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https://www.wikihow.com/Compartmentalize
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How to Compartmentalize
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Compartmentalizing is about dividing your life into different sections and focusing on one at a time. This makes it easier to manage the various aspects of your life. For example, if you're at work, try to avoid thinking about your family life or what you'll be doing with your friends on the weekend. Then, when you're at home, avoid thinking about or doing work so you can relax and focus on your family life. Compartmentalizing can have negative consequences if done for the wrong reasons, so make sure you're only doing it to improve your productivity. It's unhealthy to avoid thinking about certain things just because they're unpleasant.
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Understand compartmentalizing. Sometimes boundaries have to be put on dealing with the mental or even physical environment one is in. (An example is the EMT on duty who has to put his feelings about her family aside and deal with a crisis at hand). Sometimes these boundaries have to be very hard and necessary. At other times, sometimes they can be an indication of poor decision making (such as someone having an affair) and sometimes they are about survival (a person who buries memories of trauma in childhood). Being aware of when you have to compartmentalize will help you make decisions on how, why, how much and when you compartmentalize. Sometimes it is appropriate, and sometimes it is not. For example, you may have to put some compartmentalization between home and work to prevent negativity from one to affect the other. However, compartmentalizing in this matter would mean that you control the overlap, and keep it intentionally to a minimum so your home life does not become greatly impacted by your work or vice versa. Separate streams of thought that are small and time limited. Avoid compartmentalizing large areas of thought that make you who you are. For example, living a double life, one is with your family and another one is with a lover.when one of your major values is to support the integrity of your family life would or could have serious ramifications on your system of values, and both of the lives you have compartmentalized. Smaller items would be that of being a surgeon and a medical director at the same time. The roles are certainly different, but by compartmentalizing, you will be able to aptly manage both roles and reduce the amount of overlap between the two. Find a way to transition between compartments. Create a system of supporting the separation so that your compartmentalization is effective. Recognize when one set of thoughts merges with another, and remind yourself that at that given moment, what your role and priority are. It's unlikely that you'll be able to snap your fingers and move right form one compartment to the next, but you can come up with a routine, like taking a walk or going for a short drive, that helps you cleanse your mind and move from one thing to the next. If you're transitioning from work to home, tell yourself that you'll have to finish thinking about work at the end of your commute; you can start thinking about it again when you commute to work the next day. College students do this often and well. Taking one course that the student does not enjoy can stop by leaving that classroom, allowing the freedom to fully participate in the next class, one that is enjoyed. Know that these “compartments” in your psyche are there on purpose. Make sure you are always in control of that separation, and that it does not become a reflex type of a defense mechanism. Remember that just because you're switching between compartments doesn't mean you're avoiding your feelings or impulses; it just means that it's not productive to think about the other area of your life right now, and you'll get back to it later. Avoid multi-tasking. If you want to compartmentalize as seamlessly as possible, then avoid multi-tasking, especially in between compartments, no matter how small the gesture. You may not think that calling your wife to sort out some home-related stress during your lunch break is breaking your flow, but doing so will make you more stressed and less productive throughout your work day. Of course, if you really have to attend to a personal matter, you shouldn't put it off for too long, but if you can save it until later, you'll be more focused on the task at hand. Avoid multi-tasking within the same compartment, too. Multi-tasking will actually make you less productive and will keep you from fully immersing yourself in any one task. Give each area extreme focus and move on. When you're situated in one of your compartments, you should give it 110% of your energy. Put away your phone and other distractions and fully immerse yourself in that task, whether it's wrapping up a presentation at work or spending quality time with your daughter. Any time another thought creeps up just say, "I'll get back to that when it's more productive for me to do so." If you give whatever you're doing your full focus, then you'll be able to get it done more quickly and to move on to the next thing. Set a time limit for yourself. Say, "I'm going to work on Project A for one hour before I move on to Project B." This will put more pressure on you to fully immerse yourself in Project A while you can. Learn to compartmentalize difficult news. If you've heard some devastating or difficult news, then you may want to break down and forgo all of your obligations. But if you want to compartmentalize, you can tell yourself, "I will give this situation two hours of my time. I will write down, think, or say everything that I am thinking or feeling about it before I move forward. This doesn't mean that I have dealt with the issue or that I will tuck away my pain, but it does mean that I will think about it as much as I need to before I end up dwelling or making myself feel worse. I'll pick it up again later, but I won't let it ruin my day -- or my life." Remember that you can always return to any compartment. Let go of the feeling that you have to deal with every crisis, problem, or situation as soon as it happens and that if you don't get to it, you'll be upset for the entire day. Sure, the unresolved crisis at work is a real drag, but you won't be able to figure it out until your meeting with your boss tomorrow, so take a deep breath, tell yourself that you'll figure it out when you can really return to it, and move on to the next thing. Ask yourself how you can help the situation by thinking about it more. You've had a fight with your girlfriend. Your son just got accused of shoplifting. Your boss just put you in charge of a new project and it has not been going well. However, you're not in a position to do anything about any of these things right now. So what do you do -- sit around for hours thinking about it, imagining the worst, and replaying your angry thoughts over and over?and wasting your energy by thinking about this? Absolutely not. Instead, you ask yourself, "How can thinking about this area of my life improve things?" Chances are, it can't. If thinking isn't solving anything, then move on to the task in front of you and find a magic solution later. Ask yourself, "How much more productive would I be if I weren't thinking about this one thing right now? " Chances are, you'd get a lot more done at work if you stopped thinking about the fight with your daughter; you would be able to clean the house much more quickly if you weren't worrying about your unsettling talk with a co-worker. Not thinking about these things when you can't do anything about them will actually make you spend even more time doing all the other things you have to do. Maintain a balanced life. If you want to be able to truly compartmentalize, then you need to have a balanced and stable life, where you feel like you have control over your family, your career, your health, and any other areas that are important to you. If you feel like your personal life is spinning wildly out of control or that all hell breaks loose at work every week and keeps you from sleeping more than three hours a night, then you have to address these situations so feel calmer, saner, and more at peace with all aspects of your life. Once you feel relatively in control of all aspects of your life, then you can truly begin to compartmentalize. Avoid too much compartmentalization. Feeling that your life is shattered into too many pieces, or that you cannot departmentalize when you choose, is a warning that you are losing control over how you keep aspects of your life separated. Over time, this could create serious psychological problems. If you get married, and your wife or husband has never, ever met anyone from your pool of friends or your work life, the compartmentalizing is getting out of control. Make sure you're comfortable with some crossovers in your life. Losing control over how you separate your life and thinking can become habitual. If this happens, when aspects of your life do cross over, things can become complicated or even frightening. You will feel unusually “exposed”, and when members from different aspects of your life do meet, they often may feel that when they mention you, that they are not even talking about the same person. Know when to stop. If your life, rather than small sections of it, feel like this representation of different feelings and "masks", stop compartmentalizing. Losing control as stated above leads to either greater efforts at compartmentalization, or great fear of two or more segments of your life ever coming into contact with each other. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Compartmentalize-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Compartmentalize-Step-14-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Compartmentalize-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/aid3454436-v4-728px-Compartmentalize-Step-14-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>"} It is damaging to open and honest relationships, and raises suspicion in people who are very strictly assigned to one segment or another of your life. Maintain both awareness and control over these separations. Know that you are doing this simply to increase the satisfaction and productivity in life is using this compartmentalization in an effective manner. Although you may not encourage talk of your work life at home, it is neither frightening or “feeling caught” if a family member does ask you directly as to what you do or how your day was. Say no to the things that don't deserve a compartment. One way to stay in control of your compartmentalizing is not to overbook yourself so that you aren't trying to compartmentalize too many different aspects of your life. Don't get involved in a demanding activity like being the president of the PTA or volunteering to help your friend remodel her entire home if your heart isn't in it. Chances are, that if you're trying to compartmentalize, then you probably have enough going on, so try to minimize commitments whenever you can. If you're already managing three projects at work, for example, then learn to say no when you're given the opportunity to manage a fourth. Check out your schedule. If you really want to say yes to a new opportunity, see if there's anything that you can cut out of your life.
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Understand compartmentalizing. Being aware of when you have to compartmentalize will help you make decisions on how, why, how much and when you compartmentalize. Separate streams of thought that are small and time limited. Find a way to transition between compartments. Know that these “compartments” in your psyche are there on purpose. Avoid multi-tasking. Give each area extreme focus and move on. Learn to compartmentalize difficult news. Remember that you can always return to any compartment. Ask yourself how you can help the situation by thinking about it more. Ask yourself, "How much more productive would I be if I weren't thinking about this one thing right now? Maintain a balanced life. Avoid too much compartmentalization. Make sure you're comfortable with some crossovers in your life. Know when to stop. Maintain both awareness and control over these separations. Say no to the things that don't deserve a compartment.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Himalayan-Rabbits
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How to Care for Himalayan Rabbits
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To care for your Himalayan rabbit, try to find a cage that's at least 30 inches long and 24 inches wide so it has enough room to move around in. You should also place hay or Readigrass in the cage as bedding, which your rabbit will also enjoy eating. If you're unsure what to feed your rabbit, give it half a cup of pellets each day, and some dark green vegetables, like kale or spinach, to make sure it gets enough nutrients. In order to keep the cage clean, buy your rabbit a litter box with low sides so it can easily hop in and out. Since Himalayan rabbits love to chew, wrap any electrical cords in spiral wrap, and provide your rabbit with an alternative item to chew on when you let it roam around your home.
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Place your rabbit in an appropriate cage. Since the Himalayan rabbit is a small rabbit, the cage you put him should be at least 30 inches long x 24 inches wide x 18 inches high. There are a variety of different cages to choose from: wired enclosures, fancy raised pens, or even rabbit condos. Do not use solid walled cages or aquariums. This does not let enough air flow through. You can also let your bunny roam free in a bunny-proofed room. Make sure to give your bunny a solid floor, such as a piece of carpeting or wooden flooring. You can also use a piece of fleece fabric, because it won't leave long strings in the digestive tract if the rabbit eats it. You can also put newspaper under the cage, just don't use newspaper as bedding. Place appropriate bedding in the cage. Bedding is what will be placed in your rabbit's sleeping area. It should be edible, since your rabbit will eat it. Hay (like meadow or timothy hay), Readigrass, natural fiber blanket, pelleted paper, or other organic products make good bedding materials. Make sure to give him enough so he can shape it, move it, and burrow in it how he wants. Don't use cardboard, newspaper, wood shavings, sawdust, cat litter, or cedar or pine products as bedding. These can harm your rabbit. Make sure to check the bedding daily and clean it if necessary. If you don't clean the bedding regularly, fleas, flies, and other pests can raise in the bedding and harm your rabbit. If your rabbit is going to the bathroom in his bedding, you need to give the rabbit a larger area to roam, exercise, and move around. Give your rabbit a place to hide. Rabbits need a place to hide from things that scare them, so they feel safe and secure. Place a cardboard box or a nest box for your rabbit to do so. The hiding place should be placed somewhere where he can rapidly move underneath it or inside it, but be small enough to make the rabbit feel secure. The boxes should have holes at both ends so the rabbit will use it. You can place the hiding place boxes in "hidden" places in your house, like under furniture, in closets, or in corners of the room. If your rabbit has made a habit of using places for hiding spots you'd rather them not be, like under your bed, put a box there with multiple openings to keep the rabbit in the box and away from your carpet and bed frame. Make sure to have one hiding place per rabbit. The hiding place should be located away from sights and sounds that could scare your rabbit. Place the hiding place away from other animals, people, drafts, and sunlight. Make sure the hiding place is quiet. Cardboard boxes stuffed with hay make inexpensive chewing and hiding spots for rabbits. Provide a litter box. Confine your rabbit in his cage with a litter box in a corner he has already soiled. He will use the litterbox to keep his cage clean. Make sure the litter box sides are low so he can hop in and out easily. Try placing hay or a few of his droppings in the litter box to encourage him to use it. If you let your rabbit run around the house, consider setting up multiple litter boxes. Provide water in a sipper bottle or a ceramic bowl. Sipper bottles are easier to keep clean than bowls, but rabbits prefer to drink from bowls. One of each could be provided to see which works best in your rabbit's situation. Regardless of container used, clean it and put in fresh water at least once a day. If using a bowl, make sure it is heavy enough not to tip over. Rabbit proof your home. The Himalayan rabbit loves to chew. If you are keeping your rabbit inside, you will need to carefully rabbit proof your home to protect him and your stuff from damage. Protect electrical cords with spiral wrap, hard plastic tubing and concealers, or by keeping them out of reach. Rabbits will chew on wooden objects including trim, door edges, and furniture legs. They may also chew on wallpaper, sheetrock, and carpet. Keep an eye on the rabbit when around these items or block him off with boards or furniture. Always keep an acceptable chewing alternative out for your rabbit. Make sure he knows where it is. If you catch him starting to chew on something he shouldn't, give him the alternative. You can use items like hay, alfalfa cubes, cotton towels, and aspen, willow, or apple branches. Exercise your rabbit daily. A rabbit needs at least 4 hours of exercise daily in order to be fit both physically and mentally. You can provide an exercise pen or area for your rabbit, so your rabbit can run around. Place cardboard tubes or boxes in the area for the rabbit to run through and jump on. Move them daily so your rabbit will be curious about the changes. You can even get on the floor and play with your bunny. Hide food and treats around his exercise areas so he can forage for his food. Make cheap, homemade toys, like a paper sack stuffed with shredded newspaper and a few treats, cardboard rolls from paper towels stuffed with hay, or tunnels made from cardboard boxes. Provide a digging box for your rabbit. Place a bunch of newspaper and toilet paper in a box, and the rabbit will spend days shredding the paper. If your rabbit has a large area to roam around, sometimes he may get used to that and stay in the same spot. If this happens, confine him in a smaller area for a few hours, then release him so he will want to roam. Feed your rabbit the appropriate amount of food. The best diet for a rabbit consists of grass-type hay, commercial rabbit pellets, leafy green vegetables, and water. The rabbit's intestinal tract needs the fibers and water found in these foods for it to function properly and prevent dangerous illness. Your Himalayan rabbit should always have access to clean, dry grass hay. This helps to keep his teeth and digestive tract healthy. Himalayan rabbits should have between 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup of high quality (15-18% protein) pellets per day. Most Himalayans eat about 1/3 cup, but monitor your rabbits weight - if it is losing or gaining weight you might have to adjust how much feed it gets. Young Himalayans - under six months - can generally be given as much pellets as they want, but if the rabbit does not eat them all, they will have to be replaced, as rabbits may refuse to eat stale food. Vegetables and green foods are, contrary to popular belief, neither required for a rabbits diet, or good for them. If you do desire to give your Himalayan fresh food, try dark, leafy greens, such as kale, spinach or parsley. Provide your rabbit with treats. Dry treats that are popular with rabbits are black oil sunflower seeds and rolled oats. Alfalfa or clover hay. These are tasty but way too rich for a rabbit to ingest daily. It can be used as an occasional treat, or given to nursing does. Starchy vegetables, like carrot bottoms, and fruit. These are also tasty but have too much sugar and starch for the rabbit. Feed no more than 2 tablespoons of fruit daily. Don't feed a rabbit bananas. They are too fatty and can become addictive for the rabbit. Do not feed human foods (other than the above mentioned vegetables and fruits) to the rabbit. Corn is also not good for rabbits since the hulls can cause problems in the digestive tract. Seed or grain mixes may give your rabbit an unbalanced diet since he can pick and choose the seeds and grains out of these mixes. Groom the Himalayan rabbit once a week. Since Himalayan rabbits have short fur, they require minimal grooming. You can brush your rabbit once a week, or run your hand over his fur with damp hands to move excess hair. Understand that the color of Himalayan rabbits is temperature sensitive. The color on the Himalayan rabbit can change depending on the temperature. The colored patches of hair can darken if exposed to cooler temperatures, but lighten if exposed to warmer temperatures. If your rabbit lies next to something cold, his white fur can get dark spots on him. Spay or neuter your rabbit if you plan to keep it with out rabbits. It may be neutered (if he is a male) or spayed (if she is a female) when he is four to six months of age. This operation is very risky, and Himalayan rabbits do not do well under anesthesia. Since they tend to be less hormonal than other breeds, and do not spray or become territorial as easily, it is highly advised by those who keep Himalayan rabbits to not spay or neuter a Himalayan except to prevent unwanted pregnancies. #Take your rabbit to the veterinarian once a year. You should take your rabbit to the vet for an examination once a year. A tooth check should be done to see if the teeth need trimming. Himalayan rabbits do not generally have any teeth problems, though, due to their long facial structure. Monitor for signs of sickness. Most rabbits are very healthy, but sometimes they become sick and show signs. Look for eye or nose discharge, drooling, refusing to eat or drink, swelling, reddened skin, or fur loss, not hopping or moving like normal or unable to use back legs, diarrhea or a lack of droppings for a day, dark, red urine, or a fever more than 105 °F. Bright, orange red urine is normal, especially during a change in seasons - the red urine to be watched out for is when it has darker specks in it, which can indicate blood. If you see any of these signs or any other concerning sign contact your veterinarian for advice.
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Place your rabbit in an appropriate cage. Place appropriate bedding in the cage. Give your rabbit a place to hide. Provide a litter box. Provide water in a sipper bottle or a ceramic bowl. Rabbit proof your home. Exercise your rabbit daily. Feed your rabbit the appropriate amount of food. Provide your rabbit with treats. Groom the Himalayan rabbit once a week. Understand that the color of Himalayan rabbits is temperature sensitive. Spay or neuter your rabbit if you plan to keep it with out rabbits. Monitor for signs of sickness.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Sell-Books-on-Amazon
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How to Sell Books on Amazon
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To sell books on Amazon, start by opening an individual or professional seller account, depending on your needs. Be sure to enter your payment information so you can receive payment. Then, go to the "Sell Your Stuff" section and search for the title of the book that you want to sell or opt to list a new title. Set a reasonable price for the item, and include an honest and accurate description of the condition. Once you've filled out the necessary information, save the listing and wait for someone to make a purchase!
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Create an Amazon shopper account if you do not already have one. Navigate to the main Amazon page, then click on the "Your Account" tab in the upper right corner. You will be asked to provide an e-mail address, password, and basic contact information. After submitting these details, you should receive a confirmation e-mail to notify you that your regular shopper Amazon account has been created. Write down the username and password somewhere secure so you don't forget your login information. Make a Professional Seller account if you represent a business. Use a Professional account if you plan to sell books as a business endeavor and anticipate selling more than 40 books per month. Go to the seller account start page to begin setting up your account. Click on the "Your Account" tab in the upper right corner of the page to visit your account page. On the right side of your account page, there should be a heading called "Your Other Accounts." Click on "Your Seller Account" at the top of the list to begin the process to establish a seller account. You must sign in again before your seller account can be activated. A Professional Seller account has a $39.99 monthly subscription fee but no per sale closing fee. A Professional Seller account also allows you to use feeds and spreadsheets to manage your inventory, as well as provides access to order reports. Create an Individual Seller account if you’re moving limited inventory. If you're a casual book seller trying to get rid of a little personal overstock (i.e. fewer than 40 books per month), you're better off with an Individual account. Set up your Individual Seller account by following the same steps as you would for a Professional account. Navigate to the “Your Accounts” tab and click on “Your Seller Account.” Sign in, and select that you'd like to open a Professional Seller account. An Individual Seller account has no monthly fee but charges $0.99 as a per sale closing fee. Enter your payment information to legitimize your seller page. You will need to provide valid checking account information to be able to receive payments when you sell your books. Under the "Settings" tab on your seller account page, see a link called "Account Info." On this page, notice a "Deposit Method" section. Click the "Edit" button to enter your information. Select the country in which your bank account is located under "Bank Location Country." Enter the routing number and checking account number. Click "Submit." Wait to start selling books until you receive a confirmation e-mail. This can take several days since Amazon must first confirm the account with your bank. Search for the title of the book you wish to sell. You can search for the title by going to the "Sell Your Stuff" page linked on your main seller account page. On the "Sell Your Stuff" page, type the title or ISBN into the search box. Make sure that "Books" is selected as the product category. Click on "Start Selling" to begin your listing. You can also find the book titles you'd like to sell by finding the book through a standard Amazon search. Once you locate the book and go to its corresponding item detail page, click on the "Sell on Amazon" button on the right side of the screen to begin your listing. List a new book’s title if you’re selling a book that’s new to Amazon. If the book you want to sell has not been listed on Amazon already, you can begin a new listing for it by searching for the ISBN on the “Sell Your Stuff” page. Type in all of the relevant information about the book, including its title, author, ISBN, SKU, and publisher information. When no results come up, Amazon will direct you to begin a new listing. You'll need to list new book titles if, for example, you work for a book publisher or small press that's putting out new books regularly. Set the price of the book depending on its status. Decide what price you want to sell your book for and input that information in the corresponding field. If the book has already been listed on Amazon, a good way to determine the price you should sell it for is by noting the price that other sellers have listed their copies at. Since you are just beginning as a seller, you will need to list your copy at a low price in order to convince potential buyer's to purchase yours over someone else's. Alternately, if your book is in very good condition and you'd like to get a little more money for it, raise the price by a few dollars. You can always log back in and change the price at a later time. Describe the condition of the book you’re selling. The condition of a used book ranges from "Like New" to "Acceptable." A book can be listed as "New" only if it has never been touched or read. Also type a brief description of the condition and note whether your book is hardcover or paperback. Be accurate and descriptive, since sellers rely on these descriptions to choose which books to purchase! A book is "Like New" if everything appears as though the book has never been touched. The dust cover must be intact with no tears. The spine should show no creasing and the pages must be completely clean and intact. A book is "Very Good" if the pages and dust cover are intact and clean and if the spine is undamaged. The pages can show evidence of mild folding. A book is "Good" if the pages and cover are intact. The spine can show limited signs of wear and the pages may include limited highlighting. The book can also have a "From the library of" label. A book is "Acceptable" if the pages and cover are intact. The pages can include notes and highlighting, as long as the text is not obscured. The spine can also show creasing, but it must remain sturdy and intact. If a book is "Unacceptable," it cannot be sold on Amazon. A book is "Unacceptable" if it includes missing pages, obscured text or ripped covers. Select the shipping method you plan on providing. Unless you plan to use Fulfillment by Amazon, it's the seller's responsibility to ship the books to the customer. The most common shipping method is to charge the customer $3.99 USD for the book to arrive within 7-10 business days. Then, click “Save” to confirm all of the details you've provided about the book and finalize the listing. Once you save your listing, the book will be made available for sale on Amazon. This means that customers will be able to see the book when they search for the title on the website. Ship the book to the seller once they’ve purchased it. You'll receive an email from Amazon once someone has bought one of the books you've listed. The email will contain the buyer's name and address. Package the book in an envelope or box, write the buyer's address and your return address on the front, and ship the book via your preferred shipping service. Amazon requires you to ship within 2 business days of receiving the order. It's standard practice for Amazon to reimburse sellers $3.99 USD for each book sold. This means that, if you're selling large books that cost more than $4 to ship, you could feasibly lose money on shipping. Change a previous book listing to "Fulfilled by Amazon. " If you've already set up a seller account and listed a few books to sell, it's easy to switch the account to Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). On your Seller Central page, select "Manage Inventory" under the "Inventory" section of your account. Select the book you want to convert. Check the box next to the book in the far left column. Go to the "Actions" pull-down menu on the page. From this menu, select "Change to Fulfilled by Amazon." Amazon should take you to the conversion page next. Click on the "Convert" button to change the listing. Ship your book inventory to Amazon the nearest fulfillment center. When you begin signing up for FBA, Amazon will provide you with a list of fulfillment centers. Select the one nearest your location and follow the instruction about shipping your book or books to that fulfillment center. Amazon will generate PDF product and shipment labels for your book. Print these labels and attach them to your shipping envelope as directed. You can use Amazon's discounted shipping to send the book to the fulfillment center. Alternatively, you can also use your own carrier if you find that option to be cheaper or otherwise preferred. Monitor the listing and let Amazon handle the rest. You will receive an email notification when Amazon receives your books. The Amazon fulfillment center will scan your inventory, record item dimensions and conditions, and input this information into the online tracking system. When a customer purchases a book you are selling with FBA, Amazon will ship the order to the customer and update your listing. You will receive another email notification when your product has been purchased and shipped. Outbound shipping costs are included in your service fees. Amazon stores and ships your products. All you need to do is monitor the listing for your own records. Submit an Advantage application to join the program. The Advantage program is designed for sellers who intend to distribute their own work or large quantities of other books they are legally allowed to distribute. Unlike the other types of Amazon seller accounts, Amazon requires potential Advantage members to submit a special application. In order to participate, you will need North American distribution rights for any titles you enroll. The account you set up for an Advantage membership will require the same information as a standard selling account. You will need to input your name, e-mail, password, mailing address, and bank account. You will also need a valid e-mail address, access to the Internet, and a U.S. bank account. To start the application process, navigate to the Advantage home page at: https://advantage.amazon.com/. Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the application. Note that as a member of the Advantage program, you do not need to maintain a selling account or manage buying orders and feedback. Enroll at least 1 book title under your Advantage account. Your Advantage account won't be active until books are registered under it. Click on “Enroll” under your Advantage account, and type in the details of each book you'd like to sell through the program. Each title must have an ISBN, and each physical book copy must have a valid barcode. After you enroll a title through the Advantage account, you will receive an initial order e-mail with instructions on how to log in and confirm your order. To confirm an order, you will need to log into your member page and select the "Orders" tab. After clicking on the corresponding Order ID number, you will confirm the order and receive shipping instructions. Print your shipping label and packing slip for each order. You can print out these slips from your order confirmation page after you've confirmed the order. The packing slip should be included in the box along with the books you ship. Place the shipping label on the outside of the box using heavy-duty packaging tape. Mail your products to an Amazon shipping center for distribution. It's your responsibility to send your books to an Amazon distribution center, but Amazon will handle shipping the books to the customers. Amazon will instruct you on which fulfillment center to send your books to, and the address will be on the shipping label. You will be notified when your order is received at the facility. Amazon should have provided you with the distribution center's address after you enrolled your book(s). If they didn't, contact the Advantage program and inquire where your books should be shipped to. If you ship an order to an Amazon fulfillment center that does not meet its requirements, Amazon may ship it back to you at your expense. Let Amazon sell the books and ship them out to customers. Amazon will take care of getting the books into the customers' hands. You will receive payment (via direct deposit) from Amazon once customers have purchased your books. Under the Advantage program, the books are put up for sale under Amazon's name rather than your seller name. You will not receive feedback for the purchase or the condition of the book. Amazon will also handle any returns if customers are dissatisfied with the books. For this reason, the Advantage program is ideal for booksellers or publishers who prefer to have a hands-off approach to selling and shipping their own books.
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Create an Amazon shopper account if you do not already have one. Make a Professional Seller account if you represent a business. Create an Individual Seller account if you’re moving limited inventory. Enter your payment information to legitimize your seller page. Search for the title of the book you wish to sell. List a new book’s title if you’re selling a book that’s new to Amazon. Set the price of the book depending on its status. Describe the condition of the book you’re selling. Select the shipping method you plan on providing. Ship the book to the seller once they’ve purchased it. Change a previous book listing to "Fulfilled by Amazon. Ship your book inventory to Amazon the nearest fulfillment center. Monitor the listing and let Amazon handle the rest. Submit an Advantage application to join the program. Enroll at least 1 book title under your Advantage account. Print your shipping label and packing slip for each order. Mail your products to an Amazon shipping center for distribution. Let Amazon sell the books and ship them out to customers.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rain-Barrel
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How to Make a Rain Barrel
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To make a rain barrel, start by getting a 55-gallon food-grade barrel. Then, cut a hole in the top of the barrel with a jigsaw for the rainwater to pour into, and cover it with a skimmer basket or screen to keep out bugs and debris. Next, drill a hole near the base of the barrel for a spigot, and insert the spigot into it using plumber's putty and a waterproof sealant. Finally, rest the barrel on some cinder blocks under your house's downspout.
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Set up your rain barrel in the right spot. You will usually be placing your barrel under, or attached to, one of your existing downspouts. However, you need to ensure that the rain barrel uses a diverter or has an overflow to get rid of water pooling at your home's foundation. If it's possible, extend the downspout piping to a location for the barrel that is a few feet away from the house to avoid overflow saturating the foundation. A full rain barrel can weigh more than 400 pounds, so make sure you don't place it on anything that can't take this weight, or where it might do damage if knocked over. Keep the barrel as low as possible for more stability, placing it on a wide, solid base. Secure ratchet strap(s) around the barrel and anchor them firmly to either the house or two ground anchors, placing the straps in an 'X'. Tightly pull the straps downward to add stability. Posts could also be placed into the ground to serve as a backstop and anchor for the barrel. Determine how large the barrel should be. This will depend on the size of your property, but the standard size is 55 gallons (208.2 L). Choose the right material. You can use plastic, rubber, or even wood. Metal can be used but is often not recommended. Just make sure your material is sealed and treated to hold water for a long time without leaking, rusting, rotting or decaying chemicals into the water. Look for food grade barrels that are sold new or even used from restaurants, food distribution centers, commercial food processing plants, and similar businesses. There are 3 types of plastics that are very harmful to humans and should be avoided. You can identify them by their recycling number. The numbers to look for include #3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), #6 Polystyrene (PS), and #7 Polycarbonate. Clean the inside of the barrel. This may not be a big deal if your barrel is new, but make sure you remove any debris that may be left inside. Start by washing it well with warm water and dish soap, scrubbing the sides if needed. Dump the soapy water and rinse it well. Then sanitize the barrel using unscented household bleach diluted with water. Mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of bleach into 1 quart (.94 liter) of water or 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of bleach into 1 gallon (3.8 liter) of water. Know what to expect. A rain barrel is just a barrel with a hole in the top or side allowing water to enter from the downspout. It can have a filter or closed system to keep out debris and mosquitoes. It always has a spigot and/or drain valve near the bottom to connect a hose to or fill a bucket from. The rain barrel should also have a way to control overflow with proper drainage so it doesn't saturate the ground near the barrel or seep into the house's or building's foundation. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the top of the barrel. The hole should be large enough to accommodate the rainwater flowing into it from out of your rain spout. A four to six inch diameter circle is a good place to start, or however large you need to accommodate your skimmer basket. If the top of your barrel is thinner, you can also just use an exacto-knife. Position the skimmer basket or screen. You want to make sure that leaves, sticks and other debris, as well as bugs and animals don't get into your barrel. For this you can secure a screen over the intake hole (or simply cover the entire top of the barrel and put the top back on). Make sure you use stainless steel or another rust proof material. Don't use anything with gaps big enough to let in mosquitoes. You can also set a special skimmer basket into the intake. A skimmer basket doesn't block as easily and can be removed to toss out collected debris and make maintenance easier. Drill a hole for the spigot. It should be as close to the bottom of the barrel as possible, with the stand leaving you enough room to fill a bucket under it. Use an electric drill. A 3/4th inch hole should be right to fit most hose-compatible spigots. But pick your spigot before you decide what size hole to make. A common hose bib type spigot can be used, either in 1/2 (1.27 cm) or 3/4 inch (1.9 cm). Wrap tape around the upper threads of the spigot. Teflon tape is a good choice to make sure your spigot is watertight on the threads. Insert the spigot onto the barrel and seal around it. Screw your spigot into your hole and secure it to the barrel with a properly sized washer. Use a plumbers putty for sealant between the barrel and spigot.Then seal over the edges around the spigot with waterproof sealant. Determine how high the raise the rain barrel. You need to get your barrel close enough to the bottom of the downspout and have enough room under the spigot to fill a barrel. Create a stand from cinder blocks. Four cinder blocks set next to each other should do the trick on flat ground. You can also use loose bricks if you place them partially dug into the ground or secure them together to create a stable base that is wider than the barrel. Make sure your stand is completely stable—you don't want your barrel to tip. Put your barrel on the stand. Attach or remove the bottom end of your downspout so you can set your barrel under it. You may need to adjust your downspout and even add curved sections of gutter piping to get it properly positioned. Sit the barrel on the stand. Make sure it sits secure and stable and doesn't tip around. Turn it so the end of your house's downspout flows down into the intake. Drill a hole in the side toward the top of the barrel. About two inches should be good. When the barrel fills up, you need an overflow valve to let water run out in a controlled way instead of bubbling out the top. Screw in and secure your valve. As with the spigot, use tape and washers to lock and seal it in place. Create an overflow system to prevent flooding. Attach a hose to the valve and direct the hose to run into a ditch or other proper drainage near your house. This will keep your yard from flooding when water starts spewing out of your barrel. You can also run the hose into a second rain barrel. This way when the first fills up, the water just flows into the next one. But eventually you will need to have a barrel that drains properly. Alternatively you can simply use a diverter. A downspout diverter attaches to the downspout and the rain barrel. Once the rain barrel is full, water continues down the downspout, eliminating any chance of overflow.
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Set up your rain barrel in the right spot. Determine how large the barrel should be. Choose the right material. Clean the inside of the barrel. Know what to expect. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the top of the barrel. Position the skimmer basket or screen. Drill a hole for the spigot. Wrap tape around the upper threads of the spigot. Insert the spigot onto the barrel and seal around it. Determine how high the raise the rain barrel. Create a stand from cinder blocks. Put your barrel on the stand. Sit the barrel on the stand. Drill a hole in the side toward the top of the barrel. Screw in and secure your valve. Create an overflow system to prevent flooding. Alternatively you can simply use a diverter.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Body-Fat
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How to Lose Body Fat
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If you want to lose body fat, try starting each day with a protein and fiber-filled breakfast, like eggs and a fruit and vegetable smoothie, to boost your metabolism. You should avoid sugary and fried foods, which only increase fat in your body. In addition to a good diet, aim to do high-intensity cardio, like cycling, swimming, or running, 4 times a week. If you don't have time to exercise, try taking the stairs and walking during your lunch break.
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Consume a well-rounded balance of protein and fat. Studies show that eating lean proteins like chicken, lean beef, beans, and healthy fats found in fish, avocados , nuts, and seeds promotes fat loss. Choose proteins and fats that are hormone-free and unprocessed. Consuming 1200 mg calcium per day may help you reduce your body fat. Aim for three servings of dairy a day. Choose products made from skim milk to lower the number of calories you take in from dairy each day. Choose olive oil and grapeseed oil over canola oil and butter when you cook. Drink a lot of water. Studies show that drinking plenty of water actually increases the body's metabolic rate, leading to more fat loss. Aim for 2 litres of water per day, more if you're active. Replace alcohol, soda (including diet soda), coffee, and other drinks with water. Start your day by drinking a large glass of water when you wake up, before you eat breakfast. Eat breakfast every day. Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast gives you the right foundation for eating well all day long. Because your metabolism slows down at night, eating breakfast in the morning can boost your metabolism to a more active state. If you skip breakfast, you'll be more likely to eat too much or lose your willpower to eat nutritious foods later in the day. Eat a lot of protein and fiber at breakfast to keep you full for several hours. Fruit, eggs, and vegetable smoothies are great breakfast choices. Avoid eating pancakes and other baked goods for breakfast. These give your body a shot of sugar without wholesome nutrients, so you'll get hungry faster. Plus, you'll be starting the day at a dietary disadvantage. Fill your day with fiber. Soluble fiber, which is found in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, lowers insulin levels in your body and leads to fat loss. Eating plenty of fiber with every meal will also make you feel full faster, so you won't be as tempted to eat high-calorie foods. Eat whole fruits and vegetables. Fresh, whole vegetables and fruits like apples, cherries, oranges, broccoli, spinach, kale, and sweet potatoes have a lot of fiber. Eat whole grains. Try steel cut oatmeal instead of instant, and choose whole wheat over white every time. Quinoa is another delicious whole grain to incorporate into your diet. Don't drink fruit juice. Fruit contains a lot of sugar, which is fine when you consume it along with the fruit's fiber. But when a fruit is juiced, its sugars are extracted and the fiber is discarded, leaving you with pure sugar. Don't eat foods with empty calories. For some people, it really is that simple. Certain foods are more easily converted to fat in your body. They provide a lot of calories, but the calories don't come with the nutrients and fiber your body needs to stay healthy. The first step to losing fat is cutting back or eliminating foods like: Sugar. Sugary sodas, baked goods, and candies can lead to a greater accumulation of fat. When you cut these foods out of your diet, you'll likely see results within the first week. White flour. Processed white flour that is used to make bread, pastries, cakes, pasta, and other wheat products should be avoided. Fried foods. The process of frying food makes it much less nutritious, leading to more fat. Cut back on french fries, fried chicken, and any other food with a fried breading. Most fast foods fall into this category. Processed snacks and meats. Snack foods, pre-packaged dinners, bacon, and lunch meat are processed with chemicals and preservatives that are bad for your health. They pack a lot of calories without nourishing your body, so avoid these while you're trying to lose fat. Use smaller plates so if you fill your plate it's less likely that you'll end up not eating all your food as if you would with a larger plate. Lift weights. Exercising with weights builds up muscle and keeps your metabolism high for an extended period of time, helping you to lose fat. Even when you are not exercising, muscle will burn more calories than fat will. If you're new to weightlifting, get started by joining a gym and asking a personal trainer to help you with some beginner's exercises. Keep these tips in mind: Work each muscle group. Make sure you do exercises to work out your arms, back, chest, abdomen, and legs for full-body fat loss. Focus on performing 2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions at 70-80% of your one repetition max. Do not simply lift the heaviest weights you can because form is more important than the amount of weight lifted, and form is usually sacrificed to focus on lifting heavier weights. Don't overdo it. Make sure you have a few rest days between workouts, and don't work the same muscle groups two days in a row. Your muscles need time to repair after workout sessions to get stronger. Get into cardio. Mixing resistance training with cardio workouts is the key to successful fat loss. Cardio exercises get your heart pumping and help you burn a lot of calories. Any type of cardio is fine, but try to choose an exercise you enjoy doing, so you'll be motivated to stick with your workout regimen. The best type of cardio to do for fat loss is HIIT (high-intensity interval training). HIIT involves doing intense bursts of cardio with short rests in between. HIIT keeps your body guessing and burning more calories than long periods of steady intensity. Cycling, swimming, and running are great cardio exercises. Do one of these activities for half an hour four times a week, or mix them all up. Work out with a friend. Sometimes having a friend along can turn a dreary workout into a fun catch-up session. Find a friend with similar goals and motivations, and set up a schedule to exercise together several times per week. Find creative ways to be more active. We burn calories throughout the day, not just when we're working out. Being more active in general can make a big difference in your daily calorie burn. Try these tips to be more physically active, especially if you have a job that involves sitting all day: Take the stairs. This is a classic tip, but it really does make a difference! Instead of taking the elevator or escalator, walk up the stairs. When you leave the building, walk down the stairs. Take a walk during your breaks. Even if it just means leaving the building to eat lunch outside, get up and go somewhere. Take evening walks with a friend or partner. After dinner walks help you unwind, digest your food, and burn a few extra calories. Walk, bike, or take public transportation to work. Driving involves less physical activity than any of these transportation methods. Even taking the bus or train to work requires more activity than driving, since you have to walk to the bus or train station first. See your doctor. Before starting any type of intensive weight loss program, it's a good idea to meet with your doctor to discuss what's healthy for you. Make sure that losing body fat won't affect any preexisting conditions you may have. Set goals. Taking your doctor's advice and your knowledge of your own body into account, write down some goals. It may help to plot out a fat loss schedule that you'll follow over the next six months. Set up some milestones you aim to reach along the way, to provide motivation for your weight loss journey. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kilogram) per week if you are of average weight. Losing more than that can be damaging to your body. Set goals that are reasonable and achievable. If you try to lose too much fat too fast, or more fat than is practical for you to lose, you'll end up feeling disappointed. Make a promise to yourself. Losing fat requires a lot of time, energy, and difficult choices. There will be times when you'll feel deprived of foods you love, or tired of feeling sore after exercising. Mental commitment is one of the most important factors in successful fat loss. Without it, you'll lapse into old habits, and you may even end up gaining back more than you initially lost. Take a positive view of your body. Think of yourself as a strong, capable person with a body you can use to experience the world. Being thankful for your body's strengths will help motivate you to take good care of it. On the other hand, if you tend to internally berate yourself for not looking the way you want to look, it's going to be harder to give your body the care and attention it needs to shed fat.
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Consume a well-rounded balance of protein and fat. Drink a lot of water. Eat breakfast every day. Fill your day with fiber. Don't eat foods with empty calories. Lift weights. Get into cardio. Find creative ways to be more active. See your doctor. Set goals. Make a promise to yourself.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Lucid-Dream
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How to Lucid Dream
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If you want to lucid dream, start a dream journal where you write down the details of your dreams as soon as you wake up each day. This will train you to remember more of your dreams which can improve your dream lucidity. Dream lucidity is the awareness that you are dreaming, so you need to be able to remember your dreams before you can start to control them. Throughout the day, try performing reality checks where you ask yourself, “Am I dreaming?” every few hours to double check that you're awake. You can also try pinching yourself to see if you're dreaming or not. Once these reality checks become a habit, you'll likely start asking yourself the same question in your dreams, which will help you realize that you're sleeping. If you ask yourself "Am I dreaming?" and you think you really are, try pushing your finger through your palm. If it goes through, you're dreaming! Once you know you're dreaming, you can start controlling your dreams by going to a new place, introducing new characters, or even flying.
