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https://www.wikihow.com/Cross-the-Canadian-Border	How to Cross the Canadian Border	To cross the Canadian border, have your passport, passport card, Enhanced Driver's License, or Enhanced ID Card available for inspection. Additionally, carry enough money to cover any duties or taxes imposed at the border, as well as living expenses while you're in the country. Avoid bringing firearms across the border, since that requires a lot of extra paperwork, and make sure you declare any food or animal products you're transporting. You should also be prepared to provide evidence of your plans to leave Canada, which authorities may request.	Meet the ID requirements. All citizens of the United States aged 16 years and older must travel with a passport, passport card, Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) to meet requirements for crossing the border to and from Canada. Bring proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate) in case you are asked for additional documentation. Permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. need to bring their Permanent Resident Cards. International travelers who are not citizens of the United States or Canada are required to have a passport and possibly a visa when entering Canada. Find out from your home country if a visa will be required. Apply for a passport early. In anticipation of passport processing times, apply for your passport several months before your trip. Passport applications can be completed online and printed, or you can obtain one from a United States post office that has passport acceptance services. If you need to expedite your passport, you can request and pay for a faster application processing service. You can only complete your passport application online and then print it out for submission. You currently cannot apply for a passport online. Bring a birth certificate if you are traveling with a minor. Children aged 15 years or younger can cross by presenting proof of citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, without a photo ID. The same goes for children aged 16-18 years old who are traveling with an organized school or other youth group (including religious youth groups). Valid proofs of citizenship for minors are a U.S. birth certificate (original, photocopy, or certified copy), a U.S. consular report of birth abroad, and a Certificate of U.S. Naturalization. Children (under 18) traveling without both parents should carry a parental consent letter. Ideally, this letter should be notarized. Obtain a rabies vaccination certificate if you are traveling with your pet. Dogs and cats that are older than three months will need signed and dated rabies vaccination certificates from a veterinarian. These certificates are usually valid for 1-3 years after obtaining them. Service dogs are exempt from these rules as long as they are accompanied by their owners. The rules about crossing with pets other than cats and dogs vary. Contact CFIA for details prior to your trip. Bring enough money for your stay. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) can deny you entry if they have a reason to doubt your ability to support yourself or your dependents while you are in Canada. You can reduce these financial doubts by carrying specific documents with you when crossing the border: Proof of finances (i.e. bank statements); Income tax records (past and present); Evidence of current employment (i.e. pay stubs, an employment ID, notarized letter from your employer); Bring evidence that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit. You may be asked to provide evidence that you have responsibilities that will guarantee your return to your home country. Examples of these responsibilities are having a permanent job, home, financial assets or family in your home country. Documents that will serve this purpose are: Proof of current residence, including recent proof of rent payments, copies of your mortgage and utility bills; Proof of your planned departure from Canada (i.e. an airline or other travel ticket that states the time and date you plan to leave); Information about where you plan to go while in Canada, including but not limited to the address, telephone number, and which Canadian citizen you are visiting (if applicable). Exercise caution if you have been previously convicted of a crime. If you have even one criminal conviction in your past, regardless of how trivial or long ago, you can be turned away by the border officer. Civil traffic violations (such as speeding tickets) and other minor infractions (such as parking violations or littering fines) are exempted. DUI and DWI offenses that may be considered misdemeanors in the Unites States are considered serious offenses in Canada and you can be denied entry for them. If you've been convicted of a felony in the past, you will be prevented entry into Canada unless you've received a pardon, been accepted for rehabilitation and deemed rehabilitated. Individuals with a past criminal conviction are allowed to cross the border as long as conviction has been expunged, but make sure you have paperwork or a letter from an attorney on hand to prove it. Be in good health. This will be determined on-site simply by observing how you look when you cross the border. If you are observed to be in a condition that is likely to endanger public health and safety, or if it will cause you to over-utilize Canada's health or social services, you will be considered inadmissible on health grounds. Disclose your funds. There is no limit to how much money you can bring into or take out of Canada. However, if you are carrying more than $10,000 USD (or the equivalent in foreign currency), you will need to declare that to the border officer upon crossing. The penalties for non-compliance can be severe and very expensive. Travelers' checks and money orders that exceed that limit must also be declared. Avoid bringing firearms. Canada's firearm laws are very different than those of the Unites States. If you must bring them, declare and provide documentation for them to the border officer. Failure to declare them will result in seizure of the firearms and possibly even criminal charges. If you are carrying a weapon that is illegal in Canada, it will be seized at the border. Most weapons, including tasers, will not be allowed to enter Canada. Expect additional delays and inspections if you bring firearms. Declare any meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, animals or animal products. By law, these items must be declared before you cross the border. This includes products that are made from plant or animal matter. Bring extra money for duty and taxes. The CBSA collects duty and taxes on imported goods. These fees can vary wildly from product to product, so the best course of action is to consult the Canada Border Service Agency's website for information. They also provide a Duty and Taxes Estimator that you can use so that you will know what to expect when you get to the border. Small children and infants are entitled to a personal exemption as long as a parent or guardian can make a declaration to the CBSA for a child. The goods you are declaring must be for the child's use. Have your purchases and your receipts readily available when you attempt to cross the border and expect to be asked questions about them.	Meet the ID requirements. Apply for a passport early. Bring a birth certificate if you are traveling with a minor. Obtain a rabies vaccination certificate if you are traveling with your pet. Bring enough money for your stay. Bring evidence that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit. Exercise caution if you have been previously convicted of a crime. Be in good health. Disclose your funds. Avoid bringing firearms. Declare any meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, animals or animal products. Bring extra money for duty and taxes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Multiply-or-Divide-Two-Percentages	How to Multiply or Divide Two Percentages	Multiplying percents is different from adding or subtracting them. You'll need to convert the percentages to decimals first by moving the decimal point two spaces to the left, or dividing by 100. For example, 30 percent would become 0.3. You can then multiply the numbers. When you have the product, count the total number of values behind the decimal points and move the decimal point that many spaces. For example, if you multiply 0.3 by 0.7, you'd get 0.21. If you want to convert your answer back into a percent, multiply it by 100, so you'd get 21 percent.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-the-Tooth-Fairy	How to Be the Tooth Fairy	Being the tooth fairy can be a magical way to have some fun with your child. When your child loses their first tooth, explain the concept of the tooth fairy and help them leave their tooth under their pillow, on their window ledge, or somewhere obvious for the tooth fairy to find. You can also help them to write a letter to the fairy and leave it with the tooth. This is a great idea if they lost or swallowed their tooth. If your child gets scared, explain that the tooth fairy is nice and loves giving money and gifts to kids. Wait until your child is fast asleep, then leave 1 to 5 dollars or a small gift, like a new toothbrush or toy, in exchange for their tooth.	Decide where to leave the tooth. Many people choose to leave the tooth under a pillow. You can even use a special tooth-shaped pillow, if you can find one, or a pillow with a pocket sewn in it to hold the tooth. You can also ask the child if he or she would rather leave a tooth somewhere else. Another common place to leave the tooth is in a glass of water. After the tooth is removed during the night, you can tell the child that the tooth fairy jumped in and swam down to get it. Talk to your child about the tooth fairy. Some children might be curious, excited, or even nervous about the idea of the tooth fairy. For instance, your child might dream about the tooth fairy, or wonder what it looks like, or be scared of the idea of something visiting his/her room and taking teeth. Let your child talk about his/her feelings, and reassure him or her that the tooth fairy is nice, won't be scary, and loves leaving gifts for children. Other children may have told your child scary things about the tooth fairy. If your child seems afraid of the idea, ask what other people have told him/her about the tooth fairy. Some children feel better if allowed to leave a note for the tooth fairy instead of the actual tooth. If your child really doesn't like the idea of the tooth fairy, don't force the "visit." Have the child write a letter to the tooth fairy. When the child loses his or her tooth, he or she can leave a note for the tooth fairy under a pillow, along with the tooth. This note can tell the tooth fairy what the child has done to take good care of his or her teeth, and any other special messages the child would like to leave. Have the child write a note to the tooth fairy if he or she can’t find the lost tooth, or swallowed it. Have the child write a note that explained what happened. Then, tell the child that you will deliver the note to the tooth fairy, or that he or she can leave the note under a pillow and the tooth fairy will pick it up. Let the child try to decide what to say to the tooth fairy. If he or she can't decide, help by suggesting something like: “Dear Tooth Fairy. My (first, second, etc.) tooth fell out but I can't find it now. You can see that there's a hole in my mouth where it used to be. I hope you come to see me. Love, (child's name).” Decide what the tooth fairy will leave the child. Most tooth fairy visits leave behind $1 to $5, with an average of $3. Really, however, it's the thought that counts—even a nice note left under a pillow can mean a lot to a child. The tooth fairy doesn't have to leave money—it could be a note, a book, candy, a small toy, etc. instead. If you write a note, you can use a fancy pen or special handwriting, or dust the note with glitter—anything to make it look like it came from the tooth fairy. The tooth fairy can also leave behind a toothbrush, floss, or other objects to encourage good dental hygiene. Some people like to leave a special certificate from the tooth fairy congratulating the child on losing the tooth. You can find templates for these certificates online. Write an IOU from the tooth fairy if you can’t leave a gift. If the child loses a tooth and you don't have any cash (or another gift) to leave under the pillow, write a note from the tooth fairy that lets the child know that the tooth fairy will visit soon. For instance, the note could say: “Dear So-and-So: Wow! You're growing up so fast! I was so surprised that you lost your (first/second/etc.) tooth already that I didn't have time to pick up your gift, but I promise to visit again soon! Love, the Tooth Fairy” Leave the special gift for the child. Wait until the child is fast asleep, then quietly slip into his or her room. Gently remove the tooth, and then place the gift (money, letter, toy, toothbrush, etc.) under the pillow or in some other location. You may want to let your child stay up a little later on the night the tooth fairy visits. That way, you will be less likely to accidentally wake him/her when you take the tooth and leave a gift. You can suggest that your child leaves the tooth under another pillow next to the one he or she will lay his/her head on. This will make it easier for you to take the tooth and leave the gift without waking the child. You can even tell your child it will be easier for the tooth fairy to get under the pillow this way. If the tooth was placed in a glass of water, instead of fishing the tooth out, just bring in another, identical glass of water and remove the one with the tooth. That way, you will be able to act quickly and quietly. Save the tooth, if you want. Some like to save the first tooth a child loses (or all of them) as a special memento. If you want to save the tooth, make sure to store it in a safe place where it won't get lost or damaged. Have the child write a thank-you note to the tooth fairy. The child can leave the note under his or her pillow the next night, and you can pick it up then. This is a good way to teach gratitude and good communication skills. Be considerate if your child wants to know more about the tooth fairy. If the child asks if the tooth fairy is real, ask him or her “Why do you ask?” or “Why do you want to know?” Sometimes, the child just wants to be reassured. If the child really wants to know the truth, you can explain how much fun kids have anticipating the tooth fairy, and how parents and other caregivers love to see children happy because the tooth fairy “visited” them. You can also let your child know about traditions in other countries; for instance, in Spain, a mouse named Ratocinto Perez visits instead of a fairy. Interesting facts like this can make the “truth” about the tooth fairy more fun.	Decide where to leave the tooth. Talk to your child about the tooth fairy. Have the child write a letter to the tooth fairy. Have the child write a note to the tooth fairy if he or she can’t find the lost tooth, or swallowed it. Decide what the tooth fairy will leave the child. Write an IOU from the tooth fairy if you can’t leave a gift. Leave the special gift for the child. Save the tooth, if you want. Have the child write a thank-you note to the tooth fairy. Be considerate if your child wants to know more about the tooth fairy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Swimming-Pool	How to Build a Swimming Pool	To build a swimming pool, start by excavating the area where you want the pool to go and grading it so it's as flat as possible. Then, you'll need to frame the sides with wood or metal rebar and install the plumbing and electrical lines. Once you've done that, you can pour the floor of the pool with cement and build the walls using cinder blocks. Finally, line the walls and floor with tile or a plastic liner.	Obtain the necessary building permits. Your city will likely require you to have a residential building permit in order to put a swimming pool on your property. You can usually apply for a residential building permit on the website of your local Department of Building and Safety. In addition to granting you permission to construct a swimming pool, the residential building permit will outline the exact requirements and specifications of your new pool. Don't forget to also check your neighborhood's homeowners association guidelines before moving forward with the installation—not all neighborhoods allow pools. Some municipalities may also expect you to have a separate electrical permit. However, the electrician you contract to take care of your pool's inground wiring can often apply for an electrical permit on your behalf. Pick out a suitable site for the pool. Designate a part of your property that would work best for your new pool. Swimming pools are typically found in the backyards of most homes, though you could also situate yours to one side if you have enough space to play with. Think carefully about where your pool will go. Installing a swimming pool in certain areas may require you to add or remove other outdoor features like trees or sections of fencing, which will drive up the cost of the project. You may have a limited number of options in regards to your pool's overall dimensions, depending on where you decide to put it. Come up with a basic design for your pool. Think about how you want your new pool to look. Would you prefer a round, square, or rectangular shape? How deep will it be? How many entrances and exits will it have? These are all important details that you'll need to discuss with your contractor before the project gets underway. Most home swimming pools come in standardized sizes like 10 feet (3.0 m) x 20 feet (6.1 m), 15 feet (4.6 m) x 30 feet (9.1 m), and 20 feet (6.1 m) x 40 feet (12 m), and may be anywhere from 4–15 feet (1.2–4.6 m) deep. Keep in mind that the more complex your pool design is, the higher the total cost will be. Create the foundation of your pool with concrete to ensure that it's built to last. Most residential swimming pools are finished using 1 of 3 surfacing materials: poured concrete, fiberglass, or vinyl. Concrete is the strongest and most durable, but also the most expensive. It tends to be the best choice for large pools that are intended as a permanent addition to a home's exterior. If you expect your pool to receive heavy use, investing in a long-lasting material like concrete can cut down on the cost of repairs in the long run. A well-maintained concrete swimming pool can also add to the resale value of your home, in some cases. Purchase a molded fiberglass pool for ease of installation. Fiberglass pools are most often sold as one-piece premade forms. This make them a breeze to put in, as all the building crew has to do after excavating your site is lower them into place and backfill around them. Fiberglass also offers the best balance of durability and affordability. For saltwater pools, you'll want to go with fiberglass or vinyl lining, as salt can wear down concrete over time. Go with a vinyl-lined pool if you want to spend less. Vinyl swimming pool liners are essentially large, smooth sheets that are shaped to fit the contours of the completed pool. They're by far the most economical option for finishing a home swimming pool. The major downside is that they wear out much faster than both fiberglass and concrete. Another disadvantage of vinyl pool liners is that they have a tendency to bubble, wrinkle, and pull loose. This means they may need regular adjusting in order to keep their attractive appearance. A vinyl-lined pool will only run you $25,000-50,000 on average, compared to poured concrete, which can cost upwards of $80,000-100,000. Hire a pool contractor to bring your vision to life. Run a search for pool contractor companies in your area and compare your options carefully. You'll want to select a professional who holds a valid contractor's license signifying that they're qualified to install swimming pools. Experience building pools for at least several years is also a plus. Read reviews from homeowners who have used the contractor in the past to get a sense of what kind of work they do. The contractor you hire to put in your pool will charge a separate rate for labor, so don't forget to factor their pay into your initial budget. Excavate the area. Once you've hired a certified pool contractor, they'll begin by marking off and digging up the ground on the site you've selected. To do this, they may need to use a backhoe and other heavy machinery. Excavation is one of the most important parts of the building process, as proper installation of other the pool's other components depends on it being done right. The building crew make ask for your help making your property accessible to their equipment. It's critical that you have your residential building permit on file at this point. Otherwise, you run the risk of damaging or unearthing utility lines you didn't know about. Grade the ground at the bottom of the hole. Once the site has been excavated, the next step is to even out what will become the floor of the pool as much as possible. This will involve covering the bottom surface with a thick layer of washed gravel subsoil, which is then raked and compressed until it's perfectly level. There are a few different ways to grade a swimming pool. Some pools have flat bottoms, while others are built with sloping floors that establish a deep end and a shallow end. Be sure to tell your contractor which style you have in mind. Frame the walls with steel supports. With the ground dug up and the bottom surface graded, you're now ready to begin forming the sides of the pool. The building crew will go around the circumference of the hole setting metal rebar and wooden boards. These materials are used to create shape and provide support. Like the floor, it's important that the walls of your new pool be flat, level, and in alignment with one another. It may be necessary to hire a separate steel subcontractor to frame the walls of your pool if your building contractor isn't licensed or equipped to do so. Install all necessary plumbing fixtures. At this point, you'll need to bring in a licensed plumbing expert to set up the pool's water circulation and filtration systems. This will include components like the drain, skimmers, 2- and 3-way valves, and the main pump that are responsible for filling, emptying, and moving water throughout the pool. Be sure to hire someone with extensive experience working on pools—an inexperienced plumber could make a mess of your new pool before it's even finished. Note that plumbing systems may differ depending on the building codes where you live. Wire the pool for electricity. Before the pool is lined, an electrical contractor will need to run power to your in order to power the filtration system and any underwater lighting elements you wish to include. This is another time when it's important to secure the services of a professional, as bad wiring and water can be a dangerous combination. Ask your main building contractor for recommendations for trustworthy electricians that they've worked with in the past. Swimming pool electrical safety is a major concern. Faulty wiring could increase swimmers' risk of electrical shock. Pour the walls and floor if you’re putting in a concrete pool. With the plumbing and electrical fixtures in place, the building crew will use a concrete mixer to cover the steel forms set up along the interior of the pool. They'll grade and smooth the concrete manually while it's still wet. For pools with varying depths, it will be necessary to check that the angle of slope is consistent from one end to the other. The walls of concrete pools are typically finished with either cinder block or sprayed concrete. Take some time to discuss the benefits of each option with your building contractor. Have fiberglass pools set professionally. Most fiberglass pools come in a single-piece construction. If you picked out a premade fiberglass pool for your yard, it will need to be put in place using a crane or similar piece of equipment. Afterwards, the building crew will fill in the space around the pool with dirt or concrete. In some cases, fiberglass liners are installed by spraying the fiberglass material onto an existing frame rather than setting a premade pool in one piece. Fit vinyl pools with a flexible liner. Vinyl liners can only be installed after the concrete base has been poured and given 1-2 full days to dry. The installers will unroll the one-piece vinyl sheet and stretch it out to cover the entire inner surface of the pool. They'll then attach it by securing the built-in liner tack around the outer edges and insert a vacuum nozzle to suction out the air between the liner and the walls of the pool. Before installing the liner, the building crew will need to mark and cut out holes for the lights, skimmers, and any other fixtures on the pool's interior. Vinyl liners are often easy enough to put in yourself, although having the assistance of a professional will ensure that installation is carried out correctly and efficiently. Fill up the pool. With the construction complete, all that's left to do is add water! Depending on how eager you are to take your first dip, you could run the water slowly using a hose connected to your home's water supply, or rent a water truck to top it off in less time. Filling a swimming pool with a single water hose can be an all day (maybe even all night) event. When you rent a water truck, the water will be dispensed into your pool via multiple hoses to fill it much faster. While filling your new pool, check for leaks , plumbing malfunctions, or other complications. If you discover an issue, contact the building contractor to schedule repairs before you use the pool. Treat your pool with the necessary chemicals. Use a home water testing kit to find the pH of the water in your pool. Then, add chlorine and other chemicals like shock and algaecide as needed to bring it to the recommended levels for safe swimming. The ideal pH for the water in a swimming pool is 7.4-7.6, or just above neutral. You can pick up a water testing kit anywhere that sells pool supplies. The exact amount of chlorine you'll need will depend on the volume of your pool. If you're unsure how much to add, contact a pool maintenance company for assistance. If you're planning on having a salt water pool, you'll add the salt (along with the correct proportions of other chemicals) after the pool has been filled.	Obtain the necessary building permits. Pick out a suitable site for the pool. Come up with a basic design for your pool. Create the foundation of your pool with concrete to ensure that it's built to last. Purchase a molded fiberglass pool for ease of installation. Go with a vinyl-lined pool if you want to spend less. Hire a pool contractor to bring your vision to life. Excavate the area. Grade the ground at the bottom of the hole. Frame the walls with steel supports. Install all necessary plumbing fixtures. Wire the pool for electricity. Pour the walls and floor if you’re putting in a concrete pool. Have fiberglass pools set professionally. Fit vinyl pools with a flexible liner. Fill up the pool. Treat your pool with the necessary chemicals.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wiccan	How to Become a Wiccan	If you want to become a Wiccan, first check out books and websites about the religion so you can understand its beliefs and practices. Another way to learn more is to connect with other Wiccans in your local community. You can talk to them about how they got started, and you'll be able to develop a supportive community to lean on as you become a Wiccan. Once you're more familiar with Wicca, you'll need to choose a god or goddess to become your matron or patron deity. Eventually, after a year and a day of studying Wicca, you can find a coven welcoming new members and ask if you can join. If you'd rather practice alone, you are free to do that too.	Learn what Wiccan beliefs are. Wicca is based on a belief of the Goddess at the center of all life and creation. Some versions of Wicca weigh goddesses and gods equally, as there is a general sense in Wicca to believe in duality or balance in the universe. There are no holy books or prophets or intermediaries. All who practice Wicca have direct access to the Goddess or the Divine, and the Divine lives in each person. The Wiccan Rede, or creed, is the central tenet that most Wiccans follow, which is: “If You Harm None, Do What You Will.” This creed values the harmony with which one should live their life, and as long as your actions do not hurt others or infringe upon their ability to live their lives, then proceed as you will. The threefold rule is also central to Wiccan beliefs, which is the idea that whatever you do will come back to you threefold. This can happen in a positive or negative way. Wiccans take responsibility for their own actions. This is the belief that you have sole responsibility for your words and actions. You alone determine how you act and react to outside forces, and making amends to those who you have treated poorly is the best approach to taking responsibility. Harmony with nature is a key aspect, as is the sacredness of all life. Wiccans recognize that people live in partnership with the earth and rely on the earth's bounty to survive. Nature and life occur in a cycle, and people are very much part of that. Related to this is the belief in reincarnation in some form. Things in nature keep returning, whether it is sea water that returns as clouds or clouds that return as rain, and so on. This also influences how Wiccans perceive death; death is also a part of the cycle of nature. There are many different forms of Wicca. According to Circle Sanctuary, “Hereditary, Shamanic, Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Celtic, Traditionalist, Dianic, Faerie, and Eclectic are just some of the variety of Wiccan traditions or paths.” These each have specific beliefs and rituals. Learn how Wiccans perform rituals and ceremonies. Wiccans prefer to perform rituals and celebrate outdoors where the connection to nature is closer. Many rituals and celebrations revolve around the cycles of the moon, such as the full moon and new moon, as well as the changing of the seasons. There can be, however, complications related to weather and safety, which means that Wiccans must often perform rituals inside. Some rituals are performed as a gathering of Wiccans in a circle surrounded by candles. There may be an altar at the candle placed at the north end of the circle. This circle creates a space for healing energy and Wiccans gather within the circle. During this circle gathering, there may be healing, divination, discussion or other nature-based activities. Many ceremonies and rituals also include eating food and drinking wine or juice before the circle is dissolved and the ritual ends. Learn what Wicca is not. Wicca is not anti-Christian, nor is it against any other religion. It is sometimes known as pre-Christian since many of its beliefs are rooted in pagan practices of honoring the earth, honoring life and creation, and honoring the Goddess. You also don't need to dress or look a certain way or act a certain way to be a Wiccan. Wiccan followers may be people from all walks of life, and there is no official look or behavior that absolutely defines all Wiccans. Understand the ethics behind Wicca. This religion does not use magic to curse people or cast hurtful spells. As a Wiccan, you need to be responsible for your relationship to and use of magick. You live by a creed, or the Wiccan Rede, which is: “If You Harm None, Do What You Will.” If you live positively and in harmony with the earth, then you will be a successful Wiccan. Read books and other resources to more fully understand Wicca. The best introduction to self-studying Wicca is to read and research about the religion. Some of the most influential books about Wicca include: “The Heart of Wicca” by Ellen Cannon Reed, “Wicca for a Solitary Practitioner,” by Scott Cunningham, and other titles. There are introductory and advanced texts about Wicca that will give you a solid understanding of the religion. Choose your deities and build relationships with them. Wicca is polytheistic, meaning that its followers believe in multiple goddesses and gods. These goddesses and gods are not set apart from nature, nor do they possess superhuman powers. Rather, they are embodied in nature. These deities are derived from a variety of sources, including Roman, Norse, Hindu and Celtic roots. There are over 200 gods and goddesses that Wiccans might follow, but you won't just randomly choose one to be your matron or patron deity. One of these deities will become your matron or patron deity. While you certainly have a say in which god or goddess you follow, it will also present itself to you, so be open to learning about a lot of deities. Be sure to research the deities thoroughly so you know which ones might have characteristics, not to your liking. Keep track of your journey in a journal or diary. As you study and learn more about Wicca, you will begin to find associations and preferences within yourself. Writing down these observations will help you make connections and realizations about yourself. This journal will evolve into your Book of Shadows, a journal that you will keep when you become a Wiccan. Learn what magick is and how to use it. Magick within the Wiccan religion is the practice of raising and channeling energy for a purpose. Magick for Wiccans is spelled with a “k” at the end of the word to distinguish it from stage tricks. Most Wiccans believe that magick is a personal manifestation of energy that comes from within. It is not sorcery; rather, it is spiritual and can turn your dreams into reality through spell-casting. You will need to learn how to make magick safe and protected by considering possible consequences of certain requests or spells and understanding the ramifications of using magick to obtain certain things. Practice meditation and visualization exercises to enhance concentration for using magick. Make a quiet space for yourself where you can meditate without interruption. Learn and practice the threefold law. In Wicca, the threefold law is the principle that whatever you do, it will be returned to you three times over. No matter if you do something good or bad, your actions will reverberate back to you. Following the threefold law and understanding that vengeful or vindictive actions will negatively affect you. Use the threefold principle to be aware and appreciative of your blessings. Connect with other Wiccans. You can find them online in discussion groups and other forums, or you might find them in your local community. It's likely that you will be able to find Wiccans more easily in a larger city, but that does not mean that smaller communities do not have their fair share of Wiccans. Depending on the perceived tolerance of your community, Wiccans might not be very publicly vocal about their beliefs. Talk with Wiccans about what they believe, how they practice, how they got started, and so on. These conversations will give you greater understanding of the entire faith, and they will help you develop a supportive community. Have a self-dedication ceremony. This ceremony will formalize your personal relationship with Wicca and share your devotion to your deities. There are a number of simple and complex ceremonies that you can use; many suggestions can be found online. One such ceremony is as follows: Collect symbols that signify a balance of nature. These objects will represent fire, water, air, and earth. It is fine to use objects that are readily available, such as a candle for fire, a glass of water for water, and so on. In a circle around you, place the water in the west, earth in the north, the air in the east and fire in the south. Walk or swing your arm around in a clockwise manner three times. Close the circle by reciting, “Thrice I cast this circle 'round, sacred is this holy ground.” This creates a space between you and the physical world in which to make your dedication. Make a statement about why you want to follow Wicca. Attest that you will follow the Rede (“If You Harm None, Do What You Will.”). Open the circle back up by walking or waving your arm three times counterclockwise. Join a coven after a year and a day of study. Most covens and other formal gatherings require that you have studied Wicca for a year and a day before you are considered knowledgeable or serious enough to join the group. Find a coven in your local community if one exists, and introduce yourself to the group. Some covens have closed membership and do not accept new members. Others are more open and welcome new members. It is not necessary to join a coven to practice Wicca. Like any religion, Wicca can be an individual activity or it can be practiced in a group setting. You may not have an adequate community in your local area, or perhaps you have tried to be in a group setting and it hasn't worked out. Practicing as a solitary Wiccan can be lonely, but it can also be liberating. You can remain as true to yourself as you allow yourself to be. A circle is a loose gathering of people who might only meet periodically, but they gain support from each other. A coven is a more formal gathering of people, and they are often closed to outsiders. They demand trust and respect, but can often be subject to personality clashes or egos. Take an oath of secrecy. One of the earliest actions that Wiccans should do is take an oath of secrecy. This covers three areas: protection of identity, protection of rituals, and protection of the mysteries of the craft. Wiccans should not assume that other Wiccans have announced publicly that they follow the religion; many remain secretive because of potential discrimination and harassment, or for other personal reasons. Wiccans should keep rituals secret and protected in order to maintain trust and ensure that people can be vulnerable within a trusted group and space. Protecting the mysteries of the craft respects the complexities and fragilities of Wicca as a religious practice. Respecting the mysteries and inexplicable occurrences will help sustain Wicca as a practice and reserve its magical qualities for those who actively practice it. Follow the Wiccan Rede. The Rede, creed or approach, as you know it is: “If You Harm None, Do What You Will.” This idea emphasizes freedom to act as you see fit so long as your actions do not harm others. Tied to the Rede is the threefold law, or the idea that whatever you do will come back to you threefold. These principles emphasize positivity and harmony. Spend some time every day in meditation or devotion. Bring Wiccan beliefs into your daily life by reflecting on your religious path regularly. Wicca upholds strong beliefs in creative freedom, connection to the physical, spiritual self-empowerment, the divine feminine, family bonding, and a connection to nature. These ideals can be celebrated and integrated into everyday life through meditation, increased time with family, and engaging with the environment. Many everyday Wicca practices just take a few minutes, such as breathing and centering exercises, meditating for 10-15 minutes, or giving thanks for a meal. You might also perform a brief ritual of devotion to one of your deities, speaking to them about problems you're having or giving thanks for blessings in your life. Other practices that can take more time might be: building an altar to one of your deities; creating art or writing that reflects your religious beliefs; or taking a long walk or hike in a natural setting. Celebrate Wiccan holidays. There are 8 holidays, or Sabbats, that are typically celebrated by Wiccans throughout the year, with the Wiccan new year being celebrated on October 31. These holidays can be celebrated in a number of ways, but they tend to include some acknowledgement and celebration of nature and family or community. Esbats are the celebrations based on a lunar cycle. Some Wiccans celebrate waning, waxing and full moon but there are some that celebrate only full moons. The Sabbats include: Samhain (end of summer, around October 31) Yule (winter solstice, around December 20-23) Imbolc (February 1) Ostara (spring equinox, around March 21) Beltane (April 30-May 1) Litha (summer solstice, around June 21) Lughnasadh (July 31-August 1, first day of harvest season) Mabon (autumn equinox, around September 21) Develop your Book of Shadows. A Book of Shadows is an integral part of being a Wiccan and is a record of your practice as a Wiccan. This book can follow a number of templates and no two books are the same. They are deeply personal and a person can tailor their book to their own experiences. Most books have certain elements, such as a page with the Wiccan Rede; a list or description of the deities you follow; spells and incantations; rituals; mythology; and other elements. Grow your Wicca community. As you practice more and grow more comfortable with how Wicca fits into your life, you can become part of a wider Wiccan community. This does not, however, mean that you should try to recruit other people to become Wiccans. This religion frowns upon proselytizing, or trying to convert people. But you can be a leader in your Wicca community, offering guidance and mentorship to new members.	Learn what Wiccan beliefs are. Learn how Wiccans perform rituals and ceremonies. Learn what Wicca is not. Understand the ethics behind Wicca. Read books and other resources to more fully understand Wicca. Choose your deities and build relationships with them. Keep track of your journey in a journal or diary. Learn what magick is and how to use it. Learn and practice the threefold law. Connect with other Wiccans. Have a self-dedication ceremony. Join a coven after a year and a day of study. Take an oath of secrecy. Follow the Wiccan Rede. Spend some time every day in meditation or devotion. Celebrate Wiccan holidays. Develop your Book of Shadows. Grow your Wicca community.
