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https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Nosy-Neighbors	How to Deal With Nosy Neighbors	Nosy neighbors can be frustrating to deal with, but by playing it cool and knowing what to say, you may be able to stop their nosiness. If your neighbors ask you a lot of personal questions, give them a straight answer like, “I don't want to talk about it, sorry.” If you just don't want to interact with them at all, try pretending to be on the phone whenever you see them. Most nosy neighbors are harmless, but if you suspect yours may be trying to snoop around or possibly steal something, tell them directly to stop. You could say something like, “Look, I really don't appreciate you snooping around, can you please stop?”	Consider the problem. In order to deal with with nosy neighbors, you need to fully understand the situation. Ask yourself the following questions: How long has this been going on? How many of your neighbors are nosy? Do you live in a nosy neighborhood? How long do you plan to stay in that area? Look for patterns in your neighbors' nosy behavior. Are they often nosy at certain times? They might by nosiest during weekends, weekdays, or evenings. Perhaps their nosiness stems from something that is going on in their lives. Perhaps they are curious about something that;s going on in your life. Maybe they are nosy about your children, or about your guests, or about the work you're doing in your yard. Consider why your neighbors are being so nosy. Try to understand their motives. If you think that they're being nosy, then they're probably violating your privacy in some way—but there must be a reason that they are so curious about your life and habits. Your neighbors might just be very nosy people, but they also might have a genuine reason for asking questions. Are they new and just trying to understand the culture of the neighborhood? Are they just looking for entertainment at your expense? Are you doing something (suspicious, exciting, or intriguing) to make them curious? Talk to the nosy neighbor. Try to learn as much about them as possible without getting too involved. This will help you to identify if there is any malice in their questions, if they are just being nosy to pass the time, or if they are new and need help making friends. Decide how to handle the situation. You may want to confront your neighbors, you may want to avoid them, or you may want to befriend them. If your neighbors seem lonely and bored—like they're just nosing because they want to connect with someone—try talking to them, introducing them to other neighbors, and suggesting fun things for them to do. If your neighbors are nosy, but you don't want to confront them directly, try finding ways to avoid their snooping. If your neighbors are always watching you, then put up a fence or conduct your business indoors; if your neighbors are always confronting you and asking you personal questions, then consider how you can avoid talking to them. If your neighbors are snooping around looking for trouble—whether that means stealing your things or reporting you for illegal activities—then consider upping your security. Ask them to stop intruding. If the situation becomes dangerous for your family or your property, don't hesitate to contact the authorities. Be the stronger person. Do not stoop to their level. Just get on with your business, nonchalantly and happily. Do not be rude or threatening. If they have nothing better to do than watch you all day, then they have wasted their own time, not yours. Pretend that you're listening to music. If you're busy and you don't have time to tolerate nosiness, pretend to listen to songs on your phone or iPod. Keep your headphones in your ears while passing through common areas like corridors, lifts, and parks—anywhere you might encounter your neighbor. This discourages any unnecessary contact: nosy neighbors will see that you are unavailable, and they may look for an easier target. It helps if the headphones are big enough to be seen from afar. If someone walks up to you before noticing the earphones, chances are they will say what they came to say. Some people refuse to take a hint, and might still have the audacity to ask prying questions despite the earphones. Pretend to take a phone call. To do this you need to put your phone on silent and vibration in silent should be off. Whenever they approach you, put your phone to your ear and pretend to be in an important conversation. Don't forget to smile and nod at them when on the phone: this will add to the act that you aren't trying to avoid them, but your workload is just too much. Say things like: "Yes, yes it will be done—will send it over to you by tomorrow." "How is the report coming along? I heard there were complications." "There has been a bug that we were trying to fix." "Or you can simply alternate between "Yes, yes...", "Hmm? Mhm," and "Oh, okay," on your fake phone call. This may be the best choice if you are not confident in your ability to make up convincing material on the spot. Do not hang out in plain sight of your neighbors. Move to your backyard, or choose another spot where they can't see you. This works for some activities—you can just as easily host a cookout or play catch with your son in the backyard as you can in the front—but it is not a permanent fix. It is an avoidance technique. If your neighbor is extremely nosy, he or she might find ways to snoop around despite your efforts to avoid it. Hiding in the backyard might work once or twice, but be prepared for more nosy times ahead. If you live your life trying to avoid your neighbors, you are letting them rule you. If the problem is this bad, consider confronting or ignoring your neighbors. It can be exhausting to expend all of your mental energy on simply trying to escape someone. Act like you're aren't doing anything. That gives them less reason to watch. If your neighbors are always asking questions about what you're doing and why you're doing it, an easy solution can be to simply do nothing. Try your best to seem uninteresting. Resume your activities when your neighbors go away. Bear in mind that if you look like you have nothing to do, some neighbors make take it as license to come strike up a conversation. When in doubt, it is probably best to avoid or confront your neighbors rather than wait for them to leave. Tighten up your security. This may be a wise choice if you think your neighbors are snooping around on your property. Keep your house locked. If you go on vacation, install a security system or video cameras. Ask another neighbor to keep an eye on your property while you're away, in case the nosy neighbor starts snooping around. Consider getting a guard dog. Bear in mind that depending on the neighbor situation, this approach may be bordering on paranoia. Perhaps your neighbors are actually sneaking onto your property while you're away; perhaps you are just giving them a bad rap. If you truly suspect your neighbors of entering your property without your consent, confront them and firmly ask them to stop. Warn them that the next time they do this, you will not hesitate to call the police. Make a code name for them whenever you see them. For example, "activity" or "spiders." This will cue your family to behave accordingly, whether you all agree to retreat to the backyard or begin making loud noises. Build a fence. If you want your neighbors to stop peeking, consider putting up a fence between your properties. Check local by-laws on fencing. If the fence lies between your properties, you may need to ask your neighbors' permission to construct it. Make sure that you don't build onto their property, or else you may give them even more reason to intrude. Dogs or small children make a great excuse to build a large fence around your property. Simply say that you didn't want the dog running loose. If you don't like the idea of a fence, consider planting a hedge, a bush, or a stand of trees. Bear in mind that these barriers will take years to grow into place. Consider whether you want to feel penned in just because your neighbors are nosy. Building a fence may solve your problem, but it may just inspire your nosy neighbors to get creative. Be elusive and disarming. If they go outside, go back in and come out in 5 minutes. Wave at them vigorously and say "hi, how are you?" Ask them if you can borrow a cup of sugar or their lawnmower. If you keep asking for things, your neighbors may start hiding from you. Shut down their nosy questions. If your neighbors ask you a lot of personal questions, tell them that it makes you uncomfortable. The next time they do it, give them a straight answer, like "That's not something I would like to share with you." Stare them down, and make it clear that you mean business. Then walk away. They'll hopefully get the message and back off. This approach is blunt and straightforward. It may get the point across, but it may also offend your neighbor's pride. Bear in mind that nosy neighbors aren't always trying to be obnoxious. He or she might be asking questions out of genuine curiosity. He or she may not have the tact or the social skills to know which questions are too personal. Be empathetic, but do not put up with anything that violates your space. If you tell your neighbor to stop asking questions, but he or she continues, you may need to take more serious steps to address the problem. Catch them in the act. If your neighbors like to spy on you, catch them and say something that will embarrass them. Discreetly inform everyone who is with you, and then out of nowhere say something like, "Hey Mrs. Jones, having fun there?" Watch as their face turns red. If they deny it, then just ignore them, and give them a cold shoulder. If they do it again, get them alone and ask them nicely to stop. Make jokes about them nosing. Say things like, "Now don't you go spying on me!" and they may realize that they are being too nosy. It might even make them stop. Give them a small piece of information, and then ask about them. If they say, "So, Frank, buddy, what's up?" ninety-seven times a day, it wouldn't hurt to respond once, "Oh, just walking the dog," or "I'm good." This isn't the most exciting reply, and it makes it hard to think up further questions. Then ask, "How about you?" This can unsettle nosy people who don't like the feeling that you are nosing on them. If they aren't nosy and it's in your head, this is a great conversation starter. Be equally obnoxious toward your neighbors until they leave you alone. Make loud clapping noises in the backyard, play loud music, or flash your lights outside. If they keep snooping around in your business, these activities may irritate them and send them back indoors. Be careful what you start. Escalating the situation may not drive the neighbors away—instead, it may prompt them to escalate things even further. Think before you act, and consider whether your neighbors are the type to react competitively. Remember: you need to live next to these people. Bear in mind that if you begin to harass your neighbors, especially if you make loud noises, you are giving them grounds to call the police on you. If the police show up, it may not matter who "started it". Consider informing the authorities. If your neighbors get too nosy, you may find that your only option is to contact the local police or neighborhood watch force. If the neighbor just won't leave you alone, you may want to apply for a restraining order. If you find your neighbors snooping around on your property, stealing your things, or trying to break into your home, try calling the police so that you don't need to handle the situation on your own.	Consider the problem. Look for patterns in your neighbors' nosy behavior. Consider why your neighbors are being so nosy. Talk to the nosy neighbor. Decide how to handle the situation. Be the stronger person. Pretend that you're listening to music. Pretend to take a phone call. Do not hang out in plain sight of your neighbors. Act like you're aren't doing anything. Tighten up your security. Make a code name for them whenever you see them. Build a fence. Be elusive and disarming. Shut down their nosy questions. Catch them in the act. Give them a small piece of information, and then ask about them. Be equally obnoxious toward your neighbors until they leave you alone. Consider informing the authorities.
https://www.wikihow.com/Look-Like-You-Are-on-Drugs	How to Look Like You Are on Drugs	To look like you're high on drugs, start by rubbing your eyes with your fingertips to make them bloodshot like you've just smoked a joint. Then, relax all of your muscles and let your eyelids droop as if you're about to fall asleep. If you're sitting down, slump back in the chair as if you're really relaxed. When you move, do so slowly and lazily like the air's made of honey or syrup. You should also speak in a low, gravelly voice to make it sound like your throat is dry from smoking.	Rub your eyes with your fingers, agitating them slightly to make them appear red. This is the classic "stoner" gaze. Smoking causes the veins in your eyes to expand, which makes them much more visible. This causes the well-known red eye in stoners. You can also rub some freshly cut onion or peppermint extract under your eyes to get the tears flowing, which causes red eye. Try not to blink. It isn't fun, but it will create red eye. Relax your face and body muscles, letting them droop and feel slack. Your eyelids and lips will fall lightly to the floor, as if half asleep. Let yourself sink into the chair, or slump slightly whenever you're standing. You want to be totally relaxed. If you find yourself staring for a long time into nothing, body barely moving, then you're crushing it. Move slowly and laconically. You're not in a hurry, man. Keep the hustle to a minimum, really only moving when it is most necessary. High-guys & gals rarely feel compelled to do things that aren't strictly necessary, and neither should you. When you do move, take your time. Try to flow through your movements, like the pictures of grooving hippies used in cartoons and old videos. Talk in a low, gravelly voice. Imagine that your throat and mouth are bone dry, as many people who smoke regularly can attest. Drop your voice into a low, bass-y register and scratch out the words a bit. Keep munching on small snacks. A bag of chips or a box of Oreos is the perfect prop for the high-guy. Aim for regular, unceasing eating, which is why bagged chips and pretzels are often your best bet. The "munchies" generally aim for salty or sweet foods, and some stoners find them uncontrollable. Well-placed, constant eating will help sell the part well. Spend a long, long time looking at things with a sense of wonder. Tripping causes many users to see patterns, new colors, and even objects and people appear out of everyday life, making the entire world a fascinating playground. The idea of seeing the world as if for the first time, astonished by the shifting things around you, is key to playing the psychedelic user. Keep your eyes wide open, taking in as many sights as possible. Curiosity is your guiding principle. Giggle often, but keep it to yourself. There is rarely something funny happening, but a tripper will find the humor. Usually, this sort of laughter just kind of bubbles up in trippers as the result of a cool sight, strange new texture, or completely random, untraceable thought. Touch a lot of things, rubbing them to enjoy the variety of textures. Psychedelics tend to be sensory overload, and touch is one of the most commonly enjoyed. Note, however, that trippers are rarely zoned into one sense at once. The thing you're stroking is likely changing color or visualizes as well, molding under your hand. Again, the sense of wonder is key to selling the performance. You don't have to explain what you see -- just be entranced by it. Get deep and philosophical about our shared experience and place in the universe. People who trip are rarely selfish -- they're too out-there to be self-absorbed. Instead, they often "see" connections between everyone, and every living thing, that sober people don't. When they talk, trippers are often speaking on a "higher plane" that doesn't usually make sense for the people who aren't on the same ride: A long rant about the beauty and connection between you and the earth would not be out of place. Stopping halfway through a thought, as if taken by an incredible and inexplicable new truth, can help if you're running out of philosophical thoughts to improvise. Consider throwing a fake "bad trip," complete with a mental breakdown, if you're a true actor. Want to really go for broke on your fake trip? Make it a bad one! You'll need to be convincingly freaked out, and you'll need a point of fixation -- either an object that has "transformed" into a demon or an imaginary space that you claim is "filled with horrible energy." Bad trips are characterized by: Wide-eyed fear Fixation on a real or imagined worry, stress, or terror Sweating, nervously moving. Nausea Desire to be anywhere but here Inability to move (paralyzed by fear) Talk as much as you possibly can. People might not really enjoy your company, but such is the burden of acting. Motor-mouth syndrome commonly besets those using high-energy drugs like cocaine, as the thoughts spill out so fast the user can't get them up fast enough. It doesn't matter what you're saying, just keep talking. Resist the urge to stand still. Tap your fingers and feet. Get up and move around every few minutes. Let your eyes dart back and forth across the room uncontrollably. You want to feel like there is an enormous reserve of energy inside of you that is bursting at the seams, powering you like the energizer bunny. Many cocaine users even report that they breathe faster than normal. Wipe your nose frequently. If you're faking drug inhalation, then you'll be scratching at your nose and wiping away excess snot for the majority of the night. Move into irritability as the night moves on. When all of your energy comes from drugs, you can quickly go from restless to agitated. You might snap easily, be prone to anger, or just start acting uncomfortable and squirmy. This is often showcased by extreme mood swings, which become more noticeable with higher doses and longer highs. "Crash" into a low-energy mess if you don't "re-up" during the acting job. Uppers don't tend to last long, instead sapping the user of all their energy and leaving them far, far more depressed than when they began. Cocaine, for reference, usually only lasts about 20 minutes. Sleepiness, irritability, and lethargy are common in the crashing phase. Act like a sleepy, happy baby, talking little and smiling sleepily. This is most common dangerous and powerful drugs like heroin. Downers, like opiates, usually leave people in a happy stupor, unable and unwilling to move off the couch they're on. They often squirm around sensually like a baby in blankets, getting comfortable and enjoying every single second of it. Lurch into wide-eyed happiness right after "taking" the drug, then fade into sleepiness. Watch Ewan McGregor's masterful performance as a heroin addict in Trainspotting to see how quick this shift can be. Opiates often hit hard, bringing a wave of euphoria, before putting the user into a mellow, sleepy, and often useless state. Let your words and actions drift off into nothing. Most opiate users have their heads blissfully in the clouds. They may start a thought, but finishing it isn't really important. Ask someone's attention, but don't have anything to say when they turn to you. Keep your voice low and quiet. Drift off regularly, either by falling asleep or simply zoning out into oblivion. The overall idea is to remain stuck in the clouds, unable to pin down your thoughts. More often than not, this leads to literally falling asleep, your head lolling up in surprise slightly every so often, as if just waking up. Scratch at yourself regularly, as itchiness is often a side-effect of opiates. Again, this is particularly true of heroin, but drugs like Oxycontin are actually the same type of compound, just slightly weaker. Scratch on your forearms, but don't make a big deal of it. This is just another uncontrollable tic, not some dedicated urge.	Rub your eyes with your fingers, agitating them slightly to make them appear red. Relax your face and body muscles, letting them droop and feel slack. Move slowly and laconically. Talk in a low, gravelly voice. Keep munching on small snacks. Spend a long, long time looking at things with a sense of wonder. Giggle often, but keep it to yourself. Touch a lot of things, rubbing them to enjoy the variety of textures. Get deep and philosophical about our shared experience and place in the universe. Consider throwing a fake "bad trip," complete with a mental breakdown, if you're a true actor. Talk as much as you possibly can. Resist the urge to stand still. Wipe your nose frequently. Move into irritability as the night moves on. "Crash" into a low-energy mess if you don't "re-up" during the acting job. Act like a sleepy, happy baby, talking little and smiling sleepily. Lurch into wide-eyed happiness right after "taking" the drug, then fade into sleepiness. Let your words and actions drift off into nothing. Drift off regularly, either by falling asleep or simply zoning out into oblivion. Scratch at yourself regularly, as itchiness is often a side-effect of opiates.
https://www.wikihow.com/Achieve-Fame-on-Wattpad	How to Achieve Fame on Wattpad	A lot of people on Wattpad use the site for fun, but you can also achieve fame for your work if you know how to draw readers in. While you'll want to develop interesting characters and an intriguing plot, there are other things you can do to draw readers to your work. Upload an interesting profile image that captures your writing style. You'll also want to post an interesting profile description that includes some fun facts about you. Use engaging, high resolution covers for your stories and pick attention-grabbing titles that represent important parts of your story and draw the reader in.	Choose a genre for your story. The genre you choose to write in will affect the kind of characters and plot you'll create. Pick a genre that you're comfortable writing in and passionate about. For instance, if you're interested in the strange and unusual, you might want to focus on horror or science fiction. Romance and fan fiction are two very popular genres on Wattpad. Focus on one of these for the widest audience. Write profiles for your characters. Doing character profiles can help you create strong, vivid characters. Start by profiling your main character. What do they look like? What's their personality? What are their dreams, goals, and fears? What significant events happened in their past? Once you've profiled your main character, move on to the supporting characters. Your story doesn't need to include all the details you put in the profiles. However, the more you know about your characters, the easier it will be to write them. Figure out your basic plot. Some authors like to have their plot completely figured out before they start writing. Others start with the basics and fill in the rest as they write. Many fall somewhere in the middle. All are valid approaches! Start with a simple plot outline and go from there. A great way to start thinking about plot is to think about questions you want your story to answer. For example, the Lord of the Rings trilogy answers questions like, "What happens when the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a hobbit?” and "What happens when friends embark on an exciting and dangerous adventure together?" Write a first draft. The goal of your first draft is to get the foundation of your story on paper (physical or digital). You're not necessarily trying to write a perfect story at this point. Focus on getting your characters on the page and writing out the events you want to happen. Don't focus too much on grammar and spelling at this stage. Correct basic stuff as you go, but you'll do intensive editing later. Wattpad stories can be different lengths, from novelettes (about 7500 words) to full length novels (over 40,000 words). Write as much as you need to tell your story without padding it. Review and edit your story. After you've written your first draft, go through your story and read it carefully. Correct grammar and spelling mistakes. Look out for parts of the story that don't make sense and revise them. Add character detail, context and subplots, as needed. Ask friends and family to read your story, too. They can give you important feedback as you make your revisions. Complete your final draft. Improvise your edits and continue to hone your story until it feels complete to you. It should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. All of the chapters are important, but make sure you begin with engaging chapters to really hook your readers. Polish any outstanding grammar and spelling errors. Focus on making the final product as professional as possible. Upload an interesting profile image. Try to use an image that captures your writing style. For example, if you write horror fiction, go for something dark and sinister. If you write romance, aim for something dreamy or whimsical. Use a high-quality image with decent resolution, so that it looks crisp and professional. The image doesn't have to be of yourself. It can be any cool picture you've taken! Write an intriguing profile description. Think of your profile description almost like a cover letter. Write something brief but engaging that draws readers in. Don't forget to include a few interesting facts about yourself, as well! You could write something like, "I'm a part-time writer, full-time dreamer who explores reveries, hallucinations, nightmares, and visions. During the day, I moonlight as a psychology student at Berkeley." Upload engaging, high resolution covers for your stories. Many people will pick up a book just because they find the cover art interesting, and it's no different on Wattpad! A great cover should stand out with bold colors and compelling images. Pick imagery that represents an important part of your story (without spoiling it of course). If you have friends that are good artists, you can ask them to design a cover for your story. Make sure to give them credit on your profile. You can find high resolution stock photos on websites like Pexels and Shutterstock. Most of these websites aren't free to use, but you may find the fees worth it. Don't neglect the font when designing your cover. The font color and size should make the title stand out, and the font style needs to match the tone of the book. For example, if you're writing a humorous story or one aimed at younger audiences, you might be able to opt for a quirky font; for a more serious book, however, choose a more sophisticated font. Create attention-grabbing story titles. Your titles need to be short and catchy. Think of something that outlines the main idea of the piece and is easy to remember. Spend some time brainstorming some ideas before making a decision. Use action words and strong verbs in your titles to get attention, like "Things Fall Apart" or "Breaking Through Barriers." Try something mysterious to interest readers, like "Caves of Crystal and Blood" or "The Light in the Ruins." Consider a punchy, one-word title, like "Torrential" or "Wanderlust." Write an interesting short paragraph describing your book. Think of the one thing that makes your book special and write a short paragraph about it. Focus on the main character's conflict and the challenges they face in your story. You can hook readers in with a compelling description! Pick the right tags and categories to find your audience. Tags and categories make your story easily searchable on Wattpad. Use keywords that accurately describe what your stories are about. Mention genre, subject matter, main themes, and any other relevant tags and categories that will get your work to the right audience. For instance, if you write war fiction, use tags like "history," “WWII,” and “war." Rate your story appropriately for its content. If you write for mature audiences, use tags and categories to make that clear. Depending on the nature of the content, you could use tags like "strong language," "mature readers," "adult fiction," and "sexual content." If you're writing for young people specifically, use tags like "YA," "teen fiction," and "young adult fantasy" to reach the right audience. Serialize your stories to publish more frequently. To build your reader base, you need to publish regularly and consistently. Break up your story into smaller chunks, such as chapters or acts. Choose a schedule to upload your story, such as once a month or once a week. Make sure you don't miss an upload date, as this will hurt your number of readers. Life happens, and if you do miss a promised update on rare occasions, it probably won't mean the end of your Wattpad popularity. However, you should avoid doing this routinely as it can cause your readers to lose trust in you. Try to make sure your updates seem worth the wait each time, and especially when you have to take a longer break than usual. If you write your story before you start uploading it, you won't have to worry about struggling to keep up. Interact with your readers. Wattpad is a lot like a social media network. People can leave comments on your stories, and you can reply to them. After you post your story, take some time to answer any comments that you get. It makes you more approachable, and it's more likely your readers will recommend your story to others. Some readers might post criticism of your story, constructive or not. Accept any feedback you get graciously, unless it's insulting. Thank your readers for any polite comments they share, regardless of whether those comments are praise, constructive criticism, or a combination of both. You can delete insulting or hateful comments posted on your story. Ask Wattpad’s staff to feature your book. Wattpad has a special category called “Featured Stories." If your story is featured, it will gain much more exposure. You will get more attention as an author, and your other stories will reach a wider audience, as well. You can contact Wattpad staff through their help center. Be humble and respectful; Wattpad's staff probably receives a lot of requests. Include links to your Wattpad on social media profiles. You can do this using your personal profiles, or create separate, professional profiles to market your writing. Invite readers to like and follow your social media pages, and engage with them on those platforms, as well. Enter a Wattpad writing contest to gain more attention. Wattpad always has several writing contests happening at the same time. Sometimes they're tied to a movie that's about to come out or a specific brand. Winning these contests will bring you even more exposure, and sometimes you can even win prizes. Check out Wattpad's current contests by visiting https://www.wattpad.com/go/writing-contests/. The Wattys happen yearly, offering multiple awards for plot development, one-of-a-kind, and breakthrough stories. They're the biggest awards on Wattpad.	Choose a genre for your story. Write profiles for your characters. Figure out your basic plot. Write a first draft. Review and edit your story. Complete your final draft. Upload an interesting profile image. Write an intriguing profile description. Upload engaging, high resolution covers for your stories. Create attention-grabbing story titles. Write an interesting short paragraph describing your book. Pick the right tags and categories to find your audience. Rate your story appropriately for its content. Serialize your stories to publish more frequently. Interact with your readers. Ask Wattpad’s staff to feature your book. Include links to your Wattpad on social media profiles. Enter a Wattpad writing contest to gain more attention.
https://www.wikihow.com/Break-up-With-Someone-You-Met-Online	How to Break up With Someone You Met Online	Breakups are always tough, even if you met someone online, but you can get through it by either being direct and honest or by simply letting contact taper off. If you've already met the person in real life, it may be better to be more direct so there isn't any confusion. If you feel there just isn't a spark, send them a text or meet up with them in person to tell them how you feel. Try saying something like, “It's great to finally meet you in person, but I'm not looking for a relationship right now.” If you've never actually met the person, but you don't feel the same connection you once felt, you can simply stop responding to them. Eventually, they'll take the hint that you're no longer interested.	Think about the benefits of being honest. It may be better for you and the other party to be upfront and honest about ending things. You can do this face-to-face, or via text. If you've never met this person in real life, or only met them a couple of times, there's no need to meet them face-to-face. However, a longer relationship would benefit from a face-to-face meeting. The main benefits of this approach is that it's a mature way of handling a potentially awkward situation. You won't have to awkwardly avoid the person in the future. You will also avoid any feelings of guilt. If you simply cut someone out, you may regret it later. For example, you may not have romantic feelings for them, but they might be a good friend. The major con is rejecting someone is hard. The other person may react negatively if you reject them. You also may not feel you owe someone a rejection if you only knew them via the internet. However, if the person seems very invested or interested in you, you should probably be honest about your feelings so they have some closure and can move on. If you met someone in real life, and dated for a few weeks, try meeting up in real life. If you only talked to someone online, or only met them a few times, you can break up via text or email. Consider tapering off contact. Sometimes, it's best to slowly taper off contact. If you never met this person in real life, or if you only had one date, consider just slowing or ending contact until they take the hint. One pro to this approach is that you avoid a potentially awkward situation. If the other party doesn't seem invested either, it may be appropriate to slowly stop returning texts and emails. This is probably not the best approach if the other person seems more invested. If you're getting a lot of texts, emails, and other forms of contact, the other person may want to move towards a serious romance. If this is the case, simply ceasing contact can leave them feeling confused and hurt. A conversation may be better. Try waiting for them to contact you. Another approach is allowing the other party to contact you. If you're not sure if the other party is invested in the relationship, give it a few days. If you don't receive any contact, it's safe to assume the other person is not interested in continuing things. At this point, it's fair to simply move on without a formal breakup. Choose a time to break the news. In the event you decide to be direct, choose a time to have the conversation. If you're comfortable, you can meet in person. If you don't feel comfortable meeting up again, you can send them a text or email. If you met up for a date and didn't feel a spark, it's best to let the other person know sooner rather than later. This is especially important if the other party seems more enthusiastic than you. Give it a day or so, and then get in touch with them. Thank them for the date, but let them know you're not interested in them romantically. Pick a time when you assume the person is free. If there's a particular time you were regularly exchanging texts and emails, this is probably a good time to talk. For example, if you've only texted in the evening, stay consistent. Don't send a break-up text during the work day. Consider the length and type of your relationship. There's no need to schedule a meetup with someone you haven't had a serious relationship with or never met in person. At the same time, it's considered a dating faux pas to breakup with someone you've been seeing for a while via text. If you've had limited or no face-to-face contact, it's okay to call or text. Otherwise, tell them face-to-face. Identify why you're breaking things off. Before the conversation, figure out why you don't want to continue the relationship. This will help you better express your feelings. Consider what went wrong, if anything, and why you're not interested in the other person. When did you notice the relationship did not feel right? The person may have said something that indicated you wouldn't be compatible. For example, the two of you may want different things from a romance. You don't have to be brutally honest with the other person. If there was something particular you disliked about them, there's no need to tell them. However, knowing on your own end can make you more confident about breaking things off. Agree with yourself that you will keep it simple. For example, have a reply ready if they ask for “one more chance” so you're not caught off guard. Stay realistic about what the relationship was. When breaking things off, try not to make it a bigger deal than it was. Many online relationships are not serious, even if you meet up for a date or two. The other party may be taken aback if you approach the situation with the seriousness of breaking off a long-term, face-to-face romance. Remember, you can exchange many messages online and not have chemistry in real life. The other person may already understand. Therefore, you may be able to approach the situation somewhat casually. Be direct. You do not want to beat around the bush when breaking things off. Online relationships can sometimes be confusing, as you interact intellectually before you do so physically. As the boundaries can be confusing, make sure to be as direct as possible when breaking things off. You can send them a text, or meet them in person to let them know. It can be helpful to begin the conversation with something nice. You can say something like, "I had a great time hanging out with you, and you seem like a really nice person." Explain your feelings about the relationship. You can be brief and to the point. For example, "While I had a good time, I just don't feel a romantic spark." Try to end things on a positive note. There's no need to leave harboring negative feelings. You can still be friendly with someone, even if you're not interested in them romantically. When finishing the conversation, try to look for some positives. You don't want to leave the other person feeling they wasted their time with a relationship. Wish them luck in the future. You can say something like, "I had a lot of fun with you. I hope you have good luck finding someone more compatible." Remember, relationships are a learning process. Most of them do not work out. Even though your online romance fizzled, the two of you probably learned something about yourselves during the process. Do not say more than necessary. When breaking off an online relationship, especially one that was casual, there's no need to give a laundry list of reasons. If you're sending a text or email, keep things brief. You don't owe this person a detailed explanation. If you felt the two of you wanted different things, you can say so. Try something like, "I got the impression you wanted something more casual. That's fine, but I'm looking for a real relationship right now." Avoid attempting to comfort the other person. If the other person is disappointed, do not try to offer comfort. Rejection hurts. If the other person was more invested, being rejected may be a major blow to their pride. If you offer comfort, this may come off as condescending. Once you tell them you're not interested, stop contact. Stop contacting the person after the breakup. When you meet someone online, it's often easier to keep up contact after the relationship ends, but this sends mixed messages. Once you've broken things off, cease social media contact, at least for a while. Give the other person time to understand the romantic part of the relationship is over. Evaluate your approach to online dating. Online dating can work for many people, but you may not be approaching it effectively for yourself. If you frequently break things off with online matches, spend some time viewing your approach to the online dating world. Be honest and specific in your profile to narrow down the number of matches. You may be spending too much time talking online before meeting in person. Stick to a few conversations to establish whether you have something in common. Then, meet in person. This way, you'll be able to tell right away if this person is right for you. You can also try meeting people other ways if you don't like online dating. Try going to clubs or volunteering to meet potential romantic matches. Deal with aggressive reactions. In the event the other person gets aggressive, react appropriately. If the other partner threatens to harm you or themselves, cease contact. If you believe your safety is being threatened, contact the police. Online harassment can be very dangerous.	Think about the benefits of being honest. Consider tapering off contact. Try waiting for them to contact you. Choose a time to break the news. Consider the length and type of your relationship. Identify why you're breaking things off. Stay realistic about what the relationship was. Be direct. Try to end things on a positive note. Do not say more than necessary. Avoid attempting to comfort the other person. Stop contacting the person after the breakup. Evaluate your approach to online dating. Deal with aggressive reactions.