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Keep a dream journal. Keep it close by your bed at night, and write down your dream immediately after waking, or the emotions and sensations you experience right when you wake up. This will train you to remember more of your dreams, which is important for lucid dreaming. Plus, there's not much point in controlling your dreams if you forget the experience before the morning. Alternatively, keep a recording device by your bed. You might remember more of your dreams if you stay still for a few minutes and concentrate on the memory before you start writing. It's normal if you don't remember your dreams right away. Use reality checks frequently. Every few hours during the day, ask yourself "Am I dreaming?" and perform one of the following reality checks. Look around for a familiar object you recognize to see if it's in the correct place. With enough practice, you'll start following the habit in your dreams as well, cluing you into the fact that you're dreaming. Pinch your nose, close your mouth and test whether you can still breathe. Simply look at your hands and feet. These are often distorted in dreams when you inspect them closely. Read a page of text or the time on a clock, look away, then look back again. In dreams, the text or time will be blurry or nonsensical, or will be different each time you look. Attempt to push your index finger straight through the opposite palm. Really expect it to go through, asking yourself whether you're dreaming or not both before and after attempting. During a dream, your finger would pass straight through your opposite palm, and asking yourself the question twice will increase your chances of realizing this is not normal. Repeat "I will be aware that I'm dreaming," each time you fall asleep. Each night as you fall asleep, repeat to yourself "I will know I'm dreaming" or a similar phrase until you drift out of consciousness. This technique is known as Mnemonic Induction to Lucid Dreaming, or MILD. Mnemonic induction just means "using memory aids," or in this case using a rote phrase to turn the awareness of your dreaming into an automatic habit. Some people like to combine this step with a reality check by staring at their hands for a few minutes before they go to sleep. Learn to recognize your personal dream signs. Read through your journal regularly and look for recurring "dream signs." These are recurring situations or events that you may notice in your dreams. Become familiar with these, and you may recognize them while you dream, and therefore notice that you're dreaming. You probably know some of these already. Common dream events include losing your teeth, being chased by something large, or going into public without clothes on. Drift back to sleep when awakened from a dream. When you wake up and remember your dream, write it down in your dream journal, then close your eyes and focus on the dream. Imagine that you were in the dream, noticed a dream sign or reality check, and realized it was a dream. Hold on to this thought as you drift back to sleep, and you may enter a lucid dream. Note that most lucid dreams occur while the person is fully asleep, usually because they notice a bizarre event and realize they're in a dream. This is just an alternate trigger that starts off about 25% of lucid dreams. Consider purchasing a light alarm. Go online and purchase a light-based, instead of a sound-based alarm, or even a specialized "DreamLight" designed to induce lucid dreaming. Set it for 4.5, 6, or 7 hours after you fall asleep, or set it to go off every hour if possible. While sound, touch, or other stimuli during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep can also make a dreamer aware of the fact they're dreaming, one study shows that light cues are most effective. You don't want to actually wake yourself up (unless you try the Wake Back to Bed method below). Keep the light alarm more than arm's reach away from your bed, and/or cover it with a sheet to dim the light. Know when lucid dreams most commonly occur. Lucid dreams, and vivid dreams in general, almost always occur during the REM stage of sleep. The first REM phase typically occurs ninety minutes after you first fall asleep, with additional phases roughly every ninety minutes afterward. The goal of this method is to wake up during a REM phase, then fall back asleep and continue the dream aware that you are dreaming. You won't be able to time your phases exactly unless you visit a sleep lab or have a very dedicated night owl watching your eyelids all night. More realistically, just keep repeating the method below until you catch yourself in REM phase. Encourage your body to get more REM sleep. There are many ways to increase the amount of REM sleep you get, as described in the linked article. One of the most effective, and the one that causes REM sleep to appear at regular times, is to stick to a daily sleep schedule and to sleep long enough that you wake up well-rested. This can be difficult to balance with the step below, which interrupts your sleep in the middle of the night. If you have trouble falling back asleep, try a different method instead, or limit your attempts to once or twice a week. Wake up in the middle of the night. Set one alarm to go off either 4.5, 6, or 7 hours after the time you fall asleep. You're more likely to be in REM sleep during these times, although it's difficult to predict in advance. The six or seven hour times are the most likely to work, because later REM phases last longer, and are more likely to contain vivid or lucid dreams. Stay awake for a while. Write down your dream if you were having one, make yourself a snack, or just get up and walk around for a while. Your goal is to get your conscious mind active and alert, while your body is still full of sleep hormones. One study shows that staying awake for somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes gives the highest chance of a lucid dream. Concentrate on the dream and fall asleep again. Close your eyes and fall asleep again. If you remember the dream you were having, recall it and fall back asleep, imagining yourself continuing the dream. Even if this takes quite a while to happen, you've got a decent chance at a lucid dream. Try other concentration techniques. If your mind wanders while trying to "catch" the dream, or if you don't remember the dream at all, instead try focusing on the movement of your fingers. Use a pattern of small movements, such as "index finger up, middle finger down, middle finger up, index finger down." Repeat this rhythmic movement until you fall asleep. Meditate. Before going to sleep, meditate in a quiet, dark room. Taking a meditation training course may give better results, but to start out, just pay attention to your breathing, or imagine ascending or descending stairs. The goal is to stop thinking and enter a quiet, comfortable state, and from there slip into a lucid dream. Keep in mind that "Wake Induced" lucid dreams are rarer and more difficult than dreams that become lucid after you're already asleep. There are many meditation guide videos online specifically designed to help you lucid dream. Prolong a lucid dream as it starts to fade. One common experience among first-time lucid dreamers is waking up due to the excitement of having a lucid dream! Usually, you'll get some warning beforehand as the dream feels "unstable" or you begin to notice sensations from the real world. These techniques can help you keep the lucid dream going: Spin your dream body around or fall backward. Some people report that this helps, although the reason is unknown. In the dream, rub your hands together. This can distract you from the sensations of your actual body. Continue doing whatever you were doing before the dream became unstable, asserting that you are still in the dream. This is much less effective than the techniques above. Listen to binaural beats. If you send a different sound frequency to each ear, your brain will interpret the two sound waves' overlapping pattern as an audio beat even though no beat is included in the sound. This definitely changes the brain's electrical activity, but so far scientists are unsure whether this can actually stimulate lucid dreaming. There are many websites out there with collections of binaural beats, so it's easy to try it out if you can sleep with ear buds in. Most would-be lucid dreamers use beats that mimic Theta brain waves, which occur in REM sleep, but some swear by Gamma or Alpha beats instead, or a progression through several types. Binaural beats can come with soothing background music, or just the beat itself. Play video games. Gamers report a much higher rate of lucid dreaming than the general population. While more studies need to be done, it's possible even a couple hours a week could increase your chances of a lucid dream. The type of game played does not appear to make a difference. Consider taking galantamine. Galantamine, a drug synthesized from the snowdrop plant, may be the most effective drug for inducing lucid dreaming. Take 4 to 8 mg in the middle of the night for best results; taking it before bed can worsen sleep quality and cause unpleasant dreams. Due to this possibility and the unpleasant side effects listed below, galantamine is only recommended as an occasional supplement. Talk to a doctor first if you have any medical issues. Galantamine can worsen existing conditions such as asthma or heart problems. This drug also increases the chance of sleep paralysis, a harmless but often terrifying experience of being awake for several minutes without being able to move your muscles. Consider the occasional vitamin B supplement. Vitamin B5 or Vitamin B6 supplements can increase dream vividness, weirdness, and emotional intensity, which can lead to lucid dreaming. However, you may need to take a dose of 100 mg for this effect to be noticeable. This dose is much higher than recommended for daily intake, and if you take it regularly over a long period of time, it can lead to unwanted side effects. Use this only for a special lucid dreaming occasion, and at your own risk. Check with your doctor first if you are taking any medications, or if you have a disorder involving bleeding, the stomach, the intestines, or the heart. This drug sometimes causes people to wake up in the night, so it may be counterproductive if you're a light sleeper.
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Keep a dream journal. Use reality checks frequently. Repeat "I will be aware that I'm dreaming," each time you fall asleep. Learn to recognize your personal dream signs. Drift back to sleep when awakened from a dream. Consider purchasing a light alarm. Know when lucid dreams most commonly occur. Encourage your body to get more REM sleep. Wake up in the middle of the night. Stay awake for a while. Concentrate on the dream and fall asleep again. Try other concentration techniques. Meditate. Prolong a lucid dream as it starts to fade. Listen to binaural beats. Play video games. Consider taking galantamine. Consider the occasional vitamin B supplement.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Robux-for-Your-Roblox-Account
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How to Get Robux for Your Roblox Account
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To get Robux for your Roblox account, start by logging into your account and clicking on the "Robux" tab at the top of the Roblox home page. Then, find the number of Robux you want to buy on the left side of the page and click "Buy for" next to that option. Finally, choose a payment method and enter your information before clicking "Submit Order" to have the Robux added to your profile. If you want to have Robux added to your account every day, upgrade to a Builder's Club Membership by clicking "Upgrade Now" on the Roblox home page.
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Open the Roblox website. Go to https://www.roblox.com/home in your browser. If you're logged into Roblox, doing so will open the Home page. If you aren't logged into Roblox, enter your username and password in the upper-left side of the page, then click Sign In. Click ☰. It's in the top-left corner of the window. A pop-up menu will appear. Click Upgrade Now. This blue button is near the bottom of the pop-out menu. Clicking it takes you to the account upgrade page. Select an upgrade tier. Depending on how many monthly Robux you want to receive, click one of the following categories: 450 - Receive 450 Robux per month. 1000 - Receive 1000 Robux per moth. 2250 - Receive 2250 Robux per month. Select a payment method. On the right side of the page, check the bubble to the left of one of the following options: Credit - Pay with a credit card. Debit - Pay with a debit card. Paypal - Use Paypal to pay. Roblox card - Use a gift card's balance. Rixty - Pay with Rixty online currency. Click Continue. It's a sage-colored button below the column of payment methods. You can also check an additional amount of Robux to add on the left side of the page before continuing. Enter your payment details. This will usually entail entering your card number, expiration date, and holder name for a credit or debit card, though Paypal and Rixty users will instead just sign into their respective accounts to verify the amount. If you're using a Roblox card, you'll just need to enter the card's number. Click Submit Order. This green button is on the right side of the page. Doing so will purchase your selected rendition of the Premium package, which will add the appropriate number of Robux to your daily balance. Open the Roblox website. Go to https://www.roblox.com/home in your browser. If you're logged into Roblox, doing so will open the Home page. If you aren't logged into Roblox, enter your username and password in the upper-left side of the page, then click Sign In. Click the Robux tab. It's at the top of the Roblox page, just left of the search bar. Find a number of Robux to buy. On the left side of the page, you'll see different numbers of Robux listed. Click Buy for. You'll find this green button to the right of your selected number of Robux, along with the price. For example, if you're buying 400 Robux for $4.95, you'll click Buy for $4.95 here. Select a payment method. On the right side of the page, check the bubble to the left of one of the following options: Credit - Pay with a credit card. Debit - Pay with a debit card. PayPal - Use Paypal to pay. Roblox card - Use a gift card's balance. Rixty - Pay with Rixty online currency. Click Continue. It's below the column of payment methods. Enter your payment details. This will usually entail entering your card number, expiration date, and holder name for a credit or debit card, though PayPal and Rixty users will instead just sign into their respective accounts to verify the amount. If you're using a Roblox card, you'll just need to enter the card's number. Click Submit Order. It's a green button on the right side of the page. Doing so adds the selected number of Robux to your profile. Make sure that you're a Premium member. In order to create and upload items for sale on the Roblox marketplace, you must be at least a tier-1 Premium member. Make sure that you have something to sell. For example, you can create a custom shirt (or a set of pants) and then upload it to your profile; once you've done this, you're able to sell as you please. Open the Roblox website. Go to https://www.roblox.com/home in your browser. If you're logged into Roblox, doing so will open the Home page. If you aren't logged into Roblox, enter your username and password in the upper-left side of the page, then click Sign In. Click the Develop tab. It's at the top of the page. Select an item category. Click an item type (e.g., Shirts ) below the "My Creations" heading. Find the item that you want to sell. If you have many items in your selected category, scroll down until you find the one that you want to sell. Click the Settings gear . It's to the right of the item. A drop-down menu will appear. Click Configure. This option is at the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the item's page. Scroll down and set a Robux price. In the "Price" text field below the "Sell this Item" heading, type in the amount of Robux for which you want to sell the item. If this field is greyed out, you'll first need to check the "Sell this item" box directly below the "Sell this Item" heading. Roblox takes a 30 percent cut of anything you sell. Click Save. This will save your changes and make your item available for sale. Whenever someone purchases your item, you'll receive 70 percent of whatever they paid.
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Open the Roblox website. Click ☰. Click Upgrade Now. Select an upgrade tier. Select a payment method. Click Continue. Enter your payment details. Click Submit Order. Open the Roblox website. Click the Robux tab. Find a number of Robux to buy. Click Buy for. Select a payment method. Click Continue. Enter your payment details. Click Submit Order. Make sure that you're a Premium member. Make sure that you have something to sell. Open the Roblox website. Click the Develop tab. Select an item category. Find the item that you want to sell. Click the Settings gear . Click Configure. Scroll down and set a Robux price. Click Save.
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How to Make Rakhi at Home
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To make rakhi at home, start by getting some silk thread. Then, wrap the thread around 3 of your fingers about 20 times before sliding the looped bundle off of them. Next, wrap the thread around the middle of the bundle so it looks like a bow and then tie a knot to hold it in place. After you've tied the knot, snip the ends of each loop and fan out the ends of the thread with your fingers. Finally, glue the back of the thread onto a piece of ribbon that's long enough to tie around your wrist, and glue decorative gemstones and beads to the front.
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Cut four circles of equal size out of a buckram sheet. Make the circles around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter. Trace a small jar lid or candle if you're having trouble getting the circles to be the same size. Use fabric scissors to cut the sheet. You can find a buckram sheet at your local fabric store. Separate the circles into two pairs and glue them together. Apply fabric glue to one side of one of the circles in each pair. Then glue the two circles in each pair together. When you're finished you should have two double-layered circles. Apply a decorative gemstone to the center of one of the circles. Apply a dab of craft glue and glue on a colorful plastic gemstone. Choose something large and bright for the center since it will be one of the most noticeable parts of your rakhi. Find plastic decorative gemstones at your local arts and crafts store. Add concentric rings of decorations until you reach the circle's edge. Glue rhinestones in a ring around the center gemstone. Make a ring around the center stone with a decorative chain. Wrap the chain around the center stone and cut the extra off with scissors. Continue adding decorative rings until the entire surface of the circle is covered. Alternate the decorations you use in every ring for a more intricate design. Cut a piece of ribbon that’s 6-12 inches (15.2-30.5 cm) long. The ribbon should be long enough that you can wrap it around someone's wrist and tie it in a knot. Use a colorful piece of ribbon that matches the gemstones in your rakhi. Glue the non-decorated circle to the middle of the ribbon. Apply a line of fabric glue down the center of the circle and line the ribbon up over it. Firmly press the ribbon into the glue. Glue the decorated circle over the other circle. Sandwich the middle of the ribbon in between the two circles. Apply a liberal amount of fabric glue to the backside of the decorated circle. Firmly press it onto the upward facing side of the other circle (the side that the ribbon is glued to). Glue gemstones to the ribbon with fabric glue. You can also use tiny decorative mirrors. Glue the decorations to the top side of the ribbon. Hold the end of a thread between your thumb and pointer finger. Use silk thread to make soft, vibrant rakhi. Wrap the thread around three of your fingers about twenty times. Wrapping it around your pointer finger, middle finger, and ring finger will be easiest. Continue to hold the end of the thread between your thumb and pointer finger as you wrap the thread. Slide the looped bundle of thread off your fingers when you're finished. Wrap the thread around the middle of the looped thread. Wrap it around several times and then tie a knot to hold the thread in place. Pull the knot tight. When you're finished, the bundle of thread should look like a bow tie. There should be two small loops of thread on each side of the knot in the center. Use scissors to cut the bundle from the rest of the ball of thread, cutting as close to the knot possible. Cut the ends of the two new loops of thread. Cut at the point of each loop that's furthest away from the knot in the center. After you cut the loops, you'll have a bunch of thread ends on each side of the knot. Fan out the ends of the thread with your fingers. Place the bundle on a flat surface and fan out the threads to fill in the gaps above and below the knot. When you're done, the fanned out threads should be flat and make a full circle. This will be the amulet for your rakhi. If you want the amulet to look more full, make a second one and glue it on top of the first one. Decorate one side of the thread. Use fabric glue to apply decorative gemstones and beads to the thread. Work outward from the center of the thread. Don't cover all of the silk thread with decorations. You want some of it to show through your design. Cut a 6-12 inch (15.2-30.5 cm) piece of ribbon. The ribbon should be long enough for you to tie around the wrist of whoever you're giving your rakhi to. Choose a color ribbon that matches or complements the thread you used. Glue the back of the thread to the middle of the ribbon with fabric glue. The backside of the thread is the side without decorations on it. Make a line of glue down the middle of the backside of the thread and firmly press the ribbon onto it. Decorate the ribbon. Glue decorative gemstones, beads, or mirrors to the top of the ribbon with fabric glue. Finished.
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Cut four circles of equal size out of a buckram sheet. Separate the circles into two pairs and glue them together. Apply a decorative gemstone to the center of one of the circles. Add concentric rings of decorations until you reach the circle's edge. Cut a piece of ribbon that’s 6-12 inches (15.2-30.5 cm) long. Glue the non-decorated circle to the middle of the ribbon. Glue the decorated circle over the other circle. Glue gemstones to the ribbon with fabric glue. Hold the end of a thread between your thumb and pointer finger. Wrap the thread around three of your fingers about twenty times. Wrap the thread around the middle of the looped thread. Cut the ends of the two new loops of thread. Fan out the ends of the thread with your fingers. Decorate one side of the thread. Cut a 6-12 inch (15.2-30.5 cm) piece of ribbon. Glue the back of the thread to the middle of the ribbon with fabric glue. Decorate the ribbon. Finished.
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How to Sauté
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To sauté vegetables, fish, or meat, start by cutting the ingredients into uniform pieces. Use a skillet or sauté pan with a wide, flat bottom, and short sides. For better browning, avoid using a non-stick pan if you can. Heat the pan for over medium-high heat for several minutes. If you're sauteeing larger pieces of food, like chicken or fish, use medium heat instead. Next, add a small amount of oil or butter so that it just covers the bottom of the pan. The oil should shimmer in the pan, but not smoke. Place your ingredients in a single layer in the pan with enough space to move them around. If your ingredients won't all fit in the pan at the same time, work in batches. Let the ingredients cook in the pan, shaking the pan or stirring them occasionally. Sauté vegetables until they are just cooked through. Delicate vegetables like spinach can cook as quickly as 1-2 minutes, while sturdier vegetables like onions can take up to 10 minutes. Chicken breasts take about 5 minutes per side, and fish filets usually cook in about 3-4 minutes per side. To tell when chicken or fish is done cooking, use a digital thermometer to see what its internal temperature is. Chicken is safe to eat at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, while fish should be at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit before you serve it.
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Chop the ingredients uniformly. Chop your ingredients into manageable, bite-size pieces. Cutting them up makes them easier to eat and to handle, and it also helps them cook faster and more evenly. Different foods will need to be cut differently in order to get the best taste. Carrots, for example, are very fibrous, so you'd do well to julienne them before sautéing. Greens like spinach, on the other hand, will wilt very quickly and therefore won't need to be cut. Try to cut the ingredients at an equal size. Ingredients chopped down to the same size will cook evenly. Ingredients that are chopped at wildly different sizes will cook unevenly, producing some food that is over- or undercooked. It sounds simple, but it's incredibly important. Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat for one minute. Because you're sautéing, you want you pan to get hot before putting anything in it. This is important for several reasons: A colder pan has hot spots. Hot spots are places on the pan where it is inordinately hotter than elsewhere. This can cause uneven cooking, leaving you with some ingredients that are overcooked and others than are undercooked. As you continue to heat the pan, the heat distributes itself evenly over the entire pan, producing a better final product. Cold proteins on cold pans will dry out the proteins before they even begin to cook. Put a cold piece of chicken on a cold pan and your chicken will likely be much drier than had you started with the pan piping hot. Needless to say, dry food isn't ideal. Add your fat. The amount will vary by recipe, and the type of fat you want to choose will affect the final dish being served. Here's a quick primer on whether to choose butter or oil as your fat: Butter has a smoking point of 350 °F (177 °C), while most oils have a higher smoking point (375-450 °F). This means that butter burns easier than oils. If you're worried about burning your fat while you cook, opt for oils. On the other hand, butter leaves a better "fond" (brown crust) and richer taste; if you're cooking over less heat, opt for butter. One way to solve the flashpoint dilemma of butter is to use clarified butter or ghee. Clarified butter is simply butter with the milk solids removed. Because the milk solids are what end up burning, removing them from the butter should allow you to cook it at higher temperatures. One caution using olive oil. While many chefs prefer the taste of olive oil over other oils, it actually has a lower smoking point than other oils. For this reason, it may be beneficial to cook with a neutral oil like avocado oil (smoke point 480 ºF) and then add olive oil at the very end for taste. Add your food, making sure your pan is big enough to hold all of it easily. Remember: you need space to move the food around in the pan. You could use a skillet or sauté pan but a standard frying pan will do the job nicely too. Remember to start sautéing the food that takes the longest to cook first. Try to stagger the introduction of the ingredients into the pan so that the first ingredients to hit the pan are the ones that take the longest to cook. Stir regularly or shake the pan so the food doesn't stick. If the ingredients or the fat starts smoking, simply remove the pan from the burner or element for a short spell and consider turning down the temperature. Test if the food is done. It should take around 5 to 7 minutes to sauté most firm vegetables, but you can test a piece by sampling it. While the color of the ingredients is incredibly important, the taste is the real factor in determining whether an ingredient is cooked. Most vegetables sautéd should be cooked al dente, which means just undercooked (as the ingredients will continue cooking even off the heat). Most recipes will give you cooking times for how long you should cook the ingredients. It's important to remember to only use these cooking times as rough guidelines instead of as strict edicts. Your pan, burner, the cut of the ingredients, and even your level of expertise will affect that cooking time. Try to think of cooking times as suggestions instead of as mandates. Sample your food obsessively. In case you've never stepped foot into a professional kitchen, you might be surprised to know that chefs taste everything they cook. ("Never trust a skinny chef.") They do this to make sure that the food is cooking properly. Only taste will help you determine whether something is truly done. Drain the oil. Remove pan from heat and pour ingredients onto a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove excess oil. Alternatively, leave the food in the pan and add any ingredients that will form sauce for the dish. appropriately and serve. Season your food Know the difference between sautéing and other frying methods. As we've just learned, "sautéing" is a pretty specific term. It's distinct from other cooking techniques, such as: Pan-frying. Pan-frying doesn't involve tossing or stirring like sautéing would. (You pan-fry salmon, but you sauté collard greens.) Plus, pan-frying uses a little bit more fat at slightly lower temperatures than sautéing does. Stir-frying. Stir-frying is essentially the same as sautéing, except for two points. Stir-fry is usually cooked in a wok or wok-like pan, and in stir-fry, the sauce is made in the wok with the ingredients still in the pan, whereas in sautéing, the ingredients are taken out before the sauce is made. Sweating. Sweating is the process of cooking vegetables, such as onions, for a short while over low heat. The goal is to get the ingredients translucent and limp, not browned and crunchy. Resist the urge to press down on your meats and veggies. If you pan is hot enough and it contains enough fat, you don't need to press down on meats or veggies that you're sautéing in order to get them brown. This simply robs them of moisture. Treat your ingredients a little more delicately and they'll taste better in the end. We promise! Choose a big-enough pan when sautéing. A pan that is overly crowded with ingredients while sautéing will make your cooking time longer and produce uneven results. An 8- or 10-inch pan is probably perfectly acceptable for a dish for two, but a 12-inch pan might be needed for a meal with larger portions. Don't overcrowd! Non-stick pans are good for some types of cooking, but they don't always produce the best results for sautéing in particular. That's because they don't promote as much browning as steel pans. Consider using a non-stick pan for sautéing greens like as spinach and broccoli while using a steel pan for anything else. Dry your food before sautéing. Even if you've prepared a marinade, try to dry your ingredients off before sautéing. Any moisture still attached to food during the cooking process will cause them to steam instead of sauté. Pat down with a paper towel, if necessary. Get a good digital thermometer to read the doneness of meats. A digital thermometer will be able to tell you when your meat is finished cooking, eliminating the guesswork from the equation. It's a heck of a lot easy than the finger test for checking doneness. Red meat is fully cooked at 160 °F (71 °C). Medium is measured at 135–140 °F (57–60 °C), while rare is measured at 130 °F (54 °C). Red meat can safely be cooked at varying degrees of doneness, based on the preference of the diner. Poultry is fully cooked at 165 °F (74 °C). Poultry should always be fully cooked. Pork is fully cooked at 160 °F (71 °C). Pork should always be fully cooked. Seafood is generally fully cooked at 125–140 °F (52–60 °C). Seafood is often eaten rare, medium rare or slightly rare without incident. (Most seafood is flash frozen to kill off any parasites immediately after being caught.)
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Chop the ingredients uniformly. Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat for one minute. Add your fat. Add your food, making sure your pan is big enough to hold all of it easily. Stir regularly or shake the pan so the food doesn't stick. Test if the food is done. Drain the oil. appropriately and serve. Know the difference between sautéing and other frying methods. Resist the urge to press down on your meats and veggies. Choose a big-enough pan when sautéing. Dry your food before sautéing. Get a good digital thermometer to read the doneness of meats.
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How to Report Cyber Crime
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While being the victim of a cyber crime can feel scary or unsettling, you can take control of the situation by properly reporting it. First, make sure you have evidence, like a journal of events, starting with your first encounter with the criminal. Write down each event that occurred, along with the date and time. When possible, keep electronic copies and files to help law enforcement identify and locate the people involved. If you can't save certain information, take screenshots. Once you compile your evidence, call or go to the nearest police station with all of your evidence. While most local police departments can handle your complaint, some may refer you to another department, depending on the nature of the crime. You may also be able to file a report online with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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Write down a chronology of events. Start from the beginning, with your first contact with the perpetrator – even if that first contact was relatively benign. Write each event that occurred along with the date and time (if possible). This chronology will help you organize your report as well as figure out what kind of evidence you might have or be able to access. For example, if you were chatting with the perpetrator through social media, you may be able to pull up the history of those exchanges. Keep electronic copies and files where possible. The source code of web pages, emails, and other electronic files contains information that can help law enforcement identify and locate the people involved in the incident. If you merely print up a hard copy of something online, law enforcement won't have access to this information. If the perpetrator has a web page through which they conduct their activities, save that webpage on your computer. It will be preserved in case the perpetrator deletes or alters the webpage to hide their activity. Take screen shots of online evidence you can't save. There are some places online, such as social media sites, that can't be saved the way a webpage or an email can. While a screen shot doesn't provide a lot of information that would be of use to law enforcement, it's better than nothing. Screen shots are also helpful, even if you have saved the webpage on your computer, because they provide date and time information for when you accessed the page. Collect receipts, envelopes, and other related evidence. If you sent money or other property to the perpetrator, you may have receipts or other evidence that could be useful to law enforcement. Keep the originals and also make copies in case you need them. Preserve everything that is in any way related to the incident, even if you think it isn't relevant or doesn't include much information. You never know when a seemingly useless item may be a link that helps law enforcement piece everything together. Start with your local law enforcement agency. While many countries have national methods for reporting cybercrime, your local law enforcement agency is most likely to have the tools to help you – particularly if you are a victim. In most cases, you should use the non-emergency number or go to your nearest police station in person. Only call the emergency number if you believe you or someone else is in immediate danger. If you go to the police station in person, bring all your evidence with you. If you call first, let the officer know what evidence you have. They will tell you when to bring it in and what steps you should take to preserve it. Determine which agency is responsible for cybercrime in your area. Apart from local police, each country has different agencies that investigate and prosecute cybercrime. Which agency is responsible depends on the type of cybercrime you have to report. For example, in the US most types of cybercrime can be reported to your local FBI office. If the crime deals with drugs or explosives, you can also report it to the ATF. In Canada, report all cybercrime to the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). File a report online if possible. Many countries, including the US, Australia, and most countries in Europe, allow you to report cybercrime online. Your report will be evaluated by a cybercrime expert and referred to the appropriate authorities if necessary. For example, you can report cybercrime to the FBI in the US using the agency's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), available at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. In Australia, go to https://www.acorn.gov.au/. For links to various European reporting sites, go to https://www.europol.europa.eu/report-a-crime/report-cybercrime-online and click on the country where you live. Online cybercrime reports may not necessarily be investigated further. These systems enable national law enforcement agencies to monitor cybercrime, identify patterns, and come up with preventative strategies. Report anonymously to Crime Stoppers International. Law enforcement agencies in most countries won't allow you to file an anonymous report about cybercrime. However, if you want to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers International provides a method for you to do that. Crime Stoppers International uses encryption and other technical measures to protect your anonymity. The site does not log IP addresses. Once your tip is processed, it will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency. To start your report, go to https://csiworld.org/report-cybercrime and click "Fill in Your Report." Follow up on your report if necessary. In most cases, law enforcement will contact you if they need any information from you beyond your initial report. However, if something else happens related to the incident you reported, you should let law enforcement know. Law enforcement typically won't give you much information on the status of the investigation, unless you were a victim.
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Write down a chronology of events. Keep electronic copies and files where possible. Take screen shots of online evidence you can't save. Collect receipts, envelopes, and other related evidence. Start with your local law enforcement agency. Determine which agency is responsible for cybercrime in your area. File a report online if possible. Report anonymously to Crime Stoppers International. Follow up on your report if necessary.
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How to Make a Simple Origami Lotus Flower
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To make a simple origami lotus flower, you'll just need one piece of square paper. First, construct the blintz fold, which is the foundation for many popular origami projects. To do the blintz fold, fold the piece of paper in half diagonally from both directions. Then, unfold the paper and fold each corner into the center. Once you've made the blintz base, fold each corner of the base inward to the center. Make another blintz fold next to construct an even smaller square. Then, turn the square over and make a third blintz fold on the other side. Gently fold each corner of the square inward so the shape looks like an irregular octagon. To finish the flower, pull up each layer of flaps to create the petals.
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Create guidelines by folding a square piece of paper in half. Line-up the edges and corners and make a solid crease. Unfold and repeat in the other direction. Be sure to line-up the edges and corners as cleanly as you possibly can. Unfold. You should now have a square piece of paper with creases/guidelines that intersect perpendicularly in the center. Fold each corner inward toward the center. Begin with one corner, pulling it all the way toward the center point and lining it up with the guideline-creases you made earlier. Once everything is lined up, fold and crease. Try to get the tip as close to center without going past it. Do not unfold. Repeat the previous step for each corner. Once each corner is folded you should be left a smaller square. This is a "blintz fold." The "blintz fold" is the foundation for many origami projects. Fold each corner of the blintz base inward toward the center. Bring each corner all the way to the center point of the square, and line-up the corners, edges and guidelines just as you did when you first constructed the base. Make sure the folds are on the top of the blintz base when you begin. Repeat for each corner. When you are finished, you should end-up with another square. You are essentially performing a series of blintz folds on a single piece of paper. Make another blintz fold. As you did with the previous step, fold each corner of the paper inward toward the center, lining up all edges and corners. Work each corner one at a time and be patient. Flip the square over and make another blintz fold. Once again, you will be folding the corners to the center point so that you are left with yet another, albeit smaller, square. At this point, the paper may be very difficult to fold. Make the final folds. This time you will only be folding a portion of the corners inward. Make a fold that includes approximately 10-20 percent of the corner. Repeat for each corner. The object should know resemble an octagon with irregular sides. Pull up your first petals. Keeping the object oriented so that you can see your most recent folds, feel around the bottom of the square for the top layer of flaps. Gently pull-up each flap one at a time, working around the smaller partial folds you made in steps five and six. Repeat for each flap/petal. You will be "inverting" a fold with each petal. This is the hardest part of the process. Move slowly and gently, and try not to tear the paper. You may have to slightly "unfold" the lotus to get the petals to come up. When you're finished, the flap you grabbed from the bottom should be nearly vertical. Pull up the next round of petals. Again, grab the flaps on the bottom and gently lift them up, "inverting" the fold so that they petals open on the opposite side. Pull up the last round of petals. Grab the remaining flaps on the bottom and gently fold them upward. These petals will be closer to horizontal than vertical, and they might be the most difficult ones to fold without tearing.
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Create guidelines by folding a square piece of paper in half. Unfold and repeat in the other direction. Unfold. Fold each corner inward toward the center. Repeat the previous step for each corner. Fold each corner of the blintz base inward toward the center. Repeat for each corner. Make another blintz fold. Flip the square over and make another blintz fold. Make the final folds. Repeat for each corner. Pull up your first petals. Pull up the next round of petals. Pull up the last round of petals.
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How to Identify Cedar Trees
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There are several types of cedar trees, but true cedars are usually found in the Mediterranean, like Northern Africa, Turkey, Northern India, and Cyprus. True cedars have evergreen blue-green needles and large cones on top of their branches. They grow to between 130 and 160 feet in height. There are also red cedar trees, which you can find outside of the Mediterranean. For example, western red cedars have a reddish hue to their bark and cones, which gives them their name. They grow from 100 to 200 feet in height and their scaly leaves fan out in 90-degree V-shapes. You generally find western red cedars in the Midwestern United States. Eastern red cedars have silvery brown bark and small reddish cones. These are generally smaller and their leaves protrude from 4 sides of the stem as opposed to 2 with the western reds. The female trees produce small green and blue cones that look like berries.
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Look for true cedars in their native habitat of the Mediterranean. These trees primarily grow in places like Cyprus, the mountains of Northern Africa, Turkey, and Northern Indian. If you find one outside of these areas, it was likely transplanted in. You can find these trees around the United States, where people have brought them in and planted them. Check for dense clusters of blue-green needles. True cedars actually have evergreen needles instead of scale-like leaves that create finger-like extensions. You'll find them in thick groups along the branches, usually coming out of a thick peg-like extension. Generally, the needles are 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) long. You'll also see single needles in places, which indicate the newest growth on the plant. Watch for the larger cones on top of the branches. These trees bear large barrel-like cones. You'll see them sitting atop the branches rather than hanging in clusters below. These cones will be covered in thin scales. The scales fall off when the cone matures. Cones are usually 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) long. Notice the height of 130 to 160 feet (40 to 49 m). These trees can get relatively tall, and they can have a leaf span of 50 feet (15 m) or more. They can also measure as much as 3 feet (0.91 m) in diameter. Check for reddish brown bark and cones. The bark will have a reddish hue to it, and it has vertical ridges up and down the tree. The cones are also reddish, and they are small, only about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) around. Look for leaves in opposite pairs. Leaves on Western Red Cedars grow in pairs at a 90-degree angle. That means that when you're looking at the leaves, they will make a v-shape along the branch, with the "V"s pointing inwards. Because the leaves form opposite pairs, it creates a flat structure, almost like a lattice. The leaves are small and scale-like, and they often have 3 points on the end. They form long finger-like extensions that make the "V"s. Crush a leaf in your hand, and it will create a strong smell. The scent is a little bit like pineapple. Watch for trees over 100 feet (30 m). Western Red Cedars are very tall, and they can grow above 200 feet (61 m). Typically, if the cedar is above 100 feet (30 m), it's a Western Red Cedar. To help you estimate the height, think about your own height. How many of you would it take to reach the top? That can give you some idea of the tree's height. Check for Western Red Cedars in the Pacific Northwest. The trees' native habitat is in the western part of the United States, particularly the northwest. They prefer to be closer to sea level rather than up in the mountains, though you will find them at almost any elevation. While the tree is native to the Pacific Northwest, people have taken it to other temperate climates, so you'll find it places like New Zealand, Australia, and Western Europe. Look for peeling silvery brown bark and small reddish cones. Typically, the main part of the bark will be white or silvery with vertical stripes of light brown. You'll see little bits of it splintering off in small strips. The cones are about 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) in diameter. The cones are only found on male trees. You might also see hints of red. If you dig down a little bit into the bark, you'll get the "cedar" wood smell. Check for scale-like leaves that form finger-like extensions on 4 sides. Eastern Red Cedar leaves are similar to Western Red Cedar in that they are scale-like and form "fingers." However, they go all around the stem, rather than just forming opposite pairs. Leaves can be yellow-green or dark green. Watch for pea-sized blue berries on female trees. Female trees produce small cones that look like berries. They start out green. Eventually, they'll develop a blue hue. Birds and other wildlife feed on the berries. You can identify a female tree by these berry-like cones. Check for a height of 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m). These trees don't get nearly as tall as a the Western Red Cedar. They top out at about 60 feet (18 m) with a trunk that's about 1 to 3 feet (0.30 to 0.91 m) in diameter. As a guide, 60 feet (18 m) is about the length of a bowling lane. When these trees are younger, they typically look more like shrubs. Look for this tree in a variety of habitats. This tree is very adaptable, so you will find it in forests, prairies, and pastures, just to name a few. In fact, it does well in areas that other trees have trouble in. Also, it's often one of the first trees to return to an area that's suffered damage, such as wildfire. Pay attention to blue-green leaves with scales. These trees have scale-like leaves that extend out in small fingers. They make fan-like shapes, and they have a strong scent if you crush one. The leaves generally make a flat shape, making them look a bit like ferns. Check for reddish bark that splinters off and very small cones. The bark on this tree is similar to the Eastern Red Cedar in that it has a reddish hue. It also peels off in small strips that look somewhat like large splinters. The cones on this tree don't get above 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) in diameter. They have a blue/purple hue and are smooth before maturity. The cones mature in the fall, and turn a reddish brown with small scales. Notice a height of 40 to 85 feet (12 to 26 m). In certain areas, such as Maine, these trees will stay on the short end, at about 40 feet (12 m). However, it generally doesn't get above 85 feet (26 m), even in more temperate areas. Watch for Atlantic White Cedar in lower elevations near the coast. These trees prefer to be below the elevation of 200 feet (61 m). You can find them in wet or lowland areas. Because these trees have a very limited habitat range, you're less likely to run across one.
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Look for true cedars in their native habitat of the Mediterranean. Check for dense clusters of blue-green needles. Watch for the larger cones on top of the branches. Notice the height of 130 to 160 feet (40 to 49 m). Check for reddish brown bark and cones. Look for leaves in opposite pairs. Watch for trees over 100 feet (30 m). Check for Western Red Cedars in the Pacific Northwest. Look for peeling silvery brown bark and small reddish cones. Check for scale-like leaves that form finger-like extensions on 4 sides. Watch for pea-sized blue berries on female trees. Check for a height of 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m). Look for this tree in a variety of habitats. Pay attention to blue-green leaves with scales. Check for reddish bark that splinters off and very small cones. Notice a height of 40 to 85 feet (12 to 26 m). Watch for Atlantic White Cedar in lower elevations near the coast.
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How to Knit a Dishcloth
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To knit a dishcloth, start by making a slipknot with some chunky or bulky cotton yarn, tightening the knot on a US size 11 knitting needle. Then, cast on 19 more stitches, which will make your dishcloth about 8 inches wide. Next, knit once into each cast on stitch in the row before turning your work around and repeating the process. Continue doing this until you've knit a total of 20 rows. Finally, bind off the last row to finish knitting your dishcloth.
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Make a slipknot with a strand of chunky or super bulky cotton yarn. Wrap the yarn around your index and middle finger 2 times. Then, pull the first loop through the second loop. Slide the loop onto a US size 11 (8 mm) knitting needle, and tug on the tail to tighten the knot around the needle. This counts as your first cast on stitch. If you don't have chunky or super bulky cotton yarn, use 2 strands from 2 balls of medium-weight cotton yarn held together instead. Cast on 19 more stitches. Hold the needle with the slipknot on it in your right hand. Then, make a loop with the working yarn and slip it onto the right hand needle. Tug the yarn to tighten the loop around the needle. Repeat this until you have cast on 19 stitches for a total of 20 including the slipknot. Casting on 20 stitches will create a dishcloth that is about 8 in (20 cm) wide. Knit 1 time into each cast on stitch in the row. Insert the right-hand needle into the first cast on stitch and then loop the yarn over the needle. Pull this yarn through the stitch and let the cast on stitch slip off of the left-hand needle. Repeat this sequence to knit all the way across the row. Turn your work and knit. When you get to the end of the first row, turn your work around so that the needle with all of the stitches on it is in your left hand. Then, knit into each stitch in the row again. Make sure to turn your work around after every row. Continue to knit for a total of 20 rows. For a dishcloth that is about 8 by 8 in (20 by 20 cm), knit for 20 rows. However, you can make the washcloth shorter or longer if desired. For example, if you want the dishcloth to be longer than it is wide, then you might knit for 30 rows instead of 20. Bind off the last row to finish the dishcloth. After you have completed the last row, bind off your stitches to secure the dishcloth. Knit the first 2 stitches in the row as you normally would, and then use the left-hand needle to lift the first stitch on the right-hand needle up and over the second stitch. Then, knit 1 and lift the first up and over the new second stitch. Repeat this to the end of the row to finish binding off. Tie a knot through the last stitch and cut the excess yarn about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the last stitch. Make a slipknot with medium-weight cotton yarn. Use a pair of US size 8 (5.5 mm) knitting needles. Wrap the yarn around your middle and index finger 2 times, and pull the first loop through the second loop. Then, slip the loop onto your right-hand knitting needle. Tug the tail to tighten the slipknot around your needle. This counts as your first cast on stitch. Cast on 3 more stitches. Loop the yarn over the end of the left-hand needle. Then, insert the right-hand needle. Yarn over the end of the needle, and pull through. Repeat this sequence to create 2 more cast on stitches. You will have a total of 4 cast on stitches on your knitting needle when you are done. Knit 1 time into each stitch in the first row. Hold the needle with the cast on stitches on it in your left hand and the empty needle in your right hand. Insert the right-hand needle into the first cast on stitch. Loop the yarn over the end of the right-hand needle, and use the needle to pull this yarn through the cast on stitch. Let the cast on stitch slip off as the new stitch replaces it. Repeat this to the end of the row. Turn your work and knit 2. Switch the needle with the stitches on it back over to your left hand and hold the empty needle in your right hand. Knit the next 2 stitches as you normally would. Yarn over and knit to the end of the row. After you knit 2 stitches, loop the yarn over the needle to make an increase stitch. Then, knit the next 2 stitches to complete the row. At the end of the row, your total stitches will have increased by 1, so instead of 4 you will have 5 stitches. Repeat the sequence until there are 50 stitches on the needle. Continue to turn your work, knit 2, yarn over, and knit to the end of the row to expand the dishcloth. The last row will be the widest part of the dishcloth (from 1 corner to the other). Keep count of your stitches so you know when you reach 50 stitches. You can use a tally to keep track of your total number of stitches. Start with 4 tally marks and make a new 1 each time you increase. There are also many stitch counting apps available that you can try. Knit 1, knit 2 together, then knit to the end of the row. Knit the first stitch in the row as usual, and then knit the next 2 stitches together. Insert your right-hand needle into the next 2 stitches at once. Yarn over the end of the needle, and then pull through both stitches. Let the old stitches slip off the left-hand needle as the new stitch replaces them. Then, knit 1 as usual to the end of the row. At the end of the row, you will have 1 less stitch than the previous row, so 49 instead of 50. Repeat this stitch sequence until you only have 4 stitches left. Repeat the decrease stitch sequence for all of the rows after this 1. Stop knitting when your dishcloth is back down to 4 stitches. Make sure to turn your work around before you start a new row. Cast off the remaining 4 stitches. Knit 2 stitches as usual. Then, use the left-hand needle to lift the first stitch on the right-hand needle up and over the second stitch. Knit 1 and then lift the new first stitch up and over the new second stitch. Repeat this 1 more time to cast off your last stitch. Tie a knot through the last stitch and cut the excess yarn. Cut the working yarn about 6 in (15 cm) from the last stitch to free it from the skein. Then, insert the end of the yarn through the loop and use it to tie a knot. Cut the excess yarn 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the last stitch to complete the dish cloth. Cut and tie off the tail at the beginning of the washcloth in the same way. Make a slipknot with medium-weight cotton yarn. Loop the yarn around your index and middle finger twice and pull the first loop through the second loop. Slide the loop onto a US size 8 (5.5 mm) knitting needle. Then, tug on the tail to tighten the knot around the needle. This slipknot counts as your first cast on stitch. Cast on 39 more stitches. Hold the needle with the slipknot on it in your right hand and the empty needle in your left hand. Loop the working yarn over the end of the left-hand needle. Then, insert the right-hand needle into the loop. Bring the yarn over the end of the right-hand needle, and pull this yarn through to create a cast on stitch. Repeat this sequence to create 38 more cast on stitches for a total of 40. Knit 1 stitch as usual. Insert your empty right-hand needle into the first stitch on the left-hand needle. Then, yarn over the end of the right-hand needle and pull this loop through. Repeat this sequence each time you knit a stitch. Purl 1 as usual. Insert the right-hand needle into the next stitch going from the back to the front of your work. Then, yarn over the end of the right-hand needle and pull through to purl the stitch. Repeat this each time you want to purl a stitch. Repeat to the end of the row and for all subsequent rows. Continue to alternate between knitting 1 and purling 1 to the end of the first row. Then, turn your work around and repeat the sequence again. Work this stitch sequence for 40 rows or until you are happy with the size of the dishcloth. Bind off the last row. Knit the first 2 stitches of the last row as usual. Then, insert left-hand needle into the first stitch on the right-hand needle and lift the stitch up and over the second stitch. Knit 1 and then lift the first stitch up and over the new second stitch again. Repeat this sequence to the end of the row to bind off all of your stitches. Tie a knot through the last stitch and cut the excess yarn about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the last stitch.
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Make a slipknot with a strand of chunky or super bulky cotton yarn. Cast on 19 more stitches. Knit 1 time into each cast on stitch in the row. Turn your work and knit. Continue to knit for a total of 20 rows. Bind off the last row to finish the dishcloth. Make a slipknot with medium-weight cotton yarn. Cast on 3 more stitches. Knit 1 time into each stitch in the first row. Turn your work and knit 2. Yarn over and knit to the end of the row. Repeat the sequence until there are 50 stitches on the needle. Knit 1, knit 2 together, then knit to the end of the row. Repeat this stitch sequence until you only have 4 stitches left. Cast off the remaining 4 stitches. Tie a knot through the last stitch and cut the excess yarn. Make a slipknot with medium-weight cotton yarn. Cast on 39 more stitches. Knit 1 stitch as usual. Purl 1 as usual. Repeat to the end of the row and for all subsequent rows. Bind off the last row.
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How to Apply Eyelash Extensions
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To apply eyelash extensions, start by using makeup remover to remove any mascara and rinsing your lashes with warm water so they're completely clean. Next, apply a white adhesive pad under your eye to protect the area and make it easier to see your lashes as you're working. Then, hold a long extension with tweezers and dip the end in glue. Next, place the extension gently onto your natural lash as close to your lid as you can. Allow it to set for 1 minute, then continue adding lashes, using shorter extensions as you get closer to your inner eye.
