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https://www.wikihow.com/Understand-Girls
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How to Understand Girls
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To understand girls' behavior, start by asking specific questions, like “Have I done something to upset you?” when she appears sad or standoffish. Additionally, girls can become quiet if you say something they disagree with, so encourage her to explain what's bothering her instead of shut down. If she's feeling insecure, she may also seek affection, but if you can't be there for her in that moment, offer an alternative to show how much you care about her, like rescheduling.
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Understand why girls may act differently. When a man is confused by a woman, he may dismiss her behavior as crazy or irrational. However, everyone has reasons for what they do—you just need to look more closely to see the logic behind the differences. For women, many of these behavioral differences have something to do with a thing called "socialization." Socialization is all of the positive and negative influences the world and other people have on a person; it affects their personality, beliefs, attitudes, and worldview. Some examples of socialization include: The idea of "girl toys" and "boy toys." Some people have started to defy this idea in recent years; however, it's still a general rule that dolls and kitchen sets are "for girls" and trucks and toy weapons are "for boys." The belief that femininity is inferior. Typically this is an undertone, not overt. Think about it: calling a girl "boyish" or a "tomboy" is a harmless description, while calling a boy "girly" is an insult. "Chick flicks" are made fun of. Stereotypically female pastimes, such as shopping and getting beauty treatments, are seen as shallow or silly, even by many females, who consider themselves superior for liking sports or books. Cultural standards of beauty. In most Western nations, the ideal woman, according to TV and magazines, is thin but curvy, with flawless skin and gorgeous hair. This gives girls an impossible standard to strive for. Recognize that girls are socialized to hide feelings too, just in different ways than boys are. A "good girl" is quiet, obedient, and very, very polite. Thus, girls might feel that it is inconvenient to others if they express less-than-cheerful feelings, or say that they are upset by something you did. Girls may be discouraged from expressing anger, or even asserting themselves. Thus, some of them end up repressing a lot. Remember that every woman is different. This article is here to offer you a general idea of what women are like. However, it certainly cannot speak for every woman. Use these steps as a guide and work from there. She may seem aloof if she is upset about something. She may talk less, be physically farther from you, or look elsewhere. She might seem disinterested, stressed, or sad. Asking "What's wrong?" may work, but it could also result in an "I don't know" or an untruthful "Nothing." This is usually a sign that she's afraid of asserting herself. You can ask more specific questions (e.g. "Have I done something to upset you?") or you can say "I'm willing to listen if you'd like to talk about it." She may pretend that things are fine when they aren't. Some women are very reluctant to express needs or wants, because they feel like they aren't supposed to. This, obviously, isn't healthy. She will act differently than normal, and probably break down or start talking if you gently ask if something is wrong once or twice. Many girls don't show when they are struggling, no matter how much they would like to be comforted or helped. She may act like you don't care about her if she's mad at you. Girls might act cold and aloof when you have upset them. Conversations with you may be cut short, and she may seem hurt or frustrated. She might suddenly prefer the company of other people. In this case, it's especially important to ask her what is wrong. After that conversation, give her a reminder of how much you love her (a big hug, kind words, giving ice cream, a romantic date, etc.). She may become quiet if you say something that upsets her. Some girls don't feel comfortable with speaking up when they disagree, so instead she may withdraw. This is especially likely if you are saying something rude or insensitive, or are insulting something or someone she cares about. Ask what is wrong before you assume it is your fault. For example, maybe you mentioned a person who was being a total jerk, and it reminded her of the guy who has been bullying her. Her sadness may not be your fault. She may seek attention or affection if she feels insecure. If she's upset, lonely, hurt, or otherwise unhappy, she may seek attention from a person she trusts. This gives you an opportunity to comfort her. If it's a bad time, be upfront and reschedule or offer an alternative. Offering a different opportunity to connect shows her that your saying "no" to her is not a rejection of her, just a sign of bad timing. Recognize that openness is a sign of trust. If she feels safe around you, she'll open up to you more, sharing her interests, opinions, ideas, and even secrets. Recognize the signs of flirting. Girls tend to flirt when they want to deepen their relationship with you, or capture your attention. Keep an eye on her body language. Common signs she likes you include... Playing with her hair Making excuses to touch you Trying to get your attention Facing you and leaning towards you Smiling at you Making prolonged eye contact, or looking at you a lot Seeming pleased when you pay attention to her Recognize the signs that she wants to kiss. Girls may not ask for a kiss directly, but instead hint at it and hope you'll catch on. She may act coy, or be awkward about it, or take a more assertive approach. A girl may signal that she wants to kiss by... Getting her face close to yours Smiling at you Biting or licking her lip Making eye contact (or trying to, but acting shy) Touching your face Looking excited when you start moving in for a kiss Recognize that she may talk about the things she secretly wants. Since girls may be afraid to ask for what they want outright, they may talk about something they want in the hopes that you'll notice and do it for them. If she gushes about a romantic gesture that her friend's boyfriend did, it may be that she'd love a similar romantic gesture from you. For example, "Picnics are so romantic" might mean "I'd love to go on a picnic with you sometime, especially if you surprised me." Keep in mind that extra niceness can be a sign of insecurity. Sometimes, when she goes the extra mile for you, it's because she fears losing you and she wants to please you. If she's nervously doing something nice for you, it might be worth asking her if she's worried about something, and reassuring her that you're not going anywhere. Don't jump to conclusions, though: nice gestures don't always mean something is worrying her. They can also mean that she really likes you, or is in a very good mood, or thinks you make her happy and wants to make you happy too. Ask what she's thinking if you can't figure it out. It's okay to ask for clarification, whether you do it casually or flirtatiously. "Are you flirting with me?" "Do I see you hinting for a kiss?" "So what's on your mind?" "You seem a little stressed. Is something wrong?" Get to know how she responds in different situations. Every girl is different, so don't expect her to always follow the patterns above. As you spend more time with her, you'll learn the unique way she responds to different situations. Personality, experiences, cultural background, and disabilities such as autism can affect body language. Take time to listen closely to her. Listening is more than hearing her words: don't distract yourself, ask questions to help you understand, and focus on what she is saying (not on what you are going to say). Try validating her feelings to encourage her to work through her feelings. (It can also help her feel better if she's stressed.) Notice her mannerisms and coping mechanisms when she's stressed. Everyone handles difficult situations differently. Maybe she takes a walk, boxes with a punching bag, talks to her older sister, or becomes incredibly sweet. When you know she's having a hard time, pay attention to what she does to cope. This can help you notice problems even when she is feigning a smile. If you notice that a certain coping mechanism soothes her, keep it in mind so you can help. For example, perhaps you've noticed that your wife likes to play with the dog to calm down. When you see her stressed out at a family reunion, you could quietly mention that the dog might need a walk. This gives her an opportunity to go unwind if she wants. Ask questions if you don't understand. You don't have to be able to read her mind. If you notice that something seems off, take her aside and ask if something is upsetting her. If you listen closely and let her take as much time as she needs to talk, she will probably reveal what is on her mind. Validate her feelings. Being nonjudgmental is key. Seek to understand first, and then try to work together to fix the problem. If you upset her, don't defend yourself. Take a deep breath, be strong, and listen. Apologize for hurting her. It is okay to explain your actions, but don't try to excuse them. Find out what makes her "glow. " When you bring up the subject, she will smile more and talk a lot, and she looks in her element when engaging with it. It could be anything from computer programming to punk rock. If you are romantically interested in her, try learning a bit about the subject. Ask her to teach you something, or look it up independently. See if her favorite topics overlap with things you like. This could be a great way to connect.
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Understand why girls may act differently. Recognize that girls are socialized to hide feelings too, just in different ways than boys are. Remember that every woman is different. She may seem aloof if she is upset about something. She may pretend that things are fine when they aren't. She may act like you don't care about her if she's mad at you. She may become quiet if you say something that upsets her. She may seek attention or affection if she feels insecure. Recognize that openness is a sign of trust. Recognize the signs of flirting. Recognize the signs that she wants to kiss. Recognize that she may talk about the things she secretly wants. Keep in mind that extra niceness can be a sign of insecurity. Ask what she's thinking if you can't figure it out. Get to know how she responds in different situations. Take time to listen closely to her. Notice her mannerisms and coping mechanisms when she's stressed. Ask questions if you don't understand. Find out what makes her "glow.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Singer-Songwriter
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How to Be a Singer Songwriter
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To be a singer songwriter, start by learning to read music so you can understand the pitch, speed, and rhythm of a song. Next, learn how to play an instrument, such as the guitar or piano, to develop melodies and chords for your songs. Additionally, work with a singing teacher to strengthen your voice. As you prepare to write your own songs, listen to a variety of genres to get a feel for what makes a song successful. You can also keep a journal of thoughts and ideas for inspiration.
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Learn to read music. Before you can sing or write songs successfully, you must learn how to read music. That will allow you to understand the pitch, speed, and rhythm of a song, so you can see how other songwriters have put their songs together and eventually craft songs of your own. If you're already a student, see if your school offers a music theory class that can help you pick up all of the basics, including how to read specific notes and decipher the beat. If you're not in school, your local community college or continuing education program may offer an introductory music course. There are a variety of online programs that can help you learn to read music. Many are free, but you can also pay for courses that provide more personal instruction. Some singer songwriters receive a more formal education by attending an arts college or performing arts conservatory with dedicated music programs, such as The Juilliard School or the Berklee College of Music. It isn't necessary, but a formal degree may open other career paths to you if songwriting doesn't work out, such as teaching music. Take up an instrument. Most songwriters play an instrument, which they use to help them develop melodies and chords when they're writing songs. In most cases, they use either a guitar or a piano to accompany them, which gives them more flexibility as a performer. You can technically use any instrument to help you write a song though! Choose an instrument that you have an interest in, so you'll be motivated to put the work in to master it. If you have the opportunity to learn an instrument as part of your school's band or orchestra program, go for it. It's a chance to get hands on instruction without having to pay for it. You can take private lessons to learn how to play the guitar, piano, or another instrument. Visit your local music store to ask about learning -- the store may offer classes or have a bulletin board where teachers can provide their contact details. It's possible to learn an instrument without a teacher. There are online programs and videos that can provide effective instruction if you're willing to make an effort. Work with a singing teacher/coach. If you plan to sing your own songs, you want to ensure that your voice is as strong as possible. While practice can help you get better, working with a vocal teacher or coach can provide valuable feedback that improves your singing. A teacher can help correct pitch problems, vocal fatigue issues during performances or rehearsals, poor breath control, and even a lack of confidence. Private vocal lessons can be fairly expensive, so it's important to set a budget and shop around until you find a teacher who you can afford. If you want to be sure to find a qualified vocal teacher, visit the National Association of Teachers of Singing website. They provide a search engine that allows you to find vocal teachers in your area who meet the association's standards. If you're on a budget, your local music store is an ideal place to look for a vocal teacher. You may find graduate students and instructors who only teach part-time, so they don't charge as much as full-time teachers. Perform in front of a crowd. When you're trying to become a singer songwriter, your goal is eventually performing in front of large audiences. Before you start pursuing the career, it's important to know that you're comfortable singing and performing in front of a crowd. If you're a student, you might join your school chorus or glee club. You can also participate in your church's choir or find another singing group in your area that you can join. Look for any opportunity to gain experience singing in front of others. If you don't have any opportunities to join a singing group, find ways to perform on your own. Sign up for a local talent show or gather some friends and family that you can perform for. Even participating in karaoke night at your favorite restaurant or bar can help you become more comfortable in front of a crowd. Listen to a variety of genres. Before you start to write your songs, it helps to listen other songwriters' work so you can get a feel for what makes a successful song. Don't just listen to songs in the genre that you enjoy, though. You can learn something from every type of song, so analyze pop, rock, country, rap, folk, dance, and other types of music and see what you like about each song. Pay close attention to the lyrics of the songs that you listen to. See which ones move you emotionally, so you can try to figure out how to create a similar effect with your own music. Study song composition. When you listen to music, pay attention to the composition of the songs. Composition refers to how the songs are put together. Most songs typically feature two to three verses and two to three choruses. The verses tell the story or set the scene for your song, while the chorus is a simple, repetitive section that usually draws the listener in. As you listen to a song, try to break it down into these components. Some songs contain a bridge in addition to the verses and chorus. A bridge is usually a section that helps take the song in a new direction. In many cases, it's instrumental and may feature changes in key, tempo, chords, or instrumentation. The common layout for a song with a bridge is: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus. In some cases, a song may contain a pre-chorus, which serves a transition between the verses and the chorus. Some songs features intros and outros, which help establish and expand the song's main theme. It can be comprised solely of instrumentals or feature a combination of vocals and instruments. It may help to print out the lyrics or purchase the sheet music for some songs. That way, you can diagram the songs and label each section as what it is. Keep a journal. The best songs are ones that are rooted in personal observations and emotions. You'll find inspiration for your songs in the things that you see around you and the experiences in your life, so it helps to write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Your entries don't have to be fully formed lyrics -- just get your feelings down and you can develop them into catchy lyrics later. Carry your journal with you all the time. You never know when an idea for a song or specific lyric will hit you. Sometimes, it's easier to sing an idea that comes to you. Use a recording app on your phone to hum a chorus or melody line that you come up with suddenly. Decide the best approach for your song. There is no right way to compose a song. Some songwriters start with the lyrics and then put a melody or chords to the words. Others start with a melody or chord progression and then add the lyrics later. See which approach feels most natural for you, and go to work writing your song. If you have a specific story or idea that you want to convey in your song, it may be best to start with the lyrics. If you want to capture a certain mood, starting with the melody or chords may be a better approach. When you're trying to figure out a chord progression for your song, just play chords that you think sound good together. In music theory, there are certain chords that are commonly played together, but you'll never know if a progression will work until you play it. When you're having trouble coming up with lyrics, it's okay to hum nonsense words or syllables until you establish a basic melody for the song. Record your song(s). Once you've finished writing the song and you've practiced it, it's time to make a recorded version of it. By recording it, you'll be able to listen back to it to see if there's any room for improvement, but you'll also have a version that you can post online for exposure, or send to record companies as a demo. If you have the money to book a session at a professional recording studio, that is definitely the best option. Do an online search for studios in your area. If you don't have the budget for a professional recording session or don't have any studio nearby, don't worry. You can make a strong recording with a good quality microphone and the right computer software at home. Copyright your music. Once you write some songs that you're proud of, it's important to protect them before you start performing or sharing them with the public. As soon as you've produced the final written version of your song, you can register your song with the U.S. Copyright Office to ensure that no one else can claim ownership of it. You'll also need a recorded version of the song. It doesn't have to be a professional recording from a studio, though. You can use a rough demo version. Perform at open mike nights. After you've written at least one song that you're happy with, it's time to start singing it in front of an audience. Look for open mike nights at clubs, bars, and coffee shops in your area where you can test out your new songs, and gain more experience performing your material in front of a crowd. In addition to open mike nights, keep an eye out for talent shows and music festivals in your area that might allow you to perform your songs. Enter songwriting contests. If you want to get more exposure and see how your songwriting compares to other artists' work, you may want to enter a songwriting contest. Not only may you win money or other prizes that can help fund your singer songwriter career, you may also make contacts in the music industry that can help you advance. There are a variety of different contests for songwriting, such as the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Competition. Some may be geared toward specific genres, though, so be sure to find one that's a good fit for your song(s). Do an online search to find songwriting competitions that you may want to enter. In some cases, you may be better off entering local contests because you won't be competing against as many other songwriters. Post your music to social media. Another way to get more visibility as a singer songwriter is to share your music via social media apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. YouTube is probably the best tool -- create an account and make videos of yourself singing your original songs. Through the other social media apps, you can share them with friends, family, and potential fans, who will hopefully share them with more people so you can create a larger following. You can also use social media to advertise performances. The more people that you help bring to an open mike night, festival, or other venue, the more of a commodity you'll seem to booking agents and music industry executives. It's also a good idea to create a website for yourself and your music. There are a variety of website building sites that make it easy to create a site even if you're not a computer expert. A fee may be required, though. Submit your songs to an online music catalog. When TV shows, commercial companies, and other business need music, they often consult online music catalogs. You can submit your songs to these catalogs so companies can listen to your music and see if it's a fit for what they need. It's a good way to break into the industry because it will be cheaper to use an aspiring songwriter's music than to use a successful, popular musician. Some online catalogs charge a fee to list your songs, so be sure to read the fine print to know what you're in for. Contact music labels. Some record companies accept unsolicited demos from aspiring singer songwriters, so you can send them recordings of your songs to see if they're interested. The best way to identify companies that you should contact is to consider the labels that represent sing songwriters with a similar style to yours. Do an online search for the company, and see what their submission policy is. If you're going to be sending a demo to a record label, you should have a professional recording of your music. Wait until you have the money to buy studio time and produce a high quality demo before contacting a record company.
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Learn to read music. Take up an instrument. Work with a singing teacher/coach. Perform in front of a crowd. Listen to a variety of genres. Study song composition. Keep a journal. Decide the best approach for your song. Record your song(s). Copyright your music. Perform at open mike nights. Enter songwriting contests. Post your music to social media. Submit your songs to an online music catalog. Contact music labels.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Renew-a-Canadian-Passport
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How to Renew a Canadian Passport
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To renew a Canadian passport, start by going to the Canadian government website to see if you're able to use the Simplified Renewal Passport Application. If you qualify, print and fill out the application in dark ink, using capital letters. Then, take your application to a passport office with your old passport, the required filing fee, and 2 identical photos measuring 2 inches by 2 ¾ inches. Alternatively, mail your documents, along with a bank check or money order for the fee, to the address specified on the application.
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Check whether you qualify for renewal. Instead of going through the full application process, which includes resubmitting proof of citizenship, many Canadian adults may fill out a simplified form instead. If every item on the list below describes your situation, you may follow the instructions in this section. Otherwise, skip to the general application section. The last time you applied for a Canadian passport or a renewal, you were at least 16 years old. You own a Canadian passport that is not damaged, and has not been reported lost or stolen. That same passport is either still valid or expired no more than one year ago. That passport was issued to be valid for 5 or 10 years exactly. (The difference in time between the issue date and the expiration date is 5 or 10 years.) Your name is still exactly the same as it appears on page 2 of that passport. Print the adult simplified renewal form. Download the simplified renewal form from the Canadian government website by clicking this link. Print the form at home, or find a location near you with a publicly accessible printer. Copy shops and libraries are good places to look. If your pdf viewer allows you to fill out forms before you print, you may do so. Type using all capital letters. Fill out section 1 of the form in dark ink and capital letters. Use a black or dark blue pen to fill out section 1. This section lists personal information, such as your physical description and contact information. If you have any questions, look further down the form at section H. In certain situations, this section may require additional forms. Fill out the remaining sections of the form. Continue to use dark ink and capital letters. Note that section 3 of the form is only required if you were born outside of Canada between February 15, 1977 and April 16, 1981. All other numbered sections are required for all applicants. Note that a passport valid for 10 years costs additional fees, as described below and in section C of your form. If you are required to fill out section 3, and you do not have a certificate of citizenship issued in 2007 or later, print and fill out this form as well. Have two photos taken that match Canadian passport requirements. You are required to have a commercial photographer take your photo and give you two identical copies to include with your application. The photo should include your face and shoulders, with eyes open and a neutral expression (no smiling). It should measure 50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches x 2 3/4 inches). Any place that advertises passport photo services should be able to follow the correct instructions. If it is located outside of Canada, let them know that they should follow Canadian passport photo requirements. You may wish to print these instructions for them. The back of one photo should list the name and address of the photography studio, and the date taken. You do not need the photographer's signature for a renewal application. Attach your previous passport, asking for a return if necessary. You will need to mail (or give in person) your previous passport along with your application. This passport will be destroyed if you do not specify otherwise in section 2 of your renewal form. Note : Your passport will be marked invalid as soon as the passport office receives it. If your passport contains a valid visa you intend to use for travel, include a letter stating that the visa should be returned to you intact. Pay the renewal fees. If you are delivering your application in person to a passport office, you may pay in person using any credit card, debit card, prepaid card, certified cheque ( not a personal cheque), or money order.. If you are mailing your application as described below, you should either fill out section D of the renewal form to pay by credit card, or include a certified cheque or money order. Cash or personal cheques are never accepted. Debit cards are not accepted by mail. Prepaid cards may only be mailed if they include embossed (raised) lettering or numbers. If you are in Canada, a 10 year passport will cost C$160, while a 5 year passport will cost C$120. If you are in the United States or a U.S. territory, a 10 year passport will cost C$260, while a 5 year passport will cost C$190. If you are located outside Canada and the U.S., or you wish to pay for additional services such as faster processing time or copies of documents, see this page for additional fee information. Note that not all services are available in all regions, as described in the footnotes to that page. Mail these documents in one envelope or present them in person. You have now prepared a completed renewal form, two passport photos, your old passport, a method of fee payment, and any additional forms that apply to your specific situation. Check to make sure all of these documents are present. To present in person within Canada, find a passport office or receiving agent by clicking this link. Note that a receiving agent, unlike a passport office, may charge an additional fee, and will not be able to provide all extra services, such as urgent pickup. Mail documents from Canada or the U.S. to "Passport Canada Program, Gatineau QC K1A 0G3, Canada" or, if using a courier service instead of ordinary post, to "Passport Canada Program, 22 de Varennes Street, Gatineau QC J8T 8R1, Canada"/ If you are located outside Canada and the U.S., find the nearest consulate or embassy by clicking this link and ask them for mailing instructions. Allow 10–20 days minimum for your new passport to be issued. A passport office will attempt to process your application in 10 days, while a receiving agent will likely take 20 days. This does not include the time it takes for your application and passport to travel through the mail. Your passport application may take longer if the office is receiving a large number of applications. You may pay additional fees for Express (2–9 days processing) or Urgent (24 hour processing) if you need your passport soon. If you dropped off your application in person, your new passport will be mailed back to you unless you have made specific arrangements to pick it up or applied for urgent service. If you mailed the application, your new passport will be mailed back to you via traceable mail. Sign the passport once it is received. When the new passport arrives, sign with ink in the space provided on page 3. Include contact information for someone in case of emergency on page 4. Check whether you qualify for the simpler method first. Canadians adults who are at least 16 years old who own a recently valid passport may be able to renew their passport rather than fill out a new application form. Check the requirements at the start of the Simplified Renewal section for more details. If you do not meet those requirements, continue with this method. Applicants under 16 should use the child general application method instead. Download the adult general application form. Download the form by clicking this link. If you do not have printer access or the download does not work, you may wish to request the PPTC 153 form from a local passport office instead. Fill out the form in dark ink, using capital letters. If you are able to fill out forms on your computer's pdf viewer, you may do so before printing. Alternatively, you may print the forms first and fill them out in capital letters using black or dark blue ink. Note : If you don't know how to fill out a section, leave it blank for now. The requirements for supporting documents and Declaration of Guarantor are described below. Decide on a payment method. If you are going to a passport office in person, you may pay then using a debit credit, credit card, money order, or certified cheque (not a personal cheque). If you are mailing in an application, either include a certified cheque or money order with the application, or fill out section D, Credit Card Information. Debit cards are not accepted for mail applications. Cash and personal cheques are never accepted. To find out how much you owe, check the official page for up to date information and additional services you can purchase. As of July 2014, a standard 10-year passport for an applicant located in Canada costs C$160, while a 5-year passport costs C$120. Fees are higher for applicants outside of Canada. Have two photos taken that match Canadian passport requirements. Find a commercial photographer that offers passport photo services and request two identical copies of a new photo to include with your application. The photo should include your face and shoulders, with eyes open and a neutral expression (no smiling). It should measure 50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches x 2 3/4 inches). If the photographer is located outside of Canada, let them know that they should follow Canadian passport photo requirements. You may wish to print these instructions for them. Note : The name and address of the photographer or photography service must be included on the back of one of the photos. Handwriting, stickers, or stamps are all acceptable. Provide a birth certificate or proof of citizenship. Only original documents are accepted, not photocopies. If you were born within Canadian borders and have a birth certificate, it will be accepted. Otherwise, learn about your other options: If you were born inside Canada but do not own your original birth certificate, visit this website for information on obtaining it. Alternatively, submit a certificate of citizenship, which can be obtained through a separate application process If you have been issued one of the following, you may submit that instead: certificate of naturalization, certificate of retention of Canadian citizenship, certificate of registration of birth abroad. Submit your previous passport or another document. If using your previous passport as document to support identity, it cannot have expired longer than one year ago. Alternatively, use another government-issued, valid document with your name and signature. This document must contain your full name as it appears on your passport application. This must be issued by a government office within Canada, not another country. This document may be a photocopy instead of an original, although both sides must be photocopied. Examples include a driver's license, non-driver's license, government employee ID, or certificate of Indian status. Have a friend or family member complete additional requirements. This person will be your "guarantor" who certifies that you are telling the truth on your application. This must be a Canadian citizen who has known you for at least 2 years, and received their current, valid Canadian passport when they were at least 16 years old. You are not legally allowed to pay someone to be your guarantor. The guarantor fills out section 2 of the general application form. The guarantor writes the following on the back of one of your passport photos: "I certify this to be a true likeness of (your name)." If you are submitting any photocopied documents (not originals), the guarantor signs and dates each page. If no one qualifies to be your guarantor, request a Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form (form number PPTC 132) by contacting a passport office as described here. Include additional forms. If you have an existing passport or travel document, include it with your application. If you have changed your name or if you are replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport , fill out the linked forms as well. Deliver your documents in person or by mail. To present in person within Canada, find a passport office or receiving agent by clicking this link. Note that a receiving agent, unlike a passport office, may charge an additional fee, and will not be able to provide all extra services, such as urgent pickup. Mail documents from Canada or the U.S. to "Passport Canada Program, Gatineau QC K1A 0G3, Canada" or, if using a courier service instead of ordinary post, to "Passport Canada Program, 22 de Varennes Street, Gatineau QC J8T 8R1, Canada"/ If you are located outside Canada and the U.S., find the nearest consulate or embassy by clicking this link and ask them for mailing instructions. Sign the new passport once you receive it. Allow at least 10–20 days for your application to be processed, plus mailing time each way. When the new passport arrives, sign with ink in the space provided on page 3. Include contact information for someone in case of emergency on page 4. Note that you are expected to pick up your passport in person if you delivered the application in person. Use this method if the applicant is under 16 years old. Even if the applicant hold a previous passport, anyone under 16 must fill out the general application form instead of using the simplified renewal process. Download the child general application form. Download the form by clicking this link. If you do not have printer access or the download does not work, you may wish to request the PPTC 155 form from a local passport office instead. Fill out the form in dark ink, using capital letters. The child's parent or legal guardian may legally fill out the form. If you are able to fill out forms on your computer's pdf viewer, you may do so before printing. Alternatively, you may print the forms first and fill them out in capital letters using black or dark blue ink. Note : If you don't know how to fill out a section, leave it blank for now. The requirements for supporting documents and Declaration of Guarantor are described below. Decide on a payment method. If you are going to a passport office in person, you may pay then using a debit credit, credit card, money order, or certified cheque (not a personal cheque). If you are mailing in an application, either include a certified cheque or money order with the application, or fill out section D, Credit Card Information. Debit cards are not accepted for mail applications. Cash and personal cheques are never accepted. To find out how much you owe, check the official page for up to date information and additional services you can purchase. As of July 2014, child passports for applicants located in Canada cost C$57. Child applicants located in the United States are charged C$100 instead. Submit the applicant's birth certificate or proof of citizenship. You will need to submit the original document, not a copy, although it should be returned to you once the application is completed. If the applicant was born outside of Canada, you will need a certificate of registration of birth abroad, or the applicant may apply for a certificate of citizenship. Leave the proof of parentage blank unless the legal parent has changed since the last passport was issued. You do not need to submit new proof of parentage if the proof submitted for an earlier passport still applies. If the applicant is in the foster care system, see detailed instructions at this link. Have the other parent or another relative or friend complete additional requirements. The applicant's "guarantor", or person vouching for them, must be a Canadian citizen older than 16 with a valid, adult, Canadian passport. This can be one of the applicant's parents or guardians, as long as he or she meets this requirement and is not the same person who filled out the application form. Have the guarantor fill out the Declaration of Guarantor section of the child application form. This is section 6. Have the guarantor sign the back of one passport photo, and write "I certify this to be a true likeness of (applicant's name)". Include additional documents if necessary. You may need to fill out additional forms if the child is requesting a change of name or replacing a missing or damaged passport. Include custody documents or other documents relating to legal access to or guardianship over the child. Deliver your documents in person or by mail. To present in person within Canada, find a passport office or receiving agent by clicking this link. Note that a receiving agent, unlike a passport office, may charge an additional fee, and will not be able to provide all extra services, such as urgent pickup. Mail documents from Canada or the U.S. to "Passport Canada Program, Gatineau QC K1A 0G3, Canada" or, if using a courier service instead of ordinary post, to "Passport Canada Program, 22 de Varennes Street, Gatineau QC J8T 8R1, Canada"/ If you are located outside Canada and the U.S., find the nearest consulate or embassy by clicking this link and ask them for mailing instructions. Learn whether the new passport should be signed. Children under 11 should leave the signature section in their new passport blank. Children over 11 should sign the signature section on page 3 only if their signature also appears, printed, on page 2. No one else should sign the child's passport.
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Check whether you qualify for renewal. Print the adult simplified renewal form. Fill out section 1 of the form in dark ink and capital letters. Fill out the remaining sections of the form. Have two photos taken that match Canadian passport requirements. Attach your previous passport, asking for a return if necessary. Pay the renewal fees. Mail these documents in one envelope or present them in person. Allow 10–20 days minimum for your new passport to be issued. Sign the passport once it is received. Check whether you qualify for the simpler method first. Download the adult general application form. Fill out the form in dark ink, using capital letters. Decide on a payment method. Have two photos taken that match Canadian passport requirements. Provide a birth certificate or proof of citizenship. Submit your previous passport or another document. Have a friend or family member complete additional requirements. Include additional forms. Deliver your documents in person or by mail. Sign the new passport once you receive it. Use this method if the applicant is under 16 years old. Download the child general application form. Fill out the form in dark ink, using capital letters. Decide on a payment method. Submit the applicant's birth certificate or proof of citizenship. Leave the proof of parentage blank unless the legal parent has changed since the last passport was issued. Have the other parent or another relative or friend complete additional requirements. Include additional documents if necessary. Deliver your documents in person or by mail. Learn whether the new passport should be signed.
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https://www.wikihow.life/Grow-Moss
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How to Grow Moss
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If you want to grow moss on vertical items like walls, rocks, or trees, take a blender outside because this process will stink. Use it to blend a piece of moss until it is the consistency of a milkshake, then pour, spray, or brush it onto the object. You can also pour this mixture onto the ground, but it won't look as good as it could. If you do plan to plant it in the ground, choose an area with moist, acidic soil and indirect sunlight.
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Collect strips of moss from your yard or a nursery. If you have moss on your lawn already, use a putty knife to gently scrape underneath the layer of moss and pry it up off the ground. If you don't have any moss around you, head to a nursery and ask about their moss options. You can grab acrocarpous moss, or the moss that grows long strands that look like hair. Or, you can pick up pleurocarpous moss, a close-cropped moss that grows in a short, horizontal pattern. Moss doesn't have a root system, so you don't have to worry about disturbing anything underneath the soil. Select a moist area in your yard with minimal drainage. Moss isn't too terribly finicky, but it tends to thrive in wet conditions. Choose an area in your yard that tends to flood in heavy rains, like an area at the bottom of a hill. Moss can help to improve drainage in your yard. Moss doesn't have a root system, so it can grow easily over rocky soil that grass wouldn't otherwise be able to cover. Go with an area that’s fairly shady. Most species of moss don't do well in direct sunlight since they need a lot of moisture. Take a look out in your yard and find a spot that doesn't get a ton of direct sunlight, like an area under a tree or near the side of your home. There are a few species of moss that grow well in direct sunlight, but they are fairly uncommon. Test the soil for a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. Use soil test strips to find out what the soil pH is. Moss prefers acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0, so you may need to raise or lower the pH, depending on your results. If you're planting in soil or over a flat surface, make sure the surface is smoothed and totally flat. Unlike grass, moss will show small divots and holes in the ground or area it is planted. To raise the pH, add limestone to your soil. To lower the pH, add sulfur, aluminum sulfate, iron sulfate, or mulch. Press the strips of moss onto the soil. Rake up any leaves or debris and remove them from the area, then gently level out the dirt so it's mostly flat. Place each selection of moss onto the area with a firm hand. Press down to embed the moss strips in the surface of the soil. You can press some of the moss onto stones or rocks, but make sure the majority of the moss is on soil. Water the moss daily for the first 3 weeks to encourage growth. Use a sprinkler head or hose with a very fine nozzle to mist the moss since direct water pressure can damage it. Alternatively, you can use a gentle irrigation system to continually water it. If the moss starts looking dark green or patchy, it is likely receiving too much water. You can lessen the watering after a month or so, but the moss should be kept moist whenever possible. You'll know the moss has established itself when you can gently tug on it and it doesn't move. Remove weeds around the moss to help it thrive. Weeds, especially grasses, can steal the moisture from around the moss and leave it looking dry and brittle. If you notice any weeds popping up around your moss, pull them out by the roots. Keep an eye on your plot of moss throughout the seasons to make sure it has enough room to grow and thrive. Moss can't kill grass or weeds, it only covers the land that they would have grown on. Moss can spread fairly quickly in your garden or lawn, especially if you have a large dirt patch with nothing on it. If your moss gets out of control, you can pull some up with your hands to stop it from growing. Gather moss from outside or from a nursery. Use a putty knife to scrape moss either off the ground or off of a vertical surface, like a wall or a fence. Try to look for pleurocarpous moss, or moss that is closely-cropped and growing in a horizontal pattern. The other type of moss has long strands, and it doesn't grow well on alternative surfaces. Pour 2 c (470 mL) of water and 2 c (470 mL) of buttermilk in a blender. Buttermilk is both acidic and sticky, making it the ideal base for your moss. Pour equal amounts of water and buttermilk into a blender to get your moss smoothie started. You can also use plain yogurt if you don't have buttermilk. Fill the blender up with crumbled moss. Grab a few handfuls of healthy moss and crumble it up into the blender until it's full. The moss can be wet or dry. The amount of moss you use doesn't have to be exact, but when in doubt, more is better. Pulse the blender to blend the ingredients into a thick mixture. Give the blender 4 to 5 pulses until the ingredients look thoroughly combined. Aim for a consistency similar to a milkshake or smoothie. Avoid blending the mixture too much. If the moss pieces are too small, they may not want to take hold and grow again. Pour the mixture on surfaces like brick, stone, pots, or fences. Since the buttermilk is sticky, it will hold the moss against any vertical surface you choose. Choose shaded surfaces that are easy to water. Use a rag or a paintbrush to spread the mossy mixture onto fences, the sides of pots, stones or bricks, or even the sides of your home. If you want to get super fancy, try making a pattern or spelling out words with your moss. Water the moss daily for the next 2 to 3 weeks to establish it. As the moss starts to grow and take hold, it needs to be kept really moist. Use a watering can to gently water the moss for the next couple of weeks until it looks healthy and green. Keep the moss out of the sunlight so it can stay cool throughout the day. You can also use a spray bottle to mist the moss, if that's easier.
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Collect strips of moss from your yard or a nursery. Select a moist area in your yard with minimal drainage. Go with an area that’s fairly shady. Test the soil for a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. Press the strips of moss onto the soil. Water the moss daily for the first 3 weeks to encourage growth. Remove weeds around the moss to help it thrive. Gather moss from outside or from a nursery. Pour 2 c (470 mL) of water and 2 c (470 mL) of buttermilk in a blender. Fill the blender up with crumbled moss. Pulse the blender to blend the ingredients into a thick mixture. Pour the mixture on surfaces like brick, stone, pots, or fences. Water the moss daily for the next 2 to 3 weeks to establish it.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Story
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How to Start a Story
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To start a story, try to open your story with something interesting or shocking so you're immediately hooking the reader. For example, you could start your story by letting the readers in on a secret about the main character, or you could start with a dramatic conflict so readers want to know what happens next. Also, try to make the opening line as intriguing as possible since that will be the reader's first impression of your story. For example, you could write something absurd or amusing in the first line to make readers laugh, or you could write something totally unexpected to shock them.
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Ask “What if” questions to jumpstart your imagination. When you ask yourself a “What if” question, you're telling your brain to take something ordinary and think of it in a new way. After you ask a “What if” question, think through some possible answers. Keep in mind that every “What if” question can have various anwers. Keep answering your “What if” question until one of your answers ignites your imagination and feels like it could lead to a larger story. Examples of “What if” questions include: What if dinosaurs still existed? What if we only had a limited amount of luck per day? What if our hair changed color every day? What if my best friend was a spy? Ask “I wonder” questions to craft a realistic fiction story. “I wonder” questions are a way to probe deeper into the reasons for why something happens, who it might happen to, and how it might feel. It doesn't matter if you ask an expansive question or a very specific one, asking and answering an “I wonder” question opens your mind up to the possibility of learning new things and seeing old things in a new light. Some examples of “I wonder” questions are: I wonder what Jim does in his basement every night. I wonder what it's like to be a cross-country truck driver. I wonder what life is like in rural Russia. Eavesdrop on other peoples’ conversations. Listen to other people in crowded places (like coffee shops) and discretely write down what they're saying. Use that dialogue as a starting point to create characters and situational plot. What are their lives like? What's their relationship to one another? Once you have a general idea of these characters, create a plot that focuses on their lives, or use them as minor characters in a larger storyline. If you think you're making anyone uncomfortable, stop eavesdropping and try another conversation. Keep a journal for stray ideas. Not all of your ideas can form a full story, but they can always help to create new characters or subplots. Try to avoid erasing “bad” ideas - instead, move them to a different list or journal that catalogues your half-formed ideas, and return to them later. Write your dreams down, too. Dreams and daydreams can be great starting points for a good story! Read as much as you can. Reading can help you get a sense for how a story flows, and will encourage you to develop your preferences. Do you like stories that begin and end abruptly? Do you value smooth setting description and characterization? Is plot the most important element of a story for you? Pay attention to how stories start, how they introduce their characters, and how quickly or slowly the plot moves, so you can start brainstorming your own narrative. Most literary genres and types have specific conventions, so make sure you reading books and stories that are written in the style you plan on writing in. Use a plot generator. Plot generators can help kickstart a story by providing strange, creative, or new suggestions. Sometimes, the extra boost from an outside source is all you need to get that spark of creativity! For general plots, try http://writingexercises.co.uk/plotgenerator.php For fairytale plots, try http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/fairytaleplot.htm For mystery/horror plots, try http://tzplotgenerator.com Create a plot outline. Your outline should include a general sense of what will happen, where it will happen, and who it will happen to. You can be as detailed or sparse as you'd like. Write at least one sentence per scene or chapter, depending on how long your work is, but don't worry about filling in every little detail. That'll come later! Write the whole plot, not just the beginning, so you know where your story is going. Outlines don't work for everyone. If trying to plan out your story before you start bogs you down, just dive right in and figure out the details as you go along. Create a character profile for each major character. You can also make less detailed character profiles for your minor characters, if you'd like. While some of the information from your character profiles might never make it into your story, knowing these facts helps you write more well-rounded characters and therefore makes the story more interesting for your readers! You can find various character profiles and character profile worksheets online, but some basic things to write in your character profile include: Height, weight, race, eye color, hair color, skin color, health Mannerisms, habits, hobbies, speech patterns, whether they're an extrovert or introvert Greatest flaw, best quality Education, intelligence, short- and long-term goals The most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to them The thing they're proudest of Strengths, weaknesses Their relationship to the other characters Establish your setting. Your story's setting can shape what your characters do, what their pasts are like, and what their future opportunities might be. For example, a story set in rural Brazil will be extremely different from a story set in outer space, because these environments influence what the characters can and can't do. Think about how your setting impacts your characters and whether the setting changes throughout the novel. Some important things to consider include: The year the story is set in The climate and time of year Nearby bodies of water, mountains, plants, and other geographical factors The cultural and political environment of the location you've chosen For example, a story set in Washington D.C. will probably include a mention of politics A story set in Paris might choose to mention fashion or nearby monuments like the Eiffel Tower Choose your point of view. There are three types of point of view: first person (“I” pronouns), second person (“You” pronouns), and third person (“He,” “She,” and “They” pronouns). The type of point of view you choose will mold your story. Are you telling the story from the protagonist's eyes? If so, your story should be told in first person or in third person limited (“He,” “She,” and “They” pronouns that still express the protagonist's thoughts). Are you telling a story with a narrator? In this case, you'd probably use third person and either tell every character's thoughts or no character's thoughts. Second person a less common point of view, as it can be disorienting and confusing for the reader. Before choosing to write a second person story, read a book or short story that uses that point of view. Find your starting point. You don't want to start too far back or jump too far forward in the story. Remember that you're introducing the reader to a new world (even in realistic fiction) so make sure you give them a chance to learn the basics - the main character's name, their personality, their driving force - in the first scene or chapter. Try different beginnings. If you're not sure how to start, play around with different starting points. You might have to try a few before you find one that clicks, but that's what writing is all about! Try starting with a character in action or your character's physical appearance to immediately show the reader who's important. Start with a bird's eye view of the setting. Describe sensory detail before zooming into your character's life or home. Tell your readers a character's “secret” to immediately hook them. Set up the central conflict at the very start to make the reader desperate to know what's going to happen next. Begin with a memorable, dramatic, or important flashback. Be careful, as flashbacks can confuse the reader if they don't know it's a flashback. Craft an intriguing opening line. Think about what kind of opening line you want to write. Will it be absurd and amusing? Bleak and foreboding? Inviting? Unexpected? Will it present an expansive truth? The type of opening line you choose sets the reader's expectations for the story to come and convinces the reader to read the next line. If you're feeling stuck, look up examples of famous opening lines for inspiration: Absurd and amusing: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” From Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell. Foreboding: “It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn't know what I was doing in New York.” From The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Inviting: “Call me Ishmael.” From Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. Unexpected: “All children, except one, grow up.” From Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Expansive truth: “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." From Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Write a prologue if your story has a lot of historical or narrative context. If the story's context involved the main character, you can include this information in the main narrative. But, if the necessary context happened in a different setting, or if didn't involve your protagonist in a concrete way, your book might benefit from a prologue. Make sure your prologue is necessary and impacts the story's plot significantly -- if it doesn't, your story might be better of without one. Avoid information dumping. You don't have to tell your readers everything about the story in the first scene or chapter. Information dumping can bog the story down and deter your readers, just as surely as a lack of information can make them confused. Work on striking the right balance, and ask outside observers for advice if necessary. Reflect on what you’ve written. After writing your beginning, think about the story as a whole and decide if the opening fits. If it doesn't, you can either change your opening or revise your story. If you're not sure if your opening is working, ask for an outside opinion! Tell your reader that you'd like some honest but positive feedback on what you have so far. Write for at least 45 minutes at a time. Writing for longer chunks helps you get into the flow of the story, especially when you're starting out. While it can be tempting to get five or ten minutes of writing in here or there, this might create a disjointed story, or cut up your story's “voice.” Choose a writing location that works for you. Try writing at home, in a coffee shop, in a library, in a park, or somewhere else. Decide if gentle conversation, silence, or music helps you be most creative. Have fun! Writing can be difficult, frustrating, and challenging, but at the end of the day it should also be fun! Enjoy your stories, focus on ideas you like, and write stuff you'll want to read later on.
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Ask “What if” questions to jumpstart your imagination. Ask “I wonder” questions to craft a realistic fiction story. Eavesdrop on other peoples’ conversations. Keep a journal for stray ideas. Read as much as you can. Use a plot generator. Create a plot outline. Create a character profile for each major character. Establish your setting. Choose your point of view. Find your starting point. Try different beginnings. Craft an intriguing opening line. Write a prologue if your story has a lot of historical or narrative context. Avoid information dumping. Reflect on what you’ve written. Write for at least 45 minutes at a time. Have fun!
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https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Vlogger
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How to Be a Vlogger
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To be a vlogger, start by deciding what kind of things you want to vlog about, whether it's the food you eat every day, fun activities that you do with your friends, or beauty tutorials. If you need inspiration, check out existing vloggers online to get an idea of what kinds of videos people like to watch. Once you have an idea of what your videos will be about, get the equipment you'll need, like a video camera, a tripod, and a microphone. Then, you can start filming videos and uploading them to places like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or Vimeo.
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Research existing vloggers. Before you create your own vlog, take a look at some existing content to get a feel for the format. Popular, high-end vloggers include people like Casey Neistat, Zoella, and Jenna Marbles, but try to find less popular vloggers as well—popular vloggers tend to have massive budgets for each vlog, so their end presentation isn't feasible for a first-time vlogger. Virtually every vlogger has some form of tutorial or advice on how to break into the world of vlogging. Identify the type of vlogger you want to be. While vlogging is often considered to be a video summary of one's day or week, that doesn't have to be the case. You can vlog about anything you like, but common examples include the following: Food — "What I Eat in a Day" videos are extremely popular. As you might guess, this type of video involves showing your food preparation and final product for a day. Activities — If you don't have particularly eventful days, vlogging when you do something exciting (e.g., go hiking) is a feasible outlet. Beauty — Many vloggers have makeup- or cosmetics-based sections of their videos. If you like experimenting with different makeup looks, you can record your process as a vlog a few times per week. Make sure you have the necessary equipment. Vlogging is fairly accessible in that it doesn't require a studio or intensive lighting, but you'll still need the following: Video camera — Anything from a smartphone to a full-blown video camera is acceptable. Make sure that your chosen video option supports HD (1080p) footage. Tripod — No one likes shaky footage. Buying a tripod for your camera, regardless of the camera's size, is crucial. Lighting — Not entirely necessary, but strongly recommended if you're filming anything indoors. A simple overhead lamp or a makeup light will usually suffice. Microphone — A directional microphone that attaches to your camera will pick up audio from whatever your camera is pointing at. This is optional if you're recording with a smartphone, but recommended for audio clarity's sake. Figure out your intent before filming. It's important to know what you're trying to accomplish prior to pressing the "Record" button, so determine your goal for the finished product before you proceed. If your goal is simply to document your day, you can skip this step. Make sure you film yourself in addition to your surroundings. Your vlog should contain both commentary and content shots, so it's a good idea to get your face in the shot from time to time. Vlogging is personal, so you may wish to keep your vlog free of commentary and face shots. If so, just keep future vlogs consistent with this presentation. Ask questions. One way to keep your audience engaged is by walking up to strangers in the street, asking a question, and filming their responses. This isn't necessary, but it's a good starting point if you don't know what to film. Make sure you have consent to post any responses you receive before filming them. Keep your questions appropriate. You don't want anyone to think you're harassing them. Include interesting or exciting events. Unless your commentary is interesting enough to keep your audience engaged throughout the entire vlog, you'll need to include shots of funny, pretty, or otherwise stimulating content. For example, if you're filming a hike, take a few minutes of footage of wildlife, scenery, or similar. Including cute animals or dramatic events in your vlog will almost always keep audiences engaged. Wandering around any city while recording for long enough will always yield something interesting. Edit your vlog. How you edit your finished vlog is up to you; however, the goal should be to cut it down to a reasonable length (e.g., between 8 and 15 minutes) while making some of the longer parts more interesting to look at. Jump cuts, which involve identifying two interesting, back-to-back points in the vlog and then cutting the content between them, are essential when editing vlogs. You'll want to add music to virtually all of your vlogs. Speeding up sections to create a "time-lapse" effect can keep people interested during a lull in the action. Upload the edited video. Where you upload your vlog is entirely up to you, though YouTube is a popular choice due to its prominence in the video community. Other choices include Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo. If your vlog is over 10 minutes long, you'll need to verify your YouTube account before you can upload the vlog to YouTube. Try to incorporate feedback into future videos. After posting your vlog, you may get some feedback from viewers. While not all feedback is useful (or actionable), pay attention if you notice a common theme among the feedback; this demonstrates that enough of the people who saw your vlog felt the same way that you should consider using their feedback in future vlogs. For example, if a few people mention that the music was too loud or obtrusive, try lowering the volume of music in future vlogs. Create distinct vlogs every time. You can keep the same general formula for your vlog, but make sure you aren't simply copying your steps from the previous vlog. For example, if your last vlog involved going to a coffee shop in the afternoon and then visiting food carts, try to avoid both of these activities in the next few vlogs. Establish a theme. Once you've created a few vlogs, you'll probably begin to see a trend taking shape. At this point, it's good to determine what that trend is and figure out how to continue it in future vlogs. This will ensure that the people who view your content know what to expect when you upload something, and you'll have a general framework for your content going forward. As with any form of expression, your vlogs will likely change over time. Knowing your general theme will help make this transition more gradual than if you're uploading without knowing what the overarching theme is. Promote your vlogs. Once you have a few vlogs uploaded to your platform of choice, begin talking about them on other forms of social media (e.g., Facebook and Twitter). This is a good way to grow your vlogs' collective audience. An easy way to do this is by creating a Facebook page for your vlogs and then posting links to the vlogs there. You might even want to notify a few close friends whenever you post; if they enjoy your content, they may share it with their friends as well.
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Research existing vloggers. Identify the type of vlogger you want to be. Make sure you have the necessary equipment. Figure out your intent before filming. Make sure you film yourself in addition to your surroundings. Ask questions. Include interesting or exciting events. Edit your vlog. Upload the edited video. Try to incorporate feedback into future videos. Create distinct vlogs every time. Establish a theme. Promote your vlogs.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Aerogel
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How to Make Aerogel
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In order to make aerogel, mix TMOS and methanol, and combine with diluted ammonium hydroxide concentrate. Pour the solution into the alkoxide solution, then transfer the mixture into the molds. Dry the gel in a supercritical dryer, or alternatively, soak the gel in a mixture of hexane and ethanol, then in pure hexane. Add trimethylsilyl chloride, heat and cool the aerogel inside the container, then dry the aerogel in a jar with the lid secured only halfway.
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Obtain a 20 lb (9 kg) cylinder of carbon dioxide. Make sure that you get a siphon container, with a tube that extends from the bottom to the outside of the cylinder. This type of cylinder should allow you to get liquid carbon dioxide out of the container rather than merely gas. Take a look at the visual schematics. Instructions on how to assemble the supercritical dryer will be included here, but it is highly recommended that you take a look at the actual visual schematics provided by the aerogel website. These schematics can be viewed here: http://www.aerogel.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/manuclave-design2.jpg Attach stainless steel 316 or 304 pipe fittings and valves to a non-welding stainless steel pipe tee body. This pipe tee body should be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm). To the two sides of the tee body, you should attach the pipe plugs or door. You could install a sight window on one side instead of a second pipe plug, if desired. At the bottom of the tee body, you should connect a ball valve using a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) reduction bushing. To the top of the body, screw on, in order: 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) reduction bushing, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) nipple fitting, and 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) cross. Finish assembling the top of the machine. The remainder of your valves and gauges will connect to this second cross pipe. Connect a Bimetal thermometer to the top of the cross pipe. To the left side, attach 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch (6.35 mm to 1.2 cm) nipple fitting. To date, attach a ball valve. To the right side, attach another 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch (6.35 mm to 1.2 cm) nipple fitting. To date, attach a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) cross pipe with a pressure gauge fixed to the top and a pop-safety valve fixed to the bottom. On the open side arm of the smaller cross pipe, attach another 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) nipple fitting and a needle valve. Know what you can and cannot use. Stainless steel is preferable since it is clean and strong. You can have gauges with brass threads and valves with carbon steel bodies. Do not use pipe fittings made of brass or carbon steels, and do not use any part rated for lower than 2000 psi. Connect the carbon dioxide tank to the supercritical dryer. You will need to securely connect the tank to the dryer so that the liquid carbon dioxide can easily flow into the dryer. It is recommended that you look at the official schematics, found here: http://www.aerogel.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gastank-1.jpg Connect to the carbon dioxide tank, in this order: CGA320 male thread, Teflon gasket, CGA inlet nipple, CGA inlet nut, 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) NPT female quick disconnect socket, 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) NPT male quick-disconnect plug, and a braided high-pressure hose, rigid 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) NPT, with female fittings. To the other side of the hose, attach in this order: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) NPT male quick disconnect plug and 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) NPT male quick disconnect socket. Attach the final socket to the intake ball valve of the manuclave or dryer. With this, you should be ready to go. Dilute concentrated ammonium hydroxide. Combine 4.86 g or 5.4 ml concentrated ammonium hydroxide with 1000 ml of water in a glass or plastic bottle. This bottle should be labeled as "ammonium hydroxide stock solution." You can store it sealed and at room temperature to be reused at a later date. Mix the TMOS and methanol. Combine 10.2 g or 10 ml tetramethyl orthosilicate (TMOS) with 7.82 g or 10 ml methanol in a glass beaker. Stir until mixed. This should be labeled as "alkoxide solution" or "solution A." Note that TMOS can be very difficult to purchase since many chemical suppliers are hesitant to sell chemicals to individuals. Even so, you must make sure that you obtain the TMOS from a reliable source so that there are no dangerous impurities in it. Mix the ammonium hydroxide solution with methanol. Combine 5 g or 5 ml of the stock solution previously prepared with 7.92 g or 10 ml of methanol in another glass beaker. Stir until well mixed. Label this beaker as "catalyst solution" or "solution B." Pour the catalyst solution into the alkoxide solution. Carefully pour the catalyst (solution B) into the alkoxide (solution A) and stir with a glass stirring rod until completely combined. Note that the resulting solution is called the "soul." Transfer the sol into molds. Line your molds with silicone-based baking paper before pouring the liquid sol into them. Let the sol sit until gel forms. This can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour. You could also pour the sol into syringes with no needles or tops. That way, you can remove the finished gel by pushing it out with the plunger. TMOS is the source of the silica in this method. The water allows the TMOS to polymerize, and the methanol lets both the water and TMOS enter into the same phase so that they can react. The ammonium hydroxide lets the reaction go faster. Let the gel age. After the gel sets, place it under methanol and let it age for a full 24 hours, at minimum. Diffuse the water out. Change the methanol out for fresh methanol, 200-proof ethanol, or acetone at least four times over the course of a week. This process draws the water out, leaving you with a pure methanol gel. Dry the gel in your supercritical dryer. Place the gel in the supercritical dryer's compartment and heat the carbon dioxide through its critical point, 31.1 °C (88.0 °F) and 72.9 bars, to about 45 °C (113 °F) at a pressure of about 100 bars. Super critical drying causes the methanol to get drawn out of the gel. Depressurize the machine at a rate of about 7 bar h-1. When done, you should be left with a finished silica aerogel. Prepare the aerogel as usual. Prepare the silica aerogel as instructed previously, combining the same chemical ingredients to produce the "sol," the liquid state of the gel. Purify the gel through solvent exchange as usual. Cover it in ethanol or acetone, changing the solution out four times over the course of a week. Prepare a hexane and ethanol solution. Mix one part hexane with three parts ethanol until you get a volume that is at least five times as great as the volume of gel currently being processed. Note that you could use acetone instead of ethanol, if desired. As an example, if you are processing 20 ml of aerogel, you should prepare a solution of 25 ml hexane and 75 ml acetone or ethanol. Label this as your 25-75 mixture. Prepare two additional solutions of hexane and ethanol. For the second, use equal amounts of both. For the third, use three parts hexane to on part ethanol. As before, acetone can be used instead of ethanol. Label the second solution as your 50-50 mixture and the third as your 75-25 mixture. Soak the gel in all three mixtures. Let the gel soak in your 25-75 mixture for 12 to 48 hours. Afterward, let it soak in your 50-50 mixture for the same amount of time, finishing up by letting it soak in the 75-25 mixture for another 12 to 48 hours. Let the gel soak in hexane. Change out the pure hexane three times over the course of 24 to 72 hours. Prepare a trimethylsilyl chloride solution. Add TMCS to hexane so that 6 percent of the solution's weight is due to TMCS. Make enough so that you have roughly 15 times as much solution as you have gel. Label this as your TMCS solution. Soak the aerogel in the TMCS solution. Place the gel in a sealed, chemical-resistant container with a wide mouth. Add enough TMCS solution so that you have 5 to 10 times the volume of the gel. Seal the container. Lubricate the lid with silicone vacuum grease if using glass. Otherwise, the lid might get stuck. Heat and cool the container. Heat the container for 12 to 24 hours at a steady 60 °C (140 °F), using a hot plate or oven. Let it cool to room temperature before exchanging the TMCS solution with fresh solution. Repeat this procedure twice more. Let the cooled gel soak in pure hexane. Swap out the TMCS solution for pure hexane and allow the aerogel to soak in it for another 12 to 24 hours. Over the course of 24 to 72 hours, change out the hexane in the container for fresh hexane at least twice. Subcritically dry the gel. Place the gel in a jar with a little hexane and secure the lid only halfway. Let the gel dry out for 1 to 2 days in this manner. At the conclusion of this step, your aerogel should be complete.
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Obtain a 20 lb (9 kg) cylinder of carbon dioxide. Take a look at the visual schematics. Attach stainless steel 316 or 304 pipe fittings and valves to a non-welding stainless steel pipe tee body. Finish assembling the top of the machine. Know what you can and cannot use. Connect the carbon dioxide tank to the supercritical dryer. Dilute concentrated ammonium hydroxide. Mix the TMOS and methanol. Mix the ammonium hydroxide solution with methanol. Pour the catalyst solution into the alkoxide solution. Transfer the sol into molds. Let the gel age. Diffuse the water out. Dry the gel in your supercritical dryer. Prepare the aerogel as usual. Purify the gel through solvent exchange as usual. Prepare a hexane and ethanol solution. Prepare two additional solutions of hexane and ethanol. Soak the gel in all three mixtures. Let the gel soak in hexane. Prepare a trimethylsilyl chloride solution. Soak the aerogel in the TMCS solution. Heat and cool the container. Let the cooled gel soak in pure hexane. Subcritically dry the gel.
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How to Tell if a Mango Is Ripe
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If you want to check a mango for ripeness, hold it in your hand and squeeze gently with your palm. If the mango indents slightly, it's probably ripe. If the mango is hard, it needs more time to ripen, and if it's squishy, it's overripe and should be discarded. Next, run your fingers over the skin of the mango. Most ripe mangos will have some wrinkles in the skin, although some will stay smooth. Finally, test the weight in your hand. A ripe mango will feel heavier for its size than an unripe mango.
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Consider the shape. For most mango varieties, a round or football shape is preferable over a flat appearance. That said, there are specific differences between mango varieties worth keeping in mind. The Ataulfo mango has a somewhat flattened oval shape when ripe. This variety is also usually quite small. The Francis mango is oblong and has a slight s-shape when ripe. The Haden mango is round to oval in shape. This variety is usually medium to large in size. The Keitt mango is a large, oval-shaped variety. The Kent mango is another large, oval-shaped mango variety. The Tommy Atkins mango is oval or oblong in shape. As for size, this variety is usually medium to large. The Alphonse mango has an oblong shape. The Edward mango can have both round and oblong shapes. The Kesar mango usually has a round shape. The Manila mango has a notably skinny, slender appearance. The Palmer mango has an oblong appearance. Check around the stem. The flesh and skin around the stem should be especially plump and especially round. Before a mango ripens, the stem end will be fairly flat. The pulp, juices, and sugars inside the fruit have not yet developed completely. Once the mango finishes developing and turns ripe, it should be so plump inside that the stem end rises slightly instead of remaining flat. Do not fixate on the color. A red hue is often and indication of how much sun exposure a mango has received, not an indication of freshness. Moreover, the color of a ripe mango varies based on the mango variety. You should never rely only on color to determine if a mango is ripe, but if you want to use color as a backup indicator, you must first understand how certain varieties are supposed to look once ripe. The Ataulfo mango turns a deep, golden color when ripe. The Francis mango will be a blend of green and gold when ripe. The green tint of the yellow skin fades, gradually turning more gold. Note that some green will still remain, however. The Haden mango turns from green to yellow once ripe. This variety is more prone to reddening, as well, but it does not need to be red in order to be ripe. The Keitt mango will remain green even once it becomes ripe. The Kent mango will remain mostly dark green, but it often has yellow undertones or yellow dots over various portions of the mango once it ripens. The Tommy Atkins mango provides little to no visual clues. The skin can remain yellow-green, turn golden, or develop a dark red blush. The Alphonse mango has a purple to yellow skin once ripe. The Edward mango has skin that can be pink, yellow, or some blend of the two. The Kesar mango can remain green once ripe, but they often take on a yellow hue. The Manila mango usually has an orange-yellow hue when ripe, but occasionally, the skin can also turn pink. The Palmer mango can vary in color, often appearing purple, red, yellow, or some mix of the three. Note any speckles. While this is not always a sure indication, either, if the peel of a mango has developed a few brown spots or speckles, it is likely ripe. A mango lacking speckles may still be ripe, though, especially depending on the variety. Spots should not be relied on as your only indicator. Some mango varieties, like the Kent mango, can develop yellow spots instead of brown spots. Choose a sweet smelling mango. Give the mango a good whiff right around the stem area. If the fruit has a strong fruity, sweet smell, there is a good chance that it has fully ripened. Sniff the mango near the stem end. The odor will be strongest there, and you will get a more accurate idea of how the fruit actually smells. The smell should remind you of the way a mango tastes. The senses of taste and smell are closely linked, and the way something smells greatly impacts the way it tastes. Avoid a mango with a sour or alcoholic scent. If you sniff the mango near its stem and smell a strong bitter smell, this is a sign that the mango has over-ripened and is starting to rot. The mango has a very high sugar content when compared with many other fruits. As they start to go bad, these fruits will actually begin to naturally ferment. This explains the sour, alcohol-tinted smell. It also means, though, that the mango has over-ripened far too much. It will likely taste as sour as it smells. Gently squeeze the mango. When you apply light pressure to the sides of the mango, you should feel the flesh “give” a little or indent. A soft mango is a ripe mango. A mango that does not cave to pressure or one that feels hard as a rock is nowhere near ripe enough to eat. Understand, of course, that the mango should not be squishy. If your fingers pierce the mango when you apply a small amount of pressure, the fruit is overripe. To avoid accidentally bruising the fruit, press with your palm instead of your fingertips. Hold the mango in the palm of your hand. Close your hand around the fruit, pressing on it with the ball of your palm. Feel the skin. Lightly rub your fingertips over the surface of the mango. Oftentimes, a ripe mango will have a few wrinkles somewhere on the skin. Note, however, that the absence of wrinkles does not necessarily signify that the mango is unripe. If deep wrinkles cover a large portion of the surface, the mango is likely overripe. The Ataulfo mango is especially well-known for developing wrinkles as it ripens. Other varieties may develop light wrinkles that are difficult to detect, while others could potentially stay smooth even after they ripen. Judge the weight. Pick up the mango and feel its heft in your hand. A ripe mango will feel somewhat heavy for its size and will feel heavier than an unripe mango does. If you need a better weight guideline, compare the weight of a potentially ripe mango with a mango you know is unripe. The unripe mango should feel notably lighter than the other mango if that other mango is ripe, especially if the mangoes are similar in size and of the same variety. If the two feel too similar in weight, the second mango is probably unripe, as well. Place the mango in a brown paper bag. While this is not strictly necessary, putting the fruit inside of a bag will help speed up the ripening process. Fruit naturally produces ethylene gas as it ripens. The presence of ethylene hormone will trigger further ripening, and the brown paper bag traps ethylene produced by the ripening mango. Placing an apple or banana in the bag along with the mango can speed the process up even further since these two fruits are known to produce high levels of ethylene. Sit the mango out at room temperature. Check the mango each day, using the methods mentioned here, to determine if it has ripened yet. This can take anywhere from 2 to 7 days, depending on how unripe the mango is when you start. Do not store an unripe mango in the refrigerator. Cold temperatures dramatically slow the ripening process, and an unripe mango will likely go bad in the refrigerator before it has a chance to ripen. Move the mango to a refrigerator once ripe. A ripe mango must be eaten immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. The cold temperatures that are the natural enemy of an unripe mango are the best friend of a ripe mango. If you leave a ripe mango on the counter at room temperature, it will go bad within the day. In a cold refrigerator, though, it can usually stay ripe and fresh for at least four days, if not five.
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Consider the shape. Check around the stem. Do not fixate on the color. Note any speckles. Choose a sweet smelling mango. Avoid a mango with a sour or alcoholic scent. Gently squeeze the mango. Feel the skin. Judge the weight. Place the mango in a brown paper bag. Sit the mango out at room temperature. Move the mango to a refrigerator once ripe.
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How to Tame a Feral Kitten
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To tame a feral kitten, talk softly to it throughout the day so it can become familiar with your voice. When interacting with the kitten, move slowly and don't be offended if it won't let you touch it that much at first. Keep speaking to it soothingly until it let's you stroke it and avoid handling the kitten for more than a few minutes at a time until it gets used to you. Use cat toys to play with the kitten for at least 15 minutes every day to help it develop a bond with you.
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Avoid touching the kitten with bare hands. Feral kittens aren't vaccinated. This means that if they bite your hand, you are at risk of contracting infections or diseases from the kitten. If the kitten is very small or is trapped in an enclosed space and you need to pick it up, wear a thick heavy-duty glove. Purchase heavy-duty gloves from a hardware store. Place a bowl of food in the back of a cat trap with a trail to the front gate. Start the trail at the entrance of the trap. The trail of food will lure the kitten to the back of the trap, which will trigger the trap to automatically lock. Kittens are most likely to leave their mum in the early evening, so place the food in the trap in the afternoon. Padlock the trap to your fence if you are worried about it going missing. Buy a packet of cat food that is specifically designed for kittens from a pet shop. Purchase or hire a cat trap and carrier from a vet or pet shop. Trap the kitten in a carrier bag using the cat trap. Once the kitten is in the cat trap, the walls will lock around the kitten and keep it contained until you open the gate. Place the opening of the carrier bag in front of the gate and wait for the kitten to enter the carrier. Slide the carry bag door to the closed position as soon as the kitten walks into the carrier. Many vets will loan you a carry bag for free or for a low price. Ask a vet to scan the kitten for a microchip. If the kitten is microchipped, this shows that it has had an owner at some point. Ask the vet to give you the contact details of the owner of the kitten. Contact the owner to let them know that you have found there kitten. Ask if they want the kitten back before you adopt it as your own. A vet appointment is normally about $50, but many vets will scan a stray free of charge. Contact your local vet to receive a quote. If the cat doesn't have a microchip, it is safe to assume that it is stray or feral and is free to adopt. Vaccinate the kitten and give it any necessary medication. Ask the vet to give the kitten a general check up. Feral kittens often have fleas, worms, infections, injuries, and diseases. Ask the vet to prescribe any necessary medications to treat these ailments. Ask the vet if the kitten has been neutered. There will likely be an extra charge for vaccinations and any required medications. Ask the vet to give you a price sheet with all the relevant charges. Place the medication in the kitten food, or as directed by the vet. Keep the kitten in its carrier bag for 2 days and avoid handling it. Your kitten requires time to get used to humans. Talk softly to your kitten often while it is in the box. Place food and a litter pan inside the carrier to help the kitten get used to using it. If there isn't room in the carrier for the kitten's food and litter pan, place the carrier in a small room. Leave the gate open so that the kitten can leave the carrier to eat and use the litter pan. Place the kitten in a small room with a cardboard box to hide in. Until the kitten is comfortable with humans, keep it in a room where it can have some quiet and privacy. The bathroom or laundry work well, as there aren't many nooks and crannies for the kitten to hide in. Close all the windows to stop the kitten from escaping. Place a cardboard box in the room so the kitten has somewhere to hide. Also, place the kitten's food and water in the room and check on them regularly. Remove any items from the room that could fall on the kitten. Let the kitten roam around the house once it is comfortable being touched by humans. Introduce other pets to the kitten slowly. Your kitten will likely feel overwhelmed by new animals. Start by using a scent handshake to acquaint the kitten with your other pets. Place an item in the room with the kitten that your pets have used, such as a toy or blanket, and do the same to introduce the kitten's scent to your pets. Then, introduce the animals in a neutral space while monitoring them closely. Don't bring your pets into the kitten's sanctuary as this is likely to upset the kitten and may result in aggression or fearfulness. Make sure to supervise your pets with the kitten at all times! Ask your friends to pat your kitten once it stops biting. This helps the kitten to get used to other people and teaches them that humans are safe. Encourage your friends to pick up your kitten and gently stroke them. This is an important step in the taming process. Talk softly to the kitten throughout the day. Talking to the kitten will help it become familiar with your voice and help it bond with you. If you don't know what to say to the kitten, try reading books out loud. Aim to spend a maximum of 15 minutes at a time with the kitten. Avoid making loud or abrupt noises around the kitten, as this can spook it. Mimic the grooming motion of a cat to help it bond with you. Your kitten will gradually get used to your touch and scent, and will be less afraid of being stroked. Use your thumb and index finger to lightly tug the kitten's hair around its face. This makes the kitten feel like it is being groomed by its mother. Handle the kitten for brief periods at a time to help it get used to you. Don't worry if your kitten won't let you touch them very often at first, as this is normal behaviour for a feral kitten. Move your hand slowly and gently to avoid spooking it. Continue to talk to the kitten if it won't let you stroke it. Avoid extended eye contact with the kitten to help it feel safe. Many feral kittens will interpret direct eye contact as a threat. Look at the kitten and then quickly shift your gaze away. This will help the kitten to feel safe and to realise that you're not a predator. Gradually increase the amount of eye contact that you give your kitten. Play with the kitten each day. This is a great way to bond with your kitten. Use cat toys, such as toy mice, lasers, and soft toys. Move the toys around and wait for the kitten to chase them. If the kitten doesn't respond, wait a few days and then try again. Avoid making abrupt movements while you are playing with the kitten, as this can scare them. Purchase cat toys from a pet shop.
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Avoid touching the kitten with bare hands. Place a bowl of food in the back of a cat trap with a trail to the front gate. Trap the kitten in a carrier bag using the cat trap. Ask a vet to scan the kitten for a microchip. Vaccinate the kitten and give it any necessary medication. Keep the kitten in its carrier bag for 2 days and avoid handling it. Place the kitten in a small room with a cardboard box to hide in. Introduce other pets to the kitten slowly. Ask your friends to pat your kitten once it stops biting. Talk softly to the kitten throughout the day. Mimic the grooming motion of a cat to help it bond with you. Avoid extended eye contact with the kitten to help it feel safe. Play with the kitten each day.
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How to Cook Salmon in the Oven
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Before baking your salmon, preheat your oven to 350°F. If you have 1 pound of salmon, divide the fish into 4 roughly equal portions and lightly brush the pieces with some olive oil. In a separate bowl, mix plain yogurt, honey, mustard, and dill. After mixing, coat the salmon with this sauce and add some salt and pepper to taste. Then, lay your salmon on a baking sheet with some parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. If the fillets still have skin on them, lay them on the sheet with the skin facing down. If the fillets do not have skin on them, it does not matter which side faces down. Season the salmon. Brush the fillets with just enough olive oil to coat them. The oil helps the fish to stay moist inside the dry heat of the oven. Add salt and pepper to taste, over the olive oil. Create a sauce. Salmon can be baked without a sauce, but it absorbs flavor well and a sauce can help the salmon stay even more moist. You can create a basic sauce by whisking together the yogurt, honey, mustard, and dill in a small bowl. Spread the sauce over the fish. The salmon does not need to soak in the sauce, but you should try to spread the sauce evenly over the top of each fillet. Bake the fillets inside the preheated oven. Like all fish, salmon cooks quickly. It should be ready within about 20 minutes. Test the fish with a fork when you pull it out of the oven. If the salmon flakes easily in looks opaque, it should be ready. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Prepare four large sheets of nonstick aluminum foil. Each sheet should be about four times as wide as the width of each salmon fillet. Season the salmon. Brush the one side of each fillet using a total of 2 tsp. (10 ml) olive oil, spreading the oil over the fillets until thinly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Create a topping. The foil packet method is ideal for cooking salmon with a topping, like seasoned vegetables or chunky salsas. The packet causes the salmon to retain more moisture, and the topping soaks into the salmon, giving it even more improved moisture and flavor. For a simple topping, combine 2 Tbsp. (60 ml) olive oil with the chopped tomatoes, chopped shallots, lemon juice, oregano, and thyme. Sit one salmon fillet on one sheet of aluminum foil. Place the fillet as close to the center as possible. The fish should be placed with the oiled side facing down. Twist two ends of the foil together. Situation the fillet with the shorter edges at the top and bottom, so that the fillet seems taller rather than wider. Loosely twist the top and bottom edges of the foil together into a slight spiral shape. Top the salmon fillets with your topping. Divide the tomato topping equally into four parts, and top each fillet with one part. Fold and seal the sides of the foil. Bring the non-twisted sides of the foil up and over the salmon and tomatoes, covering them completely. Bring the edges together and fold, creasing them together securely. Allow some air to remain inside the packet so that the salmon can cook properly, but avoid letting out extra air through the foil packet. Bake the salmon packets. The packets should bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve the packets whole. Instead of opening up each packet before serving it, give the packets to your family or guests and allow them to open the packets themselves.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Season the salmon. Create a sauce. Spread the sauce over the fish. Bake the fillets inside the preheated oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Season the salmon. Create a topping. Sit one salmon fillet on one sheet of aluminum foil. Twist two ends of the foil together. Top the salmon fillets with your topping. Fold and seal the sides of the foil. Bake the salmon packets. Serve the packets whole.
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How to Eat when You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
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To eat when you have rheumatoid arthritis, start by incorporating a variety of fresh fruit and veggies, beans, and fiber-rich foods into your diet. It's also important to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and iron. Try to get your nutrients from real foods rather than relying on supplements for the best results. Additionally, limiting your intake of alcohol, saturated fat, sodium, and processed foods can help you ease and prevent flareups. Finally, try to avoid coffee completely, since it can be a major trigger for arthritis pain.
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Opt for real foods for the bulk of your diet. There are a variety of vital nutrients you need to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Many people take dietary supplement, like fish oil pills, to gain essential nutrients. However, the effectiveness of substitutes is unclear. You should get your nutrition primarily from real foods rather than supplements and oils. You do not have to unnecessarily complicate a diet plan for rheumatoid arthritis. A healthy overall diet will help you get you the nutrients you need. Stick to a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy proteins. Eat more fish to get Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and pain. They are also good for your health overall. Strive to eat fish for a few meals a week. You may notice a reduction in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The following fish are particularly good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids: Anchovies Salmon Sardines Eel Tuna Trout Mackerel Herring Whitebait Increase your iron intake. Many people with arthritis develop issues with anemia (the inability to incorporate iron into your blood) due to certain chronic diseases. Upping your iron intake can help offset anemia, so strive to get a variety of iron rich foods into your diet. If you decide to take an iron supplement, then you may also need to take a stool softener because iron supplements can cause constipation. The following foods are rich in iron: Dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale Red meat Lentils Haricot beans Make sure you get calcium. Calcium strengthens bones, which can help reduce symptoms of arthritis. You are at a greater risk for developing osteoporosis if you have arthritis, and a calcium-rich diet can help reduce your risk. Low-fat dairy products such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese can be a great source of calcium. Calcium-enriched milks, including non-dairy milks like soy milk, can be an excellent source of calcium. Fish eaten with the bones still intact, like sardines, can also help you get more calcium. In addition to providing calcium, you can also get more Omega-3 fatty acids with such fish. Osteoporosis of the hip or spine is common in arthritis. Go for pain safe foods during flare ups. Certain foods have not been shown to increase symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. If you experience an arthritis flare up, you should opt for these foods until your pain passes. This will prevent your diet from worsening arthritis pain. The following should be safe to eat during a flare-up: Brown rice Cooked and dry fruits Cooked vegetables, such as artichoke, broccoli, chards, asparagus, collards, sweet potatoes, and spinach Talk to your doctor about dietary supplements. If you're still experiencing arthritis pain after adjusting your diet, supplements may help. However, you should never simply start taking supplements on your own. Without medical testing, you will not know if you have vitamin deficiencies. You also want to make sure vitamins do not interfere with any existing medication. If you want to try supplements, make an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor may want to run blood tests to see if supplements would help you. You should also ask your doctor any questions you have about when and how to take dietary supplements. You may want to take fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, or iron supplements. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are great for your overall health. A healthy diet overall can reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, so work on incorporating a lot of fruits and vegetables into your diet. Strive to have at least 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruits for each meal, as well as 2 to 3 cups of vegetables. Another idea is to fill half of your plate with vegetables at each meal. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables greatly help the immune system. As rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, plenty of fruits and vegetables can help counteract its effects. Get more beans into your diet. Beans also have antioxidants. In addition to this, they have anti-inflammatory compounds. Try to eat a variety of beans in your diet. They are also heart healthy overall, so they can improve your health in addition to fighting arthritis pain. As beans are a good source of protein, try swapping out the meat in some meals for something like black beans. For example, have a black bean burrito for lunch instead of a chicken burrito. This is an excellent, low-fat healthy alternative. Opt for broccoli. Broccoli may slow the progress of arthritis, so incorporating broccoli into your meals is a good idea. Opt for broccoli as your serving of vegetables for a meal. Add broccoli to salads, casseroles, and stir-fries. When eating out, see if steamed or boiled broccoli is an option for a side dish. Eat fiber rich foods. High fiber foods can be helpful for your overall diet. For best results, get fiber from real foods over supplements. The following foods are rich in fiber: Fruits like raspberries, pears, apples, and oranges. Grains like whole wheat pasta, barley, oatmeal, and whole wheat bread. Legumes, like lentils, black beans, and split peas. Vegetables such as broccoli, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes. Drink alcohol in moderation only. If you drink at all, stick to only a couple of drinks a day. This is especially important if you're taking medications that interact with alcohol. While some studies indicate red wine has anti-inflammatory properties, alcohol has a negative overall effect on arthritis so do not attempt to use red wine to treat your pain. Talk to your doctor about alcohol consumption for you. In some cases, you may need to eliminate alcohol altogether. Limit saturated fat. Saturated fat is found in foods like meat, butter, and cheese. It can raise cholesterol levels, increasing your risk for heart disease. As people with arthritis are already at risk for developing heart disease, you should limit saturated fat in your diet. On a 2,000 calorie a day diet, you should not have more than 20 grams (0.71 oz) of saturated fat. However, you may need less than that depending on your current health. Talk to your doctor about a safe level of saturated fat for you. Try to consume meats, cheeses, butter, and other foods loaded in saturated fat in moderation. Fast foods and processed foods tend to be high in saturated fat. Cut back on salt. Sat causes your body to retain more water, which may affect arthritis. Work on lowering the overall amount of salt in your diet. Keep in mind, salt is added to many foods. Just staying away from the salt shaker may not adequately lower your consumption of salt. Read foods labels carefully. Avoid foods that are very high in sodium. When possible, go for no-sodium or low-sodium foods. When seasoning foods, rely more on herbs and spices than salt. Do not eat out too much, as restaurant foods are often high in added salt. Stay away from sugary foods. Foods high in sugar are bad for your overall health and can also lead to weight gain. Weight can put extra strain on your joints, making arthritis worse. Go for artificial, calorie-free sweeteners when possible. You can also try things like maple syrup and agave nectar. While you should not overdo it on such sweeteners, as they are high in calories, they also contain certain nutrients that can help your overall health. Read nutritional labels at the store, even for products like bread and pasta. Such products are often surprisingly high in added sugars. Incorporate more zero calorie drinks instead of high calorie sugary drinks. Eliminate coffee from your diet. Coffee can be a major trigger for arthritis pain. Try to wean yourself off coffee if you have arthritis. This can help reduce symptoms. As it can be hard to quit coffee cold turkey, try reducing your coffee intake by about 1/4 a cup a day until you eliminate it from your diet.