https://www.wikihow.com/Drink-More-Water-Every-Day	How to Drink More Water Every Day	The easiest way to drink more water every day is to buy and carry a reusable bottle, so you'll have water wherever you go! You can also drink more by adding a glass of water before, during, or after meals. Additionally, consider adding lemon or lime to your water or having some carbonated water rather than tap water, since variety can make it easier to drink more. Also, try to replace at least some of the soda, juice, or alcohol you may be drinking regularly with water to increase the amount of water you're drinking.	Dont forget to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go. Always having water on hand makes it easier to remember to drink it. Slip a reusable water bottle into your purse, gym bag, backpack, desk drawer, or car, and refill it regularly. Avoid chugging or taking big gulps from your water bottle. Instead, take small sips throughout the day. Water bottles come in all sizes, styles, and materials. You can even get water bottles with built-in water filters so the water will taste better. Reach for a glass of water after a workout or in hot weather. It's important to drink more water any time you've been sweating, such as when you're exercising or after spending time in a hot environment. Always keep a bottle of water on hand and take sips from it often when you're hot or sweaty. Have a glass of water before and during meals to reduce your appetite. Drinking water before your meals and while you eat can help to reduce your appetite since thirst is often confused with hunger. Replace your typical drink before and during meals with water, or at least have water to drink on the side. This will save you money when you eat out and help you cut calories. Drink a glass of water while you prepare your dinner or while you're waiting for your meal to arrive at a restaurant. Ask for water with a lemon wedge in it when you eat out. This will help to make the water taste better. Alternate between alcoholic drinks and water at parties, bars, or meals. Alcohol dehydrates you so it's important to drink water along with any alcoholic beverages you consume. Try to have a glass of water after every alcoholic beverage to stay hydrated. Moderation is best when it comes to drinking alcohol. Try not to exceed 1 drink per day if you're a woman or 2 drinks per day if you're a man. One drink is 12 fl oz (350 mL) of beer, 5 fl oz (150 mL) of wine, or 1.5 fl oz (44 mL) of spirits. Set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself. Try setting alarms or computer reminders that tell you to drink water once per hour, or decide on a few personal “triggers” for drinking water. Triggers to sip water can be routine activities that you do all the time, such as: Making or receiving a phone call Stretching while you're at work or school Hearing someone say your name Checking your email Draw lines on your water bottle with corresponding times. If you have a large water bottle and don't mind marking on it, use a permanent marker to draw a few lines around the bottle as reminders. Then, write times that correspond to the lines, such as 9:00 am 1/4 of the way down the bottle, 11:00am halfway down the bottle, and 1:00pm 3/4 of the way down the bottle. If you need to refill your water bottle more than once per day, then you could write additional times along these lines, such as 10:00 am/2:00pm at the halfway mark. Download a water drinking app. There are apps that help you to track your water intake, such as My Water Balance, Daily Water, and Hydrate Daily. You can also track your water intake in food tracker apps, such as My Fitness Pal, Fat Secret, and YAZIO. Record your intake each time you have a bottle or a glass of water. You can also purchase a water bottle that connects with an app on your phone and tells you when you've reached your goal for the day. These can be expensive, but it might be a good option if you seriously struggle to remember to drink water or if you're just a fan of gadgets! Infuse water with fruit, herbs, or veggies. Adding flavor to your water is a simple way to make it more palatable. Try filling up a water bottle or pitcher of water and adding a few simple fruit or veggie slices, or a sprig of fresh herbs. Then, let the water sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours while it absorbs the flavors. Some items you could add to flavor your water include: Citrus fruit slices or wedges, such as orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit Fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries Cucumber slices Ginger slices Sprigs of fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or rosemary Try carbonated water for a fizzy alternative to flat water. This is a great option if you're a fan of fizzy drinks, such as soda or beer. Carbonated or sparkling water provides all the same benefits as flat water. You can purchase flavored sparkling water or add your own flavor to sparkling water using lemon, lime, berries, and cucumber slices. Make sure that the carbonated water you purchase is free from added sugar and artificial sweeteners. Add ice if you like cold water or leave it at room temperature. Drinking cold water may provide a slight benefit to your metabolism, but it's not enough of a benefit to make drinking cold water worth it if you don't enjoy it. Add ice to your water if you prefer the flavor of cold water, or drink your water at room temperature if you prefer it this way. If you like your water cold, you can fill a water bottle about 2/3 of the way full with water and then place it in the freezer overnight. The water will freeze and you'll have ice cold water to enjoy the next day. Brew a cup of unsweetened tea or coffee once or twice per day. Drinking tea and coffee will also count towards your daily fluid intake, so this is a great option if you like your water warm or hot. Try having a cup of coffee or tea with your breakfast to work towards your daily water intake goals. Avoid getting all of your fluid intake from tea and coffee, especially if it's caffeinated. Caffeine has a diuretic effect. You can also eat your water in the form of fruits and veggies with high water content! Try having a couple of slices of watermelon or cantaloupe with breakfast, a cucumber salad with lunch, and a bowl of steamed cauliflower with dinner to get some extra fluid in your diet. Track the amount of water you drink each day. Keep a tally of the number glasses or bottles of water you drink each day. This will help you to determine how much water you're drinking and figure out if you might need to increase your intake. It's a myth that you need to drink eight 8 fl oz (240 mL) of water each day. There's no “right” amount of water for everyone to drink. The amount of water you need depends on your weight, sex, activity level, environment, and other factors. Set a goal for how much water you want to drink each day. This goal is up to you since there's no right amount of water that you need to drink each day. Consider how much of your daily fluid intake is water and identify how much of it you'd like to be water. For example, if you drink 48 fl oz (1,400 mL) of water each day and you'd like to increase your intake to 70 fl oz (2,100 mL), then make this your goal. Increase your water intake slowly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Increasing your water intake too quickly may mean you'll have to pee more often than usual, which can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Only drink an additional 8 fl oz (240 mL) per week as you work towards your goal. For example, if your goal is to drink 70 fl oz (2,100 mL) per week and you're currently drinking 48 fl oz (1,400 mL) per week, start by upping your intake to 56 fl oz (1,700 mL) per week, then 64 fl oz (1,900 mL) per week the week after that, and then 70 fl oz (2,100 mL) per week on the third week.	Dont forget to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go. Reach for a glass of water after a workout or in hot weather. Have a glass of water before and during meals to reduce your appetite. Alternate between alcoholic drinks and water at parties, bars, or meals. Set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself. Draw lines on your water bottle with corresponding times. Download a water drinking app. Infuse water with fruit, herbs, or veggies. Try carbonated water for a fizzy alternative to flat water. Add ice if you like cold water or leave it at room temperature. Brew a cup of unsweetened tea or coffee once or twice per day. Track the amount of water you drink each day. Set a goal for how much water you want to drink each day. Increase your water intake slowly to avoid unpleasant side effects.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pet-Grave-Marker	How to Make a Pet Grave Marker	To make a pet grave marker, try painting your pet's name on a brick and sealing it with a waterproof spray. Or, you could plant a tree or bush where you buried your pet to have a living marker that will continue to grow. You could also get a small stone statue that looks like your pet and get your pet's name engraved on it. If you'd prefer something subtler, get a tile from a home improvement store and etch your pet's name into it.	Purchase a single tile from a home improvement store. You can use granite, marble, or really any durable material, even porcelain or ceramic. A larger stone will work better, as you'll have more room to work. Get one that's at least 1 ft (30 cm) along one side. Create a design by hand for a personal touch. If you want, you can simply draw the design you want on the tile with a regular pencil or a wax pencil, depending on the material. A regular pencil will show up on rough tiles, but you may want a wax pencil for smoother surfaces. Make the design with thick lines, centering it with a ruler as you go. Include your pet's name and its birth/death date as appropriate. You could also include a saying, such as "In Loving Memory of Our Favorite Furry Friend." Make a design on your computer for a cleaner look. Measure the tile and make a design on your computer within those measurements. You can even just use a word processing program. Add your pet's name and choose a simple silhouette for a graphic image, such as a paw print, if you'd like. Pick a large, bold font for your lettering, as you'll be cutting around it. Print out the design. If it's bigger than a single page, you'll need to print it across several pages and tape it together. Then, wipe the tile clean with glass cleaner or alcohol. To create a stencil on the tile, apply contact paper to the tile, working from one edge to the other to stick it down. Place the design on top of the paper and tape one edge down. Lift the paper up and spray the top side of the contact paper and the bottom side of the printed page with spray adhesive. Smooth it out over the tile. Cut the design out with a craft knife, removing the black parts and leaving the white parts behind on the tile. You could also use a computerized cutting machine to cut out a stencil. Etch out the design you've created. You can use many tools for this task, such as an etcher or a rotary tool. Use this type of tool much like a pen -- turn it on and go over the area you've marked or stenciled with the tool to take off the top layer of tile. If you created a stencil, you could also use a sandblaster. To use a sandblaster, place the tile in your sanding blasting case and then go over the stenciled tile you made with the sandblaster to take off the top layer. If you don't have any of these tools, you can paint on the tile with acrylic paint. Paint over the letters if you want them to stand out more. With some tiles, particularly light ones, the letters will not show that well. Use a contrasting paint to go over the letters and then let it dry. Use an acrylic paint or other type of paint meant for tile. If you made a stencil, you could also use spray paint. Peel off the stencil if you used one and seal the tile as needed. Let the paint dry, if you used it, and then peel up the contact paper from one edge. If you used paint on the tile, spray it with a waterproof sealer to keep the paint adhered to the tile. Attach the tile to a rock or lay it on the ground. If you have a rock, stepping stone, or concrete piece with a mostly flat side, spread mortar on the back of the tile with a trowel. You can find small amounts of pre-made mortar at a home improvement store. Press the tile into place on the rock and let it dry for 24 hours before setting it up as the grave marker. If you don't want to use a rock or concrete marker, just dig a shallow area for the tile and set it in the ground. Find or make a mold for the marker. You can simply use a cardboard box or a cake pan you don't mind throwing out. However, you can also build your own mold. Shape scrap pieces of wood into a frame you like and screw them into place, using a wide piece of scrap wood as the bottom of the mold. Lay out your letters in the frame to get an idea of what you want to do. You can use plastic mold letters or cardboard letters from a craft store. You could even cut out your own letters from thick cardboard. Add your pet's name and the date of death at the very least. You could also add a phrase, such as "Here Lies Our Fluffy Friend," depending on the size of your letters. Take the pieces out once you like the arrangement. Line the mold with foil to help prevent leaks. This is especially important if you made the mold yourself or you're using something like a cake mold, where the concrete may be difficult to pull out. Completely cover the bottom and sides of the mold, pressing it down into the corners. Drape the excess over the top edges. Mix together enough mortar mix to fill the mold. Read the back of the package to decide how much you'll need. Make a little more than you think you'll need if you're not sure. Mix the mortar in a bucket according to the package instructions, making sure to measure the water. You don't want to guess, as you'll most likely end up with mortar that's too wet. You're aiming for mortar the consistency of peanut butter. Use cold water to give yourself more time to work with the mixture, as it slows down the drying time. Smooth the mixture into the mold. Scoop the mixture over to the mold with a small shovel or trowel, as it will be too thick to pour. Pack it down into the mold with the trowel until it's as tall as you'd like it to be, then smooth out the top with a piece of wood, piece of cardboard, or a trowel. Get the top as smooth as you can since that will be the face of the marker. Press letters into the surface of the mortar. Lay the letters on the surface of the mortar. Push them down into the mortar. With plastic letters, pull them out as you go and wash them off. With cardboard letters, you can leave them to set in the concrete. You can use a ruler laid across the top of the mortar to create straight lines as needed. Spray the plastic letters with cooking spray to help them release from the concrete. You may need to tap the letters in gently with a hammer. At this point, you could also add in decorations, such as small glass marbles or trinkets. Just press them into the concrete. If you mixed your mortar thick as suggested by the bag, you'll have as little as 30 minutes to do this. If your mortar is fairly wet, you may have 1-2 hours. Let the mortar set for 2 days. Leave the mold around the mortar and let it dry out completely. You may need to move it to an inconspicuous corner while it's drying. Read the manufacturer's instructions to know how long you should leave your mortar. Remove the mold and letters, as needed. Take the mortar out of the mold. If you used a cardboard box, you can just cut it away. For a wood mold, unscrew the pieces from the board that backs the frame. For a cake pan, gently turn the pan over and shake the mortar out. Peel out the cardboard letters and foil if you used them. Sand and paint the project as you'd like. If the front is rough, you can use 150-grit sandpaper to smooth it out. Use an orbital sander or do it by hand by rubbing the surface in a circular motion. If you want, pick a concrete stain or paint to fill in the letters and help them stand out more. Use a paintbrush to apply the stain, and wipe any excess from the surface. If you paint your project, you may want to add a waterproof spray sealer at the end. Pick a polyurethane sealant and add 5 thin coats, letting it dry in between. Paint a brick for an easy, personalized marker. Purchase a brick at a home improvement store and clean it off thoroughly with soap and water. Let it dry and paint your pet's name on it with outdoor paint. Spray the brick with a waterproof sealer and then set it at the head of your pet's grave. You could even write on the brick with a permanent marker instead. Just be sure to use a sealer at the end. Purchase a small stone statue that looks like your pet for simple, elegant solution. Another way to mark your pet's grave is to set a small statue over it. You could even add the pet's name using an engraver or paint, but even without that addition, it would be a way to mark your beloved pet's resting place. Plant a tree or bush to mark the location for a living marker. Pick something that reminds you of the pet. For instance, if your dog loved chasing squirrels, pick a tree such as a pecan tree to draw squirrels to the yard. Alternatively, choose one whose name reminds you of your beloved pet. Place the tree where you buried your pet or add some ashes to the hole when you plant it. Its growth will remind you of your pet for many years to come! Pick something that grows well in your area. Ask at a local nursery if you're not sure. Place a decorative garden item at your pet's resting place for a simple reminder. Your marker doesn't have to say your pet's name. Its purpose is to remind you of your beloved pet, and it doesn't need a name to do that. Try a wind chime, garden flag, or even a small fountain as a grave marker for your pet. Just choose something that makes you think of it. You could also use solar lights or garden accents.	Purchase a single tile from a home improvement store. Create a design by hand for a personal touch. Make a design on your computer for a cleaner look. Etch out the design you've created. Paint over the letters if you want them to stand out more. Peel off the stencil if you used one and seal the tile as needed. Attach the tile to a rock or lay it on the ground. Find or make a mold for the marker. Lay out your letters in the frame to get an idea of what you want to do. Line the mold with foil to help prevent leaks. Mix together enough mortar mix to fill the mold. Smooth the mixture into the mold. Press letters into the surface of the mortar. Let the mortar set for 2 days. Remove the mold and letters, as needed. Sand and paint the project as you'd like. Paint a brick for an easy, personalized marker. Purchase a small stone statue that looks like your pet for simple, elegant solution. Plant a tree or bush to mark the location for a living marker. Place a decorative garden item at your pet's resting place for a simple reminder.
https://www.wikihow.com/Look-Emo	How to Look Emo	To look emo, pair vintage or band shirts with dark skinny jeans or skirts. For example, you could wear an emo band t-shirt, a red flannel, and black skinny jeans. For shoes, go for canvas shoes, combat boots, or sneakers. You can also wear emo accessories, like studded belts and wristbands, fingerless gloves, and striped socks. Once your outfit is put together, style your hair emo by doing a deep side part or getting side-swept bangs.	Stock up on vintage or band shirts. Vintage clothes in particular are a popular emo style, as are clothes that promote punk or underground music. Visit a thrift store or garage sale to shop for older clothes that speak to your personal style. Make a list of your favorite punk or "emo" bands as well and buy their T-shirts to complete the look. If you're new to the emo subculture, popular emo bands include Rites of Spring, Moss Icon (American post-hardcore band), Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Eat World, Saves The Day, Taking Back Sunday, Armor For Sleep, and My Chemical Romance. You could combine the vintage and band look and buy shirts from early punk or new wave bands. You could, for example, wear a black and red plaid button-up with your favorite pair of jeans. Select form-fitting outfits. Part of emo fashion involves wearing tight clothes that contour to your body's shape. Take your body's measurements and find clothes that closely match these measurements for a tight fit. While skinny jeans were once a staple of emo fashion, slim fit jeans have become more popular in recent years. Choose slim-fit jeans or skirts in dark colors. Emo kids usually wear form-fitting bottoms in dark colors or patterns. Skinny jeans or tight-fitting skirts are both popular options, especially when decorated with chains or buckles. Pair black jeans, for example, with a Saves The Day T-shirt and Converse shoes. Wear canvas shoes, sneakers, or combat boots. Emo kids often wear flats that mimic "punk" footwear because of its origins in underground music. Canvas shoes, combat boots, and sneakers are all popular choices for emo footwear. Many emo kids decorate their canvas shoes with markers or paint to express their personal style. If you're wearing a black band shirt with a plaid skirt, for example, pair the outfit with a pair of dark combat boots. Although heels are not traditionally "emo," you can always wear heels with a dark color scheme. The most important part of your look is confidence! Pair your look with emo accessories. Once you've chosen an emo top and bottom, personalize your look with a few accessories. In the emo subculture, large or studded belts, horn-rimmed glasses, messenger bags, wristbands, fingerless gloves, and striped socks are all popular accessories. You could, for example, pair a studded black belt with your favorite Fall Out Boy or My Chemical Romance T-shirt. Piercings and tattoos are another common accessory in emo culture. If you're a teen or young adult, always ask your parents before getting piercings or tattoos. Do a deep side part in your hair for a traditional emo look. Hold a brush near the corner of your eyebrow and sweep your bangs from your hairline to the side. Continue brushing your side part until it sweeps to the side, then spray it with hairspray to hold it in place. Get side-swept bangs if desired. Bangs that follow your side part and sweep to the side are a popular hairstyle in emo culture. Depending on your experience cutting hair, you can give yourself bangs or ask a hairstylist to cut you side-swept bangs instead. If you're not sure whether you want to commit to bangs, try sweeping your hair to the side and bobby pinning it up to mimic bangs. Let your bangs fall over or just above one eye for a traditionally emo look. Dye your hair a dark or experimental hair color for a bold option. Emo kids often dye or streak their hair either black or bright, experimental colors like blue, red, or pink. This is, however, completely optional—if you don't want to dye your hair, you don't have to. For better, long-lasting color, choose a high quality hair dye with plenty of positive reviews online. If you're not sure what color to choose, ask a hairstylist for advice. You can also try clip-on hair extensions if you're not ready to dye your hair permanently. Add a few emo hair accessories to complete your look. Emo kids, especially emo girls, often style their hair with a few accessories. Hats, hair clips, and ribbons that follow the emo color schemes are all popular ways to accessorize. You could, for example, put a pink skull hair clip in your hair to complete your look. Although less common, emo men are also welcome to accessorize their hair however they want. Even out your skin tone with a layer of foundation and powder. Choose a foundation that matches your skin color and apply a thin, even coat to your entire face with a sponge or powder brush. Lightly powder your face to even out your skin tone and help mask any blemishes. If you have dark circles or pimples, you can also apply concealer around your eyes and any blemishes. Wear dark eyeliner to draw attention to your eyes. Thick black, blue, or violet eyeliner is a popular part of the emo look. Draw the eyeliner in a border from the top corners of your eyes to the sides and bottom for a dark, heavy look. You can apply the eyeliner to just your top lid instead for a softer look. Apply smoky or bright-colored eyeshadow if you want to stand out. Choose an eyeshadow color that either matches or contrasts your eyeliner and apply a thin layer over your eyelid with a makeup brush. Add a thinner layer to your brow ridge and lower eyelid as well for a more shadowy style. For a vibrant look, for example, try applying red eyeshadow with black eyeliner. If you want, you can finish off the look with a thin coat of mascara as well. Wear dark or colorful lipstick if desired. Choose lipstick that either complements or contrasts with your eye makeup. Apply the lipstick from the center of your lips to the corners, filling in any gaps that you notice afterward. If you have smoky black eyeshadow on, pair it with a violet or red lipstick for a moody, eye-popping look. Although lipstick is less common for men, anyone can wear lipstick if they want to embrace that part of the emo look. Add nail polish to complete your look. Nail polish is a popular look for both emo men and women. You can choose a nail polish that goes with your makeup color scheme or an entirely different color if you want to draw attention to it. If you applied black eyeshadow and violet lipstick, for example, you could alternate between black and violet nail polish on your fingernails.	Stock up on vintage or band shirts. Select form-fitting outfits. Choose slim-fit jeans or skirts in dark colors. Wear canvas shoes, sneakers, or combat boots. Pair your look with emo accessories. Do a deep side part in your hair for a traditional emo look. Get side-swept bangs if desired. Dye your hair a dark or experimental hair color for a bold option. Add a few emo hair accessories to complete your look. Even out your skin tone with a layer of foundation and powder. Wear dark eyeliner to draw attention to your eyes. Apply smoky or bright-colored eyeshadow if you want to stand out. Wear dark or colorful lipstick if desired. Add nail polish to complete your look.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Lima-Beans	How to Grow Lima Beans	The best time to grow lima beans is 3 to 4 weeks before the expected final frost of the spring. You'll want to seal the beans in an airtight plastic bag with a wet paper towel. Once the beans sprout, plant them in pots of loose soil. Keep them in a warm, moist environment until 2 to 4 weeks after the final frost in the middle of the spring. Then, plant them 2 inches deep in soft, well-drained soil, about 4 inches apart. Ideally, the soil should be slightly acidic. If it doesn't rain, water the soil to keep it damp. You'll also need to provide a support structure for the lima beans to climb once they grow taller.	Acquire lima bean seeds. There are two main varieties: bush beans and vine (pole) beans. They are often labeled determinate and indeterminate, respectively. Lima beans are annuals, which means that they grow within a single season once a year. Find lima bean seeds at a local nursery or garden-supply store. Bush beans tend to mature more quickly. They are called "determinate" plants because they yield all of their beans at one time. The bushes grow up to 30-90 centimeters high. Stick to bush varieties (like Henderson or Fordhook) if you're growing lima beans in a pot. "Indeterminate" vine varieties mature more slowly, but they yield a better harvest per square foot, and they tend to have fewer problems with disease. On a pole, a vine plant can grow 2-4 meters high. Consider growing this variety in a small garden. Germinate beans in a bag. Wrap your lima beans in a wet paper towel, then seal the towel inside an airtight plastic bag. Let the seeds germinate for a few days, until they sprout stems and small roots. Each bean should feature one prominent, noticeable stem. Start seedlings in a pot. If you live in a region with a short growing season, start the seeds in seedling pots roughly 3-4 weeks before you expect the final frost of the spring. Bury each seed beneath 1-2 inches of loose soil. Keep them in a warm, moist environment, no cooler than 60° Fahrenheit and no hotter than 70°. Consider using a biodegradable peat or paper pot. Lima bean seedlings can be delicate and difficult to transplant, so it is safest to use a pot that you can plant directly into the ground. Do not try to plant a clay or plastic pot into the ground, as this will limit the plant's growth. Sow the seeds or seedlings in the mid-spring. Lima beans are native to Peru, and they grow best in warm climes where the temperature stays about 60-70° Fahrenheit throughout the growing season. Plant the seeds 2-4 weeks after the final spring frost, once the weather begins to warm. The temperature should not dip below 60° Fahrenheit in the evenings. Sow seedlings, if you started them indoors, or simply sow the seeds. In the Midwest, lima beans are usually planted between May 20th and June 30th. Make sure not to plant the seeds too early! They will rot in cool, moist earth. If you plant them too late, however, the high temperatures may interfere with pod growth. Consider staggering bush bean planting. "Determinate" bush varieties yield all of their beans at once, which can be a lot to handle if you aren't able to sell, cook, or freeze all of the crop within 10-14 days. If you want to ensure a more gradual harvest, try planting a new batch of bush beans every two weeks for 6-8 weeks after the last frost. This should keep your bean harvest going for longer. Plant the beans 1-2 inches deep in soft soil. Set bush beans 4-6 inches apart, and pole beans 8-10 inches apart. Sow them with the eye of the bean facing downward into the soil. If you are planting multiple rows of lima beans, make sure to leave 24-36 inches between the rows for easy access and unrestricted growth. The perfect planting site is sunny, well-drained, and moderately fertile. Aim for soil that is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Avoid high-nitrogen soil, and do not use a fertilizer that's been infused with extra nitrogen. Nitrogen fertilization will make the plant grow lush leaves, but it may limit bean pod growth. If you don't know the pH of your soil, do a soil test before you plant the beans. Make sure to provide a support structure for vine varieties. Indeterminate beans need a pole or trellis to reach their full growing potential. Set this up as soon as you plant the seeds (or even earlier) so that you do not risk damaging the delicate roots. Set up a wooden or metal pole that is at least five feet tall, and no more than an inch in diameter. The support should be securely staked into the ground beside the plant. As the bean plant grows, you will need to patiently guide the seeking vine so that it begins to wrap around the pole. Once the vine has "embraced" the pole, the plant should grow up and around the support without any further coaxing. Consider container growing. If you are planting the beans in a pot: make sure to use a pot that is at least 8-10 inches wide, and equally deep. You should only grow one bush in each pot. Bush beans are better suited for container cultivation, although you can get away with a pole bean if the pot is large enough. Water regularly. Keep the earth damp, but not soggy. Be careful not to water too heavily or too frequently, lest you drown the delicate lima bean seedlings. Be aware, however, that they require about one inch of water each week (from rain or irrigation) during the blossoming and pod development stages. Pour the water at the base of the plants, not over the top: disease and mildew can develop in consistently-wet foliage. Spread mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture. This will keep you from having to water every day, as the hot season develops, and it should keep the weeds down. Frequent watering is especially important in the heat of summer. Seed pods can dry and crack when the climate grows too hot. Keep pests away. Inspect your plants regularly for signs of pests. If you find any, try to identify what they are so that you can figure out the best way to get rid of them. Common pests on bean plants include flea beetles, aphids, and mites. Sometimes, you can just spray pests with a water hose to get rid of them. You might also look into using insecticidal soap or diatomaceous earth to remove them. Wait for the plants to mature. Harvest bush varieties within 60-70 days of planting, and harvest pole beans after 85-90 days. The plant will flower, the flowers will die, and seed pods will appear. If you're growing bush beans, the harvest will come all at once. If you're growing a pole variety, expect to be pulling beans off of the vine for a month or two. Harvest when the pods are bright green and filled-out. Be patient, but not too patient. If the beans dry out on the plant, they will be tough and practically inedible. To test, gently tug a seed pod that looks ready. If the bean comes easily off the vine, then it is ripe and ready. If it clings to the plant, then it might need a few more days. Try to pick pods as soon as they're ready. This will coax the plant to create new pods. Once you allow a couple of bean pods to over-mature, this usually triggers the entire plant to stop blooming and producing pods. Dry and store the beans. You can prepare lima beans to cook right away, or you can dry them out for long-term storage. Freshly-picked beans will last for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Try blanching the beans , then freezing them. This is a safe way to store them for longer periods of time. For very long-term secure storage, shell and dry the beans. Store them in a cool, dry, airtight container, and they will last for 8-10 months.	Acquire lima bean seeds. Germinate beans in a bag. Start seedlings in a pot. Sow the seeds or seedlings in the mid-spring. Consider staggering bush bean planting. Plant the beans 1-2 inches deep in soft soil. Make sure to provide a support structure for vine varieties. Consider container growing. Water regularly. Keep pests away. Wait for the plants to mature. Harvest when the pods are bright green and filled-out. Dry and store the beans.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Vanilla-Extract	How to Make Vanilla Extract	To make vanilla extract, start by lining up vanilla beans on a cutting board and slicing each bean lengthwise to cut them in half. Next, put the beans into a bottle of vodka, close the cap tightly, and shake the bottle. To infuse the vodka with vanilla, place the bottle in a cool, dark place and allow the extract to infuse for 2 months, shaking every so often. Then, put a colander over a bowl, pour the extract through, and use a funnel to transfer the extract to amber bottles to protect it from sunlight.	Research varieties of vanilla beans. Vanilla beans are produced in many different countries, and there are several dozen varieties to choose from. They each have a different flavor profile. Bourbon vanilla beans are fruity, with hints of figs and persimmon. Madagascar vanilla beans are full-bodied, with a hint of tobacco. They have a higher vanilla content than other beans, making them a flavorful choice. Mexican vanilla beans are smooth and creamy. Tahitian vanilla beans have a floral scent. Indian vanilla beans are dark and oily with hints of cinnamon and other spices. Buy vanilla beans. Buy whole vanilla beans from gourmet food stores. You can also buy them online if you want a bigger selection to choose from. The vanilla beans you buy should be dark and moist with oils. They should feel dense when you pinch them with your fingers, and they should emit a strong vanilla smell. Don't use vanilla beans that are light in color, dry or crumbly. If you're unsure whether one is still usable, wrap it around your finger. If it bends easily and stays together, it's fine to use. If it falls apart, don't use it to make extract. Slit open the vanilla pods. Line the pods on a cutting board. Place the tip of a sharp knife at the tip of the first vanilla bean. Lay the edge of the knife down the center of the bean, so that it aligns with the bean lengthwise. Press down to slice the bean open. Repeat with the remaining beans. Some people skip the slicing step. Slicing the beans may make the extract more flavorful, but the tiny black seeds, or caviar, can give it a cloudy appearance. If you want to make sure the extract has great flavor but you don't want to cloud it with caviar, slice off the tips of the beans instead of slicing them in half. Place the beans in the bottle of vodka. Put them directly into the bottle and close the cap tightly. Shake the bottle to distribute the contents. Let the vodka become infused with vanilla. Place the bottle into a cool and dark place and leave the extract to infuse for two months. You'll notice the vodka change color to a golden-brownish color. Don't store the vanilla in a warm or bright place, as it might spoil. Shake the bottle every so often to distribute the contents. Transfer the vanilla to amber bottles. Place a colander over a bowl and pour the vanilla extract through, so that the beans are caught in the colander. Use a funnel to transfer the extract to amber bottles, which protect the extract from sunlight so that it keeps for years on end. If you prefer not to transfer the liquid, you can leave it in the vodka bottle, as long as it's stored in a cool, dark place. If the extract doesn't taste strong enough, leave it in the vodka bottle and add a few more vanilla beans. Let it sit for another few months before using. Slit open the vanilla bean pods. Line up a knife with the pod and press down to cut it open, then repeat with the remaining pods. If you don't wish to cut the pods in half, you can leave them intact or simply cut off the tips. Place the vanilla beans into the alcohol container. Whether you chose to infuse brandy, bourbon, tequila, or another type of alcohol with vanilla, just place the beans directly into the container and close the lid. Shake well. Shake the bottle. Since strong-flavored spirits take longer to pick up the more subtle vanilla flavor, the bottles need to be shaken so that the vanilla gets distributed. For a week after putting the vanilla beans in the container, shake it several times a day. In the second week, shake it once a way. Store the vanilla extract. Vanilla extract made with spirits aside from vodka takes longer to infuse. Store it in a cool, dry place for at least three months. Determine whether the extract is ready. Open the bottle and sniff it, then take a taste. If the extract has a strong vanilla flavor, it's ready to use. If you can only taste the alcohol, replace the cap and let the extract infuse for another few weeks before using.	Research varieties of vanilla beans. Buy vanilla beans. Slit open the vanilla pods. Place the beans in the bottle of vodka. Let the vodka become infused with vanilla. Transfer the vanilla to amber bottles. Slit open the vanilla bean pods. Place the vanilla beans into the alcohol container. Shake the bottle. Store the vanilla extract. Determine whether the extract is ready.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Termites	How to Get Rid of Termites	To get rid of termites, place termite bait stations around the perimeter of your home. Termites will transport the poisoned bait back to their nest, where it will wipe out the colony. You can also dig a trench around the perimeter of your home, spray liquid termite poison into it, and fill the trench back in. That way, there's an impenetrable wall around your home's foundation that termites can't get through. For a natural solution, use boric acid or diatomaceous earth. Use a manual duster to spray the boric acid or diatomaceous earth into termite-infested wood, cracks, crevices, and holes inside and outside of your home. When termites come into contact with the fine powder, they'll die. Always make sure to keep children away from termite bait, poison, or repellent, and wear protective gear when implementing these solutions. To prevent termites from coming back, remove any piles of wood around your home so they don't have a food source. Termites also need water, so make sure there aren't any standing pools of water around your home. Finally, cover vents that lead into your home with screens so termites can't get inside.	Look for signs of an infestation. You may not see direct evidence of termite infestation, but that doesn't mean you should remain ignorant of it. Sagging floors, holes in woodwork and hollow parts of your foundation are all serious warning signs of termites. You may actually see the termites themselves, as well. Take a screwdriver and flashlight with you to your basement, and examine crawlspaces and foundation beams by tapping on the wood to check for hollowness and to push the screwdriver into the wood to test for strength. If the wood gives easily and falls apart, you may have a termite problem on your hands. When performing this examination, also be sure to keep an eye out for termite wastes. Termite droppings are wood colored or darker brown pellets of excrement. The presence of these droppings near weakened wood could indicate an infestation. You may also find a termite nest on your property; a subterranean termite infestation will build a system of tunnels and tubes of mud, while a drywood termite infestation will present itself in a nest inside the wood. Determine the type of termites you have. There are two general types of termites that might infest your home: subterranean and drywood termites. The former are found in both the soil around your home and the wood of your home, while the latter thrive solely in wood. Drywood termites are found mostly in warm, coastal regions - primarily California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia. Subterranean termites can be found anywhere in the states. Subterranean termites can be found in wood and compost piles around your home, in addition to the foundational wood. Subterranean termites typically do much more damage to a home than drywood, and may require different treatment methods. Set up a cardboard trap. Take a couple flat strips of cardboard, wet them, and stack them on one another in an area where termites are likely to be. Because termites feed on cellulose (cardboard), this makes for an excellent spot trap. When the cardboard is infested with termites, take it out in a safe area and burn it. Repeat multiple times, if necessary. Note : This spot trap will not solve all your termite problems. It is a quick fix to remove several hundred termites, often at a time. Combine this method with other fixes to deliver a more powerful punch. Try beneficial nematodes. Beneficial nematodes are small unsegmented worm species that are natural parasites to garden pests, including termites. These nematodes search for hosts, such as termite larvae, and burrow into them, usually causing death within 48 hours. They use the host's carcass as a place to spawn. You can purchase beneficial nematodes at your local garden supply store or online. Currently, there are about five varieties produced for sale. For use in soil temperatures above 60 °F (16 °C), nematodes should be used immediately after they are purchased. If you do not use them immediately, store them in a refrigerator. Plant them in the early morning or after sunset, as UV light will harm them. Expose your wood to sunlight. If the termite-infested item is not your home but rather a piece of furniture or an item that can be removed from your home, expose it to sunlight. Termites thrive in darkness, and the heat and light from the sun will kill them. On a sunny day, place your furniture outside for as long as possible - preferably 2-3 days. This method works well in conjunction with the cardboard trap method for capturing/killing the termites. Freeze the termites. If you're in a rainy area and can't expose your furniture to sunlight, consider an alternative of freezing your furniture to kill the termites. Place your pieces (or parts of your pieces) of wooden furniture into a large freezer for 2-3 days. Although this can be tricky for large pieces of furniture, if you're able the freezer method should guarantee the death of the termites. Use boric acid. Boric acid is one of the most common and effective ways to dispatch of termites. In fact, it is the main insecticide used in many store-bought termite insecticides. Boric acid shuts down the termite's nervous system while dehydrating it. The best way to kill termites with boric acid is to use bait stations. Coat or spray wood (or another cellulose material) evenly with boric acid. Plant the boric acid bait in the garden near your house or in an open infestation. Check on the bait station regularly and replenish it with boric acid as needed. You should see the termite carcasses nearby. Purchase and use termite-control products. Readily available at your local hardware supply store, using termite-control products is the first step you need to take to get rid of these harmful pests. You can use termite-baiting control methods or a liquid termite-killing product. Lay the bait near infested areas and spray the termite control product on those same areas. Get a microwave spot treatment. Because heat will kill termites, you can have your home heated to a high temperature to kill them. This must be done by a professional though, as the tools required aren't available for anyone to purchase/use. Call your local bug infestation control company, and see if this is an option for your home. Call a professional. If you decide that your infestation is simply too big, or the house is simply too important not to get it right the first time, you should probably call a professional extermination service. When you call professional exterminators, be sure that you: Get at least three different quotes from competing firms. Look at the service record of the firm from the Structural Pest Control Board before you decide on employing them. Get a written agreement from the firm you are using insisting on complete termite extinction for two years. This may require the firm to come back periodically, check for new infestations, and clear them away — at no cost to you. Do it yourself professionally. In most states you can legally purchase the same products used by the professionals when you are using them for personal use only. Two top of the line products are Termidor SC and Taurus SC which are applied as a liquid around the exterior perimeter of your home. These products can be purchased online at a very economical price. For about a hundred dollars, you can treat an average size house yourself and get professional results if you are willing to provide the labor. Maintain a dry home or apartment. Termites are naturally drawn to damp and moist habitats because they need water to survive. So make sure you ratchet up your vigilance about keeping things dry, or else termites will invade. Make sure all leaks and standing water, both inside and outside of your home are secured and dry. Broom away or suction up any unwanted water if possible. Dirty wet gutters are also an ideal home for termites, so keep your gutters free of debris for further prevention, too. Use pest repellent. Adding 0.1% (approximately 1 tablespoon to a gallon) permethrin to paint or wood polish or wallpaper glue while building or repainting the house will keep termites away permanently. You can even add permethrin to the cement you use to lay flooring or the glue you use to lay wooden flooring. Since permethrin is a safe pesticide approved for human use, there is no added risk of toxicity. Keep wood off your property. Termites obviously feed heavily on wood so keep large amounts of firewood and other loose tree trunks and branches away from your home. If you maintain large amounts of wood on your property, you are only inviting a termite feast. If you must keep wood near your home, cover it completely to keep it dry; this will minimize the attraction for the termites. If you must use wood, treat it with permethrin as above. Seal any cracks in your home. By simply caulking and sealing the windows, doorways and cracks around your home, you are taking the first and important steps toward making sure that no termites invade and infest your property. Gaps around electrical wiring and pipes to and from your house are another easy way for termites to traffic themselves into your home. Screens on your doors, window and porch are also a necessity if you are wary of a termite infestation. Keep vegetation 6–12 in (15–30 cm) away from your home so termites are less likely to come in. Retreat your house on schedule. One of the most effective ways to keep your home safe from termite damage is to maintain a protective barrier around the exterior perimeter of your home. Fortunately, this need not be a major expense if you do it yourself with professional quality products like Termidor SC or Taurus SC. Both of these contain the termiticide/insecticide Fipronil at the same concentration and are applied as a liquid around the outside perimeter of your home. Fipronil is very low in toxicity and is highly effective against both termites and ants. Install termite-monitoring systems that you can check regularly to see if there are any infestations in your home.	Look for signs of an infestation. Determine the type of termites you have. Set up a cardboard trap. Try beneficial nematodes. Expose your wood to sunlight. Freeze the termites. Use boric acid. Purchase and use termite-control products. Get a microwave spot treatment. Call a professional. Do it yourself professionally. Maintain a dry home or apartment. Use pest repellent. Keep wood off your property. Seal any cracks in your home. Retreat your house on schedule.