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Evaluate the condition of your natural lashes. If your eyelashes are naturally short and thin, dramatically long or thick extensions won't last long and may damage them. Before selecting extensions, examine your own lashes. The longer and healthier they are, the more weight they can withstand. If you've never applied extensions before, consider starting with a half set to see how your natural lashes hold up. You can always add more extensions later if you want a fuller or more exaggerated look. Choose the type and design you want. There are three types of extensions – synthetic, silk and mink. Mink is the most expensive and synthetic is the least. The lengths usually range from 6mm to 17mm. Extensions also come in a variety of thicknesses, curls and colors. Think about what your ultimate goal is before making a choice. For example, if your goal is to create a natural look, you could select medium length extensions in brown black. If you are buying extensions as part of a costume, or if you're going for a unique look, explore different color options and thicknesses. Select extensions in several different lengths. Once you've settled on a basic length and thickness, choose individual lashes that vary slightly in length. A subtle variation will provide the most natural looking results. Three sizes in a similar length range should be sufficient. The shortest extensions will be used to fill in any gaps in the lash line and keep the overall appearance from looking unnatural and crowded. Buy an eyelash extension kit. If you plan to apply the extensions yourself, get a kit from a beauty supply store. A kit will include different sized lashes (usually short, medium and long), along with all the tools you'll need for application – tweezers, adhesive, adhesive remover and an eyelash brush. If you've never applied extensions before, buying a kit will make the process a lot easier. Each kit is different. Read and follow the instructions included with the kit carefully. Check the ingredients on the adhesive. Make sure it doesn't have formaldehyde listed as an ingredient. Consider having the extensions professionally applied the first time. Your lash line and the surrounding area are very sensitive places. Applying eyelash extensions on yourself can be risky, since the adhesive can irritate your skin or damage your natural lashes if not applied properly. If you don't feel comfortable applying extensions yourself, find a certified professional to do it for you the first time. After going through the process once, you'll probably feel more at ease doing it at home. Start by researching technicians in your area. Make sure they're licensed and find out how long they've been doing this professionally. Invite a friend over to help you. If this is your first time applying extensions, it's a good idea to have a friend nearby to help you out. The application process requires that you juggle several different tools and, when it comes to actually gluing the extensions on, you need to be completely still. Your eye also needs to be completely shut when you glue it on, and all of this is difficult to do with just two hands. The application process will go much faster and more smoothly with an assistant. It will also be a lot safer for you. There is a higher risk of getting adhesive in your eye and other mishaps when you're working alone. Prepare your natural lashes. For the adhesive to stick properly, your natural lashes must be clean and free of makeup residue. They also need to be completely dry. Start by applying makeup remover to a cotton pad and gently swiping it across both eyes. Remove every trace of makeup around the eye area. Rinse the area with lukewarm water. Allow your eyelashes to dry before you begin applying the extensions. Comb your upper lashes with an eyelash brush to smooth and separate them. This brush, which looks like a mascara wand, should come with your extension kit. Cover the area under your bottom lashes with a white adhesive pad. Your extension kit should include some sort of gel pad or tape to help pat down the bottom lashes. This will protect your skin from the adhesive. The adhesive pad also makes it easier to see and work on the individual lashes. When your eyelid is closed, the upper lashes will be against the white color, emphasizing the areas where you're working. Select the length you want to use on the outermost corner of your eye. The extensions come in little bundles of eight or nine individual lashes. Since you're starting at the outermost corner of your eye, your longest extensions will be used first. Squeeze a dime-sized amount of lash adhesive onto a smooth surface that's easily accessible for you. Then use the tweezers to grab your first cluster and carefully dip the knotted end in the adhesive. You only need a tiny amount of glue. If you use too much, the end result will look messy. Place the first extension gently onto your natural lash. Close your eye and move it as little as possible as you place the extension. Slowly drop the synthetic lash onto your natural lash, as close to the base of your eyelashes as possible. The glue should only touch your lash, not your skin. Once the extension is dropped onto your natural lash, you will have about 60 seconds to situate it before the glue sets. After you do one eye, do the same for the other. You will work back and forth to ensure both eyes look even. The glue can cause eyelid irritation if it touches your skin. Make sure the glue touches your natural lashes only. Apply two to three more long extensions to the outermost edges. Work your way inward as you place each piece. For the most natural look, the longest extensions will go on the outer edges. Continue until you've applied three to four of the longest extensions to the outer third of both eyes. Make sure the extensions aren't too close together, since you will be filling in between them with shorter pieces. Use the tweezers to adjust each extension as needed within the first 60 seconds of dropping it. Place the medium length extensions in between the long ones. To add volume while getting the most natural-looking results, place one medium extension in between each of the long ones. Work from the outside corners inward, just as you did before. Be sure to do one eye, then the other. Work back and forth so both eyes look even. As you work, use the tweezers to periodically push the applied extensions down onto your natural lashes. This will help you keep everything in place. Take your time. Extension application is not a quick process. Begin placing medium extensions to the middle part of your eyelid. Now that the outermost corners of your eyes are completed, repeat the same process for the middle part. Use the medium length extensions and place three to four of them on your lashes. Continue to work from the outside in. Cover the middle third of your eyelid on both sides. Apply the shortest extensions to the inner eyelid area. After completing the middle section, use the short extensions to get as close to your inner eye as possible. The short ones can be a little harder to work with, so just go in as far as you can. Then use the shortest extensions to fill in any empty spaces you see in the middle sections of both eyes. Allow the extensions to set completely. Do not apply any mascara or eye makeup for several hours after application. If possible, try not to touch the extensions at all. Give freshly applied extensions at least 12 to 24 hours before getting them wet. The life of your extensions will vary based on the type and how well they were applied, but they should last anywhere from two to eight weeks. Professionally applied extensions should last through one growth cycle. This varies from person to person, but it's usually about six to eight weeks. Comb them out every day. Extensions take daily maintenance to keep them looking their best. Use an eyelash brush or a clean mascara wand to gently brush them out every morning. Try to sleep on your back at night. This will cut down on the amount of time you need to spend every morning combing them out. Avoid applying too much mascara to the extensions. Most people find that mascara isn't necessary with the extensions, but if you want to give your eyes a little extra pop, apply mascara very carefully to the tips of the extensions only. Mascara applied to the base of the extensions usually ends up getting clumpy. Do not curl your eyelashes before you apply mascara. This can pull the extensions out. Avoid water-proof mascara completely. It's too hard to remove. Do not wear oil-based mascara with eyelash extensions, as this can loosen the adhesive. Remove your makeup carefully every night. Invest in a high quality remover that requires that you rub as little as possible. Use the makeup remover or pre-moistened wipes to completely remove your makeup every day. Avoid oil-based makeup removers, which can loosen the adhesive. Makeup must be removed very gently to avoid pulling off the extensions. Replace the pieces that come off. The extensions will naturally start to fall off during your normal lash growth cycle. If you lose any pieces very early on, try to use a bit of mascara to conceal the gaps. A touch up every three to four weeks will keep your extensions looking full and at their best. You can also do maintenance as needed, adding new pieces on as you lose the originals.
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Evaluate the condition of your natural lashes. Choose the type and design you want. Select extensions in several different lengths. Buy an eyelash extension kit. Consider having the extensions professionally applied the first time. Invite a friend over to help you. Prepare your natural lashes. Cover the area under your bottom lashes with a white adhesive pad. Select the length you want to use on the outermost corner of your eye. Place the first extension gently onto your natural lash. Apply two to three more long extensions to the outermost edges. Place the medium length extensions in between the long ones. Begin placing medium extensions to the middle part of your eyelid. Apply the shortest extensions to the inner eyelid area. Allow the extensions to set completely. Comb them out every day. Avoid applying too much mascara to the extensions. Remove your makeup carefully every night. Replace the pieces that come off.
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How to Care for Bearded Dragons
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To care for your bearded dragon, feed it mostly insects when it's young, like crickets and small worms. Once your bearded dragon is mature, feed it 60% plant foods and 40% insects. Also, make sure you give your bearded dragon a bowl of fresh water every day. To make sure your bearded dragon stays healthy and clean, bath it once a week, and don't forget to disinfect its habitat weekly using diluted bleach.
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Research bearded dragons before buying one. Bearded dragons have specific needs that must be met, so owning one requires some advance knowledge. At this time, you decide whether a beardie is the right pet for you, and make sure that you have everything you need before bringing your dragon home. Be aware that bearded dragons, while they make delightful pets, are not ideal for young children. They require close attention to detail, such as correct temperatures and regular replacement of UVB bulbs. Choose a bearded dragon that is over 6 in (15 cm) long. Baby dragons can be very fragile and more apt to become ill or overly stressed. It's much easier to care for a more developed bearded dragon. Look for an alert beardie. When you walk up to the enclosure, the dragons should be watching you with interest and should have bright, alert eyes. You don't want a dragon that can't lift its head or looks lethargic. Observe whether the dragon has any deformities. It should have no sores, burns, pus, external parasites, or deformities. Note, however, that many dragons may be missing toes or bits of their tail, but this will not cause them any discomfort as long as the wound looks healed and shows no sign of infection. Bring your new beardie to the veterinarian. Shortly after purchasing your dragon, make an appointment to visit the vet, who can check for any parasites and evaluate the dragon's overall health. It may help to bring a stool sample on your first visit. Inquire about this when you call to make the appointment. There are no vaccines recommended for bearded dragons. Visits to the vet should be a habit, whether or not your dragon is sick. Aim to take your bearded dragon to the vet for a check-up once every 3 months. Note that most beardies are housed alone. Larger beardies may be aggressive towards smaller ones, and males tend to be territorial. This is further complicated by the fact that it can be difficult to sex bearded dragons when they're young, so you may not know whether you have a male or female beardie at first. Purchase a terrarium instead of a vivarium or aquarium. As opposed to a vivarium, which has 3 glass sides and a top, a terrarium has solid walls on four sides with a screen lid. A vivarium can cause too high of humidity levels, which can seriously harm a bearded dragon. Note that the terrarium has to be at least 20 gallons for a baby to juvenile and at least 30 gallon breeders for an adult, though up to a 55 gallon is recommended for running room. If you're building an enclosure yourself, keep in mind that it must be well ventilated, easy to disinfect, and able to maintain high temperatures (see below). Cages with wooden sides must be sealed with polyurethane or a similar waterproofing agent, and the joints must be caulked for proper cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that fresh polyurethane be allowed to dry several days and air the cage out thoroughly before placing your beardie in it, otherwise toxicity may result. Make sure the habitat is an adequate size. Beardies can grow up to 2 feet (61 cm), move fast, and like to climb, so they need plenty of space in their home. For young dragons, a 10 gallon (39 L) tank is adequate, but this will last them only for a few months, as they grow quickly. An adult dragon requires much more room: a minimum of 55 to 60 gallons (208 to 227 L) is required, but 75 to 120 gallons (284 to 454 L) is preferable. If you're building an enclosure, make sure it is at least 48 in (122 cm) long, 24 in (61 cm) wide, and 18 in (48 cm) high. To save money, you can purchase a large adult habitat immediately. Consider using adjustable partitions to increase the living space as your beardie grows. Use screen lids for the top of the enclosure. Do not use glass, plexiglass or wood to cover your cages. This will not allow enough air circulation and will also trap humidity in the cage. Screen tops ensure there's adequate air flow, allow your lighting and heat sources to work correctly, and also let humidity escape. Ensure that the lid fits tightly. Provide flooring. The bottom of the enclosure should be lined with a substrate that is safe for your dragon and easy to clean. It is very important to choose a material that does not put your dragon at risk: beardies often eat bedding made of small particles, which can result in impaction (blockage of the intestines) and death. Use flat newspaper, paper towels, butcher paper, or reptile carpet. These choices are cheap, easy to clean, and pose no health risks to your animal. Make sure that the very bottom of the vivarium is covered with a white or brown unheated mat. This will ensure that if your beardie decides to dig under whatever bedding you placed, its most vulnerable part (its stomach) will not make contact with the cold bottom of the tank. Include some "furniture" in the housing. Create an environment where your beardie can climb, hide, and bask – all behaviors that it needs for well-being. Never use anything from nature. Natural logs and other objects could carry parasites, no matter how much you clean them. Instead, use ready-sterile logs and sticks from stores. Wash them with warm water and let them dry before placing them in the tank. Add some branches for climbing and basking. They should be securely located under the secondary heat source (see Part 3). Make sure they are as wide as your bearded dragon. Oak is a good choice, as are boards covered in carpets. Avoid wood with sticky sap or pitch. Provide some smooth rocks for basking and wearing down nails. Give your beardie a place to seclude itself. You can add an empty cardboard box, cardboard tube, or flower pot. The hiding place should give a snug fit and be placed high in the enclosure. If your dragon doesn't use the hiding space, try moving it to a new location or using a different object. Put in a few plants to provide shade, humidity, and a sense of security. Make sure the plants you choose are nontoxic to bearded dragons (such as Dracaena, Ficus benjamina , and hibiscus). It is important that the plants and their soil have not been treated with pesticides, vermiculite, fertilizer, or wetting agents. Before putting the plant in the cage, wash the plant with a water spray and pour water enough water on the soil so that it drains out the bottom: this helps remove any toxic chemicals. You may also want to keep newly purchased plants in a separate part of the house for a while before introducing them to the bearded dragon's enclosure. Provide a primary heat source. You'll need a source of heat that maintains temperatures within the enclosure at a level comfortable for the bearded dragon. Dragons like temperatures between 78 and 88 F (25 to 31 C) during the day, and evening temperatures between 70 and 79 F (21 and 26 C). Use a series of incandescent lights above the top of the cage. Keep in mind that they'll need to be turned off at night, when another heat source will be necessary, depending on the temperature in the room. Try a heating pad under the cage or a ceramic infrared heater as an evening source of heat. There are reptile-specific incandescent bulbs which emit heat but little visible light; however, these are expensive. For larger enclosures, adjust the room temperature with a thermostat or space heater. Always include a fire alarm in a room where light or other heat sources are in operation. Include a secondary heat source. Beardies like a temperature gradient in their habitat, allowing them to move between warmer and cooler spaces. The secondary heat source provides them with a spot where they can bask. This area should cover about 25-30 percent of the total enclosure surface, with a temperature of about 95-100 F (35-38 C). You can use a special basking light, or opt for a simple 30-75 watt incandescent bulb in a ceramic base. The source should be securely mounted where the animal cannot touch it. Never use hot rocks as a heat source! Note that baby bearded dragons in a smaller cage space will need a lower wattage, otherwise the enclosure may become too hot. Any temperatures above 110 F (43 C) are not recommended, but within a few degrees of these basking temperatures will be sufficient. One thermometer on the "hot side" and one on the "cool side" will make sure that your temperatures are in the correct range. Provide UVB lighting. Bearded dragons require ultraviolet light in order to produce Vitamin D, which in turn aids calcium absorption; insufficiency can lead to metabolic bone disease. You can use either fluorescent or mercury vapor bulbs; the former need to be replaced approximately every six months, since UVB output diminishes over time. They should have about 12 to 14 hours per day of exposure. Make sure the fluorescent bulb has at least 5 percent UVB (check the packaging for these specifications). Look for light strips that cover the length of the enclosure. Consider reptile-specific black lights in the 290-320 nanometer range. (Note that these are not the same as plant-grow lights or psychedelic black lights, neither of which produces UVB rays.) You can choose bulbs that emit both white light and UVB, or UVB only. Ideally, the UVB light source should be about 10-12 in (25.4-30.5 cm) from wherever the bearded dragon spends most of its time (such as the basking site) to ensure adequate exposure. It should be no farther than 18 in (45.7 cm) away. Keep in mind that UVB rays do not pass through glass. Your UVB source should be above the mesh top of the enclosure, and the mesh should not be too fine. The sun is the best source of UVB rays. On sunny days when the temperatures are in the appropriate range (see Part 3, Step 1, above), place your beardie outside in a secure screen or wire cage with a locking door. Remember to provide some shade and hiding spaces, as well. Feed items of an appropriate size. One of the most important things to keep in mind when feeding your beardie is that any and all food items it eats should be no bigger than the space between its eyes. If the food items are larger than this, it could cause choking, impaction, and hind-leg paralysis. Give young bearded dragons a diet primarily consisting of small insects. Beardies are omnivores, meaning that they eat both animal and plant matter. However, hatchlings and juveniles have specific dietary needs. Offer as many tiny insects as your beardie will eat in a five-to-ten-minute time frame. When your beardie stops eating, stop offering. Young bearded dragons can eat anywhere from 20-60 pinhead crickets a day. Provide hatchlings with a diet of small insects. If you are caring for a very young bearded dragon, you'll need to give it very small prey, such as pinhead crickets and tiny, freshly molted worms. You can very gradually introduce day-old pinkie mice when they are ready. Feed juvenile dragons (two to four months old) a mix of 80 percent small insects and 20 percent greens (see below for recommendations). Young dragons need to be fed two to three times per day. Give your adult dragon plenty of greens. The adult diet is about 60 to 65 percent of plant foods and 30 to 45 percent of prey items. Calcium-rich leafy greens and other veggies should make up the bulk of the diet. Feed a "salad" based on collards, dandelion greens and flowers, escarole, endive, grape leaves, mustard greens, turnip greens, and/or watercress. You can add the following to the salad to balance it out: acorn squash, red and green bell peppers, butternut squash, green beans, lentils, peas, pumpkin and other winter squash, snow peas, sweet potatoes, and turnips. Cook or microwave squashes before feeding to soften them up. Give the following veggies sparingly as treats: cabbage, chard, and kale (which are high in calcium oxalates and can cause metabolic bone disease); carrots (high in Vitamin A, which in high levels can be toxic); spinach, broccoli, and parsley (high in goitrogens, which decrease thyroid function); and corn, cucumbers, radishes, sprouts, and zucchini (these are low in nutrition). Spraying the greens with water will help them last longer and will also help keep your bearded dragon hydrated. Shred the veggies and mix them together in the salad to encourage your beardie to eat a variety of foods, rather than just picking out its favorites. Feed fruit and certain plants as an occasional treat. You can also give your bearded dragon bites of the following: apples, apricots, bananas, berries, cantaloupe, figs, grapes, mangos, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, plums, tomatoes, Ficus benjamina , geraniums, hibiscus flowers and leaves, pansies, petunias, pothos, rose petals and leaves, snail vine, and violets. Provide prey to sub-adult and adult dragons once a day, along with the fresh greens. You can try feeding crickets, super worms, wax worms, mealworms, pinky mice, and hissing cockroaches. "Gutload" the prey by feeding it a nutrient-rich diet one to two days before serving it to your beardie. For example, you can feed it ground legumes, cornmeal, carrots, sweet potatoes, collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, spinach, apples, oranges, cereals, and rolled oats. Any uneaten prey items should be removed from your dragon's enclosure. It is advisable to purchase the prey, since wild-caught prey (for example, something you catch in your yard) may have been exposed to toxic chemicals or have parasites that could be passed on to your dragon. Lightning bugs are toxic to your dragon. Silkworms are a good staple diet only if you have a sick or pregnant dragon. Dust a phosphate-free calcium supplement on greens and insects. Buy a calcium supplement in powder form (without phosphate added) and sprinkle it over the salad and prey right before serving. Do this once per day for juveniles (under two years of age) and once or twice a week for adults. You may also want to supplement Vitamin D3. Consult the product directions and/or your veterinarian about the amount of supplements to give, since over-dosing can lead to toxic levels. Do not get too alarmed if your bearded dragon does not eat. When it is time to shed, a bearded dragon may not eat. However, if it does not eat after more than three days and there is no sign of shedding, then your beardie may be ill. In that case, call your veterinarian to schedule an appointment. Provide fresh water daily. Offer the water in a shallow bowl. Wiggling your finger in the water may also get their attention. Bearded dragons like things that move, so creating ripples in the water may pique their curiosity. However, many dragons do not drink from a water bowl, so you may have to drip the water slowly onto your dragon's snout with a dropper. Beardies often defecate in their water bowl, so change the water once a day (or immediately if you notice fecal matter). For the same reason, you'll need to disinfect the bowl once a week with a 1:10 bleach-water solution to avoid any bacterial build-up. If your beardie is uninterested in drinking, spritz it lightly with water: it will lick the drops off its skin. Provide baths. Bathing your dragon once a week will help keep it hydrated and also aid in shedding. Bathwater should be warm on your wrist and not hot, much like Bathwater for a small child. Make the water only as deep as your dragon's chest, or half-way up their front arms. Fill the tub until the water reaches the second knuckle on your index finger for adults and the first knuckle for the juveniles. Never leave your Bearded Dragon unattended in the bath - accidents only take a second to happen. It's a good idea to disinfect your tub when the bath is over because dragons will often defecate in the water. Use a 1:10 solution of bleach and water. Keep their environment clean. You'll need to clean their enclosure, as well as the food and water bowls, once a week. Mix a 1:10 solution of bleach and water in a spray bottle. Remove your beardie from the cage. Have someone hold it, or place it in a safe enclosure. Use hot, soapy water and a clean rag to wipe away any dirt or feces. Next, spray the bleach solution across the entire surface of what you are cleaning until it is soaked and let it sit for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, scrub the surface with a rag or paper towel, making sure any old food or feces is removed. Rinse all surfaces repeatedly with water until you can no longer smell bleach. If you still smell bleach rinse again. Keep yourself clean. Hand washing is very important when owning any reptile. Washing your hands before and after handling your dragon will help keep you and your new pet healthy. If you wash your hands before handling, you reduce the risk of passing anything on to your dragon. Washing your hands after handling greatly reduces the risk to you of contracting Salmonella. The risks of getting this are very slim to begin with, but hand-washing will even further reduce them. Your chances of contracting Salmonella from the food you eat are greater than your chances of getting it from your dragon. Because bearded dragons may carry Salmonella , use a separate sponge to clean their food and water bowl, supervise children when handling them, and don't let them crawl around the kitchen. Also, avoid kissing your beardie, no matter how much you love it. Handle your beardie at least once a day. Bearded dragons tend to be curious, mellow creatures that appear to enjoy human company. Regular handling helps them get accustomed to people and minimizes stress during events like enclosure cleanings and trips to the vet. Pick up your beardie by placing your hand under its belly and gently scooping it up. Let the dragon lay on your palm, and lightly curl your fingers around its abdomen. Consider wearing gloves and long sleeves. Bearded dragons have very rough skin, so this may protect you from light scratches. Trim your beardie's toenails every few weeks. Your dragon's nails will get needle-sharp, so be sure to maintain them. Wrap your beardie in a towel, leaving one leg exposed. Have an assistant hold the beardie. Use human nail clippers to take off the very tip of the nails. Do just a little, as lizards have a vein, called a quick, running through their fingers. If you do cut into the quick, stop the bleeding by dabbing a little cornstarch onto the nail with a cotton swab. Alternatively, you can file your dragon's nails, or have a vet cut them for a nominal fee. Learn to read your beardie's body language. You'll understand your beardie better by recognizing certain gestures it makes. Inflated beard: When a lizard wants to show dominance, or feels startled or threatened - this particularly happens during breeding season - it puffs its throat out. Mouth gaping: As with the inflated beard, this gesture is meant to make the dragon look menacing, as a show of dominance or to scare off a potential aggressor. Bobbing head: Males show dominance with this gesture. Arm waving: Sometimes a dragon may hold up one front leg and slowly wave it, which is a sign of submission. Raised tail: This is commonly seen during the breeding season. It can also be a sign of alertness and activeness. Juveniles tend to raise their tail when they're hunting prey. Bring your bearded dragon to the veterinarian once a year. After your initial veterinary visit, it is important to bring your beardie for an annual check-up. This helps detect any potential issues early, and keeps your friend as healthy as possible.
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Research bearded dragons before buying one. Choose a bearded dragon that is over 6 in (15 cm) long. Look for an alert beardie. Observe whether the dragon has any deformities. Bring your new beardie to the veterinarian. Note that most beardies are housed alone. Purchase a terrarium instead of a vivarium or aquarium. Make sure the habitat is an adequate size. Use screen lids for the top of the enclosure. Provide flooring. Include some "furniture" in the housing. Provide a primary heat source. Include a secondary heat source. Provide UVB lighting. Feed items of an appropriate size. Give young bearded dragons a diet primarily consisting of small insects. Give your adult dragon plenty of greens. Feed fruit and certain plants as an occasional treat. Provide prey to sub-adult and adult dragons once a day, along with the fresh greens. Dust a phosphate-free calcium supplement on greens and insects. Do not get too alarmed if your bearded dragon does not eat. Provide fresh water daily. Provide baths. Keep their environment clean. Keep yourself clean. Handle your beardie at least once a day. Consider wearing gloves and long sleeves. Trim your beardie's toenails every few weeks. Learn to read your beardie's body language. Bring your bearded dragon to the veterinarian once a year.
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How to Wash Norwex
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To wash a Norwex cloth that is only slightly dirty, wash it by hand under warm or hot running water, with a small amount of a gentle detergent. If the cloth is more soiled, place it in the washing machine on the hottest setting, and either wash it alone or with other lint-free items like T-shirts and jeans. For set-in stains and odors, place the cloth in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
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Rinse out and hang up your Norwex cloth after each use. Don't leave wet Norwex cloths balled up, or else they'll start to stink. Even if it doesn't need to be washed after you use it, rinse out the cloth thoroughly under warm running water, then wring out the excess water and either lay the cloth flat or hang it up to dry. If your cloth is just a little dusty, you can simply shake off the excess dirt. Wash the cloth with soap and warm water if it gets dusty. If you're using your Norwex cloth for dusting and it has just a light layer of dirt, you can wash it under warm or hot running water. Put a drop of dish soap on the cloth and work it into the fabric, then rinse it out until all the soap and dirt are gone. If you are using a face cloth, wash it this way after every use, then wash it with your regular laundry about once a week. It's especially important to rinse Norwex Antibac cloths very well, because they contain silver. If you don't rinse the soap out of a cloth, it will leave a residue that will reduce the silver's effectiveness at killing bacteria. Put your microfiber cloth in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Norwex cloths can be washed alone or with lint-free laundry in your washing machine. Use the hottest setting possible for the best results. You can use regular laundry detergent, but do not use bleach or fabric softener in the wash. Lint-free or low-lint laundry items include jeans, T-shirts, and bedding. Boil your Norwex cloth for about 10 minutes to remove deep stains or odors. Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove, then carefully place your Norwex into the pot and allow the water to continue boiling for 10 minutes or so. This will allow the fibers to well, releasing dirt and other debris that may be trapped deep inside the cloth. Use tongs to remove the cloth from the hot water when it's finished boiling. Alternately, you can pour boiling water over your Norwex microfiber cloth, along with a little detergent. Let it soak for 10 minutes to open the fibers and release dirt and odors. Use the Norwex rubber brush to clean mop pads between washings. You may not need to wash your mop pad after every use. Instead, comb the Norwex rubber brush across the cloth to detach any hair, crumbs, or other debris that is trapped in the microfibers. You can purchase the rubber brush from any independent consultant who sells Norwex products. Dry your cloth in the dryer for a quick and easy option. Norwex cloths are dryer-safe, so all you have to do is toss them in after you get finished washing them. You can even add them in with the rest of your laundry. Just use the hottest setting possible when you're drying the microfiber. Dry the cloth as soon after washing as possible to prevent odors from forming. Do not use dryer sheets when drying your Norwex. Dryer sheets can leave a coating on the fibers of your cloth, so it won't be able to clean as effectively. However, you can use a dryer ball, as long as it doesn't contain any fabric softener. Using dryer sheets may permanently ruin your Norwex cloth. Hang your Norwex up to dry if you prefer line-drying. If you don't have a dryer, or if you just prefer air-drying your clothes, hang the Norwex microfiber up to dry. Use clothespins to attach the corners of the Norwex cloth to a clothesline and leave them there until they dry. You can hang up a clothesline outside or in an airy room in your house.
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Rinse out and hang up your Norwex cloth after each use. Wash the cloth with soap and warm water if it gets dusty. Put your microfiber cloth in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Boil your Norwex cloth for about 10 minutes to remove deep stains or odors. Use the Norwex rubber brush to clean mop pads between washings. Dry your cloth in the dryer for a quick and easy option. Do not use dryer sheets when drying your Norwex. Hang your Norwex up to dry if you prefer line-drying.
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How to Do Pull Ups for Beginners
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To do pull ups as a beginner, start by trying some easier moves, such as flexed arm hangs, where you hang on the bar with your elbows bent and your chin lifted over the bar for as long as you can. Before transitioning to normal pull ups, do a series of negative pull ups by stepping on a chair to lift yourself up and over the bar. Next, slowly lower your body down in a controlled motion to help build your arm muscles. Once these become comfortable, gradually add in regular pull ups to your routine, being careful not to go to fast so you don't strain yourself.
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Do flexed arm hangs. To build muscles in your shoulders and arms, start with flexed arm hangs. To do flexed arm hangs, place a box near the pull up bar that puts your chin just over the bar. Place your hands on the bar with your palms facing you. Lift yourself upward and hold yourself slightly over the bar. Keep your elbows flexed, and your chin over the bar. Hang over the bar in this position as long as is comfortable. Gradually increase how long you hang over the bar as you build up to doing pull ups. Try some dead hangs. Dead hangs help build your arm strength and allow you to eventually work your way up to pull ups. To do a dead hang, place a chair near the pull up bar so your arms can just reach the bar. Grab the bar with your palms facing away from you. Pull yourself up about an inch, moving your elbows to the side as you pull your body up. Bend your knees to lift your feet off the stool and hold this position for as long as is comfortable. Your shoulders should not raise up at all while doing this move. If you find your shoulders raising upward, you need to build more strength before moving on to actual pull ups. Lower your body slowly. Lowering your body takes practice as well. To get into the hang of lowering your body, place a chair under the pull up bar and grab the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart and your palms facing you. Step off the chair as you tense up your muscles. Very slowly lower your body. Then, step back on to the chair and repeat the process. You should keep doing this exercise each day until you can lower your body slowly. You should be able to control the speed of your body as you lower it. If you find yourself plummeting downward quickly, you're not ready to do pull ups. Find a schedule for these exercises. You should focus on practicing one aspect of pull ups each day as you work your way up to doing regular pull ups. Make a schedule for yourself where you alternate practicing different aspects of the pull up, with rest days in between. Start with hanging exercises. Do sets lasting about 20 to 30 seconds with one to two minute breaks in between. Do this every other day to build your muscles. Then, transition into body lowering exercises. Go for eight repetitions of lowering your body. Do two or three sets, and rest for a minute between sets. Do your sets every other day. As you feel comfortable, begin combining hanging and lowering exercises, remembering to take breaks in between. Eventually, you'll find yourself feeling comfortable lifting your body and transitioning into a pull up. Start with hanging and chin pulls. Before jumping into full on pull ups, work on what are called hanging and chin pulls. Start with three to five 20 to 30 second reps of simply holding the pull up bar as your body hangs down. After doing this, stand on a chair with your chin above the pull up bar. Then, bend your knees so you are holding your body above the bar. Do three to five reps of this exercise, holding the pose for five to 10 seconds for each rep. Keep practicing this exercise every other day until you no longer struggle with it. Do negative pull ups. Negative pull ups help you learn the body lowering aspects of pull up exercises. To do negative pull ups, repeat the chair exercise where you lower your body. Then, lift yourself up just slightly. Lift your body as far as you can without your movements becoming jerky. Do four to six repetitions of this movement. You can move on once negative pull ups become comfortable for you. Transition into rows. To do rows, place the pull up bar on a squat rack until it's waist-high. Position yourself beneath the bar. With your hands slightly farther than shoulder-width apart, grip the bar. You should be in either an inverted push-up or plank pose. Straighten your arms and let your body hang beneath the bar, holding your feet out in front of you. Then, pull your chest near the bar. Hold this for three seconds. Once you can comfortable do three sets of 15 rows, you can move on to full on pull ups. Start doing pull ups. After gradually building your skills, you should be able to start doing pull ups. Get into the hanging position and grab the pull up bar. Keep your palms facing away from you and pull your body upward. Keep pulling until your chin is close to the bar, pause for a second, and then lower your body. Add pull ups gradually. At first, you may only be able to do a few pull ups each day. Do not add pull ups too quickly. If you go too fast, you can strain yourself. Strive to only add one to two pull ups to your sets each day. Consult a doctor before beginning a new workout plan. You should never jump into a workout plan before talking to a medical professional first. This is especially important if you have any underlying health conditions. Before attempting to do pull ups, talk to your doctor to make sure pull ups are safe for you. Talk to the doctor about any existing problems or concerns with your back, neck, shoulders, elbows or wrists. Avoid jumping. If you're new to pull ups, you may be inclined to jump to help propel your body upward. This prevents you from using the right muscles to do pull ups. Try to lift your body only with your arms and upper muscles. Do not jump as you do pull ups. Limit doing pull ups to two to three times a week. You should only do pull ups, or any other weight training work out, two to three times a week. Doing pull ups any more often than this can cause strain. Always take a rest day in between days you do pull ups.
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Do flexed arm hangs. Try some dead hangs. Lower your body slowly. Find a schedule for these exercises. Start with hanging and chin pulls. Do negative pull ups. Transition into rows. Start doing pull ups. Add pull ups gradually. Consult a doctor before beginning a new workout plan. Avoid jumping. Limit doing pull ups to two to three times a week.
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How to Become a Medical Device Sales Representative
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To become a medical device sales representative, focus on taking health science, business, and sales classes since they'll help prepare you for the field. You should also consider taking public speaking classes since medical device sales representatives often give presentations. Also, work on developing your communication skills, which will help you be a more successful salesperson. If you don't know a lot about the medical device field already, do some research online to learn some of the medical terminology you'll be expected to know.
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Join a business club in high school. You can prepare for this career in high school by joining a business club at school or outside of school. You may also take business focused classes, if they are offered at your high school. You could join the social committee at school and volunteer to work on the finances or marketing for the committee. This will allow you to get used to talking with people and start learning how to sell or market ideas. Get an undergraduate degree in health sciences, sales, or business. Most companies that hire medical device sales reps will look for candidates that have a post-secondary degree from an accredited university. You should get an undergraduate degree in a field that relates to medical device sales, such as health sciences, sales, business, or life sciences. While in university, you should also take technical electives that relate to medical device sales. This could be electives in biomedical engineering or biotechnology. Do an internship while in school. You should refine your selling skills and your medical device knowledge while you are in university so you are better prepared for the industry when you graduate. You may do an internship in the surgery ward of a hospital so you are more familiar with surgical devices that are used currently in the industry or look for an internship with a sales company that focuses on medical devices. If you need a part time job while you are in school, you should consider working in a sales related position. This could be a retail sales job at your local mall or a door to door sales position. Taking on a basic sales job could improve your confidence and ability to sell products to clientele. Pursue a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Due to rising competition in the field, many medical device sales representatives are going back to school to get their MBA, with a focus on health services management or sales management. This could help you get a leg up on the competition and increase your salary. However, you can still land an entry level position in medical device sales with an undergraduate degree. You may decide to pursue a Masters of Health Administration (MHA). This master's degree could help you get a better understanding of the clinical system structure, which could then help you sell more effectively to your clientele. Take public speaking classes. If you struggle with public speaking, you may want to take public speaking classes at your local college or university. As a medical device sales rep, you will need to project confidence, expertise, and trust to your customers. You may end up presenting new products to high ranking executives or doing a presentation for a large group of medical experts. Your public speaking skills will need to be rock solid to succeed in this position. You may also work on your public speaking skills starting as early as high school by joining the debate team at your school or by participating in public speaking events in your community. You should look for opportunities where you can work on your public speaking and get comfortable talking with confidence in front of a large group. Research the medical device field. As a medical device sales rep, you will also be expected to have a vast level of knowledge of medical devices that are currently being used in the industry. You must be comfortable with using medical terminology to discuss and sell devices to medical professionals, from primary care doctors to surgeons to hospital administrators. You should do extensive research on the medical device field and study the different devices that are being used. You may take courses on the medical device field in school or continue to stay up to date on the medical device field once you have graduated from post-secondary. Research medical devices online and stay current on the suppliers of these devices. You should also subscribe to newsletters and online updates from medical device sellers. Review the current products on the market so you are aware of what is available. Perfect your communication skills. Medical device sales representatives are expected to be excellent listeners and communicators. You should work on your listening skills, practicing active listening whenever possible. You should also perfect your communication skills so you are able to hold thoughtful conversations with others and use your sales skills in your discussions with others. You may improve your communication skills by taking a course on active listening. You may also seek out volunteer positions and jobs that force you to interact with people on a consistent basis, such as a volunteer position at a homeless shelter or a part time job as a salesperson at a retail store. These positions can help you improve your ability to communicate and connect with people. Prepare yourself for the daily tasks of the position. You should also familiarize yourself with the expectations and tasks of a career as a medical device sales rep. You will be expected to work 40 hour work weeks, and will often be working out of hotel rooms or working from home. You will be given all the perks of a career on the road, from hotel rooms to cars to plane tickets for work travel. But you will be expected to perform well and sell at a high rate, so the job can be high stress. In an entry level position, you can earn an average salary of $66,516 with around $30,000 in bonuses or commissions. You can then earn a higher salary after two years of experience in the field, with a yearly salary of around $88,000 - $145,000. There is often lots of room for advancement in this career, especially if you perform well. However, there is a high turnover rate for medical device sales reps and it can be a struggle to find another position in the field during a recession. Look at online job forums. Start by searching for entry-level medical device sales rep positions on online job forums. Look for positions at companies that sell medical products you are familiar with, as you will be more likely to qualify for the job if it fits your level of expertise. You may look for positions outside of your local area, if you are willing to relocate for the job, and focus on companies who are known to be successful and supportive of new hires. You can subscribe to updates for medical device sales rep positions through certain online job forums. This way, you will be notified if and when an available position comes up on the site. Join the National Association of Medical Device Sales Representatives. You can network with other medical device sales reps by joining the National Association of Medical Device Sales Representatives (NAMSR), an association that connects and supports medical device sales representatives and their employers. You can register online for the association or email the association directly for more information on how to join. You can also get certified as a medical sales rep through the NAMSR. You will need to take an exam to become a Registered Medical Sales Representative (RMSR), which can make you a more appealing candidate to employers. Network with your contacts for positions. You should also reach out to your current business contacts with information on available positions. Medical device companies can be picky about who they hire and having a contact refer you could help move your resume to the top of the pile. You may reach out to former professors in school who have connected to the medical device industry or talk to mentors that you worked with at an internship while in school. You may also reach out to recruiters that can connect you to available positions in the field. A recruiter can also help you improve your resume and find positions that speak to your skillset. Prepare for your interview. Once you land an interview for a position, you should prepare so you can step into the room with confidence and expertise. Research the company before the interview, focusing on its niche in the industry, its product line, and the professional background of the management team. This will allow you to talk comfortably about what the company offers clients in the interview and show the interviewer that you did your research. You should also include all relevant experience on your resume to show the interviewer that you have the skillset required for the job. Most employers will look for candidates that have a post-secondary degree in a relevant field and a solid employment record with no long gaps between work and longevity at each company or place you have worked. At least two years of relevant sales experience in the field, or another field, as well as a high ranking at a salesperson, are also seen as an asset. Finally, you should be able to pass a background check with flying colors.
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Join a business club in high school. Get an undergraduate degree in health sciences, sales, or business. Do an internship while in school. Pursue a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Take public speaking classes. Research the medical device field. Perfect your communication skills. Prepare yourself for the daily tasks of the position. Look at online job forums. Join the National Association of Medical Device Sales Representatives. Network with your contacts for positions. Prepare for your interview.
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How to Identify Murano Glass
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An easy way to identify Murano glass is to look for a sticker or stamp that says “Made in Italy” or “Made in Venice.” Make sure the label doesn't say anything else, since counterfeiters typically try to trick buyers with labels like “Made in Murano” or “Murano-style” glass. Since Murano glass is hand-blown, examine your piece for irregularities, such as air bubbles or asymmetrical patterns, which indicate it's authentic. For a more detailed list of patterns and styles, look up the “Murano Glass Glossary” on fossilfly.com. If you're still unsure whether your glass is authentic, contact an antique glass expert for their professional opinion.
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Look for a sticker or stamp. If it says “Made in Italy” or “Made in Venice,” it is not likely to be Murano glass. These are two ways outside glass makers try to convince tourists that the item was likely made in Murano without stating it is. An item that is labeled “Made in Murano” may be counterfeit. Currently, many items are made in China and sold in Venice as Murano glass. Similarly, if the item says “Murano-style” it is unlikely to be authentic Murano glass. Ask the seller whether the piece of Murano glass is new or old. New glass from Murano should be accompanied by a certificate from the factory, guaranteeing it is Murano glass. If bought and sold by art or antiques dealers, it should accompany the piece of glass in all sales. Murano glass made before 1980 is unlikely to have a certificate, so this is only a surefire identification method for new glass. Be extra careful with paperweights and aquariums. These are the most commonly counterfeit items, sold as Murano glass, but made elsewhere. Move on to the next identification methods to identify whether or not it is Murano glass. Don’t count on your ability to identify a real piece of Murano glass by color. This is something only a trained eye and glass expert can do with reliability. Beware of trying to identify Murano glass on the Internet. If you are looking at buying an item, it is better to identify it through a signature of a master glass-maker, a catalog or an authenticity certificate. Look for a signature on the glass itself. The following are master glass makers from Murano: Ercole Barovier, Archimede Seguso, Aureliano Toso, Galliano Ferro, Vincenzo Nason, Alfredo Barbini, and Carlo Moretti. There are many more master glass makers that worked at Murano glass factories over the years. If the signature looks as though it has been scratched into the surface after it hardened, with a carbide-tipped pen, it is likely a counterfeiter trying to sell a fake piece as a designer original. You will need to move on to the next method to find whether the signature is in the correct place. Catalogs will tell you about signature and label placement. Try to find evidence of real gold or silver used in the production of the glass. Identify evidence of a hand-made piece. Murano glass is hand-blown, meaning there should be bubbles and asymmetrical qualities. Look for misshapen fish, clouded glass or bleeding colors. While hand-blown glass is not completely uniform, these mistakes are rarely made. Read the “Murano Glass Glossary” at fossilfly. com. It is a good primer for the techniques and styles of Murano glass. You may want to refer back to it when you are looking at factory catalogs. Request a catalog from the factory itself. Factories have catalogs of at least their current offerings, but possibly also their vintage glass. Look on 20thcenturyglass.com to find popular Murano glass factories, and then search for their websites so that you can request a catalog. Hire a glass expert to help you identify the glass. If the authenticity is still in question, you should contact a local glass antique expert and show them all the information you have. Although experts are not 100 percent accurate, they will have an easier time identifying it than almost anyone else. If you can't find an expert, try posting pictures and information on an antique glass forum. You may be able to discover more creative ways of identifying the glass. A good indicator that a Murano piece is genuine is the cross-hatched pattern sometimes found on bases and the pinch pliers artists use often have their own identifiable patterns. And remember: if a piece of Murano sounds too cheap to buy, it's more than likely to be fake because even a small 5" vase can often cost hundreds of pounds.
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Look for a sticker or stamp. Ask the seller whether the piece of Murano glass is new or old. Be extra careful with paperweights and aquariums. Don’t count on your ability to identify a real piece of Murano glass by color. Beware of trying to identify Murano glass on the Internet. Look for a signature on the glass itself. Try to find evidence of real gold or silver used in the production of the glass. Identify evidence of a hand-made piece. Look for misshapen fish, clouded glass or bleeding colors. Read the “Murano Glass Glossary” at fossilfly. Request a catalog from the factory itself. Hire a glass expert to help you identify the glass.
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How to Grate Coconut
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To grate coconut, start by separating the flesh from the skin with a knife or screwdriver. If the flesh comes off in large chunks, chop them up into smaller pieces before pulsing them in a food processor. Stop the processor and scrape off the coconut stuck to the edges, then grate it again. To use a box grater instead, hold the grater by the handle and move the coconut flesh backwards and forwards on the grater. Finally, dry out the coconut by placing the flakes in a convection oven at 120 degrees F for 2 hours.