https://www.wikihow.com/Study-for-a-Test	How to Study for a Test	One way to study for a test is by making and following a study plan. Ask your teacher what will be on the exam, and make studying into a game by drawing pictures or making flash cards for each topic. If you're getting a late start on your studying, make a study group and break up the topics into different parts. Then, have each person teach the group everything about their specific topic. The morning of the exam, look over your notes a few times to calm your nerves!	Make a study schedule. Time management is key to studying for a test or tests. If you plan out your time, you'll feel less rushed and hurried. You'd be able to avoid a Sunday night, 3 AM cram session. Plan out the week before the test to use your time most effectively. Analyse how many things you have to study and try to calculate how much you have to study each day/week to cover everything. You can quickly test how long it takes you to study one page and calculate the amount of time you need to study everything afterward. Try to study over the course of a week, not just one night. Revisiting the information moves it from short-term memory (the kind that disappears almost immediately) to long-term memory, where you can retrieve it for later. Ideally, take a look at the content a little bit every day. Start as soon as possible. If you start on top of things, you'll never have to worry about catching up. Read the textbook assignments, do the homework, and go to class. The studying you do on your own time will then be that much easier. Organize a notebook and folder for the class. Keep all your papers together when you need to pull them out three months later. Keep your syllabus accessible to use it as a rough outline for the class. Don't forget to keep up the studying on a daily basis, don't leave it for the last minute! Ask your teacher what things she/he want you to study. Remember, any little detail on a test can become a question! Get some sleep. Alright, so we already covered how you should sleep instead of changing your normal routine to wake up early to study because it can ruin your REM cycles. Get as close to 8 hours as possible. Your grades (and parents) will thank you for it. Before you go to bed , hit the hardest concepts. Then when you do hit the hay, your brain has hours and hours to let it sink in. The fluff can be tackled mid-afternoon -- let the difficult stuff stew overnight for maximum retention. Make time for breakfast. Studies show that students who eat breakfast before a test do better consistently. But you want to keep it to something light and healthy -- focusing on that lump of eggs, bacon, and cheese in your stomach won't do you any favors. Stick to fruits, veggies, whole grains, and light dairy products. In fact, research says that your diet the week before the test matters, too! Students that were placed on a high-fat, high-carb diet did worse than those loading up on fruits, veggies, and complex, whole grains. Do yourself, your body, and your mind a favor by eating right. By eating right, you can get the right nutrients that your body needs, and you will be able to retain information better. Avoid the last minute cram session. Studying the night before the test will make it even more difficult -- you'll be sleep deprived, groggy, and your mind will not be firing on all pistons. You don't want to gather heaps of information in one night; it's impossible to absorb that much info at once. If you don't see the logic, believe the science. Studies show that late-night crammers get average grades. If you're looking for a C, cram away. But if you're looking for something a bit better, avoid it. Study right after waking and just before bed. In the morning, your mind is fresh and clear. Though you wouldn't think it works this way (so simple!), your mind seems to have more room to absorb information right when you wake up. At night, your brain secretes chemicals to cement the information into your memory, so studying right before bed (and when you wake up) is a safe bet. When you know the patterns of your brain, you can take advantage of them! Research shows that the closer the information is taken in relative to sleep, the more it'll stay in. So review right before bed! What's more, it also shows that getting a good night's rest leads to greater levels of retention. Remember how we said don't cram? There you go. Assemble a study group. According to Duke University, the most effective study groups have 3 or 4 people. One of them should be deemed the leader, or representative -- they'll keep the group on track. Bring some snacks , some music , and agree on content beforehand. Talking about the content makes you read it, see it, hear it, and speak it -- way better for memory. It's a good idea to spend the first part of your session working on concepts. These often get ignored. Have a discussion on the concepts of that week's material or the major points on the test. When you have a discussion about it, it'll be that much more interesting (and memorable). Then, work on specific problems. When you've covered the concepts, the problems will be more likely to fall into place. Choose a few different places to study. Recent research has shown that your memory improves if you take in information in multiple environments. Scientists aren't exactly sure why, but it has something to do with enriching the information and making associations with multiple sets of stimuli (encoding the information deeper). At home, at the library, it's all good! If you can study where you take the test, do so. If you've heard of context-dependent memory, you know what this is about. Your brain is more likely to remember information in the environment it learned it in. So if you can bring your study group into the classroom, do it! Avoid getting distracted by your environment and use background noise to block out distracting noises. Take breaks during your study time. Whether your study period is at home or at school, make sure you take some time off of your notes. Get a drink of water or walk or grab a snack. But be sure your break is only a few minutes, about 5-10. Don't make it too long, or you'll set off task and won't study! Remember, you're only taking a break because your brain needs to set the information it's already ingested. Your attention will improve, and your recall will be much, much better. You're not slacking -- you're simply studying the best way for your brain. Use your breaks to stand up and go for a walk. Go out and get some fresh air, your brain needs oxygen in order to perform best. Go for power foods. Choose something healthy that will also give you energy, like chocolate covered almonds, a granola bar, or a piece of fruit. Eating something will give you the energy you need to study well and can even help you remember the material more effectively. Coffee and tea -- a little bit of caffeine -- doesn't hurt either. Staying energized is a big part of absorbing information. Just don't go overboard and crash a few hours later! Fish, nuts, and olive oil (all things high in Omega-3s) are also brain super foods. Have the meal before your test high in these and your brain will be ready and raring to go. Make studying fun and interactive. Write the information on note cards and then decorate them. Make sure the cards do not have a whole essay of information or they'll be impossible to decipher. You can quiz yourself, others, and work with them as you're waiting for the bus, walking to class, or just killing time. You're also more likely to remember something if you associate it with a crazy story. Trying to remember that the only war that took place during one president's term was WWI and it was Woodrow Wilson? Well, Woody's initials are WW, so imagine him on top of the world with one of those giant foam fingers. Or one giant Wilson volleyball, painted to look like the Earth, bouncing between the US and Germany. You know, whichever. Graphs and pictures are much easier to remember than boring, drawn-out sentences. If you can make it more interactive and visually pleasing, do so. It'll pay off. Use mnemonic devices too! Your brain can only remember so many things (the magic number is 7, it seems), so if you can lump a whole bunch of information into one word (think Roy G. Biv), you'll be able to maximize your memory. Separate the content into parts. The easiest way to do this will be with your handy highlighters. Use yellow for vocab terms, pink for dates, blue for stats, etc. When you're studying, take time to hit all the different types of information, so your brain doesn't saturate with numbers, dates, or hard-to-process information. You wouldn't practice basketball by shooting lay-ups all day, would you? That way, when you study, it should be fairly easy to see the larger concepts versus the finer details. When you're scanning, just focus on the big stuff. When you're really getting into it, delve into the details. Studying different types of material in one session has shown to leave a deeper, longer-lasting impression on the brain. It's the same reason musicians do scales, pieces, and rhythmic work and athletes do strength, speed, and skill drills. So in one afternoon, attack all those colors! Take a pre-test. This is useful for two reasons: A) You'll be less nervous when the actual test rolls around (which can be rather detrimental to your grade) and B) you'll do better. A recent study at UC Berkeley showed that students who were tested on information they just learned actually did better than those who were asked to document what they were learning. So write up a pre-test and have your friend do the same! Then you can grade it for each other and reap the benefits. And if you can get your study group in on it, all the better. The more real it feels, the more prepared you'll feel and be when test day arrives. Review that morning -- if it calms your nerves. This is good for the exact same two reasons as stated in the previous step. You want to be as calm and relaxed as possible, and reviewing right before the test will do that. What's more, you'll retain the information (remember how the brain is clearer right when you wake up?). So on your way to class, whip out those flashcards for the last time. Only hit up the simple stuff (only revise simple concepts). Trying to wrap your brain around the large, difficult concepts when you have ten minutes on your walk won't do you any favors. You'll end up psyching yourself out -- the opposite effect of what you want! Just prime your brain for the content. Get in the zone before class. Some people go so far as to meditate before class. Yoga helps, too! Anything that relaxes your breathing and gets you in the zone will be helpful. What would get you in the right place? Consider listening to classical music. Though it doesn't directly make you smarter, it can improve your memory. If you want to get super specific, listen to music that's 60 BPM. That's when the benefits will be highest. Natural background noise generators that let you play rain, wind, water or a calm fire crackling have the same beneficial effect and help you get in the zone. Show up early. If you're running, running, running, you'll be stressed out, even if you know your stuff. Show up early, get out your materials, ask a friend questions (and have them do the same), slip in some gum, and settle in. It's time to rock this bad boy. Do the easy questions first. An easy way to get stressed out and lose your cool is to focus on questions you don't know the answers to. You start worrying about the clock and thinking about how you didn't study enough. Don't fall into the trap -- move on to what you do know. Then you can hit the hard stuff dead on. The more time you spend on a question, the more time you risk second-guessing yourself. Most of the time, your first answer will be the right one, so trust your intuition.	Make a study schedule. Start as soon as possible. Ask your teacher what things she/he want you to study. Get some sleep. Make time for breakfast. Avoid the last minute cram session. Study right after waking and just before bed. Assemble a study group. Choose a few different places to study. Take breaks during your study time. Go for power foods. Make studying fun and interactive. Separate the content into parts. Take a pre-test. Review that morning -- if it calms your nerves. Get in the zone before class. Show up early. Do the easy questions first.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-If-Your-Dog-Has-Cancer	How to Know If Your Dog Has Cancer	If you're worried that your dog has cancer, watch for symptoms like eating less, limping, losing weight, coughing, and blood in its urine or feces, which will require a trip to the vet. Additionally, check your dog over regularly for lumps or bumps on its skin, and get it checked out if the bump is growing rapidly or appears to be inflamed, since lumps can sometimes be cancerous. While these symptoms don't necessarily mean your dog has cancer, it is important to take your dog to the vet to figure out what's wrong and how you can help your dog feel better. At the vet's office, you should be prepared for the vet to run a blood test and possibly take a sample from any abnormal lumps.	Check your dog over regularly for lumps and bumps on the skin's surface or just under the skin. The goal here is early detection of any tumors that could be associated with cancer. Grooming your dog is a great chance to become familiar with what's normal for its body. Don't panic if you find a lump. The lump could be a wide variety of things, from a harmless spot or mole to a more serious, aggressive cancer. Assess the lump. Check the size and shape of the lump. Measure the size of the lump and write it down with the date for future comparison. How deep is the lump? Feel the lump and see if it seems to be in the skin, beneath the skin, or attaching the skin to the tissue beneath. What shape is the lump? Is the lump round or does it have an irregular shape. Irregular lumps should always be checked urgently by a veterinarian. How quickly is it growing? It is best to get any new lumps checked but if you are unable to get to a vet straight away, monitor the lump. Measure it weekly to see if it is enlarging. A rapidly growing lump needs urgent attention. Is it painful or itchy? If the lump is red, inflamed, or the dog itches or chews at it, this is an important sign that it needs checking urgently by your veterinarian. Have lumps checked out by a veterinarian. They can perform a fine needle aspirate, to obtain a small sample of cells to examine under the microscope. Sometimes this is sufficient to make a diagnosis, but failing this a full biopsy may be necessary to know exactly what the lump is. Some lumps are judged to be of lower risk than others, these tend to have the following characteristics (although it should be noted some more serious lumps can also mimic these signs) : Round, growing on the skin, the skin remains free and not attached to tissue below, slow growing, not sore or inflamed. Higher risk lumps often have one or more of the following characteristics: irregular shape, rapid growing, deeply attaching the skin of the tissues beneath, inflamed itchy or painful. Look for lameness or limping. A dog can become lame for many reasons, ranging from a simple sprain or a cut pad all the way to cancer. Take your dog to the vet if it has any lameness, as limping is a sign of pain. Your vet should be able to determine what the cause of the pain is. Bone cancers, such as osteosarcoma, are acutely painful and the dog may be in discomfort when you touch the area. The area may be swollen and feel hot to the touch. Signs associated with bone cancer also include restlessness (as though in a lot of discomfort), a low grade lameness that gets worse rather than better, and loss of appetite. Determine if your dog has lost weight or lost its appetite. Again there are multiple causes of weight loss and poor appetite, ranging all the way from a change of diet or food the dog doesn't like, to kidney disease or cancer. Any weight loss should trigger a trip to the vet, but this is especially important if the dog seems dull, lacking in energy, and generally not itself. Symptoms tend to develop gradually with a slow loss of appetite and loss of body condition. This is also reflected in the dog taking less care of itself, and grooming less. This lack of proper grooming leads to a dull coat. Sometimes the dog may also vomit on and off. Take careful note of the dog's bowel movements, as this can give the veterinarian vital clues to what's going on. Pay attention to unusually bad smells coming from the dog. Give the dog a good sniff over to try and localize the smell. Sometimes a hidden tumor, such as a melanoma in the mouth, is not easy to see but it may become infected and start to smell. Of course, there are other common infections that also smell and are usually not serious (but do need treatment). It's a good idea that if you detect a bad smell you should check in with a vet about it. Look for bleeding or blood in urine or feces. Regular nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, and bleeding excessively from small cuts all require urgent veterinary attention. One explanation is cancer, but other diseases, such as autoimmune disease, can interfere the body's ability to clot blood. Take note of blood in urine, feces, or vomit. Again, there may be an innocent explanation, such as cystitis or colitis, but these conditions also need treatment. Get veterinary care for a dog that is coughing or having difficulty breathing. Coughing can result from infection, bronchitis, heart disease or cancer, among other possibilities. Watch your dog's breathing: rapid shallow breaths indicate abnormality and you should get the dog checked as a matter of urgency. In the meantime, rest the dog so that it doesn't have extra demands on its body's oxygen. Pay attention to changes in behavior or character. Brain tumors can induce changes in behavior that are quite marked. Your dog may develop an unusual habit, nervous tick, or even seizures. If it starts to bump into things, lose its balance, or have difficult walking in a straight line this could indicate a neurological abnormality. This should be checked out by a vet. Notice changes to your dog's body shape. For example, notice if your pet's belly changes shape and becomes suddenly swollen. This could indicate an internal bleed and loss of blood within the abdomen, causing it to become distended. This could be due to a ruptured lump within the abdomen. Seek immediate veterinary attention in this situation. Have your dog checked out by a veterinarian if you have a suspicion that your dog has cancer. It is difficult, or even impossible, to know if your dog has cancer without diagnostic tests. Even veterinarians find it difficult to know for sure that a dog has cancer, without running diagnostic tests such as biopsies, diagnostic blood tests, or examining cells from the abnormal area. Seek a second opinion. This will give you a better idea about your options and will hopefully give you more peace of mind that your vet is making the best recommendations for treatment.	Check your dog over regularly for lumps and bumps on the skin's surface or just under the skin. Assess the lump. Have lumps checked out by a veterinarian. Look for lameness or limping. Determine if your dog has lost weight or lost its appetite. Pay attention to unusually bad smells coming from the dog. Look for bleeding or blood in urine or feces. Get veterinary care for a dog that is coughing or having difficulty breathing. Pay attention to changes in behavior or character. Notice changes to your dog's body shape. Have your dog checked out by a veterinarian if you have a suspicion that your dog has cancer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Your-Teenager-(for-Parents)	How to Deal With Your Teenager (for Parents)	Dealing with your teenager may seem like a challenge, but by setting clear expectations and showing them compassion, you can make it a lot easier. Calmly explain to them what your rules and boundaries are, such as what they have to do around the home and how late they can stay out. If your teen breaks a rule, make sure your punishment is proportionate so they don't get resentful and rebel. For example, you may reduce TV time or increase their chores around the house. Remember that it's crucial to show your teen that you care, since they're going through a lot of changes and learning how to be more independent. That's why you should make time to have fun together, such as playing board games or planning a family outing. When they come to you with a problem, take time to listen to them, which will show them you empathize with their situation.	Treat them like a teen, not a child or adult. Your teen is not a small child anymore, so it's important to adjust your expectations and not treat them like a child. However, teens are not quite adults and cannot be held responsible as an adult. The teenage brain is in the middle of a critical stage of development, and teens need you to help them through this part of their lives. They are not quite developed in their decision-making, reasoning, or in managing impulsivity. Instead of assuming they will act and think like an adult, be prepared for some seemingly irrational behavior. If you're disappointed because your teen keeps making the same mistakes, have some compassion and recognize that your teen is still learning a lot and nowhere near being an adult yet. Part of being a teenager is learning through failure and mistakes. Frame the negative experiences in their lives as learning opportunities. Be flexible with their freedoms. If your teen is making an effort and showing their responsibility, allow more freedom. If they are making bad choices, be more restrictive. Ultimately, show them that their behavior gives them freedom or restrictions and their own choices determine their outcomes. If your teen is asking for permission to do something you're inclined to say no to, hear them out. Say, “I'm not comfortable with this, but I want you to show me that you're responsible enough to go to this concert with your friends.” Likewise, say, “I gave you freedom and you weren't prepared for it, so we need to scale back now.” Focus on trust, not suspicion. It's true that teens can get into a lot of trouble, but don't focus your attention on the bad things they've done in the past or the risks they might face. Even if your teen has greatly betrayed your trust, it is important for both of you to repair that trust. If you think your teen may be up to something, have them explain it to you fully. Ask questions instead of jumping to conclusions. If you're not sure, say to your teen, “I'm concerned, but I'm choosing to trust you on this.” If your child does break your trust, take away a privilege and have them earn it back. For example, if they stay out long after curfew, say they cannot drive for one week, and they must earn the use of the car after that by showing they can be responsible with time. Stay calm. If you are angry, take a moment and gather yourself. Take a few deep breaths or walk away and come back when you're calmer. This way, you're more likely to give fair and reasonable consequences. Especially if your teen knows how to push your buttons or set you off, it's especially important to keep your cool and not discipline them out of frustration or irritation. If you feel anger or upset coming on, tune into your body. Notice where you feel upset: do you have knots in your stomach, feel shaky, or start sweating? Notice these signs and recognize it's time to back off. Keep a journal of how you feel when you're upset. This can help you blow off steam and reveal patterns in you or your child's behavior. Establish boundaries and stick to them. The teen should know what is expected of them. Set some boundaries around when they can go out, what time they need to come home, and what their role is in the home. Teens will want to push the boundaries, so remain firm when you set a limit. Discuss these boundaries with your teen, and let them have a say in how they work. They are more likely to follow rules that they helped establish. Put boundaries and rules in writing so that there's no confusion as to what's expected of your teen. Have the teen sign off on the agreed rules. If they break the rules, you can bring out the signed document. For example, you may decide that your teen is not allowed to do extra activities without completing their chores or housework. If your teen makes a request, say,, "Oh, that sounds fun, but you never did your chores this week. I'm so sorry you can't go." Make it clear that they can go once their chores are complete. Enforce consequences. Learning to navigate problem behaviors can be tricky. If you're too lenient, your teen may think they have no limits or you don't take their behavior seriously. However, if you're too strict, your teen may grow to resent you or they may rebel. Be firm in enforcing consequences, and don't let your teen sway your decision. When your teen breaks a rule, calmly tell them what they did and why they are in trouble. When deciding on a consequence, make sure it's proportional to the behavior and not given out of anger. Do not become a dictator. This can cause your teenager to rebel and become resentful. If they do something wrong, don't criticize or insult them as a person. Simply state the facts and the consequences as agreed upon previously. Assign your teen more housework or take away privileges (such as television time or computer time) as a consequence. Consider setting rules and their accompanying consequences beforehand. That way, when your teen breaks a rule, they know what they did and what consequence will result. Be reasonable. Don't set impossible rules. It's not reasonable to tell your teen to go to bed at 7:30 or that they cannot hang out with friends. Teens want freedom and independence, so be reasonable in allowing them these things. One of the best ways to be reasonable is to listen to your teen's perspective. Ask them what time they think is appropriate to go to bed on school nights. When they're in trouble, ask them what a reasonable consequence might be. Get their input and consider their perspective. Ultimately, the decision lies with you. Consider your teen's strengths and limitations. If your teen is naturally messy, it may be unreasonable to demand a spotless room. If your teen needs some chillout time after school, let them do so before starting their homework. Handle conflicts. Sometimes, your teens may want to prove themselves to you or test their independence in your home. Refuse to fight with them. You can avoid major conflicts by monitoring your own reactions to your teen, even if you think they're being outrageous. If either of you are having a hard time managing your anger, count to ten or take some deep breaths. If things get too heated, take some time out before talking. Speak calmly, and if need be, agree to disagree. Let them know it's not worth fighting over petty things. Using empathy in your voice, develop one-liners, such as, "I bet it feels that way” or, “I know this is difficult for you.” Avoid yelling at your teenager. If your teenager has done something they are not allowed to, explain calmly and rationally what they have done and why it broke the rules. Teenagers may need some space to handle conflicts, especially if they are upset or stressed. Often emotions can get in the way of rational thinking. Try to pick your battles, and let them calm down before you discuss a conflict. Use effective communication. If you keep the lines of communication open, you may help them make positive, informed choices or come to you when they need help. Keep a path of open communication between you whenever possible so they can ask questions, admit mistakes, and reach out when they need help. Instead of jumping to conclusions about your teen's behavior, ask questions. Try to understand their position without assuming they've been doing something wrong. Learn to make compromises with your teen. That way you retain much of the control and neither of you will end up completely dissatisfied. If your teenager doesn't talk to you, communicate through texts or notes. You don't have to get upset with them; just show that you're available. Have fun together. Make sure you find time to enjoy your teen. Even if they are making your life difficult at times, do activities together and with the family that you know everyone will enjoy. For example, set up a family game night once each month and play board games your teen enjoys. If your teen is adventurous, take them go-karting. If your teen is artistic, take a painting class together. Find common ground and have fun. Even if the time you spend together is just walking the dog once each day, it's still quality time with your teen you may look back on fondly. Understand that as your teenager gets older, they may want to spend more time with their friends and less with their family. Don't force them to do family activities. Plan activities that they genuinely want to do, and respect their personal boundaries. Develop empathy. At this crucial time in their life, your teen is looking for someone to understand what they're going through. If you're having a hard time connecting with your teen, find ways to relate to them. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what it would be like to live a day in their life. If your teen comes to you with a problem, hear them out. They generally don't need you to fix their problems for them (they'll figure that out for themselves), but they need someone who'll listen to and empathize with them. Sometimes loneliness (or any other issue) can trouble teens and can impact their exam marks negatively. Don't immediately punish them. Instead, understand and support them so that they don't experience loneliness, isolation, or some other negative feeling from the parental side either. Don't belittle or discount your teen's problems as being unimportant or caused by hormones. Their problems and struggles seem big to them. Honor and respect your teen. Just as you want your teen to treat you with respect, treat them with respect as well. Be a good role model and show them what respect looks like, even when you're fighting or disagreeing. Constantly yelling at a child can damage their emotions and cause them to feel insecure. Respect their opinions and ask for them. Show respect by speaking calmly and listening to your teen. Increase their independence and let them know that you trust them. Give them responsibilities and let them show you that they can come through. Don't forget to praise them for what they do right. Recognize their efforts when they have done well in school, sports, social activities, chores, or family events. Support your teen’s interests. If they like sports or activities, sign them up and go to their events. If they are musical, pay for lessons and go to their recitals. Get them involved in the activities they enjoy and show that you support them. This shows that you care and are invested in their skills and happiness. If they win any awards, make a big deal out of it and take the whole family out to dinner in their honor. These are easy, fun things you can do for your teen that will cement a lifelong healthy relationship between the two of you. Sometimes teenagers may want to celebrate in ways that don't include the whole family. Make sure that when you celebrate, you celebrate in the way that they choose. Open your home to your teenager's friends. Your teen is looking for a place to hang out with their friends. Be a good sport by opening your own home to them. Create a space where they can hang out by themselves but you can casually walk through. Have some healthy snacks around and let them listen to their music, hang out, and play video games. Make yourself available, too. You'll be surprised how many of their friends might need a listening ear. Having your teen's friends over at your house means that you can casually monitor what they're up to and make sure they're being safe. Be available to them. Teens may not always want your physical affection, but they do want your love. Show your love to your teen by being there for them. Don't just notice their academic achievement or athletic excellence, praise them for who they are as a person and for the traits they possess. Show your love through actions, too. Whether this includes going to their sports meets or packing their lunch every day, tell them these are acts of love. Not all teens want to talk with their parents, but let them know you're willing to listen. Unconditional love and acceptance is the greatest gift you can give them, one that will not only boost their confidence to face another day, but will also steer your relationship with them in a positive direction. Look out for problem behaviors. All teens want a degree of privacy, but be aware if your teen is especially secretive. As their parent, you should know who they hang out with and where they go, and make sure they are back by curfew. If your teen hides what they're doing or get caught in lies, take these things seriously. Don't let these behaviors slide. Teens may not be able or willing to express their problems in words, so they might turn to external things to deal with their pain or confusion. Sometimes, acting out can indicate inner turmoil that needs attention. Take any drug use or alcohol use seriously. Not only is it illegal, it is more dangerous because their brain is still developing. Listen to and understand them. While an angry, bitter, or hostile teen can be difficult to deal with, do your best to listen to and understand them. All teens need to feel loved. If they are angry or upset, hear them out without interrupting. Let them have their space if they're not in the mood to talk and let them know you can talk about it once they've cooled down. Validate their feelings by saying, “I can see that you're upset” or, “Wow, that must have really hurt you.” Help your teen find ways to cool down or control their anger and emotions. Have them write in a journal, listen to music, go on a run, or punch a pillow. See a counselor or therapist. If your teen is showing signs of anxiety , depression , or other mental or emotional problems, or is especially destructive or rebellious, a therapist can help. Teens can be especially sensitive to emotional events such as a recent move, divorce, loss, bullying, romantic breakup, or other stressors. Set up an appointment with their school counselor or psychologist. You can also see a private therapist to help your teen adjust and deal with their problems by calling your insurance provider or local mental health clinic. Take your teenager's issues seriously. Do not brush them off as normal teen angst. Many lifelong psychological problems begin during the teenage years. It's best to seek treatment early to prevent problems from getting worse. Deal with a crisis. If you think your teen is in danger, don't think twice about taking action. Take talk or threats of suicide and doing harm to others seriously. Seek help immediately by calling emergency services , taking them to the emergency department, and alerting their therapist immediately. If you're unsure what to do, call emergency services and they can help direct you to get the care you need. They may advise you to take them to the emergency department or to watch your teen closely.	Treat them like a teen, not a child or adult. Be flexible with their freedoms. Focus on trust, not suspicion. Stay calm. Establish boundaries and stick to them. Enforce consequences. Be reasonable. Handle conflicts. Use effective communication. Have fun together. Develop empathy. Honor and respect your teen. Support your teen’s interests. Open your home to your teenager's friends. Be available to them. Look out for problem behaviors. Listen to and understand them. See a counselor or therapist. Deal with a crisis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Surprise-Your-Girlfriend	How to Surprise Your Girlfriend	To surprise your girlfriend, buy her a box of chocolates or roses if you're looking for a classic gift. For a more personalized idea, get her a book by her favorite author or tickets to see a band she likes. You could also create a mix CD for her with songs that she likes or that mean something to your relationship. If she usually does the cooking, consider making her a home cooked meal, or show up at her workplace with lunch for you both. Since small gestures can also be a nice surprise, try charging her cell phone if she's forgotten to do so, or leaving her a note saying, “You're the best.”	Write a love letter. As convenient as e-mail and text messaging is, hand-written love letters are far more sentimental. Letters are often more romantic and thoughtful. If you feel awkward saying these words out loud, your girlfriend will appreciate hearing them on paper. If you wear a certain type of cologne, add a spritz to the paper before you mail the letter. Try placing the letter in her lunch bag or slipping it into her locker. Tell her you want to help her relax. Plan out an entire day meant to comfort and pamper her. Prepare her meals, do her chores, and offer to give her a massage. You can schedule this day on a weekend, or you can make it a weekday. This type of surprise works best if you and your girlfriend live together, but there are still ways to pamper her if you do not live together. For example, you could offer to buy her a cup of tea (if she likes tea) after school or give her a shoulder rub after her workout. Try an old standby. Boxes of chocolates, toy animals, jewelry, roses, or a bouquet of her favorite flowers are classic romantic gifts. However, don't buy something at random – pick something she will like. For example, if her favorite flowers are yellow roses, then give her yellow roses. If she is a big fan of peanut butter cups, then surprise her with a package of peanut butter cups. If she really likes giraffes, then give her a stuffed giraffe. Choose a more personalized gift. Get her a book by her favorite author, her favorite band's latest album, or tickets to a play she is dying to see. These gifts show your girlfriend that you understand her well enough to know what she likes. They also show that you put more thought into your gift than settling on a typical romantic token. Make her a mix CD. This is an especially nice gift if your girlfriend has a commute that lets her listen to music or if she likes to listen to music while she is exercising. Burn a CD with songs that mean something to your relationship or songs that remind you of her. A third option is simply picking songs that you know she enjoys. If you think she might like an extra personal touch, then you can even include a personal message to her at the beginning of the CD. Plan an outing. Do something she enjoys, even if it is not something that you like to do. For example, you could take your girlfriend out for a full day of shopping. If shopping is not something she enjoys, take her to a play or concert she would love, or try a museum, zoo, or botanical garden. Try to make whatever you do something that often comes up for discussion, but you never follow through with. For example, if you have been meaning to see a new movie, check both of your schedules to find day that would work for both of you. Tell her you have cleared your schedule, and want to see the exhibit if she has time that day. If you were correct about her availability, she should be excited that you made enough time for the outing. Make a photo or memory album. An album filled to the brim with memories of you and her together is sure to surprise your girlfriend. The simplest route is to give her a simple photo album filled with pictures that span the length of your relationship. For something a little more in depth, you can make a memory album that includes both photographs and notes about your thoughts and feelings toward her. You can make this more of a scrapbooking exercise by adding, for example, ticket stubs and food labels that have sentimental meaning. Look for little ways to surprise her. Even small gestures will show your girlfriend that you care about her. Watch for little opportunities throughout the day to surprise your girlfriend. For example, you could: Charge her cell phone when she is not looking. If your girlfriend sometimes forgets to charge her phone, then charging it for her can be a nice surprise. Just plug it in before you leave her house or before you start watching a movie. Give her a compliment. Compliments are always a welcome surprise. Try to give your girlfriend complements when she least expects them. For example, you could tell her she looks beautiful first thing in the morning or tell her she is brilliant after she describes the book she just finished reading. Leave her a note in an unexpected place. Something as simple as “You're the best!” or “Have a great day!” will put a smile on her face. Try putting the note in her planner or somewhere else that she is sure to find it. Host a gathering. Don't throw a surprise party unless you're sure your girlfriend will enjoy it. This can be a great way to surprise her on her birthday or graduation day, but only if she enjoys being the center of attention. If she can be shy, anxious, or introverted, choose a more intimate way to show affection. Remember to invite her friends and family, not just your own. Get together travel information for a vacation. If there has always been somewhere you have wanted to visit, within reason, do some research. Get some brochures and figure out the costs of the trip. Find a way you can afford it and show your girlfriend that you think you can finally go on that dream vacation. Make sure it is a place both of you want to go, not just yourself. Be the chef. Few gestures are quite as romantic as the home-cooked meal, especially if she is usually the one who does the cooking. If you are confident about your cooking abilities, try making your girlfriend a gourmet meal. If not, make something simple like grilled cheese or ramen noodles. You can make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The meal does not need to be anything fancy, but make sure that it is something she will enjoy. If you are nervous about cooking a meal on your own, surprise her by bringing up the idea of cooking a meal together. The two of you can spend some fun time together, and the gesture will still be romantic. Clean the table, use matching dinnerware, and light candles. This will show that you aren't just getting the nightly meal out of the way, but that it is a special occasion. If you have roommates or live with your parents, find an evening when they'll be gone for at least an hour or two to make this date all about you and her. Surprise her with lunch. Show up at her workplace or meet her at her locker with a meal from her favorite café or fast food restaurant. Homemade sandwiches, wraps, or salads also work great. If showing up at her job is not an option, you could pack a picnic lunch on a random weekend and take her out to eat at a park. Make sure to pay attention to her schedule. If she normally has lunches free, but has something going on during lunch every day this week, then you might need to wait. Take her on a nice dinner date. The restaurant can be a new place with good reviews, or it can be an old favorite that the two of you visit less than you used to. Moreover, if you choose a new restaurant, pick one that your girlfriend has expressed an interest in or that at least serves a type of food your girlfriend enjoys. Share a box of chocolates. If you don't feel the need for a grand romantic gesture, sharing a simple box of chocolates is nice. Go to a chocolatier and pick out a box together. Keep them on your kitchen table and enjoy them over the next week. Discussing your favorite flavors and sharing samples are fun bonding activities.	Write a love letter. Tell her you want to help her relax. Try an old standby. Choose a more personalized gift. Make her a mix CD. Plan an outing. Make a photo or memory album. Look for little ways to surprise her. Host a gathering. Get together travel information for a vacation. Be the chef. Surprise her with lunch. Take her on a nice dinner date. Share a box of chocolates.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Digital-Pictures-Print-on-3x5-or-4x6-Photo-Paper	How to Make Digital Pictures Print on 3x5 or 4x6 Photo Paper	Printing your digital pictures on 3x5 or 4x6 photo paper is easy. All you need to do is find an appropriate printer to do the job. You can use either a compact photo printer or a regular printer that's capable of printing on photo paper. To start, upload your photos onto your computer using a cable, a flash drive, or an SD card. Once your photos are on the computer, open one on a photo application, such as Windows Live Photo Gallery. Then, click on the Paper Layout drop-down menu and select 8.5 x 11 or “Letter” for your paper size. Make sure you have photo paper loaded in your printer and click “Print.”	Choose an appropriate printer. To bypass your computer, you'll need to make sure that you purchase a printer that can directly connect with your camera or your smartphone. Some printers can print directly from your memory card. Other printers require you to connect your digital camera or smartphone via USB. Some cameras even offer wireless connection to a printer. Insert your memory card or your USB cable into the printer. If you're using a USB cable, connect the opposite end to your camera or smartphone. Load the appropriate ink and paper into your printer. Touch "Photo" on the printer's touchscreen home screen. Then, touch "View & Print" to select your photo source. Use the arrows to scroll through your images until you find the image that you want to print. Touch "Edit" to edit your photo, if desired. Tap "Print" and choose the number of copies that you want. View the preview of the photo. If you like it, print it. Download Windows Live Photo Gallery if you don't already have the program on your computer. Choose inks and paper and load them into your printer. For the best results, choose both the inks and the photo paper recommended by your printer manufacturer. Open the photo in Windows Live Photo Gallery and click "Print. " Select your preferred printer. Click on the Paper Layout drop-down menu. Select 8.5 x 11 or "Letter" for your paper size. Choose the Paper Layout from the right panel. You can fit 2 4x6 prints or 4 3x5 photos on one piece of letter-sized photo paper. Enter the number of copies that you want in the "Copies of Each Photo" field. Click "Print. " Place the inks and photo paper recommended by your printer manufacturer into your printer. Open iPhoto and open the photo that you want to print. Edit the photo as needed. When the photo looks right, choose "Print" from the File menu. Click on "Print Size" in the Printer window to choose a size for your photo. You can choose both 3x5 and 4x6 in addition to other sizes. Choose your layout on the left side of the Print menu. You can choose a standard border or you can add matting. Click "Print" to print your photo. Set your digital camera to the appropriate resolution when you take your photos. Generally, set your digital camera to a resolution of 1600x1200, or 2 MP, for the highest quality prints 3x5 or 4x6 prints. Open your photo editing software on your computer. Upload your photos from your camera onto your computer. Save the original photo and save a separate copy for editing. When you do this, you ensure that you can always start over if you make editing mistakes. Remember aspect ratio. If you crop your photos using the wrong aspect ratio, even high resolution images can become distorted. A horizontal 4x6 photo has an aspect ratio of 3:2, which means that the ratio of its length to its width is 3:2. A horizontal 3x5 photo has an aspect ration of 5:3 (5" long and 3" wide) The aspect ratio is reversed if your picture is vertical. For instance, a vertical 3x5 print has an aspect ratio of 3:5, and a vertical 4x6 has an aspect ratio of 2:3. When you crop your photo, make sure that the new photo length and width has the appropriate aspect ration for a 4x6 or a 3x5. Specify the aspect ratio in your cropping tool within your photo editing software or within your online editing tools. Choose a dots-per-inch (DPI) setting in your editing software. A DPI setting of 300 generally produces the best photos.	Choose an appropriate printer. Insert your memory card or your USB cable into the printer. Load the appropriate ink and paper into your printer. Touch "Photo" on the printer's touchscreen home screen. Use the arrows to scroll through your images until you find the image that you want to print. Touch "Edit" to edit your photo, if desired. Tap "Print" and choose the number of copies that you want. Download Windows Live Photo Gallery if you don't already have the program on your computer. Choose inks and paper and load them into your printer. Open the photo in Windows Live Photo Gallery and click "Print. Click on the Paper Layout drop-down menu. Enter the number of copies that you want in the "Copies of Each Photo" field. Click "Print. Place the inks and photo paper recommended by your printer manufacturer into your printer. Open iPhoto and open the photo that you want to print. Edit the photo as needed. Click on "Print Size" in the Printer window to choose a size for your photo. Choose your layout on the left side of the Print menu. Click "Print" to print your photo. Set your digital camera to the appropriate resolution when you take your photos. Open your photo editing software on your computer. Save the original photo and save a separate copy for editing. Remember aspect ratio. Choose a dots-per-inch (DPI) setting in your editing software.