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-an-Angelfish	How to Care for an Angelfish	To properly care for an angelfish, you'll need a 55-gallon or larger tank decorated with plenty of rocks, hiding places, and vegetation. Monitor the tank's pH level to ensure it stays between 6 and 8, and keep the temperature between 75° and 84°F. Feed your angelfish primarily cichlid flakes and pellets, and supplement with live foods like brine shrimp and mealworms. Clean the filter once a week, and change the water in the tank once a month.	Choose the right size tank. Even if your angelfish is small now, it will grow. Angelfish can grow to be about 6 inches long and 8 inches tall. When selecting a tank, make sure it's at least 55 gallons in capacity. If you can afford a tank bigger than this, and fit it in your home, bigger is always preferred. Even if your angelfish does not grow to be very big, it's always better to have more space than necessary. Maintain an appropriate pH level. You can measure the pH of your tank using a home testing kit, which you can purchase at most pet stores or online. You should wait 24 hours to test tap water, as the pH will change once it's been exposed to the air. Angelfish require a pH level between 6 and 8. If you need to raise your pH level, this can be done in several ways. Add crushed coral, which can raise the pH level. You can also add baking soda, shells, and chemical buffers sold at pet stores. If you need to lower pH levels, adding wood to the tank can help. You can also buy a chemical buffer made to lower pH. Add appropriate vegetation to the tank. Angelfish prefer a tank with a lot of substrate and vegetation. Decorate the tank appropriately to keep your angelfish happy. Rocks and hiding places are important for angelfish. Stop by your local pet store and pick out a variety of tank decorations. Try to add things like floating drift wood, as this reflects an angelfish's natural environment. Also, plants that stand vertically are great for an angelfish tank. Get the tank at the proper temperature. Angelfish thrive at a temperature between 75 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 29 degrees Celsius). You will probably have to install a heating system to keep the tank at this level. You can buy a heating system online or at your local pet store. Follow the instructions to set up the system and make sure the water is at the appropriate temperature. You should keep a thermometer in the tank. If the water gets too hot or too cold, adjust your heater accordingly. Select the right foods for your angelfish. Angelfish eat a diet primarily composed of meat products. Their main diet should be composed of cichlid flakes and pellets. However, supplement the diet with live foods. Angelfish may enjoy things like brine shrimp, white worms, bloodworms, meal worms, as well as small insects and crustaceans. Observe your angelfish to determine how much to feed it. How much you feed your angelfish depends on a variety of factors, such as the fish's size or environment. You will have to observe your fish's eating habits and behaviors. There will be a trial and error period before you figure out precisely how much to feed your fish. You will also have to adjust feeding amounts as your fish grows. Younger angelfish will need more live foods than older ones. As you angelfish age, you can feed them more pellets and flakes than live foods. For general guidelines, younger angelfish need to eat 3 to 4 times a day. After they grow to full size, however, cut back the amount of food and stick to a strict schedule. Angelfish will overeat and become overweight if fed too much. Clean out the filter each week. You need to make sure your angelfish's tank is clean. Each week, detach and clean out the tank filter. This will keep the tank from becoming contaminated, preventing your fish from becoming infected or ill due to bacteria. Use one to two cups of the existing tank water to clean the filter's sponge. Remove the water from the tank. Then, unplug the filter and remove it from the tank. Wash any gunk or grime from the filter. You should wear gloves, as the filter will be slimy. Then, use any leftover water in your bowl to give the filters and tubes from the filter a good scrub. You can then reassemble the filter and place it back in the tank. Change the tank water once a month. At least once a month, you will have to replace the water. You do not need to replace all the water in the tank. Instead aim to replace around 10-25% of the tank's water each month. You may have to adjust temperature and pH levels after changing the water. Use caution when placing angelfish with other fish. Angelfish may not do well with other fish. They tend to be territorial, and may attack and even eat smaller fish. If you introduce other fish, stick to other angelfish or fish of a similar size. Watch for signs of disease. If an angelfish becomes diseased, you will need to talk to a vet or a pet store worker about treating the illness. This is especially important if you have other fish in your tank. One sick fish could infect the tank. Excessive slime and clamped fins can be a sign of a very serious disease called angelfish virus. If you suspect your fish has the virus, it may need to be put to sleep as there is no cure. White chalky feces, a lack of appetite, and weight loss can also indicate disease. There is also a common disease called ich that causes white spotting due to parasites. It can be treated easily with medication, so keep ich medication on hand when you have angelfish. Quarantine sick angelfish. If an angelfish is showing signs of disease, remove it immediately and place it in a quarantine tank. Seek the care of a veterinarian to discuss treatment options or ask at a local pet store. Do not put the fish back into the tank until the signs of disease have passed, as you do not want disease to spread.	Choose the right size tank. Maintain an appropriate pH level. Add appropriate vegetation to the tank. Get the tank at the proper temperature. Select the right foods for your angelfish. Observe your angelfish to determine how much to feed it. Clean out the filter each week. Change the tank water once a month. Use caution when placing angelfish with other fish. Watch for signs of disease. Quarantine sick angelfish.
https://www.wikihow.com/Drain-Ricotta-Cheese	How to Drain Ricotta Cheese	To drain ricotta cheese quickly, start by laying 2 large pieces of cheesecloth over a bowl. Next, spoon the ricotta onto the cloth and lift the corners of the cheesecloth so you can tie them together to form a bundle. Then, carefully but firmly squeeze the towel from the top of the bundle so the ricotta doesn't seep out. When you're done, your ricotta will likely still have a bit of a moist texture, which will work just fine in savory dishes like lasagna.	Use this method to drain freshly-made ricotta, or to prepare ricotta for use in recipes. If you make your own ricotta , you'll need to drain the liquid away once the hot ricotta has sat for fifteen minutes. You may also use this method to transform moist, cream-cheese consistency ricotta into a ricotta with firmer curds for use in cooking. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. A fine mesh strainer may do the best job of draining thoroughly, but a colander will also work. Line the entire inside surface with cheesecloth, or another fine mesh cloth. Some people have even reported success with two layers of sturdy paper towels. Place the strainer over a bowl. You'll need a bowl to catch the draining moisture from the ricotta. Find a bowl or soup plate that the strainer can stand on, or rest the strainer on the lip of a tall bowl. Don't use a setup where the strainer mesh is touching the base of the bowl, since this will keep the ricotta sitting in its own moisture. Spoon the ricotta atop the cheesecloth. Resist the temptation to pour or drop the ricotta in, since this will include all the liquid. Instead, spoon it in bit by bit, abandoning excess liquid at the bottom of the previous container. Cover the ricotta. Use any clean cloth or paper towel to cover the ricotta, or a plate that fits inside the strainer. Don't use a plate that rests on the strainer's lip, since the ricotta will need to be compressed as described below. Place anything heavy over the setup. Compress the ricotta to help it drain by placing a heavy object on top of the cloth or plate resting on the ricotta. This could be a large can of food, a bag of stones, or any other reasonably clean object. If you cannot find anything suitable, press the ricotta down with a spoon for a minute or two instead. Time the draining according to intended use. Common ricotta draining times used in recipes vary from one to eight hours. Instead of following a single recipe's instructions every time, use these suggestions to get ricotta of various consistencies depending on your preference and intended use. Keep in mind that the following times are guidelines only, and will vary with each batch of ricotta and with the size of the cheesecloth's mesh: If eating plain, drain for five minutes to get a moist, spreadable ricotta, or until you reach a consistency you enjoy more. If cooking in moist, savory dishes, approximately twenty minutes should achieve a cottage cheese consistency, with small, moist curds. Lasagna, ravioli filling, or dips can be made with this ricotta. Ricotta for cannoli may require an additional ten minutes or more, to prevent the shells from becoming soggy. For most other purposes, drain from two to eight hours in the refrigerator. Pastries and baked goods in particularly use dry, crumbly ricotta to avoid ruining the texture of the dessert. Stir the ricotta if it is slow to drain. Some batches of ricotta may be slow to drain due to variables in the cooking process. Speed these up by occasionally scraping the ricotta from the sides of the cheesecloth, allowing water to run through. Use this method to improve ricotta for eating, or when you urgently need to use ricotta. This method only takes a few minutes, but it may not thoroughly remove all the ricotta's moisture. It is not ideal for draining warm, just-made ricotta, but if your store-bought ricotta is soaked or dripping, this can quickly improve its texture and flavor before eating. This is also an acceptable, though not perfect, method for lasagna and other savory dishes, which do not require as much draining as ricotta used for pastries. Lay two large pieces of cheesecloth or similar material over a bowl. Traditionally, ricotta is drained using heavy-duty, fine mesh cheesecloth. Fine-mesh nylon bags should also work, as will high quality men's handkerchiefs. If none of these are available, try a fine muslin or linen cloth or pillowcase, as long as it is freshly laundered. Spoon the ricotta onto the cloth. This method is more efficient than pouring or dropping the ricotta in, since liquid at the bottom of the ricotta container will not be added to the cloth. Wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta. Lift the four corners of the cheesecloth and tie them together to form a bundle of ricotta. Alternatively, simply twist them together and keep a tight hold of them. Squeeze the towel carefully. Squeeze firmly but slowly, working from the top of the bundle to prevent the ricotta from squirting out. Continue squeezing and gently shaking to remove as much water as possible. Serve and eat. Ricotta that still has a somewhat moist, spreadable consistency is harder to use in recipes, although savory dishes such as lasagna are less affected by the extra moisture than pastry dishes. Better yet, serve this ricotta plain or with some of these additions: Atop crostini or toast Mixed with finely chopped tomatoes and Italian herbs, as a dip Topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt Sprinkled with honey or nuts as a dessert	Use this method to drain freshly-made ricotta, or to prepare ricotta for use in recipes. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. Place the strainer over a bowl. Spoon the ricotta atop the cheesecloth. Cover the ricotta. Place anything heavy over the setup. Time the draining according to intended use. Stir the ricotta if it is slow to drain. Use this method to improve ricotta for eating, or when you urgently need to use ricotta. Lay two large pieces of cheesecloth or similar material over a bowl. Spoon the ricotta onto the cloth. Wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta. Squeeze the towel carefully. Serve and eat.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-to-Your-Teacher	How to Write a Letter to Your Teacher	To write a letter to your teacher, start by writing your name and the date in the upper right corner of the page so your teacher knows who the letter is from. Then, open your letter with "Dear" followed by your teacher's name, like "Dear Ms. Brown." After the greeting, write 1-2 sentences letting your teacher know why you're writing to them. For example, you might write something like, "I'm writing to tell you how happy I am to be in your class this year. You're one of my favorite teachers!" In the body of your letter, include a few examples of why you appreciate your teacher, like a time they tutored you after school or helped you do well on a test. Once you've written everything you have to say, end your letter with a polite closing, like "Sincerely" or "Best." Finish your letter by signing your name underneath the closing.	Choose a card or paper that you think your teacher will like. You can write your letter on a premade card or on a white sheet of paper. If you're using a card, pick one that makes you think of your teacher. Ask your parents or guardian if they have any cards you can use. They may also be willing to take you shopping for a new card. You could also make a card for your teacher using either plain printer paper or construction paper. Your teacher will appreciate the effort you put into the card. Write your name and the date in the upper right corner. Include your first and last name. The date will help your teacher know when you wrote the letter. Your teacher may cherish the letter for years to come. Including your name and the date will help them remember who wrote the letter. Start your letter with “Dear” followed by your teacher’s name. This is a polite form of greeting known as a salutation. Include the title you use for your teacher, such as Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., or Coach. Use the name your teacher prefers. If your teacher has asked you to call them by their first name, then it's fine to use their first name in your letter. For example, if you call your teacher Coach Sue, then you can say, “Dear Coach Sue.” Don't start your letter with “hi” or “hey.” It's too informal. Write a comma after your teacher’s name, then skip a line. This is the traditional way of opening a letter, and skipping a line makes it easier for your teacher to read what you write. Now that your opening is complete, you are ready to write your message to your teacher. Start with 1 to 2 sentences telling your teacher what the letter is about. This will tell your teacher what to expect from the letter. For example, you may be writing your teacher a letter of appreciation. Say, “I am writing this letter to tell you how happy I am to be in your class because you are the best teacher. This year has been hard, but you helped me do my best.” Give your teacher a few examples of what you appreciate about them. Consider why you are writing the letter, then choose the best examples to show your teacher what it is that you appreciate about them. To make your letter more personal, be specific and tell them how their actions made you feel. You could write, “I appreciate the time you spent tutoring me after school. I felt like I would never understand multiplication, but you never let me give up. I'm so happy you're my teacher!” If you're having trouble deciding what to say, grab a sheet of scratch paper and do some brainstorming. Write down reasons why you like your teacher, times that they've helped you, or what you've learned from them. Then pick a few of your favorite reasons and use those in your letter. Finish the body of your letter by thanking them again. Write 1 to 3 sentences that sum up what you've said. Remind your teacher that you are appreciative of what they've done for you. You could say, “Thank you for being a great teacher this year. I'm so happy I got to be in your class. I hope you have an incredible summer!” Close and sign your letter. Pick a polite closing, like “sincerely,” “best,” “thank you,” or “yours truly.” Then, skip 1 or 2 lines and sign your name. Your closing should look something like this: “Sincerely, Brian.” Proofread your letter. Read over your letter once or twice to catch any spelling or grammar mistakes. Then, ask a trusted adult to do the same. You may be able to fix some small mistakes. However, if you find yourself crossing out whole sentences, it's probably a good idea to start fresh so your letter looks nice and neat. White-out can be helpful in correcting mistakes. Put your letter in an envelope. Ask your parents or guardian for an envelope and slip your letter inside. If you're giving your letter to your teacher in person, just write their name on the front and hand it to them before or after class. Address your envelope if you want to mail your letter. Ask your parents or guardian to help you address the envelope using the correct address and formatting specific to your country. The envelope should include your teacher's address in the center and your own address in the top left corner. If your handwriting is a little messy, it might be a good idea to ask an adult to write your teacher's address for you so your letter doesn't get lost in the mail. Don't forget to ask your parents or guardian for a stamp.	Choose a card or paper that you think your teacher will like. Write your name and the date in the upper right corner. Start your letter with “Dear” followed by your teacher’s name. Write a comma after your teacher’s name, then skip a line. Start with 1 to 2 sentences telling your teacher what the letter is about. Give your teacher a few examples of what you appreciate about them. Finish the body of your letter by thanking them again. Close and sign your letter. Proofread your letter. Put your letter in an envelope. Address your envelope if you want to mail your letter.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Cat-Is-Spayed	How to Tell if a Cat Is Spayed	To tell if a female cat is spayed, start by parting your cat's fur on its lower abdomen. Next, look for a straight, thin line running lengthwise in the center of its abdomen, which indicates a spaying scar. You should also look for a scar on the left side of your cat's body between the rib and hip area, in case the veterinarian used a different type of surgery. Additionally, check to see if your cat has a clipped ear, which is also an indication of being spayed.	Look for shaved hair on the cat’s abdomen. Try flipping the cat onto her back so you have a clear view of her stomach. If the cat has been recently spayed, the fur on her lower abdomen area will be shorter than the fur on the rest of her body because vets have to shave this fur off before performing the operation. Note, however, that other veterinary procedures can also require patches of the cat's hair to be shaved and this is not a foolproof way to check if the cat has been splayed. Many vets spay younger cats using the flank approach. If your cat is young, also check for a square section of clipped or shaved fur over the left side of the cat's body between it's ribs and hip. Check for a spaying scar. Hold the cat so that she's lying on her back with her stomach up. Part the fur in the lower abdomen area as best you can. Once you can see the cat's skin, check around for a scar from the operation. This may be hard to do because the tools used for spaying today typically leave a very thin scar which can fade and may be hard to see after it has healed. Usually, the scar will be a straight, thin line running lengthwise in the center of the abdomen. Also look for a scar on the left side of the cat's body between the rib and hip area. If the veterinarian used a flank approach, the scar will be in this area. Look for tattoo markings by the incision scar or on the cat’s ear. Once a cat is spayed, a veterinarian may give her a small tattoo as an external sign that she has been spayed. Usually, this tattoo is green, drawn in the shape of a thin line, and is located on or near the scar from the incision. The tattoo should be visible when parting the hair of the abdomen, though you may need to look carefully. You'll also want to check the cat's inner ear for tattoos — this is a common site for important information to be marked on pets. In the US, a letter M means the cat has been micro chipped — almost all other tattoos mean the cat has been spayed. Note if the cat has a "clipped" ear. Some veterinarians and animal agencies use a practice called "ear clipping" or "ear tipping" as the universal sign of an altered feral cat — meaning it shows, in an easily recognizable way, that the feline has been spayed or neutered. This practice is utilized by many trap and release programs to limit the reproduction of feral cats thus controlling colony populations. In this case, one of the cat's ears (usually the left) has about a quarter of an inch of the tip removed — just enough to give the ear a "flat" tip. This is done while the cat is asleep from the anesthetic and heals quickly. Take the cat to the vet to confirm she is spayed. Sometimes, a cat may not have any clear physical markings due to spaying. Bring the cat to your veterinarian — a trained professional in the field of animal medicine will almost always be able to tell if your cat is spayed or not, and, if she can't, she'll be able to order medical tests to find out for sure. Ask the breeder or pet store worker if the cat is splayed. If you are buying the cat from a breeder or from a pet store, the breeder or the pet store worker should be able to tell you if the cat has been spayed. It is more difficult to get information on a cat from a shelter or a stray, so take the cat to the vet to confirm if you are not sure. Note if the cat is overly affectionate or rubs up against you often. Cats who aren't spayed will periodically go into a period of heightened sexual activity called "heat", referred to scientifically as "estrus." This period of heat can last as long as three weeks, though visible symptoms usually don't last this long. A cat in heat will often act very affectionate, rubbing herself against people and inanimate objects and rolling around in a playful frenzy. Check if the cat gets into the “presenting” stance or treads with her back legs. A cat in heat will often show sexual affection by getting into a "presenting" stance, or a crouching body position — her rear will be elevated, her tail will be raised or placed at one side, and her head will be held low to the ground. This is especially common in the presence of male cats. When a female cat goes into the crouching position, she will likely also tread or paddle with her back feet. She will lift each back foot quickly, like she is walking in place. This is thought to attract males during heat because this causes the female cat's genitals to jiggle up and down as she walks. Listen for any yowling or loud meowing from the cat. A cat in heat will let out loud, yowling meows and other bleating noises. These vocalizations will typically start just after the onset of heat and grow in intensity over time. At their worst, these calls may be very frequent and may even sound pained or distressed, though the cat is not in any real danger. Other, less-common calls may range from quieter, inquiring mews to agitated screeches. Check if the cat wants to spend more time outdoors. An indoor cat who goes into heat may suddenly adopt the habits of an outdoor cat. Cats in heat will often want to get outside so they can find a mate and may resort to behaviors like pawing and scratching at the door, making noises at the door, or even trying to dart outside as soon as the door is open. Keep a close eye on the cat whenever you enter or leave the house. If your cat escapes from the house, she may come home pregnant as she is not spayed. Watch for any urine marking behavior from the cat. A cat who is not spayed will use her urine to let potential mates know when she is in heat. Urine marking is a common reproductive trait in female cats and can be prevented by getting the cat spayed. The cat may urine mark indoors or outdoors, especially in the presence of male cats. Note any vaginal discharge from the cat. Female cats who are not spayed may also have a small amount of vaginal discharge that is clear and watery or tinged with blood during heat. You may notice this discharge after the cat has been in heat for awhile. She will likely get into the “presenting” stance and tread before she starts to release the discharge. A cat should be taken to a veterinarian if there is a profuse discharge, as this indicates a womb infection.	Look for shaved hair on the cat’s abdomen. Check for a spaying scar. Look for tattoo markings by the incision scar or on the cat’s ear. Note if the cat has a "clipped" ear. Take the cat to the vet to confirm she is spayed. Ask the breeder or pet store worker if the cat is splayed. Note if the cat is overly affectionate or rubs up against you often. Check if the cat gets into the “presenting” stance or treads with her back legs. Listen for any yowling or loud meowing from the cat. Check if the cat wants to spend more time outdoors. Watch for any urine marking behavior from the cat. Note any vaginal discharge from the cat.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-for-USPS-Jobs	How to Apply for USPS Jobs	Before applying for a USPS job, first search the database on the USPS website for a job you're interested in. To apply for the position, create an account on USPS.com and take a civil service exam to qualify. Next, fill out an application with your relevant education and work experience. If you're selected, be prepared for a group interview, individual interview, and a background check.	Verify that you meet the basic requirements. While the USPS has many different kinds of positions available, all employees must meet the same base set of requirements. All USPS employees must be: At least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old with a high school diploma A citizen or permanent resident of the United States Able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical assessment Have a safe driving record (if applicable) Be registered with the Selective Service (if applicable) The USPS does not have any general education requirements - you can apply for many positions, including postal carrier, without a high school diploma. However, some corporate positions require a four-year degree. The USPS is particularly interested in employees with a stable, continuous employment history. The postal service is also unlikely to consider applicants who have been fired for misconduct or excessive lateness or absence. Choose between a corporate and a delivery/operations position. While all USPS employees must meet the same basic requirements, different positions have specific requirements. Corporate positions are generally office-based positions, while delivery and operations positions tend to involve physical labor, including letter delivery. Corporate careers at the USPS include accounting, business, finance, logistics, marketing, sales, and human resources. Delivery and operations positions include automotive mechanic and technician, postal carrier, custodian, engineer, mail handler assistant, and tractor trailer operator. Search for vacancies by location and/or by job function. All USPS jobs are made available on the online database so this is the only place you need to look to discover vacant USPS positions. For example, you could look for any jobs in Alabama, any jobs in administrative support, or jobs in administrative support in Alabama. You can also search by keywords if you have a specific job title in mind. Many of the positions listed on the USPS website do not include job descriptions. However, these descriptions are available on the American Postal Workers' Union's website. Create an account on the USPS website. You must begin your application for all USPS positions online. To register you only need to supply your name and email address, a username, and a password. Once you have created your account, you will be able to update your candidate profile with your demographic information, education, skills, and work experience. The application requires you to provide the last 7 years of work history. If you have any gaps in employment during this time, you will have to indicate that you were unemployed. Take the appropriate exam. Applicants for many positions with the USPS must take a civil service exam. You must achieve a qualifying score on the exam to be offered a position, but scoring well on the exam does not guarantee that you will receive an offer. The majority of USPS workers - city carriers, mail processing clerks, mail handlers, and sales, service, and distribution associates - must take Test 473, which tests your ability to check addresses, complete forms, use and assign codes, and remember information. Test 473 takes about 2 hours to complete. The USPS provides sample questions on its website. Printed study guides are also available at a bookstore or library. Veterans are granted preferential treatment for this exam, including an automatic 5 or 10 point addition to any test score and priority access to exams not open to the general public. Apply for a position. When you are completing the application, make sure that you have adequately indicated how your skills, education and experience meet the specific criteria for the position you are applying for. The USPS also recommends that, when you complete the section marked "Summary of Accomplishments," you include a separate document describing how your skills specifically match the position for which you are applying. You should upload a resume along with your application. Make your way through the hiring process. Once you have successfully completed the necessary exam and applied for a position, you may be invited to a group interview, followed by a personal interview. If the USPS chooses to offer you a position, you will be contacted to complete a drug screening and criminal background check. For the final step in the hiring process, you may be called in for a final interview before being offered a position. Include your status as a veteran on your application to receive preferential treatment. The USPS treats military service as prior employment. To receive credit, you must submit official documentation showing the details of your discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces. The USPS employs 85,000 current and former members of the military. Veterans are also given preferential treatment on the postal civil service exam. Apply for the Management Foundations Program. The USPS offers an 18-month long, full-time internship program for recent graduates. This program is designed for graduates with 4-year degrees in an applicable discipline, which includes Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Supply, Sales/Marketing, and Information Technology. Applications must be submitted by the late winter deadline, which varies from year to year. Interviews take place in April, positions are offered in May, and new interns begin in July. Check the USPS website for details. Join the USPS for the summer. The USPS offers a 10-week summer program for current high school and undergraduate students. Internship positions may be converted to permanent positions once the student completes his education. The intern must meet all of the requirements for employment before he is hired permanently.	Verify that you meet the basic requirements. Choose between a corporate and a delivery/operations position. Search for vacancies by location and/or by job function. Create an account on the USPS website. Take the appropriate exam. Apply for a position. Make your way through the hiring process. Include your status as a veteran on your application to receive preferential treatment. Apply for the Management Foundations Program. Join the USPS for the summer.
https://www.wikihow.com/File-Bankruptcy-in-California	How to File Bankruptcy in California	To file bankruptcy in California, first you'll need to complete an approved credit counseling course within 180 days before filing your case. Then, once you've obtained your certificate, you can file for bankruptcy. Keep in mind that there are 4 categories of bankruptcy, called Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. Unless you're a corporation or family farmer, you'll need to file either Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy will wipe out most of your debt, but you'll need to pass a test proving that you can't afford to pay it off.	Avoid bankruptcy on your own. Before you dive into bankruptcy proceedings, try to take some steps to avoid the process altogether. If you're financial situation is not beyond repair, try: Reducing expenses; Increasing your income; Negotiating lower interest rates; and Selling your property. Contact creditors. If you cannot avoid bankruptcy without some help, start by contacting your creditors to work out a payment plan. If you do not want to do this on your own, hire a credit counseling agency or lawyer to act on your behalf. They can help you make a budget and negotiate repayment plans with lower interest rates and reduced principal. In addition, credit counseling agencies and lawyers can work to stop the harassing calls and aggressive collection practices. If you are going to hire a credit counseling agency, be aware of scammers. Do some research and make sure the agency you hire is legitimate. Obtain a debt consolidation loan. An unsecured debt consolidation loan will pay off your creditors while you will be left to pay off the loan itself. If you have the means, you can also consolidate your debts through a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit. Be aware that if you choose to take out a second mortgage or a home equity loan, you will be required to use your home as collateral. If you fail to make the required payments, you could lose your home. Complete a credit counseling plan. If you enroll in a credit counseling plan, your creditors will be more likely to reduce interest rates and accept lower payments because you will enter into a debt repayment plan. As part of your plan, you will deposit money each month with the credit counseling service and they will pay your creditors according to the payment schedule you agree upon. When you are choosing a credit counseling service, be sure to look at the fees. Some services will charge little to no fee to manage the plan. Other services will charge monthly fees that will add up over time. Ask for referrals. Bankruptcy proceedings can be complicated and an attorney should be hired whenever possible. To hire an attorney, start by asking friends and family if they have any good referrals for you. Referrals are a valuable way to find attorneys. When a friend or family gives you the name of a lawyer, ask about their experiences with the attorney and why they think the person is right for the job. Use your state's bar website. If you cannot get a referral, visit your state's bar website and use their lawyer referral service or lawyer search function. For example, in California, you can get individualized assistance to guide you through the referral process. After answering a few questions about your case, you will be referred to a number of qualified attorneys who are required to have malpractice insurance. Conduct initial consultations. After you have a list of three to five attorneys, call them and set up an initial consultation. The initial consultation gives you an opportunity to interact with each attorney before you hire them. Bring as many relevant documents to the consultation as possible. In these types of cases, bank statements, credit reports, and collection letters are all important to bring. In addition, ask some of the following questions: How long have they been practicing bankruptcy law? How many cases similar to yours have they had? What is a likely outcome for your case? Do they have good relationships with opposing counsel and likely judges? Do they have a history of discipline? Ask about fees. Lawyer fees will vary based on where you live and the attorneys you contact. Once you agree on a fee arrangement with an attorney, make sure you get the agreement in writing. In general, attorneys' fees will take one of the following forms: Flat fees for certain services. In this scenario, you will pay the lawyer a flat, one-time fee, for certain services. For example, you may pay one fee to have the attorney file your case, another fee to have the attorney represent you at hearings, and another fee if you are filing jointly with your spouse. Hourly fees. A lot of lawyers charge by the hour for the work they complete on your case. You will get a detailed accounting of the work the lawyer completes and you will be required to pay every two weeks or every month. Make a decision. In the end, choose the attorney that makes you feel comfortable and who can answer all of your questions in a way you understand. Pick the lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy law or does a large part of their practice in that arena. Understand the course's purpose. Before you can file for bankruptcy, you must complete an approved credit counseling course. This course is meant to determine whether you could handle your debts without going through bankruptcy and without adding to what you owe. Counseling is required even if it is obvious you need bankruptcy. Bankruptcy law only requires you participate in counseling; it does not require you to go along with whatever is recommended. Even if a repayment plan is feasible, you could still file for bankruptcy. However, when you file, you will be required to submit any recommendation you receive. The court will look at the plan and may try to push you out of Chapter 7 proceedings and into a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Find an approved counseling agency. The counseling agency you choose must be approved by the U.S. Trustee Program, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ offers a list of approved California Credit Counseling Agencies on their website. Pay any required fee. The U.S. Trustee Program has determined that agencies can charge a reasonable fee for their services, which they have determined ranges from free to $50. However, if you cannot afford the fee, the agency is required to give the services to you for free. Complete the counseling. During the counseling the agency will prepare a budget based on your income and expenses and will then review your possibilities for debt repayment. This counseling must be completed within 180 days before filing your bankruptcy case. Obtain your certificate. After you complete the course you will receive a certificate of completion. You will need to file a copy of this certificate when you file for bankruptcy. Look at your options. There are four main options when you file for bankruptcy. Each one is named for the federal Bankruptcy Code chapter that describes them. Chapter 11 proceedings are most often used for corporations and Chapter 12 proceedings are for family farmers. Unless you fit into one of those categories, your focus will be on Chapters 7 and 13. Qualify for Chapter 7. If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your qualifying assets will be liquidated (i.e., sold by the court) and the proceeds will be used to pay your creditors. You will keep exempt property and while most of your debts will be wiped out, some debts are excepted from these proceedings. You cannot file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy unless you pass the Means Test or are exempted. Determine if you have to take the Means Test. If you want to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy you must pass the Means Test unless you are exempt. This test only applies to higher-income filers so if your income is below the California median for your household size you are exempt from the test and may file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You are also exempt from the test if your debts are not primarily consumer debts or if your debts were incurred while on active duty in the military and you are a disabled veteran. The Means Test is used to determine if Chapter 13 is a viable option as opposed to Chapter 7. Select Chapter 13. If you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will work out a repayment plan with the court and will pay off your debts over a three to five year period. To qualify, you must have a regular income that rises above a certain level. In Chapter 13 proceedings, you will keep your property. However, there are limits to how much debt and what type of debt you can have and still qualify for these proceedings. Consider the debts that will be discharged. When bankruptcy proceedings occur, the court will discharge and release you from personal liability for certain types of debts. In general, more debts can be discharged by filing under Chapter 13 than filing for Chapter 7. The types of debts that are usually dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy include: Credit card debt; Collection agency accounts; Medical bills; Personal loans; and Utility bills. Understand that some debts are excepted from discharge. Some debts cannot be discharged by going through bankruptcy proceedings. Chapter 7 excepts more debts than does Chapter 13. In general, excepted debts include: Certain types of tax claims; Debts not included in your court filings; Debts for spousal or child support or alimony; Debts for student loans; Debts for injuries caused willfully or maliciously; and Debts for injuries caused by your operation of vehicle while intoxicated. Protect certain assets from creditors. When you file for bankruptcy you will be able to protect basic assets that are necessary for your "fresh start" after bankruptcy. This property is exempted. In California, you must choose between two sets of exemptions. Look at the California Code of Civil Procedure, sections 703.140 and 704, for an exhaustive list of both sets of exemptions. These exemptions generally include: Homes and other dwellings (up to a certain dollar amount); Some personal property (e.g., clothes, appliances, food, and furnishings); Some insurance; Some pensions; and some wages. Obtain the required documents. After you determine that filing for bankruptcy is the right option, you will need to obtain the large number of documents required to file. The federal courts in California provide you with a packet on their website. This packet includes all the required documents you will need as well as directions for filling them out. Gather paperwork. In addition to required court documents, you need to gather paperwork you will use to supplement your claims. In general, you should gather the following: Itemization of your current income sources; Evidence of major financial transactions from the past two years; Evidence of monthly living expenses; Evidence of your debts; Lists of all the property you own (real and personal); Tax returns; Deeds; Car titles; and Documents for any loans you may have. Fill out all required Chapter 7 documents. For a Chapter 7 filing, you will need to fill out over 20 forms and schedules that will be filed with the court at various times. All of these documents, along with directions, can be found at http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/forms/Ch7%20IndividualPetitionPackage.pdf. In general, you will fill out the following documents and file them at the following times: You will start by filing a statement of your Social Security number, a voluntary petition, a master mailing list of all your creditors, and an electronic filing declaration if you are filing electronically. At the time of you file your initial documents, or within 14 days of filing the voluntary petition, you will need to file a debt repayment plan; a statement of related cases; a summary of your assets and liabilities; numerous schedules itemizing your assets and liabilities; a statement of your current income; a statement of exemption; the results to your Means Test; and your certificate of credit counseling. Finally, within 30 days of your initial filing, you will need to certify your intention to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Fill out all required Chapter 13 documents. For a Chapter 13 filing, you will need to fill out over 20 forms and schedules that will be filed with the court at various times. All of these documents, along with directions, can be found at http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/forms/Ch13%20Petition%20Package.pdf. In general, you will fill out the following documents at the following times: You will start by filing a statement of your Social Security number, a voluntary petition, a master mailing list of all your creditors, and an electronic filing declaration if you are filing electronically. At the time of you file your initial documents, or within 14 days of filing the voluntary petition, you will need to file a debt repayment plan; a statement of related cases; a summary of your assets and liabilities; numerous schedules itemizing your assets and liabilities; a statement of your current income and a calculation of your commitment period; a statement of your disposable income; your certificate of credit counseling; and your Chapter 13 Plan. File your documents with the correct court. There are four federal judicial districts in California. You can file either in the court where you have been living for the greater part of the last 180 days or the district where you are domiciled. You can also use the federal court locator, which is a resource offered by the federal government online. If you choose "bankruptcy" for the court type and then type in your zip code, the locator will give you information about the courts you can file in. Pay the fees. If you are filing for Chapter 7 proceedings, you will be required to pay $335. If you are filing for Chapter 13 proceedings, you will be required to pay $310. Wait for the automatic stay to go into effect. Once you have filed all the required documents, the court will issue an automatic stay that stops listed creditors from pursuing you for any debts until the stay is lifted. While this will provide you with a short-term reprieve from any unwanted contact, the stay is unlikely to last long if you do not have any equity in the property at issue. For example, if you rent property on a month-to-month basis, you do not have any property interest to protect for the benefit of the creditor and your landlord will likely get the stay lifted relatively quickly. Have a trustee appointed. When you file for bankruptcy, the court will take legal control of your debts and any property not exempted. A trustee will be appointed to handle your property. The trustee's job is to make sure the creditors get paid as much as possible. The trustee can even challenge any element of your case. Meet with creditors. About one moth after filing, the trustee will call a meeting for all of the creditors and you must attend. Very few creditors actually show up. Respond to any challenges. Before, during, or after the meeting, creditors may challenge your assertions by filing a complaint in the bankruptcy court. This filing will start a lawsuit generally referred to as an "adversary proceeding." The creditor will then have to show why the debt should not be discharged. You and/or your attorney will be able to respond to any challenge brought. Attend hearings. Apart from any adversary proceedings, you will usually only need to attend hearings if you filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There, you will need to attend a hearing where the judge will look over your Chapter 13 Repayment Plan and either confirm or deny it. If your plan is confirmed, you must follow it until your payment period is up. Complete a financial management instructional course. Before your will be discharged, you must complete a financial management course offered by an approved provider. This course will teach you about ways to avoid the problems you got yourself into before. There may be a fee associated with the course, but the fee must be based on your ability to pay. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate you will have to file with the court.	Avoid bankruptcy on your own. Contact creditors. Obtain a debt consolidation loan. Complete a credit counseling plan. Ask for referrals. Use your state's bar website. Conduct initial consultations. Ask about fees. Make a decision. Understand the course's purpose. Find an approved counseling agency. Pay any required fee. Complete the counseling. Obtain your certificate. Look at your options. Qualify for Chapter 7. Determine if you have to take the Means Test. Select Chapter 13. Consider the debts that will be discharged. Understand that some debts are excepted from discharge. Protect certain assets from creditors. Obtain the required documents. Gather paperwork. Fill out all required Chapter 7 documents. Fill out all required Chapter 13 documents. File your documents with the correct court. Pay the fees. Wait for the automatic stay to go into effect. Have a trustee appointed. Meet with creditors. Respond to any challenges. Attend hearings. Complete a financial management instructional course.