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Buy a coconut that's free of cracks and damage. Before you purchase your coconut, examine the surface of it to make sure that there are no cracks or mold on it. Healthy coconuts will be heavy because they are filled with liquid. Shake the coconut to see if you can feel the liquid inside. Coconut water helps keep the white flesh of the coconut from drying out. Puncture the eye of the coconut. The eye of the coconut will look like a dark circle. Often there is tree eyes in the coconut. Find the softest one and press against it with a sharp object like a knife, screwdriver, or wine opener. Your tool should easily puncture through the hard shell and into the flesh of the coconut. Drain the water from the fruit. Once you've punctured past the hard shell, turn the coconut over and drain the water out of it into a bowl. If you want, you can drink the drained coconut water. Crack open the coconut with the back of a heavy knife. Rotate the coconut in your hand and rap against the side of it with the back of a heavy kitchen knife. Make sure that the blade isn't facing the coconut. As you rotate it, you should hear and see it crack open. Throw the coconut against a hard surface to crack it open. Place the coconut inside of a plastic bag and throw it hard against the concrete floor or a brick wall. This will shatter the coconut apart and make it easier to get at the white flesh of the fruit. Pry the white meat from the brown skin. Use a flathead screwdriver or a spoon to pry the white meat of the coconut from the surrounding skin. If your coconut is in pieces, you can just pare off the skin using a sharp knife. Cut the coconut flesh into smaller pieces. If your coconut flesh came off in big chunks, it might not fit in your food processor. Cut the pieces of coconut into smaller squares so that it can fit in your food processor. Pulse the coconut in the food processor. Take the white pieces of coconut that you cut off and put them into your food processor and pulse it for 10-15 seconds. Stop the food processor and scrape off the edges. Open the top of the processor and scrape the coconut that got stuck to the sides of the processor. Grind the coconut again. Continue processing the coconut until it reaches the consistency that you want. Once you're done grinding it up, you can put the flakes in the refrigerator or dehydrate them. Fresh coconut flakes will stay good in the refrigerator for two to three days. Remove the white coconut flesh from the skin. Pry the coconut from the skin by shoving a flathead screwdriver in between the white flesh and the brown skin. Bigger pieces are easier to grate when you are using a box grater, so try to remove large pieces. Hold the grater by the handle. Using your non-dominant hand, grab onto the top handle of the box grater and hold it tightly. As you grate, use your arm to keep the grater pressed tightly against the cutting board or table. Hold the coconut against the holes and move it back and forth. Choose how small you want your coconut flakes. Use the large holes on the grater if you want to have larger coconut flakes and the medium or small holes for smaller flakes. Grab the white coconut flesh with your dominant hand and move it back and forth against the holes of the grater. Pour the coconut flakes onto an oven sheet or tray. Take your shredded coconut and spread it evenly onto a cooking sheet. Use a paper towel to pat down the flakes and remove as much moisture as you can before you dehydrate them. Put the coconut in a convection oven for two hours. Place the cooking sheet inside of a convection oven at 100 - 125°F (40 - 50°C) for two hours. This will draw the moisture out of the coconut and dry out the flakes. Dehydrate the flakes for six hours at 130°F (54.4°C) . If you have a dehydrator, you can use it to dry out your coconut instead of the oven. Place the flakes inside of the dehydrator and allow them to dry out for eight to ten hours, or long enough until they are dried to your liking. Dehydrated coconut flakes will last 2-3 months in a zip lock bag.
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Buy a coconut that's free of cracks and damage. Puncture the eye of the coconut. Drain the water from the fruit. Crack open the coconut with the back of a heavy knife. Throw the coconut against a hard surface to crack it open. Pry the white meat from the brown skin. Cut the coconut flesh into smaller pieces. Pulse the coconut in the food processor. Stop the food processor and scrape off the edges. Grind the coconut again. Remove the white coconut flesh from the skin. Hold the grater by the handle. Hold the coconut against the holes and move it back and forth. Pour the coconut flakes onto an oven sheet or tray. Put the coconut in a convection oven for two hours. Dehydrate the flakes for six hours at 130°F (54.4°C) .
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Candy-Apples
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How to Make Candy Apples
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To start your candy apples, skewer clean apples, place them in the refrigerator to chill, and cover a baking sheet with wax paper. Then, combine 3 cups of sugar, 0.5 cups of corn syrup, and 1 cup of water over medium-high heat. When the mixture reaches 330 °F, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of gel food coloring. Once the mixture cools, dip the first apple into the candy coating and set it on the baking sheet. Dip the rest of the apples and enjoy!
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Wash and dry the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the top of each one. If your apples came with a waxy coating, the chocolate may not stick. Boil 6 cups (1.4 liters) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of white vinegar. Dip each waxy apple into the mixture for 5 seconds, then pat dry. If the sticks are hard to insert, make a shallow cut in the top of the apple first with a sharp knife. Make sure that the apples are secure on the sticks. Place the apples in the fridge. The apples will chill as you prepare the chocolate. This will help the melted chocolate harden faster once you dip the apples into it. Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. If you don't have wax paper, lightly coat the baking sheet with cooking spray instead. This way, the chocolate won't stick to the baking sheet. Assemble a double-boiler. Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) of water. Place a heat-safe glass bowl on top of the saucepan. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the surface of the water. Place the chocolate and the butter into the bowl. To help the butter melt faster, cut it into small cubes. You can use any type of chocolate you want: white, milk, or dark. If you bought colored bakers chocolate, it may have different melting instructions; follow the directions on the bag instead. Melt the chocolate and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Don't let the chocolate get wet, or it will seize. Also, don't let the chocolate burn, or it will have a bad taste. This will only take a few minutes. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set it down onto a stable work surface. Get your apples out, and be prepared to start dipping. The chocolate will start to harden quickly. Dip the first apple into the melted chocolate. Roll it around the chocolate to coat it evenly, then lift it out of the bowl. Give the stick a twirl to help the chocolate coat the apple more evenly. It will also help get rid of any excess chocolate. Consider dipping the apple in chopped nuts. You can also shake some sprinkles over the apples to make them more colorful. When shaking sprinkles onto apples, try to do it over a paper coffee filter. The filter will catch the sprinkles, and make it easier to funnel them back into the jar when you are done. Set the apple down onto the baking sheet and move onto the next. Work quickly, as the chocolate will start to harden. If the chocolate begins to harden, simply place the bowl back onto the saucepan, and warm the chocolate up again. When placing the apples onto the baking sheet, remember to leave a little space between each apple so that they don't stick together. Place the baking sheet into the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Because you added some butter to the chocolate, it will never become rock-solid. Finished. Wash and dry the apples, then push a wooden stick through the top of each one. Some apples come with a waxy coating, which can keep the candy coating from sticking. You can get rid of this waxy coating by boiling 6 cups (1.4 liters) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of white vinegar. Dip each apple into the vinegar water for 5 seconds, then pat dry. If you find the sticks difficult to insert, make a shallow slit in the top of the apple with a sharp knife first. Make sure that the apples are secure on the sticks, or they'll fall into the candy mixture. Place the skewered apples in the fridge. The apples will chill as you prepare the candy mixture. Melted candy will harden a lot faster on cold apples than on room temperature ones. Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. If you don't have any wax paper, lightly coat the baking sheet with cooking spray instead. This will keep the candy apples from sticking to the sheet while they harden. The baking sheet needs to be large enough to hold all of the apples without them touching. If you need to, use two baking sheets. Heat the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium to high heat. During this time, you will want to clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Don't let the bottom of the thermometer touch the bottom of the saucepan, however. If you don't have a candy thermometer, don't worry; there are other ways to test the temperature of the candy. Wait until the mixture reaches 300°F (148.9°C). It will take about 20 minutes. Don't stir the candy during this time. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test whether or not the candy is ready by putting a drop into a cup of cold water. If the candy hardens and cracks easily, it's ready. If it sinks to the bottom and stays gooey, it is not ready. Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the gel food coloring and vanilla extract using a rubber spatula. The candy coating will be translucent once it hardens on the apple. If you want it to be opaque, add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of white gel food coloring. The more gel food coloring you use, the brighter the color will be. Avoid over-stirring the mixture. You don't want any air bubbles. Stir just enough to mix in the flavoring, but not so much that you get air bubbles. You are mixing the extract in now, because otherwise the high heat will kill the flavor. If you aren't a fan of vanilla, you can omit it, or use another flavor, such as cinnamon. Wait for the candy mixture to cool and the bubbles, if any, to disappear before dipping the first apple into it. Quickly dip the apple into the candy, then pull it out. Twirl the stick in your hand to help the candy coat the apple more evenly, and the excess to drip off. For a smoother finish, let the candy cool on the apple for 30 seconds, then dip again. Turn the apple upside down for a few seconds before setting it down onto the baking sheet. This will allow any excess candy to drip towards the stick, and prevent any puddles from forming. Continue dipping the apples and placing them on the sheet until you have none left. As you continue to work, tip the saucepan towards you, so that the candy mixture gathers in the corner. This will make the candy mixture "deeper" and make it easier to coat the apples. Wait for the candy to harden. It will take about 1 hour for the candy to harden. Don't get impatient and stick the candy apples into the fridge, or they may turn sticky. Serve the apples. Candy-coated apples are best eaten the same day.
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Wash and dry the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the top of each one. Place the apples in the fridge. Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. Assemble a double-boiler. Place the chocolate and the butter into the bowl. Melt the chocolate and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set it down onto a stable work surface. Dip the first apple into the melted chocolate. Consider dipping the apple in chopped nuts. Set the apple down onto the baking sheet and move onto the next. Place the baking sheet into the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Finished. Wash and dry the apples, then push a wooden stick through the top of each one. Place the skewered apples in the fridge. Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. Heat the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium to high heat. Wait until the mixture reaches 300°F (148.9°C). Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the gel food coloring and vanilla extract using a rubber spatula. Wait for the candy mixture to cool and the bubbles, if any, to disappear before dipping the first apple into it. Turn the apple upside down for a few seconds before setting it down onto the baking sheet. Continue dipping the apples and placing them on the sheet until you have none left. Wait for the candy to harden. Serve the apples.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Depot-MAC-Eyeshadow
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How to Depot MAC Eyeshadow
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To depot MAC eyeshadow, start by applying a few drops of 99 percent isopropyl alcohol around the shadow pan so it gets between the pan and plastic housing. It's OK if you get some of the alcohol on the eyeshadow itself. Then, let the alcohol dissolve the adhesive in the pan for at least 30 seconds. Next, run a knife between the pan and plastic housing to loosen it. Finally, use the knife to pry the pan from the plastic housing.
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Cover your work area. While the goal is to keep the eye shadows in tact when you depot them, you may sometimes nick the powder and cause dust and particles to come loose. It's a good idea to cover the table or counter that you're working on with paper towel, newspaper, or some old towels that you don't mind getting stained. Because you're working with heated items, you should also have a trivet on your work area to protect the surface from the candle or flat iron. Open the eye shadow compact and find the notch at the front. At the front of the compact, you'll notice a small notch where the compact snaps shut. Just above it, you can see a thin line where the pan's plastic housing fits into the compact. That's where you'll need to work to separate the two. Stick a pointed tool into the groove to pry the plastic around the shadow out. When you've found the groove between the plastic housing for the shadow and the compact, take a small, thin tool with a pointed tip and work it into the groove. Wedge it in the groove to give yourself some leverage. You can use a pointed kitchen knife, craft knife, or pointed, flexible makeup spatula that you can usually find on beauty supply or cosmetics websites. Wiggle the tool back and forth to free the plastic housing from the compact. Once your tool is wedged between the eyeshadow pan's plastic housing and the compact, wiggle it back and forth to loosen it. The more you move the tool, the further you'll be able to stick it under the plastic housing. When you have enough leverage, you'll be able to pop the plastic housing and the eyeshadow pan inside it free. Be sure to take your time when you're prying the eyeshadow's housing free from the compact to avoid breaking the plastic and damaging the shadow. If you feel strong resistance, continue gently wiggling the tool back and forth until you can feel the housing start to come loose. Light a small candle and use pliers to hold the shadow above the flame. After you've freed the shadow's plastic housing from the compact, light a small candle. Use a pair of pliers to allow you to hold the back of the plastic housing over the candle's flame without burning yourself. Hold the plastic housing over the flame for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the adhesive holding the pan inside the housing starts to melt. A small tea light is an ideal candle to use for depotting your eyeshadow. Don't allow the flame to actually touch the plastic or it may catch fire. Hold it several inches above the flame. Push against the back of the shadow with a tool to pry it free. After 30 seconds or so, take your pointed tool and press it against the back of the plastic housing. The goal is to push the eyeshadow pan out of the housing once the adhesive is weak enough. You don't want to force the pan out of the housing if the adhesive is still strong or you may break the eyeshadow in the process. If the pan won't come loose when you press against the back, hold it over the flame again to melt the adhesive further. When you're pressing against the back of the housing, it helps to target the center of the plastic. Allow the eyeshadow pan to cool. After you free the eyeshadow from the plastic housing, the metal pan will likely be hot. Let it cool for several minutes before you label it, place it in a palette, or otherwise handle it. Set the eyeshadow pan on a trivet or potholder to cool so you don't have to worry about the heat damaging your work surface. Plug in your flat iron and turn it to the highest setting. To generate enough heat to melt the adhesive that holds the eyeshadow pan in the plastic, it's important for your flat iron to be as hot as possible. Place it on a trivet on your work area so one of its plates is flat against the table or counter. Turn the iron on, and set it to the highest setting. Give the flat iron several minutes to warm up after you turn it on so you know that it's reached the desired heat setting. Place the eye shadow in the plastic housing on the plate of the iron. Take the eyeshadow in the plastic housing and place it on the iron's plate that's resting flat against the work surface. Allow the plastic to sit on the iron for 15 to 20 seconds so the adhesive has time to melt before removing it. Use a small pair of tongs or pliers to remove the plastic housing from the hot flat iron or you may burn your fingers. Stick a pointy tool against the center of the back of plastic housing to free the eyeshadow pan. Take a tool with a pointy edge and press it against the black of the plastic housing in the center. Push on the plastic until the eyeshadow pan pops free. If possible, wear heat resistant gloves when you're holding the plastic to press the tool against. That way, you won't have to worry about the hot plastic burning you. If you don't have gloves, be sure to hold the plastic around the edges, which weren't resting against the iron's plate. If it feels like the pan is resistant, you may want to place it back on the flat iron for several seconds to further weaken the adhesive. Let the eyeshadow pan cool. The eyeshadow pan will be hot when you press it free from the plastic housing. Make sure to let it cool on a towel or trivet for several minutes before handling it. Pour some 99% isopropyl alcohol into a small dish. Isopropyl alcohol can help dissolve the adhesive that holds the eyeshadow pan in the plastic housing. Take a small dish, and pour a few tablespoons (45 ml) of 99% isopropyl alcohol into it or enough for all of the shadows you plan to depot. While you can use different percentages of alcohol, such as 70% isopropyl alcohol, the higher the percentage, the more quickly it will dry and dissolve the adhesive. Apply the alcohol all around the shadow pan in the compact and let it sit. Take a medicine dropper and pick up a small amount of the alcohol. Run the medicine dropper all around the eyeshadow pan to dispense the alcohol between the pan and the plastic housing. Allow the alcohol to work on the adhesive for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If you don't have a medicine dropper, use a cotton swab to absorb some of the alcohol from the bowl. Run the cotton swab around the pan, pressing gently to squeeze the alcohol between the pan and the plastic housing. Don't worry if you get alcohol on the eyeshadow itself. It won't harm the makeup. In fact, isopropyl alcohol is often used to mend shattered eyeshadows, blushes, and powders. Run a craft knife or other sharp object between the pan and the plastic housing to loosen it. Take a craft knife or other pointed tool, and press it between the pan and the plastic housing. Run it all along the pan to gently loosen it from the plastic. Wedge your tool underneath the pan pry it loose.When you feel the pan start to give as you work the craft knife around it, slip your tool under the pan to create leverage. Press upward with the knife to carefully pry the eyeshadow pan out of the plastic housing. If there is dried adhesive on the back of the eyeshadow pan, run a little more alcohol over it, allow it to sit for a minute, and then use your tool or finger to scrape off the glue. Place a magnet on the back of the shadow pan. MAC doesn't place magnets on the back of their eyeshadow pans, but most freeform palettes are magnetized. To fix your Depot shadows so you can place them in a palette, take a magnet sticker that you can find on a variety of beauty supply websites, as well as at craft stores, and place it on the back of your eyeshadow pan. Some freeform palettes include the magnetic stickers, so you don't have to purchase them separately. Label the back of the shadow with the name. MAC places the labels with the eyeshadow's shade name on the back of the compact, so when you depot, there's no label on the pan itself. If you want to remember the shade names, take a round label that you can find at an office supply store, place it on the back of the pan, and write the shade name with a pen or marker. You can also use a permanent marker to write the shade directly on the back of the magnet sticker that you place on the back of the eyeshadow pan. If you're using one of the heated methods to depot your shadow, you can also use the heat to remove the sticker from the back of the compact. Hold the compact over the candle flame or place it on the flat iron for just a few seconds to loosen the sticker's glue. Use your finger or a spatula to pry up an edge of the sticker and then peel it away. Press it onto the back of the magnet to label the shadow. Set the shadow in a MAC palette or other magnetic freeform palette. Once your depotted eyeshadow has a magnet and is labeled, you can place it in a palette. Some palettes have specific wells that the shadow pans fit directly into. Others feature a flat, magnetized surface that allows you to place the shadow pans in any configuration that you want.
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Cover your work area. Open the eye shadow compact and find the notch at the front. Stick a pointed tool into the groove to pry the plastic around the shadow out. Wiggle the tool back and forth to free the plastic housing from the compact. Light a small candle and use pliers to hold the shadow above the flame. Push against the back of the shadow with a tool to pry it free. Allow the eyeshadow pan to cool. Plug in your flat iron and turn it to the highest setting. Place the eye shadow in the plastic housing on the plate of the iron. Stick a pointy tool against the center of the back of plastic housing to free the eyeshadow pan. Let the eyeshadow pan cool. Pour some 99% isopropyl alcohol into a small dish. Apply the alcohol all around the shadow pan in the compact and let it sit. Run a craft knife or other sharp object between the pan and the plastic housing to loosen it. Wedge your tool underneath the pan pry it loose.When you feel the pan start to give as you work the craft knife around it, slip your tool under the pan to create leverage. Place a magnet on the back of the shadow pan. Label the back of the shadow with the name. Set the shadow in a MAC palette or other magnetic freeform palette.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Origami
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How to Make Origami
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If you'd like to learn how to make origami shapes, start by working on a simple shape, like a paper heart, which only requires easy folds. After that, try something a little more complex, like a fortune teller, that involves multiple sets of folds on both sides of the paper. To get better at origami, try practicing every day, even if it's just for 10 minutes. You can also watch online tutorials for extra help, or join a local origami club to learn from people with more experience.
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Fold a heart for a romantic craft. A simple paper heart makes a great Valentine's Day decoration or a homemade card for a loved one. It only requires easy folds so it's perfect for beginners, and it also teaches you the pyramid base. Decorate the heart with markers, glitter, or stickers when you're finished if you're using it as a valentine or other type of card. Make lots of small hearts and hang them on a string to drape around your house as a cute garland. If you're a beginner, stick with origami paper, which is thinner and easier to fold. Choose metallic foil paper or gift wrap if you want a more glamorous craft. For sturdier shape, use thicker card stock. Try thinking outside of the box for materials. For instance, you could use napkins, tissue paper, or even newspaper pages for a fun challenge. Make a fortune teller for a fun game to play with your friends. Start by folding the paper in half both ways. Then fold the 4 corners in towards the center of the paper. Flip it over and fold all of the corners to the middle again. Write 8 fortunes on the inside of each corner. Open the corners on the side where they look like triangles. Each corner will have 2 fortunes. On the side where the corners form little squares, write 4 different things from the same category. For example, if you pick colors, write "red," "blue," "green," and "yellow." You could also use animals, seasons, types of shoes, etc. To operate the fortune teller, pinch underneath the corner flaps with your index fingers and thumbs. As you open and close your hands, so will the fortune teller. Learn the popular waterbomb base by making an origami balloon. This base is used in a lot of intermediate and advanced origami designs, so it's a good one to master. Once you make the base, do a few more folds and then inflate the balloon to form its shape. You can also fill the balloon with water. To make a waterbomb base, crease a square piece of paper along both diagonals and then in half, unfolding in between each new fold. Bring 2 opposite edges together so that the paper collapses into a triangle. If the paper doesn't collapse easily, you may need to re-crease the folds. Create an origami airplane for a boredom-busting toy. Meet the more advanced, cooler version of the paper airplane. Fold a standard airplane shape, or mix it up with a jet or hang glider. Once you've folded your plane, it's time for take-off! Throw it in the air just like you would throw a football and watch it soar. Host an origami airplane contest with your friends. See who can make the plane that will fly the farthest. Try folding a star if you want a unique decoration. One of the most common shapes for beginners, the star looks a lot more difficult to make than it actually is. Cut a piece of paper in half, then fold the 2 pieces separately before taping them together to form the star shape. Attach your star to a stick and place it outside, like in a garden, to watch the wind spin it around like a pinwheel. You can also use a star as a festive topper for a present. Create an origami lily to make a beautiful bouquet that will last. If you love the look of flowers but hate how fast fresh ones die, fold paper ones instead. The lily is a common origami shape that requires a few advanced folds, so make sure you're comfortable with beginner shapes first. You can attach your lily to a pipe cleaner stem or add paper leaves to make it look more realistic. Group a bunch of lilies together for a lovely centerpiece or even for a wedding bouquet. Practice making a lotus flower for an authentic Japanese blossom. There are many types of origami flowers you can fold, but lotus flowers are particularly popular in Japan. Each of these flowers requires a series of blintz folds. Mix and match paper colors for an artsy effect. You can decorate the flowers with glitter or paint after you fold them for extra embellishment. Once you've mastered 1 shape, try a more advanced variation or another shape. You won't improve if you never push yourself. Origami takes lots of practice. Start a daily origami routine and try to practice for at least 10 minutes every day. Fold a jumping frog if you want a craft that you can play with. The fun doesn't stop after you're done making this frog. If you fold the body of the amphibian properly, your frog will be able to jump in the air! To make the frog jump, set it on a flat surface and press down on the back of its body. Release it quickly to watch it spring up. This is a great activity for young kids, who will love playing with their finished frogs. Make a paper crane for an elegant origami creation. Cranes and swans look incredibly graceful and delicate when folded out of paper. Using just mountain and valley folds, the swan is well-suited for beginners. The crane is slightly more advanced. You can keep your birds as flat shapes or, if you want them to be more 3D, gently pull the head and tail apart further. You can also blow air into the bottom of the bird to inflate them slightly. Stringing paper birds together makes a sophisticated garland or piece of wall art. Try folding an origami dragon if you're comfortable making bird shapes. The dragon builds off the base that you use when folding birds. Once you've created the body just like you would a bird, add folds to create the tail, wings, and head. Get creative with your dragon! Make a horn, add spikes to the tail, or embellish the wings with tiny pleats. There is a more basic version of the dragon if you're a beginner. Look for a symbol telling you which side of the paper should face up. Traditional origami paper is colored on 1 side, and blank on the other. The first image in a diagram should have some type of symbol letting you know which side to start on. For example, if you should start with the blank side, you might see a square piece of white paper with a shaded corner turned up. Another common symbol is a circle with the top half shaded and the bottom half white. That indicates that the colored side of the paper should be facing up. Starting with the correct side prevents you from having a shape that's made from the blank side instead of the colorful one. Determine the type of fold to make based on whether a line is dotted. You'll see different kinds of lines on an origami diagram. If the line has a combination of dashes and dots, fold the paper away from you into a mountain fold. If the line is just dotted, fold the paper towards you into a valley fold. A straight line indicates a crease that was formed by a previous fold. Follow the arrows to know which direction to fold the paper in. Besides the basic right and left arrows, diagrams also include more complex arrows to guide your folding. For example, an arrow with a line that goes to the right and then back to the left means to fold the paper to the right and then unfold it. A “fold and unfold” direction may also look like a line with an arrow at both ends. Fold the paper in the direction of the normal arrow, then unfold it towards the hollow arrow. You might also see a line that curves, almost making a circle, and points back to where the line started. This indicates a mountain fold. Find special arrows that signal when to rotate or flip the paper over. If you see an arrow that loops over itself, you know to turn the piece of paper to the other side. Arrows that form a circle indicate to rotate the paper a specific degree or number of turns. If you're supposed to rotate the paper by a certain degree, like 45 or 90, the number will be inside the circular arrow. Sometimes there will be a fraction inside the arrow, instead of a degree. For example, if it says “1/4,” you'll make a quarter turn. Repeat specific steps when you see arrows with lines on them. Some arrows will have smaller, perpendicular lines going through them at the end of the line opposite from the actual arrow. The number of lines on the arrow signify how many repetitions to make. For instance, if there's 1 line, it means to repeat the step on 1 other side or flap. If there are 2 lines, repeat the step on 2 other sides or flaps, and so on.
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Fold a heart for a romantic craft. Make a fortune teller for a fun game to play with your friends. Learn the popular waterbomb base by making an origami balloon. Create an origami airplane for a boredom-busting toy. Try folding a star if you want a unique decoration. Create an origami lily to make a beautiful bouquet that will last. Practice making a lotus flower for an authentic Japanese blossom. Fold a jumping frog if you want a craft that you can play with. Make a paper crane for an elegant origami creation. Try folding an origami dragon if you're comfortable making bird shapes. Look for a symbol telling you which side of the paper should face up. Determine the type of fold to make based on whether a line is dotted. Follow the arrows to know which direction to fold the paper in. Find special arrows that signal when to rotate or flip the paper over. Repeat specific steps when you see arrows with lines on them.
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How to Avoid Adult Acne
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To avoid adult acne, wash your face with a mild soap or cleanser each day to get rid of germs and dead skin cells. Try using a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide, which can reduce inflammation and prevent future acne. You should aim to wash your face twice a day, which will prevent the build-up of oils that can cause acne. As you wash your face, rub the cleanser in a circular motion, taking care not to be too rough, which can make acne worse. Additionally, try not to touch your face too much throughout the day, since your fingers can collect bacteria during your daily activities. If you have pimples, avoid the temptation to pop them, since they contain bacteria that can be spread to other parts of your skin.
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Pick out a mild soap or gentle cleanser to wash your face with each day. Select a face cleanser that is specifically designed for acne-prone skin. These sort of cleansers will regulate how much (or how little) oil your skin produces, and will be less likely to irritate sensitive skin. They also help to get rid of dead skin cells. Excess dead skin cells on your face provide a place where germs thrive and cause acne to form. Try lipid-free liquid cleansers. These cleansers don't contain soap, so they are gentler on your skin. They also don't contain oils or fats, so you are less likely to break out when you use these cleansers. Cetaphil and Aquanil are two different lipid-free cleansers. Use synthetic detergents to wash your face. Synthetic cleansers have a pH that is very similar to that of your skin. As a consequence, it is less likely that synthetic cleansers will irritate or dry out your skin, like some soaps do. An example of a synthetic detergent is Dove Sensitive Skin Bar. The best cleansers for acne prone skin are those that include benzoyl peroxide. For severe acne, choose the formula with the highest concentration of benzoyl peroxide. However, stick with a lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide if your skin gets irritated. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream to your acne as a spot treatment. Benzoyl peroxide helps to reduce the inflammation caused by acne and prevents future acne by reducing the amount of oil that you skin produces. Before applying the cream to your face, wash your hands and face so that your skin is clean. Since benzoyl peroxide can dry out your skin, it's best not to spread it across your entire face. Use benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment to combat persistent or recurring acne breakouts. Benzoyl peroxide can also come in gel and wash forms. Try topical vitamin A cream. Topical retinoids like vitamin A cream work by unplugging clogged pores. When your pores become unclogged, other topical medicines, like antibiotics, can enter the hair shaft and fight underlying infection. Topical retinoids come in cream, gel, and liquid forms, and can be purchased over the counter at your local drug store or pharmacy. Apply the medicine to your skin once a day, usually at night. Wait to apply the cream until at least 20 or 30 minutes have passed after washing your face. You will need a prescription to get a higher, medical grade concentration of vitamin A cream. Try a cleanser with salicylic acid. Salicylic acid, also called beta-hydroxy acid, is one of the most effective ingredients in acne treatment meds. The acid unclogs your pores, which treats acne outbreaks and decreases the likelihood of recurring acne attacks. Follow the application directions in an over-the-counter tube of medication which contains salicylic acid. Exfoliating agents like salicylic acid also help to keep your pores open by helping your body to shed mature, superficial skin cells that can also cause acne. Other useful chemicals typically found in over-the-counter acne treatments include: sulfur, which draws oil out of your skin, and glycolic acid, which exfoliates dead cells from the surface of your skin. Visit a dermatologist if you have frequent or severe acne. Over the counter and non-prescription acne medications may be ineffective in treating severe cases of acne. If you've tried the suggested acne-prevention steps for a few months and nothing seems to be helping, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. They will be able to prescribe stronger medications, including an antibiotic, or may have alternate recommendations for removing your acne. Your dermatologist—or general practitioner—may also be able to identify a hormone imbalance. If this is the case, ask the doctor about ways to manage and regulate hormones in your body. They may be able to recommend dietary or lifestyle changes, or give you a medication to help balance your hormone swings. Use your fingers to gently apply the cleanser and wash your face. Wash your face at least two times a day to keep your skin from excess oil that can create acne. When you wash your face, use warm water, rather than hot or cold water. Both hot and cold water can dry out your skin. To apply your cleanser, rub your fingers in a gentle, circular motion over your whole face. You want to be careful not to be too rough with your skin because when acne is present your skin can be damaged pretty easily. Try not to touch your face too much throughout the day. Your fingers can collect a lot of bacteria by touching things during your daily activities. When you touch your face without washing your hands first, you are unwittingly spreading germs and bacteria on to your face that could ultimately lead to a breakout. If you do have to touch your face, try to wash your hands before doing so. Even applying some hand sanitizer to your fingers can help keep your face from breaking out. Ignore the urge to pop pimples. While you may see a pimple and immediately want to pop it, it is important to remember that pimples contain bacteria. When you pop a pimple, that bacteria can land on other parts of your skin, creating more pimples. Your fingernails can also pose a bacterial threat. When you pop your pimple with your nails, any bacteria that are under your nails could get into the now open pimple-wound, causing further infection. Apply an oat mask to your skin. Oatmeal can prevent adult acne outbreaks—and combat existing outbreaks—by absorbing oil from the surface of your skin. Oatmeal also soothes and skin and prevents itching or discomfort. This means that oats can reduce the inflammation caused by acne, and help prevent it in the future. One great way to use oats is by trying an oatmeal mask. To make an oatmeal mask: Cook ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of regular oatmeal. Pour in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey. Let the oatmeal cool down and then apply it to the spots on your face where you tend to get acne. Wear the oatmeal mixture for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat it dry with a clean towel. Repeat this process as necessary. Use a baking soda mask or take a baking soda bath. Baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which can reduce inflammation and clean out existing pimples. For facial acne, you can try a baking soda mask. If you are dealing with acne on different parts of your body, try a baking soda bath. To draw a baking soda bath: Fill your bathtub with warm water. Do not use hot water because hot water can make your skin dry out. Add 1 cup (240 mL) of baking soda to your bathwater. Soak in the baking soda bath for 15 to 20 minutes. Try a baking soda mask: Wash your face with warm water. Take eight teaspoons of baking soda and mix it with a cup of water and stir the ingredients until they form a relatively thick paste. Apply the mixture to your acne and let it sit on your skin for about 15 minutes. Rinse your face off with water and pat it dry. Make a homemade face wash from gram flour and turmeric. The gram flour removes excess oil from the skin and turmeric acts as an antiseptic as well as a natural healing agent. Replace gram flour with fine wheat flour, if your skin is very dry. Mix two tablespoon of gram flour, half a teaspoon of turmeric and 2 tbsp. of water. Wash and scrub with this smooth, gentle, antiseptic, natural cleanser. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture if your skin is overly dry. Put a cucumber paste on your face each day. Your skin can break out in acne when it gets too dehydrated, as well as when it gets too oily. Cucumber can help to keep your skin hydrated as it has one of the highest water contents of any food. To make a cucumber paste: Take half of a small cucumber (skin on) and reduce it to a paste in the blender or food processor. Apply the cucumber paste to your skin and let it sit there for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash it off with warm water. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. As stated above, your skin can get damaged and form acne when it becomes very dry. To keep your skin hydrated, try to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated will also help keep your skin clear and reduce the number of acne breakouts you experience. Adult men should drink 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of water each day. Adult women should drink 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of water each day. Stay away from foods that can make you break out. Certain foods are primarily made up of simple sugars. Simple sugars can elevate your blood sugar levels, which in turn creates a demand for insulin, even if your body doesn't really need it. These excess levels of insulin can make your skin produce more oil and grow pore-clogging cells, leading to pimples. Foods that are primarily made up of simple sugars include: Saturated fats like butter and fried food. Soda. Refined bread. Sugar. White rice. Try to avoid stress as much as possible. Stress can cause you to break out. Look for practical ways that you can de-stress each day, and keep your overall stress levels low. This could include meditating and taking a few deep breaths, or getting outside for a 20-minute walk. De-stress further by spending some time with friends, read a book, or take a long drive. Stress can make your body produce more cortisol. Cortisol has been linked to acne breakouts so if you are concerned about adult acne, try to limit the amount of stress you experience each day. Getting plenty of sleep each night will cut down on stress. Having slept well will help you feel less stressed during the day, which in turn will cut back on the amount of acne you have. Daily exercise can also decrease levels of stress in your body. If you can, try to exercise for at least 30 minutes, three to five days a week.
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Pick out a mild soap or gentle cleanser to wash your face with each day. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream to your acne as a spot treatment. Try topical vitamin A cream. Try a cleanser with salicylic acid. Visit a dermatologist if you have frequent or severe acne. Use your fingers to gently apply the cleanser and wash your face. Try not to touch your face too much throughout the day. Ignore the urge to pop pimples. Apply an oat mask to your skin. Use a baking soda mask or take a baking soda bath. Make a homemade face wash from gram flour and turmeric. Put a cucumber paste on your face each day. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Stay away from foods that can make you break out. Try to avoid stress as much as possible.
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How to Say Hello in Korean
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To say hello in Korean, say "Annyeong" when greeting your friends or relatives. This is pronounced "ann yeong" and is a common greeting for informal situations, just like saying "hey" in English. In most other situations, use "Anyoung haseyo," pronounced "ahn-yong hah-say-yoh" instead, which is a common and respectful way to greet someone. When you answer the phone in Korean, you can say "Yeoboseyo," pronounced "yo-bo-say-yoh." This is the standard phone greeting, though it is not used in person.
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Say 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo) when meeting someone for the first time. If you're an adult and you're talking to someone you don't know, 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo) is your best choice to say "hello." This greeting is considered rather formal and shows respect for the person you're greeting. This greeting should also be used in any context where it's important to maintain a degree of formality, such as in the workplace, even if you're talking to someone you're friendly with. Children also use this greeting when saying hello to adults. Use 안녕 (an-nyeong) when talking to children. 안녕 (an-nyeong) is a shortened, more informal version of the standard greeting 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo). This greeting is most commonly used among children and family members. However, it would rarely be used by adults unless they were greeting a child. 안녕 (an-nyeong) is also used among friends. However, for adults over the age of 30, you'll typically only hear this greeting between women. Men rarely, if ever, use it unless talking to a child. In Korean society, it is generally seen as inappropriate for an adult man to be using an expression that children use. Try other informal greetings if you are an adult man. An adult man in Korea would never greet his friends with 안녕 (an-nyeong) because it is a phrase used by women and children. However, there are a number of other phrases adult men use to greet friends that are a little less formal than 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo) but still convey the proper politeness. These greetings include: 반갑다! (ban-gap-da): This phrase means "it's good to see you" and is the most common informal greeting among adult male friends. Also may be used by teenagers and children. 잘 지냈어? (jal ji-ne-sseo?): Similar to "how are you," this phrase asks "have you been well?" Also a common greeting among adult male friends. Teenagers and children also use this greeting. 오랜만이야 (o-ren-ma-ni-ya): "Long time no see," used between adult male friends who haven't seen each other in a while. Children and teenagers will also say this to each other in the same context. 얼굴 보니까 좋다 (ul-gul bo-ni-gga jo-ta): "It's good to see your face," a colloquial, informal greeting used exclusively between adult friends. Listen for 안녕하십니까 (an-nyeong-ha-shim-ni-ka) in business contexts. 안녕하십니까 (an-nyeong-ha-shim-ni-ka) is a super formal way of saying "hello" in Korean, and is typically only used by a business owner who wants to show respect to their customers. It's intended to show a great deal of respect and deference. While you won't be greeted this way in every shop or restaurant you enter in Korea, you're likely to hear it in fancier places. Airline staff will also greet you this way on a Korean airline. You may be greeted this way while in Korea, but you would seldom have any opportunity to use it yourself unless you work in a customer service position in Korea. If you use this phrase in any other context, it will just make the people you greet feel awkward. Accompany polite or formal greetings with a bow. When you greet anyone using a formal greeting, bend your head and waist about 45 degrees while looking down. If you're using a polite greeting with someone you know, bow 15 to 30 degrees. The depth of your bow depends on the person and the context. Someone older than you or in a position of authority would always get a deeper bow. Never make eye contact with the other person when you bow. This is considered rude. Answer the phone with 여보세요 (yeo-bo-se-yo). 여보세요 (yeo-bo-se-yo) is a way of saying "hello," but it's only ever used when answering the phone. It would be inappropriate and borderline rude to use it in person or in any other context. Because the phrase ends in 요 (yo), it is considered polite and is appropriate to use regardless of who's on the other end of the line. Switch to 좋은 아침 (jo-eun a-chim) first thing in the morning. Unlike English and many other languages, there are no distinct greetings in Korea that depend on the time of the day. However, first thing in the morning you can use 좋은 아침 (jo-eun a-chim), which literally means "good morning." While people will understand you when you say this, it isn't a commonly used greeting. It's best used between people you know relatively well, especially if one of them has said it to you first. Say 만나서 반갑습니다 (man-na-se-o ban-gap-seum-ni-da) after being introduced to someone new. 만나서 반갑습니다 (man-na-se-o ban-gap-seum-ni-da) means, roughly, "pleased to meet you." If you meet someone in a formal or professional setting, this is the phrase to use. Don't forget to bow while saying this unless you've already bowed. This phrase is also appropriate if you're meeting someone who appears to be older than you or is in a position of authority. Try 만나서 반가워요(man-na-se-o ban-ga-wo-yo) if meeting someone around your age or younger. 만나서 반가워요(man-na-se-o ban-ga-wo-yo) is the more informal version of 만나서 반갑습니다 (man-na-se-o ban-gap-seum-ni-da) and also means "nice to meet you." This phrase is appropriate when you're being introduced to someone your age or younger. Remember to pay attention to context as well as the age of the person you're greeting. If you're meeting someone your age in a professional or formal setting, you would typically still use 만나서 반갑습니다 (man-na-se-o ban-gap-seum-ni-da). 만나서 반가워요(man-na-se-o ban-ga-wo-yo) is appropriate in a casual social setting, such as when you're introduced to the friend of a friend.
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Say 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo) when meeting someone for the first time. Use 안녕 (an-nyeong) when talking to children. Try other informal greetings if you are an adult man. Listen for 안녕하십니까 (an-nyeong-ha-shim-ni-ka) in business contexts. Accompany polite or formal greetings with a bow. Answer the phone with 여보세요 (yeo-bo-se-yo). Switch to 좋은 아침 (jo-eun a-chim) first thing in the morning. Say 만나서 반갑습니다 (man-na-se-o ban-gap-seum-ni-da) after being introduced to someone new. Try 만나서 반가워요(man-na-se-o ban-ga-wo-yo) if meeting someone around your age or younger.
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How to Run Away from an Abusive Home
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Running away from an abusive home can be scary, but by planning ahead and getting some outside help, you can make it out with as little trouble as possible. The first thing you'll need to plan is a safe place to stay once you leave your home. This can be a trusted friend or relative's house or a runaway shelter if you don't know anyone who will let you crash with them. You should also tell someone about your plan, like a close friend or counselor. If you don't have anyone you trust, call the National Runaway Safeline for advice and support. Once you've decided to run away, try to save as much money as possible or sell some things you don't need, since you may need to buy necessities. A day or two before you leave, pack your bag with clothes, toiletries, your personal documents, and other possessions you couldn't live without. Keep the bag hidden until you leave so your family doesn't figure out your plan. Keep in mind that if you're underage, your parents can ask the police to bring you home, but if you're found by the police, explain that you were being abused and they won't take you back.
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Ask yourself a few questions before you take action. Though you may feel like running away is the only answer, take time to think before you make the drastic decision to leave home. This step is useful for teenagers who are upset or angry at their parents but are not sure if their parent's actions justify leaving home. Consider the following questions: Am I in danger if I stay at home? This question is important, as it will help you determine if you need to take action to get out of the home. If you feel the abuse at home is out of control and dangerous to your safety, there may not be anything you can do to change the environment and it may be time to get out. How will I survive? This question is useful especially for teens who are not sure where they will live or how they will survive once they run away from home. Creating an escape plan and taking steps to adjust once you leave the home will help you answer this question. Your escape plan should specify a safe place you can go to and numbers for runaway helplines where you can speak to professionals who can help you survive and thrive outside of the abusive home. Who can I count on to help me? This question can help you to identify any support lines you may have around you, from a trusted friend to a professional support person. You should also have at least one emergency contact that you can rely on in the event you end up in trouble while on your own. Talk to a trusted friend or family member about your decision. If you are a teen who is trying to escape an abusive environment, you may want to reach out to an elder that you trust and can confide in. Share your fears and your decision to leave the home. They may be able to support you in your decision and help you get out of the home. They can also help you put your fears into perspective and give you an outside view of the situation. This step can also be useful for adults who are trying to get out an abusive home environment, as confiding in a trusted friend or family member can help you to create an escape plan and feel confident enough to put it in motion. Speak to a professional counselor or support person for help. Search online for the youth hotline in your state or area and get in touch with them. Explain your situation and get advice on how to effectively escape from the home. Speaking to a professional can also help you prepare for your escape and ensure that you have a network of professional support for when you do decide to leave the home. There are usually professional counselors that answer the phones on these helplines. They may ask you to provide your name or they may allow you to stay anonymous. Their job is to listen to your issues at home and make suggestions on safe places to go or actions you can take to get out of a dangerous situation. You can also contact the National Runaway Safeline (1-800-RUNAWAY) or the National Runaway Switchboard (800-621-4000), a 24 hotline that can connect you to professional services for runaways in your area. Arrange a safe place to go to. One of the key details of your escape plan is having a safe place to go to once you leave the abusive home. This could be a trusted relative's home, a close family member's home, or a runaway shelter. You can also stay at a hotel for a night or two if you are of age. You should arrange your stay with a relative or family member beforehand. You can also stay with a close friend. It is not against the law for someone to take you in if they believe you are in danger. But if the adults in the safe place do anything illegal or lie to the authorities about your whereabouts, they can be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Call the shelter near you and let them know when you plan to leave so they are aware of when you are going to be there. Avoid sleeping on the streets. Though it may be challenging to find a safe place to go, leaving without a safe place can lead to a night or several nights spent sleeping on the streets. Often, the streets can be very dangerous and risky, especially if you are a teenager. Avoid this option by arranging for a safe place before you leave the abusive home. Save as much money as you can. You are going to need cash on hand to pay for your stay at a hotel and other basic amenities you may need as you transition out of the abusive home. Try to save as much cash as you can and store it in a safe place where it cannot be found. If you are a teenager who is planning to run away from home, you can likely find a runaway shelter where you can stay there for free for a few nights. You may also be able to stay with a friend or a relative for free until you figure out where you are going to live permanently. If you are an adult trying to get out of an abusive home, you may have a joint bank account with your abusive spouse. Apply for a new bank account at a bank that is close to the safe place you will be heading to when you leave the home. You may need a new permanent address, such as the safe place address, to apply for a new bank account. Doing this will cut you off from your abusive spouse and make it harder for them to find you. Pack the basic necessities. Bring a few changes of clothing, toiletries, identification documents, and any small sentimental items. Try to fit these items in a small bag so you can carry it easily with you when you leave. Make sure you also bring cash with you as you will need this to pay for items once you leave. Avoid using credit cards as these can be used to locate you. Remove any traces of your escape plans from your computer or phone. Once you have an escape plan in place, it's important that you get rid of any traces of your escape plan that may be on your computer or your phone. This will prevent the abuser in your home from finding out about your plans and ensure your escape plan will be successful. Go to the safe place and do not tell your abusers where you are. Per your escape plan, take your packed bag and go to your agreed upon safe place. Time this for when the abuser is out of the house or when you are alone in the house. Avoid giving your abuser any indication of where you have gone, as this could place you in danger. You may use public transportation, such as a bus or a train, to get out of the abusive home and go to the safe place. Or, you may be able to arrange a pick up a few blocks away from the abusive home through the person who lives in the safe place, if they have a car. If you believe you are in danger and cannot get out of the home, despite your escape plan, call 911 or a domestic abuse helpline. Be aware of your rights as a runaway. If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) and you decide to run away from an abusive home, you should be aware of your legal status as a runaway. Though state laws can vary, in general, your parents have a legal right to call the police and report you missing. The police may then try to locate you and bring you home. If you are older than 18 years of age and are running away from an abusive spouse, the police do not have the jurisdiction to return you to the home. As a minor, you can prevent the police from taking you back to the abusive home if you explain your situation. Describe in detail the abuse you have suffered and let the police know that you are afraid to return to the home. The police will then take you to Child Protective Services. The CPS worker will then listen to the details of your situation and determine if your parents are providing a safe and stable environment for you as a minor. If they determine this is not the case, they can authorize your removal from the abusive home. Go to a runaway shelter or stay with a relative. If the CPS worker determines that it is not safe for you to return to the abusive home, they will suggest that you stay with a relative or with someone you feel safe being around. If you do not have a safe place to stay, they will refer you to a runaway shelter. A professional counselor will talk to you at the runaway shelter and allow you to stay there if you are at least 12 years of age, you are mature enough to stay in the shelter, and it is clear you are in danger if you return home. Though the shelter staff may tell your parents where you are, your parents cannot simply take you from the shelter. Some shelters require parental permission to house runaways and some do not. Talk to the shelter about their rules. You can find out more information on runaway shelters through the National Runaway Safeline, 1-800-RUNAWAY. The safeline is open 24 hours a day and can refer you to professional support people in your area. Adjust your personal documentation so you cannot be found. Once you are in a safe place, it is important that you take steps to remain hidden from your abuser. This is especially applicable if you are running away from an abusive spouse. Change your address and get a new bank account. You can also change your social security number so your abuser cannot use it to try to locate you. Call the social security office near you and explain you are a victim of domestic abuse. They will often let you change your social security number due to abuse circumstances. You may also want to consider hiring a lawyer, especially if you are going to have to fight for custody of your children or your assets.