https://www.wikihow.com/Read-Manga	How to Read Manga	To read Manga, lay the book down with the spine to the right, opposite of how English books are read. To read the dialogue panels, move from right to left and in an up to down sequence. However, if you come across a panel with a black background, interpret it as a flashback. Also, if you encounter a panel with a fading background, read the scene as a transition from the past to the present.	Learn about the different types of manga. There are five major types of manga. Seinen is also referred to as men's manga. Women's manga is known as josei. Shojo is girls' manga, while shonen is boys' manga. And children's manga is called kodomo. Explore the many genres of manga. Manga has many genres, covering numerous topics and themes. Some of the most common manga genres include action, mystery, adventure, romance, comedy, slice of life, science fiction, fantasy, gender bender, historical, harem, and mecha. Learn about some popular manga series. Before you get started on reading your first manga, take some time to explore popular series. Some popular science fiction series include Ghost in the Shell and Akira. Well-known fantasy series include Dragon Ball and Pokemon Adventures. Love Hina is a popular slice of life manga series, and Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 is a series that is a mix of mecha and science fiction. Select manga that suits your interests and personality. After you explore the different types and genres of manga and familiarize yourself with some popular series, it's time to make a decision about what type of manga you'll be reading. Go with your gut and choose something that really excites you! Begin with the first manga in the series. More often than not, manga are serialized and contain many stories. Make sure you start with the first story and work your way through the series chronologically. If a series is popular enough, its episodes might be published together in a collected volume. The issue and series are usually printed on the cover. Lay the book down with the spine on the right side. Manga should be read with the magazine or book spine on the right. As you lay the manga down on a table, make sure the leaf ends are on the left and the spine is positioned to the right. This is "backwards" compared to English books. Start on the side with the title, author’s name, and edition. It's important that you begin reading manga on the correct side. The front cover will usually contain the title of the manga along with the name of the author or authors. Flip the manga over if you come across a warning that says, “You're reading the wrong way!” Read panels from right to left and in an up to down sequence. Like the pages of manga, individual panels should be read in a right to left sequence. Start reading each page by beginning with the panel that is in the upper right hand corner of the page. Read right to left and when you reach the edge of the page, go to the panel in the far-right of the following row of panels. If the panels are all arranged vertically, begin with the topmost panel. Even if the panels don't line up perfectly, stick to the right to left rule. Begin with the highest row or column and make your way - right to left - to the lowest row or column. Read dialog balloons from right to left and up to down. Dialog balloons, which contain conversational text between characters, should also be read in a right to left sequence. Begin in the upper right hand corner of the individual panel and read the dialog balloons from right to left, and then up to down. Read black panel backgrounds as a flashback. When a manga panel has a background that is black, it is usually indicating that the events illustrated in the panel happened prior to the story being depicted in the manga. Black backgrounds signal a flashback to an earlier event or time period. Read fading panel backgrounds as a transition from the past to the present. A page that contains a panel with a black background at the top, then panels with fading shades of gray, and finally a panel with a white background is depicting a time shift from the past (black panel) to the present (white panel). Read a sigh bubble as an expression of relief or a character’s exasperation. Oftentimes manga characters will be illustrated with an empty dialogue bubble at or below their mouth. This indicates that character is sighing, and can be interpreted as either relief or exasperation. Interpret lines across a character’s facial area as blushing. Manga characters are often depicted as blushing with lines sketched across the nose and cheeks. Interpret these expressions as illustrations of a character being embarrassed, overjoyed, or even having romantic feelings toward another character. Read a nose bleed as lust, not injury. When a manga character appears on page with a nosebleed, this usually means they are having lustful thoughts about another character or are gazing lustfully at another character, usually a beautiful woman. Interpret a sweat drop as embarrassment. Sometimes a sweat drop may appear near a character's head. This usually indicates the character is embarrassed or feeling extremely uncomfortable in a given situation. This is usually less severe than the embarrassment depicted by blushing. Read facial shadows and dark auras as anger, irritability, or depression. When a manga character appears in a panel with a purple, gray, or black blob or shadow floating in the background, this is usually indicative of the negative energy surrounding the character.	Learn about the different types of manga. Explore the many genres of manga. Learn about some popular manga series. Select manga that suits your interests and personality. Begin with the first manga in the series. Lay the book down with the spine on the right side. Start on the side with the title, author’s name, and edition. Read panels from right to left and in an up to down sequence. Read dialog balloons from right to left and up to down. Read black panel backgrounds as a flashback. Read fading panel backgrounds as a transition from the past to the present. Read a sigh bubble as an expression of relief or a character’s exasperation. Interpret lines across a character’s facial area as blushing. Read a nose bleed as lust, not injury. Interpret a sweat drop as embarrassment. Read facial shadows and dark auras as anger, irritability, or depression.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-Guinea-Pig-to-Trust-You	How to Get Your Guinea Pig to Trust You	To get your guinea pig to trust you, feed it healthy treats, like sliced veggies or fruits, so it starts to associate your scent with getting its favorite food. You should also spend a lot of time playing with your guinea pig and talking to it when it's in its cage so it gets used to your presence and your voice. Also, when you're holding your guinea pig, make sure you're gentle and that you keep it close to your body so it feels safe in your hands.	Feed him to earn trust. One of the best ways to earn your guinea pig's trust is by feeding him healthy foods. In addition to hay and pellets, hand-feed veggies, and fruits on occasion as well. Doing this at regular intervals will cause your guinea pig to associate you and your scent with his favorite things to eat. Fruit and sweeter vegetables are an ideal snack to give your guinea pig. Try feeding him a slice of banana or apple once a day, or a piece of bell pepper. Guinea pigs have different food preferences, just like people. Try different types of fruit and vegetables until you find the one that seems to make your pet the happiest. All should be fed by hand. Doing this at regular intervals will cause your guinea pig to associate you with food and care. Hold him properly. You'll want to give your guinea pig plenty of attention, which means you should be very comfortable holding him. You'll want to give your guinea pig plenty of attention, which means you should be very comfortable holding him. A supportive but gentle hold is best. Pick him up with one hand under his belly, and one supporting his bottom. Hold him close to your body, especially when moving around. The key to a successful hold is to make sure your guinea pig feels secure. He will have a harder time trusting you if he is afraid of falling. Hold him securely, but loosely enough that he is still comfortable. This includes supporting his rump to get rid of that 'falling' feeling. Spend quality time with your guinea pig. It's not enough simply to be in the same room with your guinea pig while they are in their cage. To effectively bond with your guinea pig, make sure to spend time with them by removing them from their confined area. Take some time each day to pay attention to your guinea pig while they have the freedom to move around. Guinea pigs love to play hide and seek. When you are playing with your pig out of the cage, place several empty paper sacks around the room. Place treats in some of them, and watch your pet have fun exploring! Make sure to keep a close eye on your pet when they're on the move. They could easily search out several good hiding places, and you don't want to lose them. When approaching your guinea pig for playtime, offer them a small treat. They will begin to associate positive incentives with spending time with you. Have conversations. Talking to your guinea pig is a great way to bond with them. Guinea pigs are social creatures, and they love attention. Place your pet's cage in a room where you spend a lot of time—maybe your living room or home office. Talk to your guinea pig throughout the day. It may seem strange at first, but you will probably come to enjoy having somebody to talk to who will never disagree with your opinions. Guinea pigs make great listeners! Use your guinea pig's name frequently. By using their name, your pet will learn when you are specifically talking to them. They'll learn to look forward to the special attention. Understand guinea pig behavior. To earn your guinea pig's trust, you should spend some time learning to understand the characteristics of these pets. Typically, they are smart, sensitive, and have a lot of energy. Pay attention to your pet's habits, so that you can learn their likes and dislikes. For example, learning the specific spots they like to have scratched will go a long way towards earning their trust. Guinea pigs are highly social and they love company. Consider getting a companion for your pet. It's not much harder to care for two guinea pigs instead of one. And it can make it easier on them when you aren't constantly there to give them the attention and socialization they require. Don't worry if your guinea pig does not immediately respond to your affections. As with any animal, it can take time to earn a guinea pig's trust. Be prepared to bring your pet home. Before you bring your guinea pig to your house for the first time, make sure that you have everything you need. Take care to have a comfortable home created for them. You should also have plenty of food on hand for your new companion. A good water bottle is one of the most important items you will need for your new pet. Ask the pet store to recommend a brand. A good water bottle will provide your guinea pig with the supply of fresh and clean water they need without any leaks. Create a pleasant and safe space. Most cages that are marketed for guinea pigs are too small. You should look for a larger cage that is at least 7.5 square feet. This might mean that you purchase a cage that is intended for another animal. That's okay, don't worry about the name of the product. If you can't find an appropriate cage, you can make your own. A good suggestion could be a C&C cage, which is spacious and affordable. Plus, you can customise the cage! Make it interesting. Guinea pigs like to move around, so try to find a cage that includes ramps and different levels. Include bedding. Guinea pigs like to nest and burrow, so make sure that they have the material to do so. Pine and cedar shavings, though widely sold, are not good for small animals, because of chemicals. Instead, ask the pet store for a paper-based bedding product, or use fleece with some type of absorbent liner underneath. Be aware the best food for a guinea pig is grass or good quality hay. Feed this as the number one constituent of the diet. Also, you can offer a small amount (no more than they can eat in 20 minutes) of good quality extruded food. The latter is a pellet that is milled so that each nugget looks identical which stops the guinea pig from selectively eating the tasty bits and leaving the healthier parts. Feeding a diet of entirely pellets leads either to obesity or to the guinea pig's teeth overgrowing. Your guinea pig should be eating a few servings of vegetables and fruits each day. Guinea pigs cannot produce Vitamin C so you must supplement their diet, as pellets are not enough. Some pig-safe vegetables are kale, romaine lettuce, carrot, celery (strings removed) spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Keep in mind that some different vegetables will have different limitations on how much you can feed them per week. Fruits are sugary but can be fed once every week. Apples (seeds removed), blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, banana, oranges, peaches (pits removed) and cherry (pits removed) are fruits that you can try. You can look online for more safe veggies and fruits. Remember to feed organic if you can, and always, always, always wash your vegetables and fruits thoroughly with water before feeding. Remove any food remains after 4 hours to prevent bacteria buildup. Keep her clean. Generally, your guinea pig will be able to bathe itself. But every three months (or if she gets particularly dirty), you can bathe it. Place her in the bathroom sink, on top of a washcloth. Gently scoop room temperature water over the guinea pig and rub it in. Use a small amount of shampoo and work it into a lather in your guinea pig's fur. Then gently but thoroughly rinse. Just bathe your guinea pig's body, not her head. You don't want to get water in her eyes. Gently pat your pet dry with a clean, soft towel. Maintain his health. Your guinea pig should see his vet once every year. Your vet can make sure that he is at a healthy weight and is not showing any signs of illness. Make sure to use a vet who thoroughly and patiently answers all of your questions. Take your guinea pig to the vet anytime they show signs of illness or significant changes in behavior. Know the costs. Before you bring home a guinea pig (or two) make sure that you have factored the financial costs into your budget. You'll need to purchase food, a cage, bedding, and a water bottle. Don't forget to add in occasional trips to the vet. Annual guinea pig care costs between $500-$800. Value his company. Animals can read moods. So if you want your guinea pig to trust you and value you, you should reciprocate. Make sure to think about the value that having a pet adds to your life. Isn't it nice to have company when no one else is around? The more you appreciate your guinea pig, the more it will show. Let your kids help with the guinea pig. Pets are a great way to help your kids learn responsibility. Guinea pigs are an ideal first pet for your children to be around. Have your kids help you feed the guinea pig, and teach them to clean the cage. You, your children, and the guinea pig will all benefit from this arrangement. Enjoy health benefits. People who have pets are known to be healthier than non-pet owners, in some respects. Guinea pigs provide the same perks as having a cat or dog. Owning a guinea pig can help prevent symptoms of depression and can also lower your blood pressure.	Feed him to earn trust. Hold him properly. Spend quality time with your guinea pig. Have conversations. Understand guinea pig behavior. Be prepared to bring your pet home. Create a pleasant and safe space. Be aware the best food for a guinea pig is grass or good quality hay. Keep her clean. Maintain his health. Know the costs. Value his company. Let your kids help with the guinea pig. Enjoy health benefits.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-CO2-Reactor-for-an-Aquarium	How to Make a CO2 Reactor for an Aquarium	To make your own CO2 reactor for an aquarium, pour baking soda and water into a 2 liter bottle and write an A on that bottle with a permanent marker. In a second bottle, marked with B, mix citric acid and water. Shake both bottles, then connect a CO2 generator kit to the bottles so the pressure gauge is on the citric acid bottle and the cap with the valve is on the baking soda. Attach a diffuser to the other end of the tubing. To use the system, place the diffuser into the bottom of the tank and adjust the CO2 by turning the valve attached to the baking soda bottle.	Pour 200 g (13.89 tbsp) of baking soda into a 2 l (68 fl oz) bottle. Empty out a 2 l (68 fl oz) bottle of juice or soda and rinse it out with cold water. Position a funnel in the mouth of the bottle and pour 200 g (13.89 tbsp) of baking soda into it. Use a marker to write an A on the bottle so you can keep track of which bottle it is. You can buy baking soda at a grocery store or online. Add 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) of water to the baking soda bottle. Use the funnel to pour the water into the bottle so that it doesn't spill. The water will look cloudy and white once you've poured it in. If you need to generate more CO2, you can use more baking soda and water in this bottle. Just make sure to keep the mixture to a 1:1 ratio. Add 200 g (13.89 tbsp) of citric acid into a second 2 l (68 fl oz) bottle. You can purchase citric acid online or at some grocery stores. Wipe out the inside of the funnel so that it's dry and position it over a separate bottle. Then, slowly pour the citric acid into the top of the funnel. Write a B on this bottle with a marker. Citric acid will come in a powder form. Citric acid is an ingredient that's commonly used in pickling and is a component of certain candy. Pour 600 ml (20 fl oz) of water into the citric acid bottle. Measure out the water with a measuring cup and pour it into the bottle, using the funnel. The solution will look clear at the bottom of the bottle. If you are trying to generate more CO2 and you've increased the amount of baking soda you're using, make sure to adjust the amount of citric acid that you're using accordingly. Always keep the citric acid to water ratio at 1:3. Shake both bottles to mix the solutions. Screw the caps on both bottles and shake them vigorously to mix the solutions and start the CO2 reaction. You should start to see the mixtures bubble in the bottles. Once they are mixed, remove the caps. Purchase a CO2 generator kit at an aquarium or online. A CO2 generator kit will have plastic tubing connecting 2 caps and should include a pressure gauge and a valve. Sometimes, the tubing will be connected by a piece of hard plastic. The pressure gauge and valve will allow you to monitor and regulate how much CO2 is going into your tank. These kits will typically cost anywhere from $10-$25. Read the instructions that come with your specific kit. If you don't get a CO2 generator kit, you won't be able to accurately regulate the CO2 going into your tank, which could be dangerous for pets and vegetation. Screw the pressure gauge cap to the top of your citric acid bottle. Insert the tubing that's coming out of the cap into the bottle labeled with a B. Then, turn the cap clockwise until it's tight. Screw the cap with the valve attached onto the baking soda bottle. Turn the valve clockwise to close it before hooking up the bottles. Then, place the tube coming out the cap with the valve attached to the top into the baking soda bottle. Turn the cap clockwise to tighten it. Connecting the bottles together allows the citric acid to slowly flow into the baking soda bottle which will produce the chemical reaction that will generate CO2. Connect the end of the tubing to a bubble counter. A bubble counter is a small plastic piece that the CO2 diffuses through before going into your tank. Fill the bubble counter with water. Then, take the plastic tubing coming from your valve and insert the end into the bubble counter. A bubble counter will help you monitor how much CO2 is actually being generated by your system which will allow you to moderate how much CO2 you are using. Connect the bubble counter to additional tubing. Get tubing that's long enough so that it can reach the bottom of your tank. Take the tubing and connect it to the output valve on the bottom your bubble counter. Connect a diffuser to the end of the tubing. Purchase a diffuser at a pet store or online. Connect the end of the tubing to the diffuser. Your CO2 setup is complete. A diffuser will help break up larger bubbles and diffuse the CO2 into the water. Place the diffuser into the bottom of the tank. Bubbles should form in the bubble counter every couple of seconds. This is a sign that your system is working correctly. As the CO2 moves its way through the tubes you should see bubbles coming out of your diffuser. It may take 1-2 minutes for the CO2 bubbles reach your diffuser. Adjust the valve to increase or decrease the CO2 in the tank. Turn the valve clockwise to close the valve and reduce the amount of CO2 being generated. Turn it counterclockwise to open the valve to increase the amount of CO2. As a rule of thumb for most tank setups, this would equate to 10 bubbles per minute per 100 l (3,400 fl oz) of water. The amount of CO2 that your tank needs depends on the size of your tank and the type and amount of vegetation in it. You can test the CO2 levels in your water with a drop checker, or a glass device that will change Color depending on the level of CO2 in your water. Turn off your system at night or use an air pump. Your aquarium's plantlife does not need CO2 at night, and leaving your system on may result in CO2 poisoning for your fish. Turn the valve clockwise and close it completely at night. You can also purchase an air pump and place it on a timer so that it runs at night, which will counteract the excess CO2 in the tank. Change the CO2 mix once every 20 days. Remove the diffuser from the water and open the needle valve until the pressure on the gauge reads 0. Then, remove the caps from both bottles and rinse them out before mixing a new CO2 mixture. Reattach the bottles and put the diffuser back into the water. Replacing the mixtures will ensure that your tank is getting the proper amount of CO2.	Pour 200 g (13.89 tbsp) of baking soda into a 2 l (68 fl oz) bottle. Add 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) of water to the baking soda bottle. Add 200 g (13.89 tbsp) of citric acid into a second 2 l (68 fl oz) bottle. Pour 600 ml (20 fl oz) of water into the citric acid bottle. Shake both bottles to mix the solutions. Purchase a CO2 generator kit at an aquarium or online. Screw the pressure gauge cap to the top of your citric acid bottle. Screw the cap with the valve attached onto the baking soda bottle. Connect the end of the tubing to a bubble counter. Connect the bubble counter to additional tubing. Connect a diffuser to the end of the tubing. Place the diffuser into the bottom of the tank. Adjust the valve to increase or decrease the CO2 in the tank. Turn off your system at night or use an air pump. Change the CO2 mix once every 20 days.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Betta%27s-Water-Warm	How to Keep a Betta's Water Warm	To keep a betta's water warm, you'll need to install a heater in its tank. If the tank is smaller than 2.5 gallons, you can use a submersible 7.5-watt heater pad. For a tank that's larger than 2.5 gallons, use a submersible aquarium heater between 25 and 50 watts. You should also attach a thermometer to the inside of the tank so you can monitor the water temperature, which should be kept at 76-80 degrees Fahrenheit.	Install a heater in the tank. You must provide warm water to maintain the health of your betta fish. To do this, you will need to get a heater for your aquarium. The type of heater you need will vary, depending on how large your aquarium is. The two main types of heaters should be available at your local pet supply store. Tanks larger than 2.5 gallons will need a submersible aquarium heater. For tanks between 2.5 and 5 gallons, you will need a 25 watt power rating. For 10 gallon tanks, purchase a 50 watt heater. Tanks that are smaller than 2.5 gallons can use submersible 7.5 watt heater pads. These pads don't regulate temperature, so you will need to monitor the temperature of the tank often. Lamps are not the best choice for heating as betta fish do not like bright lighting. Add a thermometer to the tank. The easiest way to keep an eye on the temperature in your betta's aquarium is to install a thermometer. You will need a thermometer that is designed to be submerged into the tank water. Once your thermometer is installed you can easily check to make sure your betta is in an ideal environment. Temperatures need to be maintained at 76 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. Place the thermometer in a place that you can easily read it. Thermometers that stick on the side of the aquarium are often not accurate enough to use. Place the tank in a good location. Consider where the best place in your house might be for your aquarium. Look for areas that are more stable in terms of temperature, naturally helping to maintain the temperature in your tank. Avoid placing the tank next to any drafty windows or cool areas in your house. Don't put the aquarium next to a heat source. Maintain the quality of your tank water. Beyond monitoring the temperature in your betta's aquarium, you will need to maintain other aspects of the water as well. Keep up with the following characteristics of the water in your betta's tank to help keep it healthy: pH level can be monitored with pH strips. These can be bought at most pet stores that sell aquariums and fish. Keep tank water neutral, with a pH of 7. Tank water must be clean and cannot contain any chlorine. Your pet store may have dechlorination tablets available. If possible, let your tank water sit for 24 hours before adding it to the aquarium. This allows for gases that could potentially harm your fish to be fully released. Clean the aquarium. Regular cleaning of your betta's aquarium is a mandatory part of properly caring for your fish. How often you clean the aquarium will depend on how large your tank is. 1 gallon tanks need to be cleaned every 3 days, 2.5 gallon tanks every 5 days, and 5 gallon tanks every 7 days. Take note of the tanks temperature. You will need to match the new water to this temperature. Scoop your fish out of the bowl and place it, along with some tank water, in a safe container. Dump all the old water out of the tank. Wash the tank and all decorations with warm water. Wipe the inside of the tank down with a cloth or paper towel. Replace the decorations and refill the tank with clean, dechlorinated water. Raise the temperature of the tank up to the temperature that the old water was. Acclimate your fish to the bowl. Place the container with your fish in the aquarium and over the course of five minutes, add the new tank water to the container water After your fish has acclimated, you can release it into the tank. Monitor your betta's health. In addition to keeping track of the temperature in your fishes' aquarium, you will need to watch for signs of illness. These signs of illness can inform you if anything in your betta's tank needs attention. Look for some of the following signs of common illnesses in betta fish: Fin rot will appear as damaged, frayed, or sickly looking fins and is caused by unclean water in the tank. Clean the tank and replace with clean water to help with fin rot. Swim bladder disorder is indicated by any apparent difficulties your betta has swimming, including sinking, swimming sideways, or bobbing on the surface. This is usually caused by constipation but may also be caused by infection, parasite, or injury. Fungal infections will appear as a fuzzy, white growth on your betta. Antibiotics, a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit or 23 degrees Celsius, and adding aquarium salt can help stop this. A disorder known as pop-eye is indicated by swollen eyes. Treat by cleaning the tank, increasing temperature to 84 degrees Fahrenheit or 28 degrees Celsius, and adding 1/8 teaspoon Epsom salt for every five gallons of water in the tank.	Install a heater in the tank. Add a thermometer to the tank. Place the tank in a good location. Maintain the quality of your tank water. Clean the aquarium. Monitor your betta's health.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Personality-Stand-Out	How to Make Your Personality Stand Out	To make your personality stand out, don't be afraid to crack jokes and allow your unique humor to come out. This will help you stand out and seem more fun and interesting. If that seems hard, start out by just laughing at other people's jokes a bit more until you're comfortable enough to crack some yourself. Try to recognize the unique role that you play in your social group and be proud of it, even if you're not the one who's at the center of attention all the time. You might be a supportive friend who encourages other people, or someone who is quiet most of the time but chimes in with funny quips here and there. Remember that your differences and your quirks are what make you more interesting, so embrace them instead of trying to blend in. If you have a unique hobby, like collecting bottle caps, share your enthusiasm with other people, and they will be intrigued by your passion.	Read more. Reading is one of the best ways to be a more interesting person. Those who read on a regular basis have a more nuanced understanding of the world around them. This can provide you with more to say, sharpen your opinions, and increase your intelligence. All of this will develop your personality, making you stand out. Read books in a variety of genres. Strive for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other types of books. Make time to read every day. Find ways to incorporate reading in your daily schedule. If you have a long commute, for example, you can read on the train. Engage in hobbies. Interesting people tend to have a lot going on. If you have more hobbies, passions, and interests, you will be more interesting for others. This will help you develop a unique personality. Try something you've always been interested in, but have never done. Join a cooking or painting class. Sign up for a local sports team. Go hiking on the weekends. Trying new things will expand your horizon. This will give you more to talk about. You also may interact with others while trying new things, helping you develop your social skills. Embrace learning. Learning should be a lifelong project. The most interesting people never stop learning. Always be on the lookout to learn more and improve your overall understanding of the world. Read the news. Whether you read online news sources, magazines, or newspapers, understanding what's going on in the world can increase your understanding of it. Embrace learning at work. View every day on your job as an opportunity to learn a new skill or discover some personal insight. If you realize that you tend to have a more positive attitude towards work with certain partners, try to get assigned to projects with those same people to encourage your own learning. Be open to exploration. Having a variety of experiences can help you be more interesting. This can also develop your personality, making you stand out from others. Be open to exploring new things, whether new ideas, places, or experiences. Try to go to a place you've never been before every week. Challenge yourself and your opinions. If you're interested in a particular topic, read a variety of opinions and insights about the subject. You can try volunteering for a unique project at work like making blog posts, if you want to stretch your creative muscles. Recognize your positive qualities. It's hard to completely revamp your personality. However, you can work on recognizing your best qualities. From there, you can find ways to make these qualities stand out more. Write down all your positive qualities. Think about what you most like about yourself, and what others seem to like about you. Think of what ways you can make those qualities more apparent. How can you make something like a good sense of humor stand out? You can try making jokes more often. How can you make generosity stand out? You can always bring snacks or drinks to social events. Develop opinions. Your opinions are what make you interesting. While you don't have to force your opinions on others, most people are drawn to those with strong opinions on a variety of topics. In order to stand out, work on considering your own opinions on a variety of issues. Get more informed about the news. Spend some time reading up on current cultural events. In addition to reading the plain facts, read opinion pieces. See all sides of an issue so you can develop an informed opinion. Do not hide uncommon opinions. If your opinion on a matter differs from the norm, there's no need to conceal this. People will actually be more interested in non-conventional opinions. This can really help you stand out. Do not hide your quirks. Many people strive to fit in by covering their quirks and odd qualities. In order to make your personality stand out, embrace yours. Think about the strange or unconventional things you do. Try to allow others to see these without a sense of shame. If you're just like everyone else, you're unlikely to stand out. Keep this in mind as you embrace your quirks. While most people may not, say, enjoy collecting old bottle caps, this is something that makes you interesting. Share your quirkiness with others. When people ask you about your hobbies and interests, open up. Do not hold back discussing your unique self, even if some of your hobbies and interests are not conventional. Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself even when you make mistakes. You're still a whole and complete individual who is secure in your inherent self-worth! Accept feedback. You want to make sure you're coming off the right way. Many people stand out, but not always for positive reasons. As you work on developing your personality, always be open to feedback and criticism. If someone lets you know you're doing something to bother them or others, listen. Do not dismiss the feedback. While it's important to be unique, you don't want to hog attention. This can be alienating. If you get feedback, work on it right away. This will help keep your personality on the right track. You'll develop a unique, likable personality. Recognize your unique role in the group. There are many ways to be an important member of a group, and you probably already have a natural role within the groups that you engage with. This role may not be someone who is at the center of attention at all times, but your role is important nonetheless. Think about your role when you are in a group and try to be proud of this contribution. For example, you might be the type of person who is quiet most of the time, but who says insightful or funny things whenever you do speak. Or, you might be the member of your group who others look to for direction or to keep everyone on track. Still another role might be as a supporter. You might be the one who encourages other people within your group and helps them to feel comfortable. Express your opinions. Once you've developed your opinions, be assertive and express them. If you simply agree in arguments and discussions, you won't stand out from the crowd. Feel free to express your opinion when discussing issues like politics and current events. This will make people notice you more. Remember to be respectful when voicing your opinion. You can stand out if you're argumentative, but it may not be in a positive manner. You can phrase your opinion by beginning with something like, "I see what you're saying, but I actually disagree." Remember that your needs and feelings matter. Work on being willing to express yourself to be more assertive. Also, remind yourself that it is okay to say “no.” Try to practice saying no in situations that are low stakes. For example, if a member of the group asks, “Does everyone like the idea of ordering pizza for lunch?” then you might say something like, “No, actually. I would like something light for lunch. Does the restaurant we are ordering from have salads?” Have fun and use humor. People want to be around those who are fun. You don't necessarily have to be the life of every party, especially if it goes against your nature, but try to laugh and loosen up when out in public. This will make you stand out as a fun, interesting person to have around. Try to go with the flow at social events. If the whole gang is going to a bar you're feeling so-so about, do not protest. You might have a good time. Allow your humor to come out. Crack jokes, even if they seem stupid or silly. You'll stand out from the crowd this way. Talk about your interests. Never be shy about expressing your interests. If someone asks about your hobbies and passions, feel free to share. Even if someone doesn't necessarily know a lot about a particular interest of yours, if you're passionate about something you can make someone interested. Talk about interests that are unique to you. For example, maybe you're an expert on French history. Talk to someone about a new book about French history you're reading. Make sure, however, not to go overboard. Watch for social cues that someone is getting bored, such as them checking their phone or their eyes wandering. Share your stories. If you've had a lot of unique, interesting experiences, feel free to share your stories. Others will love experiencing your life vicariously. Share amusing anecdotes, stories of travel, and other unique stories you have. However, make sure not to dominate the conversation. Only share stories that are relevant, and try to keep your conversations brief.	Read more. Engage in hobbies. Embrace learning. Be open to exploration. Recognize your positive qualities. Develop opinions. Do not hide your quirks. Accept feedback. Recognize your unique role in the group. Express your opinions. Have fun and use humor. Talk about your interests. Share your stories.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cup-of-Tea-Using-the-Microwave	How to Make a Cup of Tea Using the Microwave	To make a cup of tea in the microwave, place a tea bag or tea leaves in a microwave-safe mug, and add enough water to submerge the bag or leaves. Then, place the mug in the microwave, and microwave it on high for about 30 seconds. Once the timer goes off, remove the mug from the microwave, and cover the top with a napkin so the tea can steep for 2 minutes. After steeping, remove the napkin and the bag or leaves from the mug. If you want a sweeter tea, add sugar or honey. Finally, fill the mug to the top with water.	Put your tea bag or tea leaves inside the microwavable mug or cup. Add enough water to cover the tea bag or tea leaves, about one to two tablespoons. Open the microwave and slip your cup inside. Microwave on HIGH for about thirty seconds. Cover the mug with a napkin, book, or bowl so the tea can steep. Leave it for about two minutes. Now remove the napkin, book, or bowl. And the teabag-be careful, it will still be hot! Resist the temptation to squeeze the bag-you will make the tea bitter. If you want to add sugar, honey, or lemon, now is the time to add it. Then fill the cup up to the brim with water. If you prefer your tea scalding hot, microwave the mug on high for another minute. Enjoy your tea!	Put your tea bag or tea leaves inside the microwavable mug or cup. Add enough water to cover the tea bag or tea leaves, about one to two tablespoons. Open the microwave and slip your cup inside. Cover the mug with a napkin, book, or bowl so the tea can steep. Now remove the napkin, book, or bowl. If you prefer your tea scalding hot, microwave the mug on high for another minute. Enjoy your tea!