https://www.wikihow.com/Announce-the-Bridal-Party-at-a-Reception	How to Announce the Bridal Party at a Reception	Before you announce the bridal party at a reception, decide who will be included and the order they'll enter. If you're going for a traditional entrance, the bridesmaids and groomsmen should enter first, followed by the maid of honor and best man, and finally the bride and groom. You should ask the DJ or MC to announce everyone's names as they enter. It's also traditional for them to mention the person's relationship to the married couple. For example, they might say, “Maid of honor Anne Webster, who is sister to the bride.” If you want a less formal entrance, you can change the order by having you and your spouse enter first. Consider choosing a theme for your entrance or encouraging the party to dance to your favorite song, which will make your entrance stand out.	Give the MC a written list of names. Your wedding party is a big part of your special day. When you introduce them, you want to make sure that they get the recognition that they deserve. Make sure the DJ or MC has a written list of the names of the entire bridal party. If necessary, include a pronunciation guide for the announcer. You don't want them stumbling over an uncommon name. Make sure the names are written in the order in which the members of the party will enter. Choose a good song. Music is a traditional component of the bridal party entrance. You can use it simply as soft background noise, or as a prominent feature of the announcement. If you are planning a traditional entrance, you might want to pick a popular song for the moment. Some typical choices include: ”Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves ”The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson ”Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve ”Viva La Vida” by Coldplay "Waiting for Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez Plan the timeline. Decide what you are going to do between the ceremony and the reception. Many people choose to take formal pictures during this time. Others plan a cocktail hour so that they can mingle with guests. Whatever you do, make sure that you figure out how much time you want to have between the ceremony and the bridal party entrance. Communicate this timeline to the MC. You could say, “The ceremony will end at 5:30, and the cocktail hour will begin. At 6:30, we want the guests to be escorted into the dining room. At 6:40, we would like the bridal party to be announced.” Communicate the plan to the wedding party. Make sure that each member of the bridal party understands where they need to be and when. You don't want to be missing any members of the party when it's time for the big announcement. Plan the timeline in advance, and give them clear instructions. You could send an e-mail the week before to everyone in your wedding party. It should give a detailed timeline of the entire wedding day. You can also remind everyone on the big day. During pictures you could say, “Remember, everyone, we'll line up to enter the reception right at 6:35.” Line everyone up. Gather your wedding party near the door where they will enter the reception. Traditionally, they will line up in the order that they entered the ceremony. That means the bridesmaid and groomsmen pairs will enter first, followed by the maid of honor and best man. The newly married couple will be the last to be announced. If you have a wedding coordinator, you can have them organize the line-up. Choose the people who will be part of the entrance. Traditionally, the bridesmaids and groomsmen are introduced to the guests during the entrance. In addition to their names, the MC should also state their relationship to the couple and their role in the wedding. For example, “Please welcome Anne Webster, Maid of Honor and sister of the bride.” If you have a flower girl and ring bearer, it is traditional to include them in the entrance. You might want to have an adult escort them, as they could be nervous. Give them specific instructions. If your wedding is somewhat formal, you might be going for a more sedate entrance. Make sure to communicate your wishes directly to the bridal party. You don't want to start your reception off on a bad foot by having an entrance that you don't like. You might send an email describing the entrance you want. You could say, “I know lots of entrances include fun dances, but my wedding is going to be more formal. I'd appreciate it if you could just walk sedately and smile.” Double-check the details. The key to your big day going smoothly is careful planning. This doesn't mean you have to run yourself ragged checking every little thing, but it's a good idea to make sure you have the entrance planned exactly the way you want it. A few days before the wedding, make sure to: Give your MC the list of names and pronunciation guide. Ensure you are comfortable with your choice of music. Follow up with the bridal party members to make sure everyone knows the plan. If you are using a wedding coordinator, check to make sure they know your specifications. Choose your style. Are you looking for a more unique entrance? Consider having a theme instead of just the traditional entrance. If your wedding has a theme, you could go with that. Or, you could create a separate theme for the entrance. Maybe you are huge sports fans. Many fans of the University of Nebraska football team choose to enter to the team's “Tunnel Walk.” If you are really into Hollywood glamour, you could make the entrance a red carpet style announcement and encourage people to snap lots of photos. Mix up the order of the party members’ entrance. Don't feel like you have to be tied to the traditional wedding party entrance. This is your wedding reception, and you should feel free to do it however you like. Maybe you would like to enter first with your new spouse. Then you can join the guests in cheering on the wedding party. You could also choose to have the bridesmaids enter as a group, and then the groomsmen, instead of in pairs. Plan choreography. Some fun dance moves can help your bridal party's entrance really stand out. Traditionally, members of the group walk in. Ask your party to learn a few easy steps to get the party going. For example, if you choose a song by Michael Jackson, ask the groomsmen to try to moonwalk. A song by Donna Summer might inspire you to teach the crew a few disco moves. Respect your wedding party. If your friends don't feel comfortable learning complicated steps, don't force the issue. You don't want them (and the rest of your guests) to feel uncomfortable. Have individualized entrances. Generally, each pair in the wedding party walks or dances in to the same song. Mix things up by changing the music for each pair or person. For example, let your Irish cousins lead the way by dancing an Irish jig. You could also consider letting each person or pair choose their own music. This is a great way to allow your friends to express their individuality.	Give the MC a written list of names. Choose a good song. Plan the timeline. Communicate the plan to the wedding party. Line everyone up. Choose the people who will be part of the entrance. Give them specific instructions. Double-check the details. Choose your style. Mix up the order of the party members’ entrance. Plan choreography. Have individualized entrances.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Silver-with-Coke	How to Clean Silver with Coke	To use Coke as a simple cleaning substitute for your sterling or plated silver, start by putting your silver in a bowl or container and pouring the Coke over it. Once your silver is fully submerged, allow it to soak for 1 hour to loosen any grime and residue. After you remove your silver from the Coke, scrub away any remaining residue with a toothbrush and rinse it with clean water. Dry your silver off with a paper towel, then polish it with a mixture of warm water and dish soap.	Put the silver piece in a bowl or container. Use a container large enough to hold the silver piece you're cleaning. Make sure it's deep enough so you can submerge the silver completely. Lay the silver on the bottom of the container. Pour the Coke into the container until the silver is submerged. Make sure the silver is completely covered with the Coke. It doesn't matter whether you use regular or Diet Coke. Substitute any carbonated cola if you don't have Coke. Let the silver soak for 1 hour. Leave the silver in the Coke undisturbed. The acid in the Coke will help loosen any grime and residue from the silver. If you want to leave the silver in the Coke to clean it longer, keep it submerged for up to 3 hours. Check on the silver every 30 minutes to see how clean it is. Take the silver out of the Coke. Use a pair of tongs if you don't want to get Coke on your fingers. Grab the silver and shake off any excess Coke back into the container. Set the silver on a piece of paper towel or on the table. Use a toothbrush to scrub any remaining residue. Work a soft-bristled toothbrush in tight circles across your piece of silver. This helps scrape off any loosened tarnish or grime that didn't come off with the Coke. Use a jewelry brush if you don't have a spare toothbrush. Rinse the silver under clean water. Run the silver under the faucet with cool, clean water or soak it in a container full of water. Shake off the excess water so the silver isn't wet. Put a small piece of silver in a water bottle and shake it to rinse it. Dry the silver off with a paper towel. As soon as you pull the silver out of the water, dry it off to prevent any tarnish or rust. Make sure it's completely dry before putting it away again. Polish the silver with mild dish soap. Mix a few drops of mild dish soap in warm water. Dip a soft cloth into the soapy water and rub the silver clean. Rinse the silver with cold water and buff it dry.	Put the silver piece in a bowl or container. Pour the Coke into the container until the silver is submerged. Let the silver soak for 1 hour. Take the silver out of the Coke. Use a toothbrush to scrub any remaining residue. Rinse the silver under clean water. Dry the silver off with a paper towel. Polish the silver with mild dish soap.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Instantaneous-Velocity	How to Calculate Instantaneous Velocity	To calculate instantaneous velocity, start with an equation for velocity in terms of displacement, which should have an "s" on one side for displacement and a "t" on the other for time. Then, take the equation's derivative and replace the "s" with the notation "ds" over "dt." Finally, plug in a "t" value and solve the equation to find the instantaneous velocity at any point in time.	Start with an equation for velocity in terms of displacement. To get an object's instantaneous velocity, first we have to have an equation that tells us its position (in terms of displacement) at a certain point in time. This means the equation must have the variable s on one side by itself and t on the other (but not necessarily by itself), like this: s = -1.5t + 10t + 4 In this equation, the variables are: Displacement = s. The distance the object has traveled from its starting position. For example, if an object goes 10 meters forward and 7 meters backward, its total displacement is 10 - 7 = 3 meters (not 10 + 7 = 17 meters). Time = t. Self explanatory. Typically measured in seconds. Take the equation's derivative. The derivative of an equation is just a different equation that tells you its slope at any given point in time. To find the derivative of your displacement formula, differentiate the function with this general rule for finding derivatives: If y = ax , Derivative = an*x.This rule is applied to every term on the "t" side of the equation. In other words, start by going through the "t" side of your equation from left to right. Every time you reach a "t", subtract 1 from the exponent and multiply the entire term by the original exponent. Any constant terms (terms which don't contain "t") will disappear because they be multiplied by 0. This process isn't actually as hard as it sounds — let's derive the equation in the step above as an example: s = -1.5t + 10t + 4 (2)-1.5t + (1)10t + (0)4t -3t + 10t -3t + 10 Replace "s" with "ds/dt. " To show that our new equation is a derivative of the first one, we replace "s" with the notation "ds/dt". Technically, this notation means "the derivative of s with respect to t." A simpler way to think of this is just that ds/dt is just the slope of any given point in the first equation. For example, to find the slope of the line made by s = -1.5t + 10t + 4 at t = 5, we would just plug "5" into t in its derivative. In our running example, our finished equation should now look like this: ds/dt = -3t + 10 Plug in a t value for your new equation to find instantaneous velocity. Now that you have your derivative equation, finding the instantaneous velocity at any point in time is easy. All you need to do is pick a value for t and plug it into your derivative equation. For example, if we want to find the instantaneous velocity at t = 5, we would just substitute "5" for t in the derivative ds/dt = -3 + 10. Then, we'd just solve the equation like this: ds/dt = -3t + 10 ds/dt = -3(5) + 10 ds/dt = -15 + 10 = -5 meters/second Note that we use the label "meters/second" above. Since we're dealing with displacement in terms of meters and time in terms of seconds and velocity in general is just displacement over time, this label is appropriate. Graph your object's displacement over time. In the section above, we mentioned that derivatives are just formulas that let us find the slope at any point for the equation you take the derivative for. In fact, if you represent an object's displacement with a line on a graph, the slope of the line at any given point is equal to the object's instantaneous velocity at that point. To graph an object's displacement, use the x axis to represent time and the y axis to represent displacement. Then, just plot points by plugging values for t into your displacement equation, getting s values for your answers, and marking the t,s (x,y) points on the graph. Note that the graph can extend below the x axis. If the line representing your object's motion drops below the x axis, this represents your object moving behind where it started. Generally, your graph won't extend behind the y axis - we don't often measure velocity for objects moving backward in time! Choose one point P and a point Q that is near it on the line. To find a line's slope at a single point P, we use a trick called "taking a limit." Taking a limit involves taking two points (P, plus Q, a point near it) on the curved line and finding the slope of the line linking them over and over again as the distance between P and Q gets smaller. Let's say that our displacement line contains the points (1,3) and (4,7). In this case, if we want to find the slope at (1,3), we can set (1,3) = P and (4,7) = Q. Find the slope between P and Q. The slope between P and Q is the difference in y-values for P and Q over the difference in x-values for P and Q. In other words, H = (y Q - y P )/(x Q - x P ) , where H is the slope between the two points. In our example, the slope between P and Q is: H = (y Q - y P )/(x Q - x P ) H = (7 - 3)/(4 - 1) H = (4)/(3) = 1.33 Repeat several times, moving Q nearer to P. Your goal here is to make the distance between P and Q smaller and smaller until it gets close to a single point. The smaller the distance between P and Q gets, the closer the slope of your tiny line segments will be to the slope at point P. Let's do this a few times for our example equation, using the points (2,4.8), (1.5,3.95), and (1.25,3.49) for Q and our original point of (1,3) for P: Q = (2,4.8): H = (4.8 - 3)/(2 - 1) H = (1.8)/(1) = 1.8 Q = (1.5,3.95): H = (3.95 - 3)/(1.5 - 1) H = (.95)/(.5) = 1.9 Q = (1.25,3.49): H = (3.49 - 3)/(1.25 - 1) H = (.49)/(.25) = 1.96 Estimate the slope for an infinitely small interval on the line. As Q gets closer and closer to P, H will get closer and closer to the slope at point P. Eventually, at an infinitely small interval, H will equal the slope at P. Because we aren't able to measure or calculate an infinitely small interval, we just estimate the slope at P once it's clear from the points we've tried. In our example, as we moved Q closer to P, we got values of 1.8, 1.9, and 1.96 for H. Since these numbers appear to be approaching 2, we can say that 2 is a good estimate for the slope at P. Remember that the slope at a given point on a line is equal to the derivative of the line's equation at that point. Since our line is showing our object's displacement over time and, as we saw in the section above, an object's instantaneous velocity is the derivative of its displacement at a given point, we can also say that 2 meters/second is a good estimate for the instantaneous velocity at t = 1. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 4 given the displacement equation s = 5t3 - 3t2 + 2t + 9. This is just like our example in the first section, except that we're dealing with a cubic equation rather than a quadratic equation, so we can solve it in the same way. First, we'll take our equation's derivative: s = 5t - 3t + 2t + 9 s = (3)5t - (2)3t + (1)2t Then, we'll plug in our value for t (4): s = 15t - 6t + 2 15(4) - 6(4) + 2 15(16) - 6(4) + 2 240 - 24 + 2 = 218 meters/second Use graphical estimation to find the instantaneous velocity at (1,3) for the displacement equation s = 4t2 - t. For this problem, we'll use (1,3) as our P point, but we'll have to find a few other points near it to use as our Q points. Then, it's just a matter of finding our H values and making an estimation. First, let's find Q points at t = 2, 1.5, 1.1 and 1.01. s = 4t - t t = 2: s = 4(2) - (2) 4(4) - 2 = 16 - 2 = 14, so Q = (2,14) t = 1.5: s = 4(1.5) - (1.5) 4(2.25) - 1.5 = 9 - 1.5 = 7.5, so Q = (1.5,7.5) t = 1.1: s = 4(1.1) - (1.1) 4(1.21) - 1.1 = 4.84 - 1.1 = 3.74, so Q = (1.1,3.74) t = 1.01: s = 4(1.01) - (1.01) 4(1.0201) - 1.01 = 4.0804 - 1.01 = 3.0704, so Q = (1.01,3.0704) Next, let's get our H values: Q = (2,14): H = (14 - 3)/(2 - 1) H = (11)/(1) = 11 Q = (1.5,7.5): H = (7.5 - 3)/(1.5 - 1) H = (4.5)/(.5) = 9 Q = (1.1,3.74): H = (3.74 - 3)/(1.1 - 1) H = (.74)/(.1) = 7.3 Q = (1.01,3.0704): H = (3.0704 - 3)/(1.01 - 1) H = (.0704)/(.01) = 7.04 Since our H values seem to be getting very close to 7, we can say that 7 meters/second is a good estimate for the instantaneous velocity at (1,3).	Start with an equation for velocity in terms of displacement. Take the equation's derivative. Replace "s" with "ds/dt. Plug in a t value for your new equation to find instantaneous velocity. Graph your object's displacement over time. Choose one point P and a point Q that is near it on the line. Find the slope between P and Q. Repeat several times, moving Q nearer to P. Estimate the slope for an infinitely small interval on the line. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 4 given the displacement equation s = 5t3 - 3t2 + 2t + 9. Use graphical estimation to find the instantaneous velocity at (1,3) for the displacement equation s = 4t2 - t.
https://www.wikihow.com/Breed-Cats	How to Breed Cats	To breed cats, start by selecting a healthy queen from the breed of cat you want. While making this decision, you should consider things like the popularity of the breed and whether you'l be able to find homes for the kittens. Then, take your queen to the vet to check all vaccinations are up to date and she is healthy. Additionally, you'll want to ask the owner of the male cat, known as the stud, for all relevant paperwork to confirm its health. Once you're satisfied, introduce your cat to the stud when it's fertile, which is usually during the spring or summer.	Pick what breed of cat you want. There are almost always plenty of kittens in animal shelters, and breeding pure-bred or pedigreed cats is a good way to make sure your kittens have something to recommend them over the rescue cats. Picking the breed that you like most is certainly an option, but if you have any concern about finding homes for the kittens, consider selecting your parent cats from a popular breed that isn't already represented in your area. Network. Many breeders won't sell a cat with breeding potential to someone with no experience in the world of cat breeding and showing. If you already have a cat, take it to some shows (most shows have sections for cats that aren't a specific breed), and make some contacts. Pick a queen (female) carefully. In addition being in good health and of an age appropriate for breeding (at least 18-24 months ), here are some things to take into account: Does she display the standard characteristics of her breed? Does she have the correct paperwork detailing her ancestry? Does she have breeding rights? Did her mother or grandmother have any pregnancy complications? Cats that have been shown and done well will produce more desirable kittens, so consider whether you can show her successfully (or whether she has already been shown). Is she friendly and sociable? (These are inherited traits! ) Find a good stud. Most of the things you look for in a queen are very similar to those you want in a stud - character, looks, breed status, and health are equally important. Stud owners should have paperwork that demonstrates the current health and breed status of their cat. It isn't wise to use a pet cat as a stud. Normal behavior for un-neutered male cats includes aggression and spraying, and this behavior doesn't necessarily cease if the tom is later neutered. Ask around at vets, cat shows, and breeders to find an eligible stud whose not too closely related to your queen. It's worth traveling to the right stud if you want it to be easy to find good homes for your kittens. Make a vet appointment for your queen just before you breed. You need to make sure that both cats are healthy before breeding them. Some things to have the vet check for are: Vaccinations should all be up to date FeLV and FIV - these tests should happen directly before each breeding Ringworm, ear mites and fleas A stool check should be performed for internal parasites Genetic diseases including polycystic kidney disease, hip dysplasia, patellar luxations, and heart disease. Any breed-specific diseases Plan a budget. Raising kittens is expensive. The following are estimates of some costs that you should take into consideration: Veterinary care - like human mothers, feline mothers need extra veterinary check ups to ensure that the pregnancy is going well, and can have unexpected complications necessitating procedures such as a C-section. Pre-breeding check up - $700 During pregnancy check up with ultra-sound - $160 (or with x-ray $110) Emergency C-section - at least $300 Food - good quality food for your queen is important thought her entire life, but especially during pregnancy. You also need to make sure her kittens have good quality food as they are weaned - this is essential to their development. You should budget for things like fresh chicken, fish, special kitten food, and raw good quality minced beef, all of which are good for weaned kittens. Food for the queen during pregnancy and lactation - $147 Emergency food for the kittens if something goes wrong with their milk supply - $20 Registration fees - $155 for your first year as a breeder. If you want your kittens to have the advantage of a pedigree, you need to register yourself as a breeder and register your queen, and each litter. Heating, in the winter. Kittens need to be kept warm all the time, and in the winter, this can add up to a sizable bill. Consider carefully. There are a lot of unwanted kittens in the world, so you should be sure you want to breed more cats before starting. If your main reason for wanting to breed cats is to have kittens to play with, consider volunteering for your local animal shelter - most shelters send rescue kittens home with trained volunteers until they are weaned and ready to be adopted. Some other things to take into considerations are: Money - can you afford all of the costs of kitten-raising if you don't manage to make a profit selling the kittens? Time - breeding cats and raising kittens are both time intensive activities - you should not leave an expectant mother or little kittens alone for extended periods of time (even a work-day is too long). Finding homes for the kittens - is there a market for bred cats in your area? Are you prepared to do the marketing required to find good homes for them? Any home is not a good home; you're responsible for making sure that the people who adopt your kittens aren't going to get tired of them, or get rid of them because the cat developed bad behavior due to poor treatment. Ethical issues - while there are some people who are looking for specific appearance of characteristics in cats that are only found in purebreds, consider whether your kittens might end up in homes that would have been equally happy with a rescue cat. Every year in the US 1.4 million adoptable cats are euthanized in shelters because no suitable home for them can be found. , Identify when your cat will be fertile. Cats will usually only be fertile during the spring and summer, though indoor cats who are exposed to a lot of artificial light may be fertile year round. Ovulation in cats is provoked by the act of mating, and if the cat doesn't ovulate, the cycle of fertile stages will probably repeat several times. Some cats won't demonstrate signs of this cycle in the presence of their owner, so pay attention to the tomcats in the neighborhood too - they will turn up when a female is in heat. The stages of the estrous cycle, excluding anestrus, which is when the cat isn't fertile in the winter are: Proestrus - this stage may last one to two days, but may be as short as an hour, and isn't seen in all cats. During this period, she may call to the tom, roll and rub on the ground, but won't allow the tom near her. Estrus - this stage usually lasts about a week, and is when the queen should be taken to the tom for mating. The primary sign of this period is her vocal call to the male with a specific type of yowl. This sound is generally a short-ish, plaintive, hollow sounding yowl that sounds almost like “aah-roo-ugh?” (though it can vary between breeds, so be sure to check with a breeder who is familiar with your breed) and will be accompanied by the cat doing all she can to get to any toms in the area. Interestrus - if the cat did not ovulate she will enter this period, which usually lasts about a week before estrous or estrus periods return. She will show no sign of reproductive activity during interestrus. Know what mating entails. The owner of the stud will usually take care of these arrangements, but knowing what to expect is a good idea. No reputable stud owner will hide any of his preparations from you, and you should check to make sure the owner knows what to do. The tom needs a place to escape to just after mating takes place as the female often reacts viciously. Be prepared to hear a bloodcurdling shriek from the female - this is normal. Immediately after mating, the female will probably frantically groom herself for about an hour, during which time she won't allow anyone near her. After this, the estrous period will continue as it was before mating occurred until its natural end. It is important to make sure a cat is bred more than once during an estrous period since she will not ovulate until after she has mated. Three breedings a day for the first three days of the estrous cycle should produce a 90% chance of the queen ovulating. Plan for second mating, if necessary. If your cat does not become pregnant on her first visit to the stud, there are several possible timelines: She didn't ovulate. If this is the case, she will become fertile again in about a week. She ovulated, but didn't become pregnant - this period is called metestrus; it lasts 5-7 weeks, and during it she will not demonstrate any reproductive activity. She became pregnant, but the pregnancy was unsuccessful. If this is the case, she will become fertile again 2-3 weeks after losing the kittens. Make sure your cat doesn't mate with any other toms. When your female cat is in heat, she will call to any male within earshot, and desperately try to get outside to mate with any tom who responds to her call, but it isn't a good idea to let her choose her own mate because then you won't know anything about the kittens father, and any potential illness or genetic problem he may pass down to them. Even after the queen has been bred by your chosen stud, as long as the estrus cycle lasts, she will try to continue mating, and any of these matings could produce any of the kittens she produces. Identify if your cat is pregnant. There is no early diagnostic for feline pregnancies like there is for humans, so the earliest a pregnancy can be verified is at day 15 via an ultrasound. The following methods, when used by someone who is familiar with them, can be used to diagnose pregnancy in cats: Abdominal palpitations from day 20 - these should only be undertaken by someone with a lot of experience because you can easily cause a miscarriage if you are too forceful, and there are other parts of her abdomen that may feel lumpy. At this stage, the kittens feel like evenly spaced swellings about the size of un-shelled peanuts. Between day 35 and 49, it's not possible to feel the fetuses due to the sacs of fluid they are contained in. Ultra-sound - though the presence of kittens can be seen after 15 days, heartbeats appear at day 20. A test for the hormone relaxin can detect pregnancy in cats after about 25-30 days. Morning sickness during the 3rd or 4th week of pregnancy - this doesn't occur for all cats, and includes apathy, vomiting and bring less interested in food, but only lasts for a day or two, and can easily be missed. X-ray - past day 43 an x-ray will show the bone-structure of the kittens, and is better than ultrasound at counting the number of kittens. External signs - by day 35 the nipples will begin to be pink and obvious, and the cat will noticeably increase in size. In the last two weeks, a pear-shaped abdomen will be noticeable. Shortly before giving birth, the cat will develop more noticeable breasts, and a milky fluid may be excreted from the nipples. Know when to expect the kittens. The normal gestation period for cats is 63-69 days, so if you bred your cat intentionally, it should be easy to calculate her due-date to within a few days. If not, here are some other options for guessing when she will give birth. A check-up with your veterinarian can provide a very accurate due-date. Your vet will probably use one of the diagnostic methods in determining whether a cat is pregnant to guess how far into her pregnancy she is. Signs that queening is imminent include vomiting, crying, seeking out a place to have her kittens, and grooming. Remember when you last heard her giving the mating call discussed above (this sound is generally a short-ish, plaintive, hollow sounding yowl that sounds almost like “aah-roo-ugh?”) - this was a sign of the last time she was fertile, and the pregnancy probably began during that week. Watch the tomcats in the neighborhood - the week they stopped being regularly found around your house is probably when she became pregnant Check in with your veterinarian. You should make an appointment with your vet 2-3 weeks after mating, or as soon as you suspect she is pregnant if it may be more than a month into her pregnancy. At this point, you should get some recommendations for keeping your cat healthy during her pregnancy. If the pregnancy appears to be normal, then one more visit about a week before the kittens are expected is all that's necessary. The vet will check to make sure that the kittens are healthy, and go over what you should do when they are born. . Help your cat give birth Cats generally prefer to be left mostly alone when giving birth, but your pet will probably be reassured to know that you are in the vicinity. Some things she will be looking for in a nesting spot are: Easy access to food, water, and a litter box (but don't put the litter box too close as you don't want to invite an infection!) It should be in a quiet, dark corner of the house with little traffic. A box lined with cozy blankets is generally a good idea. It should be somewhere that the kittens won't accidentally stumble out of - newborn kittens are blind and deaf, and the mother will want to keep them enclosed in a small space until they are old enough to jump out of it. Remember, if she chooses a spot other than the one you have prepared for her, accept it - moving her will stress her out and may cause her to delay the birth. Know the signs of complications. If any of the following occur, take your cat to the veterinarian immediately. Any yellow-green or bright green discharge Any bloody discharge Each kitten born should be followed by a placenta, if the placenta does not emerge, take the cat to a vet to have it removed - do NOT attempt this yourself, it can kill the cat if done incorrectly. If you come upon your cat after she has already had one or two kittens, don't be alarmed if a placenta or two is missing, mother cats eat the placenta to regain the nutrients they contain. No kittens have been produced 3-4 hours into labor The queen is distressed, crying, or licking her vulva without producing any kittens. Check on the kittens as they are born. As each kitten is born, the mother should lick it to remove the embryonic sac. This will stimulate the kitten to breathe and move. If the mother doesn't do this, you will need to use sterile hands and a clean towel to remove the embryonic sac and wipe the kittens face clean. If the mother continues to show no interest in the kitten and it begins to shiver, dry it with a clean towel vigorously enough to make it meow (this is still very gently!), this should get the mothers attention. Be prepared to take care of the kittens. Newborn kittens need to eat every few hours. If the litter is especially large, often the smaller, weaker kittens (runts) will be excluded from nursing. Sometimes, there can be a problem with the milk supply as well. Notice if the kittens don't seem to be getting any milk. Consult a vet if the mother doesn't appear to be lactating, they can sometimes stimulate the milk supply, but make sure the kittens get milk as often as they need it. There are two options for replacing a mothers milk supply: Acquire a surrogate mother - this means a cat who has kittens of the same age but has a very small litter. Cats are generally happy to accept surrogate kittens, provided they have a small enough litter of their own, and the surrogates are of a similar age to their own litter. Hand feed the runts. To do this you will need milk formula specifically for kittens and a bottle with a teat designed for kittens. If you're having difficulty finding these, contact your vet for assistance. Make sure to follow the instructions on the milk substitute to make it the correct temperature and consistency. Do NOT feed kittens cow milk, this will upset their stomach. Socialize the kittens. The kittens should stay with their mother until they are weaned, but this doesn't mean you can't play with them! Your pet should trust you enough to let you near her kittens, but make sure not to do anything that distresses the mother. Be careful not to let them crawl off furniture like beds or desks as young kittens have no depth perception.	Pick what breed of cat you want. Network. Pick a queen (female) carefully. Find a good stud. Make a vet appointment for your queen just before you breed. Plan a budget. Consider carefully. Identify when your cat will be fertile. Know what mating entails. Plan for second mating, if necessary. Make sure your cat doesn't mate with any other toms. Identify if your cat is pregnant. Know when to expect the kittens. Check in with your veterinarian. . Know the signs of complications. Check on the kittens as they are born. Be prepared to take care of the kittens. Socialize the kittens.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wear-a-Scarf-for-Men	How to Wear a Scarf for Men	If you're a man who wants to wear a scarf, pick a scarf that suits the weather and how you want to wear it. For cold days, try a wool scarf worn in the “classic flip.” First, drape the scarf around your neck so that one end hangs lower than the other. Then flip the long end of the scarf across your neck and over the opposite shoulder. On especially cold days, create a “fake knot” by hanging the scarf around your neck and tying a knot in one end. Then, slip the other end through the knot and tighten it to keep warm.	