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Ask yourself a few questions before you take action. Talk to a trusted friend or family member about your decision. Speak to a professional counselor or support person for help. Arrange a safe place to go to. Avoid sleeping on the streets. Save as much money as you can. Pack the basic necessities. Remove any traces of your escape plans from your computer or phone. Go to the safe place and do not tell your abusers where you are. Be aware of your rights as a runaway. Go to a runaway shelter or stay with a relative. Adjust your personal documentation so you cannot be found.
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How to Construct a 30 Degrees Angle Using Compass and Straightedge
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To construct a 30-degree angle, you'll need a compass, a straightedge, such as a ruler, and a pencil. Start by drawing a horizontal line and marking the left end “A” and the right end “B” to serve as the vertex of the angle. Then, place the tip of the compass on “A” and draw an arc through the vertex line. Mark the spot the arc crosses the vertex as “X.” Now place the tip of the compass on “X” and draw a second arc through the first arc. Mark the point they intersect as “Z” To make the 30-degree angle, simply use your ruler to draw a line connecting “A” and “Z.”
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Draw a ray AB. Let A be the vertex of the angle we're going to construct. Place the tip of the compass on A and draw an arc which cuts AB at some point (say X). Let's call this arc as Arc One. Retain this width of the compass for the remaining steps. Place the tip of the compass on X and draw another arc (call it Arc Two) which cuts Arc One at some point (say Y). Place the tip of the compass on Y and draw another arc (Arc Three) so as to cut Arc Two at a point (say Z) which is on that side of Arc Two which does not contain the point A. Connect the points A and Z with a straight line and extend it to form a ray AC. The measure of the angle CAB is 30. Erase any extraneous constructions if you so wish. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Construct-a-30-Degrees-Angle-Using-Compass-and-Straightedge-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Construct-a-30-Degrees-Angle-Using-Compass-and-Straightedge-Step-5Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Construct-a-30-Degrees-Angle-Using-Compass-and-Straightedge-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/aid3263930-v4-728px-Construct-a-30-Degrees-Angle-Using-Compass-and-Straightedge-Step-5Bullet1.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>"} Construct a 60o angle as described [5]
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Draw a ray AB. Place the tip of the compass on A and draw an arc which cuts AB at some point (say X). Place the tip of the compass on X and draw another arc (call it Arc Two) which cuts Arc One at some point (say Y). Place the tip of the compass on Y and draw another arc (Arc Three) so as to cut Arc Two at a point (say Z) which is on that side of Arc Two which does not contain the point A. Connect the points A and Z with a straight line and extend it to form a ray AC. Construct a 60o angle as described [5]
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How to Make Bananas Foster
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To make Bananas Foster, slice 2 bananas in half lengthwise, then again crosswise. Melt butter in a heavy pan over medium heat and cook the sliced bananas in the butter for 2 minutes, stirring them gently as they begin to cook. Next, gently stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in the pan with the bananas, then reduce the heat and cook for another 2 minutes. Add rum to the pan and light it on fire, then remove the pan from the heat. Let the flames go out on their own, then serve the bananas with ice cream.
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Slice 2 bananas lengthwise and then in half. Peel each banana to remove the skin. Place the bananas on a chopping board and use a sharp knife to cut each in half lengthwise. Rest each banana flat on the board and carefully slice each one in half crosswise. Melt 2 tbsp (28.4 g) of butter in a heavy pan over a medium heat. Place the pan on the stovetop and set the temperature to a moderate setting. Add the butter to the pan and stir it occasionally with a wooden spoon as it melts.. A 12 in (30 cm) skillet works best for this recipe. Make sure that the pan has a lid as you may need it when you add the rum. Cook the sliced bananas in the pan for 2 minutes. Place the sliced bananas into the heavy pan with the melted butter. Gently stir the bananas as they begin to cook. While it is important to stir the bananas as they cook, don't stir them vigorously otherwise they may break or turn mushy. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the pan. Place 1 cup (200 g) of light brown sugar, 1 tsp (4.9 ml) of vanilla extract, ½ tsp (1.3 g) of ground cinnamon, and 1 pinch of salt into the pan with the bananas and the melted butter. Stir the ingredients gently to combine them. Reduce the heat to low and cook the ingredients for 2 minutes. Continue stirring the ingredients gently as they cook. Wait until the bananas begin to turn golden yellow and soften slightly, which should take approximately 2 minutes. Add the rum and gently tip the pan if you are using a gas stove. Pour 1 fl oz (30 ml) of rum into the pan with the rest of the ingredients. Gently tip the pan to the side to ignite the flame. Once the pan has flamed, immediately remove the pan from the heat. The flames will extinguish themselves after 1-2 minutes. Have the lid for the pan sitting right next to you during this process in case you need to quickly extinguish the flame. Be very careful as you tilt the pan to avoid spilling any of the hot liquid. Tipping the pan to the side slightly will cause it to flame. This is because the hot rum will be close enough to the gas for it to ignite. The sides of the pan will prevent the ingredients from falling onto the stovetop. Pour the rum into the pan and ignite it with a match if you're using an electric stove. Add 1 fl oz (30 ml) of rum into the pan and ignite a long match. Hold the match very carefully just above the fumes of the pan to ignite the rum. Pull your hand away quickly and take the pan off the heat. The flames will die down after 1-2 minutes. Make sure that there is nothing low-hanging over the stovetop while you do this. Don't let the ignited match touch the alcohol as it only needs it to be held in the fumes to work. Alternatively, use a grill lighter rather than a match if you prefer. Remove the bananas from the pan when the flames are out. Gently lift up each sliced banana with the spoon and place 4 slices onto each serving plate. Don't worry about removing any excess liquid. Alternatively, use serving bowls instead of plates. Place 1 scoop of ice cream on each plate. Transfer the ice cream onto the serving plates. Place the ice cream on top of the bananas if you don't mind it melting faster. Otherwise, arrange the ice cream next to the bananas on the plate. Serve the dish immediately before the ice cream melts. If there is any extra sauce in the pan, drizzle this over the ice cream with a spoon. Bananas Foster is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream, however, try out different types to see what flavor you prefer. Praline or wattleseed are also good options.
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Slice 2 bananas lengthwise and then in half. Melt 2 tbsp (28.4 g) of butter in a heavy pan over a medium heat. Cook the sliced bananas in the pan for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook the ingredients for 2 minutes. Add the rum and gently tip the pan if you are using a gas stove. Pour the rum into the pan and ignite it with a match if you're using an electric stove. Remove the bananas from the pan when the flames are out. Place 1 scoop of ice cream on each plate.
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How to Ask Your Professor for a Letter of Recommendation Via Email
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To ask your professor for a letter of recommendation via email, start by including your name and the purpose of your email in the subject line, like "Recommendation for Sarah Smith." Then, start your email with something like "I am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me," before explaining why you need the recommendation, when it's due, and where they should send it. At the end of your letter, thank your professor by writing something like "Thank you in advance for your time and assistance."
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Write a salutation with their preferred title and name. Open your email the same way you'd start a letter. Use a professional opening, like “Dear.” Then, write the professor's name. You might write, “Dear Dr. Hamilton.” You can find their preferred title on your syllabus or their website. Introduce yourself and remind them who you are. Write one or two sentences to refresh their memory. Give your name and which class(es) you've taken with them. Mention any one-on-one experience you have with them, as well. You might write, “My name is Katie Williams and I took your fiction writing workshop my junior and senior year.” Explain your purpose in sending the email. Tell them you need a letter of recommendation. Then, provide details about the educational program, internship, or job you're applying for. You could write, “I'm applying for graduate programs and hoped you'd write a letter of recommendation for me.” Tell them why you chose them to write the letter in the next paragraph. Share how they impacted your life, what you learned from them, or why you think their letter will hold more weight. This is a good place to add a little flattery in your request. You might write, “Your classes helped me grow as a writer. Thanks to your help, my story has been accepted for publication. I'm grateful for having such a skillful, imaginative instructor there to offer me guidance.” State what you hope they’ll say in a new paragraph. Tell them that you've attached information about your accomplishments, as well as your resume or CV. Let them know what type of information you've included, such as a list of classes you've taken, work you've performed, awards you've won, service you've completed, and activities you participated in. You might write, “I've attached a copy of my resume and a bulleted list of my recent accomplishments. I'll also be happy to meet with you to discuss my work, if you'd like to speak in person.” Include a link or instructions about how to submit the recommendation. Provide the due date of the letter and where to send it. This might be a physical address or a digital address. If they're submitting it digitally, provide either the email address or a link where they can upload the letter. For instance, “The letter of recommendation is due January 15, 2019. You can send it to [email protected].” Thank them for their consideration in your last paragraph. Let them know you value the time they spent reading your request, as well as the time they will spend writing the letter. Additionally, thank them for the guidance they've provided as your professor. For example, “Thank you for reading this request and for everything you've taught me. I really appreciate the time and energy you spent guiding me. I hope you'll consider writing my letter of recommendation.” Sign the email with a complimentary close and your name. Use a professional close, such as “Sincerely,” “Your former student,” or “Best regards.” Skip a line. Then, write your name. You might write, “Sincerely, Katie Williams.” Begin the process at least 2 months in advance, if possible. It's best to give your professor ample time to prepare your letter since they're likely very busy. You also need time to review your application materials and write a request for a letter of recommendation. If your first professor says no, you'll need time to ask another professor. Choose a professor who will give you a good recommendation. Your letter will be stronger if the professor has a personal relationship with you. Pick a professor who knows you well and seems to have a good opinion of you. Answer the following questions when choosing whom to ask: Does this professor know me by name? Are they familiar with my work? Have I taken more than one class with this professor? Did I perform well in their class(es)? Have they worked with me outside of class? Has this professor seen my growth as a student? Did I act professionally and ethically while in this professor's class? Check the due date. You'll need to provide the due date in your request. Make sure you're looking at the due date for your letter of recommendation, not for the application as a whole. In some cases, all of the the due dates will be the same. If you're submitting the letter along with your application, you might want the letter early so you can ensure you have all of your application materials to the program or job by the due date. Communicate this to your professor and give them a specific date when you need the letter. Give your professor at least 5-6 weeks to write the letter, if possible. Your professor likely has a lot on their plate with teaching, grading, and handling requests from other students. You're more likely to get a positive response if you ask them well in advance of the due date. Since you want a professor who knows you well, you might choose a professor who taught you in a prior semester. Review the application details to find out how to send in the letter. The application will tell you if the letter must be mailed in or submitted online. Some letters may be emailed to the school, while others must be uploaded with your application. It's important to know ahead of time how your letter will be submitted so you can tell the professor. In most cases, your professor will want to send the letter directly to the program without you reading it. If you're the one who will be submitting the letter, make that clear in your request. They may be able to give you a reference letter in a sealed envelope with their signature over the seal. This will prove that you haven't opened the letter. Use a professional subject line that clearly states your request. Let the professor know up front that you are requesting a letter of recommendation. This tells them your email is timely and lets them know what to expect from your email. Your subject line might read, “Request for a letter of recommendation for graduate school.” Include your written request in the body of the email. This makes it easy for your professor to read your request. Don't put the request in an attachment, which makes it harder for your professor to open and read it. Attach a list of accomplishments and your resume or CV. No matter how well your professor knows you, it's unlikely they'll remember everything about you. Your professor will be able to write a better letter if they have a list of your achievements, work history, and educational background in front of them. Attaching them to your request allows your professor to review them along with your request. You might also attach samples of your work and a draft of your application essay. This will help your professor tailor your letter to your application. Attach a list of due dates and where to send the letter. Sending in your letter will be easier if your professor knows exactly when the letter is due and where to send it. Provide the address for a written letter or the digital link for an electronic letter.
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Write a salutation with their preferred title and name. Introduce yourself and remind them who you are. Explain your purpose in sending the email. Tell them why you chose them to write the letter in the next paragraph. State what you hope they’ll say in a new paragraph. Include a link or instructions about how to submit the recommendation. Thank them for their consideration in your last paragraph. Sign the email with a complimentary close and your name. Begin the process at least 2 months in advance, if possible. Choose a professor who will give you a good recommendation. Check the due date. Give your professor at least 5-6 weeks to write the letter, if possible. Review the application details to find out how to send in the letter. Use a professional subject line that clearly states your request. Include your written request in the body of the email. Attach a list of accomplishments and your resume or CV. Attach a list of due dates and where to send the letter.
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How to Make Mayonnaise
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To make mayonnaise, you'll need 3 eggs, lemon juice, white vinegar, and some high-quality olive or vegetable oil. Crack the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites, putting the yolks in a heat-safe mixing bowl. To the yolks, add 2 tbsp of white vinegar, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of water and then mix well. To reduce the risk of salmonella food poisoning, double boil this mixture for about 1 minute. Then, slowly add in 1 cup of vegetable or olive oil while mixing constantly.
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Separate the eggs, putting only the yolks in a mixing bowl. Add vinegar, lemon juice and water. Optional; heat the mixture in a double boiler to a temperature of 150º (65.6C). This will take about 1 minute. Stir constantly and keep a close eye on the temperature. Many people don't bother with heating, but it's essential to minimize the risk of food poisoning (salmonella - see Warnings ). Remove the mixture from heat and cool to room temperature. Add dry mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper. Using a whisk or a standing or electric mixer,or a food processor (which works the best), mix the ingredients together. Slowly, very slowly, teaspoon by teaspoon at first, whisk in an oil that you don't mind tasting (extra virgin olive oil, or peanut or grape seed,or corn oil, rather than an old, super-cheap container of canola you haven't touched in years). If using a stand-alone mixer, pour the oil in drop by drop. If using a hand-held or electric whisk, it might be helpful to have someone pour for you, or at least to have something holding your mixing bowl steady as you whisk. Continue adding oil bit by bit until the mayonnaise has reached the proper consistency. This may take up to a half a cup of oil per yolk. If the mayonnaise remains soupy, give it a chance to rest. If in resting the oil and yolk seem to separate, the mayonnaise has broken. See Tips. Store mayonnaise sealed in the refrigerator for up to three days. It contains raw eggs, so while it is quite unlikely that keeping it for longer will prove detrimental to your health, you shouldn't tempt fate. Pour the egg yolks into a bowl. Add mustard and salt. Mix to combine. Add the olive oil gradually. Add drop by drop, stirring constantly. Make sure that each oil drop has been properly absorbed before adding the next drop. Once you notice the egg yolks thickening, the oil can be added in a thin stream. However, do not add the last third of oil until next. Add the tarragon vinegar. Add it drop by drop and alternate with the remaining third of the oil. Continue until the vinegar has been added. Pour in any remaining oil. Once again, do this slowly and by drops. Stir constantly. Pour the mayonnaise into a suitable container. Cover and refrigerate. The mayonnaise can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not leave out for more than an hour during use, especially in hot weather.
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Separate the eggs, putting only the yolks in a mixing bowl. Add vinegar, lemon juice and water. Optional; heat the mixture in a double boiler to a temperature of 150º (65.6C). Remove the mixture from heat and cool to room temperature. Add dry mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper. Using a whisk or a standing or electric mixer,or a food processor (which works the best), mix the ingredients together. Slowly, very slowly, teaspoon by teaspoon at first, whisk in an oil that you don't mind tasting (extra virgin olive oil, or peanut or grape seed,or corn oil, rather than an old, super-cheap container of canola you haven't touched in years). Continue adding oil bit by bit until the mayonnaise has reached the proper consistency. Store mayonnaise sealed in the refrigerator for up to three days. Pour the egg yolks into a bowl. Add the olive oil gradually. Add the tarragon vinegar. Pour in any remaining oil. Pour the mayonnaise into a suitable container.
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How to Do Viking Braids
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If you like braided hairstyles, try a Viking braid, which is 2 braids on either side of the head and a French braid down the middle. For the side braids, start by splitting the section of hair into 2 pieces for a rope braid. Twist 1 section clockwise while you twist the other one counterclockwise a few times, then cross the two sections over each other. Repeat this move until you've worked all the way down your hair. Once your tight rope braid is done, divide the 2 sections at the end fo the rope into 3 parts so you can finish with a traditional braid. After you finish one side, do the same on the other. Now you can work on the French braid at the crown of your head. Your French braid can go all the way to the ends of your hair or you can end the braid about halfway down. When you tie off the end of your braid, tease the remaining hair for a more tousled Viking look.
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Skip the shower. Viking braids are not perfectly neat or sleek, and it's easiest to create this look in second (or third or fourth) day hair. The oils in your hair will give it a bit of natural hold and texture. Remember, this look is supposed to look a bit messy and rugged! Spray with texturizing spray or dry shampoo. If you have very fine, smooth hair (or if you showered recently), you'll want to add a bit of texture. There are a few ways you can do this. You can buy a texturizing spray at your local pharmacy or beauty supply store, and this will add a bit of grit to your locks. A dry shampoo can do exactly the same thing. Spritz it all over your hair, and then run your fingers through it. Section the top of your hair. You'll be creating multiple braids for this look, so sectioning out your hair is key. You can use claw clips, duckbill clips, or any sort of hair clip that you have handy. First, gather the hair on the very top of your head. Put your fingers on either side of your forehead and trace your fingers back, scooping up all of the hair on the top of your head going back. Clip this very top section up and out of the way with your hair clip of choice. Create sections on the sides of your head. Once the top section is clipped up, you need to section out the hair on both sides of your head. You will be creating 2 braids on each side of your head, for a total of 4. First, gather up all of your hair on 1 side of your head, starting at your hairline. Then, create a part extending back from your hairline, evenly splitting the side section of hair into a top and bottom section. Clip up the top section so you can work with the bottom section of hair first. Do exactly the same thing on the other side of your head. When you are finished, you will have five total sections along the top of your head: the top section and 2 sections on either side. Begin creating a rope braid. Split the section of hair into 2 pieces for the rope braid. Twist 1 section clockwise and the other section counterclockwise a few times and then cross them over each other. Keep repeating this movement while keeping them close to your head. You want the finished effect to be tight against your head, like a cornrow, so make sure you are holding the hair taut as you work. Finish the section with a traditional 3-strand braid. Once you've created a tight rope braid against your head and behind your ear, switch from the rope braid to a 3-strand braid by dividing the 2 sections at the end of the rope into 3 sections. Don't worry if it isn't a perfectly smooth transition, because these braids are supposed to look imperfect. Braid to the end of your hair, and then secure it with a clear elastic. Tease the tail of your braid so that the elastic is concealed and the end of the braid has a lot of volume and texture. Repeat this process on all of the side sections. Once you've created your first braid, do it again on the other side. Then, do exactly the same process with the upper sections on the sides. Note that the very top of your hair is still clipped up – this is just to finish the cornrow side braids. When you are done repeating the process, you will have 2 braids on either side. Slide your braids up. This is optional. If you want to leave your 2 side braids as is, you certainly can. For some added interest, you can turn these into “snake” braids. To do this, untie the braid and firmly grasp the middle strand. Combine the 2 outer strands and push them upwards along the braid. This will cause the plaits to slide up and bunch at the top, creating a really intricate effect. Pushing your braid up like this might create frizz, but that fits perfectly with the look of a Viking. Tie your hair off at the bottom of the snake braid. French braid your hair to the crown. Once you've completed and tied off your side cornrows, it's time to work with the very top section. Unclip it and smooth out any huge tangles with your fingers. Then, French braid it to the crown of your head. It's okay if you aren't an expert at French braiding – the messier, the better. If you have shorter hair, you can end the top braid in a small bun. In fact, the Vikings character Ragnar Lothbrok often rocks a version of the "man bun" at the end of his braid. End your braid wherever you like. You can braid until the ends of your hair, or you can do it about halfway down the strands. The important thing is that the very top of your head is braided, and the length of your braid is up to you. Tie it off with a clear hair elastic. Tease the end of the braid. The finishing touch for this braid is the backcombing, just like with the rest of your braids. After you've tied off the end, use a teasing comb to backcomb whatever hair is left. You can also carefully loosen or mess up your braid to give it a more tousled, authentically Viking look. Spray your Viking braids with hairspray. Once you've finished braiding, teasing, and securing your braids, spritz the entire hairstyle with hairspray. This will help hold all of your handiwork in place and make sure your braids last throughout the day. The beauty of this style, however, is that flyaways and loose pieces are welcome. This style is meant to look a bit messy, so don't worry about making sure everything is perfectly placed. If you are worried about your braids lasting throughout the day, bring a comb and some extra hair ties along with you. You can always re-braid sections of your hair as needed!
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Skip the shower. Spray with texturizing spray or dry shampoo. Section the top of your hair. Create sections on the sides of your head. Begin creating a rope braid. Finish the section with a traditional 3-strand braid. Repeat this process on all of the side sections. Slide your braids up. French braid your hair to the crown. End your braid wherever you like. Tease the end of the braid. Spray your Viking braids with hairspray.
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How to Make Butter in a Jar
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If you want to make butter in a jar, fill the jar halfway with heavy whipping cream. Seal the jar and shake it vigorously until the cream begins to solidify. It might take a while, but keep shaking until the cream separates into solid butter on the bottom and buttermilk on top. Open the jar and pour the liquid off the top. Add a little salt to the butter if you like, then place your butter in a sealed container in the fridge.
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Fill your jar halfway with cream. Simply pour the cream into the jar. You do not need to fill the jar more than halfway. The precise amount of whipping cream you use depends on the size of your jar, but it's usually around 2/3 of a cup. Shake the jar. Seal the jar and shake it vigorously until the cream begins to form into butter. This takes a great deal of effort and it may be awhile before you see results. Have patience and keep shaking the jar. Eventually, butter will begin to form. After awhile, you will see the heavy whipping cream solidifying. It will begin to form a yellowish color resembling butter. You will also see some liquid separating from the butter. This is a normal part of the process. Not all of the cream will form into butter. It's normal to have some buttermilk on the top. Keep shaking the jar until there is a clear separation between the butter at the bottom of the jar and the liquid on the top. Pour out the excess liquid. Open your jar and select another container, such as a Tupperware container. Slowly pour out the liquid from the top of the jar. This is buttermilk, which is used in a variety of baked goods. If you bake frequently, it may be worth it to save the buttermilk. If a little butter slips out when you're pouring out the buttermilk, do not worry. You can use a spoon to scoop it out of the container and place it back in the jar. As butter may slip out, do not drain the buttermilk over the sink. Even if you intend to discard the buttermilk, drain it into a container. Add salt to taste, if you wish. A little salt will enhance the flavor of your butter. Butter may taste a little dull if you don't sprinkle some salt onto it. Sprinkle salt over your butter until it reaches your desired taste. If you plan to use your butter for a recipe that calls for unsalted butter, refrain from using salt. Store your butter in the refrigerator. Keep your butter in the fridge. This will prolong its shelf life. You can use your jar as a storage container or place the butter in a Tupperware container. Knead out excess buttermilk if you're not using your butter right away. Homemade butter has a shorter shelf life than butter you would purchase at the store. If you're not going to use your butter for a bit, you should knead out excess buttermilk. This will make homemade butter last slightly longer. Run cold water over your butter as you knead it. Work the butter with your hands until it's firmer and a lot of buttermilk has leaked out. This will take several minutes. This is a very messy process. Expect that your hands will get dirty when kneading homemade butter. Add herbs to your butter. You can add some flavor to your butter with your herbs. If you're adverse to using salt, herbs can also make your butter flavorful. If you're using your butter for a particular dish, like garlic bread, herbs can help. Choose a combination of herbs you enjoy. If you're going for, say, an Italian seasoning, opt for herbs like basil, oregano, and garlic powder. Things like rosemary and thyme also taste good in butter. Use your butter in baking. Homemade butter can work great in baked goods. Homemade butter may give baked goods a fresher, creamier taste. As homemade butter can be a litter runnier than regular butter, you may want to knead butter under running water before using it in baked goods. Add butter to bread-based items. You can use your homemade butter as a spread. Many people find the taste of homemade butter fresher and tastier than other types of butter. Try using homemade butter on things like toast, bagels, English muffins, and other bread-based items.
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Fill your jar halfway with cream. Shake the jar. Pour out the excess liquid. Add salt to taste, if you wish. Store your butter in the refrigerator. Knead out excess buttermilk if you're not using your butter right away. Add herbs to your butter. Use your butter in baking. Add butter to bread-based items.
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How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses
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To identify your strengths and weaknesses, start by reflecting on a few people you admire and respect and asking yourself what traits they possess that you value. Next, use these answers to start identifying your core values. Then, determine if your life aligns with these values. For example, if you value ambition but you feel stuck in a dead-end job, you may see this as a weakness or an area for growth. If you have a difficult time assessing your own strengths and weaknesses, ask a close friend or family member for input.
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Appreciate your effort. Because you are willing to take a good look at where you are already strong and where you could stand some improvement, you are a strong person already. It takes guts to sit down and do this work. Give your awesome self a pat on the back and remember that you are an amazing person. Write down what you do. In order to identify your strengths and weaknesses, think about the activities you either participate in the most or get the most pleasure out of. Spend a week or so writing down all of the activities you do throughout a given day, rating them from one to five, depending upon how much you enjoy doing or participating in them. Studies have found journaling to be a great method for becoming more self-aware and reflective towards one's personal strengths and desires. This can be as simple as listing all of the most memorable moments of a given day to writing detailed narratives about your deepest thoughts and desires. The more you come to know yourself, the easier it will be for you to identify your personal strengths. Reflect on your values. Sometimes, it can be difficult to identify our strengths and weaknesses because we haven't taken the time to clarify our core values. These are the beliefs that shape how you think about yourself, others, and the world around you. They are fundamental to your way of approaching life. Taking some time to identify your values will help you decide whether aspects of your life are strengths or weaknesses to you, regardless of what others may feel about them. Think about a few people you respect. What do you admire about them? What traits do they possess that you value? How do you see these in your own life? Imagine you could change one thing about your community. What would it be? Why? What do you think that shows about what's most important to you? Remember a moment in your life where you felt very satisfied or fulfilled. What was that moment? What happened? Who were you with? Why did you feel that way? Imagine that your house is on fire (but all pets and people are safe) and you can save just 3 objects. What would you save, and why? Examine your responses for themes and patterns. Once you've reflected on your values, examine the responses for things that may repeat. For example, perhaps you admire Bill Gates and Richard Branson for their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. This suggests that you may value Ambition, Competition, and Ingenuity. Perhaps you would change the poverty in your community so everyone has a home and food. This suggests you may value Community, Helping Society, or Making a Difference. You can have several core values. You can find lists of value words online, if you need help putting your own into words. Determine whether your life aligns with your values. Sometimes, we may feel like we have a weakness in a particular area when our lives don't align with our core values, for whatever reason. Living a life aligned with your values is called "value-congruent" living, and it can lead to greater feelings of satisfaction and success. For example, perhaps you value Ambition and Competition, but you feel stuck at a dead-end job where you're never challenged or given an opportunity to prove yourself. You might feel that you have a weakness in this area because your life isn't currently aligned with what's very important to you. Or perhaps you are a new mother who really wants to go back to your job as a teacher because you value Intellectual Status. You might feel that "being a good mom" is a weakness because your value (of achieving Intellectual Status) appears to conflict with another value (Family-Orientedness). In this case, you can figure out how to balance your values so that you honor both. Wanting to go back to your job doesn't mean you don't also want to enjoy your new child. Consider situational meanings. Think about what constitute strengths or weaknesses relative to the social conventions or customs within your local context. Social conventions are a set of rules governing interpersonal interaction which have been established as functional within a certain geological area or culture, hopefully so as to help maintain healthy social boundaries. Knowing how these differ depending on where you live can help you determine what might be seen as a strength or weakness in that particular geographic location. For example, if you live in a rural area where everyone works with their hands, the members of this community will likely value attributes related to physical labor and working long hours during the day. If you happen to live in a large city, however, these attributes might not appear as important, unless you happen to work some other manual labor job. Consider whether or not the environment you live in is conducive to your own strengths and personal attributes. If they aren't, think about how you can either change the situation or move to an environment within which your personal strengths might be more highly valued. Find people to ask. To help you figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are, you can do a Reflective Best Self (RBS) exercise. This helps you figure out what others think about you in order to help you find your strengths. To start, think of people in every aspect of your life. Include people from work, old jobs, and former professors or teachers as well as friends and family. Thinking of people to ask in all different areas will help you assess your personality on many levels and within many situations. Ask for feedback. Once you've chosen your candidate, send them an e-mail asking them about your strengths. Ask them to give you particular instances where they saw you use these strengths. Make sure to mention that these strengths can be skill-based or personality -based. Both kinds of responses are important. E-mail is typically the best way to do it because it takes the pressure off of doing it on the spot, gives them time to think of a response, and allows them to be more honest. Plus, it helps to have it all in writing for your later analysis. Look for commonalities. Once you receive all the results, you need to look for things that are similar in them. Read through each response and think about what it means. Try to pull out what traits each person is pinpointing, and read the specific instance to see if any other traits arise. After you interpret them all, compare them to one another and find similar traits that many people mention. It might help to make a table with a column for the name of the trait, a column for each response, and a column for your interpretation. For example, multiple people in your life told you that you handle things well under pressure, are good in a crisis, and can help manage other people in stressful situations. This means that you can stay calm under pressure, and you're likely a strong and natural leader. You can also read it as you are compassionate to others and are a people person. Make a self-portrait. Once you have all the results, write a self-portrait analysis of your strengths. Make sure to incorporate all the different aspects that people pinpointed in their discussion of you and any traits you brought out in your own analysis. This isn't meant to be a complete psychological profile, but an in depth portrait of your best self. It reminds you of the characteristics you use when you are at your best and can help lead your future actions on how to strive to use them more. Write about your actions. Consider how you respond in certain situations that require action, thought, and insight. Before doing anything more concrete, try to monitor your spontaneous reactions to experiences you've had in life already. Buy or acquire a journal to write your thoughts in. The reason for doing this is that the spontaneous reactions tell you a lot about how you react in both ordinary and intense situations. You can write them down to help you decipher your actions and abilities. Think of a challenging situation in which something bad happened. Perhaps it's being in a car crash or a child suddenly dashing out in front of your car while you slam on your brakes. How did you react when confronted with the spontaneous situation? Did you clam up and retreat or did you meet the challenge head on, assembling tools and resources to address the situation? If you took control and acted as a leader, you probably feel that courage and being able to handle these situations is a strength. If you reacted by crying uncontrollably, feeling helpless or lashing out at others, staying in self-control during a challenging situation might be a weakness. Make sure to consider things from several angles. For example, feeling helpless after a car crash is a perfectly natural reaction to the stress of the experience. But, if you went to ask for help from someone, this suggests that asking others for help (collaboration) could be a strength. You do not always have to do everything yourself to be strong. Find a less challenging situation. Think about a time when you faced a hard decision but one that wasn't so life and death. For example, how do you react when you enter a crowded room? Do you want to engage everyone you meet there or do you want to find a quiet corner away from the noise and connect with just one person? The person connecting with others is strong at socializing and being extroverted, while the quieter person is strong at connecting individually and listening. Both these strengths can be used to the person's natural advantage. Consider times you faced a difficult personal situation. Think of a time when you've been put on the spot and had to react immediately. How quickly did you learn and adapt to new situations? Are you a fast thinker, rattling off a great comeback when a co-worker makes a snide remark? Or do you tend to absorb, think, and then react in those situations? Remember that any strength you might have developed can sometimes have tradeoffs. If you spend most of your life alone reading and writing, for example, you might not be as apt at small talk as other people, but you will probably have a knack for finding the plot of a book and discussing deep topics with others. You also may have grown up with younger siblings, which means you may be compassionate, patient, and good at diffusing situations. It's important to keep in mind that the world needs many different people with different types of strengths and interests in order to be as diverse as it is. You don't necessarily need to be good at everything, just at what you consider important for yourself. The person who rattles off a brilliant comeback or who solves a problem quickly may have quick-wittedness as a strength, and perhaps focus on fine detail as a weakness. The person who takes time to think could be described as having planning as a strength and perhaps limited nimbleness as a weakness. Ask yourself about your desires. Your desires or longings say a lot about you, even if you've been spending a lot of time denying them. Consider why you want to complete those activities or goals and what it will take to reach them. Chances are, these are your passions and dreams in life, which are typically areas of great strength. Many people fall into the trap of doing what their families want and becoming a doctor or lawyer when they'd rather have been a ballet dancer or a mountain trekker instead. In a different section of your journal, write down your desires or life's longings. Ask yourself, "What are my desires in life?" Whether you're applying for your first job or have just settled into retirement, you should always have goals and yearnings in life. Determine what drives you and what makes you happy. Decide what you enjoy. Begin to ask yourself about the things you most enjoy in life. Write down the answers to the question, "What types of activities do I find satisfying or appealing?" For some people, sitting by the fire with their Labrador Retriever by their sides is extremely satisfying. For others, they'd rather be rock climbing or taking a road trip. Make a list of the activities or things you do that make you happy and provide you with pleasure. Most likely, these areas where you find your hobbies are some strong areas for you. Consider what motivates you. Along with your desires, you need to decide what keeps you motivated in life. In your journal, write down your answers to the question, "When do I feel energized and motivated?" Consider times in your life when you feel ready to take the world on by storm or inspired to go to the next level. The areas that inspire and motivate you are typically where you are strongest. Note that many people feel desires very early on in life, indicating the childlike self-knowledge that many come to lose when family, peer, and social expectations or financial pressures push the initial desires down deep. Rethink your weaknesses. "Weakness" isn't the most helpful way to think about areas for development. In reality, people really aren't weak, even though we might really feel or think this way at times. However, most people feel that they could be stronger in certain areas in their lives, their skill sets, and other areas. Since they feel they are not as strong in those areas, it's common to assign the opposite to describe when we feel we need to work on an area to feel stronger and competent. Instead of focusing on "weakness," which has a negative feel to it, think about your areas for growth or improvement -- this keeps you focused on the future and what you can do to get better. Weaknesses could be conceived as something about yourself that you either have the power to improve, insofar as they are at all related to your desires, or are perhaps simply not relevant to your desires or goals in life whatsoever. Acknowledging either one is acceptable. Weaknesses are not permanent aspects of ourselves, but instead are changeable aspects of how we do things so we can become even more excellent. Identify your areas for growth. Areas in which you can develop might be related to anything, including certain professional or social skills or poor self-restraint with food. You could also simply refer to an inability to catch a baseball or perform math equations quickly. Oftentimes, areas for growth are framed in terms of "learning lessons from life" and not repeating mistakes. Other times, it's about making the effort to overcome a lack of skills you perceive in yourself. However, an apparent "weakness" may merely be an indication that a particular activity just isn't for you, which can be an important thing to admit to yourself. If everyone had the ability to be good at, or even enjoyed, all of the same activities, then the world would likely be a very boring place. Focus on your strengths. Some might consider focusing on personal weaknesses at all as waste of time, or even a mis-framing of the issues. Instead, focus primarily on your strengths and try to cultivate these whenever possible. This can be a better approach then identifying personal weaknesses. Since what people typically refer to as weaknesses are often simply related to a lack of interest or desire to improve, it might be best for you to focus most on your personal strengths and desires and go from there. Be generous when you are acknowledging your strengths, because you most likely have plenty, even in areas where you feel “weak.” Then zero in on areas where you feel you can be more efficient. For example, if you want to work on becoming more assertive , first start with what assertiveness skills you feel you're already doing. Maybe you have trouble saying no, but instead you have the ability to state your intentions in a way where your intention is understood and you can spare the feelings of the person. Think about aspects of your personality that you consider strengths. Being kind, generous, open-minded, or a good listener are extremely important strengths that relate to your overall abilities that might get overlooked. Be conscious of these and take pride in them. Another way to think about strengths is to consider them talents, or innate abilities and desires that fit with your sense of self and vision for the future. In other words, these are the things that you'd say "It wasn't effort, I've always had the ability to" do some kind of activity well. Write down your strengths and weaknesses. Once you assess all you've written down about your actions and desires, it's time to focus on what you think your strengths and weaknesses are. Using the lists from other people you got earlier and that what you have learned about yourself through the other exercises, write down areas of your work and life that you think are your strong and weak areas. Focus on how you currently see your own strengths and weaknesses based on what you're doing in your life right now, both personal and professional, rather than looking to the past or to your desires. Remember, no one is grading you or judging you based on your responses, so be honest with yourself. It might help to draw up two columns with the headings "Strengths" and "Weaknesses." Write them down as they come to you. Compare the lists against one another. Did they match up and did you find any surprises? Did you think you were strong in one area but in your actions list that doesn't appear to be the case? This type of mismatch occurs when you're telling yourself you're one way, but a challenging situation displays your real character instead. How about mismatches between your desires and what you think your strengths are? This mismatch can happen where you've tried to do things with your life based on other's expectations or on your own ideas about what ought to be done, while your desires and actual reactions have been considerably different. Consider any surprises or mismatches. Look at the different lists you've made. Look for any surprises or places that don't match up. Reflect on why you think that some of the qualities and weaknesses you've spotted have turned out to be different. Is it possible that you think you enjoy certain things or that you're motivated by certain things, but in actuality you can't or you aren't? These lists will help you see that. Focus on those areas that differ and try to identify situations that address the area. For example, did you write that you aspire to become a singer, but on your lists of believed strengths, you said that you were good at science or medicine? While a singing doctor might be a novelty, the two professions differ considerably. Figure out which area really motivates you in the long-term. Ask the opinions of friends or family. Have a close friend or family member provide you with constructive feedback. Although self examination can lead you to a few answers, getting an outside opinion will help you either solidify your observations or can shatter a few illusions as well. Learning how to receive constructive feedback from others is essential to being part of a community. It is important not to get defensive, or take it as a personal attack, simply because someone suggests an area of improvement. Learning to incorporate constructive feedback from others into your everyday life can be a strength in itself. If you don't think that a family member can be honest, choose someone who will give you the truth and not sugarcoat or gloss over your weaknesses. Find an external, neutral person, preferably a peer or a mentor, to give you honest, constructive feedback. Ask for feedback on your lists. Have your outside person review and comment on your lists. Helpful comments and questions may include, “What makes you think that you don't act quickly in emergency situations?” The outside observer may recall an instance where you were the hero of the day during an emergency although you may have forgotten. Seek professional assistance. If you are still having trouble, or would feel more comfortable with an outside source, ask a professional to help you to determine your strengths and weaknesses. There are companies that can help with psychological profiling, which are often attached to recruiting agencies. For a price, you can take tests to have on-staff psychologists review your personality and professional profiles. While these tests won't necessarily give you the essence of your personality, they can nonetheless serve as helpful jumping off points for thinking about your strengths and weaknesses. From this, you should find out what they consider to be your strengths and weaknesses. A good test should be long in order to draw out the repeated aspects of your personality. After taking a test like this, be sure to talk directly with the psychologist to work out weaknesses and uncover strengths. There are online tests you can take to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Look for tests that are on reputable sites and that have been compiled by licensed psychologists or similarly-qualified professionals. If there is a cost involved, do some research about the company providing the tests first to make sure you're getting value for money. Reflect on your findings. After you assess your strengths and weaknesses, spend some time to reflect and determine how you feel about what you found. Decide if you need or want to work on any of your weaknesses and contemplate what you will need to do to attack or change these weaknesses. Enlist in a class or find activities that will address your weaknesses. For example, if you find that you become a deer in headlights when confronted with a spontaneous situation, put yourself in situations where spontaneity occurs. Examples including joining a community theater, participating on a sports team, or doing karaoke at the bar. Consider therapy or ways to talk about fears or concerns. If taking a class or joining a theater group doesn't seem to do the trick or you have deep rooted fears or anxiety that prevent you from moving forward, consider talking with a therapist. Reject perfectionism. Take care not to become hung up on your weaknesses. This pattern can quickly fall into the nonconstructive pattern of perfectionism, which can actually hold you back from success. It's better to begin with what you do well for a given skill set, then find several details to enhance those skills and slowly improve over time. For example, you want to improve your communication skills. After some self-reflection, you decide you are actually a pretty good listener, which is your strength. However, you clam up when it's your turn to speak, which is your weakness. You decide you want to be more verbal, so you work on interjecting maybe a sentence or two within the conversation at small pauses. A perfectionist approach might say that because you are not currently good at speaking, you can't even bother to work on it because you will make mistakes. Acknowledge that mistakes are part of learning and growth and allow yourself to make them as you develop yourself. Don't deny important moments in your life. Everyone has things in their life that they excel at. There are times when you do something you've never done before, but it just clicks and you find that you're a total natural at it. This might be sport, art, creative pursuits, interacting with animals, or standing in for someone who is away and doing their job. Not everyone will experience the same amazing moments as you, but when you have them, work with it to enhance your life and reach your true potential. Consider the relevancy of your strengths and weaknesses. You can use all you've learned about yourself to help you in job interviews. Think about how your strengths and weaknesses are relevant to the particular job you are applying for. In order to prepare, think about what tasks might be required for the job you are applying for, and consider all of the times throughout your life when you were faced with similar tasks. Which personal attributes seemed like they'd be either strengths or weaknesses while you were involved in these tasks? For example, if you are applying to be a computer programmer, talk about your strengths that relate to computers or problem solving. However, it might not be especially pertinent to go into detail about your strengths regarding ping pong, unless this is something the employer seems to have an interest in already. Exhibit honesty and confidence. When you're asked about these characteristics in an interview, be honest when describing your strengths. When interviewers ask you about your strengths and weaknesses, they aren't merely curious about your skills but also want to know how competent you are at talking about yourself. Social skills and an ability to market yourself is quickly becoming one of the most important set of skills for most jobs in the workforce. For an interviewer, this begins with how well the interviewee is able to describe his or her strengths and weaknesses, and how comfortable they appear doing so. Practice interviewing skills. In order to become more comfortable with this, practice interviewing with someone else. Ask a friend to interview you and practice describing yourself to her. Do this as many times and with as many people as possible, until you start to feel more comfortable describing your strengths and weaknesses to them. At first it might seem like reading a script, but after a while it should start to feel more and more natural. Before going into the interview, think of as many concrete instances to talk about through which your personal strengths will be made apparent. Interviewers don't just want to hear what you think your strengths are, but will likely ask for concrete situations within which your personal strengths were essential to how you engaged with whatever problems or obstacles came up. Reflect on these, maybe writing down as many as you can, so that you can go into the interview situation as prepared as possible. For example, instead of saying "A strength is that I'm detail-oriented," give a concrete example: "In my previous job I was responsible for double-checking all the figures in our monthly budgets. In several cases I caught errors that would have cost our company significant money. This attention to detail will serve me well in this position with your company." Do not try to "spin. " Potential employers are not stupid, and can see right through this cliche attempt. They sometimes interview hundreds of people for a position, and everyone's first instinct is to use what they believe is a strength and spin it as a weakness. However, what you see as "strengths" may not seem that way to employers, who are often looking for employees who value things like flexibility and teamwork. This type of response can often make it seem like you lack self-awareness. Very common spins include: "I'm a perfectionist and I can't stand to get things wrong." Perfectionism is unlikely to strike employers as a true strength, as it suggests that you hold yourself and others to unreasonable standards and may also have trouble with procrastination. "I'm stubborn and I don't let things go." This may suggest that you are not good at being flexible and adaptable. "I struggle to maintain a good work/life balance because I work so hard." This may suggest that you can't take care of yourself and are more likely to burn out or be an unpleasant colleague. Be honest about weaknesses. When the interviewer asks you a question about your weaknesses, be honest. There wouldn't be any point in asking the question if all you gave the interviewer was some canned response about how awesome you are. The interviewer isn't looking for that. She is looking for a real discussion of things you can work on, a signpost of insight about yourself. Real challenges might include: Being overly critical Being suspicious of authority, of peers Being too demanding Procrastinating Being too talkative Being too sensitive Exhibiting a lack of assertiveness Exhibiting a lack of social tact Acknowledge the bad parts of your challenges. There are certain parts of these weaknesses that you need to address and speak about how they could affect your performance. It can be quite impressive to talk about how your challenge has affected or could potentially affect your work performance. It shows insight and truthfulness, although you still need to be tactful about what you say. For example, tell them "Right now I am a procrastinator. I realize that this affects the amount of work that I could get done, as well as potentially the work that my colleagues could get done. In college, I got away with it because I knew the system, found a way to game it, and still got my work done. I realize that this won't work in the professional world, because it's really not a great way to work, meet my goals, and get things done." Show the interviewer how you strive to overcome your challenges. Again, being practical here is better than being idealistic. Giving the idealistic response could seem unrealistic and make you seem like you are trying to talk yourself up. For example, tell the interviewer, "I'm taking serious steps to curb my habit of procrastination. I'm setting artificial deadlines for myself and offering personal incentives to meet those deadlines. This has considerably helped with my issue." Talk about your strengths confidently. You should sound self-assured, but not cocky. Try to be confident while still staying humble about your achievements and skills. Of course, try to truthfully pick strengths that could be in line with the individual, business, or organization to which you are applying. Real strengths fall into three main categories: Knowledge-based skills, such as computer skills, languages, or technical know-how Transferable skills, such as communication and people management skills or problem solving Personal traits, such as sociability, confidence, or punctuality Provide examples when talking about a strength. It's all well and good to say that you have amazing people skills, but it's another thing to show it. Illustrate what your strengths look like in real life by providing examples, either from your personal interactions or from your work history. For example: "I am an excellent communicator. I care about the words that I use, and about avoiding ambiguity when I communicate. I'm not afraid to follow up with someone who's senior to me when I don't understand them. I take the time to imagine how different people might interpret questions or statements differently." You can also demonstrate your strengths and skill set by sharing what went well in the past and where you have succeeded in your efforts. If you have won any awards or acknowledgements, you can mention them too.