https://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-Without-Your-Parents-Knowing	How to Lose Weight Without Your Parents Knowing	If you're trying to lose weight without your parents knowing, ask yourself why. If you find yourself thinking about food all the time, eating when you're full or avoiding eating, or trying to get rid of every calorie you consume, you might be suffering from an eating disorder. If this is the case, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist to get help. On the other hand, if you're not talking to your parents because you don't think they'd understand and support your healthier lifestyle, then simply aim to eat a variety of foods from all five food groups, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Instead of eating out or buying prepackaged meals, which can be high in calories and salt, prepare your own meals and pack your school lunches for a more nutritious option. Another way to get fit is to aim for 1 hour of physical activity on most days, like biking, jogging, playing soccer, or walking. With a healthy lifestyle, you should lose weight slowly, which is less obvious, healthier for your body, and easier to keep off.	Eat a variety of foods. Eat foods from all five food groups every day. Don't substitute one kind of food or supplement for another. You'll get all the vitamins and minerals you need if you eat a varied diet. If the options in your home or at school are always the same, start working on getting some variety. Get plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Eat them raw and cooked. Juice lacks fiber and can't provide all the benefits of whole produce, so don't replace your eating with drinking. Get protein every day. If you're a vegan or a vegetarian , make sure you get adequate amounts of protein-rich foods like rice and beans, hummus, tofu, and nuts. Eat whole-grain carbohydrates for energy and minerals. Yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and milk are delicious and provide essential calcium. Make food at home. Homemade food is almost always lower in calories than frozen or prepared food. Tell your parents you want to pack your own lunches. If your parents buy a lot of take-out, ask them if you can all start taking turns making dinner several nights a week. Your parents are going to worry if they think you're starving yourself. They're less likely to worry if they can see that you are eating well and getting interested in food preparation. Eat regular meals. Skipping meals will make you gain weight. Make sure you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with some healthy snacks in between. You will overeat if you get too hungry. Try keeping a few snack bars, nuts, apples, and other filling snacks in your locker or backpack so that you can eat when you're hungry. Make sure you get breakfast! Skipping breakfast will make you hungry and low-energy. It may even lead to weight gain. Limit your soda, alcohol, and candy. Don't consume these things every day, but don't eliminate things you like completely. Treat sugary drinks and snacks as treats. Consume them as a special occasion. If you get out of the habit of eating sugar all the time, you won't crave it as much. Alcohol is very high in sugar, and it's best to avoid it if you're trying to lose weight. Eat mindfully. If you eat when you are stressed or distracted, you might eat too much or eat the wrong things. Try paying attention when you eat. Eat slowly so that you notice yourself filling up. Start eating when you're hungry, and stop eating when you're full. Try tasting every bite you take. Eat with your family. Eating with people you like can help you eat the right way. Most restaurants will serve you more than you need to feel full. Beware of dieting. Dieting can actually make you gain weight. Most diets will cause you to lose weight at first, then gain it all back. The best way to have a healthy weight is to eat a healthy diet, get ordinary amounts of physical activity, and feel fine about your body and your habits. Avoid any crash diets that claim you can lose a lot of weight at once. Never take laxatives, skip meals, vomit, or take weight loss pills to lose weight. Talk to a doctor or nutritionist. It's hard to calculate your own correct weight, because everyone's healthy weight is different. You can calculate your BMI, which is how you find out if your weight is correct for your height, but the BMI fails to factor in things like your genes and your growth. You can talk to your doctor during an ordinary doctor's appointment. Talk to your pediatrician, who has a record of your weight over your whole childhood, and ask if you are an ordinary weight for your age. You might also ask: "I'd like to lose weight. How can I do this safely?" Your doctor might refer you to a nutritionist who can give you advice. Don't worry. When you stress about food, you make worse eating choices. If you worry too much about your weight, your calorie intake, and eating the "right" foods, you may make worse and worse eating choices, and even develop an eating disorder. To strike a positive balance, try eating healthily but having the occasional treat. If you overeat, don't beat yourself up. Let it go. Exercise. Get into a regular exercise routine so that you get fit and stay fit. Aim for an hour of physical exercise a day. Consider trying out for a team sport, like swim team or volleyball. If you're not competitive or don't like teams, try solo exercise like biking, jogging, skateboarding, or walking. Get an exercise buddy. If you have a friend who enjoys exercise, ask if they'll go on hikes with you, or join a dance class and learn ballroom dancing or contra dance. You can lift weights, but wait till you're fully grown. You can't build muscle if you haven't gone through puberty. Lose weight gradually. If you lose a ton of weight all at once, your parents will notice and you'll damage your health. If you lose a few pounds a month, you'll be losing weight safely, it will be easier to keep it off, and nobody will worry. It's safe to lose 1-2 pounds a week—any more than that is hard to keep off, and may damage your health. If you lose a lot of weight very quickly, you might actually damage your body's metabolism. This will make it hard for you to control your weight later on. Avoid compulsive exercise. This is when you feel like you can't control your own urge to exercise—you must exercise, or you can't relax. This is a warning sign that you may be developing an eating disorder. Sleep. Getting a healthy amount of sleep every night will help you regulate your weight. If you're a teenager, aim for 9-11 hours of sleep a night. Naps can't make up for lost sleep, so try to go to bed at a reasonable time every night. If you sleep fewer than 9 hours a night, try adding hours on. You'll lose weight for every hour you add (up to 11—after that, you'll just confuse your body). To get enough sleep, get into a good sleep routine. Go to bed at the same time every night if you can, and do relaxing things before sleep, such as reading, chatting with family, or watching a comedy. Get offline. Being on your device can cause you to zone out and lose track of time. Try replacing your online time with sleep, reading (offline), and activities that involve movement (walking, cooking, making art, exercising). Look out for yourself. Remember that your brain and body are developing. If you restrict too many meals, you can damage your future health and intelligence. You can also lower your current concentration and self esteem. Too much focus on weight loss can lead you to be unhappy and ill. If you have trouble feeling comfortable with your current weight, consider talking to your friends about it. You don't have to ask questions or beg for reassurance—just let them know that you're having negative feelings about your body. Talk to your parents. You'll scare your parents if you start eating less or exercising too much, and you'll scare them if you aren't honest with them about your diet and your worries. If you are trying to lose weight without your parents knowing, ask yourself why. If you're really doing something harmless, why is it a secret? If the issue is that your parents are controlling, speak to a trusted adult. If the issue is that you have an eating disorder, you can speak to your school nurse or your doctor. Diets work better with family support. Get help for an eating disorder. If you're trying to lose weight without your parents knowing, you might have an eating disorder. Ask yourself: do I think about food all the time? Do I eat when I'm full? Do I avoid eating? Do I try to get rid of the calories I consume, either through vomiting, laxatives, or exercise? If any of these are the case, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. If you think of your eating or your body as a problem, talk to a doctor.	Eat a variety of foods. Make food at home. Eat regular meals. Limit your soda, alcohol, and candy. Eat mindfully. Beware of dieting. Talk to a doctor or nutritionist. Don't worry. Exercise. Lose weight gradually. Sleep. Get offline. Look out for yourself. Talk to your parents. Get help for an eating disorder.
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-an-Injured-Rabbit	How to Care for an Injured Rabbit	To care for your injured rabbit, flush small wounds with warm water and antiseptic soap. If your rabbit is still bleeding, apply pressure with a sterile gauze pad or clean cloth, and if your rabbit has a burn, flush the affected area with cool running water. As you care for your rabbit, be sure watch out for signs of shock, which can be fatal. If your rabbit has glassy eyes, cold limbs, or rapid heart rate and breathing, get to a vet right away!	Take your injured rabbit to the vet. You may choose to treat a small shallow cut or injured claw yourself, but for just about anything else, it is always best to take your rabbit to the vet. Your job is to minimize damage and keep your rabbit as safe and comfortable as possible en route. Know your vet's hours and have a backup plan. If your vet is not available for emergencies outside of office hours, then you should have the number of another clinic or vet that is. Be aware of the less obvious signs of injury. If your rabbit is bleeding, has been bitten, or has been stepped on, you should take him to the vet. But injuries are not always so obvious, especially since rabbits have high pain thresholds and instinctively hide pain. Less obvious signs of injury include: Lying on one side for extended periods of time. Falling over. Inability to walk in a straight line. Limping or change in gait. Awkward posture. Licking, rubbing or scratching a particular area. Failure to eat or drink for 24 hours. Failure to pass fecal pellets for 8 hours or more. Examine your rabbit to determine the nature of its injury. How you care for you rabbit will depend on the injury. If the injury is not immediately life threatening – i.e. the rabbit is bleeding heavily, paralyzed, or in shock – perform a brief exam: Nose and whiskers – Both sides should look the same. Look for discharge and swelling. Eyes – Glassy or closed eyes are a sign of shock. Shine a light into them to see if the pupils constrict. If the whites of the eyes are yellow, this indicates a serious liver problem. Gums and teeth – Lift the lips to examine them. Gums should be pink and the color should return immediately if after you push on them with a fingertip. Pale gums are a sign of sock. Make sure no teeth are broken. Head and neck – Feel for lumps, bumps, or swelling. Head tilt may be a sign of shock or spinal injury. Limbs - Check for redness, heat or swelling. If none is found, run both hands down each limb from the shoulder to the toes, flexing each joint. Stop immediately if your rabbit appears to be in pain. Cold feet are a sign of shock. Torso – Run your hands along the ribcage and spine. Feel for swelling or abnormalities. Gently feel your rabbit's stomach, searching for swelling or redness. Check for rapid breathing and heart beat, a sign of shock. Take your rabbit to the vet immediately if it is in shock. Shock can kill a rabbit. If its eyes are glassy or closed, its extremities cold, and its heart rate and breathing rapid, wrap it in a clean towel, place it in its carrier, call your vet and take it in. Always place the towel and carrier beside your rabbit, so you will have to move it as little as possible. If you suspect your rabbit is in shock, keep him warm and minimize stress as much as possible. If possible give him a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel (so he doesn't get scorched.) Place him in a covered box, so that he doesn't feel so exposed and vulnerable which rabbits find very stressful. Wrap your rabbit in a towel if your exam discovers no obvious problems. Rabbits lose heat rapidly due to the stress of injury. If you believe your rabbit is injured, particularly if it has been kicked, stepped on, or sat upon, gently wrap it in a clean towel and take it to the vet. Minimize his stress by giving him a dark safe place to hide. Rabbits have been known to die from pure stress, so while you are assessing his injuries, or waiting to hear back from the vet, make him feel as safe as possible. Take care with broken bones. Do not attempt to splint broken bones, as this may cause more injury. Place the rabbit in a box so that he doesn't try to hop or move around. If the fractured ends of the bones are exposed through the skin, cover them with sterile gauze from a first aid kit. If you don't have sterile gauze then place a freshly laundered (clean) handkerchief over the bones to reduce the amount of bacterial contamination from the air. If you don't have a clean piece of fabric then leave the bones exposed but inform the vet so that they can decide if antibiotics are necessary. Never, under any circumstances attempt to push the bone ends back beneath the skin. If a leg is dangling, at an odd angle, or cannot move properly, this may be a sign of a spinal injury. Practice extra care when moving your rabbit onto the towel and into the carrier. Clean shallow cuts or bite wounds. If your rabbit has been bitten, the wound is only skin deep, and your rabbit is not in shock, you can take time to clean the wound before taking your rabbit to the vet. Flush the wound using iodine solution diluted in warm water to the color of iced tea. If you do not have iodine, use an antiseptic soap in warm water or make up a salt water solution, which consists of one teaspoon of salt to one cup of previously boiled water. Be sure the water is warm, as cold water may induce shock. If a cut is very minor, you may clean it and treat with antibiotic ointment yourself. Be sure to check it regularly to be sure it is healing well. Apply pressure to bleeding. Particularly if the bleeding from a wound is pulsing or gushing, applying pressure may save your rabbit's life. Using a sterile gauze pad, or a clean towel or cloth if a pad is not available, apply firm but gentle pressure to the wound. Do not remove the cloth or pad if it becomes saturated with blood. Apply another one over it and continue applying pressure. Get your rabbit to the vet as quickly as possible. If you don't have help and need to drive to the vet, bandage the pressure pad in place. Flush burns with cool water. If a hot liquid or caustic chemical has been spilled on your rabbit, let cool running water flow over the burn for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do this before moving the rabbit to the vet as it is the most effective way of minimizing complications from a fresh burn. Do not apply any ointments, as this will interfere with the vet's care for your pet. If your bunny has suffered a burn from biting an electric cord, its mouth may be burnt or there may be fluid in the lungs. If he is breathing rapidly, the latter is more likely. Keep stress to a minimum, and place him in a well ventilated place while you fetch help. Put styptic powder such as Quick-Stop on an injured claw. If the claw has been completely torn off, you'll want to see your vet, but a broken claw, or one that has been trimmed too close, can be dealt with at home. Apply styptic powder to stop the bleeding (it may take several applications), and check regularly to be sure the claw is healing. Do not attempt to care for a wild rabbit yourself. First off, it is illegal to keep a wild animal unless you are licensed by your state's Department of Environmental Protection. Secondly, caring for injured rabbits requires careful training and expertise. Without it, you will probably only make the situation worse. Make certain the rabbit is wild. Almost all wild rabbits are brown with white tails. If you see a rabbit in the wild with different colors – pure white, jet black, gray, striped, spotted, or mixed – it is likely a domesticated rabbit that has escaped or been set loose. These rabbits need your help. They should be captured even if uninjured and taken to a vet to check for diseases. Afterwards, you can care for them yourself or have the rabbit adopted. Be sure the rabbit is really injured. In most cases, wild animals should be left alone. Inexperienced handlers can easily fracture a rabbit's spine picking it up. In addition, the stress of capture often hastens death. If you are going to take a wild rabbit out of its natural environment, you need to be sure it is really injured and needs your help. Some signs that a rabbit is injured include: Lying on their sides for extended periods of time. Falling over or inability to run in a straight line. Bleeding or puncture wounds. Keep pets and children away from the animal and leave it in place if the injury is not serious. If the rabbit can move and is not bleeding copiously, it is best to leave it in place. Keep dogs and children away from the rabbit. Contact a vet if the rabbit is seriously injured. If the rabbit is bleeding, lying on its side and cannot walk, or has been in a cat or dogs mouth, contact a vet. You'll want to make sure in advance that the vet is willing to see wildlife patients. If not, the vet will usually be able to refer you to a wildlife care or rehabilitation center. Wear gloves when picking up a wild rabbit. Rabbits can be infected with tularemia, a disease that can be transmitted to humans. Symptoms may include ulcers, inflamed eyes, a sore throat, diarrhea, and pneumonia. The disease can be fatal without treatment. To protect yourself, always handle wild rabbits with gloves and wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Handle the rabbit with care. To a wild rabbit, being picked up by you seems the same as being grabbed by a hawk or other predator, and its response will be one of fear. You must handle the rabbit properly to minimize this fear and reduce the chance of injuring the rabbit further: Do not pick the rabbit up by the ears, legs, or scruff. Instead, put one hand beneath its chest and another under its bottom. Carry it with its head slightly higher than its rear, to reduce it ability to kick out or bite you. Keep the rabbit close to the ground. The only time rabbits rise high off the ground in the wild is when they are captured by hawks. They don't like it. Transfer the rabbit to a carrier as quickly as possible. The shorter the distance you carry the rabbit, the better. You can transport it to the vet in a basket, shoebox, or carrier. Don't use a carrier that has been used by a cat or dog, as the smells will cause the rabbit anxiety.	Take your injured rabbit to the vet. Be aware of the less obvious signs of injury. Examine your rabbit to determine the nature of its injury. Take your rabbit to the vet immediately if it is in shock. Wrap your rabbit in a towel if your exam discovers no obvious problems. Take care with broken bones. Clean shallow cuts or bite wounds. Apply pressure to bleeding. Flush burns with cool water. Put styptic powder such as Quick-Stop on an injured claw. Do not attempt to care for a wild rabbit yourself. Make certain the rabbit is wild. Be sure the rabbit is really injured. Keep pets and children away from the animal and leave it in place if the injury is not serious. Contact a vet if the rabbit is seriously injured. Wear gloves when picking up a wild rabbit. Handle the rabbit with care.
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Glass-Shower-Door	How to Install a Glass Shower Door	Installing a glass shower door is an easy enough project that most homeowners can tackle themselves. The installation process will vary depending on whether you're installing a swinging or sliding glass door, but either way, you'll need to start by assembling a frame for the door. For the frame, you'll need to install tracks at the bottom, sides, and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Once the frame is assembled, you can install the door inside of it. Finally, you'll need to install the door fixtures and close up any gaps around the frame with sealant.	Measure the opening of your shower. To ensure that your new shower door fits correctly, you'll need to take 3 separate measurements—the total length of the threshold, the threshold's halfway point, and the height of the walls up to 5 feet (1.5 m). These numbers will help you find the necessary dimensions for each of the door rails. Note the distance between the opening of the shower and any nearby plumbing fixtures, such as the toilet or sink, to leave adequate clearance. Record the measurements of the shower stall on a separate piece of paper in case you need to refer to it at any point during the installation process. Choose between a swinging or sliding door. The style you go with will largely be a matter of preference. That being said, the size of your shower can impact the look and function of the door. Swinging doors tend to be better suited for small shower stalls—those that measure 48 inches (120 cm) or less from wall to wall—where limited space makes it easier to have a single large door. For enclosures that are greater than 60 inches (150 cm) across, a pair of sliding doors will economize space by offering a more practical pattern of movement. Should you decide to put in a sliding door, the measurement for the threshold's halfway point will become important, as this is where the edges of the 2 separate door panels will overlap when closed. Compare different sizes and styles of doors to find one that matches your shower enclosure. Cut the base track to the appropriate length. Use a fine-toothed hacksaw to trim the metal piece to match the measurement of the threshold. The length of the base track should correspond exactly to that of the threshold in order to fit snugly in the stall opening. A miter box can help you make cleaner, more precise cuts. Go over the sawed ends with a metal file to smooth them down. Be sure to vacuum up any stray metal shavings afterward to keep them from leaving scratches on the bathroom floor. Center the base track on the threshold. Position the piece over the raised threshold, using a tape measure to look for an equal amount of space on either side. See that the alignment is carefully adjusted—if it's off by even 0.75 inches (1.9 cm), the door may not shut correctly. Mark the placement of the base track with a pencil. That way, you'll be able to easily recenter it should it happen to slip while you're working. Secure the base track with silicone sealant. Once you've got the bottom piece where you need it, run a line of silicone sealant along either side to glue it down. Apply constant pressure to the base track for about a minute until the sealant has dried enough to hold it in place. Most quick-drying sealants will set up within 3-12 hours. However, it may take up to a full day for the sealant to cure completely. To prevent leaks, avoid using the shower until the sealant has had time to dry. Align the hinge-side jamb with the base track. Slide the jamb down into the grooved base track. Take a minute to make sure it's both flush (lying flat against the wall) and plumb (perfectly straight). Otherwise, you could end up with small gaps in the finished frame. The hinge-side jamb can be distinguished from the strike-side jamb by the mounting slots for the door hinge on the inner edge. In most showers, the door hinge is placed on the opposite side of the stall from the shower head. Sliding doors won't have specific hinge side and strike side jambs, but the installation of the side rails is essentially the same process. Mark the screw holes on the wall. Insert the tip of a pencil into the screw holes running up the face up the hinge-side jamb and make a small dot in each. These dots will be used to indicate where to drive the screws needed to secure the jamb. Grease pencil markings may show up on tile or acrylic shower walls better than graphite. Drill the screw holes. Remove the jamb from the wall and open up the holes using a ⁄ 16 inch (0.48 cm) masonry drill bit. Each screw hole should be roughly 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) deep to accommodate the mounting screws. After you've finished drilling the holes, tap in plastic wall anchors to protect the surface of the shower from damage. It may help to notch the screw holes with a small chip or divot to get them started. This will provide a shallow seat for the drill bit, making it less likely to wander. Drill carefully to ensure that each hole is perpendicular to the wall. Position the jamb and fasten the screws. Place the frame piece against the wall, lining up the screw holes with the ones you just drilled. Have a helper hold the jamb steady while you fit a 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) pan-head screw into each hole and drive it down tight. Drill slowly to avoid overtightening. This can create stress fractures on the surrounding frame. Repeat with the strike-side jamb. Align, mark, drill, and set the wall jamb on the opposite side just as you did the first. When you're finished, you'll have assembled 3 of the 4 frame pieces. Don't forget to confirm the plumb and flush of the piece and insert wall anchors before you fasten the screws. The construction of the strike-side jamb is simpler than that of the hinge-side—it's most often an L-shaped piece that acts as a stop for the door. Measure and cut the header rail. Pull the shower door closed and extend your tape measure from one side to the other. Mark the dimensions on the frame header and use your hacksaw to cut it to size. Smooth down the raw edge using a metal file. It's important that you measure and cut the upper rail separately, rather than duplicating the dimensions of the base track. It may not be exactly the same width as the bottom of the frame. Set the header at the top of the frame. Lift the top rail onto the upper edges of the door and adjust it until it slides into place. If the header you're working with has screw holes on the end, it should be fastened down for extra security. This piece will complete the fourth and final side of the frame. Many shower door headers are slotted to fit over the the top of the jambs, without the need to join them to the frame separately. For swinging doors, make sure the shorter arm of the header is facing outward so the door can swing open and shut freely. Insert the hinge rail into the hinge-side jamb. Guide the bottom corner of the door into the grooved base track, then lift it and press it into the side jamb. Use your tape measure to check whether the opposite edge of the door is plumb, or running straight up and down where it meets the strike-side jamb. Take your time to get the plumb just right. The frames of most glass shower doors allow for a 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) margin of error to enable you adjust the alignment without disengaging the hinge rail from the jamb. Recruit an extra set of hands to help you maneuver the heavy shower door into place. It may be too unwieldy to safely handle on your own. Drill screw holes into the side jamb. Have your assistant hold the door as you drill a ⁄ 32 inch (0.56 cm) pilot hole directly into the hinge-side jamb through each of the screw holes in the hinge rail. It typically takes 3-4 screws to successfully mount most glass shower doors. If you're working alone, a few strips of duct tape can come in handy for preventing the door from shifting. Suction up and dispose of any loose metal shavings after drilling. Attach the door to the jamb. Sink the screws into the holes from bottom to top to finish mounting the door. Make sure each screw is nice and secure, but not overly tight. The frame should be able to support the weight of the door without any wobbling or extra movement. Test the shower door. Swing the door open and shut a few times to see whether it tracks the way it's supposed to. Assuming it's been aligned correctly, it should glide through its full range of motion smoothly and with little or no noise. When closed, the handle-side of the door will also sit firmly against the header rail and strike-side jamb. If the hinges meet with resistance at any point or you notice excessive squeaking, it may be necessary to check the tightness of the screws or inspect the flush, plumb, or level of the base track and hinge-side jamb. Install bumpers in the side jambs. Most sliding shower door installation kits come with bumper stops—small, blunt pieces of rubber or plastic that prevent the door from colliding with the strike-side jamb when it's closed. These can be attached by simply sliding them over the fastening screws before securing the strike-side rail in place. Some shower doors only feature one bumper stop in the center of the strike-side jamb. Others may use 2 or 3, spaced at regular intervals wherever there's a screw hole in the rail. Attach hanger brackets to the tops of the door panels. Identify the 2 mounting holes on either side of the upper edge of both panels. Fit a plastic separator clip over each hole, then slide the metal hanging brackets over the separators. Insert bushings into the holes from the outside face of the door, then secure them on the inside face using blind nuts. Repeat with the other door panel. Double check that the brackets are resting flush against the plastic separators to ensure a stable connection. If the rollers that allow the door to slide open and shut aren't built into the hanging brackets, you'll need to attach them separately using 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) screws. Attach the rollers to the hanging brackets. Align the holes in the rollers with the mounting slots at the top of the brackets. Insert the included bolts or screws through the rollers and secure the ends with nuts. Tighten the bolts or screws by hand until you can no longer turn them. The rollers should go on the outside (the uncoated side) of the inner door panel, and the inside (coated) of the outer door panel. This will allow the doors to glide open and closed in opposing directions. Mount the doors from the header rail. Lift the inside panel into the inside of the header rail, making sure the rollers on the hanger brackets are set into the grooves on the underside of the rail. Guide the bottom edge of the door into the base track and check the alignment there as well. Then, hang the outside panel on the outside track of the header rail. Slide both doors from one end of the base track to the other a few times to confirm that they track properly. Be sure to hang both doors with the coated or textured side facing in. This coating is designed to protect the surface of the glass from continual exposure to the water in the shower. It also hides the appearance of streaks and water spots to make them less noticeable. If the doors aren't moving the way they're supposed to, remove them from the frame and reposition them until you get the alignment right. Install the door fixtures. Sort through the accessories that came with your shower door installation kit and remove all handles, pulls, hooks, and towel racks. Attach these pieces using the included screws and hardware. Give each a gentle tug to test their stability. Typically, glass door fixtures are designed to be positioned from outside the shower and fastened from inside. You also have the option of shopping around for different fixtures or having them custom made to your personal specifications, though this may require additional drilling. Fill in remaining gaps or cracks. Go around the edges of the completed frame and apply a thin strip of silicone sealant anywhere that it's needed. This will seal any tiny openings that may be invisible to the eye and prevent water from leaking through when you run the shower. Allow the sealant to dry overnight before running the shower. Provided you've assembled the door frame correctly, you're unlikely to discover any glaring structural imperfections. Still, thorough sealing is a good precaution to take if you want to be certain that the construction of your new enclosure is totally watertight. Test for leaks. A good way to see whether the closed door creates a tight enough seal is to turn on the shower and aim the water directly at the door. If there are any defects, you'll notice the water seeping out from the sides or along the bottom within a few moments. Apply additional sealant to the frame anywhere you see dripping or overflow. Towel off the wet frame before adding more sealant, and allow the sealant to cure completely prior to your next test. If water is escaping between the door and base track, consider attaching a separate drip tray to catch and redirect what would otherwise end up on the floor.	Measure the opening of your shower. Choose between a swinging or sliding door. Cut the base track to the appropriate length. Center the base track on the threshold. Secure the base track with silicone sealant. Align the hinge-side jamb with the base track. Mark the screw holes on the wall. Drill the screw holes. Position the jamb and fasten the screws. Repeat with the strike-side jamb. Measure and cut the header rail. Set the header at the top of the frame. Insert the hinge rail into the hinge-side jamb. Drill screw holes into the side jamb. Attach the door to the jamb. Test the shower door. Install bumpers in the side jambs. Attach hanger brackets to the tops of the door panels. Attach the rollers to the hanging brackets. Mount the doors from the header rail. Install the door fixtures. Fill in remaining gaps or cracks. Test for leaks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Store-Firewood	How to Store Firewood	To store firewood, start by choosing a location with a concrete, asphalt, gravel, or wooden surface so that the firewood isn't resting directly on top of soil. You can also lay down a tarp and stack the wood on top of it to prevent contact with soil. Next, stack the firewood carefully to encourage air circulation and to prevent rotting. Then, lay a tarp down loosely over the stack and tie or weigh the edges down to secure it.	Seek out a location close to your home. When storing firewood, it's important to keep convenience in mind. Firewood can be heavy to carry from outside into your home, and this can be especially stressful during the colder months. Seek out an appropriate space away from the home to avoid infestations from termites and carpenter ants, but nearby enough for convenience. Keep in mind, if there aren't any appropriate spaces very close to your home, you can invest in a wheelbarrow to make transferring the firewood easier. Find a location off of soil. When firewood is stored directly on the ground, it will rot quicker. Bacteria and bugs can get into the firewood, causing it to go bad. Look for a place off of soil. Surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and clean gravel can be good surfaces for firewood. If you can't find any appropriate surfaces, you can use sticks to elevate firewood off of the ground. You can also lay down a tarp underneath firewood. See if there's room in an outdoor non-wooden storage shed. If you have an outdoor storage shed, this a great place to store firewood. Inside a shed, firewood will be protected from things like rain. The shed will also provide a barrier between firewood and the soil. If possible, store firewood in an outdoor shed. Be careful of termites and carpenter ants taking up a home in wooden sheds as they can cause significant structural damage. You can also store firewood in your garage. It is never recommended to store firewood inside homes. Bugs, including termites and carpenter ants, can hitch a ride on the wood and cause significant property damage to wooden structures. You can store firewood in an old trunk, if you have one. Some fireplaces have compartments built into the wall next to them where you can store firewood. Make sure firewood you store indoors is fully dry. If you chopped or collected your own firewood, you should store it outside until it dries. It takes firewood around six months to fully dry out. Elevate firewood with 2 by 4 or 4x4 pressure treated boards, if necessary. If you can't find an area outdoors off of the soil, you can easily elevate firewood using 2 by 4 boards. You can buy boards at any hardware store and create a quick storage area for your firewood. Lay the boards on the ground about 15 inches apart. Lay down as many rows of boards as you need to stack all your firewood. Lay your firewood over the boards, keeping them parallel to the boards. The boards should elevate the firewood off the ground slightly, preventing it from touching the soil. Use a tarp to protect your firewood from moisture. You should always lay a tarp down over your firewood. You can buy a tarp at any hardware store. Simply lay the tarp over the firewood and tie it down to secure it. You can also weigh the tarp down with something like bricks. It's important to allow for some air circulation, as you don't want your firewood to get too dry. You should leave the sides of your stack open to allow for airflow. Stack firewood effectively. When stacking firewood, make sure to do so effectively. Stacking your firewood incorrectly can cause it to rot quicker. You should always stack your firewood rather than throwing it in a pile. This will promote air circulation and keep firewood from drying out. Never stack firewood against a wall when stacking it outdoors. This can leave firewood vulnerable to moisture and bacteria. Always leave a few inches of space between your firewood and a wall. Never place firewood against the side of a wooden structure, including your house, because this will invite termites and carpenter ants to feast on your home. Do not put a tarp over firewood before it's dry. Wet firewood needs to dry out before it can be stored safely. Wet wood needs to be exposed to open air to dry out. If you've just collected firewood, refrain from putting a tarp over it. If it's going to rain, it's appropriate to cover wet firewood with a tarp. Just make sure to leave the sides of firewood pile uncovered. Makes sure your firewood is ready before using it. You do not want to throw wet firewood into your fireplace. Before using your firewood, make sure it's adequately dry. Dry firewood will be gray with cracks along the edges. Dry firewood will also be much lighter than wet firewood. Check any local regulations regarding firewood storage. It's possible your city or neighborhood may have regulations about storing firewood. Look over local codes in your area before choosing a storage method for your firewood. You want to make sure you store your firewood legally.	Seek out a location close to your home. Find a location off of soil. See if there's room in an outdoor non-wooden storage shed. It is never recommended to store firewood inside homes. Elevate firewood with 2 by 4 or 4x4 pressure treated boards, if necessary. Use a tarp to protect your firewood from moisture. Stack firewood effectively. Do not put a tarp over firewood before it's dry. Makes sure your firewood is ready before using it. Check any local regulations regarding firewood storage.