Wear the classic drape on warmer days. Check the weather before deciding on this scarf style, and make sure that it is comfortable enough to go out without a scarf. Only wear the classic drape if you are okay with your neck and chest going unprotected, as this style will not keep you as warm as other configurations. The best type of scarf for this style is a short to medium-length rectangular scarf. The ends can be square-cut or fringed, depending on your own personal style or preference. Hang the scarf around your neck. Drape the scarf over your shoulders, leaving the front of your neck exposed. Drape the scarf so that both sides fall evenly. This provides a casual and sophisticated look for autumn weather. The ends of the scarf should hang down straight over your chest. Wear the scarf on the inside of your coat. Tuck the draped ends into the coat so that they cover the chest area exposed by the coat's neckline. Close your overcoat over the scarf and readjust the scarf as needed until it is even under your collar. When the scarf is inside your coat, let it fall straight or bring the edges closer to your neck if you want to be warmer. Wear your scarf on the outside of your coat. To wear the scarf on the outside, pop the collar of your overcoat up and place the scarf at the base of the collar and at the back of your neck. Let the scarf hang down naturally over your coat, making it the focal point of your outfit. Wearing the scarf on the outside of your coat will add an extra layer of warmth, but it will do nothing to keep your neck protected from the wind. Wear the classic flip on mild to cold days. Although the classic flip is warmer than the drape, it is not an especially warm way to wear your scarf. Use this style if you are using the scarf for more aesthetic, rather than practical purposes. Remember to save it for a temperate day instead of a really cold one. Thick wool scarves will keep your neck warm with the classic flip style. Drape the scarf around your neck. Similarly to the classic drape, start the classic flip by hanging the scarf over your shoulders. Make sure that the scarf is flat on your shoulders and not tangled, as this will make the flip look unnatural later on. Pull on one end to make the scarf uneven. Decide which side of the scarf you want to flip, and pull this side 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) farther than the other. Double check that the scarf is still laying flat over your chest, just like with the classic drape. Do not pull the scarf too far down, as the short end could fall off your shoulder. Cross the long end of the scarf over your neck and shoulder. Let the long end wrap around your neck and fall onto your back, giving your neck some protection. The long end of the scarf should now hang down casually and loosely over your back. If you are wearing a coat with this style, the scarf should be worn on the outside of the coat. Wear the Parisian knot for a professional look on cold days. Note that you can wear the loose ends of the scarf over your jacket or tucked inside your jacket. The former is more fashion-conscious, while the latter is warmer. This style will keep your neck very warm while also giving you a classy look. Fold the scarf in half. Drape the scarf over your forearm and fold it in half lengthwise. Use a scarf that is long and rectangular, as a shorter scarf will not have enough fabric for a Parisian knot. Use your arm to fold the scarf in half in order to create a precisely halved scarf. This type of knot has also been called the European Knot, European Loop, Loop Pull, and Slipknot. Drape the folded scarf around your neck. Hang the folded scarf off the back of your neck, bringing the loose ends and looped end across your chest. Allow the looped end to sit on your shoulder about chest high. This draping effect should mimic the classic drape style, except for the fact that the scarf is folded in half. Pull the loose ends through the loop. Pull the loose end to make a tighter knot, but be careful not to pull too hard. Position the knot in front of your neck and wear the scarf under a coat. Only the loose ends should hang down in front of your chest. Readjust the knot as desired. Tie the knot tightly around your neck for more warmth. Loosen the knot if you get too warm. Straighten out any twists in the loose ends of the scarf so that the ends lie flat against your chest so that it does not look bulky under your coat. A loose knot creates a more casual, laid back style than a tighter knot will. Wear the Ascot Knot during the winter. Use knotted scarf styles when you are looking to stay especially warm during the winter, as they keep your neck cold. Use a long rectangular scarf for this style, as they are easier to tie into knots. A scarf with fringed ends looks best, but you can also go with one that has rounded edges. Wrap the scarf all the way around your neck. Without letting go of the ends of the scarf, hang it around the front of your neck. Cross the ends behind your neck and bring them back around to the front. Adjust the scarf so that one end is longer than the other. The short end of the scarf should hang around your chest, while the long end should reach down to your waist. Create a loop with the ends of the scarf. Cross the longer end of the scarf over the shorter end before threading it through the resulting loop. Pull the long end back over the front of the loop to tighten it, allowing the tightened knot to lay flat against your neck. When you cross the longer end over the shorter end, a loop will be created around your neck. This is the loop you will need to pull the longer end through. Hide the short end behind the longer end. Arrange the longer end so that it lays flat over the front of the shorter end giving the scarf a professional look. Button or zipper your jacket over the ends of the scarf. Do not let the scarf hang outside of your overcoat. The longer end should already be positioned over the short end. If not, retry the process until it is positioned correctly. Wear this style on cold days. The fake knot will keep you especially warm during the winter months. Patterned scarves that are medium-length work especially well with this style. Do not try to create this knot with thick or wide scarves, as it will not look as good. Drape the scarf around your neck. Hang the scarf off the back of your neck so that the ends drape straight down across your chest, with one end hanging lower than the other. The short end should extend down to your mid to low chest, while the long end should drape down to your upper waist. Make a loose knot on one side of the scarf. Wrap the end of one side around itself, tying a loose knot halfway up the scarf. Keep the knot loose so that it will be easier to adjust later on. Make the knot big enough and loose enough for the short end of the scarf to fit through it comfortably. If the knot is too tight, retie it and make it looser. This knot may take some practice, so try making it a few times until you get it right. Slip the short end of the scarf into the knot. Pull the short end of the scarf into the top of the loop and out through the bottom, creating a the fake knot. If the knot is too tight, slip the other end through and loosen it slightly. This allows you to make adjustments without having to redo the process. Tighten the knot and adjust the ends. Readjust the ends of the scarf so that they are about equal in length and tied tight enough for the weather. Pull on the knotted end slightly to tighten the knot around the other end. This style is often worn outside of your jacket or overcoat.	Wear the classic drape on warmer days. Hang the scarf around your neck. Wear the scarf on the inside of your coat. Wear your scarf on the outside of your coat. Wear the classic flip on mild to cold days. Drape the scarf around your neck. Pull on one end to make the scarf uneven. Cross the long end of the scarf over your neck and shoulder. Wear the Parisian knot for a professional look on cold days. Fold the scarf in half. Drape the folded scarf around your neck. Pull the loose ends through the loop. Readjust the knot as desired. Wear the Ascot Knot during the winter. Wrap the scarf all the way around your neck. Create a loop with the ends of the scarf. Hide the short end behind the longer end. Wear this style on cold days. Drape the scarf around your neck. Make a loose knot on one side of the scarf. Slip the short end of the scarf into the knot. Tighten the knot and adjust the ends.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Chalkboard	How to Clean a Chalkboard	To clean a chalkboard, start by removing most of the chalk with an eraser using an up-and-down motion. Then, combine water and white vinegar, put some on a cloth, and wipe your chalkboard with the homemade cleaning solution. Alternatively, pour half a cup of soda into a bowl, dip your cloth into it, and wipe the board clean. To finish, allow the chalkboard to air dry.	Use an eraser. Make sure it's clean. The best way to erase a chalkboard is to use an up-and-down motion while cleaning the board. Start by removing the obvious chalk dust with the eraser. Using an up-and-down motion will stop the chalk dust from forming irregular patterns. Begin wiping the chalkboard clean with the eraser by starting in the upper left corner of the board. Wiping up and down across the board, end up in the upper right corner of the chalkboard. A felt eraser is a good choice for cleaning a chalkboard. You can also wipe the board straight across in horizontal lines. Avoid wiping the chalkboard in circular patterns, though. Once you're done using the eraser, wipe the chalkboard with a clean, lint-free and dry cloth or chamois. Clean the eraser. If you use a felt eraser to clean a chalkboard, it's likely that you will need to use it regularly. It's a good idea to clean the eraser. Clap the erasers together to clean them on a daily basis. This will remove chalk dust from the erasers, so it's best to do this outside. To clean the erasers further, dip a cloth in warm water, and use it to wipe to erasers to remove more chalk dust from them. There are special cleaning solutions you can use to clean erasers. Look in larger big box stores or office supply stores. Use a dry cleaning cloth. Some people use dry cleaning cloths to remove chalk from chalkboards instead of the typical felt eraser. You can buy such clothes that are specifically designed for cleaning chalkboards. Look in teacher or office supply stores. They're designed to be reused and can last up to a year. Try spraying Endust or another dusting product on the cleaning cloth before wiping it on the chalkboard. Use the same up-and-down motion when cleaning the chalkboard with a dry cleaning cloth that you would use with a felt eraser. Try lemon oil on the chalkboard. The lemon oil will remove chalk dust from your chalkboard, leaving it smooth and clean and free of residue. Lemon oil comes from the rinds of a lemon, and some people use it to clean guitar fingerboards as well. It's anti-bacterial, and who doesn't love a fresh lemony smell! Place two teaspoons of lemon oil on a dry cloth. Fold the cloth into a square, and put it into a sealed plastic bag. Lemon oil will also make your chalkboard shinier. After letting it sit for a day, remove the cloth from the plastic bag, and wipe the blackboard with the lemon-oil covered cloth. Try putting two cloths in the bag so you have another one for the next day as you should clean the chalkboard daily. Try soda pop! Coke sounds like it would make your chalkboard sticky and unusable, but a lot of people have used the soda product as a cleaning agent, and they report that it cleans chalkboards more thoroughly than water. Pour a half cup of Coke into a bowl. Take a damp cloth, and dip it into the bowl, getting some of the Coke on the cloth. Any brand of soda should work, though, including Pepsi or diet soda. Take the Coke-covered cloth, and wipe it on the chalkboard. People who have tried this report that it dries without leaving behind chalk dust. It's also probably not going to make your chalkboard sticky unless you use too much. Dab the cloth into it. You don't want enough Coke on the cloth that it's dripping from the cloth. The soda may actually make it easier for chalk to adhere to the board. Use vinegar and water. Try mixing water and white vinegar together, and use a cloth to wipe the chalkboard with it. Not only will this concoction smell good, but it will also prevent streaks. White vinegar is the best choice because other vinegar (such as balsamic) has coloring that can harm the blackboard's appearance. Add half a cup of vinegar to four cups of lukewarm water before putting a cloth into the mixture. Wipe the board down. Wring out the cloth before wiping the board so it's not dripping wet. It's best to let the chalkboard air dry when you're done removing all of the chalk dust from its surface. It's possible to use only water to wipe down a chalkboard; the vinegar increases the cleaning power. Try water with household cleaner. Sometimes chalkboards need tougher cleaning action. This is especially true if your chalkboard is marred with ink, fingerprint, or crayon stains. Apply a mild cleaner to water, such as a few drops of dish soap, and use it to remove the stains with a cloth. Choose a non-oily cleaner that is not abrasive. You could try to clean the chalkboard with only water and a rag, but when it dries it may have gray residue on it from the lingering chalk. Applying water to a chalkboard will cause a phenomenon known as ghosting. This means that, even though you've wiped away the chalk dust, there's an outline left. Applying cleaner to the water should reduce the chances this will happen. You could use a squeegee to remove the water solution from the chalkboard after wiping the chalkboard with it. Buy commercial chalkboard cleaner. There are special commercial chalkboard cleaner specifically designed for this purpose. It can be found in many teacher and office supply stores, as well as some big box stores. Some of the commercial cleaners are water-based and premixed. They come in spray bottles with applicators on the bottle's top. Spray some of the cleaner on a towel, and use it to wipe the chalkboard clean. Other commercial cleaners are foam-based. Some cleaners can damage the chalkboard's surface if you use them repeatedly. Commercial cleaners come in difference scents, such as mint. Foam cleaners can prevent streaking because the foam is less likely to drip down the board. Let the chalkboard dry thoroughly. You will want to let the chalkboard air dry, rather than speeding the process along. Make sure that you leave enough time for the chalkboard to thoroughly dry before you really need to use it again. If you write with chalk on a wet chalkboard, it can cause stubborn stains that can be very difficult to remove. After you've cleaned the chalkboard, you can speed up the drying process by wiping down the whole board with a soft, dry cloth. Clean a chalkboard wall. Some people have chalkboard walls in their homes that can be pretty unsightly if they aren't properly cleaned. Try adding a drop of dish soap to a bucket of water. Using a soft cloth, wipe down the chalkboard. Remove chalkboard paint with a regular eraser or damp cloth. Chalkboard paint can be removed the same way as chalk on a chalkboard. However, it's possible that it will be harder to clean. Try wiping the area with a dampened cloth. After it dries, apply more chalkboard paint.	Use an eraser. Clean the eraser. Use a dry cleaning cloth. Try lemon oil on the chalkboard. Try soda pop! Use vinegar and water. Try water with household cleaner. Buy commercial chalkboard cleaner. Let the chalkboard dry thoroughly. Clean a chalkboard wall.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Pastafarian	How to Become a Pastafarian	To become a Pastafarian, all you have to do is enjoy pasta and be open to learning about the main beliefs of the religion, like the supreme deity known as the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Also, if you really want to get into the religion, you can dress and act like a pirate since Pastafarians consider pirates to be holy beings. Additionally, you can even register online to become an officially-ordained Pastafarian minister.	Simply wish to join the church! That's it—according to the official website for the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), all that's needed to become a Pastafarian is to want to be one. You do not need to: Participate in any sort of ceremony Pay any sort of fee Make any sort of promise or pledge Give up your current religion Know anything about Pastafarianism Have a literal belief in the FSM Learn the basic beliefs of Pastafarianism. So you've just become a Pastafarian by willing yourself to be one? Great! Now's the perfect time to learn what you've just signed on for. The following are some of the fundamental pillars that make up the beliefs of the Pastafarian religion—however, you don't have to literally believe in them to be a member: The supreme deity is known as the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). He is an invisible, omnipotent, omniscient eternal being that takes the form of a giant clump of spaghetti with two meatballs and eyes. He created the entire universe in four days, then rested for three. Pirates are considered holy beings. According to the religion, pirates help fight global warming and protect against natural disasters. Every Pastafarian should strive towards pirate-hood. Pastafarian heaven is a land of "beer volcanoes and stripper factories." Many adherents believe that it will accommodate the desires of every person, so the volcano can also produce non-alcoholic drinks, and the stripper factory will accommodate personal preferences, including preferences related to gender or whether to interact with the strippers at all. Study the sacred texts of Pastafarianism. For a great introduction to your new religion, try browsing any of the Pastafarian scriptures. The most important book to Pastafarians is the Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The Quill Award-nominated Gospel was published in 2006 following an open letter by author Bobby Henderson to the Kansas State Board of Education that satirically protested its ruling requiring the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. The Gospel discusses the various aspects of Pastafarian belief in depth, making it indispensable for new members. Another major Pastafarian holy book is The Loose Canon (available online ), which includes religious stories, guides for everyday life, prayers, and the writings of numerous important figures in the church such as Captain Jeff. Follow The Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts. " This set of rules (also known as the Eight Condiments) given to the pirate captain Mosey by the FSM himself provides the basic code of behavior for all Pastafarians. There were originally 10 rules, but Mosey dropped and broke two on his way down the mountain, which accounts for Pastafarians' "relaxed" moral standards. The eight surviving rules are: "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Act Like A Sanctimonious, Holier-Than-Thou Ass When Describing My Noodly Goodness." "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Use My Existence As A Means To Oppress, Subjugate, Punish, Eviscerate, And/Or, You Know, Be Mean To Others." "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Judge People For The Way They Look, Or How They Dress, Or The Way They Talk, Or, Well, Just Play Nice, Okay?" "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Indulge In Conduct That Offends Yourself, Or Your Willing, Consenting Partner Of Legal Age AND Mental Maturity." "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Challenge The Bigoted, Misogynist, Hateful Ideas Of Others On An Empty Stomach." "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Build Multi-million Dollar Churches/Temples/Mosques/Shrines To My Noodly Goodness When The Money Could Be Better Spent (take your pick) Ending Poverty, Curing Diseases, Living In Peace, Loving With Passion, And Lowering The Cost Of Cable. "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Go Around Telling People I Talk To You." "I'd Really Rather You Didn't Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You If You Are Into, Um, Stuff That Uses A Lot Of Leather/Lubricant/Las Vegas. If the other person is into it, however (Pursuant To #4), then have at it." At every available opportunity, talk like and/or dress as a pirate. In Pastafarianism, pirates have a status similar to saints in Christianity or bodhisattvas in Buddhism. In fact, the mere existence of pirates is said to prevent natural disasters. All Pastafarians are encouraged to adopt the dress, speech, and behavior of a pirate, especially if they are going to be preaching the holy word of the FSM. Pirates typically dress in flamboyant, colonial-era clothing, with ruffled shirts, bright jackets, bandanas, and eye patches being common. Pirates enjoy beer, grog, romance, the high seas, and anything that can get them a day off of work. Celebrate Pastafarian Holidays. Like any religion, Pastafarianism has its own yearly holidays. These special days call for joyous celebration, humble reflection, and special devotion to the FSM. A brief calendar of the most important days in the Pastafarian calendar can be found below: Every Friday: Friday is the sabbath day for Pastafarians. However, it doesn't require any sort of special effort—Pastafarians may celebrate this day by "drinking beer and relaxing." Ramendan: A month of sacrifice during which Pastafarians eat only pasta and noodle dishes after sundown. Start and end dates vary from year to year. Pastover: Pastafarians enjoy a feast of pasta, dress as pirates, and participate in a ritual passing of the eye patch. Date varies from year to year; usually in March or April. Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th): Self-explanatory. Pirate costumes are recommended but not required. Halloween (October 31st): Pastafarians are obliged to dress like pirates. "Holiday:" Pastafarians celebrate a vaguely defined Christmas-like event in late December (no specific date is given by the church) any way they like, but especially with pasta, pirates, and beer. Pray to the FSM. Devout Pastafarians may choose to pray on the Friday sabbath, every day, or whenever they feel like it—there are no strict rules about when and where to pray. Though Pastafarians have major figures have written several commonly-used prayers, you don't need to use these—any sincere prayer (even one you make up on the spot) will be received by the FSM. If you choose to pray, end all your prayers with the holy word "Ramen." Here's just one Pastafarian prayer—you can find many more online. Prayer of Knowledge Grant, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, thy sauce; and in sauce, noodles; and in noodles, meatballs; and in meatballs, knowledge; and from knowledge, knowledge of what is tasty; and from knowledge of what is tasty, the love of spaghetti; and from spaghetti, the love of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Ramen. Do not persecute anyone who does not believe in the FSM. While Pastafarians are encouraged to spread the good word of the FSM in their daily lives, they are not allowed to harass, bully, or otherwise bother people who don't accept the FSM. Not only is this against several of the I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts, it's also just plain rude and not in line with the relaxed, pasta-eating, live-and-let-live philosophy of Pastafarianism. Note that this rule isn't just for people of other religions who consider Pastafarianism a heresy—it's for atheists and agnostics as well. Most of all, have a good time. Pastafarianism is designed to be a religion that its followers can enjoy. While followers of the FSM range from the extremely casual to the devoted, none should take their Pastafarian beliefs so seriously that they can't crack open a beer on a Friday afternoon the way the FSM intended in his infinite wisdom. Don't get stressed out about anything related to practicing Pastafarianism—remember, it's a religion with a holiday called "Ramendan." If beer and pasta do not suit you, there is no pressure to partake. The FSM understand your dietary restrictions and personal preferences. Find something else that you enjoy. Choose which Pastafarian sect suits you. Pastafarians who wish to deepen their faith may eventually choose to join a sub-sect of the religion. These sects interpret the word of the FSM differently, leading to different practices and beliefs for their members. Unless a sect breaks one of the I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts, there's no "right or wrong" sect to be in—it's a matter of personal preference. Two of the biggest sects in Pastafarianism are the Orthodox and Reformed sects. Orthodox believers tend to have more conservative, literal views of Pastafarian beliefs, while Reformed believers tend to be more open to allegorical meanings. For instance, many Reformed Pastafarians believe in Automated Creationism, which is the idea that the FSM sparked the creation of the universe with a single event (the big boil), then let natural processes eventually create life. Orthodox Pastafarians, on the other hand, believe that the FSM deliberately and literally created all things. Spread the church's good news with FSM propaganda. The Church of the FSM encourages its members to promote its message so long as this does not lead to harassment or persecution of others. One of the most popular ways to do this is to distribute propaganda in the form of flyers, booklets, brochures, and so on. Official propaganda materials from the church are available here. You may also make your own propaganda materials if you wish. However, make sure your materials are consistent with Pastafarian doctrine. It wouldn't be appropriate, for instance, to pass out flyers saying "The Flying Spaghetti Monster hates people who follow other religions." This isn't true—the FSM accepts people of all faiths. Get ordained as a Pastafarian Minister. Ready to stop being a follower in the Church of the FSM and start being a leader? Becoming an officially-ordained minister is easy and can be done online here. You will need to pay $25 to receive your official certificate and have your name added to the register of ministers. Attempt to have your religion recognized by a government agency. Heroes of the Pastafarian faith don't give up when they're told that they don't belong to a "real" religion. Getting your religion officially recognized by local, state, or national government agencies is one of the bravest, most self-sacrificing things a Pastafarian can do. Not only does it increase awareness of Pastafarianism, it also helps to illustrate the arbitrary nature of other religions' special privileges in society. One good way to do this is to wear a pasta strainer on your head in official photographs. The following are some examples. In 2013, Czech Pastafarian Lukas Novy won a legal battle to wear a strainer on his head for his government ID photo, citing religious reasons. In 2014, Christopher Schaeffer became the first openly Pastafarian politician in the U.S. when he wore a strainer while being sworn in to the Pomfret, NY Town Council. Shawna Hammond was allowed to wear their religious headwear for her driver's license photo in Oklahoma. Jessica Steinhauser demonstrated her religious freedom by wearing her metal colander on her head for her driver's license photo in Utah. In 2015, the New Zealand Government approved the church's application to conduct marriage ceremonies.	Simply wish to join the church! Learn the basic beliefs of Pastafarianism. Study the sacred texts of Pastafarianism. Follow The Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts. At every available opportunity, talk like and/or dress as a pirate. Celebrate Pastafarian Holidays. Pray to the FSM. Do not persecute anyone who does not believe in the FSM. Most of all, have a good time. Choose which Pastafarian sect suits you. Spread the church's good news with FSM propaganda. Get ordained as a Pastafarian Minister. Attempt to have your religion recognized by a government agency.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cancel-a-Venmo-Payment	How to Cancel a Venmo Payment	While it's not usually possible to cancel a Venmo payment, you can request the money back from someone you sent it to incorrectly. To do this, tap the Send/request icon and search for the person's name. Once you've found their name, select it and enter the amount of money you accidentally sent in the text box. Then, write a message in the “What's it for” box explaining what happened. Tap Request followed by Confirm request to send the transaction to the other person. If you haven't received a response in a day or 2, send a reminder by tapping the Send reminder button beneath your request. Once the other person accepts the request, you'll see the funds have been credited to your Venmo account.	Open the Venmo app. While there's no way to cancel a payment that has already reached its destination, you can request the money back from the other party. Tap the Send/Request icon at the bottom right corner of the app. This is the blue circle with a dollar sign and pencil inside. Search for the person to whom you accidentally sent money. Start typing the person's name until you see the person's name in the search results. Tap the person’s name in the search results. The “Pay or Request” screen will appear. Enter the amount next to the dollar sign. The amount you enter here should match the amount you accidentally paid that person. Enter a message into the “What’s it for? ” box. Type a brief message explaining that you accidentally paid the wrong person, and that you'd like for them to return the money at their earliest convenience. If it's a person you don't know, take the extra time to apologize for the inconvenience. Tap “Request”. Double-check your request and make sure you've entered the correct amount. Tap “Confirm Request”. Venmo will send a notification of the request to the person's phone. Until they accept the request, you can view this transaction by clicking the ≡ menu and selecting “Incomplete.” While you may be in a time crunch, try to be patient with the other party before involving Venmo support. The accidentally-paid person may not be near their phone. When the request is accepted, the amount sent will be added to your Venmo balance. Send a reminder. If it's been a day or so and you've still not received a payment, you can send a reminder notification to their phone. Tap the ≡ and select “Incomplete.” Tap the button that says “Reminder” beneath your request. Contact Venmo if your request is not accepted. Venmo support cannot cancel the transaction, but they will be able to reverse the charge as long as they have permission from both parties. If you report the issue to Venmo Support, they will contact the other party to resolve the issue. Tap the ≡ and select “Get Help.” Tap “Contact Us.” Choose from “Email Us, “Chat With US,” or “Call Us”. Open the Venmo app. If you sent money to an email address or phone number that is not associated with a Venmo account, you can cancel the transaction. Once it is canceled, the money will be returned to the original funding source. Tap the ≡ icon. This is the menu icon, and it appears in the upper left corner of the app. Select “Incomplete”. Here you'll find two tabs: “Requests” and “Payments.” Tap “Payments”. Here you'll see the payment-in-question. Remember, you can only cancel a payment if the phone number or address is not associated with a Venmo user. Here's how to check: If the phone number or address you sent money doesn't belong to a Venmo user, you will see the email or phone number at the top of the payment-in-question. You'll also see a button that says “Cancel.” If the address or phone number IS connected to a Venmo account, the person's name will appear on the screen. If it's not your intended recipient, see If You Paid the Wrong Person. Tap “Cancel” beneath the payment. The entry will be removed from the list, and the money will be refunded to the card or account from which it was sent. The deposit will appear in the original funding account in one business day.	Open the Venmo app. Tap the Send/Request icon at the bottom right corner of the app. Search for the person to whom you accidentally sent money. Tap the person’s name in the search results. Enter the amount next to the dollar sign. Enter a message into the “What’s it for? Tap “Request”. Tap “Confirm Request”. Send a reminder. Contact Venmo if your request is not accepted. Open the Venmo app. Tap the ≡ icon. Select “Incomplete”. Tap “Payments”. Tap “Cancel” beneath the payment.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Select-a-Female-Dog-for-Breeding	How to Select a Female Dog for Breeding	To select a female dog for breeding, contact a local kennel club or a local breeder to be put in touch with a reputable seller. Once you've located a dog, check the quality of her coat, which should be shiny with no bald spots or patches. Afterwards, watch if she walks in a straight line, which is a sign she's in good health. You should also check her pedigree, since diseases and disorders can be passed down through generations. Before making your choice, take her to your vet, who will perform tests to confirm that she's well enough to breed. Make sure to find out her age, since some kennel clubs won't register puppies if they're bred from a mother who is too old or too young.	Determine what type of dog you want to breed. The types of characteristics that you are looking for will depend what breed or purpose you are looking for in the puppies. Puppies typically inherit temperament, health, and social behaviors from their parents, so it is important to choose a dam carefully. If you are looking to breed purebreds, you will need to decide if the dog will be a home pet, a show dog, or a working dog. A working dog will require certain traits, such as athleticism, a keen sense of smell, intelligence, or herding instincts, that a pet will not. Similarly, a show dog will need to hit the top of all of the standard features of that breed. If you are looking to produce hybrid puppies, such as a Cockapoo or Labradoodle, you will need to decide if you want to breed two purebreds, a purebred and a mix, or two mixes. You may end up with different characteristics depending on your choice. If you want to train the puppies to be guide or therapy dogs, you may want to look for breeds that are known to be suited for this type of work, such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds. Judge the dog according to her breed standard. If you are looking for a particular breed of dog, you can research their respective breed standard. The breed standard is a set of guidelines that describes the physical ideals of that breed. When looking for the breed standard, take in account the dog's: General appearance Height and weight Coat Color Gait Temperament Contact local kennel clubs or breeders. If you do not already have a female dog or if you are looking to mate a breeding bitch to your stud, a good place to look is with a breed-specific kennel club or local breeders. Some breed-specific rescue organizations may be able to help you find a dam as well. If you want to register a purebred litter with a kennel club, you may need to have both parents be registered with that club. Common kennel clubs include the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, and The Kennel Club (UK). Purchasing a female dog for breeding from a breeder will be more expensive than buying a dog for a pet. However, doing a home visit will allow you to see the line that your female is descended from, which will give you an idea of what the puppies could look like. Check the dog’s pedigree. Behavior, temperament, physical traits, and certain disorders can be passed down through multiple generations. You should make sure that not only the dam is healthy and friendly but that her parents are fit as well. If the dog is registered with a kennel club, you may be able to find her pedigree by contacting the breeder or club. Knowing the dog's pedigree will also allow you to make sure that the sire and dam are not closely related. If they are, inbreeding can cause genetic defects in the puppies. Do not mate siblings, parents, aunts, or uncles together. Mating cousins may or may not produce defects. If you know the breeder of the female dog, you can ask them about the dam's parents, their temperaments, health issues, and strengths. Choose features that complement the sire. If you know which sire or stud dog you will be using to father the puppies, you should analyze his features as well. Choose a female dog that will improve upon the father's weaknesses while passing on her own strong traits. The same is also true in reverse. If the female has any weaknesses, such as a thin coat or a short build, you should look for a sire that has a better version of those qualities. If the stud will be a large breed of dog, such as a Great Dane or Mastiff, do not mate him with a small breed, such as a Norwich Terrier or toy breed. The mother may not be able to carry a litter of large puppies, and you may need to have a cesarean section to remove the puppies. Before choosing your dogs, have an open discussion with the original owners of both the stud and the female. This will help you get a more accurate picture of the dogs' personalities. Have the dogs checked out by a vet to make sure that you aren't overlooking any bad genetic or personality traits that could be passed on. Take her to the vet. A vet will test the female dog to make sure that she is able to breed. The vet will check for eye problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, and diseases. Be sure to inform the vet that you are looking for a female dog to breed, and the vet will be able to tell you if this dog is a good choice or not. Hormone testing can tell you how fertile a female dog is by evaluating her hormone levels. It can also give you a window of the best time to mate the dogs. Ask the vet to test for brucellosis. This is a bacterial disease that can spread during mating, and it can cause the dam to lose the litter or to become infertile. Genetic testing can inform you if the dog is a carrier for any genetic disorders. While susceptibility to genetic disorders can vary from breed to breed, some common ones include hip or elbow dysplasia, autoimmune diseases such as skin, blood, and thyroid disorders, or progressive retinal atrophy. Establish her age. A dog that is too young or too old may have problems when carrying a litter of puppies. Furthermore, some kennel clubs will not register a litter of puppies born from a dog that is below or above a certain age. In general, large dogs can start breeding between 18 and 24 months of age; medium dogs can breed between 15 and 18 months of age, and small dogs can start breeding between 12 and 18 months. If you have a young dog, you should avoid breeding her when she first goes into heat. Although the dog is sexually mature, she may be too young to successfully carry a litter of puppies. While the age can vary from breed to breed, generally eight years of age is considered too old to breed a female dog. If the dog has just given birth to another litter, wait for a few successive heats to pass until you breed her again. This allows her to fully heal from the first pregnancy. Weigh her. An over or underweight dog can have many problems during pregnancy. Ideal weights vary from breed to breed. If your dog is mixed, you should ask your vet what her ideal weight might be based on her size and build. If you can feel but not see the dog's ribs, she is a healthy weight. If you can see her ribs, she may be underweight, but if you cannot feel them, she may be overweight. Perform a temperament test. Temperaments tests provide a dog with different types of stimuli. How the dog reacts to these determines if she is responsive, shy, aggressive, or independent. You should not breed shy or aggressive dogs. You can hire a service, such as the American Temperament Test Society , to test the dog. You can also try to a few tests yourself. Try to put a leash on the dog and take her for a walk. If she walks next to you with minimal tugging at her leash, she may have a good temperament. If she is lunging at small animals, other dogs, or people, it is a sign of aggression. The dog should willingly play with toys with you. She should not bite or snarl at your over the toys. If the dog is possessive or aggressive over the toys, it is a sign of aggression. When you pet the dog, the dog should relax. She should be willing to be touched. If she seems tense or if she tries to escape, she may be shy. Growling in this situation is a sign of aggression. Inspect the dog's coat. A dog's coat is a good sign of their health and nutrition. A healthy dam will have a shiny coat. If she is long haired, her coat will be thick. There should be no patches or bald spots in the dog's coat. The fur should be flexible, not brittle or coarse. If the dog's fur smells, she may have fleas or a bacterial infection. Do not breed her until it is taken care of. If you want puppies with a particular coat color, try to match the dam and the sire's coat color. While this cannot guarantee you puppies of a particular color, it can increase your chances. Watch how she walks. A gait is often used in breed standards to judge how well a dog walks, but a dog's gait can also help you figure out if she has hip or weight problems. Ask someone to walk the dog while you watch. If the dog is stumbling, unbalanced, or unable to walk straight, you may not want to breed her. A pacing gait is one in which both legs on side of the body hit the ground at the same time. Overweight or tired dogs may demonstrate this gait. Most breeds are penalized in the show ring for this gait. The only exceptions are the English sheepdog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, and the Neapolitan Mastiff. Certain breeds, such as Greyhounds and Miniature Pinschers, have unique gaits. Check the breed standard if you are looking to breed these as show dogs. Observe her working habits. If you are looking for a working dog, such as a herding dog or livestock guarding dog, you should watch her as she works. Test the mother dog on the skills that you want to pass on to the puppies. For example, if you want a scent hound to sniff out people for search and rescue, have a person hide, and give the dog a piece of their clothing with their scent on it. See if the dog can find the person based on their scent. If you do not own the dog, ask her owner if you can come by for a demonstration of her abilities. If you are looking for a dog that can compete in lure coursing, agility courses, herding competitions, or other athletic sports, you might look for a mother that has won prizes in these fields.	Determine what type of dog you want to breed. Judge the dog according to her breed standard. Contact local kennel clubs or breeders. Check the dog’s pedigree. Choose features that complement the sire. Take her to the vet. Establish her age. Weigh her. Perform a temperament test. Inspect the dog's coat. Watch how she walks. Observe her working habits.