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Appreciate your effort. Write down what you do. Reflect on your values. Examine your responses for themes and patterns. Determine whether your life aligns with your values. Consider situational meanings. Find people to ask. Ask for feedback. Look for commonalities. Make a self-portrait. Write about your actions. Think of a challenging situation in which something bad happened. Find a less challenging situation. Consider times you faced a difficult personal situation. Ask yourself about your desires. Decide what you enjoy. Consider what motivates you. Rethink your weaknesses. Identify your areas for growth. Focus on your strengths. Write down your strengths and weaknesses. Compare the lists against one another. Consider any surprises or mismatches. Ask the opinions of friends or family. Seek professional assistance. Reflect on your findings. Reject perfectionism. Don't deny important moments in your life. Consider the relevancy of your strengths and weaknesses. Exhibit honesty and confidence. Practice interviewing skills. Do not try to "spin. Be honest about weaknesses. Acknowledge the bad parts of your challenges. Show the interviewer how you strive to overcome your challenges. Talk about your strengths confidently. Provide examples when talking about a strength.
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How to Make a Basic Homemade Facial Scrub
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To make your own facial scrub, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of cool extra-strength green tea into a bowl. Then, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey and stir the mixture together. You can store your homemade scrub in a sealed jar for several weeks. When you're ready to use your scrub, gently rub it into your face with your hands, and then immediately wipe it off with a wet washcloth.
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Wash your face thoroughly. Splash a little lukewarm water on your face, and use a soft and clean cloth to gently scrub it. You may also use some facial soap, whichever you prefer or is best for your skin. Put about a teaspoon of cleansing cream in the palm of your hand. This can be whatever you have on hand - just make sure it is creamy in texture. Pour 2 teaspoons of sugar over the cleansing cream. use both hands to mix the cleansing cream and sugar together, creating a gritty paste. Use a fine grained sugar, rather than course or turbinado sugar. Larger grains can scratch your face. If you want to make extra scrub for later, mix the cleansing cream and the sugar in a bowl, adding the right amount of both ingredients to create a gritty texture. Place the mixture in a jar with a lid, and store on your bathroom shelf for next time. Apply the mixture to your face in a circular motion. pay close attention to the side of the nose and any little lines or dry spots. Be careful around the eyes. If you get a little scrub in your eyes, just flush with water. Wet a washcloth with lukewarm water. Lean over the sink and start removing the scrub from your face, wetting the washcloth again as needed. Finish by splashing your face with cold water. This closes your pores and freshens your face. Dry with a soft towel. Brew a mug of extra-strength green tea. Green tea is said to have anti-aging effects when applied to the skin. It reduces wrinkles and blemishes, and even repair scar tissue. For best results, use loose green tea and a tea ball or strainer, rather than using a bag of green tea. If you're using bagged green tea, go with plain tea, rather than flavored. This will give you a more concentrated result. Pour a tablespoon or two of brewed tea into a bowl. Allow the tea to cool. Pour a tablespoon of sugar into the tea. Keep adding sugar until the mixture has a consistency that's gritty enough to scrub your skin, but still wet enough to apply easily. Stir in a tablespoon of honey. Make sure it's thoroughly mixed in. Honey has great moisturizing and antibacterial properties. To store this scrub for later, put the mixture in a jar sealed with a lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several weeks. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Rub the scrub all over your face, concentrating in spots that are dry. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub, and splash cold water over your face when you're finished. Place 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a bowl. If you don't have coconut oil, use olive oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. Peanut oil, canola oil, and vegetable oil should be avoided, since these have a strong smell that may take away from the experience of giving yourself a facial. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the bowl. Keep stirring sugar into the mixture until it has a gritty, spreadable consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture. This will increase the cleansing properties of the scrub. To store this scrub for later, put the mixture in a jar sealed with a lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several weeks. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Rub the scrub all over your face, concentrating in spots that are dry. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub, and splash cold water over your face when you're finished. Oil-based scrubs will leave your skin feeling very soft, with a slight residue of oil. These types of scrubs are best for dry skin. Place 1 cup of almond meal in a bowl. You may buy almond meal at the store, but it's easy to make it at home: just place raw almonds in a blender or food processor and pulse until they've turned into a fine-grained meal. Don't pulse for too long, or the almonds will turn to almond milk. Don't use salted or roasted almonds. Mix 1/2 cup of almond oil with the almond meal. You may also use olive oil, coconut oil, or another cosmetic-grade oil. Avoid peanut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, and other oils with strong smells. Add a few drops of essential oil. Lavender, lemon, rose, and other essential oils make this scrub feel even more luxurious. To store this scrub for later, put the mixture in a jar sealed with a lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several weeks. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Rub the scrub all over your face, concentrating in spots that are dry. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub, and splash cold water over your face when you're finished. Grind up some coffee. Or, use leftover grounds from the morning's cup. Take a tablespoon of coffee. Add a tablespoon of water. Mix together well. Apply the coffee ground mix to your face. Use a circular motion. Rinse off. Pat the skin dry. Wash your face with a soap bar or cleanser. Pat dry with a towel. Place ordinary yogurt in a bowl. Apply it on your skin. Leave it for 15 minutes or more. Wash your face with cold water. Pat dry with a towel or washcloth. Repeat once a week. Choose any type of bagged rice (brown, jasmine, etc. ). Grind the rice into smaller grains. Do not grind too much or you will get a powder. It needs to be small beads of rice for exfoliation. Add honey to the rice. Mix to form a thick paste. Cut a lemon in half and dip in rice mixture. Scrub the lemon on face, transferring the rice mixture. If a lemon is not available, use clean hands. Rinse off. Pat dry with a towel or washcloth. Repeat weekly. Squeeze out 1 tablespoon of toothpaste (not gel). Get 1 teaspoon of salt (table salt is fine). Mix together in a bowl or in your hand. Apply to the skin in a circular motion. Leave on the skin for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Switch to cool water to close the pores. Pat dry the face. Feel refreshed. Put 1 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the bowl. Stir until it forms a thick paste. Apply in circular motion. Wait for 30 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water. Pat dry gently. Done.
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Wash your face thoroughly. Put about a teaspoon of cleansing cream in the palm of your hand. Pour 2 teaspoons of sugar over the cleansing cream. Apply the mixture to your face in a circular motion. Wet a washcloth with lukewarm water. Finish by splashing your face with cold water. Brew a mug of extra-strength green tea. Pour a tablespoon or two of brewed tea into a bowl. Pour a tablespoon of sugar into the tea. Stir in a tablespoon of honey. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Place 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Place 1 cup of almond meal in a bowl. Mix 1/2 cup of almond oil with the almond meal. Add a few drops of essential oil. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Grind up some coffee. Take a tablespoon of coffee. Apply the coffee ground mix to your face. Rinse off. Wash your face with a soap bar or cleanser. Place ordinary yogurt in a bowl. Apply it on your skin. Wash your face with cold water. Pat dry with a towel or washcloth. Repeat once a week. Choose any type of bagged rice (brown, jasmine, etc. Grind the rice into smaller grains. Add honey to the rice. Cut a lemon in half and dip in rice mixture. Rinse off. Repeat weekly. Squeeze out 1 tablespoon of toothpaste (not gel). Get 1 teaspoon of salt (table salt is fine). Mix together in a bowl or in your hand. Apply to the skin in a circular motion. Leave on the skin for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Pat dry the face. Put 1 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the bowl. Stir until it forms a thick paste. Apply in circular motion. Wait for 30 minutes. Pat dry gently.
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How to Teach Your Horse to Lie Down
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To teach your horse to lie down, start by training it to follow you by first walking around the paddock and stopping. When your horse does the same thing, reward it with treats and attention. Once your horse is interested in imitating you, go through the motions of lying down, including making any sounds that your horse would typically make when doing so. After your horse follows your lead and performs similar motions, reward it with treats and praise. Repeat these steps once a day for 15 minutes at a time to avoid overwhelming your horse.
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Bring the required equipment with you. To train a horse using a clicker, you'll need to (obviously) bring the horse and clicker with you, but you'll also need your horse's favourite treats. Plus, for safety purposes, you should wear the proper equipment yourself so you don't get hurt if the horse gets spooked. A helmet is always an excellent piece of safety equipment to have when around horses, especially for children. Don't begin a training session if you do not have the time and patience to follow through. Training any type of animal takes time and repetition. Wet your horse. When a horse is wet, it naturally wants to lay down in order to roll around. Wetting your horse will encourage him to do the exact behaviour you're looking for, without any prompting or commands. The best method to use to wet your horse would be a garden hose, if you're able to find one long enough to reach where you are. Alternatively, if a garden hose isn't possible, use a couple of buckets filled with water. You may even be able to use the horse's water trough to fill or re-fill the buckets. Watch your horse for the required behaviour. After you've wet your horse, stand back and watch him. When your horse lays down naturally, click the clicker and give him a treat. This reinforces that the behaviour of lying down is the behaviour that gets the treat. This may take a long time, which is why you have to be patient. You also have to be paying attention. If you click too long after your horse has lay down, he might not connect the right behaviour with the reward. If your horse has already been clicker trained for other types of behaviours, he may recognize the clicker sound and know that a treat is coming. This may speed the process up because your horse already knows he must perform a specific behaviour to hear the click, and a click means treats. Repeat the “wet and watch” process. Continue to watch, click, and reward your horse for the behaviour of lying down. If you're horse isn't used to clicker training, and it takes awhile to connect the dots between the behaviour, the click, and the treat, you may need to re-wet your horse so he'll continue to do the behaviour naturally. Add a cue. Once your horse has connected lying down with a click and a treat, you want to add a cue or signal to the process. This cue or signal is the sign you'll give when you want your horse to lie down. You now need to get your horse to connect the cue with the combination of lie down-click-treat. The key to this step is to ONLY click and provide a treat when your horse lies down WHEN you've given the proper cue or signal. If your horse lies down on his own, without the cue or signal, do not click or reward the behaviour. A cue for this step can be anything that works for you and your horse, including a word or verbal command, hand gesture, whistle, or other sound. You will want to select a cue that isn't related to a gesture or word you may say on a regular basis, otherwise your horse may be confused. Like all the other steps, this may take a while, so be patient. Extend the time between the behaviour and the click. The purpose of training your horse to lie down isn't to also have him jump back up immediately. You're likely training your horse to lie down because you want him to stay in that position for at least a short time (maybe during a vet appointment, etc.). In order to train your horse to stay lying down, increase the pause between when your horse lies down and when you click the clicker. Start with a short pause and slowly work your way to longer pause. If your horse doesn't stay lying down until you've used the clicker, do not give him any treats. Provide gentle praise and encouragement throughout training. Regardless of whether your cue/signal ends up being a voice command, continue to talk to your horse in a gentle manner while training him. Praise him at the same time as you click and provide him with a treat. Change up the trick. If you're training your horse to lie down because you want him to eventually perform a trick, you'll need to work this into the training after he's learned the lie down behaviour properly. For example, maybe you don't want lying down to the be the final phase, but instead the look of your horse actually sitting down on his rump but his front hooves on the ground. This position would come naturally to your horse when he goes to stand up (since he'll usually start with standing up on his front hooves). You then need to time the click and treat with the exact position you want. There is no need to turn this into a trick. Simply being able to get your horse to lie down may be all you need or want. Make your horse feel comfortable and safe. While horses do naturally lie down, they only do so when they're feeling safe and comfortable. Training your horse to lie down will only work if he's in a place where he feel comfortable, and around things that make him feel safe. If you are not located in such a place, you may want to move the training to another location. You may already know your horse's comfortable and safe places, but if not, observe your horse to determine where he likes to rest and sleep. This is likely the place where he feels the safest. Horses like to roll around in the dirt or mud at certain times. If there is a location they prefer to do this, it is at this location you'll want to train them to lie down. If you ever start training and you're horse isn't interested in participating, stop. Even if your horse has a connection with you, and is comfortable around you, they may not be having a good day. Build a connection with your horse that doesn’t include riding. While riding your horse is definitely a lot of fun, and will build a connection between the both of you, you also want to spend time with your horse when not riding. This more peaceful time shared together will build a different connection between you and your horse that will be invaluable with training him. One great way to spend more one-on-one time with your horse outside of riding is to take him for a walk after you've removed his tack after a ride. When walking your horse around, reward him for his excellent behaviour. Pay attention to your own body language. Your horse will notice if you're tense or uncomfortable. You want to make sure you remain relaxed and calm. Reward your horse for imitating your movements. Before you attempt to train your horse to lie down, you want to train him to repeat or imitate you. Once your horse learns he'll be rewarded for doing what you do, he'll want to imitate you all the time. This step can only be done when you are not on your horse. You need to be at the ground level with him. You'll also want to let go of the lead, as you want your horse to decide what movements he's going to make and when. Do something simple like walk around the paddock. If your horse follows you, reward him. Walk around and then stop, if your horse does the same thing, reward him. Approach your horse while he’s lying down. If you're able to, enter the paddock when your horse is already lying down. Approach him and encourage him to stay lying down. When you get beside him, reward and praise him for staying in that position. Make sure to approach your horse calmly, quietly, and slowly. Speak softly while on your approach, telling your horse how wonderful he is. You may need to try this over and over again if your horse doesn't want to stay lying down when you walk up to him. Remember that your horse needs to trust you completely to stay lying down. If you attempt this step before your horse truly trusts you, you may not be successful. If needed, re-try the previous steps to gain your horse's trust before attempting this step again. Pretend you’re going to lie down. Once you've build a good connection with your horse, and he's interested in imitating you, act out the movements required to lie down. Stand still in one spot and bend over at your waist. Bend your head forward so you're looking at the ground. Reach your hands and arms towards the ground. If you notice that your horse also makes certain sounds when lying down, you can imitate those sounds when making your movements. That might help signal to your horse what you're trying to get them to do. This only works if your horse is actually paying attention to you and is interested in what you're doing. If you're horse ignores you and walks aways, try to walk after him and get his attention. Always reward and praise your horse when he copies your behaviour. If he actually lies down at this stage, give him a LOT of praise and treats. Sit down or lie down. It may even help if you actually sit or lie down in front of your horse. If your horse is paying attention, and wants to imitate you, he too will lie down. Reward and praise the proper behaviour. Do not overdo any one training session. If things are going well, or your horse just isn't interested, stop trying after 15 minutes or so. Longer than this and your horse (and you) might just end up getting confused, frustrated, or both. Repeat the process again. Training takes more than one session or day. Whether a particular day was successful or not, try it again the next day. Even if your horse has picked up on all the cues, keep going. Again, the most important point about training a horse is to be patient. Also remember that your horse isn't ever doing anything wrong, that's why punishment isn't involved. You're only rewarding for the behaviour you want your horse to repeat, but other behaviours are just as acceptable (although not rewarded). This method is based on your horse imitating or copying your behaviours. While you may need to act out the process of lying down until your horse understands the process, eventually your horse may lie down when he sees you starting your “lie down” movements. In other words, eventually you won't need to physically lie down every time you want your horse to lie down.
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Bring the required equipment with you. Wet your horse. Watch your horse for the required behaviour. Repeat the “wet and watch” process. Add a cue. Extend the time between the behaviour and the click. Provide gentle praise and encouragement throughout training. Change up the trick. Make your horse feel comfortable and safe. Build a connection with your horse that doesn’t include riding. Reward your horse for imitating your movements. Approach your horse while he’s lying down. Pretend you’re going to lie down. Sit down or lie down. Do not overdo any one training session. Repeat the process again.
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How to Cut a T‐shirt Cute
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If you're looking to add some style to an old T-shirt, try cutting off the bottom part with a pair of scissors to turn the shirt into a crop top. If you want to add a fun pattern to your new crop top, you could cut shapes out above the hemline for a unique pattern. If crop tops aren't your style, you can also turn your T-shirt into a tank top just by cutting along the arm hole seam. If you want a more classic tank look, cut out a wider neckline along the top.
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Cut your t-shirt into a crop top. Simply cut off the bottom of a t-shirt to make it shorter if it is too long, or make it into a crop top length. Cut evenly all the way around the bottom of the shirt to accomplish this. Each t-shirt will be different depending on the size and how it fits on your own body. Cut away a smaller amount than you think you want, then try it on. Make additional cuts if you want it shorter, and keep trying it on to check the length. You can also create a pattern at the hem of your t-shirt, whether or not you cut it shorter for a crop top. Try cutting strips for a fringe hemline, or cut shapes like diamonds just above the hemline for a cute cutout look. Make a tank top or muscle tee. Convert a t-shirt to a tank top or muscle tee. Cut along the armhole seams for a regular tank top, or further down the sides of the shirt for a wide-armed muscle tee look. You may also want to cut a wider neckline for a classic tank, but this is not necessary. For a muscle tee, you can cut in a straight or slightly angled line down from the shoulder to the side of the shirt. Try it on between cuts to make sure you like how much of the side is open. You can also cut all the way down through the bottom hemline of the shirt and tie the ends together at the bottom for a cute side-tie look. Create a wider neckline. Cut off the collar of any t-shirt to make it wider or just get rid of the typical crew neckband. Remember to cut less at first, then try it on to check the neckline before cutting any more. To make sure the front and back of your neckline are symmetrical, fold the shirt so that the shoulder seams line up and the neckband is folded evenly on itself. Then cut below the band, following the original curve of it. Create a v-neck neckline by folding the shirt in the same way with the shoulder seams lined up. Then use a diagonal cut for the front part of the shirt so that it ends in a point instead of a curve. Cut slits into the sides or back. Make “fish gills” in the sides of a shirt by simply cutting even horizontal strips down each side. Or create the same effect by making the strips down the back of the shirt instead. Stretch out the slits after cutting to make the fabric relax and roll up slightly. Anywhere you create slits will provide some extra stretch in the fabric, which is a great way to make a too-small t-shirt fit a little better. You can also make slits vertically just to the inside of the front or back of your neckline to create more interest and stretch in those areas as well. Make shoulder cutouts. Create an easy peek-a-boo shoulder by simply cutting a half-circle out of each arm of the t-shirt. This will create a round cutout shape on the shoulders when worn. Lay the t-shirt flat and find where the shoulder seams meet with the armhole seams. This is where you will make a cut on each side. Cut a piece out of one shoulder, then save the piece you cut away and lay it on the other shoulder to use as a guide. This will ensure both sides look even. Cut vertical slits along the collar for a neckline weave. Cut small slits all the way around below the collar band of a t-shirt to create a woven pattern. Make sure the cuts are evenly spaced and perpendicular to the neckline. The slits should be about 2 inches (5 cm) long. Make the first slit where you want to start half as long as the rest, as it will begin to open up into a hole during this process. The slits should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from one another, but this measurement does not need to be exact. When you're done cutting, stretch out the fabric on either side of where you cut to make it easier to manipulate. Pull the second piece of fabric through the first. Pick up the piece of fabric between the first two cuts you made. Pull the second piece of fabric under and over the first piece, creating a loop. Start where you made your smaller cut. Your first slit will be pulled open into more of a hole by the weaving process, so it's best to start with a smaller slit if possible. To create more of a braided look, pull the second piece of fabric under the first, then twist it once before moving onto the next step. Weave each piece through the loop before it. Take the third piece of fabric and pull it under and up over the loop you created with the first two pieces. Continue pulling the next piece through the current loop until you've reached the end. Remember to twist each loop once before you pull the next piece through it to create more of a braided look if you choose to do so. When you reach the end and you have a final loop with nothing to pull through it, cut the loop in half. Tie the pieces securely to the end of your weaved fabric to secure it. Trim the ends carefully if they are too long. Weave the sides or back of your t-shirt. Choose to create a woven pattern on the sides or back of your t-shirt. Cut slits and use the same method of pulling one piece under and over the previous piece to create the pattern. If you weave the sides, make sure you lay the t-shirt flat, with the fabric folded evenly along each side before cutting. If you weave the back, pick up the t-shirt and fold it in the opposite way, so that the armholes line up and the side seams meet before you cut the back. You can create a more open back with several lines of weaving by cutting longer slits all the way across the back. Or, create two different "strips" of slits down the back. Cut a slit in each shoulder for bow sleeves. Cut a 2.5-inch slit in each shoulder of your t-shirt. Lay the shirt flat and cut down from the shoulder along each arm seam to create a 5 inch total cut when unfolded. Cut away the arm seam if you find that the inside of it shows after making your slit cut. You may also cut a wider V-shape instead of just a slit if you want more skin to show on the shoulder. However, the more fabric you leave, the more gathered and pronounced the final bow shape will be. Cut pieces from the bottom of the shirt for ties. Cut all the way around the bottom of the t-shirt to create one long strip. Cut this strip into smaller pieces and tie the end of each sleeve to create a bow shape. Cut two 2.5 inch pieces from your long bottom strip to use as ties. You can make the strips longer if you wish to wrap them around several times to create a thicker middle to your bow. Gather together the fabric at the end of your sleeve below the slit you made. Tie tightly with one of your fabric strips. Make sure you tie the piece in the middle of each sleeve, so it makes an even fanned-out bow shape from the fabric on either side of your shoulder slits. Cut out the neck first for a bow-back shirt. Cut away from the neckline at the back of your shirt, about 4 inches from the top to create a wider U-shape. Then cut out about a 4 by 2-inch strip from the excess material to use as a tie later. The lower you cut the back of the neckline, the lower on your back the bow will be. You can always adjust this cut to be lower later, so cut less to begin. Make a slit across the back and gather towards the top. Make a cut all the way across the back of the shirt, 6 inches down from each armpit. Gather the fabric between this cut and the neckline and tie with your fabric strip to create the bow. Make sure to start and end your back cut just inside the side seams of your shirt. Otherwise, the cut can grow wider around the sides of the shirt. Tie the bow together securely at the center of the gathered fabric with the scrap that you cut from the neckline piece. Wrap the piece around several times if the fabric allows.
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Cut your t-shirt into a crop top. Make a tank top or muscle tee. Create a wider neckline. Cut slits into the sides or back. Make shoulder cutouts. Cut vertical slits along the collar for a neckline weave. Pull the second piece of fabric through the first. Weave each piece through the loop before it. Weave the sides or back of your t-shirt. Cut a slit in each shoulder for bow sleeves. Cut pieces from the bottom of the shirt for ties. Cut out the neck first for a bow-back shirt. Make a slit across the back and gather towards the top.
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How to Avoid Cramps While Running
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To prevent stomach cramps when you run, don't have anything more than a small snack for 2 hours before running. You should make sure you're staying hydrated throughout the day, and try to drink water ahead of time so it won't still be in your stomach when you start running, which causes cramping. During your run, take large sips instead of little ones because large sips will leave your stomach faster. If you get a cramp while you're running, try slowing your pace until it goes away. Breathe deeply, pushing your stomach out when you inhale and relaxing it when you exhale. If it persists, take a break and do some stretches, focusing on stretching your core. Over time, the more you work out, the less frequently you will experience cramping, so stick to a regular running routine.
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Do not run on a full stomach. If you drink or eat too much before running, you will be more likely to experience cramps during your run. You can eat just a small, healthy snack (no more than 200 calories) about one hour before you run to provide a little extra energy. A granola bar, half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a few slices of apple, or a banana are good options. After eating a larger meal, waiting two to four hours before running may help prevent cramping. Stay hydrated. Drink enough — but not too much — water throughout the day. Drink at least 64 ounces (1.9 L) of water each day. This will help the lining of your intestines absorb water and break down the food in your belly more quickly. Make sure you hydrate before your run. Drink about 20 oz (600 ml) of water an hour before running so that it has time to reach your muscles. If you drink immediately before you run the water will still be in your stomach. Take large sips of water as you run. Taking large drinks, not little sips, helps liquid leave the stomach faster. Gulp some cold water (one or two gulps) during your run as needed. Cold water is absorbed more quickly into your system than warm water. You do not need fancy sports drinks or fruit juices to stay properly hydrated. In fact, fruit juices have been found to cause cramps in runners. Stick to water to quench your thirst. Avoid foods which take time to break down in the stomach. These include fibrous foods, fatty foods, and proteins. High fiber foods are associated with cramps during running. Instead, try a simple carb-based snack like a banana and crackers. While healthy fats, proteins, and fiber are crucial for a healthy diet, eat them after you run to prevent cramping. Keep a food log for days you run. A food log will provide a record of what foods are associated with cramps and which are not. For instance, if you ate cereal before running three of the four days you run each week, and during those three days you experienced cramping, you can safely conclude that there is a link between your cereal consumption and the cramping you experienced. Warm up. Going from inactivity straight into a run can not only cause cramps, it can also lead to injury, like a pulled muscle. A gradual warm up will get your blood pumping and loosen up your joints and muscles. Start out by walking for about five minutes, which will take your body through the full range of motion it will experience when you start running. Add in five to six strides, or pick-ups. Jog for about two minutes, then gradually accelerate for about 100 meters, then decelerate to a walk, shaking out your legs for about 90 seconds. This is one stride. Do dynamic stretches. Unlike static stretching, which can be harmful if done before activity, dynamic stretches will continue to warm up your muscles, increase your heart rate and body temperature, and work your muscles through their range of motion. Dynamic stretches include skipping, butt kicks, backward jogging, hip circles, high knees, and more. Stretch when cramping begins. If slowing your pace does not relieve your cramp, you can stop and stretch to help relieve it as well. Focus especially on your abs, legs, and lower back. Try a lunge. Place your hands, shoulder width apart, against a wall. Bring the toes of one foot against the wall as well. Extend your other leg straight behind you and push into the wall with moderate force using your extended leg and arms. Switch after ten seconds and push using your other leg. Repeat three to four times. To stretch your core, reach your right arm up. Step the right leg back and behind the standing left leg. While reaching upwards with right arm gradually reach towards the left, slightly bending the right arm over your head. Imagine you are pulling your rib cage up and away from your hip bone (iliac crest). This stretch can be felt down the outside of the the leg stepping back, and sometimes also in the front of thigh and up the side of the torso. Work out more. The better shape you are in, the less likely you are to experience cramps. While this is little solace to the novice runner, it does offer hope that running-related cramps are probably just a phase you will pass as you build muscle and lose fat. When you begin running, follow the 10-percent rule (10PR). This means you never increase your mileage by more than 10 percent of what you ran the week before. So if you start out running one mile four days per week (for a total of four miles), the next week you will increase your distance by.4 miles (10 percent of four is.4). Add distance to your run in this way until you feel you are at your logical maximum. Do not run every day. Continue to reserve at least one or two days out of your week for exercises apart from running in order to give your leg muscles time to rest and recover fully. Do a few sets of planks before running. Hold the plank position for as long as you can without straining. Work up to 60 second holds, then consider some variations of the plank for further conditioning. Exercising the abs and core can help you avoid cramps. Vary your running style and routine. Alternate between moderate runs and more intense runs. For instance, run at your normal pace along flat, even ground, then try sprinting for 400 to 800 meters. You could also boost your muscular stamina by running uphill for at least part of your run. Exercising at more intense levels will help prevent muscle fatigue which can lead to muscle cramps. If you have access to a track to run on, try pyramid intervals. This running technique calls for sprints of various lengths in an ascending or descending order, followed by a run at a normal pace. For instance, you might sprint 200 meters, then run at a normal pace the rest of the way around the track. You might then sprint 400 meters before continuing the rest of the way around the track. Add 200 meters in this way, up to a distance of 800 meters. You could also do pyramid intervals in a descending order by starting with an 800 meter sprint, then a jog at a natural pace around the track; then a 600 meter sprint followed by a jog at your natural pace; and so on down through a 200 meter sprint. Decrease your pace. If you feel cramps coming on, try slowing your pace for a few minutes. If necessary, slow all the way to a walk. Walking can give your body time to recover from the impact delivered by running. Once the pain passes, you can resume your pace. Breathe deeply. Push your stomach out when you inhale and relax it as you breathe out. Try a three-stage inhale and two-stage exhale. In other words, breathe in once, then again a bit more deeply, then a third time ever more deeply. Breathe out in one short and one long breath before beginning again. Breathing out fully will allow your diaphragm (a sheet of muscle along the rib cage which pulls air into the lungs) to relax. Avoid shallow breathing. If you feel your breathing quicken, slow down or walk a bit until you've recovered control over your breathing. Press a hand into your side. Lightly pressing a finger or your palm to the place where you feel pain (usually on or just below the ribs) can relieve pain. Doing so can relax the diaphragm and stabilize your insides. Many runner instinctively press the place where they feel a cramp in order to relieve their pain. Moving the tips of your fingers around the painful area in a gentle massage can also help avoid cramping. Adopt a proper running posture. Do not hunch over or bend at the waist. Lift your chest and pull your shoulders back. Keep your head up and your arms loose. Your elbows should be at a ninety degree angle. Lean your whole body forward slightly and hit the ground with the middle of your foot. Roll your foot forward toward your toe and push off from there. Bring your knees up only as high as you need to in order to get your feet off the ground. Adjust your stride. It is possible cramps, particularly in your legs and feet, may be caused by an improper or inefficient stride. Talk to a trainer about a gait analysis or even a salesperson at a sports store. One possible issue might be bouncing too much as you run — meaning you are exerting more energy in pushing yourself in an up and down motion than in a forward motion. Bouncing also increases the shock that your feet, ankles, and and knees must absorb when your foot hits the pavement. To reduce bouncing, try running lightly, taking shorter strides and make an effort to keep your feet low to the ground. Also make sure you aren't running on your toes. Make sure your foot hits the ground directly below the knee, not ahead of it, as this can lead to injury. Make any changes to your gait slowly and gradually. It will feel strange at first — practice with short runs until it begins to feel more natural.
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Do not run on a full stomach. Stay hydrated. Avoid foods which take time to break down in the stomach. Keep a food log for days you run. Warm up. Stretch when cramping begins. Work out more. Vary your running style and routine. Decrease your pace. Breathe deeply. Press a hand into your side. Adopt a proper running posture. Adjust your stride.
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How to Make Your Legs Shiny
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To make your legs shiny, start by exfoliating them with a body scrub twice a week to remove dead, dry skins cells. Then, shave your legs using a sharp razor and shaving cream to make you legs look smoother. Once you've exfoliated and shaved, rub coconut or jojoba oil onto your legs to moisturize and make them glow. For even more shine, use a moisturizer with shimmer in it, or apply some foundation makeup that will make your legs glisten and even out your skin.
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Use moisturizing lotion daily. Legs that are moisturized will automatically have a nice glow. When your skin is hydrated, it looks younger and much more vibrant. Put on a fresh layer of lotion to give your legs a gorgeous, subtle shine. There are tons of moisturizing lotions that can be purchased at beauty and convenience stores, and you can also use natural products like coconut oil or shea butter to moisturize your skin. Always apply lotion after you take a shower. This will help lock moisture into your skin, and prevent it from looking dull. Always apply lotion after you shave or wax your legs. Shaving and waxing can be harsh on your skin, so be sure to moisturize afterwards. If you're wearing shorts or a dress, carry a small lotion with you to re-apply throughout the day. Give your legs a rub down with lotion every few hours to keep your legs looking bright. Exfoliate your legs. Exfoliation is the key to smooth and shiny legs, as it removes all of your dead skin cells. Dead skin cells cause our skin to look dull and dry. Exfoliating will eliminate that top layer of dull skin, revealing a new layer of bright, moisturized skin. Use a body scrub to exfoliate your legs 2-3 times per week. Body scrubs can be purchased at most convenience and beauty supply stores, or you can make your own at home. To make your own body scrub, you'll need sugar or salt and some type of oil (olive oil, coconut oil, etc.). Your sugar or salt will be your exfoliant, and your oil will be the moisturizer. Mix your ingredients together, your scrub should be thick. You can keep your body scrub in a tupperware container in the shower. Consider adding an essential oil (like rosemary or peppermint) to your body scrub to give it a relaxing scent. Apply oil to your legs. If you want your legs to really shine, apply a small amount of oil to your legs. There are tons of oils that can turn any pair of legs into shiny show-stoppers, including coconut oil, jojoba oil, and olive oil. With oil, a little bit goes a long way. Pour a nickel sized amount of oil into your palms, rub your palms together, and proceed to apply oil all over your legs. The oil will create a shine that will last for hours while simultaneously conditioning your skin. Be careful when applying oil to your skin, because oil can easily stain clothing. Make sure to rub the oil into your skin very well before getting dressed, as this will prevent any clothing damage. Applying oil to your legs right after shaving is a great way to lock in moisture. Shave your legs to remove your leg hair. Shaving is the quickest and easiest way to remove your leg hair. Removing your leg hair will automatically make your legs appear to be shinier. Shave as often as necessary – some people shave every day, some shave once a week. Invest in a good razor, especially if you have sensitive skin. A good razor will often have multiple blades and a conditioning strip. When you shave, use a good shaving cream. There are many shaving creams that can be purchased at beauty or convenience stores, but you can also use natural shaving creams. Shea butter and coconut oil make for great shaving creams, as these products deeply condition the skin. Take your time when shaving your legs. Don't rush through the shaving process, as you could cut yourself or miss a section of hair. Shave your legs while in a hot bath or shower. The hot water will open up your pores, allowing you to get a closer shave. Remove the hair on your legs by waxing. Waxing is a great way to get smooth, shiny legs, and the results will last much longer than shaving. Waxing is a bit painful, but is worth it if you want better, longer lasting results. Many people choose to get waxed by a professional, but you can also wax your own legs at home. Exfoliate before waxing for best results. Purchase an at-home waxing kit. This kit should contain wax (that is typically heated in the microwave) and waxing sticks and sheets. Wax your legs slowly and carefully. Apply the hot wax onto one small section of skin at a time using the waxing stick, place the waxing sheet on top of the hot wax, and press down. After about 15 seconds, quickly pull the strip upwards off your skin. Repeat this until you have waxed your legs completely. For more details on waxing your legs at home, check out Waxing Your Legs With a Waxing Kit Get laser hair removal to permanently get rid of hair. If you are sick and tired of shaving and waxing to get rid of your unwanted leg hair, consider getting it removed permanently. This process is a bit more painful and expensive than the typical hair removal methods, but many believe it to be worth it. You can get your hair removed professionally, or you can purchase an at home laser kit. Laser hair removal typically takes 5 sessions (on average) to remove all of your hair. Each at-home laser kit is slightly different, so be sure to read the instructions carefully. Consider tanning. Some people think tanned or darker skin tends to look shinier than pale skin. If you have naturally dark or tanned skin, embrace it! All you'll need is a bit of lotion or oil to create shine. There's nothing wrong with paler skin, but if you want to go for the tanned look, you could try adding some color with natural sunlight, a tanning bed, a spray tan, or some tanning lotion. For the quickest results, get a self-tanner at your local convenience stores. These self tanners come in spray or lotion formulas. Read the instructions on the tanner you purchase for specific instructions. If you choose to tan via sunlight or a tanning bed, be careful. Too much sun can be harmful to your skin, so always wear a sunscreen. Use a body shimmer. Body shimmer can be purchased at most beauty or convenience stores. It comes in spray and lotion forms, and is a great way to add a bit of sparkle to your skin. Stores like Bath & Body Works often carry body shimmers. Create your own body shimmer instead of buying one. Mix some shiny gold or silver eyeshadow into your lotion for a homemade sheen. Start by adding a small amount of eyeshadow (just a sprinkling of eyeshadow), and add more until you reach your desired shine. Apply the lotion to your legs as you normally would. Use makeup to add shine to your legs. Using makeup on your legs not only creates shine, but also evens out your skin tone. Natural, dew-like types of foundation are great for legs, as are shimmery powder foundations. Rub your foundation into your hands, and then apply it to your legs like a thin layer of lotion. To apply powder, use a large powder brush and use large circular motions to brush the powder onto your skin. Search for foundations that don't rub off easily and are long lasting. Some of the higher end foundations that fall into this category include Nars All-Day Luminous, Clinique Stay-Matte, and Mac Nourishing Waterproof. Some of the lower end foundations that fall into this category include Revlon Colorstay 24 Hour Foundation, Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hr Foundation, and L'oreal Infallible Foundation.
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Use moisturizing lotion daily. Exfoliate your legs. Apply oil to your legs. Shave your legs to remove your leg hair. Remove the hair on your legs by waxing. Get laser hair removal to permanently get rid of hair. Consider tanning. Use a body shimmer. Use makeup to add shine to your legs.
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How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank
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To clean a betta tank, scoop most of the water out of the tank and pour it into a bowl, then scoop out the fish and place it into the bowl as well. Drain all of the remaining water out of the tank. Rinse the gravel, tank, and decor under warm water, then place the gravel and plants back in the tank. Pour a little fresh water into the tank, condition it, and fill the rest of the tank with the original water you reserved. Wait 24-48 hours for the water to settle and come to room temperature before you replace the fish.
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Wash your hands! Take the time to make sure you don't have dirty hands. You want to make sure that you don't accidentally introduce germs or dirt into the tank while you clean it. If you use soap, make sure to rinse it off thoroughly. Soap residue can kill fish. Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start. It is important to keep all electrical appliances unplugged and away from the tank while you are cleaning it. While these appliances should be made for use in a fish tank, you do not want them to accidentally fall into the tank or be otherwise submerged in water. Gather the tools and materials you will need. To clean the tank you will first need to set up a safe and clean place to stash your fish. Find a clean cup or bowl that you can put the fish in. Take some of the water from the Betta's existing tank and place it into the glass or bowl; You will need just enough water so that the fish will have a little room to swim around. In addition, you will need the tools to clean and refresh the tank's water. You will also need: a sink, a plastic cup or net to scoop the fish and water, paper towels and a scrubber to clean the inside of the tank, water conditioner (which is available at most pet or aquarium stores), a sieve to use when cleaning tank gravel, and a plastic spoon. Scoop water out of the tank. Using a small cup, scoop out 50% to 80% of the water in the tank. Set it aside so that it can be used later on in the tank. This has to be done because you cannot change the water entirely, as it might put the betta into shock. Instead, you will put the water you set aside back into the tank, after it is cleaned. If you are a new owner, you can start by 50% water changes and gradually increase it till you reach 80%. Most of the filth in a betta's tank is in the gravel at the bottom. If you take the water off the top, then you will still be getting rid of most of the dirt and grime when you clean the gravel. Remove the fish from the tank. Once you have removed some of the water from the tank, scoop your fish with the same cup. Take your time and be careful of the fish's fins. If you go really slow, you may be able to get the fish to settle into the cup while it is underwater, and then you can simply lift it straight up. Place the fish into the glass or bowl that you have already filled with tank water. Keep in mind that while doing this you need to make sure the fish doesn't jump out. Bettas are known jumpers, so put a lid on whatever container you are keeping the fish in. Empty the tank. Drain the remaining water out of the tank through a sieve into the sink. This will prevent any gravel from falling down the drain. Remove any decor that is in the tank as well. You can simply set it on top of the gravel in the sieve. Run the gravel under warm water. Fold the gravel with your hand and shake it side to side to get the dirt, poo, and left over food out. Use your hands to do it really thoroughly. Rinse the tank and decor with warm water. Use a soft scrubber to scrub the glass. Dry the decor well with a paper towel and put it to the side. Never use soap on anything in a fish tank, including the tank itself. The residue is likely to remain and hurt your betta. Refill the tank. Place the gravel and plants back into the tank before you refill it. Then pour new water into the tank and condition it. Follow the directions on the package of conditioner to determine how much conditioner to put in your fish's tank. Use a plastic spoon to stir the water, making sure that the conditioner is mixed into the new water thoroughly. Remember to reserve enough room for the original water that you took out of the tank. Pour the old water you reserved back into the tank once the new water has been conditioned. Stir it all together well. Wait 24 to 48 hours for the water to settle and come to room temperature. The tank water must be the same temperature as the water was before, and should be between 72 to 80 °F (22 to 27 °C). Your fish WILL die from stress if you change the temperature too quickly. Water coming to room temperature could take a while. Check the water after 24 hours using a thermometer to make sure the water temperature matches the ambient temperature in the room. If it is not room temperature, wait a few more hours and then check it again. Reintroduce the betta to its tank. Slowly put the cup (where you kept your betta) into the tank and tilt the cup a bit. Your betta will slowly come out of the cup by itself. Be gentle while you're doing this, as you might hurt it's fins. Keep an eye on the betta. Once you let it go, it'll soon start exploring the tank. Set your tank back to where it was and enjoy as it swims around observing everything!
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Wash your hands! Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start. Gather the tools and materials you will need. Scoop water out of the tank. Remove the fish from the tank. Empty the tank. Run the gravel under warm water. Rinse the tank and decor with warm water. Refill the tank. Wait 24 to 48 hours for the water to settle and come to room temperature. Reintroduce the betta to its tank.
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How to Play the Kalimba
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The Kalimba is a small pitched instrument like a glockenspiel you play with your thumbs. Hold the kalimba with both hands with the tines pointing down. Avoid covering the 2 holes on the back of the instrument when holding it, or it won't sound right. To play a note, all you do is flick a tine with your thumbnail. Hit 2 tines next to each other with 1 thumb to play a chord. Practice combining chords up and down the kalimba to make a song. If you want to learn your favorite songs on the kalimba, look up some tabs or tutorials online.