https://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Theory	How to Develop a Theory	To develop a theory, find a phenomenon you want to explain. Then, study what other people have already learned about it so you can form better experiments. Use that information to build a hypothesis that tries to guess what causes the phenomenon. Next, test your hypothesis by doing controlled, repeatable experiments, even if that means you have to get help from your school. Lastly, examine the results to see if they support your hypothesis.	Wonder "why? " Look for patterns between seemingly unrelated things. Explore the root causes behind everyday events, and try to predict what will happen next. If you already have the seed of a theory in your head, observe the subjects of that idea and try to gather as much information as possible. Write down the "hows," the "whys," and the links between causes and effects as you piece them together. If you don't have a theory or a hypothesis in mind, you can begin by making connections. If you walk through the world with a curious eye, you may be suddenly struck by an idea. Develop a theory to explain a law. In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of the phenomenon is called a scientific theory. It is a common misconception that theories turn into laws with enough research. For instance: Newton's Law of Gravity was the first to mathematically describe how two different bodies in the universe interact with each other. However, Newton's law doesn't explain why there is gravity, or how gravity works. It wasn't until three centuries after Newton, when Albert Einstein developed his Theory of Relativity, that scientists began to understand how and why gravity works. Research the academic precedents to your theory. Learn what has already been tested, proven, and refuted. Find out everything that you can about your subject, and determine whether anyone has asked the same questions before. Learn from the past so that you don't make the same mistakes. Use existing knowledge to better understand your subject. This includes equations, observations, and existing theories. If you are addressing a new phenomenon, try to build upon related theories that have already been proven. Find out whether anyone has already developed your theory. Before you go any further, try to make reasonably sure that no one else has already explored this topic. If you can't find anything, feel free to develop your theory. If someone has already made a similar theory, read through their work and see if you can build on it. Build a hypothesis. A hypothesis is an educated guess or proposition that aims to explain a set of facts or natural phenomena. Propose a possible reality that follows logically from your observations – look for patterns, and think about what might cause those things to happen. Use an "if, then" form: " If [X] is true, then [Y] is true," or " If [X] is true, then [Y] is untrue." Formal hypotheses contain an "independent" and a "dependent" variable. The independent variable is a potential cause that you can tweak and control, while the dependent variable is a phenomenon that you observe or measure. If you are going to use the scientific method to develop your theory, then your hypothesis must be measurable. You cannot prove a theory without numbers to back it up. Try to come up with several hypotheses that might explain your observations. Compare these hypotheses. Consider where they overlap and where they split. Example hypothesis: " If skin cancer is related to ultraviolet light, then people with a high exposure to UV light will have a higher frequency of skin cancer." or " If leaf color change is related to temperature, then exposing plants to low temperatures will result in changes in leaf color." Know that every theory starts as a hypothesis. Be careful not to confuse the two. A theory is a well-tested explanation for why a pattern exists, while a hypothesis is only a predicted reason for this pattern. A theory is always backed by evidence. A hypothesis, however, is only a suggested possible outcome, and it may or may not hold true. Design an experiment. According to the scientific method , your theory must be testable. Develop a way to test whether each hypothesis holds true. Be sure to perform your test in a controlled environment: try to isolate the event and your proposed cause (the dependent and independent variable) from anything that might complicate the results. Be precise, and look out for external factors. Make sure that your experiments are repeatable. In most cases, it is not enough to simply prove a hypothesis once. Your peers should be able to recreate your experiment themselves and get the same results. Have peers or advisers review your testing procedure. Ask someone to look over your work and confirm that your logic is sound. If you are working with partners, make sure that everyone gives their input. Find support. Depending on your field of study, it may be hard to run complex experiments without access to certain equipment and resources. Scientific gear can be expensive and tricky to procure. If you are enrolled in a university, speak with any professors and researchers who might be able to help. If you aren't in school, consider reaching out to professors or graduate students at a local university. For instance, contact the physics department if you want to explore a theory of physics. If you find a far-away university that is doing a lot of exciting research in your field, consider emailing them to ask about their research, their results, or their advice for your project. Keep precise records. Again, experiments must be reproducible: other people must be able to set up a test in the same way that you did and get the same result. Keep accurate records of everything you do in your test. Be sure to keep all your data. If you're in academia, there are archives which store the raw data gathered in the process of scientific research. If other scientists need to find out about your experiment, they can consult these archives or ask you for your data. Make sure that you can provide all the details. Evaluate the results. Compare your predictions against each other and against the outcomes of your experiments. Look for patterns. Ask yourself whether the results suggest anything new, and consider whether there's anything that you've forgotten. Whether or not the data confirms the hypothesis, look out for hidden or "exogenous" variables that may have influenced the results. Establish certainty. If the results do not support your hypothesis, reject the prediction as incorrect. If you are able to prove the hypothesis, then the theory is one step closer to being confirmed. Always document your results with as much detail as possible. If a test procedure and its results cannot be reproduced, it will be much less useful. Make sure that the results do not change each time you do the experiment. Repeat the tests until you're sure. Many theories get abandoned after being refuted by experiment. However, if your new theory explains something that previous theories can't, it may be an important scientific advance. Draw a conclusion. Determine whether your theory is valid, and make sure that your experimental results are repeatable. If you accept the theory, you should not be able to disprove it with the tools and information at your disposal. Do not, however, try to spin your theory into absolute fact. Share your results. You will likely amass a lot of information in your quest to prove your theory. When you are confident that your results are repeatable and your conclusions are valid, try to distill your theory into a paper others can study and understand. Lay out your process in a logical order: first, write an "abstract" that summarizes your theory; then, lay forth your hypothesis, your experimental procedure, and your results. Try to distill your theory into a series of points or arguments. Finally, end the paper with an explanation of your conclusions. Explain how you defined your question, the approach you took, and how you tested it. A proper report will walk the reader through every relevant thought and action that brought you to your conclusion. Consider your audience. If you want to share your theory with peers in your field, write an formal paper explaining your results. Consider submitting your work to an academic journal. If you want to make your findings accessible to the general public, try distilling your theory into something more digestible: a book, an article, or a video. Understand the peer-review process. In the scientific community, theories are not generally considered valid until they have been peer-reviewed. If you submit your findings to an academic journal, another scientist may decide to peer-review—that is to say, test, consider, and replicate—the theory and process that you have put forward. This will either confirm the theory or leave it in limbo. If the theory survives the test of time, others may eventually try to expand your idea by applying it to other subjects. Build upon your theory. Your thought process does not need to end after you share your theory. Indeed, you may find that the act of writing up your ideas forces you to consider factors that you've been ignoring. Don't be afraid to keep testing and revising your theory until you're completely satisfied. This may mean more research, more experiments, and more papers. If your theory is large enough in scope, you may not ever be able to flesh out the implications in their entirety. Don't be afraid to collaborate. It can be tempting to keep your intellectual sovereignty, but you may find that your ideas take on new life when you share them with peers, friends, and advisers.	Wonder "why? Develop a theory to explain a law. Research the academic precedents to your theory. Build a hypothesis. Know that every theory starts as a hypothesis. Design an experiment. Find support. Keep precise records. Evaluate the results. Establish certainty. Draw a conclusion. Share your results. Understand the peer-review process. Build upon your theory.
https://www.wikihow.com/Test-Silver	How to Test Silver	To test silver, look for a stamp with the numbers 925, 900, or 800. If you don't see a stamp, this is a red flag that the silver is fake! Next, touch a strong magnet, like a rare-earth magnet made out of neodymium, to the silver. Silver exhibits weak magnetic effects, so if the magnet sticks strongly to the piece, it's not real silver. You can also put a piece of ice on the metal. If the ice melts immediately, it's probably real silver. Buy a silver acid test if you want to confirm the material is silver.	Look for a stamp. Items advertised as silver and sold internationally should be stamped based on its silver content. If there is no stamp, be leery. It may be still be pure silver, but created in a country that doesn't require stamping. Evaluate the international silver stamp rating. Look at the silver piece with a magnifying glass. International sellers of silver will stamp silver as 925, 900 or 800. These numbers indicate the percentage of fine silver in the piece. 925 means that the piece is 92.5 percent silver. A stamp of 900 or 800 means the piece is 90 percent or 80 percent silver, and is often called "coin" silver. Test with a magnet. In particular, use a strong magnet, such as the rare-earth magnet made out of neodymium. Silver is paramagnetic and exhibits only weak magnetic effects. If your magnet sticks strongly to the piece, it has a ferromagnetic core and is not silver. Keep in mind that there are a few other metals that do not stick to a magnet and can be made to look like silver. It is better to perform the magnetic test in conjunction with another test to make sure the core is not another metal. Try the sliding test. If you are testing silver bars, there is another way you can use a magnet to see if your silver is real or not. Angle one of your silver bars so that it is at a 45 degree angle. Slide the magnet down it. The magnet should slide slowly down the face of the bar. This may seem counterintuitive, but silver is paramagnetic and the rare earth magnet induces electric eddy currents in the silver which act as an electromagnet to create a braking effect that slows the descent of the magnet. Have some ice on hand. Keep it in the freezer until you need it for the test. While it might not seem like ice and silver go together, silver has the highest thermal conductivity of any common metal or alloy, though copper is right behind. This test works well with coins and bars but will be harder to perform on silver jewelry. Place your piece of ice directly on the silver. Do not take your eyes off of it. The ice will begin to melt immediately, as if it has been placed on something hot, rather than as if it it was placed on something that was just room temperature. Try the ring test with any coin. Silver makes a really lovely bell-like ringing sound when it is tapped on, particularly when it is tapped on with another form of metal. If you want to try this out before tapping on your questionable silver, find a United States quarter made before 1965. These were made of 90% silver while US quarters made later than 1964 are made of a copper-nickel alloy. The older quarter will give a high-pitched, clear ringing tone, while the newer quarters will give a dull thump of a sound. Drop your own coin on a flat surface from about six inches above it. If it makes a sound like a bell ringing, you have a real silver coin in your hand. If it's dull, the silver is, most likely, mixed with other metals. Perform a chemical test analysis on the item. Use a chemical analysis if there's no stamp signifying it is silver on your piece. Put on a pair of gloves. You will be using a corrosive acid to test the piece for purity. These sort of acids burn skin. Note that this method has the potential to slightly damage your silver item. If you suspect you have a high value item, you might be better off trying to determine the silver content using one of the other methods listed in this article. Buy a silver acid test. You can purchase these online at sites like Amazon or eBay, or at jewelry stores. Silver acid tests are great for pure silver, but if you think your piece is silver plated, you will have to use a small jeweler's file to make a mark, revealing what might be under the plating. Find an inconspicuous place on the item in question and make a small scratch on the silver piece. This is necessary to get to the underlying metal to test it with acid. Scratch the piece using a metal file. Scratch the surface enough so that you can get beyond any silver plating layer. If you don't want to scratch your piece, or potentially leave a mark from the acid, use a black stone plate. These are generally provided with a silver testing kit, or will be sold in the same store. Rub your silver on the surface of the black stone so that it leaves a thick and relatively large deposit on the stone. Aim for a line that is one to one-half inch thick. Apply a drop of acid to the scratched surface only. If the acid touches any area of the piece that isn't scratched, it will affect the polished look of the piece. If you chose to use a black stone, add a drop of the acid on the line that you created on your stone. Analyze the scratched surface with the acid on it. You will have to analyze the color that appears as the acid sinks into the piece. Be sure to follow the instructions and color scale of your specific silver test. In general, the color scale is as follows: Bright Red: Fine Silver Darker Red: 925 Silver Brown : 800 Silver Green : 500 Silver Yellow: Lead or Tin Dark brown: Brass Blue: Nickel Simply put a drop of bleach on your item. Silver tarnishes extremely quickly when exposed to a powerful oxidizing agent such as common bleach. Watch for tarnishing or no reaction. If it rapidly tarnishes and turns black then the item is silver. Note that silver plated items will pass this test.	Look for a stamp. Evaluate the international silver stamp rating. Test with a magnet. Try the sliding test. Have some ice on hand. Place your piece of ice directly on the silver. Try the ring test with any coin. Drop your own coin on a flat surface from about six inches above it. Perform a chemical test analysis on the item. Buy a silver acid test. Find an inconspicuous place on the item in question and make a small scratch on the silver piece. Apply a drop of acid to the scratched surface only. Analyze the scratched surface with the acid on it. Simply put a drop of bleach on your item. Watch for tarnishing or no reaction. Note that silver plated items will pass this test.
https://www.wikihow.com/Study-for-a-Social-Studies-Test	How to Study for a Social Studies Test	Don't panic if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to remember for your social studies test since there are a few easy studying strategies you can use to ace your exam. The first thing you're going to want to focus on is reviewing the major dates, names, events, and terms that will be on your test. You can make flashcards, rewrite all of your notes multiple times, and re-read the chapters in your textbook that will be on the test. Once you've got all the material down, test yourself using the practice questions in your textbook or make a practice test for yourself. Then, focus your energy on reviewing your mistakes so you don't make them again on the real test. Remember to take a break every hour while you're studying to stretch, grab a snack, and recharge.	Read the study guide and test instructions closely. It's important to review all the information your teacher provides about the test. Listen carefully when they talk about an upcoming exam, and take notes on what they say. If you're provided with a study guide, spend your study time reviewing the material listed on it so you'll be prepared for the material you'll be tested on. Make your own flash cards. Although you might find suitable flash cards online, creating your own will tailor the terms to your class and give you extra study time as you write them. Use your flash cards for 10-20 minutes every day to improve your memory retention. Do not add more than 1-2 sentences of information per flash card so the content is easy to remember. Flash cards are especially useful for memorizing notable people, events, or dates. Color code your flash cards to organize them and make memorization a little easier. You might, for example, highlight all major dates in pink, all historical figures in blue, and all important events in yellow. Add visuals aids to your notes. Images can be much easier to remember during a test than note pages. Draw a picture while outlining or studying your notes to help you remember important facts. You might even put visual aids on your flash cards to help you recall difficult-to-remember terms. Make your pictures simple so you can easily bring them to mind while taking your exam. If you're trying to remember who the sixteenth president of the United States is, for example, you could draw a top hat to symbolize Abraham Lincoln. Or you could draw an ocean wave to remember that Napoleon's army lost the Battle of "Water"-loo. Teach someone else. Sometimes, speaking your notes aloud can help them solidify in your mind. Ask your parents or guardians, siblings, or friends if you can teach them a lesson on a concept from your classes. Try to sum up the core concepts for them in a few paragraphs. Let them ask any questions they have afterwards to practice for your test. Make a list of important figures or events beforehand to bring up while you "teach" this person. If you can't find someone to help you, teach an imaginary student or a stuffed animal. Re-read your chapters with specific questions in mind. Study each chapter with a predetermined purpose. Think about major themes, figures, or events you studied this term and keep an eye out for them as you skim the chapter. If you're not sure which themes are most important, pay close attention to chapter subheadings or ask your teacher for guidance. Write down memorable chapter headings to include in your vocabulary list. Study your textbook with the goal to bring chapter themes together instead of reading in chronological order. Make timelines out of your notes. If you have to memorize events in chronological order, create a timeline to help you visualize the event order more clearly. First, write down all events that you can recall from memory. Then, search your textbook and notes to add in other important events. Highlight any events that you have a hard time remembering so you can study them more before taking the test. Synthesize your notes into paragraphs to make sure you understand them. To summarize your notes into concise chunks, turn them into paragraphs with 4-6 sentences. Re-write all of your class or textbook notes twice. First, synthesize them with the notes in front of you. Then, when you're ready, write another paragraph without any notes or study materials in sight. This method can help you prepare for short-answer or essay questions. Try to recall at least 5 sentences' worth of information when writing your paragraphs without notes. Answer every practice problem in your textbook. Most books will have practice questions next to chapter or section summaries. When you're skimming your textbook before the test, write down every question. Answer them as you find the answer in the corresponding questions. Later, you can convert these question/answer pairs into flashcards. Make your own practice test based on your notes. You might be able to find a practice test online, but for a more personal study session, prepare questions for yourself based on concepts you talked about in class. Pay special attention to any points you're weak on and make more questions on those concepts. Write your questions based on major themes covered in your class or textbooks. Wait at least a day before taking the test so you can start it with fresh eyes. Fill your test with a variety of questions. Ask your teacher what kinds of questions will be on the test, and model your practice test off of their response. Focus your test on whatever type of questions you are most nervous on answering. If your test is a 50/50 split of matching and essay questions but you're most worried about the matching section, add more of those. Find a distraction-free environment to take your test. Practice the test in an environment that mimics both your study spot and how quiet it will be while taking the real test. Libraries or study tables can both provide the right atmosphere. Bring only materials you can use on the test, like pencils, scratch papers, and erasers. Time yourself. Ask your teacher if your social studies test will be timed. If it is, complete the practice tests just like you would the real thing. Set a timer before you start the test, and keep an eye on it as you work through the problems. Plan to divide your time between the different sections so you can work effectively. If you don't complete the practice test in time, don't work yourself up. Continue doing practice tests to improve your time. Start with the answers you know and skip anything you're unsure about. Return to these questions after you've answered everything else so you can finish as much of the test as possible. Score your test and review your mistakes. Once you've finished your practice test, look up the answers in your textbook or go over it with a classmate. Take note of answers you've missed, and create a follow-up practice test centered around these incorrect questions. Study when you feel most energized. Some people study best when they wake up an hour before they normally would to study. Others are night owls and like to study in the evening. Think about when you think most clearly, and try to schedule a study session during this time. Pick a time that also works best with your schedule. Even if you study best at around 6 PM, your parents or guardians might not want you to skip dinner. Try studying an hour earlier or later. Avoid using sugar or caffeine to stay alert. The energy highs and lows can make study sessions less productive. Choose a quiet place with no distractions. Look for a place where nobody can bother you, like your school library, your bedroom, or a park table. Keep anything that would distract you, such as your phone or video game consoles, out of sight. Turn off your phone while you're studying to avoid getting sucked into text or social media notifications. If you can't work without background music, put on some instrumental music. Lyrics can distract you from studying. Make sure your chosen spot is comfortable. Depending on how long you're studying, you'll want a place where you can sit down for at least 45-60 minutes. Avoid hard chairs or cramped spaces. If you're studying on a desk, make sure you keep good posture to avoid backaches. Prepare everything you will need before you begin studying. To avoid having to get up and down while you're studying, make a list of everything you will need first. Include materials like your textbook, school notes, a pen and paper, and anything else you can think of. Re-check your list after you've set up your study space to make sure you've got everything. Don't forget to prepare some brain-powering studying snacks like popcorn, almonds, string cheese, fruits, vegetables, granola bars, and water. Study in the same place for all your sessions. Developing a routine can help you get into a studying mindset faster. If you can't study in the same place each time, try to recreate the same studying conditions each time. Play similar music, use the same materials, and study during the same time frame every day. Form a study group with your peers before the test. Ask your teacher if before or during class, you can pass around a sign-up sheet for classmates interested in studying together. Contact every person on the study group to determine a time where you can all practice flashcards, look through notes, or take practice tests together. Begin your study group at least a week before the test begins to get the most out of your study sessions. Have students include their phone number or email on the contact sheet so you can coordinate easily. Invite a mixture of friends and classmates you don't know as well to avoid turning the study session into a social hour. Participating in a study group can help you see other perspectives. Your classmates likely have different ideas about what the test will focus on, which can help you prepare better.	Read the study guide and test instructions closely. Make your own flash cards. Add visuals aids to your notes. Teach someone else. Re-read your chapters with specific questions in mind. Make timelines out of your notes. Synthesize your notes into paragraphs to make sure you understand them. Answer every practice problem in your textbook. Make your own practice test based on your notes. Fill your test with a variety of questions. Find a distraction-free environment to take your test. Time yourself. Score your test and review your mistakes. Study when you feel most energized. Choose a quiet place with no distractions. Make sure your chosen spot is comfortable. Prepare everything you will need before you begin studying. Study in the same place for all your sessions. Form a study group with your peers before the test.
https://www.wikihow.com/Memorize-Vocabulary	How to Memorize Vocabulary	If you need to memorize vocabulary, write the word and its definition on a piece of paper and put it on the wall somewhere that you will see it often, like above your desk or in the kitchen. If you need to, draw a small picture that will help you visualize the meaning of the word. Playing games designed to increase your vocabulary can help you learn new words while still having fun at the same time.	Create word associations. Whether you're learning vocabulary in your native language or a foreign language, associations can help you memorize new words. Absurd, vivid, or ridiculous associations are the most likely to help you retain your new vocabulary. If you're learning a foreign language, associate new words with words in your native language. If a new word resembles a word in your native tongue, create a mental image association between the native word and the new word. For example, the French word “vin,” or wine, sounds similar to the English word “van,” so you might make a visual association of a van full of wine to help you remember. Word associations are also helpful if you're learning a new word in your own language. For example, the beginning of the word “curtail,” which means to cut short, resembles the beginning of the word “curtain,” so you can make a mental association of curtains cut too short to help you remember “curtail.” When creating word associations, be sure to visualize the image vividly and to review it in your head several times a day so the association will become hardwired into your memory. Use mnemonics. A variation on the “similar word association” technique, mnemonic devices use patterns to assist your memory. For example, the word “abrogate,” which means to deny or cancel, can be broken down into a pattern of images based on the series of letters that make up the word. So, you might break “abrogate” down into “a”+”bro”+”gate” and then visualize a bro standing at your gate while you "deny" him entrance. Like word associations, mnemonic techniques work best when they relate new concepts to concepts already in your knowledge base. Be as creative as possible. It's often easier to remember unusual or bizarre things rather than banal ones, so get creative with your associations. For example, the term “banal” means “boring or everyday,” so to help you remember its definition, you might picture a banana peel (because the beginning of “banal” resembles the beginning of “banana”) floating in a canal (because “canal” rhymes with “banal”). A banana peel floating in a canal is a vivid enough image to remember, but it also captures an image of something banal, allowing you to associate “banal” with the definition “boring or uninteresting.” Integrate the new words into your environment. Post sticky notes or hang large blank pieces of paper in places you frequent, like the bathroom or kitchen. Add new words and their definitions to the hanging paper as you encounter them. That way you'll find yourself frequently encountering them as you go about your day. Include a written definition of the word if you're struggling to remember it. You can also draw a small picture depicting the meaning of the word beside it to help you build the association. For foreign vocabulary, try writing words for everyday objects like "mirror" and "table" on sticky notes. Attach the sticky notes to the objects the words refer to to strengthen the association between the word and the object in your mind. Make the new words part of your life. Writing new words into sentences that are relevant to your own life can help you build strong and relevant associations. For example, if you want to learn to use the word “azure,” a term for a deep blue color, write it into several sentences that relate to your current situation or surroundings: “My new shampoo bottle is a striking azure color” or “the sky this summer has been a particularly vivid azure.” Turn learning into a game. The more fun you can make your vocabulary learning time, the more likely you are to do it and to learn from it. There are a number of vocabulary-learning games accessible online. For a listing of web-browser based games, go here. For a review of various vocabulary-learning software options, go here. If you prefer a game you can play offline, see EdHelper's Board Game Generator. Make a visual record of your work. This technique will be particularly helpful to you if you're a visual learner. Another tool that is great for learning vocabulary words is Quizlet! Create a vocabulary journal or notebook and write out new words and their definitions. Write them as often as you need in order to set them in your memory. Create stories using your new words. You can write stories that simply incorporate the new words into a narrative, or you can challenge yourself to write a story using only your vocabulary words. Draw pictures depicting the meaning of your vocabulary words to accompany their definitions. Create a visual storyboard if you like to express yourself artistically. Find the methods that work best for you. You may need to try out a number of different learning techniques before you find those that work best for you. Practice with flashcards. One of the most time-honored techniques, flashcards remain a simple but powerful tool for vocabulary practice. Write down each new word you learn on the front of a small note card or piece of paper, then write its definition on the back. Run through the flashcards several times each day, trying to remember the word's definition before checking on the back. There are a variety of flashcard apps available for tablets and smartphones that can make using flashcards even more portable and accessible. Go here for a short list of Android apps or here for a list of Apple apps. Expose yourself to new words. Read texts at your desired vocabulary level in the target language. Reading and looking up--and writing down!--new words while doing so is an excellent way of building and practicing vocabulary. If you're trying to elevate your vocabulary in your native language to, for example, the university level, read academic journal articles, The New Yorker , The New York Times , etc. If you're trying to learn a new language, read texts at your current skill level or just slightly above it. So if you're just beginning to learn, reading books for young children may help you establish the fundamentals. If you're at an intermediate level, you can read books for young adults. You may try to find simplified or summarized versions of longer stories that you already know. Also, look for subjects which you are interested in. You may even recognize a few words that are similar to your native language and that will boost your confidence. Reading a book you're familiar with in your native language that has been translated into your target language can be a fun and effective way to practice your vocabulary and language skills. Test yourself. Giving yourself frequent vocabulary tests will help you work on words that pose a particular challenge. A number of websites offer online vocabulary quizzes to help you practice. There are some like this that allow you to select your level, desired quiz length, and vocabulary word category, and others like this that allow you to create custom quizzes using the specific list of words you provide. Use your new words as often as possible. Use new vocabulary words in your daily conversation, in your writing, and at any other opportunity you have. The more you use the new words, the more completely you'll understand and remember them.	Create word associations. Use mnemonics. Be as creative as possible. Integrate the new words into your environment. Make the new words part of your life. Turn learning into a game. Make a visual record of your work. Find the methods that work best for you. Practice with flashcards. Expose yourself to new words. Test yourself. Use your new words as often as possible.