https://www.wikihow.com/Defend-Yourself-in-a-Fight	How to Defend Yourself in a Fight	If de-escalating a violent situation with calm, empathetic words fails, prepare to defend yourself by first surveying your surroundings for potential allies and weapon. Continue to prepare yourself by raising your fists up, tucking your elbows in, bending your knees low, and assuming your fighting stance. Establish yourself as a hard target by striking at your attacker first. When you do strike, move swiftly and effectively and focus your force on your attacker's face, throat, groin, knees, and stomach.	Try talking it out first. If the other party is riled up and looking for violence, words might not do any good, but it's usually a good idea to try. Physical fights can very likely end people in the ER, so avoiding them at all costs is advisable. Try to determine why the other person is angry, and see if you can talk them down. Some people may be motivated not by anger but by something else, like a mugger whose motivation is money. Trying to talk them out of the attack would be a bad idea that could cause even more trouble. In such a situation, giving up your money without defending yourself is the wisest choice to avoid harm. Physical fights very often start as a verbal fight, an argument. If you sense that a confrontation you're in might escalate to physical violence, try to quell the argument. First, lower your voice and end the shouting match. Say things like "I don't want to fight," and "I understand why you're upset" to make it very clear that you're not interested in escalating the conflict. Once the other person has calmed down some, start talking it over by conceding the points of the argument that they are right about, and what, if anything, you did wrong. Let go of your ego and escape. While it may seem easier to fight, you should always run away rather than fight. It might wound your pride to run away from a fight, but a wounded pride is better than a wounded body, especially when a wounded body can have serious long-term repercussions. If you tried talking it out, and that didn't work, try getting away. Don't turn your back and run, as this leaves you vulnerable. Just slowly back away, while watching for any sudden moves. If your assailant is a mugger, give him your money. Chances are he has a knife or some other kind of weapon, and the money in your wallet is not more valuable than your life. Lower your voice and apologize. Most fights with no good reason behind them start because of a combination of intoxication and miscommunication. Don't let your ego get in way of apologizing, even for something you didn't do. And keep your voice low and calm when you try to reason with the other party. This will avoid an escalation of shouting that leads to fists being thrown. Assess your surroundings. If you cannot avoid a fight, then get prepared. Be aware of your surroundings. If there's something near you that you can use as a weapon, make note of it. Look out for friends your assailant has that look like they're ready to join the fight. Assume a fighting stance. Just before you are about to fight, point one knee left or right and the other straight. Bend your knees until you are level with the fighter's eyes. Make fists and raise them so that they protect your face. Keep your elbows near your body. Make noise and protect your space. As soon as the other person enters your personal space or touches you, shove him/her back with a firm push and shout "back off!" This lets the assailant know you're not an easy target, and that you are prepared to defend yourself. It also signals to anyone around that you need help. Keep your eyes on the other person's fists. A punch is easier to dodge or block if you see the arm moving back first, so keep your attention on the assailant's fists. If they have a knife, that should be the focus of your attention. Escape an attack from the back. You should always try to keep your back away from an assailant. But if someone is behind you and tries to grab you, sit down. Try to get your whole body to the floor with as much force as you can. This will make it difficult for your attacker to hold you or lift you. If the attacker tries to choke you from behind, shove your elbow behind you into his/her collarbone as hard as you can. Take a punch effectively. While ideally you should avoid getting hit as much as possible, it's likely that your attacker will land a few punches. Knowing how to absorb a punch effectively can save you from a lot of pain and injury. If the attacker punches your head, move your head towards the punch. This sounds counter-intuitive, but this may cause the punch to miss its target, which was probably your nose or eye. You want to clench your jaw and tighten your neck, and try to absorb the punch with your forehead. The forehead is strong, so a punch there will cause you the least damage and hurt the other's hand the most. If the attacker punches your body, tighten your stomach. Don't suck in your stomach though. Try to twist your torso so that the punch lands on your obliques, rather than the middle of your stomach. Get out of common grips and holds. There are effective movements you can do to escape some of the common holds that could arise during a fight. Four holds and grips you want to know how to escape are: the wrist hold, the choke hold, the bear hug, and the mount position. Wrist hold: If someone's got you by the wrist, squat down and then push your elbow towards the attacker until they can no longer hold on to your wrist. Choke hold: If someone's got an arm around your neck from behind, step to the side towards their choking arm and move your torso and head down until their arm can no longer maintain the hold. Bear hug: If someone is holding you from behind around your waist, drop your self down toward the ground and try to hit them in the stomach with your elbows or pry at their finger with your hands. Mount position: If someone has knocked you to the floor and is sitting on top of you, grab his/her left arm with both of your hands, your left hand around his/her elbow, your right hand around his/her wrist. Then use your leg to wrap your left foot around his/her left foot, and push your pelvis up and back to do a roll, out of the hold. Don't waste any movement or energy. Real fights don't last long. It may take nothing more than a few quick hits for the fight to end, and it can happen in seconds. For this reason, it's important to be as efficient as possible with your movements. Don't waste energy or time jumping around or trying to fake your opponent out. Just defend against their attacks, and make your own when there's an opening. Go for the vulnerable areas of the body. The goal is to end the conflict as soon as possible, and that can be done by attacking the sensitive parts of the body to disable them. These areas include: Face: The eyes, nose, and ears are all sensitive and can easily be hurt enough to disable an attacker. Clapping your hands around someone's ears will stun them. A hard punch to the nose or finger in the eye can bring someone to their knees. Throat: A strike to the throat can stop someone in their tracks. Groin: A hit to the groin can cause a lot of pain and incapacitate someone long enough for you to escape. Knees: A hard kick to the knee can stop someone who's chasing you or bring someone down. Stomach: You can knock the wind out of someone with a hit the stomach. Make noise. Being loud while in a confrontation will do two things: One, it will create intimidation. The more intimated your opponent is, the more likely he is to back off. Two, it will draw the attention of others, who can potentially help you get out of the situation. Escape the fight. The fastest way to end a fight is to quickly incapacitate your assailant with a swift hit to a vulnerable body part, then get away. You don't need to knock the other person out, and the longer you stick around, the higher chance you have of being seriously injured, so it's best to just escape the situation as soon as possible.	Try talking it out first. Let go of your ego and escape. Lower your voice and apologize. Assess your surroundings. Assume a fighting stance. Make noise and protect your space. Keep your eyes on the other person's fists. Escape an attack from the back. Take a punch effectively. Get out of common grips and holds. Don't waste any movement or energy. Go for the vulnerable areas of the body. Make noise. Escape the fight.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Rapper	How to Become a Professional Rapper	To become a professional rapper, strive to put words together using rhythm, rhyme, and patterns of meaning and work on your vocal delivery every day. Next, match your words up with some next-level beats, then hit the studio to record your songs. Go to local open mic events and rap battles to get your name out there, and take advantage of social media to help you build your audience!	. Write every day Write about topics you know and care about, but don't be afraid to experiment. Write down any lyrics that come into your head throughout the day, but also spend some time sitting and composing whole songs with several verses, hooks, and a bridge. Learn to put words together with rhythm, rhyme, and patterns of meaning. At its most basic level, rapping is reciting rhyming lyrics over a beat, but good raps use a variety of linguistic devices, such as alliteration, repetition, and wordplay. Good raps also have dynamism and flow that keeps the song interesting while also staying on beat. Study poetry, literature, and music to understand what is possible. Make a game out of learning to rap by trying to say all your everyday sentences in the form of improvised rap. This will give you fresh ideas and help you develop an instinct for how words flow together. Practice, practice, practice your delivery. Having the greatest lyrics in the world won't get you anywhere if you can't rap them with confidence, dynamism, flow, and charisma. Practice rapping your lyrics loudly and passionately, and as much as possible. Try different speeds, volumes, inflections and places to pause for breath. Memorize the lyrics of other rappers with great flow, and try singing along. When you think you've mastered them, get the instrumental version of your favorite track and try to rap the song without the original artist's voice to guide you. Then when you can do that, practice the song a cappella. Figure out what is interesting about your own voice and make the most of it. Don't try to imitate other rappers—capitalize on your own unique sound. Study the greats. Listen to famous and influential rappers and examine their lyrics. Look for the different techniques they use and how they structure their songs. Decide what styles you like and explore them until you have a good understanding of the genre. Learn the references and inside jokes behind many classic rap lyrics. Examples of some of the most famous rappers are Eminem, Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Dr. Dre, Jay Z, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg. You can be influenced by other rappers, but don't be an imitator. At a certain point, you have to block out everything else and focus solely on your own music. Get some next-level beats. Every great rap song should have a unique and catchy beat to set it apart from all the average songs that clog the radio. www.hytmanbeats.com is a good site to find beats. Purchasing beat making software and equipment can be costly, and learning how to make your own beats is often just as big an undertaking as learning how to rap. However, if you can do it, making your own beats is definitely worth it as it gives you fuller creative control over your songs and a deeper understanding of the music. If you don't want to make your own beats, you can hire or partner with a producer. Make sure this person is talented and listen to some of their other work before you buy anything. If you are just starting off and can't afford your own beats yet, consider getting instrumental versions of popular rap songs and rap over these. Just make sure you are following fair use rules for copyrighted material. And of course, you can't rap over other artists' songs forever. Record your raps. You can do this best at a professional recording studio, but with a little work you can also set up a recording studio in your home. Do several takes for every part of your song—you aren't Eminem just yet! Don't worry if you mess up; you can always use another take for that part. Mix some songs. Get your recordings mastered and put your raps over your best beats. Work on your songs until they sound great, adjusting the beat and the vocals until they match seamlessly. Give your song a name. Consider using a recognizable word or phrase from the hook. Make your first mixtape. Many people think of mixtapes as collections of songs by various artists that you burn together for your boyfriend or girlfriend. But to aspiring rappers a mixtape is much like an album, just usually less refined and often distributed informally or for free. Once you have a number of songs you like, combine the best 7-15 of them into a mixtape. Create some album art. This can be anything, from a childhood photograph of yourself to just text on a plain background to abstract art. If you aren't visually artistic, get an artist to help you. Burn some CD copies to distribute or release your mixtape for free online. If you don't have enough songs for a mixtape but still want to start getting your music out there, consider just releasing a single instead. Make sure it's a great one, and give your single cover art just like an album would have. Go to open mic events and rap battles. Get your name out there by rocking your local open mic events. All you have to do is sign up and rap. Make sure you pick events with a hip-hop oriented audience. Freestyle battling is a whole world in itself. You don't have to be a great freestyler to be a good rapper, but it certainly helps. Battling is a way to hone your skills and get known. Promote your music online. There is a vibrant world of underground and aspiring rappers who share and discuss their music via the Internet. Simply putting your music out online doesn't mean anyone will notice or listen to it—you have to work to promote it. Submit your music to sites like DJBooth and send it to popular hip-hop blogs. Get an Instagram account, a Facebook page, and a Twitter account. Use these to share your music and get the word out about your shows and upcoming releases. Build a following and keep them interested. Book live performances. Ask around at music venues and try to get gigs with a hip-hop oriented audience, perhaps as an opening act for better-known acts. Try to earn some money from these, but don't be afraid to do a few shows for free to get your name out there. Work on your stage presence. Don't just get up there and recite your lines—you have to engage the audience. Use your words, your expression, and your body. Pay attention to what the audience likes and give them more. Get a manager. Once you start to get some traction, you may need help taking your career to the next level. A manager can take over some of the work promoting your music, booking gigs and talking to record labels. Just be careful that your manager is looking out for your interests, not just his own. Collaborate with other artists. Rapping isn't a solitary art—much of the time it is something you do with other people, producers, singers or other rappers. Network and build strong relationships with other people in the industry you meet. Do collaborations with them whenever you can. Having a verse on another rapper's song exposes you and your skills to a whole new audience. Having another rapper do a verse for you is kind of like an endorsement. People will notice your music more if you have notable collaborators. —or make it indie! Get a record deal Landing a deal with a major hip-hop label is the dream of most rap artists. A record deal puts a ton of resources and clout at your fingertips and starts you down the track to real fame. However remember that record companies are out to make money for themselves, and sometimes you might be better off starting your own label or partnering with another indie to release your music.	. Learn to put words together with rhythm, rhyme, and patterns of meaning. Practice, practice, practice your delivery. Study the greats. Get some next-level beats. Record your raps. Mix some songs. Make your first mixtape. Go to open mic events and rap battles. Promote your music online. Book live performances. Get a manager. Collaborate with other artists. —or make it indie!
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Tons-of-Subscribers-on-YouTube	How to Get Tons of Subscribers on YouTube	To get tons of subscribers on YouTube, try to upload videos to the site at least once a week and publish them on a regular schedule so your subscribers know what to expect. Additionally, write a descriptive, interesting title for each video, such as “Bake delicious, chewy cookies in less than 15 minutes.” At the end of each of your videos, ask viewers to subscribe to your channel or leave a comment. Then, reply to any positive comments on your videos and make sure to delete any that are rude or mean-spirited, so they don't scare off other subscribers.	Upload videos at least once a week. One of the most important steps in getting more subscribers is to provide as much content as you can. The more videos you have, the more popular your channel will become as posting lots of videos makes people want to come back. More videos means more search result, which will lead to more subscribers. Do keep in mind though that posting too many videos every week will clog up your channel and make it hard for viewers to find what they are looking for. Group videos into playlists so that people can find the type of videos they are more interested in. Make a schedule and stick to it. Try to upload your videos at regular times throughout the week. Let your subscribers know when your next video will be available, and they will be more likely to return to your channel when the video is released. People are more likely to subscribe to someone who is regularly producing content as opposed to someone who uploads every once in a while. Consider live streaming your videos to be able to interact with your audience while they watch you. Live streaming videos are often placed higher in YouTube search results, especially while they are being streamed. Properly tag your videos. Make sure that all of your tags match the content of your videos. If someone searches for something and your video pops up because it is improperly tagged, they will leave after a few seconds and most likely never return. Good tags will make sure that your videos are showing up in relevant searches. Use multi-word tags as well as single words. People often search for phrases. Limit yourself to a maximum of 15 hashtags per video. If you use more than that YouTube will ignore all of your hashtags and may not show your video in search results. Use relevant hashtags that people are searching for. Apps and sites like hashtags4follows.com can help you find these hashtags. Take some time to write a good title. A well-titled video will stand out much more in a search result list than a poorly-titled one. For example, say you are making a video about baking cookies. A poorly-titled video might say “Bake good cookies”. A better title would be “Bake delicious, chewy cookies in less than 15 minutes”. The second title is more descriptive, and contains more keywords for search engines to catch. Popular YouTube accounts often use what is called "Clickbait". It is essentially a video title that will make the viewer want to know more. For example, "what happens next will shock you" or, "you won't believe what this person can do". This is a good trick to get more subscribers but may make many people angry if the video does not live up to the hype. Write meaningful descriptions. Only the first few lines of your description will be visible when the video comes up in a search, so make sure that the beginning of the description does a good job of explaining the video and what the viewer is about to see. Make sure to include a good number of keywords in your description, but don't overload it and make it difficult to read. Ask people to subscribe to you within the description and offer a link to your channel. Write a script. While it is very possible to make successful videos off-the-cuff, creating a script will help you deliver consistent programming. The script will keep you from veering off the theme of your video, as well as help focus your content for your audience. In the situation of a vlog, you might want to make an outline of what you want to say and go ahead and ramble. Some of the best vloggers do this and then cut out the footage where they say "um." Film what you know. The most successful videos are ones where the creator is doing what he or she likes. Don't try to follow the crowd and produce videos mimicking popular trends. You will be far more successful if you make what you want to make, and focus on polishing and building that. Start with a hook. The introduction is one of the most important parts of a video. It should grab the audience's attention, lay out the themes and direction of the video, and keep the viewer wanting more. You can do this with personal introductions, graphics, clips of what's to come, and more. Keep your introduction powerful but short. Viewers are not likely to sit through more than 10-15 seconds of introduction. This includes titles, graphics, and lead-ins. Hook them quick and then dive in to the main content of your video. Pace your content. It is essential that your video's pacing keeps the viewer from becoming bored. Don't linger on uninteresting subjects, and keep the action moving forward. Don't try to cram too much information into one segment. If you are producing informative videos, consider breaking up the content into multiple parts. This will keep the audience from becoming overloaded with information. On the flip-side, make sure that you have enough content to justify the length of the video. If the viewer becomes disinterested, even for a second, they will most likely leave to find another video. For longer videos, add small section breaks where the pace slows down a little. This will give the audience a moment to reflect on what they've seen so far before you move on with your content. End with a call to action. At the end of your video, don't just say goodbye and turn the camera off. Ask your viewers to subscribe to your channel, link your videos in Facebook, or ask them to leave comments below the video. All of these will lead to more subscriptions, and more interaction with your subscribers. Use Annotations to add a subscription button inside your video. Make sure that it doesn't block any of the action, and save it for the ending segment. Edit your videos. Even basic editing can help separate your video from the thousands of similar videos on YouTube. Edit out any lulls, mistakes, or bad content. Take some time to learn how to use a video editing program. There are several free open source video editing programs available, and many digital camcorders come packaged with video editing software. Develop transitions. If you are making a series of videos based on the same general concept (how-tos, reviews, etc.), come up with common transitions and effects that you can apply to all of your videos. This will give your content a unified feel, making it appear much more professional to the viewer. Transitions have a large impact on your video branding. Your brand is a very important aspect of YouTube channel success, so be sure to cultivate it as much as possible. Practice your camera work. Experiment with different kinds of shots. Get to know your camera inside and out. Smooth camera work will do wonders for your subscriber retention. Avoid moving the camera around a lot, unless that is the specific feel you are going for. For example, if you are talking into the camera, and then want to zoom in on an example on the table, don't film the camera moving. Instead cut from one shot to the other so that the audience doesn't experience any jarring camera movements. Get a friend or family member to help. Having a dedicated camera operator can free you up to be more personable in front of the camera. Having a “crew” also adds an air of professionalism to your production, as opposed to just using your webcam to make a movie. Use a tripod or stand where ever possible to ensure a steady shot. If you must be moving around then use a jib or a camera with optical stabilization. Keep your content consistent. Make sure that the content you upload to your channel remains consistent with the theme of your channel. For example, if you start by releasing several movie reviews, don't move on to uploading recipe videos later. You will lose subscribers if they find that your content doesn't match their expectations. Create multiple channels for different subjects and themes. This will allow you to link between your channels but keep your different content separate so as not to confuse viewers. Interact with your subscribers. Replying to good comments and giving shout-outs to subscribers in your clips will really help strengthen the community of your channel. Make sure to moderate your channel as well, removing any nasty messages that may upset other subscribers. This will keep your channel friendly and popular. Subscribe to other channels. Find channels that share your interests, and subscribe to them. Leave thoughtful and well-written comments, and you will soon find subscribers from that channel coming to your channel as well. YouTube is a community, and interacting with it will help you grow much more than simply uploading your videos. Upload video responses to other videos when they fit, but avoid spamming other channels with your videos. You are likely to be ignored and blocked, which will hurt your chances of gaining subscribers. Treat other channels with respect, and you will start to see yours grow. Make sure you use the name of the channel or person you are responding to in the video title so it can easily be found. Leave positive comments on other people's videos. Just make sure they are relevant and not spammy. Advertise your channel. Use other social networking outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to advertise your channel. Let your friends and followers know when you've uploaded a new video. Include a quick blurb about it when you post. If you have a blog, include a direct link to your YouTube channel so that your readers can easily find your video content. Simply use the following code to create a YouTube subscription widget: <script src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script> <div class="g-ytsubscribe" data-channel="Your Channel Name Here"> </div>	Upload videos at least once a week. Make a schedule and stick to it. Properly tag your videos. Take some time to write a good title. Write meaningful descriptions. Write a script. Film what you know. Start with a hook. Pace your content. End with a call to action. Edit your videos. Develop transitions. Practice your camera work. Keep your content consistent. Interact with your subscribers. Subscribe to other channels. Advertise your channel.
https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Centimeters	How to Measure Centimeters	To measure centimeters, use a ruler with the side marked either cm or mm. Align the edge of the object with the first centimeter line on the ruler, then find the length in whole centimeters, or the larger numbers on the ruler. If the measurement isn't exact, count the number of millimeters, or the smaller lines on the ruler, past the largest whole centimeter. Each millimeter is a tenth of a centimeter.	Locate the centimeters on the ruler. Many rulers have two sets of numbers. You are looking for the metric set of numbers. This side of the ruler will be labeled c m {\displaystyle cm} , the abbreviation for centimeters. It might also be labeled m m {\displaystyle mm} , the abbreviation for millimeters. Millimeters are the smaller metric units shown on the ruler by the shorter lines in between the centimeters. The other side of the ruler is the standard side of the ruler. It will show inches, which is the standard U.S. unit. Understand the relationship between a millimeter and a centimeter. If you look closely at your ruler, you will see that each centimeter is divided into 10 parts by the shorter lines. A millimeter is one-tenth of a centimeter. Note that 1 mm = 0.1 cm. Align the edge of the object with the first centimeter line on the ruler. Note that the edge of the physical ruler often does not align with the beginning of the first centimeter. So take care to align the object to the first line, not to the edge of the ruler. Keep the ruler as flat against the measured side of the object as possible. Find the length in whole centimeters. Look at the other edge of the object. Identify the nearest mark to that edge. This mark will tell you how long the object is. If the edge falls on a longer centimeter line marked with a whole number, the object is that many centimeters long. For example, if the edge of an eraser ends at the line marked 7, the eraser is 7 cm long. If you are measuring to the nearest centimeter, look for the nearest line to the edge of the object that is marked with a number. This mark will tell you the nearest centimeter. For example, an eraser might fall less than halfway between the 7 and 8 cm marks. Since the eraser ends closer to the 7 cm mark, you would say that, to the nearest centimeter, the eraser is 7 centimeters long. Find the length to the nearest tenth of a centimeter. Look at the last whole centimeter the edge of the object passes. Then, count the number of millimeters past the last whole centimeter that the object's edge goes. Each millimeter is one-tenth of a centimeter. So, to find the length, combine the number of whole centimeters and tenths of a centimeter. For example, if the edge of an eraser ends 1 millimeter past 7 centimeters, the eraser is 7.1 centimeters long. Note a few objects that are roughly 1 cm wide. If you do not have a ruler but you need a rough estimate of an object's length in centimeters, you can use any object that is known to have a width that roughly equals one centimeter. The easiest objects to use are a standard pencil, pen, or highlighter. The width of a pencil is close to 1 cm. Other options include the length of a staple, the width of five CDs or DVDs stacked together, the thickness of a standard notepad, and the radius of a U.S. penny. Place the object you are measuring on a sheet of paper. Make sure that the entire item fits on the paper. Mark its starting edge with a pencil or pen. The paper needs to be light in color so that you can clearly see the marks being made. Place the measuring object at the starting edge. Line up one edge of your measuring object with the starting edge of the item you are measuring. For example, if you are using the width of a pencil to estimate centimeters, place the pencil perpendicular to the item being measured, so that its eraser or unsharpened point lies flat against the edge being measured. One side of the pencil should be flush against the starting edge of the measured item. Mark the opposite edge of the measuring object. Being careful not to move it, make a small mark against the inside edge of the measuring object with a pencil or pen. Shift the position of the measuring object. Pick up the measuring object and re-position it so that its opposite edge now lies on the mark previously created. Make another mark on the inside edge of the measuring object. Make sure that the measuring object is flat against the side of the item being measured each time you shift its position. The item being measured must remain in the same position the entire time. Repeat this process. Keep marking the inside edge of the measuring object until you reach the end of the item being measured. Also make sure that the ending edge is marked. Count the gaps. When finished, lift away the measuring object and the item being measured. Count the number of gaps or spaces in between your marks. This number is a rough estimate of the number of centimeters your measured item equals. It is important that you count the gaps and not the lines/marks. Convert millimeters to centimeters. There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. To convert millimeters to centimeters, you need to divide the number of millimeters by 10. For example, to convert 583 millimeters to centimeters, you would calculate 583 10 = 58.3 {\displaystyle {\frac {583}{10}}=58.3}. So, 583 millimeters converts to 58.3 centimeters. Convert meters to centimeters. There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100. For example, to convert 5.1 meters to centimeters, you would calculate 5.1 × 100 = 510 {\displaystyle 5.1\times 100=510} So, 5.1 meters = 510 centimeters. Convert kilometers to centimeters. There are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer. To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the original measurement by 100,000. For example, to convert 2.78 kilometers to centimeters, you would calculate 2.78 × 100 , 000 = 278 , 000 {\displaystyle 2.78\times 100,000=278,000}. So, 2.78 kilometers is the same distance as 278,000 centimeters. Convert inches to centimeters. In 1 inch there are 2.54 centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For example, to convert 9.41 inches to centimeters, you would calculate 9.41 × 2.54 = 23.9 {\displaystyle 9.41\times 2.54=23.9}. Thus, 9.41 inches is the same length as 23.9 centimeters. Convert feet to centimeters. In 1 foot there are 30.48 centimeters. So, to convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, to convert 7.2 feet to centimeters, you would calculate 7.2 × 30.48 = 219.46 {\displaystyle 7.2\times 30.48=219.46}. So, 7.2 feet is equivalent to 219.46 centimeters. Convert yards to centimeters. A yard is 3 feet. Since there are 30.48 centimeters in 1 foot, the amount of centimeters in a yard is triple that: 91.44. To convert yards to centimeters, multiply the number of yards by 91.44. For example, to convert 3.51 yards to centimeters, you would calculate 3.51 × 91.44 = 320.96 {\displaystyle 3.51\times 91.44=320.96}. So, 3.51 yards is the same length as 320.96 centimeters.	Locate the centimeters on the ruler. Understand the relationship between a millimeter and a centimeter. Align the edge of the object with the first centimeter line on the ruler. Find the length in whole centimeters. Find the length to the nearest tenth of a centimeter. Note a few objects that are roughly 1 cm wide. Place the object you are measuring on a sheet of paper. Place the measuring object at the starting edge. Mark the opposite edge of the measuring object. Shift the position of the measuring object. Repeat this process. Count the gaps. Convert millimeters to centimeters. Convert meters to centimeters. Convert kilometers to centimeters. Convert inches to centimeters. Convert feet to centimeters. Convert yards to centimeters.
https://www.wikihow.com/Erase-Ink-from-a-Paper	How to Erase Ink from a Paper	To erase ink from a paper, apply a drop of brake fluid, rubbing alcohol, or lemon juice to the area and rub the surface gently with a clean cotton swab until the ink lifts from the paper. If you only need to remove a few letters, try using a razor blade or sandpaper to gently remove the ink from the surface. If all else fails, use correction fluid to cover up the ink!	Use brake fluid to remove pen ink from the sheet of paper easily. Use a pipette/dropper to drop onto the precise area and rub with a clean cotton bud or swab. Use acetone to erase ink. Most nail polish remover is made of acetone, and this can be used to remove ink from paper. Apply a small amount of acetone to a cotton swab, and rub into the ink you're trying to erase. This works best on regular ballpoint pen ink. Blue ink is more easily erased than black ink. Try rubbing alcohol to erase ink. You can apply isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to any paper you're trying to erase the ink from. If you only have a small amount of ink to erase, use a cotton swab. If you want to erase most of the ink from a page, soak the paper in a small washing tray for 5 minutes. Any brand of isopropyl alcohol works for this method. Avoid any rubbing alcohol that contains scents or dyes. Make sure you cover any area of the paper you don't want to erase. Apply lemon juice to your ink stain. Pour a small amount of lemon juice into an 8-oz jar. Dip a cotton swab into the lemon juice. Then, wipe the wet cotton gently across the inked paper you're trying to erase. The acid will dissolve the ink, but it also dissolves the paper. Be gentle, especially when erasing ink from fine paper. Heavy-weight paper will stand up to pen erasure more readily than light-weight paper. Mix baking soda and water to a thin paste. Mix it up in a small glass bowl for best results. Use a clean, white cotton cloth to dab your baking soda paste onto the inked paper. Gently rub the paste into the ink you'd like to erase. You might find an old toothbrush useful to carry the paste from the bowl to the page, or to rub it onto the ink. This works best if your toothbrush bristles are still relatively intact, not too frayed. Allow the paper to dry well. There's no need to rinse the baking soda off. The water will evaporate, and the baking soda will simply fall off the page. Use a simple blade to erase ink. This method works best for printed ink and use only when you need to remove only a few letters. Hold the blade vertical to the paper and rub gently. Do not press the blade very hard on paper or you get off layers of paper. Use a special ink eraser. If you are using erasable ink, you can easily erase it with an ink eraser. Erasable ink is typically blue, not black, and will be identified as 'erasable' in its packaging. It's also often found like a pencil, with ink on one end and an eraser on the other. If you aren't sure whether or not your ink is erasable, try erasing it with an ink eraser to find out. Gum erasers and rubber erasers work best on pencil/graphite, and are not recommended for pen. It's possible to erase ink using a vinyl eraser, but be careful. This eraser is very rough and can easily rub away the paper itself along with the ink you're erasing. Sand ink off using sandpaper. Use a triple-ought (000) sandpaper and a small sanding block. If the ink removal requires you to manipulate the sandpaper more carefully than a small sanding block (or your fingers) will allow, cut off a small piece of the sandpaper and glue it to the eraser end of a pencil. Carefully rub the inky paper with your sandpaper using small lateral motions. Be careful not to press down too hard when rubbing the sandpaper to the inky surface. Blow gently across the page to remove any small pieces of grit, ink, or paper as you work to better see your progress. Use a fine-grit grinder to remove ink from paper. A grinder is basically a mechanical application of sandpaper surface that may be able to sand your paper more evenly and easily than you can do it by hand. A Dremel type mini grinder with a slightly rounded stone grinding head is recommended. Using a sander is particularly recommended for inky edges on books. A sander is often too rough for a paper's surface, unless the paper is quite strong. Apply correction fluid. Although correction fluid does not erase ink, it can cover ink as if it were erased. Correction fluid, often known by the brand names "Liquid Paper" or "Wite-Out", is a dense liquid, often white in color, that is intended to cover accidental marks or errors on paper. Correction fluid is commonly applied with a small, sponge-tipped applicator. Correction fluid may become dry, clogged or flaky. Make sure that your correction fluid is the proper consistency before applying. Correction fluid will be wet after applying. Make sure you don't touch the wet fluid to any other surface. Cover ink with correction tape. If you need to erase ink in vertical or horizontal strips, correction tape might be best to cover your errors. One side of the tape is meant to mimic the appearance of paper, the other is adhesive and sticks to your original paper. Correction tape is usually white, but other colors are available to match your paper. You'll likely be able to see correction tape on your original page if you look closely. If you scan or copy a paper with correction tape on it, the reader may not be able to detect the correction tape. Cover ink spills or slips with paper. If you want to erase or change a section of an ink drawing, sometimes the easiest solution is to cover it with a small piece of paper. Find a blank paper that matches your original paper, and cut out a section large enough to cover the mistake. Glue the new paper over the mistake. Redraw your artwork or lettering on the restored surface. Make sure that the edges of the paper are pressed against the surface, not curled up or bent from the original surface. The careful observer will be able to discern your correction in the original, depending on how closely they are looking at it. If you want to copy or scan it from the original, it may be more difficult to notice your correction. Camouflage your spilled ink. If you are working in pen and ink, and make a mistake or spill some ink, your first thought might be to erase the mistake. If none of the above methods are practical for your spilled ink, you might try camouflaging your error by adding elements to your artwork, such as background or color. Using opaque color over the ink can also hide the error. If you've accidentally drawn outside your original design, consider adding ornamentation to your design. If you do this will, it will look like you've intended to draw it this way from the beginning! Trace the page and start again. Of course, this isn't erasing the ink, but it functions exactly the same as erasing an error would. If none of the above methods work for erasing ink from your page, lay a fresh page on top of your original. Trace the entire paper, leaving out the part you'd like to erase. Finish by making the correction on the new page. This method is intensive, but if you're working on a pen and ink artwork it may be the best way to go. Correcting your page this way results in a brand new page, as if the mistake never happened.	Use brake fluid to remove pen ink from the sheet of paper easily. Use acetone to erase ink. Try rubbing alcohol to erase ink. Apply lemon juice to your ink stain. Mix baking soda and water to a thin paste. Use a simple blade to erase ink. Use a special ink eraser. Sand ink off using sandpaper. Use a fine-grit grinder to remove ink from paper. Apply correction fluid. Cover ink with correction tape. Cover ink spills or slips with paper. Camouflage your spilled ink. Trace the page and start again.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Cleansing-Fast-for-the-Large-Intestine	How to Do a Cleansing Fast for the Large Intestine	Before you do a cleansing fast for your large intestine, check with your doctor to make sure it's healthy for you to do so. Additionally, if you ever feel light-headed during your fast, break it immediately and resume healthy eating. During your fast, drink green juice made from raw foods or a cleansing drink 3 times a day and make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Finally, break your fast after 3-6 days and return to a healthy diet.	Seek your doctor's advice before beginning a cleansing fast for the large intestine. Your doctor can tell if you have conditions that may make the fast harmful. Another alternative is to make an appointment with a practitioner of alternative medicine to get a personalized detox and cleansing program. In any case, unless you've done this before and are an old pro at fasting, it's a good idea to talk things over with an expert before you begin. If your doctor decides it's not a good idea for you to do an extreme fast, such as a liquid-only fast, you can still cleanse your body by taking a break from certain types of foods. For example, you could stop eating sugar for a certain amount of time. That way you'll be able to keep your energy up while still getting the benefits of giving your digestive system a break. Don't plan to fast as a way to lose weight. Fasting may cause weight loss, but when you start eating regular meals again, you'll gain it back. "Yo-yoing" in this way intentionally can a negative effect on your health. Choose a fasting plan. There are a number of recommendations available online and in books. Some call for liquids and juice alone, while others allow for a dinner of brown rice, steamed vegetables, or other light food. Many call for juice recipes that use specific ingredients and supplements. If this is your first time fasting, consider doing a raw food cleanse. You'll essentially be abstaining from all cooked foods, leaving you free to consume raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with plenty of water. Doing a juice fast is another good way to cleanse your system without giving it too much of a shock. You'll want your juices to contain both fruit and vegetable juice, rather than pure fruit juice, which contains too much sugar to be a healthy option. For most healthy people, it's fine to completely abstain from eating for a limited period (typically up to 3 days) with your doctor's approval. However, fasting for long periods of time may be dangerous if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, an eating disorder, or pregnancy. Before doing a long water or juice-based fast, talk to your doctor about how long you can safely go without food. Purchase the foods and supplies you'll need for the fast. A juicer or blender will be essential if you're doing a juice fast. In addition to the proper equipment, select the food you'll be eating carefully. Since the point is to cleanse your digestive system, including your large intestine, you want to be sure not to take in unnecessary additives, preservatives, and other chemicals. Buy organic produce to use during the fast. Buy food that's in season. It'll be more nutritious than out of season food. Shop local if you can. Food grown nearby is fresher than food that has traveled from long distances to get to your grocery store. Check out a local farmer's market for good options. Get your kitchen ready. Remove tempting foods that are "against the rules" from your pantry and refrigerator, as well as other areas in your home. Fasting will certainly make you feel hungry, and if you have a box of cookies or a bag of chips within easy reach, the whole process will be more difficult. The following items are typically part of a fast, and should be removed from the premises: Dairy products Refined sugars Wheat products (pasta, bread, etc.) Canned goods Packaged snack foods Meat products Soft drinks Alcohol Caffeinated drinks Consider eliminating certain foods gradually. If you go straight from eating meat lovers' pizza, macaroni, ice cream, and hot dogs to a strict juice or raw food cleanse, your system will likely revolt. You're going to experience a lot of cravings, all at the same time. Your body is going to want sugar, carbs, and meat like nobody's business, and you'll likely feel sick, headachy, and irritable. If you start a few weeks in advance and cut back on the heavy foods that you're most likely to crave, the detox won't leave you feeling wiped out and ill. Sugar and caffeine are major culprits when it comes to withdrawal symptoms. Try cutting these 2 items out of your diet at least 2 weeks before the cleanse. Cut back on your meat consumption, too. Try eating meat just a few times a week, then cut back to once a week before the fast begins. Processed foods, fast food, and packaged snack foods will also be hard to give up all at once. Weaning yourself off of these products beforehand will increase your chances for succeeding with your fast. Eat lightly starting a few days before the fast. Some fasting diets start with light eating for a day or longer before starting the fast. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and light foods, like brothy soups. This will help your body get acclimated to your new routine. Make cleansing drinks. Whether you're eating raw food or just doing a liquid fast, you'll need plenty of healthy fluids along the way. Be sure to drink 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of liquid at least 3 times a day throughout the cleanse. Here are a few drink ideas: To kick things off, mix ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of warm water, ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of citrus juice, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) of Epsom salts. Drink 2 servings the first day of your fast. Mix ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of organic apple juice with ⁄ 3 cup (79 mL) of water. Add 1 teaspoon (about 3-5 g) each of bentonite, whey powder, and psyllium. Mix the ingredients well, and drink the mixture immediately. Make green juice by juicing kale, spinach, carrots, and pears. Stay hydrated. In addition to the special drinks, make sure you take in some water every 90 minutes. You can also drink fresh fruit juice, herbal teas, and broth. Space out the drinks so they occur between consumption of cleansing drinks. Add some relaxation and light exercise techniques to the cleansing routine. Saunas, massage, deep breathing, and light walks can help release toxins from your body. Be sure not to overdo it, though, since your energy will be a little lower during the fast. Break the fast after 3-6 days. Fasting for longer than this can have adverse health effects. Break the fast with small portions of vegetables and fruit to start—you don't want to overwhelm your system. Eat raw or steamed vegetables on the first day. A regular diet can be resumed the second day after breaking the fast. Adopt a healthy lifestyle when the fast is over. Eat probiotics like those found in yogurt and miso. Exercise regularly, and drink water. Eat a balanced diet that includes dietary fiber. Be aware of how you'll feel while fasting. If this is your first time fasting, it's a good idea to do some research so you'll know what to expect. Knowing you aren't the first person to experience a certain side effect might help you endure when all you really want to do is have a slice of pizza. Here are a few effects you can expect: Expect to feel cranky. Cutting out sugar and other foods on which your body is dependent is going to cause withdrawal symptoms, and irritability is a major one. Expect to feel a little sick at first. You might have a headache or feel weak for the first few days. Expect to get used to the hunger. You'll definitely have some hunger pangs, but many people report that these tend to go away after a few days. Expect to feel lighter. After a few days of fasting, you should feel a mood boost and feel lighter on your feet. Have a plan for conquering cravings. Having a plan in place for when cravings kick in can help keep you from indulging mid-fast. Here are a few things you can try to distract yourself from your lust for cheese and crackers: Drink a big glass of water. Go for a walk. Getting some fresh air can help. Read a book or watch a movie that doesn't contain lengthy descriptions of meals. Don't take it too far. If you start to feel dizzy, weak, and fatigued, your fast might be doing more harm than good. Stop fasting immediately if bad symptoms persist. Be sure to see your doctor if eating normally again doesn't restore you to good health.	Seek your doctor's advice before beginning a cleansing fast for the large intestine. Choose a fasting plan. Purchase the foods and supplies you'll need for the fast. Get your kitchen ready. Consider eliminating certain foods gradually. Eat lightly starting a few days before the fast. Make cleansing drinks. Stay hydrated. Add some relaxation and light exercise techniques to the cleansing routine. Break the fast after 3-6 days. Adopt a healthy lifestyle when the fast is over. Be aware of how you'll feel while fasting. Have a plan for conquering cravings. Don't take it too far.