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Opt for real foods for the bulk of your diet. Eat more fish to get Omega-3 fatty acids. Increase your iron intake. Make sure you get calcium. Go for pain safe foods during flare ups. Talk to your doctor about dietary supplements. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Get more beans into your diet. Opt for broccoli. Eat fiber rich foods. Drink alcohol in moderation only. Limit saturated fat. Cut back on salt. Stay away from sugary foods. Eliminate coffee from your diet.
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How to Get a Dog to Stop Drinking from the Toilet
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The easiest way to get your dog to stop drinking from the toilet is to keep the lid closed and get everyone in your household to cooperate. You can also set multiple drinking bowls around the house so your dog has better access to water, which will make it less likely to drink out of the toilet. Alternatively, buy a pet fountain, which provides a source of fresh, running water that many dogs enjoy. If you catch your dog drinking from the toilet, calmly tell it, “No,” and close the lid to reinforce the message. Then, bring your dog to its water bowl and reward it with a treat for drinking out of the right place.
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Catch your dog in the act. The best way to train your dog to stop doing anything is to catch it in the act. Once you hear your dog slurping from the toilet or you see it drinking out of the toilet, it is your chance to act. Because dogs have short attention spans, it is pointless to reprimand your dog after the fact. You will need to catch your dog in the act in order to correct the behavior. Call it from the area. Once you hear or see your dog drinking from the toilet, call it away from the toilet. Make sure you say “no” or “stop” when you catch your dog in the act. This will reinforce the idea that drinking from the toilet is an undesired behavior. Your tone of voice should be serious and calm. You can say, “No, Fido. I do not want you drinking from the toilet. Come here,” or “Stop, Fido. Do not drink from the toilet. Come here.” Close the toilet lid. If your dog ceases drinking from the toilet when called and/or reprimanded, close the toilet lid. Make sure your dog sees and hears you closing the toilet lid. Closing the toilet lid will further reinforce the idea that you do not want it drinking from the toilet. Give your dog a fresh bowl of water. After you have reprimanded your dog, redirect its behavior. Bring your dog to the kitchen and give it a fresh bowl of water. Verbally and physically praise your dog for drinking from its water bowl. For example, while petting your dog say, “Good boy (or girl)” in a praising tone. To further solidify the behavior, reward your dog with a treat for drinking out of its water bowl. Close the bathroom doors. You may be able to stop your dog's toilet drinking habit by keeping the doors to the bathroom closed at all times. However, in order for this method to work, all of your family members must be on board. Convene your family members and inform them of the agenda. Let them know why you do not want the dog to drink out of the toilet and what the solution is, i.e., keeping bathroom doors closed at all times. To help your family members (and guests) remember to close the bathroom door, place a sign on the back of the door. Keep the toilet lid closed. Another preventative measure is to keep the toilet lid closed. Tell your family members to close the toilet lid once they are finished using the toilet. Place a sign on the toilet saying, “Please close the lid once you are done,” to help them remember. If you have small children in your family who cannot remember to close the toilet lid or the bathroom door, then you might want to install baby gates in your bathroom's entry way. This will ensure that your dog will not be able to get to the toilet. Use toilet lid locks. If your dog is pretty savvy, closing the toilet lid might not prevent it from drinking toilet water. These dogs use their paws or their nose to lift the toilet lid. If this applies to you, then you might want to install a toilet lid lock. These locks will prevent your dog from getting into the toilet bowl. You can find toilet lid locks at your local hardware or home improvement store. Provide fresh water regularly. Warm, stagnant water in your dog's water bowl is a major reason for why dogs resort to toilet water. By providing fresh, cool water throughout the day, you can prevent your dog from drinking toilet water. Your dog's water bowl should be washed and refreshed at least twice per day. Add ice cubes or frozen blueberries to the water bowl to keep the water cool and fresh. Try using filtered water instead of regular tap water. If your dog frequently drinks from the toilet after emptying their water bowl, this may be a sign of a medical condition, such as diabetes or Cushing's Disease. You should take them to the vet for a check up. Place water bowls throughout the house. Your dog should always have access to fresh water. Place several water bowls throughout your house. Place a water bowl in the kitchen, laundry room, and one in the bathroom to serve as an alternate to the toilet water. If your dog plays in the back yard regularly, place a water bowl outside as well. Raise your dog’s water bowl. Some dogs, particularly older dogs, may develop arthritis in their neck or shoulders. This can make it painful to bend over to reach a water bowl that is sitting on the floor. Try placing your dog's water bowl on a raised platform so that they do not need to bend very far down to reach the water. Purchase a different water bowl. Another reason why your dog might be drinking toilet water is because it does not like its bowl. If you use a steel or metal bowl, your dog might dislike the noises or reflections produced by these bowls. If you use a plastic bowl, the plastic could be tainting the water's taste. Opt for a ceramic bowl. Because these bowls are heavy, they do not move around or make noise while your dog is drinking. They are also easier to clean and do not taint the taste of the water like plastic bowls. Alternatively, you can purchase a pet fountain. These devices provide a constant source of fresh, running water, which is particularly attractive to dogs.
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Catch your dog in the act. Call it from the area. Close the toilet lid. Give your dog a fresh bowl of water. Close the bathroom doors. Keep the toilet lid closed. Use toilet lid locks. Provide fresh water regularly. Place water bowls throughout the house. Raise your dog’s water bowl. Purchase a different water bowl.
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How to Know if Your Senior Dog Is in Pain
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If your senior dog is in pain, you may notice it behaving more aggressively than usual, especially when touched in particular areas. It may also keep grooming or excessively licking the same spot if it's experiencing localized pain from something like arthritis. You may also notice your senior dog exhibiting other symptoms, including trouble sleeping, restlessness, changes in eating and drinking habits, unusual whining or uncontrollable barking, and lethargy. In addition to these behavioral changes, keep an eye out for physical changes, like heavy breathing or dilated pupils, since these could also be signs that your dog is in pain. If you believe your dog is in pain, take it to the vet for an official diagnosis and advice on treatment options.
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Watch out for aggression. If your senior dog becomes aggressive, it could be a sign that they are in pain. Warning signs of aggression as a result of pain can include growling or pinning back their ears. Be particularly aware of behaviors like biting as a response to touching particular areas, as this can be an indicator your senior dog is in pain. Look out for localized grooming. If your dog is excessively licking an area, it could be an indicator that they are in pain. This is often the case with senior dogs suffering from localized pain caused by conditions like arthritis or other orthopedic problems that are common in older dogs. Monitor your senior dog's sleep patterns. If your dog is restless, has trouble falling asleep, or is up all night, it could be a sign that they are in pain. Changes in your older dog's sleep patterns can indicate larger medical issues. Take notes of any changes in your dog's sleep patterns and be sure to talk to your vet, who can help you determine if these changes are rooted in pain or an underlying medical issue. Watch out for changes in eating or drinking patterns. A change in how, when, or how much food and water your dog consumes can be an indication that they are experiencing pain. Medical conditions like arthritis or dental disease are common in senior dogs, causing pain and changing your dog's eating and drinking habits. Pay attention to changes in vocalizations. If your senior dog is whining, crying, or barking excessively or uncontrollably, it could be an indicator that they are in pain. If your dog's vocalizations seem out of the ordinary, it could mean they are experiencing pain from an underlying medical issue. Notice if your senior dog has difficulty sitting, lying down, and staying put. Restlessness is often a sign of pain in senior dogs. If your pooch is having trouble getting comfortable, it could indicate they are in pain. Look out for lethargy. If your senior dog becomes lethargic, this could be a sign that they are experiencing pain. Weakness and lethargy can indicate an underlying medical condition in senior dogs, such as a tumor, osteoarthritis, or heart disease, and can be the cause of significant pain. Monitor your dog's breathing patterns. Changes in your dog's breathing patterns could be a sign that your pooch is in pain. Heavy breathing, gagging, or a persistent cough are all indicators your senior dog could be experiencing pain. Examine your senior dog's eyes. Look at your dog's pupils and note if they seem larger, or more dilated. More dilated pupils, as well as smaller, or more constricted, pupils can be a sign of pain in the eye or elsewhere in the body. Also beware of squinting or bloodshot eyes, as both can indicate your senior dog is in pain. Check for changes in posture. If your dog is limping or dragging one of their legs, they could be in pain. Similarly, tensing their abdominal and back muscles to create a tucked up or hunched appearance might indicate they are suffering from pain. Look for changes in your senior dog's mobility. If you notice changes in your dog's mobility, such as having trouble going up and down stairs, or experiencing difficulty running and jumping, it could mean they are in pain. Underlying issues like arthritis could be causing these changes in your pet's mobility and triggering pain.
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Watch out for aggression. Look out for localized grooming. Monitor your senior dog's sleep patterns. Watch out for changes in eating or drinking patterns. Pay attention to changes in vocalizations. Notice if your senior dog has difficulty sitting, lying down, and staying put. Look out for lethargy. Monitor your dog's breathing patterns. Examine your senior dog's eyes. Check for changes in posture. Look for changes in your senior dog's mobility.
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How to Cook Instant Rice
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To cook instant white rice on the stove, first boil 1 cup of water in a medium pot, or use chicken or vegetable stock for added flavor. Once the water or stock is at a full boil, stir in 1 cup of instant white rice, and then cover the pot and remove it from the stove. Let it sit on a heatproof surface for about 5 minutes to let the rice fully absorb the water. Then, remove the cover and fluff the rice with a fork to help it get the right texture. Now you can scoop it into a bowl and dig in!
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Bring the water to a boil. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of water into a medium pot, and place it on the stove over high heat. Allow the water to come to a full boil, which should take approximately 5 minutes. A 2-quart (1.9 l) pot is usually a good size for 1 cup (200 g) of rice. If you prefer, you can substitute chicken or vegetable stock for the water to give the rice added flavor. Stir in the rice. Once the rice has reached a boil, add 1 cup (200 g) instant white rice to the pot. Mix well to ensure that the rice is thoroughly moistened. If you like, you can also add a tablespoon (14 g) of butter or margarine and salt to taste to the pot when you mix in the rice. Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. When the rice is mixed with the boiling water, place the lid on the pot. Take it off the heat, and place it on a heatproof surface. Let the rice sit for several minutes. Once it's off the heat, allow the rice to steep in the boiling water for about 5 minutes. The rice should fully absorb the water, so it may take a couple of minutes longer. Don't take the lid off the pot before the rice has sat for at least 5 minutes. You want to keep the steam trapped inside. Uncover the pot and fluff the rice with a fork. When the rice has absorbed all of the water, take the lid off. Use a fork to gently fluff the rice to help it get the right texture. Serve while the rice is still hot. When the rice is fluffy, carefully transfer it to a dish or bowl. Bring it to the table while it's still warm and enjoy. You can also use the rice in any recipe that calls for cooked white rice. Bring the water to a boil. Add 1 cup (237 ml) of water to a medium sized pot. Heat the pot on the stove over high heat until it comes to a boil, which should take about 5 minutes. A 2-quart (1.9 l) pot usually works well for two servings of rice. You can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water if you prefer. Stir in the rice and bring the mixture back to a boil. When the water reaches a boil, add 1 cup (200 g) of instant brown rice. Mix it in well, and allow the mixture to cook until it returns to a boil, which should take 2 to 3 minutes. If you like, you can add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or margarine and salt to taste when you mix in the rice to add some flavor. Lower the heat and simmer the rice for several minutes. When the rice mixture is boiling again, reduce the heat to low. Place the lid on the pot, and allow the rice to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and stir. Once the rice is finished simmering, take the pot off the stove. Stir the rice well with a spoon. Cover the pot again and let the rice stand for several minutes. Place the lid back on the pot to trap the steam. Allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy. When the water is absorbed, use a fork to stir through the rice and fluff it. Transfer the rice to a bowl, and serve it while it's still warm. You can use the rice in any recipe that calls for cooked brown rice. Combine the rice and water in a bowl. Add 1 cup (200 g) of instant white or brown rice to a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of water over the rice, and stir briefly to combine. Rice expands while cooking so be sure to use a large bowl even if the uncooked rice and water don't seem to fill it. You can substitute chicken or vegetable stock for the water if you prefer. You can also add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or margarine and salt to taste to the water and rice for added flavor. Cover the bowl and microwave the mixture for several minutes. Place a microwave-safe lid or piece of paper towel over the bowl, and heat it in the microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes, depending on the type of rice used. White instant rice usually requires 6 minutes of heating. Brown instant rice usually requires 7 minutes of heating. Remove the rice from the microwave and let it to stand. When the rice is finished heating, take the bowl out of microwave. Leave the cover on the bowl, and allow it sit for 5 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy. Once the water is absorbed, remove the cover from the bowl. Use a fork to lightly fluff the rice, and serve it while it's still warm. You can use the rice in any recipe that calls for cooked rice.
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Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the rice sit for several minutes. Uncover the pot and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve while the rice is still hot. Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the rice and bring the mixture back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the rice for several minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and stir. Cover the pot again and let the rice stand for several minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy. Combine the rice and water in a bowl. Cover the bowl and microwave the mixture for several minutes. Remove the rice from the microwave and let it to stand. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy.
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How to Have Sex with Someone with Herpes
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While genital herpes is easily spread, if you take measures to keep yourself safe, you can still have enjoyable sex. If your partner has genital herpes, they'll always be contagious, so you should use a condom or dental dam at all times. You might also want to stop having sex when your partner has an outbreak since it's even more likely to spread during this time. If you'd rather avoid genital-to-genital contact, you can still have fulfilling sex in other ways, like doing mutual masturbation or hand stimulation. Just make sure to wash your hands after sex to prevent spreading the infection.
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Recognize the symptoms of a herpes outbreak. If your partner has genital herpes, they can be contagious at all times; however, the risk of infection is highest when your partner is having an outbreak. It's important that you and your partner both know how to recognize a herpes outbreak. Symptoms include the following: A tingling sensation in the infected area Small red dots or blisters around the genitals Flu-like symptoms, such as a headache, muscle aches, fevers, and swollen glands Consider avoiding sex during an outbreak. Your partner will be most likely to pass on the infection to you during an outbreak. If you want to avoid becoming infected yourself, talk to your partner about avoiding sexual activity during an outbreak. The duration of outbreaks depend on how long your partner has had the virus and whether they are on any antiviral medications. On average, outbreaks last three to 14 days. Use condoms or dental dams. Using condoms or dental dams during sex can reduce the transmission rates of genital herpes. Keep in mind herpes can affect parts of the skin not covered by a condom or dental dam so such protective methods do not completely eliminate the risk. Be aware that herpes can be spread by both vaginal or anal sex. Use of latex condoms can greatly cut down on transmission rates of genital herpes. Transmission rates are reduced by 30 – 50% when latex condoms are used properly. Dental dams may not provide as much protection as condoms but can still be effective at preventing the spread of herpes. Herpes can be spread through oral sex. Both the giver or the receiver of oral sex can contract herpes during the act; therefore, to be safe, you should also use condoms or dental dams during oral sex if you want to prevent the virus from spreading. Consider using lubricants. They will not protect against STDs, but can reduce friction and therefore limit the number of outbreaks. Lubrication will also help keep condoms from breaking during use. Products like KY jelly or AstroGlide are available at most drug stores. Refrain from touching herpes sores. Herpes can also be spread from skin-to-skin contact. If you're engaging in genital stimulation with your hands, be careful to avoid touching herpes sores if your partner is having an outbreak. Wash your hands immediately using soap and warm water after coming into physical contact with herpes sores to prevent herpes transmission. Be open to different types of sexual activity. You may not be comfortable with genital-to-genital contact if your partner has genital herpes. That's okay. There are many other ways to have a fulfilling sex life with your partner even if you're refraining from certain sexual activities. Activities like mutual masturbation do not pose a transmission risk. You could also consider genital stimulation via hand, as long as you wash your hands shortly after contact. Experiment with your partner with alternative sexual practices. Be creative and find out what feels right for the two of you. If you share sex toys, make sure you thoroughly clean the toys or use fresh condoms after use. This can prevent the spread of the herpes virus. Ask your partner to make an appointment with a doctor. If you're worried about the disease spreading, having your partner talk to their doctor. Your partner's doctor can recommend treatment options that lessen the likelihood of an outbreak spreading. Be respectful of your partner when suggesting they see a doctor. Talking about herpes can be embarrassing and stressful; however, your partner told you about their infection because they care about your health. Explain to your partner you want to make sure the two of you have as fulfilling a sex life as possible. You feel a doctor may be able to suggest medications or other treatment options that can lessen the likelihood of the virus being transmitted. You can say something like, "I like you and I really want to have sex with you, but I want to make sure we both stay healthy and safe. What would you think about talking with your doctor about the best way for us to have fun and stay safe?" Ask your partner to take medication. Antiviral medications can be used to manage a herpes infection. When used properly, these medications reduce the risk of transmission. Your doctor can prescribe antiviral pills. Some people take the medication every day, but if your partner's outbreaks are rare, their doctor may recommend your partner only take the medication during outbreaks. Medication is not the proper course of treatment for everyone with herpes. Only a qualified medical doctor will be able to tell your partner if medication is the right choice for them. Have a frank discussion with your partner. If your partner has genital herpes, the two of you need to have a discussion about your sex life. You need to establish sexual boundaries with your partner if they have herpes. Stay calm during the conversation and try to keep things in perspective. Keep in mind that herpes comes with few health risks beyond irritation and many couples engage in sexual activity for years without spreading the virus. Be transparent with your partner about your expectations. You may prefer to only have sex using condoms or to avoid sex during outbreaks. If you can foresee a long-term relationship with your partner, you may be less worried about transmitting the virus. Help them find herpes support groups. Having herpes comes with a certain amount of stigma. Your partner may need to find someone to talk to about the virus. You can help them find support groups online or in your local community. Get tested regularly together. Couples should regularly get tested for STDs, especially if one partner has a condition like herpes. Make an agreement to get tested once every few months together. There are usually free or discount clinics in most cities for STD testing.
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Recognize the symptoms of a herpes outbreak. Consider avoiding sex during an outbreak. Use condoms or dental dams. Refrain from touching herpes sores. Be open to different types of sexual activity. Ask your partner to make an appointment with a doctor. Ask your partner to take medication. Have a frank discussion with your partner. Help them find herpes support groups. Get tested regularly together.
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How to Gain Weight when You Have Cancer
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To gain weight back when you've had cancer, focus on eating small meals every 2 hours since you may not have the appetite to eat a full-sized meal all at once. When making and choosing your meals, go for ones with more calories and nutrients. For example, soup made with milk instead of water and whole grain brain instead of white bread. You can also add nutritionally based protein powders to your drinks to increase the number of calories you're taking in. If you need additional support trying to gain weight, ask your doctor to put you in touch with a dietician who can give you some advice.
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Eat small meals regularly. Low appetite is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Oftentimes, you may lack the appetite to finish a full meal all at once. You can try to combat this by eating smaller meals throughout the day. Eat about every 2 hours. Have small meals as well as snacks. Ask your doctor for a reasonable calorie count and try to break that down throughout your daily meals. Do not wait until you feel hungry as you might not notice hunger pains if you're feeling nauseous from treatment. Try to prepare meals and snacks ahead of time or have someone do so for you. It can be hard to make something to eat if you're not feeling well. Opt to increase calories when possible. Whenever you have the chance, add more calories to a dish. There are many ways to add a few hundred more calories to an existing meal: Use whole milk and cream over skim or fat free varieties. Use milk instead of water for canned soup and packet sauces. Add grated cheese to pasta, mashed potatoes, eggs, and other dishes. Use extra filling in sandwiches. Buy full fat dairy products. Serve vegetables with a heavy sauce. Seek nutrient dense foods. When trying to gain weight with cancer, you need to do so in a healthy manner. Nutrient dense foods have a lot of nutrients. While they tend to be low calorie, you can mix nutrient-dense foods with other high calorie options to help you gain weight and get necessary calories. Nutrient dense foods include: Fruits and vegetables Whole grains and whole wheats Seafood and lean poultry, like meats, beans, eggs, and nuts. Eat your favorite foods more often. If you're struggling to keep your appetite strong, try to make yourself the kinds of foods you really enjoy. Eating your favorite meals more often can help entice you to eat even if your appetite is poor. Try to cook foods you really enjoy and eat them on a regular basis. Add protein powders to drinks. Protein powder can be added to drinks. This increase their total calories while upping your protein, which can help you gain weight healthily if you have cancer. Go for nutritionally based powders (scandishake, enshake, calshake) and protein-specific powders (maxipro, protifar) over energy powders. You can add a teaspoon of protein powder to virtually any drink, from milk to juice to a soft drink. Most protein powders are tasteless, so they won't cause the drink to taste any different. However, you may notice a slight change in texture. Make your own smoothies. You can make nutritious, high calorie smoothies by mixing milk or yogurt with an array of fruits and vegetables in a blender. Experiment with portions and ingredients until you find something that tastes good to you. You can also buy ready made smoothies at many supermarkets. Drink something with calories with meals. Try to have a drink that contains calories with meals instead of simple water. Go for something somewhat nutritious, however. Sugary beverages, like soft drinks, can be bad for cancer patients. Instead, go for whole milk, juice without added sugar, or a low sugar sports drink like Gatorade. Use liquid supplements when your appetite is low. If your appetite is low, consider replacing one meal with a liquid supplement. While it's best to eat solid foods, if that's not possible for you try a liquid supplement. Some meal replacement smoothies are actually manufactured specifically for cancer patients. Your doctor can write you a prescription for liquid meals you can take on days you're too ill to eat. You can also buy over-the-counter meal replacement smoothies. However, you should still ask your doctor about what types would be best for you given your medical history. Smoothies can come in different flavors, like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Many people dislike the taste but you can try adding a natural sweetener like honey. Ask your doctor about how to reduce your nausea. As nausea can be responsible for the low appetite that leads to weight loss in patients, managing nausea can help. Talk to your doctor about the best means to cope. There are a variety of anti-nausea medication your doctor can prescribe. Your doctor will select a medication for you based on your medical history and what stage of treatment you're undergoing. Your doctor will probably also suggest a number of lifestyle changes. Drinking more fluids, avoiding unpleasant smells, using relaxation techniques, and getting comfortable can all help reduce nausea. Get personalized advice from a dietitian. Ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian. A dietitian's job is to provide you with personal advice about your eating habits to help you gain weight. A sit down session with a dietitian can help you figure out ways to combat weight loss and gain weight while undergoing treatment. Join a support group. Cancer support groups are present in many hospitals, churches, and community centers. You can also find support groups online if one is not available in your area. You can talk to other cancer sufferers about their issues with weight gain and ask what worked for them in regards to putting weight back on.
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Eat small meals regularly. Opt to increase calories when possible. Seek nutrient dense foods. Eat your favorite foods more often. Add protein powders to drinks. Make your own smoothies. Drink something with calories with meals. Use liquid supplements when your appetite is low. Ask your doctor about how to reduce your nausea. Get personalized advice from a dietitian. Join a support group.
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How to Train a Rabbit
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To train your rabbit, start by gathering its favorite treats and finding an appropriate, safe place to do the training, like on the ground near its crate. Then, every time the rabbit does what you want it to do, immediately reward it with a treat. Once it responds correctly each time, you can start giving a verbal command as it does the trick, such as “Sit,” or “Up!” Continue to give your rabbit treats until it does it almost every time, then gradually replace food treats with praise.
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Understand what motivates your rabbit. Rabbits are very intelligent and eagerly respond to incentives. This means that strong punishment, such as spanking or yelling at a rabbit, won't make it more cooperative. If you use incentives correctly, however, most rabbits will respond accordingly. Food is generally used as motivator, but toys may also be a reward for your rabbit. Rabbits are prey animals, so if they feel frightened, they will usually flee and try to find somewhere to hide. If they exhibit this behavior, it means that you need to find a way to make them feel more comfortable and safer before attempting to train them. Understand how a rabbit uses sight and smell. Bunnies do not see well directly in front of their faces. Their eyes are set far apart on the head and so they see to the side and far away better than up close. The rabbit will use scent and whisker feedback to detect anything in the immediate environment more so than sight, so you will want to place treats under the rabbit's nose and mouth. You may notice that rabbits change their head position as you get closer. This is an effort to see you better, like a person with bifocals trying to get the glasses and their eyes lined up to see. Rabbits are prey animals and need to see predators from far away, so that they can run and hide in time to save themselves. Because of this, before you touch it, you need to let the rabbit see and smell you. This will give you an easier time handling the rabbit. By letting it see and smell you, it can verify that you are not a predator, and therefore no danger to it. Remember that kindness goes a long way with a rabbit. Rabbits respond to kindness and will make excellent companions who will respond positively to your voice and presence if you treat them well. While you must have your rabbit's respect in order to train it, you'll be most successful if your rabbit also feels loved and comfortable in your presence. Not all rabbits enjoy being stroked, but some enjoy it so much that stroking can be an even better incentive than food. Spend plenty of quality time petting your rabbit, and attend to all its basic needs so that it feels secure and comfortable in your home. Never hold your bunny by the ears! Don't hurt your rabbit. Be kind and gentle to your fluffy friend and it will respond more positively to your training. Devote plenty of time to training. For best results plan on initially devoting a little time every day to training your rabbit. Two or three short sessions of 5 to 10 minutes at a time will keep your bunny interested in learning. Use your rabbit’s favorite treats. Since training is based on incentives, you'll need to find a treat that provides the most positive response. If you don't know what your rabbit's favorite treat is experiment a little. You can offer a new food, in small amounts to avoid digestive upset, once a day and watch the rabbit's response. If they leave it alone, then it won't work as a treat, but if the bunny munches it right down, you have a winner. If you're not sure if a particular food is safe for your rabbit, check with your veterinarian (one that is familiar with rabbits). Do not feed anything but vegetables, greens, or fruit to your bunny. If your rabbit is not used to eating much fruit or fresh greens, go easy on the amounts for a few weeks to avoid causing diarrhea or digestive upset. Your rabbit may like Blueberries or Kale or Carrot (try shreds of carrot) as a treat. Get your rabbit in position for training. Stage your training in the area and situation where and when you will want the behavior to occur. For example, if you want to teach your rabbit to jump up on your lap when called, first put it near the couch. If you want to train it to go in its crate at night, train it around the appropriate time, and make sure its crate is positioned where it will normally be. Have a plan. Start simple. Carefully plan what you want your rabbit to perform and break that task down into small steps. You will reward the rabbit after completing each new step. Once the rabbit is performing the task with regularity and confidence, give the command a name. Give your rabbit a treat immediately when your rabbit does something you want to reward. If the rabbit sits up as you lift your hand above its head as if sitting up to beg, give the treat right away to reinforce “sit up.” The reward will need to be given within 2-3 seconds of the behavior. If the rabbit does something else before you give the treat, you are reinforcing the wrong behavior. If you want to teach your rabbit to come when called, start its training by having it positioned very close to you. When it comes to you, give it the reward. Be consistent so that your fluffy companion knows why it's getting treats. Use the exact same commands, such as “Sit, (Your Rabbit's Name),” or “Up, (Your Rabbit's Name),” every time, so your rabbit will learn to recognize your requests and associate those exact words with getting a treat. Add praise to the act of giving the treat. For instance, “Good Sit” or “Good Up.” Keep providing the treats until your rabbit responds correctly nearly every time. When you're trying to teach a new skill, don't skimp on the rewards. You need to make sure you are thoroughly conditioning your rabbit. If you are training your rabbit to allow a harness to be placed, start with rewarding the bunny for going over to the harness on the floor and sniffing or touching the item. Work up to placing the harness on the bunny's back and rewarding them for staying still. Reward the bunny for calmly allowing you to lift up a front leg then work up to placing their foot through the appropriate part of the harness. Reward as you go and move slowly. Don't frighten or rush the rabbit. Once you have the harness in place, allow the rabbit to wear it for a few minutes at a time and take it off. Work up to having the rabbit drag the leash around the house before picking up the leash yourself. Consider using clicker training. Many people suggest using clickers to reinforce association. Each time you feed the rabbit, click the clicker so that the rabbit associates the click with food. Then, when you're training, a click from the device tells the rabbit a treat is coming. Try to click right as the desired behavior is happening so the animal knows what it did to get the reward. Give the rabbit a treat or something else they enjoy within a few seconds of the click for each and every time you click, even if you click accidentally. The rabbit will learn that a click means a treat and try to earn clicks. Wean your rabbit off the treats gradually. Once your rabbit has a skill down begin to give the treats less frequently. Give its reward once and then don't the next time, or give it a treat only every few times. Eventually you may not need treats at all. In time, reward your rabbit with petting and toys and only use food occasionally to keep the behavior strong. Rabbits like gentle strokes on their heads. Do not stroke the rabbit on its body; this is alarming to a rabbit. Be patient and take things slowly to avoid creating fear in your rabbit. Reinforce the training as necessary. From time to time your rabbit may need to relearn a skill. That is, you may need to bring the incentives back. Don't be afraid to do so. Never scold, punish, shout or even say "no" to the rabbit during training. This is counterproductive and will make your rabbit more fearful and delay training. Figure out where your rabbit is eliminating. They naturally choose a particular spot in the cage to eliminate. Because they use the same spot repeatedly, you can use this to your advantage. Place a little of the dirty bedding in the litter box you bought for their cage. This will encourage the rabbit to use the litter box. Make sure to clean the rest of the cage after moving a bit of the dirty bedding. Place the litter box in the place the rabbit has chosen to eliminate. There are litter boxes for rabbits made to fit in the corners of cages or you can use a rectangular version if the cage is large enough. If you position is right, the rabbit should naturally continue to use the same spot, only this time it will be in the litter box. Of course, larger litter boxes are possible when the rabbit is enjoying “bunny hop” time outside the cage. Make sure your rabbit knows who is in charge. Chances are your rabbit will want to rule the house. While you can't expect the kind of submission you can get from a dog, you must have the respect of your rabbit in order to train it. The most common way rabbits try to assert dominance is inappropriate nipping or biting you to try to herd you or get you to leave your sitting place. If this occurs, let out a short, loud, high-pitched squeal and either put your rabbit down on the floor (if it has jumped up where you're sitting) or pick it up and move it out of the way from you (if it is on the floor already). Do this firmly, but gently. You don't want to hurt your rabbit or make it fear you, you simply want to assert that you are in charge. If your rabbit continues the behavior, put it in its crate for a “time-out.” Address any aggression in your rabbit. First, approach your rabbit calmly so you do not elicit a fear response from the rabbit. Hang out on the floor with your rabbit. Have some treats on the floor. Reward the rabbit for coming closer to you. Leave your hand down. If the rabbit comes up to you and does not seem afraid or does not try to bite you, try to gently stroke the rabbit's head for just a few seconds. If you do not back down and avoid the reflex to “run away” if the bunny charges you, the rabbit will learn that this behavior does not work to intimidate you. Never hit the rabbit. You and your hands are the sources of food and pleasure, like petting on top of the rabbit's head. If you are afraid of being injured, wear long pants, shoes, long sleeves and gloves if necessary to protect yourself from bites. Investigate whether your rabbit's aggression has an underlying cause. A change in your rabbit's behavior, including aggression, should be investigated to eliminate the chance that there is a medical issue causing the problem. Consult with a veterinarian familiar with rabbits to rule out pain, for instance, as a cause for misbehavior. Hormones can also influence bunny behavior and having your rabbit spayed or neutered may help decrease territorial aggression, for instance.
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Understand what motivates your rabbit. Understand how a rabbit uses sight and smell. Remember that kindness goes a long way with a rabbit. Devote plenty of time to training. Use your rabbit’s favorite treats. Get your rabbit in position for training. Have a plan. Give your rabbit a treat immediately when your rabbit does something you want to reward. Keep providing the treats until your rabbit responds correctly nearly every time. Consider using clicker training. Wean your rabbit off the treats gradually. Reinforce the training as necessary. Figure out where your rabbit is eliminating. Place a little of the dirty bedding in the litter box you bought for their cage. Place the litter box in the place the rabbit has chosen to eliminate. Make sure your rabbit knows who is in charge. Address any aggression in your rabbit. Investigate whether your rabbit's aggression has an underlying cause.
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How to Get Good Grades at University
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To get good grades at university, be sure to show up to each class with the required materials and spend 10-15 minutes reviewing your notes before class begins. Next, create a daily schedule for yourself and try to study a little bit each day rather than cramming right before a big test. If you need help understanding any of your course materials, don't hesitate to reach out to your professor, the professor's TA, or a private tutor to ensure your academic success!
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Place your focus where you need to improve. Learning how to best direct your studies can help you improve your understanding of course material. If there's something you do not understand, focus on improving in that area. Identify where you need to improve in each class and direct your focus accordingly. It may be one particular subject that's giving you trouble. You may find history and English courses easy to understand, but falter slightly in your math class. In the coming weeks, make math your priority. Strive to raise your grades in this area. It may also be one part of a particular course that stumps you. You may be doing great in genetics overall, but don't understand chapter 12 of your textbook. When studying for your upcoming exam, place a lot of energy mastering chapter 12. Request model papers and tests. Most professors will be happy to give you examples of past work. If there's a test or paper coming up, request a sample paper or sample test. Some classes actually provide information like this on a course website. These can be great resources to help you succeed academically. Many teachers keep old papers on hand to give students a writing model. If you can get some old papers, read them carefully and try to emulate their writing style. If your teacher does not have model papers, try asking someone else who previously took the class and earned a high mark if they still have their old papers. A lot of teachers will be happy to present you with old tests as a study guide. Study the structure and layout of the test as well as the concepts covered to get an idea of what could be on your test. This can give you a sense of the type of questions that may be asked. Make a point of reviewing all course material before a test. Look into supplemental reading and course material. If you're not understanding something, it may be a matter of how it's being explained. Everyone is different, and has a different learning language that works for them. If your professor or your textbook are leaving you baffled, look into outside course material. Maybe lecture notes from another professor, or an alternative textbook, can help you better grasp a particular subject. Textbooks are often chosen because the professors knows their writer. They are not always necessarily the best works. You can find supplemental reading online or at your library if you're not understanding something. An alternative text on the work may help you better grasp the material. You can find a lot of course material for free online. Many professors will freely post things like PowerPoint presentations online, and you may even find recorded lectures on sites like YouTube. If you're not understanding the way your teacher explains something, see if another teacher can explain it better. Study a little each day. If you want to understand something, cramming at the last minute will not help. Every day after your classes, review your notes and study a little. If you work on studying a small amount every day, this will help you retain the information longterm. Find a time when you can most easily study. Look for gaps in your schedule. Maybe you could study a bit in the morning on days you have a late class. Maybe you could study after lunch and before a class around 5 at night. Stick to your routine as much as possible. There may be days where you have errands to run or a social engagement. Slipping from your routine won't be as big of a deal if you're usually stringent with it. Seek outside help. There's nothing wrong with asking for help if you need it. You may find a certain subject is just not clicking with you, despite your efforts. You can ask your professor for help after class, hire a private tutor, or go to any resource centers available at your college. Come to class prepared. If you're not prepared for class, a lot of what's discussed will be lost on you. Do all the required reading before entering your classroom. You should also complete any homework assignments that are due, or do any activities your professor requested. You're unlikely to get a lot out of a class if you can't follow lectures or participate in discussions. Review your notes before class. Do this around 10 to 15 minutes before class. A quick review will allow you to see how material in your class goes together. This will help you follow the lecture or discussion and also give you a more significant understanding of the subject material. As you review your notes, pay attention to major topics. What are the main points that were covered in the last class? How do they relate to any reading and homework that was due? Think about any overarching themes or ideas you see emerging. Try to consider what your professor may discuss today. Take excellent notes. Always come to class with a notebook, pen, or pencil. Some teachers may allow you to take notes using your laptop, but be very careful to avoid getting distracted by things like the internet. Good notes are vital for studying for tests and writing papers. Make sure your notes are organized. Use headings explaining each major topic. Group related materials together and avoid writing all over the page or clogging the margins. Write neatly, so you can easily read your notes at the end of class. It can be easy to misunderstand your own notes, especially if you were writing them fast. Your handwriting may be somewhat illegible, and you may not remember what a given note meant in a month or so when studying for exams. Therefore, try typing up your notes at the end of each class period when they're fresh in your mind. They'll be more legible and organized when you refer back to them later. Reach out to a teaching assistant. If your class has a teaching assistant, he or she can be a valuable resource for you. This can be particularly helpful in a large lecture class where it's difficult to get your professor's attention. Work on fostering a good relationship with your TA, as this can help you better understand your course material. Your TA may have taken very similar classes to you as an undergraduate. Therefore, he or she can probably easily answer a lot of your questions. Teaching assistants are also generally younger than professors. Your TA may better remember what it's like to be a student, and be able to offer you tips on how to balance school, social life, and extracurriculars. If you're confused about an assignment or a lecture, see if you can stop your TA after class. This may be more helpful than going to your professor in some cases. Listen during class. There is no point in attending class if you're not going to pay attention. Turn your cellphone off before entering the classroom. Pay attention through the duration of the class. As you listen, pay attention the main ideas presented in this lecture. This will give you an idea of which areas to focus in on when studying later on. Identify supporting material. What texts, or portions of your textbook, does your teacher most often bring up in discussion? Remember to take notes as your teacher lectures. Refer to your syllabus throughout the semester. Do not just review your syllabus at the beginning of the year. Keep it on hand throughout the semester for review. Your syllabus is a valuable tool that can help you figure out how to best approach the course material. Your syllabus generally gives you a breakdown of how much assignments, in-class activities, tests, papers, and so on count towards your grade. Keep this in mind as you try to best direct your energies. The syllabus will also remind you of appropriate classroom conduct, which is important to keep in mind as you navigate your classroom. Maintain a regular schedule. A major part of good grades is the ability to manage your time wisely. Work on maintaining a regular schedule and sticking to it throughout the semester. You should also plan ahead and stay aware of when big papers and tests are coming up. Write down important dates in your calendar and keep a daily planner. Decide when to study, do homework, socialize, and so on. Have a daily routine you follow that works with your class schedule. Stick to general rules that work for you. For example, maybe you need a couple of weeks to write a solid paper. Make sure to always start papers a week before they're due. Take advantage of office hours. Professors have office hours in which you can come in and ask questions. Always take advantage of the time your professors are offering. Office hours are an invaluable way to gain a higher understanding of course material, and build solid rapport with your professors. Do not just come into office hours when you're struggling. Stop in just for a refresher when necessary. You can also have a professor look over a draft of your paper or go over the reading with you. Your reputation can help sway your grades. If your professor is, say, deciding between a B+ and an A, they're more likely to grant an A to a student who seemed like they were consistently trying. Reach out to successful students. You want to surround yourself with inspiring people. In class, try to identify the most successful students. Try to plan study parties and review sessions with these students. Your grades will improve as good habits rub off on you. Try to form a regular study session. Meet once a week with the top students in your class. Make sure to keep study sessions directed, however. Study sessions can sometimes dissolve into socializing, which will not help you bring up your grades. Attend all your classes. Everyone misses class once in awhile. An illness or emergency can occasionally prevent you from making it to a lecture. However, never allow missing class to become a regular thing. Unless it's absolutely impossible, attend all your classes all the time. In college, classes may only meet once or twice a week. Missing a single class can really diminish your understanding of a course. Avoid being late. In many classes, too many tardies will count as an absence, which can bring down your grade. Improve your test taking skills. Even if you know the material, you may do poorly without basic test taking skills. Improving your test taking skills can really bring up your grades in university. Know what you should expect on exams. This will help with your nerves. Try to go into an exam knowing the test format ahead of time. At the beginning of the test, stay calm and read through instructions before you begin writing. Pace yourself. Be aware of time and make sure you do not spend too long on a single questions. If you're confused by a question, ask your professor. It's better to stop and ask during the exam than to realize you misread instructions after getting the exam back. Take care of your mental health. Try to feel positive about school and learning while also addressing any underlying depression or anxiety. This can help you feel confident that you'll be able to succeed in class. If you have a setback, see it as an opportunity to learn and bounce back rather than a defeat. Remind yourself that it's normal to get one bad grade or struggle with one subject. This is how you'll learn to be strong. Remind yourself of the benefits of an education. You're learning to have a more nuanced understanding of the world while assuring yourself future success. Get plenty of sleep. Many people neglect sleep in college, but you're unlikely to be an academic success if you're tired all the time. Consistently running on less than 4 hours of sleep will inhibit your ability to concentrate. Stick to a sleep schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day. Avoid electronic screens before bed, as these can stimulate brain activity and make sleep difficult. Get organized. If you're unorganized, this will make everything about school more difficult. Try to keep all your course materials well organized. This will make studying and doing homework easier. Invest in a large planner. Store material from different courses in different folders in your planner. Never throw anything out until the end of the semester. You never know when you may need something. Have a folder or section of your desk for old papers, notes, and other class materials. Eat well. A healthy diet can help give you the energy you need to earn high marks. Avoid processed foods and sugary foods. Have a salad for lunch instead of a slice of pizza. Snack on things like fruit, vegetables, and nuts over chips and other junk foods. You will be surprised by how much more energetic and confident you feel when eating a diet of healthy foods.
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Place your focus where you need to improve. Request model papers and tests. Look into supplemental reading and course material. Study a little each day. Seek outside help. Come to class prepared. Review your notes before class. Take excellent notes. Reach out to a teaching assistant. Listen during class. Refer to your syllabus throughout the semester. Maintain a regular schedule. Take advantage of office hours. Reach out to successful students. Attend all your classes. Improve your test taking skills. Take care of your mental health. Get plenty of sleep. Get organized. Eat well.
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How to Make Barefoot Sandals
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To make beaded barefoot sandals, start with a toe ring or a simple loop of twine around your second toe. Next, place an anklet around your ankle, stretch a length of twine across your foot, and decorate the twine with beads. Then, tie 1 end of the twine to your anklet and the other to your toe ring. Finally, trim any excess twine and make your matching sandal for the other side.
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Start with some sort of ring around your toe of choice. This can be either a toe ring you bought at the store or a simple loop of twine. For barefoot sandals, ring placement is generally best on the second toe. However, the sandal will work with any toe on your foot. Just keep in mind that commercially-made toe rings are generally not made to fit your biggest toe. Fasten an anklet around your ankle. Like the toe ring, the type of ankle bracelet you choose is entirely up to you. Some possible choices of anklet are: A store-bought anklet or bracelet. Beads threaded onto an elastic cord. Just make sure that you can fit the stretched-out loop over your feet. Simple lace or other decorative material that can be tied around your ankle. If you're tying your "anklet" directly to your ankle, be sure to pick a knot that is both secure but easy to undo at the end of the day. Stretch out a length of twine across your foot. Place one end of the twine slightly past your anklet and your toe ring. Make sure the twine is fairly tight and without slack. You may also use cloth, lace, or elastic cord instead of twine. Do this step with your foot extended, unless your string is extra stretchy. If you measure with your foot flat on the ground, your string may be too short. Cut the twine. Once you've positioned your twine how you want it without slack, cut it with a pair of scissors. While you want your sandal to be tight, make sure to leave about an extra inch on each end. You'll use this extra material to tie your sandal together. Decorate the twine with beads. Sparkly beads that look like gems are popular for wedding sandals. If you're going for a hippie look, wood beads may be the best choice. For kids' anklets, plastic craft beads also work well. Try to coordinate the colors of your beads to match your toe ring and anklet. If you made your own beaded anklet, consider using the same beads for the strap. Tie one end of the strap to your anklet and the other to your toe ring. Make a secure double knot at each end. When tying the first end, you'll need to make sure the beads don't slide off the other side. Either ask a friend to hold the other end or use a bead stopper. A small piece of tape can act as a bead stopper as long as your beads aren't made of a heavy material like metal. Trim any excess thread from each knot. Try to get as close to the knot as possible. Using small cuticle scissors will make this task much easier. Be very careful so as not to cut your bracelet or toe ring while you trim. This completes your first barefoot sandal. Make a second "sandal" if you would like a matching set. You may also choose to wear just one or barefoot sandals in completely different colors. However, making an identical pair will be more likely to create the illusion of real sandals. Gather your materials. You'll need an H8/5 millimeter crochet hook and yarn. Pick a yarn that matches your hook size. Size 3 or "light" yarn is generally recommended for an H8 hook. However, double-check your yarn's label, which should list its recommended hook size. You may also choose to add some beads, but these are optional. Because this pattern is very simple, this is a great project for people new to crochet. However, you should practice your stitches before starting this project. If you're already an advanced crocheter and would like to try something more challenging, try looking for more complicated patterns online. Make your toe ring. Start off by making 11 chain stitches. Join the two ends of this chain together using a slip stitch. The ring you've just made will loop around the wearer's second or third toe. If the wearer has very small or large toes, you will need to start with a shorter or longer chain. Try measuring the width of the wearer's toe before you begin to ensure a perfect fit. Start off the main sandal top. Do four more chain stitches. Next, make two double crochet stitches off of the third chain stitch from the hook. Turn your work for the next row. When making a "turn" in crochet, you want to make it so that the row that was previously closest to you is now furthest. Likewise, your crochet hook should now be on the opposite side from where it was before. Stitch the second row of your sandal top. Start by making two more chain stitches. Next, double crochet into every chain stitch from your first row. You should finish this row by double crocheting into those two chains stitches you made coming off of your first row at its third chain. Turn your work to start the next row. You should notice a triangle beginning to form. Repeat the pattern of your second row a few more times. Make two chain stitches, double crochet into every chain of the previous row, and finish in what were the two chain stitches of the previous row. Be sure to turn at the end of each row. How many times you make this repeat will depend on the size of the wearer's foot. The average adult woman's foot should take about three repeats after the second row. Check your work against the wearer's foot or an outline of it. The sandal top should end near the beginning of the ankle. Do 100 chain stitches and tie off. Make 100 chain stitches, creating a long string. Finish the chain by binding off. This section will make one side of what will tie around the ankle. If you'd prefer a simpler look without complicated bows, you can make the chain shorter. Just remember that it has to be about the length it takes to wrap around the wearer's ankle. Finish up with one more long chain. Attach yarn to the opposite end of the last row in your triangle. Make either another 100 chain stitches on the other side or however many you did for the first long chain. Complete your barefoot sandal with one final bind off. Wear the sandal by looping one end around one toe and tying the long chain around your ankle. One hundred chain stitches should give you a lot to work with. Try getting creative by tying a fancy bow.
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Start with some sort of ring around your toe of choice. Fasten an anklet around your ankle. Stretch out a length of twine across your foot. Cut the twine. Decorate the twine with beads. Tie one end of the strap to your anklet and the other to your toe ring. Trim any excess thread from each knot. Make a second "sandal" if you would like a matching set. Gather your materials. Make your toe ring. Start off the main sandal top. Stitch the second row of your sandal top. Repeat the pattern of your second row a few more times. Do 100 chain stitches and tie off. Finish up with one more long chain.
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How to Buy Music on iTunes
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To buy music on iTunes, you'll first have to set up an Apple ID and username. Next, open iTunes and go to the iTunes store, where you can log in and add a payment method. Once your account is set up, browse the store or do a search to find the music you like. When you've chosen some music, click the price of the track or album and select “Buy.” If you're prompted to do so, enter your ID and password to confirm your purchase.
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Create an Apple ID. To do this, go to the Apple website and create an account. Once you've created an Apple ID, it can be used from any of your Apple devices. To sign up for Apple ID, you must provide your full name, birth date and mailing address. You will be asked to select an ID (like creating an email address) and enter three secret questions for account security. It would be a wise decision to also enter the rescue email in case of security breach or forgotten password. Navigate to the iTunes store. Look for your iTunes icon, a white background with a purple and pink music note. After clicking into iTunes, the top right of the screen will say “iTunes Store”. Click here to enter the store. On mobile, the iTunes app logo is pink and purple, with a music note. Log in using your Apple ID if prompted,. If you've just created your Apple ID on the same account, you might not need to re-enter your login information. Add a method of payment. When purchasing on iTunes, you can connect a credit card or use a gift card for payment. To do this, click your name at the top right of the app and choose “Account Info”. From here, you will see an option to add a credit card. If you're adding a gift card, you can instead click “Redeem” and enter your gift card number. Return to the iTunes application. Move out of the account setting screen by clicking the top right button that says “iTunes Store”. This button will be purple or blue, depending on your settings. Search or browse for your desired music. The iTunes homepage will display upcoming and popular artists. If you're looking for something more specific, try typing in the song or artist's name in the search bar, and hitting ↵ Enter. You can search iTunes by genres by looking at the right side of the screen. Click “All Genres” and choose a genre. You can also filter your search results by TV Shows, Albums, Songs, iPhone Apps, iPad Apps, Movies, Books, Audiobooks, Music Videos, Podcasts, and iTunes U content. The right side of the app also displays advanced search settings such as albums under a certain price, pre-orders, music videos and new artists. Choose what you wish to buy. An album can be purchased by clicking the listed price under the album cover. If you wish to buy a single song, they are often anywhere from $0.69 to $1.29 each. You can hear a sample of a song by hovering over the name. A small play button will come up over the song's track number. Click play to hear the sample. Buy your music. Click the price of the album or track you wish to buy. Once you select buy, you can choose how you would like to pay using your previously loaded payment options. From here, your music should download instantly and be available for playing in your library. After clicking “Buy,” you may be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password. This is a security feature and part of the normal buying process. If you choose to buy only some songs from an album, Apple will often offer a discounted rate for you to purchase the rest. These offers are valid up to six months. Identify what kind of card you have. Mac App Store content codes must be redeemed via the Mac App Store. Promotional codes must be redeemed before the expiration date printed on the back of the card. Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed online or in an actual store. iTunes Store Gift cards given to via email can be redeemed by simply clicking on "Redeem Now" within your email. Redeem you card on a mobile device. Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can easily redeem your card by entering your code when prompted. Tap iTunes or App Store on your mobile device. Scroll down to the Featured section where you'll see a Redeem button. You will need to sign in with you Apple ID in order to continue. You can also enter your code manually when prompted. Some countries will also allow you to use the built-in camera to redeem your card. An iTunes Gift Card will have a 16 digit code on the back that begins with an X. Enter the code and tap Redeem. Your iTunes account balance will update once you've redeemed your gift card; however, you may have to sign out and sign back in to your other devices to see the updated balance. Your balance can be seen underneath your Apple ID. If you use a content code, your content will download once you've tapped redeem. Redeem your card on a Mac, PC, or Mac App Store. Easily redeem a gift card by opening iTunes and entering the promo code when prompted. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes before opening it. Locate your menu bar and sign in to the Mac App Store with your Apple ID. iTunes will be located in the Mac App Store. Once in iTunes, click iTunes Store. On the right-hand side there will be a Quick Links section. Click on Redeem in this section. Enter your gift or content code and click Return. The iTunes Gift Card's code is on the back and is 16-digits beginning with an X. Some countries also give you the option to redeem your card using your built-in camera. Redeeming a content code automatically will download content and update your iTunes account balance. Search and purchase content once your account has been updated. You can type the name of a song or artist in the Search Store field on the upper-right corner of iTunes. Press Enter or Return to see what's available. Use filters to refine your search. You can also preview 90 seconds of songs to be sure it is the right one you're looking for. Purchase from the search results by clicking Buy, which appears next to the item. Enter your Apple ID and password to confirm the purchase.
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Create an Apple ID. Navigate to the iTunes store. Log in using your Apple ID if prompted,. Add a method of payment. Return to the iTunes application. Search or browse for your desired music. Choose what you wish to buy. Buy your music. Identify what kind of card you have. Redeem you card on a mobile device. Redeem your card on a Mac, PC, or Mac App Store. Search and purchase content once your account has been updated.
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How to Make Chicken Kiev
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To make chicken Kiev, start by mixing together butter, parsley, tarragon, salt, and pepper and rolling the mixture up into a log shape on a piece of plastic wrap. Then, freeze the mixture for 2 hours. While that's in the freezer, flatten some chicken breast halves so they're 1/4 inch thick. When you're finished, spoon the frozen mixture and some breadcrumbs onto each chicken breast and then roll them up, refrigerating them for 2 hours. Finally, bread and fry the chicken rolls before baking them in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Mix butter, parsley, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat 8 tablespoons (113.6 g) of butter, 1 teaspoon (.5 g) of dried parsley, 1 teaspoon (.6 g) of dried tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon (.6 g) of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon (6 g) of kosher salt. Blend the ingredients until they're thoroughly combined. To make mixing easier, soften your butter first. Let it sit in a room temperature spot for 30 minutes before you use it. Place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it up into a log shape. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface and spoon the butter mixture in a long line down the center. Pull the plastic wrap up tightly around the butter, then use your palms to roll the wrapped butter back and forth gently, creating a small log. You can also substitute wax paper for plastic wrap. Work quickly so that the butter doesn't melt from the warmth of your hands and start to lose its shape. Freeze the butter log for 1 to 2 hours. Set the wrapped butter in the freezer until it's very firm. After 1 to 2 hours, check that the butter is no longer soft, then remove it from the freezer. Use a kitchen timer or the clock app on your phone to keep track of the time. If you are making the butter ahead of time, you can keep it in the freezer for up to 3 days. Flatten the 4 chicken breast halves so they’re about 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) thick. Place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, then use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound the breast. Make sure to pound the entire piece evenly so the chicken is the same thickness from center to edge. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after handling raw chicken so you don't spread harmful bacteria. Place butter and breadcrumbs in the center of each chicken breast. Spread out 4 individual sheets of plastic wrap and place 1 breast on each piece. Then, spoon 1/4 (30 g) of the butter mixture onto the middle of each breast, along with 1 tablespoon (7.8 g) of panko breadcrumbs. To make it easier to roll the chicken, pile the butter and breadcrumbs as close to the center of the chicken as possible. Roll the chicken up over the butter, then cover the breast in plastic wrap. Start on one of the longer sides of the chicken breast and roll it just like you would a burrito, tucking in the shorter sides of the breast as you go so that the butter is inside the roll. Tightly wrap the entire roll in plastic wrap when you're finished to hold it together, then repeat with the other 3 breasts. If you're having trouble getting the chicken to stay rolled up, you can stick 1 to 2 toothpicks through the center to secure it. Refrigerate the chicken rolls for at least 2 hours. Once you've tightly wrapped your chicken breasts, place them in the refrigerator. Let them chill for 2 to 24 hours. One option is to prepare the chicken rolls the night before you want to serve them. Then, you can leave them in the refrigerator overnight. Beat the eggs and water in one dish, and put the breadcrumbs in another dish. These dishes will be what you dip the chicken into, so use something like a pie pan or a shallow bowl. Whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of water in one dish. Pour 2.25 cups (337.5 g) of panko breadcrumbs into another separate dish. If you don't have a whisk for the eggs, you can use a fork instead. The tines help break up the yolk just like a whisk does. Dip each chicken roll in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs. Remove the plastic wrap from each piece of chicken. Carefully submerge each roll in the egg mixture and then dredge it in the breadcrumbs. Gently shake off any excess crumbs over the bowl, then set the pieces on a clean plate. Make sure to completely cover the rolls in both the egg mixture and the breadcrumbs if you want that all-over crispy coating. If you'd like more seasoning, you can also sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken before coating them. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable oil in a saucepan. Place a 12 in (30 cm) pan on the stove over medium heat and pour in the oil. Use a spatula to spread the oil over the bottom of the pan so it's evenly coated. If your stove has 9 settings, for example, medium heat is from 4 to 6. You can use any type of oil, like olive or avocado oil, instead of vegetable oil. You can also substitute another fat, like butter or lard. Place the chicken in the pan to fry for 5 minutes, turning it constantly. Set your breaded chicken rolls in the hot oil with the open seam facing down to start. Then, slowly turn them so that each side gets browned. Continue cooking the chicken until it's a golden color. Another way to know if the chicken is done is to check it with a meat thermometer. Stick the thermometer in the meat and look for a reading of at least 165 °F (74 °C). Don't cook the chicken past the point of golden brown, or it will be dry. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Turn the oven on before you start breading the chicken. Ovens usually take about 20 to 30 minutes to warm up, so this ensures it will be ready when you need it. Transfer the rolls to a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking dish. Once the chicken is finished frying, remove the breasts from the pan with your spatula and set them in the baking dish. Keep the seam side down so they don't come unraveled. You can grease the baking dish before placing the chicken in it if you want. However, it's not necessary because the butter in the chicken will coat the bottom and prevent it from sticking. Place the chicken in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until it’s cooked through. For evenly-cooked chicken, set the dish on the middle rack, where the hot air is able to better circulate around the meat. When the chicken is no longer pink, remove it from the oven and enjoy. To check if the chicken is done, insert a meat thermometer into the center and check that the temperature is at least 170 °F (77 °C). For an even tastier meal, spoon any drippings from the bottom of the pan over the chicken when you serve it. Store any leftover chicken kiev in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Mix butter, parsley, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it up into a log shape. Freeze the butter log for 1 to 2 hours. Flatten the 4 chicken breast halves so they’re about 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) thick. Place butter and breadcrumbs in the center of each chicken breast. Roll the chicken up over the butter, then cover the breast in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the chicken rolls for at least 2 hours. Beat the eggs and water in one dish, and put the breadcrumbs in another dish. Dip each chicken roll in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable oil in a saucepan. Place the chicken in the pan to fry for 5 minutes, turning it constantly. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Transfer the rolls to a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking dish. Place the chicken in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until it’s cooked through.
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How to Take Clothing Measurements
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To measure pants, start with a waist measurement by wrapping a flexible measuring tape where you would normally wear your pants. Next, measure your hips by standing with your legs about 6 inches apart and wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your hips. Then, put on a pair of shoes and have someone measure from your crotch to the heel for the inseam measurement. For shirt measurements, wrap the tape under your armpits around the fullest part of your chest. If you're measuring for a men's dress shirt, you should also measure around the base of your neck.
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Pick up a cloth or plastic soft tape measure. A metal tape measure won't sit close enough to your skin. You can find soft measuring tapes at craft and sewing stores with the sewing needles and accessories. Get a piece of string and a ruler if you don't have a soft tape measure. Instead of using a soft tape measure, you can wrap a piece of string around your body and mark that distance with your fingers. Then, simply lay the string against a regular tape measure or a ruler to get your measurements! Grab something to take notes on. You have a lot of measurements to take, so don't think you can just commit them to memory! You'll need a decent size piece of paper and pen, or you can just take notes on your phone. You can also have someone jot down measurements as you call them out. Write down measurements in inches and centimeters, just in case you happen upon a store that uses the opposite one from what's normal in your country. Strip down to your underwear or wear tight clothing. If your clothing is loose or bulky, you're not going to get accurate measurements. Pick tight clothing like leggings or just take it off, leaving just your bra (if you have one) and underwear on. Start with the neck for shirts. Measure around the base of your neck where the collar generally falls. Place the end of the measuring tape on the front of your neck and wrap it around until the ends meet. Gently pull it tight and take the measurement. Round up to the nearest half inch or centimeter. Take a chest measurement at the widest part of your chest. Place the tape measure in the center of your chest at the widest part, which is usually right above your nipples. Wrap it around your back, going under your armpits and making sure the tape measure stays horizontal and doesn't twist. Pull it up against your skin but don't pull it too tight. Have a friend take a sleeve measurement. This one is a little difficult to take by yourself because you need to measure from the middle of your back down your arm. Place your hand on your hip with your elbow at a right angle. Have your friend run the tape measure across your shoulder and down your arm to your wrist. Make sure the tape measure goes over the top of your shoulder and along your elbow to get the full length. If you need to take this measurement yourself, try taping the end of the measuring tape in the middle of your back and then gently guiding it down your arm. In a pinch, you could measure from the middle of your chest instead, though the sizing may be off slightly. Find your natural waist measurement. Your natural waist is where your waist is smallest, usually above your belly button and right below your rib cage. Go ahead and take this measurement even if you wear your pants in a slightly different place. Hold the end in front and wrap the rest of the tape measure around the back to take the measurement. If you usually wear low-rise pants, you can also take a measurement where your pants normally fall. Keep the tape measure a little loose by placing a finger between it and your waist. Measure the width of your hips and the distance from your waist. Stand with legs about 6 inches (15.2 cm) apart. Wrap the tape measure around the place where your hips are the widest. Then, measure the height from your natural waist to your hip measurement. The widest part of the hips is different on everyone, so it may take a couple of tries to figure out the correct placement for the measuring tape. Check the size of your thigh, knee, and calf. While these measurements aren't always used, they're important if you're getting tailored clothing. Wrap the tape measure around each area at the widest point, then take the measurement. Some places may also want an ankle measurement. Take crotch measurements. Measure the crotch length by placing the end of the measuring tape at your waist in front, then drawing the tape measure through your legs. Put your finger on the tape at your natural waist in back, and that's your crotch length. For crotch depth, sit down on a flat surface. Measure from your waist down to the surface. Find your inseam measurement. Put on a pair of shoes. This measurement is also easiest done with a friend, as you measure from your inside crotch down to where you want your pants to fall. However, if you need to do it yourself, try stepping on one end and pulling it up to your crotch. Another option is to take a pair of pants that fits your length well and measure the inseam on them instead. Begin with the bust measurement. Place the end of the measuring tape on the front of your chest at the widest point. Going under your arms, wrap the measuring tape around your back, making sure it doesn't twist up. Pull it taut so it's horizontal around your body. Try to pull your arms down over the tape and take the measurement. If you're having trouble with this measurement, ask a friend to help. Measure under your bust if you need bra dimensions. If you need to measure for a bra, also take a measurement just under your bust, keeping it horizontal and fairly tight. Round up to the nearest unit. For U.S. bra sizes, add 4 inches if the number is even and 5 if it's odd, and that will give you your band size. If you measured 34.5, you round up to 35 and then add 5 inches to make it 40. Subtract your underbust measurement from your bust measurement to get your cup size: AA = 1/2" A = 1" B = 2" C = 3" D = 4" E/DD (US) or DD (UK) = 5" F/DDD (US) or E (UK) = 6" G (US) or F (UK) = 7" H (US) or FF (UK) = 8" I (US) or G (UK) = 9" J (US) or GG (UK) = 10" Take a sleeve measurement. Women's clothing doesn't often use sleeve measurements, but it can be helpful to have the information if you're shopping online. Place the end of the tape measure at the tip of your shoulder and measure down to your wrist. Measure to where you want the sleeve to fall. Write down a shoulder measurement for tailored clothing. Place one end of the measuring tape on the tip of one shoulder and draw it across your back. Find the measurement at the tip of the other shoulder, making sure the tape measure is flat across your back first. Find your natural waist. Your natural waist is the smallest part of your waist, usually just above your belly button and under your rib cage. Make sure the tape measure is flat around your body, and then take the measurement in front. If you normally wear pants lower, take a measurement there, too, just in case. Determine your hip measurement at the widest point. Wrap the tape around your body, ensuring you go over the widest part of your buttocks, too. Keep the tape horizontal and flat against your body, and then take the measurement in front where the measuring tape meets itself. Check in a mirror to see if the tape measure is flat against you. Stand with your legs about 6 inches (15.2 cm) apart. Find the width of your thigh, knee, and calf for tailored clothing. While you won't find these measurements very often when buying ready-made clothing, these measurements are important for tailored clothing. Wrap the tape around each part of the leg at the widest point and take the measurements down. You can also take a crotch length measurement by running the tape measure from your natural waist in front, through your legs, and to your natural waist in back. Take an inseam measurement. This measurement runs from your crotch down to where you want your pants to fall on your ankle. It can be a little difficult to take yourself, so grab a friend if you can. You can also take a measurement from a pair of pants that fits you well in length. If you wear heels sometimes, you may want to take a second measurement if you'd like to wear your pants longer then. If you don't have anyone to help you, you can take your inseam by measuring a pair of pants that fit the way you like. Lay the pants out flat, then measure from the center crotch down the pant leg, along the inseam.
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Pick up a cloth or plastic soft tape measure. Get a piece of string and a ruler if you don't have a soft tape measure. Grab something to take notes on. Strip down to your underwear or wear tight clothing. Start with the neck for shirts. Take a chest measurement at the widest part of your chest. Have a friend take a sleeve measurement. Find your natural waist measurement. Measure the width of your hips and the distance from your waist. Check the size of your thigh, knee, and calf. Take crotch measurements. Find your inseam measurement. Begin with the bust measurement. Measure under your bust if you need bra dimensions. Take a sleeve measurement. Write down a shoulder measurement for tailored clothing. Find your natural waist. Determine your hip measurement at the widest point. Find the width of your thigh, knee, and calf for tailored clothing. Take an inseam measurement.
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How to Recover from a Nap
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If you're feeling groggy or tired after a nap, there are a few things you can do to wake yourself up again. As soon as you wake, get up and stretch or walk around, which signals your brain to fully wake up. Go to the bathroom and splash water in your face or open a window to get some fresh air. You can also make yourself a caffeinated drink or a light snack for a quick energy boost. In the future, it's best to limit your naps to 20 minutes, since sleeping for longer than that will induce deeper sleep stages and make you groggier when you wake up.
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Plan your nap to minimize grogginess. An average sleep cycle lasts from 90 to 110 minutes, in a flux from light sleep to deep sleep. Consider the stages: Stage 1 is the first and shallowest stage of sleep – it lasts anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Your eyes are closed, but it's easy to wake you up. You probably won't feel terribly refreshed if you nap for five minutes, but you shouldn't feel too groggy, either. Stage 2 is a slightly deeper stage of shallow sleep. Your heart rate slows, your body temperature drops, and you begin to sleep into deep sleep. This may last 5-10 minutes. Stage 3 is the "deep sleep" stage. If you're awoken during deep sleep, you will feel groggy and disoriented for a few minutes. Nap for 20 minutes at a time for a quick "power nap". Set an alarm for about 25 minutes from now: 20 minutes to sleep, and 5 minutes to fall asleep. A short "power nap" ends before your brain sleeps into deep or slow-wave sleep; you will wake feeling rejuvenated, and you shouldn't feel groggy. If you nap for longer than 20 minutes, you may slip into a deeper sleep phase – and if so, you may find yourself groggier if you wake before the end of the full sleep cycle. The 20-minute power nap, sometimes called the stage 2 nap, is good for alertness and motor learning skills – things like typing and playing the piano. Nap for 30-60 minutes to slip into slow-wave sleep. Research shows that longer naps help boost memory and enhance creativity. When you nap for 30-60 minutes, you slip into slow-wave sleep, which is the deep phase that comes between REM "dream" sleep. A 30-60 minute nap is good for decision-making skills – e.g. memorizing vocabulary or recalling directions. Be aware that you may wake up groggier, at first, if you are awoken during the deepest part of the sleep cycle. Nap for 60-90 minutes to reap the benefits of REM sleep. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is the final phase of the sleep cycle; it is when dreams happen, and it is when your brain restores itself. REM sleep plays a key role in making new connections in the brain and solving creative problems. Try not to oversleep. The purpose of a nap is to rejuvenate your body, so it's important that you give yourself plenty of time. Set an alarm to make sure that you stick to your desired naptime. If you want to get very precise, add several minutes to your "nap time" to allow yourself plenty of time to fall asleep. Splash water on your face to wake more quickly. Wipe your face with a clean washcloth, or cup water in your hands. Rub the corners of your eyes to open them up. You can use warm or cold water, although cold water may be more refreshing: cool water has been shown to lower heart-rates and help you wake more quickly. Take a shower, if you have time. Make sure to run plenty of water into your face. Not only will washing your face make you feel less tired – it will make you look less tired. Wash your face thoroughly to rub out any lingering sleep-wrinkles. Drink water to kick your metabolism into gear and get your electrolytes flowing. When you fall into a deep nap, your metabolism slows into a low-maintenance sleep-state. Drinking water will signal to your body that it's time to wake up. Fill a tall glass and drink it, slowly. Drink caffeine to wake up more quickly. If you're feeling especially groggy, try ingesting a caffeinated beverage—coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.—to stimulate your mind and clear away the heavy-headed haze. Avoid drinking caffeine if you're planning to fall back asleep anytime soon. Coffee affects everyone differently, but there's a good chance that one dose will keep you awake for hours to come. Be aware that many caffeinated drinks have a dehydrating, diuretic effect. Drink coffee, if necessary, but be sure to also drink water. Eat a light snack. Spur your metabolism and settle your stomach. If you feel nauseous when you wake, it may help to put a bit of food into your system. Eat something light, digestible, and energy-rich: fruit and nuts are ideal. Stimulate your mind. Read a book, read the paper, or go online. Work a crossword puzzle, play a video game, or watch an upbeat television program – anything that gets your brain working. If your mind is active and engaged, you'll find it more difficult to slip back into sleep. Try listening to upbeat music. Put on a party playlist or a workout playlist – anything that pumps you up and makes you want to get moving. Open your window to get fresh air into the room. This should make you feel more awake and less groggy. Brush your teeth to recover from bad breath and mouth fuzziness. Swig a mouthful of mouthwash, if you please, and gargle to refresh your throat. The ritual of washing out your morning breath may help swing your mind back into the bustle of the day, and you may feel more ready to resume your day once you've rid your mouth of its "fuzzy" feeling. If you don't have access to a toothbrush, chew some mint gum. Stretch and move around. Depending on where you napped, you may feel stiff and sore. Try stretching our all your muscles to loosen up and relax. Go for a run, if you have time, to get your heart pumping and put your brain into action mode. Try dynamic stretches like lunges and high-knees. Try jumping jacks and squats. The faster you move, the more quickly your blood will get flowing. Make yourself presentable. Fix your hair, get dressed (or smooth out your clothing), and reapply your makeup if necessary. If you are going back to work or venturing back out into the world, you may need to put a few minutes into restoring your appearance. Get up and stay up. Don't go back to sit wherever you were napping. There's a good chance that you will fall back asleep. If you're in class, don't make a scene. Listen carefully to pick up the thread of the lecture, and try to get back into the flow of the discussion. Try to remember what you were doing before you fell asleep. Don't jerk your head up suddenly, unless you love attention – instead, slowly lift your head up and blink a lot so your eyes can get used to the light. Be patient. You should feel awake and fully alert within about 30 minutes. Drink water and caffeine, eat an energy-laden snack, and try to stay active – you will gradually recover from the nap the longer you're awake.
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Plan your nap to minimize grogginess. Nap for 20 minutes at a time for a quick "power nap". Nap for 30-60 minutes to slip into slow-wave sleep. Nap for 60-90 minutes to reap the benefits of REM sleep. Try not to oversleep. Splash water on your face to wake more quickly. Drink water to kick your metabolism into gear and get your electrolytes flowing. Drink caffeine to wake up more quickly. Eat a light snack. Stimulate your mind. Try listening to upbeat music. Open your window to get fresh air into the room. Brush your teeth to recover from bad breath and mouth fuzziness. Stretch and move around. Make yourself presentable. Get up and stay up. If you're in class, don't make a scene. Be patient.
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How to Moisturize Your Scalp
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If you want to moisturize your scalp at home, stick to washing your hair 2 to 3 times a week using a shampoo with hyaluronic acid, argan oil, or tea tree oil. After shampooing, soothe your scalp by applying a hair tonic or toner with glycerin and aloe directly to the problem areas on your head. Since conditioner can clog your pores and lead to scalp itchiness, only condition your hair from the mid-lengths to the ends and avoid applying it to the roots. For additional help, consider using an exfoliating scalp mask once a week to remove excess product, oil buildup, and dead skin from your scalp.
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Choose a moisturizing shampoo. You don't want a harsh shampoo that strips oils from your hair and skin. Choose one formulated to moisturize your scalp and hair, such as a formula that includes hyaluronic acid or argan or tea tree oil. Look for a shampoo that is sulfur-based. These types of shampoos are often listed as anti-dandruff and they help to reduce inflammation and dryness. Shampoo your hair only twice or three times per week. Shampooing your hair too often can strip the oil from your scalp and leave your skin and hair dry. If you like to shower or bathe every day, simply cover your hair with a shower cap to keep it dry, or rinse your hair with water and apply a conditioner to keep it moisturized. If you work out frequently, you should rinse and condition your hair at least every other day. Dried sweat can create an odor and irritate your skin and scalp. Apply a tonic after shampooing. Choose a hair tonic or toner with ingredients like glycerin and aloe, which can calm and soothe your scalp. After shampooing, apply the tonic directly to the problem areas of your scalp. The tonic will seep deep into your skin to provide lasting relief from itchiness. Avoid putting conditioner on your roots and scalp. Conditioner is formulated to moisturize hair, not skin. If you apply it to your scalp, it can clog your pores and lead to buildup and itchiness. Only condition your hair from the mid-lengths to the ends. Use an exfoliating scalp mask once a week. An exfoliating mask can remove product and oil buildup, as well as dead skin, from your scalp. Use it once per week to keep your scalp skin healthy. Limit the amount of products you use. Harsh chemicals in hairspray, gel, mousse, and dry shampoo can dry out your scalp. Try to limit the amount of products you use on your hair, and if possible, pick products made from natural ingredients. Choose an oil to apply. You can choose from many kinds of oils, including coconut, olive, castor, almond, jojoba, argan, tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint oil. If you choose an essential oil you can even mix it with a carrier oil to dilute it, such as adding several drops of tea tree oil to a few tablespoons of almond or castor oil. Dab the oil on your scalp. You can use your fingers or a cotton ball to apply the oil to your scalp. You can coat your entire scalp or simply concentrate on the itchiest or driest areas. The oil is good for your hair, too, so you can coat your strands with the oil, if desired. Massage the oil into your scalp. Use your fingers to gently massage the oil into your scalp using circular motions. Spend a few minutes massaging the oil in so that it penetrates the top layer of your skin. Leave the oil on for one to twelve hours. If you have a very dry scalp, consider leaving the oil on overnight. Simply cover your hair with a shower cap or scarf if you are worried about getting the oil on your pillowcase. Shampoo your hair and scalp with a mild or moisturizing shampoo to remove the oil after letting it soak. If you applied the oil to your hair, simply rinse out the shampoo and oil. If you didn't put the oil in your hair, massage a conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of the strands. Repeat the treatment two to three times a week depending on the dryness of your scalp. Avoid using this treatment more than three times per week, or your hair may become greasy. Give yourself a scalp massage every week to prevent flakiness. A weekly scalp massage will help remove dead skin cells, preventing flaky scalp and other conditions like dandruff and psoriasis. Start at the front of your scalp and work towards the back, gently kneading and lifting the scalp with a firm, consistent pressure. Use a circular motion to massage. Keep your hands in an L-shape and be very gentle around your hairline, increasing your pressure as you work towards the crown. Massage for about 5-10 minutes at a time, breathing deeply to increase blood flow. You can use an oil if you have one available. A scalp massage also promotes blood flow to your scalp, helping your hair grow in strong and healthy. Use a boar-bristle hairbrush. A boar-bristle brush distributes oil from your scalp through the strands of your hair. It is also designed to lift dirt from your hair and will gently untangle any knots. Limit the amount of heat you apply to your scalp and hair. Blow drying and heat-styling tools can zap the moisture from your hair and scalp. Rather than blow drying, straightening, or curling your hair frequently, try styles that don't require heat, such as braids , chignons , or buns. If you do decide to use heat styling tools, be sure to apply a heat-protectant product to your hair first. This won't impact your scalp, but it will keep your hair healthy overall. Protect your hair and scalp from the elements. Sun, wind, and chlorine or salt water can dry out your hair and scalp. Wear a hat or scarf over your hair if you plan to be outside for a long period of time. Before swimming, coat your hair with conditioner, then cover it with a swim cap. After swimming, simply rinse out the conditioner in the shower. Choose ammonia-free hair color. Dyeing your hair can dry it out and irritate your scalp, leading to itchiness. If you aren't ready to give up coloring your hair, ask your stylist about using an ammonia-free color, which is less damaging and drying. Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water each day can really help to moisturize your scalp. Men should drink about 13 cups (3.1 L) of water each day, while women should drink about 9 cups (2.1 L) of water per day. If it is very hot or if you exercise frequently, increase the amount of water you consume. Work out regularly. Getting exercise helps to increase healthy blood flow to your scalp and distribute the natural oils your scalp produces. Remember to rinse and condition your hair at least every other day when you exercise to avoid irritating your scalp with dried sweat. Consume foods with Omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are great for your hair and skin. Choose foods like nuts, avocados, flaxseeds, and salmon, or take a daily supplement, to ensure you are getting enough Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Speak to your doctor before beginning an Omega-3 supplement regimen. Choose iodine-rich foods. Iodine supports scalp healing and hair growth. It can be found in sea vegetables (like kelp) and seafood (like cod and bass), as well as navy beans, potatoes, yogurt, cranberries, and strawberries. Talk to your doctor before taking iodine supplements to avoid consuming too much, which can lead to iodine poisoning. Boost your B-vitamin intake. B vitamins, like B6 and B12, help to moisturize your scalp. You can find these vitamins in foods like walnuts, flaxseeds, soba noodles, barley, avocado, chickpeas, kidney beans, raspberries, beets, and mussels, in addition to whole-grain breads and cereals.
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Choose a moisturizing shampoo. Shampoo your hair only twice or three times per week. Apply a tonic after shampooing. Avoid putting conditioner on your roots and scalp. Use an exfoliating scalp mask once a week. Limit the amount of products you use. Choose an oil to apply. Dab the oil on your scalp. Massage the oil into your scalp. Leave the oil on for one to twelve hours. Repeat the treatment two to three times a week depending on the dryness of your scalp. Give yourself a scalp massage every week to prevent flakiness. Use a boar-bristle hairbrush. Limit the amount of heat you apply to your scalp and hair. Protect your hair and scalp from the elements. Choose ammonia-free hair color. Stay hydrated. Work out regularly. Consume foods with Omega-3s. Choose iodine-rich foods. Boost your B-vitamin intake.
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How to Make Red Velvet Cake
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To make red velvet cake, start by mixing sugar, egg, and shortening in a bowl. Then, mix in cocoa and red food coloring to give the batter a rich red color. Next, add salt, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and buttermilk. Once the batter is finished, pour it into a cake pan and bake it in the oven for 1 hour at 350 °F.