https://www.wikihow.com/Celebrate-Your-Parents%27-25th-Anniversary	How to Celebrate Your Parents' 25th Anniversary	To celebrate your parent's 25th wedding anniversary, consider giving them a thoughtful gift. For example, you could have a tasteful portrait made of you and your siblings to give to them. If your parents love to take photographs of the family and they have a nice collection of them, try editing the photos into a commemorative video that they can watch whenever they want. Add some text in the video and organize the photographs chronologically to tell their story from when they first met until their anniversary. If your parents aren't fans of large parties or events, plan an intimate gathering of family and friends to celebrate the occasion. For instance, you could throw a cocktail party at your house or a sibling's house with fancy snacks and drinks.	Arrange a big party with loved ones and friends. One way you can celebrate your parents' anniversary is to throw a big party for them. You may send out invitations to family, friends, and loved ones to join you in celebrating your parent's love. Use your home as the venue for the party or rent out a hall so there is enough space for everyone to attend. You may ask your siblings to help you plan the party, especially if there are going to be many guests in attendance. Elements like food, drinks, chairs, and table settings will all need to be arranged for the party. Consider if you are going to surprise your parents with the big party or involve them in the planning of the party. You may opt for a surprise party if your parents enjoy surprises and involve them if they are not as into being surprised. You and your siblings may also share the hosting duties, taking turns introducing family members or loved ones who want to give speeches or toasts in honor of your parents. You may create a loose schedule for the party so there is a mix of speeches and fun moments throughout the event to celebrate your parents' marriage. Plan a small, intimate gathering. If you would prefer to keep the celebration small, you may plan an intimate gathering in honor of your parents. Having a smaller gathering may be more your parents' style. If you are trying to plan an event on short notice, a small party with five to ten guests may be easier for you to arrange. You may host a cocktail party at your house or a sibling's house to celebrate your parents, complete with snacks and fancy drinks. Or you may plan a small dinner with close family and friends at a restaurant that your parents like. Decide if the gathering will be a surprise for your parents to celebrate their love. If you do not want to make it a surprise, you may involve your parents in the planning of the event. Have a theme for the event. You can make the event feel more special and celebratory by having a theme for the party. Think of a theme that really speaks to your parents as a couple and try to choose something that you think they will find fun or representative of their relationship. In honor of your parent's silver anniversary, you may go with a silver theme, complete with silver centerpieces, silver decorations and a cake decorated with silver details. You may choose a theme your parents love and use it for the party. For example, maybe your parents love to travel and have travelled together to many different places around the world. You may then put photos of their travels on each table and have a wonders of the world theme for the party. Ask your parents if they would like to renew their vows. Some couples enjoy renewing their vows to commemorate their milestone years. You may approach your parents and ask them if they would be interested in renewing their vows as part of the event you are planning for their 25th anniversary. Having your parents renew their vows in the presence of family and friends can create a special memory for all in attendance. Your parents may ask you if they can renew their vows as part of their 25th anniversary celebration. If they are into this idea, you should arrange for a justice of the peace or another officiant to be present at the event so your parents can renew their vows. Get a portrait with your siblings done. Many parents enjoy looking at images of their children, especially portraits done in a tasteful and thoughtful way. You may talk to your siblings about sitting for a photo portrait to then give to your parents as a gift for their anniversary. Look for a local photographer in your area who is skilled at portrait photography or try to take your own portrait photography using a camera and a tripod. If you do not have any siblings, you may include the family pet in your portrait. Bring your dog, cat, fish, or rabbit and pose with them. Your parents will likely appreciate a tasteful image of all their “children” to hang on their wall or on the mantle. Write a poem for your parents. You can create a thoughtful gift for your parents by writing them a poem. Composing a poem for your parents may feel intimidating at first, but with a little brainstorming and editing, you can come up with a short piece that can be a nice tribute to them. You may collaborate with your siblings or loved ones to come up with a poem together. Discuss ideas, memories, and feelings that you associate with your parents. Then, choose a form, such as the free-verse form or a rhyming form, and try to put these ideas into the form. You may also find it useful to read wedding poems written by others to get ideas for your own poem. You can find examples of wedding poems on www.poetryfoundation.org. Make a commemorative video. If your parents have taken a lot of photographs of themselves and the family over the years, you may try editing them together to make a commemorative video. Enlist the help of friends or family who are skilled at video production and work with them to create the video. Or try to teach yourself how to use video editing software and put the video together yourself. One option is to organize the video chronologically, starting with images of your parents when they first met. Then, you may then move into images of your parents together before you were born followed by images of you all as a family. You can also include text in the video as an added touch. Give them tickets to a special trip or outing. Think about a trip your parents have always wanted to do together or an outing they may enjoy as a couple. Get them tickets for the trip and put them in a nice card. They will likely appreciate the opportunity to do something together that they have always wanted to experience to celebrate their anniversary. For example, perhaps your parents have always talked about going to the cloud forest in Costa Rica as a couple. You may then pool your money with your siblings and get them tickets to Costa Rica as a gift. Maybe you are looking for a gift that is affordable but still special. You may get your parents tickets to a fun, once in a lifetime event such as a hot air balloon ride or a horseback ride through the mountains.	Arrange a big party with loved ones and friends. Plan a small, intimate gathering. Have a theme for the event. Ask your parents if they would like to renew their vows. Get a portrait with your siblings done. Write a poem for your parents. Make a commemorative video. Give them tickets to a special trip or outing.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cat-Tree	How to Make a Cat Tree	To start your cat tree, purchase the wood for your design, screws or glue to assemble the pieces, and carpet to cover the tree. After you buy your materials, cut them to the appropriate size according to your design by using a handsaw for dimensional lumber, or a circular saw for plywood. Then, build a sturdy 24 inch square for the base of your tree and cover it with carpet. Finally, attach your personalized vertical supports and horizontal perches to the base using screws or glue, and cover them with carpet to finish the tree.	Design your cat tree. Before purchasing materials or starting to build, you need a design plan, which you can sketch out on a piece of paper to determine your materials shopping list. There are several things to consider when designing your cat tree. First, consider your space limitations. Determine where your cat tree will be placed, and what size will fit well into that space. It's a good idea to take measurements to ensure your finished product will fit the space. You should also consider your cat's personality. If your cat likes to climb, consider building a tall cat tree with several perches. If your cat would like a private place to hide or sleep, consider building in a covered sleeping nook. Finally, you should keep your carpentry skills in mind. If you are relatively inexperienced with building things and using tools, keep your design simple so that you aren't overwhelmed. If you're at a loss for where to begin, there are several websites that have pictures of do-it-yourself cat trees you can use for inspiration, or even patterns for cat trees other people have made. Buy your materials. Use your design plan to determine which materials you will need. Plywood works well for horizontal platforms; dimensional lumber and cardboard or PVC pipe work well for vertical supports, and carpet is ideal for covering the wood. You may also need the following tools to assemble your tree: A drill and some wood screws An electric stapler A table saw and a handsaw A Hammer and nails A carpet or utility knife Wood glue or another powerful adhesive If you want to create covered areas for your cat to perch, you may also want to pick up a concrete form tube. These heavy-duty cardboard tubes make great perches and tunnels for cats. These can also be cut lengthwise using a utility knife to create concave platforms or open-topped beds for your cat. Cut all materials to size. Using your plan as a guide, cut all the plywood and lumber sections to size. A simple hand saw works well for cutting dimensional lumber, while a handheld circular saw or table saw is better for cutting sheets of plywood. Sand rough edges if desired. Build the base of your cat tree. The tree needs a sturdy base, which should extend farther out from the center than any other platform or component of the tree in order to prevent tipping. To make the base, a good option is to cut 2 squares of plywood to size and glue them together for extra thickness. A 24" (60 cm) square works well for a basic cat tree, but the taller your tree, the larger you'll want to make the base, to ensure it is sturdy. Cover the base in carpet. Before attaching any vertical supports, it's best to cover the base with carpet or a thick upholstery fabric. Cut the carpet to size, making it a few inches larger than the base on all sides. Then, wrap its edges over the edges of the plywood base, and staple it in place on the underside of the base with a staple gun. You may need to cut small notches in the carpet at the corners to make it fold neatly beneath the base. Attach the vertical supports to the base. The vertical supports that will hold up your platforms can be attached to the base with screws, nails, bolts or wood glue. Flip the base over so the carpeted side is face down. Then, drill holes through the underside of the base in the spots where you want the supports to be. Attach the supports by inserting screws or nails through the holes and driving them into the supports. You may want to cover the supports with carpet before attaching them, as this will be easier than doing it after they are already secured in place. To make your cat tree double as a scratching post, wrap one or more of the supports in sisal rope, securing each end with wire brads or staples, placed where they will be out view and won't be scratched by the cat. If you use staples, you may need to tap them down with a hammer to make sure they don't stick out too much. Attach the horizontal perches to the supports. The plywood perches can be attached using wood screws and/or gluing them to the tops of the vertical members. Wrap them in carpet or fabric after affixing them, so that the screws aren't visible through the carpet, and staple the carpet in place on the underside as you did with the base. Continue building according to your design. Continue to affix each component, referring back to your plan for measurements and placement. Adjustments to your design can be made as you go to account for stability issues, new ideas, or incorrect measurements. Obtain a ladder. For this simple, unique cat tree, you'll need an old wooden ladder. Look around at garage sales, thrift furniture stores, and antique stores for one 3–4 feet (0.9–1.2 m) high. Choose an old-fashioned ladder that looks like an upside-down "v" with several steps on either side that are at matching levels. It's fine if the wood looks old, but make sure the foundation of the ladder isn't too rickety. You want to be certain your cat tree won't tip over and hurt your cat. Try to find a ladder that's around four feet tall. A very tall ladder my be less stable or too tall for your cat. Gather your supplies. The ladder is going to be the base of the tree, but you'll need to alter it a bit to make it more cat friendly. Gather these supplies: A piece of plywood long and wide enough to rest on two rungs of the ladder at the same level. This will provide a platform for your cat. If you want more than one platform, you'll need more than one piece of plywood. A hammer and 2" nails Carpet An electric staple gun A piece of canvas, denim, or other sturdy fabric you can use to create a hammock between the two bottom rungs A can of paint (optional) A toy that hangs from a piece of rope or string Sisal rope to wrap around the legs of the ladder Sand and paint your ladder and wood pieces. Use fine-grain sandpaper to sand down the ladder and remove any jagged edges or splinters. Do the same to the pieces of plywood you bought. Paint the ladder and plywood pieces with a coat or two of paint, if you're using it. Let the paint dry completely. Use your imagination when it comes time to paint. You could just paint the ladder to match your existing decor. But you could also paint it brown and green to make it look like a tree, or use stencils to make designs up and down the sides. Instead of painting the platforms, you can make them more comfortable for you cat by covering them in carpet, attaching it to to the platforms after nailing them into place. Use your staple gun and affix the carpet with staples in the perimeter and in the center. Make sure they don't stick up from the platform, tapping them down with a hammer if necessary. Nail the plywood platforms to the ladder. Position the first piece of plywood so that it is lined up across two ladder rungs of equal height. Use the hammer and four nails to nail the plywood into the wooden rungs, placing one nail in each corner of the plywood. Make sure the platforms are very secure when you're finished nailing them down. You may wish to use more nails, or substitute wood screws for a firmer hold. If you have a second piece of plywood to create another level, use the same procedure to nail it down. Install the hammock. Many cats enjoy sleeping in hammocks. If you'd like to add one to your cat tree, measure and cut your piece of cloth so that its four corners stretch between the four legs of the ladder. Nail or staple a corner of the fabric to the inside of each leg, making sure that the nails are all at the exact same height. Be sure the fabric you use for the hammock is thick enough to hold the weight of your cat. You can double the fabric or hem the edges before nailing it down to make it sturdier. Fabric that stretches a little is ideal for cat hammocks. Make sure nails or staples do not protrude in such a way that your cat could be scratched or cut. Tap your staples with hammer if necessary. Instead of a hammock, you can also use a carpeted concrete form tube, fastened to the ladder by attaching it to two 2X4 pieces of lumber secured to the base of the ladder with bolts, nails, or screws, between the legs. This will make your cat tree less portable, but also sturdier. Wrap the ladder legs in rope. If you want the cat tree to double as a scratching post, you can wrap the bottom of the ladder legs in strong, coarse rope. Cut the rope in four pieces. Use staples to secure the end of the first piece of rope to the inside of the base of one of the legs. Wrap the leg tightly with rope, tapping it down with a hammer if necessary. Secure the other end with a staple, making sure it is away from any areas the cat is most likely to scratch often. Repeat with the other four legs. If you want to, you can cover the legs entirely with rope, from top to bottom, using a new piece of rope between each rung of the ladder. This will allow your cat access to a scratchable surface nearly anywhere on its new cat tree. Finish up. Hang the toy you bought from the top of the ladder, somewhere the cat will be able to reach it, so as to entice your cat to come and play. Add any other finishing touches you want to make your cat tree unique and fun for your cat.	Design your cat tree. Buy your materials. Cut all materials to size. Build the base of your cat tree. Cover the base in carpet. Attach the vertical supports to the base. Attach the horizontal perches to the supports. Continue building according to your design. Obtain a ladder. Gather your supplies. Sand and paint your ladder and wood pieces. Nail the plywood platforms to the ladder. Install the hammock. Wrap the ladder legs in rope. Finish up.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Picture-with-a-Digital-Camera	How to Take a Picture with a Digital Camera	Digital cameras give you great control over the smaller details, allowing you to take better photos. If you're new to photography, stick with auto focus at first since it will be a lot easier. Once you're more experienced, you can play around with manual focus. You can also change the shutter speed. A higher speed will allow you to freeze action shots, while slower speeds will blur action to capture more detail. Changing the aperture lets you introduce more light to your shot for brighter images. For portraits, faces, and other close-ups, choose an aperture between F1 and F5. For landscapes, stay between F11 and F23. For anything else, use an aperture between F8 and F11. Adjusting the ISO speed can make your photos grainy, so it's best to leave it on default. For most photos, avoid using the flash, since this can brighten pictures too much. You only need flash in dark environments.	Turn the camera on. The first step to using a digital camera is simply turning the device on. Most cameras have a small on button located somewhere on the side of the camera. If you don't see your camera's on button, read your manufacturer's instructions. They should explain how to find the on button. Most digital cameras have to charge. If your camera's battery is dead, it will not turn on. Don't panic if your camera is not turning on. Usually, a charger comes with the camera. The charger plugs into the wall and then into your camera. In the event your camera does not turn on, try plugging it into the charger, waiting a few minutes, and then trying again. Insert a memory card. Most digital cameras only have enough storage to hold a few pictures on their own. You'll need to insert a memory card into your camera so it can hold a large amount of photos. You can buy a memory card at most electronic stores or supermarkets. The most common type of memory card is the Secure Digital (SD) memory card. These are compatible with the vast majority of digital cameras. A Secure Digital 'Xtra Capacity (SDXD) memory card holds more pictures than the SD, but may not be compatible with older digital cameras. xD memory cards are also compatible with the majority of digital cameras, as are Multi Media Cards (MMC). Other types of memory cards, like xD Picture Memory Cards and Memory Stick Duo Memory Cards, are only compatible with certain types of cameras. Your camera's user manual should say which memory cards are compatible with your camera. The packaging of a memory card should also indicate which cameras are compatible with that card. Familiarize yourself with the buttons. Digital cameras come with a variety of buttons. You should spend some time familiarizing yourself with what these buttons do. Some buttons help you zoom in and take pictures. Others allow you to adjust settings on your camera. The shutter button is a small button, usually on the top right corner of the camera, you press down when taking a picture. The zoom button is usually a long line, which you toggle back and forth to zoom in and out on a subject. These are the basic buttons you need to take a picture. The "mode" button is usually a rectangular button labeled "mode." You press down on this button to switch from picture mode to video mode, in the event you want to shoot videos. A rectangular button labeled "menu" allows you to switch the settings on your camera. You usually navigate through the menu mode with the hep of a scroll wheel you rotate to select and adjust settings. A triangle-shaped button, much like the play button on your VCR, allows you to playback pictures you just took. You can scroll through pictures using the scroll wheel. Take a few pictures. If you want to start using your camera, begin by taking a few pictures. Choose a subject, like a landscape or a pet, focus your camera for a moment, and then press the shutter button. The camera should capture this image. To get the hang of using your digital camera, take a few pictures around your house. View your pictures. Once you've taken a few practice pictures, review your pictures. Press down on the play button. The pictures you just took should appear on your camera's screen. You can scroll through the pictures using the scroll wheel. As these are just practice pictures, you may want to delete them. You can usually select an image on screen using the scroll wheel, shaped something like a trash can, to delete unwanted pictures. Transfer your photos to your computer. Once you've taken enough photos, you can upload your photos onto your computer. The process is usually fairly self-explanatory and depends on the type of camera you have. If you're confused, refer to your instruction manual. You would plug your camera into your computer using a USB cord or a similar device. From there, something should comes up saying something along the lines of "Get photos" or "Download pictures." You would click that button and the pictures should upload smoothly. You should delete the photos off your camera once they're on your computer. This will free up space for more photos. Decide between auto or manual focus. The first thing you should do when adjusting your camera's settings is make a decision between auto or manual focus. In auto focus, your camera will focus in on pictures on its own. When using manual focus, you will have to focus the camera yourself. In auto focus, the camera will choose a spot on frame and focus on that just before you take the picture. In manual focus, you are able to choose an area of focus on your camera's lens. You usually do so using the scroll wheel. If you're new to photography, you should go with auto focus for the most part. There are few shots where manual focus will benefit you. If you get into photography on a professional level, you may want to consider manual focus down the road. For casual photography, however, auto focus should be sufficient. Pick your shutter speed. Shutter speed is how quickly the camera's shutter moves, effectively allowing you to choose how fast you want to take a picture. A higher shutter speed will allow you to freeze action in a shot. To capture moving water in detail, for example, pick a higher shutter speed. A lower shutter speed will blur action. If you want a hazy photograph of a waterfall, pick a low shudder speed. If you're shooting at a low shutter speed, shaking your camera could result in blurry photos. It takes awhile to get a steady hold on a camera when taking pictures. Therefore, it may be a good idea to see if your camera has a shake-free shutter speed option. If it does, set your camera to the shake-free option when operating at a lower shutter speed. This will help your pictures come out crisper. Choose your aperture. Aperture refers to the opening of a camera lens, which is formed by a set of blades. Adjusting the aperture settings allows the blades to open more or close more, letting more light into your shot. The aperture setting you want depends on the type of picture you're taking. For portraits, faces, and other close-up photos, select an aperture between F1.4 and F5.6. For landscapes, an aperture between F11 and F22 should work well. For the sharpest possible landscape photos, you can go as high as F23. For any other pictures, stick to an aperture between F8 and F11. Do not adjust the ISO speed. A camera's ISO speed is the speed at which a camera picks up light. A higher ISO speed results in brighter photos, but pictures may become grainy if your ISO speed is too high. For the most part, you will not need to create brighter photos. Leave the ISO speed alone until you're a more experiences photographer. Decide on a picture quality. The default file setting for pictures in most digital cameras is JPEG. JPEG photos are easily shareable. However, as JPEG files are compressed, some information is lost when photos are uploaded. If you want to avoid having your photos compressed, consider switching to RAW picture quality. This setting does not compress or tamper with the pictures when you upload them onto your computer or other device. Use the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is concept of photography that says you should divide every photo you shoot into nine parts. Imagine a grid on your photo with two equally spaced vertical lines and two equally spaced horizontal lines, slicing your photo into nine even sections. Important elements of the picture should lie on one of the lines or the intersection of lines. In theory, this creates a tension in your photo that makes it appear more interesting. For example, if you're shooting a sunset, position the horizon line in the intersection between a horizontal and vertical line. This should create a more interesting photo than simply shooting the sunset in the middle of the camera frame. Angle up to shoot buildings. When shooting buildings, it's recommended you angle the shot up. This will create a fun, triangular appearance for the building. Stand on the ground in front of the building and angle your camera upward, pointing to the building's apex. Take shots of people from a downward angle. If you're shooting people, especially small children, it can be fun to take shots from a downward angle. Full body shots may be slightly easier to capture with a downward angle. You can also lie or kneel on the floor to get down to your subject's level. Avoid flash in most cases. You do not need to use flash for the most part. A camera's flash often needlessly brightens pictures, especially pictures of people. People's faces often look unnaturally bright when flash is on, even if you're shooting at night. For the most part, turn off the flash setting on your camera. You can usually turn flash off in your camera's settings. Oftentimes, a lightning bolt-shaped icon indicates flash is on. You usually select a lightening bolt with a cross going over it to turn off flash. In some cases, flash may be helpful. If you're taking pictures very late at night, it can help to use flash to highlight people's faces. Practice. Photography is like any other craft. It takes practice to get better. Spend a lot of time experimenting with your camera. Adjust the settings and take pictures of many different subjects. Eventually, your pictures will start looking more professional.	Turn the camera on. Insert a memory card. Familiarize yourself with the buttons. Take a few pictures. View your pictures. Transfer your photos to your computer. Decide between auto or manual focus. Pick your shutter speed. Choose your aperture. Do not adjust the ISO speed. Decide on a picture quality. Use the rule of thirds. Angle up to shoot buildings. Take shots of people from a downward angle. Avoid flash in most cases. Practice.
https://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-a-Prayer-Meeting	How to Conduct a Prayer Meeting	Prayer meetings are a great way for people to get together and engage in prayer as a group. To conduct a prayer meeting, try starting with a few minutes of silence to allow people to connect to God individually. Or, sing a couple of worship songs to set the tone for the meeting. After that, have a short discussion about prayers and open the floor to prayer requests. You can also read a short passage from the bible to help people reflect on themselves. To keep people's attention, use a variety of prayer formats, like singing prayers, being led in prayer, praying through confession, and prayer requests. If you have a large group of people, you can also split into smaller groups and assign different issues to each group. Once you've finished the meeting, celebrate with casual conversation and refreshments.	Choose a suitable time. Remember that people are quite busy and may not be able to make certain times for a prayer meeting. For example, It may be difficult to get people to come to an early morning or Friday night meeting. Try choosing a time that is convenient for people such as a Sunday afternoon or weekday evening. Think about choosing a time when there is usually a mass scheduled. That way it's a time that would normally be convenient for people. A prayer meeting usually lasts about an hour, although you can adjust the time if desired. Get the church leadership involved. Even if you want to host a prayer meeting outside of church you should keep the pastor involved. While others can lead the prayer meeting, it is important to keep the church leadership involved so that people respect the legitimacy of the prayer meeting. Choose a venue. Usually prayer meetings will be held in a prayer room or other room at the church. You can also host small prayer meetings in other locations such as homes if you choose. Whatever the location, make sure it is ready to host the meeting and is a clean space for hosting prayers. Announce the meeting to all members of the congregation. Announce the meeting to the members of the congregation. Make an announcement at mass or send out letters and emails. Try to get as many people involved as you can to strengthen your prayers. Speak to individuals to encourage them to come to meetings. Sometimes people are hesitant to join or try something new. Speak to people individually and encourage them to come to the meetings. Sometimes people need just a little push to join in. Decide on the format. You may keep the entire group together for prayers. If you are a big group you can also split into smaller groups for prayer. Other options include asking specific individuals to pray for specific issues or asking two or three people to pray for a specific issue and then asking another two or three people to pray for a different issue. You can also do a combination of formats such as beginning with everyone praying together and then allowing people to pray for personal issues in smaller groups. Plan prayers in advance. Planning will determine the difference between a vibrant, effective prayer meeting and a dull, ineffective one. People need guidance, categories for prayer, models for prayer and boundaries for prayer. You need to keep people's interest by planning the prayers in advance. Choose the issues to pray for. Choose specific issues to pray for during the meeting. These issues should be relevant to the people praying and have a clear objective. This is important so that people maintain their motivation for coming together for prayer. Consider beginning with a 1-5 minute period of silence. Beginning with a short period of silence can help people connect to God through themselves. Encourage people to completely focus on God during this time. Alternatively you can sing two or three worship songs before prayer begins. Give brief instructions about prayer. It can help to give a few instructions about prayer before beginning the prayers. People need guidance and direction in order to feel comfortable during the meeting. This way they will also be more open and willing to participate actively. Have a short discussion about prayers and requests. Sometimes it is nice to allow people to request certain prayers or topics to pray for. However, be careful that this discussion does not take more than five minutes. It is very easy for a prayer meeting to turn into a discussion about prayer rather than a time for actual prayers. Read a short passage from the bible. This is not required but can help get people into a spiritual mode. Make sure this passage is short; it should be about 5 minutes long and definitely no longer than 10 minutes. Pray. The point of a prayer meeting is to pray. If you let people speak about their own personal prayers or read verses for a long time then it is no longer a prayer meeting. Make sure you keep the focus on prayer throughout the meeting. Use variety. Make prayer meetings different from one another and use different prayers within the prayer meeting. Try different forms for the meetings such as singing prayers, changing between small and large groups, being led in prayer, praying through confessions and taking prayer requests. Allow people to pray for short periods. Allow people to pray when they feel they want to rather than going around the circle and having everybody pray. Going around the circle is time-consuming and people end up composing their prayers as the circle gets closer to them rather than fully joining the prayers. Pray for one topic at a time. Choose an issue and stick to it for a time until you are finished praying for that topic. Only once you have finished praying for that issue should you move to another. Keep prayers focused on one topic to keep the people focused and thus make those prayers strong. Keep things moving. Praying for an hour can seem difficult but if you break it up into shorter prayers, including silent prayer, led prayer, read prayer, large group prayer and small group prayer then you have broken it into smaller pieces. Keep the prayers moving and over time an hour of prayers will no longer seem like a long time. On the other hand, don't be afraid of silence. Give people a time to let the prayers sink in and connect with their hearts. End the prayer meeting in a way that gives it structure and closure. One good way to end the meeting is with a Bible reading relevant to the meeting topic. Be patient. Praying out loud is difficult for some people and praying for 30-60 minutes can feel awkward at first. It takes practice. Keep working at your prayers and the group will grow together and become stronger. Allow for spontaneity. You want people to feel comfortable praying so the meeting should be flexible and intentional. Create an open environment for those who attend the meeting so that they can pray with their whole hearts and minds. This will also help to get everyone to participate. Include children if appropriate. Even though children may have shorter attention spans they can be easily included in prayer meetings. Oftentimes children will pray out loud and fully participate in the meeting, bringing energy to the prayers in their youth. Be grateful. When God answers your prayers you should be grateful and express thanksgiving. Always express these feelings as a group as part of your prayer meetings. Celebrate after the prayer meeting. Spend some time together after the meeting. You can have snacks or dinner such as pizza and ice cream. This brings the group together and gets the kids excited.	Choose a suitable time. Get the church leadership involved. Choose a venue. Announce the meeting to all members of the congregation. Speak to individuals to encourage them to come to meetings. Decide on the format. Plan prayers in advance. Choose the issues to pray for. Consider beginning with a 1-5 minute period of silence. Give brief instructions about prayer. Have a short discussion about prayers and requests. Read a short passage from the bible. Pray. Use variety. Allow people to pray for short periods. Pray for one topic at a time. Keep things moving. End the prayer meeting in a way that gives it structure and closure. Be patient. Allow for spontaneity. Include children if appropriate. Be grateful. Celebrate after the prayer meeting.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Up-Gasoline	How to Clean Up Gasoline	To clean up gasoline, start by covering the spill with something that will soak it up, such as clay cat litter, trisodium phosphate, or sawdust, and letting it sit for an hour. Once the gasoline has been absorbed, sweep up the substance with a broom and dustpan and throw it away. Then, scrape the area with a squeegee to get rid of the remaining gas and absorbent material. Next, apply dish soap directly to the stained area and scrub it with a sponge soaked in hot water. Finally, rinse the area with clean water and pat it dry with a towel.	Stop the spill at the source. First thing's first—before you get too worried about how to clean a gasoline spill, you'll want keep it from getting any worse. If you've accidentally knocked over a fuel tank or container, return it to an upright position immediately and secure the lid or cap over the opening. If the spill originated from a pump, make sure that it's shut off and that the nozzle has been replaced. Even a small gasoline spill can quickly become dangerous. Try to react as quickly as you can. Always pay attention when you smell gasoline fumes. Strange odors could indicate the presence of a spill, even if you're not aware of it. Be sure to let an attendant know about sizable spills and leaks that occur at filling stations. Catch gasoline that’s actively leaking. Assuming the spill is the result of an ongoing leak, it may not be possible to stop it immediately. In this case, look for any sort of large container you can place beneath the leak. This will keep it from coming into contact with other surfaces that are much more difficult to clean. Make sure the container you use won't leak or overflow. If you're at home, grab a bucket, paint roller tray or washtub. Put down a barrier of some kind. To prevent the spill from spreading to a larger area, throw down some object or group of objects that can stop or slow its movement. An obvious choice is a beach towel, but a piece of lumber or a few heavy boxes may also work (keep in mind that whatever you use will likely have to be thrown away). Position the barriers closely around the perimeter of the spill. Be especially vigilant in preventing the spill from reaching electrical equipment or objects that produce or give off heat, such as stoves, space heaters and electrical outlets. Use a plastic tarp to cover and protect objects that are vulnerable to damage. Ventilate the affected area. Gasoline emits powerful fumes that can be very harmful to inhale. Open all nearby windows and doors to get air circulating through throughout the room. If the spill occurs somewhere inside with no windows, turn on the ceiling fan or air conditioning. Exposure to fumes may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath or disorientation. Gas fumes are also a severe fire hazard. Avoid doing anything that may lead to an accidental ignition. Cover the spill with a dry absorbent agent. Ideally, you should choose a substance like clay cat litter or trisodium phosphate (commonly packaged as the cleaning powder "T.S.P."), as these are useful for neutralizing odors as well as wicking up moisture. However, other items like sawdust, sand, straw or even dirt will also be effective. Search the area and use whatever happens to be on hand—speed is the key here. Apply the absorbent agent liberally. It may take quite a bit to soak up all of the standing gasoline. If you're near the kitchen, you could also use baking soda, cornstarch or flour. Some companies now manufacture special sorbent pads that can be used in the event of a sudden accident. The synthetic materials these pads are constructed from makes them a very efficient way of dealing with petroleum-based spills. Let the absorbent agent sit on the spill for 1-2 hours. This will give it time to soak up as much gasoline as possible. While it's working, be sure to keep the immediate vicinity clear and well-ventilated. If time is a factor for any reason, allow the material to remain over the spill for at least half an hour. Absorbent agents work by separating the gasoline into smaller and smaller droplets, then binding with them to turn into a gritty paste can be lifted away easier than a liquid. Reapply the substance as needed. For larger spills, it may be necessary to clear away clumps of gas-soaked dry material in order to make room for more. Sweep or scoop the saturated material into a trash bag or bucket, then shake more onto the wet spots underneath. Leave the fresh absorbent agent to sit for half an hour or more. Repeat this process until most of the gasoline has dissipated. You may not be able to get up every last trace of gasoline. What you can't remove you'll have to let evaporate, then scrub the resulting residue clean. Sweep the absorbed gasoline into a separate container. Using a broom and dust pan, collect the gasoline and dry material from the affected surface. Dump the mess into a trash can, garbage bag or similar receptacle. If the spill occurred indoors, move the container outside to prevent fumes from building up in the confined space. Don't cover or seal the container holding the gasoline. Trapped fumes can build up inside, leading to an increased risk of fire or explosion. Be prepared to deep clean or throw out whatever container you use. Scrape up any remaining gasoline. Once the worst of the mess is up, turn your attention to the surface affected by the spill. The best way to do this is with a squeegee or plastic scraper. Transfer the last of the gasoline into a plastic bag and leave it with the rest of the materials for disposal. For spills on carpet or upholstery, vacuum up the lingering bits of gasoline and dry material before giving the fabric a thorough cleaning. Clean the area thoroughly. Wet a washcloth or sponge with hot water. Apply a liquid dish soap directly to the site of the spill and work it in until it forms a thick, foamy lather. Scrub the stain vigorously to coax it out, then flush the area with fresh water and pat it dry with a towel. If you're worried about causing water damage to the surface you're attempting to clean, try sprinkling it with a powdered dish detergent or dry solvent instead. Afterwards, you can mop up the cleaner with a damp cloth. After you're finished cleaning, wash your hands and any other parts of your body that may have come into contact with gasoline or gas fumes. Contact your local hazardous material management center for assistance. Place a call to the fire department or pollution control agency to inform them of the spill and ask for instruction on how to proceed. In most cases, they'll dispatch someone to deal with flammable substances. Otherwise, they can advise you on how to safely dispose of the mess yourself. Never throw gasoline away in a standard trash receptacle. Toxic and flammable materials require special disposal methods. Gasoline can still present a fire hazard even when it's been absorbed into another dry material.	Stop the spill at the source. Catch gasoline that’s actively leaking. Put down a barrier of some kind. Ventilate the affected area. Cover the spill with a dry absorbent agent. Let the absorbent agent sit on the spill for 1-2 hours. Reapply the substance as needed. Sweep the absorbed gasoline into a separate container. Scrape up any remaining gasoline. Clean the area thoroughly. Contact your local hazardous material management center for assistance.