https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Capture-the-Flag	How to Play Capture the Flag	To play capture the flag, divide the players into two even teams. Hide a flag or another object, like a cone or a ball, on each end of the playing field. The goal of the game is to find the other team's flag without being tagged “out”! Each team should have “guards” who watch the flag and tag the other team “out” if they get too close, and “attackers” who try to get the other team's flag. Anyone who is tagged has to go to “jail” until a member of their team tags them and sets them free!	Know the basics of capture the flag to get playing quickly. In capture the flag, two teams hide an object ("the flag") on their territory. Usually, the territory is made by splitting a playing area in half with cones, trees, or other markers. Your team tries to take the opponents' flag and bring it back to your territory before they find yours. To defend your flag, you can tag any opponent on your territory and send them to "jail" until they are tagged by their teammate to be set free. The first team to capture the other's flag wins the round. If the game was quick you usually switch sides, re-hide the flags, and play again. Teams are even, made up frequently of 5 people or more per team. You need a large area to play in, otherwise it is too difficult to explore the opponent's territory without immediately getting tagged. Find a large, open area to play. You need plenty or room to run around and places to hide the flag. Lots of obstructions and obstacles, allowing you to hide as you search for the opponents flag, can make the can more fun as well. Try to pick an area with a large obstruction near the center so no guards can see all the way across the field. Some great spots include: A house with a large front and back yard, or two equally large sides. A paintball course. A large stretch of woods, especially with a stream or set of power lines in the middle. You can play a modified version of capture the flag on completely flat ground as well. To do so, you simply place the flags at the farthest possible ends of the field in plain sight. Split the field in half, then start playing. The game then becomes more about running, dodging and tagging than hiding. Find an even number of people to play with. You can play with any number of people, but it is best with at least 10 or 12. This way you have two even teams of 5 or 6. If possible, try and find a way to separate the teams with different color shirts, hats, or bandanas. You can still play with an uneven number of players. Have the extra player hide the flags by themselves, for example, so neither team knows where to look. They can then "judge" the game, officiating whether or not someone was tagged. You can also make it so that the team with the "better territory" (for example, a backyard with many more hiding spots) has one less player, evening the playing field. Choose two similar objects to be flags. These just need to be two objects of similar size and shape. If you are playing at night it is best to have something light colored. Some good options include: Bandanas. Old t-shirts. Balls and Frisbees (you may make a rule that they can be passed once found, or they have to be carried) Cones Old toys. Mark all of the boundaries of the playing field together. First and foremost, designate the center line dividing your territory. It is often easiest to use a natural line, like the edge of the house or everything even with two big, noticeable trees. Then decide how far back and to the sides you be playing. This prevents one team from hiding the flag incredibly far from the center line. While natural lines (trees, shrubs, roads, etc.) may be easy to see, old shirts, athletic cones, and small markers like toys can make it easier for everyone to see the center line if there are no good natural dividing lines. You don't have to mark off the back and sides. As long as everyone knows not to hide the flag past the boundaries there should not be a problem. Hide your team's flag secretly. Once the boundaries are set, each team will designate 1-2 players as "hiders" who will run off to secretly tuck the flag away. The other team members will stay together, out of sight (in the house or garage, at the center line, etc.), and make sure no one is looking where the flags are hidden. There are a few rules to flag hiding, but you can modify or skip them if you want the game to be harder: The flag must be visible from one angle (not underneath a covering or stuffed in a mailbox). The flag cannot be tied down or wedged -- you need to be able to grab it as you run past. The flag can't be buried or raised up so that it can't be quickly snagged. Pick "jails" for each team. Jail is where a player goes if they get tagged by an opponent. If your teammate is tagged, you can run over and tag them to "free" them again. Jails are usually picked right in the center of each team's territory, and they should both be the same distance from the center line for each team. Talk about any "specialty" rules before starting the game. Capture the flag is a pretty simple game -- you try and get the flag from the other team back to your side. If you get tagged you go to jail until someone on your team saves you. But there are some small rules that are best worked out before you start playing. There is no "right" way to play, so simply pick the rules that you like the most: One-handed tagging, or two-handed tagging? When a player is freed from jail do they need to run back to their side before getting re-tagged, or do they get a free walk back? Can a player save everyone in jail at once, or just one person? If you grab the flag and are tagged, do you drop the flag there or let the other team return it? Can you move your own team's flag somewhere new? How far must a player stand away from their own flag (ie. no guarding the flag so that it is impossible to pick up)? Break your team up into "guards" and "attackers. " The best way to play as a team is to have set roles. This way you know that a certain number of people will be defending your flag, no matter what. You may want one more guard than attacker, someone who focuses on getting your team out of jail if anything goes wrong. Guards: Patrol the center line and the rest of your field, ready to tag anyone who crosses or tries to find your flag. Often calls out to the rest of the team when they've found someone hiding or sneaking on their side. They also try and prevent jailbreaks. Attackers: Try and sneak away or outrun the guards, looking for the flag. They will go to jail often while searching, so other attackers need to take turns saving them so that all the attackers don't end up in jail at once. Once they find the flag, they tell the rest of their team and try to capture it. Scouts/Rangers/Recon (Optional): If you have a big team, you'll want a few fast players who can switch between offensive and defense, depending on the team's needs. These players usually save others from jail, help search for the flag near the border, defend when the guards are outnumbered, or slowly sneak into enemy territory while the attackers distract the guards. Plan your modes of attack. The fun of capture the flag comes from the strategy involved. Do you want to play defensively, picking off the other team's attackers and then rushing them with superior numbers? Or do you want to try and sneak into their side, hiding and moving slowly to spend as much time looking for the flag as possible? Talk with your team to work out a gameplan for the best results. Some strategies include: The Mad Rush: A desperate move, or one used if you know where the flag is, this involves sending almost everyone in at once in the hopes that one person gets the flag back safely. The Decoy: Risky but rewarding, this involves sending some of your fastest players all to one side of the field. Their goal is simply not to get tagged, drawing as many guards to chase them as possible, while another player on the other side of the field quietly sneaks around to look for the flag. Blockers: If you have the flag or know where to find it, group up with 3-4 other teammates. Run together towards the flag with your fastest person in the middle and the rest of the team 4-5 feet away on either side, taking tags as "blockers." Note, however, that once a player is tagged they must stop playing and go to jail. They cannot keep blocking after they've been tagged. Hide your flag cleverly. There are a lot of things to consider when hiding a flag, and the "best spot" might not be what you expect at first. Try to think about the first places you would look if you were the other team, as they will likely look their first as well. You usually want a spot that is far back in your territory, but not too near the jail. The farther away your flag, the more ground the team has to cover without being tagged, making it easier to defend. That said, mixing in a very close location once in a while may be a risk worth taking, as the other team might not even look at the nearby hiding spots if they expect it farther back. If the flag has to be visible, try and make it only see-able from behind so that the team needs to run all the way around to get a view of it. Putting the flag near your jail may lead to a prisoner seeing it while they wait, so try and keep some distance. Switch sides after every game. In order to prevent one team from feeling like they got the "worst side," you should switch sides every game. If the games are quick, play until one team wins by 2 games (3-1, 5-3, etc.). This ensures that the winning team fairly won on both sides of the field. Freeze people on tags instead of sending them to jail. If you're tagged, simply stop moving and stand in place until someone on your team tags you, at which point you can play again as if nothing ever happened. Play with a frisbee or ball for your flag that you can pass to teammates. This often makes the game much faster and more offensive minded. If you capture the flag you can throw it to a teammate to try and get it out of your territory. The tagging rules still apply, and you can add the rule stating that if the flag is dropped (by a bad pass or missed catch), the flag must be returned to the starting space. This is a great variation for Open-Field games, where it is impossible to hide a flag. Hide multiple flags per team. This is a great way to extend the game longer, or make it more fun for larger groups (20+) in large areas. Give each team 3-5 flags to hide individually. The game is not over until all the flags are found by one team. You can also give each flag a point score, based on the difficulty of finding and returning it to your base. Set a time limit on the game, and the team with the most points at the end wins. Try out Capture the Flag at night. Don flashlights or headlamps and head out for a spooky, extra challenging game of CTF. To prevent dangerous collisions, make a rule that you can only be running with a light on. However, turning your light off and sneaking slowly around is a great way to search for the flag, or spring a trap on an unsuspecting attacker. You can also try Capture the Flag REDUX for a ready-to-play glow-in-the-dark CTF kit. Tag people with water balloons or "flour bombs" instead of your hands. For a safer, easier version of paintball capture the flag, cut up several pairs of pantyhose into small, 3-4 inch long strips. Tie one end up and fill it with enough flour that it is easily thrown back and forth. Tie the top up, and make sure all the players are wearing dark clothing. Now, instead of tagging someone, you have to hit them with the flour bomb, which will leave a puff of flour as proof. Water balloons or water guns can be substituted as well, but refilling them takes time, especially over a long game. Set up a neutral zone where no one can be tagged. Having a neutral zone prevents impossible-to-judge situations where two players tag each other near or on the line. To do so, simply make the center line 3-5 yards wide. If you're in this area, no one can be tagged and sent to jail. Players are not allowed to go to the neutral zone and stay there! That is considered cheating.	Know the basics of capture the flag to get playing quickly. Find a large, open area to play. Find an even number of people to play with. Choose two similar objects to be flags. Mark all of the boundaries of the playing field together. Hide your team's flag secretly. Pick "jails" for each team. Talk about any "specialty" rules before starting the game. Break your team up into "guards" and "attackers. Plan your modes of attack. Hide your flag cleverly. Switch sides after every game. Freeze people on tags instead of sending them to jail. Play with a frisbee or ball for your flag that you can pass to teammates. Hide multiple flags per team. Try out Capture the Flag at night. Tag people with water balloons or "flour bombs" instead of your hands. Set up a neutral zone where no one can be tagged.
https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Water-Pressure-in-a-Toilet	How to Increase Water Pressure in a Toilet	To increase water pressure in your toilet, try adjusting its fill valve. First, shut off the water to your toilet and flush it to empty the tank. The fill valve is usually on the side of the tank. You can adjust it by pinching the clips or twisting the nob on top, then raising it to your desired height. If this fails to improve the pressure, empty the tank again and examine the toilet's parts to see if anything is chipped or cracked. If you spot damage, purchase replacement parts from your local hardware store and install them.	Turn off the water to the toilet. Before you get started, you'll want to make sure that there's no water running to your toilet while you're examining it or making adjustments. Find the shutoff valve on the wall near the base of the toilet and turn it clockwise to stop the flow of water. Then, flush the toilet to drain the tank. Prior to draining the toilet tank, test for possible leaks by squeezing a few drops of food coloring into the tank and checking back the following morning. If the water in the bowl has changed colors, it means you've got a leak. Rotate the shutoff valve until it stops turning to ensure that the water is completely off. Remove the toilet tank lid. Lift the lid carefully off the back of the toilet and rest it on a flat, stable surface. You should now have an obstructed view of the inner workings of the toilet. From here, you can start searching for the culprit of a weak flush or low overall water level. The majority of water flow problems can usually be traced to the components located in the tank of the toilet. Be careful not to drop the lid or handle it carelessly, or it could break. Inspect the toilet’s internal flushing mechanisms. Take stock of each of the individual pieces in the tank. Look carefully for any signs of cracking, chipping, warping or tearing. Gradual wear can eventually lead to leaks and improper filling. When these issues occur, it can cause malfunctions in the toilet's flushing action. While the toilet tank contains many small parts, your attention should be focused on the two main components: the fill valve and the flush valve. The fill valve is a narrow vertical tube that refills the tank, while the flush valve is an opening at the bottom of the tank fitted with a rubber or plastic flapper on a chain that releases water when the toilet is flushed. Pay particular attention to the condition of the ballcock arm (balloon-like rubber ball on the fill valve that gauges the water level), and the chain on the flush valve. Shake it to ensure there is no water inside. If there is, it needs to be replaced or the toilet won't fill properly. Repair or replace faulty parts. After identifying the part responsible for the feeble flush, make a note of its exact specifications, then take a trip down to your local home improvement store to purchase a replacement. You can attempt to put in the new part yourself by following a basic instructional guide, or call a plumber, who will have the part you need along with the know-how to install it professionally. Broken and damaged parts should always be replaced as soon as they're brought to your attention to avoid more extensive repairs later on. Only buy parts that are compatible with the model of toilet you're repairing. Empty the toilet tank. In order to increase the amount of water released with each flush, you'll need to have access to the tank. Shut off the water supply, remove the lid and hit the plunger to drain the tank. Once this is done, you'll be able to work unobstructed. Do not attempt to change your toilet's fill level while there's still water in the tank. Locate the fill valve. On most standard toilets, this will appear as a large upright tube positioned on one side of the tank. This is the part that controls how much water enters the tank when the toilet refills. Your toilet's fill valve will most likely have either a ballcock or floating cylinder construction—both can be tweaked manually in just a couple of minutes. Ballcock valves make use of a floating rubber ball to gauge the water level, while cylinder valves can be set to designate the cutoff point. If there's any obvious damage to your toilet's fill valve, the wisest option is to simply purchase a new one. Reset the height of the fill valve. If your toilet uses a ballcock design with a floating rubber ball attached to a separate arm, you can manually adjust the water level by twisting the stem at the top of the arm counterclockwise. If it uses a newer sliding cylinder construction, simply pinch the clips on the edge of the cylinder and raise or lower it to the desired height. You may need to use a screwdriver, coin or some other slender object to change the position of a ballcock stem. For newer toilets with a sliding cylinder, the adjustment for water level is a small screw located on the top of this cylinder. Take note of the normal water level, as indicated by hard water discoloration. This will give you an idea how much water is typically needed to achieve a satisfactory flush. On some newer toilets, the manufacturers specify the optimal fill level with a line etched on the interior wall of the tank. Test the toilet’s flush. Turn the water supply to the toilet back on and wait for the tank to refill. Lift the toilet seat and flush. If you're satisfied with the flush, replace the toilet tank lid and continue using your toilet as usual. If not, continue adjusting the height of the fill valve to improve the flushing power to your liking. It may take you a few unsuccessful tries before you finally get the water level exactly where you want it. Be careful not to set your toilet tank to overfill. This will cause it to run incessantly in an effort to drain excess water, which is wasteful and expensive. Shut off the toilet’s water supply. Locate the shutoff valve and turn it clockwise to cut off the water flow to the toilet. Remove the toilet tank lid and set it aside. Since your toilet will be out of commission for half an hour or more while you clean it, schedule the project for a low-traffic time so that it won't be an inconvenience. Fill the tank with vinegar. Pour in roughly ½-1 gallon of pure distilled white vinegar. Depending on the exact size of your toilet tank, you may need to use slightly more vinegar—it should be enough to totally submerge the flush valve. Vinegar contains mild natural acids, which makes it perfect for disinfecting and dissolving dirt and grime safely. Make sure the rubber flap of the flash valve is securely closed before pouring in the vinegar. Place duct tape over the siphon jets. The siphon jets are the small openings around the rim of the toilet bowl that release the water from the tank into the bowl when the toilet is flushed. Work your way around the bowl, smoothing a strip of tape over each of the jets. You may have to use several pieces of tape to cover every last jet.. Over time, mold, mineral deposits and other gunk can build up in the siphon jets. This makes it more difficult for water to flow through them, and the result is a much weaker flush. If you're having trouble getting the tape to stick, try dabbing the area around the jets with a towel before applying it. Flush the toilet. As the vinegar drains from the tank, it will fill the siphon jets. With the duct tape in place, however, it will have nowhere to go. It will therefore stay in the jets, clearing them of troublesome clogs. Leave the vinegar to sit for at least an hour. For best results, allow the vinegar to soak the clogged jets overnight. Remove the tape and clear the jets. After ample time has elapsed, peel off the strips of tape and turn the water to the toilet back on. Scrub the area around the siphon jets vigorously with a stiff-bristled brush to clear away any remaining surface buildup. Then, flush the toilet a couple of times to get water moving through the jets. You should discover that the toilet's flushing power has improved considerably. Plan on cleaning out the jets of all the toilets in your home about once a year, or whenever you observe that flushing power is suffering. Baby bottle brushes are great for cleaning the jets.	Turn off the water to the toilet. Remove the toilet tank lid. Inspect the toilet’s internal flushing mechanisms. Repair or replace faulty parts. Empty the toilet tank. Locate the fill valve. Reset the height of the fill valve. Test the toilet’s flush. Shut off the toilet’s water supply. Fill the tank with vinegar. Place duct tape over the siphon jets. Flush the toilet. Remove the tape and clear the jets.
https://www.wikihow.com/Teach-Yourself-to-Breakdance	How to Teach Yourself to Breakdance	Breakdancing is a great way to have fun, impress your friends, and exercise. If you want to teach yourself breakdancing, a good place to start is watching routines and tutorials online and learning basic terminology. Some good beginner moves are the 3-step, coffee grinder, and baby freeze. It's best to learn one move at a time and focus on getting it right slowly before you increase your speed. It might take you over a week to learn a move, but if you're patient and you practice regularly, you'll nail it. When you're ready to move onto harder moves, you should also work some strength-training into your schedule. Having more muscle will help you hold your own weight for longer while you're pulling off cool moves.	Learn basic breakdancing terminology. A breakdance routine is compiled of three basic types of moves: top rocks, footwork, and freezes. Learn the basic terminology, and how these moves fit into your typical breakdance routine. Top rocks incorporate the top half of your body. You would use your arms, hands, elbows, and chest when performing top rocks moves. Top rocks are used as an introduction to a breakdancing routine. You would start off your routine by engaging in some top rocks before moving on to more advanced moves. Footwork involves moving with the lower half of your body. This involves using your feet, legs, and hips to dance. Footwork usually looks far more complex than top rocks, so you would transition into footwork later in a dance routine. Freezes are an important aspect of a breakdancing routine. If you think of breakdancing as a work of prose, freezes are the periods at the end of each sentence. When you finish one move in breakdancing, you should do a freeze. This means temporarily stopping movement before moving on to a second move. Try a basic three step. One of the easiest form of footwork in breakdancing is a three step. You can use a three step to transition into many more complex moves down the road. If you're starting out as a breakdancer, learn the three step first. Start off in a crab walk position. This means you place your arms behind you and your legs in front of you, bending your legs at the knees. Lift your body slightly off the ground. Move one foot forward, keeping the other leg down and supporting your body. Pull the leg that's down inside your body, using this leg to change your position. You should be standing on all fours, with your hands and feet on the ground. This is similar to the position you would be in to do a push-up, but your body is raised higher off the ground. Now, you can begin your three steps. Take your left leg and kick it out to your side, so you're supporting your weight with your right leg and arms. This is step one. Then, switch which leg is stretched out. Pull your left leg back up to the knee and kick out your right leg. This is step two. Then, move your right leg back under your body, returning to the push-up position you were in earlier. Learn the coffee grinder. A coffee grinder is another basic footwork move. It's also known as the helicopter or propeller. In this move, you'll spin around while crouching near the ground. The coffee grinder is a very common move in breakdancing routines. To start, crouch near the ground. If you've ever done crunches as part of a workout routine, this is the position you would be in at the bottom of a crunch. Then, swing your right leg out to your side, stretching your leg as far as you comfortably can. Then, swing your right leg around to the front of your body. Keep your hands on the ground to keep movement steady, bringing your right hand up briefly to let your right leg through. Keep swinging your right leg until it's on the left side of your body. You will also have to bring your left hand up and down to let your right leg through. Then, hop slightly with your left foot and pass your right leg under your left foot. Return to the original crunch position. You can repeat this spinning process until you feel comfortable with it. Try to increase your speed as people will be impressed if you're able to do the coffee grinder at a fast pace. You should also switch directions on occasion, spinning with your left leg instead. Practice the baby freeze. As freeze moves are important to breakdancing, you should learn a basic freeze when starting out. The baby freeze is a common breakdancing freeze you can incorporate into any routine. This freeze involves elevating your body off the ground slightly. To start, get on your hands and knees. Press your right elbow against your right hip, bending your arm at a 90 degree angle. Reach your left hand out in front of you. Lean forward and kick your legs up, transferring your weight to your hands and shoulders. Hold for a few seconds. It can take awhile to get the baby freeze right, especially if you lack upper body strength. Do not worry if it takes you a few tries before you balance successfully. You may also have to work on building your upper body strength before you can do a baby freeze. Do a six step. A six step is a variation on the three step. Once you've mastered the three step, try incorporating a six step into your routine. You start off the six step somewhat similar to how you began the coffee grinder. Get into a crouching position. Take your right leg and loop it around your body, stopping when your right leg touches your left foot. Then, lean back with your right side and catch your weight with your right hand. Now, stretch your left leg back diagonally. As you do this, place your hands forward, transferring your weight to your hands. You'll be in a position similar to the position you'd get in to do a push-up. However, your right leg would be turned inward slightly, weight resting on your knees. Stretch your right foot out at a diagonal angle, so you're in a normal push-up position. Bring your left foot to where your right hand is on the ground. Raise your right hand in the air, moving your left hip into the air. Then, bring your right foot behind your knee. You should now be crouching, with your left hand on the ground and your legs crossed. To complete the move, uncross your legs and return to the original starting position. Use baby freeze as a transition. Now that you know some basic moves, you can start formulating a basic breakdancing routine. To start, learn how baby freeze can be used as a transition move. Transition moves are important in that they allow you to move from one breakdancing move to another. The baby freeze, which you already know, is often used as a transition move. If you're moving between, say, a three-step and into a coffee grinder, you can do the baby freeze in between. This alerts viewers you've ended one move and will be trying a new one. When moving out of something like coffee grinder, you would return to the crouching position. You would then bend your right arm into a 90 degree angle and press it into your hip. Then, you could stretch out your other arm and elevate your legs. You are now in baby freeze. Hold for a few seconds. If you're engaging in top rocks, which we will go over next, you can simply drop to the floor and quickly get into the baby freeze position. Moving into baby freeze after top rocks can be a great transition between footwork and top rocks. Start off with top rocks. Top rocks are hand moves that usually begin a breakdancing routine. Top rocks are simpler than footwork and serve as a signal to viewers you are about to start breakdancing. Learn some simple top rocks to begin your routine. A basic beginning top rock involves standing with your feet hip-length apart. Move your arms and legs in sync. Step your left toe to your right side, waving your arms at the same pace. Then, return to the original position. Repeat with your right toe. After you feel comfortable with this move, speed it up and bounce slightly with your legs. Try to bounce to the rhythm of any music that's playing when breakdancing in public. You can also try a heel-to-toe step. To start, get in the same opening stance as the beginning. Kick your right foot out onto your heel and then flatten your foot and bend your knees slightly. Move your left foot out, resting your weight on your toe. Then, kick your left foot forward onto your left heel. Bend your knees slightly. Then, step out with your right foot and repeat the process. As with the first move, do this quicker and move to the beat. Try a simple formula. When you're beginning to breakdance, keep your routines simple. As you become more proficient in breakdancing, you can try longer routines with more complex moves. To start, try the two different form of top rocks we went over earlier. Try to do them at a fast pace, moving in time with the music. Then, fall to the ground and move into baby freeze. Hold for a few seconds before engaging in footwork. For beginners, a recommended routine is two footwork patterns, baby freeze, and then some light freestyle moves. This means you simply go from one breakdancing move to the next, without transitioning in between. To put it all together, you could start off with the two top rocks moves. Then, fall into baby freeze for a few seconds. Transition into the three step, baby freeze in between, and then do a coffee grinder. Baby freeze again, and then freestyle some more footwork. You could, for example, do a handful of six steps. Watch a variety of breakdancing routines. Breakdancing is like any other art form. The more you expose yourself to breakdancing, the more you'll learn. Just as you'll have to read a lot to become a writer, watch a variety of breakdancing routines if you want to learn to breakdance. You can watch breakdancing routines online. Many break-dancers have active YouTube and Instagram accounts. Breakdancing is common in the hip-hop community. If there are hip-hop clubs in your hometown, try going a few times a week. You may witness people breakdancing. Build your strength. Breakdancing requires a great deal of physical strength. You should work on strength training exercises if you want to become proficient at breakdancing. Basic squats, push ups, and crunches are great ways to build strength for breakdancing. You can also engage in weight lifting. Make sure to start slow. At first, you should only engage in strength training 2 to 3 times a week. Never strength train two days in a row. There is a basic exercise you can do to build strength specifically for breakdancing moves. Start off in a squatting position. Then, lean back on your right side and catch yourself with your right hand. Then, repeat this move on your left hand. Make sure to use the full palms of your hand when catching yourself, and not just your fingertips. Consider lessons. Breakdancing, when advanced, can require complex gymnastics. For these types of moves, professional training is vital to make sure you do not hurt yourself. Consider enrolling in a breakdancing course to learn more complex moves. You can also take gymnastics lessons, which will teach you how to maneuver your body in ways that will be useful in breakdancing. Learn steps one by one. Breakdancing involves moving your entire body. If you want to learn to breakdance, try to learn one move at a time. Seek to master a particular move before incorporating it into your routine. It may take a week or more before you feel truly proficient in a breakdancing move. Have patience and practice about an hour each day. As you get more proficient in a particular move, try to make it more elaborate. Bounce your body slightly as you dance. Move faster. Try dancing to a quicker beat.	Learn basic breakdancing terminology. Try a basic three step. Learn the coffee grinder. Practice the baby freeze. Do a six step. Use baby freeze as a transition. Start off with top rocks. Try a simple formula. Watch a variety of breakdancing routines. Build your strength. Consider lessons. Learn steps one by one.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Mugshots	How to Find Mugshots	If you want to find a mugshot, visit findmugshots.com, then search by entering the person's first and last name, and the state. If you don't know their name, you can also browse through the listings. Alternatively, go to your state's Department of Corrections website, where you'll find an inmate locator tool to help you find a particular prisoner. Finally, if you'd rather search for mugshots on your phone, download an app such as JailBase, which includes millions of arrest records.	Search the FindMugshots website. Go to the website here: http://www.findmugshots.com/. Enter the first and last name, as well as the state. Click “Search.” You can also browse if you don't have a name. Go to https://www.findmugshots.com/states , click on the state you want to search, and then select the county or city. After selecting the county or city, you can browse by first letter of the last name. Browse on the PrisonHandbook website. Visit here: http://prisonhandbook.com/mugshot-search/. At the website, choose your state. You will be taken to a list of jails. Select a jail and read how to view mugshots. There might be a link to the jail's website, where you can search for mugshots. The links will be at the bottom of the page under “Links and Resources,” so scroll all the way down the page. Not all jails let you view mugshots online. Visit your state’s department of corrections website. Every state in the U.S. should have a website, and you can use the inmate locator to find information about the prisoner. Some states will also publish mugshots. Type “your state” and “department of corrections” into your favorite web browser. You can find links to state department of corrections websites here: https://www.usa.gov/corrections. At the website, look for a link that says “Prisoner Search,” “Offender Search,” “Prisoner Locator” or something similar. You can usually search by prisoner number or name. Search your state’s sex offender registry. In the U.S., every state has a sex offender registry, which you can find by searching on Google. A sex offender registry is a good resource because it will contain mugshots even in states that don't normally provide mugshots. You can search using basic information, such as the offender's name. If you want to see all of the offenders in your area, there should be an option to search by location as well. The person must have been convicted of a sex offense for their information to appear in the registry. Accordingly, the number of mugshots might be limited. Check your local sheriff and police department websites. Some law enforcement agencies host mugshots online, which you can view for free. Not many do, however, so this shouldn't be your first place to check. You'll need to know the county where the person was booked. Use an app. You can download some apps to your smartphone and search for mugshots. One popular app is JailBase. You can search millions of arrest records for free. The app does not have records for all counties in the U.S., but it is adding to its list daily. Stop into the police station. Your local police station should have arrest records for the city. Stop in during normal business hours to request a report. You may need to fill out a form and pay a processing fee. Arrest records are public records, so they should be generally available. However, the true availability depends on your location. In some places, only a lawyer can get the records, whereas other records might have identifying information removed. Visit the county courthouse. Smaller counties usually don't have an online database you can search. Instead, you need to visit the courthouse. Go to the courthouse for the county where the person was arrested. If the courthouse is far away, call and ask how you can find arrest records. The clerk should explain the process. Search a state or county website. Some states have arrest records online for free. Check the websites for both the county courthouse and the local police department. Enter as much information as you have about the person, including their name and date of birth. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. In the U.S., people convicted of federal crimes will be held in federal prison. You can search for inmates through the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. This website doesn't have arrest records available. However, it will tell you whether a person was ever in federal prison and when they were released. The website has information as far back as 1982. Pay for a background check. Many online websites collect arrest records. You can search by the person's name and the state where you think they were arrested. Be warned that most online sites will charge you. Often, they don't advertise this fact on their home page. Instead, they run their report and then tell you how much you have to pay to access it. Some websites might offer the information for free, but you'll have to dig to find them. By far, most websites requirement payment.	Search the FindMugshots website. Browse on the PrisonHandbook website. Visit your state’s department of corrections website. Search your state’s sex offender registry. Check your local sheriff and police department websites. Use an app. Stop into the police station. Visit the county courthouse. Search a state or county website. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. Pay for a background check.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Right-Dog-Breed-to-Protect-Your-Home	How to Choose the Right Dog Breed to Protect Your Home	To choose the right dog breed to protect your home, look at big, menacing dogs like Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Pit Bulls, which should scare off any intruders. You should also look for a breed that can be easily trained or that are protective by nature, such as Bulldogs, Irish Wolfhounds, and St. Bernards. If you want a dog that can protect your home but isn't as dangerous, you can choose one with a loud bark to deter intruders, like a Golden Retriever, Beagle, or Blood Hound.	