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Gather and measure out all of the ingredients. Good bakers know that moving quickly and efficiently in the kitchen leads to better cakes and smaller messes. Measuring out ahead of time makes it possible. Cream shortening and gradually add in sugar. Use an electric mixer set to medium speed. Add the sugar along the edges and slowly work it in to avoid sugar splatter. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Mix in well, keeping your beater moving. It is okay if you add them both at once, too. Make a paste out of the cocoa and food coloring, then add to cream. In a separate bowl, use a whisk to blend the food coloring into the cocoa. Fun Fact: The original red velvet cakes got their color because imported cocoa was actually red tinted. The food coloring came later. Add salt, flour, baking soda, vanilla, and buttermilk, beating well after each ingredient is added. You can also mix the flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl, adding at once. You can also add it all together into the batter one at a time, using the electric mixer to get a nice consistent batter. Add the flour slowly to avoid splatter. It can help to add it with the buttermilk. Pour vinegar over the batter. Just a splash is all you need -- it will give it a nice subtle tanginess. Stir until well mixed. You want a thin, consistent batter with not chunks of flour or dry ingredients left. Want a little more red color? Add a few more drops of red food coloring. Pour the cake in a large cake pan or 2 layer cake pans and bake in a 350ºF. The cake should take roughly an hour to cook. When it is done, you'll know through the toothpick test -- stab the center of the cake with a knife or skewer-- if it comes out without still-wet batter on it, it's done. Wait about 20 minutes to cool before frosting. After 5 minutes, remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack. Don't frost a hot cake -- the warmth with thin out the frosting and make it difficult, if not impossible, to add smoothly. Set the butter and cream cheese on the counter to warm to room temperature. You'll be whipping the butter and cream cheese up, but that only works if it is soft enough to whip! Set the two dairy products out for 15-30 minutes to get soft. In a pinch, you can gently microwave them to speed things up, but keep it very brief. You don't want liquid. Combine butter and cream cheese. An electric mixer is best, as it will make quick work of the dairies, but a wooden spoon and whisk work well too. They don't have to be perfectly combined, just well mixed. Add powdered sugar slowly, keeping the mixing going throughout. Powdered sugar will want to poof and fly out as you mix it. To avoid a mess, add it in 3-4 parts, mixing almost all of the first part in before adding the second. Add vanilla and whip until creamy. Keep the mixer (or your mixing hand) going until the frosting is nice smooth texture. If you want to thin it out a bit so it spreads better, add 2 tablespoons of cold milk. Cut the cake into layers and frost. Place a little pat of icing on the bottom of our plate or cake dish to keep the bottom layer from sliding around. Then frost it and stack another layer on top, frosting the top of that. Don't worry too much about the sides yet. Do not try to frost the cake while it is still hot. Let it cool completely. Assemble the layers and continue frosting. Stack the layers up high, frosting between each layer with a 1/4" of frosting or so, adding more to taste. Frost the cake and enjoy! For bakery quality frosting, keep the knife clean after every pass, using a little warm water to ensure your frosting knife applies the icing smoothly and evenly. Use big globs of icing at a time and don't try to spread it too thin. By working in small areas, not spreading too thin, and cleaning the knife regularly, you can get a quality frosted cake. If you've got time, real pros will "double frost." Start with a thin layer of frosting everywhere -- it is okay if it pulls up crumbs. Then freeze the cake for 15 minutes, pull it out, and frost "for real." You'll be astonished how easily it goes on! Finished.
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Gather and measure out all of the ingredients. Cream shortening and gradually add in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Make a paste out of the cocoa and food coloring, then add to cream. Add salt, flour, baking soda, vanilla, and buttermilk, beating well after each ingredient is added. Pour vinegar over the batter. Stir until well mixed. Pour the cake in a large cake pan or 2 layer cake pans and bake in a 350ºF. Wait about 20 minutes to cool before frosting. Set the butter and cream cheese on the counter to warm to room temperature. Combine butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar slowly, keeping the mixing going throughout. Add vanilla and whip until creamy. Cut the cake into layers and frost. Assemble the layers and continue frosting. Frost the cake and enjoy! Finished.
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How to Store White Wine
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To store white wine, keep unopened bottles in a cool, dark place, like a basement or interior closet, where the temperature stays consistently between 45 to 65 °F. Ideally, choose an environment with 50 to 75% humidity, and store the bottle on its side on a storage rack until you're ready to drink it. To store an opened bottle of wine, remove the air from the bottle using a wine gadget, replace the cork or cap, then put it in your fridge. If you keep it chilled, your white wine will taste fresh for 3 to 7 days!
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Store the wine in your basement if you have one. Basements are ideal because they are cool, dark, and damp. Store your wine sideways in a wine rack in your basement. However, if your basement is dirty and filled with strong smelling odors, you may want to store your white wine somewhere else. Place your wine bottles against a subterranean wall if your basement is only halfway underground. Place your wine bottles in an interior closet instead of the basement. Closets are dark and stay relatively cool. Choose a hallway or stairway closet that has interior walls as opposed to exterior walls. Exterior walls face the outside, which may cause the temperature to fluctuate in the closet. If you do not have an interior closet space, then store your wine in a closet that has a shaded, northern wall. Use a wine fridge if you don't have cool, dark place to store your wine. A wine fridge will keep your white wine at the optimal temperature. While this is a convenient way to store your wine, it is also one of the more expensive ways. The cost of a wine fridge can range from $100 to $1,000. Because the temperatures are too cold and dry in a regular fridge, avoid storing unopened wine in the fridge to keep it cool. Avoid storing your white wine in the kitchen. Because the temperature fluctuates in kitchens, garages, sheds, and laundry rooms, avoid storing your wine in these places. In addition to having a fluctuating temperature, garages and laundry rooms typically contain products that have strong odors like paint, solvents, and cleaning products, which can taint the taste of your wine. Heat from appliances and light in the kitchen make it one of the hottest areas in the house. Store your white wine away from direct light. White wine is very sensitive to ultra-violet (UV) light. Avoid placing your wine near or next to windows. Additionally, do no store your wine in an area that has fluorescent light. Fluorescent light also contains UV light. Place the wine bottle on its side in a storage rack. Dry corks may shrink, allowing oxygen to enter the bottle and oxidize the wine. By storing your wine bottles on their sides, you can keep the cork moist. If the cork stays moist, then it is less likely to dry out and shrink. Store your wine in a space that has 50 to 75% humidity. Like storing the bottle sideways, humidity will keep the cork moist, preventing it from drying out. If the area that you are storing your wine in is too dry, place a pan of water in the space to increase the humidity levels. While a humidity level of 75% or higher will not adversely affect your wine, it may cause mold to grow on the cork and label. If necessary, use a dehumidifier to decrease the level of humidity in the air. Re-cork the bottle using the stained side of the cork. Avoid placing the "clean," external side of the cork into the wine bottle to re-cork it. Because the “clean” side may have particles of dust and other debris, you may taint your wine if you put this side of the cork into the bottle. Pour the unused wine into a half bottle if you have one. Oxygen is what causes leftover wine to go bad. However, by decreasing the amount of oxygen the wine comes into contact with, you can extend the life of the wine. Use a funnel to pour your unused wine into a half bottle of wine. Screw the cap on and place it in the fridge. You can purchase screw-cap half bottles from your local grocery store or wine and liquor store. Remove the air from the bottle with a wine gadget. You can use a variety of gadgets to remove air from your wine bottles. Some of these gadgets are designed to suck oxygen out of the bottle, while others are designed to coat the surface of the wine with a gas to protect it from oxygen. The price of these tools can range from $13 to $300. You can find these tools online, or at your local wine store. Store the wine in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. If your wine is sealed with a cork, the fridge will keep it cool and fresh for 3 to 5 days. However, if you are using one of the wine tools to preserve your wine, it may last for up to 7 days in the fridge. Smell the wine before drinking it. If you open your wine and it smells sweet, musty, or like vinegar, then it has gone bad. Additionally, if you see bubbles in your white wine or it tastes fizzy, then it has gone bad.
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Store the wine in your basement if you have one. Place your wine bottles in an interior closet instead of the basement. Use a wine fridge if you don't have cool, dark place to store your wine. Avoid storing your white wine in the kitchen. Store your white wine away from direct light. Place the wine bottle on its side in a storage rack. Store your wine in a space that has 50 to 75% humidity. Re-cork the bottle using the stained side of the cork. Pour the unused wine into a half bottle if you have one. Remove the air from the bottle with a wine gadget. Store the wine in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Smell the wine before drinking it.
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How to Improve Your Freestyle While Swimming
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To improve your freestyle while swimming, make sure you're rolling your body to the side after each stroke. However, even though you're rolling to the side, avoid breathing after each stroke since it will slow you down. Instead, try breathing every other stroke, or every three strokes, but make sure whatever you decide works for you and doesn't make you feel like you're not breathing enough. You should also practice your flip turn since a faster flip turn will cut down on your time and help you save energy.
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Hit the pool, and start practicing your stroke. Do this about 3 weeks before the meet. Your stroke's fluidity doesn't just come overnight. It takes some time. Be sure to taper yourself about a week before the meet. Do drills while you are practicing. Don't just swim laps of freestyle. That will tire out all of your muscles. Instead use fins, kickboards, floats or buoys. Have a friend or sibling time you. Take breaks between practice sessions. You risk damaging your muscles due to constant exertion. Take breaks to let your body recover and to restore normal oxygen levels. Don't focus on speed, focus on the stroke. Even if you are really fast, you will be disqualified if you do not do the stroke correctly. Try speed after mastering your stroke. One way to become faster is to wear a swim cap. Also, try to find smooth swim suits. Correct your stroke.You should be rolling your body side to side. For each pull, your body should roll to the side even though you are not breathing every single stroke. Don't breathe after each stroke. That would make you slow. Come to the meets prepared, practice for a few days before the meet. Avoid strenuous practice a day before as it would tire you. If you are nervous it will make you swim slower so don't be nervous. Conserve you energy. Don't use it all on the first 50 or 100 meters (164.0 or 328.1 ft), especially if you are in a long race. If you are in a 50 then try your best to go fast the whole way because that is not a very long race. 100+ meters are harder so save up your energy. Try to dive as far as you can, and dolphin kick as far as you can. Do not exceed 15 meters (or yards, depending on the pool). Try to also have a fast flip turn, and push off the wall as hard as you can. It will save you a lot of energy and time, and you could possibly drop time! The more strokes you take, the more you will surely waste energy. Relax and swim. After all you are doing this because you enjoy swimming, don't let the pressure of winning overwhelm you.
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Hit the pool, and start practicing your stroke. Do drills while you are practicing. Take breaks between practice sessions. Don't focus on speed, focus on the stroke. Correct your stroke.You should be rolling your body side to side. Come to the meets prepared, practice for a few days before the meet. Conserve you energy. Relax and swim.
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How to Have a Great Sense of Style
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To have a great sense of style, begin by choosing clothing in colors that look good on you and that you feel confident in. Also, wear clothes that fit you well and aren't too tight or overly loose. Then, pick a few accessories that complement your outfit for an fashionable, fun look. Alternatively, pair unexpected items together, like a short skirt and tall boots, to make a statement.
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Research styles. You don't need to flip through fashion magazines to become inspired. You can find styles everywhere you look. Re-watch your favorite movie and notice what types of clothes they're wearing. There must be someone in your life whose style inspires you. Reach out to that person for advice. Set some parameters to help guide your style. Don't be afraid to aim for a blend a few styles, for example punk and valley girl. Plan your style. After setting some guidelines for yourself, think of some clothes you could use to help this idea. Start small and consider easy items to find like a jean jacket or a pair of Uggs. Go window shopping. This will give you an idea of what's in style right now, and will give you a chance to see what items you like and dislike. Dress to express. Style doesn't have a rule book. You know yourself and your body. Style comes from within; it comes from your personality and aspirations. It's okay to like a clothing trend, just be sure to think twice before you hop on. Take aspects from trends, but ultimately hold your own personality. Keep a fashion scrapbook. In a plain notebook, paste pictures of styles that you like and jot down notes about outfits you see. When you have a fashion dilemma or need to go shopping, flip through the book and find the outfits you like. Purge part of your wardrobe. Go through your clothes and make three different piles: keep, maybe, and give-away. Have a creative eye and think how you could adapt your current clothes into the style you're imagining. Offer your old clothes to friends, or try to sell them at a secondhand clothing store. Be aware of brand name clothes. You don't need to exclusively shop by brand. The most important rule of having style is to not be defined by labels. You don't need to wear Gucci or American Eagle to be a stylish person. It's not what you wear, but how you wear it. Imagine your own personal style. Use the current trends to guide your fashion not dictate it. Wear what you want. Think about what it is you want people to gain from your style. What does your outfit say to a stranger on the corner? Keep these in mind as you map out some ideas about your style. You can also get a sense of your personal style by looking at how you decorate your home. If you prefer sleek and clean looks, then you have a modern style. If you like more frilly and ornamental pieces, you have a romantic style. Know your season. Don't go out and buy a tank top for the next heatwave if it's November in Chicago. Sometimes buying out of season is smart if the clearance for that item is low enough. For a general rule, buy pragmatically and buy clothes that you could wear tomorrow. Since you're improving your style, you'll feel better buying clothes you can easily show off. Consider your budget. Upgrading your wardrobe can be an expensive endeavor. If you have a smaller budget, consider buying in small increments and don't feel obliged to update everything you own. Create a budget of how much you'll allow yourself to spend before going shopping. Create a list of the essentials you need before shopping. Don't get stuck shopping to feel good if you can't afford it. Shop with a friend. Pick someone to come along with you who either dresses well or plays devil's advocate to your style. Having a pal around can help you sift through clothes faster and more efficiently. It helps to have someone whose opinion you trust about certain clothes you aren't sure about. Consider your colors. Everyone has their colors that they feel comfortable in. If you find something that falls outside of your color palette, think hard about it. Especially try on the clothes that fit outside your color comfort. There's no reason not to buy something if it looks good, or fits into the style you're going for. Just think about it and save the receipt. Know when clothes fit you. A large part of pulling off an outfit is having the proper fit. Finding clothes that do fit you can sometimes be difficult. For tops check the shoulder and chest dimensions. The shoulder's seam should reach the edge of your shoulder and the chest shouldn't be too tight. Pants should fit comfortably around your waist and not sag. Use changing rooms to evaluate the fit. If the buttons are gaping, you'll probably need one size larger. Don't feel ashamed to get a larger size. Buying too small can be uncomfortable and unflattering. Feel the materials. Don't succumb to uncomfortable clothes for fashion. Feel the material at the store and ask yourself, "would I enjoy being wrapped in this?" You can also pay attention to the fabrics and percentages used on the tags. Limit the amount of these fabrics in your clothes: Polyester Acrylic Rayon Acetate/Triacetate Nylon Experiment in the dressing room. Take the clothes that you're imagining in an outfit and bring them to the dressing room. You don't even have to purchase all the items. This will lower the risks of buying something you're hesitant about. Know how to put outfits together. You can have a lot of nice single pieces of clothing, but it's not going to dazzle anyone unless you know how to put them together. Learn what colors work well together. Take a look at a color wheel and study what colors complement each other. Know when to rock heels and when to go for sneakers. Try a monochromatic look, which means all your clothes are the same color. It's a basic technique, but can look modern and chic. Take risks and create your own clothes. Need a new skirt? Don't go and buy one; make one! Rip the sleeves of a long sleeved top or cut some shorts to make them into a skirt. You can create a lot of clothes, from thrift stores, that fit your style by modifying them at home. Personalize your clothes. Make your own bag. It would be best to use a sewing machine to make the stitches are neat. Customize your stale jeans. You can splatter paint on them or wash them with bleach. Use accessories. Jewels and other accessories can change an outfit from being okay to being in style. Know how much jewelry is too much. Take everything in moderation when first trying out new techniques for your outfit. Consider wearing a hat and figure what type of hat best suits your outfit. Baseball caps or a beanie can go a long way. Break the rules. Never settle on a style if you want more out of your appearance. Try wearing the wrong shoes with an outfit. Try for example, Doc Martins with a tennis outfit or a shorter skirt. The juxtaposition will create a fashionable look. Wear something big with something small. Try wearing a small crock top with an oversize coat. Wear a t-shirt that's clearly too big for you with tight pants or cut-off shorts. Tall t-shirts are becoming quite a trend. Be confident. Wear your clothes; don't let your clothes wear you! Style is meant to empower you. It's not suppose to make you self-conscious. Don't feel obligated to stay in your comfort-zone. Also know that one bad day of fashion won't taint you for life.
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Research styles. Plan your style. Dress to express. Keep a fashion scrapbook. Purge part of your wardrobe. Be aware of brand name clothes. Imagine your own personal style. Know your season. Consider your budget. Shop with a friend. Consider your colors. Know when clothes fit you. Feel the materials. Experiment in the dressing room. Know how to put outfits together. Take risks and create your own clothes. Use accessories. Break the rules. Be confident.
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How to Make Black Food Coloring
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To make black food coloring, add equal parts of red, blue, and green food coloring to your recipe. Stir the food coloring into the dish until it's a dark gray color. If it's not dark enough, add a couple more drops of each color. If you're making frosting, you can also stir in black cocoa powder until the frosting looks black.
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Buy red, blue, and green food coloring. You can mix these colors to make a dark grey, which is about as close as you can get without buying black food coloring. If you're making icing or frosting, use gel or paste food coloring. Liquid food coloring is less intense and can make the icing runny. Mix in cocoa powder (for white frosting only). The end result is always better when you start with a dark recipe. If you're using white frosting, you can fix this by mixing in cocoa powder, one spoonful at a time. Black cocoa powder gives the best result, but ordinary cocoa powder should work fine for this method. If you skip this step, you'll need to use much more food coloring, which can affect the taste and texture. Add equal amounts of red, blue and green to your recipe. Start with just a couple drops of each color, stirring them in well. Repeat until the mixture darkens to a deep grey, always adding equal amounts of the color. You can use yellow instead of green, but the lighter color makes it more difficult to achieve black. Adjust the color. If you see hints of other colors in the grey, make these adjustments: If it looks green, add more red. If it looks purple, add more green. Make all adjustments one drop at a time, stirring thoroughly between each drop. Wait for the final color. Most food coloring will deepen in buttercream and fade slightly in royal and boiled icing. If you are making the latter type of icing, consider adding the color a half hour before serving to minimize the fading. In some regions, chemicals in the water can change the color. Buttercream usually has a more reliable color when made with milk instead. Keep the recipe away from direct light and heat, which can cause fading. Mix black cocoa powder into cake batter. This special type of cocoa powder, labeled "black" or "ultra Dutch processed," has a darker color and more mild taste than regular cocoa. This will make a deep black cake with a chocolatey flavor. When replacing ordinary cocoa powder, make the following changes to the recipe: Add a little extra fat (butter or oil). Use 1 tsp (5mL) baking powder instead of each ¼ tsp (1.25mL) baking soda. Add squid ink to savory dishes. This has a briny taste and is not suitable for sweets or desserts. This is mostly used to color pasta, rice, or savory sauces. For the most intense color, mix it into homemade pasta dough (replacing the salt and a little of the liquid ingredients). For a faster but less consistent method, add the ink to the water while the pasta or rice is boiling. Stir ink into the sauce as well for a more dramatic look. Fishmongers sometimes sell this, but you may need to ask at several stores. Add squid ink in small quantities. It is quite salty and can taste of iodine in large quantities.
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Buy red, blue, and green food coloring. Mix in cocoa powder (for white frosting only). Add equal amounts of red, blue and green to your recipe. Adjust the color. Wait for the final color. Mix black cocoa powder into cake batter. Add squid ink to savory dishes.
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How to Roast Pine Nuts
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To roast shelled pine nuts, scatter the nuts evenly on a rimmed, ungreased baking sheet. Next, place the baking sheet on the top rack of your oven and bake the nuts at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes until they smell fragrant and look golden brown. Then, take the baking sheet out of the oven and transfer the nuts to a cold baking sheet so they won't overcook. Finally, let the nuts cool completely, store them in an airtight container, and enjoy them within 1 week.
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Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and spread the nuts on a sheet. Use a rimmed baking sheet so the pine nuts won't slide off. Spread as many pine nuts as you want to toast on the sheet and set them aside while the oven heats. Ensure that the pine nuts are in a single layer so they toast evenly. Roast the pine nuts for 5 to 10 minutes. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook them until they smell fragrant. Stir the pine nuts after they've been in the oven for 5 minutes. This will help them roast evenly. Remove the pine nuts once they're golden brown. Pay close attention to the color of the pine nuts and take them out of the oven as soon as they're brown and they smell nutty. Keep in mind that the pine nuts will continue to cook even after you take them out of the oven. Cool the pine nuts on a cold baking sheet. To prevent the pine nuts from burning, transfer the toasted pine nuts to a clean, rimmed baking sheet that's cold. This will stop the pine nuts from overcooking. Store the pine nuts in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Once the pine nuts are completely cool, put them into an airtight container. Then place them in the pantry out of direct sunlight. For the best flavor, use the pine nuts within 1 week. To store the pine nuts for longer, refrigerate or freeze the toasted nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 to 6 months. Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet. Set the skillet on the stove and put as many shelled pine nuts as you want to toast into the skillet. Spread them so they're in a single layer. If you want to toast a lot of pine nuts, you may need to make them in batches. Toasting the pine nuts in a skillet is one of the fastest ways to toast a small number of pine nuts. Turn the burner to medium-low and heat the pine nuts for 3 minutes. You'll need to stir them frequently so they don't burn. If you prefer, swirl the skillet carefully so the pine nuts slide around. Remove the pine nuts once they're golden brown. Because the pine nuts will continue to cook even once you turn off the burner, transfer the golden brown pine nuts to a plate or baking sheet. This will allow them to cool quickly. Store the pine nuts for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Put the cooled pine nuts into an airtight storage container and keep them at room temperature. Put them somewhere out of direct sunlight so they don't turn rancid. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the toasted pine nuts for up to 3 to 6 months in an airtight storage container. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and rinse the unshelled pine nuts. Put as many unshelled pine nuts as you want to roast into a colander or fine mesh strainer. Rinse them with cold water and then discard any that are discolored or cracked. You can purchase unshelled pine nuts at local health food stores, grocery stores, or online. Soak the pine nuts in a salt solution for 30 minutes to add flavor. If you'd like to make slightly salted pine nuts, similar to salted sunflower seeds, stir 1/4 cup (60 g) of sea salt into 2 cups (470 ml) of water until the salt dissolves. Stir the pine nuts into the bowl with the solution and let them soak while the oven preheats. If you don't want salty pine nuts, you can skip this step. Line a sheet with parchment and arrange the pine nuts on it. Tear a sheet of parchment paper and lay it on a rimmed baking sheet. If you soaked the pine nuts, drain them. Then spread your pine nuts on the baking sheet so they're in a single layer. If you don't have parchment paper, you can roast the pine nuts directly on the baking sheet. Roast the pine nuts for 10 to 20 minutes. Put the baking sheet in the oven and roast the pine nuts until they begin to pop. Stir the pine nuts after 10 minutes and leave them to cook for another 10 minutes if they haven't popped. If you soaked the pine nuts in a salt solution, it may take closer to 30 minutes of total roasting time before the pine nuts are done. Cool the pine nuts for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and remove the pine nuts. Transfer the pine nuts to a cold baking sheet or lift up the sheet of parchment paper and set it on a wire rack. Leave the pine nuts to cool completely. Keep the pine nuts in a single layer as they cool. Use a rolling pin to shell the pine nuts. Spread the cooled pine nuts onto a clean dish towel and fold the towel over so the pine nuts are covered. Press down on the pine nuts with a rolling pin. You should hear the shells cracking. Then fold back the towel and pick the toasted pine nuts out of the shells. Enjoy the toasted pine nuts right away or put them in an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate them for up to 6 months. Rinse the unshelled pine nuts and put them in a microwave safe bowl. Place as many unshelled pine nuts as you'd like to toast into a fine mesh strainer or colander. Run cold water over the pine nuts. Then transfer them to a microwave safe bowl. Throw away any pine nuts that are discolored, feel soft, or are cracked. Don't dry the pine nuts. The moisture will help the pine nuts steam as they cook in the microwave. Microwave the pine nuts for 6 minutes. Put the bowl in the microwave and leave it uncovered. Heat the pine nuts for 4 minutes so they become hot and start to cook. Then carefully stir the pine nuts and microwave them for 2 minutes. Wear oven mitts when you handle the hot bowl. Heat the pine nuts in 1-minute intervals. Continue to microwave the pine nuts until you smell a nutty, toasted aroma. Remove 1 of the pine nuts and crack open the shell to check the color of the pine nut. The pine nuts are done once they're slightly browned. If the pine nuts are still white or creamy colored, they need to heat longer in the microwave. Remove the pine nuts and cool them on a plate or sheet. Wear oven mitts to take the hot bowl out of the microwave and spread the hot pine nuts on a plate. Arrange the pine nuts so they're in a single layer. This will help the pine nuts cool faster. If you leave the pine nuts in the bowl, they'll take longer to cool and they may become soft. Crack the shells with a rolling pin. Lay a clean kitchen cloth on the counter and place the cooled pine nuts on it. Fold the towel over and press a rolling pin across the pine nuts. The shells will crack so you can easily pick out the pine nuts. Eat the toasted pine nuts or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, refrigerate the pine nuts for up to 6 months.
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Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and spread the nuts on a sheet. Roast the pine nuts for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pine nuts once they're golden brown. Cool the pine nuts on a cold baking sheet. Store the pine nuts in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet. Turn the burner to medium-low and heat the pine nuts for 3 minutes. Remove the pine nuts once they're golden brown. Store the pine nuts for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and rinse the unshelled pine nuts. Soak the pine nuts in a salt solution for 30 minutes to add flavor. Line a sheet with parchment and arrange the pine nuts on it. Roast the pine nuts for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool the pine nuts for 20 minutes. Use a rolling pin to shell the pine nuts. Rinse the unshelled pine nuts and put them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the pine nuts for 6 minutes. Heat the pine nuts in 1-minute intervals. Remove the pine nuts and cool them on a plate or sheet. Crack the shells with a rolling pin.
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How to Feed Tropical Fish
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To feed tropical fish, get the right type of food for your kind of tropical fish. In order to feed your fish, sprinkle their food into the tank once a day and watch them eat. Try to only feed your fish as much food as they can eat in 5 minutes to avoid overfeeding or leftover food. Once your fish are done eating, remove any excess food from the tank so bacteria and dirt don't muck up your tank.
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Find out how your fish eat. Different kinds of fish like their food at different levels of the tank. Their mouths are designed to approach food in a certain way, so you'll need to know their preferred way of feeding. Look at your fish's mouth to determine where it likes to eat its food. Surface feeders have up-turned mouths for reaching up to the surface of the water. Hatchetfish and gouramies are common surface-feeders. These fish like having their food as flakes or floating pellets. Mid-level feeders, like barbs and tetras, have forward-facing mouths, and will prefer food that sinks from the surface, but not necessarily reaches the floor of the tank. In addition, they may prefer tablets that can be stuck to the side of the tank, which lets them eat in full view of you and anyone you want to see your fish. Bottom feeders have downward-facing mouths, and like to graze on food that sits at the bottom of the tank. Plecos and Cory Catfish are popular bottom feeders. If you have bottom feeders, make sure you get heavier pellets or other food that will sink to the bottom of the tank. Learn what your fish will eat. There are many different species of tropical fish, and while they can have specific diets in the wild, they will generally fit into three categories depending on the kind of food they eat. If you are unsure what kinds of fish you have, check with the pet store you bought them from, or a veterinarian. Carnivores. These fish like a large, protein rich diet. They will mostly likely have large mouths full of sharp teeth for tearing their food apart. If you have predator fish, just be careful about the other fish in your tank, as they may try to eat other, smaller fish. Herbivores. These fish have smaller stomachs and flat teeth for grinding plant material. They will want plant and vegetable matter, and you'll need to feed them in small amounts, and with more frequency. Omnivores. This covers most aquarium fish, and they will eat a wide variety of food. Because of this variety, they are generally easier to take care of. Get the right type of food. While many fish have specific diets when they are out in the wild, most foods available in a pet store will provide your pets with the needed nutrients. While there are many specific brands and types of foods, they will generally all fit into several categories. Talk to the pet store about the best options for the fish you have. Dry foods. These are the most common types of foods, and can come in various forms including flakes, pellets, tablets, and sticks. If you use flakes, you'll probably need to use quite a bit of them to make sure your fish get enough to eat. You can also get larger tablets that sink to the bottom of the tank for bottom feeders and scavengers. Frozen foods. These are mixtures of food that can provide different nutrients, though you'll need to vary them even more than with dry foods to make up for deficiencies. You can store frozen foods in your freezer, and just drop them into the tank. The tank's warm water will thaw out the food for your fish. Avoid foods that have been thawed and refrozen. Live foods. Some fish, especially predators, enjoy chasing down their food. Small worms and fleas are most common, though larger worms like earthworms and mealworms are popular with larger carnivores. You can also look for small creatures like brine shrimp and krill. Most pet stores do not stock large supplies of live foods, so you will need to get a separate supplier, or be prepared to raise your own. You can also supplement your fishes' diet with vegetables from around your home. Take a small piece of a carrot, potato, or cucumber, and set it on the bottom of the tank overnight for your fish to graze on. Just remember to remove whatever is left the next morning. Sprinkle in food. The actual process of feeding your fish is pretty easy. Sprinkle the food into the tank, and watch your fish go at it. Your fish should finish their food in about 5 minutes. Anything longer than that would be overeating, or leave you with extra food to clean up. You can also feed your fish with an apparatus or accessory. There are automatic feeders which will release an amount of food at preset times. You can also get rings, tubes, and tongs that will help you keep control of food for easier clean up. Before you get a feeding tube or ring, make sure your fish will eat peacefully together, and not get into fights. Feed your fish once a day. Because fish are cold-blooded, their metabolism is tied to the water temperature in the tank. With your tank's temperature kept around 74-78 degrees, it will take about 16-24 hours for your fish to fully digest their food. One feeding per day is enough to make sure they get the proper portion, and have time to digest it properly. You can feed more than once a day. If you do that, though, it should be in smaller portions. Avoid overfeeding. This is the most common mistake people make with In addition to leaving extra food to clean up, eating too much will cause your fish to become bloated. If your fish have been overfed, they will float to the top and swim upside down. In addition, they will probably produce more waste, making it harder to clean the tank. Ignore begging fish. Once your fish are familiar with their environment, they may swim near the surface to beg for food. Don't give in, no matter how cute you think it looks. Keep their feedings to once or twice per day. Remember, a hungry fish is a healthy fish. If your fish really are underfed, they will look emaciated, and fight one another more often during feedings. Clean out the tank. Once your fish have finished eating, remove all the excess food from the tank. Leftover food will likely not get eaten later. Instead, it will grow bacteria and dirty up your tank. Make sure you get rid of anything your fish don't eat to keep the tank clean. Diversify your fishes’ meals. Make sure you vary the types of food. Foods provide a variety of different nutrients, so more types of foods mean more nutrients. Also, different foods will help keep your fish from getting bored. If they are bored, they won't eat as much, which of course isn't very good. Even a once a week treat, like some brine shrimp in addition to flakes, can be a good way to diversify you fishes' diet and help your fish stay healthy, strong, and colorful. Feed young fish more frequently. Young fish, that is fish under three months old, should be fed more frequently, but in smaller meals. If your fish is less than a month old, you may need to feed it as many as six meals a day. You'll have to watch them more carefully, but providing small portions for their stomachs to handle. Leave detailed instructions for others. If other people are going to be taking care of your fish, make sure they know exactly how you do the feeding. It may be easier to divide the food up for them in advance so all they need to do is put it in the tank and clean up afterward.
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Find out how your fish eat. Learn what your fish will eat. Get the right type of food. Sprinkle in food. Feed your fish once a day. Ignore begging fish. Clean out the tank. Diversify your fishes’ meals. Feed young fish more frequently. Leave detailed instructions for others.
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How to Get Rid of GERD
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To get rid of GERD, avoid fatty foods, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, and acidic foods like tomatoes, since these will trigger symptoms. If you're already experiencing symptoms, you can take an antacid for a few hours of relief. Over-the-counter and prescription H2 blockers are great choices if you want longer-lasting relief. If your GERD is severe, you can also talk to your doctor about PPIs, which are prescription drugs that stop gastric acid production and can help to heal your esophagus.
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Avoid fatty and spicy foods. These are the kinds of foods that will typically trigger heartburn and acid reflux. In small amounts you might be able to continue eating them for a treat, but as a regular part of your diet, you need to cut them out. Fried foods, particularly deep fried Foods with lots of chiles or hot peppers Creamy, buttery, or dairy-heavy foods Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Neither substance is easy for your body to process. They also tend to dry out your mouth, which is bad for saliva production. Saliva helps your body break down and process your food. You can have a drink of alcohol or coffee occasionally, but keep track of how you feel afterward -- if it exacerbates your symptoms you should probably try to never drink either. Steer clear of acidic foods. Acid reflux and heartburn can both be exacerbated by acid in your diet. Unfortunately, they are common in many diets. Some of the common acidic foods to avoid are: Citrus fruits Tomatoes Cocoa products (chocolate-based) Strawberries, although not super acidic, also exacerbate GERD symptoms. Choose healthy foods. A varied diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats will help keep GERD at bay. Check the website below for help planning healthy meals. Some good choices include: Berries Apples Leafy greens Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower Whole grains like oatmeal, farro, quinoa, wild rice Lean meats like loin cuts and poultry Fish Eat smaller meals more frequently. Your body will be better able to process smaller amounts of food. With the smaller amounts, it's less likely that your body will respond with GERD symptoms. Staying full means that you will probably need five to six small meals per day, rather than three large ones. Drink small amounts of water with each meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before lying down. You need to be upright for your body to properly process food, and it takes a while. Going to bed or laying down soon after eating is a very common cause of heartburn, as acidic stomach contents move back up into your esophagus. Stay upright for three hours after every meal or snack to prevent this. Also avoid bending over and lifting heavy objects after a meal, as the strain can also trigger GERD symptoms. If you absolutely need to rest, raise your head up on the bed so that you're not completely horizontal. You might also consider sleeping with your head slightly raised to help digestion. Avoid smoking. As with alcohol and caffeine, tobacco dries out your mouth. Without enough saliva, it's easier for your body to produce the symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn. It's also important to reduce your intake of secondhand smoke, which will produce the same issues. Tobacco also decreases the lower esophageal sphincter's ability to function properly. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Sometimes constricting clothes around your stomach can exacerbate GERD symptoms. Tight clothing can force the contents of your stomach up your throat, creating acid reflux. Avoid belts Try elastic-waist pants rather than jeans Lose weight if you’re overweight. GERD symptoms can be reduced or eliminated if you lose weight. Avoiding fatty foods, for example, can both help you lose weight and stop heartburn and acid reflux. Exercise can also both help your body process food and help you lose weight. Keep track of the calories you consume. If you want to lose weight, decrease the number of calories in your diet. Start an exercise program. Exercise is an important complement to eating less and losing weight. Drink water before you eat -- it can help fill you up and hydrate you before you eat, helping you eat smaller portions. Choose an antacid. They help neutralize the gastric acid that can cause GERD symptoms. Widely available at grocery stores and pharmacies, antacids like Tums and Rolaids are a quick and easy way to feel better. Keep in mind, however, that they only last a few hours, so long-lasting GERD symptoms might need something different. Read the label of your chosen antacid carefully to get the right dosage. Take the tablet or pill only after the heartburn or acid reflux has kicked in. Consider an H2 blocker. H2 blockers are available both over-the-counter and as a prescription. Pepcid and Zantac are common over-the-counter varieties, and can last significantly longer than a chewable antacid like Tums or Rolaids. They help your stomach stop producing acid (the cause of acid reflux). Doctors sometimes prescribe both an antacid and an H2 blocker, to first neutralize and then stop the acid that causes GERD symptoms. H2 blockers come in both chewable and pill form, and you typically take them as you begin to feel the symptoms of GERD. Ask your medical professional about PPIs. PPIs, or Proton Pump Inhibitors, are prescription drugs that help your stomach stop producing acid. They can also help in healing your esophagus, if your GERD has advanced to the point that it is damaged. Keep in mind, however, that PPIs are not recommended for long-term use. Make sure you are experiencing the symptoms of GERD. If it's something else, you will probably need to visit the doctor to check what it might be. Chest pain, particularly coupled with arm pain or shortness of breath, might be a heart attack. Classic GERD symptoms include: Heartburn Hoarse or dry throat Difficulty swallowing Acid reflux (food or sour liquid coming back up into your mouth) Seek medical attention if these symptoms occur often. This would mean if you are having to take antacids or other heartburn remedies more than twice a week. Keep in mind that many women experience these symptoms during the early stages of pregnancy -- GERD and morning sickness often present as the same ailments. New mothers should see a doctor if GERD symptoms don't decrease after giving birth. Visit your doctor if GERD continues. If you have made diet and lifestyle changes that should keep the GERD in check, yet it continues, seek medical attention. Discuss possible next steps with your doctor. In some cases, GERD will require surgery to completely cure it. Surgery to cure GERD would fix the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing it to close properly after your body has processed your food. It can be performed laparoscopically, requiring minimal incisions and requiring a short hospital stay. Without treatment, GERD can eventually lead to more dangerous complications. One of the most common is "Barrett's esophagus," a condition that increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
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Avoid fatty and spicy foods. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Steer clear of acidic foods. Choose healthy foods. Eat smaller meals more frequently. Wait at least three hours after eating before lying down. Avoid smoking. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Lose weight if you’re overweight. Choose an antacid. Consider an H2 blocker. Ask your medical professional about PPIs. Make sure you are experiencing the symptoms of GERD. Seek medical attention if these symptoms occur often. Visit your doctor if GERD continues.
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How to Be Respectful when Visiting a Hindu Temple
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Since Hindu temples are sacred places to people of Hindu faith, you'll want to behave respectfully and calmly at all times when visiting. Before your visit, take a shower or bath and dress appropriately. Women should wear a long skirt or dress or long pants while men should wear business-casual clothing, like slacks and a button-down shirt. You'll also want to buy offerings to bring to the temple, like flowers or fruit. Prior to entering the temple, take your shoes off as a show of respect for the deities. Once in the temple, avoid touching the shrines or statues, don't take photos, and keep your voice quiet.
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Wash yourself before visiting a temple. Before you plan to go to temple, you should take a shower or bath. Anyone is allowed entry inside a temple, but since temples are spiritual places, it's traditional to bathe before attending a temple. To prepare yourself mentally and spiritually, you may also wish to take several moments to pray and think about God or your personal spiritual beliefs. Dress appropriately for the temple. While it's not necessary to wear traditional Indian clothing to a temple, both men and women should wear modest, conservative clothing to the temple. This will indicate respect for the sacred place, and will allow other attendees to focus on the temple gods and their own acts of worship, rather than being distracted by loud or inappropriate clothing. Women should wear a long skirt or dress. It's also appropriate for women to wear long pants. Wear something that is loose enough for you to comfortably sit cross-legged in. Men should wear business-casual clothing, such as slacks and a button-down shirt. Avoid wearing animal skin of any kind; this could be offensive to practicing Hindus. Buy offerings to bring to the temple. Deities can be offered various material things: flowers and fruit are common and affordable choices. You could also choose to offer cloth or sweets. Presenting your offerings to the temple deities is a form of respect. Hindus believe that offerings like these will please the Gods and may result in blessings and fulfilled prayers. Commercial establishments generally set up makeshift shops in the surrounding area selling various things that you can offer the statues. It is not required to bring offerings; if you would rather not bring offerings for your first visit, you don't have to. Remove your footwear outside the temple. Most temples will have a space designated for your shoes: usually a series of cubby-holes along one of the temple's exterior walls. Removing shoes shows respect for the temple and the deity statues within. This is not optional: removing shoes, sandals, or any other footwear is a mandatory rule of every Hindu temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them. However, if the temple floor is made of marble or any other slippery stone, you want to remove socks so you don't fall. Circulate through the temple. Traditionally, upon entering a Hindu temple, you'll see an array of deities and statues arranged around the temple walls. Begin with the deity on your left. From there, continue to walk through the temple in a clockwise direction, pausing before each deity you come across. Many temples have separate queues for men and women, and you will have to follow it accordingly. If you'd like to know ahead of time if there are separate queues for each gender, you can call the temple and ask in advance. Respectfully view the statues. When you finally get to see the statue closely, you may join the palms of your hands near the heart into a “namaskara” (a traditional pose) and bow. This is the minimum act you should perform in front of each statue as a respectful gesture. Practicing Hindus will often bow or fully prostrate themselves in front of statues as a sign of respect and reverence. If you feel comfortable, you can prostrate yourself as well, although it's not required. Bring your offerings before individual statues. If you have brought fruit or flowers to offer to the deity, you may do this as you circulate through the temple. Hand each offering to the priest sitting outside the idol's chamber. Under no circumstances should you enter the inner chamber. The inner chamber or the chamber where the idol is seated is considered the most sacred and private area and no one can go in without previous sanction. If there is no priest outside the chamber, there may be a nearby platform for worshipers to place their offerings on. Accept any items from the priest. While you are in the temple, you may notice a priest pouring water over the hands of worshipers. This is a spiritual, purifying gesture: if the priest offers you the water, let him pour it over your hands. The priests may also give “Prasad:” blessed food (always vegetarian) which is offered to the deities. Prasad is also considered holy, and you should eat it outside the temple. Anything the priest gives you should be accepted with your right hand. Avoid taking or giving anything with the left hand. Avoid touching shrines or statues. A single temple can house hundreds of statues—do not attempt to touch any one of them; this will be seen as an inappropriate and disrespectful act. In Hindu faith, only priests are permitted to touch the statues. Keep a respectful distance. Also avoid photography. Taking pictures is restricted or forbidden in many temples. Before taking a photo, look for the temple's rules. Rules may be written outside on noticeboards, or you may ask someone, including the priest. Follow rules of common decency. The temple is a sacred, holy space, and you should exhibit polite, constrained behavior when visiting. You can speak quietly, but avoid loud conversation, laughter, or crying. Do not chew gum loudly—or at all—and throw any trash you have in a trash can. To show your respect for the temple, turn your phone off when you enter, and don't smoke in or around the temple. A priest may offer to place a small mark on your forehead (usually made from ash or turmeric). You may accept or decline as you feel comfortable; the mark carries no great spiritual significance and does not necessarily indicate a belief in the Hindu religion. Provide a donation, if desired. As you make your way through the temple, you may see a small donation box. If you feel like donating, fold the bills and put them with your right hand in the donation box. Remember that donations are never required and you do not have to donate. Even if someone coaxes you to donate, you always have the right to refuse. Keep an eye out for beggars. Depending on your location, you may find many beggars outside temples. You don't have to give them cash if you don't want to. If you want to help them temporarily, buy them some food. If you are alone, it would be a good idea to not encourage beggars. They can be persistent, and can keep following you or trouble you for more money.
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Wash yourself before visiting a temple. Dress appropriately for the temple. Buy offerings to bring to the temple. Remove your footwear outside the temple. Circulate through the temple. Respectfully view the statues. Bring your offerings before individual statues. Accept any items from the priest. Avoid touching shrines or statues. Follow rules of common decency. Provide a donation, if desired. Keep an eye out for beggars.
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How to Make an American Girl Doll House
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To make an American Girl doll house, try turning an old bookshelf, wardrobe, or some boxes into a multi-storied house. You can add some color by painting the walls or by using wrapping paper or colored contact paper for wallpaper. Additionally, decorate the walls with pictures and mirrors, and add some windows by either cutting square holes into the walls or shaping windows with thin craft sticks and clear plastic for the glass. You can also turn a jewelry chest into a dresser, upside down plastic cups into stools, and caps from spray bottles into cups.
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Measure your space. Before you convert something into a dollhouse, you will need to make sure that it will fit the doll and her furniture. You want your doll to be able to stand up comfortably in her house, and you want the furniture to fit easily into the rooms without going over the edges. Whatever space you end up using or building for your dollhouse will need to at least 20 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 20 inches deep in order to fit both the doll and her furniture. This section will give you several options on where you can build your dollhouse. Convert a bookshelf into a multi-storied dollhouse. You can transform a simple bookshelf into a dollhouse, or you can make your own bookshelf. Depending on how wide your bookshelf is, you may be able to add some vertical walls or dividers to create more rooms. Bookshelves take up the least space, and can be turned into multi-storied houses. Build your dollhouse inside a wardrobe. You can convert a wardrobe into a large dollhouse by adding 2 to 3 shelves inside. Some wardrobes include drawers, which can be used to store extra items for your doll, such as clothes and brushes. The best part about using a wardrobe for a dollhouse is that you can close the doors when playtime is over so that dust, pets, and younger siblings can't get inside. Create a multi-room home using some cubbies. You can purchase a unite with cubbies from a furniture store and turn it into a dollhouse, or you can make your own by stacking several crates together and securing them with wood glue or nails. Make sure that each cubby hole is at least 20 inches tall, or else your doll will not have room to stand up in it. Cubbies will allow you to create multiple rooms without having to insert any dividing walls. Stack some boxes or crates together to create rooms. You can create a dollhouse by stacking several boxes or crates together. The boxes or crates can be made out of cardboard, wood, or plastic. Secure the creates with nails, screws, or wood glue. Cardboard boxes will be the cheapest and easiest to paint and decorate, but they will also be the least durable. Multiple cardboard boxes stacked together may begin to sag beneath the weight of the doll and her furniture after a while. Wood will be more expensive, but they will also be more durable. Depending on the quality of the wood, however, some of the creates will need to be sanded to achieve a smoother finish. Plastic crates may be more expensive than cardboard boxes, but they will be more durable. Depending on the finish, some plastic crates might have to be sanded first before painting or adding wallpaper and flooring; not doing so might result in the paint chipping off and the glued-on pieces falling off. Add separations to make individual rooms. If you are using a wide shelf or wardrobe, you can easily turn it into 2 or 3 separate rooms. You can create more rooms by cutting a sheet of wood, plywood, or cardboard the same height as the "room" and wedging it into the shelf vertically. You may need to secure it with some wood glue or hot glue. You can also use foam-core or sheets of fabric instead. You can make doors by cutting rectangles into your walls before you insert them into your house. Make sure that the rectangles are at least 20 inches tall. Consider building the dollhouse from scratch. You can also build a dollhouse from scratch out of wood, plywood, cardboard, or foam-core. You will need to create something that looks like a bookshelf, with each floor being at least 20 inches high and 20 inches deep. If you are using wood or plywood, look for something that is between ½ to ¾ inch thick. If you are using cardboard or foam-core, glue 2 to 3 sheets together to make the house more durable. If you wish to add multiple rooms, create walls out of the same materials that you are using for the rest of the house and insert them after you have put the rest of the house together. Each wall should measure the room's height by the room's depth. For example, if each floor is 20 inches high and 20 inches deep, then your walls need to be 20 inches by 20 inches. Since you are building this house from scratch, consider cutting some windows into the outside walls, and doors into the dividing walls. Make sure that the doors are big enough for the doll to fit through. Decide what sorts of rooms you want. Knowing what types of rooms you want inside your dollhouse will help you decide what to make the walls and floors out of. Some rooms, such as bathrooms and kitchens, will look better with tiled floors, while other rooms, such as living rooms and bedrooms, will look better with wooden or carpeted floors. If you are making a dollhouse for one of American Girl's historical dolls, look at pictures of houses from that era to get some ideas. Look at home decorating magazines to get more ideas. Add some color by paining the inside of the dollhouse. You can add color to your dollhouse by painting the walls with acrylic paint or spray paint. You can paint each room a different color. You can also paint the walls a solid color with a large brush or spray paint, and then paint designs using a smaller brush or stencils. If you choose to use spray paint, make sure that you paint outside or in a well-ventilated area. Consider leaving some parts of your dollhouse unpainted. For example, if your dollhouse is made out of wood, then paint just the walls. The unpainted floors will look like wooden floors. Add some individuality with wallpaper. You can add some texture and personality to your dollhouse by adding some wallpaper. If you are making a house for a historical American Girl doll, look at pictures of wallpapers from her era and finding something with a similar design or pattern. There are many ways you can make wallpaper: Wrapping paper is great for covering large areas. Measure the walls of your dollhouse, and cut sheets of wrapping paper according to those measurements. You can glue the paper down to the walls using spray-on adhesive, or you can paint a thin layer of glue onto the walls and press the paper down. You can seal the paper with either a paint-on varnish or a seal-on varnish. Colored contact paper or shelf and drawer liner is another alternative to wrapping paper, except that it does not need to be glued down or sealed. Simply measure the areas you want covered, cut sheets of colored contact paper/shelf and drawer liner according to those measurements. Then, peel off the backing and stick the sheet to the walls. Scrapbooking paper comes in 12 by 12 inch sheets and is good for small spaces. You will need to use several sheets of scrapbooking paper to cover large areas. You can use the same pattern for an entire wall, or you can mix and match patterns to create a tiled effect. Like with wrapping paper, you will need to glue the scrapbooking paper down using either a spray-on adhesive or painting on a thin layer of glue. You can also seal the scrapbooking paper with a paint-on or seal-on varnish to make it last longer. You can also purchase small amounts of wallpaper from your local hardware store and glue it to the walls of your dollhouse. Decorate the walls. Make your dollhouse appear cozier by adding some pictures and mirrors on the walls. You can print out small pictures (or cut them out of magazines) and tape them to the walls of your doll house. You can also glue small craft mirrors to the walls in bathrooms or above dressers. For something more elegant, put the pictures and mirrors inside mini picture frames. You can find them at most arts and crafts shop. If you like the style of a frame but not the color, you can always paint it with some acrylic paint. You can make simple frames fancier by adding gemstones and beads. Add some windows. You can make your dollhouse appear more realistic by adding some windows. You can either cut square holes into the walls, or you can add pictures of the outdoors and tape them to the walls instead. You can either find pictures on the internet and print them out, or you can cut them from a magazine. Make your window appear even more realistic by adding a square of clear, plastic sheeting or cellophane over the picture. Cut a square of plastic sheeting or cellophane a little bit bigger than your picture. Put some glue around the edges of your picture, and press the plastic sheet onto it. You can hide the edges of your window by putting colored tape over it, or gluing thin craft sticks around the edges. Add some curtains. You can make your windows appear cozier by making some curtains for them. You will two small wall hooks, a short dowel or wooden rod, some fabric, and some ribbon. Take your dowel and cut it a few inches wider than your window. You can paint it, or you can leave it blank. You can make the curtain rod appear fancier by gluing a fancy bead or button to each end—just make sure that they match. Screw tiny wall hooks above the window, one to each side. You will be placing the dowel over them. Cut two pieces of fabric. Each piece should be a few inches taller than your window, and half your window's width. Fold over the top inch or so of each piece and sew or glue the edge down. Make sure that you can slide the wooden dowel through. Assemble your curtains by sliding the pieces of fabric over the dowel, and setting the dowel onto the hooks. Pull the two pieces of fabric apart, one to each side of the window. Tie a piece of ribbon around each curtain so that they don't fall shut over the window. Add a classic look with wooden flooring. Wooden floors can add a more luxurious feel to a dollhouse. They can also lend any dollhouse a more authentic look, especially if it is for one of American Girl's historical dolls. Unless your dollhouse is already made out of wood, you will need to made some wooden floors for it. Fortunately, there are many ways you can make a wooden floor: Popsicle sticks or small pieces of craft wood can be used to create a wooden floor. If you are using popsicle sticks, you can prevent gaps by cutting off the rounded ends. Glue the sticks to the shelf, and coat the wood with varnish. You can tint the floor a darker color using wood stain. Do this before adding the varnish. Use sample pieces of wood flooring to create an authentic wooden floor. Some hardware and furniture stores sell sample pieces of flooring. Purchase several of these and glue them down side by side on the shelf. You can also sheets of wood-textured linoleum to mimic the look of wooden floors. Simply measure the floor of your dollhouse, and cut sheets of linoleum according to those measurements. Glue the linoleum down to the floor of your dollhouse. If you have a tight budget, you can use wood-patterned scrapbooking paper. Because scrapbooking paper comes in 12 by 12 inch sheets, you will need to glue several sheets of scrapbooking paper side-by-side in order to cover the entire floor. Use either spray-on adhesive or paint on a thin layer of glue. You can help the paper last longer by coating it with either a spray-on varnish or a paint-on varnish. Add some variety with tiled floors. You can make your dollhouse appear more realistic by adding tiled floors to certain rooms of your dollhouse, such as the bathroom and the kitchen. There are many ways you can make a tiled floor: Purchase some small tiles from a hardware store or an arts and crafts store, and glue them down onto the shelf. If there are gaps, you can seal them by painting over the whole floor with varnish. Tile-patterned linoleum sheets can also be used to cover floor. Measure the floor of your dollhouse and cut sheets of linoleum according to those measurements. Glue the linoleum down to the floor of your dollhouse. If you are on a tight budget, you can use some tile-patterned scrapbooking paper instead. Because scrapbooking paper comes in 12 by 12 inch sheets, you will need to glue down several sheets of scrapbooking paper side-by-side. of You can create the appearance of large tiles by alternating solid-colored sheets of scrapbooking paper in a checkerboard pattern. Make the dollhouse look cozier with rugs and carpeting. You can make your dollhouse appear more comfortable by adding some There are many ways you can add rugs and carpeting to your dollhouse: Use miniature, sample rugs. Some stores make and sell miniature versions of larger, full-sized rugs. Purchase some and set them down over the wooden floors you have made. Try using some miniature versions of Persian rugs for a historical dollhouse. Small bathmats can also be used to make rugs and carpets. You can cut and glue down a bathmat to create a carpet. You can also cut down a bathmat to a small rectangle and use it as a cozy rug in a bedroom or living room. Purchase some carpeting from a carpet store or a hardware store and glue it down to the shelf. Choose something with a low pile so that it will be proportional to the doll. Use towels to make carpets and bathmats. Simply measure the floor of your dollhouse and cut a towel according to those measurements. Glue it down to the floor of your dollhouse using fabric glue. You can also cut towels into smaller rectangles and use them as bathmats in a bathroom. Scraps of fur can make trendy and chic rugs, especially if they are a bright color. Buy some 18 inch (45.7 cm) doll furniture. Many companies that sell 18 inch dolls also sell furniture for them. Visit your local toy store or your favorite doll company's website and buy some doll furniture for your dollhouse. Make 18 inch doll furniture. Doll furniture can be expensive, but making it can not only be inexpensive, but also fun. You can use all sorts of materials to make shelves, tables, and beds, including wood, plywood, foam-core, and cardboard. You can also paint your furniture with acrylic paint or spray paint. If you are making a bed, don't forget to make a mattress, some pillows, and bedding! Make sure that the bed is at least 18 inches long, or else it will be too small for your doll. You can make mattresses and pillows by folding pieces of fabric in half, sewing two of the edges, stuffing it with cotton, and then sewing the third edge shut. You can use bandanas and some old pillow cases (provided that they are small/large enough) as blankets. Plastic cups can easily be turned into stools. You can make your own stool by turning a plastic cup upside down and painting it or wrapping fabric around it. Don't forget to add a cushion to it! Turn ordinary items into doll furniture. Some people-sized items can be used as furniture for your doll. Look around your home and local shops for items that can resemble doll furniture. If the item you find is not the right color or is too plain, you can decorate it further by painting it with acrylic paint or spray paint. You can then paint designs with a smaller brush or stencils. Here are some ideas: Many garden shops and arts and crafts stores sell planters that look like chairs or benches. Some of them might be just the right size for your doll. You can make them appear cozier by making a small cushion out of scrap fabric. Jewelry chests can already resemble dressers, and some of the fancier ones can make great dressers for a historical American Girl doll. If you don't like the handles, you can unscrew the old ones, and glue on a large, fancy bead or round button instead. Small storage containers with drawers often look like modern dressers—except doll-sized. Most are about 6 to 8 inches tall, made out of plastic, and have 3 to 4 drawers. If you are painting a mini dresser be sure to pull out all of the drawers before painting, and wait for all the paint to dry before you put your mini dresser back together. Add some lighting. There are many ways you can add lights to your dollhouse: Mini, battery-operated Christmas lights can be strung along a wall, over a window, or around a mirror. You can purchase them online or from an arts and crafts store. The battery pack can be hidden in a dresser or under a bed in the dollhouse. Add a battery-operated cabinet light to the ceiling of your dollhouse. Many battery-operated cabinet lights are easy to install—you can also use double-sized foam mounting tape to secure a cabinet light to the ceiling of your dollhouse. Hanging chandelier lights for school lockers can be suspended from the ceiling of your dollhouse for an elegant look. They are battery operated and come in many different styles and colors. You can conceal the battery pack inside a dresser or under a bed in the dollhouse. They can be purchased from arts and crafts stores during certain times of the year, or they can be purchased at office supply stores. Purchase decorative lights designed for 18 inch dolls. There are many companies that sell 18 inch dolls, and some of them also sell accessories and furniture for the dolls. Look at the companies' websites and see if you can find a doll-sized light. Add some plants and flowers. You can add some color to your dollhouse with some plants and flowers. Fake plants and flowers will last forever, but you can use real plants as well, so long as they are small enough to fit inside the dollhouse. Just make sure to water them! Try cutting some small, fake flowers and putting them into a small bud vase. You can create potted plants by filling a miniature pot with clay, plasticine, or craft foam, and sticking fake flowers into it. If you wish to use real plants, try using some succulents. They are low maintenance and easy to take care of. They don't have to be watered that often, and are small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. They are the perfect size for a dollhouse! Buy some accessories for 18 inch dolls. Many doll companies that sell 18 inch dolls also make accessories intended for these dolls. Browse the websites of some of your favorite 18 inch doll company and purchase some accessories to decorate your dollhouse with. Another thing to do is buy furniture from American Girl, Our Generation, and Journey Girls. You can also find lots of little accessories at your local craft store. Make small accessories. You can make additional accessories, such as phones, computers, and food out of clay. You can make colorful accessories out of polymer clay and baking it in the oven according to the manufacturer's directions (usually 10 to 15 minutes per quarter inch at 275°F/135°C). If you are hesitant about using an oven, you can make the accessories out of air-dry clay and then paint them with acrylic paint once they dry. Turn ordinary objects into accessories. Some items can already look like doll items, such as a sink-shaped paper-clip holder, while other items can be made to look like doll items. Look around your home and local stores, and see if something ordinary can resemble a doll-sized item. For example: The caps from some spray bottles (such as perfumes and hair sprays) can resemble cups. If you are looking to stock up a doll-sized kitchen cabinet, then consider saving a few and using them as glasses and cups. Flower pots and planters come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are shaped like chairs or bathtubs! You can purchase tiny erasers and key chains that are shaped like food. Many of these are the perfect size for 18 inch dolls.
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Measure your space. Convert a bookshelf into a multi-storied dollhouse. Build your dollhouse inside a wardrobe. Create a multi-room home using some cubbies. Stack some boxes or crates together to create rooms. Add separations to make individual rooms. Consider building the dollhouse from scratch. Decide what sorts of rooms you want. Add some color by paining the inside of the dollhouse. Add some individuality with wallpaper. Decorate the walls. Add some windows. Add some curtains. Add a classic look with wooden flooring. Add some variety with tiled floors. Make the dollhouse look cozier with rugs and carpeting. Buy some 18 inch (45.7 cm) doll furniture. Make 18 inch doll furniture. Turn ordinary items into doll furniture. Add some lighting. Add some plants and flowers. Buy some accessories for 18 inch dolls. Make small accessories. Turn ordinary objects into accessories.
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How to Make Jamaican Curry Chicken
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Before cooking your Jamaican chicken curry, chop the chicken into small pieces and season it in a bowl with salt, pepper, curry powder, and garlic. Heat the vegetable oil over a medium-high heat, then fry the chopped onion and peppers, and cumin seeds. Next, add the herbs, spices, tomato ketchup, and hot sauce, and saute the vegetables for 6 minutes. To finish, add the water, chicken pieces, and chopped potatoes before turning the heat down to medium and cooking for 30 minutes.
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Cut the chicken. Take 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of skinless chicken and carefully cut it into small pieces. The pieces should be the size you'd like to serve. For example, you might want to just cut a thigh in half while cutting a breast into 3 or 4 pieces, depending on the size of your chicken. You can use boneless chicken which will make it easier to cut or you can use bone-in chicken for richer flavor. Season the chicken. Place your chicken pieces in a large bowl. Sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons of the curry powder, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Use your hands or a spoon to stir the chicken so that all the pieces are completely coated with the seasoning. Refrigerate the chicken for 1 hour. You can mince the garlic with a sharp knife or use a garlic press. You can use any kind of curry powder you like, although Jamaican curry powder works great in this recipe. Chop and saute the vegetables. Carefully chop 1/4 of a small red bell pepper and 1/4 of a small green bell pepper into fine pieces. You should also chop 1 large onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to the pot and saute them for 30 seconds. Add your chopped vegetables. Season the vegetables. Continue sauteeing the vegetables over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme or 1 sprig of fresh thyme, 1 teaspoons of salt, 3 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of West Indian hot pepper sauce. Saute the vegetables until they're tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. If you don't want your Jamaican curry chicken to be too spicy, you can leave out the West Indian hot pepper sauce. Add boiling water and the chicken. Carefully measure out 1 cup (235 ml) of boiling water and add it to the pot with your sauteed vegetables. The water should quickly come to a boil. Add your refrigerated chicken pieces to the pot and stir the mixture. Add the remaining 2 cups (470 ml) of boiling water and let it come back to a boil. The sauce should coat and almost completely cover the chicken. This will help to keep it moist as the chicken cooks. Cover and cook the curry. Turn the heat down to medium and add 2 medium potatoes that you've cut into 6 pieces each. Cover the pot with a lid and let the Jamaican curry chicken simmer for about 30 minutes. The chicken should be tender and the sauce will thicken up when it's ready to serve. The curry should be lightly bubbling as it simmers. Avoid a rolling boil since this could cook the chicken too quickly and make it tough. Cook the Jamaican curry chicken in the slow cooker. Prepare the Jamaican curry chicken by seasoning and sauteeing the chicken and vegetables. Instead of simmering the curry on the stove, transfer the curry to a slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and turn it on to low. Let it cook for 45 minutes to an hour. If you want your vegetables firmer, consider keeping them separate from the curry when you're sauteeing. Then you can add them to the slow cooker to cook. Add a little coconut milk. If you find that the Jamaican curry chicken is too spicy for your liking, try stirring in about 1/2 cup of shaken coconut milk. Taste the curry again and add more coconut milk as you need to make it creamier and less spicy. You can use full-fat coconut milk or lite coconut milk (which is a little runnier). Serve the curry with rice. You can serve the Jamaican curry chicken with steamed white rice or with traditional Jamaican rice with peas. Jamaican rice and peas are made with rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, and seasonings. You can make the Jamaican rice and peas using canned kidney beans or you can soak dry beans overnight to use in the recipe. Make it a meal. You can also round out a meal of Jamaican curry chicken by serving it with a green salad and flatbread like roti. You could also serve steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes on the side. You could also serve the Jamaican curry chicken with rice noodles. Finished.
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Cut the chicken. Season the chicken. Chop and saute the vegetables. Season the vegetables. Add boiling water and the chicken. Cover and cook the curry. Cook the Jamaican curry chicken in the slow cooker. Add a little coconut milk. Serve the curry with rice. Make it a meal. Finished.
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How to Help Your Child when the Other Parent Is a Narcissist
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Supporting your child when their other parent is a narcissist can be challenging, but by modeling healthy behavior and showing them lots of love, you can offset some of their other parent's toxic influence. Encourage your child to be themselves, give them compliments, and praise them when they're staying with you. This will help to balance the negative comments and criticism that narcissists often make. Teach them that it's okay to make mistakes and how to learn from them, since their other parent probably won't. You can also help them to join a club or sports team and socialise with friends and family so they'll learn how to have healthy interactions and deal with anxiety. It's also important to encourage them to be empathetic and think about how other people feel, since they won't learn this from a narcissist.
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Limit your contact with the narcissistic parent. If you and the narcissist have split up, your best option is to minimize your communication with your child's parent. Narcissists are generally high-conflict people. To prevent exposing your child to a battle they can't understand, limit interactions between you and the other parent as much as possible. Speak to the narcissist only when absolutely necessary and keep the subject of your communications strictly related to parenting. Avoid badmouthing the other parent to the children. While dating or being married to a narcissist results in psychological damage, it's not your place to enlighten your child about their parent's negative traits. As hard as it may be, try your best to speak highly (or not at all) about the other parent to your child. This goes beyond direct communication to family, friends, and the larger community. Avoid talking negatively about the other parent to loved ones or acquaintances who might inadvertently spread the message back to your child. Only discuss the woes of your relationship with your most trusted friends and family—far away from the listening ears of your child. Provide consistent structure when you can. Narcissists may use their offspring simply for the purposes of boosting their own egos, which often breeds perfectionism and people-pleasing habits in children. To counteract some of the emotional damage inflicted on your child by the narcissist, implement strong boundaries and consistent structure when they are in your care. Set firm guidelines about the behavior you expect in your home, and discipline or reward accordingly. If you say you will do something, follow through. Help them learn a sense of responsibility in terms of their conduct, academics, chores, etc. Teach them to share, take turns, and cope with unexpected change so that they understand the world does not revolve around them. This is especially important if your child spends a lot of time around the narcissistic parent. Reinforce positive rules and values so that they develop into stable, law-abiding citizens in society. Model healthy communication. Children of narcissists are subjected to guilt-tripping, bribery, and emotional manipulation of the highest degree. Do your best to serve as a positive role model for communication. Practice active listening by letting them finish talking before sharing a response. Make eye contact. Talk to your child at an age-appropriate level. Avoid labels like “bad” or “disrespectful.” Instead speak in terms of feelings like, “I feel disappointed because you didn't turn in your school project.” Avoid criticizing your child. Instead, explain your views and actions to them rationally. Be clear and direct with your child rather than hiding behind an agenda or manipulating them. As much as possible, answer your child's questions honestly. Refrain from shielding your child from the narcissist. Emotional abuse is the narcissist's weapon of choice. Unless you are vying for full custody with no parental visits, it may be impossible to fully protect your child from their parent's emotional games. It may not be a good idea to try to "protect" your child anyway. Doing so shields them from learning how to effectively interact with the narcissist. Instead of trying to protect your child from their emotions, simply strive to counteract any damage with structure, boundaries, and unconditional love. However, you do want to ensure that your child is not in any danger while under the supervision of the narcissist. Signs of child abuse or neglect may include: Having unexplained injuries or bruises Wearing inappropriate clothing to cover up bruises Shying away from the abuser's touch; flinching after sudden movements Being on alert Having poor hygiene Lacking any sort of bond with abuser Missing school or important engagements Encourage individuality. Children of narcissists have the tendency to develop intense people-pleasing habits as a result of being idolized when they act according to the narcissist's wishes and belittled when they don't. The narcissistic parent basically erases the child's sense of self. To counteract this unhealthy habit, help your child acknowledge their individual strengths and talents. All children tend to follow the styles or mannerisms of their peers. This can be healthy in terms of finding out their likes and dislikes. However, give your child permission to explore their own ways of acting or thinking by letting them choose hobbies and clothes that suit their interests. Let them know that it's okay to be different. Show consistent love to foster positive self-esteem. Narcissists often parent with conditional love, subjecting their children to rigid standards that determine whether they receive appreciation or affection. What's more, the narcissist may be so focused on themselves, they may not provide the ingredients needed to build a healthy self-esteem in their children. Ensure that your child receives positive praise and affection that is not dependent on behavior or accomplishments. Tell your child “You're so smart” or “You're such a good friend” to remind them of their good traits. Be sure to offer genuine praise when they do something good. This can help to counteract the negative influence they may be getting from the narcissistic parent. Furthermore, tailor language so that children don't think they're better than others. Say, “You're special to me” rather than “You're the most special girl in the world.” Offer opportunities to build self-confidence. When your child learns new things, they expand their skillsets and boost confidence. This can thwart poor self-esteem that may develop from a narcissistic parent telling them they aren't worthy unless they do this or that. Sign your child up for an interesting club or organization. Encourage them to try out a new sport or creative pursuit. Learn a new language or skill together to further develop your bond. Help them see mistakes as learning opportunities. Narcissists attach their sense of self on being admired, accomplished, and acquainted with powerful people. By proxy, your child may develop a perfectionistic viewpoint of themselves and the world. Mistakes and failure offer chances to improve and grow. Help your child prevent or overcome perfectionism by challenging them to fail bigger. Make it a game for them to try activities that don't come easy for them. Have them come to you and tell you how they failed. Applaud their failure as a chance to grow. Let your child know that many successful people failed along their way to success, like Oprah who was fired from her first job as a TV anchor. On the other hand, applaud their successes, but don't exaggerate them. Focusing too much on success places pressure on children, which makes them less likely to step out of their comfort zones in the future. Surround the child with other healthy adult confidants. Your child may feel a clear deficit in their emotional connection with the narcissistic parent. Being a positive role model yourself can offset this. However, it can be beneficial to expose your child to other positive adults who can offer support, encouragement, and a listening ear. Reach out to adults in your community who your child can forge relationships with, such as teachers, religious or spiritual advisors, coaches, school counselors, relatives or family friends. Tell your child, “I want to make sure you know that someone is always there for you. If you don't feel comfortable coming to me with an issue, I hope you know your aunt/teacher/coach is willing to listen.” Aid your child in developing empathy. One of the most identifiable traits of the narcissist is a lack of empathy. Of course, children and teens are naturally self-centered. In order to prevent these normal behaviors from developing into pathological narcissism, you'll want to boost their ability to relate to others. No matter how old your child is, help them build an ability to consider other's emotions. Empathy is grounded in being able to step in someone else's shoes. While watching TV or reading books, ask your child, “How do you think this character feels?” to get them thinking. If your child tells you about a friend at school who was bullied, ask them to name some feelings the child might experience (e.g. sadness, embarrassment, rejection, etc.). Emphasize the importance of genuine friendship. A narcissistic parent rarely has true friendships. Friends and acquaintances may be purely a means to an end. Your child may pick up on this unhealthy relational pattern and exploit their own peers. To prevent this, encourage your child to make friends from diverse backgrounds that don't revolve around status. This helps them to recognize they are worthy not because of who they know, but because of who they are. In addition, emphasize the significance of keeping confidences, demonstrating loyalty , sharing, and resolving conflict. Take incidents of manipulation or exploitation seriously. All children test the limits or behave inappropriately at times. However, you can set the bar for building positive relationships and empathy by not overlooking negative behaviors. Let's say, your child manipulates a friend by saying, “If you don't let me play with your doll, I won't be your friend anymore.” Pull them aside and suggest that they step into the other person's shoes. How would they feel if the friend did this to them? Is it fair to hold friendship over their heads? Is there another way to ask to play with the doll without being manipulative? Counteract manipulation by encouraging kindness. Ask your child each day what they did nice for others. Get your child to do anonymous acts of kindness in which they don't receive any recognition for doing good. You can also encourage your child to volunteer to help build their empathy for other people. Consult with a counselor. Unfortunately, children of narcissists are at risk of developing this personality trait, too. If your adolescent child uses or exploits others, lacks empathy, or bullies, you may need to seek professional help before these traits get out of hand. A professional mental health therapist can work with your child to address the root causes of narcissism and build healthier relational behaviors. Talk to your pediatrician, family doctor, or school counselor for a referral.
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Limit your contact with the narcissistic parent. Avoid badmouthing the other parent to the children. Provide consistent structure when you can. Model healthy communication. Refrain from shielding your child from the narcissist. Encourage individuality. Show consistent love to foster positive self-esteem. Offer opportunities to build self-confidence. Help them see mistakes as learning opportunities. Surround the child with other healthy adult confidants. Aid your child in developing empathy. Emphasize the importance of genuine friendship. Take incidents of manipulation or exploitation seriously. Consult with a counselor.
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How to Stop Your Partner from Swearing
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If your partner swears and it's setting a bad example for your family or offends you, work together to help them break this habit. Let your partner know that you love them and care about their feelings, but that their language is a problem for you. Then, tell them what outcome you're hoping for, like swearing less casually or not swearing in front of family and friends. Remember, change doesn't happen overnight, so work with your partner to set concrete goals and timelines as well as rewards to keep them motivated. You can also work with your partner to create alternative words or set up a swear jar that they'll have to put a dollar into every time they slip.
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Address it before it's a problem. Perhaps you've been dating for a while and your partner has held back on swearing, but now that you're comfortable in the relationship they've suddenly started swearing. Or perhaps your partner has always sworn, and you've simply dealt with it as best you could. Whatever your situation might be, it's important to talk to your partner about their bad habit as early as possible. If you wait, you'll only grow resentful. Some researchers refer to a partner's bad habits in a relationship as "social allergies" - the habits are a minor annoyance at first, but over time they can lead to annoyance, resentment, and even disgust. If your partner's language is a significant problem to you, or if you believe it may become more of a problem for you in the future, you owe it to have an honest and straightforward discussion with your partner. As with any bad habit, the sooner you address it, the better it will be for you and your relationship. Be kind and understanding. Your partner may have learned to swear from their family, friends, or even coworkers. Many people are exposed to vulgar language socially, and those individuals probably do not see their swearing as anything offensive or hurtful. Your partner's swearing may upset you, but it's important to remember that they love you and do not necessarily engage in this habit to hurt or upset you. Let your partner know that you love them, and that you do not resent them for who they are. At the same time, though, you need to be upfront and communicate to them in no uncertain terms that their behavior upsets you. Don't discount your partner's feelings or lapse into judgmental behavior, as this may alienate your partner and create further tension. Use "I" statements to convey that your partner's behavior upsets you. "You" statements tend to communicate anger, accusation, or frustration, whereas "I" statements address the way you feel about the behavior. Instead of saying "Your language is awful and you're unpleasant to be around," say something less hurtful and less absolute, such as "I love you and I'm not trying to judge you, but your language is a problem for me." Convey what you want. It's not enough to point out problematic behavior. You need to go a step further and let your partner know what you'd like them to do instead. Giving criticism without guidance or direction towards whatever you'd prefer as an alternative may make your partner get defensive or feel like they're being picked on. Have an honest, back-and-forth dialogue about what you'd like your partner to do instead, and ask for their honest feedback. Agree to a progression. Work on curbing casual swearing first, as some language patterns (like swearing while in pain, for example) may be more difficult for your partner to break. After casual swearing has been eliminated, work on your partner's swearing when they're upset. The last step, and potentially the most difficult, will be to eliminate reactive swearing (like swearing in response to an injury or shock). Be willing to compromise. Don't be upset if your partner is willing to stop swearing in front of you but wants to keep swearing when they're with friends or family members. Remember that swearing may be a social "language" for your partner, and expecting them to change how they interact with friends, coworkers, or relatives may be exceedingly difficult. Talk to your partner about their limits, and convey your own expectations and concerns. Dialogue is important through this entire process. If you and your partner are not equally communicating what you want and what you are willing to compromise on, it can quickly lead to arguments and feelings of resentment. Develop concrete goals. Your partner's behavior isn't going to change overnight, and it would be unreasonable to expect such a radical transformation. However, you should have a frank conversation with your partner about how you will measure their relative success in the effort to stop swearing. Talk to your partner about your expectations and theirs to determine how you will mark their progress and the eventual accomplishment of the goal, and remember to make S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound). Set incremental goals. Don't expect change to happen overnight, but don't give your partner a never-ending timeframe or they won't be motivated to make any progress. Ask your partner what they think would be a reasonable timeframe, and try to focus on negotiations instead of demands. Find ways to motivate your partner. If your partner is willing to work on controlling their language in some form or another, try to meet them halfway. Find out what would make them happy or motivate them on a day-to-day basis, and try to help keep them on track by being their supporter rather than their critic. Ask your partner what they like and what would help keep them motivated. They may have some kind of minor indulgence, like getting takeout from a favorite restaurant or going out with friends after work, which could help keep them motivated and on some kind of progress schedule. Try creating alternative words. One way to reduce swearing is to provide your partner with alternative words to use. You can come up with words together, even making up nonsensical words that will help replace your partner's vulgar language. Even as you work to control your partner's swearing, their need for expressive words will not diminish. Coming up with euphemisms or nonsensical words can be a fun and humorous bonding exercise. Set up a swear jar. A swear jar is a great way to create low-stakes "consequences" for swearing without actually punishing your partner. Every time your partner swears, ask them to put a dollar in the swear jar. Let the money build up while you help your partner try to achieve their goals, and at the end (only once they've met whatever goals you've set together) you can use that money for a fun night out together. A swear jar may seem like a "punishment," but it can actually act as a sort of motivation over time. As more money accumulates, your partner will realize that that money won't be spent on a fun date night until they stop swearing, which may give them the push they need. Find ways to increase their awareness. Your partner may need gentle reminders whenever they slip up and swears, but sometimes your words or a discontent expression on your face aren't enough. The best way to help your partner break their bad habit is to help them find ways to increase their own awareness of what they say, and work together to make them more aware of their words. Ask your partner to wear a rubber band around their wrist. Any time they slip up and swear, tap your wrist to remind them to snap the rubber band. Use a dry erase board to tally up the swear words used each week. Any time they swear, ask them to write down the word they said. This can help your partner track their progress and see if their swearing is improving. Recognize your partner's triggers. Every bad habit has a trigger. Just as a smoker might have an extra cigarette after a stressful day at work, your partner may indulge in swearing when they're upset, scared, stressed out, or frustrated. One important way to help support your partner is to learn what tends to set off their swearing, and help them become aware of it too. Don't address swearing during a moment of anger or frustration, as this may cause your partner to get angry with you or to escalate their anger at the situation at hand. Help your partner through moments of crisis, wait until they're calm, and then talk to them (gently) about how certain situations seem to set them off. They may not even be aware of it themselves. Resist anger and punishment. Some people may think that getting angry or punishing a person will help curb that person's undesired behavior. But getting angry or punishing your partner will only make them frustrated, and it could cause them to feel hopeless and even resentful. Instead of focusing on "punishment" (like withholding things your partner likes), focus on celebrating their accomplishments, no matter how small or minor they may seem to you. Remember that progress is slow and often marked by a series of minor victories and setbacks. Be patient and help your partner the best you can. Reward good behavior. Any time your partner avoids swearing in a heated moment or goes a duration of time without swearing, praise them and celebrate that accomplishment. It will make them feel good, and it may give them motivation to keep at it. Don't just offer a big reward once the goal has been met. You should have a goal for the end in mind, but offer little goals along the way to help your partner feel your support. Be patient. It bears repeating that no bad habit is going to change overnight. If your partner has grown up with vulgar language, breaking that habit may take months or even years. The best thing for both of you (and for your relationship) in the meantime is to remain patient with your partner. Work to develop patience by changing your own mindset. Don't see your partner's slip ups as an indication of failure or a lack of effort on your part or theirs. Recognize that your partner is trying, and continue to offer them support. Celebrate their accomplishments, no matter how small. Remember that change takes time and patience. Your partner needs your support during times of change and struggle more than ever.
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Address it before it's a problem. Be kind and understanding. Convey what you want. Be willing to compromise. Develop concrete goals. Find ways to motivate your partner. Try creating alternative words. Set up a swear jar. Find ways to increase their awareness. Recognize your partner's triggers. Resist anger and punishment. Reward good behavior. Be patient.
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How to Strengthen Weak Fingernails Naturally
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To strengthen weak fingernails naturally, soak your hands in a combination of natural oils, such as coconut, argan, or olive oil mixed with tea tree or vitamin E oil. Soaking your nails in oil will moisturize and strengthen them, while soaking them in water may cause your nails to become too soft, and they may bend or peel. To strengthen your nails further, take a multivitamin or a hair, skin, and nails supplement with nutrients like vitamin B, folic acid, calcium, and biotin. Taking an omega 3 supplement can also help make your nails stronger.