https://www.wikihow.com/Condition-Your-Knuckles	How to Condition Your Knuckles	To condition your knuckles, try doing knuckle pushups by getting into a standard push up position with your hands in a fist. Do your pushups as normal, using your knuckles to support your weight the entire time. You can also do hand-strengthening exercises throughout the day, like squeezing a tennis ball continuously for 90 seconds. If you're at the gym, use a punching bag without gloves, which will strengthen your knuckles by increasing the pressure on your bones. However, make sure to protect your hands with heavy-duty cotton wrist wraps, and punch the bag for only a few minutes each day.	Get in a standard pushup position. Make sure your back is straight and your feet are shoulder length apart. Complete knuckle pushups on a soft surface like carpet, a workout mat, or even grass. Over time, once these surfaces feel comfortable and are not challenging anymore, you can do knuckle pushups on a hard floor or concrete. Place your weight on the first two knuckles of each hand. While still in the pushup position, make a fist with each hand one at a time, placing each fist on the floor. You will use your fists to hold up your body instead of your palms. Focus on placing your body weight mostly on the first two knuckles. You can also do fingertip pushups if knuckle pushups are easy for you. If you can do both knuckle and fingertip pushups, alternate between the two. Perform the pushup by lowering your body, then pushing it back up. Lower your body until it almost touches the ground and push your body back up, using your knuckles to hold your weight the entire time. This may hurt at first and will irritate your knuckles, so only do 80% of the pushups you would normally do, and complete these on a soft surface. For example, if you usually do 100 pushups, only do 80, and if you do 80 pushups normally, only do 64. Increase the amount of knuckle pushups with each work out. If your knuckles are excessively sore, do not complete more knuckle pushups until they heal, up to 2 weeks. Use your thumbs if you need stability. Place your thumbs on the ground to help stabilize your body if you are falling over or feel very wobbly. Wrap your hands. Use heavy-duty cotton wrist wraps to wrap your hands and prevent injury. Wraps will come with a loop that is placed around your thumb. Secure this loop around your thumb, then start wrapping the cloth around your wrist. Continue to wrap, moving the cloth upward until your entire hand and fingers are covered in 2-3 layers of secured cloth. Then, finish with one last wrap around your wrist. Secure the wrap with Velcro or by tucking the end of the wrap underneath the cloth on your wrist. Wrap both hands. Never use a punching bag without first wrapping your hands, even if you want to condition your knuckles. Punch the bag without gloves. This increases the pressure on your hand bones and will allow your knuckles to become stronger. Remember to start off with only a few minutes of punching per day, then increase the time you punch the bag by a few minutes each week. Repeat as part of your normal workout to see results. Give your knuckles a break if they feel sore, and do not punch the bag without gloves until your knuckles are not sore to the touch anymore, which may take up to 2 weeks. Fill a bucket with raw rice. The bucket should be wider than your fist and deep enough to contain at least five inches of rice. Grab the rice with your hands and twist your knuckles into it. Use a lot of force as you grip handfuls of rice, then release the rice back into the bucket. In addition, push your knuckles into the rice, and twist your hand to add additional pressure. Punch your knuckles into the rice. Stop when you feel sore or if your skin breaks. Complete this exercise for a few minutes as part of your usual workout regimen, and use other knuckle conditioning methods in addition to punching rice for best results. Some martial artists replace rice with harder, more coarse material, but now, this is considered unsafe. Use rice unless you are training under the supervision of a professional trainer who recommends other materials. Dig your thumbs deeply into the rice. Repeat this for every finger. Remember, the more contact your hands make with the rice and the more pressure you put on your hands, the better your results will be. Take a break if you are experiencing excruciating pain or begin to bleed. Squeeze the rice as hard as possible, then release. Grab handfuls of the rice and squeeze. This will strengthen not only your knuckles, but your entire hand. Repeat the rice exercises as part of your regular workout. Stretch your hands. Hold out your hands with your palms facing you. Individually bend the tips of your fingers towards your palm, and hold for 30-60 seconds. Bend each finger. Incorporate a hand gripper into your usual exercise regimen. Overall hand strength will make your knuckles stronger as well. Buy a hand gripper if you do not already own one, and place it in your hand. Flex your fingers inward (towards your palm), and squeeze the two handles together until they touch. Repeat this five times for each hand. There are many shapes and models of hand grippers. Try multiple kinds to challenge your hands. Hold a barbell tightly for 90 seconds. Take a barbell from its rack, and roll a small towel around it to prevent it from becoming sweaty and slipping out of your hands. Grip it tightly with both hands and hold for 90 seconds, then release it. Repeat this exercise three times. Squeeze a rubber ball continuously for 90 seconds. You can use a tennis ball as well. Squeeze the ball tightly in your hand for 90 seconds, then let it go. Repeat this exercise three times per hand. Tear apart a newspaper. Lay two pieces of newspaper on top of each other, then fold them in half. Tear the paper with both hands until the paper is in tiny pieces, and repeat this exercise until you have ripped up all of the newspaper. Use a resistance band to strengthen hands. Grip a resistance band with one hand, your fingers and your palm facing up. The other end of the resistance band will go underneath your feet. You should be standing with your elbow at your side and bent to 90 degrees. Use the other hand to grip right below your wrist as you curl your wrist and fingers up against the resistance band. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Do this for both hands. This exercise will strengthen your wrists as well.	Get in a standard pushup position. Place your weight on the first two knuckles of each hand. Perform the pushup by lowering your body, then pushing it back up. Use your thumbs if you need stability. Wrap your hands. Punch the bag without gloves. Repeat as part of your normal workout to see results. Fill a bucket with raw rice. Grab the rice with your hands and twist your knuckles into it. Punch your knuckles into the rice. Dig your thumbs deeply into the rice. Squeeze the rice as hard as possible, then release. Stretch your hands. Incorporate a hand gripper into your usual exercise regimen. Hold a barbell tightly for 90 seconds. Squeeze a rubber ball continuously for 90 seconds. Tear apart a newspaper. Use a resistance band to strengthen hands.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hide-Your-Period-from-Everyone	How to Hide Your Period from Everyone	Having your period is nothing to be ashamed of, but if you don't want it to be obvious, you can easily hide it from everyone. Keep spare underwear, tampons, and pads in your bag and locker so you have easy access to them. If you get caught without any supplies, ask a friend to borrow some or buy products from a restroom dispensary. Although toilet paper isn't very absorbent, you can make an emergency pad by wrapping it around your hand 6 or 7 times. It's best to wear dark colored pants when you're around your period, since these will be much less obvious if you leak. You can also tie a sweatshirt around your waist to hide any stains.	Wear dark colors during your period. If you are worried about accidents and leaks, dark clothing can be a godsend. Wear underwear and pants that are navy, black, or dark brown. These are less likely to show signs of your period leaking and they are less likely to get noticeable permanent stains. Tie a sweater around your waist. If you are caught out in public with stained pants, simply tie a sweatshirt, sweater, or large shirt around your waist. This will help you hide the stain until you are able to go home for a change of clothing. If someone asks you about it, you can just say that you were feeling too warm to wear the sweater. Alternatively, you can tell them that you are experimenting with '90s fashion. Sleep on a dark-colored towel. Especially when you are first getting used to the rhythms of your period cycle, you might experience more leaks overnight when you cannot change your pad or tampon frequently. Find a dark-colored, old towel that you do not mind staining. Lay this across your bed to protect your sheets. Ask to borrow a pad or tampon. If you are out with friends, you can ask if a friend has a spare tampon or pad in her purse. If you are in a public bathroom, you can ask another woman if she has spare period supplies. Many public bathrooms also have coin-operated pad and tampon dispensers you might use. If you are surprised by your period while at school, take a trip to the school nurse. The nurse will probably have an extra supply of pads and tampons. Don't be embarrassed: your school nurse will have helped dozens of young women in this exact same situation. Call a friend or family member for help getting new clothes. If you have a period accident at school and do not have a change of clothing, get permission to call your parents. Your teachers will likely be sympathetic to your plight, and you will not be the first student they've had who needed a change of clothing. If you are stuck at work, see if a family member might be able to bring you a change of clothes over the lunch hour. Wash stained clothes immediately in cold water. If your period has leaked onto your clothing, all is not lost. There are techniques you can use to remove the stain. Rinse the stained item in cold water as soon as you can. Use hydrogen peroxide to treat stains on light items, and use a colorfast stain remover on darker items. Agitate the stained fabric by rubbing the fabric together with your fingers. After treating the stain, place the item in the wash on a cold cycle. Repeat if necessary. Never use hot water to remove a blood stain. Heat simply sets the stain and makes it permanent. Always air-dry items you think might be stained. An electric dryer might set the stain. Double up on period protection. If you are worried about leaks, try using two forms of period protection at the same time. If one form of protection begins to leak, you have the second form of protection as back-up, which will buy you some time. For example, you could wear a menstrual cup along with a sanitary napkin. Or you might wear a panty-liner along with a tampon. Make an emergency sanitary napkin out of toilet paper. If you are out in public without any form of period protection and cannot borrow or purchase extras, make an emergency pad using toilet paper. Get to a restroom that has plenty of spare toilet paper. Wrap a roll of toilet paper around your hand 6-7 times. Place this wad of toilet paper in your underwear. Then secure your emergency pad to your underwear by wrapping them together using a long piece of toilet paper. Wrap them together using at least 4-5 loops. While this emergency pad won't hold up for long, it might last you until you can get home to change clothes and grab new tampons. Wear absorbent underwear. There are several clothing products that are designed to absorb period leaks and stains, such as absorbent underwear. If you are worried about your tampons, pads, or period cups leaking, absorbent underwear will help keep the accident under control, and your pants won't get stained. Talk to your doctor if you experience frequent leaks and accidents. If you have period accidents because you are bleeding heavily for long periods of time, you should discuss this matter with your physician. While most women experience some heavy days of their period, soaking through one tampon per hour for many hours in a row is not normal and might be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Experiencing very heavy bleeding for more than just a couple of hours is a signal that you should talk to your doctor. If you find yourself soaking through pads or tampons very quickly, make an appointment right away. Buy extra boxes of your favorite period products. Make sure that you have products that work for your light days and your heavy days. You want to be prepared for any stage of your period. Sanitary napkins and tampons take a long time to expire as long as they are stored in a cool, dry place, so it is okay for you to have several extra boxes in your home. Purchase several opaque waterproof bags. Sanitary napkins and tampons can be ruined by moisture. Moisture can ruin the wrappers and make the products unhygienic. Look for waterproof bags where you can store your period supplies safely. An opaque bag will allow you to walk to the bathroom without showing off your period supplies to your classmates. If you cannot find an opaque waterproof bag, consider doubling up. Place a small,clear, waterproof plastic bag inside a small opaque bag. You will get the waterproofing benefits as well as your desired privacy. Hang on to extra pocket change. Most schools and public bathrooms will only supply a coin-operated tampon and sanitary napkin dispenser. Hold on to extra change in case you need to use one of these dispensers in an emergency. A few schools, however, are starting to provide free menstrual products for their students. Assemble several period kits. Place 3-5 tampons or sanitary napkins along with a few coins inside each waterproof bag. Make sure that you include tampons or pads for both lighter and heavier flow days. These kits will not see you through an entire period, but they will see you through a full day at work or school, and you can always restock them at home. Stash your period kits at home, work, and school. Take a few minutes to think about good places where you might stash a few extra sanitary napkins or tampons. Some good places to store emergency period supplies include: Your backpack or gym bag. Your favorite handbags. Your desk drawer at work. Your locker at school. Your locker at the gym. Refill your period kits as necessary. Remember to refresh your period supplies each month. Periods can sometimes be unpredictable, so you will want to be prepared and have period supplies handy. Even if you do not end up using your emergency period kits, you might have friends who will be grateful that you were so well prepared. Keep extra underwear and leggings handy. Not everyone has access to a large locker or private office to store clothing. But if you are lucky enough to have a place to store clothes, have an extra pair of clean underwear and clean pants or leggings available. If your period leaks at work or school, you will be able to change discreetly. Experiment with various menstrual products. There are many kinds of safe and hygienic menstrual products on the market. These include sanitary napkins (aka maxi pads), tampons, and menstrual cups. Many women and girls have a strong preference for the menstrual product they use. Other women combine menstrual products and use several over the course of a period. Try different products whenever you get your period to discover what works best for you and your cycle. Sanitary napkins are absorbent pads that adhere to your underwear. They come in many different varieties and strengths--from panty-liners for light days to extra long overnight pads for heavier days. They need to be changed every few hours and whenever they are filled. Sanitary napkins are the easiest products to use and might be the best choice for girls who have just started menstruating. Tampons are absorbent tubes that are inserted into the vagina. They absorb menstrual fluid before it reaches your underwear. This can help you hide the signs of your period. Tampons need to be changed every few hours and whenever they begin to leak. Note that leaving in a tampon for too long--or using a tampon that is too absorbent for your rate of flow--can cause serious problems such as Toxic Shock Syndrome. Be sure that you read all package instructions and follow their recommendations on how to use tampons healthily. Menstrual cups are small, flexible cups made of silicone, latex, or medical-grade rubber. They are inserted into the vagina just under the cervix and create a liquid-proof seal. Cups are often washable and reusable, but they must be emptied and washed every 10-12 hours. They are a very safe option, but they might be difficult for younger girls to use correctly. Try out discreet period products. Several companies have developed period products that help you keep your period under wraps. For example, there are now tampons and sanitary napkins with quiet wrappers and supplies that are small enough to fit easily in a pocket. If privacy is important to you, try out a product with a quiet wrapper or an extra-small design. These supplies might help you keep your period a secret. Change your menstrual products frequently. Changing your period supplies every few hours will help reduce odors and reduce the likelihood of leaks. Plus, you will be more comfortable and feel fresher. Remember that this is a health issue as well as a privacy issue: changing napkins and tampons every few hours reduces the risk of infection and complications. Signs of Toxic Shock Syndrome--a possible complication of tampon use--include fever, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Discontinue tampon use and contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. Dispose of period supplies correctly. It can be tempting to flush sanitary napkins and tampons to keep our periods private. However, this can clog systems and lead to toilet backups. Instead, wrap the used pad or tampon in several layers of toilet paper and throw it in the garbage. Some period products also have plastic wrappers that can be used to wrap used pads and tampons. Most public bathrooms will provide a small, sanitary, covered garbage can specifically designed for menstrual product disposal. If you are using your own bathroom at home, make sure your bathroom garbage can has a lid--especially if you have pets. Buy a calendar. One of the easiest ways to hide signs of your period is knowing when your period will arrive. Find a small wall calendar or desk calendar that you can keep at home. Make sure it is a 365-day calendar. You will use this calendar to track your cycle so that you can be prepared. An alternative to a physical calendar is an app that you can purchase on your phone. If you have ready access to a smartphone, consider finding a period tracking app that can help remind you when your period is expected to begin. Mark the first day and last day of your period on the calendar. At the first sign of your period, note it on the calendar with an X or a red checkmark. Make the same mark on the calendar on the day that your period has concluded. This will help you figure out how long your cycle is and will help you estimate when your next period will arrive. Most periods last 2-7 days. Keeping a menstrual calendar is also useful to women who are interested in getting pregnant or in avoiding pregnancy since it will help you determine when you ovulate each month. Note important details of your period on the calendar. These details include the rate of your flow (light or heavy), changes in the period's texture (such as clots), and whether you experience other period symptoms such as cramping or tiredness. All of these details can help you determine the supplies you need each month and when you will use them. These details might also be useful information to share with your doctor if you notice any significant changes to your cycle. Repeat every cycle. Period calendars work best when you keep them consistently and regularly. The more exact and careful you are, the better. Remember that having knowledge about your body is the best way for you to get comfortable with your period. Determine your period cycle. Count the number of days between the start of your last cycle's period and the start of this cycle's period. For most women and girls, their cycle will be between 21-34 days, with 28 days being the average. However, a period cycle can be quite a bit longer than that, up to 45 days. Keep in mind that many girls who have just begun their periods will take a while before developing a consistent cycle. Many girls who have just started menstruating have irregular periods for a year or two. This is normal. Note that period cycles can shift over time and in various situations, even for women who usually have regular periods. For example, some women notice changes to their cycles when they are stressed out, traveling, or in the company of other menstruating women. Often your period cycle will return to normal afterwards, but sometimes your cycle can make a lasting shift. Your calendar will be able to help you sort out the differences between a temporary change and a permanent change. Predict when your next period will begin. If you have a consistent cycle, you will be able to predict the day that your next period will arrive. Note these days when you expect your period on your calendar. On these days, be extra sure that you have extra period supplies such as tampons and sanitary napkins ready. Remember that it is not safe to use tampons before your period begins. You can, however, use a panty-liner or sanitary napkin on days when you expect your period to arrive any moment.	Wear dark colors during your period. Tie a sweater around your waist. Sleep on a dark-colored towel. Ask to borrow a pad or tampon. Call a friend or family member for help getting new clothes. Wash stained clothes immediately in cold water. Double up on period protection. Make an emergency sanitary napkin out of toilet paper. Wear absorbent underwear. Talk to your doctor if you experience frequent leaks and accidents. Buy extra boxes of your favorite period products. Purchase several opaque waterproof bags. Hang on to extra pocket change. Assemble several period kits. Stash your period kits at home, work, and school. Refill your period kits as necessary. Keep extra underwear and leggings handy. Experiment with various menstrual products. Try out discreet period products. Change your menstrual products frequently. Dispose of period supplies correctly. Buy a calendar. Mark the first day and last day of your period on the calendar. Note important details of your period on the calendar. Repeat every cycle. Determine your period cycle. Predict when your next period will begin.
https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-If-You-Have-Hypertension	How to Determine If You Have Hypertension	To determine if you have hypertension, check your blood pressure with a meter or sphygmomanometer, which can be ordered online. Alternatively, use a blood pressure machine for free at most drug stores. Next, record the top and bottom numbers, which represent the pressure in the vessels during and in between heartbeats. Track these numbers for several weeks or months, since a diagnosis of hypertension requires at least 3 measurements above 140/90. If you suspect you have hypertension, confirm your diagnosis with your doctor, who may want to order additional tests to or begin treatment.	Check your blood pressure with a blood pressure meter or sphygmomanometer. These instruments can be purchased cheaply online or in a store that sells medical equipment. Alternatively, many drugstores have free blood pressure meters you can use, and some medical offices offer free blood pressure checks. Blood pressure checks are also part of a routine doctor's visit. Make sure the right sized cuff is used. If the cuff is too large for the arm, the results will be falsely low. If the cuff is too small for the arm, the results will be falsely high. Make sure that the cuff is at the same level as the heart. Be still when the cuff is inflated. Agitation will raise peripheral resistance and falsely elevate the blood pressure measurement. Record the systolic blood pressure (SBP). This is the blood pressure in vessels during a heartbeat, when the heart is pumping. If a manual cuff is used, the cuff is inflated until no pulsation is heard with the stethoscope over the brachial artery, then the cuff is slowly deflated and the highest pressure at which pulsation is heard is the systolic blood pressure. Record the diastolic blood pressure (DBP). This is the pressure between heartbeats, when the heart is resting. If a manual cuff is used, after noting the systolic blood pressure, the cuff is slowly deflated further until no more pulsation is heard, which marks the diastolic blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure over a period of weeks to months. Realize that one reading does not confirm you have hypertension. A diagnosis of hypertension requires at least three measurements above 140/90 at least three weeks apart between the first and third measurement. Blood pressure should be consistently elevated to diagnose hypertension. See a health professional. Your doctor can confirm the diagnosis of hypertension and order additional tests to look for possible etiology and evidence of organ damage. Basic tests include: Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine and urinalysis to look for kidney damage. Serum sodium, potassium , calcium, and thyroid-stimulating hormone to look for an endocrine cause for the hypertension, such as Conn's syndrome. Fasting blood glucose , total cholesterol , HDL and LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides to look for presence of a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes mellitus or hypercholesterolemia. If you're a diabetic with hypertension, ask your doctor about taking an ARB or ACE inhibitor. Electrocardiogram and chest radiograph to look for evidence of hypertensive heart disease. Be aware of "white coat hypertension. " This occurs when your blood pressure spikes in the setting of a clinic or doctor's office (the "white coat" refers to the white coats doctors sometimes wear), but is relatively normal in other settings. Some believe this is caused by the stress of going to the doctor's office, but some believe it is a sign that you may develop hypertension later on. If you experience white coat hypertension, ask your doctor about the possibility of wearing a blood pressure monitor outside of the office. The data collected by this monitor, when worn for 24 hours, can help determine if you are at risk for hypertension as a long-term issue. Learn the symptoms of hypertension. There are usually very few, if any, symptoms of hypertension. Usually, hypertension is diagnosed by getting your blood pressure tested at the doctor's office. The symptoms that do appear for hypertension are not the same for all people and often only surface when the hypertension has reached a critical level. These symptoms could include: Headaches Shortness of breath Nosebleeds Fatigue Know the stages of hypertension. If your blood pressure is above 120/80, you are considered to have hypertension, or high blood pressure. There are several stages of high blood pressure that change depending on the levels of pressure impacting the blood as it is pumped by your heart. 120–139/80–89 — Blood pressure in this range is considered prehypertension which tends to get worse over time but is not cause for much alarm as long as it remains at these levels. 140–159/90–99 — Blood pressure in this range is considered Stage 1 Hypertension. This range of blood pressure is concerning, but manageable. You should begin considering lifestyle changes like eating a low sodium diet, losing weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and speak with your doctor about other preventative steps, including medication. 160 or higher/100 or higher — Blood pressure in this range is considered Stage 2 Hypertension. This is a very dangerous level to remain at and you should schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately. Learn about primary hypertension. For most people, high blood pressure just develops gradually over a period of years with no identifiable cause. This is called primary/essential hypertension. Be aware of the causes for secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by some underlying condition. It develops more suddenly and has more drastic effects than primary hypertension. Some preexisting conditions that can lead to secondary hypertension include: Thyroid problems Drug or alcohol abuse Certain kinds of medications (like birth control pills, decongestants, etc.) Kidney problems Obstructive sleep apnea Quit using tobacco. Smoking and chewing tobacco raises a person's blood pressure while they are using these products , but they have long term effects on blood pressure as well. The chemicals in these substances can damage the lining of artery walls which can cause arteries to narrow, thereby increasing blood pressure. Cut back on your alcohol intake. Drinking too much can severely damage many parts of your body including your heart and liver, but it can also lead to high blood pressure. Drinking alcohol can also interfere with medication you might be on to control your high blood pressure. Limit your salt consumption. Too much sodium in a person's diet can cause them to retain fluid, which may increase blood pressure. Limiting junk food and other foods that are high in sodium may help lower your blood pressure. Consume more potassium. Potassium helps your cells balance out their sodium content/intake. If you don't consume enough potassium, your cells may hold on to too much sodium which can lead to higher blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, try eating more foods that are high in potassium like bananas, potatoes, yogurt, orange juice, lentils, pistachios, etc. Take a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D can effect enzymes produced by your kidneys that affects high blood pressure, so taking a vitamin D supplement can help lower your blood pressure. Lower your stress levels. High levels of stress can seriously affect your body, including your blood pressure. This is especially true if you use tobacco, alcohol, or food to combat the effects of your stress. Try relaxing more without these substances by reading a book, taking a bath, going for a walk, etc. This can help lower your blood pressure.	Check your blood pressure with a blood pressure meter or sphygmomanometer. Record the systolic blood pressure (SBP). Record the diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Monitor your blood pressure over a period of weeks to months. See a health professional. Be aware of "white coat hypertension. Learn the symptoms of hypertension. Know the stages of hypertension. Learn about primary hypertension. Be aware of the causes for secondary hypertension. Quit using tobacco. Cut back on your alcohol intake. Limit your salt consumption. Consume more potassium. Take a vitamin D supplement. Lower your stress levels.
https://www.wikihow.com/Heal-a-Herpes-Outbreak-Quickly	How to Heal a Herpes Outbreak Quickly	To heal your herpes outbreak quickly, first, talk to a doctor about which treatment options will be best for you. They may prescribe you an antiviral medication that you'll take in pill form. Alternatively, they may prescribe a topical ointment, which can be applied directly to the sores. Once you've seen your doctor, there are several things you can do at home to shorten recovery time. Try to expose the sores to the open air as much as possible. If you have genital herpes, wear loose-fitting clothing and underwear to increase airflow. Avoid bandaging the sores, as this will just slow healing. Sunlight can also make herpes worse, so try to avoid time in the sun and wear protective clothing when you go outside.	Allow sores to be exposed to air. While it might seem like a good idea to cover up your sores with a bandage, bandaging sores actually slows healing. The best way to speed up healing time for your herpes sores is to allow them to be exposed to air and run their course. If you suffer from genital herpes, wear loose fitting clothing and underwear to increase air flow to your genital region. Leave your sores alone. Picking at sores can cause infections, which may further increase the amount of time that it take for your sores to heal. Stop yourself if you catch yourself picking at your sores. Leave them be and they will heal much faster. If your sores are itchy or burning, use some ice or a cold compress to help relieve these symptoms. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. If you suffer from frequent or occasional herpes outbreaks, you should talk to your doctor about your treatment options. Although there is no cure for herpes, there are medications that can make it easier to live with the condition. Some medications can shorten the severity and duration of outbreaks, while others may prevent and reduce the total number of outbreaks that you have. Ask your doctor about antiviral medications. Antiviral drugs are intended to treat herpes at the first sign of an outbreak. Speak with your doctor about having a prescription written to have on hand in the event you have early symptoms of an outbreak and are unable to reach him/her. Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are the most commonly prescribed antiviral medications. Follow your doctor's instructions and take your medication as directed. Do not take more or less than your prescribed dosage. Talk to your doctor about topical ointments for sores. There are several different over the counter ointments for herpes, but you should consult your doctor before choosing one to use on your sores. If you have genital herpes, then you may need a prescription ointment. Consider using a propolis ointment. In one study, propolis ointment was found to be more effective than acyclovir ointment. People who used the propolis ointment four times a day reported that their sores healed faster than those who used acyclovir. Follow up with your doctor to see how the treatment is working. After you have been taking an antiviral medication for a few months, it is a good idea to follow up with your doctor to determine if the treatment is working. If it is not producing the desired results, then your doctor may suggest a different course of treatment. Reduce prolonged exposure to sunlight. If you suffer from oral herpes, you may be more likely to experience an outbreak after spending a long time in the sun. You may be able to reduce your chances of developing an outbreak by reducing your exposure to direct sunlight. Try staying in the shade or wearing a wide brimmed hat when you will be outside for long periods of time. Use a water based lubricant during sex. The friction produced during sex may trigger an outbreak. To reduce friction during sex, use a water based lubricant. Always wear condoms as well if you suffer from genital herpes or you may pass the condition on to your partner. Do not use a lubricant that is oil based or that has the spermicide nonoxynol-9 listed in its ingredients. Oil based lubricants can weaken condoms and nonoxynol-9 can irritate mucous membranes. Avoid sex when you are having an outbreak. You are more likely to transmit herpes when you are having an outbreak so it is best to avoid intercourse altogether when sores are present. Find ways to manage your stress levels. Stress is a common cause of herpes outbreaks, so managing your stress is essential. Consider taking a yoga class, doing deep breathing exercises throughout your day, learning to meditate, or taking relaxing bubble baths on a regular basis. Find ways to relax and minimize your stress to help prevent outbreaks. Some other ways that you can reduce stress include: Getting more exercise. Exercise can help you to stay healthy and manage stress. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. Eating better. A well-balanced diet can help you to feel better and reduce stress. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and avoid junk foods. Sleep more. Sleep deprivation can contribute to excess stress. Make sure that you are getting at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Stay connected. Reaching out to someone when you are feeling overwhelmed can also help reduce your stress levels. Call up a friend to talk to if you are feeling stressed. Look into adding lysine to your diet. Lysine is an amino acid that is used for preventing and treating cold sores. Lysine acts by blocking the action of arginine (which increases the multiplication of the herpes virus). Lysine may be taken whenever you are having a herpes outbreak or prior to onset of symptoms. Talk to your doctor before deciding to include Lysine as a supplement, especially if you have kidney disease or if you are pregnant or nursing. Follow the product instructions if you decide to include Lysine as a supplement.	Allow sores to be exposed to air. Leave your sores alone. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Ask your doctor about antiviral medications. Talk to your doctor about topical ointments for sores. Follow up with your doctor to see how the treatment is working. Reduce prolonged exposure to sunlight. Use a water based lubricant during sex. Find ways to manage your stress levels. Look into adding lysine to your diet.