Consider a guard dog. Guard dogs are typically larger breeds, like Doberman pinschers or German shepherds, that have high work drives and are naturally protective. The physical presence of a guard dog can prevent intruders from entering your home, or by attacking an intruder. Since guard dogs tend to be large and hard working breeds, they require consistent exercise, training, and space to play. They may not work well in small apartments or in homes with small children, especially if they are larger breeds. Guard dogs can be helpful if you live in a higher crime area where home invasions are frequent, or if you live in a rural area where it would take the police a significant amount of time to reach your home in the event of a crime. Consider a deterrent dog. A deterrent dog can be a large or a small breed. They typically have a very loud bark and are naturally territorial. They will sound the alarm if someone attempts to enter a home and deter potential intruders by making noise. Deterrent dogs may or may not be guard dogs. These dogs are known for their loud barks or their “yapping” nature. A deterrent dog may be sufficient if you live in a low crime area where home invasions are infrequent, or if you have a firearm to protect yourself. A deterrent dog can act as a living alarm system that will alert you to someone's presence. Take your home life into account. Larger breeds, whether they become guard or deterrent dogs, need more space than smaller breeds. Take the size of your home into account when you are deciding between different sized breeds. You should also take into account the kind of neighborhood you live in. If you live in a high crime area, you may want to select a guard dog that can physically attack or stop an intruder over a deterrent dog. For instance, a Chihuahua will be more content in a small apartment than a Great Dane will be. Larger breeds, like Collies and shepherds have high levels of energy that do best in homes with large yards where they can run and exercise. Also, be certain that you can commit to protecting the public from your dog. Your yard must be adequately fenced so that the dog can't get out and injure someone nearby. If the dog does injure someone while they're on your property, you may be liable. Determine how much training you can commit to. Guard and deterrent dogs tend to be naturally protective, but training helps them to hone their instincts so they can protect your home better. While all dogs require training to be respectful and well-mannered pets, you can train a dog to become a better guard dog. It takes time and effort to train a good guard dog. Some breeds are naturally more protective and loyal than others and respond better to training, like German shepherds or a Rottweiler. You can hire a dog trainer that specializes in guard or attack dogs. These experts can help your dog to attack on command and to identify threats. You can also have your dog trained to attack on command. When you are deciding on a breed, take into consideration whether this dog's temperament and intelligence are responsive to training. Make a commitment to socialization. All dogs need to be socialized to new experiences and new people so they can be happy and well adjusted. Guard and deterrent dogs need to be socialized so they can recognize the differences between potential threats and regular visitors to your home. Guard and deterrent dogs need to be socialized so they can identify potential threats from regular visitors to your home. Many guard dogs are naturally very territorial and protective of their space. This is a good quality in a guard dog, but can make it difficult for owners to integrate a dog into family life. Training and socialization can help dogs reduce this territorial quality while retaining their protective nature against intruders. Consider alternatives. Not everyone wants or can own a dog. There are alternatives to having a deterrent or guard dog that will still act to deter a potential intruder like a sign or an electronic watchdog. A “Beware of Dog” sign in your yard can inform potential intruders that there is a dog in your home. Whether or not you actually have a dog, this sign can act as a deterrent. Consider electronic watchdogs. An electronic alarm system “barks” when an intruder approaches the house. Like with the sign, there's very little cost associated with something that could potentially stop a home invasion or theft. Evaluate your lifestyle. Guard dogs are also family dogs and will be a part of your family for many years. Choosing the right guard dog also entails understanding what kind of dog works best with your family and your lifestyle. Since most guard dogs are large and enjoy working, they need plenty of exercise and space to be happy. Some breeds work best in homes without small children. However, other breeds can be great guard dogs and also great family pets. You'll need to research whether the breed you've chosen works in a home with small children if necessary. For example, boxers, German shepherds, and Great Pyrenees are all great with kids. Rottweilers and Akitas are not recommended for families. Look at their appearance. Some dogs look more menacing than others. People often form associations between different breeds and their appearances based on familiarity. For example, people often associate German shepherds with protection since this breed is frequently used as a police or military dog. Often, larger sized dogs look more menacing than smaller dogs. These dogs may have gentle temperaments and be loving family dogs but look more intimidating than smaller or toy sized breeds. Some menacing looking breeds include Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers, Staffordshire bull terriers, and pit bulls. Look at their size. In a guard dog, size is important. Potential intruders see larger dogs as more of a threat than they do little dogs. Larger dogs are also able to physically stop or impede intruders by biting or attacking. In this case, you'll want to avoid dogs that are small or toy sized, like Chihuahuas or Yorkshire terriers. Look for large breeds like German shepherds, Staffordshire bull terriers, Bullmastiffs, and Akitas. Look at their temperament. You want to select a breed that responds to training and is motivated to work. Dog breeds that are part of the working dog group tend to be easily trainable and motivated to follow commands. Working dog breeds like the cane corso, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, and Rottweiler are all highly intelligent dogs that respond well to training. Some dogs are more protective by nature. bull mastiffs, Irish wolfhounds, Bulldogs, and the St. Bernard are all fiercely loyal to their owners and are protective of them. Look for a breed that is easily trained. While some dogs are naturally protective, you can train a dog to become a better guard dog. In this case, you'll want to select a breed that is intelligent and easily trained. These dogs are eager to learn and enjoy pleasing their owners by following their commands. Some of the more easily trained dog breeds include border collies, Labrador retrievers, poodles and schnauzers. Decide if a deterrent dog meets your needs. When you want to protect your home, you do not have to choose a dog that can physically protect you. Often, the noise that a dog makes when someone attempts to enter your home is enough to make them reconsider their plan. Deterrent dogs need to be loud, alert, and can be trained to respond to potential threats. Dogs that act as deterrents can come in any size and do not have to be large like a guard dog. Choose a loud breed. A deterrent watchdog will bark loudly and often to alert you that someone is attempting to enter your home. They also help to deter potential intruders who know that loud dogs can let everyone know that someone is there. Loud dogs can alert everyone around that an intruder is present. Golden retrievers are the loudest breed of dog; their barks have been recorded at 113 decibels. Hounds like beagles and blood hounds have deep and low barks that bellow. Their barks are loud and echo, which is helpful to alert others in the case of a potential intruder. Look for an alert breed. Dogs that are laid back and easy going are not well suited to watchdog duties. You want to choose a breed that is alert and protective by nature. These dogs are constantly on guard and on the look out for potential threats. Many of these dogs have been bred to become alert over centuries, like the Rottweiler who is known for guarding Roman armies during wartime while they slept. Here are some breeds that are known for being very alert: Chihuahua, miniature schnauzer, dachshund, Rottweiler, and Samoyed. Determine what size breed is right for you. While guard dogs tend to be on the larger size, deterrent dog breeds can come in any shape and size. Small breeds that are known for being “yappy” and bark frequently can be good watchdogs, just like a larger breed with a loud bark can. Determining what size breed works best for you is a decision that should be made in your lifestyle, home size, and preferences in mind. Some small yappy breeds include Chihuahuas, Yorkshire terriers, Maltese, and Pomeranians. Medium size dog breeds include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, and beagles. Larger dogs include golden retrievers, German shepherds, and Siberian huskies.	Consider a guard dog. Consider a deterrent dog. Take your home life into account. Determine how much training you can commit to. Make a commitment to socialization. Consider alternatives. Evaluate your lifestyle. Look at their appearance. Look at their size. Look at their temperament. Look for a breed that is easily trained. Decide if a deterrent dog meets your needs. Choose a loud breed. Look for an alert breed. Determine what size breed is right for you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Move-a-Hot-Tub	How to Move a Hot Tub	Before moving a hot tub, unplug it, open the drain access panel, and attach a hose to the spout. Next, open the valve and drain the water into the street or gutter. Once drained, remove the hose and close the access panel. Then, use furniture dollies under the tub to get it to a moving truck, where you'll need to tie it securely with moving straps. When you get the tub to its new location, unstrap it and roll it into place. In order to remove the furniture dollies, lift the tub from the corners and have a helper quickly slide 4 by 4 boards under the tub. You can then lift the tub's sides to slide the boards out.	Recruit at least 4 helpers. A large acrylic hot tub can weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds (450 kg), so you'll need plenty of able-bodied helpers. Ideally, you'll have 4 people lift the hot tub, and another person slide dollies under its base and help guide it. It's essential to have enough hands on deck. If you don't have enough helpers or the right equipment, you should hire professionals. You (or a helper) should also have basic knowledge about how to drain and disconnect your tub. A hot tub party can be a great incentive, so invite your helpers to one after you reinstall the tub. Rent a truck large enough to hold the hot tub. You'll need a truck if you're moving the tub to a location other than elsewhere in your home. Measure your hot tub, then rent a moving truck that can accommodate it. Look for local rental companies or rent one from a local home improvement store. Go for a moving truck with a ramp, as you won't want to have to lift the tub high off the ground. Make sure you have moving straps and blankets. If you don't have them already, rent straps and blankets from your truck rental company. You'll need at least 2 or 3 large blankets to cover the tub and at least 4 straps to secure to the truck's inside wall. Get a pair of 4 wheel furniture dollies. Furniture dollies are platforms with 4 wheels and a non-slip top. Ask your truck rental company if they have dollies available to rent, or purchase a pair from your local home improvement store. Rent an appliance dolly if you have to deal with stairs. Furniture dollies are great for flat surfaces, but can't go up and down stairs. Instead, you'll need an appliance dolly (also known as a hand truck), which you can rent from your truck rental company or a local home improvement store. Get 4x4 lumber boards from a home improvement store. You can rest the hot tub on 4 lumber boards when you slide dollies under it and when you unload it. They'll make it easier to center the dollies and help ensure no one gets their fingers squashed during unloading. Disconnect the tub from the electrical outlet. After unplugging the hot tub, coil the power cord. If your tub has a storage compartment for the cord, open it and place the cord inside. If the cord detaches from the tub, disconnect it and store it in a safe place until you unload the tub at the new location. Open the drain access panel and attach a hose to the spout. For many models, you'll use a Phillips head screwdriver to open the access panel. After opening the panel, you should find a drainage spout. Thread a garden hose onto the spout, then place the other end of the hose where you want the water to drain. Drain the water into the street or a gutter instead of your lawn or garden. Your plants won't like chlorinated water. Drainage procedures vary by model, so double check your owner's manual. Open the valve and drain the water. Turn the valve and wait for the water to drain, which can take at least 30 minutes. After draining the water, dry the tub thoroughly with a towel. Once you've drained and dried the tub, remove the hose and close the access panel. Replace the access panel's screws so you don't lose them during the moving process. Remove the cover. If your hot tub has a removable cover, take it off and transport it separately. There's a good chance it'll get damaged if you leave it on during the move. Check your owner's manual for specific instructions about removing your hot tub's cover. You'll likely need to unscrew its hinges, so be sure to keep the screws in a safe place until you reinstall it. Use furniture dollies to move the tub over flat surfaces. With helpers at each corner, lift the tub off the ground high enough to slide the 4x4 boards under the tub. Then slide furniture dollies at the tub's front and back sides. Make sure the dollies are centered at both ends, then slide the boards out to lower the tub so its base sits flat on the dollies. If your dollies have straps, secure them to the hot tub. Slowly push the tub to the moving truck, and keep an eye on the dollies to make sure they don't slide out of position. Use an appliance dolly if you have to deal with stairs. You'll need at least 2 or 3 people to lift the tub onto its side. Lift and push up the side opposite the one that will rest on the ground. Have 2 people on the other side to guide the tub and ensure it doesn't tip over. Once the tub is on its side, slide the appliance dolly under it so the base of the tub faces the dolly. Make sure the side that rests on the ground doesn't have any access or control panels. The weight of the tub might damage them. Wrap the dolly's straps around the tub and make sure they're secured tightly. Then carefully lift the tub and dolly backward to put the weight of the load onto the dolly's wheels. Have at least 2 people guide the dolly from the front and 2 from the back. Go up or down stairs one step at a time, and make sure everyone is ready for the next step before proceeding. Roll the tub up the truck’s ramp. Lower the moving truck's ramp, then line up the wheels of your furniture or appliance dolly with the ramp. As you roll the tub up the ramp slowly and steadily, make sure it stays balanced. Have 2 people on either side to make sure it doesn't tip. If you're using an appliance dolly, you'll have to pull the dolly up the ramp backwards, or so the side of the dolly with the handle goes up the ramp first. Have 2 people pull from the handle side and 2 to 3 people push from the other side of the tub. Tie the tub to the inside of the truck. Cover the tub with moving blankets, and push it so it's flush with the inside wall of the truck. Tie it securely with moving straps so it doesn't jostle around and get damaged during transport. You're now ready to head to your new location—drive safely! If you're using furniture dollies, leave them in place under the tub. The weight of the tied-down tub will keep them in place. If you're using an appliance dolly, you can keep it strapped to the tub, but you should take precautions to prevent it from damaging the tub during transport. Slide a blanket between the appliance dolly and the tub, then wrap moving straps around the dolly and tub to secure both to the inside of the truck. Unstrap the tub and remove the moving blankets. It might seem like you should cover the tub with blankets throughout the entire moving process, but you're better off using them only when the tub is inside the truck. Even if they're taped or tied around the tub, moving blankets are slippery, and you wouldn't want someone to lose their grip. Just be careful and proceed slowly if you have to navigate tight spaces. Roll the tub down the ramp. After removing the moving straps and blankets, move the tub to the edge of the truck and line the dollies' wheels up with the ramp. Slowly roll the tub down the ramp, and make sure it doesn't start to tip to one side or the other. Have 2 people guide the tub from either side to keep it balanced. Maneuver the tub to its new location. Make your way to the tub's destination slowly and carefully. Make sure gates, doors, and other obstacles are opened or out of the way before you start to roll the tub into position. Go up or down stairs 1 step at a time, if necessary. If you have to deal with stairs at the new location, position 2 people in front of the tub and have 2 others manage the dolly's handle. To go up, pull the appliance dolly so the handle side goes up the stairwell first. When going down, the side of the dolly with the hot tub should go down the stairwell first. Take it 1 step at a time, and make sure everyone is ready for the next step before moving. Remove the dollies. Set up the 4x4 boards where you want to place the tub. If you're using furniture dollies, lift the tub from the corners, have someone quickly slide them out from under the tub, then lower the tub onto the boards. If you're using an appliance dolly, unstrap it, slide it out from under the tub, then carefully lower the tub's base onto the boards. You can then lift the tub from its sides and slide out the boards. The boards will help ensure no one gets their fingers caught when you lower the tub to the ground. Reinstall the tub. Give your team a pat on the back—you're now ready to reinstall the tub! Clean it , fill it with water, add sanitizing chemicals, and connect it to electricity.	Recruit at least 4 helpers. Rent a truck large enough to hold the hot tub. Make sure you have moving straps and blankets. Get a pair of 4 wheel furniture dollies. Rent an appliance dolly if you have to deal with stairs. Get 4x4 lumber boards from a home improvement store. Disconnect the tub from the electrical outlet. Open the drain access panel and attach a hose to the spout. Open the valve and drain the water. Remove the cover. Use furniture dollies to move the tub over flat surfaces. Use an appliance dolly if you have to deal with stairs. Roll the tub up the truck’s ramp. Tie the tub to the inside of the truck. Unstrap the tub and remove the moving blankets. Roll the tub down the ramp. Maneuver the tub to its new location. Go up or down stairs 1 step at a time, if necessary. Remove the dollies. Reinstall the tub.
https://www.wikihow.com/Change-a-Watch-Band	How to Change a Watch Band	If you want to change a leather watch band, first remove the old band by removing the spring bar with a spring bar tool or a flathead screwdriver. Once the spring bar is removed, the old band should easily slip away from the watch. Thread the spring bar through the new band and insert the bottom end of the spring bar into the indent on the watch, then use your tool to press the spring bar into place on the other side. Repeat for the other half of the watch band.	Place the watch face down. The first thing to do is remove your watch and place it face down on a folded cloth or towel. Make sure it is on something that will protect the face of your watch and not scratch the glass. Then place this cloth onto a flat surface, such as a table or countertop. Find the spring bar. Once you have got the watch face down, look closely at the area where the watch band connects to the watch itself. The vast majority of watch bands are connected by a spring bar, which passes through a loop or hole in the band and fits into indents on the shoulders of the watch. The spring bar is a small metal bar that can be depressed at each end, like a spring. When pressure is released the bar extends at each end. When fully extended the bar will snap into place in the shoulders or lugs of the watch and hold your strap in place. Detach the spring bar. To remove the band you need to detach the spring bar. You can do this with a specific tool, known as a spring bar tool. If you don't have this tool, you may be able to remove it using a small flat head screwdriver, or something similar. You may also be to remove it without any tools, just by using your hands, but this will be trickier. If you have a spring bar tool, insert the pronged fork end between the band and where it connects with the watch shoulders. You can press the bar in from either end. Then gently apply pressure on the tool, pushing lightly away from the watch. This should push the spring bar down and release the band. You can replicate this with another small tool that fits in the same space, but be careful not to scratch your watch or damage the band. If you don't have a tool, you can try using a paperclip to compress one end of the spring bar, and then carefully lever out the band. Remove the spring bars from the band. Once you have detached the band from the watch, slide the spring bar out of the loop in the band and put it to one side. Do this for each half of the band. You may need these bars to attach the new band, so it's important that you don't lose them. Thread the spring bar through the new band. When you are ready to attach your new watch band, you will basically be going through the same process, but in reverse. Start by carefully threading the spring bars through the loop at the top of each side of the band. Your new band may have come with its own spring bars, but you need to make sure these fit the watch. Insert the bottom end of one spring bar into the indent. Take one half of the band, and carefully place the bottom part of the spring bar into the indent in the shoulder, or case lug, of the watch. You are just putting the spring bar back to where it was before you took off the old band. Once the bottom end of the spring bar is in the hole, carefully apply pressure downwards on the bar so you can slide the top part into the corresponding indent, or hole. You may find it easier to use your tool to compress the spring bar when you are manoeuvring it. Repeat on the other side. Now you just have to repeat this with the other half of the band. Begin by slipping the bottom part of the spring into the small hole in the case lug, and then press down and slide the top part into the opposite hole. Listen for a slight clicking sound that indicate the bar is fixed in the place in the hole. Once both parts of the band are in, check they are securely positioned and your band is not likely to fall off. Visit a jeweller or watch store. If you are struggling to change the watch band, and it is proving too awkward, just pay quick visit to a local jeweller or watch store. With the right tools and some practice it is quite simple to change the band, so the jeweller will be able to do it very quickly. If you are buying a new band, the jeweller will often offer to change the band for you for free. Determine what type of fitting it has. If you have a metal watch band, it may be attached with a spring bar and be replaced in much the same way as a leather or fabric band. The first thing to do is examine the point where the band is attached to the watch to determine which fitting it has. Look closely at the lugs at either side of the point where the band meets the watch. If there are small hole on the outside of the lugs, this means that your band is attached with small screws that pass through the lugs. If there are no holes, it will be attached with just a spring bar. Now check to see if there are end caps on the band attached to the watch. End caps are the parts at the end of some bands that protrude out like wings. If it looks like your band does not have a flat end, it has end caps. Detach a band with screws. If you have determined that your band is attached with small screws through the lugs, you will need a small screwdriver, or another tool to remove and replace the strap. You can use a flat head watchmaker's screwdriver to remove the screws. This is tricky work and requires a steady hand. Insert the screwdriver into the lug hole until you feel it catch in the screw and then turn it sharply anti-clockwise until the screw is loose. Once you have removed the screw, try to carefully remove the spring bar piece that it was holding in place. You may need to poke through the other side of the band to do this, and you may need to remove the screw on the other side of the band first. Non-magnetic tweezers can be a useful tool to help you do this. Make sure you store all the piece carefully when you are done. Take out a band with end caps. A band with end caps is generally attached to the watch with a spring bar and no screws. To see if your watch has end caps, look at the space between the lugs. If it appears that the band flows into the watch case, and there are no gaps, you probably have end caps. If you are uncertain, turn it over and look from the back. A watch with end caps will have an extra metal piece at the end of the band. This will have two parts protruding out that may look a little like wings, extending either side of the band. To remove the band you need to work to release the spring bar from the lugs in much the same as with other spring bar bands. With end caps, however, once you release the spring bar, the caps will fall out loose. The spring bar attaches the caps to the band as well as to the watch. Repeat this for each side of the band, and be sure to keep all the pieces safe. Remove a spring bar band. Metal bands that are flat at the ends, with no end caps, are more straightforward to change. If there are no screws and the band is just connected with a spring bar, you can change it in basically the same way as you would a leather or fabric strap. Insert whatever spring bar tool you are using into the point where the band is connected to the lugs, and carefully try to get the spring bar free. Depress the band to expose the spring bar and then try to slide it out of the indents in the lug. Repeat on both sides of the band, and be sure to keep all the pieces safe and secure. Install a band with screws. Make sure the new band fits and is designed to be attached in the same way as the one you have removed. To install a new band, line it up between the lug holes and carefully thread the screw bar piece through one of the lug holes, and down through the hole in the band. Hold it in place and try to keep the bar and band aligned with the lug holes. Then take one screw and carefully position it in one of the lug holes. Turn it clockwise a couple of times. Then place the second screw in the other lug hole. Hold the first screw in place with another screwdriver or a screwdriver block. Then tighten the second screw until it won't turn any further. Once you reach this point, tighten up the first screw. You may consider replacing the screws, which can wear out over time. Attach a new band with end caps. If you are attaching a new band to a watch that has end caps, you will need to ensure your new straps fits the old end caps. Fix the new band to the end caps by first sliding the spring bar into the end caps. Then move it into position between the lugs, pressing the bottom of the spring bar into the lower lug. Depress the spring bar and after some manoeuvring, you should be able to click it into the hole in the top lug. This is very tricky work, and if you are struggling to get it in, pay a quick visit to the jewellers. Bands with end caps have less regular sizing than flat-ended bands, so it is advisable to check with a watchmaker or jeweller to ensure your new band will fit. Fix a new spring bar strap. A new spring bar strap is reasonably straightforward to install. Ensure you have all the pieces together and the band fits the watch. Insert the spring bar into the hole at the end of the band and move it towards the watch. Depress one end of the spring bar and slide it into place between the lugs. When one end is in the indent, press down and slide the other end into position. Listen out for the clicks as the bar slides into the holes in the lugs.	Place the watch face down. Find the spring bar. Detach the spring bar. Remove the spring bars from the band. Thread the spring bar through the new band. Insert the bottom end of one spring bar into the indent. Repeat on the other side. Visit a jeweller or watch store. Determine what type of fitting it has. Detach a band with screws. Take out a band with end caps. Remove a spring bar band. Install a band with screws. Attach a new band with end caps. Fix a new spring bar strap.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Bay-Leaves	How to Use Bay Leaves	To use bay leaves, add 1 or 2 whole leaves to slow-cooking meals like casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, and pasta sauces so they can release their unique flavor during the cooking process. You can also steam vegetables, fish, seafood, and chicken with a few bay leaves for a nice flavor. Always remove the bay leaves before you serve the dish, though, since they're not meant to be eaten with the food.	Go with dried bay leaves over fresh ones for culinary use. This is one case where the majority of chefs recommend using a dried seasoning rather than one that's been freshly-picked. The reason for this is that fresh bay leaves actually come from a different plant altogether ( Umbellularia californica , to be exact). Though they're similar in most respects, these leaves have more of a minty, astringent taste that doesn't work well with many ingredients. Fresh bay leaves have a deeper green color and more supple texture compared to dried ones. The bay leaves sold in the spice aisle of most supermarkets are pre-dried, so you shouldn't have to worry about buying the wrong kind by accident. Add bay leaves to slow-cooking meals. The next time you've got a batch of beef stew, short ribs, or pasta going on the stovetop or in the crock pot, try adding 1 or 2 whole bay leaves. The dried leaves release their flavor gradually as they heat up, which makes low-and-slow recipes the perfect place to let them work their magic. Only use whole leaves. Bay leaves aren't meant to be eaten, so grinding them up or breaking them into small pieces will only make them harder to fish out later on. A couple bay leaves could also make a welcome addition to a savory casserole, a braised cut of meat, or a pot of rice, couscous, or risotto. Use bay leaves to lend an earthy richness to soups, stews, and sauces. Like other slow-cooking methods, simmering is a good way to unlock the bitter, woody, faintly tea-like notes of the little leaves. The key here lies in the abundant moisture, which serves as a base for the aromatic infusion. You can throw a bay leaf or 2 into any mixture you please. However, they work especially well in culinary staples like marinara, béchamel, and curries. Boil or steam fresh foods with bay leaves to enhance their natural flavor. Try adding 2-3 leaves to the water that you use to cook tender or delicate offerings like root vegetables, greens, and fresh-caught fish and seafood. They'll help create a more complex profile without overwhelming your ingredients or interfering with their more subtle qualities. Feel free to use bay leaves in addition to any other seasonings you like for boiling and steaming, such as lemon, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, or fresh herbs. Limit the number of bay leaves you use in a given dish. A single bay leaf goes a long way. In general, it's best to avoid adding more than 2 or 3 leaves to whatever you're cooking. If you overdo it, you could easily end up overpowering the primary flavors of your dish. This is especially true when the recipe you're following already calls for other bitter, smoky, or musky ingredients. Remove the leaves from completed dishes immediately after cooking. Always keep track of the number of bay leaves you add, and take a moment to confirm that you've retrieved them all before you ring the dinner bell. Though bay leaves are complementary to a wide variety of foods, they're not very appetizing themselves. This is why it's so important to use whole leaves rather than smaller pieces. Advise your dinner guests to keep an eye out for stray bay leaves in their meal in case you happened to miss one. Unlike many other herbs, bay leaves remain rigid even after hours of exposure to intense heat. For this reason, they could also present a choking hazard or cause minor cuts or abrasions if ingested accidentally. Scatter bay leaves around your kitchen to ward off common pests. Leave a few dried leaves on the shelves of your pantry or around your dry food storage containers to ward off mice, ants, flies, cockroaches, weevils, and other unwanted critters. The powerful aroma that makes bay leaves a versatile seasoning also makes them a good natural repellent for small pests. Crushing or grinding your bay leaves will help strengthen the scent that they give off, making them a more effective deterrent. You can even hide a couple bay leaves right inside your loose flour or grain if you suspect that your uninvited guests have been making a meal of them. Incorporate bay leaves into a homemade simmering potpourri. Add 6-8 whole bay leaves to a saucepan or crock pot, along with fresh orange and lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. Cover your components with water, then place them on the cooktop to simmer over low heat. As they warm up, they'll begin to fill your home with a warm, comforting fragrance. Simmering potpourris are ideal for providing a sense of atmosphere for afternoon luncheons, teas, holiday parties, and other get-togethers. You can also combine whole dried bay leaves with other pleasant scents like rosemary, time, oregano, sage, cardamom, allspice, and pine for a more subdued dry potpourri. Experiment with using bay leaf tea as a health supplement. Many cultures throughout the world have been employing bay leaves against a wide range of maladies for thousands of years. To try it yourself, steep 3-5 bay leaves in 16 fluid ounces (470 mL) of hot water for about 20 minutes, then transfer the brew to a mug and drink up. If you like, you can add a cinnamon stick or the juice from 1 or 2 lemons to the concoction to make the finished tea more palatable. Teas and infusions made with bay leaves are said to aid in digestion, reduce flatulence, promote breathing, soothe aches and pains, and even improve diabetes symptoms. If the idea of drinking bay leaf tea doesn't appeal to you, consider purchasing some bay laurel oil to use as a topical treatment. Air-dry freshly-picked bay leaves to strengthen their flavor naturally. Fold the lush green leaves up in a paper towel, then seal the bundle inside a plastic zipper bag and put it away in a cool, dry place. In around 3-5 days, you'll have a ready supply of dried bay leaves to draw on for all your needs, culinary or otherwise. Of course, you also have the option of simply picking up a package of dried bay leaves from your local supermarket if you don't want to go to the trouble of drying them yourself. Dry your fresh bay leaves in the oven to save time. Lay your fresh bay leaves out in a single layer on a baking sheet and stick them in an oven set to its lowest heat setting for 3-4 hours, or until they take on a pale brownish-green color and become brittle to the touch. The constant circulation of warm air will help speed up the dehydration process a bit. Leave the oven door cracked to allow more moisture to escape. A dehydrator will also get the job done nicely. For best results, set the machine to a temperature between 95 °F (35 °C) and 115 °F (46 °C) and leave your bay leaves in for 4-6 hours. Keep fresh bay leaves in the refrigerator until you're ready to dry them. Wrap the green leaves in a paper towel, then slip them inside a plastic zipper bag and seal them up tight. Tuck the bag away in your refrigerator's crisper drawer, where the leaves will stay cool and dry. When properly sealed and refrigerated, fresh bay leaves will keep for roughly the same amount of time as other types of fresh herbs, about 1-2 weeks. Make sure you label the bag that your bay leaves are in so you'll be able to identify its contents at a glance. Store your unused bay leaves in the freezer to make them last longer. If you want to maximize the shelf life of your dried bay leaves, you can't do better than to freeze them. Take the leaves out of the jar or bag they came packaged in and place them in an airtight zipper bag or plastic food storage container, then stash them in your freezer until you need them to create your next culinary masterpiece. Freezing bay leaves will preserve their flavor and aroma for years, if not indefinitely. No matter which storage method you choose, it's important to ensure that your bay leaves are exposed to as little heat, light, and moisture as possible.	Go with dried bay leaves over fresh ones for culinary use. Add bay leaves to slow-cooking meals. Use bay leaves to lend an earthy richness to soups, stews, and sauces. Boil or steam fresh foods with bay leaves to enhance their natural flavor. Limit the number of bay leaves you use in a given dish. Remove the leaves from completed dishes immediately after cooking. Scatter bay leaves around your kitchen to ward off common pests. Incorporate bay leaves into a homemade simmering potpourri. Experiment with using bay leaf tea as a health supplement. Air-dry freshly-picked bay leaves to strengthen their flavor naturally. Dry your fresh bay leaves in the oven to save time. Keep fresh bay leaves in the refrigerator until you're ready to dry them. Store your unused bay leaves in the freezer to make them last longer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Horsepower	How to Calculate Horsepower	To calculate the horsepower of a car, start by finding the engine's torque value and engine speed in the owner's manual. Multiply the torque by the engine speed, and then divide that number by 5252. The answer is the horsepower for the car's engine. If you can't find the torque or the engine speed in the owner's manual, search for the information online with the car's make, model, and year.	Get your car’s torque numbers. Look under the “technical specs” section, or look for “torque” in the index of the owner's manual, and it will give you the torque value. If you do not have the owner's manual, try using a search engine to find your car's torque. For instance, search “torque” and your car's make, year, and model, and a helpful result should come up. Find your car’s engine speed. This can also be found in your owner's manual. If your owner's manual does not have this information or if you do not have the manual, type your car's make, year, and model in a search engine followed by the words “engine speed.” An online resource should have this number. Multiply the torque by the engine speed. You will be using the formula (RPM * T) / 5252=HP, where RPM is the engine speed, T is the torque, and 5,252 is radians per second. The first calculation you want to do is multiply the torque and the engine speed. For example, a Porsche generates 480 of torque at 2,500RPM. Expressed in terms of the equation, that is (2500 * 480), which equals 1,200,000. Divide the product by 5,252. The result is your car's horsepower. In the Porsche example, 1,200,000/5252 = 228.48, so the Porsche has 228 horsepower. Figure out the current (I), efficiency (Eff), and voltage (V) of the motor. The voltage of the motor will be expressed in volts, the current will be expressed in amps, and the efficiency will be expressed as a percentage. The motor should have these units of measurement written on it. Using the formula (V * I * Eff)/746=HP, determine your electric motor’s horsepower. Multiply the voltage, the current, and the efficiency, then divide the result by 746. For example, the horsepower of a 230v motor pulling 4 amps and having 82% efficiency would equal 1 horsepower. Convert the efficiency into a decimal before calculating. For example, a 82% efficiency would equal.82. Weigh yourself. Find out how much you weigh in pounds. Write your weight down. If your scale uses kilograms, multiply this number by 2.2 to find your weight in pounds. Find a stairway that is free from obstructions. You'll be running up these stairs with a stopwatch, so try to find a stairway that is not frequently used. Measure the total height of the stairs. First, find the height of one stair in feet. Then, count how many stairs are in the stairwell you will be running up. Multiply these two numbers, and you will have the total height of the stairs. Write down the height. If your ruler uses meters, multiply the height by 3.28 to convert the measurement into feet. Time how long it takes you to run up the stairs. Get a running start, and when your foot lands on the first step, start your stopwatch. When both feet are on the top step, stop your stopwatch. Write down the duration of your climb to the top in seconds. Remember, there are 60 seconds in every minute. Use the formula (m9.81h)/t=HP to calculate your watts. In this instance, m = your weight, h = the height of staircase, 9.81 is the gravitational constant that must be taken into account, and t = time (in seconds) of your climb. The resulting number you get is expressed in watts. For example, if you weigh 180 lbs, and climb a 12-foot staircase in 4 seconds, that equals ((180 .454) 9.81 * (12 *.3048)) / 4 = 733 watts. Calculate your Horsepower. Divide the number of Watts by 746 to find out your horsepower rating. This result is usually between 1-2 horsepower.	Get your car’s torque numbers. Find your car’s engine speed. Multiply the torque by the engine speed. Divide the product by 5,252. Figure out the current (I), efficiency (Eff), and voltage (V) of the motor. Using the formula (V * I * Eff)/746=HP, determine your electric motor’s horsepower. Weigh yourself. Find a stairway that is free from obstructions. Measure the total height of the stairs. Time how long it takes you to run up the stairs. Use the formula (m9.81h)/t=HP to calculate your watts. Calculate your Horsepower.