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Apply a coat of nail hardener to strengthen your nails. Look in a beauty supply shop for nail hardener, which is a clear, polish-like product. Use the brush applicator to add a coat or 2 of nail hardener to the surface of your nails if they feel especially brittle or damaged. Read the bottle for the recommended drying time before you go out and about. Don't use nail hardener on a regular basis, as they contain some pretty strong chemicals. Moisturize your nails and cuticles with lotion on a daily basis. Squeeze out a pea-sized amount of lotion and rub it into your nails and cuticles. Try to get in the habit of moisturizing them regularly, so your nails can become healthier and stronger. Add healthy, high-quality protein to your diet. Opt for poultry, low-fat dairy, beans, tofu, and fatty fish. Check the nutrition label to see how many grams of protein are in your food, and try to plan your meals with protein in mind. Ideally, eat 0.8 grams (0.028 oz) of protein for every 1 kg (2.2 lb) that you weigh. For instance, if you weigh 180 pounds (82 kg), you need to have 65 grams (2.3 oz) of protein each day. Protein helps nourish and strengthen your nails. Take biotin supplements. If you have especially brittle nails, ask a healthcare professional if biotin supplements are an option for you. If your doctor recommends it, take the specified dose of supplements as per the product label. You can also try eating biotin-rich foods, like salmon, sunflower seeds, or beef liver. The average dose for biotin supplements is usually between 30 to 100 mcg for teens and adults. Wear protective gloves when you use cleaning products. Slide on some rubber gloves whenever you do the dishes or do any task that requires harsh cleaning chemicals and soaps. If your nails are in contact with chemicals, your nails may get weaker over time. You can purchase rubber gloves in any place that sells cleaning supplies. Limit your exposure to water. Don't soak your nails for long periods of time, like when you're doing the dishes. If you don't take the proper precautions, your nails might be more prone to breaking and splitting. There's nothing wrong with getting your nails wet, but try not to soak them a lot. Don’t get acrylic nails. When you get artificial nails, visit certified salons that wash their tools between uses. After your initial appointment, visit in 2-3 weeks for touch-ups. If you like having fake nails a lot, give your natural nails a reprieve after 2-3 months. Give your regular nails some breathing room for several weeks before getting artificial nails again. Fake nails may raise your risk of a nail infection, which makes your nails weaker. Opt for a soak-off gel manicure if you want to get your nails done. Ask your nail technician if they over soak-off gel nails, instead of a standard gel manicure. They can be really tough on your nails, while soak-off gel offers a little reprieve. Avoid using harsh nail care products. Try not to use acetone on a regular basis, as it's very bad for your nails. If you use nail polish on a regular basis, use an acetone-free nail remover instead. Use an emery board to buff your nails in a consistent direction. Hold the file along the flat portion of your nail to make the edge as smooth as possible. Move it in short, horizontal motions, making sure that you always guide it in the same direction. Avoid moving it back and forth, or else you could make your nails weaker. Try to use a new emery board, as this will be more effective than an older one. You can also use a glass nail file, which is easy on your nails. Clip your hangnails so you won’t damage your skin or nail bed. When you rip or tear at your hangnails, you create an open wound, which increases your risk of infection. Instead, use nail clippers to clip along the base of the hangnail. Don't chew off hangnails. Along with the ripping of your nail or skin, chewing them off transfers bacteria from your mouth directly into the wound. Your nails will be a lot cleaner and stronger when they're maintained properly. Avoid cutting or picking at your cuticles. Since cuticles protect your nail bed from bacteria, you don't want to trim or chew them off in any way. When you pick or cut at your cuticles, you increase your risk of infection, which will make your nails much less healthy overall. Nourish your cuticles with cuticle oil. Rub a pea-sized amount of oil into each finger, making sure that it completely covers each cuticle. Use your hands to rub the oil into each cuticle. Use this product whenever you paint your nails, as it makes it easier and safer to push your cuticles back. You can also use cuticle oil as a regular moisturizer. You can find it at most beauty stores. Talk to your dermatologist if your nails don’t improve in 3-6 months. While you likely don't need to worry, weak fingernails can be a symptom of certain medical conditions. If your nails aren't improving with home treatments, it may be a sign that you have an underlying condition. See your doctor to find out what's causing your brittle nails so you can find the right treatment. For instance, hypothyroidism, anemia, and Reynaud's syndrome can all cause weak nails. Tell your doctor about what you've already done to help improve your nails. See a dermatologist if your nails change color or shape. Discolored or misshapen nails can signal that something is wrong. You may have an infection or damage to your nails. Let your doctor examine your nails to find out exactly what's causing your nail symptoms so they can get you the best treatment. If your nails are discolored, curling, or have black streaks, you may want to see a doctor for an official diagnosis and treatment options. Visit your dermatologist for bleeding, swelling, or pain around your nails. Keep an eye out for these symptoms, as they might be a sign that you have an infection around your nails. Visit a doctor to figure out what's causing these issues, and so you can figure out the best possible treatment option. You may need an antibiotic to treat the infection. Talk to your doctor about your preference for natural treatment options. They'll help you use them whenever possible. Consult your doctor if your nails won’t grow or separate from your skin. Your nails might stop growing if you have an injury to your nail bed or an underlying condition. Similarly, your nails might separate from your nail bed after an injury or certain infections. See your doctor to figure out what's causing your nail problems. Once you have an official diagnosis, work with your doctor to figure out the best treatment plan. You may not need treatment if your nail fell off due to an injury. However, it'll take a while for your nail to grow back.
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Apply a coat of nail hardener to strengthen your nails. Moisturize your nails and cuticles with lotion on a daily basis. Add healthy, high-quality protein to your diet. Take biotin supplements. Wear protective gloves when you use cleaning products. Limit your exposure to water. Don’t get acrylic nails. Opt for a soak-off gel manicure if you want to get your nails done. Avoid using harsh nail care products. Use an emery board to buff your nails in a consistent direction. Clip your hangnails so you won’t damage your skin or nail bed. Avoid cutting or picking at your cuticles. Nourish your cuticles with cuticle oil. Talk to your dermatologist if your nails don’t improve in 3-6 months. See a dermatologist if your nails change color or shape. Visit your dermatologist for bleeding, swelling, or pain around your nails. Consult your doctor if your nails won’t grow or separate from your skin.
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How to Dog Proof a Yard
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To dog proof your yard, install a fence at least 6 feet high, if you don't already have one, so your dog can't escape. You should also cover or fence around any water, such as pools or ponds, to prevent your dog falling in or drinking from it. Some plants, such as tulips, daffodils, and azaleas, are dangerous for your dog, so make an inventory of all the plants in your yard, and remove any toxic ones. You should also set up a dog house to protect your dog from rain, snow, and harsh sunlight.
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Install a fence. A sturdy fence is the first step to keeping your dog safe in your backyard. With a good fence, your dog cannot escape the yard and other dogs or animals cannot get into the yard, where they could harm your dog. Choose a fence material that meets your budget. Wood, steel, chain-link, and plastic all make good fencing materials. Make the fence at least six feet tall. The larger your dog, the taller the fence should be. After the fence is installed, walk the perimeter to check for spaces where your dog might be able to slip underneath. Install chicken wire in these areas. Repair any holes in the fence as they appear. Make a boundary around any water. Dogs are attracted to water, both to drink from and swim in. Even if your dog is a good swimmer, there's danger in leaving them alone with a pool since they might not be able to get out of the pool if the edges are slippery. Fence in your swimming pool or other water area with six-foot tall fencing. Don't ignore smaller reflecting pools: a small dog can easily fall into a shallow pool and drown. Provide a dog house. A dog house is essential to protect your dog from the elements. The dog house should be large enough for your dog to turn around in and it should be fully covered on top to protect your dog from rain, snow, and sunlight. Choose a material that is suitable for your environment. If you live in a warm environment, use clay tiles on the floor of the dog house to keep your dog cool. In the winter, place a blanket on the floor to help keep your dog warm. Keep your dog from ruining your garden. To keep your dog out of the garden , spray plants with white vinegar or apple bitter, both of which are natural concentrates with unpleasant odors designed to keep dogs away from certain areas. Alternately, you could plant marigolds between rows of plants and flowers you really want in your garden. Marigolds, like vinegar and apple bitter, contain a scent that dogs shy away from. You can obtain apple bitter at your local pet store and white vinegar from your local grocer. Sprinkle powdered mustard and/or red pepper flakes around your plants. Dogs do not like these scents and will avoid areas where these odors abound. The potency of the anti-dog odors declines over time. Any measure you adopt to protect your garden will need to be renewed occasionally, especially after it rains. Do not use coyote urine or similar products in your garden. While it does effectively ward off deer and rabbits, coyote urine will attract dogs, and your dog will roll about in the garden and mark it as its own territory. Keep your dog from chewing on things it shouldn't. If your dog gets into other areas of the yard you don't want it to, you can solve the problem using the same solutions you used to keep your dog out of your garden. That is, spray white vinegar or apple bitter on other things you want to keep your dog from chewing. Or, for instance, if you have furniture in your yard that you want to keep your dog from chewing, sprinkle powdered mustard or red pepper flakes in a cordon around the furniture to keep your dog away. Citrus is another scent that does not appeal to dogs. Spray concentrated lemon juice on any objects you do not want your dog chewing or scratching. Rid your yard of poisonous plants and weeds. Many common backyard plants are toxic to dogs. For example, tulips, daffodils, azaleas, and amaryllis can all make your dog sick or even cause them to die. Begin by talking to a vet about which plants are toxic to your dog. Different dog breeds are sensitive to different plants. Make an inventory of the plants in your backyard so you know how many toxic plants you have and where they are located. Remove the toxic plants or fence them in with chicken wire. Seal your garbage cans. Garbage cans are a source of many toxins. Common household items such as cleaning supplies and batteries can leave toxic sludge in the bottom of your garbage cans. If you dog gets into the cans, they might get sick. Ideally, you should keep your garbage cans outside of the fenced area where your dog hangs out. If you must keep your garbage cans in the yard, make sure they have sealing lids and always seal the lids after you throw out the trash. Keep your dog away from treated grass. If you spray your yard with insecticides or weed killer, your dog may ingest these chemicals if they play in the grass. After treating the grass, keep your dog out of the yard for at least twenty-four hours. You can also use non-toxic lawn products. Ask a sales associate at a lawn and garden stores about pet-safe products. Read fertilizer and biocide labels carefully to ensure they are nontoxic. If they are not nontoxic read the label to determine how long you must wait before allowing your dog back into the yard after you've used them. Use natural pest controls. If you have rodent traps in your yard or along your porch, your dog might get into them. If your dog consumes mouse poison, for instance, it could suffer kidney failure, brain swelling, and other serious ailments. To avoid this unhappy outcome, try planting or sprinkling mint around your yard instead of using rodent poisons. Mow your lawn. Ticks, fleas, and other unpleasant critters hide out in tall grass. These critters spread disease and generally make your dog's life less pleasant. The best way to reduce these critter populations is to keep your grass short. Aim for a grass length of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). Check your lawnmower manual for instructions on how to change the cut length. Mow your lawn every five to seven days during the summer. The grass will grow approximately half an inch during this time. As you move into the fall and winter, you'll notice your grass growing more slowly and dying off. When this occurs, reduce the frequency with which you mow. Clean up debris. Most dogs will put just about anything in their mouths. If you leave stones, sticks, and other debris lying around the yard, your dog might eat it and injure itself. Before you let your dog outside for the first time, clean up obvious debris like large rocks and stones. Once a week, check your yard for new debris. If there's a storm, remove new debris right away. Also remove damaged dog toys. A broken, jagged dog toy can do a lot of damage to your dog's mouth and stomach if swallowed. Bury chicken wire. Some dogs love to dig and if you leave them outside unattended they will inevitably make holes. You can foil your dog's digging instincts by burying chicken wire a few inches below ground. When your dog reaches the wire it will stop digging. Start by digging up your yard so that it is loose dirt. Next, lay a single layer of chicken wire over the entire yard. Cover the chicken wire with several inches of dirt. Replant any grass. Because this process is fairly elaborate, you should only do it if your dog repeatedly digs holes.
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Install a fence. Make a boundary around any water. Provide a dog house. Keep your dog from ruining your garden. Keep your dog from chewing on things it shouldn't. Rid your yard of poisonous plants and weeds. Seal your garbage cans. Keep your dog away from treated grass. Use natural pest controls. Mow your lawn. Clean up debris. Bury chicken wire.
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How to Calculate Heat Capacity
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To calculate heat capacity, use the formula: heat capacity = E / T, where E is the amount of heat energy supplied and T is the change in temperature. For example, if it takes 2,000 Joules of energy to heat up a block 5 degrees Celsius, the formula would look like: heat capacity = 2,000 Joules / 5 C. Then, you would just divide 2,000 by 5 to find that the heat capacity for the block is 400 Joules per degree Celsius.
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Know the heat capacity formula. Heat Capacity of an object can be calculated by dividing the amount of heat energy supplied (E) by the corresponding change in temperature (T). Our equation is: Heat Capacity = E / T. Example: It takes 2000 Joules of energy to heat a block up 5 degrees Celsius -- what is the heat capacity of the block? Heat Capacity = E / T Heat Capacity = 2000 Joules / 5 C Heat Capacity = 400 Joules per degree Celsius (J/C) Find the difference in temperature for changes of multiple degrees. For example, if I want to know the heat capacity of a block, and I know it takes 60 Joules to raise the temperature of the block from 8 degrees to 20 degrees, I need to know the difference between the two temperatures to get my heat capacity. Since 20 - 8 = 12, the temperature of the block changed by 12 degrees. Therefore: Heat Capacity = E / T Heat Capacity of the block = 60 Joules / (20C - 8C) 60 Joules / 12 C Heat Capacity of the Block = 5 J/C Add the appropriate units to your answer to give it meaning. A heat capacity of 300 means nothing if you don't know how it was measured. Heat Capacity is measured by energy needed per degree. So if we measure the energy in joules, and the change of temperature in Celsius, our final answer will represent how many Joules we needed per degree Celsius. Thus we would represent our answer as 300 J/C, or 300 Joules per degree celsius. If you measure heat energy in calories and temperature in Kelvin, your final answer would be 300 C/K. Know that this equation works for cooling objects as well. When something becomes two degrees colder, it loses the exact same amount of heat as it would gain to become 2 degrees warmers. Thus, if you are asked, "What is the heat capacity of an object if it loses 50 Joules of energy and drops 5 degrees Celsius," you can still use our equation: Heat Capacity: 50J / 5C Heat Capacity = 10 J/C Know that specific heat refers to the energy needed to raise one gram by one degree. When you find the heat capacity of one unit of something (1 gram, 1 ounce, 1 kilogram, etc), you've found this object's specific heat. Specific heat tells you the amount of energy needed to raise each unit one degree. For example, it takes.417 Joules to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. So, water's specific heat is.417 J/C per gram. The specific heat of a material is constant. That means that all pure water has the same specific heat--.417 J/C. Use the heat capacity formula to find a material's specific heat. Finding it is easy, simply divide your final answer by the mass of the object. This tells you how much energy was need for each bit of the object, like how many joules changes the temperature in just one gram of ice. Example: "I have 100 grams of ice. It takes 406 Joules to raise the temperature of ice 2 degree Celsius-- what is the specific heat of ice?"' Heat Capacity for 100g Ice = 406J / 2C Heat Capacity for 100g Ice = 203 J/C Heat Capacity for 1g Ice = 2.03 J/C per gram If you are confused, think of it this way -- it takes 2.03 Joules to raise every single gram of ice one degree. So, if we have 100 grams of ice we need 100 times as many Joules to heat it all. Use specific heat to find the energy needed to raise any material to any temperature. A material's specific heat is tells you how much energy is needed to raise one unit (usually 1 gram) a single degree. To find the heat needed to raise any object to any temperature, we simply multiply all of the parts together. Energy Needed = Mass x Specific Heat x Temperature Change. The answer is always in your unit of energy such as Joules. Example:" If the specific heat of aluminum is.902 Joules per gram, how many Joules does it take to raise 5 grams of aluminum 2 degrees Celsius? Energy Needed = 5g x.902J/C x 2C Energy Needed = 9.2 J Know the specific heat of common materials. To help practice, learn the common specific heats that you might see on a test or encounter in real life. What can you learn from them? Notice, for example, that the specific heat of metals is much lower than wood -- this is why a metal spoon heats up quicker than wood if left in a hot cup of chocolate. Lower specific heats mean an object gets hot faster. Water: 4.179 J/C Air: 1.01 J/C Wood: 1.76 Aluminum:.902 J/C Gold:.129 J/C Iron:.450
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Know the heat capacity formula. Find the difference in temperature for changes of multiple degrees. Add the appropriate units to your answer to give it meaning. Know that this equation works for cooling objects as well. Know that specific heat refers to the energy needed to raise one gram by one degree. Use the heat capacity formula to find a material's specific heat. Use specific heat to find the energy needed to raise any material to any temperature. Know the specific heat of common materials.
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How to Make Homemade Cheese
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To make homemade cheese, heat whole milk and mesophilic powder in a large pot over the stovetop. Once the milk is done curdling, strain the curds through a cheesecloth over a mesh strainer. Then, heat the curds for another hour. Finally, mix the curds with some coarse salt, pour them into a press, and let them dry overnight.
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Pour the milk into a large pot and heat until it reaches 86F (30C). Stir in the mesophilic powder until it has dissolved, then leave the milk untouched for 45 minutes, making sure that the temperature remains at 86F (30C). Cut curds into cubes of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in size once they are set. Raise the temperature gently to 97F (39C) over the next 40 minutes, and slowly stir. Allow the temperature of the curds to remain at 97F (39C) for the next 30 minutes, while stirring to keep curds from clumping together. Do not disturb the curds by stirring in the final 5 minutes. Place cheesecloth over a strainer and strain the curds. Keep as much of the whey as it takes to fill 1/3 of your pot. Place the strainer containing the curds inside the pot with the whey, cover and keep at a constant temperature of 97F (39C) for 1 hour. Take the curds out from the strainer and slice them into long thin strips, and mix with coarse salt. Put the cheese curds into a press and let it sit overnight. The next morning, take the cheese out of the press and let it dry. Pour the milk into a large pot and heat until it reaches 90F (32.2C). Add the yogurt and keep the heat at a constant temperature for 15 minutes while stirring. Put the rennet tablet in the pot and continue to mix for about 4 to 5 more minutes. Cover the pot and continue to keep the temperature constant. Do not disturb the pot or stir for 30 minutes. Chop the curds that have formed into 1/2 in. (1.27cm) cubes, and then let them sit for 15 minutes while stirring intermittently. Raise the temperature gently to 118F (47.7C) over the next 45 minutes, then let the temperature remain at 118F (47.7C) for a constant 15 minutes. Reserve the whey, and put the curd into a flat, warm pan and turn it over every 15 minutes for a total period of 2 hours. Cut the curd into strips that are 1 to 2 in. wide (2.5 to 5cm) and place them in water at a temperature of 180F (82C). Use wooden spoons to stretch and turn the curd until it is stretchy. Take the curd out of the hot water and form it into a ball, then place it in water at a temperature of 40F (4.4C) for about 1 hour. Make a salt brine and place the cheese into it. After a period of 24 hours, take the cheese out and let it dry. You can then eat it or place it in plastic wrap to store it. Finished.
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Pour the milk into a large pot and heat until it reaches 86F (30C). Stir in the mesophilic powder until it has dissolved, then leave the milk untouched for 45 minutes, making sure that the temperature remains at 86F (30C). Cut curds into cubes of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in size once they are set. Raise the temperature gently to 97F (39C) over the next 40 minutes, and slowly stir. Allow the temperature of the curds to remain at 97F (39C) for the next 30 minutes, while stirring to keep curds from clumping together. Do not disturb the curds by stirring in the final 5 minutes. Place cheesecloth over a strainer and strain the curds. Take the curds out from the strainer and slice them into long thin strips, and mix with coarse salt. Put the cheese curds into a press and let it sit overnight. Pour the milk into a large pot and heat until it reaches 90F (32.2C). Add the yogurt and keep the heat at a constant temperature for 15 minutes while stirring. Put the rennet tablet in the pot and continue to mix for about 4 to 5 more minutes. Cover the pot and continue to keep the temperature constant. Chop the curds that have formed into 1/2 in. Raise the temperature gently to 118F (47.7C) over the next 45 minutes, then let the temperature remain at 118F (47.7C) for a constant 15 minutes. Reserve the whey, and put the curd into a flat, warm pan and turn it over every 15 minutes for a total period of 2 hours. Cut the curd into strips that are 1 to 2 in. Take the curd out of the hot water and form it into a ball, then place it in water at a temperature of 40F (4.4C) for about 1 hour. Make a salt brine and place the cheese into it. Finished.
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How to Wear Oversized Sweaters
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To wear an oversized sweater, start by choosing the right length based on the amount of coverage you need. For example, choose a sweater that ends around the waist if you're pairing it with a skirt or pair of pants. If you're planning to wear it as a dress, pick a sweater that's long enough to give you the appropriate coverage. Although oversized sweaters are typically worn loose and slouchy, you can easily add on a belt to accentuate your waist and create a more flattering silhouette.
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Decide what length you need. If you're going to be wearing your oversized sweater with jeans, you can wear basically any length sweater you want. However, if you want to pair your sweater with a dress, skirt, shorts, and any other shorter garments worn on your bottom half, you probably want a slouchy sweater that still ends around the waist. If you're going to be wearing an oversized sweater as a dress, you definitely want something long that covers you! Oversized sweaters go in and out of fashion, but when they are very stylish, in both men's and women's departments -don't be afraid to explore both sections – oversized sweaters are a fantastic, gender neutral wardrobe pieces. Make sure you also know that a more baggy sweater will go with more tighter bottoms then if you were to wear a tight sweater then you would wear baggy bottoms. Consider colors and patterns. Monochrome sweaters, especially those in neutral colors, are great additions to your wardrobe because they can be paired with all sorts of other clothes and accessories. Patterned sweaters can be fun statement pieces, and you can effortlessly create an outfit just by pairing them with neutral trousers, leggings, shorts etc. There is a time and a place for both bold patterns and solid neutrals. Consider your collection of pants, jeans, skirts, leggings, dresses, and so on when deciding which kind of sweater to add to your collection. Think about layering possibilities. This will help you decide if you want a thick, chunky sweater, or a more lightweight sweater. If you're looking for a sweater to wear over layers, you may want to get something a bit less chunky – otherwise, you'll feel like you're wearing a sumo suit. On the other side, you don't want something so sheer that you'll see the bottom layers right through it. Lightweight, oversized cardigans are great to throw on over warm weather outfits, and big chunky sweaters look great with winter outfits. It's all about visualizing the outfits you want to create! Pair slouchy sweaters with dresses and skirts. Weather permitting, this is a great combination. Wearing a big, chunky sweater over a flowy dress can create a really interesting, trendy contrast. Transform summer dresses into fall and winter dresses just by topping them with a warm sweater. For this look, it's best to wear oversized sweaters that are cropped at the waist, so it doesn't completely cover your dress or skirt. Wearing oversized sweaters with maxi skirts can create the ultimate bohemian silhouette. It can be hard to pull this look off without looking like you're drowning in clothing, though. This look works best on tall people, but that doesn't mean you can't rock it if you're short. Wear big sweaters with form-fitting bottoms. When it comes to wearing oversized clothing, the general rule is one thing at a time. If you're going to wear a big, baggy sweater, avoid wearing big, baggy pants too. Instead, pair your sweater with tighter jeans, pants, or leggings. The largeness (and coziness) of the sweater is balanced out by the form-fitting bottoms. Rock oversized sweaters like a dress. There is no rule that you have to wear bottoms at all! If your sweater is long enough, pair it with tights and call it a dress. This is perfect for those cold days when you want to look chic but also want to be snug and warm. Pair it with tall boots and you have an effortlessly chic outfit. Add a bit of structure to your sweater dress by wearing a tailored blazer over it. Wear a belt. The one downside of oversized sweaters is that they certainly don't show off your figure. If you want to accentuate your waist, there's an easy solution. Pop a belt around your sweater and cinch it tight. Now, you have all the coziness of the big sweater, but you also have created a flattering silhouette. Embrace the wrist accessories. Big sweaters pair perfectly with big jewelry. Big, bold watches, bangles, and other bracelets look great against big, chunky sweaters. This is an easy way to add a bit of color or sparkle to a neutral sweater, or add a bit of fancy flair to a slouchy, more casual sweater. Cuff the sleeves of your sweater to show off your bracelets or watch. Add a necklace. You can easily transform a big, comfy sweater into dressy work attire simply by adding a beautiful statement necklace. You can soften up a cable knit sweater by pairing it with a dainty necklace. Playing around with your jewelry can really change an entire outfit, so don't be afraid to experiment. The lounging, weekend sweater can transition to business professional with some strategic styling. Dress up your sweaters with your footwear. Pairing big, oversized sweaters with casual footwear is a no-brainer – they go perfectly with sneakers, snow boots, and moccasins. However, you can style them in a completely new way with different footwear. Try pairing an oversized sweater dress with over-the-knee boots for a fierce, eye-catching look. Take that slouchy, neutral sweater from movie night to party night by wearing it with sky-high wedges or heels. Men can pop on some dress shoes to instantly take the look from cozy to professional. The key to styling your oversized sweater is to get creative, and get bold. Get inspiration from fashion magazines, Pinterest, and television, and try combinations you've never considered before. Oversized sweaters are more versatile than you may think!
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Decide what length you need. Consider colors and patterns. Think about layering possibilities. Pair slouchy sweaters with dresses and skirts. Wear big sweaters with form-fitting bottoms. Rock oversized sweaters like a dress. Wear a belt. Embrace the wrist accessories. Add a necklace. Dress up your sweaters with your footwear.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Understand-Cat-Food-Labels
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How to Understand Cat Food Labels
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To understand cat food labels, take note of how the listed ingredients are ordered, since the top ingredients will make up a higher percentage of the food. For example, if meat is listed as the first ingredient, this usually means that the main ingredient is meat. However, you should look out for any ingredients that may have been broken up into smaller components, like corn meal, since they may make up a higher percentage than the meat when added together. Another thing to look out for is products labelled “Cat Food with Salmon,” “Cat Food with Beef,” or something similar, since they're only required to contain 3 percent of the named meat. Before you purchase food, get the best value for your money by checking the caloric content to see how many calories your cat will receive from a single serving.
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Look for the nutritional adequacy statement. The nutritional adequacy statement will be located on the side or back of the product in small print. The presence of this statement means that the product meets standards approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The statement will also claim which life stages the cat food is appropriate for like “maintenance,” “all life stages,” “growth,” or “gestation.” Look for these statements: “Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.” “Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for gestation.” "CatFood provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance and is comparable to a product which has been substantiated using AAFCO feeding tests.” This statement is used for “family products”; products that are comparable (not identical) to ones that have been tested on animals. Pay attention to the product name. Products that are labeled as “Chicken for Cats” or “Beef Cat Food” must contain at least 95 percent of the named meat (chicken or beef in this case), not including added water. The meat in the label should also be the first ingredient listed in the ingredient list. Products that are labeled as “Chicken Dinner for Cats,” “Salmon Entrée (Platter, Formula, or Nuggets) for Cats” are only required to contain 25 percent of the named meat. Products that contain the word “with” in the label are only required to contain 3 percent of the named meat, for example, “Cat Food with Salmon” or “Cat Food with Beef.” If a product contains two meats in the product name, like “Salmon and Tuna Cat Food,” the first meat in the name must make up a higher quantity, and the meats together must make up 95 percent (in this case) of the product. Be aware of label claims. Products labeled as “gourmet,” “premium,” “ultra premium” or “super premium” are not required to have any higher quality ingredients than balanced or complete products. They are also not held to a higher nutritional standard than other balanced or complete products. Products labeled as “natural” only mean that they do not have any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives; however, many cat food products do not contain these any way. The label “organic” refers to the circumstances under which animals were raised and plants were grown. For example, to be considered organic, the meat used in the product must come from animals living in an environment mimicking their natural habitat and behaviors, fed 100 percent organic feed, and free of hormones and antibiotics. “Grain-free” does not necessarily mean low in carbohydrates. Many of these diets use peas, potatoes, or other starches in place of grain. The term “Holistic” does not currently have a generally accepted definition in the pet food industry, and does not represent any certain benefit to your cat. Take note of the order of ingredients. The ingredients on the list are ordered in terms of their weight. Following this logic, the top ingredients make up a higher percentage of the cat food than the ingredients at the bottom of the list. However, there is a caveat. To disguise undesirable ingredients, manufacturers will break them up into smaller components. This way they can place them at the bottom of the list, when in fact they make up a higher percentage of the product than the named meat. For example, a manufacturer may break up the ingredient corn meal into smaller components such as corn bran, corn gluten, and ground corn. If you combine the percentages of the smaller components together, then they may make up a higher percentage of the food than the meat and other ingredients listed at the top do. Examine the ingredient names. Become familiar with the definitions of the ingredients listed on cat food labels. This way you can get an idea of what you are feeding your cat. Here are some common terms and their definitions: Meat: the clean flesh of slaughtered mammals such as cattle, chicken, lamb, and turkey. Flesh can mean heart, tongue, diaphragm, esophagus, striated skeletal muscle, sinew, overlying fat and skin, and blood vessels and nerves found within these pieces of flesh. Meat by-products: the clean parts of slaughtered mammals (not including meat) such as kidney, brains, liver, blood bone, spleen, brain, fatty tissue, intestines and stomach. Meat by-products do not include horns, teeth, hair, or hooves. Poultry by-products: the clean parts of slaughtered poultry such as feet, heads, kidney, liver, spleen, stomach, lungs, heart, and intestines. Fish meal: the clean, undecomposed ground tissue of fish cuttings or whole fish. Corn gluten meal: the by-products of manufactured corn syrup and starch, as well as the dry residue after the elimination of starch, germ, and bran. BHA: a fat preservative. Tocopherols: a naturally occurring compound, such as vitamin E, used as a preservative. Check the caloric content. Look to the caloric content to determine the amount of calories your cat will receive from a single serving of food.The caloric content must be listed as kilocalories per kilogram, as well as in familiar household terms such as “per can” or “per cup.” The caloric content of products varies greatly. Make sure to examine the caloric content to determine how much to feed your cat. Examine the feeding guidelines. The feeding guidelines often recommend feeding more than your cat needs and should be interpreted as general estimates. How much you feed your cat depends on its environment, temperament, age, activity level, and other factors. The product should state something like “feed one cup per six pounds of body weight daily.” Food labeled “for all life stages” should have specific feeding directions for maintenance, growth, and gestation. If you are unsure how many calories you should be feeding your cat, ask your veterinarian and they will calculate it for you. Look at the crude percentages. These are typically located on the back or side of the packaging near the ingredients list under "Guaranteed Analysis." Crude protein, fat, and fiber, as well as the moisture content are the basic nutritional guarantees required by the AAFCO for pet food. The term “crude” refers not to the quality of the nutrients themselves, but to the exact method of testing the product. Calculate the percentages on a dry matter basis. You must do this in order to compare the percentages of protein, fat, and fiber per pound of food for different food brands. You cannot compare foods on their crude percentages alone; this is misleading. Dry matter refers to the mass of the food when it is completely dried. It includes carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This will also help you determine if you are getting your money's worth per pound of food. Locate the percentage of moisture content. By locating the moisture content percentage, you can determine the dry matter percentage. For example, if a dry food contains 15 percent moisture, then 85 percent of the food is dry matter. On the other hand, if a canned food contains 85 percent moisture, then 15 percent of the food is dry matter. Divide percent protein by percent dry matter. If the product contains 25 percent protein, then divide 25 by 85. This equals.29 or 29 percent. Therefore, for every pound of food, 29 percent of the food is protein. Use this calculation to compare different food brands' protein, fat, and fiber content. Use this same method to calculate the percentages of fat and fiber as well. Remember that these percentages do not refer to the quality of the protein, fat, and fiber. Therefore, a brand may have more protein, but you need to examine the ingredient list to determine the quality of the protein.
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Look for the nutritional adequacy statement. Pay attention to the product name. Be aware of label claims. Take note of the order of ingredients. Examine the ingredient names. Check the caloric content. Examine the feeding guidelines. Look at the crude percentages. Calculate the percentages on a dry matter basis. Locate the percentage of moisture content. Divide percent protein by percent dry matter.
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How to Apply For a Marriage License in Florida
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If you're applying for a marriage license in Florida, start by calling your local courthouse to find out your county's specific requirements. Make sure you each have a valid picture ID to prove your identity and age, social security cards, and certified death certificates or divorce decrees if either of you has been married before. Also, have the fee, which is around 100 dollars, ready. Once you have all of your documents, go to the county courthouse. The clerk will give you a handbook of marriage law that you must read. After you present your documents and fee, you'll get your license. Make sure to get married within 60 days or else your license will expire.
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Call your local courthouse. Find the phone number for your local county courthouse and call to inquire about your county's specific requirements for getting a marriage license. If an appointment is required, schedule an appointment with the courthouse. You don't have to be a resident of the county in which you apply, but it's often easier to apply for a license at a local courthouse. You can also find information about your local courthouse online at the state of Florida website. Prepare the necessary documentation. You'll need certain documents to apply for a marriage certificate. Have these prepared and with you when you apply. Valid picture ID: You each must have a valid picture identification with you to prove your identity and age (note that you must be at least 18 to marry in Florida without parental consent). This could be a state-issued ID card, driver's license, passport, or military ID. Your Social Security card and/or birth certificate: Depending on the county in which you reside, you will need to have either your birth certificate or Social Security card. You must have original or certified copies of these documents. Standard copies are not valid. Certified copies can generally be obtained from the vital records department of the county in which the birth took place. These copies are stamped or embossed as certified copies that have not been altered in any way from the original. Certified death certificate or divorce decree: If either of you has been married before, you must show a certified death certificate of the deceased spouse or a divorce decree as proof of your current marital status. Be prepared to pay the marriage license fee. Every county varies in the payment methods accepted, but in most cases, cash, credit card, or a check (not a starter check) is accepted. A Florida marriage license costs a set amount ($93.50 as of February 2015), but you may be able to get a discount if you can show proof of taking a pre-marital counseling class. Classes are offered through the county court system or through state-sanctioned providers, generally in a four-hour set of lessons. These lessons include divorce, finances, parenting, and communication. In some counties, the course requirement may be waived if the couple provides a signed statement that they completed marriage counseling with a pastor or counselor. Go to the county courthouse. If the courthouse requires you to have an appointment, make sure you have one ahead of time. Both you and your fiancé(e) must be present at the courthouse to apply for a marriage license. Read the marriage law handbook. The clerk will give you a handbook of marriage law that by law you must read. The handbook gives information about divorce through the court system, including information on property and asset division, child custody and support, etc. Use the license to get married within the time restrictions. Usually you'll receive your license during the same visit at which you apply. You may not get married within 3 days of the issue date (unless you've taken a pre-marital counseling course). You must use the license to get married within 60 days. If you don't, you'll need to reapply. Note, though, that the marriage license may be valid for up to 90 days in some counties. Contact your county or visit the county website for complete information. If you're a Florida resident, you'll have to observe a waiting period before reapplying. Marry within the state of Florida. Remember that the wedding and the legal marriage process are not necessarily the same thing. You can have your wedding ceremony wherever you choose, but you'll need to have the legal marriage process in your resident state. Ministers, elders in communion, ordained clergy, all judicial officers, retired judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can legally officiate weddings in Florida. You can become a notary public in Florida online. A marriage license issued in Florida is only valid in Florida. You may use your Florida marriage license in any Florida county. You do not have to get married in the county of issuance, but you do need to get married within the state. If you live in, for example, Georgia but want to have a wedding ceremony in Florida, you need to get your marriage license in Georgia and have a Georgia officiant perform the legal marriage process. Then you can hold your wedding ceremony in Florida. Have your marriage license signed and submitted to the court. Your officiant will sign the marriage license after the wedding. Generally, the license should be signed and submitted to the court within 7 days of the wedding. Some couples choose to complete the legal process of marriage before their actual wedding. This allows you additional time before the wedding to change names and get new documents, licenses, etc. You should receive a certified copy of the marriage license in the mail within 4-6 weeks. You can order additional copies through your local courthouse for a fee. You'll need the certified copy of your marriage license to change your name, obtain a new Social Security card, and update account records, etc.
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Call your local courthouse. Prepare the necessary documentation. Be prepared to pay the marriage license fee. Go to the county courthouse. Read the marriage law handbook. Use the license to get married within the time restrictions. Marry within the state of Florida. Have your marriage license signed and submitted to the court.
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How to Use and Improve Your Abilities
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If you want to use and improve your unique abilities, try to find a job or a hobby that allows you to use your talents. For instance, if you love to sing, you might find a church that's in need of a soloist for the choir, or if you love to write, you could start a blog. The more you use your skills, the better they will become. Once you are confident in your talent, you can mentor someone else, which will push you to improve even more.
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Recognize your skills. You can have many types of skills and not even know it. Skills aren't just knowledge but are ways of relating to information and people. Skill types can include technical, transferable, and personal skills. Technical skills are the “how-to's”, such as fixing or creating things, and administering or following protocols, such as being a mechanic, nurse, artist, or racecar driver. Transferable skills are skills that can help in many situations, such as organization, customer service, teamwork, and leadership, and can be helpful across many professions or activities. Personal skills include being reliable, having initiative, listening to your gut/intuition, and being self-motivated. Reflect on your skills and recognize that you have many skills. Remember how your skills have helped you in the past (like planning a wedding or doing well in interviews) and brainstorm ways to use your skills in the future. Reflect on what makes you happy. There's no use using and improving skills you don't enjoy. Even if you have skills you excel in, don't waste your time doing things that you don't find fun. Remember that money cannot buy happiness. Instead, think about things that make you happy. Perhaps you get along with everyone, are naturally charismatic, and love to make friends. You may want to work in sales or do activities that involve lots of people, like coordinating volunteer opportunities. Or perhaps you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. Maybe you want to be a mechanic or have a hobby fixing old toys. These are skills you can use! By knowing what makes you happy, you can pursue areas in your life to activate your skills and be happy while doing it. Create goals. People who are goal-oriented tend to be happier and achieve more. Think about what you want to develop and what fuels you to want to improve these skills. When creating goals, make sure they are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and timely. If your goal is to run, make it more specific by determining to run your first half marathon. Avoid general goals and be as specific as possible. Make your goal measurable by setting dates and creating a timeframe. Pick a half marathon race in the future that will allow you to train and prepare for the race. Then create a training plan. An achievable goal is one that challenges you but is still within your grasp. Being the first person on Mars may be a bit of a stretch, but learning how to ride a motorcycle may be doable, even if you feel fearful. By focusing on the result, you can stay motivated throughout the process. Think about the benefits of meeting your goal, and focus on the outcome of this goal. A timely goal has an end date in mind. Instead of “I will hike”, a time-bound goal has an end date in mind, creating some sense of urgency, such as “I will hike to the top of Mount Timpanogos by August 16.” For more information about goal setting, check out How to Set Goals. Pursue an education. A formal university education is well-respected by many and serves to give credibility in many fields. If you'd like to use and improve your skills in engineering, computers, foreign language, psychology, etc., obtaining formal education is a beneficial route to take, especially if you'd like to hold a job in one of these fields. If you're interested in pursuing knowledge and not a career, community colleges offer more affordable options and offer classes for many interests. You can apprentice someone to learn specialized skills. You may want to be a surf instructor but not know how to teach surfing. By apprenticing a surf teacher, you can learn the skills to teach. Make friends/network. Networking can be a beneficial business and personal skill. By having a network, you open yourself up to information, people, and power. Find ways to meet other people in your field of interest, whether it be events, social media, or through friends of friends. Join interest clubs or professional societies to help you meet people with similar interests or career paths. Take advantage of any opportunity to meet others who share your interest. Ask them questions about how they improved their skills, how they achieved success, and any things to avoid or re-consider. If you want to learn a skill, such as welding, take a class. A class offers an environment to meet other people with similar interests, and it may open doors to pursue more ways to improve this skill. Use your resources. You may love to sing, but be unsure how to use that skill. Maybe you are interested in writing but can't seem to find a way to engage this skill. Connect with people who may be able to help you find ways to use your skills. Ask friends, family, co-workers, and people your spiritual community about ways to open up your skills. Some community colleges offer career aptitude tests. While you may (or may not) use it to work toward your career, these tests can help you define your strengths and weaknesses. By asking around, you may find that your church would love for you to sing at services. You may find that you can write for your local newspaper or submit stories for local publications. Don't be afraid to ask! Transfer your abilities. Perhaps you want to change careers but fear not having experience in the new field. Maybe you want to head back to work after being a stay-at-home mom, but feel like you have nothing to offer. Think about what skills you do have, and hype those skills up! For instance, a stay-at-home mom may have excellent organization skills, time management skills, taking charge, remaining calm under pressure, and the ability to multi-task. You can always learn knowledge, but value the skills you have and make them known! Practice the role tree exercise: Think about the roles you currently have in your life or have previously had, and write the skills that go along with those roles. See which skills overlap, which are most enjoyable, and which skills aid you the most in moving forward. Volunteer. One way to use your skills is through volunteering. Lots of great non-government organizations exist that do good for the community. Volunteering is an excellent way to discover your skills, too! Additionally, volunteering connects you with other people and can advance your skills. Volunteering is good for your mind and body, giving you a sense of purpose and increasing confidence. Start volunteering at an animal shelter. You may realize you love working with animals. Some people volunteer with at-risk children and recognize a passion to help these kids succeed. Maybe you are interested in behind-the-scenes work, and choose to volunteer as a light and sound manager of a local play. Contribute to your community. In addition to volunteering, being an active participant in your community can be fulfilling and useful. You can work or volunteer for your community center, serve on local government, or participate in a church or religious setting, based on the skills you want to use or develop. If you love design, create flyers for the community center; if you love singing, sing at your church. There are lots of ways to use your skills! Pursue a career. If you are passionate and want to surround your life with your favorite activity, make a career out of it. Many artists know that the artist's lifestyle can be difficult, but choose to pursue it anyway because they cannot imagine doing anything else. Once your livelihood depends on using and improving your skills, you may find new ways to approach problems and different ways to creatively use your skills. If you're creative, pursue a career in acting, singing, dancing, or art. Or if you love working with your hands, consider becoming an electrician or builder. If you love flowers, become a florist. Engage in leadership. Pursue opportunities to lead using your skills. Being a leader creates value in the skills you've developed and authority in your knowledge and experience. If people look up to you as a leader, they may expect you to be an expert, to make decisions, and to handle difficult situations. Having these roles can help you approach things in different ways and consider things in a new perspective. If you have an idea, don't wait for someone else to step up, go do it! Offer to oversee volunteer opportunities or organize a toy drive for children. You can step up at work and take on additional responsibilities or create new programs. Be a mentor. Mentoring someone else who shares your interests is a great way to approach your interests in a new way. You now have a role as a teacher and guide, which means you have opportunities to creatively approach learning in new ways. Knowing that others are watching you or looking up to you can push you to do great work. Engage in some friendly competition. Feeling competitive is both natural and healthy. Competition can also help us grow. Engage in some friendly competition with someone else who shares your skills. Compete to sell the most paintings in a month or create the most original designs. Find a business competitor and ask if there's interest for a short-term competition. Balance criticism. It's easy to forget all the overwhelming positive feedback when you receive one negative comment. Keep in mind your passion for using your skills, and keep trying. Approach criticism as constructive, listen to what is said, don't be defensive, and realize that failure always accompanies risk. Realize that sometimes people are just mean. Take negative feedback with a grain of salt, see what can be improved, and move on. Join an organization. This can be a great way to network and to keep up-to-date in your field. Whether it's a professional organization or a hobby convention, joining with other people in a formal setting can help you improve your skills or keep them sharp. Attend workshops or lectures provided by the organization. Immerse yourself with the culture. Be persistent. You may experience temporary lulls in productivity, or feel like your work has become stagnant. Don't give up. Find creative ways to approach your difficulties, then keep going. Do it, master it, then improve it.
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Recognize your skills. Reflect on what makes you happy. Create goals. Pursue an education. Make friends/network. Use your resources. Transfer your abilities. Volunteer. Contribute to your community. Pursue a career. Engage in leadership. Be a mentor. Engage in some friendly competition. Balance criticism. Join an organization. Be persistent.
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How to Feed a Pet Rat
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To feed a pet rat, give it between 10 and 20 percent of its body weight in food each day. You can feed your rat pellet food, fresh fruits and vegetables, and occasional treats like cookies and chocolate. Just avoid feeding it mangoes, green bananas, sweet potato, dried corn, avocado, beans, or artichokes since these foods aren't safe for rats. You should also give your rat a small bowl of lab blocks once a day so it gets all the nutrients it needs.
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Choose your food containers carefully. Metal bowls can produce sound frequencies which may disrupt the rats. Use ceramic bowls instead. Ceramic bowls are also heavier, and therefore harder for the rats to tip over when feeding. Finally, choose a small bowl; the larger the bowl, the less cage space the rat has. Provide a variety of food. Rats have particular palettes and should be able to make some choices about what food they want to eat. Maintaining a healthy but diverse diet will keep rats curious about and interested in their food. Hard-boiled eggs or food encased in a cardboard wrapper that needs to be opened somehow will stimulate rats and provide them with a learning opportunity. Introduce new foods slowly. If a rat eats too much of a food that disagrees with their constitution, they might have stomachaches or diarrhea. When they have a small quantity, though, they will learn whether or not they should leave it next time they encounter it. If you have several pet rats, make sure that when introducing a new food, you give all of them a taste. If only one rat gets a treat and the others don't, they will smell the new food on the lucky rat later and may become aggressive. Ensure your rat is getting an adequate amount of food. Always make sure food and water are available to all rats. This requires providing enough food for each rat as well as ensuring water bottles are within reach of the baby rats, who are more vulnerable than adults to hunger and dehydration. Rats can be aggressive. If you have several rats to a cage, be sure to provide a sufficient amount of food for each. Alpha rats (the leaders of the pack) or aggressive rats may hoard food for themselves. Always provide at least two food and water sources when housing multiple rats together. Rats should eat between 10% and 20% of their body weight each day. Permit natural behaviors. Whether it's handling food, consuming cecal pellets, or digging for food, rats should be given space to follow their biological instincts. Rats eat their own feces – called cecal pellets – in order to gain important nutritional content. Preventing or disrupting this behavior could result in nutritional deficiencies in your pet rat. Let your rats handle small nuts and seeds. Do not feed them these foods frequently, however, because they are high in fat. Rats like to forage and search for food. If you place a small snack in a sealed cardboard tube or in an unusual place, rats will seek it out. Give your rat enough protein. Lab blocks are often available in varieties with varying levels of protein meant to be matched to an individual rat's unique nutritional needs. Rats are omnivores and can eat meat as well, but it should not be a normal part of the rat's diet. Pregnant rats, babies, and young rats need more protein than normal adults. Watch for signs your rat may be protein-deficient, such as: Chronic infections Stress fractures in bones Hair loss Go organic. Pesticides have a variety of harmful impacts on rats, including thyroid disruption, reduced antibody count, and complications of the endocrine system. In order to ensure your rat stays healthy, buy as much organic produce as possible. If you buy conventional produce: Scrub surface of your fruit/vegetable vigorously with a soapy solution Rinse with water Peel or scrape the outer skin off and discard Provide fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to rat pellets, rats should eat a variety of fibrous fruits and veggies; but not just any vegetables and fruits will do. Some produce is bad or even harmful for rats to eat. Acceptable fruits include apples, pears, bananas, melons, berries, and citrus fruits. Acceptable vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, parsley, and fresh corn. Unacceptable fruits include mangoes and green bananas. Unacceptable vegetables include raw sweet potato, dried corn, avocado, raw beans, and raw artichokes. Approximately one tablespoon of fruits and veggies per day is enough for a healthy adult rat. Show some love. Like humans, rats enjoy the occasional treat. Semi-sweet chocolate, orange juice, cookies, and potato chips will be happily consumed by rats. However, don't make foods high in sugar, fat, and salt a regular part of the rat's diet. Doing so could lead to obesity and other health problems. Choose a good lab block. Lab blocks provide the best nutrition for rats. These are specially-formulated food compounds designed for rats in captivity to receive all the nutrition they need. There are a multitude of lab blocks available. Some of the more reputable brands include: Oxbow lab blocks come in two types: young and “regal” (adult). Harlan Teklad offers varieties of lab blocks differentiated by the protein content: 14%,16%, 18%, and 23% varieties depending on the rat's needs. Mazuri and Purina, both owned by the same parent company Land O Lakes, also produce high-quality lab blocks. Lab blocks are available for sale online or in pet stores. Don't buy mixes containing lab blocks and seeds, nuts, corn, and fruit. Rats will select the latter and leave the blocks untouched, leading to nutritional shortfalls. Issue a small bowl of lab blocks once a day to your healthy adult rat. Provide fresh water. Having fresh water at all times ensures the rat is not at risk for dehydration. You can either provide a bowl of water or a bottle. In either case, fill and change the water each day. If you provide a bowl of water, the rats can also use it to bathe themselves. Be sure to wash the bowl daily. If you provide a bottle of water, make sure the mouthpiece is accessible by even the smallest rats in the cage. Check the mouthpiece regularly to ensure it is free of blockage, and give the bottle a few taps to make sure water flows freely. Be sure to empty and clean it weekly, as algae can grow inside.
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Choose your food containers carefully. Provide a variety of food. Introduce new foods slowly. Ensure your rat is getting an adequate amount of food. Permit natural behaviors. Give your rat enough protein. Go organic. Provide fresh fruits and vegetables. Show some love. Choose a good lab block. Provide fresh water.
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How to Prevent Migraines
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To prevent migraines, drink plenty of water or sugar free beverages throughout the day to stay hydrated. Additionally, eat regular meals to keep up your blood sugar levels. You should also take frequent breaks from staring at TV and computer screens, and use sunglasses when you're outside so you don't overexert your eyes. If you can, try to reduce your exposure to loud noises, which are another common source of migraines.
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Prevent low blood sugar. Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can cause migraines. It is brought on by lack of nutrients or by eating too many refined carbohydrates, which turn to sugar in the blood. Small frequent meals are important if you want to control your blood sugar. Do not skip any meal throughout the day. Avoid refined carbohydrates like sugar and white bread. Whole grain breads should be fine. For each of your small meals, choose options such as fresh fruits and vegetables with a protein like an egg or lean meats. This will help you keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day. Avoid foods with tyramine and nitrites. Tyramine is a substance that can release a chemical in your brain called norepinephrine, which can lead to headaches. There are many common foods containing tyramine or nitrites. Foods such as eggplant , potatoes, sausage, bacon, ham, spinach, sugar, aged cheese, beer, and red wine contain these compounds. Other tyramine-containing foods include chocolate, fried food, bananas, plums, broad beans, tomatoes, and citrus fruit. Foods with high levels of seasoning such as MSG or artificial additives might also contribute to triggering a migraine. Soy products, particularly fermented ones, can contain high tyramine levels. Tofu, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and miso are examples of such soy products. Be aware of food allergies. An allergy to a certain type of food can trigger a migraine in susceptible people. This is caused by the inflammation that happens with an allergic reaction. Try to avoid all foods that you are allergic to as well as those you think you might be allergic to. If you find yourself with a migraine, list what foods you have had throughout the day. This way, you can keep track and start to pinpoint which foods are causing your allergies. You can also get allergy tested by your doctor. Common food allergies include wheat, nuts, dairy, and certain grains. If you have established which foods seem to trigger your migraines, eliminate them from your diet. If you aren't sure, go without the food for a period of time to see how you feel and respond. Alternatively, you could ask your doctor about testing for food allergies. Be aware that not everyone will have the same food triggers or responses. A food that triggers a migraine in someone else may not do the same for you. Stay hydrated. One of the major triggers of migraines is dehydration. Since the body needs so much water a day, the body responds to a lack of water by causing pain and discomfort. It causes other symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and dizziness. The best source of hydration is plain water. Other beverages that are low in (or free of) sugar or artificial sweeteners and caffeine-free can also help you stay hydrated. Avoid certain types of lights. When trying to prevent migraines, you should avoid bright light. Certain colors of light can also trigger migraines in some people. This sensitivity is called photophobia. It happens when the light increases your headache pain. Nerve cells inside the eye called neurons are activated with bright light. When this happens, it can take 20-30 minutes of darkness to start to relieve the pain because the neurons are still active. Limit your exposure to intense stimuli. Since bright or flashing lights can sometimes lead to migraines, you should wear sunglasses on sunny days or even bright winter days. The glare from snow, water, or buildings can trigger a migraine response. Sunglasses should contain good quality lenses with side panels if possible. Some migraine sufferers find that tinted lenses are helpful. Rest your eyes periodically when watching TV or using your computer. Adjust the brightness and contrast levels on computer screens and TV screens. If you're using a screen that reflects, decrease the reflection with filters, or by drawing blinds and curtains when the sun is shining. Non-visual stimuli, such as strong scents, can also cause migraines in some people. Once you've been exposed to a certain scent that seems to trigger a migraine, try to avoid that scent. Reduce your exposure to loud noise when possible. Migraines can be triggered by loud noises, especially when they are continuous. The reason for this is unclear, but some scientists think that migraine sufferers may not be able to suppress loud noises. Others suggests that the inner ear channel may be the cause. Notice weather changes. Changes in the weather or climate, which is linked to the barometric pressure, can trigger a migraine. A dry atmosphere or a warm, dry wind can have an effect on your body that causes a headache. This happens because of the imbalance of chemicals in your body due to the pressure change. Eat protective foods. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and quality protein. Eat lots of dark green vegetables such as broccoli , spinach, and kale. You can also eat eggs, yogurt , and low-fat milk to gain healthy proteins. These foods contain vitamin B which helps prevent migraines. Eat foods rich in magnesium. Magnesium relaxes blood vessels and ensures proper cell function. Magnesium-rich foods include nuts such as almonds and cashews, whole grains, wheat germ, soybeans, avocados, yogurt, dark chocolate, and green leafy vegetables. Oily fish may help prevent migraines. Consume oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, or anchovies three times a week to increase your omega-3 and fatty acids intake. Quit smoking. Tobacco use is known to trigger migraines. If you feel that you cannot quit on your own, talk to your physician about strategies or medications that can help you quit. One study has shown that smoking more than 5 cigarettes per day is more likely to trigger migraines. If you are unable to quit, limiting yourself to fewer than 5 each day might have some benefit. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is something that affects people in different ways. Some people find that caffeine triggers their migraines, while others are helped by caffeine. If you regularly use caffeine and suspect it may be causing migraines, try to cut back a little at a time. Sudden caffeine withdrawal can precipitate migraines, so be aware of that and wean yourself off of caffeine slowly. Caffeine is the prime ingredient in some migraine relief medications, so it is known to help. If you are an everyday caffeine drinker, caffeine may not help you because your body may have already built up a tolerance. Include caffeine containing food and beverage in your migraine diary and elimination trials to see the effects in your own case. Get more sleep on a regular schedule. A disturbed sleep routine reduces your energy and tolerance to certain stimuli. Lack of sleep and insomnia increases the chances of a migraine. Too much sleep can also cause a migraine. If your body is not getting adequate rest, then headaches happen because of the lack of a regular sleep pattern. Migraines may also happen when you get more sleep than usual, change your working shifts, or suffer from jet lag. Limit your alcohol intake. For many migraine sufferers, alcohol can trigger headaches, nausea, and other migraine symptoms that last for days. There is a lot of tyramine, a trigger ingredient, in alcohol, especially in beer and red wine. Make use of your headache diary to determine your threshold. Some migraine sufferers find that alcohol doesn't affect them at all, while others can't tolerate even a little bit. Manage or avoid stress. Migraines tend to worsen with stress because of muscle tension and increased dilation of blood vessels. Managing stress through the use of relaxation techniques, positive thinking, and time management can help ward off migraines. Relaxation and the use of biofeedback have also been shown to help many migraine sufferers treat a migraine that has already begun. Biofeedback is the person's ability to control their vital signs, like temperature, pulse, and blood pressure by doing relaxation techniques. Use relaxation exercises, such as meditation, breathing, yoga, and prayer. Exercise often. Regular exercise can reduce the frequency of migraines for many people. It helps reduce stress and boosts your mood. It will also relieve muscle tension that can bring on migraines. Sudden or strenuous exercise, however, has also been implicated as a migraine trigger, so don't overdo it. In addition, warm up slowly, and make sure you're well hydrated before and after exercise. Avoiding exercise in particularly hot or cold conditions may also help. Aim to keep your posture in good shape. Poor posture can trigger head pain because of the tension in your muscles. Use a humidifier. Dry air can increase chances of a migraine. This is due to the number of positively charged ions in the atmosphere. This raises your serotonin levels, neurotransmitters that increase during a migraine. To help the air, use a humidifier or boil water often to add moisture to the air. Evaluate your hormonal medications. Many women who suffer from migraines find that they are more likely to develop migraine headaches and nausea before or during menstruation. This can also happen during pregnancy or menopause. Scientists think that this may have something to do with fluctuations in the body's estrogen levels. If pre-period migraines are a problem for you, you might need to avoid or change the way you use oral contraceptives with estrogen in them because the drop in estrogen may be worse when taking them, creating worse headaches. High-estrogen birth control products and hormone replacement therapy may worsen the problem for many women. It may be best to avoid these medications. If you're already taking them and notice an increase in the severity or frequency of migraines, talk to your doctor about discontinuing use. Be aware that the solution may not be as simple as removing oral contraceptives from your routine. Some women find that they help reduce the occurrences of migraines. Others find that migraines are triggered only when they are off of the active pills for a week each month. You can change to a different type of pill to help or you may take the active pills continuously without a break. Talk to your doctor about possible solutions to these problems. Take preventative medications. If you suffer from frequent or severe migraines, ask your doctor about preventative medications. These medications, also known as prophylactic medications, are available only by prescription. Many have possible serious side effects, so they should only be used under a doctor's supervision and only after discussing all the other preventive possibilities. Because of the number of medications available and the uniqueness of every migraine case, finding the right preventative combination can take a while. Cardiovascular medications, including beta blockers such as propranolol and atenolol, calcium channel blockers such as verapamil, and anti-hypertension medications such as lisinopril and candesartan, can be taken to help with migraines. Anti-seizure medications such as valproic acid and topiramate can help with migraines. Be aware that valproic acid can cause brain damage if the migraines are due to a urea cycle disorder. Antidepressants including tricyclic, amitriptyline, and fluoxetine have proven effective in many migraine cases. These medications in their normal doses may have significant unwanted side effects, but newer tricyclics such as nortriptyline used in a low dose to treat migraines have far more limited side effects. Cannabis is a traditional migraine remedy that has recently sparked renewed scientific interest. It's illegal in many jurisdictions, but is legal or available by prescription in others. Find out the laws in your area and speak to your doctor. Take non-prescription supplements. Prescription drugs aren't the only remedies that have been shown to help migraines. Certain herbs and minerals also help with migraines. Researchers have found fairly strong correlations between magnesium deficiency and the onset of migraines. Some studies have found that regularly taking magnesium supplements may help migraine sufferers. Keep in mind that you should always consult with your physician before taking any herbal or nutritional supplements, especially if taken in conjunction with prescription medications. Several herbal supplements have been purported to reduce migraine frequency. Extracts of the feverfew and butterbur plants and kudzu root could possibly help. These supplements should not be taken by women who are pregnant. Fairly high doses (400mg) of vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, may help prevent migraines. Metabolic and hepatology studies also show that coenzyme or active B-6 assists with liver amino acid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and neurological transmissions. Active B-6 helps keep the chemicals like serotonin in balance in the brain. This helps you avoid a chemical imbalance, which can trigger migraines. Talk to your doctor about your headaches. If you have never been officially diagnosed as having migraines, it is very important to speak with your doctor about your headaches. Severe chronic headaches can also be signs of more serious ailments such as brain tumors. Your physician should rule out other potential headache causes before you start treating symptoms of migraines yourself. A doctor can also prescribe medications and alternative treatments for migraines. Learn what a migraine is. A migraine is a headache that starts dull and becomes increasingly worse. It can range from minutes to days. The pain is described as a pounding, pulsating, throbbing headache. It may travel to one side of the head, to the back of the neck or head, or behind one eye. It may be accompanied with increased urination, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, numbness, weakness, tingling, no appetite, sweating, and sensitivity to light and sound. After the migraine subsides, a clouded thought pattern may happen as well as the need to sleep and neck pain. Know if you are at risk. There are certain types of people who are more prone to getting migraines. Migraines are most common in people between the ages of 10-40 years old. Once you hit 50, migraines tend to lessen. Migraines seem to run in families. If one parent has migraines, a child has a 50% chance of having migraines. If both parents suffer from them, a child has a 75% chance of having them. Women are 3 times more likely to have a migraine than men. This may be due to a connection between estrogen levels and migraines. Women who are going to have a period soon often have headaches because of the drop of estrogen. Recognize the prodrome phase. There are phases associated with certain parts of migraines. The prodrome phase is the first phase. It can begin up to 24 hours before the migraine actually begins. This happens in up to 60% of sufferers. Taking special care to relax and to avoid potential triggers when you notice these signs may prevent an impending migraine or lessen its severity. It's also important to try to keep a positive attitude if you notice these symptoms, as experiencing stress or anxiety can speed up or worsen the migraine. Mood changes, including depression, euphoria, and irritability, can be an early sign of a migraine. You may also suffer from increased thirst or fluid retention. Many migraine sufferers notice an increased thirst before a bad headache starts. You can also have a marked increase or decrease in appetite. You can experience fatigue, restlessness, difficulty communicating or understanding people, difficulty in talking, stiffness in the neck, dizziness , weakness in an arm or leg, or lightheadedness that leads to the loss of balance. If these symptoms are new to you or more severe than usual, call your doctor right away. Identify characteristics of the aura phase. The aura phase follows the prodrome phase. Only about 15% of sufferers experience this. During the phase, a headache will most likely start. Those who have auras complain of seeing spots or flashing lights and a loss of vision. They can last for 5 minutes up to an hour before the migraine begins. The aura may also manifest itself as tingling or numbing sensations in the skin. You can also experience auditory disturbances. A rare form of migraine aura called "Alice in Wonderland Syndrome" involves an altered perception of one's body or surroundings. This type of aura is most often seen in children, but is sometimes seen in adult migraine patients as well. Understand the active headache phase. The headache phase is next and is the worst for most patients. The headache usually begins in a pinpoint spot of the head and can move to another part of the head. Patients complain of a throbbing, pulsating headache. Moving around will often make the headache worse. Other factors such as light and noise can make it worse as well. Patients often cannot carry on a conversation because of the pain in their head. Diarrhea, nausea, or even vomiting can accompany the headache phase. Understand the resolution phase. The last phase of a migraine is the resolution phase. It is the phase where your body recovers from the trauma of the migraine. Many patients complain of pure exhaustion after a migraine episode. Some suffer from irritability and mood shifts soon after the headache phase is over. Keep a headache diary. Although there are some common triggers for migraines, you need to figure out exactly what triggers your specific migraines. A headache diary can help you determine this. It can also help you and your doctor monitor the effectiveness of treatments. Being able to review a record of things done, eaten, experienced, and felt during the 24 hours prior to the onset of a migraine can teach you a great deal about your personal triggers. Start the diary by asking yourself these questions: When did I start having the headache? How often would I say they are now? Any specific days? Times? How can I describe the pain of the headache? Any triggers? Do I have different types of headaches? Does anyone else in the family experience headaches? Do I notice vision changes with your headaches? Do I get them around the time I have a period? Track the date, the time from start to finish, the pain rating from 0-10, any triggers, any symptoms beforehand, medications you took for it, and the relief of the migraine. If you have a smart-phone use one of mobile application for migraine to keep track of your migraine, triggers, aura, medication etc. You can find migraine apps for android by searching for migraine or related keyword in google play store. Identify your triggers. There isn't one singular trigger for migraines. It is unclear exactly what causes migraines and it varies from person to person. Migraines seem to be triggered by a wide variety of different things. It can be something you eat, smell, hear, or see. It can often be linked to your sleeping patterns or daily activities. Make sure you document all the things you do each day so you can pick out your personal triggers after some time has passed. Create a management plan for migraines. While it will probably not be possible to avoid all migraines, it should be possible to manage them. Go through your migraine diary and try to see what patterns have developed. Look for patterns to find your triggers. Look for particular times of the day, the week, or the season that cause more problems than others. Map out an approach to managing the prevention of your migraines once you have found the pattern. Put the plan into action, avoid triggers, and be aware of sensitivities. Record the outcomes and stick with anything that works for you to head off migraines. Other possible changes may be taking pain medication at the start of the headache and letting others know the pain you are going through.
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Prevent low blood sugar. Avoid foods with tyramine and nitrites. Be aware of food allergies. Stay hydrated. Avoid certain types of lights. Limit your exposure to intense stimuli. Reduce your exposure to loud noise when possible. Notice weather changes. Eat protective foods. Quit smoking. Avoid caffeine. Get more sleep on a regular schedule. Limit your alcohol intake. Manage or avoid stress. Exercise often. Use a humidifier. Evaluate your hormonal medications. Take preventative medications. Take non-prescription supplements. Talk to your doctor about your headaches. Learn what a migraine is. Know if you are at risk. Recognize the prodrome phase. Identify characteristics of the aura phase. Understand the active headache phase. Understand the resolution phase. Keep a headache diary. Identify your triggers. Create a management plan for migraines.
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How to Detox Your Skin
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The best way to detox your skin is to use a natural-bristled brush to brush your dry skin every day for at least 3 months. Afterwards, clean your skin in the shower with a natural, pH balanced, chemical-free detoxifying cleanser. Soak in a detoxifying bath of epsom salt 2-3 times a week for 20-30 minutes. Maintain your detoxified diet by eating detoxifying foods like fats, fruits, and vegetables, and cut back on refined sugars.
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Start a daily dry brushing routine for a minimum of three months. Brushing your body with a natural bristled brush when it is dry helps improve circulation and stimulates your lymphatic system to release toxins. Dry brushing also reduces cellulite and puffiness, improves muscle tone, sloughs of dull, dead skin cells, and encourages skin cell renewal. After purchasing a natural body brush with firm bristles and preferably a long handle, keep the following in mind: Dry brushing is most effective first thing in the morning before you take a shower. Always brush in gentle, circular motions toward the heart. Begin the dry brushing at the soles of your feet and work your way up the legs, and then brush your hands and arms. Lastly, brush your buttocks, up the length of your back, and then around to the stomach area, which should be brushed in an anticlockwise direction. When you are finished brushing, rub detoxifying oil (like sesame oil) all over the body and let it sink in for 5 minutes before showering. Clean the skin daily with a detoxifying cleanser. It is important to cleanse the skin of impurities after your daily brushing routine. Check the product label and choose a cleanser that is natural, chemical free, and pH balanced. Avoid any harsh soaps, foaming cleansers, or coarse scrubs. Once you have found a detoxifying cleanser, use a clean washcloth and some product to clean the skin on your face and body as you shower or bathe. Take a detoxifying bath 2 - 3 times per week. Soaking in a detoxifying bath a few times per week for 20 - 30 minutes can help clear pollutants from the pores of your skin. The most popular kinds of detoxifying baths are: Epsom salt and ginger bath: Bring a mixture of water and freshly sliced or grated ginger root to a boil and let it steep for 10 minutes. Mix ginger water with 1 cup of Epsom salt and add to a warm tub of water. Epsom salt and baking soda bath: Add 1 cup of baking soda and 1 - 2 cups of Epsom salt to a warm tub of water. Epsom salt, sea salt, and sesame oil bath: Add 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of sea salt, and 1 cup of sesame oil to a warm or hot tub of water. Apple cider vinegar and Epsom salt bath: Add 1 cup of organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of Epsom salts to a hot bath. Apply a detoxifying clay mask 1 - 2 times per week. The negative charge of natural clays, especially montmorillonite clay, helps to detoxify the skin by attracting the positive charge of the impurities and pulling them to the surface of your skin. You can apply the clay mask to your face only or all over your body, letting it dry for about 15 minutes before washing it off with a warm washcloth. Apply products that fight damaging pollutants and skin damage. Help keep your detoxified skin clean and continue to fight damage from free radicals by using products every day that protect the skin. In addition to applying a moisturizer with at least SPF 15 every day, dermatologists also suggest wearing serums that contain chelators underneath your daily moisturizer. Chelators are a class of ingredients that detoxify pollutant buildup on your skin and protect the skin from new damage. Cut back on refined sugar. Eating refined sugar causes a reaction called glycation, which is when the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to protein or lipid molecules and forms harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The more sugar you eat, the more of these AGEs you develop. If you accumulate a lot of AGEs in your system, they begin to damage surrounding proteins like the collagen and elastin that keep your skin firm and elastic. Some tips to help you cut back: Glycation can also be caused if you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, which also turn into glucose in your system. That doesn't mean stop eating fruits, just be mindful of your intake! Limit added sugar in your diet to no more than 10% of total calories, which is about the equivalent of six Hershey's Kisses a day. Be mindful of sugars hiding in prepared foods. Always check the nutrition label on products to see how much sugar there is, keeping in mind that 4g is equal to 1 teaspoon of sugar. Avoid products that contain high fructose corn syrup, which is popular in sodas, flavored drinks, packaged breads, crackers, and other snacks. Choose meat and dairy products wisely. Having a protein-rich diet is important to detoxification, but it is also essential that you choose products that do not use hormones. Hormones are often used to treat the animals and/or their byproducts, and these hormones can cause acne and other skin problems. Smart protein choices for detoxing your skin include: Grain-fed beef and poultry Organic dairy products Opt for healthier fats. For a detoxifying diet it is important to ingest healthy fats, which help the body absorb essential vitamins and restore or maintain an ideal hormone balance. Unhealthy fats, like saturated and trans fats, should be avoided. Instead, try eating some of the following: Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which create strong skin cells, improve skin elasticity, and help prevent wrinkles. Olive oil instead of butter or other oils. Nuts and seeds for snacking. Eat lots of alkaline-rich fruits and vegetables. Alkaline minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium are what keep our skin, hair, teeth, and bones strong and healthy. If your diet is not balanced and contains too many acidic foods, your body will leach off of the alkaline minerals available to it. Eating more alkaline-rich foods will help restore this balance and keep these important nutrients available. Some alkaline-rich foods to try include: Broccoli Kale Pears Apples Spinach Bananas Watermelon Drink lots of water. Drinking water throughout the day is important even if you're not on a detoxifying diet, but drinking a significant amount of water is key to flushing toxins from your skin and body. Drinking water keeps your body and your skin hydrated, keeps your complexion clear, and helps prevent wrinkles. It also helps eliminate toxins in the digestive system and speeds up digestive processes to toxins are eliminated from the body at an expedited pace. Aim to drink 8 - 10 eight ounce glasses of water each day.
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Start a daily dry brushing routine for a minimum of three months. Clean the skin daily with a detoxifying cleanser. Take a detoxifying bath 2 - 3 times per week. Apply a detoxifying clay mask 1 - 2 times per week. Apply products that fight damaging pollutants and skin damage. Cut back on refined sugar. Choose meat and dairy products wisely. Opt for healthier fats. Eat lots of alkaline-rich fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water.
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How to Acid Etch Steel
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To acid etch steel, start by drawing or printing your desired image onto the steel. Once you've finished your design, coat the steel with liquid varnish, enamel paint, or nail polish. When it's dry, scratch your design into the coating using needles or wider-bladed cutting tools. After you've etched on your design, cover the steel's edges with tape to stop the acid from etching the edges. Then, place the steel image-down in a bath of acid. When the lines are etched as deep as you want them, take the steel out of the acid and rinse it off with clean water.
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Choose the type of steel you want to etch. You can etch stainless steel, mild steel, or high-carbon steel. Which type of steel you etch will determine the best acid or chemical to use to etch it with. Remove any burrs on the edges of the steel. File away any burrs on the side of the steel you plan to etch with acid. You can leave the burrs on the other side if you're etching a steel plate. Scrub the steel. Use a chlorine cleanser on an abrasive sponge, a wire brush, fine steel wool, wet number 600 emery paper, or corundum paper, scrubbing in a circular motion. You want to leave the surface just gritty enough to grip the resist material, but not so scratched that you end up etching extra lines that aren't part of your design. Rinse the steel with water. The water should sheet off the steel surface. Clean the steel a second time with isopropyl alcohol. Choose the image you want to etch into the steel. You can either draw a freehand image or replicate an existing image onto the steel surface. Depending on which transfer method you use, you can have a fairly simple design or a complex one. If you plan to replicate an existing design, choose something in high-contrast black and white. If you plan to make and sell prints of your etching, choose an image in the public domain or get the permission of the copyright holder, if there is one. Transfer your design onto the steel surface. You can transfer the design in 1 of several ways, as described below. Be aware that however you transfer your design, it will print the reverse of the way you etch it into the steel. If you plan to use the etched steel plate solely as a decoration, not to print with, this won't matter to you. The oldest method for transferring designs is to coat the steel surface with a liquid varnish or wax-like substance (like beeswax), or even enamel paint or nail polish. This coating is called a ground. You then scratch your design into the ground using needles or wider-bladed cutting tools. (This is similar to woodcutting.) The ground will serve as a resist to keep the etching acid off the steel it covers. Another method is to cover the steel surface with permanent markers in those places where you want the acid not to etch the steel and leave the surface exposed where you want to etch the steel. You may need to experiment with several brands and colors of permanent marker to determine which make the best resists. A third method is to create an iron-on stencil by either photocopying an image onto transfer paper or printing it onto glossy photo paper with a laser printer. Place the paper onto the steel surface, image-side down, and using a clothes iron set to "high," iron with smooth, circular strokes for 2 to 5 minutes. (Press gently if using transfer paper; press hard if using photo paper.) You can then remove the paper. (Transfer paper will peel away on its own, but photo paper requires soaking in a tray of hot water to soften it for removal.) The transferred ink becomes the resist for the etching acid. Cover the steel's edges. You can tape over the edges or paint them. Either method keeps the acid from etching the edges. Choose the acid you want to etch the steel with. Possible acids include muriatic (hydrochloric) acid (HCL), nitric acid (HNO3), or sulfuric acid (H2SO4). Certain non-acids that form acid in water, such as ferric chloride (FeCl3) or copper sulfate (CuSO4), can also be used as etching chemicals. How strong the acid is generally determines how fast the steel will be etched, or "bitten." You can obtain etching acids and chemicals through chemical supply stores or electronics supply shops. Ferric chloride is normally mixed with water in equal parts to form hydrochloric acid in solution. It's more commonly used to etch copper, but it also works well to etch stainless steel. It also works with a wider range of resist materials than pure acids do; however, it can pit the surface if not attended to properly. Copper sulfate is better suited to etching mild steels than stainless steel. It is best mixed in a 1 to 1 ratio with sodium chloride (NaCl - common table salt) to keep the copper sulfate from coating the steel with a deposit of copper that will stop the etching process. The blue solution gradually fades as the etching progresses and turns colorless when it's finished. Nitric acid is commonly mixed in a ratio of 1 part nitric acid to 3 parts water. It can also be mixed with acetic acid (vinegar), in a 1 to 1 ratio, or with hydrochloric acid. Sulfuric acid should be used only in concentrations from 10 to 25 percent. Generally, dilute solutions are more effective than concentrated ones. Acids generally take longer to etch steel than do chemicals that form acids in water, however. Immerse the steel in a bath of the etching acid. Usually, you'll want to place the steel plate face-down in the solution so that the exposed metal flakes downward into the solution and away from the plate. This produces cleaner lines when etching the steel. If you put the plate in face up, you can sweep away the flakes as they form with a light brush or feather; this will also remove bubbles that form. (The bubbles impede the etching process, but they can also create interesting designs if left alone.) Leave the steel plate in the etching acid until the lines are cut to the depth you want. Whether you put the steel plate in the etching acid face-up or face down, suspend it off the bottom of the container in some fashion. (This is particularly necessary when the plate is face down.) Tap the container holding the chemical bath periodically to keep the solution agitated. Remove and clean the steel plate. Wash the plate with water to remove the acid. If you used a particularly strong acid, you may also need to use baking soda to neutralize it. You then need to remove the resist; depending on the resist material, use one of the following methods: Use turpentine to remove paint or varnish grounds. (Use acetone if you used nail polish.) Use alcohol, methyl hydrate, or steel wool for wax-like grounds. Use running water for water-soluble inks and alcohol for inks insoluble in water.
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Choose the type of steel you want to etch. Remove any burrs on the edges of the steel. Scrub the steel. Rinse the steel with water. Clean the steel a second time with isopropyl alcohol. Choose the image you want to etch into the steel. Transfer your design onto the steel surface. Cover the steel's edges. Choose the acid you want to etch the steel with. Immerse the steel in a bath of the etching acid. Remove and clean the steel plate.
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How to Carry an Injured Person by Yourself During First Aid
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Before carrying an injured person by yourself during first aid, make sure they don't have a spinal injury, since moving them could cause paralysis. If the person does appear to have a spinal injury, put towels or pillows on both sides of their head to keep it as still as possible. Otherwise, if the injured person is conscious and is able to move, crouch next to them, have them sit up, and wrap their arms over your shoulder and around your waist. Then, slowly stand and walk them to a safe spot. Alternatively, drag the person to safety by their legs or arms, depending on where they're injured.
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Do not move someone if you think she has a spinal injury. Moving them could increase the damage and even cause them to be paralyzed. If you are unsure if the person has a spinal injury, then you should proceed as if they do. Signs of a spinal injury include: Having a head injury, particularly one that involved a blow to the head or neck. Showing changes in the state of consciousness, for example, being unconscious or confused. Experiencing pain in the neck or back. Not moving the neck. Experiencing weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the limbs. Losing control of the bladder or bowels. The head or neck is twisted in a strange position. Reacts to painful stimulus (trapezius pinch or sternal rub) by flexing all their limbs inward or by extending all her limbs out (referred to as posturing). Stabilize someone with a spinal injury. If the person's head or body moves, it may increase the damage to the spine. You can prevent this by: Putting towels or pillows on both sides of the person's head to prevent it from rolling or slipping. Providing first aid, like CPR, without moving the head. This means that you should not tilt the person's head back to open the airway. Instead, use the jaw-thrust method. Not taking the person's helmet off if he was wearing one. For example if they had a bike or motorcycle helmet on, leave it so you don't move the spine. Roll the person onto their side if necessary. This should only be done if the person is in immediate danger, for example if they are vomiting or choking on blood. Under these circumstances, you may have to roll the person onto their side. It is important to do this with at least one other person so that you can prevent the person's body from twisting. One person should be positioned at the head and the other at the injured person's side. The two of you must coordinate so that the spine remains aligned while the person is rolled. Twisting can cause additional damage to the spine. While rolling, wait for the lead person's cue. Roll by grabbing the opposite shoulder and hip, rolling the patient toward you. While the person is in this position, check their back and neck quickly for obvious injuries. Use the human crutch method. If the person is conscious and can move on their own, this method might be the most effective. It can be used if the person has an injury to only one leg. Crouch with your knees bent and back straight next to the injured person on the side of the injury. Have the person sit up and wrap their arm over your shoulder. Slowly stand, allowing the injured person to support themself with their good leg. You will support their weight on the side with the injury. Hold their hand around your shoulders with the hand furthest from them. Put your other hand around their waist. Help them balance as they hop to safety. This enables them to minimize the amount of weight that must go on the injured leg. Drag the person to safety. The drag method is safer than lifting the person, for both you and the injured person. Lifting increases the amount of weight that you must support and it puts the person at risk of falling. Always pull slowly and steadily, moving the person in as straight a line as possible. You want to keep the person's spine aligned so that it does not twist or bend unnaturally. Which type of drag you use will depend on the injures that the person has. Leg drag —This method is used when the person has no leg injuries, but cannot walk. Bend at your knees so that your back remains straight, but you can hold the person's ankles. Lean back and slowly and steadily use your weight to drag the person to safety. Be careful not to drag the person over surfaces or objects that may injure them. If you are sure that the person has not suffered a spinal injury, you can lift the head and put something underneath to protect it. If you think the person might have a spinal injury, you should move the head as little as possible. Arm drag — This method is necessary when the person has leg injuries. Bend your legs and keep your back straight. This will protect your own back. Lift the person's arms above the head and grasp the person by the elbows. Squeeze the elbows against the sides of the head so that it remains supported and does not drag on the ground. Use your own weight to lean back and slowly drag the person to safety. Clothing drag — If the person has injuries on both the arms and legs, it may be necessary to drag them by their clothing. If you use this method, pay attention to the clothing to make sure that it doesn't suddenly tear and cause the person's head to bang on the ground. Bend your knees and grip the clothing under the armpits. Lean back and use your weight to drag the person. Carry a child using the cradle method. This method is quick and easy but it can only be used for children and people who are much smaller than the rescuer. Because the person's entire weight hangs on your arms, you will tire quickly. Scoop the child up so that you are carrying them in front of you with one hand around their back and the other under his knees. Bend at the knees and keep your back straight when lifting. If you injure your back in the process of lifting the person, you won't be able to help as effectively. Carry a larger person like a backpack. This method can be used if the person is too large for you to carry in the cradle position or the person must be carried too far for you to maintain the cradle position. It can be used for people who are unconscious. Start with the injured person on their back. Bend their legs and stand with your feet on their toes. Pull them up by their wrists to a standing position. As you put the person into a standing position, rotate so that the person's chest is against your back and their arms are over your shoulders. This allows you to hold the person's arms, tip forward slightly at the waist, and carry the person like a backpack.
