steel sink or appliances after cleaning. Use a stainless steel polish, lemon oil, or a silicone-based spray to maintain the finish. While the specific directions will vary depending on the product you use, you can generally apply a bit of the buffing agent to a clean cloth, then wipe back and forth along the direction of the stainless steel grain. Instead of a store-bought product, you could also use a mineral oil such as olive oil. Just dab a cloth or paper towel in a bit of the oil and wipe along the direction of the grain. Make a paste of baking soda and water. If your stainless steel has rust spots, don't fret! They're easy to remove. Mix 1 tablespoon (14.4 g) of baking soda into 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Scrub the rust away with a toothbrush dipped in the paste. Pick a clean toothbrush with soft bristles. You won't be able to use it on your teeth again, so choose an old one. Dip the bristles in the baking soda paste, then use the brush to scrub the rust spots. Rinse the paste away. Rinse away the baking soda with warm water. Then, wipe the stainless steel with a paper towel. The rust should be gone! Check your owner’s manual for care tips. Your owner's manual might have specific tips or advice about how to best remove stains from stainless steel. With these directions in hand, you'll be able to remove stains in the best possible way. Wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain. To identify the direction of the grain in your stainless steel object or appliance, look closely at it. You'll notice the metal is actually organized into thin strips that all point in one direction. Unless otherwise noted, clean along the grain of the stainless steel. Wipe down stainless steel appliances every time you do the dishes. Use a damp, soapy washcloth to wipe the surface along the grain. Rinse the washcloth with clean water, then wipe the stainless steel appliance again. Wipe it with a dry cloth to prevent water spots. Avoid using cleaning products that might damage your stainless steel. Cleaners containing chlorides (including iodine, bromine, chlorine, and fluorine) can cause pitting and damage your stainless steel. Alcohol, ammonia, or mineral spirits can also hurt the protective layer over the steel surface. Finally, abrasive steel wool or steel brushes can scratch the stainless steel surface and encourage rust. Sprinkle flour on stainless steel pots, pans, and sinks. Clean as much of the surface as possible using a sponge dipped in hot, soapy water. When the stainless steel is dry, sprinkle flour over it. Use a cloth or paper towel to buff the flour into the metal. This is great for removing bits of residual grime and dirt. Use glass cleaner to remove fingerprints. Spray the glass cleaner liberally over the surface of the stainless steel, then use a clean cloth to wipe it down. This technique works best for wiping away fingerprints. You can also make your own glass cleaner. Get a ½ gallon (1.9 L) container and add 1 cup (240 mL) of high-proof alcohol and ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar. Fill the rest of the container with water, then transfer the mixture to a spray bottle. Add shine with furniture polish. Furniture polish can be used as an alternative to glass cleaner. Just spray a bit of the furniture polish on a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the stainless steel with it. Use club soda on appliances. If you're cleaning an appliance, fill a spray bottle with club soda and spray the stainless steel surface. Wipe along the grain of the stainless steel until it shines. If you're cleaning a stainless steel sink, place the stopper in the bottom and fill it with club soda until the bottom is covered. Use a clean cloth to scrub the sides and bottom of the sink with circular motions, dipping your cloth in the club soda “puddle” as needed.	Mix equal parts liquid dish soap and baking soda for simple stains. Use vinegar for stronger stains. Use a flour sack and powdered cleaner to get rid of sink stains. Buff your stainless steel sink or appliances after cleaning. Make a paste of baking soda and water. Scrub the rust away with a toothbrush dipped in the paste. Rinse the paste away. Check your owner’s manual for care tips. Wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain. Wipe down stainless steel appliances every time you do the dishes. Avoid using cleaning products that might damage your stainless steel. Sprinkle flour on stainless steel pots, pans, and sinks. Use glass cleaner to remove fingerprints. Add shine with furniture polish. Use club soda on appliances.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Fish	How to Draw a Fish	To draw a fish, start by drawing oval and rectangle guidelines for the fish's body. Next, draw a triangle for the tail and another triangle for the head with a corner tapering downwards outside the oval. For the mouth, draw a backwards 3, then create the tail by drawing a line curving inwards to the large triangle. Finally, draw 2 arcs for the gill covers, erase the guidelines, draw 2 fins using wavy lines, and make scales by drawing backwards "Cs" on the body.	Draw a cross guideline to help align our shapes. Draw an oval and a rectangle guideline for the fish's body. For the tail, draw a big triangle. Draw another triangle for the head. This triangle's corner, the one that is outside the oval, tapers downwards. Outline the final shape of the fish using the guidelines. Draw the mouth like a backwards 3. The edge of the tail is drawn with a wavy line curving inwards the large triangle guideline. Draw the gill cover with 2 arcs. Lastly, draw a circle for the eyes. Erase the guidelines completely. Draw the dorsal fins with a wavy line. Draw one fin near the gill cover and the other fin close to the bottom edge of the fish. These fins should look similar to an irregular narrow V. Erase the lines inside the fins and draw a circle for the fish’s pupil. Detail the insides of the fins and tail by drawing wavy lines. Detail the body of the fish by drawing scales. Draw small backward C's inside the fish's body to create the scales. Color the fish. Draw a cross guideline to help align the shapes. Draw an oval and a triangle guideline for the fish's body. Draw 2 triangles for the fish’s tail. Make the top triangle bigger than the other. Draw two ovals for the eyes, make the left eye smaller. For the mouth guideline draw another small oval perpendicular to the left eye. Use the outline to draw the final shape of the fish. Draw the tail with soft curves. Draw circles for the eyes. Draw the dorsal fin with a wavy line. Draw the bottom fin like a B attached to the bottom of the fish. Erase the guidelines completely and draw 2 crescent moon shapes for the gill cover. Color the fish.	Draw a cross guideline to help align our shapes. For the tail, draw a big triangle. Outline the final shape of the fish using the guidelines. Erase the guidelines completely. Erase the lines inside the fins and draw a circle for the fish’s pupil. Detail the insides of the fins and tail by drawing wavy lines. Detail the body of the fish by drawing scales. Color the fish. Draw a cross guideline to help align the shapes. Draw 2 triangles for the fish’s tail. Draw two ovals for the eyes, make the left eye smaller. Use the outline to draw the final shape of the fish. Draw circles for the eyes. Erase the guidelines completely and draw 2 crescent moon shapes for the gill cover. Color the fish.