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Download or purchase a tuner. Before you play the kalimba, you must make sure it's in tune or it won't sound right. You can download a simple tuning app on your phone or you can purchase a digital guitar tuner. Once you have the tuner, turn it on and place it next to your kalimba. Popular tuning apps include VITALtuner, Cleartune, and iStrobosoft. You can purchase a guitar tuner online or at a music store. Digital guitar tuners will cost anywhere from $10-$40. Refer to a kalimba key chart to determine the proper notes. The tines are the long metal pieces that run from the top to the bottom of the kalimba. Most kalimbas will come with a key chart that outlines which notes correspond with which tine and some kalimbas even have the notes engraved on the tines themselves. If you don't have a key chart, look online to find one that matches your kalimba. For example, if your kalimba has 8 tines, look for tunings for kalimbas with 8 tines. Starter kalimbas usually come with 8 notes or 8 tines. More advanced kalimbas come with 12 notes or 12 tines. Hit the center tine and look at the note on the tuner. Find the center tine and pluck it with your fingernail while looking at the tuner. The tine should vibrate and a note should ring out. Tines are like the keys on a piano. On most 8-tine kalimbas, the center tine will be a C note. The center note is usually a G or C on a 12-note kalimba. Tap the tine upward with a tuning hammer if the note is flat. A kalimba tuning hammer is a small metal hammer that can be purchased online. Lightly tap the bottom end of the tine upward to raise the note. Pluck it again and see what note it is. Keep tapping and readjusting it until it is the correct note. For example, f you're using an 8-tine kalimba and the tuner reads C♭ or B, that means the note is flat and the tine needs to be repositioned. You don't have to use a lot of force when tapping the tine. Do it very lightly to make slight adjustments. Tap the tine downward with a tuning hammer if the note is sharp. If the tuner reads ♯, that means the tine is sharp and needs to be lowered. Lightly tap the top of the tine to move it downward. Play the tine again by plucking it to see whether it is in tune. For example, if you're using an 8-tine kalimba and the center tine reads C♯ or D, it means that the note is sharp and the tine must be lowered. Tune the rest of the kalimba. Repeat the process on the rest of the kalimba, following the key chart to ensure that each tine is in tune. Once you've positioned all the tines in the proper position, your kalimba should be in tune and ready to play. Hold the kalimba in both hands. Place the kalimba in the palms of your hands with the tines facing you. Place your thumbs on the top of the kalimba and wrap the rest of your fingers behind the kalimba. You can also place the kalimba on a flat surface rather than holding it. Do not cover the 2 holes on the back of the kalimba when holding it, or it won't sound right. Hit a tine with your thumbnail to play a note. To get a good sound, flick the tine with your thumbnail. The tine should vibrate after you flick it. Practice hitting the tine with your nail until the note resonates. When you're first starting off, this may get painful if you play the kalimba for a long period of time but eventually our fingernails will get used to playing the kalimba if you practice. You can also purchase and use a finger pick instead of using your fingernails. Alternate between both thumbs to hit tines for a progression. Unlike a piano, kalimba notes alternate, fanning out from the center of the instrument. Playing the corresponding tine on the opposite end of the kalimba will play a whole-step, or one full note upward or downward. Experiment with hitting different tines on the left and right of the instrument to play a progression of notes. For example, on an 8-note kalimba in standard tuning, the tine left of the center is a D and the tine right of the center tine is an E. Hit 2 adjacent tines to play a chord. Hitting 2 tines that are right next to each other plays a chord. Use your thumb to play both tines at the same time to play the chord. Experiment with different tines on the kalimba to create a series of chords, known as a chord progression. Combine single notes and chords to create your own song. For instance, you can play the center tine 3 times, then play a chord 4 times, then play the center tine 3 more times for a full progression. Experiment with other progressions and chords for your own unique song. Find tablature for your specific kalimba. Search for kalimba tabs that match the number of tines on your kalimba. For example, if you have 8 tines, search for “8-note kalimba tabs.” Look for a song that you want to learn to play and pull up the tabs for it. You can even find kalimba tabs for popular songs like Calvin Harris's "This Is What You Came For" and Bruno Mars's "24K Magic." Listen to the song to determine how long to play each note. Tabs will tell you which tines to play but won't tell you for how long. For this reason, it's best to listen to the song before you start playing it. Usually, the tabs will have a link to the song. If the tabs don't have the song, you can look it up online on websites like YouTube. Read the tablature from top to bottom. The center line that runs through the tabs represents the center line on your kalimba. Each vertical line to the right and left of the center line represents each tine on your instrument. Look over the tab to see how it's constructed before you start playing. Pluck the corresponding tines on your instrument. Each dot on the tabs represents the note or tine you should play on the kalimba. Read the tabs from left to right, top to bottom and play the tines in order. Continue reading the tabs and play the song. Practice until you get each portion of the song down. It might be helpful to master one part of the song and then move onto another part of the song when you're first starting off. Practice playing different songs. Once you practice a song enough times, you may memorize how to play the song. To get better with playing the kalimba, practice each song until you master it.
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Download or purchase a tuner. Refer to a kalimba key chart to determine the proper notes. Hit the center tine and look at the note on the tuner. Tap the tine upward with a tuning hammer if the note is flat. Tap the tine downward with a tuning hammer if the note is sharp. Tune the rest of the kalimba. Hold the kalimba in both hands. Hit a tine with your thumbnail to play a note. Alternate between both thumbs to hit tines for a progression. Hit 2 adjacent tines to play a chord. Combine single notes and chords to create your own song. Find tablature for your specific kalimba. Listen to the song to determine how long to play each note. Read the tablature from top to bottom. Pluck the corresponding tines on your instrument. Practice playing different songs.
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How to Improve Your Sense of Smell
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To improve your sense of smell, start by tuning into your senses and paying closer attention everyday smells. You can also train your nose by taking time every day to smell and imagine a few favorite familiar scents. To improve your sense of smell physically, get lots of exercise, which may boost your senses by stimulating brain function. If those methods don't work, talk to your doctor about whether you might have nasal polyps or some other physical impairment to your sense of smell.
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Pay more attention to what you already smell. People often say "use it or lose it" about muscles, but the same can be applied towards the senses. The more you use your senses, the better you get! Learn how to describe smells. You might even want to keep an olfactory journal ! For extra practice, have someone hold various things to your nose while you're blindfolded and see if you can identify the smells. Next time you are drinking a cup of coffee take time to really breathe in the smell before you drink it. When you are about to bite into some strong cheese, be sure to smell it before eating it. If you regularly smell things before consuming them, you can help improve your sense of smell over time. Train your nose. As well as being more attentive to the smells you encounter in everyday life, you can go further and adopt a training regime for your sense of smell. Begin by simply choosing four smells that you are fond of, such as fresh coffee, banana, soap or shampoo, and blue cheese. Then each day take a minute to go through and smell each one individually to stimulate the receptors inside your nose. Try to repeat this four to six times every day. There is evidence that visualizing smells can help to improve your sense of smell. Take a minute to imagine your favourite smells. When you are trying to identify a particular smell you may find it useful to smell with a shallow sniff rather than a long deep inhalation. Get plenty of exercise. Studies suggest that our sense of smell is sharper after exercise. The causative link is uncertain, but it has been reported that the sense of smell appears to be better after exercise. Exercising enough to work up a sweat at least once a week has been connected to a lower risk of the sense of smell diminishing as you get older. This could be because exercise improves brain functions or because it contributes to better general health. Talk to your doctor about nasal sprays. If your sense of smell is impaired by obstructive disorders such as congestion or hay fever, allergies, sinus infection, or nasal polyps, it will be necessary to treat the underlying issue in order to improve your sense of smell. Talk to your doctor about nasal steroids, which may help clear your nostrils and help you breathe and smell better. Get more zinc and vitamin B12 in your diet. Hyposmia (the medical term for an impaired sense of smell) is sometimes linked with a deficiency in the mineral zinc, and a deficiency of vitamin B12 in vegetarians. To boost your sense of smell, try eating zinc-rich foods, such as oysters , lentils, sunflower seeds, pecans and consider taking a multivitamin supplement that contains at least 7 mg of zinc each day. Note how certain smells make you feel. The nerves that sense smell are directly connected to the emotional part of your brain , leaving your rationality out of the equation. Studies found, for example, that the smell of fast food wrappers, fresh bread or pastry increase the likelihood of road rage; peppermint and cinnamon improve concentration and decrease irritability in drivers; and lemon and coffee promote clear thinking and high concentration levels in general. Avoid foods that cause excess mucus production. Have you ever noticed that your sense of smell fades, or perhaps completely disappears, when you have a cold? Congestion in the membranes in the nose that contain the smell-sensitive nerve endings can dull your ability to smell, and avoiding foods that promote stuffiness (generally dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream ) might help. Gradually re-introducing these foods one-by-one will help you to identify which have the biggest impact. There is a channel from the back of your throat to the sensory cells in your nose. If this channel is blocked by any kind of congestion, your ability to taste food will be affected. Steer clear of substances that can impair your sense of smell. Various pollutants such as chemical fumes can interfere with your sense of smell. Smoking is one common example of a substance that can compromise your ability to smell. Quitting could help you recover a better sense of smell. Your smell will be most diminished in the thirty minutes after smoking a cigarette. Various drugs can hamper your ability to smell. These includes stimulants, depressants, antibiotics and other drugs. If you think you are taking something that might be impairing your sense of smell, contact your doctor. Some cold remedies can make you lose your sense of smell. Be sure you don't stop taking a prescribed course of drugs without talking to your doctor first. Stay away from stink. There is a suggestion that prolonged exposure to bad smells tends to numb your ability to smell. For example, someone who works with compost everyday might over time become less sensitive to the odour. Try to avoid prolonged exposure to strong smells, and if you do have to be around them, consider wearing a mask over your nose and mouth. Wearing a mask can help filter out some of the smells. Understand the causes of a diminished sense of smell. There are numerous potential causes of a loss of sense of smell. These include damage to the mucous membranes lining the inside of your nose and obstructions to your nasal passage. Damage to mucous membranes can occur when you have a cold, flu, or suffer from hay fever or sinusitis. These are the most common causes of a loss of smell and are generally temporary. Obstructions, such as nasal polyps, can cause problems with smell and may in some cases require surgery. Damage to your brain or nerves can also affect your sense of smell. A head injury can result in a loss of sense of smell. Evaluate your sense of smell. Before you consider going to the doctor, you can ask yourself some questions to begin the process of evaluating the deterioration of your sense of smell. The answers to these questions will help the diagnosis if you do go to a doctor. Start by asking when you first became aware of the loss of smell, and then ask yourself about the conditions under which this occurred. Was this a one off experience or does it recur? If so, what links the times when it does recur? Were you suffering from hay fever at the time? Did you have a cold or flu at the time? Had you suffered a head injury? Were you exposed to pollutants or substances such as dust to which you may have had an allergic reaction? Know when to visit a doctor. Short-term changes in your sense of smell are relatively common, if you have a cold for example, but if the problems persist and your smell doesn't return you should make an appointment with your doctor. If necessary your doctor will refer you to a specialist who will test you and give you a diagnosis. You may be asked to smell specific odours in a paper booklet, and the specialist may perform an endoscopic examination of your nose. It may not seem the most serious health problem, but your sense of smell is important and you should visit the doctor if you have concerns. If you are unable to smell be especially careful with any gas appliances and be sure not to eat any food that has passed it's best before date. Problems with your chemical senses can be an early sign of more serious conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. Smell disorders can also be related to hypertension, obesity, malnutrition and diabetes.
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Pay more attention to what you already smell. Train your nose. Get plenty of exercise. Talk to your doctor about nasal sprays. Get more zinc and vitamin B12 in your diet. Note how certain smells make you feel. Avoid foods that cause excess mucus production. Steer clear of substances that can impair your sense of smell. Stay away from stink. Understand the causes of a diminished sense of smell. Evaluate your sense of smell. Know when to visit a doctor.
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How to Make Harissa
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To make harissa, start by roasting a red pepper under the oven broiler for 20 minutes, or until it's blackened. Then let it cool before removing the skin and seeds. Meanwhile, toast caraway, cumin, and coriander in pan, then grind them with a blender. Next, cook onion, garlic, and chiles in olive oil until they start to caramelize. Finally, add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend them until you have a smooth paste. You can use the paste immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for a month.
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Roast the red pepper. Place an oven rack on the highest level and preheat the oven to high broil. Place the red pepper on a small baking tray and cook it under the broiler for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the pepper every five minutes to ensure it cooks evenly. The pepper is ready when it's soft, cooked through, and blackened on the outside. You can also roast the pepper directly on the element of a gas stove instead of under the broiler. Place the pepper over a medium–high flame and cook it for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. When the pepper is done, remove it from the oven or the gas, transfer it to a heat proof bowl, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Leave the pepper to steam and cool for about 20 minutes. When it's cool, peel away the skin with your fingers and remove the seeds. Discard the skin and seeds. Toast and grind the spices. Turn an element to low heat and warm an empty frying pan. When it's warm, add the caraway, coriander, and cumin. Turn the seeds often to prevent burning, and continue toasting for about three minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the seeds into a spice grinder. Pulse a few times, until the seeds have been ground to a powder. You can also use a pestle and mortar to grind the seeds. Cook the onion, garlic, and chilies. Pour the olive oil into the warm frying pan that you used for the spices and heat it over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and chilies to the pan and cook them for about 10 minutes. You want the ingredients to take on a smoky color and start to caramelize. Any red chilies will do for this recipe, and you can regulate the spiciness of the harissa with different chilies. Mild red chilies include ancho, paprika, chipotle, and cascabel chilies. Medium-hot red chilies include cayenne, Thai, tabasco, and habanero chilies. Hot red chilies include the Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper) and the Trinidad scorpion. Blend the ingredients. Transfer all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend on low speed to start, then increase the speed to medium as the ingredients start to incorporate. Continue blending until you have a smooth paste. Add extra olive oil as necessary to keep the blender moving. Additional ingredients you can add at this stage include a few sun dried tomatoes or a couple leaves of fresh mint. If you don't have a blender or food processor, place the ingredients in a bowl and puree them with an immersion blender. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge. Once you have a smooth paste, the harissa is ready to use or store for later use. Transfer any leftover harissa to a clean jar, drizzle a layer of olive oil over it to help preserve it, and close the jar with an air-tight lid. The harissa will last in the refrigerator for two to four weeks. When you use the paste, add a bit more olive oil to the top of the jar when you're done. Stem and seed the peppers. With a pair of scissors or a sharp knife, cut the very top off the chilies to remove the stem. Slice open the side of the chilies and open them up to reveal the seeds. With your finger or a spoon, scrape out the seeds and the fleshy veins. You can leave some seeds in the peppers if you want to increase the heat, but the seeds don't blend very nicely, which is why you remove them. Soften the chilies. Put the chilies into a medium bowl and cover them with boiling hot water. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the chilies soak for about 20 minutes, until they're soft. After 20 minutes, strain out the chilies and reserve the water. Toast the spices. Place a dry frying pan over medium–low heat. When it's warm, add the caraway, cumin, and coriander seeds. Toast the spices for about four minutes, stirring frequently to prevent them from burning. When the spices are ready, transfer them and the mint to a spice grinder or mortar and grind them to a powder. Puree the ingredients. Combine all the ingredients and use a blender, food processor, or immersion blender to puree the ingredients into a smooth paste. Add the reserved chili water as necessary to keep the blades moving freely. Additional ingredients you can add now include a few dashes of rose water, a squirt of fresh lemon juice, or a few pieces of preserved lemon. Serve and store the harissa. To keep the harissa for future use, transfer it to a clean jar with an air-tight lid and cover the top with a layer of olive oil. Transfer the mixture to the fridge. This recipe will last for about three weeks. When you use the harissa, add a fresh layer of oil to the top to help preserve it.
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Roast the red pepper. Toast and grind the spices. Cook the onion, garlic, and chilies. Blend the ingredients. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge. Stem and seed the peppers. Soften the chilies. Toast the spices. Puree the ingredients. Serve and store the harissa.
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How to Tell a Friend You Don't Want To Make Plans with Them
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To tell your friend you don't want to make plans without hurting their feelings, give them a reason why you can't make it, such as having an appointment or being grounded. If you don't have a reason, make up an excuse, like, “Sorry, I can't. I'm really busy this weekend,” or “I wish I could but I've got a lot of things going on right now.” Alternatively, offer another time to hang out when you're free by saying, “That sounds great, but I'm busy then. How about the week after?” Try to avoid giving vague answers, like, “I'll try to be there,” or “I'll see closer to the time,” since this might confuse your friend.
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Remember, you have a right to say no. Just because someone asks you to do something does not mean you are obligated to do it. If they want to do something with you but you don't want to do something with them, they shouldn't get their way over you; what you want matters, too. Don't fall for a guilt-trip. Some friends can be pushy and will try to convince you to hang out even after you have said that you can't. Keep firm in your decision by re-iterating your reasons for why you cannot attend. To keep it friendly you can (if applicable) try joking around about the last time you asked your friend to do something and he said no. This will remind him that he has turned down your plans before, too, so he especially shouldn't be trying to guilt you into doing something. Remind yourself you aren't responsible for your friend's reaction. As long as you offer a sincere apology and do your part to maintain the friendship, you are not responsible for how your friend reacts to your turning down his plans. Ultimately, it is up to him how he decides to respond to your refusal to hang out. Keep that in mind if you are feeling down about your decision to turn him down. Try not to be afraid of how your friend will react. Again, as long as you are doing your part to be a good friend, you don't have to make plans with your friend every time he wants. If he reacts really negatively to your turning him down, perhaps he isn't the best friend to have around. Keeping that in mind should help alleviate your fear of his reaction. Remember your time is limited. You can't do everything that everyone wants all the time, even for your friends. You have other commitments and responsibilities. Sometimes in life there are things that need to be done that are more important than socializing, such as working hard to become more financially stable, so you shouldn't feel too bad if you can't make plans. Think about compromising. If you don't want to hang out with your friend because they suggested something that you do not want to do or that you don't have time to do (e.g., hanging out the entire weekend), try compromising. You could let your friend know that you want to make plans but can't do the particular plan he suggested. For example, if he wants to spend the whole weekend together but you're only free on Saturday, try suggesting something you both like to do that could be done on a Saturday. Is there a new movie out that you both want to see? That's one idea for a compromise; going to the movies can be fun and only takes a few hours. Apologize. Tell your friend that you are sorry that you can't make plans this time. Be sure to offer a sincere apology if maintaining the friendship is important to you. To offer a sincere apology, don't breeze past it; take your time saying sorry and give your friend your full attention when you are speaking. Here is an example of how to sincerely apologize to your friend: "I'm really sorry, I'd love to make plans with you but I just really can't this time. Again, sorry about that but let's re-visit this soon so we can work something else out." Give a reason. If the reason is something you feel comfortable sharing with your friend (i.e., it is not too personal), be sure to let him know why you can't make plans this time. If you do not wish to share the reason, you can use something more vague such as "I'm just really swamped this weekend" or "my life is a bit crazy right now so I can't this weekend" or "thanks for the invite, and sorry, but I just really need some alone time to recuperate this weekend". Whatever you do, if you are going to give a specific excuse, make sure it is legitimate to avoid looking like a liar or a flake. Examples of legitimate excuses include you already having other plans, you being busy with something else in your life, and you being very tired from the week and needing some down time or alone time. Avoid giving too many excuses. If you are letting your friend know why you can't make plans with him, keep it concise. Don't give a bunch of excuses; this will only make it seem like you are not being genuine. One sincere apology and genuine excuse should be enough. If you have tons of things going on you can just say that. Be polite. Keep it cordial when saying no, even if you are busy and don't want to have a conversation about hanging out. No one likes to be rejected, even with something small like being turned down by a friend; it can sting a little sometimes. To be polite, follow-up by telling your friend to have a good time if he goes ahead with the plans without you. Ask him to let you know how it goes. You can also try offering a suggestion for another mutual friend he could bring along instead; this will make it clear that you want him to have a good time and care about the friendship, and that you just can't make it this particular time. Avoid being wishy-washy. Say no firmly and definitely so that it is clear that you cannot do what your friend wants. If you give 'on the fence' answers like "I'll try to be there" or "I'll see; remind me later" when you know you don't want to do, you leave your friend on the hook. Leaving a friend on the hook when you know that you don't want to hang out is selfish; what if he wanted to make other plans but couldn't until you gave your final answer? Buy yourself time, if you need it. While you shouldn't be wishy-washy if you know you can't or don't want to hang out, if you genuinely aren't sure yet, buy yourself sometime by asking whether you can get back to your friend soon. Be specific on when would be the latest that you would get back to him. Also, to be polite, since you are unsure whether you can hang out, tell your friend that you understand if he needs to make other plans if he doesn't hear back from you soon. Offer a follow-up plan. If you don't want to make plans based on what he invited you to do, offer a follow-up plan. Get something penciled in for when you are less busy, otherwise your schedule may fill up again and you will have to say no again. For example, if you are busy the weekend he wants to go hiking, ask if you can go hiking next weekend instead. If maintaining the friendship is important to you, be sure to make that clear to your friend. Try sandwiching your "no" between two "yeses". If your friend does not take your turning his plans down well, you can try to preempt this by placing two "yeses" between your saying no to his plans. For example, if he wants to go hiking with you on the weekend you might say "thanks for inviting me; I'm glad we're friends, we do a lot of fun stuff together, but I can't make it hiking this weekend. I'm definitely into the idea though; let's go a different weekend when I'm less busy, instead?" Try using empathic assertion. Put yourself in your friend's shoes and think about your friendship and the conversation you are having from his perspective. Let him know that you understand that he wants to have a good time, but that you just can't hang out this time. Get yourself distance. Some friends can be aggressive or pushy about making plans. Perhaps your friend gets angry when you don't do exactly what he says, or tries repeatedly to get you to change your mind. In cases like this it can be best to create some distance between making a decision. For example, if your friend calls you to make plans and is pressuring you, try saying that you need to go but will get back to him later. Say no through a medium you are most comfortable with. If you find yourself caving more into doing things you don't want to in person, try giving your final answer through a text message or other similar form of communication where your pushy friend can't so effectively be so pushy. If he tries calling right away, you do not need to answer his call; it is acceptable to tell him that you cannot talk on the phone at the moment. Try writing a script. If you find yourself giving into peer pressure when your friend gets pushy or angry, try writing out what you will say in advance. Write out the reasons why you can't or don't want to make plans, and look them over so that you remember them. This way, if your friend gets pushy, you will be less likely to forget that you really don't want to make plans. When writing your script, think about past conversations with your friend where you gave in. Try to remember how he acted or what he said that made you make plans despite you not wanting to. For example, if in the past he has said that you never say yes to his plans, you could write a script where you re-iterate the last few times that you did hang out together to show him that his claim is not true. By planning with a script, if he tries using the same tactics on you again, you will be ready to defend yourself. Say no firmly then change topics. If your friend continues to pressure you, try saying that you can't make his plans with some firmness in your voice. After you say no firmly, change the topic of conversation so he gets the hint that you are done with the conversation. For example, if your friend has repeatedly asked you to go out to dinner on the weekend you could say "I already said I really can't go, but thanks for the invite. By the way, did you see [insert some movie here]? What did you think?" Try reminding your friend that people have different personalities and time constraints and that some people like to hang out more than others or do certain things that others don't enjoy. Try letting your friend know that you will make plans whenever you feel that you can, but that when you say no, you mean it, and it isn't OK for him to try to pressure you or to get angry when you say no. Tell your friend not to be pushy. If nothing else works, you can try telling your friend directly that you feel pressured to do things that you do not want to do and it is putting a strain on your friendship. For example, you might say, "look, I value our friendship but sometimes I feel like you try to force me into doing things I can't (or don't want to) do. This makes me feel like you don't value my perspective and my time constraints. I will absolutely make plans with you when I can, but sometimes I just can't, so it would be great for both of us, I think, if you didn't get angry when I say I can't hang out."
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Remember, you have a right to say no. Don't fall for a guilt-trip. Remind yourself you aren't responsible for your friend's reaction. Remember your time is limited. Think about compromising. Apologize. Give a reason. Avoid giving too many excuses. Be polite. Avoid being wishy-washy. Buy yourself time, if you need it. Offer a follow-up plan. Try sandwiching your "no" between two "yeses". Try using empathic assertion. Get yourself distance. Say no through a medium you are most comfortable with. Try writing a script. Say no firmly then change topics. Tell your friend not to be pushy.
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How to Say Hello in Romanian
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To say hello in Romanian, say "Bună ziua," which translates to "Good day." To say hello over the phone, simply say "Alo." If you're greeting friends, you can just say "Bună," which is a casual way of saying hello. When you're greeting someone in a formal setting, you'll want to say "Ce mai faceţi," which translates to "How are you doing?"
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Say "hello" in Romanian by saying "Bună ziua. " This literally means "good day!" or "good afternoon," and is the standard greeting in formal situations. "Bună ziua" is appropriate from the morning until the evening. Pronounce it BOO-nuh ZEE-wah Say hello in the morning by saying "Bună dimineața. " It is also appropriate to say "Bună ziua!" at this time. Pronounce it BOO-nuh dee-meen-YAHT-sah Say hello in the evening or at night by saying "Bună seara! " This is a time when it is less appropriate to say "Bună ziua!" Pronounce it BOO-nuh SAY-rah Although "Noapte bună" translates as "goodnight," you should not use it to say hello, as it means you are actively heading to bed. Say ""Bună seara!" instead. Answer the phone with "Bună ziua" or "Alo! " "Alo" means "hello," but is only used to when answering the phone. Pronounce it ah-LOW Say hello by asking someone how they are doing. Greet a formal acquaintance with "Ce mai faceţi?" Say it when you are greeting an elder, a person you do not know well, or more than one person. Pronounce it CHEY my fah-chets? Greet an informal acquaintance with "Ce mai faci? " This means "how are you doing," and is only appropriate for greeting one person at a time. Pronounce it CHEY my fahch? Greet friends with "Bună! " This literally means "good" and is the shortened form of "Bună ziua" Pronounce it BOO-nuh Greet friends with "Salut! " This casual greeting literally means "greetings" or "salutations."Salut" can also be used to say bye. Pronounce it SAH-loot In Transylvania greet friends, family members, and children casually by saying "Servus! " or "Ceau!" which both mean "hi!" and "bye!" Pronounce them SEHR-voos and CHOW.
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Say "hello" in Romanian by saying "Bună ziua. Say hello in the morning by saying "Bună dimineața. Say hello in the evening or at night by saying "Bună seara! Answer the phone with "Bună ziua" or "Alo! Say hello by asking someone how they are doing. Greet an informal acquaintance with "Ce mai faci? Greet friends with "Bună! Greet friends with "Salut! In Transylvania greet friends, family members, and children casually by saying "Servus!
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How to Pack a Bag or Suitcase Efficiently
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The most efficient way to pack clothes is to roll them up instead of folding them, since rolled up clothes tend to take up less space. You can make unpacking even easier by rolling up entire outfits together. Start by placing your pants or skirt on a flat surface, then place your shirt and undergarments on top of them in a neat pile. Roll your bundle so everything is tucked neatly inside, then when you're traveling, simply grab that bundle to get dressed for the day. As you're packing your suitcase, place larger items, like shoes, on the bottom of your suitcase. Tuck small items, like socks, into your shoes, then place your rolled clothing and toiletries on top of your shoes so they're easy to find.
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Choose between rolling and folding your clothing. If you need more space in your suitcase and aren't worried about the weight, roll your clothes. This will take a lot less room than folded shirts and pants. If you do not need as much space and want to keep the weight down, fold your clothes. Folding is also generally better if you have clothes that are prone to wrinkling. Roll items as tightly as possible in order to save the most space. You can even use rubber bands or hair ties to keep rolled clothes tight in your bag. Rolled items will need to be packed tightly to stay organized, which is why this method is best if you're trying to fit a lot into a smaller bag. Use packing cubes to make sure everything fits together. Packing cubes are smaller bags that you use to organize your suitcase. Depending on your needs, these can be organized by outfit, by weight, or by items. For example, you may have a heavy, midweight, and light cube, or you may have one for all your shirts, all your undergarments, etc. Packing cubes are available from many department stores as well as major online retailers. You may be able to find some packing cubes that you can vacuum-seal. Be careful to account for space after you open the bags, though. Unless you will have access to vacuum to compress the bags again, the items will take up more space after the cube is open. Use the inside of your shoes as storage space. Stuff your socks inside your shoes if there is no other room for them. Other small clothing items such as underwear are also easy to roll and place in your shoes. Small, fragile trinkets and souvenirs also work well in shoes, as the shoes offer extra padding and safety. Use creases and gaps to place underwear. Fit the underwear and socks down the sides and in the space between your clothing once the case is full. This will make sure that you don't use valuable space in the middle for smaller items. Check out the weather at your destination(s) before you go. Look online or check the area's news forecast to get an idea of what the weather will be during your trip. Pack items that will work well for the weather, and leave behind pieces that aren't seasonally appropriate. Is it going to rain? Pack a rain jacket or something that can get wet and dry quickly. If it is going to be hot, pack shorts. On the other hand, if it's going to be snowing the whole time, you can probably leave your shorts at home, no matter how good they look. Plan your wardrobe to match your itinerary. Think about what you will be doing on your trip, and pick clothes that match your agenda. If, for example, you want to spend most of your time at the beach, focus on packing swimsuits and lightweight clothes. If you're packing for a business trip, though, you may want to focus more on professional attire like collared shirts and blazers. If you can, try planning each day in advance. Pack in outfits, rather than singular items. This will help you decide exactly what pieces of clothing to take. Choose multi-functional items. While some trips may require certain outfits for special occasions, most trips don't. In those cases, look for items that can be dressed up or dressed down depending on what you need for that day. Try to keep items in the same complimentary color palette to make sure everything you bring goes together. Instead of bringing a different dress for walking around during the day and going out at night, for example, try bringing one cute and comfortable black dress. Pair it with a cardigan or sweater to dress it down, or let it stand by itself for a night out. Save shoe space by opting to bring one or two pairs of neutral tone shoes that can go with multiple outfits. A pair of black ankle boots with a chunky heel, for example, can take the place of a pair of casual flats, formal heels, and sturdy trainers for walking around town. Pack several lightweight layers. Light layers typically work well for both warm and cool weather. If you plan on visiting multiple climates, pack items like basic t-shirts, light jackets and sweatshirts, and scarves that can easily be put on and removed as necessary. If you are packing for multiple occasions, bring a few basic items like shirts or blouses. Then, dress them up with layers like jackets and blazers, or dress them down with casual accessories. Light layers are often helpful, but they aren't the right answer for every destination. If you're going to the Arctic Circle in the winter, you should pack one durable sub zero-rated jacket rather than several lighter sweatshirts. Look into your accommodation’s facilities to see if there is laundry service. Some hotels and hostels will have laundry rooms for their guests to use. Others may be close to a laundromat or a dry cleaner. See if there is a laundry service at or near where you will be staying. If so, plan on doing a load or two of laundry so that you can reuse clothes instead of packing more. Make a packing list. Once you have a clear idea of what you will need to match your trip's weather and schedule, make a packing list. This will help keep you organized and bring only the things you need. If it's not on the list, it likely doesn't need to be in your bag. Don't forget to include things like underwear, socks, sleepwear, and toiletries on your packing list. These items can be easy to overlook. Choose the right bag for your trip. Different trips will have different luggage requirements. Think about the type of bag that will be best for your trip. Are you going on a shorter trip? If so, you may want a smaller bag. Do you plan on going to a bunch of different destinations? Then consider an easy-to-carry backpack instead of a more cumbersome suitcase. If you prefer to sling your bag over your shoulder, carry it around with you, or want more flexibility in how you organize your bag, a duffel bag may be a better choice for you. Suitcases tend to be easier to pack and unpack and easier to organize. However, they are harder to carry with you throughout the day and can be more difficult to store in small spaces. Depending on your needs, you can find bags that have built-in toiletry kits, garment bags, shoe storage, laptop and tech storage, and other features. Pack your duffle bag from lowest to highest priority items. Duffel bags are great for getting a lot in a smaller bag, but they don't open up all the way like a suitcase. That means that you should put the items you will need sooner toward the top of your bag. Lower priority items like spare jeans and shoes can go on the bottom. Items you will need right away, including your toiletries if you will need to take them out for security screening, should be packed on top. For fragile items, you may want to purchase a smaller hard case that you can pack in your bags. Items like shampoo and lotion that are prone to leaking should be packed in water-resistant bags such as a toiletries kit or plastic bag. Organize your suitcase from heaviest on the bottom to lightest on top. Always put heavier or larger items at the bottom of the suitcase. This will make it easier to find items and will keep heavy objects from crushing or damaging lighter pieces such as souvenirs and toiletries. Pack lighter items like dress shirts on top. This will help evenly distribute the weight and keep lightweight clothes from wrinkling. Pack fragile items in the center of your case. This way, they are less likely to be broken. You can also roll them up in t-shirts or other pieces of clothing to offer additional padding and protection. Bring plastic bags for dirty shoes and laundry. Carry a few plastic bags with you so that you can pack dirty shoes and laundry. This allows you to take your dirty items with you without having to pack an extra bag or use a whole side of your suitcase just for dirty clothes. You can use a grocery bag, small trash bags, or even shower caps for shoes.
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Choose between rolling and folding your clothing. Use packing cubes to make sure everything fits together. Use the inside of your shoes as storage space. Use creases and gaps to place underwear. Check out the weather at your destination(s) before you go. Plan your wardrobe to match your itinerary. Choose multi-functional items. Pack several lightweight layers. Look into your accommodation’s facilities to see if there is laundry service. Make a packing list. Choose the right bag for your trip. Pack your duffle bag from lowest to highest priority items. Organize your suitcase from heaviest on the bottom to lightest on top. Pack fragile items in the center of your case. Bring plastic bags for dirty shoes and laundry.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Sell-Expensive-Items
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How to Sell Expensive Items
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To create an ad for an expensive product, write a detailed description of the items best features like "Large capacity, 8-cycle washer with Smart Motion technology!" Then, elaborate on those features with high-quality images. You can encourage buyers by using smart pricing techniques, like changing the price from $500 to $499.99. Once you have someone's attention, increase your overall sales by offering multiple payment solutions, such as installment plans, as well as discounts for dedicated customers.
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Determine your product’s value. Visit brick-and-mortar stores and browse consumer catalogs to see how much major companies are charging for similar products. You can also take a look on shopping websites like Amazon and eBay to see what similar items are going for online. When researching in person, look for items that have little to no stock left. This is an indication that the product is selling well. When researching online, sort by completed listings or sold listings whenever possible. Doing this will show you what items are actually selling for. Raise your product’s price to make it seem high-quality. Most customers believe, even when it's not true, that high-priced items are better than low-priced items. You can use this mindset to your advantage by making your product more expensive than competing options. This works particularly well for standardized products like appliances. Combine this technique with fancy packaging and branding or even packaging, if you have the means, to emphasize the item's quality even more. If you have multiple versions of a product, you can list them at different price points to create the same effect. Charge less than competitors to create a more affordable option. Many companies market their high-priced products as vanity purchases, keeping their prices excessively high to make their inventory seem desirable and exclusive. However, if your product is of similar quality, try pricing it slightly lower to target the people who want, but can't afford, the extremely expensive version. This works particularly well for entertainment devices, brand-name products, and creative items. Show that your product has the exact same features as the more expensive item for a lower price, and might even be better than it in a demonstrable way. When possible, price your product so it is less expensive than vanity items and more expensive than bargain bin items. This will make it seem both affordable and well-crafted. Use smart pricing techniques to make the product seem cheaper. When deciding on your list price, there are a number of psychological techniques you can use to make the product seem more affordable. These include things like: Reducing the list price by 1 cent, so that a $300 product becomes $299.99 and seems like a better deal. Removing the dollar sign, which makes the price appear smaller. Emphasizing discounts by showing the current price next to the previous price. Respond to market changes. Over time, the market will fluctuate and create unexpected opportunities. You can make use of these by changing your prices, increasing your inventory, running marketing campaigns, or introducing new versions of your product. Though these market shifts are always unique and, in many cases, impossible to predict, you can detect them earlier than others by looking for: Changes in consumer behavior, such as products like yours gaining or losing more sales than normal. Changes in competitor behavior, such as another company removing a product from the market. Social changes, such as a movie, TV show, song, or video game making a product more popular than normal. Lead with the item’s best features. When creating an ad, you need to hook the reader right away so they'll be interested enough to learn more. To do this, start the ad by listing off your product's most noteworthy and eye-catching features. For example: If you're selling a phone, don't write an ad like, “For Sale: High quality phone.” Instead, create a feature-heavy ad like, “For Sale: Smart phone with 40MP camera, liquid-crystal display, and AR capabilities.” If you're selling in person, put up a display unit so people can see these features in action. If you're selling over the phone, restate these features throughout the conversation so the customer remembers them. Write thorough, engaging ad copy. When dealing with expensive items, customers want to know lots of information so they can make informed purchasing decisions; the more expensive the product is, the more thoroughly they'll research it. As such, make sure your ad includes as much relevant information about the product as possible. To figure out what's relevant, pretend you're a customer who knows nothing about the product. Then, think of questions that you'd want the answer to before making a purchase. Some things to consider putting in the ad include your product's dimensions, technical specs, lifespan, warranty, and how much research went into developing it. Before finalizing your ad, proofread it and remove any spelling and grammar errors you see. In addition, try to simplify the language so the ad is direct, actionable, and fun to read. Explain how your product solves a problem. People are more likely to buy an expensive item if they think it will solve a specific problem. When writing your ad copy, try to capitalize on this by explaining how your item can improve a specific area of your customer's life. If you're selling a feature-based item like a washer or dryer, demonstrate how your product will make specific tasks faster, easier, or less expensive. If you're selling an upgrade of a previous product like a game system or TV, explain what your product can do that previous models couldn't. For works of art, jewelry, and other items with no specific function, talk about what thoughts and feelings the product will inspire. Include high-quality pictures if you're selling online. To make your ad as effective as possible, be sure to include multiple high-resolution images related to the product. These images may include photos of the item from various angles, pictures showing the product in use, diagrams demonstrating how the item works, and infographics comparing the product to competing options. Avoid using stock images, low-resolution graphics, and photos with poor lighting because they'll make your product seem less legitimate. When photographing fine items like jewelry, use close-up shots to emphasize the product's luxurious qualities. Pictures are especially important for visual items like paintings and clothing. Make intangible products seem tangible. Selling non-physical items like download codes, digital subscriptions, or gym memberships can be quite difficult. However, you can make your product more appealing by attaching it to something tangible. If you're selling online, emphasize how you use the product through customer testimonials and pictures of people enjoying their purchase. If you're selling in person, tie your product to a physical card or pamphlet that people can pick up and examine. Include a tangible item with every purchase. A t-shirt or cup may not seem like a lot, but it will make the product feel far more real. Use upsells to increase the overall purchase price. Upselling is a sales technique in which a seller can maximize their profit by offering upgrades or add-ons on top of the original purchase. Customers don't purchase expensive items every day, so you can make the most of it by offering them cheap items related to the major product. Some common upsells include: Assembly and installation services Repair kits Extra batteries and chargers Travel cases Cosmetic accessories Offer multiple payment solutions, like trade-in discounts and installment plans. If your product costs thousands, or even just hundreds, of dollars, many people won't be able to afford it. However, if you offer clever payment solutions like installment plans and trade-in discounts, you'll be able to convert many more low-income customers. If you offer installment plans, give your customers a predetermined amount of time where they won't accrue any interest. This will make them more likely to sign up for the plan. Give discounts to dedicated customers. If you're pitching a product in person, offer discounts to customers if they're willing to make a purchase immediately. If you're selling something online, offer coupon codes to customers who do things like sign up for your newsletter or make a certain amount of purchases. You can increase repeat business by offering coupons to customers after they make a purchase. With the exception of sales, do not give discounts to customers if they haven't done anything to earn them. Doing so will make your product seem cheaper and less desirable. Respond to customer feedback promptly. Whenever someone asks a question about your item, make sure to answer them as quickly and thoroughly as possible. If a customer gives feedback about your product, acknowledge what they said and, if you feel it's necessary, address the specific points they brought up. Respond to all the feedback you get including complaints and criticisms. This shows that you're willing to listen to your customer base. Respond to online feedback publicly so all potential customers can see it. Go the extra mile if your customer has a problem. Show customers that you're willing to listen to their issues with the items you sell. Return or replace an item if they show you that it's defective. Beyond just making your customers happy, being willing to work with customers with defective items will help spread the word that your customer service is good and attract even more customers.
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Determine your product’s value. Raise your product’s price to make it seem high-quality. Charge less than competitors to create a more affordable option. Use smart pricing techniques to make the product seem cheaper. Respond to market changes. Lead with the item’s best features. Write thorough, engaging ad copy. Explain how your product solves a problem. Include high-quality pictures if you're selling online. Make intangible products seem tangible. Use upsells to increase the overall purchase price. Offer multiple payment solutions, like trade-in discounts and installment plans. Give discounts to dedicated customers. Respond to customer feedback promptly. Go the extra mile if your customer has a problem.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Lipstick-From-Carpet
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How to Remove Lipstick From Carpet
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To remove lipstick from your carpet, start by scraping up large pieces with a spoon or dull knife. Before tackling any stains, test out an all-purpose cleaning product on an inconspicuous corner of your carpet to make sure it doesn't discolor the carpet. If the product causes no damage, apply the cleaner to a sponge and press it over the stain. Alternatively, try sponging the stain with rubbing alcohol or white vinegar. Whatever cleaner you use, remember to wash your carpet when you're done to get rid of the cleaning solution.
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Remove large pieces of lipstick. Use a spoon or dull knife to carefully scrape and remove any large pieces of lipstick from the carpet. Try to avoid pushing the pieces further into the carpet. Test a cleaning product on a corner of your carpet. Lipstick stains attach to the carpet fibers with grease, so you will need a cleaning product that dissolves grease or oils. Most all-purpose stain removers will work, as will dry cleaning fluid. However, these may discolor your carpet. Apply the cleaning product to an inconspicuous corner of the carpet first and let sit five minutes before blotting dry with a clean cloth. If the discoloration is severe, you may wish to find another product. Dry cleaning fluid is especially likely to discolor your carpet. If you do not have any stain removers or dry cleaning fluid, see the section on alternate cleaning solutions for other products or homemade mixtures you may have access to. Blot with the cleaning product. Apply the cleaning product to a clean sponge or cloth. Press repeatedly over the stain, switching to a clean side if the cloth becomes heavily stained. Avoid rubbing, which may work the lipstick further into the carpet fibers or spread it to a wider area. Depending on the cleaning product, lipstick, and freshness of the stain, this step may remove the lipstick on its own. Alternatively, you may spray the cleaning product onto your carpet and let sit five minutes before blotting. This may be more effective at removing the stain, but has a greater risk of discoloring your carpet. Even if the stain is removed, skip to the end of this section for instructions on cleaning up traces of the solvent. Repeat if you are seeing good results. If most of the stain has been removed, launder or rinse out the sponge or cloth, then apply more of the same cleaning product and blot. Two or three attempts may be enough to remove the stain, although you should stop and choose another product in the alternate cleaning solutions method if you see no major improvements. Hand wash the cleaning product and stain remnants. Whatever product you used, wash your carpet afterward to remove traces of cleaning product that could discolor your carpet or damage its fibers. Hand wash the area with a white cloth and a small amount of laundry or dish detergent mixed with warm water. Depending on how much stain is left, you may opt to use only a few grains of detergent in a glass of water; use 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) for a stronger mix or even form a granular paste that you can rub thoroughly against the carpet. Check the detergent ingredients first. Avoid products that contain lanolin or bleach, as these may damage your carpet. If you're uncertain, test the product in an inconspicuous area of the carpet, such as a corner usually underneath furniture. If you do not own detergent, skip to the next step. Rinse and dry the area. Rinse the carpet with clear, cool water, then blot it dry with a clean cloth. This should remove the detergent along with the traces of cleaning product and stain it picked up. If the last residual traces are persistent, you may need to blot several times. Alternatively, leave a few wet paper towels in the area, weight them down with a heavy object, and wait for them to dry. Use these options in place of commercial cleaning products. The basic cleaning section gives instructions for applying any cleaning product. If you use any of these solutions, follow the instructions in the cleaning section, blotting the carpet with a sponge or cloth dampened with one of these materials instead of a commercial product. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, is a powerful grease solvent, and may be your best bet if a commercial cleaning product does not work. Be careful not to use too much alcohol, as it could reach the backing of the carpet and damage it. Avoid circular motions while rubbing, which could damage the carpet texture by tearing its fibers. If you do not own rubbing alcohol, skip to the next step. It may be necessary to purchase some if you have persistent stains, however. Remove stains with nail polish remover. Check that the nail polish remover is pure acetone, as other ingredients may have unexpected results on your carpet. While you are unlikely to suffer any harm when exposed to small amounts of acetone on skin or inhaled as fumes, it's a good idea to work in a ventilated are and keep the acetone product away from children and pets. You may apply acetone directly to the stain and let sit five minutes before blotting. Test in a less obvious corner of the carpet first to check for damage or discoloration. Try white vinegar. Vinegar contains a small quantity of acetic acid, which can be effective at dissolving grease. Only use white vinegar, not a dark or red variety, or you may add an additional stain. Use hairspray if rubbing alcohol is not available. One of hairspray main ingredients is alcohol, but as with any complex product not intended for cleaning, the other ingredients could have an unpredictable effect. If other methods do not work and you do not have rubbing alcohol, spray a small amount of hairspray onto the stain and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe the area with a wet, warm cloth. Spot check for discoloration in an inconspicuous area. Stream spray if you can. However, if the stain has spread, then use the spray application. Dab until the stain disappears. Blot with water to diffuse the cleaning solution. Use 3% hydrogen peroxide to hide stains that blotting won't pick up. This method is best used to bleach the last traces of stain after you have removed the majority of it with other methods. Hydrogen peroxide can be found at most drug stores, although you should check the labeling to make sure it is a 3% solution. Weaker solutions (lower percentages) will not be as effective, while stronger ones could damage your carpet. Test old hydrogen peroxide to see if it still works. An old bottle of hydrogen peroxide may have lost its potency, breaking down into water and oxygen. Pour a small amount onto your sink basin; if it fizzes, it is still effective. Moisten the carpet tufts. Apply just enough hydrogen peroxide to wet the stained tufts of the carpet. You may wish to use a clean, dry cloth or sponge to apply this, as pouring by hand could result in applying too much and bleaching unstained carpet as well. Check back after one hour. The hydrogen peroxide should lightly bleach the carpet tufts to hide the remaining traces of stain within one hour. You may add additional hydrogen peroxide if you see improvement, but the stain is not completely gone. There is no need to rinse the carpet afterward, since the hydrogen peroxide will break down into water.