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Do not move someone if you think she has a spinal injury. Stabilize someone with a spinal injury. Roll the person onto their side if necessary. Use the human crutch method. Drag the person to safety. Carry a child using the cradle method. Carry a larger person like a backpack.
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How to Calculate Average Age
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If you need to calculate the average age of a sample, write down a list of everyone in the sample and their ages. Add together all of the ages in the list to get the sum, then divide that sum by the number of ages in the list. The result is the average age.
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Organize all of the ages in a list. Figuring out the average of something is simple. It means that you take every single number in the list. Write them down or put them in a spreadsheet. Find the sum of all of the ages on the list. That means that you add them all up for a grand total. Let's say you have 5 ages: 31, 30, 26, 21, 10. The total or sum of those numbers is 118. Now, divide the sum you got by the number of ages in the list. That's the average. Using the above example, you would divide 118 (the sum of all the ages) by 5 (the number of ages in the list). The average age is 23.6. This works for much larger number sets too. For example, let's say you wanted to find the average age of people in a club. Let's say there were 100 members in the club. You would need the exact ages of each club member. You would add those ages together to get a sum. Then, you would divide that sum by the number 100. That's the average age of members in the club. Find the average of other sets of numbers. It's no different when calculating average for other types of numbers that aren't ages. Average works the same way. For example, let's say you want to know the average population of the 10 largest cities in America. You would list the population for each city. Then, you would add all of those numbers up. You would divide the sum by 10, and that's the average. There are times you might want to use a weighted average. For example, when averaging a student's grades, you might want to weigh some assignments as being worth more than others. To do this, multiply each grade by the weight. Then add those numbers together, and divide by the total number of grades Know the difference between average and median. Sometimes people are confused by the difference between the average and the median of a set of numbers. There are times that the median can be a better number to use than the average, actually. The median means the midpoint number in the data. It means the number (in this case age) that appears exactly in the middle.. Median might be a better assessment of the group's age if there is an outlier in the group. Let's say every student in a college class of 20 is between the ages of 18-25, but there is a single older returning student who is 80. If you calculated the average, the much older student would skew the average upward making the class look older than it really is. If you selected the number at the midpoint of all the ages on a list, it would be a closer representation of the class. So, use median if there is an extreme outlier on your list. Realize how mode differs from mean or average. Mode is different; that means the number that appears most frequently in the data. Mean is the same thing as average. It's just another word used for it. Sometimes the best way to handle numbers is simply to present more than one number, say both median and average. If you're asked to find the average age but only have age ranges (such as a certain number of people in age range 2-4 and age range 4-6, you would calculate the midpoint number for each range, add those up, and then divide them by the total number in each age range.) Try using an Excel spreadsheet. If you need to calculate the average from a lengthy list of ages, try putting them into Excel. Otherwise, if you sit there with a calculator or notepad and paper, it could take you a long time. Let's say for the sake of argument that you needed to calculate the average age of every student in a school or of every person on the payroll of a large company. Those are examples of lists where there would be so many ages that it would be beneficial to use a spreadsheet program like Excel. The first thing you need to do is put the ages in an Excel spreadsheet. Excel is widely available through Microsoft Office package. Either you will need to type the ages into Excel or, better yet, you can import another document containing the ages into Excel. Perhaps the ages are already organized in Excel. To import a text file into Excel, click on "get external data" and the text. Excel will walk you through a wizard to import that data into a spreadsheet Use the Excel formula for average. Let's say the ages are listed in column A in Excel. Let's say they start at row 1 and stop at row 200 (columns are vertical in Excel, and rows are horizontal). To get the average, you need to input the Excel formula for average. You can type it at the bottom of column A. The formula for average in Excel is =(AVERAGE)A1:A200. You need to substitute the column and row coordinates that house the first age in the column for A1. In this example, it would literally be A1, if the first age was listed in the first row in column A. You would need to substitute A200 for the column and row coordinates that house the last age in column A in your own data set. In this example, it was A200 because the last age is housed in column A, row 200. The colon in between tells the computer to add up the age in A1, in A200 and everything in between, and average them. Hit enter, and you should have the average. Try using an average calculator. There are websites that will make it easier to calculate average. They provide online calculators in which you put the string of numbers. Of course, a pencil and paper or a regular calculator work too. Once you understand how the formula for average works, you can figure out which tool will get you there.
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Organize all of the ages in a list. Find the sum of all of the ages on the list. Now, divide the sum you got by the number of ages in the list. Find the average of other sets of numbers. Know the difference between average and median. Realize how mode differs from mean or average. Try using an Excel spreadsheet. Use the Excel formula for average. Try using an average calculator.
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How to Care for a Fledgling if the Mom Leaves
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To care for a fledgling that is in immediate danger after its mom leaves, wash your hands and use a paper towel to gently move the bird out of harms way. Wash your hands again after touching the bird. If the bird is rare and you think it needs more help, contact a local wildlife rehab or forestry center as soon as possible and see if they can take care of the bird. While you wait, keep the bird in a cage with plenty of room and feed it based on the species' needs.
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Figure out if the bird is a nestling or a fledgling. A fledgling is a young bird that has all of its feathers, has left its nest of its own will, but its parents still feed and care for it. This is a normal phase of bird life that humans often misunderstand, as most fledglings that humans come across don't actually need our help. A nestling, on the other hand, should not be out of the nest yet. A nestling does not have all of its feathers and can't stand up or perch yet. If you have found a nestling, instead of a fledgling, it is more likely to need your help. Leave the bird alone, unless the bird is in immediate danger, for instance if it is exposed to predators or traffic. It's normal for fledglings to be out of the nest and on the ground. In fact, the parents will still feed it when it is on the ground. If the bird is in danger on the ground, however, place it in a tree and out of harms way. At the fledgling developmental stage it should be able to perch, so place it on the branch of a bush a bit off the ground. If the bird is in your backyard, keep your cats or dogs inside. Be aware that if the bird is very young and has no feathers, it is a nestling and it probably won't survive out of the nest. Don't touch a fledgling unless you are positive that it needs help. Leave the bird alone and watch it for awhile from a distance. Pay attention to bird noises and other birds around. Chances are that the fledglings parents will return to it within the hour. Make sure to wash your hands before and after you handle the bird. Not doing so could result in transmission of H5N1, or bird flu, as well as spreading germs or bacteria to the baby bird. Of course, if the bird is in dire danger, pick up the bird with a towel or with a light touch and then wash your hands thoroughly after. Move a fledgling, or nestling, out of harms way. If you find a fledgling on a path or near a predator, you can move it a small distance from the danger. Use a paper towel or rag to lightly grab the bird and move it. Just make sure to be gentle and to make contact as quick as possible. Place a nestling back in its nest. Because a nestling is not supposed to be out of a nest, it's important to get it back into that warm, safe place. Look around the area you found the bird before picking it up. Look for bird parents or other babies to get an idea of where the nest might be. If you can't find the nestlings nest, make it a new one. Get a small basket or box, fill it with soft bedding, such as paper towels, and place it, with the nestling in it, near where you found the bird, except above the ground for safety. You want the parents to easily find the bird but predators not to. Birds have a very limited sense of smell, so a parent bird will most likely continue to feed a baby bird even if you pick it up and your smell get on it a little bit. Contact a local wildlife rehab or forestry center as quickly as possible. The goal is to get the bird into the hands of experts as soon as possible. See if they are willing to take in the bird. While organizations like this may not have room for every common species, they may have the facilities to raise orphaned fledglings of rare or endangered species. If no wildlife rehabilitator is available in your area and you are on your own, you may be able to contact a national or state level organization that can give you help. Obtain a cage or container to put the bird in. Make sure the fledgling cannot escape or injure itself in the cage. The bird should have plenty of room and should be placed in a warm and safe room away from predators. Cover the bottom of the cage with soft padding. Make sure it is in a warm and calm space. Do NOT put a dish of water in the cage. Baby birds get all the water they need from the food they eat. A bowl of water is just a hazard that the bird might drown in. Figure out what type of bird the fledgling is. Before you care for the bird you will need to know what kind of bird it is and what it needs to survive. Different types of birds have different diets, so you should find out what the bird eats before you feed it. Note that feeding the incorrect food can cause the bird serious illness. If you can't identify the bird off the top of your head, look at a book of birds that live in your area. Look up the bird type online to identify the bird and to see how to take care of it properly. Figure out what to feed the bird. It is incredibly important to feed a baby bird the right food. Some species eat mainly fruit and insects whilst others can be fed only special formula. This depends highly on what kind of bird you have and how old it is. Once you've identified your bird, protein eating birds can be fed a mixture of baby bird food blended with meal or earth worms. Fruit eaters can be fed crushed fresh native berries like blueberries, blackberries,and raspberries in addition to baby bird formula. Most pet stores carry baby bird formula mix. Feed the bird. Once you figure out the fledglings nutritional needs, you can use a small baby spoon or straw with the end cut like a scoop and gently feed the bird the mashed up mixture. If you have a needle-less syringe that can be used instead of the spoon, but only small amounts allowing the bird to swallow well. Taking on the responsibility of feeding the bird is a big one. You will need to feed the bird very often, even throughout the night. In some locations, you even need an ok from local wildlife authorities to raise a wild bird yourself. Keep in mind that pet and bird stores can help you find a local wildlife rehabilitator and can help you figure out how to properly feed a fledgling. You can gently massage the birds throat (crop) when it's swallowing the mixture and keep it warm. Don't force feed the bird, this will result in getting bitten and the bird being overfed. Only force feed if the bird is a fledgling and doesn't accept you as a source of food yet. Don't try to open it's mouth, it will bite. If you do, wear thin gloves so that no skin tissue is damaged. Prepare to release the bird. Keep handling to a minimum if you wish to release the bird one day. If the bird imprints on you, or sees you as its species, it will not fear humans and will not survive in the wild.
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Figure out if the bird is a nestling or a fledgling. Leave the bird alone, unless the bird is in immediate danger, for instance if it is exposed to predators or traffic. Don't touch a fledgling unless you are positive that it needs help. Make sure to wash your hands before and after you handle the bird. Move a fledgling, or nestling, out of harms way. Place a nestling back in its nest. Contact a local wildlife rehab or forestry center as quickly as possible. Obtain a cage or container to put the bird in. Figure out what type of bird the fledgling is. Figure out what to feed the bird. Feed the bird. Prepare to release the bird.
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How to Make New England Clam Chowder
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To make New England clam chowder, start by cooking and chopping fresh clams. Next, sautee bacon and onions in a large stockpot, and add the broth leftover from cooking the clams. Once the broth comes to a boil, add potatoes and seasonings, then bring back to a boil and stir in heavy cream and sherry. Cover the pot and let the chowder simmer, then add the chopped clams, salt, and pepper. Finally, remove the chowder from the heat and let it rest for around a half hour.
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Wash the clams. Rinse the fresh clams with cold running water to wash away any sand or grit. You may have to rub the shells with your fingers to get them completely clean. Look over the clams before you cook them. If any of the shells are open while they are still raw, discard those; this means they are not fresh. Some types of clams may take a little longer to cook. Gauge whether they are ready by checking their shells. Cook the clams. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large soup pot or dutch oven. Add the clams and place a lid on the pot. Cook the clams for 5 minutes, uncover the pot and stir the clams, then replace the lid and cook for another 5 minutes. The clams are finished cooking when their shells are open. Strain the broth. Remove the clams from the pot and set them aside in a bowl. Strain the broth that is left behind through a piece of cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer to remove any last bits of sand. You should be left with at least 2 1/2 cups of clam broth. If you need more, add water to bring it to that quantity. Finish preparing the clams. When the clams are cool, take them out of their shells. Lay them on a cutting board and roughly chop them until they are bite-sized. Set them aside to add to the chowder later. Cook the bacon. Place a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pot. Sauté the onions. Reduce the heat under the stockpot to medium. Add the onions to the pot and cook until they are translucent, about five minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for one minute more, stirring so that the onions are coated in flour. Add the broth. Pour the broth over the onions. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon. Increase the heat to medium high and let the broth come to a boil. Add the potatoes and seasonings. Put the thyme, bay leaf, and potatoes in the pot, and bring the soup back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 1/2 hour. Pour in the cream and sherry. Stir the ingredients into the mixture. Cover the pot again and let the chowder heat to a simmer. Add the clams and seasonings. Taste the soup to determine whether it needs salt and pepper, and add a few pinches until it reaches the level of saltiness and spice you desire. Let the chowder rest. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the chowder rest for about 1/2 an hour. This gives the flavors time to completely meld without overcooking the vegetables or clams. Covering it with a lid will keep it hot enough to serve. Serve the chowder. Ladle the chowder into bowls. Serve with oyster crackers and traditional New England condiments like Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
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Wash the clams. Cook the clams. Strain the broth. Finish preparing the clams. Cook the bacon. Sauté the onions. Add the broth. Add the potatoes and seasonings. Pour in the cream and sherry. Add the clams and seasonings. Let the chowder rest. Serve the chowder.
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How to Be the Best You Can Be
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The quickest way to become your best self is to set specific, achievable goals that reflect the person you want to be. Avoid broad goals like “being healthy” or “dressing better” and instead make goals like “go to the gym 3 times a week” or “eat a salad every day.” Write your goals down so you can keep track of your progress.
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Be aware of the kind of person you strive to be. Know who you want to be and be that person. Make a list of the most important qualities in your personality. If you find yourself deviating from those qualities, slow down and regain your composure. For example, if you want to be a more patient person, come up with a plan to practice patience in stressful times, such as counting to ten. Things like meditation, exercise, and spiritual practices can help you recenter yourself on who you want to be. Try making a list of your values to figure out what type of person you strive to be. Look over this list often to remind yourself. Set achievable goals. When your goals are specific and achievable you are more apt to meet them and feel good about it. On the other hand, if you goals are vague and unrealistic you are more likely to get frustrated and forego all of your goals. For example, going to the dentist twice a year is a specific and achievable goal. On the other hand, improving your health is too broad and vague. Prepare for success. Eliminate things that stress you out and slow you down. Try to be one step ahead instead of one step behind. Being prepared will help you feel less stressed and overwhelmed. Create routines for yourself that promote success. Prepare for the next day the night before. Lay out your clothes or pack your lunch. Stop procrastinating and get your work done before any deadlines. Come prepared to meetings. Keep in mind that success is not a straight line. You will sometimes have setbacks, and this is all part of progressing towards your goal. Surround yourself with positive people. Find friends that support you or whom you admire and surround yourself with positivity. Spend less time with friends that are always negative and not productive. Learn from people who are trying to be the best versions of themselves. Be a source of positivity for those friends as well. You might also consider why you admire certain people. What qualities do they possess that you would like to have? Get rid of anything that is unnecessary. Spreading yourself too thin can lead to trouble, so it is important to decide what is important to you and focus on that. If you have too much stuff, get rid of some of it. If you have too many commitments, get rid of some of them. Unnecessary things cloud your thoughts and make it hard to be the best that you can be. Declutter your house. Having too much clutter around you has been linked with an inability to focus. Streamline your finances by coming up with a filing system or go paperless. Limit your commitments outside of work. Choose one or two activities to commit to and do them well. Say “no. ” Be realistic in what you can accomplish every day and say “no” to things that you don't have time for or that don't make you happy. Only put things on your “to-do list” that you will actually do. If you have more to do than you can handle, delegate that work to people who offer to help you. For example, if your child's teacher requests that you direct the school Christmas play but you know that you are especially busy at Christmas time, feel confident saying “no”. Take time to self-assess. Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings to determine how you think and feel throughout the days. After some time read through your journal to find patterns of success and failure. Create a plan to minimize the failures in the future. Come up with a list of things you're grateful for as well, which can help you be more mindful and positive. Make a plan to achieve your goals. Divide your goals into long-term and short-term goals. Set deadlines for these goals and develop a plan to push you towards achieving them. Consider using a daily planner to allocate the time you need to reach your goals. Keep in mind that changing your habits takes time, so look for ways to help keep yourself motivated. Try posting motivational messages around for yourself or watch a motivational video on Youtube every day. Take care of yourself. Be sure to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Take control of your health by eating well, getting enough rest, and exercising regularly. Stop ignoring health problems and address them as soon as possible. Make and keep regular doctor's appointments. Strive to get eight hours of sleep each night. Make time for you. Making time for yourself is not selfish. Do something that you enjoy and do it for yourself. Doing things for yourself can help to re-energize you to accomplish more throughout your day. Take a break from work to meditate or take a walk to clear your head. Find a hobby, such as writing or knitting. Join a club. Build strong and healthy friendships. Good friends help you achieve your goals and support you through tough times. Spend less time with friends that bring you down. Healthy friendships consists of friends that accept you for who you are. Seek out friends that model the qualities that you want to improve upon. Make friends at activities or within organizations that represent issues that you strongly believe in. Never stop learning. Learn to do something that you have always wanted to do but you never made the time to do it. Develop a skill to further your career. Becoming stagnant in your career and life is exhausting and demotivating. Take an online course. Take an in-person class. Read a how-to book or article. Learn from your friends or family and share your knowledge with them as well. be yourself
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Be aware of the kind of person you strive to be. Set achievable goals. Prepare for success. Surround yourself with positive people. Get rid of anything that is unnecessary. Say “no. Take time to self-assess. Make a plan to achieve your goals. Take care of yourself. Make time for you. Build strong and healthy friendships. Never stop learning.
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How to Hold a Cricket Bat
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To hold a cricket bat correctly, group the fingers of both hands together with your thumbs extended to the sides to form 'V' shapes. Next, pick up the bat and grip it in the middle of the handle with both hands, positioning your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. Grip the bat firmly with the top hand and relax the bottom hand, and make sure the bottom of your 'V' shapes are aligned with the bat's spine. Keep a distance of about two fingers between your hands for the most control!
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Lay the bat on the ground. A cricket bat has a flat side for striking the ball, and the back has a ridge, or spine, running down the middle. The spine should be facing up. Make a 'V' shape defined by the thumb and forefinger of both hands. Hold your hands in front of you, palms down. Your fingers on both hands should be grouped together, but for your thumbs, which extend to the sides to form the 'V' shape. The 'V's should be upside down – i.e. open end towards the ground. Maintain this 'V' shape as you reach for the bat. Line up your grip with the spine of the bat. As you grip the handle, keep your two 'V's facing downward (towards the bat handle), so that the inflection point of the 'V's (where the base of your thumb and forefinger meet) on both hands is in line with the spine along the backside of the bat blade. If you tilt your hands slightly so that the 'V's formed by your thumbs and forefingers are aligned with the part of the bat that lies between the spine and edge of the bat, this will give you more power when cutting or pulling the ball, and by changing the angle of the bat face, help to keep the ball on the ground. Both the cut and pull are cross-bat shots utilizing a horizontal swing to hit the ball on a trajectory perpendicular to the direction of the bowl. The cut shot uses a shorter swing to hit the ball in the direction the batter is facing (the off side). The pull uses a longer swing to hit the ball to the part of the field behind him as he faces the batter (the leg side). Make sure your hands are in the middle of the handle. Your dominant (top) hand should be closer to the top of the handle, and your other (bottom) hand should be closer to the bat blade. Putting your hands in the middle of handle gives the best combination of power and control. A high grip (hands towards the end of the handle) will generate more power. This is good for playing vertical shots (when the bat is swung upward at the ball on a vertical plane) that drive the ball. A low grip, or “choking” the bat (hands towards the blade of the bat) will give you more control. This is good for horizontal or cross-bat shots (when the bat is swung horizontally, as in baseball). Keep a distance of about two fingers between your hands. The closer you place your hands, the more power and less control you have. Moving them further apart will give you more control at the expense of power. Keep your top hand firm and your bottom hand relaxed. Imagine you were holding a baby chick with your bottom hand; that is the amount of pressure to apply. You want your grip to be loose so that during your backswing, the bottom three fingers can come away from the bat, which is guided by only the thumb and forefinger of your bottom hand. This allows for a fuller swing. Hit a variety of shots with the orthodox grip. This grip allows you to hit cross-batted shots, while also keeping the face of the bat square to the ball when hitting vertical shots, thus minimizing the danger of edging the ball. Edging is when the ball is struck with the edge of the bat instead of the face. These glancing shots are often caught for an out by the wicket keeper or the slips – fielders who are positioned behind the batter. Start with the orthodox grip, then rotate your bottom hand so your fingers are fully under the bat when the flat side is facing downward. In the orthodox grip, only the tips of your fingers will rest under the bat handle when the flat side faces downward. With the 'O' shaped grip, your entire fingers will rest under the bat. This means you will rotate the 'V' formed by the thumb and forefinger of your bottom hand – counterclockwise if your right hand is the bottom one, clockwise if your left – so that the 'V' faces the edge of the bat. If you are holding the flat side of the bat downwards, this means the 'V' formed by your bottom hand will now be oriented horizontally to the ground, rather than facing downwards. Use the 'O' shaped grip for more power on cross-batted shots. This grip feels more natural than the orthodox grip, but because it gives the bottom hand more influence, it leads to swinging across the line (laterally to the ball), which makes it harder to hit vertical shots. Know that batters often adopt this technique when using bats that are too heavy for them. If you find yourself having a hard time making solid contact on vertical swings, or often edging the ball behind to the keeper or slips, then you may need to try a lighter bat, which allows you to use a more orthodox grip. Start with the orthodox grip, then rotate your top hand around the handle. Rotate clockwise if your top hand is your left hand, or counterclockwise if it is your right. Keep rotating until the back of your top hand is almost facing the same direction as the back of your bottom hand. If holding the flat side of the bat towards the ground, the 'V' formed by the thumb and forefinger of your top hand should now right side up – i.e. the 'V' should open upwards. Use the Knott grip to better hit fast, short bowling. This grip was developed by Alan Knott to deal with fast bowling and high rising balls. It allows for an extremely fast, short swing, perfect for cutting the ball. Fast bowling – Fast bowlers specialize in bowling the ball fast, as opposed to generating spin. Bowling over 87mph (140kmph) is generally considered fast bowling. The fastest bowlers can throw the ball over 96 mph (154 km/h) (155kmph). Short bowling – In cricket, the ball is usually bounced before it reaches the batter. Fast bowlers often bounce the ball well short of the batter, so that it rises to chest or head height as it reaches them. A quick bat helps the batsman to hit shots at waist to shoulder height. Be aware that the Knott grip makes it difficult to generate power. Because this grip limits the extension of your arms, it also limits the ability to create power. It is best for working singles or twos (the two batsmen run to each other's end of the pitch one or two times) as opposed to hitting boundaries (the ball is hit out of the field of play).
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Lay the bat on the ground. Make a 'V' shape defined by the thumb and forefinger of both hands. Line up your grip with the spine of the bat. Make sure your hands are in the middle of the handle. Keep a distance of about two fingers between your hands. Keep your top hand firm and your bottom hand relaxed. Hit a variety of shots with the orthodox grip. Start with the orthodox grip, then rotate your bottom hand so your fingers are fully under the bat when the flat side is facing downward. Use the 'O' shaped grip for more power on cross-batted shots. Know that batters often adopt this technique when using bats that are too heavy for them. Start with the orthodox grip, then rotate your top hand around the handle. Use the Knott grip to better hit fast, short bowling. Be aware that the Knott grip makes it difficult to generate power.
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How to Play 21 Questions
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21 Questions is a game for people to get to know each other better. It can be played either in a group or with just two people. If the game is being played in a group, a target volunteers or is selected. Then, the target is asked a total of 21 questions and must answer them honestly. Other group members usually take turns asking the target questions. Depending on the context, questions can be simple get-to-know-you questions, like "What is your favorite ice cream and why?", or more probing questions like "What's a secret you never told anyone?" If the target chooses to pass on a question, they can be asked a new question. In some versions, passing means the target also forefeits their chance to ask next target a question. Once the target has answered 21 questions, they're finished and a new target has to answer 21 questions. If the game is being played by only two people, they can alternate asking each other questions until they each answer 21 questions. This is great for new romantic partners as they can learn about each other's families, backgrounds, and past romances. No matter who you play with, just make sure that everyone is having a good time and to stay respectful if somebody says a topic is off limits.
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Choose someone to answer questions. The purpose of the game is to ask someone (solo, or a member of a group) 21 questions, all of which must be answered honestly. Although it can be played with friends you've had for a while, it is usually best to choose someone you don't know as well, or someone you want to get to know on a deeper level. If you do not have a new acquaintance or romantic interest, tailor your questions to suit getting to know someone more deeply. Identify what you want to know. Once you've chosen a person to ask questions of, identify what it is you want to know about them. If you've chosen a friend, do you want to know more about their background, or are you more interested in their future plans? If you've chosen a romantic partner, do you want to know about their dating history, or do you want to know how they feel about your relationship? If you are playing in a group, you can decide as a group what types of questions to ask. This can be tailored to each target, or there can be an overall theme for the game. Write a list of questions. There are two ways to play: the first involves people asking whatever questions come to mind, and asking them at random. The second has the pair (or group) come up with a set list of questions which are then posed to each person. Writing a list beforehand is the easier choice, as everyone knows what they will be asked, and will likely agree to answer. Asking at random may be the more entertaining choice, but is also at higher risk of getting too personal or inappropriate. Consider the setting. If you decide to play this game with strangers or acquaintances you meet in a specific setting, you may want to take that setting into consideration when forming some or all of your questions. If meeting with members of a book club or writer's group, you might ask questions like, “What is your favorite book?” or “If you could be any fictional character from any book, who would you be?” If meeting with a church group, consider questions such as, “What is your favorite Bible verse/story?” or “When did you first develop an interest in religion?” If meeting someone new at the grand opening of a coffee shop, consider questions like “What is your favorite snack to enjoy with coffee?” or “Would you rather give up coffee for a month or stop showering for a week?” Show respect. Although many of the people playing 21 Questions use is as a method to ask probing or otherwise inappropriate questions, respect the privacy of the person being asked questions--particularly in a group of people. If they want to sidestep something, or answer in vague terms, allow them to do so. The golden rule is a great thing to keep in mind when playing this game. Treat the target the same way you'd like to be treated during your turn as a target. Identify off-limits questions. There are some questions that should not be asked in any circumstance. Before you begin the game, identify any questions that might be too inconsiderate, thoughtless, or crude to ask. These questions can include broad categories such as sex and intimacy, or can be specific questions, such as, “Have you ever committed a crime?” You can also create guidelines about the sort of questions being asked based by theme. For instance, if playing 21 Questions at a church youth group, you might indicate that at least half of the questions must be religious in nature. Set rules for how to pass on a question. There may be a question that is just too probing or intimate for someone to answer. To safeguard against people getting upset, make a rule before starting the game for these instances. A simple rule could be that a target can pass on a question, but must then be asked a question in its place, or that the target can pass on a question, but will forfeit their turn to ask the next target a question. Determine the “target” sequence. In a group, there are going to be multiple targets and multiple people asking questions, so you need to choose a fair method for deciding who goes first, second, third, and so on. Rolling a die is a great way to choose a sequence. Each person rolls, and the person with the lowest roll goes first, followed by the second lowest, and so forth. You can also do something like “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to determine who will go first, and do it again before each new game. You can also go in a circle when deciding the order of targets. Once the first person has gone, the person to their left is the next target, and that cycle continues until everyone has had a turn. Take turns asking questions. Now that the target and sequence have been decided upon, each member of the group should take a turn asking the target questions. You can divvy up the questions based on the number of people in the group (a group of 3 askers could have 7 questions each, for instance), or you can go in a circle and have each person ask one question at a time. If there is a number of people unable to divide evenly into 21, sit in a circle and have someone start the questions. The next round, the person to their left can start the questions, and continue in this manner until everyone has had a chance to ask first. Move on to the next target. Once all 21 questions have been asked, either move on to the next target in the predetermined sequence, or take a minute to determine a new target using Rock, Paper, Scissors, or a coin flip. Agree upon boundaries before and after the game. When you are playing with only two people, you may be asking more personal or intimate questions than you would in a group. For this reason, you should both agree upon boundaries for before the game (questions that are off limits), as well as after the game (such as, “We cannot treat each other differently after answering the questions”). This game can injure friendships and relationships quickly, if proper precautions are not taken. Do not ask questions you do not genuinely want the answer to. If you are not sure whether a question is appropriate, simply ask, and give your playing partner a chance to either accept the question or request another one. Choose who will go first. The simplest way to choose the first target when only two people are present is to flip a coin. Once you've flipped your coin, understand that you must take a turn after the first target has completed their questions. Do not use this game as a means to gather information and refuse to play after the target has finished. This game should always be played on equal footing. Ask questions. Ask the target 21 questions, using the previously agreed-upon list of off-limits questions as a guide. If you are playing with a friend, ask questions that tell you more about your friend, your friendship, and your friend's preferences. If you are playing with a romantic partner, ask questions about their life, background, your relationship, and their needs. This game can be great for new couples who want to know more about each other quickly and easily. This game is also wonderful for breaking the ice with a new acquaintance, and should focus on basic, getting-to-know-you questions or silly questions rather than deep or intimate ones. Take your turn. Once you have finished asking questions, take your turn! Submit yourself to the same questions you've asked, or answer entirely new questions. Give the new asker the same courtesy they gave you and answer questions honestly and succinctly. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, be gracious in asking for a new question. The game is supposed to be fun, and should not cause anger or emotional injury. Cover the basics. To start out, ask basic questions, such as someone's favorite color, their first celebrity crush, or where they grew up. You'll want to ask small, easy questions at first to build trust between the asker(s) and target. Ask “favorites” questions, such as, “What was your favorite age?” “What is your favorite place to visit?” “What was your favorite part of school?” “What is your favorite way to travel?” Ask “what if” questions. You can ask, “What if you could visit any time period in the past?” “What if you could fly?” “What if you had fingers on your feet, and toes on your hands?” Build upon the questions you’ve already asked. Once you've built some groundwork with basic questions, you can ask more personal questions, or you can simply build off of the questions you've already asked and the answers you've received. To build off of answers you've received, take an answer and phrase a question around it, such as, “Your greatest fear is spiders, so what would you do if you moved into a house with a spider infestation?” To build to more personal questions, you can say something like, “The person you'd most like to meet with in the past or present is Susan B. Anthony. Why is she so important to you?” Ask questions that require creative answers. Some questions are going to be simple (e.g. “What is your favorite movie and why?”), while others are going to require a little bit of thought. Even if you are asking serious questions, ask the target questions that require some creativity or ingenuity to answer. Ask silly questions such as, “Do hair stylists go to other stylists or do they cut their own hair?” or “If an ambulance accidentally injures someone on its way to save someone else, who do the paramedics choose to save?” You can ask serious questions, too, such as: “If the world was ending and you had to save one person, who would you save?” or “If your relationship was starting to go sour, what would you do to try to save it?” Ask about family and backgrounds. Whether you playing with a friend or a romantic partner, you could always stand to learn about other people's family and backgrounds. Asking about family can help you get to know your playing partner's habits and traditions, and asking about their background can lend insight into any cultural differences or interesting ideas they may have. For family, ask questions such as, “Who raised you?” “Was your family close growing up?” “Did you have any special traditions during holidays?” For background, you can ask questions such as, “Do you know where your ancestors are originally from?” “Did you celebrate any special holidays growing up?” When dealing with family and backgrounds, remember to exercise sensitivity; both are very personal topics and require kindness and open-mindedness. Ask about past romances and interests. Questions about past romances have the potential to be silly, entertaining, or informative. When deciding what type of past romance questions to ask, consider the tone of the game. Are you playing to deepen your connection to your playing partner, or are you playing to escape boredom on a weekend? If you want to develop a deeper connection with your playing partner, you can ask questions such as “Who was your first kiss?” “What is the best date you've ever been on and why was it the best?” “Do you have any fantasies?” If you are asking silly questions, you can ask thing such as, “What was your most awkward kiss?” “Have you ever sneezed in a love interest's face?” “How long should you wait before passing gas in front of your significant other?” Ask about goals and aspirations. When asking about goals and aspirations, you must also be somewhat delicate, as you don't want to laugh or make light of other people's dreams. When asking these types of questions, you can keep things light-hearted, but avoid mocking your playing partner's answers. Light-hearted questions can include: “What did you want to be when you were 5?” “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” “Do you hope to be famous one day?” More serious goal questions can include questions such as: “What do you want more than anything else in the world?” “If you could do anything, and money and living were already taken care of, what would you do and why?”
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Choose someone to answer questions. Identify what you want to know. Write a list of questions. Consider the setting. Show respect. Identify off-limits questions. Set rules for how to pass on a question. Determine the “target” sequence. Take turns asking questions. Move on to the next target. Agree upon boundaries before and after the game. Choose who will go first. Ask questions. Take your turn. Cover the basics. Build upon the questions you’ve already asked. Ask questions that require creative answers. Ask about family and backgrounds. Ask about past romances and interests. Ask about goals and aspirations.
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How to Treat Frequent Urination in Cats
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If your cat is frequently urinating, it could be a sign of an underlying issue, so it's important that you take it to see a vet so they can help you figure out what's going on. The vet will likely perform blood tests, x-rays, and urinalysis to determine what the problem is. If your cat has an infection, your vet may prescribe antibiotics to clear things up. Diabetes can also be a cause of frequent urination, in which case your vet will likely recommend switching up your cat's diet. If your vet rules out an underlying medical condition, stress might be the cause. You can reduce your cat's stress by playing with it for at least 15 minutes every day and getting it some interactive puzzle toys to keep it entertained when you're not around.
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Rule out behavioral causes. Before visiting your vet to look into medical causes, look for signs that the problem is behavioral. Your cat urinating outside of the litter box could indicate urine-marking, which is likely to occur in an area of your home that you, other family members, or another pet enjoy spending time. To get help dealing with such behavioral issues, search for a certified animal behavior consultant near you by visiting the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants' website at http://iaabc.org/consultants/cat. Urine marking can be due to a change in the household, like getting a new pet or moving furniture around. Try to make changes gradually to help your cat adjust. Record specific details. While frequent urination is somewhat common in cats, specific details about your cat's symptoms may assist your vet in determining the cause. Write your observations in a journal over the course of several days. Note how often your cat visits the litter box, how much urine it actually expels, and how much water it is drinking. For instance, frequent attempts to urinate with little success may be because of an infection or bladder irritation. Excessive drinking and urinating may be a result of diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or kidney failure. Visit your veterinarian. If your cat is displaying signs of frequent urination, schedule a visit to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Share all relevant information about your cat's symptoms with the vet (e.g. frequency of urination, amount of urine produced) so that they can test for possible illnesses. In the worst case, surgery might be necessary to address the problem (e.g. a pituitary tumour). Be sure to mention to (or remind) your vet of any medications that your cat might be on, that may have side effects contributing to your cat's frequent urination. If your cat's frequent urination (or frequent attempts at urination) is accompanied by serious symptoms or obvious distress (e.g. blood in the urine, crying when trying to urinate), contact your veterinarian right away or call an emergency animal clinic. To help diagnose the problem, your cat's vet will measure their fluid intake and urine output, and also perform a complete blood count (CBC), x-rays, and urinalysis. Maintain a routine. If your vet has ruled out medical causes for your cat's frequent urination, stress may be the culprit. Your cat's anxiety may be explained by recent changes in its life (e.g. moving to a new home, adjusting to a new pet) or separation anxiety, which might result in elimination issues. To ease your cat's stress, maintain a solid routine by: Maintaining set mealtimes Moving furniture as infrequently as possible Keeping a set time for grooming (e.g. brushing) Use a calming synthetic pheromone spray. Synthetic pheromone sprays (available online and at veterinary clinics) simulate cheek pheromones released by cats to mark their territory as safe. These sprays have a calming effect on nervous cats and can alleviate anxiety that causes behavioral issues. Ask your vet if a pheromone spray would be right for your pet. Play with your cat regularly. To help reduce your cat's stress, play with it every day for at least 15-20 minutes. Regular, interactive play helps cats build confidence and reduce anxiety. Opt for chasing and hunting games, which will also ensure that your cat uses built up energy that may contribute to jumpiness or stress. Purchase puzzle toys to keep your cat occupied. To keep your cat busy and entertained when you are busy, purchase a puzzle toy that can be filled with treats for your cat to work for. These interactive toys can keep your cat busy and motivated for hours, which may in turn reduce separation anxiety, boredom, and stress. A variety of safe, non-toxic puzzle toys are available online or in pet stores. Give your cat medicine. If your cat's frequent urination is due to a urinary tract infection or bladder infection, you will likely have to administer antibiotics to your cat for several weeks. Give your cat medicine by hiding it in food, or by wrapping your cat in a towel or blanket to keep it calm and restrained while you administer the medication orally. Reward your cat for its cooperation with treats or petting. Implement a new diet. If your cat's frequent urination is due to a condition like diabetes, your vet will recommend dietary changes to improve the situation and prevent further complications. Low protein diets, for example, are used to treat diabetes and chronic renal failure in cats. However, keep in mind that if your cat is diagnosed with diabetes, then he will also need regular insulin injections. Be sure to buy good quality food with minimal preservatives. Increase your cat's water intake. As contradictory as it may seem, increasing your cat's water intake may help to alleviate its frequent urination. If your cat has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) or lower urinary tract disorder (i.e. a condition affecting the bladder or urethra), it will likely urinate more frequently, but in smaller amounts. Not drinking enough water can increase your pet's risk of having such conditions recur, especially older cats who are prone to dehydration. Place extra water bowls around the house, or purchase a small drinking fountain at a pet store to entice your cat to drink. Replacing dry food with canned food is another way of increasing your cat's water intake.
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Rule out behavioral causes. Record specific details. Visit your veterinarian. Maintain a routine. Use a calming synthetic pheromone spray. Play with your cat regularly. Purchase puzzle toys to keep your cat occupied. Give your cat medicine. Implement a new diet. Increase your cat's water intake.
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How to Make Broccoli and Cheese
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To make broccoli and cheese, start by combining butter, flour, milk, salt, and pepper in a pan over medium heat, whisking the sauce until it starts to boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in some shredded cheese. Next, cover the sauce and set it aside while you boil some broccoli florets for 5 minutes. Finally, combine the broccoli and cheese sauce on a plate.
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Melt the butter. Place the butter in a medium saucepan and set the saucepan on your stove over medium heat. Heat the butter until it melts. Shortly after the butter melts, it should start looking foamy. Allow the butter to start foaming before continuing to the next step. Margarine can be used instead of butter if necessary, but butter is strongly recommended since it will form a better base for the sauce. Stir in the flour. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter. Cook the flour and butter together, stirring constantly, for 30 to 60 seconds or until an evenly-blended paste forms. Sifting the flour over the butter as evenly as possible will make it easier to combine. The combined butter and flour forms a thickening base for your sauce. This thickening base is more accurately known as a “roux.” Add the milk, pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the roux with 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly, and cook the mixture until it boils. Note that this step only requires you to use half of the total amount of salt called for in this recipe. You'll need to whisk the contents of the pan constantly to help break up the clumps of roux. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Whisk the sauce periodically during this time. The roux should finish breaking down, causing the sauce to thicken. When ready, the sauce should be evenly heated, smooth, and free of lumps. Mix in the cheese. Add handfuls of shredded cheddar into the sauce, mixing with a wooden spoon after each addition. Continue until all of the cheese has been added and melted down. You'll need to stir the sauce consistently during this step to blend the cheese into the milk base. The sauce is only complete once all the cheese is completely melted and the cheese sauce is completely smooth. Set it aside. Cover the saucepan and set it aside as you prepare the broccoli. Keep the saucepan warm and stir the sauce occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on top. Boil water in a medium saucepan. Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters deep with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining salt and broccoli. Add the remaining 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) of salt to the boiling water, immediately followed by the broccoli florets. Do not add the salt before the water reaches a boil. Doing so would increase the boiling point of the water, so it would take longer for the water to actually reach a rolling boil. If you choose to work with fresh broccoli instead of frozen florets, you'll need two to three heads of broccoli to match the amount prepared in this recipe. Cut the broccoli into florets. Discard the stems or use them for another recipe. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Boil the broccoli at medium-high heat until it becomes tender-crisp. This should take roughly 4 to 5 minutes. You don't need to cover the saucepan or stir the broccoli during this step. Allow the florets to cook undisturbed until ready. Drain the broccoli. Pour the contents of the pan through a colander. Drain the water and retain the broccoli. Combine the broccoli and cheese sauce. Dump the drained broccoli into a serving dish. Evenly pour the prepared cheese sauce on top. You may need to quickly stir the sitting cheese sauce before pouring it over the broccoli. If desired, you can toss the broccoli with the cheese sauce to distribute the sauce evenly throughout the dish. Doing so is not necessary, however, and may be omitted for the sake of presentation. Enjoy. Serve the broccoli and cheese immediately to enjoy the dish while it is still hot. Combine the broccoli and water. Combine the broccoli and water into a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid. If you choose to use fresh whole broccoli instead of frozen florets, you'll need two to three whole heads to match the amount called for in this recipe. Clean the broccoli and cut it into florets. Discard the stems or use them in another recipe. Ideally, you should cover the dish with its own microwave-safe lid. If it doesn't have an appropriate lid, however, you can cover it with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe heavy plate (most stoneware and ceramic plates should work well). Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the dish in your microwave and cook the broccoli on full power for 3 to 4 minutes. The broccoli should be tender-crisp when done. Microwave the broccoli in intervals to prevent overcooking it. Cook it for 2-1/2 minutes first, then check the dish and stir its contents. Continue cooking at 30-second to 60-second intervals until the broccoli is ready. Drain the broccoli. Remove the lid and dump the contents of the dish into a colander. Drain the water and keep the florets. Set the broccoli aside as you prepare the cheese sauce. Be careful when opening the dish since the built-up steam could be hot enough to cause burns. Cube the cheese. Cut the block of processed cheese into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) cubes. If you do not have a brick of processed cheese, you can use sliced processed cheese instead. You'll need roughly 16 slices of processed cheese to equal the 8 oz (225 g) block. Tear the slices into small pieces before using them. Combine the cheese, milk, onion, and garlic. Place the cubed cheese, milk, diced onion, and minced garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Toss to combine evenly. You can skip the onion and garlic, if desired, to create an even simpler cheese sauce. Loosely cover the dish with a lid, plastic wrap, or paper towel to prevent splatter. Microwave for 3 minutes. Place the dish in your microwave and heat the contents at full power for 3 minutes, or until the cheese completely melts down. Stir the sauce after each minute to evenly distribute the heat. Once ready, carefully remove the dish from the microwave. Combine the broccoli and cheese sauce. Place the broccoli in a serving dish, then pour the melted cheese sauce over it. You can either leave the contents as they are or toss them together with a spoon until the cheese evenly coats the cooked florets. Enjoy. Serve the dish immediately so you can enjoy it while it's still hot.
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Melt the butter. Stir in the flour. Add the milk, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Mix in the cheese. Set it aside. Boil water in a medium saucepan. Add the remaining salt and broccoli. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli. Combine the broccoli and cheese sauce. Enjoy. Combine the broccoli and water. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the broccoli. Cube the cheese. Combine the cheese, milk, onion, and garlic. Microwave for 3 minutes. Combine the broccoli and cheese sauce. Enjoy.
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How to Clean Dress Shirts
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To clean a dress shirt, start by unbuttoning every button, including the ones on the collar and cuffs. Next, pretreat any stains with fabric spray, then set your washing machine on “delicate." If the shirt is white or light-colored, wash it in hot water. For dark shirts, wash in cold water to prevent the color from fading. Additionally, use gentle, high-quality detergent, and make sure to use half of the recommended amount to prevent detergent residue. Finally, place the shirt in a laundry bag before putting it in the washer, and let it air dry on a hanger after washing.
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Unbutton the shirt and remove any collar stays. Before you can wash your shirt you need to get it ready. Unbutton every button on the shirt, including buttons on collars and cuffs. Then remove the collar stay (if your shirt has one) and put it in a safe place. Pre-treat any stains. If there any sweat stains or spots on the shirt, it is a good idea to pre-treat them. You can use a simple fabric spray (such as Shout or Spray-n-Wash). Be sure to spray a bit inside the collar, as well as anywhere else you notice stains. Choose the settings on your machine machine. Set your machine machine on "delicate." If the shirt is white or light-colored, set the water temperature to hot. If your shirt is dark-colored, set the temperature to cold to avoid fading. Use a minimal amount of high-quality detergent. You will want to select a gentle, high-quality laundry detergent, such as Woolite, for your dress shirt. Additionally, you'll want to use approximately half of the recommended amount. Add this to your washing machine. Place your shirt inside a laundry bag and wash it in the machine. In order to further protect your shirt from snags and other damage during the wash, place your dress shirt inside a laundry bag. Close the bag, place it inside your washer, and start the cycle. Hang your shirt to dry. Avoid placing your dress shirt in the the dryer. Instead, hang your shirt on a hanger and allow it to air dry. If this is not possible, dry your shirt on your dryer's lowest setting. Remove any large chunks and blot up any liquid. If you have an accident or spill, it is important to act quickly! Grab a brush, washcloth, or paper towel and try to carefully flick off any large pieces or chunks, without smashing the stain into the shirt. Then use a clean paper towel or washcloth to gently blot up any excess liquid. Choose a stain solvent. You are going to need a stain solvent to treat the stain. You can use a store-bought product, such as a spray (like Shout) or a stain-remover pen (like a Tide Pen). Or you can use household items like lemon juice, vinegar, or seltzer water. Grab whatever stain solvent you have ready-to-hand. Put some solvent onto to the stain. Spray or carefully dab the solvent you've chosen directly onto the stain. You want to saturate the stain area without putting any pressure on the fabric. Be very careful not to press the stain into the shirt, as this will make it more difficult to remove. Wait 1-3 minutes. Rinse off the solvent with cold water. After you've waited for just a few minutes (no more than 3), run the stain under cold water. Allow the running water to lift out the stain and the solvent. Once again, do not wring or press the stain into the fabric. If you can still see the stain, repeat this process from the beginning. Ask for a "wash and press. " Even when you go to a "dry cleaner," dry cleaning is not the only service they provide. For a typical cotton dress shirt, a wash and press is in many ways your better option. The cleaner will wash your shirt in a typical washing machine, then place it in a clothing press which removes the water and irons the shirt. Opt to have the shirt dry cleaned. Of course, dry cleaning is still an option. Unfortunately, dry cleaning will not remove water-based stains (such as sweat), but it will eradicate oil stains. If you have gotten something oily on your shirt, dry cleaning is the way to go. Pay a small fee. Bring your shirt to the cleaner of your choice and explain which service you'd like to have done. The cleaner will tell you when to return to pick up your shirt. In most cases, you will pay when you retrieve the shirt, but some locations may ask you to pay before service are rendered.
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Unbutton the shirt and remove any collar stays. Pre-treat any stains. Choose the settings on your machine machine. Use a minimal amount of high-quality detergent. Place your shirt inside a laundry bag and wash it in the machine. Hang your shirt to dry. Remove any large chunks and blot up any liquid. Choose a stain solvent. Put some solvent onto to the stain. Rinse off the solvent with cold water. Ask for a "wash and press. Opt to have the shirt dry cleaned. Pay a small fee.
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How to Trace the Owner of a Phone Number
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To trace the owner of a phone number, try Googling it and review any results. Alternatively, try a free computational website, like WolframAlpha, which can give you some basic information about the number and its location. If you suspect the number is from a telemarketer or spam service, check it against the WhoCallsMe database. While you can use the WhitePages to look up a phone number to see its general location, you'll need to pay for a Premium subscription if you want to see the number's owner.
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Understand the drawbacks of tracing a phone number. You can generally approximate the location and/or type of phone that the person is using, but in order to pull up an accurate, up-to-date version of their number, you'll need to use a paid service. There are a couple of other downsides to tracing a phone number: If the person whose phone number you want to trace has requested that their phone number be removed from services such as WhitePages, you most likely won't be able to look up their number. If the phone number has recently been deactivated or transferred to another user, the search may not be accurate. Try Googling the phone number. Much of the information that paid services have comes from Google and other search engines, so running a Google check to see if you can find the phone number's owner should be your first step: Go to https://www.google.com/ in your computer's web browser. Type your number in (123) 456-7890 format into the Google search bar. You might also type owner or user after the phone number. Press ↵ Enter Review the results. Use WolframAlpha to generate information about the phone number. WolframAlpha is a free computational website which can give you some basic information about the phone number and its location: Go to http://www.wolframalpha.com/ in your computer's browser. Type your number in (123) 456-7890 format into the search bar. Press ↵ Enter Review the results (in many cases, you'll only see the city to which the number belongs). Check the WhoCallsMe site. If you're receiving calls from a suspected telemarketer or spam service, you can check the number against WhoCallsMe's database of known spam: Go to https://whocallsme.com/ in your computer's web browser. Type a 10-digit phone number into the text box. Click Search Review the results. Use a more specific database. You can try to search social media for the phone number. While this won't often yield a result, searching a social media service is free and fast. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are all good choices for informal searches. Understand how Spy Dialer works. Spy Dialer is a free service which searches old phone records and available online information. While Spy Dialer is free, it is also relatively out-of-date; this means that you may find the old owner of the phone rather than the current one. As with any phone number, you won't find any information about the person if they've requested that their number be removed from common databases. Open Spy Dialer. Go to https://www.spydialer.com/ in your computer's web browser. Click the search bar. It's in the middle of the page. Enter a phone number. Type in the 10-digit phone number that you want to look up. Click Search. It's a blue button below the search bar. Doing so will prompt Spy Dialer to begin processing the phone number. Click Search when prompted. This blue button will appear in the middle of the page once Spy Dialer finishes displaying an ad. If you use an ad blocker, you won't see the ad; instead, you'll just wait for a few seconds. Review the results. If the owner hasn't requested that their phone number be removed, you should see a name and an approximate location (e.g., "near San Jose, CA"). Again, the name that you see here may be incorrect. You can try to get the correct name by running the same search a few more times. Know that WhitePages is a paid service. While you can use WhitePages to look up a phone number to see its general location and determine that the information about it is up-to-date, you'll need to pay for a Premium subscription if you want to see the phone number's owner. The positive side to using WhitePages is that they keep a relatively up-to-date record, meaning that you're much more likely to see accurate information about your phone number. WhitePages charges $4.99 for a one-month, 20-search period. Since this is cheaper than paying a one-time fee for the information, you'll most likely want to sign up for the membership and then cancel it as soon as you've gotten what you need. Open WhitePages. Go to https://www.whitepages.com/ in your computer's web browser. Click the REVERSE PHONE tab. You'll find this option near the top of the WhitePages page. Enter a phone number. Click the search bar in the middle of the page, then type in a 10-digit phone number. Click the "Search" icon. It's to the right of the search bar. Doing so will search WhitePages for your phone number. Review the results. Depending on the number, you may see the first letter of the person's first and last name, their current city, and/or their carrier. This information may be enough for you to identify the number (or convince you to sign up for Premium). Sign up for Premium if necessary. If you determine that the amount of information on the free page is sufficient to warrant paying $4.99 to unlock, do the following: Click SIGN IN in the upper-right corner of the page. Click Get Started under the "NOT A PREMIUM MEMBER" section. Click SELECT PLAN under the MEMBERSHIP heading. Enter your email address, create a password, and enter your payment information. Scroll down and click SUBMIT ORDER Review your searched phone number's Premium details. With a Premium membership, you'll be able to see the number's owner, address, carrier, and more. Cancel Premium when needed. When you're done viewing your Premium information, you can prevent your subscription from automatically billing you again by doing the following: Go to https://premium.whitepages.com/ and sign in. Click ACCOUNT SETTINGS on the left side of the page. Click CANCEL AUTORENEW Select a reason. Click CONFIRM CANCELLATION
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https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Baked-Cake-Stuck-to-the-Pan
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How to Fix a Baked Cake Stuck to the Pan
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If your cake is stuck to your pan, you can easily fix it by prying the sides of the cake loose with a butter knife and sliding a flexible spatula under the cake to pry the bottom free. Then, flip the cake over and shake it onto a serving plate, tapping the bottom of the pan if necessary. If the cake still doesn't come out, leave it upside down until the pan is fully cool and it may come out on its own. You can also freeze the cake for 6 hours to break it loose before trying to pry it free.
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Pry the sides loose with a rounded knife. Select a palette knife if you have one, or a slim butter knife if you don't. Push the vertical knife down between the cake edge and the pan. Carefully move the knife around the entire cake to loosen the sides. Stay as close to the pan edge as possible to minimize the amount you cut into your cake. If the cake is for a major occasion, you may want to try the other methods first. This one often causes minor damage. If the cake burned onto the sides, saw up and down slowly to break it loose. You may need to go around the cake four or five times. Unstick the bottom with a flexible nylon spatula. Push the spatula down at the edge of the pan, as you did with the knife. This time, lever the spatula inward as you move around the cake. This tool should be flexible enough to separate the perimeter of the base from the pan. If the cake is seriously stuck, don't try to force it off. Skip down to one of the other methods instead. You can use a thin metal spatula or pizza peel instead. Run hot water over it first, as the heat and moisture can help unstick the cake. Shake the cake onto the serving plate. Place a large plate over the cake pan. Hold them firmly together and flip them upside down. Shake the pan softly until the cake comes out. You may flip it onto a cooling rack instead. Keep something underneath the rack to catch crumbs. If the cake is damaged, skip down to the cake repair instructions. Tap the base of the pan. Knocking the base of the pan can dislodge the cake. Hold the cake just above the plate when trying this, tilted at a 45º angle. If this still doesn't work, turn the pan right side up and bash the side against a countertop. Leave it to sit upside down. If the cake still hasn't popped out, it might do so once the pan is fully cooled. Leave it upside down over the serving plate and cross your fingers. Twist or lever the cake out (not recommended). In most cases, you should try one of the methods below instead. If you don't have the time or tools to do so, you can try to remove the cake by force. Be forewarned: this usually results in a broken cake. Hold the cake with your hands or a spatula, while twisting the pan. and/or Lever the cake out using the same rounded knife. This time, angle the knife inward toward the center of the cake to break off the base. Pour hot water in a deep tray. The tray should be wide enough to hold your cake pan. Pour in a shallow ¼" (6mm) layer of hot tap water. If you don't have a tray this size, soak a dishcloth in hot water and wrap it around the base of the pan. Sit the cake pan in the tray of water. The heat will cause the metal pan to expand slightly, pulling away from the cake edges. Leave it there for a few minutes to let this happen. Attempt to remove the cake as described above. Steam out the cake. Absorbing steam add moisture and "lift" to your cake, which can help it become unstuck. Boil water in a small saucepan or kettle, then pour it into a mug. Place the mug and the cake pan in a microwave, cupboard, or other enclosed space. Leave it there for several minutes, then try to remove the cake again. The microwave is just a convenient size for trapping the steam in with the cake. Do not turn it on. Place ice on the base of the pan. Turn the pan upside down over a serving plate. Place a bowl of ice on the pan base and leave it for several minutes. Attempt to remove the cake as before. Freeze the cake solid. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, about one hour. Freeze the cake for six hours. This makes it harder to ruin the cake's shape, and may break it loose from the pan. Run a butter knife around the edge to separate the sides, even if you already did this before freezing. Hold the pan upside down and tap the base to see if it worked. Cut off the burned layer. If the cake is burned, carefully saw it off with a wire cake cutter or a large bread knife. If it ends up crooked, don't try to fix it with a second cut, as this will likely reduce your cake to crumbs. Patch the broken area with frosting instead, as described below. Add small broken pieces to the bottom of the cake. If a few small bits have broken off, wedge them underneath the cake. If your cake is moist enough, these will stick back to the cake fairly well, especially if the cake is still hot. Cover minor damage with frosting. Put together a batch of frosting and spread it over the cake in a smooth surface. Dollops of any frosting can fill holes and uneven edges in a cake. Sugar-and-liquid icing is too thin and runny to do the trick. Piece together broken cake with gluey frosting. If your cake looks like a demolition site, you'll need extra-sticky frosting to hold it together. You can make caramel frosting , dulce de leche , or try this sticky chocolate frosting recipe: Mix 1 can condensed milk, 3 tsp (15mL) cocoa powder, and 2 tsp (10g) unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stop when it reaches a slightly thick, gluey consistency. Allow it to cool to room temperature; it will thicken more as it sets. Place the broken pieces on top of each other as close to the desired shape as possible. Cover the surface and cracks liberally with the frosting. Cut the cake into squares. Cut a grid of squares in the cake pan — even if it's a round cake. Use a wide, flexible spatula to carefully separate the square pieces from the base. Keep reading to find uses for the stuck pieces at the edge. Serve in the pan. The easiest option is to frost and serve the cake in the pan. The slices will break apart during serving, but it will look attractive on the table. Make cake pops. If you've torn the cake into pieces trying to get it out, change your plans and put together some cake pops. You can read these detailed instructions , or try the simple (and sometimes sloppy) recipe: Rub together the chunks of cake in a large bowl. Beat in cream cheese or buttercream until the mixture reaches a doughy consistency. Roll the largest chunks into balls. Dip in chocolate sauce, then sprinkles (optional).
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Pry the sides loose with a rounded knife. Unstick the bottom with a flexible nylon spatula. Shake the cake onto the serving plate. Tap the base of the pan. Leave it to sit upside down. Twist or lever the cake out (not recommended). Pour hot water in a deep tray. Sit the cake pan in the tray of water. Steam out the cake. Place ice on the base of the pan. Freeze the cake solid. Cut off the burned layer. Add small broken pieces to the bottom of the cake. Cover minor damage with frosting. Piece together broken cake with gluey frosting. Cut the cake into squares. Serve in the pan. Make cake pops.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Fruit-Trees
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How to Plant Fruit Trees
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To plant a fruit tree, wait until spring to get a grafted fruit tree from your local nursery. You should choose an open, sunny spot in the yard for the tree to go with enough space that it can grow to full maturity. Once you've chosen a spot, dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots of the tree you're planting and place the tree in the hole. Then, gently press the soil around the roots and thoroughly water the roots. Add stakes around the tree if it needs support to stand up and add fencing to protect it from animals.
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Buy a grafted fruit tree. Sweet apples, plums, pears and other fruits come from trees that have been grafted so that they produce the best-tasting fruit. Although fruit trees can be planted from seed, the resulting trees won't necessarily produce fruit that's good to eat. In order to make sure the tree you grow will produce fruit you'll want to eat, the best idea is to buy a grafted fruit tree, which is a very young tree that has been grafted onto a root stock to improve its growth. Grafted trees are available as either bare-root trees or potted trees. Bare-root trees are dug up and shipped while they are dormant. You should plant them as soon as you receive them. Potted trees are grown in a pot. They should also be planted while dormant. Potted trees will have more fine roots than bare-root trees do. Buying a grafted tree from a local nursery is your best bet, since it will stock trees that do well in your particular region. Look for an open, sunny spot in the yard. Fruit trees generally need at least six hours of full sunlight in order to grow strong and produce healthy fruit. Look for a spot in the yard where the fruit tree won't be shaded by your home or other taller trees. You should also look for a spot without a lot of other foliage nearby, so the tree won't have to compete with other plants for nutrients and water. You should also select the location of your fruit tree by imagining it at full size. Take into account its width and understand that the roots of your tree will reach out as far as the length of the branches. This means that you don't want it too close to a building or driveway. Check the drainage in your planting area. Aside from full sun, proper soil drainage is the other essential condition for thriving fruit trees. The soil must not retain a lot of water, or it will cause the fruit trees' roots to rot in the ground. Check the soil drainage by digging a hole 1 foot (0.3 m) deep and filling it with water. If the water drains quickly, the area should be fine for planting a fruit tree. If the water stands in the hole, choose another part of the yard. If the soil in your yard is clay-heavy, which can cause it to drain poorly, you still have options. You can plant your fruit tree in a raised bed or till the soil and mix it with compost or peat moss in order to loosen it for better drainage. Prepare to plant in the spring. Fruit trees can be planted at any time of year, but in areas with cold winters or hot summers, your best bet is to wait until spring. This will allow the tree to immediately start adapting to the soil and growing roots. It's also the best time of year for breaking ground, since the soil will be thawed and easy to dig. Add compost to the soil if necessary. If you have clay-heavy soil, or soil that is hard and packed, it's a good idea to till the soil to a depth of at least 2 feet (0.6 m) and work in some compost or peat moss. This will loosen the soil, provide better drainage and make room for the tree's roots to begin growing. Use a garden spade or a tiller to break up and loosen the soil, then add compost and mix it in. Dig a wide hole. Use a shovel to dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots of the tree you're planting. Fruit trees' roots tend to grow outward, and this will give them plenty of room. Make sure that the roots are surrounded by loose soil so that they are not challenged by compressed earth. At the same time, it's important not to dig the hole too deep. Since you're working with a grafted bare root, it's important that the graft at the base of the tree stay above the soil. If you're planting more than one tree, plant them at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. Keep in mind that some trees require as much as 20 feet of spacing. When you buy the tree, determine how big it will grow when it is mature to determine how much space you need between trees. In general, the more space you can give them, the better. Follow directions for amending the soil during the fruit tree planting process. Depending on what type of tree you're planting and what your soil quality is, you may want to add organic nutrients to the hole you've dug before planting. In some cases, all that is needed is a sprinkle of compost on the base of the hole. Check with the nursery regarding amending soil and what they suggest. In some cases you may not even have to amend the soil because the existing soil contains enough nutrition. Don't add compost and other nutrients unless you're advised to do so. Once the roots grow past the amended soil, they'll need to be able to survive on the nutrients that are naturally available, so giving them very rich soil to begin with won't be helpful in the long run. Position the tree in the hole. Throw a little loose soil into the hole about a finger length high to create a mound, and position the root ball of your fruit tree on top of the center of the mound. Spread out the roots and make sure the graft line situated at the base of the trunk is higher than the level of the ground. Add or remove soil from the mound accordingly. Ensure that no roots are exposed. If there are roots at or above the graft, cut these roots off and double check that the graft is above ground. If roots are able to reach the soil from the graft, the tree will always have sucker shoots growing from the base that will weaken the tree. Press soil around the roots. Fill the hole surrounding the root of your tree with your nourished soil, and make sure that you cover all the roots completely. Stand back and check that the fruit growing tree is standing vertical. Press the soil down gently. Water the roots. Thoroughly water the area so that the soil fills in around the tree's roots. Add more soil, press it down gently and water again. Continue this process until the soil reaches the actual ground level. Be sure not to overwater the tree, however; if the roots remain waterlogged, they can rot. Stake your fruit tree if needed. If you're in an area with strong winds, stake it by tying it to a strong stick with a generous strip of cloth or rubber. Make sure that it is loose enough to avoid restraining the tree as the trunk grows. Staking will also help the tree grow straight and tall. Cover the soiled area with a layer of organic mulch. This will retain the moisture in the soil and protect the roots. It will prevent grass and weeds from growing and competing for nutrients and water as well. Ensure that the graft line is not covered by mulch; it needs to remain visible above ground level. Protect the tree from animals. If you have deer or other animals in your area that like to browse on young trees, you may want to fence off the tree. You can do this by cutting three or four feet of chicken wire or a similar material. Mold it into a loop, and place it over your tree, securing it with a stake. Make sure that the fencing material reaches over the top of the tree. Decide how to prune. If you want the tree to produce fruiting branches low to the ground, you can prune it to knee height and cut back the side branches to one or two buds. This will direct the tree's energy to producing low branches at the cuts you made. On the other hand, you can lop off the bottom branches if you'd prefer the tree not to have branches low to the ground. Protect the tree from sunburn. Many fruit tree growers use a diluted solution of half white latex paint, half water to paint the tree trunk to act as a sunscreen. If you live in a region with very strong sun, like the Southwestern US, using this method will protect your tree from sun damage. Control weeds. It's important to weed the area around the tree as it grows to protect the roots and keep the tree growing healthy and strong. Pull the weeds by hand, rather than using an herbicide. Don't overwater. Keeping the soil constantly wet is not necessary, and can lead to the roots rotting. Let the rainwater your tree. If a week has passed with no rainfall, water it thoroughly, then let it dry out again.
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Buy a grafted fruit tree. Look for an open, sunny spot in the yard. Check the drainage in your planting area. Prepare to plant in the spring. Add compost to the soil if necessary. Dig a wide hole. Follow directions for amending the soil during the fruit tree planting process. Position the tree in the hole. Press soil around the roots. Water the roots. Stake your fruit tree if needed. Cover the soiled area with a layer of organic mulch. Protect the tree from animals. Decide how to prune. Protect the tree from sunburn. Control weeds. Don't overwater.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diwali-Paper-Lantern
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How to Make a Diwali Paper Lantern
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To make a Diwali paper lantern, start by placing 2 bamboo sticks at 90 degree angles to each other so their ends overlap. Repeat this pattern 12 times, gluing and tying the corners together. Then, take 4 V-shapes at a time, and glue and tie them together to make squares. After you connect the V-shapes, attach the squares to one another by gluing bamboo sticks perpendicular to each corner of the frame. Finally, attach the decorative tissue paper to the outside of the frame.
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Cut bamboo sticks. You will need a total of sixteen bamboo sticks: four full-length bamboo sticks and twelve full-length bamboo sticks cut in half at the middle. Bamboo sticks are usually sold for use in cooking, such as making kebabs, or for crafts, and the best ones for making a Diwali paper lantern are cylindrical, not angled. If you can't get your hands on bamboo sticks, you may be able to find suitable alternatives, as long as they're thin but sturdy. You can make this with any length bamboo sticks, as long as the electric bulb and socket you plan to use will fit comfortably inside without touching the sides of the lantern. Trim off any jagged or pointy edges at the break. Decorate the paper. Decorating your color/ tissue paper is a great way to make your Diwali lantern unique and reflective of your taste and interests. Don't be afraid to make your lantern bold! For more manageable sizes, cut the paper into 5-inch, 7-inch and 9-inch squares and rectangles. For stronger tissue paper, layer two sheets of the same color and glue their edges together. Color blocking, stripes, or diamond shapes will bring out the natural design of the lantern. Use a very thin layer of glue to glue edges together. Use tape if you like. Colored tape or even glittery tape can both stick the paper together and make them look good. Kids might enjoy drawing stories or scenes of their home and family on their paper. Crafty types might be interested in developing their designs even more, by using a penknife to cut out designs and layering two or more colors together. Cut ribbon into two and three feet lengths. You'll be using ribbon to decorate the top and bottom of your Diwali lantern, and there will also be a long ribbon fringe at the bottom. Using ribbons can make your lantern stand out. You can use thin strips of paper, satin or even colourful lace if you don't have ribbons. Arrange the supplies. Gather full- and half-length bamboo sticks. Gather full- and half-length bamboo sticks, tape for measure/ruler, heavy duty thread, exacto-knife or sharp blade, and strong glue. Lay everything out on old newspapers so you don't damage the table you are working on. Make twelve corners. Create V-shaped frames. To do this, place two half-length bamboo sticks at 90 degree angle (a right angle) to one another, so that their ends overlap by ¼ of an inch. Repeat twelve times. Glue them securely. Use a drop of glue in between each stick to secure the corners. This little dot of glue will keep the bamboo sticks positioned correctly at a 90 degree angle for assembly. Repeat twelve times for each of them. Make sure you have strong glue that sticks objects in seconds. Regular craft glue may take hours to dry. Be patient and let the glue dry completely before beginning the next step. Tie the corners. The glued frame has to be secured with thread. You can use heavy duty thread to secure each of the twelve corners. Cut about twelve inches of thread, and with thread taut, secure each corner by wrapping thread around the arms of the angle close to the join in a figure eight motion. Tie off in a couple of slip knots. Dot thread with glue. Let glue dry completely. The length of the thread may vary depending on your exact design. Make a square-shaped framework with the V-shaped constructions. Take four pairs of the V-shaped corners, and repeat steps 3 and 4. Glue the tips of these and tie them to form a square-shaped frame. By the end of this step you should have two squares of equal size. Let glue dry completely. Make more squares. Since this is a square shaped lantern, you will need to make a cube shaped frame. Take the remaining eight pairs of corners and make four more squares. To do this, repeat ONLY step 4 (omit the gluing step) to secure joins. By the end of this step, you have four squares of equal size with one pair of threaded, glued corners diagonal from each other, and one pair of thread-only corners with no glue. The flexible, thread-only corners allow the square to bend, slightly, along this axis, which is an important feature for the final Diwali lantern design. Mark each of the full-length bamboo sticks with pencil, one to two inches from each end. These sticks will form the central frame for the Diwali lantern. Marking ensures consistency, and will help you line up the corners of the squares and angles that you have already made. If you line up all four sticks together, you can mark them at one time. Glue one full-length bamboo stick, positioned perpendicular to and touching the interior of one corner in one square at the mark. You can support the new angle you have made while it's drying, using a drinking glass or two, or other handy support. Glue each of the three remaining full-length bamboo sticks to one inner corners of the original square. Be sure to line them up at the marks, and support them in perpendicular shape while they are drying. Let glue dry completely. By the end of this step it should look like you have an upside down bamboo stick table with bamboo stick "legs." Glue each of the four table "legs" to inner corners of second square. By the end of this step, you should have a rectangular box frame with four, one to two inch legs sticking out at each end. Let glue dry completely. Attach the flexible, thread only corners of the flexible squares to each of the four full-length bamboo sticks. This creates a series of flexible diamonds that add dimension and prismatic depth to your Diwali lantern. Positioning the thread-only corners against the full-length bamboo sticks at the mark and upper bamboo edge already in place, use a length of heavy duty thread to attach the thread-only corner to the frame. It's perfectly fine for this to require a little squeezing and stretching of the angles. You actually do not want them to lay completely flat, or to stick out straight. Tie off thread and dot with glue. Let glue dry completely. Affix one flexible square at a time. Repeat with three remaining flexible squares. Tie each pair of floating corners together with heavy duty thread. By the end of this step, your frame will be complete. Let glue dry completely. Hang an electric bulb. Affix a nail or hook and feed the electric cord with bulb through it, and note the distance between the bulb and nail/hook. Attach decorated paper to center areas. Starting with the central areas is easiest, and you can use your larger sheets of decorated paper here. Beginning with frames of the central squares (the ones made by the flexible squares) apply a very thin layer of glue to bamboo sticks. Lay decorated paper over it. Gently tap down. Repeat for remaining central squares. Let glue dry completely. Trim edges of paper with sharp scissors or sharp blade. To hide uneven sides, you can also stick stickers, glitter or decorative tape on them. Attach decorated paper to upper triangles with a thin layer of glue. Tap down. Let glue dry completely. Trim edges of paper with sharp blade. Attach paper to lower triangles with a thin layer of glue. Tap down. Let glue dry completely. Trim edges of paper with sharp blade or scissor if you like. Wrap ribbon around the top legs of lantern. Wrapping the ribbon will give the lantern a finished look. Secure with a knot and trim ends. Feel free to decorate the lantern how you like using different style of ribbons or strips. Wrap ribbon around the bottom legs of the lantern. Wrapping the ribbon here also finishes the look and provides a horizontal support to attach a fringe of ribbons. Make fringe on all four sides. Attach ribbons to lower strands of ribbon wrap. If tying the ribbon, use a cow-hitch knot. Use heavy duty thread to hang lantern from nail or hook. This is the same nail or hook you are using to hang the electric cord and light socket. Adjust length so that the light hangs in the center of the lantern. Light it up! Now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, and think about the triumph of light over darkness symbolized by your lantern! Use color-changing lights if you have them. This can make your white paper lantern look splendid. Use ones that aren't very flashy but are elegant and classy.
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Cut bamboo sticks. Decorate the paper. Cut ribbon into two and three feet lengths. Arrange the supplies. Make twelve corners. Glue them securely. Tie the corners. Make a square-shaped framework with the V-shaped constructions. Make more squares. Mark each of the full-length bamboo sticks with pencil, one to two inches from each end. Glue one full-length bamboo stick, positioned perpendicular to and touching the interior of one corner in one square at the mark. Glue each of the three remaining full-length bamboo sticks to one inner corners of the original square. Glue each of the four table "legs" to inner corners of second square. Attach the flexible, thread only corners of the flexible squares to each of the four full-length bamboo sticks. Tie each pair of floating corners together with heavy duty thread. Hang an electric bulb. Attach decorated paper to center areas. Attach decorated paper to upper triangles with a thin layer of glue. Attach paper to lower triangles with a thin layer of glue. Wrap ribbon around the top legs of lantern. Wrap ribbon around the bottom legs of the lantern. Make fringe on all four sides. Use heavy duty thread to hang lantern from nail or hook. Light it up!
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https://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Medicare-Card
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How to Replace a Medicare Card
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If you need to replace your Medicare card, go to the Social Security Administration's official website and click the “Replacement Documents” tab after logging into your account. When you click on this tab, choose “Mail my replacement Medicare card” and provide your full name, Social Security number, and date of birth. If your card was stolen, you may want to request that Medicare open a fraud investigation. Once you order your replacement, wait 30 days for it to arrive by mail. To order a new Medicare card over the phone, call the customer service hotline at 1-800-772-1213, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Log on to your My Social Security account. Go to https://secure.ssa.gov/RIL/SiView.do to log on to your account. If you haven't set up an online account, you can set one up on the same page. There is no charge for having an online account with Social Security. You can create an online account even if you aren't currently receiving Social Security benefits. Click on the "Replacement Documents" tab. Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Replace Documents" tab and then choose "Mail my replacement Medicare card" from the links provided. You may have to explain whether your card was lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed. If your card was lost or stolen, you may want to request that Medicare open a fraud investigation. Verify your information. To get a new card, you'll have to verify your full name as it appears on your Social Security card, your Social Security number, and your date of birth. When ordering a replacement card online, this information will already be in your account. You just need to verify that it's correct. Medicare uses the name and address that is on file with Social Security. If your address is incorrect, make sure you change it before you order your replacement card. Otherwise, your replacement card will be sent to the wrong address. Wait to receive you replacement card. Once you order your replacement, your card should arrive in the mail within 30 days at the address on file with Social Security. You'll receive a confirmation that your order has been received. Unfortunately there is no option to expedite this process. Notify Social Security that you need a replacement as soon as possible. If you don't receive your card within 30 days, call the toll-free Social Security customer service number at 1-800-772-1213 and speak to a representative. Operators are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gather information before you call. To get a replacement Medicare card, you will need to provide your Social Security number, your name as it appears on your Social Security card, and your date of birth. You likely have this information memorized, but if not, make sure you have it handy. Call the toll-free Social Security customer service number. To request a replacement Medicare card over the phone, call 1-800-772-1213. Automated service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The TTY number is 1-800-325-0778. This number is only available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Follow the prompts to request a replacement card. You can request a replacement Medicare card using the Social Security Administration's automated services. If you would prefer to speak to a live representative, select that option from the menu. The representative will verify your identification, as well as the address to which you want your replacement card mailed. Receive your replacement card in the mail. After you make your phone call, your new Medicare card will be printed and mailed. It may take as long as 30 days for you to get your new card. If you don't receive your card within 30 days, call the customer service number again and explain the situation. They may be able to check the status on your card, such as when it was mailed. Locate your nearest Social Security office. If you don't feel comfortable ordering a replacement Medicare card online or over the phone, you can also replace it in person by visiting the Social Security office nearest you. To locate the nearest Social Security office, go to https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp and enter your zip code. Gather documentation of your identity. If you're going to the Social Security office in person to get a replacement Medicare card, go ahead and take your Social Security card with you, as well as a government-issued photo ID, such as your driver's license. Even if Social Security staff don't ask to see these documents, it's still a good idea to have them with you just in case. Visit the Social Security office during business hours. For the most part, business hours in Social Security offices are standardized across the country. Social Security offices generally are open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Before you go, you may want to visit https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/ to check for emergency closures. Social Security does not publish the direct phone numbers for local offices. You can't make an appointment. You'll typically have a shorter wait time if you go first thing in the morning. Request a replacement Medicare card. When it's your turn to speak to a Social Security staff member, explain that your Medicare card has been damaged, destroyed, lost, or stolen, and you need to order a replacement. If your card was lost or stolen, the staff member may ask you additional questions or determine if you want to open a fraud investigation. You may have to fill out a form. The staff member will verify your information and order a card for you. Receive your new card in the mail. Even though you request your replacement card in person, it will still be mailed to your house. You can't have it mailed to the Social Security office for you to pick up. Expect your card within 30 days of the date you went to the Social Security office. If 30 days pass and you still haven't received your replacement card, call the toll-free customer service number at 1-800-772-1213.
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Log on to your My Social Security account. Click on the "Replacement Documents" tab. Verify your information. Wait to receive you replacement card. Gather information before you call. Call the toll-free Social Security customer service number. Follow the prompts to request a replacement card. Receive your replacement card in the mail. Locate your nearest Social Security office. Gather documentation of your identity. Visit the Social Security office during business hours. Request a replacement Medicare card. Receive your new card in the mail.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Your-Brother-from-Annoying-You
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How to Stop Your Brother from Annoying You
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If your brother is annoying you, temporarily ignore him instead of lashing out in anger. By not giving your brother the response he wants, he'll eventually tire himself out and give up. Alternatively, give your brother positive attention instead of yelling at him. He might just be bored, so do something fun together like going for a bike ride or watching a movie. While it might be difficult, try not to take your brother's annoying behavior personally. Let him know he's being annoying, but find a resolution instead of getting upset. If he sees that he's bothering you, that gives him all the power and he might keep doing it.