https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Utility-Trailer	How to Build a Utility Trailer	To build a utility trailer, start by welding together 4 steel angle iron rods into a square or rectangle, depending on the size of your trailer. Then, add support beams to strengthen the trailer by welding more iron rods inside the rectangle. Next, cut pressure-treated 2 by 6 inch boards to the length of the frame and attach them to the frame using a metal drill bit. Finally, jack up the frame to attach the axle and tires and weld on the hitch and tail lights.	Determine the type of trailer you'll need. A utility trailer should be customized to your specifications. You will need to decide on the length, the weight capacity, and whether or not it will be enclosed. For example: If the utility trailer will be used for lumber or building materials, it may need stronger suspension and larger wheels. For ease of loading and unloading—especially lumber—you would probably not want it enclosed. You would also want to make it long enough to hold lumber and sheeting. For machinery and valuable tools, you would not only want it sturdy, but also enclosed and secure to prevent theft. The vehicle that you will use to pull the utility trailer will also help determine the dimensions. For example, a utility trailer to haul groceries behind a bicycle will necessarily be much smaller than a utility trailer for a Suburban, built to haul a table saw. Decide the method of construction. You may choose to build a utility trailer from scratch or assemble a kit. Either way, the right tools and materials are essential. Search online websites for utility trailer kit plans or visit a home improvement store, or tractor supply dealer for ideas. Confirm your level of ability. In the planning stages, it's important to be aware of your construction and mechanical expertise and capabilities. Building a utility trailer from scratch will require welding skills, an aptitude for carpentry, and electrical knowledge to install taillights. It also helps if you're comfortable with heavy lifting. Gather the materials and tools. Working according to a utility trailer plan will help you gather the right components. Once you have located a source for the materials, check with the customer service representative to arrange delivery. If you are a skilled welder and have the equipment you'll need, follow the manufacturer's recommended safety and procedural instructions. Most designs consist of a bed, a hitch, a "tongue" (the wedge shape that extends from the front), an axle with wheels, taillights, and a license plate frame. Many of the components for utility trailers (tongue, hitch, axle, jack, and taillight assembly) can be purchased fully assembled, allowing for easier construction. Construct the trailer frame. The frame will consist of 4 steel angle iron rods, 2 for the sides, and 2 for the front and back. Depending on the established length of the trailer, the sides might be longer than the front and back. Weld the angle iron rods together for the bed frame. Assure the corners are squared. Weld support beams made of flat iron across from side to side. Bolt pressure-treated 2x6 inch (5.1 X 15.2 cm) boards to the frame, parallel with the sides inside the lip of the angle iron. Cut lumber with a circular saw. Drill holes in the angle iron with a variable speed drill and drill-bit designed for metal. Attach boards to frame bed. Attach the axle and tires. Use a hydraulic jack to raise up the frame. Block all 4 corners to keep it elevated. Weld the axle under the framing. On a rectangular frame, the axle should be attached with 60 percent of the frame in front and 40 percent in back to distribute the weight of the bed. Using the lug bolts and nuts included with the axle kit, install the predetermined sized tires on the axle. Finish out the other parts. Weld the hitch to the tongue and attach the assembly to the front of the frame. Attach the jack behind the hitch on the tongue. Route electrical wires from the front to the rear for the taillights. Assure the taillight connector is in front. The taillight assembly will consist of a combination of park, brake, and signal lights. The wiring harness should be secured under the trailer and the lights attached to rear with bolts on either side.	Determine the type of trailer you'll need. Decide the method of construction. Confirm your level of ability. Gather the materials and tools. Construct the trailer frame. Attach the axle and tires. Finish out the other parts.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-and-Oil-a-Leather-Bridle	How to Clean and Oil a Leather Bridle	To clean and oil a leather bridle, start by wiping the bridle down with water and glycerin soap using a sponge or cloth. Then, wipe down the bridle with a clean, damp cloth to remove any soapy residue, and hang it in a cool, dark spot to dry. Next, take the bridle apart completely, and rub a thin layer of neatsfoot oil into all of the parts. Finally, reassemble the bridle and let it dry for 1-2 days.	Clean the bridle at least once per week if you use it daily. Some people prefer to clean their bridle every day. However, how regularly you clean your bridle depends on how often it is used. An infrequently used bridle won't need to be cleaned as regularly as one that is used every day. If the bridle gets very wet in the rain or if you notice that it is particularly soiled after a ride, clean it as soon as possible. Then let it dry for a few days in a cool, dark place. This will help to preserve the leather. Cleaning your bridle regularly gives you a chance to check that all of the parts and stitching are in good working order. It will also help you to notice when repairs need to be done. Wipe the bridle down using water and glycerin soap. Fill a small bucket with warm water. Apply glycerin soap to a cloth and dip it into the warm water to make it damp. Rub every part of the leather bridle with the cloth to help remove dirt and oils. Alternatively, use a sponge rather than a cloth to clean the bridle. Glycerin soap is a soap that contains glycerin. You can purchase this from department stores, saddlery stores, and online. Use washing soda to clean the bridle if it is heavily soiled. Fill a small bucket with warm water and mix in a small handful of washing soda. Then clean the bridle with the washing soda and water mixture using a cloth. Washing soda is also known as sodium carbonate. You can find this at grocery stores. Washing soda is especially useful if you are finding it difficult to remove dirt or grease using just warm water and glycerin soap Clean off any residue with a damp cloth. Make sure that the cloth is only slightly damp as you don't want to add more water to your bridle. Wipe the bridle down fully to prevent any soap building up, as this may harm the leather. Hang the bridle on a peg to dry. Choose a cool, dark spot for the bridle to dry. If you are concerned about dust, cover the bridle with a soft cloth. Pick a location to hang the bridle which has a consistent temperature. This prevents the leather from cracking. Oil the bridle once per month. You don't need to oil a leather bridle as often as you clean it. New bridles or bridles with very dry leather need to be conditioned and oiled more frequently than others. Take the bridle apart fully. Unbuckle every latch and lay all of the parts out in front of you. Inspect the leather and all of the stitching to make sure that it is all in good condition. For an English bridle, the parts you should have are a noseband, 2 cheek pieces, a throat latch, a headstall, a browband, and reins. For a Western bridle, you should have 2 cheek pieces, a headstall, reins, and potentially a throat latch depending on the bridle. The noseband goes across the nose, the cheek pieces go down the cheeks, the throat latch goes around the throat, the browband goes just below the ears, the reins connect to the bit, and the headstall goes above the ears and holds the whole bridle together. All of the parts are connected to the headstall. Use leather soap on all of the bridle parts and then wipe away the lather. Place the leather soap onto a sponge and work up a lather on every part of the bridle. Ensure that you clean all of the crevices in the bridle with the leather soap. Then use a clean cloth to remove the lather. If you are using tinned leather soap, place the soap onto a sponge and then dip the sponge into warm water. Squeeze out the sponge so that it is only slightly damp and then create a lather with the soap. If you are using liquid leather soap, you will not need to add water. Never use products that are not specially designed for leather as a substitute for leather soap. Bleach, vinegar, vegetable oil, and motor oil are all ineffective and may damage the bridle. Clean all of the bridle parts with saddle soap. Use a sponge to apply the saddle soap to the bridle and to work up a lather. If it is difficult to get the saddle soap into the stitching and crevices on the bridle, apply it with a toothbrush rather than a sponge. Wipe away the excess soap and lather with a sponge. Use a clean and slightly damp sponge to wipe every part of the bridle. Check that there is no residue remaining. Oil all of the bridle parts with neatsfoot oil. Apply the neatsfoot oil to a clean sponge and rub it into all parts of the bridle. Every part of the leather should have a thin coating of neatsfoot oil. Remove any excess oil using a sponge. The thin layer of oil that remains on the bridle will slowly soak into the leather, to keep it soft and supple. Neatsfoot oil is a type of leather polish that is made from cattle bones. Reassemble the bridle. Place the browband back onto the headstall and the throat latch. Then feed the noseband straps back into the headstall. Buckle the cheek pieces to the straps on the headstall and place the reins onto the bit. Gently flex the leather as you put the bridle back together to help it become more supple. Let the bridle dry for 1-2 days. After you oil a leather bridle, the oil will need time to soak into the leather and to make it soft. Wait until the bridle is completely dry and check that it doesn't feel oily or greasy before you use it again. If the leather still feels brittle or hard after it has dried, condition and oil the bridle again.	Clean the bridle at least once per week if you use it daily. Wipe the bridle down using water and glycerin soap. Use washing soda to clean the bridle if it is heavily soiled. Clean off any residue with a damp cloth. Hang the bridle on a peg to dry. Oil the bridle once per month. Take the bridle apart fully. Use leather soap on all of the bridle parts and then wipe away the lather. Clean all of the bridle parts with saddle soap. Wipe away the excess soap and lather with a sponge. Oil all of the bridle parts with neatsfoot oil. Reassemble the bridle. Let the bridle dry for 1-2 days.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Running-Shoes	How to Clean Running Shoes	To clean your running shoes, start by leaving your shoes to dry if they're wet, since dry mud or debris is easier to remove. When your shoes are dry, scrub them with a toothbrush to get rid of any mud. If this fails to remove all of the dirt, scrub a solution of equal parts baking soda and liquid detergent over your shoes with the toothbrush. Then, use a wet sponge or rag to scrub any soap from your shoes. Once your shoes are clean, pat them dry with a microfiber cloth. Dab a thin layer of baking soda over the insoles if you need to remove any bad odor. After the baking soda has been in your shoes overnight, shake them outside to get rid of it.	Wait for the mud to dry. Mud is much easier to remove once it is dry, as it will flake off the shoes. If your shoes are currently wet and muddy, leave them to dry for 12 hours or until the mud is dry to touch. Scrub the dry mud off the shoes with a dry toothbrush. This helps to agitate the mud and causes it to flake off the shoes. Brush the toothbrush back and forth over the shoes until all the mud is gone. Use a new toothbrush for best results, as this will have sharper bristles. Mix equal parts of baking soda and liquid washing detergent in a bowl. For example, pour 0.5 cups (120 mL) of washing detergent and ½ cup (90 grams) of baking soda into a small bowl. This creates an abrasive cleaning solution that will help to agitate dirt from your running shoes. Use a spoon to mix the cleaning solution until the washing detergent and baking soda are fully combined. Colourless washing detergent works best for this task. Dip a toothbrush in the cleaning solution and scrub it over the soles and heel. Submerge the toothbrush in the washing detergent and baking soda solution and then lightly tap it on the side of the bowl to remove any drips. Scrub the toothbrush back and forth until all the marks are gone. Focus your brushing on the stained areas. If you don't have a spare toothbrush, use a nail brush instead. Soak a sponge in water and use it to wipe the soap off the shoes. Squeeze the sponge over the sink to remove any excess water. Gently wipe off all the detergent and baking soda from the shoes. Run your hand over the shoes to feel for any remaining baking soda. If you feel any grittiness, wipe the shoes again to remove the rest of the baking soda. If you don't have a spare clean sponge, use a clean dishcloth instead. Pat the shoes dry with a microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths are fantastic at absorbing moisture and help to polish the shoes. Gently buff the soles and heel of the shoes with the cloth until the shoes are completely dry. If you don't have a microfiber cloth, use a cotton cleaning cloth instead. Cover the insoles with a thin layer of baking soda and leave it overnight. This helps to eliminate bad odors from the shoe. Sprinkle baking soda into each shoe until the entire insole is covered. Leave the shoes in a dry place overnight. This gives time for the baking soda to absorb the odors. Leave the shoes in a spot where they won't be knocked over by pets. Shake the baking soda out of the shoes. Take your shoes outside and vigorously shake them to remove the baking soda. Continue to shake the shoes until all the baking soda is gone. Brush any loose dirt off the shoes with a dry toothbrush. This helps to avoid your washing machine getting clogged with dirt. Rub the toothbrush back and forth over any muddy patches until there is no more dirt or dust flaking off the shoes. Don't worry about removing mud from inside the mesh, as the machine cycle will help to get rid of this. Place your laces and insoles into a delicate bag. Unthread the laces from your shoes and gently remove the insoles. Zip these inside a delicate bag to stop them from getting tangled during the spin cycle. If the insoles are glued into your shoes, don't worry about removing them. Pour a capful of bleach-free washing detergent into the machine. It is important to avoid washing detergents that contain bleach, as these can stain your shoes. Avoid any bottles of washing detergent that advertise themselves as “whitening” or “bleaching”. Pour the washing detergent over the shoes or into the agitator. Follow the directions on the back of the washing detergent bottle. Place your shoes into the washing machine on a cold and gentle cycle. It is important to set the machine to a cold wash, as hot water may damage the glue inside the shoes. Set the machine to a gentle wash, to ensure that the shoes don't lose their shape during the spin cycle. Only wash 1 pair of shoes at a time to avoid damaging your washing machine. Wash your running clothes at the same time to reduce the noise of the shoes tumbling around in the washing machine. Scrunch up newspaper and place it inside your clean wet shoes. This helps the shoes to maintain their shape while they dry. Fill the entire foot cavity with scrunched newspaper. If you don't have any newspaper on hand, use scrap paper instead. Leave your shoes to dry for 12 hours before you remove the newspaper. After 12 hours, pull the newspaper out of the shoes and check that they are dry. If there is any moisture left in the shoes, leave them to dry for another 12 hours.	Wait for the mud to dry. Scrub the dry mud off the shoes with a dry toothbrush. Mix equal parts of baking soda and liquid washing detergent in a bowl. Dip a toothbrush in the cleaning solution and scrub it over the soles and heel. Soak a sponge in water and use it to wipe the soap off the shoes. Pat the shoes dry with a microfiber cloth. Cover the insoles with a thin layer of baking soda and leave it overnight. Shake the baking soda out of the shoes. Brush any loose dirt off the shoes with a dry toothbrush. Place your laces and insoles into a delicate bag. Pour a capful of bleach-free washing detergent into the machine. Place your shoes into the washing machine on a cold and gentle cycle. Scrunch up newspaper and place it inside your clean wet shoes. Leave your shoes to dry for 12 hours before you remove the newspaper.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prune-Yews	How to Prune Yews	Pruning your yews regularly will keep them healthy and tidy. Throughout the year, cut off any diseased, dead, or broken branches. However, you should do serious pruning in late March or early April when the branches will be able to grow back healthily. Use hand pruners to cut any protruding shoots. Cut them where the branch meets another branch and try to cut them deep inside the shrub. If your shrub is getting dense, thin it out to allow sunlight through to the inside branches. If you just want to reshape your bushes, you can do this at any time of year. Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to save you time. However, don't cut off more than half the branches at a time, since this will make it hard for them to grow back. Don't forget to wear gloves to protect your hands from the branches.	Start pruning yews in late March or early April. This is right before new growth will start to take place. If the yews are growing vigorously, you may need to prune them again in late June. Avoid pruning yews in the fall, as this will make them more vulnerable to winter weather. Cut out diseased, dead, or broken branches. Look for shoots that have broken off, or leaves that are brown and dying. If an entire branch of leaves is yellow or brown, use hand pruners to clip the entire branch off. You can cut these out at any point during the year. Trim off any shoots that are clearly sticking out. New growth will often be light green and sticking out from the rest of the plant. You can cut these off using hand pruners, either clipping the end off so it's level with the rest of the yew, or by reaching down into the plant and cutting right where 2 branches meet. Cutting off the protruding shoots will give the yew a shaped and clean-cut look. Remove branches to bring light into the yew. It's important for all of the leaves and branches to be able to receive sunlight and fresh air, including the inner ones. Select longer shoots and cut them off deep inside the shrub using a hand pruner. By doing this all over the plant, you'll open up the middle a bit so that it can be healthy as well. Sometimes yews will lean outwards with the upper branches blocking the sunlight to the bottom ones. If this is the case, trim the upper branches so that the entire plant has access to light and air. Make the cut where the branch meets another branch. Once you've chosen the shoot you're going to cut, follow it down into the yew until it connects to another branch. This is where you should cut it using hand pruners, making sure the cut is flush against the attaching branch. If the shrub is super deep, you can use long-handled pruners to snip off the branch. Wear gloves to protect your hands when pruning, if desired. Cut the yews using a chainsaw to shape them in a particular way. If you want your yews in a specific shape, as opposed to their natural form, use a chainsaw to carefully cut off branches. Be cautious when using the chainsaw and go slowly. While yews are very tolerant of heavy cutting, make sure you don't cut off more than 50 percent of the plant. Since this isn't considered pruning for the health of the plant, you can shear yews at any point. Choose a shape that allows sunlight and air to reach the whole plant. While you can pick any shape you want, yews will be much healthier if all of the branches and leaves have access to sunlight. Cutting your yews into a pyramid or similar shape is a good choice. Use pruning shears to maintain the shape of the yew. To maintain a perfectly shaped yew, snip off new growth that extends past the desired shape using hand pruners or pruning shears. You can clip them off to be level with the rest of the plant, or you can choose to create air pockets by removing the entire section of the branch, clipping it where the branch meets another one.	Start pruning yews in late March or early April. Cut out diseased, dead, or broken branches. Trim off any shoots that are clearly sticking out. Remove branches to bring light into the yew. Make the cut where the branch meets another branch. Cut the yews using a chainsaw to shape them in a particular way. Choose a shape that allows sunlight and air to reach the whole plant. Use pruning shears to maintain the shape of the yew.
https://www.wikihow.com/Handle-Essential-Oil-Poisoning-in-Cats	How to Handle Essential Oil Poisoning in Cats	To handle essential oil poisoning in cats, start by looking out for the symptoms, such as lack of coordination, tremors, skin irritation, or vomiting. If your cat displays any of these signs, call your vet immediately so they can help determine the exact cause. Make sure you don't induce vomiting unless the vet tells you to, since doing so can be harmful to your cat. Alternatively, contact a pet poison hotline for advice on how to proceed based on the oil your cat was exposed to.	Take your cat to the vet. If your cat exhibits any of the symptoms associated with essential oil poisoning, or if you know definitively that your cat ingested essential oils, get it to the vet immediately. Veterinary care is important for both solving and diagnosing essential oil poisoning, since there are a number of other conditions that could produce similar or identical symptoms. Contact the pet poison helpline. In the event that your vet's office is closed or your vet is unavailable, contact your local pet poison hotline. This service is available 24 hours each day and is used by pet owners and vets alike. The hotline will be able to give you advice and directions that could help you save your cat. To contact the pet poison helpline in your area, run a search like “pet poison helpline” for the number in your preferred search engine. The pet poison helpline may have a different name in your area. For instance, in the U.S., the helpline is called the Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number. In the U.K., the helpline is called the Animal Poison Line. The personnel of the poison helpline may wish to know the type of essential oil your cat ingested (if known). Be aware that you will be charged by the pet poison hotline, as they are not funded by the government. However, the cost will be worth saving the life of your cat. Do not induce vomiting. Unless otherwise directed, do not use activated charcoal or attempt to induce vomiting in any other way. Doing so might actually harm your cat. Your vet will make the determination about whether or not inducing vomiting is a good idea for your cat. Depending on what was digested, the vet may give your cat activated charcoal. Have blood work done. Your vet will probably need to analyze your cat's blood before making a decision about what to do next. This involves drawing your cat's blood, then checking it for enzymes produced by the liver and kidneys. The degree to which enzymes from these organs are present or absent will allow your vet to identify how compromised your cat's health is, and select the best course of action. Depending on what your cat has ingested, its body will try to clear it through the kidneys, liver, or both. This can damage your cat's organs, so treatment will need to focus on protecting these organs. Give your cat medication. Depending on which oil your cat ingested and the quantity that was consumed, your vet might recommend anti-vomiting medication, medications to protect the stomach, pain medication, and/or medication to protect the liver. If your cat has ingested essential oils or had them applied to their skin, medicine to relieve inflammation and irritation may be necessary. Your doctor will advise you regarding which medicine to give your cat, and in what quantity. Wash your cat. If your cat came into direct contact with essential oils, you or your vet might wash the cat to remove any residual essential oil from its skin. Using a medicated anti-inflammatory shampoo or skin treatment might also be in order. Medicated shampoos generally work the same as regular ones do. Simply wet your cat in a tub, apply a small dab of shampoo to its fur, and gently scrub it into a lather. Rinse the cat off, then pat dry with a soft towel. If the substance is sticky, use a degreasing shampoo or dish washing detergent to remove the substance before applying your medicated cat shampoo. Look for a lack of coordination. If your cat has been poisoned by essential oils, it might not be able to walk properly. It might trace a crooked line across the floor, weaving this way and that as if inebriated. In less pronounced cases, you might notice a general slowness of motion or an apparent lack of energy. Monitor your cat for tremors. Your cat might shake or shiver in response to poisoning. In serious cases, essential oil poisoning in cats can cause seizures – an extremely violent case of uncontrollable shaking. If your cat has a seizure, it is a medical emergency and you should contact your vet immediately. Check your cat’s temperature. When you observe tremors in your cat, they may or may not be linked to a reduction in its core body temperature. Use a pet thermometer to take your cat's temperature if you notice it shaking. Your cat's normal body temperature is about 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius). Look for skin irritation. Another symptom of essential oil poisoning in cats is redness and irritation of the skin. This is especially coming when the cat in question had essential oil applied to its skin. You might also note swelling, bumps, blistering, or redness on the lips, tongue, and gums. Look for eating troubles. If your cat throws up, it could be due to essential oil poisoning. If the vomit stinks of the essential oil the cat was recently exposed to, odds are that you're dealing with a case of essential oil poisoning. A less extreme symptom related to digestion might be a sudden disinterest in eating or a poor appetite. Keep your essential oils out of your cat’s reach. Cats are natural explorers. But if your cat ingests, inhales, or otherwise comes in contact with concentrated essential oils, the poisoning that results will be swifter and more serious. Therefore, lock your essential oils away in a high, out-of-the-way cabinet that your furry friend is unlikely to get into. If your essential oil bottles exude a significant scent even without being sprayed, place them in a resealable plastic bag, then stash them in your locked cabinet. Limit your pet’s exposure to essential oils. If you spray essential oils in a room, place your cat in another room and do not allow it to enter the space where you sprayed the essential oils until the scent has dissipated. To prevent the possibility of low-level buildup, do not use oils for more than two weeks at a time. Wait at least one week before resuming your use of essential oils. Use these same rules for liquid potpourri, hydrosols, scented cleaning products, and other concentrated sprays. You can accelerate the dissipation of essential oils by opening a window or turning on a fan. Avoid oils containing polyphenolic compounds. Cats are especially sensitive to essential oils containing polyphenolic compounds (or “phenols”). These include oils like: Thyme Citronella Clove Eucalyptus Birch Cinnamon Melaleuca Wintergreen / peppermint Tea tree Lemon	Take your cat to the vet. Contact the pet poison helpline. Do not induce vomiting. Have blood work done. Give your cat medication. Wash your cat. Look for a lack of coordination. Monitor your cat for tremors. Check your cat’s temperature. Look for skin irritation. Look for eating troubles. Keep your essential oils out of your cat’s reach. Limit your pet’s exposure to essential oils. Avoid oils containing polyphenolic compounds.
https://www.wikihow.com/Mist-Coat-with-Paint	How to Mist Coat with Paint	To mist coat with paint, start by buying an emulsion, or water-based, paint. Pour 1 part paint and 1 part water into a plastic bucket and stir them together to create your mist coat. Once your mist coat is thoroughly mixed, evenly roll it onto a paint roller. Then, apply one even layer onto the wall using smooth, fluid upward motions. After the wall is covered, wait at least 24 hours for it to dry before applying the top coat.	Get an emulsion paint that does not contain vinyl. You can make your own mist coat by buying paint that is labeled “emulsion,” as this means it is water based. Check the ingredients to confirm there is no vinyl, only acrylic, in the paint. Look for emulsion paint at your local hardware store or online. Go for an emulsion paint that comes in a large batch and is relatively cheap, as you are going to be diluting it with more water anyway. Pick a color that matches the top coat color. This will allow you to apply only one layer of top coat, as the mist coat and the top coat will match. Look at paint swatches to confirm the colors match. For example, if your top coat color is white, get white emulsion paint. Try to find a shade of white that matches the top coat as closely as possible. Try buying the top coat and the emulsion paint from the same brand to make matching them easier. Use a 50/50 ratio of paint and water. Pour one part paint and one part water into a plastic bucket. Use a paint mixer to combine the water and the paint. You want the paint to appear watery and runny. Having a 50/50 ratio will ensure the paint is wet enough to absorb into the plaster and seal it. Mix the mist coat right before you plan to paint, as this will ensure it does not sit for too long. Buy a pre-made mist coat at your local hardware store. If you'd prefer not to make your own mist coat, you can buy a pre-made product. Make sure it is water-based and matches the color of your top coat. You can also buy plaster paints, which are made for applying over plaster and allow the mist coat to dry faster. If you are not sure which paint brand to buy, speak to a representative at your local hardware store for guidance. Make sure the plaster is completely dry. Do not apply the mist coat to plaster that is still wet, as this can damage the plaster. It usually takes plaster around one to two days to dry. Touch the plaster with your hand to confirm there are no wet spots. Put tarp or sheets down on the floor. Applying the mist coat can be a messy job, as the paint will be very wet and runny. Lay down tarps or paint sheets to protect the floors in the room. Tape them down so they are secure. Remove any furniture in the room so it does not get covered with paint. You can also cover the furniture with a tarp or sheet. You should also wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on, such as an old shirt and jeans. Roll the mist coat onto the paint roller. Pour the mist coat into the paint tray. Then, place the paint roller into the tray and roll a nice, even amount of paint on the roller. The roller should not be too wet with paint. It should just have an even layer and be wet enough for you to spread the paint onto the wall. Apply one, even layer of the mist coat. Roll the paint onto the plaster in smooth, fluid upward motions. Start in the lower bottom corner of the wall and roll the paint towards the top of the room. You can go over an area with more mist coat if it does not appear covered. You want the wall to be painted with an even layer of the mist coat so the plaster is sealed. Do not roll over the same spot over and over again, just enough to cover the spot with the paint. Use a small paint brush to get at the corners of the room. The small paint brush can be used to paint any spots you can't reach with the roller. Dip the paintbrush in the mist coat and use it on any hard to reach areas, such as the corners of the room or just above the baseboards. Allow the mist coat to air dry overnight. The mist coat will require some time to dry properly. Do not touch the mist coat for 24 hours or overnight so it has time to dry. Leave the windows in the room open to help it dry. You can also position small circulating fans in the room to help the mist coat dry faster. Make sure the fans are not stuck on one spot in the room, as you want the paint to dry at the same rate in the room. If you plan to leave the windows open, check the weather report to make sure that damp or wet conditions aren't in the forecast. Confirm the mist coat has dried. Touch the mist coat to make sure it has dried completely before you apply any paint over it. It should have no wet spots and be dry to the touch. Apply the top coat. Once the mist coat has dried, you can apply two layers of the top coat of your choice. Pour the top coat color into a new paint pan. Use a clean roller to apply the top coat in an upward motion over the mist coat. You can also get a small paintbrush to help you paint any hard to reach spots, such as the corners or above the baseboards. Allow the first layer of top coat to dry overnight. Then, apply the second layer. Depending on how dark you want the walls to appear, you may apply a third layer of top coat. Make sure you allow the second layer to dry overnight before applying the third layer.	Get an emulsion paint that does not contain vinyl. Pick a color that matches the top coat color. Use a 50/50 ratio of paint and water. Buy a pre-made mist coat at your local hardware store. Make sure the plaster is completely dry. Put tarp or sheets down on the floor. Roll the mist coat onto the paint roller. Apply one, even layer of the mist coat. Use a small paint brush to get at the corners of the room. Allow the mist coat to air dry overnight. Confirm the mist coat has dried. Apply the top coat.
https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-and-Raise-Monarch-Caterpillars	How to Catch and Raise Monarch Caterpillars	If you want to catch and raise monarch caterpillars, the easiest way is to gather caterpillars or eggs from milkweed plants. If you find an egg, pull the leaf off of the plant and place it in a small container lined with a moist paper towel. Each day, sprinkle a few drops of water onto the paper towel. If you find caterpillars, or once the eggs hatch and the larvae are 4-5 days old, move them to a larger enclosure fitted with a mesh top lined with paper towels. Each day, replace the paper towels, wipe down the container, and give the caterpillar fresh milkweed. Once the adult butterflies emerge, wait for the wings to dry out, then release them into the wild.	Find or plant milkweed somewhere near you. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed plants, and female butterflies lay their eggs on the plants so their larvae will have plenty of food. If you want to find Monarch caterpillars, either plant milkweed in your yard, or explore overgrown land in your area to find plants that are already growing. The exact appearance of milkweed will vary depending on the variety, but they typically feature a stalk with broad leaves. It's very easy to identify milkweed if it's flowering, since the flowers have a distinctive star shape. Also, if the stalk or leaves are damaged, the plant will secrete a milky fluid, which is where it gets the name “milkweed.” Milkweed grows in areas where the ground has been disturbed. For example, you might find it growing along a roadside, bike path, or railroad tracks, or you could spot some in a pasture, park, or overgrown garden. Before you head out to look for milkweed plants, do an online search for pictures of the plant, or check a plant identification guide. Check the milkweed every day during the spring and summer for eggs. Once you've located a milkweed plant, check it every day starting in the spring. Monarch eggs are yellow, and round, are about the size of a pencil tip, and are usually found on the underside of the leaf. There is typically only 1 egg on a leaf, and often a female monarch will only lay 1 egg on each milkweed plant. Monarch eggs hatch within 4 or 5 days, so it helps to spot the eggs as early as possible. If you haven't checked the plant for a few days, you may spot Monarch caterpillars instead of their eggs. Newly-hatched caterpillars will be about the size of a grain of rice, with smooth bodies and faint black, yellow, and white stripes. Older caterpillars will have the same distinct stripes but will be larger, growing up to 1– 1 ⁄ 2 in (2.5–3.8 cm) before they transform into a butterfly. Cut down the entire stalk when you see eggs or larvae. To protect the fragile Monarch eggs or newly-hatched larvae, it's best to leave them on the leaf. Either snap the milkweed stalk with your hands or gently pluck off the leaf containing the egg, then carry it back to your home. Taking the whole stalk will provide you with plenty of food for your hungry caterpillar, but if you like, you can just gather a few leaves. Remember to check the whole plant to make sure it's not hiding any other insects or their eggs. If you see anything that's not a monarch caterpillar or egg, either brush away the insect or remove the leaf that contains the egg. To keep the milkweed stalk fresh, wrap the end in wet paper towels, then in aluminum foil. You could also use foam floral tubes if you have access to florist supplies. Keep the eggs in a small container lined with a moist paper towel. Once you get the milkweed inside, sprinkle a few drops of water onto a paper towel, then place it in the bottom of a small container, like a glass jar or a food storage container. If you brought the entire stalk of milkweed, carefully snip off the leaf with the egg, then place the leaf egg-side-up into the container. Cover the container with a lid made of mesh or one that has holes to allow air to circulate. The water on the paper towel will keep the milkweed leaf from drying out. If you found caterpillars that were already hatched, you can move them directly to their permanent enclosure, instead. Sprinkle a few more drops of water on the paper towel each day. When the larvae emerge from their eggs, they'll get their food and their water intake by eating the milkweed leaves they were attached to. Adding a few drops of water each day will keep the milkweed from drying out while you wait for the eggs to hatch. Keep doing this until the eggs hatch, which typically takes about 4 days. Move the larvae to their enclosure within 4-5 days of hatching. You can safely wait to move the larvae until they're about 4 or 5 days old, since they won't crawl until then. Once they're 4 or 5 days old, they should be about 1 in (2.5 cm) long, and they'll be ready to go to their main enclosure. If a caterpillar is crawling on a leaf, you can pick up the whole leaf and move it to a new enclosure. If it's on the bottom or side of the container, gently pick it up with your fingers to move it. By hatching the eggs in a small container, you'll be able to keep a close eye on their progress. Also, if you're raising multiple generations of caterpillars, having a separate container for hatching the eggs will help prevent the spread of illness, since you'll only be moving healthy caterpillars to the larger enclosure. If you're worried about damaging the larvae when you move them, lightly moisten the bristles of an artist's paintbrush, then slide each caterpillar onto the brush to transfer it. Choose a medium-sized container with a tight-fitting mesh top. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to creating your caterpillar enclosure! If you're only raising 1 or 2 Monarch caterpillars, you could use a shoebox or a clean food container, or you could use an aquarium if you'll be raising more caterpillars and you want to give them a larger enclosure. Just make sure whatever container you choose is at least 4 in (10 cm) deep, so your adult butterfly will have room to spread its wings. Once your caterpillars start crawling, they'll be able to escape from your container if it's not fitted with a secure lid. However, make sure the lid is easy to open, since you'll need to clean the enclosure every day. Also, they'll need plenty of ventilation, so opt for a lid made of mesh, screen, or netting. A container with clear sides will allow you to see the caterpillars as they develop, but it's not necessary. Line the container with damp paper towels and fresh milkweed leaves. Just like in your egg enclosure, a little water on a paper towel will help keep your milkweed leaves from drying out. Your caterpillars will be very hungry as they grow, so make sure you have several fresh milkweed leaves for each larva. You can even put whole stalks of milkweed in the enclosure if the container you chose is large enough. To avoid introducing any unwanted insects or bacteria into your enclosure, rinse off the milkweed leaves under cool running water before you place them in the container. If you're putting individual leaves in the container, you'll need to add fresh leaves to the container each day. You'll also need to replace whole stalks when the leaves start to curl, turn brown, or look dry. You can add sticks to the enclosure to prop up the milkweed stalks if you like. Keep your container in a window that doesn't get direct sunlight. Your Monarch caterpillars will love indirect natural light, so place the container near a window. However, if they get too hot, they could die, so make sure it's not a window where the sun will be shining directly onto the caterpillars. Also, make sure your container is out of the path of any air conditioner vents. The strong air and fluctuating temperatures can be dangerous for your small caterpillars. Clean the container once a day. To keep your caterpillars healthy and happy, it's important to keep their enclosure clean. Carefully remove any leaves and set them aside. If there are caterpillars on the leaves, it's still fine to move them. Just keep an eye on them so they don't crawl away. Replace the paper towels in the bottom of the enclosure, and wipe down the sides of the container with a damp cloth. When you're finished, add fresh milkweed and return any old leaves that had caterpillars on them. Caterpillars produce a lot of droppings, which are called frass. You'll be able to see these small black or brown specks on the bottom of the container. Leaving the frass in the enclosure can cause your Monarch caterpillars to get very sick. Provide your caterpillar with fresh milkweed every day for 2 weeks. Each caterpillar should get about 2-3 fresh leaves a day, even though they won't eat all of it. This will help them feel comfortable as they gather energy for their eventual transformation. During these 2 weeks, you'll see your caterpillars growing dramatically. Your caterpillars will molt about 5 times during this period. They'll often get very still on the side or the top of the container, and you may even see their black head capsule come off. This is perfectly natural, but do not touch your caterpillars during this time, and try to avoid moving the container. If they're attached to the lid, lift it away carefully when you're cleaning. Each time the larvae molt, they enter a new stage, or instar, for a total of 5 instars. These are primarily distinguished by the caterpillar's size, the length of the front and back tentacles, and the development of its stripes, which start to appear near the end of the first instar. Unfortunately, it's normal for some of your caterpillars to die during this 2-week period. As long as you're keeping their cage clean and giving them fresh leaves, the healthy caterpillars should survive. Be sure to remove any dead larvae as soon as you see them, though. You'll typically see dead caterpillars lying on the floor of the enclosure. Do not disturb the larvae when they attach to a leaf or the container. After about 2 weeks, your caterpillars will be ready to start their transformation into butterflies. When a larva is ready to pupate, it will attach itself to the top or side of the enclosure, or to the bottom of a leaf, with a strand of silk. It will take about 24-36 hours to form a chrysalis, and it's important not to try to move the larva during this time. If it's attached to the lid, move it carefully when you need to clean the tank. If all of your caterpillars have started their transformation, you won't need to clean the cage again until after you release the butterflies. Before a caterpillar starts to change, you may notice that its front tentacles start to droop, and it may be less active than normal. The chrysalis will be light green, although it may darken toward the end of the process. Watch for your butterfly to emerge after about 10-15 days. Once the caterpillar forms its chrysalis, the only thing left to do is to wait. While it might not look like much is going on, your caterpillar is undergoing an amazing, dramatic transformation. Monarchs typically emerge in the middle of the morning after about 10-15 days. If you have other caterpillars that haven't started to pupate yet, continue to provide them with fresh milkweed. Of course, be very careful lifting the lid of the container if there's a chrysalis attached. Do not touch the butterfly for 4-5 hours after it hatches. A newly-hatched butterfly will have folded, wet wings, and it's very important to give it time to dry on its own. If you touch it during the first 4 or 5 hours after it hatches, you could damage its fragile wings. After just a few hours, your butterfly will be ready to fly! Release your butterfly the same day it hatches whenever possible. In order to give your Monarch butterfly the best chance at laying its own eggs, you should release it as soon as you can. Carefully scoop your hands around the butterfly, holding it so that all 4 of its wings are closed vertically. Then, take the butterfly outside and open your hands. It should just fly away! It's best to release your butterfly on a warm, sunny day. If you need to, you can keep the hatched butterfly in the caterpillar enclosure for up to a day while you wait for the right weather conditions. Move the butterfly to a bigger cage if you're keeping it. While it's best to release your Monarch butterfly into the wild right away, if you want or need to keep it inside, you should move it to a larger enclosure. You can use a mesh tent, a butterfly cage, or another similar container, but don't keep it with the caterpillars for longer than a day. Put a small dish with a little sugar water and a cotton ball in the butterfly cage for your butterfly to drink. Change the water daily. Clean out the bottom of the cage each day when you're changing the water. Wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove any frass. Keeping adult butterflies in an enclosure with caterpillars could lead to the spread of the OE parasite, which causes dark gray marks to form on the pupae, and your butterflies may not hatch successfully.	Find or plant milkweed somewhere near you. Check the milkweed every day during the spring and summer for eggs. Cut down the entire stalk when you see eggs or larvae. Keep the eggs in a small container lined with a moist paper towel. Sprinkle a few more drops of water on the paper towel each day. Move the larvae to their enclosure within 4-5 days of hatching. Choose a medium-sized container with a tight-fitting mesh top. Line the container with damp paper towels and fresh milkweed leaves. Keep your container in a window that doesn't get direct sunlight. Clean the container once a day. Provide your caterpillar with fresh milkweed every day for 2 weeks. Do not disturb the larvae when they attach to a leaf or the container. Watch for your butterfly to emerge after about 10-15 days. Do not touch the butterfly for 4-5 hours after it hatches. Release your butterfly the same day it hatches whenever possible. Move the butterfly to a bigger cage if you're keeping it.