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Ignore your brother rather than responding. If your brother is being difficult, you may have to try temporarily ignoring him. This isn't a very effective strategy for long-term sibling relationships, but if you want to avoid lashing out in anger, the best response is to just ignore him. Not responding is not a sign of weakness. If anything, it takes more strength and willpower to resist lashing out at your brother or sinking to his antics. Remember that you have to pick and choose your battles. You can't engage with your brother every single time he annoys you, especially if he's not very communicative. If you don't give your brother the response he wants (getting upset or irritated), he'll tire himself out eventually and give up on it. Remain calm if you do respond. If your brother is annoying you, you may be tempted to lash out at him in anger or respond with equally-annoying behavior. However, that type of reaction will only make things worse. Any time you feel an urge to respond with harsh words or annoying behavior, remember that being calm and collected is more likely to break your brother out of his annoying behavior than getting angry. Take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep your focus on your breathing pattern to calm down quickly. Try counting to 10 before responding. Take deep breaths in and out during that 10-second count, and try to think about how to express yourself calmly and rationally. Go for a short walk or leave the room for a few minutes if you need to compose yourself for longer than 10 seconds. Let your brother know you'll be right back, and think about what you want to say and how best to say it. Compromise with your brother. Any time you can negotiate a peaceful resolution with your brother, you should try to do so. Sometimes that may require compromising on some aspect of the situation or even putting your brother's needs before yours for a short period. Ultimately, though, this will help de-escalate the situation and may help prevent future conflicts. Ask your brother directly what it is he wants to communicate to you. Let your brother feel heard and validated and try to rephrase the things he says. Say something like, "I think I understand where you're coming from. You're saying you feel ____ when I _____, and that's causing problems." Try to arrive at a mutually-beneficial solution. Ask your brother for input, offer your input, and try to compromise. Recognize that no one is going to get their way all the time. The goal is to solve that both you and your brother feel somewhat satisfied with, even if it's not the solution you'd hoped for. Give your brother positive attention. A common cause of annoying sibling behavior is simple boredom. Perhaps your brother is bored or feels like he's not getting enough attention. Instead of giving him negative attention by fighting back or engaging in your annoying behavior, try doing something fun and productive together. Doing something fun together should take your brother's attention away from being annoying pretty quickly, and it might help the two of you bond over the shared experience. Try going for a walk or riding bikes together (if you're still young, make sure you get your parents' permission first), or do something indoors like watching a movie, putting together a puzzle, or playing video games together (although this may cause more fights). Try not to take insults/annoyances personally. It can be very difficult to not be personally offended or bothered by insulting/annoying behavior. However, at the end of the day, your brother is still your sibling, and he does care about you. Let your brother know that he's upsetting you and try to find a resolution, but don't take it personally. Know that your brother probably isn't trying to hurt your feelings. Some people (especially at a younger age) just don't know any better. Your brother probably won't remember the annoying or hurtful things he said/did in an hour, so don't waste your time holding a grudge. Remember that by letting your brother's behavior upset you, you're giving him all the power. If he sees that he's bothering you, he's more likely to keep up with the annoying/hurtful behavior. Recognize that jealousy may be causing annoying behavior. If your brother is jealous of some aspect of your life, he may be acting out as a way of expressing his frustration. If you think this may be the case, you may want to at least attempt to have a direct and honest conversation with your brother about how his jealousy hurts your feelings and makes things difficult between you. Think about your situation and the times your brother has lashed out at you with annoying behavior. Is it possible he's jealous of your grades, your possessions, or your lifestyle? Your brother is probably motivated by a simple urge to vent his frustrations. If your brother is jealous because something you're doing now takes away from the time you used to spend together, the best way to calm his feelings may be to spend more time with him. However, it's important to set your limits and boundaries, and let him know that he needs to respect them. Find ways to make your brother happy. Your brother's jealousy is probably related to not getting enough attention. If you make him feel better about himself by finding things to feel good about, it might help snap him out of his jealous streak. Even if you can't get your brother the same thing he's jealous you have, you can help him find something to be happy about. That might help curb his annoying behavior, at least temporarily. Give credit to your brother for the things he's good at. If your brother is jealous that you made the soccer team, remind him how good he is at other activities, or talk about how good he's doing in school. Motivate your brother to get what you have. If your brother's annoying behavior is motivated by jealousy, one way to resolve the situation is to help him get what you have (or something like it). This obviously won't be feasible all of the time, but in certain situations, it can help calm down a jealous sibling. Plus, if your brother sees you trying to help him, he might learn to be less resentful of you. If your brother is jealous of your good grades, offer to help him study. If he's jealous of the fact that you're better at him in sports, spend some time playing catch or practicing with him to help him improve. If he's jealous that you have a significant other and he doesn't, offer to help him ask someone out (if he's old enough to date). No matter what it is your brother is jealous of, the point is to show him that he's not limited to what he currently has. If you offer to help him get the thing that he wants, he'll be even more receptive to changing his present situation. Recognize behavior that requires a parent. As you and your brother grew up together, you've probably had your share of fights. However, sometimes squabbles cross a line and become hostile acts or even bully-like behavior. In those instances, it's best to get a parent involved who can mediate the situation and take action as needed. Picking on a sibling is normal. However, if your brother continuous to torment you about the same topic over several days or weeks, it might be bully behavior. If your brother doesn't apologize or try to make up with you after a fight, or continues to show hostility towards you at all times, it's a sign of bullying. Having some type of advantage, like being bigger/older/more popular, can quickly turn simple sibling rivalries into a bullying situation. If you think your brother is legitimately bullying you, talk to a parent right away. Have your parents mediate a conversation. If you believe that a situation is out of control and you haven't been able to reach any kind of agreement on your own, it may be helpful to have one or both parents moderate a conversation. This can allow both you and your brother to express your thoughts and feelings on the conflict in a safe, supportive environment. Your parents can also help keep the peace if a disagreement arises, and ultimately give some type of command on how to proceed. Have your parents sit down with both of you individually, then together to moderate a family discussion. Encourage your parents to try and find a solution that makes everyone happy. Ideally, you should be able to arrive at some type of win/win situation. If you were unsuccessful at reaching a compromise on your own with your brother, your parents' final say in the matter should resolve the conflict. Encourage your parents to enforce the rules. If your parents are ignoring your brother's aggressive, annoying, or otherwise problematic behavior, you may need to bring it to their attention. Ask your parents to be fair and apply the same rules to both you and your brother, and to enforce the rules to keep the peace. Your parents may not be aware of the situation, or may not realize its extent. It's easy for parents to get caught up between work and family distractions. Make a point of bringing problems to your parents' attention when you haven't been able to resolve those issues on your own. Try to plan family activities that bring everyone together. This may not stop your brother at the moment from being annoying, but it can help you build a stronger sibling relationship. It can also provide a much-needed break from any tension that might have been building between you at home. Sometimes getting out of the house and having a positive, shared experience can help you bond with a sibling. At the very least, a group outing should distract your brother from his problematic behavior. You can use the time with your family to find things that make everyone happy, and try to incorporate those elements into your everyday lives. Spend more time apart. Whether you're the older sibling or the younger one, you may find it frustrating to spend a lot of time with your brother when he's exhibiting annoying behavior. If your parents have you watch your brother a lot or make you bring him with you when you go out, talk to them about spending more time alone or with your friends independent of your brother. A growing sense of independence and individuality is one of the biggest reasons siblings end up fighting when they spend time together. Let your parents know that you value the time you and your family spend together, but that you need more time by yourself or with your friends. Remind your parents that you and your brother can still be close while spending more time apart. If anything, it will make the time you do spend together be of greater quality. Avoid having to babysit your brother. Depending on your age and your family's living situation, your parents may frequently ask you to watch your brother. If this is the case, you may find it difficult to have your own space and time alone. Talk to your parents about finding alternatives or working out a compromise. Suggest hiring a babysitter. If your parents are resistant to the idea, you could at least ask for some type of extra allowance or compensation for babysitting. You might try suggesting that you could continue to babysit your brother once or twice each week if you get to have the weekends to yourself without your brother. It's best to have this conversation without your brother present, as he may have hurt feelings or voice objection. Younger children often have a hard time understanding why someone older might have more responsibility or freedom. Demand privacy when you have visitors. If you have friends or a significant other over, it's important to set boundaries with your brother. Your visitors shouldn't be subjected to your brother's annoying behavior, especially if he tries to direct that behavior at your friends. Tell your brother to stop. If he won't listen, try getting your parents involved. Try inviting friends over when you know your brother won't be home or will be busy with his friends. If your brother won't stop and your parents won't intervene, putting a lock on your door might be the only way to enforce your right to privacy when friends are visiting. Ask your parents before you install any locks, or they may get upset or suspicious. Ask your parents in your room. Sharing a room can be a great bonding experience if you and your brother get along reasonably well. If you don't get along or if you simply need your own space, ask your parents about rearranging your home to accommodate your needs. There may be an extra room being used as a craft room or home office, for example, that could be an extra bedroom.You could also use it as a playroom. Depending on your living situation, having your room may simply not be an option. You may have limitations on space that would make it impossible for you and your brother to have your rooms. If your family is limited by space, you may be able to rearrange a room to allow for you to have your own space. Talk to your parents about converting a home office into a bedroom, or perhaps part of the basement or attic. When you talk to your parents and make your request, frame the petition as an issue of privacy. It's much easier for a parent to make arrangements if it ensures privacy, rather than simply to solve a short-term dispute. You might say something like, "Mom and Dad, I know we don't have a ton of extra space. But I'm getting older, and I'd like it if we could try to find a way for me to have my room so I can have more privacy." If your parents are planning on moving, let them know that you would appreciate it if having separate rooms were a factor in choosing your new home.
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Ignore your brother rather than responding. Remain calm if you do respond. Compromise with your brother. Give your brother positive attention. Try not to take insults/annoyances personally. Recognize that jealousy may be causing annoying behavior. Find ways to make your brother happy. Motivate your brother to get what you have. Recognize behavior that requires a parent. Have your parents mediate a conversation. Encourage your parents to enforce the rules. Try to plan family activities that bring everyone together. Spend more time apart. Avoid having to babysit your brother. Demand privacy when you have visitors. Ask your parents in your room.
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How to Stop Taking Prozac
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If you want to stop taking Prozac, consider whether the medication is controlling your symptoms and note any unpleasant side effects that you're experiencing. Next, talk to your doctor about why you want to stop taking Prozac and discuss an alternative treatment plan, which may include introducing a new medication. Then, follow your doctor's instructions for tapering your Prozac dosage gradually, since it's dangerous to stop taking it suddenly. Be sure to contact your doctor if you experience any unexpected or severe symptoms as you taper off of Prozac.
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Learn how Prozac works. Prozac works by inhibiting how receptors in your brain reabsorb (or “reuptake”) the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical “messenger” (neurotransmitter) that helps maintain mood balance. Research suggests that a deficit of serotonin is a contributing factor in clinical depression. Prozac helps keep your receptors from reabsorbing too much serotonin, thereby increasing the amount available to your body. Prozac is an SSRI because it's “selective.” It seems to primarily operate on serotonin and not any of the other neurotransmitters that are also partially responsible for mood. Consider your side effects. Prozac can cause some side effects. Many of these will be mild or go away after four to five weeks. You should talk with your doctor if you have severe side effects or symptoms, or if they do not go away. Possible side effects include: Nervousness Nausea Dry mouth Sore throat Drowsiness Weakness Uncontrollable shaking Loss of appetite Weight loss Changes in sex drive or function Excessive sweating Recognize emergency side effects. In some cases, Prozac may cause side effects that must be attended to immediately. Prozac has been known to increase the likelihood of suicidal thoughts, especially in people under the age of 24. If you experience thoughts about or consider plans to harm or kill yourself, seek immediate medical attention. You should also call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: New or worsening depression Extreme feelings of worry, agitation, or panic Aggressive behavior or irritability Acting without thinking Severe restlessness Feelings of frenzied, abnormal excitement Think about whether Prozac is controlling your symptoms. Prozac is generally an effective antidepressant for most people. However, it may not work with every person's brain, or neurochemistry. If you continue to experience any of the following after taking Prozac, talk with your doctor. These could be signs that your depression or disorder is not being adequately managed by the medication. You are experiencing severe or continuous side effects (mentioned above) You continue to feel loss of interest in pleasurable activities or hobbies Your fatigue does not improve Your sleep is disturbed (insomnia, excessive sleeping) You continue to have difficulty concentrating You experience changes in appetite You experience physical aches and pains Understand the dangers of discontinuing antidepressants. Because antidepressants alter your brain chemistry, discontinuing them without medical supervision can cause serious symptoms. Longer-acting medications, such as Prozac, usually have fewer discontinuation symptoms. However, you may still experience side effects such as: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or cramping Sleep issues, such as insomnia or nightmares Balance issues, such as dizziness or lightheadedness Sensory or movement issues, such as numbness, tingling, tremors, and lack of physical coordination Feelings of irritability, agitation, or anxiety Antidepressants need to be discontinued slowly over a period of time by gradually reducing the dose. This is known as “tapering.” Tapering can take weeks or months, depending on the antidepressant, how long you have taken it, your dosage, and your symptoms. Your doctor will determine the best way for you to taper Prozac. You may experience a relapse of depressive symptoms once you have stopped taking Prozac. To distinguish between discontinuation symptoms and a relapse, think about when the symptoms start, how long they last, and what type they are. Discontinuation symptoms usually develop quickly. They will usually improve over one to two weeks. They will often include more physical complaints, such as nausea or aches and pains. Relapse symptoms gradually develop after two to three weeks. They generally worsen over two to four weeks. If any symptom continues to last more than a month, consult your doctor. Ask your doctor why you are taking Prozac. Because Prozac can be prescribed for several different conditions, you should ask your doctor why she has prescribed Prozac for you. S/he may be able to recommend a different medication for your condition. In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you stop taking Prozac if she feels that you are no longer at risk for (or no longer have) chronic or recurrent depression. If your doctor recommends this, it will usually occur after you have taken the medication for at least six to 12 months. Discuss with your doctor your reasons for wanting to stop taking Prozac. Inform your doctor about any severe, continuing side effects from Prozac. If you have been taking Prozac for longer than eight weeks and do not feel like it is helping with your disorder, explain the symptoms you are continuing to see. This information will help your doctor make an informed decision and decide if the time is right to stop taking Prozac. Ask your doctor to go over your discontinuation process with you. It's crucial to understand and follow your doctor's recommendations exactly. Depending on how long you have been taking Prozac and its dosage, your doctor may or may not choose to taper your medication. Follow your doctor's instructions to the letter to avoid serious side effects. Prozac usually has fewer issues with discontinuation symptoms because it has a long “half-life.” Half-life refers to the time it takes your body to reduce the concentration of the drug by one half. A longer half-life such as Prozac's means that the drug stays in your body longer. This means that the drug concentration in your body will not suddenly decrease, and this leads to fewer discontinuation symptoms. If you have been on Prozac for a short period of time, such as six to 12 weeks, or are on a small maintenance dose (e.g., 20mg a day), your doctor may not recommend tapering your dose. Keep track of your tapering schedule. Write down the date and the dosage you took each day. This will help you ensure that you're following your doctor's orders. Document any effects you experience as a result of discontinuation. Even if you are tapering Prozac, it is still possible to experience discontinuation symptoms, such as those mentioned elsewhere in this article. Talk with your doctor if you develop any discontinuation or other unusual symptoms. Remember that your depression may reoccur as you discontinue your medication. Keep your doctor informed about how you are feeling. If you have concerns about a relapse, consult your doctor for advice. Keep your doctor informed of your progress whether or not you experience any symptoms. Your doctor will monitor you for at least a few months after discontinuation. Take new prescriptions appropriately. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to control your depression or disorder. Be sure to take it as recommended by your doctor. Your doctor's recommendations will include your own preference, prior response to medication, effectiveness, safety and tolerability, cost, side effects, and drug interactions with other medications you are taking. If Prozac did not adequately control your depression, your doctor may recommend a medication in the same class of SSRIs, such as Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), or Lexapro (escitalopram). Other classes of medication the doctor may try if you experienced side effects or inadequate control of your depression include: Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Effexor (venlafaxine) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) such as Elavil (amitriptyline) Aminoketone Antidepressants such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) Consider psychotherapy. Several studies show that people who see a therapist while discontinuing their antidepressant are less likely to have a depression relapse. Therapy can help you learn to deal with unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. It will give you tools to manage your stress, anxiety, and responses to life. There are many different types of therapy, and treatment plans will depend on your individual situation. Your doctor may be able to recommend a therapist in your area. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has a strong record of effectively managing depression. Its goal is to help you learn to think more positively and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors. A cognitive-behavioral therapist will help you identify unhelpful thinking habits and change inaccurate beliefs. These can help reduce depressive symptoms. Other therapies include interpersonal therapy, which focuses on improving communication patterns; family therapy, which helps resolve family conflicts and improve family communication; or psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on helping the person gain self-awareness. You may need to try a few types of therapy (or a few therapists) before you find one that suits you best. Consider acupuncture. Although it is not part of the official guideline recommendations for discontinuing medications or treating depression, acupuncture may be useful for some people. Acupuncture is a technique that inserts thin needles into various areas of the body to relieve symptoms. It should only be done by a trained, licensed practitioner. Consult your doctor if you are considering acupuncture. Your doctor may be able to recommend an acupuncturist. Acupuncture may not be appropriate for everyone. One study suggests that electroacupuncture, which runs a mild electric current through acupuncture needles, is as effective as Prozac in reducing depressive symptoms, and may even work faster. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the licensing organization for acupuncturists in the US. You can use their “Find a Practitioner” feature on their website to locate a certified acupuncturist near you. Keep your doctor informed about any acupuncture or alternative treatments you undergo. This information should be kept in your medical records. All your health care practitioners should work together to ensure you get the best care. Eat well. No diet has been shown to relieve or “cure” depression. However, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will provide your body the nutrients it needs to help fight illness. Eat a diet that incorporates fresh fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and lean protein. Avoid heavily processed foods, refined sugars, and “empty” calories. These provide very few nutrients for the amount of calories you consume, which can leave you feeling hungry. They can also cause swings in blood sugar, which can affect mood. Eating foods high in B12 and folate may help regulate your mood. Liver, chicken, and fish are good sources of B12. Beets, lentils, almonds, spinach, and liver contain folate. Foods high in selenium may help with depressive symptoms. Good sources include Brazil nuts, cod fish, walnuts, and poultry. Foods that are high in tryptophan can be converted by your body into serotonin when combined with vitamin B6. Tryptophan-rich foods include soybeans, cashews, chicken breast, salmon, and oats. Studies suggest that regularly consuming omega-3 fatty acids may help regulate your mood. Flaxseed or canola oil, walnuts, kale, spinach, and fatty fish such as salmon are good sources of omega-3s. Oils such as corn, soybean, and sunflower are not as high in omega-3s. You should check with your doctor before taking omega-3 supplements, as they may worsen some chronic illnesses. Dosage between one and nine grams daily may be helpful to improve mood. Limit alcohol consumption. Alcoholic beverages should usually not be consumed while taking antidepressants. Even if you do not take antidepressants, watch your alcohol intake. It is a depressant and excessive alcohol can deplete serotonin. Heavy consumption of alcohol is also associated with anxiety and panic attacks. A “drink” usually refers to a 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5-ounce shot of hard liquor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. This is considered “moderate” drinking. Exercise regularly. Studies show that regular, moderate exercise — at least 30-35 minutes a day — boosts your body's natural “feel-good” chemicals (endorphins). Exercise may also stimulate neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. These may help relieve depressive symptoms. Regular exercise can improve mood in people who have mild to moderate depression. It can also be used as a support in treating severe depression. However, if you continue to experience depressive symptoms even with regular exercise, you should contact your doctor. Follow a sleep schedule. Your sleep can often be disturbed by depression. It's important to follow good “sleep hygiene” to ensure that your body is rested. Good hygiene steps include: Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day (even weekends). Avoiding stimulation before sleeping. Activities such as exercise and things involving screens, such as TV or computer work, can disrupt your sleep patterns. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine before bed. Even though alcohol may make you feel sleepy, it can disrupt REM sleep. Keeping your bed for sleep. Don't do work in bed. Get some sun. Some types of depression, such as seasonal affective disorder, may benefit from getting exposure to sunlight. Research suggests that exposure to sunlight may affect your serotonin levels. A lack of sunlight may also increase your body's production of melatonin, which can cause depressive symptoms. If you cannot get natural sunlight, consider purchasing a light therapy box. Talk with your doctor about what box will best suit your needs. Generally, it's recommended that you use your light therapy box for at least 30 minutes every morning. If you are going outside for sunshine, make sure to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Choose a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen. Strengthen your support systems. Keep a close relative or friend involved in the discontinuation process. She or he may be able to help provide emotional support or recognize signs of relapse. Tell this person about side effects or symptoms to watch out for. Throughout the discontinuation process, stay in touch with your doctor. Let him or her know about your status, feelings or symptoms. Try meditation. A Johns Hopkins review of studies suggests that 30 minutes of meditation daily may reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness meditation has received significant scientific study and is well-supported for reducing depression and anxiety. “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) is a common type of training that may help. Meditation usually includes the following elements: Focus: Focusing on a specific object, image, mantra, or breathing Relaxed breathing: Slow, deep, even breathing increases oxygen and reduces stress hormones Quiet setting: Eliminating distractions You can download several guided meditations online. MIT has relaxation and mindfulness meditation MP3s. The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center has downloadable or streaming audio guides for meditation.
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Learn how Prozac works. Consider your side effects. Recognize emergency side effects. Think about whether Prozac is controlling your symptoms. Understand the dangers of discontinuing antidepressants. Ask your doctor why you are taking Prozac. Discuss with your doctor your reasons for wanting to stop taking Prozac. Ask your doctor to go over your discontinuation process with you. Document any effects you experience as a result of discontinuation. Take new prescriptions appropriately. Consider psychotherapy. Consider acupuncture. Eat well. Limit alcohol consumption. Exercise regularly. Follow a sleep schedule. Get some sun. Strengthen your support systems. Try meditation.
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How to Obtain a Copy of Your Birth Certificate in Georgia
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To obtain a copy of your birth certificate in Georgia, you'll need to fill in a form online or head to the vital records office. To do it online, go to the Register Official Vital Event Records website and fill in the form. You'll need to upload a copy of your photo ID, like your driver's license or passport, to file your request. You'll also need to pay a 33 dollar processing fee. If you don't have the internet or you'd prefer to do it in person, head to the vital records office in the county where you were born and ask for a birth certificate request form. Make sure you bring a valid photo ID and 25 dollars to pay the fee.
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Visit the ROVER website. The Georgia Technology Authority maintains the Register Official Vital Event Records website, known by the acronym “Rover,” where you can order certified copies of Georgia birth or death certificates. Provide the required information. To get a copy of your birth certificate online, you must provide your full name, address, email address, date and place of birth (including the city, county and hospital), and the full name of your mother and father. If you don't have all of the required information, you should call Georgia's Vital Records Call Center at (404) 679-4702 prior to placing your order. Submit proof of identification. Before the state completes your order, you must send a copy of an approved photo identification, such as a driver's license or a passport. When you make a copy of your ID, enlarge the photo to at least 100% and lighten the shade. Put the copy of your ID on the cover sheet included with your order. Print it out and sign it, then scan it and email it to [email protected]. You can also make your own cover sheet. Make sure it includes the same information as the cover sheet included with your order: your name and your signature, the name on the birth certificate, your order confirmation number and the date your order was placed. Pay the required fees. Georgia charges a $25 search fee and an $8 processing fee for online orders of certified copies. If you want an additional copy of the same birth certificate, you can request it at the same time for an additional $5 fee. ROVER accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. You can also request expedited shipping for an additional $10. Wait for your order to be shipped. Orders take up to four weeks to be fulfilled and shipped, unless you've paid for expedited shipping. Expedited orders take up to two weeks. Fill out the request form. Georgia offers a copy of the vital records request form online, which you can print and fill out. You could also pick up a copy of the same form at your county vital records office. You'll need your full name, address, date and place of birth (including the city, county and hospital), and the full name of your mother and father to complete the request form. Make a photocopy of your valid photo ID. Georgia requires a photo ID such as a driver's license or passport as proof of identification. Pay the required fee. Georgia charges $25 for each certified copy of a birth certificate. If you're ordering a copy through the mail, you can only pay with a certified check or money order made payable to “Vital Records.” Mail your form, photocopy and fee to the Georgia State Vital Records Office. If requesting through the mail, your documents should be mailed to Vital Records, 2600 Skyland Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. It may take from four to six weeks to receive your certified copy if you order it through the mail. Unlike ordering online, you cannot pay to expedite shipping if you place your order through the mail. Find the county vital records office in the county where you were born. Each county has a vital records registrar and vital records custodian, either in the county health department or the office of the county probate judge. You can call the state vital records office at (404) 679-4702 to get the address and phone number of the vital records registrar and custodian of a specific county. You also can request a certified copy of your birth certificate at the main state office in Atlanta, regardless of where in Georgia you were born. All vital records offices have public walk-in hours, but they may vary by county. The state office in Atlanta is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fill out the request form. The form you'll fill out in the office is the same as the one you would use if you were mailing your request. Present valid photo ID. Georgia accepts government-issued documents such as passports or driver's licenses as proof of identification, as well as a school or employee photo ID. Pay the required fee. Georgia charges a non-refundable search fee of $25 to find your birth certificate and make a certified copy of it. Your copy will be mailed to you, even if you request it in person.
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Visit the ROVER website. Provide the required information. Submit proof of identification. Pay the required fees. Wait for your order to be shipped. Fill out the request form. Make a photocopy of your valid photo ID. Pay the required fee. Mail your form, photocopy and fee to the Georgia State Vital Records Office. It may take from four to six weeks to receive your certified copy if you order it through the mail. Find the county vital records office in the county where you were born. Fill out the request form. Present valid photo ID. Pay the required fee.
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How to Make a Teddy Bear
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To make a teddy bear from felt, cut out 8 shapes that look like bunny ears. Make 4 of the pieces smaller and 4 of the pieces larger. Sew the pieces together in pairs to form the bear's arms and legs, leaving a slit at the end open. Next, cut out 2 pieces of felt for the profile of your bear's face and a third piece for the back of the head. Pin these pieces together and sew the sides. For the body, cut 2 rectangles with rounded circles on the corners. Turn all of the pieces inside out to hide the seams. Stuff the head and attach it to the body, then sew the rest of the bear, except for one leg. Stuff the bear, then stuff and attach the last leg.
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Lay a sock out flat. Lay a sock out so that the flat of the foot is facing upward. This should create a fold at the heel. Cut the fabric for the head. Draw a circle at the end of the sock, using the curve of the toe as a base. Add ear at the top of the circle to make the outline of a bear's head. This should not take up more than a quarter of the length of the sock. Cut the fabric just above the line of the ears. Once it is cut out, cut off just a sliver of fabric at the very base of the circle to make a hole for the neck. Cut out the fabric for the arms and legs. Just above the heel, you'll see the tube of fabric that goes up the leg. Starting right after the curve of the heel ends and going until the hem of the sock, visually divide that length in half. Cut at that middle point on the long part of the sock. The end bit will be divided in two to make the arms. Cut a short split down the middle of the larger piece, until you reach the beginning of the heel. This will form the body and the legs. Stuff and sew the head. Flip the head inside out and then use a sewing machine or your hands to sew the top of the head closed. Once it's closed, flip it right side out and then stuff the head with filling. Sew the neck closed when you've reached the desired head size. You can buy the stuffing used for stuffed animals at craft stores. If you don't want to do that, you can use cotton balls or scrap fabric to stuff your bear. Stuff and sew the body. Flip the body inside out and then use a sewing machine or your hands to sew the legs closed. Once they're closed, flip it right side out and then stuff the body with filling. Sew the neck closed when you've reached the desired body size. Attach the head to the body. Sew the head onto the body by hand using a basic running stitch or a saddle stitch. Sew on the arms. Cut the end piece into two pieces to create the arms. Sew them partially closed and then stuff them. Attach them to the body once you are happy with how they look. Done! Enjoy your new bear friend! You can sew on button eyes or use embroidery thread to give him a nose. Make the arms. Cut out four bunny ear shapes. These will form the arms. Sew two pieces together using a machine or a basic stitch of your choice to form each one of the arms. Leave a slit at the end open for stuffing. Make the legs. Repeat the previous step bit with slightly larger shapes to make the legs. You can adjust the shape of the leg to get your bear to look or sit differently. Draw out and made the profile of the head. Draw a profile (side-view) of the head that you want for your bear. Cut out two pieces in this shape. Next, stitch them together from the neck up to the nose. Cut the gusset for the head. Cut the gusset, or middle piece, to go between the two head pieces you already cut and sewed. Draw out a shape like a men's tie and make it long enough to reach between the point of the nose, all the way around to the back of the neck. You will need to line it up at the neck and pin it in place before sewing. Sew the gusset in place. Once you've drawn and cut out the shape, sew the gusset into place between the existing head pieces. Make the body piece. Now you'll need to make the body pieces. Start with two pieces of fabric cut into rectangles. Now, make rounded cutouts at each of the corners. Sew the sides together, along the long edges, so that you end up with a sort of tube. Now, sew one of the short edges closed, leaving the circle cutouts open. The arms and legs will be joined to the body at the circles. Turn all of the pieces inside out. Using a pencil can help. Turning the pieces hides the seams you made. Stuff and attach the head. Pre-stuff the head and sew it to the top of the body piece, at the open, short end. Some stuffing may leak out into the body. That's okay. Attach the arms and legs. Now, sew on both of the arms at the upper circular cutouts. Attach one of the legs in a similar way, but leave the last leg off. Stuff the bear with filling and then sew on the last leg. Cut and attach some ears. Cut ears out, making a shape like a half circle. Fold the shape in half and then attach the ears to the head. Give your bear a face. Add facial details (like a nose and mouth) with embroidery floss or buttons. . Sew on button eyes Now you can sew on his eyes. Use buttons if you want to or buy stuffed animal eyes from your local craft store. Embroidered eyes are better for smaller kids who tend to put every thing in their mouth. Enjoy your new stuffed animal! Have fun taking care of your new stuffed animal or give him to someone you love as a gift.
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Lay a sock out flat. Cut the fabric for the head. Cut out the fabric for the arms and legs. Stuff and sew the head. Stuff and sew the body. Attach the head to the body. Sew on the arms. Done! Make the arms. Make the legs. Draw out and made the profile of the head. Cut the gusset for the head. Sew the gusset in place. Make the body piece. Turn all of the pieces inside out. Stuff and attach the head. Attach the arms and legs. Cut and attach some ears. Give your bear a face. . Enjoy your new stuffed animal!
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How to Support a Dog with Dementia
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To support a dog with dementia, include fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, carrots, and spinach, in its diet to decrease the damaging effects of free radicals in the brain. Alternatively, try adding Omega-3 supplements, or herbs like lemon balm and ginko biloba, to your dog's food to help lessen the effects of dementia. Along with a health diet, walk your dog for 10 to 15 minutes every day to keep its mind and body active. However, make sure to avoid strenuous activities like running and jumping so that you don't overwork your dog.
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Include fruits and vegetables in your dog’s diet. A chemical process called oxidation produces substances called free radicals in the brain. Free radicals accumulate in the brains of dogs with dementia and can cause damage. Antioxidants are substances that decrease free radicals' damaging effects. Fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, citrus pulp, carrots, and tomato pomace, are rich in antioxidants. Tomato pomace is what's left over (tomato skin, pulp, seeds) after the tomato's juice is pressed out. Beta-carotene, which is found in carrots, is also an antioxidant. Although fruits and vegetables are very healthy, you do not want to overfeed your dog. Talk with your vet about how much extra fresh produce to add to your dog's diet. Give your dog antioxidant supplements. Vitamins A and E are also antioxidants. You can find these vitamin supplements at your local pet store. If you're not sure which brand of supplements to choose, ask your vet for recommendations on high-quality brands. Follow the product label instructions when giving your dog any type of supplement. Supplement your dog’s diet with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and improve cell membrane health. They can be a beneficial part of your dog's diet. Add herbs to your dog’s diet. Herbs are also good for dogs with dementia. Herbs such as lemon balm, gingko biloba, and bacopa can help lessen dementia's effects. In fact, some dog owners have reported improvement of symptoms in as little as two weeks after adding these herbs to their dog's diet. Gingko biloba can help lessen memory loss. Look for herbs at your local health food store or pet store. Exercise your dog each day. Physical activity is a great way to support a dog with dementia. It helps keep a dog's mind and body active. Because dogs with dementia are senior dogs, strenuous activity (running and jumping) is not recommended. Low-key exercises, such as walks, would be better for your dog. Keep exercise sessions short—about 10 to 15 minutes. Your dog may not be able to exercise for long stretches of time. If your dog has arthritis or other orthopedic problems, consider having your dog swim. Swimming is easier on the joints than walking on concrete. Doggie day care facilities may have swimming pools. Contact your local doggie day cares to see if they provide swimming services. Engage in daily play with your dog. Playing with your dog will help improve its brain health by providing a fun mental challenge. For example, play 'hide and go seek' with your dog. Hide in a place where your dog can easily find you and reward your dog when it finds you. You could also hide your dog's favorite toys or treats. Be aware that dogs with dementia get disoriented. This disorientation can make them feel anxious. If your dog gets disoriented and anxious when playing 'hide and go seek,' play with your dog in different ways. If your dog has favorite games, play those games with it. Teach your dog new tricks. An old dog can still learn new tricks. Teaching your dog new tricks will keep it mentally alert and improve its brain function. Challenging tricks for you to teach your dog include playing dead and grabbing paw. Practice the tricks daily so your dog has an opportunity to learn and improve each day. Reward your dog with a treat and verbal praise when it masters a trick. Give your dog toys. The goal of environment enrichment is to make an environment interesting and engaging. Environmental enrichment is another way to support a dog with dementia, since it will help keep a dog's mind engaged and busy. Puzzle toys, such as Kong® toys, are great for dogs with dementia. They will challenge your dog to play until it gets what's inside the toy (peanut butter, treats). Encourage your dog to play with its toys each day. If your dog has favorite toys that are looking worn out or damaged, replace these toys with new ones. Provide your dog with a steady supply of toys so it can continue experiencing something new and different. Rotate the toys regularly. Create an obstacle course for your dog. An obstacle course will give your dog a physical and mental challenge. It can be easy to make a homemade obstacle course. For example, purchase some PVC pipes from your local hardware store and place them in the ground outside so you and your dog can safely walk or run through them. You can also use sturdy children's play tunnels that won't move when your dog goes through them. Have your dog follow you through the course. This will allow your dog to know where to go, reducing the chances of it feeling lost or anxious from disorientation. If you don't have a yard, set up an obstacle course in your home with pieces of furniture. Increase your dog’s interaction with other people and dogs. Dogs with dementia usually stop greeting family members and don't seek affection as much as they used to. Therefore, increased social interaction is important for supporting a dog with dementia. If your dog has other doggie friends, set up a play date so they can play together. To increase human interaction, you and your family members can spend more quality time with your dog. Quality time can be as simple as quietly petting and talking to your dog. If your dog is friendly with some of your friends, invite them over to spend time with your dog. Do not introduce a new pet to your dog. This could be distressing to a dog with dementia. Take your dog to new places. Experiencing new sights, sounds, and smells is a good activity for dogs with dementia. To help your dog experience new things, go for a ride to a new location, such as a park, where you've never taken your dog. You could also walk your dog along a new route so your dog can see and sniff different things. Reassure your dog. In addition to disorientation and decreased social interaction, dogs with dementia have sleep disturbances (pacing at night, waking up at the wrong time), bladder problems, and anxiety. These problems can be distressing to your dog. To support your dog, give it reassurance that you will be there to comfort it when it feels anxious. Simple activities like petting your dog and quietly talking to it can be reassuring to your dog. Treat your dog’s dementia with medication. Dementia is not curable. However, there are medications that can help lessen dementia's effects. For example, a medication called Anipryl reduces free radicals in the brain and prolongs dopamine activity. Dopamine, which helps nerve cells communicate, is usually reduced in dogs with dementia. Because dementia can make a dog feel anxious, anti-anxiety medications are helpful for supporting a dog with dementia. Schedule an appointment with your vet to discuss medication options for your dog. Provide an indoor litter box for your dog. Because your dog may not be to control its bladder muscles very well, an indoor litter box will help prevent bathroom accidents. Litter boxes are practical for small dogs, but won't be so convenient if you have a large breed dog. Below are some tips to litter train your dog: Select a litter box with a low entry point so your dog can easily climb into and out of it. Line the litter box with pee pads or newspaper. Take your dog to the litter box when it's showing signs of needing to eliminate (sniffing, circling).
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Include fruits and vegetables in your dog’s diet. Give your dog antioxidant supplements. Supplement your dog’s diet with omega-3 fatty acids. Add herbs to your dog’s diet. Exercise your dog each day. Engage in daily play with your dog. Teach your dog new tricks. Give your dog toys. Create an obstacle course for your dog. Increase your dog’s interaction with other people and dogs. Take your dog to new places. Reassure your dog. Treat your dog’s dementia with medication. Provide an indoor litter box for your dog.
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How to Receive the Holy Spirit (Per the Bible)
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To receive the Holy Spirit as per the Bible, you must repent of your sins and get baptized. To repent of your sins, you must confess them to God and turn away from those sins, dedicating yourself to following God's will. After you give your life to God, you can be baptized, which is when a believer is dipped under water to signify the beginning of a new life. Once you have repented and been baptized, pray to God to send you the Holy Spirit.
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Get a Bible and begin to check into receiving the Holy Spirit as in the Bible. Look up Acts 2:38[1]
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which says, if you repent and get baptised, you will receive the Holy Spirit. Repent. Repent is from the Greek word "metanoeo" Click for original meaning. Which means literally: "change one's mind." In practical terms, it means to change from not seeking to do God's will to seeking to do God's will. Get baptised. Baptism is from the Greek word "baptizo" Click for original meaning. means to immerse or to submerge in water. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in water for our example to follow. Find some water (ocean, lake, river, swimming pool or warm bathwater, etc. will do). Anyone can baptise you, if already a Spirit-filled believer. Ask God to give you the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened... how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" (Luke 11:9,10 & 13b) Ask, by praying to God - using your voice to ask for the Holy Spirit. Be prepared to be transformed and speak in tongues by the power of the Holy Ghost, as the early disciples did. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:4) Expect God to keep working in your life. Many people have been healed of illnesses and addictions and other problems of all sorts at the time of receiving the Holy Spirit. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you receive the love of God and the power of God. (to help and heal your life and to help and heal others ) Luke 24:39 ; Acts 1:8 ; Romans 5:5 and many other things, and it's awesome. Live a good Christian life. (Galatians 5:22-25 & Romans 12:9-21 ) Use your new tongue (prayer language) to talk to God (in private) which will build you up and maintain the faith which you have just received: "For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries... He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself" (1 Corinthians14:2 & 4a) Tell others how easy it was by telling them what happened to you. Pray for them so they can be healed and receive God's Spirit. (Mark 16:15-20)
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Get a Bible and begin to check into receiving the Holy Spirit as in the Bible. Look up Acts 2:38[1]
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which says, if you repent and get baptised, you will receive the Holy Spirit. Repent. Get baptised. Ask God to give you the Holy Spirit. Ask, by praying to God - using your voice to ask for the Holy Spirit. Expect God to keep working in your life. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you receive the love of God and the power of God. Live a good Christian life. Use your new tongue (prayer language) to talk to God (in private) which will build you up and maintain the faith which you have just received: Tell others how easy it was by telling them what happened to you.
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How to Crochet a Magic Ring
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To crochet a magic ring, first make 2 loops of yarn around 3 fingers with the yarn ball on the right and the tail on the left. Then slide your crochet hook from right to left under the yarn on the right, and use the hook to grab the yarn on the left. Pull it through the ring to make another loop on your hook. Create as many chain stitches as your pattern calls for, then put your first row of stitches into the ring. Pull the ends of the yarn so the stitches close together at the center to complete the ring.
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Form a loop with your yarn. You will need to loop the yarn around your fingers so that the yarn you are working with, or the end attached to the larger ball, lies on the right while the "tail" of the yarn lies on the left. Insert the hook through the loop. Slide the crochet hook under both pieces of yarn from right to left. Use the hook tip to grab onto a portion of yarn from the working end (ball end) of the yarn. Pull the yarn through the ring. Pull the portion of yarn you grabbed through the ring to create another loop on your hook. Note that this does not count as your first stitch. Chain stitch. Create as many chain stitches as the pattern calls for. The size of your chain depends on how large you want to make your ring. If you're making something like a granny square, make your chain around 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) long. Put your first row of stitches into the ring. Pull yarn ends. Hold the working end of the yarn taut while gently pulling down on the tail end. As you do this, the stitches should close together at the center, completing your magic ring. into the first stitch. Slip stitch To close this round and start the remainder of your pattern, make a slip stitch into the first stitch of your ring, and proceed to the next round. Wrap the yarn around the fingers of your left hand twice. Instead of creating a single loop, as you would with a standard magic ring, you will need to create two loops. The tail should be in the back on the right side, while the working yarn should be in the front towards your palm. Note that this is very similar to the standard magic ring, but many prefer the double ring for projects that will see a little more action since a double magic ring provides greater durability. You should wrap the loop around the first two fingers on your non-dominant hand. Pull up a loop. Slide your crochet hook under the two loops of your double ring closest to your fingertips. Grab onto the working end of the yarn and pull it back through to the right, creating a loop on the hook. Even though you will be creating a double ring, you only need to create a single loop on the crochet hook. The "double" portion mainly results from the double loop you made at the beginning of the process. Much of the remaining steps are similar to those you would use for a standard magic ring. Make a starting chain. Grab onto the working end of the yarn and draw it through the loop currently on your hook, creating a single chain stitch. You will usually need one starting chain for a single stitch pattern, two for a half double pattern, two or three for a double pattern, and four for a triple pattern. Pull the ring from your index finger. Crochet as many stitches as needed. Make as many stitches as required for the first round, according to your pattern's instructions. Pull the tail to tighten the loop. You may not be able to get both rings to close. That's okay; only one needs to close. End the round and connect it to the next round, by putting a Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round. Make a slip knot. While your initial slip stitch is adjustable, the final ring will not be, so it is important that you make as tight and as closed a loop as possible by making tight, even stitches. Use this as an alternative if you have difficulty creating the magic ring. Chain two. Crochet two chain stitches. Put your first round into the stitch second from the hook. Work your crochet hook through the second stitch away from the hook, which is also the first stitch you created, and create your first round, entirely in that stitch. into the first stitch. Slip stitch To close this round and start the remainder of your pattern, make a slip stitch into the first stitch of your ring, and proceed to the next round. Note that this ring is not adjustable like the magic ring is, but it will still give you the crocheted round you need for your pattern, and you may find it easier to create. Make a slip knot. Pull taut to create a loop on your hook. Note that this method is another alternative if you have difficulty making an actual magic ring. While this initial slip stitch is adjustable, the final ring will not be. This method might be better suited for patterns that use a double stitch, while the other alternate method mentioned in this article tends to be better for single stitch patterns. Chain four. Crochet a series of four chain stitches to create a starting chain. in the first chain made. Slip stitch In the first chain stitch you made, or the fourth stitch presently from the hook, slip stitch. You should be left with one loop on your crochet hook. Note that this will create a ring, but since this ring is fairly wide open, you will need to add more stitches to help close it more. Chain. Create as many chain stitches as your pattern calls for in the first round using the same method you used to create the other four earlier. Put your first stitch into the center of the ring. All the stitches of your first round (except for the chain stitches you just placed) should go into the ring. in the third chain stitch. Slip stitch Pull tightly on the tail
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Form a loop with your yarn. Insert the hook through the loop. Pull the yarn through the ring. Chain stitch. Put your first row of stitches into the ring. Pull yarn ends. into the first stitch. Wrap the yarn around the fingers of your left hand twice. Pull up a loop. Make a starting chain. Pull the ring from your index finger. Crochet as many stitches as needed. Pull the tail to tighten the loop. End the round and connect it to the next round, by putting a Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round. Make a slip knot. Chain two. Put your first round into the stitch second from the hook. into the first stitch. Make a slip knot. Chain four. in the first chain made. Chain. Put your first stitch into the center of the ring. in the third chain stitch.
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How to Play Pictionary
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Pictionary is a fun game where players try to guess what other players are drawing. To play Pictionary, first split up into two teams with at least two players on each team. Each team selects a game piece and places it on the “Start” square. Then, each team selects one member to be the artist for the first round. The artist on one of the teams draws a card and shows it to all of the other artist. Then, the timer is flipped over and each artist begins drawing the word from the card. As they're drawing, players on their team try to guess what it is out loud. The first team to guess correctly rolls the die and moves their token that many squares. Then, that team chooses a new artist and the artist pulls a new card. The color of the square that team is on determines which word on the card the artist must draw. The timer is flipped over and the new artist begins drawing. Only the playing team is allowed to guess what the word is this time. If the team guesses correctly before the time runs out, they roll again and repeat the process with a new artist. If the team doesn't guess correctly, the turn passes clockwise to the next team. Whenever a player lands on a square with the four-pencil “All” symbol next to it, each team has an opportunity to draw and guess the word. The first team to guess gets to roll a die, move their piece, and continue playing. The first team to make it to the end of the board wins! To play Pictionary without the board, each team takes turns separately. The opposing team comes up with something to draw and writes it down on a piece of scrap paper. The team that is drawing selects an artist, and the opposing team gives them the word. The artist has 60 seconds to draw it out while their team guesses. If the team can correctly guess what the drawing is within 60 seconds, they get 1 point. Then, the next team goes and the team that just went writes the word down. Play continues until a team reaches 5 or 10 points depending on how long you want the game to be.
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Divide players into two teams. If you have a large number of players, you can form four teams, but the game is more fun with fewer teams and more players on each team. Select one person to be your picturist for the first word. The picturist is the person who attempts to illustrate the word using the pencil and paper. Everyone else on the team will try to guess the word that the picturist draws. Players on the team will take turns acting as the picturist. If you only have three players, one person must be designated to draw for both teams during the entire game. Supply each team with the proper playing equipment. Each team gets a category card, a pad of paper and a pencil. The category card explains the meanings of the category abbreviations that you see on the playing board and word cards. The different categories are (P) for person, place or animal; (O) for object; (A) for action, such as an event; (D) for difficult words; and (AP) for all play. If you prefer, you can draw on a dry-erase board and marker instead of pencil and paper. Set up the game. Place the game board and deck of word cards in the center of the group. Place a playing piece on the starting square of the Pictionary game board to represent each team. Since the starting space is labeled (P), each team will draw the person, place or animal category first. Determine if you will play by any special rules. Some people like to set special rules before starting a game in order to prevent any disputes later in the game. Talk to the other players about any house rules that you want to set before you start the game. For example, how picky will you be about words that other players call out? If a player calls out “baseball” and the word is “ball”, will that count or does the player need to say the exact word? Roll the die to see which team selects the first card. Each team rolls the die once and the higher number plays first. The first word played will be an “All Play” word, but the team with the highest die roll gets to select the card. Do not move the game pieces on the board after the opening die roll. Leave them in the start space. Let both team's picturists see the card. After the first card has been selected, both team's picturists should have a chance to look at the word for five seconds before they begin drawing. Do not start the timer until five seconds have passed and both picturists are ready to draw. Have both team's picturists draw at the same time. When both team's picturists are ready, start the timer and instruct the picturists to start drawing. The picturists will have 60 seconds to draw while their teammates try to guess the word. The first team to guess the word correctly wins control of the die. Remember, do not advance any pieces during the first turn. The object of the first turn is to see who gets control of the die. Decide who will draw for each team. Each team should decide on a turn order for picturists so that everyone gets a turn. During your team's turn, the picturist selects a word card from the front of the deck. The picturist may look at the word in the (P) category for up to five seconds, but may not allow any of his or her teammates to see it. Flip the timer over and begin drawing. Each picturist has one minute to draw their word as best they can. Teammates can guess continuously during the one minute drawing time. Keep in mind that picturists may not talk, use hand gestures, or write numbers or letters during their turns. If teammates guess the word on the card before the timer runs out, they get to roll the die, move the number of spaces indicated, then pick another card and draw again. If teammates don't guess the word in time, they pass the die to the team on the left, who begins by drawing a word card. Rotate who draws each time you need to pick a word card. Start each turn by picking a word card, not rolling the die. You only roll the die and move the playing piece when your team guesses the word before the timer runs out and your turn continues. Include all teams for “All Play” squares and cards. If you land on an “All Play” square or the word on the card has a triangle symbol next to it, then all of the teams get to compete. The picturists for each team get to look at the word card for five seconds. Then, start the timer and have the picturists from each team draw clues for their teammates. The team that guesses the word before the timer runs out gets to roll the die, move the spaces indicated by the die roll, and pick a new word card. Continue to play Pictionary until a team reaches the final "All Play" square. Once a team reaches the "All Play" square, they are eligible to win the game. Keep in mind that your team does not have to land on this square with an exact roll of the die. If your team doesn't guess the word guess the word, then play continues with the team to the left. Win by guessing the word in the final “All Play” on your team's turn. It may take several tries before your team guesses the word and you may be in competition with other teams that are also on the final square. Keep trying until someone wins the game.
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Divide players into two teams. Supply each team with the proper playing equipment. Set up the game. Determine if you will play by any special rules. Roll the die to see which team selects the first card. Let both team's picturists see the card. Have both team's picturists draw at the same time. Decide who will draw for each team. Flip the timer over and begin drawing. Rotate who draws each time you need to pick a word card. Include all teams for “All Play” squares and cards. Continue to play Pictionary until a team reaches the final "All Play" square. Win by guessing the word in the final “All Play” on your team's turn.
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How to Treat Seasickness
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If you're feeling seasick, try sucking on a piece of candy, since the extra saliva your mouth produces will help neutralize the acids in your stomach. You can also try eating or drinking something with ginger in it, like ginger ale or ginger cookies, which can help alleviate nausea too. Green apples will also have the same effect if you can't find any candy or ginger to eat. If natural remedies aren't cutting it, try taking an over-the-counter antihistamine to quickly get rid of your seasickness.
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Try ginger. Ginger is a natural remedy for nausea, though it may not work for everyone. It is available in "natural" anti-nausea supplements that you can purchase over-the-counter. If you are already on the boat and do not have any of these supplements with you, you can look for food with ginger in it such as ginger cookies, or drink ginger ale. Taking small and frequent sips of ginger-ale may help to alleviate nausea and, generally speaking, it is easier for your stomach to tolerate than food is when you are feeling nauseated or seasick. Note that the ginger must be real ginger (in a drink or in food), and not just artificial ginger flavoring. Talk to your doctor before taking ginger, especially if you are taking blood thinners or have a heart condition. Eat a green apple to help reduce nausea. Green apples are full of fiber, which may be able to help alleviate seasickness. Fiber may reduce certain chemicals in your body that cause nausea, so try snacking on a fiber-filled green apple the next time your stomach is feeling a little queasy. While green apples are usually recommended, you can try a different kind of apple if you don't have any green ones on hand. Smell some essential oils to distract yourself from the motion of the boat. By stimulating your sense of smell, your mind will be less focused on the feeling of the boat or ship moving, which may help alleviate your seasickness. Try dabbing some essential oils on your wrists or taking a whiff of some oil in a bottle. Ask your doctor about the Scopolamine Transdermal Patch. This is an anti-nausea patch that is placed directly on your skin behind your ear, and it absorbs through your skin into your bloodstream. It is available over-the-counter at your local pharmacy or drugstore. The patch is designed to slowly release medicine over three days, but it takes approximately 4 hours to kick in. Therefore, apply it at least four hours in advance of your trip to prevent seasickness! Side effects of the patch include dry mouth and sleepiness. The good news about the patch is that it is long-lasting, and can be effective for up to three days. Purchase an over-the-counter medication. Antihistamines like Meclizine or Dimenhydrinate (Gravol or Dramamine) are helpful in preventing nausea. You can get this at any pharmacy or drug store. The downside to this, however, is that it is a sedative as well, meaning it can cause you to become drowsy. However, this makes it an excellent option for before bed as it can help you to fall asleep more quickly as well as combating nausea. If you know you are prone to nausea and seasickness, speak to your doctor prior to your trip or boat excursion and he or she may be able to give you stronger prescription medications or additional strategies for combating the nausea. Pack something to chew or suck. Chewing and sucking foods both create saliva. The extra saliva can help neutralize acids in your stomach while reducing the overall feeling of nausea. Some good things to bring include apples or hard candies such as peppermints or lemon drops. Hydrate before you leave. A day or two before you leave, you should start drinking small glasses of water at regular intervals. Since dehydration can be a trigger for seasickness, it is important to start hydrating early. When you go on your trip, bring a bottle of water, and take small sips from it. Do not chug it down all at once. Avoid alcohol before your trip, as alcohol can cause dehydration. Rest before your trip. Make sure to get plenty of sleep before your trip so that you are relaxed. This will prevent tension that might trigger the motion seasickness. Eat a light meal before you leave. Both starving and overeating might cause you to feel nauseous, so it is important to have something in your stomach. Some people find that it helps to eat green apples before they leave as the pectin in the apple settles their stomach. Try taking some vitamin B-6 or zinc supplements. Increasing the amount of vitamin B-6 and zinc in your body may be able to help reduce nausea. You can take 25 mg of vitamin B-6 every 8 hours and 25 mg of zinc every day as a preventative measure against seasickness. Stay close to the middle of the vessel. The middle has less motion than the bow and stern. Try to get a central cabin on the ship so you're not experiencing as much movement. If your cabin isn't near the middle of the ship, you can still find a place to sit and relax in the center of the cruise ship deck where you can take some deep breaths of fresh air. Look at the horizon or close your eyes. By reducing how much movement you're seeing, you may be able to prevent yourself from getting seasick. The stationary horizon will always appear still and in the same place, so it's a good place to look if you don't want to close your eyes. Your brain will recognize the stillness and send clues to your inner ear. Your inner ear then regains its balance and the seasick feeling subsides. Step out onto the deck for some fresh air and take long, deep breaths. Inhaling some fresh air might help prevent seasickness. Just remember to focus on the horizon or close your eyes while you're outside so you don't accidentally make your seasickness worse. Eat carbohydrates and avoid spicy foods. The food on a cruise ship might be tempting, but you should avoid heavy, fatty, or spicy foods. Snack on carb-heavy foods, like crackers. Stay away from alcoholic or caffeinated drinks and substitute water or decaf tea. Adding lemon to your water may help alleviate symptoms. Allow yourself to really smell the lemon — you can even suck on a lemon wedge if you can stand the sourness! Avoid thinking about feeling seasick. Keeping your mind occupied on anything other than the nausea and sweating can help reduce the seasick feeling. Staying active, or as active as you feel up to, can also help to keep you from dwelling on how you feel. If there is a treadmill on the boat, however, this can actually make your nausea and feeling of seasickness worse. This is because running on a treadmill while the ship is moving increases the motion and instability of things around you. In terms of staying active, then, if your seasickness is only mild it can help to distract yourself with activities such as shopping, walking, or talking with others. Steer the boat. While this is not possible on a cruise ship, it is possible if you are out on a boat with friends or family. Steering the boat will help you concentrate on something other than feeling sick, it will force you to look at the horizon and it allows you to anticipate the movement of the boat, giving your body ample time to prepare its response. Wear an acupuncture wristband. These wristbands push on pressure points in your wrist. This may be able to help you feel less nauseous on the boat. Acupuncture wristbands may be available over the counter or online.
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Try ginger. Eat a green apple to help reduce nausea. Smell some essential oils to distract yourself from the motion of the boat. Ask your doctor about the Scopolamine Transdermal Patch. Purchase an over-the-counter medication. Pack something to chew or suck. Hydrate before you leave. Rest before your trip. Try taking some vitamin B-6 or zinc supplements. Stay close to the middle of the vessel. Look at the horizon or close your eyes. Step out onto the deck for some fresh air and take long, deep breaths. Eat carbohydrates and avoid spicy foods. Avoid thinking about feeling seasick. Steer the boat. Wear an acupuncture wristband.
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How to Remove Paint from Clothes
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Whether you're removing latex or oil paint, first use a knife to scrape off as much as you can. Then, for latex paint, rub the paint as you rinse your clothes in warm running water to get as much off as possible. You can then use a cleaner like Goof Off or one you make with hand soap and dish detergent to remove the rest of the stain. If you have an oil paint stain, use a chemical paint solvent to remove it completely before soaking your clothes in warm water and then washing as usual.
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Identify latex paint stains. Latex paint is the most common paint used in modern interiors, and is a popular choice for low-cost craft paint. It is also known as acrylic or acrylic latex paint. Check the can or tube of paint for the words "latex" or "acrylic latex." If you see this label, follow the steps below to remove your stain. If the paint can is unavailable, think back through your past painting projects. Did you clean your brushes with water or paint thinner? If you used water, you were most likely working with latex paint, and can use the steps below. Remove excess paint from clothing. As soon as the spill happens, scrape off as much paint as possible using a butter knife, the edge of a spoon, or a similar object. The more time the paint has to dry, the less likely you are to remove it. If the paint has already dried or you are tackling an old stain, scrape off as much as possible before you attempt to clean it with water or another liquid agent. If your clothing has many layers of dried paint, you can use tape to remove many of them. Apply a strong tape like heavy duty duct tape, gaffer's tape or auto repair tape to the surface of the stain, then quickly remove the tape. It should bring the dried paint with it! Be sure to dispose of excess paint responsibly, following the disposal process listed on the paint can. Rinse the stain with warm running water. Latex paint is a mixture of water and acrylic, so there is a good chance you can remove fresh paint with water. Begin rinsing from the back of the fabric. Rub or scrape at the paint as you rinse to loosen its hold and to help the water get through the stain. Apply a cleansing solution to the stain. Using an emulsifier will help break up and remove the paint stain. You can use a purchased cleanser like Goof Off, or you can use a homemade solution. A mixture of hand soap and dish washing detergent makes a great paint cleanser, especially for fresh stains. Combine the hand soap and detergent in a small bowl, using a 1 to 1 ration. Apply the solution to the paint stain using a sponge, and tamp it repeatedly for at least 1 minute. Then rinse in warm water and repeat as necessary until the stain is gone or nearly gone. If you are working with a dried stain, use hairspray or isopropyl alcohol to remove the paint. Rub the hairspray or alcohol onto the stain for one minute, then rinse using warm water. Repeat this step as necessary until the stain has disappeared or seriously faded. Launder your clothing normally. After you have rinsed the last of your chosen cleansing agent from your clothing, launder it according to the item's care instructions. The wash cycle should remove any remaining paint, but be sure to check that the stain is fully removed before you dry your clothing. Drying a remaining stain will only make it more difficult to remove. Identify oil paint stains. Though oil paint was once a popular choice for all types of projects, it is now primarily used for art and specialty crafts. Oil paint tends to be thicker and glossier than latex paint, and takes considerably longer to dry. If you are unsure if you are dealing with an oil paint stain, check the can or tube of paint for the words "oil paint" or "oil-based paint." If the paint can or tube is unavailable, try to remember how you cleaned your brushes or other materials after painting. Did you use water, or was a paint thinner such as turpentine required? If you used turpentine, white spirit or another, similar product, you were most likely using oil paint and can follow the steps below. Remove as much of the paint as possible. If the paint is still wet, scrape excess paint away with a knife or the edge of a spoon, then blot the stain with a white cloth. If the paint has dried, scrub it with a knife or a strong-bristled brush. Do not apply water or rinse the stain. This will only make the stain more difficult to remove. Decide what oil paint solvent or thinner to use. To remove an oil paint stain you will need to use a chemical paint solvent. There are many products available, and your stain may require a particular cleaner. Check the paint can for a recommended cleaner. If you are working with specialty craft paint, check an art supply store for a specialized cleaner. If you cannot find a recommendation for a specific cleaner or if you do not have time to find and purchase a recommended solvent, you can use turpentine or white spirits on most oil-based stains. Distilled turpentine can be purchased at any home improvement or paint store. However, you should never use turpentine on fabrics containing acetate, triacetate or rayon, so be sure to check your garment's care information before proceeding. Apply the oil paint solvent to the article of clothing. Turn the stained clothing inside out and place it on top of a white absorbent cloth or a stack of paper towels. Using another white cloth or paper towel, sponge or blot your paint solvent over the stained area until the stain disappears. Replace the cloth or towels under the clothing as they become wet. This will help ensure that the cloths will continue absorbing the paint as it dissolves. Watch your fabric for color bleeding or running. If you notice that the colors in your clothing are beginning to run, stop applying solvent. It is unlikely that you will be able to remove the paint stain from this item. Soak the item of clothing in warm water. Leave the garment to soak for at least an hour, preferably longer. Occasionally rub the stained area with your hands to loosen the remaining solvent. Rub a high-quality laundry detergent into the stained area before soaking. If you don't have laundry detergent, mix dishwashing soap into the warm water to help cut the grease in the paint and solvent. Launder the garment immediately after soaking. Remove your clothing from the warm water, give the stained area one last scrub, and then wash it according to its care directions. Identify sensitive or dry-clean only clothing. If you are unsure about whether or not your clothing item is dry-clean only, check the care information and fabric content on its tag. Fabrics that are commonly dry-clean only include acetate, silk, wool, and velvet. Even if your clothing does not include these materials, if the care tag says "Dry Clean Only" follow the steps below to remove any latex or oil paint stains. Remove excess paint using a butter knife or a spoon. It is best to treat paint stains when they are still wet, so be sure to remove as much paint as possible as soon as you notice the stain. It is possible to damage sensitive fabrics by scrubbing too hard or using harsh brushes. For this reason it is best to remove excess paint using the dull side of a spoon or another similarly dull object. Blot the stain with a dry cleaning solution. Using a sponge dampened with a dry cleaning solution like Afta, gently blot the stain. To keep the stain from spreading, begin blotting from the outside edge of the stain and work your way to the center. Next, blot the stain with a dry spotter. Dry spotters contain dry solvents that will absorb grease and oil stains, and they are particularly helpful when removing oil paint stains. You can purchase dry spotter, or you can make it at home using coconut oil and liquid dry cleaning solvent. After blotting the stain with dry spotter, moisten a cloth with dry spotter and lay it on top of the stain. This will help pull the paint stain out of the clothing. Keep a cloth and dry blotter on the stain until it disappears. To prevent the stain from running or bleeding, change the cloth often. Keep the stain and the clean cloth damp with the dry spotter. They won't remove the paint when dry, and allowing the stain to dry will make it harder to remove later. Rinse with dry cleaning solvent. Once the stain has been completely removed, rinse the area one more time with dry cleaning solvent. This will help remove the dry blotter and any remaining oil or grease. Then let your clothing dry normally.
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Identify latex paint stains. Remove excess paint from clothing. Rinse the stain with warm running water. Apply a cleansing solution to the stain. Launder your clothing normally. Identify oil paint stains. Remove as much of the paint as possible. Decide what oil paint solvent or thinner to use. Apply the oil paint solvent to the article of clothing. Soak the item of clothing in warm water. Launder the garment immediately after soaking. Identify sensitive or dry-clean only clothing. Remove excess paint using a butter knife or a spoon. Blot the stain with a dry cleaning solution. Next, blot the stain with a dry spotter. After blotting the stain with dry spotter, moisten a cloth with dry spotter and lay it on top of the stain. Rinse with dry cleaning solvent.
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How to Become a Mason
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If you're over 18 and male and want to become a Mason, go online to find your local Masonic, District, or Provincial Lodge to ask about membership. Learn about the history and philosophy of the Masons, and understand their goals related to friendship, fellowship, and service. Try to be a good citizen and conduct yourself with love and charity, since these qualities are important to the Masons. Finally, talk with people in your life who can speak to your good character, since the Masons require personal references.
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Understand freemasonry basics. Freemasonry was founded by men who shared a commitment to supporting each other in friendship, fellowship and service to mankind. For thousands of years, men have found spiritual and philosophical fulfillment as members of the fraternity, which still operates on the same core values. In order to become a Freemason, it is necessary to meet these requirements: Have a sound reputation, and be well-recommended by your peers. In most freemasonry jurisdictions, you must believe in a Supreme Being, regardless of your religion. Be over the age of 18 years. Be interested in character building and morality. The Freemason motto is "better men make a better world." Freemasonry stresses honor, personal responsibility and personal integrity, and offers the following to its members: Monthly or bi-monthly gatherings at Freemason lodges, which are often in churches or public buildings. In the UK most of the lodges are purpose built. Teachings on the history of Freemasonry etc. Encouragement to live for the good of all mankind, and ideas for practicing good citizenship and acting with charity and love. An invitation to participate in the ancient rites of Freemasonry, including a handshake, the rituals of initiation, and freedom to use the Masonic square and compass symbol. Separate the hype from the truth. Books like The Lost Symbol have perpetuated the notion that Freemasonry is a secret society with designs on taking over the world. Hidden symbols are said to be scattered around Washington, DC and other cities. The truth is that Freemasons are not part of any such conspiracy, and people who attempt to join Freemasonry hoping to gain access to secrets are not approaching the fraternity with the right intentions. Contact your local Lodge. The easiest way to begin the initiation process is to contact your local Masonic, District or Provincial Lodge which is usually listed in the telephone book or it's probably easier to web search and say you are interested in membership. There are a few other ways to start the process depending in which part of the world you're applying to, it's probably best if you start locally. The process will start from there: Find a Freemason. Many Freemasons proudly display the Masonic symbol on bumper stickers, hats, and clothing or ring. They are happy to talk to people who wish to find out more information. Some jurisdictions require that potential members approach the brotherhood of their own accord, but others allow members to issue invitations. If you have been invited to become a Freemason by a known member, feel free to take the next steps. Accept an invitation to meet with the Freemasons. After your petition has been reviewed, you will be called to the Lodge for an interview with a group of Freemasons who form an Investigative Committee. You will be asked questions concerning your reasons for wanting to become a Freemason, your history, and your character. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about Freemasonry. The Investigative Committee will spend a week or two contacting references with regard to your character and conducting a backward check. Alcoholism, drug abuse, abuse of family, and other issues may be grounds for denial. In some countries, this investigative process can take years. The Lodge's members will vote on whether to accept you. If you are accepted, you will receive an invitation to become a member. Begin as an apprentice. To become a Freemason, you must proceed through the process of obtaining three symbolic degrees. The Entered Apprentice is the first degree, and introduces candidates to the basic principles of Freemasonry. Moral truths are impressed upon new candidates by the symbolic use of building tools. Apprentices must become proficient in one catechism before they can move on to the next step. Proceed to the Fellow Craft degree. The second degree continues to instill in candidates the principles of their new membership, especially their close association with the arts and sciences. Candidates are tested on their mastery of knowledge learned as an apprentice. Candidates must memorize the second catechism to complete the degree. Become a Master Mason. The Master Mason degree is the highest degree a Freemason can earn, and the most difficult. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the values of Freemasonry. Completion of the degree is celebrated with a ceremony. In the US, the average time elapsed from the initial petition to the Lodge to receiving the Master Mason degree is four to eight months.
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Understand freemasonry basics. Be interested in character building and morality. Separate the hype from the truth. Contact your local Lodge. Accept an invitation to meet with the Freemasons. Begin as an apprentice. Proceed to the Fellow Craft degree. Become a Master Mason.
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How to Care for a Sick Pet Bird at Home
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To care for a sick pet bird at home, use a heat lamp or heating pad to keep your bird's cage at around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, unless your bird has a fever, in which case you shouldn't increase the temperature. Also, try opening some curtains or shifting your bird's cage so it's in diffused, but not direct, sunlight, which can help your bird get more vitamin D. If your bird has a respiratory illness, set up a humidifier nears its cage and leave it on all day and night to help your bird breathe easier. Also, make sure your bird has constant access to fresh water.
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Keep the temperature of your bird's cage around 90 °F (32 °C). Keeping your sick bird warm is essential when helping it get over an illness. You can tell that your bird is cold if it fluffs up its feathers to try and trap warm air next to its body. If your bird is doing this, put a heat lamp in their cage or put a hot water bottle or heating pad on the bottom of its cage, with a towel or a blanket to cover it. You should try to keep the temperature around 90 °F (32 °C). You can check the temperature by putting a thermometer in the cage every few hours or by hanging one on the outside of the cage. The only time you shouldn't keep your bird warm is if it has a fever. An overheated bird with a fever will raise its wings away from its body repeatedly and it may also pant. Heat lamps can be purchased from any pet store but they are normally used for lizards, so they may be in the lizard section of the store. A 40-60 watt green bulb works best. Give your bird diffused sunlight, if possible. Your bird will benefit from diffused light that is bright but not as intense as light that comes from direct exposure to the sun. Don't move your bird's cage to another room just to achieve this. However, sunlight can be very beneficial for your bird. Open shades that you normally keep drawn or shift the bird's cage slightly if you can get it into a brighter spot easily. Make sure that this doesn't overheat your bird by keeping it in diffused, as opposed to direct, sunlight. Also, make sure there is some shade for the bird to go into if it gets too hot. Vitamin D from sunlight can lift your bird's mood and help your bird recover from its illness. Add humidity to your bird's environment with a vaporizer or humidifier. If your bird has a respiratory illness, keeping it in a humid environment will help it breathe easier and will keep its airways moist. Put the vaporizer or humidifier near the bird's cage and keep it on all day and night. It's ideal to set a humidifier to 55 percent humidity. This will prevent mold from growing in the bird's environment but will give it the humidity it needs. Signs that your bird has a respiratory illness include being able to hear the bird breathing, making raspy or clicking noises when it breathes, discharge from the nostrils, and keeping its beak open while it breathes. If your bird doesn't have a respiratory illness, humidity is not as important but will not harm the bird. Move the perch to a low spot in the cage or remove it altogether. A bird has an increased chance of falling when it's sick. The stress of falling a large distance and the possible injury is not good for your bird. To prevent this, move the perch so it is only 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) off the ground or take it out completely. If your bird does fall off of its perch, even if the perch is in a very low position, this is a sign that the bird needs immediate veterinary care because its illness is severe and potentially life-threatening. Put the bird's food and water bowls within easy reach. Your bird needs rest when it is sick and a long trek to its food and water bowls may exhaust it. Also, dehydration is one of the biggest problems a bird can face when sick, so it's important to give your bird constant access to water. Move the bowls or containers next to your bird's favorite spot so that it can easily eat, drink, and rest. If you have moved your bird near or onto the ground, place the food and water dishes on the ground near where the bird likes to spend its time. A symptom of dehydration is crinkly skin around the eyes. Replace your bird's food to ensure that it doesn't cause further illness. As soon as your bird becomes sick, remove all food from its cage. This includes millet sprays, seed, fruit, and dropped food at the bottom of the cage. One of the most common causes of bird illness is bad food, whether due to spoiling or contamination, so buy new food and put it in the bird's cage. Foods that spoil quickly, such as vegetables, can spoil and cause your bird to get sick if it continues to eat them. To get high-quality food, look for seed and millet mixes that don't include artificial colors, preservatives, or salt. Make sure the mixes look well balanced and that they don't look off-color or faded. Keep the cage meticulously clean. Clean out the bottom of the cage daily, removing seed and waste that your bird has dropped on the floor of its cage. This can be done easily by replacing the liner on the bottom of the cage and disinfecting the bottom of the cage with a bird-safe cleaner before putting a new liner in. Also, do a deep cleaning by wiping down all of the surfaces and items in the cage with a cleaner that is safe for birds every 1 or 2 days so that germs and bacteria don't grow on them. Bird safe cleaners are available at most pet stores and online retailers. Keeping the cage clean prevents the spreading of germs and prevents the bird from getting sicker. Replace the fresh food in your bird's cage every day. While your bird is recovering from an illness, it may still want to eat fresh fruits and veggies. However, just remember to clean the fruit and vegetables that your bird doesn't eat every morning, allowing it time to pick at the food but not so long that it spoils or attracts flies to the cage. Some fruits and vegetables last longer than others. For instance, sliced fruit can spoil a lot quicker than a piece of dark, leafy greens. If you notice that something in your bird's cage looks unappetizing, feel free to take it out at any time. Try giving smaller amounts more often to keep the mess at the bottom of the cage to a minimum. Reduce stress for the bird to keep it relaxed and content. Try not to knock its cage, put it in a new environment, or touch it too much. Do not wake it up while it's sleeping and keep the volume low if you keep it in a family room. Overall, try to create a soothing environment where your sick bird can get 12 hours sleep each day. Take your bird to the vet if they show signs of severe illness. If your bird is sick, there are times when you should not try to care for it at home and you should get it to a vet right away. Signs that your bird is seriously ill and needs immediate professional veterinary care include: No activity or movement like normal Puffed up feathers for more than a few minutes A change in the consistency of its droppings, such as more liquid than usual A lack of eating or drinking Inability to stay on its perch Falling over Seizures or convulsions Difficulty breathing Go to the vet for a checkup if your bird has been unwell for over a week. Take note of when you notice that your bird is feeling unwell so that you can track how long this illness lasts. If your bird is unable to get rid of its illness in a week, even with you providing it ideal care, you should have it seen by a veterinarian. There is no reason to prolong its suffering when you could get it professional help. Your bird can get very sick quickly, so don't wait a long time for it to get better before taking it to a vet. Follow your vet's instructions for care. Your vet will assess your bird's illness and then give you a diagnosis. Once the vet knows what is wrong, they can give you medicine and supplements for your bird if it needs medication, is not eating well, or is dehydrated. There are some illnesses that require veterinary intervention to get rid of, such as serious bacterial infections. Caring for these illnesses properly is especially important with infectious diseases if you have other birds that could get sick too.
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Keep the temperature of your bird's cage around 90 °F (32 °C). Give your bird diffused sunlight, if possible. Add humidity to your bird's environment with a vaporizer or humidifier. Move the perch to a low spot in the cage or remove it altogether. Put the bird's food and water bowls within easy reach. Replace your bird's food to ensure that it doesn't cause further illness. Keep the cage meticulously clean. Replace the fresh food in your bird's cage every day. Reduce stress for the bird to keep it relaxed and content. Take your bird to the vet if they show signs of severe illness. Go to the vet for a checkup if your bird has been unwell for over a week. Follow your vet's instructions for care.
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How to Teach Swim Lessons for Kids
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To teach swim lessons for kids, you'll need to be up to date on your CPR and first aid certifications. When your lessons start, welcome your students with a smile, and make a point of learning their names to make them feel more comfortable. Also, encourage the students with praise when they are improving their swimming, and avoid scolding them or getting frustrated if a student has trouble learning a stroke. Additionally, make sure to hone fundamental skills, like independent floating, before introducing more complicated techniques.
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Remember that safety comes first. Before teaching a new skill, one must make sure that everyone involved stays safe. Never turn your back on a beginner. Be cognizant of the dangers involved in swimming, which include drowning, equipment malfunctions, or slipping. Be up-to-date in your understanding of CPR and first aid. Though lifeguard certifications can last multiple years, consider attending first-aid seminars on a regular basis. Prioritize general safety over the teaching of skills. Consider having a lifeguard or water watcher present as you teach. That way, you will be able to more completely focus on teaching individual students while someone else keeps watch over the entire pool. All the steps in this guide should be followed alongside proper teaching and safety protocols, which are learned through certified programs. Show that you care. Children often need extra encouragement and welcoming when they enter strange environments or learn something new. Warmly welcome every student. Get to know them as individuals, including knowing their names, how they like to be approached and taught, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Developing an intuition about the needs of every student takes time, but a warm and approachable attitude can jump-start the bonding process. It is often a good idea to include parents in this process; not only can they let you know ahead of time what a child struggles with, but being on good terms with parents can lead to their children trusting you more. Be prepared with a comprehensive lesson plan. Children often learn quickly and easily in structured environments that provide consistent feedback based on performance. Develop lesson plans for each swimming session, keeping in mind what the class might focus on based on how they are doing. Consider consulting an experienced teacher or mentor when developing lesson plans, especially if you are having trouble tutoring individual children and their needs. Your lesson plan should be flexible, easily alterable, and feature age-appropriate skills and challenges. Create a positive environment. The backbone of your approach and presence should be positive. Every class should include attainable but challenging goals, praise, and positive feedback. More than that, class should be fun. It is all right to loosen up class plans every now and then if students are engaged and playing. Learning can still happen (and often does happen) through play. Teach age-appropriate skills. The average age of your class will determine your lesson plans and goals; very young children will not respond to certain challenges that older children may thrive with. For instance, children under a year old should simply become acquainted with playing in water rather than being forced to swim. Often, teachers get bored teaching fundamental skills and jump to something that interests them rather than that properly challenges the students. Be patient and mindful of your students' needs. You may consider shadowing a more experienced swim teacher in order to observe how they react to different demographics of children. Contact a community gym, pool, or fitness center to see if this is an option. Encourage the development of coordination. Children will not be competent swimmers until the age of about six or seven, but skill-building in a classroom environment can begin before that age. Children between four and six years old can benefit from coordination and stabilization exercises in the water. These exercises will help them get used to the basics of moving in the water. Water safety should also be a prioritized lesson at this age. Teach children not to run by water, to be careful on slippery surfaces, and follow a protocol when entering and exiting a pool. Be patient. Children at this age are not learning disciplined form; they are learning how to interact with the water. Interest levels and prowess will change day-to-day at this age. If a young child has expressed interest in one day being a competitive swimmer, learning basic skills early is a great way to help them work towards this goal. Teach independent floating. An ability to independently float in the water is a fundamental skill for swimming in general. Independent floating can be taught as an assisted wall float: with the student's back in the water, have them place their heels on the edge of the pool, anchoring them. Then, have the student extend their legs, flattening their body on the surface of the water and spreading their weight out to the length of their body. Once their legs are extended and their body is floating on the water, have them breathe normally and sustain the float for as long as possible. It is best for them to not use their hands to assist their float. Once they master the assisted wall float, they should move on to try floating without any assistance. Teach stomach floating. This form of floating can help students get used to having their head and stomach underwater. Much like the assisted wall float, this exercise requires students to put their feet on the pool edge and extend their legs; this time, though, they will be floating on their stomach rather than on their back. Keeping hips and shoulders on the surface of the water, students must take a deep breath and put their face under the water. Students may use hands for the stomach float, but only to help bring the head up for another breath. Assisted wall floats and stomach floating can be alternated as part of a drill or a game. Challenge students to be the one who can sustain a float the longest. Teach wall push-offs. Students who know how to push off a wall to float will understand how to use momentum to move in water. While their feet are on the wall of the pool, have the student take a breath and push off the wall. This will propel them through the water. Have the student relax and feel their head, legs, and arms sink in the water as they lose momentum and finally stop. This will help them become accustomed to sinking in the water and correcting this with a float. You don't necessarily have to couple this with a lesson in strokes, but a wall push-off is a good exercise to pair with continued movement through the water. You may want to conduct this exercise in the short end of the pool, so that inexperienced swimmers can stand up after they lose momentum. Water noodles and floating boards are good tools to pair with this exercise, so inexperienced swimmers can experiment with using their legs and arms to continue movement through the water. Encourage the development of discipline. Often, the point of instructing young children is to instill discipline, self-awareness, self-esteem, and curiosity rather than build great technique. Empathize with your students and understand the challenges they are facing in trying something strange and new. Making their first experience with swimming a friendly, safe, and responsible one can lead to a lifelong interest in learning. A safe environment can be established through instructional generosity. Sandwich "corrections" with compliments, reward those who try new things, and keep in mind each child's fears or weaknesses. At the same time, hold students responsible for their conduct, discipline, and effort. Make sure lesson plans are followed, even if altered. If a child would like to swim competitively or join a swim team, understanding the importance of discipline early on can help them continue the practice as their interest in athletics becomes more serious. Introduce more complex expectations. Older children, from ages 6 to ten, are more agile and coordinated than younger children. They can enter and exit the water by themselves and can learn fundamental strokes, such as the backstroke or breaststroke. Though children in this age group aren't ready to be professional swimmers, it is healthy to increase expectations for behavior, reception of technical instruction, and stamina. Lessons can be more focused, longer, have more detail, and introduce higher expectations. Teach basic strokes. These are the basic building blocks for moving through the water. Basic strokes include the backstroke, the butterfly stroke, and the breaststroke. Each of these strokes require coordinated movement across the body, meaning that teaching these strokes can take up large amounts of time. Often, instructors will break each stroke down into several parts, teach the parts individually, then combine them into a whole. One can follow this method to introduce basic movements to young children. Instructors can break strokes down into "cues" that can illustrate a complex stroke. Children can easily memorize cues--which may indicate certain body postures or movements--and use them to build a stroke. Begin with the backstroke. The backstroke is an easy stroke that can be taught through specific skills. Begin with students floating on their back and stroking the water using only one arm--25 strokes with the left arm, then 25 with the right. Once the movement is perfected, the arms can be alternated. After the student can keep a steady rhythm with alternating arms, they can be taught a flutter kick. Once the student can alternate arms, flutter kick, and stay afloat on their back, they can use these together in rhythm in order to perform a backstroke. Introduce measured challenges. Once the student is able to move in the water with the backstroke, introduce challenges or drills that require them to apply the technique. Swimming a certain number of laps in a lap pool, or around the edge of a pool without laps, can be a good challenge, as can be races against other students. Randomized challenges, such as swimming to pick up randomly dropped pool weights, can develop reaction and decision-making skills. Try to have your students reduce their time spent completing each drill or challenge. Consider recording their times in order to encourage development. Use practical skill progressions. This is similar to teaching strokes by breaking them down into cues. Skill progressions introduce students to small tasks or movements that, once mastered, are then combined or extended into larger ones. A skill progression will establish foundational skills that are predictable, then lead students to more complex skills that are less predictable and indicative of mastery. Using a skill progression in teaching swimming might mean playing a game that develops a simple skill, then moving on to more technical-based lessons that build upon that skill. Skill progressions can be used in the open (that is, you can provide a chart or graph that tracks the skills attained) or can be used in an unacknowledged way. Reduce structure. As students get older and more experienced, their need for structure may be reduced, as they are able to make their own decisions and rely on their own intuition about their skills. Students might need to be weaned off structure in order to develop this independence. Consider challenging your students more, or introducing the risk of failure; putting students outside their comfort zone can often lead to the largest jumps in competence and skill acquisition. At the same time, remain generous, gentle, and responsible with your students' self-esteem. Never make them internalize failure, feel lasting shame, or have deep doubts about themselves. Educate parents on their child's progress. As children gain mastery, they may need more support than you can give in order for their skills to develop. Talk to your students' parents about their progress, weaknesses, improvements, and opportunities for activity outside your lessons. Parents do not have your expertise or time with their children and may miss information about their child's development. Continue to remind parents about swimming safety. Many parents assume that once a child has taken swimming lessons, they can swim alone. This is not the case; all children should be supervised while swimming. Act like a professional. Arrive early, stay on schedule, keep your equipment and props neatly organized and maintained, and avoid talking about personal issues. The higher expectation you fulfill for yourself, the higher expectations you can expect from your students.
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Remember that safety comes first. Show that you care. Be prepared with a comprehensive lesson plan. Create a positive environment. Teach age-appropriate skills. Encourage the development of coordination. Teach independent floating. Teach stomach floating. Teach wall push-offs. Encourage the development of discipline. Introduce more complex expectations. Teach basic strokes. Begin with the backstroke. Introduce measured challenges. Use practical skill progressions. Reduce structure. Educate parents on their child's progress. Act like a professional.
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How to Play Four Square
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To play Four Square, draw 4 5-8 feet conjoined squares on the ground. Number the squares clockwise from 1 to 4, and have each player stand in a square. Then, the player in the highest-ranked square serves the rubber ball to the player in the lowest-ranked square, bouncing once in the server's square and once in the receiver's square. The receiver can hit the ball wherever they'd like, and play continues until someone misses the ball and is eliminated.
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Mark 4 squares on the ground. You can make the squares any size you want, but make sure you have enough room to play. Make the squares about 5 feet (1.5 m) per side for most players, although adults might enjoy the challenge from 8 feet (2.4 m) squares. Number the squares from 1 to 4. The squares should be numbered clockwise starting with 1. This means the 1 and 4 squares will be diagonal from each other, as will the 2 and 3 squares. Some people use the letters A, B, C, and D instead of numbers, while others use titles of royalty, such as Jack, Queen, King, and Ace. Use a standard rubber playground ball if you have one. This is often called a kickball and is a rubber ball about 8.5 inches (22 cm) in diameter. If you don't have a playground ball, use any ball that's 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) and bounces at least 50% of the height from which it was thrown. Australian players use 3 inches (7.6 cm) felted tennis balls to play Four Square. Make sure everyone agrees on the rules before you start playing. As a "playground game" this game has spawned an incredible amount of local variations over the decades. If you're playing by the standard rules, make sure everyone knows what exactly they are before starting. While often one school might have "standard rules" the new kid might think the "standard rules" are something else entirely. If you're playing by variations, or if the server is allowed to make up rules during the game, make sure everyone is aware of this and agrees to it. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9d\/Play-Four-Square-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Play-Four-Square-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9d\/Play-Four-Square-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/aid36378-v4-728px-Play-Four-Square-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Having everyone on the same page before the game starts will help prevent disputes during the game that could ruin the fun. Have a player stand in each square. The players don't have to stay in their square the entire time, but they should stay close in order to defend their area. Serve the ball from the highest-ranked square to the lowest. The server should bounce the ball once in their own square, then hit the ball so that it goes diagonally to the lowest-ranked square. The receiver can then hit the ball in any direction they choose. Many people play Four Square so that the 4 square is the highest-ranked square, and therefore the server's square. If this is the case, the server should stand in the 4 square and hit the ball towards the 1 square. Some people play the game so 1 is the highest-ranked square and 4 is the lowest. In this case, the serve would go from the 1 square towards the 4 square. The serve always goes in the same direction. Allow one fault for the receiver per round. After the serve, the receiver should allow the ball to bounce one time in their square, then should hit it in whatever direction they choose. If they don't hit the ball correctly or it goes out of bounds, that is a “fault,” and one fault is allowed per round. If the receiver misses the serve twice in a round, they are eliminated. The round lasts until a player is eliminated. Take turns hitting the ball after it bounces in your square. Once the ball is in play, whoever's square the ball lands in should be the next to hit it. The ball is considered “in play” after someone touches it but before it lands in another square, meaning players can hit the ball in the air. You must hit the ball before it bounces a second time. If a player hits the line with the ball or hits the ball so it does not land in another player's square, that player is out. If a player hits a ball after it has landed in another player's square, the person who hit the ball is out. This is called “poaching.” Hit the ball with any part of your hand but do not catch it. Players are not allowed to carry, catch, or hold the ball during play. However, they may repeatedly bounce the ball off of their hands in order to avoid breaking this rule. Advance to a higher numbered square when a player is out. The goal of the game is to move up to the servers' square. If you have more than 4 players, a new player will move into the lowest-numbered square when a player is eliminated. If you only have 4 players, the person who is out moves to the lowest-numbered square and the other players move up, if applicable. Incase if someone throws the ball, and it lands on the border/line, you may be able to play one round of, "Showdown". Showdown, is a one round game that challenges the person who threw the ball into the line, challenges the player again, for another chance. If you do not have the guts to do it, just leave the game before it gets crazy. Allow young players to catch the ball for an easier version of Four Square. Younger or less-skilled players might have more fun if they can catch the ball before throwing it again. Assign 2 players per square if you have 8 or more players. Play a relay-style variation of Four Square by having 2 players for each square. Whenever one player hits the ball to another square, they'll jump out of their court and their partner will jump in. When playing with 2 players per square, if one player is out then the team is out. If everyone agrees, however, you can adjust the rules to allow the other team member to continue playing until they are out. Hit the ball into your own square first for an Australian variation. Australian players must bounce the ball in their own square, regardless of whether the ball has already bounced in their own square. Also, in Australian Four Square the ball is allowed to touch the line. Play Black Jack to get players out faster. In Black Jack, if a player can catch the ball before it lands in their square, then the person who hit the ball is out. This usually makes the game move faster. Allow the server to make up special rules to keep the game changing. The server can call a rule that all of the players must follow, but it only lasts for that round. When the round is over, the server must call the rules again or else it's assumed there are no special rules. A special rule might be something like 7-Up, in which each player who hits the ball has to call out a number one higher than the previous player. The player who hits on the number 7, or any number that ends in 7, must skip that number or they'll be out. Another rule the server might call could be Underhand, in which all of the hits must be made with the back of the hand. Players should keep their hands open and their palms facing up. For two players, you can play 2-square. You will need to draw your own court with sidewalk chalk. The rules are the same. If you have 3 players, have one player stand in line. See how to Play Two Square for more information.
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Mark 4 squares on the ground. Number the squares from 1 to 4. Use a standard rubber playground ball if you have one. Make sure everyone agrees on the rules before you start playing. Have a player stand in each square. Serve the ball from the highest-ranked square to the lowest. Allow one fault for the receiver per round. Take turns hitting the ball after it bounces in your square. Hit the ball with any part of your hand but do not catch it. Advance to a higher numbered square when a player is out. Incase if someone throws the ball, and it lands on the border/line, you may be able to play one round of, "Showdown". Allow young players to catch the ball for an easier version of Four Square. Assign 2 players per square if you have 8 or more players. Hit the ball into your own square first for an Australian variation. Play Black Jack to get players out faster. Allow the server to make up special rules to keep the game changing. For two players, you can play 2-square.
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How to Treat Scalp Pimples
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To treat scalp pimples, try over-the-counter topical products that contain ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, or sulfur. If you need something stronger, see your doctor about topical prescription medications that contain retinoids. Oral and topical antibiotics can also be helpful. Additionally, be sure to shampoo your hair daily to keep your scalp clean and oil-free.
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Use benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in acne washes and lotions. It works by killing bacteria that may otherwise clog pores to form new pimples. It also helps clear away excess oil and dead skin cells from the affected area. Benzoyl peroxide is usually found in strengths varying between 2.5 percent to 10 percent in over-the-counter products. Possible side effects of benzoyl peroxide include bleached hair and clothing if using a product containing too much benzoyl peroxide. Caution should be used when applying this product to your hair or scalp. Other side effects include dry skin, redness, a burning sensation, and possible scaling of skin. Apply salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is one of the most commonly used topical acne ingredients, found in most facial washes and medicated wipes. It helps prevent pores from clogging and can even unclog pores that have already become plugged, shrinking existing pimples on the scalp or elsewhere on the body. It is usually found between 0.5 percent and five percent strengths in most over-the-counter topicals. Possible side effects include skin irritation and a mild stinging sensation. Use an alpha hydroxy acid. There are two types of alpha hydroxy acids: glycolic acid and lactic acid. Both forms of alpha hydroxy acids are often used in over-the-counter acne treatments, as they can help clear away dead skin cells and reduce inflammation. Some studies suggest that alpha hydroxy acids can also promote new, smoother skin growth. Try sulfur. Some people with acne find that sulfur is a useful treatment option. It can help clear away dead skin cells and excess oil from the body, and is usually combined with other topical over-the-counter ingredients when found in a skin wash or medicated topical. Be aware that some products containing sulfur may have an unpleasant smell. Apply retinoids. Retinoids are a type of topical medication derived from vitamin A. Retinoids prevent the plugging of hair follicles to reduce the occurrence of acne. Use products containing retinoids in the evenings. Start with applying it three times each week, and work your way up to daily use as your skin becomes accustomed to the medication. Try Dapsone. Dapsone (Aczone) is an antibiotic combined with anti-inflammatory medication. This gel helps treat acne by killing bacteria and keeping the pores in your skin clean and unclogged. It is often combined with a topical retinoid to maximize the effectiveness of both medications. Possible side effects include dry skin and redness/irritation. Use topical antibiotics. For more severe acne cases, antibiotics may be necessary to help treat current outbreaks and prevent future ones. Antibiotics are often used with benzoyl peroxide to reduce the chances of developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria on your skin, and may be combined with retinoids for maximum effectiveness. Common antibiotics combinations prescribed to treat acne include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac) and erythromycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin). Take oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics may be prescribed for more moderate to severe acne to reduce the prevalence of bacteria in the body that may lead to acne. Antibiotics can also help reduce inflammation caused by acne. The most common oral antibiotics prescribed to treat acne are tetracyclines, including minocycline and doxycycline. Try combined oral contraceptives. Some women and adolescent girls with frequent acne outbreaks find that a combined oral contraceptive helps treat acne. These medications combine estrogen and progestin to deliver both contraceptive medicine and acne protection. Three combined oral contraceptives are currently available in the United States: Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrostep, and Yaz. Common side effects include headaches, tender breasts, nausea, weight gain, and periodic breakthrough bleeding, though some people experience more serious side effects like an increased risk of blood clots. Talk to your doctor to determine if a combined oral contraceptive might be right for you. Ask about anti-androgen agents. Anti-androgen agents like spironolactone (Aldactone) may be prescribed to women and adolescent girls who have not had success with oral antibiotics. This class of medications works by preventing androgen hormones from affecting the sebaceous glands in the skin. Common side effects include breast tenderness, painful periods, and the possible retention of potassium within the body. Use shampoo daily. Some people only wash their hair every few days, but if you suffer from frequent outbreaks of scalp pimples, that may not be enough. Instead, try to shampoo your hair every day. This may help reduce the amount of oils in your hair, which can reduce the chances of having a pimple outbreak along the scalp. You may even want to use a clarifying shampoo or alternate a clarifying shampoo with your regular shampoo. Pimples on the scalp are often caused by a buildup of hair products, dead skin cells, and oils, and a clarifying shampoo will be more effective at removing these. Try avoiding conditioner to see if that improves your scalp as well. Conditioners help moisturize hair, which may cause too much oil/grease to be trapped against the scalp. Avoid known irritants. If you find yourself experiencing frequent scalp pimples and you wash your hair on a daily basis, the problem may be stemming from something you put into your hair. Try to avoid using hairstyling products and see if that clears up your scalp. Once you've identified the cause, you can try experimenting with different types of hairstyling products to see if the ingredients in those products are compatible with your skin. Try using products that are water-based, or look for products labeled as noncomedogenic, meaning they're less likely to clog your pores and cause an acne outbreak. Avoid putting hair products too close to the hairline. It's okay to use hair gel or pomade, for example, but try to apply it only to the main strands of hair without letting it touch the scalp or hairline. Let your scalp breathe. Some people prone to scalp pimples who wear baseball caps or sports gear (like a helmet) have an increased prevalence of heat/friction/pressure acne, sometimes called acne mechanica. If you believe that wearing a hat or helmet might be causing your scalp acne, try letting your scalp breathe more often. Or, if you must wear protective covering on your head, make sure you wear an absorbent headband or hair cover underneath your helmet. Showering immediately after removing your hat/helmet and using shampoo may also reduce the incidence of scalp pimples. Brush/comb your hair daily. Brushing or combing your hair helps remove dead skin cells and breaks apart hair strands that have been joined by your scalp's natural oils. This can help prevent acne by both removing the skin cells that may have clogged your pores and separating the strands of hair that may have otherwise held oils trapped against your scalp. Consider cutting your hair. If you're prone to scalp pimples, cutting your hair to a more manageable length and thickness may help reduce outbreaks. Having shorter and/or thinner hair can help decrease how much hair is holding oil, dirt, and bacteria against your pores.
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Use benzoyl peroxide. Apply salicylic acid. Use an alpha hydroxy acid. Try sulfur. Apply retinoids. Try Dapsone. Use topical antibiotics. Take oral antibiotics. Try combined oral contraceptives. Ask about anti-androgen agents. Use shampoo daily. Avoid known irritants. Let your scalp breathe. Brush/comb your hair daily. Consider cutting your hair.
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How to Make Peppermint Oil
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To make peppermint oil, start by crushing washed and dried peppermint leaves on a cutting board or countertop with a mortar and pestle or mallet. Once all of the leaves are crushed, put them in an airtight container. Then, pour enough carrier oil, such as olive oil or grapeseed oil, into the jar to submerge the leaves, and give the jar a shake to make sure the oil coats them. After you've added the oil, seal the jar, and place it in a dark place for 24 to 48 hours so the peppermint oil comes out of the leaves. When the time has passed, place a cheesecloth over the top of the jar, and strain out the oil into a bowl. If you spot any leaves that have sneaked out into the oil, remove them by hand. Repeat the process with new batches of peppermint leaves until your oil is the strength you want it to be, which typically takes 2 to 3 rounds.
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Gather enough peppermint leaves to produce the desired amount of oil. Ideally, the peppermint should come fresh from your garden or a similar source. If that's not an option, it's perfectly fine to pick up a bundle or two at the store. Use only the broad, green leaves. Taking the stems from a peppermint plant could cause it to die. Unlike other types of essential oils, peppermint oil is technically an infusion. This means that the amount of carrier oil you use to steep your leaves will determine how much you ultimately end up with. Wash your peppermint thoroughly with cool, clean water. Place the leaves in a colander or mesh strainer and run a stream of water over them to rinse away dust, dirt, and debris. For a more thorough clean, you can also soak your peppermint in a shallow bowl for 5-10 minutes. Inspect your peppermint leaves while you're washing them and throw out any that look diseased, damaged, or discolored. Giving your peppermint a good preliminary rinsing helps ensure that no foreign substances end up in your finished oil. Allow your peppermint leaves to air dry thoroughly. Shake the leaves gently to remove excess water, then arrange them in a single layer on a countertop, cutting board, or similar surface. If necessary, smooth the leaves with the pad of your finger to keep them from folding or curling as they dry. You could also set your still-wet peppermint leaves on a clean towel or layer of folded paper towels to soak up more moisture. Your peppermint leaves need to be completely dry before you begin the oil extraction process. Muddle the peppermint leaves gently with a heavy, blunt object. Use a mortar and pestle, mallet, or the back of a spoon to crush the leaves against a hard, solid surface. Move your utensil using delicate strokes and apply light, even pressure. If you prefer, you can also simply tear and squeeze your peppermint leaves by hand. Muddling causes plants to release their natural oils, and is one of the most important steps in making various essential oils at home. Be careful not to grind the leaves too much, as this can cause them to become bitter and make them harder to strain later on. You just want to unlock their aromatic essence, not mangle them. Transfer the crushed leaves to a jar or similar container. Scoop up the leaves and place them at the bottom of your container. Add as many leaves to the container as you can fit, but be sure to leave enough room at the top for its contents to move around a little. It's crucial that you select a container with a lid that forms an airtight seal, as exposure to air can cause plant oils to spoil. A container made from glass or ceramic will work best, as you won't have to worry about these materials contaminating your oil the way you would with plastic or metal. Cover the leaves with a mild, unscented carrier oil. Pour in just enough oil to leave the peppermint completely submerged. When you're done, give the jar a shake to swirl the leaves around and help them become better incorporated into the carrier oil. Keep in mind that too high a ratio of carrier oil to peppermint will lower the concentration of your finished oil. Leave the jar to sit in a warm, dark place for 24-48 hours. Seal the jar up tight and situate it in a corner of your kitchen, pantry, bathroom, or porch. Any area will work as long as it's not overly hot or cool. For this reason, it's also a good idea to keep your oil out of direct sunlight. If you live in a colder climate, place your jar near a heat source or inside an insulated cabinet to keep it at the optimum temperature. Warmer temperatures will encourage more of the oil in the peppermint leaves to escape. Strain the infused oil through a piece of cheesecloth. After letting your peppermint steep overnight, remove the lid from the jar and drape the cheesecloth over the opening. Tilt the jar over a second container so that the oil flows out through the cheesecloth. Afterwards, remove as many stray leaf remnants as possible by hand. Cheesecloth or muslin cloth will provide the best results for straining. Other types of DIY strainers, such as paper towels and coffee filters, may not work well due to the thickness of the oil. Stretching a rubber band around the mouth of the jar will help secure the cheesecloth while you work. Muddle a new batch of peppermint leaves and add them to your oil. Prepare your second bunch of leaves the same way you did the first, using just enough pressure to break the outer surface and free the oils inside. Avoid grinding or tearing the leaves into too-small pieces. Continue steeping and straining to increase your oil's potency. Repeat the initial steps as many times as needed to until your oil reaches the desired strength. This will usually take somewhere from 2-3 days, though you could keep adding new leaves for up to a week. With each round of steeping and straining, you'll notice your peppermint oil growing darker in color and giving off a stronger aroma. You may not be able to tell much of a difference in the concentration of your oil after about a week. Seal the jar and store your peppermint oil for up to 3-6 months. Once sealed, the jar will help preserve the freshness of your oil until you're ready to use it. To maximize your oil's longevity, keep it in a cool, dark place at or slightly below room temperature, and be sure to reseal the jar promptly after each use. The shelf life of homemade peppermint oil may vary depending on the exact quantity produced and the amount of plant material left behind. If you notice your peppermint oil developing a strange color or odor after a few months, it's best to throw it out and whip up a new batch.
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Gather enough peppermint leaves to produce the desired amount of oil. Wash your peppermint thoroughly with cool, clean water. Allow your peppermint leaves to air dry thoroughly. Muddle the peppermint leaves gently with a heavy, blunt object. Transfer the crushed leaves to a jar or similar container. Cover the leaves with a mild, unscented carrier oil. Leave the jar to sit in a warm, dark place for 24-48 hours. Strain the infused oil through a piece of cheesecloth. Muddle a new batch of peppermint leaves and add them to your oil. Continue steeping and straining to increase your oil's potency. Seal the jar and store your peppermint oil for up to 3-6 months.
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How to Get Rid of Hornets
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To get rid of hornets, wait until nighttime since hornets are less active at night. Then, put on some protective clothing, like a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, a hat, and goggles. Once you're suited up, locate the hornets' nest and spray the opening with an insecticide from a distance. Avoid shining an unfiltered flashlight on the nest or you could disturb the hornets. Instead, use a flashlight with a red filter to help you see the nest.
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Scout for small nests on your property in the early spring. Hornet nests are small and easier to remove in the early spring. A nest that's around the size of a ping pong ball probably only contains a queen and unhatched eggs, so you can just spray it down with a hose. You'll need insecticide to get rid of a larger nest. By summer, nests can grow to the size of a basketball and contain thousands of hornets. Wear protective clothing when you search for and treat the nest. At a minimum, wear a thick, long-sleeved shirt, pants, thick leather or rubber gloves, and boots. Coveralls can add extra protection, and a beekeeper's veil can protect your head and face. If you can't access a veil, you should wear protective goggles and a hat that covers your ears. To prevent hornets from getting into your clothing, use rubber bands or duct tape to secure your sleeves to your gloves and your pants to your boots. Lure and track the hornets if you don't know the nest's location. If you've seen hornets buzzing but aren't sure where the nest is, observe which direction they fly. When they find food, hornets collect what they can and bring it back to the nest. Try leaving out bait, such as pieces of fruit or meat, then watch it from inside your home. When hornets show interest, look for the direction they fly away, then follow them. Eventually, you should be able to track down the nest. Place a marker 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) away from the nest. A hornet's nest is gray or beige, shaped like a rounded teardrop, and can be as large as a basketball. They usually hang from trees, but you might find one on the ground. Once you find the nest, stay a safe distance away, and mark your spot so you can find the nest later. While you're at the nest, see if you can find the opening. Hornet nests usually have a single small opening toward the bottom. You might want to use binoculars to look for the hole so you don't have to get too close. You'll need to apply insecticide at night, so mark your spot with a brightly colored flag that you'll be able to see in the dark. Purchase an aerosol insecticide with a 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) range. Find a pressurized can of aerosol insecticide labeled for wasps and hornets at a home improvement store or garden center. Check the label, and make sure that it produces a solid stream that reaches at least 15 ft (4.6 m). You'll need a long-range aerosol insecticide so you can target the nest without getting too close. Read the instruction label and use your product as directed. Treat the nest with insecticide at night. The best time to treat a hornet nest with insecticide is around 2 hours after dusk. Hornets are least active at night, and most of the workers return to the nest after dusk. Since they remain active after sunset, European hornets are an exception to this rule. For this species, the best time to spray is just before sunrise when it's still dark. European hornets can grow over 1 in (2.5 cm) in length, and have a reddish-brown head and thorax (the middle section of the body). Other wasps and hornets don't have this reddish-brown coloring. Use a flashlight with a red filter to find the nest. Hornets have trouble seeing red light, so secure a sheet of red cellophane over your flashlight with a rubber band. That way, you'll be able to see where you're going without disturbing the nest. You'll attract unwanted attention if you use an unfiltered flashlight. Remember to wear protective clothing when you approach the nest. Keep in mind treating a hornet or wasp nest yourself is risky, and protective clothing does not make you invincible. Aim the insecticide stream at the nest's opening. When you locate your marker and find the nest, try to track down the opening. Again, binoculars can help you get a good view without getting too close. When you find the opening, spray a steady stream of insecticide at it for at least 5 to 10 seconds. The goal is to keep the nest intact as you soak the opening. That way, any hornets that come out and try to attack with come into contact with the insecticide. Do your best to hold the stream for several seconds, but don't stick around longer than necessary. If you hear angry, swarming hornets, cover your head with your hands and run toward shelter. Check the nest after at least 1 day, and reapply insecticide if necessary. Wait 24 to 48 hours, then head back to the nest to check your work. If you see any remaining active hornets, go back to the nest after dark and apply more insecticide. Larger nests might take 2 or 3 applications. When you're sure the nest is vacant, swat it down from a tree branch or, if it's on the ground, cover it with soil. Caulk and seal cracks in your home. In the late winter or early spring, survey your home and any other structures on your property, such as sheds. Check for cracks in the siding, roof line, eaves, and soffits, and seal any openings you find with waterproof caulk. Use ⁄ 8 inch (0.32 cm) gauge wire mesh to cover any large openings or vents. Eliminate sources of food and water. Avoid leaving out food or containers that held food, especially meat and other sources of protein, fruit, and sugary drinks. Ensure hoses and other water fixtures don't leak, and promptly remove any puddles of water that collect in your yard. Additionally, if you have any outdoor pets, don't leave food outside for them. Food and water will attract hornets. Keep your garbage and recycling bins tightly sealed. It's especially important to keep trash and recycling bins tightly covered if they hold food waste or containers that held sweet beverages. You should also check the bins' exteriors routinely for spilled food or liquid. Hose down your bins thoroughly if you notice any residue. Fill rodent burrows and crevices with soil. Burrows and other nooks and crannies can attract ground-nesting hornets and wasps. Check your yard in the early spring, and fill in any crevices you find. Continue to check for holes throughout the spring and early summer.
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Scout for small nests on your property in the early spring. Wear protective clothing when you search for and treat the nest. Lure and track the hornets if you don't know the nest's location. Place a marker 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) away from the nest. Purchase an aerosol insecticide with a 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) range. Treat the nest with insecticide at night. Use a flashlight with a red filter to find the nest. Aim the insecticide stream at the nest's opening. Check the nest after at least 1 day, and reapply insecticide if necessary. Caulk and seal cracks in your home. Eliminate sources of food and water. Keep your garbage and recycling bins tightly sealed. Fill rodent burrows and crevices with soil.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Sell-Used-Clothing-on-eBay
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How to Sell Used Clothing on eBay
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If you want to sell used clothing on eBay, choose garments that are clean and in good shape, without major stains, rips, or other defects. To get an idea of what your clothing could be worth, search the brand name, size, and style of clothing on the eBay homepage for similar listings. Take clear, high-quality pictures of each garment, both as a whole and up-close shots of any details or flaws. Register for a seller account on eBay, along with a verified PayPal account, then post a new listing for each individual item.
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Decide what you’re willing to give up. You'll need to choose items that are in good enough shape to sell, and ones you won't mind letting go of. It can be easy to get stuck at the stage of choosing which clothes you can do without. A good approach is to separate the clothes you wear frequently from the clothes you aren't wearing and continually pass up when choosing an outfit. The odds are good that you won't regret selling anything that has been gathering dust in your closet, and that you won't wear these neglected items again. Sort the good from the bad. It might not be worthwhile to try selling items that have a low resale value. To get an idea of what an item of clothing could be worth, do a search from the eBay homepage. Your search terms should include at least the brand name, size, and style of clothing. Clothing brands that tend to sell well and at a good price include J. Crew, Victoria's Secret, Bebe, Columbia, Tahari, Banana Republic, Under Armour, Miss Me Jeans, Theory, Lululemon, River Island, Zara, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Claiborne, Patagonia, Tory Burch, Michael Stars, Hudson Jeans, and Rachel Roy. Check for damaged clothing and accessories. Some of your choices might also be too damaged to be attractive to buyers. For the more valuable items, a small hole or tear that could easily be repaired is ok. But long rips, big holes, stains, or major discoloration tend to make the item difficult to sell. Shoes should have all eyelets intact, no stains or tears to the material, and a sole that is not visibly worn down. Wash or dry clean all the clothes. Put each item you plan to sell through the wash or have them dry cleaned. In addition to being eBay's policy, washing gets your clothes in the most presentable shape for being photographed. Some cotton items may be ironed as well--wrinkly clothing can put off potential buyers. You'll need to dry clean certain delicate fabrics, such as silk and suede. Check the item's tag for specific cleaning instructions, and look out for the “dry clean only” phrase. Set up a photo shooting area. Choose a space indoors that gets indirect natural light, where you can hang up your clothes or lay them out on a table. A white door or wall, or a white sheet as a background will help the item stand out better (unless it is solid white itself, in which case use any background but shades of white). If natural light won't be enough to illuminate the item, set up lamps with lampshades around the area to provide extra sources of diffused light. Avoid direct sunlight or using the camera's flash, which can distort the garment's colors. Display clothes on hangers or lying flat. Avoid using plastic or wire hangers--a nice wooden or fabric-covered hanger will be much more attractive. Affix the hanger to a hook already in the wall or on a door, or to an adhesive hook. Lay pants flat on a low surface, making sure to smooth out any creases as much as possible. If someone is available to help you, try modeling the clothes yourself. This will attract more attention, and give potential buyers a better sense of the item's shape. A mannequin can also do this job quite nicely. Take clear, high-quality pictures. Most modern digital cameras and cell phone cameras will produce images that are detailed enough to post on eBay. Take bright (but not overexposed), well-focused shots. The images should give an accurate representation of the colors, textures, and dimensions of the item In your camera's settings, select the highest level of photo quality. The minimum photo length allowed is 500 pixels for the longer side. Taking photos with a minimum length of 800 pixels will allow users to zoom in on the image of your item. Use a tripod. If you're having trouble with blurry photos, either add extra light sources (without using the flash), or use a tripod to steady the camera. Most digital cameras have a timer function that allows to you set a countdown to when the photo will be taken automatically. This allows fully hands-free picture taking (if you use a tripod), which is another way to prevent the camera from shaking and taking blurry pictures. Fill up the frame. The item you're photographing should take up about 80% to 90% of the picture's frame to show adequate detail. If you're taking close-ups, the whole frame should be filled with the subject, but be sure everything is still in focus, is bright enough, and that it's clear what element is being shot. Some digital cameras have a macro setting that improves the clarity of close-ups. Use this setting if you're shooting closer than one foot (30 centimeters) from the subject. Capture the defining details. It's recommended that you shoot at least the front, back, and brand tags (external and internal) of the item, in addition to any flaws such as holes, tears, or discoloration. Even better is to photograph components such as pockets and fringes, and standout elements like embroidery or unusual stitching. Imagine how you might inspect the item in a store. What elements would you check the most? Take photos of anything that might be of interest. Register for a seller account. To set up an eBay account, click on the blue “register” hyperlink in the top left corner of the homepage. You'll be asked to provide basic personal information, a method of payment for your seller's fees, and a username. Think of your username as the company name of your online store. Make it a personal brand that is appealing and catchy without sounding too obscure or awkward. Register for a verified PayPal account. You'll receive payments from any clothes you sell through PayPal. A verified account is easy to set up, allows to you sell internationally, and gives you more credibility on eBay. You'll find a link to PayPal setup on your eBay account page. Choose an appropriate category for each item. To begin, click on the “Sell” link on the top left-hand side of the eBay homepage. After choosing “Create a listing,” you'll be asked to type in a description of the item. Follow the example provided, listing at least of few characteristics of the item, including gender, size, color, and style. A category will then be suggested for you, and if it seems accurate, click on “Create Listing.” For example, a search for “women's gray LL Bean capri pants size 10" will recommend the category of "Pants." Write an informative title. Include basic elements such as brand name, style, color, and material. The more descriptive your title, the more often the item will show up in shoppers' search results. For example, an appropriate title for a pair of jeans is something like, "Ralph Lauren Polo Jeans Black Classic Boot Cut Size 8." Describe the item in detail. Be as descriptive as possible, including the brand name, material, size, color, and any pattern or embellishments. Use adjectives such as “dark” and “light” for colors, since the photo won't appear the same on all screens. For women's dresses give waist size and dress length, and for men's shirts give armpit-to-armpit length, plus sleeve length. For example, a good description of a vintage blouse would be, "Vintage 70's Pat Argenti sheer ruffle front blouse. Small black buttons in back, faux button front. No size tag so please check measurements for fitting. Measures unstretched approximately: 40" (102cm) bust, 40" waist, 23" (58cm) shoulder to hemline. Dark green velvet ribbon detailing. Please note ribbon coming apart near the neck, also separating near the underarm & bust seams." Give all measurements in both inches and centimeters for the convenience of international shoppers. Other helpful measurements include bust/chest, waist, hips, inseam, pant length, and bell width (for skirts or dresses). Decide on a pricing format. You have the option of selling the item at a price that you set, or putting it up for bid along with the option of a fixed-price sale (“Buy it Now”). If you're concerned about your auction item selling at a really low price, you can set a reserve price under which it can't be sold. Otherwise, for less valuable items, setting a low starting bid at $1 or lower can attract a high volume of bargain hunters. The greater the number of bidders, the better the chance for bidding competition that elevates selling prices. Upload your photos. On the "Create Your Listing" page, in the section titled "Bring your item to life with pictures, click on "Add Pictures." You can add one photo for free, but additional shots will cost a little extra. It's worth paying this extra price, especially for the more valuable items, to add several pictures for the the customers' convenience. Set a shipping price. You can make three shipping price options available to potential customers: free shipping, flat fee shipping, and calculated cost shipping. Offer at least one other method besides free shipping in case the customer needs expedited shipping. For flat fee shipping, you set the shipping price when listing the item, based its packed weight. Use eBay's shipping cost calculator to help estimate a cost for your item. With calculated cost shipping, the shipping cost will be calculated for your customers at check out, based on your zip code, the customer's zip code, and the weight of the packed item. Offer several shipping options. You'll be given the option to choose mail carriers and shipping speeds to offer to potential buyers. Make as many shipping methods available as you're willing to accommodate, but try at least to offer several expedited shipping options, since some customers might decide not to buy your item if they can't get it promptly. Strongly consider offering free shipping: it's an incentive to buyers, you'll get an automatic 5-star seller rating for shipping, and you'll show up higher on the list of shoppers' searches for your items. Have plenty of envelopes and boxes at hand. Once payment has been confirmed, you should have your package ready for shipment. For general shipping, a bubble envelope or small- to medium-size cardboard box should be large enough and provide enough protection for most clothing items. Use a USPS First Class envelope for lighter clothing and accessories such as scarves and ties, if the item and envelope together weigh less than 13 ounces. For packed items weighing more than 13 ounces, use a USPS Flat Rate Priority envelope or box, if you've offered these shipping options to your buyers. Pack the item carefully. Since you took care to wash and iron your clothing for sale, try to pack the item in a way that will allow it to arrive with as few wrinkles and creases as possible. Fold shirts and pants neatly, and wrap them in thick paper or a sturdy plastic bag to provide extra protection and stabilization in the package. Use commercial-grade packing tape to seal boxes and envelopes, and to affix your mailing labels to them. Print a shipping label. Use the eBay Print Label tool to easily print out postage-paid shipping labels. From the “Sold” page (the one that lists your sold items), check the box to the left of the item you want to print a label for, then from the “More actions” drop-down menu, select “Print Shipping Label.” The next page will give you a summary of the order, including shipping address, method, package weight, and shipping price. Verify that all this information is correct, then click on the blue “Purchase Postage” button, and follow the instructions for printing out the label. Cut the printout in half. Keep the receipt for your records, and tape the address label to the package. You can either drop off packages at the post office, or arrange with the post office for a pickup. Follow up with your buyer. If you use the Print Label tool, the package's tracking number should be automatically uploaded to the order information page for both you and the buyer. Being able to check this should give the buyer peace of mind about the status of the order. If the buyer has any questions before or after the purchase, or after receiving the item, be sure to respond in good time to their inquiries. Be courteous and understanding in dealing with their questions. Your helpfulness in answering customers' questions should count towards a good seller review, as well as building customer loyalty. Just as with traditional stores, a satisfied customer tends to become a loyal customer.
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Decide what you’re willing to give up. Sort the good from the bad. Check for damaged clothing and accessories. Wash or dry clean all the clothes. Set up a photo shooting area. Display clothes on hangers or lying flat. Take clear, high-quality pictures. Use a tripod. Fill up the frame. Capture the defining details. Register for a seller account. Register for a verified PayPal account. Choose an appropriate category for each item. Write an informative title. Describe the item in detail. Decide on a pricing format. Upload your photos. Set a shipping price. Offer several shipping options. Have plenty of envelopes and boxes at hand. Pack the item carefully. Print a shipping label. Follow up with your buyer.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Down-to-Earth
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How to Be Down to Earth
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Being down to earth is all about being humble and authentic. Try not to let your ego get in the way when you interact with other people. Remember that your wealth, status, and possessions don't define you. Spend money practically so you can live a comfortable life instead of buying flashy things with money you don't have. Be patient and plan your next steps carefully so you don't make any big mistakes. You should also think for a few seconds before you speak, so you don't say something that could be taken the wrong way or offend someone. If other people do something you don't understand or seems wrong to you, don't judge them. Instead, try to understand things from their perspective and learn from them.
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Consider why you want to be down to earth. Perhaps you want to change your demeanor because your behavior bothers other people. You may seek to reform your habits for the sake of peace or happiness, or to bring your life into greater balance. Perhaps you feel that you are living beyond your means, or that you can't control your feelings, or that you spend too much of your life with your head in the clouds. Start small. There is no one way to be "down to earth," and there is no single big change that you can make to immediately become "down to earth." It is a lifestyle, a demeanor, and a label. It is a collection of habits. Thus: if you want to be more down to earth, you'll need to start by changing your habits. Try to identify specific behaviors that do not feel "down to earth," and begin by gradually changing these behaviors. There are many ways to be "down to earth." Ultimately, this is a quality that you want to see in yourself, and a quality that you may not find in your current way of being. Start from where you are. Hold yourself accountable. It can be hard to stay self-aware, especially when you are evaluating the way that you act on a day-to-day basis. Look for someone that you trust to hold you accountable – a friend, a family member, a teacher, a counselor. Speak frankly with this person about your desire to be more down to earth. Together, identify specific habits and behaviors that you can change to reach your goal. Ask the person to keep an eye on the way that you're acting, and check in with them periodically to review your progress. Be humble. Do not inflate your own self-worth. Do not let your identity become wrapped up in wealth, or status, or material things. Remind yourself that other people's needs and perspectives are just as important as your own. You may be better at certain things than most people, but you may not be so good at other things. Let go of the ego, and keep perspective. Think before you speak. Slow down and say exactly what you mean. Catch yourself when you are not being mindful of the people around you. Be straightforward and unpretentious. Try not make assumptions about people or situations, and try not to needlessly hurt anyone with your words. Learn to express what you want without making demands. Explain yourself, when possible, and ask rather than order. Instead of saying, "Take out the trash," say "Do you mind taking out the trash so that I can keep cooking dinner?" Look beyond yourself. Maintain personal hygiene, but seriously consider how much time you spend looking in the mirror. Think about how often you mindlessly check your phone or your Facebook account. Try to spend less energy on your social and physical appearance, and spend more energy on things beyond yourself. Volunteer your time, and go out of your way to help others. Do this until it is second nature. Accept people for who they are. Instead of trying to change them or criticize them: try to learn from them. Focus less on how people are different, and more on how people are similar. Try to see the silver lining in every situation. Confront hate in your life. If there is someone that you strongly dislike, try to objectively consider why you dislike them. Think about whether they're really doing anything wrong. Treat everyone as a human being. There is no reason to feel inferior or superior. Try to treat people on the basis of character, not personality. Listen to people. Be present and attentive, and don't just wait for your chance to speak. Value someone's right to speak, even if you do not agree with what they're saying. Never turn your back on people or interrupt them while they're talking. Respect people as you would like to be respected. Keep the big picture in mind. Try to not to get too tangled up in the details. Remind yourself that things will work out one way or another, and that even the worst of situations will eventually pass. Don't give up on the important things, but try to recognize the details that are merely distracting you. Lead a simple life. Separate your needs from your wants, and try to focus on the things that are truly important. Consume only what you need, and be mindful of how much waste you produce. Live within your means, whatever that means for you. Avoid overspending. Buy things for their practical function, not for how they look or how they will make you look. Simplify. Go through your possessions, and sell or donate the things that you don't use or need. Stop holding onto things just because they're "yours." Live in accordance with your values. Connect with the people, the places, and the causes that are important to you. Care about the planet, the future, and the people in your life. Learn to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle , and think seriously about your impact. Be grateful for what you have. Appreciate how wonderfully lucky you are to be alive, breathing, and growing in this moment. Show your gratitude for the people who make your life worth living: friends, family, loved ones, acquaintances. Accept your life for what it is. Don't give up on your dreams and aspirations – but do not try to make a fantasy a reality. Cultivate a gratitude practice. Make a habit of thanking people and complimenting people. Every morning, write down five things for which you are grateful. Be patient and thoughtful. Accept the things that you cannot change, and work to thoughtfully change the things that you cannot accept. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly the way that your behavior affects the way that other people feel. Don't be afraid to wait, or to go with the flow.
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Consider why you want to be down to earth. Start small. Hold yourself accountable. Be humble. Think before you speak. Look beyond yourself. Accept people for who they are. Listen to people. Keep the big picture in mind. Lead a simple life. Live in accordance with your values. Be grateful for what you have. Be patient and thoughtful.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Beard-Oil
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How to Make Beard Oil
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To make beard oil, start by pouring 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil, like jojoba, coconut, or argan oil, into a small bottle. After your carrier oil, add 5-10 drops of an essential oil to give your beard an aroma and to stimulate your hair and skin. For example, try peppermint oil for a cooling effect, or lavender for a mild, relaxing scent. You can also use cedarwood, which is said to be antiseptic, or lavender, which may prevent hair loss. Once you've added your essential oil, cap your bottle and give it a good shake. Leave the mixture for 1-2 days so the oils can settle before using it.
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Pour 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of a carrier oil into a bottle. Whatever carrier oil you choose forms the main ingredient in your beard oil. It is used to dilute any essential oils you add later. There are a variety of carrier oils you can use, so experiment until you find at least 1 you like. Each oil has its own faint scent and may react differently on your hair and skin. Jojoba oil is the most common carrier oil option. It is said to be similar to natural skin oils and have anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut oil is another popular choice often used to nourish skin. It is said to have anti-inflammatory properties as well. Argan oil is a carrier oil used to repair damaged hair and patchy beards. It is rich in several nutrients, such as vitamins A and E. Sweet almond oil is an antioxidant rich in vitamin E. It is often used to nourish skin and promote cell regeneration. Add 5 to 10 drops of an essential oil. If the carrier oil is the main event, the essential oils are the highlight reels. These oils give your beard oil its aroma in addition to stimulating your hair and skin. Because essential oils are so potent, you should only ever add them in small quantities. Use an eye dropper to add them to the carrier oil. Cedarwood oil is said to be an antiseptic that removes toxins from the body. It may also repel insects. Peppermint is a common essential oil that leaves a cooling sensation on skin. It may stimulate hair and skin growth. Lavender is a popular essential oil and is considered to be relaxing. It is mild, gentle on skin, and may prevent hair loss. Rosemary smells like the herb you used when cooking your chicken. It is supposed to make hair longer and stronger as well as boost mental activity. Cap the bottle and shake it to mix the oils together. Make sure the cap is on tightly so you don't splash oil all over the place. Shake the bottle up and down and swirl it around for a good minute. This will help the essential oils spread evenly through the carrier oil. Combine jojoba oil with sweet almond oil. You can use a measuring cup to make sure you get the proper amount of each ingredient. First, pour in ⁄ 2 fluid ounce (15 mL) of jojoba oil. Follow that with ⁄ 2 fluid ounce (15 mL) of sweet almond oil. Add both ingredients to a 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) bottle. If you add more oil than this, you will fill the small bottle completely, leaving no room to mix the oils together. Switch to a bigger bottle if you plan on making a bigger quantity of beard oil. Add peppermint and other essential oils to the bottle. Pour about 5 drops of peppermint oil into the oil mixture. To make the oil a little sweeter and more fragrant, include 2 or 3 drops of sweet orange oil. Complete the mixture with 2 or 3 drops of tea tree oil. You can leave out some of the oils or mix in different oils. Make sure not to add too much, though, or your beard oil will be too pungent. Use a separate, clean eye dropper for each essential oil to avoid cross contamination. Mix the oil in the bottle. Your bottle should have plenty of empty space at the top. Slide the cap on the bottle, then shake and swirl the bottle for a minute to blend the oils. Your beard oil is finished, but consider letting it rest for a day before you use it. Mix coconut oil and jojoba oil in a bottle. Measure out approximately ⁄ 2 fluid ounce (15 mL) each of coconut oil and jojoba oil to form the base of your beard oil. Use a fractionated coconut oil, since it stays liquid at room temperature. Pour both oils into a clean 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) amber bottle. If you use regular coconut oil that has solidified, heat it briefly on your stove or in your microwave to melt it. To make a larger amount of oil, keep the ratio of coconut oil and jojoba oil even. Combine the ingredients in a mixing cup or bowl and divide them into bottles later as necessary. Add sandalwood and supplemental essential oils to the base. Pour in about 5 drops of sandalwood oil. While you may feel tempted to add more, additional drops may leave your oil with too much of a woody scent. Also add about 3 drops of grapeseed oil to give your concoction some variety. If you really like the smell of pure sandalwood, leave out the grapeseed oil. You can also substitute in other oils, such as lavender or chamomile, to customize your oil further. Make sure you use different pipettes for each oil. This way, you avoid mixing essential oils by accident. Stir the oils together in their container. Put the cap on the oil bottle. For about 1 minute, shake the bottle to combine the oils. You can then take a look at your oil and see if the smell is to your liking. Wash out a 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) glass bottle. Choose a brown bottle if you can, since the coloring will block out light that degrades the oil over time. Green and blue bottles are also okay. Clean the bottle out with liquid dish soap and warm water. Make sure the bottle air dries completely before you pour any beard oil components into it. The bottles can be purchased at most general stores or ordered online. A lot of essential oils come in these bottles, so you can repurpose old bottles for use as well. You can sterilize the bottle to ensure it is clean. Put the bottle in a pot of water, then boil it on your stove. Remove the bottle with rubber tongs and dry it. Leave the beard oil to rest for at least a day. The beard oil is technically done after you mix it. However, you should give the oils 1 or 2 days to settle. That way, the oils stay well-blended and you won't get an uncomfortable whiff of concentrated essential oil when you finally put the oil on your beard. Massage a few drops of beard oil into your beard every day. You can simply tip the bottle over and splash about 3 drops onto your fingers. Using a clean eye dropper is fine too if you want to be precise. Work the oil into your beard and enjoy your creation. To keep your beard healthy, apply more oil every day. The best time to use the oil is after a shower when your beard is clean and your skin is fresh. Since you only need a few drops each application, a small batch of beard oil may last months. When you start running out, make more in advance so you can give the oils time to settle. Store beard oil in a dark closet for up to 12 months. Beard oil isn't highly perishable, but it does lose its potency over time. Protect your creation by keeping it in a sealed bottle away from sunlight or any big changes in temperature. If you notice the essential oil scents starting to fade, that is a sign that your oil is about to expire. Old beard oil takes on a slightly rancid smell. You are better off throwing away rancid oil and making more.
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Pour 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of a carrier oil into a bottle. Add 5 to 10 drops of an essential oil. Cap the bottle and shake it to mix the oils together. Combine jojoba oil with sweet almond oil. Add peppermint and other essential oils to the bottle. Mix the oil in the bottle. Mix coconut oil and jojoba oil in a bottle. Add sandalwood and supplemental essential oils to the base. Stir the oils together in their container. Wash out a 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) glass bottle. Leave the beard oil to rest for at least a day. Massage a few drops of beard oil into your beard every day. Store beard oil in a dark closet for up to 12 months.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-a-Suit-Jacket
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How to Pack a Suit Jacket
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If you want to pack your suit jacket in a suitcase, lay it out unbuttoned on a flat surface so that the back is facing upwards. After smoothing out any folds, gently turn the right side of the suit inside out by pulling the arm back through the jacket. Then, take the left side and fold it until it comes past the middle of the back of the jacket. With the left side in hand, place it inside of the pocket that was created when you turned the right shoulder inside out. As you do this, keep smoothing out any folds in the jacket. Finally, fold the jacket and place it in your suitcase. Alternatively, you can roll your jacket, but be aware that while rolling usually saves more space, you might cause more wrinkles than simply folding your jacket.
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Lay your suit jacket on a flat surface so that the back is facing upwards. Use a clean, even workspace, like a table or a counter. After you lay the jacket down, take a minute to straighten out the arms and body of the jacket so that there are no visible wrinkles. For this process, leave the suit jacket unbuttoned. Flip the right shoulder inside out. Gently turn the right side of the suit inside out by pulling the arm back through the body of the jacket. The interior of the jacket on the righthand side will be visible. Arrange the right arm so that it is laying as flat as possible to prevent wrinkles. Fold the left shoulder back and tuck it into the right shoulder pocket. Take the left side and fold it so it comes past the middle of the back of the jacket. Place the left shoulder material inside of the pocket that was created when you turned the right shoulder inside out. Continue smoothing out the folds of the jacket with your hands. Roll or fold the jacket and pack it with the rest of your wardrobe. Depending on your suitcase, you can either fold the suit jacket in half and place it on top of the rest of your packed clothes, which prevents it from getting weighed down and wrinkled. Or, you could roll the suit jacket from the bottom to the top to save space in your suitcase or bag. Rolling may cause more wrinkles than simply folding the jacket would, but if your hotel has an iron, you should be able to easily work out those wrinkles once you've arrived at your destination. Hang the jacket on a sturdy hanger that won't bend under its weight. Wooden hangers are most often used for suit jackets, as they are sturdier and have more support along the shoulders, which prevents your jacket from getting misshaped. Place the hanger into your jacket and button it up to help it stay in place. Avoid using hangers that don't extend to the end of the jacket's shoulders, as this could cause them to lose their shape and have areas that are stretched out. Use the internal hanger clasp if you're using a travel garment bag. Most travel garment bags come with a built-in hook for you to place your hanger on. Simply hook the end of the hanger through the clasp to secure it in place. If the garment bag has a hole at the top, that means there isn't a built-in hook. Slip the hanger through the top hole if you're using a light garment bag. For day-travel, lighter garment bags are often used. These generally just have a hole at the top through which you put the handle of the hanger(s) for your clothing. You can buy both heavy-duty and light garment bags online and from most department stores. Many have compartments for shoes, belts, and accessories, though you can also purchase really simple ones that make it easy to travel light, even with a suit jacket. Pack the rest of your bag and zip it up when you're finished. If you're packing shoes, place them in dust wrappers in the bottom of the garment bag so they don't press against your jacket. Carefully zip up the bag once it is packed, taking care to not catch any fabric in the zipper. When you're zipping up the bag, it's helpful to have it hanging so that gravity pulls everything as straight as possible. Carry the bag folded over your arm so it doesn't swish around. If you're driving somewhere, hang the garment bag from the above-door hooks in the backseat. When you are walking to and from locations, carry the bag over your arm rather than by the hanger, as this will decrease how much the material moves back and forth. If you're flying, fold the garment bag in half and store it in the above-head bins on top of any other luggage you might be transporting. Lay your buttoned suit jacket facedown on a flat surface. Use a clean surface, like a table, counter, or even your bed or floor. Make sure at least the top bottom of the jacket is fastened, and then lay it out so that the back is facing up. Smooth out any visible wrinkles. If your suit jacket is wrinkled, take some time to iron it before you begin the folding and packing process. Fold the right side of the jacket toward the middle of the back. Try to keep the folded line as straight as possible. Erase any wrinkles by smoothing your hands over the fabric. Align the edge of the right side to the middle of the collar. Take the left side of the jacket and fold it to the middle of the back. Bring the left side of the jacket to the middle of the collar, and line it up with the right side that you previously folded over. Continue to smooth out wrinkles, and make sure the folds are as neat and as straight as possible. Smoothing the jacket as you go helps prevent wrinkles, and it also prevents you from having to start to folding process over again. Fold the jacket in half so the front of the jacket is facing up. Bring the bottom half of the jacket up to meet the collar, and then flip the material over so that the front lapels of the jacket are visible. The jacket should be in a nice, neat square. If you need to, carefully tuck or fold in excess side material that is poking out. If there is too much excess material, you may need to start the folding process over again, paying more attention to your folds the next time around. Roll the jacket instead of folding it if you need to conserve space. Skip the last folding step, and instead start rolling the jacket from the bottom to the top. Don't roll the material super tight—rather, do it gently so that the material still has room to breath. This will help prevent wrinkles. You want the jacket to be able to stay in a roll and not fall open, but not so tight that the fabric gets stretched Slip the jacket into a dry cleaning bag to keep it clean and unwrinkled. When you pick up your dry cleaning, save some of those plastic bags to use on your suit jackets. Protect your jacket from rubbing against other materials (and thus getting wrinkled) by storing each jacket it its own plastic bag. This trick also works well for storing dress pants and shirts. Store the jacket in a dresser drawer, on a closet shelf, or in a tote. Try to keep your jackets with other jackets and dress items, like slacks and dress shirts. Avoid stuffing too many items into one storage space, as the compacting can ruin and wrinkle the fabric. Try to air out your jackets every 6 months to keep them fresh.
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Lay your suit jacket on a flat surface so that the back is facing upwards. Flip the right shoulder inside out. Fold the left shoulder back and tuck it into the right shoulder pocket. Roll or fold the jacket and pack it with the rest of your wardrobe. Hang the jacket on a sturdy hanger that won't bend under its weight. Use the internal hanger clasp if you're using a travel garment bag. Slip the hanger through the top hole if you're using a light garment bag. Pack the rest of your bag and zip it up when you're finished. Carry the bag folded over your arm so it doesn't swish around. Lay your buttoned suit jacket facedown on a flat surface. Fold the right side of the jacket toward the middle of the back. Take the left side of the jacket and fold it to the middle of the back. Fold the jacket in half so the front of the jacket is facing up. Roll the jacket instead of folding it if you need to conserve space. Slip the jacket into a dry cleaning bag to keep it clean and unwrinkled. Store the jacket in a dresser drawer, on a closet shelf, or in a tote.
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How to Learn English Easily
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To learn English easily, start by listening to English music and watching videos, shows, and movies in English to quickly pick up words and phrases. Next, set aside time each day to practice your verbal and written English skills. You can do this on your own, but it can help to take an English class or find a small group of other students to practice with. Learn basic grammar and vocabulary first so you can speak English conversationally, then move on to more advanced grammar.
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Set goals. Determine how fluent you want to become and set small goals that will help you gradually reach your desired level of knowledge. Small steps are easier to work through. For example, if learning 40 new words each month seems intimidating, tell yourself to learn 10 new words each week. The smaller goal might be easier to work toward. Change your goals if you need to. If your current goals are too stressful and difficult to meet, you'll become discouraged and may quit your studies as a result. On the other hand, if your current goals do not challenge you enough, you may become bored and quit your studies because of that. Schedule daily practice. Practice your verbal (listening/speaking) and written (reading/writing) skills each day. Schedule your practices for one specific time each day, and commit to studying during that time. Tell your teacher, classmates, friends, or relatives about your schedule and ask them to check on your progress. You might feel more motivated to stick to your schedule if you're worried about the consequences of straying from it. Study with others. Take an actual English class or find a small group of other English students to practice with. Studying the language with other people will allow you to learn from each other. Formal English classes work well because they are led by professional teachers. Trust your English instructor. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions; correcting you and answering those questions is part of your instructor's job. When learning English informally, try to work in small groups instead of large groups. Smaller crowds may make you feel more comfortable and less embarrassed. Be confident. Don't be afraid of making mistakes when you practice your English. If you stop yourself from practicing because you feel insecure about your current skill level, you won't be able to improve. When you don't feel confident, review the progress you've already made with your English studies. By realizing how much you've already accomplished, you might feel encouraged to continue improving yourself. Reward yourself. Learning English can be its own reward, but if you have difficulty motivating yourself, find other ways to reward yourself for reaching your short-term language learning goals. The reward can be related to your English studies, but it doesn't have to be. For example, you might reward yourself after reaching a major goal by visiting an international festival or other event that attracts English speakers. You might reward yourself after reaching a small goal by buying your favorite snack or visiting your favorite restaurant, though. Improve grammar gradually. At the beginning of your studies, learn enough basic grammar to express and understand meaning. Focus on learning more advanced grammar after you learn how to speak English conversationally. Don't worry about memorizing the rules of grammar and using each rule in every conversation or piece of writing. If you try to apply every rule of grammar, your English might seem too stiff and unnatural. Thinking about proper grammar as you try to communicate will also prevent you from conveying your thoughts quickly. Keep practicing. Be patient. Learning English easily does not mean that you will learn the language quickly. Take as much time as you need to understand the language instead of trying to speed through the learning process. Practice consistently. If you do not study or review past lessons on a regular basis, you might forget about the information you learned. Regular practice is the only way to remember English on a long-term basis. Don't be discouraged about how long the process takes. No one can fluently speak or write English after only studying for a few months, and you will probably need to study for at least one or two years before you can hold conversations in English. It will probably take an even longer amount of time before your English sounds natural and fluent. Listen to English music. Listen to music with English lyrics. Find a few favorite English songs and continuing listening to those songs until you understand the meaning of each one. If you don't know where to find English music, look for an English radio station that streams online. Check YouTube and other video websites for English music videos. Learn who some of the most popular English musicians within your favorite genre (pop music, rock music, etc.) and find several of their songs. Watch videos, shows, and movies in English. Watch the characters' actions to help yourself understand the context behind the English they speak. You can also turn on subtitles in your native language to help yourself follow along, but turn them off if the subtitles prevent you from focusing on the English words you're listening to. Listen to English podcasts, especially podcasts designed to help people learning English as a foreign or second language. Watch the "Top Videos" on YouTube or other video hosting websites with English content. Visit websites that legally host free episodes of English shows and watch a few. Try to understand who the characters are and what the show is about. Talk to yourself. Practice speaking English when you're alone. Consider recording yourself when you speak English, then listen to that recording later. You can also practice singing aloud in English or reading short paragraphs of text written in English. Speaking in English more often can help you improve your pronunciation. Recording your spoken practices can help you identify areas you need to improve. Record someone who speaks English well as that person reads the same text. Listen to his or her recording, then listen to your own recording and compare your pronunciation. Listen to English speakers. Travel someplace where native English speakers gather. Listen to them speak English and try to understand their conversations. Visiting a country where people speak English will give you more opportunity to listen to English conversation, but if this isn't an option you can consider, try visiting somewhere in your own country where English tourists gather. Be polite. Don't stare or make the people you're listening to feel uncomfortable, and try not to listen to every detail. Focus on identifying the general topic of each conversation and pick out several unknown words to look up later. Speak with English speakers. Find excuses to talk with others who speak English. This includes native English speakers and others who are still studying the language. Look for unexpected opportunities to speak English. For example, if you meet an English-speaking tourist who is lost, try to give that person directions in English. If possible, find several friends who only speak English and do not speak your native language. You will be forced to speak English if you want to talk with these friends. Become friends with others learning the language, too. These individuals might be able to sympathize with you, and you can encourage each other through the learning process. Read stories in English. Read short stories and books that are written in English. Choose these stories based on personal interest and your current skill level. When you first start, try reading children's storybooks or materials specifically made for new English learners. These texts will use simpler English and should be easy enough to understand. Choose written materials that interest you. It will be easier to learn if you enjoy the experience. After reading the text, try to summarize what happened using your own words. Identify who the characters were, what happened, why it happened, where the story took place, and when it took place. Write and read English online. Visit websites written in English and navigate through the website without translating it into your native language. Join online forums and other Internet groups that will allow you to write in English to other people, too. Find friends who speak English through social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.). Visit your English friends' pages each day and try to interact based on what you read there. Join online forums and message boards. Choose topics that interest you and read some of the English conversations for two or three weeks. Eventually, you can start responding to discussions or starting your own discussions. Look for English words in unexpected places. Check advertisements, newspapers, and other written materials for English words. Try to understand what each piece of text means and check an English translation dictionary to learn any words you do not recognize. If the text is pictured next to an image, use that image to help you identify the context of those English words. Look for any words written in your native language that may help provide context, too. Translate non-English text. Find a short piece of text written in your native language and translate it into English. Try to translate most of the text without using an English translation dictionary, then use your dictionary to help with the rest. Show the translated version to someone who reads English fluently and ask him or her to review it. If you translated it accurately, that person should be able to accurately summarize the meaning of that text in your native language. If the original meaning was lost, try to figure out where your translation went wrong and improve it. Start a journal. Write about everyday thoughts and events in a personal journal or diary. Write as much as you can without looking up the words in an English translation dictionary, but use that dictionary when do not know the correct English word for an idea you want to express. Start your journal by writing one sentence each day. This sentence can talk about how you feel, what you did, or what the weather was like. As you feel more comfortable with English, you can start writing longer journal entries that use more sentences.
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Set goals. Schedule daily practice. Study with others. Be confident. Reward yourself. Improve grammar gradually. Keep practicing. Listen to English music. Watch videos, shows, and movies in English. Talk to yourself. Listen to English speakers. Speak with English speakers. Read stories in English. Write and read English online. Look for English words in unexpected places. Translate non-English text. Start a journal.
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How to Remove Gum from Carpet
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To remove gum from carpet, start by placing an ice pack over the gum and waiting for it to freeze. Then, use a butter knife to scrape the frozen gum off of the carpet. If there's any gum left over, rub it with soapy water and white vinegar until it comes out. You can also try blotting the gum with an oil, like olive oil or peanut butter, which will make it less sticky so it's easier to remove. After you blot the gum with the oil, use a butter knife to scrape it off of the carpet. Finally, clean the area with soapy water to get rid of any leftover oil residue.
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Freeze the gum with ice. Place several ice cubes in a resealable plastic bag and lay it on top of the gum wad. Alternatively, spraying the gum at close range with compressed air from a computer duster, or placing a piece of dry ice on the gum can also freeze it quickly. Freezing gum is most successful when the gum has just gotten into the carpet and is not ground deeply into the carpet fibers. Be sure the gum is frozen solid and not just cold before moving on to the next steps. Use a butter knife or metal spatula to scrape the frozen gum off the carpet. Gently lift the gum up off of the carpet fibers with a scraping motion. Allow it to crack and break into fragments and remove as much as possible. Rub ice over stubborn areas that won't lift off and repeat as necessary. Clean the spot to remove any remaining residues. Dip a rag into a soapy solution containing a small amount of white vinegar and gently rub the spot where the gum was to finish the cleaning process. Blot dry with a thick towel and don't walk on the area until it is completely dry. Test an inconspicuous area of the carpet before using any oils to remove gum. Some oils may discolor or bleach fabrics. Ensure that you aren't going to make a bigger stain by applying a small amount of oil in a hidden location and inspect for any discoloration. Oil reduces the stickiness of gum which will allow it to release from the carpet fibers. Try one of these oils to get the gum off your carpets : Eucalyptus Oil Olive Oil Peanut Butter NOTE: You will need to thoroughly clean the oils out of the carpets after the gum is removed. Apply oil to the gum with a cloth. Do not pour the oil directly on the gum; it is much easier to control where you are applying the oil when it is placed on a cleaning cloth first. Saturate the gum wad with oil by repeatedly applying oil with the cleaning cloth. Scrape the gum off gently using a butter knife. Gently lift the gum off the carpet by scraping a knife over the gum in the same direction each time. Wipe the gum off the knife blade after each pass to avoid re-applying the gum to the carpet. Rubbing back and forth may damage the carpet fibers and cause more damage to your flooring. Clean the area with dish soap and water. Once the gum has been removed there may be some residual oils left from the cleaning process. Mix a teaspoon of a grease fighting dish soap with a quart of water and scrub the carpet with a cloth dipped in the soapy solution. Apply Dry-Cleaning Solvent[5]
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L&K Designs, <i>Stain Removal</i>, p. 39, (2009), ISBN 978-1-84397-443-7
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Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook, p. 377, (2006), ISBN 978-0-517-57700-4
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<i>Home Hints & Handy Tips</i>, p. 77, (1984), ISBN 1-8547-1821-5
to the gum. These solvents will help dissolve the gum polymers making them less sticky and easier to remove from the carpet. Use a cleaning cloth to directly apply the solvent to the gum wad. A muscle rub product containing methyl salicylate can also be used as a solvent. Always test a small amount of solvent on a hidden area of your carpet to ensure that no staining will result from using the solvent to remove gum. Allow the solvent time to absorb into the gum. Wait 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the hardness of the gum, before attempting to remove the gum. During this time the solvents will work their way into the gum polymers and loosen the structures thereby releasing the gum from the carpet. Scrape off the gum with a butter knife. Use a scraping motion in the same direction with each pass to avoid damaging the carpet fibers. Sponge the area with a solution made from 1 teaspoon of mild detergent and 1 quart of lukewarm water. Finish the cleaning process by removing any traces of the solvents with soap and water. Blot dry with a towel, and enjoy your gum free carpets.
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Freeze the gum with ice. Use a butter knife or metal spatula to scrape the frozen gum off the carpet. Clean the spot to remove any remaining residues. Test an inconspicuous area of the carpet before using any oils to remove gum. Apply oil to the gum with a cloth. Scrape the gum off gently using a butter knife. Clean the area with dish soap and water. Apply Dry-Cleaning Solvent[5]
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L&K Designs, <i>Stain Removal</i>, p. 39, (2009), ISBN 978-1-84397-443-7
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Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook, p. 377, (2006), ISBN 978-0-517-57700-4
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<i>Home Hints & Handy Tips</i>, p. 77, (1984), ISBN 1-8547-1821-5
to the gum. Allow the solvent time to absorb into the gum. Scrape off the gum with a butter knife. Sponge the area with a solution made from 1 teaspoon of mild detergent and 1 quart of lukewarm water.
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How to Play Crazy Eights
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Crazy Eights is a 2-5 player card game where players try to get rid of all their cards first and score the fewest points. The game starts with the dealer dealing 5 cards face down to each player. The remaining cards go in the middle of the table for the draw pile, and the top card is flipped face up next to the pile. The player on the dealer's left goes first. On a player's turn, they must play a card from their hand on top of the discard pile. Players can play any card that matches the suit or rank of the top face-up card. For example, if the top card is the 5 of spades, the player could discard any spade or 5 from their hand. If they can't play a card, they can draw up to 3 cards from the draw pile. If they draw a card that they can play, they must play it on the discard pile. If they don't draw a card they can play, their turn is over. Eights are wild cards and can be played on top of any card. When a player plays an 8, they choose the new suit for the discard pile, and the next player must play a card of that suit or an 8. Play continues clockwise until one player runs out of cards in their hand. When a player empties their hand, each player that still has cards counts the points in their hand and writes their total score down. Aces are worth 1 point, face cards are worth 10 points, 8s are worth 50 points, and the rest of the cards are worth their face value. Players continue playing rounds until one player reaches 100 points or more. At that point, whoever has the fewest number of points wins the game!
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Shuffle and deal the cards. Take a normal 52-card deck and thoroughly shuffle it. One card at a time, deal cards to players starting with the player on your left. Deal eight cards to each player. In Crazy Eights (and, generally, in most card games), cards are always dealt starting with the player to the left of the dealer. If there are only two players total, only deal seven cards instead of the usual eight. As mentioned earlier, if there are more than five players, combine two decks together. Place the remaining cards in the center. When each player has eight cards, set the remaining cards face down in the center of the playing area. These cards form the draw pile. If you can't play a card, you'll draw from these cards until you get a playable one. Turn over a draw pile card to form the discard pile. When you finish dealing, turn over the top card in the draw pile and set it beside the pile. This is the discard pile. If an 8 starts off the draw pile, reshuffle and flip over a new starting card. Match rank or suit to play cards. To get rid of a card, players must either match the rank (4, 10, K, A…) or suit (♣,♦,♥,♠) with a single card in their hand. This card is placed on top of the discard pile and the turn passes to the next player on the left. In most standard card games, including Crazy Eights, the player to left of the dealer is the first to play a card after the cards are dealt. 8s are wild cards in this game. When you play an 8, you'll have to declare the new suit. Some versions of Crazy Eights restrict players from ending on an 8. Draw cards when you have no playable cards in your hand. If you don't have any matching cards in your hand, draw cards from the draw pile until you get a playable card. After that, play the card and then continue as normal. Some players only allow one card to be drawn per turn. Draw rules are often determined according to player preferences. Play cards one at a time until a player has none left. Once the player to the left of the dealer has played a single card, the next player to the left goes. In this fashion, players discard (or draw until they can discard) a single card at a time. The hand ends when a player has no more cards in their hand. Count points to decide the winner if the draw pile runs out. It's possible that the draw pile will run out before the game is finished. This is a game ending condition in Crazy Eights. The player with the fewest points (not necessarily cards) in their hand wins. Numbered cards (including aces) are worth the same amount as their number of pips. Court cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10 points apiece. 8s really are crazy with a value of 50 points! The winning player in this situation receives a winning score equal to the difference between their hand's score and every other players' hand score. Calculate the score for the hand and continue playing. When a player runs out of cards, the hand is over. Each player should figure out the point score of the cards left in their hand. The winner of the hand adds the ending point total for each player to their score. Keep in mind that numbered cards (including aces) = the number of pips, court cards = 10, and 8s = 50 points. Shuffle the cards and play until a player matches or beats the point goal. The point goal for the game is determined by the number of players. Cards are reshuffled after each hand and the game continues until a player reaches or exceeds: 100 points (2 players) 150 points (3 players) 200 points (4 players) 250 points (5 players) And so on... Increase the number of cards in the starting hand. The more cards in your starting hand, the longer the game will go on. However, doing this will decrease your draw pile, which could have the opposite effect and shorten your game. Because of this, you may want to play with two decks combined. When adding more cards to your Crazy Eights deck, choose cards with the same design to prevent card counting. Add your second deck to the first by shuffling the cards together as you would normally. Take your time - since there are more cards, it can be difficult to shuffle. Assign crazy actions to certain cards. This addition to the game really captures its wild and wacky flavor. Your imagination is the limit, but as an example, you might explain at the beginning of the game that if a 3 is played, the player has to run around the table three times. Have players indicate when they’re on their last card. Similar to Uno , with this rule players have to announce when they are on their last card. This gives other players a chance to be more strategic with how they play. Some players might consider this a standard rule. Oftentimes, this rule comes with a penalty: if you don't announce your last card, you must draw two cards. Determine an offensive draw card or cards. These can be used to “attack” the player after you by making that player draw cards. For example, playing an ace forces a one card draw or playing a 2 forces a two card draw. Offensive cards can be used to force players with only one card left to draw more, preventing them from winning. Designate a blocker card to combat draw cards. Offensive draw cards can sometimes get out of hand, especially if one player has many in their hand. Blocker cards can level the playing field. Play blocker cards after a draw card to cancel the effect of the draw card. 10s and Jacks work well as blocker cards. This way, it's somewhat risky to hold onto these cards, because if you get stuck with one at the end, it'll be worth 10 points against you. Recognize the different aspects of this version of Crazy Eights. All the normal rules of Crazy Eights hold for this Zimbabwean version. The big difference is that other cards besides 8s have special abilities too. These special abilities of cards are broken up into three categories: offensive, shifting, and defensive. Explain offensive cards to players. Offensive cards cause the next player to draw a certain number of cards, making it more difficult for them to win. Playing a 2 causes the next player to draw two cards. Playing the Queen of Spades causes the next player to draw five. Some players allow forced draws to skip a person if an offensive card is played on top of an offensive card. So if a 2 were played, the next player could lay another 2, passing a four-card draw down the line. List and describe shifting cards. Shifting cards change the order in which cards are played. There are three main shifting cards: 4s, Jacks, and Kings. 4s reverse the direction of play from left to right or vice versa. Jacks skip the next player's turn. Kings allow you to continue your turn and play two cards. If the direction of play is normal, it's always to the left. Playing a 4 reverses this direction until another 4 gets played. If a player skipped by a Jack also has a Jack, some rules allow the skipped player to use it. This results in two players being skipped - or more, depending on how many Jacks are played. Kings allow you to shed two cards in one turn. Some players insist that the card following the King must be the same suit, others allow any card to follow the King. Point out the importance of aces for defense. Aces are the only defensive card in this Zimbabwean version of Crazy Eights. When an offensive card is played, the next player can play any ace to cancel out the effect of the forced draw.
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Shuffle and deal the cards. Place the remaining cards in the center. Turn over a draw pile card to form the discard pile. Match rank or suit to play cards. Draw cards when you have no playable cards in your hand. Play cards one at a time until a player has none left. Count points to decide the winner if the draw pile runs out. Calculate the score for the hand and continue playing. Shuffle the cards and play until a player matches or beats the point goal. Increase the number of cards in the starting hand. Assign crazy actions to certain cards. Have players indicate when they’re on their last card. Determine an offensive draw card or cards. Designate a blocker card to combat draw cards. Recognize the different aspects of this version of Crazy Eights. Explain offensive cards to players. List and describe shifting cards. Point out the importance of aces for defense.
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How to Clean a Venetian Blind
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To clean Venetian blinds, start by wiping away any noticeable debris with paper towels. Next, starting at the center of each slat and working toward the edges, run your fingers lightly over the slats with cotton gloves or dusting mitts. Then, use the roller on the blinds to invert them and dust the other side of the slats. If you're dealing with stains on wooden blinds, spray a wood cleaner or furniture polish on each individual slat and use a clean cotton cloth to rub the stain until it lifts. For non-wooden blinds, mix together warm water and vinegar in a bucket, dampen a clean cloth or sponge with the mixture, and wipe down the blinds. Be sure to dry off the blinds with a towel once they're clean!
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Lower the blinds and shut the slats to make them easier to clean. Lowering the blinds makes them easier to spread out for cleaning. After lowering them all the way down with the pull string, use the turning rod to adjust the angle of the slats. Position the blinds completely closed, like you're going for maximum privacy. Lowered blinds are bulkier than ones that are wide open, but it's necessary to have them this way. Just be careful if you plan on moving them. Tie back curtains and other furnishings around the blinds. Pull them to the side so they don't get in the way while you're cleaning. Wrap billowing curtains up in a band if they keep falling back in front of the blinds. You could also take them off the wall so you're better able to access the blinds. Move away any nearby furniture, toys, and other obstacles that could trip you up. Consider washing or vacuuming curtains to clean them up. It's easy to forget that they collect plenty of dust as well. Give yourself plenty of room to move around the blinds and set up a stepping stool if you need it. Nothing else needs to get soapy while you're cleaning, so keep it all away from your cleaning supplies. Wipe away any noticeable debris with paper towels before cleaning. Check the blinds for problem spots. You never know when random stains happen. Whether that is food, bug splatter, sticky spots, or spills, wipe up as much of the debris as you can so it doesn't spread while cleaning. Dry towels are enough for now. Try to clean spills and other issues when they're fresh so they don't have time to settle on the blinds. It makes routine cleaning much easier! Choose a cotton glove or another soft dusting tool. Gloves enable you to reach around the Venetian blinds by hand, but there are many alternatives you can use. Many people like using an old sock. If you don't mind putting your hand in something that was on your feet, a sock is about as easy to use as a glove. Otherwise, you could use a clean, soft cloth or another piece of fabric. Many general stores sell dusting mitts. They are practically made for blinds and you won't find a better tool for light cleaning. Look for it along with any other cleaning supplies you need. Feather dusters are great ways to do some routine maintenance on your blinds. They are great for reaching higher spots on the blinds with ease but aren't as effective at clearing off individual slats. Other options include paper towels and clothes dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are good because they prevent static electricity that attracts dust. These products need to be swapped out as they get filthy with grime. Run your fingers lightly over the slats and accessories. Start with the center of each slat and work toward the edges. Finish one side, then go back to the center and work toward the other side. You will need to do this for each slat, so it isn't the quickest process, but it does remove plenty of dust. Press as gently as possible on the blinds and don't squeeze them as you brush across the edges. Working from the center ensures you don't streak dust from one end to the other. Be sure to check your cleaning tool and replace it as it gets dirty. Remember to get any handles or strings hanging from the blinds. Scrub them the same way as the slats. Change or clean your duster to avoid leaving dust on the slats. That dust has to go somewhere, and eventually, it's going to fill up your glove or cloth. Take it outside and shake it out to release the dust. You could also get a trash bag, stick your glove or duster in it, and shake off the dust. Do this each time your duster looks dirty to avoid putting dust back on the blinds as you clean them. For disposable dusting tools like paper towels, throw them away as they accumulate grime. You may need to go through quite a few of them depending on how dirty the blinds are, so it's not necessarily the most cost-efficient or eco-friendly solution. Dirty dusters can be washed in soapy water followed by a clean water rinse. Let it dry before you use it on the blinds again. Flip the blinds around to clean the other side. Use the roller on the blinds to invert them. Adjust the slats so you are able to see their back ends, which normally face the window. Then, use your dusting tools to repeat the cleaning process. Wipe off each individual slat as well as the pull cord and other accessories. Slip behind the blinds if you need to in order to wipe down each slat. It's easier to adjust the slats using the roller, but you could still reach the other side if you are unable to move them. Attach a duster brush or an upholstery brush to your vacuum cleaner. You will need a vacuum cleaner with a hose in order to reach the blinds. Stick the brush attachment into the nozzle at the end of the hose. Use a duster brush if your vacuum came with one since it's soft and effective on delicate surfaces like blinds. Upholstery brushes are a little larger but still decent on blinds. Whatever you do, don't attempt to use the hose without a brush attachment. It's strong enough to pull the slats and scratch or chip them. Hold the blinds still while you vacuum. Even if you have the right vacuum attachment, take no chances when vacuuming. Hang onto the slats as you move the vacuum along each one. You can simply grip the end of the slat to do this. As you move along the slat, shift to the other side to keep it steady. Nobody enjoys seeing their blinds crack and fall to pieces during routine cleaning. The slats can be delicate, so use caution whenever you are able to. Keep a firm grip on the slats so the vacuum hose doesn't suck them in. Move the vacuum from the center to the sides of the slats. Always follow the direction of the slats. For Venetian blinds, that means moving the vacuum hose to the right and left. Work one slat at a time, starting in the center with each pass. Go back over each blind until it is clean. Set the vacuum to the lowest power setting possible to reduce the chances of damaging the slats. Open and reverse the slats to clean the underside of the blinds. Use the turning rod to spin the slat all the way around. There is dust on the side facing the window too, so now is a good time to take care of it. Go back over each slat a few times with the vacuum cleaner, remembering to work from the center of the slats with each pass. Check the slats for debris when you're done. You may need to go over them a few times to eliminate all of the dust. Use a wood cleaner to renew wooden blinds without damaging them. It's best to avoid soaking wooden slats in water. Instead, spray a wood cleaner or furniture polish on each individual slat. Use a clean cotton cloth or sock to rub the cleaner back and forth along the stain. Leave the cord and other accessories untouched for now to clean with water later. If you don't have a wood-specific cleaner, you may be able to lift a stain by scrubbing it with a very small amount of plain water. Moisten the sock or cloth and be prepared to dry the wood off when you're done. Most wooden blinds are treated with a finish that resists stains, so a dry wipe with a clean cloth is often enough to polish them. Mix together warm water and vinegar in a bucket for non-wooden blinds. Fill a bucket full of water, then stir in about ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar. For a stronger solution, try making a mixture consisting of equal parts water and vinegar. You could also mix in an extra ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of a liquid dish soap instead of adding more vinegar. A mild detergent is one designed for general usage instead of cutting through tough grease. Remember to rinse off the soap with clean water when you're done scrubbing the blinds. Dampen a clean cloth or sponge into the mixture. Choose something non-abrasive, such as a piece of cotton or the soft side of a sponge. Old socks make for great scrubbers when used on tough stains. Dip the scrubber into the water to moisten it, but don't soak it or else it will drip water everywhere. If you're using a sock, you could use it to grip the individual slats as you scrub across them. For hard to reach spots, switch to a cotton swab. Cotton buds are great for reaching into tight recesses. Wipe down the blinds until the stains wash off of them. Scrub horizontally along the blinds, starting in the center and working out toward the edge of each stain. Press down with a light amount of pressure so you don't end up bending the slats. Also, get the pull cord, headrail, and other accessories. Heavy stains need to be treated with a deep washing. It happens sometimes even if you take great care of your blinds. Dry the blinds with a cloth to finish cleaning them. Take a clean cotton cloth to the blinds right after you're done scrubbing, especially if you're working on wood. Sop up any moisture you notice and check to see if the stain disappears. Most stains will go away with a little bit of scrubbing. It also takes care of any remaining dust in the area. Repeated treatments can take care of stubborn stains, but use caution. You're better off performing a deeper cleaning than bending the slats out of place with furious scrubbing. Remove the blinds by undoing the brackets at the end of the headrail. The brackets are on the sides of the headrail the slats dangle from. These brackets are relatively easy to pry open with a flat-head screwdriver. Open the bracket and pull the rail toward you to take the blinds off the wall. Not all blinds have the exact same locking mechanism, so check the owner's manual for more specific instructions. Generally, you do not need anything other than a screwdriver. Deep cleaning is recommended for metallic and synthetic blinds only. This is almost certain to damage wooden blinds, so try it at your own risk! Read the manufacturer's cleaning recommendations for a better solution. Spread the blinds on the floor of a bathtub. Consider laying a towel down on the bathtub floor first if you're worried about scratching the blinds. When you're ready to put them in the tub, lay them as flat as you can on the floor. If the blinds are a little longer than your tub, it's okay to fold the end over a little bit. Keep the headrail and other metal components out of the water, if possible, to prevent them from rusting. If you don't have space for the blinds in your bathroom, try moving them outside. Lawns and driveways are a few good spots for them. Lay out a tarp or blanket first to prevent them from getting even dirtier. Fill the tub with warm water and add a liquid detergent. Let the water flow until it covers the blinds. Then, pour in whatever mild dish detergent you have in your kitchen. About ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of it will do. Also, add up to ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar if you think you will need extra cleaning power to cut through grease on the dirtiest blinds. It isn't a lot of water, but keep some spare towels on hand to deal with any splashes or drips while you're cleaning. If you're cleaning your blinds outside, attach a garden hose to a nearby faucet. Spray down the blinds a few times until they are clean. Leave the blinds to soak for at least half an hour. The amount of time you need to leave the blinds in the water depends on how dirty they are. If you brush dust off of them pretty regularly, it can take as little as 30 minutes. Blinds with a deep build-up of grime may need to be left for 3 hours or more. It's okay to leave the blinds in the water overnight if they really need the spa day. If you're in a hurry, try swishing the blinds around in the water. Use a soft scrub brush to help lift the stains. Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge to remove them. Soaking may not be enough to remove the toughest stains. Fortunately, scrub brushes can come to your rescue. Make sure you choose something soft that won't scratch the blinds, such as a nylon kitchen brush, non-abrasive sponge, or soft cloth. Scrub along each slat with a gentle amount of pressure until they are all clean. Scrubbing is very useful for blinds done outdoors since you probably won't be able to soak them. Keep scrubbing and spraying them until they are clean. Rinse the blinds with clean water to remove the soap. Drain the tub, then turn on the clean water. A detachable shower head comes in handy here, but you're fine if you don't have one. Try using a bucket to slosh water onto the blinds or let the water spray onto it until the soap is gone. Check both sides for any remaining soap or stains. If you can help it, keep the blinds still as much as possible to avoid any risk of damaging them. If you have to move them, handle them gently and keep a towel under them. Hang the blinds in the air until they dry. If you're lucky enough to have good weather, drape the blinds over a railing, a fence, or some other place exposed to sunlight and circulating air. It will help the blinds dry out more quickly. You could also throw them over a shower railing, garage beam, or some other spot. Wait for them to become completely dry to the touch before hanging them back up on the wall. To speed up the drying process, wipe the blinds off with a dry cloth. You could also turn a hair dryer down to a very low heat setting and use it. Hold it about 8 in (20 cm) above the blinds and keep it moving. Keep the blinds away from heaters and radiators to avoid warping them. Avoid leaving them against hot surfaces.
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Lower the blinds and shut the slats to make them easier to clean. Tie back curtains and other furnishings around the blinds. Wipe away any noticeable debris with paper towels before cleaning. Choose a cotton glove or another soft dusting tool. Run your fingers lightly over the slats and accessories. Change or clean your duster to avoid leaving dust on the slats. Flip the blinds around to clean the other side. Attach a duster brush or an upholstery brush to your vacuum cleaner. Hold the blinds still while you vacuum. Move the vacuum from the center to the sides of the slats. Open and reverse the slats to clean the underside of the blinds. Use a wood cleaner to renew wooden blinds without damaging them. Mix together warm water and vinegar in a bucket for non-wooden blinds. Dampen a clean cloth or sponge into the mixture. Wipe down the blinds until the stains wash off of them. Dry the blinds with a cloth to finish cleaning them. Remove the blinds by undoing the brackets at the end of the headrail. Spread the blinds on the floor of a bathtub. Fill the tub with warm water and add a liquid detergent. Leave the blinds to soak for at least half an hour. Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge to remove them. Rinse the blinds with clean water to remove the soap. Hang the blinds in the air until they dry.
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How to Stop a Salt Crystal Lamp from Melting
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If your salt crystal lamp is melting, there are a few things you can try to stop it. Keep your crystal lamp in a dry area away from water sources like washing machines or dishwashers, since the extra moisture can make it melt. It's also best to keep the lamp out of humid rooms, like the kitchen or bathroom. Dry the lamp with a cloth every few days or whenever it gets damp. You can also leave the lamp on so the heat it generates will dry the crystal out. If it still drips a bit, place it on a saucer or coaster to protect the surface beneath it.
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Place the lamp in a dry area. Since the lamp is made of salt, it will absorb water and may start melting if it is placed in areas of near sources of water. Keep the lamp in dry places. Don't place it near showers, bathtubs, dishwashers, or washing machines. Reduce the humidity in your home. Extra humidity in your home may cause the salt lamp to melt. To help with this, you may want to use a dehumidifier in your home to reduce the moisture in the air. This may be especially important if you live in a humid climate. Put the lamp away when using appliances that create steam. Since humidity is the main thing that melts a salt crystal lamp, you may want to put the lamp away into a dry closet or room when using anything that creates steam. For example, you may want to move it somewhere different if you are boiling water on the stove, taking a shower, or washing laundry. Dry the lamp often. Make it a habit to wipe down your lamp to remove excess moisture. Use a cloth, towel, or other item that won't leave lint behind on the lamp. If you don't want to do this every few days, wait until you notice moisture on the lamp. Clean the lamp with a damp cloth. Though you may be worried about wiping down or cleaning your lamp with any moisture, you can easily do this without melting your lamp. Use a damp cloth or sponge, making sure to squeeze out as much water as possible. Wipe away any dust or other debris. Pat dry. Turn the lamp back on afterwards. The heat will evaporate any moisture. Don't submerge the lamp in water. Also don't use any cleaning products on the lamp. Keep the lamp on all the time. If you have problems with your lamp starting to melt, try leaving it on all the time. The heat will help evaporate any moisture collected on the lamp, which can help slow the melting and dripping process. If you don't want to keep it on, place a plastic bag or some other protection over it to reduce the moisture. Place a protective layer underneath your lamp. If you cannot get the lamp to stop melting, then place it on top of something to protect your furniture. This may be a coaster, saucer, plastic placemat, or something else that will stop the moisture from ruining your furniture. Use the proper bulb. Salt crystal lamps are supposed to evaporate any water on the surface of the lamp. If it doesn't evaporate properly, it can start to drip and give the illusion of melting. The bulb should make the lamp warm to touch, but not hot. For lamps 10 pounds or less, a 15-watt bulb should be strong enough. Use a 25-watt bulb for a 10 to 20 pound lamp, and for a lamp more than 20 pounds, use a 40 to 60-watt bulb. Monitor the bulb. If your salt crystal lamp melts and drips moisture, check the bulb. If the lamp is melting inside, it may leak into the bulb and cause problems. Notice if the bulb flickers, malfunctions, or gives any other problems. Replace the bulb. If you are having trouble with moisture on your lamp, replace the bulb. You may not have the correct bulb. Make sure the bulb you are using is a heat-producing bulb. You should be able to buy replacement bulbs that are just like the one that came in your lamp at any home improvement store. If the same thing happens, your lamp may be defective due to damage from the water.
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Place the lamp in a dry area. Reduce the humidity in your home. Put the lamp away when using appliances that create steam. Dry the lamp often. Clean the lamp with a damp cloth. Keep the lamp on all the time. Place a protective layer underneath your lamp. Use the proper bulb. Monitor the bulb. Replace the bulb.
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How to Graph a Function
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To graph a function, start by plugging in 0 for x and then solving the equation to find y. Then, mark that spot on the y-axis with a dot. Next, find the slope of the line, which is the number that's right before the variable. Once you know your slope, write it as a fraction over 1 and then use the rise over run to plot the rest of the points from the spot you marked on the y-axis. Finally, use a ruler to draw a line connecting all of the points on your graph.
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Recognize linear functions as simple, easily-graphed lines, like y=2x+5{\displaystyle y=2x+5}. There is one variable and one constant, written as F ( x ) o r y = a + b x {\displaystyle F(x)ory=a+bx} in a linear function, with no exponents, radicals, etc. If you've got a simple equation like this, then graphing the function is easy. Other examples of linear functions include: F ( n ) = 4 − 2 n {\displaystyle F(n)=4-2n} y = 3 t − 120 {\displaystyle y=3t-120} F ( x ) = 2 3 x + 3 {\displaystyle F(x)={\frac {2}{3}}x+3} Use the constant to mark your y-intercept. The y-intercept is where the function crosses the y-axis on your graph. In other words, it is the point where x = 0 {\displaystyle x=0}. So, to find it, you simply set x to zero, leaving the constant in the equation alone. For the earlier example, y = 2 x + 5 {\displaystyle y=2x+5} , your y-intercept is 5, or the point (0,5). On your graph, mark this spot with a dot. Find the slope of your line with the number right before the variable. In your example, y = 2 x + 5 {\displaystyle y=2x+5} , the slope is "2." That is because 2 is right before the variable in the equation, the "x." Slope is how steep a line is, or how high the line goes before going to the right or left. Bigger slopes mean steeper lines. Break the slope into a fraction. Slope is about steepness, and steepness is simply the difference between movement up and down and movement left and right. Slope is a fraction of rise over run. How much does the line "rise" (go up) before it "runs" (goes to the side)? For the example, the slope of "2" could be read as 2 u p 1 o v e r {\displaystyle {\frac {2up}{1over}}}. If the slope is negative, that means the line goes down as you move to the right. Starting at your y-intercept, follow your "rise" and "run" to graph more points. Once you know your slope, use it to plot out your linear function. Start at your y-intercept, here (0,5), and then move up 2, over 1. Mark this point (1,7) as well. Find 1-2 more points to create an outline of your line. Use a ruler to connect your dots and graph your linear function. To prevent mistakes or rough graphs, find and connect at least three separate points, though two will do in a pinch. This is the graph of your linear equation! Determine the function. Get the function of the form like f ( x ), where y would represent the range, x would represent the domain, and f would represent the function. As an example, we'll use y = x+2 , where f ( x ) = x+2. Draw two lines in a + shape on a piece of paper. The horizontal line is your x axis. The vertical line is your y axis. Number your graph. Mark both the x axis and the y axis with equally-spaced numbers. For the x axis, the numbers are positive on the right side and negative on the left side. For the y axis, the numbers are positive on the upper side and negative on the lower side. Calculate a y value for 2-3 x values. Take your function f ( x ) = x+2. Calculate a few values for y by putting the corresponding values for x visible on the axis into the function. For more complicated equations, you may want to simplify the function by getting one variable isolated first. -1: -1 + 2 = 1 0: 0 +2 = 2 1: 1 + 2 = 3 Draw the graph point for each pair. Simply sketch imaginary lines vertically for each x axis value and horizontally for each y axis value. The point where these lines intersect is a graph point. Remove the imaginary lines. Once you have drawn all the graph points, you can erase the imaginary lines. Note: the graph of f(x) = x would be a line parallel to this one passing through the origin (0,0), but f(x) = x+2 is shifted two units up (along the y-axis) on the grid because of the +2 in the equation. Understand how to graph common equation types. There are as many different graphing strategies out there as there are types of functions, far too many to completely cover here. If you're struggling, and estimations won't work, check out articles on: Quadratic functions Rational functions Logarithmic functions Graphing inequalities (not functions, but still useful information). Find any zeros first. Zeros, also called x-intercepts, are the points where the graph crosses the horizontal line on the graph. While not all graphs even have zeros, most do, and it is the first step you should take to get everything on track. To find zeros, simply the entire function to zero and solve. For example: F ( x ) = 2 x 2 − 18 {\displaystyle F(x)=2x^{2}-18} Set F(x) equal to zero: 0 = 2 x 2 − 18 {\displaystyle 0=2x^{2}-18} Solve: 0 = 2 x 2 − 18 {\displaystyle 0=2x^{2}-18} 18 = 2 x 2 {\displaystyle 18=2x^{2}} 9 = x 2 {\displaystyle 9=x^{2}} x = 3 , − 3 {\displaystyle x=3,-3} Find and mark any horizontal asymptotes, or places where it is impossible for the function to go, with a dotted line. This is usually points where the graph does not exist, like where you are dividing by zero. If your equation has a variable in a fraction, like y = 1 4 − x 2 {\displaystyle y={\frac {1}{4-x^{2}}}} , start by setting the bottom of the fraction to zero. Any places where it equals zero can be dotted off (in this example, a dotted line at x=2 and x=-2), since you cannot ever divided by zero. Fractions, however, are not the only places you can find asymptotes. Usually, all you need is some common sense: Some squared functions, like F ( n ) = n 2 {\displaystyle F(n)=n^{2}} can never be negative. Thus there is an asymptote at 0. Unless you're working with imaginary numbers, you cannot have − 1 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {-1}}} For equations with complex exponents, you may have many asymptotes. Plug in and graph several points. Simply pick a few values for x and solve the function. Then graph the points on your graph. The more complicated the graph, the more points you'll need. In general, -1, 0, and 1 are the easiest points to get, though you'll want 2-3 more on either side of zero to get a good graph. For the equation y = 5 x 2 + 6 {\displaystyle y=5x^{2}+6} , you might plug in -1,0,1, -2, 2, -10, and 10. This gives you a nice range of numbers to compare. Be smart selecting numbers. In the example, you'll quickly realize that having a negative sign doesn't matter -- you can stop testing -10, for example, because it will be the same as 10. Map the end behavior of the function to see what happens when it is really huge. This gives you an idea of the general direction of a function, usually as a vertical asymptote. For example -- you know that eventually, y = x 2 {\displaystyle y=x^{2}} gets really, really big. Just one additional "x" (one million vs. one million and one) makes y much bigger. There are a few ways to test end behavior, including: Plug in 2-4 large values of x, half negative and half positive, and plot the points. What happens if you plugged in "infinity" for one variable? Does the function get infinitely bigger or smaller? If the degrees are the same in a fraction, like F ( x ) = x 3 − 2 x 3 + 4 {\displaystyle F(x)={\frac {x^{3}}{-2x^{3}+4}}} , simply divide the first two coefficients ( 1 − 2 {\displaystyle {\frac {1}{-2}}} to get your ending asymptote (-.5). If the degrees are different in a fraction, you must divide the equation in the numerator by the equation in denominator by Polynomial Long Division. Connect the dots, avoiding asymptotic and following the end behavior to graph an estimate of the function. Once you have 5-6 points, asymptotes, and a general idea of end behavior, plug it all in to get an estimated version of the graph. Get perfect graphs using a graphing calculator. Graphing calculators are powerful pocket computers that can give exact graphs for any equation. They allow you to search exact points, find slope lines, and visualize difficult equations with ease. Simply input the exact equation into the graphing section (usually a button labeled "F(x) = ") and hit graph to see your function at work.
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Recognize linear functions as simple, easily-graphed lines, like y=2x+5{\displaystyle y=2x+5}. Use the constant to mark your y-intercept. Find the slope of your line with the number right before the variable. Break the slope into a fraction. Starting at your y-intercept, follow your "rise" and "run" to graph more points. Use a ruler to connect your dots and graph your linear function. Determine the function. Draw two lines in a + shape on a piece of paper. Number your graph. Calculate a y value for 2-3 x values. Draw the graph point for each pair. Remove the imaginary lines. Understand how to graph common equation types. Find any zeros first. Find and mark any horizontal asymptotes, or places where it is impossible for the function to go, with a dotted line. Plug in and graph several points. Map the end behavior of the function to see what happens when it is really huge. Connect the dots, avoiding asymptotic and following the end behavior to graph an estimate of the function. Get perfect graphs using a graphing calculator.
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How to Treat Kidney Pain
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If you're suffering from kidney pain, you should visit your doctor to make sure you don't have an underlying condition. However, in the meantime, there are a few ways you can reduce your pain. Drink plenty of fluids, like water, lemon juice, and cranberry juice, which can flush out bacteria if you have an infection. Apply a heat pack or hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to your abdomen to reduce the pain. You can also take over-the-counter pain relievers if you're still in pain. If your pain is severe or comes on suddenly, go to the emergency department or call an ambulance.
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Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids when you have kidney pain. If the pain is due to infection, the water may help flush out bacteria. Staying hydrated can also help to prevent kidney stones. In general, men should drink around 13 cups of water and other fluids daily (about 3 liters), and women should aim for 9 cups (2.2 liters). Water, juice, and tea count towards your fluids. Drinking cranberry juice may be a natural way to flush out your kidneys. Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake. These shouldn't make up a big portion of your daily fluids. Apply a heat pack. Use a heating pad on your back, flank, or abdomen to minimize pain. This will not cure the underlying cause of your kidney pain, but can make you more comfortable. You can also soak in a hot bath or shower. Take over-the-counter pain medicine containing acetaminophen. OTC pain medication can help to alleviate kidney pain. Take the right kind of pain medicine – use products that contain the ingredient acetaminophen, like Tylenol. Other OTC pain medications can cause harm to your kidneys. When in doubt, ask your doctor or a pharmacist if a medication is safe to take. Stay away from aspirin products. Most pain medications are meant for short-term use. If your pain is chronic (long-lasting) discuss pain management with your doctor. OTC acetaminophen products may still be appropriate. OTC pain medications can often be used to treat mild pain caused by polycystic kidney disease, an inherited disorder that causes chronic kidney pain as well as high blood pressure. Drink lemon juice. Some people find lemon juice to help ease kidney pain associated with kidney stones, and it has even been show to work well as a preventative for kidney stones. This is because lemon contain citric acid, which helps to coat the stones and prevents them from getting any bigger. You can get the benefits of citric acid by drinking four ounces of lemon juice per day (diluted in water) or by drinking 32 ounces of lemonade per day. Try drinking a cup of coffee or tea. You should see your doctor any time you have kidney pain, but drinking coffee or tea may help to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. One study showed that drinking caffeinated beverages like regular coffee and black tea may help to reduce your risk of kidney stones. However, do not dramatically increase your intake of caffeinated beverages. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it can dehydrate you if you get too much of it. Try to stick to one or two cups of coffee or tea per day. Take Chanca Piedra for natural kidney stone relief. Use lab grade Chanca Piedra, an herbal remedy, to alleviate pain from kidney stones. This herb may also prevent recurrence of kidney stones. Purchase this supplement from a reputable source – get only Chanca Piedra grown in the United States that's classified as “lab grade.” This supplement has not been scientifically studied, so check with your doctor before using it. Taking chanca piedra has not been shown to get rid of kidney stones on its own, but there is some evidence that taking chanca piedra over the course of three or more months after having shockwave therapy can help your body pass stones located in the lower urinary tract. Lithium and anti-diabetic medications interact with chanca piedra, so avoid taking chanca piedra if you are on these types of medications. Disolvatol and Parcel Chanca-Piedra are two brands that may be purer than others. These may be available at your pharmacy, or you can purchase them online. Use it only as directed on the bottle. Visit your doctor. See your doctor any time you have kidney pain. Call for an appointment if you experience pain in your back or flank (your side under and below your ribs) that is dull, aching, and constant. You may have other symptoms like fever, fatigue, body aches, or blood in your urine. Depending on the reason for the kidney pain, you may not have other symptoms. See your doctor if you have pain, without or without other symptoms. If you have even mild kidney pain but you recently had a urinary tract infection (UTI), see your doctor – it's important to make sure the infection didn't spread to your kidneys. Watch for prostate conditions. Older men may suffer from kidney pain and UTIs as a result of prostate issues, and these issues are often treatable. Some symptoms to watch out for include: Needing to urinate often, including in the middle of the night Painful urination or ejaculation Blood in urine or semen Pain in your lower back, thighs, hips, pelvis, or rectal area Dribbling urine Get emergency help if your pain is sudden and severe. Severe kidney pain that occurs all of a sudden can be a sign of a serious medical condition like a blood clot or bleeding in your kidney. Call emergency services or visit the Emergency Department at your local hospital, even if you have no other symptoms. See the appropriate specialist. Often, your regular doctor can treat your kidney pain if it's due to a common infection or kidney stones. Other causes, however, may require help from a specialist like a urologist or a nephrologist. You may even need to see a surgeon. Ask your doctor for the appropriate referral. Have diagnostic tests done. Prepare to have a number of tests done when you visit your doctor or go to the hospital. It's likely that they will take a blood test and urine sample. Depending on what your doctor thinks might be causing your kidney pain, they may suggest you have an ultrasound, x-ray, CT, or MRI. Ask your doctor any questions you have about the tests. Get rid of kidney stones. Kidney stones usually cause severe pain that is “colicky” – crampy pain that comes and goes. If your doctor diagnoses you with kidney stones, you'll likely spend a few days waiting to see if you can pass them on your own. This can be painful! Try pain relief at home, or ask your doctor for stronger pain medication. If you need medical assistance passing the stones, there are a number of treatments you can get in the hospital. Stay well-hydrated to help prevent kidney stones from recurring. Seek medical care with antibiotics if you have an infection. If you recently had a UTI and now you're having kidney pain, the infection from your bladder may have travelled up into your kidney. This type of kidney infection, called pyelonephritis, has to be treated quickly to prevent kidney damage. Try to see your doctor right away, and if you can't get a same-day appointment, go to the hospital – they will give you antibiotics to treat the infection. For severe infections, you might have to stay in the hospital and have antibiotics through an IV (intravenously, or through a needle into your vein). Salpingitis, an infection of the fallopian tubes in women is sometimes called pelvic inflammatory disease, can also cause kidney-like pain. Salpingitis also requires antibiotics. Always take antibiotics exactly as your doctor prescribes. Have surgery. Sometimes, kidney pain is caused by a structural problem. Usually this requires having surgery to fix whatever problem is causing your pain. Surgery might also be necessary to remove a kidney, like if your pain is caused by a tumor. Having all or part of your kidney removed can help to manage your pain and prevent cancer from spreading. Most structural problems are diagnosed in children. ”Horseshoe kidney,” when the kidneys fuse together, is a common cause of kidney pain. If you can't have surgery for some reason, your cancer team can treat your kidney tumor with chemotherapy and/or radiation. When the tumor shrinks, your pain may improve. Improve the state of your arteries. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, when your arteries harden or get clogged with plaque, can occur in any artery in your body – this is what leads to heart attacks and strokes. When this occurs in the blood vessels to your kidneys, you can get high blood pressure, kidney failure, and kidney pain. Talk to your doctor about your cholesterol level and whether you should take medication for it. Controlling chronic medical diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, is also important for kidney health. You can also improve the quality of your blood vessels by making healthy lifestyle choices: Eat a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet Exercise regularly, at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes Don't smoke Maintain a healthy weight
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Stay hydrated. Apply a heat pack. Take over-the-counter pain medicine containing acetaminophen. Drink lemon juice. Try drinking a cup of coffee or tea. Take Chanca Piedra for natural kidney stone relief. Visit your doctor. Watch for prostate conditions. Get emergency help if your pain is sudden and severe. See the appropriate specialist. Have diagnostic tests done. Get rid of kidney stones. Seek medical care with antibiotics if you have an infection. Have surgery. Improve the state of your arteries.
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How to Draw 3D Block Letters
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To draw 3D block letters, start by sketching out thick lettering in the center of your paper using pencil. Next, mark an “X” in the left or right upper corner of the paper. Then, sketch lines from the edges of your letters to the “X” mark and don't forget to draw lines to the far corners of your letters as well. After you've drawn the lines, use them as a guide to create thick dimension on each letter. Finally, erase the pencil lines and outline the final drawing in black pen or marker so it stands out.
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Write large capital letters in the middle of your page with a pencil. It's also possible to do lower case letters in 3D, but it's much easier in upper case, because more of the letters have straight lines. Write the letters in pencil because they will act as guidelines. You will erase them later! It may be easier to practice on graph paper. Following the lines printed on the graph paper can help you create nice, even lines for your letters. Be sure to leave more space than you usually would between the letters so that you will have room to outline them. Sketch block outlines around your letters in pencil. If you're drawing on graph paper, just trace the graph paper in rectangular blocks around your letters. Make sure the letters are all about the same width. If you're drawing free-hand, it may help to lightly sketch guidelines above and below your letters so that they all end up the same size. For letters with curves, like “C,” try to draw a smooth curve and make the letter the same width as the straight-edged letters. Don't forget to outline the inside of holes in letters like “R” and “A.” Go over your block outlines in pen or marker to finalize them. Don't trace over the letters that you originally wrote, just trace over your block outlines. Try to make smooth, clean lines instead of light, feathery lines. Smooth, straight lines will look much neater! If it helps, try using a straight edge ruler. Wait for the ink to dry before erasing your pencil marks so that you don't smudge the ink. Erase all of the pencil markings. Use a large, soft eraser to erase all of the stray pencil marks and sketched lines. Now all that you will have on your paper are the final block outlines of the letters. Clear away the eraser shavings so that they don't get in the way. Choose a vantage point for your letters to make them 3D. Decide whether you want to view your block letters from above or below, and whether you want them to face to the right or the left. If you were looking at them straight on from the front, they'd just look like ordinary block letters, so you have to tilt them to make it 3D. Your vantage point will determine the direction your draw your diagonal lines in the next step. Draw small diagonal lines from the corners of your letters in pencil. Be sure to draw all of the lines so that they tilt in the same direction. If it helps, choose a vanishing point in the background. Then, use a straight edge to line up each line with that vanishing point before you draw it. If you're viewing your letters from above, the lines should tilt up. If you're viewing from below, they should tilt down. Draw the lines to the right if you want your letter facing left and to the right if you want them facing right. Practice drawing these lines in different directions until you figure out what you like. Most people draw their block letters viewed from above. Connect the ends of the diagonal lines together. Use horizontal, vertical, and curved lines to connect the ends of the diagonal lines. This will be drawing the back side of the letters. Think of it like drawing a cube , where you first draw a square, then small diagonal lines, and then connect the lines in another square. It's just like that, except the shapes are letters instead of squares. Imagine that your vantage point is a light source. This will help you visualize the way the light and shadow will fall over your letters, so that you can shade them consistently. Making your light source be in the same place as your vantage point simplifies things, but you can choose another place for your imaginary light source if you prefer. It may help to lightly draw a little shining sun in one of the top corners of the page to help you remember. You can erase it later. Most light sources are from above, like the sun, the moon, and overhead lighting, so that will look the most normal. But, you can have the light source be on the bottom if you want the letters to look like they're behind stage lights. Darken the surfaces away from the light source. Use a dark pencil, pen, or marker, to shade in the surfaces of the letter that face away from the light source, which would be in shade. Leave the surfaces that are facing the light source a lighter color. If your light source is in the upper left corner of your page, all the right hand surfaces of your letters will be dark. Add cast shadows to the letters, if you’d like. Again, look at where the light source is, and draw the shape of the letter falling away from the light source, onto the imaginary floor. It can be a bit tricky to get the shape of the cast shadow to look realistic, so this step is optional. If you're adding cast shadow, make sure to also add in cast shadows in holes in the letters. For example, in the letter “R,” one part of the top bit of the letter would cast a shadow on the other bit. Finished.
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Write large capital letters in the middle of your page with a pencil. Sketch block outlines around your letters in pencil. Go over your block outlines in pen or marker to finalize them. Erase all of the pencil markings. Choose a vantage point for your letters to make them 3D. Draw small diagonal lines from the corners of your letters in pencil. Connect the ends of the diagonal lines together. Imagine that your vantage point is a light source. Darken the surfaces away from the light source. Add cast shadows to the letters, if you’d like. Finished.
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How to Make Your Own Recipe
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To make your own recipe from a dish that you created, start by giving the dish a descriptive name that will tell the reader what to expect. Next, list all of the ingredients in the order they'll be used in the recipe, along with precise measurements and any preparation that will be needed. For instance, you might write “1 clove garlic, chopped” or “1 stick of butter, melted.” After the ingredients, write down each step in the cooking process, from preheating the stove to how long to let the food cool before serving it. Store the recipe in a cookbook or a recipe box.
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Identify styles of cooking you most enjoy. Are you a fan of Italian, Tex-Mex, Thai, fusion, BBQ? Dozens of cuisines have been created around the world using ingredients native to that region. The simplest approach when first learning to adapt a recipe might be to start with food that's most familiar to you. This will help you recognize when the flavors are unbalanced. You will also already be familiar with the specific cooking techniques used for that cuisine. Look through cookbooks, magazines and recipe websites for inspiration. Find recipes you'd like to try by browsing cookbooks, magazines and recipes online if you don't already have one on hand you want to modify. Start with tried-and-true cookbooks and online recipes with many positive reviews, so you will know a recipe works well and that many like it. Finally, remember that modifying a recipe is an experiment. It could turn out to be the most delicious thing you've ever eaten or an inedible mess. Have fun with it! Reviews of online recipes often include information on how the reviewer adapted it. They also often discuss tricks discovered to make the dish more easily and quickly. Reviews also frequently cover what didn't work. You can also modify a dish through examining one you've eaten at a restaurant or friend's home. Write down the ingredients you remember and the cooking techniques you think were used. Make this your base recipe. Don't be surprised if the measurements and instructions don't make sense when using an "heirloom" recipe written decades ago. For instance, how much is a "tumbler" of milk? Go to a website such as this for translations and conversions: [1]. And when a recipe calls for ingredients in European or American/British units (e.g., grams versus ounces) that you need to convert, check out sites such as this: [2]. Identify why you’ll be adapting the recipe. Is it because you don't like all the ingredients but enjoy the dish overall? Are you adapting it to increase its yield or portion sizes? To make it healthier or to accommodate allergies? The answer will guide you in adapting it successfully. Here are some tips and links to websites that will help you a) convert yield and portion size and b) adapt recipes to be healthier and to accommodate allergies. Conduct online searches using the name of the dish and words such as “gluten free,” “dairy free,” “vegan,” “sugar free” and so forth when modifying for health or allergy purposes. You'll have a better idea of the ingredients you can substitute after reading a few of these recipes. Here is a chart for adapting recipe ingredients to make them more healthy: [3] Additionally, food scientists have found that people don't notice much of a flavor difference when the following are changed: reducing sugar and fats by 1/3, omitting salt or reducing it by 1/2, substituting whole wheat flour for 1/4 to 1/2 of all-purpose flour, and substituting finely ground oat bran or oatmeal for 1/4 of all-purpose flour. Lastly, here is a website to convert yield and portion sizes: [4]. Make the recipe before adapting it. It's difficult to change a recipe for the better until you've made it and know its starting point. You also get a lot of useful information from making it “by the book” the first time. For example, were there unnecessary steps, or ones that you can simplify? Were there ingredients that seemed unimportant to the final taste? How is the batter supposed to look? Know where you can’t make changes to a recipe. Some parts of recipes – particularly those for baked goods – cannot be changed. This is because these foods use precise ratios between and among necessary structural ingredients. All breads, for instance, are 5 parts flour and 3 parts liquid. You wouldn't end up with bread if you changed that ratio. So always consider the role of the ingredient when deciding if you can substitute it, and how. Signature ingredients can be swapped, but be careful because they also are typically core to a dish. For example, basil is necessary in a pesto recipe. Accent ingredients, such as blueberries in muffins, are more easily modified without risk of ruining the dish. Use ratios to avoid mishaps and create more recipes. You can avoid unsuccessfully adapting many recipes once you learn the fundamental ratios. You can also use ratios to form the basis of potentially hundreds of recipe modifications. While some ratios call for cups, many call for parts. When they call for parts, they mean weight. A cup of flour, for instance, could vary in how many ounces is actually in it based upon variables such as whether a sifter was used or if the flour was packed into the measuring cup. Therefore, think in terms of ounces and get a good digital kitchen scale to use. Also remember that when ounces are the unit of measurement, weight is measured in ounces but volume is measured in fluid ounces. They aren't equivalent. Thus, always use liquid measuring cups for liquids. Learn the ratios for stocks and sauces. Below are the ratios for stocks and sauces commonly used in a variety of recipes. Stocks: 3 parts water, 2 parts bones Consommé: 12 parts stock, 2 parts meat, 1 part mirepoix, 1 part egg white Roux: 2 parts fat, 3 parts flour Brine: 20 parts water, 1 part salt Mayonnaise: 20 parts oil, 1 part liquid, 1 part egg yolk (measure as part of the one part liquid) Vinaigrette: 3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar Hollandaise: 5 parts butter, 1 part liquid, 1 part egg yolk Know batter and bread ratios. These ratios, which encompass everything from pizza dough to crepes, will take you a long way in your recipe-making as well. Bread: 5 parts flour, 3 parts liquid Pasta: 3 parts flour, 2 parts egg Pie dough: 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part liquid Biscuits: 3 parts flour, 1 part fat, 2 parts liquid Cookies: 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar Pound/sponge cake: 1 part flour, 1 part fat, 1 part egg, 1 part sugar Pate a' choux: 1 part flour, 1 part fat, 2 parts liquid, 2 parts egg Muffins: 2 parts flour, 1 part fat, 2 parts liquid, 1 part egg Fritters: 2 parts flour, 2 parts liquid, 1 part egg Pancakes: 2 parts flour, ½ part fat, 2 parts liquid, 1 part egg Crepes: ½ part flour, 1 part liquid, 1 part egg Pot stickers: 2 parts flour, 1 part liquid Crackers: 4 parts flour, 1 part fat, 3 parts liquid Study the ratios for custard, crème anglaise and sweet sauces. These will have all those with a sweet tooth chomping at the bit, especially after creating a recipe based upon a cake or pie dough ratio. Custard: 2 parts liquid, 1 part egg Crème anglaise: 4 parts milk or cream, 1 part egg yolk, 1 part sugar Chocolate sauce: 1 part cream, 1 part chocolate Caramel sauce: 1 part cream, 1 part sugar Take time to consider what would make the recipe better. Before randomly substituting ingredients or cooking techniques, taste the food from the original recipe and think about what you like and don't like about it. Would a different spice improve it, or more/less of the spice used? Might swapping a certain ingredient give it a better texture? If so, think about ingredients that would accomplish this without changing the flavor. If cooking for others, ask them for their thoughts on the dish as made according to the original recipe. What do they like or dislike? Know that flavor is not the same as taste. When adapting a recipe, it's critical to understand the difference between flavor and taste because interchanging ingredients can dramatically alter the dish's flavor. Taste is what our taste buds perceive when a food touches one of the now five identified taste receptors on the tongue. There are five scientifically identified tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami. Flavor, on the other hand, is a combination of taste; the aroma of the food; and the texture of the food. Balancing the tastes is necessary for a nicely flavored dish. Knowing which tastes balance each other will help you decide how to best modify recipes and to correct flavor imbalances. Thus, these tastes and ways to balance them are discussed in part 3. Make your changes to the recipe. In many cases, this will involve swapping ingredients or changing the amounts of various ingredients you use. Focus initially on exchanging ingredients with similar textures and flavors. And make sure you're sticking to fundamental ratios when doing so. Experiment with ingredients having different tastes and textures after you've made it the first time. But remember that ultimately the tastes must be balanced, or the modification will not have the flavor you want. Take detailed notes each time you modify a recipe. You won't be able to recreate it if you don't. Your notes will also help you determine what didn't work in your modified recipe. They'll also help you avoid repeating mistakes if you make it again. Here are things to include in your notes: the necessity of an ingredient, its impact on the flavor, how it reacted to other ingredients (e.g., soggy raisins in baked goods), and if it is a structural, signature or accent ingredient. Evaluate the modified recipe. Ask yourself these questions: Was it improved or not? What did/did not work? Why? What was the final form of the recipe? Would you change anything? Considering these things will help you think of modifying recipes as a process of simply molding them as you choose. It will also make improvising easier and more intuitive in the future. The last step is to write the recipe once you've modified it to your liking. Give it a name. Start your recipe card, or whatever you choose to use to write or type out your new recipe on, with the name of your new dish. Have fun with it but still be descriptive enough that it's clear what will be made. If you've adapted it from one or more other recipes, give credit where it's due by next noting it's an adaptation of a particular recipe. Beneath that list the number of servings and serving size, if appropriate. List the ingredients next. The ingredients list lets the person making the recipe (or you, if you're making it again) formulate a preparation and cooking plan. List the ingredients in the order they'll be used in the recipe. Use precise measurements and indicate if they need preparation. For instance, instead of writing “1 clove of garlic” when the instructions later say to “add 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic,” write “1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced.” If an ingredient is used more than once in a recipe, list it where it's first used. Then write “divided” after it, set off by a comma. So, for example, if a recipe calls for 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to first sauté vegetables and to later create a vinaigrette, you'd write, “6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided.” If a dish has different elements, such as a pie has a crust and a filling, break up the ingredients list with headings such as “Crust” and “Filling.” Don't use two numerals together; set the second off with parentheses. For example: “1 (12-pounce) package of cream cheese.” Be literal in your measurements. A “cup of chopped spinach” isn't the same as a “cup of spinach, chopped.” The latter would obviously have much less. Capitalize ingredients that start with a letter instead of a number. For example: “Sea salt to taste.” If preparing an ingredient is easy, set its description off with a comma after the ingredient. For example, “1 stick of butter, melted.” Use generic names rather than brand names. So, for instance, say whipped cream instead of Cool Whip. Write the instructions. Think through the steps – including time spent pre-heating the oven, bringing the water to a boil or getting the grill going – and organize it to decrease dead time. Make sure each step is in the proper order as well. You don't have to write in sentences, but you can. This is your recipe, so write it in your words and style. Be descriptive by providing visual cues like “barely translucent,” “golden, pebbly top,” “almost iridescent,” etc. Also give warnings when something is tricky or dangerous. State exact or approximate cooking times, with descriptors to indicate when something is done. Separate each step into a new paragraph. If you're mixing all dry ingredients in one bowl, for example, make that one step (and its own paragraph). As with the ingredient list, separate different parts of the process with headers. The second to last instruction should involve plating, garnishing and the temperature at which it should be served. The final instruction should discuss storage, if that applies. For example, “Freeze muffins individually in plastic wrap for up to 30 days.” Proof, sign and date. Check over your work for errors , give it a personal touch if you'd like and sign and date it. If you wrote it on a recipe card, go online and get a vintage, metal recipe box and start filing away. If you printed them, create a recipe book using scrapbooking materials or a photo album. You can even create your own online recipe book on websites such as these: [5] , [6] or [7]. Learn the functions of salt. Salt isn't, as most think, used in a dish so it will tasty salty. Instead, it has three functions: to reduce bitterness, enhance sweetness and to heighten the aromas and natural tastes of other ingredients. While not all dishes need salt, it generally enhances the overall flavor of most so they don't taste flat. If you have a dish that tastes flat or bitter, try adding a three-fingered pinch of salt before anything else. Taste it again. If it's still not right, add a little more and give it another taste. That might be all it takes. If not, proceed to balancing in other ways. Salt absorbs into food as it sits. If you add too much salt, you can try increasing the sweet or sour components or by diluting the dish a bit with water. You can also try to compensate by adjusting the side dishes. For example, don't salt the rice or add a sweet or sour side dish. To avoid over-concentration when reducing liquids, add salt after the liquid is reduced. Find sweet outside of sugar. The taste of sweet is a great contrast to sour and salty tastes. It can help balance dishes with ingredients having these tastes or if a dish's flavor becomes too salty or sour. While the sweet taste in most foods comes from sugars – cane sugar (granulated, turbinado, brown, powdered, bakers, fruit, etc.) and beet sugar – it can also come from molasses, maple syrup, honey, carrots, mango and other sweet foods. So consider these as alternatives when creating your recipes. Sweet really benefits from sour, which is why a squeeze of lemon juice over a fruit salad or cream cheese frosting on cake work so well together. Unfortunately, because people are consuming more and more packaged foods that often have a lot of high fructose corn syrup and the like, we have become more tolerant of sweetness and require more of it to taste it. Brighten up dishes with sour. At many restaurants, bottles of vinegar are sitting on the table and lemon wedges are served on the side with a number of entrees. That's because sour as a taste brings out the natural flavors in foods. It also balances sweetness and spiciness and enhances saltiness. It's generally found in acidic foods like limes, lemons, oranges, sour cream, yogurt and pickled veggies. It's also in vinegars like balsamic, sherry, red, apple cider and rice. Many other fruits are also classified as sour: raspberries, blueberries, red currants and grapes. If a dish is too sour, add something sweet or something with fat to balance it. Sour also helps to balance foods that are too spicy. Beware and be fond of bitter. Bitter is offensive at best and inedible at worst when used in large quantities or when not balanced. But when in harmony with other tastes, particularly sweetness, it adds depth and richness to food. It's tarty edge also perks up the taste buds. Chocolate and coffee are naturally bitter, as are olives; greens like radicchio, arugula, dandelion and kale; hops; bitter melon; brussel sprouts; turnips; chicory; and grapefruit. Pomegranate juice is used often as well. Experiment with adding arugula, chicory and endive to your salads; thicken sauces with unsweetened chocolate; or deglaze with a bitter liqueur Campari instead of a juice or stock. Discover a fifth taste, umami. The last taste discovered, umami, is described as savory or mouthwatering, though there's not an exact translation from Japanese to English. It amplifies the flavor of a dish and is found in a variety of meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, and cured ham; vegetables, such as shitake mushrooms, truffles, Chinese cabbage, soy beans, and sweet potatoes; seafood, such as prawns, squid, tuna, mackerel, seaweed, and shellfish; and cheeses like parmesan, Gruyere, and Swiss. It's also in green tea, tomatoes and soy sauce. Bacon also triggers the umami taste. Aging, curing, ripeness and fermenting all enhance umami. Going overboard is difficult to correct. The best way is typically to add more ingredients that are not umami-rich. Don’t forget other “tastes” in your recipes. While spicy, floral, earthy, minty, buttery, fruity and so forth aren't technically tastes in the sense that they aren't processed by our taste buds, they are tastes in the sense that they are notes in foods that we identify with dishes. For example, if something becomes too spicy, you can balance it with a sweet taste. Think of Mexican chocolate with its pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Identify styles of cooking you most enjoy. Look through cookbooks, magazines and recipe websites for inspiration. Identify why you’ll be adapting the recipe. Make the recipe before adapting it. Know where you can’t make changes to a recipe. Use ratios to avoid mishaps and create more recipes. Learn the ratios for stocks and sauces. Know batter and bread ratios. Study the ratios for custard, crème anglaise and sweet sauces. Take time to consider what would make the recipe better. Know that flavor is not the same as taste. Make your changes to the recipe. Evaluate the modified recipe. Give it a name. List the ingredients next. Write the instructions. Proof, sign and date. Learn the functions of salt. Find sweet outside of sugar. Brighten up dishes with sour. Beware and be fond of bitter. Discover a fifth taste, umami. Don’t forget other “tastes” in your recipes.
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How to Lose a Guy
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To lose a guy, whether he's your boyfriend or a clingy crush that doesn't seem to get the message, it's often best to be direct. Tell him clearly but without being mean that you're not interested in a relationship, by saying something like, “I don't think about you that way,” or “I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship with you.” Once you've told him you're not interested, cut off all contact with him so you don't give him false hope that you might change your mind. If you see him at social gatherings or in class, be polite without paying him any extra attention so he doesn't get the wrong message.
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Confront the issue face to face. You may occasionally meet a guy who clearly thinks the relationship has more potential than you think it does. When it becomes evident to you that he's trying to take the relationship in a direction that you have no interest, you might not know how to handle the situation. Begin by making sure you confront the issue face to face. Texting, phone calls, and other indirect methods can leave room for misunderstandings, so you're better off telling him in person. Meet in public. Meeting at your place or his might seem like a private venue for a private conversation, but agreeing to meet in a private place can put the meet-up in the wrong context for the guy. Additionally, if you don't know him super well, a safe, public spot is just a better idea regardless. Though it's a public place, do not bring friends along for moral support because rejecting him in front of friends is always a bit rude. This isn't to say you can't have a friend nearby, but don't have the friend present for the conversation. Avoid common excuses. When trying to let someone down gently—whether male or female—many people resort to common excuses such as being interested in someone else or it simply being bad timing. Though well intended, these excuses can also lead to misunderstandings because the guy may decide that he simply needs to wait for a better time rather than moving on. Be direct without being rude or mean. Being direct doesn't mean pulling out a laundry list of everything you dislike about the person or belittling his attempts to date you. In other words, stay away from “I could never like someone like you,” and instead opt for something along the lines of, “I don't think about you that way,” or “I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship with you.” While the guy is likely to ask why you're not interested, remember that you don't owe him any in-depth explanation if you don't want to give one. It's his responsibility to respect your decision and not your responsibility to justify your decision to him. However, you can always choose to answer if he asks respectfully. Avoid contact. It is important to back up an unequivocal message with equally as clear actions. By agreeing to still see the guy, you can confuse the issue or instill some false hope that you might change your mind. You're better off giving him the time and space to get over his crush. This may require you telling him that you think you two need the space apart before trying just to be friends (if that's even what you want) since the crush is likely to try to see you to win you over despite your decision. Do not gossip. Especially in instances where the two of you run in the same social circles, avoid gossiping about him with your mutual friends. No one likes getting rejected, and everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with dignity, so don't gloat to people about how you rejected him or anything like that. By gossiping, you can very easily stir up negative emotions in the guy that make him angry and attempt to contact you about it. Since you're trying to get him to leave you alone in the first place, this is not the way to make that happen. Act cordially when you see him. Since—especially when you have the same friends—it's impossible to avoid someone altogether, remember to be amiable whenever you do run into him but without being overly intimate. The instinct for many people is to be nicer than usual to someone they know they've recently hurt, but being too nice can muddy the message. It may even lead him to believe that you think you've made a mistake. Avoid this mixed message by being friendly without allowing any sense of guilt to make you pay extra attention to him. Consider being direct. Many people may use the term “lose a guy” when meaning the types of behavior that will make the guy lose interest or even do the job of breaking up so someone else doesn't have to. It's always better to take a direct approach to someone you're not interested in seeing anymore. By the time the guy gets the hint, he'll initiate a conversation where you will probably have to admit that you don't want to be with him regardless. You can save you both time and frustration by just telling him how you feel to begin with. For more information on how to do this, check out: How to Break Up with a Boy or How to Break Up with a Guy Nicely. Of course, if you simply want to compare your own relationship behavior to what could potentially cause you to lose the guy, then there are several things to avoid. Don’t respect him. Mutual respect is one of the most important aspects of a serious relationship with anyone. By lacking respect in a relationship, you essentially tell the guy that you don't value him and don't care about his concerns or priorities. Consistently putting your own concerns and priorities before his without any willingness to consider his is inherently disrespectful and one of the biggest ways people fall into this trap. Disregarding his emotions and challenges as valid is just as disrespectful and hurtful as always putting your own first as well. Keep in mind that respecting him doesn't mean being subservient to him. This is still the 21st century. Respect goes both ways. Don’t like him. One extreme pitfall of uncommunicative relationships especially is realizing that while you may love someone and feel obligated to the person, you still don't particularly like the person. By not liking a guy you nonetheless love and remain with, you'll often come across more angry or resentful, which he will in turn notice. The behavior can easily drive him away. Be judgmental toward him. Anyone in a relationship will open up, express vulnerabilities, and rely on a partner for help. One of the quickest ways to make a guy close up and run is to judge him for his flaws or shortcomings instead of being the safe place for him to be open about them. He'll retreat even more quickly if you pair your judgmental behavior with explicit blame toward him for the flaws and shortcomings and then complain about him because of them to others. Don’t trust him. Trust is one of the strongest foundations on which people can build a relationships. By not trusting a guy, especially if he's never given you a single reason not to trust him, you are likely to drive him away. This applies just as much to trusting his ability to make decisions as it does to trusting his fidelity. Trust enters multiple facets of a relationship. Be unreliable. Regardless of sex, people usually want to run to a significant other in times of both great news and terrible news. Being unavailable when he needs support is a surefire way to make a guy pull away. This applies just as much to simply being emotionally disinterested in his celebrations and sorrows. Never take responsibility. Conflict is unavoidable in any relationship. Getting past a conflict is usually about calming down, meeting someone in the middle, and taking responsibility for one's part in the fight. If you want to drive a guy away, never concede to any culpability in the conflicts that arise during the relationship. Don’t forgive him. Everyone occasionally makes mistakes in relationships. The important part is that the mistake wasn't dangerous, the person acknowledges the mistake and shows remorse for it, and takes steps not to repeat the mistake. If you want to lose the guy, refuse to forgive him in every situation regardless of how big or small the mistake and despite how well he has tried to fix it. By never taking responsibility and never forgiving him, you additionally end up keeping him on the hook for things that weren't even his fault, which will really go a long way to losing him.
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Confront the issue face to face. Meet in public. Avoid common excuses. Be direct without being rude or mean. Avoid contact. Do not gossip. Act cordially when you see him. Consider being direct. Don’t respect him. Don’t like him. Be judgmental toward him. Don’t trust him. Be unreliable. Never take responsibility. Don’t forgive him.
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How to Bring Your Parents to the UK
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To bring your parents to the United Kingdom, you need to demonstrate that they need long-term care and apply for a Dependent Relative Visa. You'll also need to show that you have enough income and savings to support them for at least 5 years. To apply for the visa, have your parents get their passports for identification, as well as your birth or adoption certificate to show that they are your parents. Additionally, ask their doctor for a health certification showing that they are not able to live on their own. When you have all the documentation, fill out the visa application online.
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Have permanent status or citizenship. For your parents to come over, you must be a permanent resident in the U.K. That means that you need to have citizenship, permanent leave to remain, permanent residency, refugee status, or humanitarian protection. Basically, if you are legally staying in the UK on a semi-permanent basis, you can likely bring your parents over. Ensure your parents need long-term care. The main way you can bring over your parents is if they need assistance with daily care tasks, including household tasks, personal hygiene tasks, and/or medical tasks. Your parents must need this care because of illness, disability, or age. Also, they must not be able to get this care where they are living right now, which includes not having any relatives there who can provide that support. Exceptions may be made if care is not affordable. Both parents must apply at the same time if they are both still alive and still married. In other words, if one parent could depend on the other for care, the UK government won't allow just the one parent who needs care to apply. Both parents must need care. Save enough money to support your parents for 5 years. In other words, you'll need to show you have sufficient income to provide continuing support for your relatives. You must not use public funds to provide this support. Generally, you must prove you can at least meet the threshold of making 18,600 pounds per year, which is the amount where you are not dependent on the state for things like a housing credit or tax credits. It can help to have money saved. If you need to, try creating a budget to help you put some money back. Help your parents gather the basic documents. They'll need their current passports, as well as any previous passports. Have your parents get 2 passport photos each, which will be used for the visa itself. If they have biometric residence permits, they should provide those, as well. You can easily get passport photos at most drug stores or big box stores. Provide proof of your relationship with a birth certificate. For proof of relationship, you will need your birth certificate to show they are your parents. Adoption certificates are also a good option. If you don't have a copy of your birth certificate, you can Get Your Original Birth Certificate request one from the country you were born in. You will need to contact their government. Request a health certification from your parents' doctor or health professional. Your parents must not be able to live on their own, and a doctor or other health professional must certify this. You will need to submit this certification with your parents' application. If they live in a country where there is tuberculosis, they will also need to send in test results showing they don't have the disease. You can find the list of countries that have this requirement here: https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk. Fill in the application online with biographical information. Typically, your parents will need to do the application themselves. They will need to fill in basic biographical information like their address and date of birth, as well as things like their passport numbers. They will also need to add information about you, such as what kind of residency you have, your date of birth, your nationality, and your address. They can create an account to file at https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome. Add more details to your application in the Appendix form. The Appendix goes more into depth about the type of care your parents need, what kind of care they're getting now, and why they need care from you. They'll also need to add information about your financial status and how you will be able to provide for them. This form also asks questions about where they will plan to live once they move to the U.K. Send in the required documents by mail. Once you fill out the application, you can send in the documents through snail mail. The address you need will be listed on the application. If you don't have the original documents, you must get the copies certified. Pay the visa application fee. The fee for overseas applications for dependent relatives varies by country. However, it typically is over 3,000 pounds as of 2018, so it is fairly costly. You may need to save for a little while to be able to afford the visa fee. File an appeal if your parents are denied entrance. Your parents have a right to appeal the decision if their visa application is refused. You parents must appeal within 28 days of receiving a refusal letter using the IAFT-6 appeal form, which you can find at https://immigrationappealsonline.justice.gov.uk/IACFees/. You can find a paper form at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/688323/iaft-6-eng.pdf. As of 2017, the fees for an appeal are 80 pounds for a paper hearing or 140 pounds for an oral hearing. For a paper hearing, the appeal is decided on the documents you and your parents provide. For an oral hearing, you or your parents can go and argue the case. The fees can be waived if you're receiving Legal Aid from a United Kingdom-based legal representative. Contact an immigration lawyer if you need one. If you feel like navigating the process is a bit too much, an immigration lawyer can help. You'll need to find one in the UK to help you through the process, including the appeal. Start by working with an immigration adviser. There are 3 levels in the UK, where one is for simple cases and 3 is for the most complicated ones. Some advisers work for free, or you may qualify for legal aid, which you can find at https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid. You can find a list of immigration advisers and solicitors at http://home.oisc.gov.uk/register_of_regulated_immigration_advisers/register.aspx. An immigration lawyer can cost anywhere from 250 pounds to 3,000+ pounds, depending on how much help you need. Ask your friends if they know of any good immigration lawyers.
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Have permanent status or citizenship. Ensure your parents need long-term care. Save enough money to support your parents for 5 years. Help your parents gather the basic documents. Provide proof of your relationship with a birth certificate. Request a health certification from your parents' doctor or health professional. Fill in the application online with biographical information. Add more details to your application in the Appendix form. Send in the required documents by mail. Pay the visa application fee. File an appeal if your parents are denied entrance. Contact an immigration lawyer if you need one.
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How to Deal When You Have a Chemical Imbalance
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To improve the balance of your brain chemistry naturally, get regular exercise to boost the natural “feel-good” chemicals in your brain. You can also promote better brain health by eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and seeds. Additionally, check with your doctor to find out if you have a vitamin D deficiency. If so, taking a supplement or eating foods like fatty fish or egg yolks may help. Finally, talk to your doctor about trying alternative therapies, such as plant-based medicine or acupuncture.
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Exercise more often. When you have anxiety or depression, exercise may not be high on your priority list, but research shows that it can make a big impact on mood by stimulating and/or balancing numerous chemicals and neurotransmitters in the body. Regular exercise is theorized to help ease depression and anxiety in a number of ways, such as: releasing feel-good brain chemicals (neurotransmitters, endorphins and endocannabinoids); reducing immune system chemicals that are linked to worsening depression; and increasing body temperature, which seems to have general calming effects. Research published in 2005 found that walking briskly for about 35 minutes daily five times per week or 60 minutes daily three times per week had a significant impact on mild-to-moderate depression. Other types of cardiovascular exercise that may provide similar benefits include swimming, cycling, jogging and dancing. Consume more omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fats, which means your body (particularly your brain) needs them to function normally, but the body can't make them. As such, you must get them from food or supplements. Omega-3 fats are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognition (brain memory and performance) and behavior. A variety of studies have shown that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids (between 1,000 and 2,000 mg daily) can help relieve symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, halibut), other seafoods, including shrimp, algae and krill, as well as some nuts and seeds (walnuts, flaxseed). If supplementing, consider taking fish oil, krill oil and/or flaxseed oil. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include poor memory, mood swings and depression, among others. In one study, it was shown that 10 grams of fish oil daily helped bipolar patients treat their symptoms. Make sure you're not vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D is necessary for a variety of body functions including calcium absorption, healthy immune response and normal mood fluctuations. In fact, vitamin D is much more hormone-like in its actions than any other vitamin and a lack of it has been linked to depression as well as other mental disorders. Unfortunately, many people (including most Americans) are deficient in vitamin D, which may be responsible for some of the nearly 15 million cases of depression among adults in the United States. Vitamin D is made by your skin in response to intense summer sunshine and found in some foods. Avoidance of the sun may help explain why such a growing number of people are vitamin D deficient. Ask your doctor for a blood test to see if you're deficient. Vitamin D is stored in the body, so getting enough summer sunshine can last you throughout the winter months. If supplementing, use the D3 form of the vitamin and aim for between 1,000 and 4,000 IU per day (up to 40,000 IU daily has been shown to be safe). Foods that contain vitamin D include the flesh of fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), fish liver oils, beef liver and egg yolks. Keep in mind that vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning excess amounts will be stored in your body (unlike water-soluble vitamins, which would just pass through in your urine), making it possible to overdose. The Institute of Medicine has defined a tolerable upper limit intake level to be 100 mcg or 4,000 IU a day in healthy adults. Consider taking plant-based medicine. If you are feeling depressed or anxious and realize that your thoughts and behaviors are not healthy, then consider plant-based therapy to help balance your brain chemistry. It turns out that more than 1/2 of Americans with panic attacks or severe depression use some form of herbal therapy to combat it. Valerian root, passionflower, kava kava, ashwagandha root, St. John's wort, L-theanine, 5-HTP, ginseng and even chamomile are used as natural sedatives or antidepressants because of their ability to impact the brain and reduce stress and anxiety. Valerian root contains phytochemicals that interact with a brain chemical called GABA, which is involved with regulating anxiety, depression and related moods (drugs such as Valium and Xanax work in similar fashion) — best thought of as a sedative and sleep aid. St. John's wort reduces symptoms in people w/ mild-to-moderate, but not severe depression. Some research it works as well as antidepressant drugs Prozac and Zoloft. L-theanine (found in green tea and some other plants) increases GABA and dopamine levels in the brain and causes psychoactive changes, including reducing anxiety, improving cognition and balancing mood. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that's converted in the brain to serotonin (brain's feel good chemical). Try acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin/muscle in efforts to reduce pain, combat inflammation, stimulate healing and balance the body's processes.. Recent research suggests that acupuncture may be as effective for depression and other mood-related problems as antidepressant drugs, but without any of the side effects. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce pain and improve mood. It's also claimed that acupuncture stimulates the flow of energy, referred to as chi, which may also be involved in balancing brain chemistry. Acupuncture points that may provide relief for your chemical imbalance are spread throughout the body, including the head, hands and feet. Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of healthcare professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths and psychologists — whoever you choose should be certified by NCCAOM. Consult with a mental health professional. If stress, anxiety and/or depression is negatively impacting your life, then talk with a mental health professional. A psychiatrist, psychologist or counselor can give you insights on your issue and attempt to address the underlying cause of your imbalance. Mental health professionals sometimes use drugless techniques and therapies, such as psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Whether psychotherapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy can balance brain chemicals is unclear, but both therapies have a track record of success dealing with depression and anxiety — although it often takes many weeks or months. Psychotherapy is a type of counseling that addresses the emotional response to mental illnesses. Patients are encouraged to talk through strategies for understanding and dealing with their disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy involves patients learning to recognize and change their thought patterns and behaviors that lead to troublesome feelings. Unfortunately, there are no blood tests that can directly measure neurotransmitter levels in the brain; however, an imbalance of hormones (such as insulin or thyroid hormone) can be detected by blood tests and may be related to altered mood. Other measurable components in the blood that have been linked to depression include very high levels of copper, too much lead and low levels of folate. Ask your doctor about SSRIs. The neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine are closely tied to depression and anxiety, so most antidepressant drugs are designed to affect these chemicals. For depression, doctors typically start by prescribing a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) because these drugs are relatively safer and cause fewer serious side effects than other types of antidepressants. SSRIs relieve symptoms by blocking the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin by certain nerve cells in the brain, which leaves more serotonin available to improve mood. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, Selfemra), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro). SSRIs are considered relatively effective for treating all anxiety disorders, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Common side effects of SSRIs include insomnia (inability to get to sleep), sexual dysfunction and weight gain. Although SSRIs are often given to patients with an assumed chemical imbalance of serotonin, their use sometimes triggers " serotonin syndrome " — dangerously high levels of serotonin. Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome include flushing of the skin, elevated heart rate, elevated temperature, elevated blood pressure, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you are having these symptoms and are on an SSRI then consult you doctor immediately. If you are having problems with side effects from SSRIs talk to your family doctor or psychiatrist. There are different profiles for each medication and each have different advantages and disadvantages. You doctor will know best which medication to prescribe. Consider SNRIs as an alternative. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are similar to SSRIs, but they have a dual mechanism of action: they increase the levels of both serotonin and norepinephrine by inhibiting their reabsorption into neurons in the brain. SNRI drugs are considered as effective as SSRIs, so they are also considered a first-line treatment that's commonly prescribed by doctors, especially for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. SNRIs include duloxetine (Cymbalta), venlafaxine (Effexor XR), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) and levomilnacipran (Fetzima). Common side effects of SNRIs include insomnia, stomach upset, excessive sweating, headaches, sexual dysfunction and hypertension (high blood pressure). Some SNRIs like Cymbalta are approved to treat depression in those with chronic pain disorders. A drug like Effexor hand might be used in people with generalized anxiety disorder as well as depression. Taking SNRIs can also trigger an imbalance of serotonin levels in the brain referred to as serotonin syndrome. Be cautious with benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants. Benzodiazepines are an older class of drugs still used for short-term management of anxiety. They can be highly effective in promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension and other physical symptoms associated with anxiety by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA. Benzodiazepines are not appropriate for long-term use, however, as there can be serious side effects, such as aggression, cognitive impairment, addiction, and deeper depression. As such, concerns about long-term use of benzodiazepines led many psychiatrists and physicians to favor tricyclic antidepressants before SSRIs and SNRIs came on the market. Tricyclics are relatively effective for treating anxiety because they increase serotonin levels in the brain, but they are also problematic long term. Consequently, tricyclic antidepressants aren't usually prescribed unless you've been on a SSRI and it hasn't worked for you. Benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax, Niravam), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium, Diastat) and lorazepam (Ativan). Tricyclic antidepressants include imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), amitriptyline, doxepin, trimipramine (Surmontil), desipramine (Norpramin) and protriptyline (Vivactil). Tricyclic antidepressants have the potential to be cardio-toxic and have to be used in caution in people with heart disease.
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Exercise more often. Consume more omega-3 fatty acids. Make sure you're not vitamin D deficient. Consider taking plant-based medicine. Try acupuncture treatments. Consult with a mental health professional. Ask your doctor about SSRIs. Consider SNRIs as an alternative. Be cautious with benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants.
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How to Repair Vinyl Flooring
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Repairing vinyl flooring is a quick way to fix your tiles without redoing your flooring. If you have small scrapes or cuts in your vinyl, apply a low-gloss seam sealer to seal them up. If you have vinyl bubbles, use a utility knife to make a cut straight down the length of each bubble. Then, spray vinyl flood adhesive into each cut and spread it around with a putty knife. To make sure it dries flat, use a rolling pin to smooth the vinyl out, then place some heavy books on top of it until its dry. For heavily-damaged floors, use a putty knife to pry up the damaged vinyl pieces. Then, cut new vinyl to the shape you need, apply some vinyl adhesive to the floor, and place the vinyl down. Use a rolling pin to remove any bubbles and avoid walking on it until the glue has completely dried.
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Use a vacuum cleaner or broom to clear away any existing dirt or debris from the surface of your vinyl flooring where the cut or scrape is located. Mop and rinse the damaged area with fresh, warm water if vacuuming or sweeping the area does not remove the dirt. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1e\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-1Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-1Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1e\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-1Bullet1.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-1Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Consult the manufacturer of the vinyl flooring for further direction on cleaning products that are safe to use if neither of the vacuuming or mopping methods do not remove all the dirt. Apply a low-gloss seam sealer or vinyl seam sealant to the scraped or cut areas of the vinyl flooring. These products will help fill and seal any scrapes or cuts, preventing the lower layers of the vinyl flooring from deteriorating further. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d7\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d7\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Use a utility knife to make a cut straight down the length of each bubble in the middle. If your vinyl flooring has produced bubbles as a result of water damage, wait until the floor has dried completely before making any cuts. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Use a squirt bottle or a glue syringe to squirt vinyl floor adhesive into each cut you have produced in the center of each bubble. Use a tool such as a plastic putty knife to spread the adhesive around evenly beneath each bubble location. Remove any excess adhesive from outside of the cut in the vinyl flooring using a clean rag. Use a rolling pin or similar object to roll across the adhesive spots in the vinyl flooring to make it stick to the floor evenly. Place an object or multiple objects, such as a stack of books, evenly over the entire spot where the adhesive is now located and allow the flooring to dry completely. Consult with the directions on the vinyl floor adhesive packaging to determine how long it will take for the adhesive to dry fully. Use a utility knife with a fresh, sharp blade to make a cut around the tile or section of vinyl flooring you need to replace. Firmly pry up the damaged flooring section using a putty knife or similar tool without damaging the surrounding flooring. If the adhesive is making the vinyl flooring section difficult to remove, aim a hair-dryer at the affected section to loosen the adhesive. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Obtain an extra vinyl flooring replacement tile that matches the damaged tile you removed. If your vinyl flooring is made from sheets instead of individual tiles, take the piece you cut from your floor and use it as a template to cut a new piece from a new sheet of flooring. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4d\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4d\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet1.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} If you do not have a matching vinyl flooring tile, you may want to consider removing a tile from a location where mismatched tiles will not be seen; such as underneath your refrigerator or stove, or from the inside of a closet. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet2.jpg\/aid1624710-v4-728px-Repair-Vinyl-Flooring-Step-11Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Place the new flooring tile or sheet into the empty space in the floor to make sure it fits properly and make any necessary adjustments to its shape using the utility knife. Apply the indicated amount of vinyl flooring adhesive as directed by the manufacturer to the matching replacement tile and secure it firmly into place. Apply vinyl seam sealant to any existing open seams that lack adhesive. Use a rolling pin or hand roller all over the top of the new vinyl flooring to secure it into place and to enforce the adhesive. Divert all foot traffic away from the replacement section of the vinyl flooring until the adhesive has completely dried.
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Use a vacuum cleaner or broom to clear away any existing dirt or debris from the surface of your vinyl flooring where the cut or scrape is located. Apply a low-gloss seam sealer or vinyl seam sealant to the scraped or cut areas of the vinyl flooring. Use a utility knife to make a cut straight down the length of each bubble in the middle. Use a squirt bottle or a glue syringe to squirt vinyl floor adhesive into each cut you have produced in the center of each bubble. Use a tool such as a plastic putty knife to spread the adhesive around evenly beneath each bubble location. Remove any excess adhesive from outside of the cut in the vinyl flooring using a clean rag. Use a rolling pin or similar object to roll across the adhesive spots in the vinyl flooring to make it stick to the floor evenly. Place an object or multiple objects, such as a stack of books, evenly over the entire spot where the adhesive is now located and allow the flooring to dry completely. Use a utility knife with a fresh, sharp blade to make a cut around the tile or section of vinyl flooring you need to replace. Firmly pry up the damaged flooring section using a putty knife or similar tool without damaging the surrounding flooring. Obtain an extra vinyl flooring replacement tile that matches the damaged tile you removed. Place the new flooring tile or sheet into the empty space in the floor to make sure it fits properly and make any necessary adjustments to its shape using the utility knife. Apply the indicated amount of vinyl flooring adhesive as directed by the manufacturer to the matching replacement tile and secure it firmly into place. Apply vinyl seam sealant to any existing open seams that lack adhesive. Use a rolling pin or hand roller all over the top of the new vinyl flooring to secure it into place and to enforce the adhesive. Divert all foot traffic away from the replacement section of the vinyl flooring until the adhesive has completely dried.
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How to Heal from a Knee Dislocation
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To heal from a knee dislocation, visit your doctor so they can perform a reduction, which is a procedure to slide your knee cap back into place. Once you've returned home, elevate your knee and apply a cold compress for 15 minutes 4 times a day for several days. If you're struggling with pain or swelling, take Ibuprofen, provided your doctor says it's ok to do so. Since knee tissue can take weeks to grow back, wear your knee brace at all times to provide stability to the joint. You should also attend several follow-up appointments so your doctor can make sure you're healing well and don't have any secondary injuries. After you've been healing for a week or two, attend a physical therapy session to help get your knee moving again.
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Go to the emergency room or an urgent care facility if you suspect you have dislocated your kneecap. It is important that your injury be assessed by a physician before it worsens. Injuries that are caught and treated early are likely to heal faster and may need fewer medical interventions. Do not try to bring a dislocated knee or kneecap back to the original position. You should never try to “pop” you knee back into place or otherwise adjust it on your own. Only a qualified healthcare professional should do that, and it should only be done in the event of an actual dislocation; you likely do not know for sure whether the injury is, in fact, a dislocation. Have your knee evaluated for other injuries. The knee is the joint most prone to injuries in the entire human body. It contains numerous connective tissues and bones that must work in synchrony to function correctly. The doctor's exam will consist of a visual inspection of the knee, palpation and manipulation, looking for swelling and incorrect positioning or movement of the joint. The doctor will likely obtain an x-ray before you leave to make sure you have not broken or fractured anything. Approximately 10% of kneecap dislocations are associated with a kneecap fracture. Prepare yourself for a reduction. If your doctor agrees that you have a kneecap dislocation, he/she will likely perform a procedure called a “reduction,” which will slide your kneecap back into place. The doctor will likely give you pain medication before manipulating your knee to minimize the discomfort. Generally he/she will follow this procedure with an x-ray to make sure everything is in the correct place. Again, it's important to not try this at home as it is difficult to figure out which injuries need surgery or specialized treatments, and further damage can occur if this is not done correctly. Be aware that some dislocations may require surgery. If you have a rare type of dislocation or additional injuries, your doctor may need to consult an orthopedic surgeon (a specialist surgeon who treats bony injuries) to determine whether surgical intervention is necessary. Rest your leg as directed. You should always follow your doctor's instructions, but some general guidelines for resting your knee and reducing swelling follow: Elevate your knee Apply an ice pack or cold compress for 10 – 15 minutes Repeat four times per day for a few days after the injury Take over-the-counter pain relievers. If your doctor says it is okay, take Motrin (ibuprofen) to reduce your pain and swelling. Follow the dosing prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. You can also take Tylenol (acetaminophen), but this will only treat the pain and not address swelling. Talk to your doctor if you feel that you need to continue using these medications for longer than a week. Wear your knee brace. After your kneecap is back in place you will likely be placed in a knee brace to prevent the kneecap from becoming dislocated again. The connective tissues in your knee may take weeks to heal enough to provide stability to your kneecap. In the meantime, it is important that you wear the brace as it will provide stability to the joint. Make follow-up appointments a priority. It can be easy to skip or reschedule follow-up appointments with your doctor once you are no longer in pain. However, these appointments are necessary so that your doctor can ensure that the knee is healing properly and that there are no secondary injuries that were missed at your original appointment. Expect your first follow-up appointment to be just a few days after the initial injury. Use caution for several weeks after the injury. You should try to avoid putting too much stress or pressure on your knee for a few weeks after the injury. You should allow the joint to be mobile while still giving it time to heal. Discuss with your doctor when to resume work and other activities. Attend physical therapy if necessary. If your doctor refers you to a physical therapist once your knee has started to heal, be sure that you go to your therapy appointments and do any at-home exercises that the physical therapist gives you. Even when your knee starts to feel better, you have to strengthen it the proper way to avoid re-injury and ensure a full range of motion. This can also help you avoid complications down the road. Consult a sports medicine physician if you are an athlete. Athletes who have suffered from a kneecap injury should consult a qualified board-certified sports medicine physician to get specific recommendations about returning to training. Most of the time, a kneecap injury will require four to six weeks of healing before you can return to playing. Take a Glucosamine supplement. Studies are somewhat inconclusive about this supplement, but there is some evidence that it can help improve knee movement after an injury. Wear supportive shoes. While you are healing and possibly in the weeks after you have been cleared for normal activity, you should wear good quality shoes. This can help you have a regular gait while walking or running and avoid putting too much pressure on your knees.
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Go to the emergency room or an urgent care facility if you suspect you have dislocated your kneecap. Do not try to bring a dislocated knee or kneecap back to the original position. Have your knee evaluated for other injuries. Prepare yourself for a reduction. Be aware that some dislocations may require surgery. Rest your leg as directed. Take over-the-counter pain relievers. Wear your knee brace. Make follow-up appointments a priority. Use caution for several weeks after the injury. Attend physical therapy if necessary. Consult a sports medicine physician if you are an athlete. Take a Glucosamine supplement. Wear supportive shoes.
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How to Make Stuffed Bhindi Masala
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To make stuffed bhindi masala, start with the stuffing by cooking dry roast chickpea flour, chopped peanuts, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and your choice of seasonings in a large pan over low heat. Once you've made the stuffing, trim and split all of your okra pods with a knife. Then, fill each of the pods with the stuffing using a spoon. Finally, fry the stuffed okra pods in a pot of oil over low heat by holding them in the oil with a pair of tongs.
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Dry roast chickpea flour. In a dry pan over low heat, roast 3 tbsp (45 mL) chickpea flour, also referred to as gram flour or besam. Stir constantly until the flour starts turning brown and releasing an aroma, typically after 4 or 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Dry roast, then chop whole peanuts (optional). Including peanuts will give the stuffed bhindi a thicker texture, and provide an additional flavor. If you have whole peanuts, you may increase the flavor and aroma by roasting approximately 2 tbsp (30 mL) peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 3–4 minutes, then remove the nuts from heat. Wait a couple minutes for them to cool before chopping with a knife or crushing roughly with a mortar. If you have pre-crushed peanuts, or pre-roasted peanuts, skip this step. Crushed nuts area easily burned by roasting, which ruins the flavor. Sauté chile, onion, and garlic. These ingredients benefit from additional frying before the okra is cooked. Cover the bottom of a pan with a light layer of oil, then fry the following over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onions start turning brown: 1 jalapeño, or other spicy chili, deseeded and chopped 1/2 small white or red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped Mix all stuffing ingredients together with other stuffing spices. Mix the chickpea flour, chopped peanuts, chile, onion, and garlic together, along with the remaining stuffing ingredients. The masala spice mix used varies from chef to chef, so feel free to experiment with your favorite spices. A typical mix adds all of the following spices to the ingredients listed above: 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) cumin seeds 1/4 tsp (1 mL) turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated. You may substitute 1–3 tsp (5–15 mL) ground ginger according to taste. 1 tsp (5 mL) dried mango powder ( amchoor ), available in South Asian grocery stores Consider optional ingredients. If you prefer a sweeter dish, you may add 3 tbsp (45 mL) grated coconut, and 2 tsps (30 mL) sugar of any kind. Other optional ingredients are listed with suggested amounts in the ingredients section, but read the following descriptions before you decide to add them: Cilantro, also known as coriander, tastes like soap to people with a certain gene, making it a controversial ingredient. Fenugreek, or methi, is often used in Indian cooking, but often has a strong, bitter aroma and taste. Taste it before using in your dish if you are not familiar with it. Garam masala is a spice mix that varies greatly, depending who makes it. Taste it first or read the ingredients. Typically, it contains at least cinnamon, clove, pepper, and cardamom. Wash and dry the okra. Wash the okra while rubbing its skin, then wipe dry with a clean towel. Leaving the okra wet may cause the vegetable to become slimier. Cooks disagree over whether this slimy texture is reduced or increased if you wash it in advance, rather than directly before cooking. Select small okra pods if possible, as these are more tender and flavorful. Trim and slit each okra pod. Remove the pointed tips from each end of the okra. Cut a slit lengthwise in the okra, stopping about 1/4 in (6 mm) from one end. Gently pry apart the okra enough to reveal the seeds and opening inside, without breaking it in half. Fill each okra pod with the stuffing. Spoon the stuffing into the okra pods, filling them completely. If you have leftover stuffing, set it aside for later. Heat oil in a steel pan. Add enough oil to cover the base of a pan or skillet. Heat on medium heat until an okra seed dropped it in sizzles. Ideally, avoid pans made from iron, copper, or brass, which may turn the okra skin black. Steel, enamel, or nonstick surfaces are all unlikely to cause this problem. You may use any type of oil, but oil with a medium or high smoking point is less likely to burn. Canola oil and peanut oil are examples of oils with high smoking points. Fry the stuffed okra over low heat. Reduce the heat to low to avoid burning the masala stuffing, then add the stuffed okra to the pan. Stir the ingredients occasionally, turning the okra over once the cooked side become dark green. This typically takes about 5–6 minutes on each side. It may take less time if you cover the pan, but the trapped moisture may cause the okra to become slimy, which many people do not enjoy. If you have leftover masala, you may add it after the other ingredients have cooked for two or three minutes. Serve with bread and raita. Stuffed bhindi can be a side dish to a large meal, or the main entreé. It is often served with South Asian bread, such as roti or chapati. Raita or yogurt is commonly served with it as well, to balance out the spicy flavor.
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Dry roast chickpea flour. Dry roast, then chop whole peanuts (optional). Sauté chile, onion, and garlic. Mix all stuffing ingredients together with other stuffing spices. Consider optional ingredients. Wash and dry the okra. Trim and slit each okra pod. Fill each okra pod with the stuffing. Heat oil in a steel pan. Fry the stuffed okra over low heat. Serve with bread and raita.
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