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Remove large pieces of lipstick. Test a cleaning product on a corner of your carpet. Blot with the cleaning product. Repeat if you are seeing good results. Hand wash the cleaning product and stain remnants. Rinse and dry the area. Use these options in place of commercial cleaning products. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol. Remove stains with nail polish remover. Try white vinegar. Use hairspray if rubbing alcohol is not available. Spot check for discoloration in an inconspicuous area. Stream spray if you can. Dab until the stain disappears. Use 3% hydrogen peroxide to hide stains that blotting won't pick up. Test old hydrogen peroxide to see if it still works. Moisten the carpet tufts. Check back after one hour.
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How to Set Consistent Limits for a New Dog
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The best way to set limits for your new dog is to make sure you enforce your limits on day one so it can learn what is expected. For example, if you don't want your dog in the dining room, start using a doggie gate to set a physical boundary right away. Also, try to train your dog to learn your limits by making a loud noise any time it does an unwanted behavior. However, you should never hit your dog for any reason. No matter how you enforce your limits, make sure to praise your dog with treats or by petting it when it corrects unwanted behavior. For example, if the dog gets on the couch and you tell it “No,” praise it when it gets down from the couch.
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Determine what your limits are. Before you bring the dog home, or as soon as you do, you need to decide what limits you want to set for your dog. This may be not letting it on furniture, keeping it out of the dining room when you are eating, or keeping it out of certain areas. Discuss with your family or roommates what boundaries you agree to set for the dog. Make sure the limits you set are something you can follow through with and will not change your mind about. This helps develop trust and respect between you and the dog. It also helps the dog not get confused. These must be limits you will enforce. For example, if you don't want the dog on the bed, you can't decide to give in on a cold night or because the dog looks sad. You have to be consistent with your limits. Start immediately. You should set limits for your dog as soon as you bring it home. This establishes the rules immediately so your dog starts to learn what is expected from the beginning. This also eliminates the possibility of the dog adopting bad habits before you start setting limits. This is why it's important to come up with your limits by the time you bring home your dog. This can help their adjustment to the new home easier. For example, if you don't want your dog on the furniture, don't let it sit on the couch with you that first night but then refuse to let it on the couch after that. It will confuse the dog. Make sure everyone respects the limits you have set. If you live with others in your home, you need to make sure that everyone makes your dog aware of their limits. Consistency is the key to making your dog respect the limits in your home. Your family or roommates must respect the limits you have set for the dog. Talk to the others in your home. Make sure they are aware of what the dog is and is not allowed to do. For example, if you don't want your dog fed from the table, then you must tell others not to give in when the dog starts whining or looks at you with pitiful eyes. Tell others, "I do not want my dog to do certain things. This means you cannot allow the dog to do these things when I'm not around. This will confuse it. Please help me reinforce the dog's behavior." You may need to discuss your the limits for the dog with children. Explain to them why dogs can't do everything and why they need to respect this. Tell them, "I know you love our dog, and I do, too. But the dog can't do everything. There are some things it can't do, like eat from the table. This is for the dog's well-being. Please help me by not letting the dog do these things." Make certain areas dog-proof. Another way to set limits for your dog is to place physical boundaries. This helps the dog see that there are places it cannot get to. Some dogs may eventually learn not to go past the barriers even when you remove them, but many dogs will see no boundary as a free pass into the restricted part of the house. For example, you can place baby gates, chairs, or other barriers in front of doors or stairs so your dog can't enter those places. You may also just close doors to rooms the dog is not allowed in. Some dogs may be able to jump over barriers or push them over. In this case, using multiple barriers or buying a higher barrier may help. Use an electronic collar. Another method for placing limits on where your dog goes is with an electronic collar. This collar will give a small electric pulse to the dog if it goes into an area that is off-limits. This method works inside the house and out in the yard. Your dog will need to be trained in this type of system so there are clear expectations of his behavior. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the system to ensure safe use. This system uses warning sounds like beeps when the dog gets close to the limit. If the dog starts to cross the boundary line, the collar will give it a small electric pulse. Use noise correction. Another way to enforce the limits you are placing on your dog is to use loud noises to correct unwanted behaviors. When the dog does the unwanted behavior, do something that will cause a loud noise. Try to make the dog not see you. This helps the dog associate the noise with the unwanted action instead of you. For example, you can use a can filled with coins or marbles. When the dog does something you don't want it to do, like jump on the couch or venture into a room, you can shake the can, creating a loud noise. You may also toss the can near the dog without touching it. This scares the dog so it doesn't do the behavior. If you cannot do this without your dog seeing you, do not do it. You want the dog to have fear of the action, like getting on the couch, and not you. Provide an elimination area. Even if your new dog is house-trained , you should treat it as if it is not when you bring it home. Put your dog on a leash and show it where it can eliminate outside the house. You can take it to this area first thing in the morning, before bed, and 15 to 30 minutes after each meal. You may need to keep your dog on a leash when it is with you in the house until you are positive it won't potty in the house. Never leave a dog on a leash unattended. #*If you cannot be around your dog, place it in a crate or confine it to a room. Be sure to crate train your dog and familiarize it with the crate before using this method. A frightened dog can injure itself in a crate if it is not used to being confined. Take your dog to obedience classes. To help make the transition smoother for you and your dog, you should take your dog to a trainer to learn basic commands. This helps your dog learn to obey your commands so if you say “Stay” or “Sit,” it will be able to obey you. Basic commands and obedience helps you be able to reinforce the limits you set with your dog. You can use treats or affection to reinforce the behavior you desire until your dog has mastered the new skill. Supervise your dog at all times during the first few weeks. To help reinforce the limits you have set, make sure your dog is supervised at all times during the first few weeks it is in your home. This helps you correct any behavior that you see and doesn't let your dog get away with things when you're not looking. When you are not around your dog, place it in a crate. This helps control your dog's movements. Be consistent. The most important thing about setting limits for your new dog is to be consistent. This means you can't let the dog get away with things sometimes and punish it for the same thing later. Dogs need to understand what is expected of them. If you set limits, make sure to follow through each time. For example, if you don't want your dog on the couch or to eat from the table, don't let it do that sometimes, but then get mad when the dog tries the same action later. Make sure you don't give in to whining, begging, barking, or sad eyes. You must stay consistent no matter what your dog does to get you to give in. Don't give it a "treat” by lessening the limits. This confuses the dog. Be firm, not angry. When correcting unwanted behavior, you should reprimand your dog in a firm voice. However, you should not treat your dog in an angry or frustrated manner. This could frighten the dog, which does not lead to a good relationship filled with respect. When the dog does something unwanted, in a firm voice say, “No!” Don't yell or scream at the dog. Refrain from hitting the dog or any other kind of physical violence as punishment. Praise the dog for correcting unwanted behavior. The way to enforce the limits you have set is to let your dog know when it has done what you wanted. Whenever it corrects the behavior after you tell it “No,” praise the dog somehow. You may pet it, give it verbal praise in a happy tone of voice, or give it a treat. For example, if the dog gets on the couch, you may tell it “No.” When the dog gets down, praise it for the correct behavior.
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Determine what your limits are. Start immediately. Make sure everyone respects the limits you have set. Make certain areas dog-proof. Use an electronic collar. Use noise correction. Provide an elimination area. Take your dog to obedience classes. Supervise your dog at all times during the first few weeks. Be consistent. Be firm, not angry. Praise the dog for correcting unwanted behavior.
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How to Teleport in Minecraft
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To teleport in Minecraft on a desktop computer, start by selecting the single player world that you'd like to play in, and determine the X, Y, and Z coordinates of the place where you would like to teleport to. You can view your current coordinates by pressing F3 or Fn + F3 on your keyboard. Then, open the console by pressing “forward slash” (/) on your keyboard, and type in “teleport,” your username, and the X, Y, and Z coordinates. Once you have the coordinates entered correctly, press enter to be automatically teleported!
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Open Minecraft. Double-click the Minecraft app icon, then click the green PLAY button at the bottom of the launcher. Select a world to load. Click Singleplayer , then click a creative world that you want to load. You can also start a new world by clicking Create New World at the bottom of the page. The creative world must have cheats enabled. Click Play Selected World. It's at the bottom of the page. This will open your selected world. If you created a new world, make sure you select Creative mode, then click Create New World again to open the world. Determine where you want to teleport to. Minecraft uses three coordinates (X, Y, and Z) to determine player location in the world. The "X" coordinate is the position east or west of the spawn point. The "Z" coordinate is the position north or south of the spawn point. The "Y" coordinate is the elevation above bedrock. Sea level is Y:63. You can view your current coordinates in game by pressing F3 , Fn + F3 (laptops and Macs), or Alt + Fn + F3 (newer Macs). Open the console. Press the / key on your keyboard to do so. Enter the teleport command. Type teleport name x y z into the console, replacing "name" with your username, "x" with the east/west coordinate to which you want to travel, "y" with the vertical coordinate, and "z" with the north/south coordinate. For example, your command might look like this: /teleport sharkboi 0 23 65 Your username is case-sensitive. Using a positive value for "x" and "z" increases the distance toward the east or south (respectively), while using a negative value increases the distance toward the west or north. You can also teleport a player to a player. For example, to teleport Steve to Alex, use the command /teleport Steve Alex Press ↵ Enter. Your character will automatically be teleported to the selected coordinates. Open Minecraft. Tap the Minecraft app icon, which resembles a block of dirt with grass on it, to do so. Open an existing world. Tap Play at the top of the page, then tap a world—survival or creative is fine—that you want to load. Tap "Pause" ǁ. This button may appear in beta versions of the latest PE versions, but not in the releases. It's at the top of the screen. The menu will appear. Tap Settings. You'll find this on the left side of the screen. Enable cheats for the world. Scroll down to the "Cheats" section, then tap the black "Activate Cheats" switch. If this switch is set to the right, cheats are active for your world. You may be prompted to confirm this choice. If so, tap Continue. Close the menu. Tap x in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap Resume Game on the left side of the screen. Tap the "Chat" icon. It's a speech bubble-shaped icon at the top of the screen, left of the "Pause" button. The chat bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap /. This option is in the lower-left corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear. Tap Teleport. It's an option in the pop-up menu. Tap Who, then select your name. This will add your username to the teleport command. Tap the text box. It's at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will bring up your on-screen keyboard. Enter coordinates. Add the number of the "x" coordinate, "y" coordinate, and "z" coordinate to which you want to travel. Each of these numbers should be separated by a space. For a character named "longboi", for example, you might type teleport longboi 23 45 12 here. Using a positive value for "x" and "z" increases the distance toward the east or south (respectively), while using a negative value increases the distance toward the west or north. Tap the "Enter" button. It resembles a chat bubble with a right-facing arrow in it, just above the top-right corner of the keyboard. This will teleport your character to the selected coordinates. Start Minecraft. Select Minecraft from your console's menu to do so. You must be hosting a multiplayer world for teleporting on a console to work, and you'll only be able to teleport to another player's location. Select Play Game. It's at the top of the in-game menu. Select a world to load. You can load both survival and creative modes. Enable host privileges. To do so: Select More Options Check the "Host Privileges" box. Press B or circle Select Load. It's near the bottom of the page. Select OK when prompted. This will signify that you're aware of the consequences of loading a game with host privileges and start the game. Press the "Back" button. It's to the left of your controller's brand button (e.g., X for the Xbox and PS for the PlayStation). The Host menu will open. Select the Host Options button. This will open additional options. Select Teleport to Player. Doing so opens a menu of all available players. Select a player. Select the player to whom you want to teleport. Doing so will promptly transport you to their location.
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Open Minecraft. Select a world to load. Click Play Selected World. Determine where you want to teleport to. Open the console. Enter the teleport command. Press ↵ Enter. Open Minecraft. Open an existing world. Tap "Pause" ǁ. Tap Settings. Enable cheats for the world. Close the menu. Tap the "Chat" icon. Tap /. Tap Teleport. Tap Who, then select your name. Tap the text box. Enter coordinates. Tap the "Enter" button. Start Minecraft. Select Play Game. Select a world to load. Enable host privileges. Select Load. Select OK when prompted. Press the "Back" button. Select the Host Options button. Select Teleport to Player. Select a player.
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How to Fertilize Soil With Eggshells
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Eggshells make a great fertilizer that adds minerals and nutrients, like calcium, to your soil. To fertilize your soil with eggshells, all you need to do is grind them into a powder using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. You can sprinkle the eggshell powder around the base of a plant. Or, if you're transplanting a plant, mix some ground eggshell in with the potting mix. If you're planting a new flower, herb, or vegetable, you can also add some eggshells to the hole with the plant to provide it with extra nutrients.
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Save your egg shells. When you use eggs in a meal or for a recipe, save the shells. Crack open your raw eggs, rinse the shells with warm water, and let them dry in a sunny pot. Run your finger around the inside of the shell when washing it to remove any residue, but try to preserve the membrane. Most of the nutrients are in this. For best results, plan on using 4 to 5 eggs for each plant you want to fertilize. Crush the eggshells or grind them into a fine powder. You can crush them into flakes using your hands or a food processor. You can also grind them into a powder using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder instead. It is possible to use whole eggshells in your soil, but they will decompose much faster if they are crushed or ground into powder. To make the crushing process easier, bake the eggshells at 350 degrees until the start to lightly brown before grinding. Add a few teaspoons of powdered eggshell into the hole if you are planting a new flower, herb, or vegetable. Once you have some eggshells in the hole, put the plant inside, and pat the soil around it. Putting eggshells directly into the hole with the plant ensures that the plant will get the nutrients from the decomposing eggshells. Add crushed eggshells around the base of your plant. You do not need to cover the eggshells with soil. As they decompose, they will leach calcium and other nutrients into the soil. This will help your plants grow into strong, healthy plants. Mix crushed eggshells directly into potting soil. When you buy plants from the nursery, you will need to transplant them outside, or into a new pot. Before you do this, consider mixing a handful of crushed eggshells into the soil. Overtime, the eggshells will leach their nutrients into the soil, and help the young plants grow into healthy, strong plants. If you aren't able to use eggshells right away, you can also crush them and add them to your compost bin. Crack open some raw eggs, rinse them with warm water, and let them dry in a sunny spot. When rinsing the shell, run your finger around the inside of the shell to get rid of any residue. Try to leave the membrane. Most of the nutrients are in this. Save the yolks and whites for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Loosely crush the eggshells. You can use your hands, a coffee grinder, or even a food processor. Crushing the eggshells will make it easier to measure them out. Place at least 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of crushed eggshells into a large pot. This will be enough to brew 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of eggshell tea. Consider adding 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of Epsom salt for extra nutrition. Epsom salt is high in magnesium and sulfate, both of which are beneficial to plants. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil for a few minutes. You need 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water for every 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of crushed eggshells. Boiling the water will give the eggshells a "jump start" and help them to start releasing their nutrients into the water faster. Remove the pot from heat, and let the eggshells steep, covered, for at least 24 hours. You can even let the eggshells steep for a few days. During this time, the eggshells will release their nutrients into the water. Strain the water into a jar, and leave it outside overnight. This will allow the water reach outdoor temperatures, and lessen the risk of "shocking" the plants by being too hot or too cold. Some gardens find that this also helps the plants absorb the nutrients better. When leaving the jar outside, make sure that it is covered, and in a shady spot, out of sunlight. Water your plants with the diluted eggshell tea. For best results, use the eggshell tea once a month. The water will be infused with calcium and other nutrients, and give your plants a growing boost. Store any leftover water in a cool, dry place. Crack open a raw egg and remove the yolk and white. You can simply crack the egg in half, but you won't have much space to plant the seeds in. Instead, consider cracking the egg near the upper third with a spoon. Save the egg yolk and white for eating later. Don't use hardboiled eggs, as the shells would be brittle. If you already cooked the egg, save the water you cooked it in, let it cool, and use it to water your plants instead. Don't use colored or painted eggs (such as Easter eggs). The pigments in paints and markers contain dyes that can harm the delicate seedlings. Clean the shell, inside and out, using warm water, then set it down in the sun the dry. When rinsing the shell, be sure to run your finger around the inside of the shell to remove any residue. Consider poking a small drainage hole in the bottom of the shell using a pin or thumb tack. It is easiest if you do this from the inside. It is not absolutely necessary, but it will help prevent over-watering, which can kill a young plant. Fill the eggshell with damp, seed-starting soil. If you are having trouble getting the soil into the eggshell, roll up a piece of paper into a cone, and use it to funnel the soil into the shell instead. You can also use a small spoon instead. Sprinkle 2 to 3 seeds on top and lightly cover them with more soil. Smaller plants, such as flowers and herbs, work best when starting in eggshells. Larger vegetables, such as beans, cucumber, and squash can work, but they will need to be moved outside 1 week after they sprout. Consider easy-to-grow herbs, such as: basil, dill, and parsley. Marigolds are great for starting in eggshells, and they are edible too. Place the egg in a holder and place it on a sunny windowsill where it won't be disturbed. The holder can be as simple as an egg carton to as fancy as an egg holder. If you are using an egg carton, consider lining it with plastic first so that it doesn't get soggy from the draining water. Water the seeds, and wait for them to grow. Depending on what type of seed you planted, you might see the seedling emerge in less than a week. When watering the seedlings, consider using a spray bottle instead of a watering can; it will be a lot more gentle on the delicate, young plants. Depending on how dry it is in your home, you may need to water the seeds every day to every few days. Consider rotating the eggshell every few days. This will allow the plants to get equal amounts of sunlight and grow more evenly. You may need to pull out the smaller/weaker seedlings so that each eggshell has one plant growing in it. This will ensure that the young seedlings enough space to grow in. Transplant the eggshell outside when the seedling has 1 to 2 sets of true leaves. Before you plant the egg in the soil, crush it slightly in your hand—enough to break the shell but not so much that the soil loses its shape. This will break the shell up a little and allow the roots to poke through. Eggshells are biodegradable. As they decompose, they will release nutrients and calcium into the soil, which will help the young plant grow. Finished.
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Save your egg shells. Crush the eggshells or grind them into a fine powder. Add a few teaspoons of powdered eggshell into the hole if you are planting a new flower, herb, or vegetable. Add crushed eggshells around the base of your plant. Mix crushed eggshells directly into potting soil. Crack open some raw eggs, rinse them with warm water, and let them dry in a sunny spot. Loosely crush the eggshells. Place at least 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of crushed eggshells into a large pot. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil for a few minutes. Remove the pot from heat, and let the eggshells steep, covered, for at least 24 hours. Strain the water into a jar, and leave it outside overnight. Water your plants with the diluted eggshell tea. Crack open a raw egg and remove the yolk and white. Clean the shell, inside and out, using warm water, then set it down in the sun the dry. Consider poking a small drainage hole in the bottom of the shell using a pin or thumb tack. Fill the eggshell with damp, seed-starting soil. Sprinkle 2 to 3 seeds on top and lightly cover them with more soil. Place the egg in a holder and place it on a sunny windowsill where it won't be disturbed. Water the seeds, and wait for them to grow. Transplant the eggshell outside when the seedling has 1 to 2 sets of true leaves. Finished.
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How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
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One way you can avoid type 2 diabetes is by cutting down on processed carbohydrates like sweets, fried foods, and soda, since these foods contribute to high blood sugar. Instead, try eating complex carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereals, which slow down the sugar entering your bloodstream and keep you full longer. You can also avoid type 2 diabetes by exercising regularly to lose weight. If you don't have time to exercise, try taking a walk during your lunch break or walking to the grocery store instead of driving to get some steps in.
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Understand the connection between diet and diabetes. Eating excessive sweets and fatty foods increases your risk for pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes development. You can reverse high-normal blood sugar (pre-diabetes) and reduce your risk for Type 2 Diabetes by reducing unhealthy foods, watching your portions, and eating a balanced diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Aim for seven to nine daily servings of fruit and vegetables. Frozen and dried fruits and vegetables offer some health benefits, but fresh, in-season produce always packs the most nutritional power. Try to reduce your intake of canned vegetables because they have higher salt content. Select fruits and vegetables in a variety of rich colors. Deeper colors often mean more nutrients, so it is best to eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables that offer an array of bright colors. Some produce to focus on includes: Dark green veggies like broccoli , spinach, kale, and Brussels sprouts Orange veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin , and winter squash Red fruits and vegetables like strawberries, raspberries, beets, and radishes Yellow foods such as squash, mango, and pineapple Eat complex carbohydrates. Skip the pastries, cakes, fries, and other processed carbohydrates. Fill up instead on carbohydrates that are healthy, including fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, and fresh breads. Look for choices with high fiber content; fiber has been shown to lower blood sugar by acting as a "mop" slowing down the digestive process and the speed with which glucose enters the bloodstream. Eat legumes such as black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils. Select whole grains, whole grain rice, breakfast cereals with 100 percent whole grain content, and whole grain pasta. Choose whole-wheat bread products such as bagels, pita bread , and tortillas. Limit the sugar you’re drinking. One of the leading sources of empty calories and excess sugar is drinking sugar-laden beverages such as sodas and “juice drinks” with limited juice content. You should aim to quench your thirst with water most of the time. If you're worried about its quality, purchase a filter. If you are accustomed to drinking sugary drinks, your body will crave sweetened drinks initially until you wean yourself from the habit. Sodas, soft drinks, fruit juice, cordial, fruit drinks, flavored water, energy drinks, etc., are all sources of invisible sugar that your body does not need. Leave these drinks for treats only and rely on drinking water and milk. If you get tired of plain water, soda water and sparkling mineral water are free of sugar, and a few drops of freshly-squeezed lemon or orange juice can be sufficient to flavor these drinks pleasantly. Coffee and unsweetened tea can also be enjoyed in moderation. Stop snacking on sugar and refined carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates such as white flour products almost instantly turn to sugar when you eat them. Sugar resides in many snacks from the obvious cakes, pastries, candies, and chocolate, to the less obvious fruit bars and sweetened yogurts. Sugar is cheap and it satisfies cravings, provides a quick pick-me-up for after-lunch crashes, and is serves a never-ending need for fast energy fixes. Don't stock up on sugary treats and don't reach for them when you feel like a lift. Be aware that sugar can “hide” where you may not expect it, like in breakfast cereals. Opt for cereals with less sugar that are 100 percent wholegrain. You can also substitute sugary cereals with oatmeal, amaranth, or other grain-based options. Try making your own muesli. Read the ingredients list on all products that you're considering buying. Sugar, whether labeled as "natural", "organic", or "unrefined", is all sugar. Don't fall for claims of healthy, super sweet brownies that "have no added sugar". Stock up on healthy snacks. Replace sugary snacks with fruit, vegetable sticks, nuts , and other healthy items. Fresh, seasonal fruit can satisfy a craving for something sweet. Salted nuts can be a good substitute for salty snacks like chips, but they provide increased nutrients like of fiber, healthy fat, and protein. Eat healthier fats. There is a common misconception that all fat is bad. It's true that deep-fried fast food is an unhealthy source of fat. However, salmon and nuts have a high fat content that offer a variety of health benefits. Avocado is another food that's high in healthy fat. It's more important to try avoid processed fats, hydrogenated, saturated or mostly saturated (especially avoid trans fats), and vegetable oils than to cut fat entirely out of your diet. Look for unsaturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated fats instead. Reserve treats for special occasions. It may seem like punishment to cut all sugar out of your life forever. However, you can still indulge in the foods you like from time to time without derailing all of your eating habits. You may even find that saving your favorite sweet treats for special occasions, rather than indulging in them daily, can make the experience of eating the treats even sweeter. Do not think of your eating habits as a “diet. ” “Diets” tend to fail because they're short term and have an "end" point. Thinking of your new way of eating as changing your eating habits rather than a temporary “diet” can help you maintain the new habits with less effort. You may also find that you will lose weight with less effort or stress. Keep in mind that the goal of being healthy is lifelong, and remember that even extremely overweight people have lowered their diabetes risk by 70 percent just by losing 5 percent of their total weight. Cut down on nighttime eating. If you are pre-diabetic, you may need to avoid eating anything other than a light protein snack near bedtime. You should also limit your beverage consumption to water only, cutting out alcohol or drinks with sugar or caffeine. If you feel hungry after dinner, try eating a low calorie and carbohydrate food that will have less of an impact on your blood sugar. Some options include: Celery sticks Baby carrots Green bell pepper slices A handful of cranberries Four almonds (or similar nuts), A cup of light or air-popped popcorn Avoid emotional eating. Try to differentiate eating as emotional response from eating due to actual physical hunger. Remember that physical hunger can be satisfied by almost any food, while emotional hunger often manifests as a craving for one specific food. Eat slowly to avoid overeating. It takes about 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you are full. In that lag, you may eat too much: far more than you need. Consider seeing a psychologist or a dietitian if you feel that you cannot control emotional eating on your own. Consider talking to a Registered Dietitian and CDE. If you want to make changes to your diet to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, consider talking to a registered dietitian and CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator). These nutrition and diabetes experts will be able to guide you towards a more appropriate diet. Prioritize exercise as a means of losing weight. It has been shown by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) that people who lost 5 to 7 percent of their body weight and exercised for a half hour each day 5 days a week cut their risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent. Whatever your weight, exercise is an important part of keeping healthy. Excessive body fat hinders the breakdown use of glucose, which is essential for energy. Even a mere 30 minutes of heart-rate-elevating exercise per day can help you avoid diabetes and maintain a healthy weight. Take a walk during your lunch break. If you feel as though you don't have time to exercise, try walking for half an hour during your lunch break for 5 days a week. This can be a way to “sneak in” exercise. Exercise after work. You can avoid the traffic rush hour by visiting the gym or going for a brisk walk or jog outdoors for 45 minutes to an hour after you get off work. You may arrive home a little later, but you will feel more relaxed because of the exercise the reduced stress level from avoiding rush-hour traffic. Take a dog for a walk. Dogs make it easier to exercise and are a form of responsibility that obliges you to get out. If you don't have a dog (or don't want to get one), offer to walk a neighbor's dog. Walk to your local shops instead of driving. Unless you've got heavy packages to carry, walking locally makes good sense. Recruit a friend or family member to join you for company; conversing while walking makes the walk seem shorter. Listen to music while you exercise. Load your iPod or MP3 player with your favorite upbeat music. Give yourself a great excuse to walk or run while listening to your music selection. You can even create a playlist that mirrors your workout, with a slow “warm-up” song, 30-minutes of upbeat walking/jogging music, then a 3-4 minute “cool-down” song. Using a timed playlist can help you ensure that your exercise session is the appropriate length. Reduce your stress levels. Stress is linked to high glucose levels that can lead to diabetes. This is because when your body recognizes that you are stressed, it primes itself for a “fight or flight” response that throws off your hormone levels. This hormonal change can also increase your chances of gaining weight. To reduce your stress: Identify why you are stressed. Figuring out why you are stressed will help you address and reduce that stress factor and lower your stress levels. Learn to say no. Taking on more than you can handle can lead to high stress levels. Recognize your limits and learn to say no to things or ask for help if you need it. Express your emotions. Sometimes talking to someone about your stress will help you to feel less stressed. The person might also be able to see your situation from an outsider's perspective that will help you to find a solution. Manage your time well. Learn to prioritize things and know when other things can be pushed to the side. Try to estimate how long a task will take you and plan your day out accordingly. Get plenty of sleep. Adults need at least 6, but preferably 7 or more hours of sleep every night for recovery time for the nerves and all other systems to settle and rest. Getting enough sleep is essential to maintaining blood sugar and blood pressure, both of which are related to diabetes. If you are unable to sleep at night, try reducing your “screen time” before bed, sleeping in a dark room with a noise machine, and limiting your caffeine consumption during the day. Talk to your doctor about medicinal or herbal sleep aids if you are still unable to sleep well at night. Differentiate between the different types of diabetes. Diabetes affects the way that blood sugar (glucose) is processed in your body. An essential energy source, glucose is present in the bloodstream after digesting food. Insulin , normally produced by the pancreas, assists the glucose out of the blood and distributes it to the liver cells, muscles, and fat, where it is turned into usable energy for the body. Diabetes is identified as Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes: This condition involves destruction of more than 90 percent of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, causing the pancreas to cease making insulin or to make very little. Type 1 diabetes tends to occur prior to the age of 30 and it may involve environmental factors and genetic predisposition. Type 2 diabetes: While the pancreas continues to produce insulin, or even higher levels of insulin, the body develops a resistance to the insulin, causing the insulin to not be used properly for the body's needs and blood sugar levels remain consistently too high. While this type of diabetes can occur in children and adolescents, it usually begins in people over 30 and becomes more common as people age. Being overweight is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes: This type of diabetes develops in some women during pregnancy. Left undiagnosed and/or untreated, serious side effects can injure the mother and affect the unborn child. Having gestational diabetes that resolves after delivery increases your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes at some point of your life. Know the dangers of Type 2 Diabetes. Understanding how diabetes can disrupt your life can help motivate you to make the necessary lifestyle and diet changes to prevent the disease. Some of the complications from Type 2 Diabetes can be quite severe. Possible complications include: Lowered blood supply to the skin and nerves Fatty substances and blood clots clogging blood vessels (called Atherosclerosis) Heart failure , heart attack, or stroke Damage to the eyes, which may cause permanently poor vision Renal (kidney) failure Nerve damage (with numbness and pain and loss of function) Inflammation, infections and skin breakdown especially of the feet Angina (heart pain) Recognize Type 2 Diabetes risk factors that are controllable. Some of the factors that increase your risk for developing diabetes are within your control. Risk factors for diabetes that can be controlled with diet and lifestyle changes include: Obesity: Based on body mass index, a BMI over 29 increases your odds of diabetes to one in four. Losing weight can drastically reduce your odds of developing Type 2 Diabetes. A diagnosis of heart disease or high cholesterol: Cardiovascular risks include high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol , and high LDL cholesterol, and a study showed that one in four people in Europe suffering from these risk factors were also pre-diabetics. Diet and exercise can both help reduce your risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Eating a diet high in sugar, cholesterol, fat, and processed food: Diet is tied closely to diabetes. Focus on eating healthier foods. Irregular or no exercise: Exercising less than 3 times per week increases your risk for diabetes. Work on integrating physical activity into your daily life. Acknowledge risk factors for diabetes that you cannot control. There are some risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes that are not within your control. However, being aware of these factors can help you assess your overall risk for developing the disease. Risk factors include: Being older than age 45: Note that pre-menopausal women are probably helped by the levels of estrogen, which helps to clear away fatty acids that cause insulin resistance, and helps insulin absorb glucose more rapidly. Having a parent, sibling, or other family member who has or did have Type 2 diabetes: This can indicate a family gene predisposing you to diabetes. Being of Hispanic, African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander descent: These subgroups are at almost double the risk of white Americans. Experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy: Up to 40 percent of women who experienced gestational diabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Being born with a low birth weight: A low birth weight increases your chances of developing diabetes by 23 percent for babies born under 5.5 pounds and by 76 percent for babies under 5 pounds. Act early. High blood sugar can be corrected before lasting damage sets in. If you have the risk factors associated with diabetes, it is important to get regular blood or urine screening tests and to respond by controlling your lifestyle factors. If tests reveal that you have pre-diabetes, you have an increased chance of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the future. Pre-diabetes is a part of metabolic syndrome which is "a group of risk factors -- high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat." While such a diagnosis can be frightening, it's also an opportunity to take back your health and to slow, reverse, or avoid Type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes. Pre-diabetes exists where your blood glucose is higher than normal. It's a key indicator of metabolic breakdown taking place, which indicates a movement towards Type 2 Diabetes. Pre-diabetes is reversible, but left ignored, the American Diabetes Association warns that your odds for getting Type 2 diabetes within a decade are almost 100 percent. The CDC recommends that anyone aged 45 or over should be tested for diabetes especially if you're overweight. , and people under 45 should be tested if they are overweight and have any other risk factor for diabetes. Return for testing. After 6 months of improving your diet and exercise habits, return for a test to see how your blood sugar levels have changed. Always keep monitoring with your doctor. Follow your doctor's advice. In rare cases, your doctor may recommend taking medication such as Metformin, to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. If you need help, consider speaking to a registered dietitian who can assist you with developing a meal plan.
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Understand the connection between diet and diabetes. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Select fruits and vegetables in a variety of rich colors. Eat complex carbohydrates. Limit the sugar you’re drinking. Stop snacking on sugar and refined carbohydrates. Stock up on healthy snacks. Eat healthier fats. Reserve treats for special occasions. Do not think of your eating habits as a “diet. Cut down on nighttime eating. Avoid emotional eating. Eat slowly to avoid overeating. Consider talking to a Registered Dietitian and CDE. Prioritize exercise as a means of losing weight. Take a walk during your lunch break. Exercise after work. Take a dog for a walk. Walk to your local shops instead of driving. Listen to music while you exercise. Reduce your stress levels. Get plenty of sleep. Differentiate between the different types of diabetes. Know the dangers of Type 2 Diabetes. Recognize Type 2 Diabetes risk factors that are controllable. Acknowledge risk factors for diabetes that you cannot control. Act early. Return for testing.
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How to Tell Your Partner You Have Herpes
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If you have herpes, the best thing to do is tell your partner immediately. If you've had sex with them before discovering your herpes, let them know as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you know you have herpes before you meet your partner, make sure to tell them before you have sex. Go to a quiet, private space for the conversation, and stay calm and positive. Explain how you're managing your herpes, including any medication you're taking, and discuss ways you can practice safe sex, like using condoms.
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Learn as much as you can about genital herpes. It's important to get educated, if you aren't already, about the facts of genital herpes. This will help you prepare to answer any questions your partner may have about herpes as well as any questions you may have about the virus. Genital herpes is a common infection that is usually transmitted through sexual contact, or direct contact with an infected blister or sore. It can also be caused by HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores on your lips and face, through oral or genital contact. The virus can be transmitted when no symptoms are present on the person you had sexual contact with, and often goes undetected and undiagnosed. In fact, about 80% of the US population already has HSV-1 and got it sometime during their childhood from being kissed by a parent, friend, or relative. Genital herpes is very treatable, and is not life-threatening. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of catching genital herpes, regardless of their gender, race, or social class. HSV-2 infection is usually passed on during vaginal or anal sex. HSV-1 is usually transmitted by oral sex (mouth to genital contact). Find out your treatment options. This is also important information to have for your peace of mind and for your partner's peace of mind. Most herpes cases are treated with antiviral drugs. Drug therapy is not a cure, but it can make living with herpes easier. Initial treatment: If you have symptoms such as sores and swelling when you're first diagnosed with herpes, your doctor will give you a brief course (7 to 10 days) of antiviral therapy to relieve the symptoms or prevent them from getting worse. Intermittent treatment: Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral drug for you to keep on hand in case you have another flare-up. You can take the pills for two to five days as soon as you notice sores or other symptoms of an outbreak. The sores will heal and disappear on their own, but taking the drugs will speed up the process. Suppressive treatment: If you have outbreaks often, you can ask your doctor for an antiviral drug you can take every day. Anyone who has more than six outbreaks a year should use suppressive therapy, which can reduce the number of outbreaks by 70% to 80%. Many people who take antiviral drugs every day have no outbreaks. Be aware of the facts around spreading herpes to others. While genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, sleeping with someone who has herpes does not mean you will are going to automatically get herpes. Most people who have herpes are shedding the disease only a small percent of the time. In fact there are many sexually active couples where one partner has herpes and one partner does not have the disease. Being aware of having the virus and letting any sexual partners know about your diagnosis is a big step to preventing the spread of virus to others. Choose a quiet, private space for the conversation. Invite your partner over for dinner at your place or go for a long walk in a park. You are going to have an intimate and personal conversation with your partner, so pick an environment where you will both feel safe and comfortable enough to have a serious talk. Talk to your partner before you have sex. Avoid telling your partner right before you are both about to get into bed or be intimate with each other. If you have been dating your partner for awhile, and are at the point where you are both thinking about being intimate, its important to tell your partner about the herpes first. Not only is this a way to practice safe sex, it will also keep your relationship open and honest. Even if you are in a casual relationship, your partner deserves to know the facts before you have sex. If you aren't comfortable enough to tell your partner about your STI, you likely aren't ready to have sex with them. If you have already been intimate with your partner, avoid having sex again until you tell him that you have herpes. It can be very scary to tell your partner about having herpes. The stigma of herpes being disgusting or gross often freaks out both the person who has herpes and the person on the receiving end of the conversation. But herpes can also act as a relationship tester. If your partner is not willing to try to work with you and find ways to deal with your diagnosis, he may not be someone you want to be with, for years down the road or for one night. Begin with a good conversation starter. Go for a non-threatening way to start the conversation, such as: “I really enjoy being with you, and I'm really happy we're becoming more intimate. I have something to tell you. Can we talk right now?” “When two people get along as well as we do, I think we owe it to each other to be honest. So I'd like to talk to you about a condition I have.” “I feel like I can trust you and be honest with you. I'd like to talk to you about something.” Avoid using negative language and the term “disease”. Keep the conversation simple and positive. For example: “I found out two years ago that I have herpes. Luckily, it's treatable and manageable. Can we talk about what this means for us?” Use “sexually transmitted infection” or STI, instead of “sexually transmitted disease” or STD. Though they mean the same thing, “disease” sounds like you are consistently having symptoms or outbreaks. But “infection” sounds like something that can be managed. Stay calm and stick to the facts. Remember that your partner will be looking to you to lead the conversation. Rather than appear ashamed or traumatized by your diagnosis, stay calm and provide the facts about herpes. Assure your partner that herpes is a very common virus that most adults in the US already have in their system. For most people who have genital herpes, symptoms don't show up, are infrequent, or mistaken for something else. About 80-90% of people who have herpes don't even know they have it. So you are just someone who happens to know you have herpes. Explain your current treatment, if any, and how you actively practice safe sex. Tell your partner about any medication you take to manage the symptoms and recurrence of herpes. Talk about safe sex practices you and your partner can do to keep the disease in check. Always using a condom when having sex. The risk of herpes is reduced by 50% if you use condoms. You should also avoid sexual intercourse when you have a cold sore to prevent the spread of the virus. Explain to your partner that the symptoms of genital herpes, such as sores and irritation, may reappear from time to time. This is because once you get the herpes virus, it remains in your body. Most of the time, it remains inactive. Each individual is different, some people never have a recurrence and some many have recurrences several times a year. Certain events or situations can trigger recurrences. So let your partner know if there are certain triggers for you, such as stress at work or home, fatigue, insomnia, and menstruation (if you are a woman). Answer any questions about herpes your partner may have. Remain open to any questions your partner may have. If asked, go into detail about your treatment and your current approach to safe sex. You can also tell your partner to research herpes on their own. It may help them to process the information if they do some of their own research online to better understand the virus. Give your partner time to process the information. No matter how your partner reacts, negatively, or positively, try to be flexible and open. Remember that it likely took you time to adjust to your diagnosis. So give your partner some space to process the conversation. Keep in mind some partners may react negatively no matter what you say or how you say it. Their reaction is not a reflection on you and you are not responsible for their reaction. If your partner is not able to accept your diagnosis, try to be accepting of their reaction and take it as a sign that maybe they aren't the person for you. The majority of partners react well and appreciate your honesty. Many couples can be functional and sexually active, despite a herpes diagnosis. Take precautions before you have sex with your partner. If you both agree to certain precautions, the chances of spreading herpes to your partner are very small. Having genital herpes does not mean you need to abstain from having sex. Always use a condom when you have sex. Most couples choose to avoid genital skin to skin contact during an active episode of herpes, as this is when the chances of spreading the virus are higher. If you have open sores on your buttocks, thighs or mouth, these can be just as contagious as ones on your genital area. You and your partner should avoid direct contact with any sores on your bodies during sex. Avoid oral sex if you or your partner have a cold sore anywhere on your body. You cannot catch genital herpes by sharing cups, towels or bathwater, or from toilet seats. Even during a herpes outbreak, you should only avoid skin to skin contact with parts of your partner's body that have sores. You can still cuddle, share a bed, and kiss your partner.
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Learn as much as you can about genital herpes. Find out your treatment options. Be aware of the facts around spreading herpes to others. Choose a quiet, private space for the conversation. Talk to your partner before you have sex. Begin with a good conversation starter. Avoid using negative language and the term “disease”. Stay calm and stick to the facts. Explain your current treatment, if any, and how you actively practice safe sex. Answer any questions about herpes your partner may have. Give your partner time to process the information. Take precautions before you have sex with your partner.
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How to Make Pecan Pie
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To make pecan pie, start by mixing together the ingredients for the pie crust, then roll out the dough to create the pie shell and bake it at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Next, mix together the pie filling ingredients in a pot over medium high heat until they're thoroughly combined. Then, remove the filling from the heat, fill the pie shell with it, and bake the pie at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes until the filling sets!
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Sift the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, sugar, and salt until the ingredients are completely incorporated. Cut in the butter. Place the cubes of butter in the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dough until it resembles cornmeal, with a few pea-sized pieces of butter mixed in. Mix in the egg. Lightly beat the egg in a separate bowl. Pour it into the crust mixture and use a spoon to fold it in until it is just incorporated. Don't overmix, or the dough will turn out too dense. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Use your hands to shape it into a ball. Place the ball on a sheet of plastic wrap, and fold the edges over it. Form a disc. Press down on the ball with the heels of your hands to flatten the dough into a disc. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour. Roll out the crust. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, take it out of the plastic wrap, and place it on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large circular shape that will fit over a 9-inch pie dish. Drape the crust over the dish and trim the edges. Use your fingers to crimp the dough over the edges of the dish to hold it in place. If you'd like, use a fork to make decorative notches around the rim of the pie crust. Take care not to tear a hole in the pie crust. If you accidentally tear one, use a little extra dough to patch it up. Freeze the crust. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and place the pie plate in the freezer to firm up for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the pie crust with aluminum foil. Use pie weights or dried beans to fill the crust - this prevents it from bubbling up when it bakes. Bake the crust in two steps, the first for 20 minutes by placing the pie plate in the oven and beginning to bake the crust. Remove the crust from the oven and take off the weights and aluminum foil; place it back in the oven to bake for another 10 minutes, until the crust is golden. Remove it from the oven while you make the filling. Heat the ingredients. Place the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium high heat and bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Let them boil for one minute so that the mixture begins to thicken. Remove the filling from heat and stir in the nuts. Incorporate the pecans fully, then add the bourbon and vanilla and stir again. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. Add the eggs. Beat the eggs lightly in a separate bowl, then add them to the filling mixture. Whisk until the eggs are fully blended with the rest of the filling (if you tried leaving the eggs out, the filling would not firm up when cooled). Fill the pie. Place the pie crust on a baking sheet. Pour the filling into the crust. Use a spatula to spread it evenly. Bake the pie. Place the pie in the oven (still heated to 350 degrees) and bake it until the filling edges are set, about 50 to 60 minutes (if you had not precooked the pecans, crust and filling then it could take longer). Check it frequently to make sure the crust doesn't burn. You can cover the edge area of the crust by making and laying a ring of aluminum foil on top of the edge of the crust to prevent it from burning while the filling cooks. Jiggle the pie to test if it's done. If the filling is still too runny, it needs more time. If it moves just a little, it's ready. Serve the pie. Let it cool on the counter for about 10 minutes (to serve very warm) or an hour or two to serve cooled. Slice the pie and distribute it onto plates. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Sift the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter. Mix in the egg. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Form a disc. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour. Roll out the crust. Freeze the crust. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the crust in two steps, the first for 20 minutes by placing the pie plate in the oven and beginning to bake the crust. Remove the crust from the oven and take off the weights and aluminum foil; place it back in the oven to bake for another 10 minutes, until the crust is golden. Heat the ingredients. Remove the filling from heat and stir in the nuts. Add the eggs. Fill the pie. Bake the pie. Serve the pie.
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How to Keep a Goldfish Alive
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To keep a goldfish alive, keep it in a tank that can hold at least 10 gallons of water so it has plenty of space to swim around. Additionally, use a filter that's rated for your tank size in order to keep the water clean. Along with a healthy living space, make sure to feed your goldfish no more than what it can eat in 2 to 3 minutes per feeding to avoid dangerous health complications. You should also check the water once a week using a water-testing kit from your local pet store to ensure that it's clean and balanced.
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Test your goldfish’s water weekly. Get a fish tank water-testing kit from the pet store, which should include testing equipment for reading ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH levels. Several natural processes that occur in your tank can be kept in check by setting up your tank properly, but certain parameters still need to be tested for every week. Keep ammonia levels at 0ppm. Ammonia is a natural byproduct of the food your goldfish doesn't eat, as well as the goldfish's waste. Bacteria will eat the ammonia in your tank, but if the bacteria die or something else goes wrong, high ammonia levels can become extremely dangerous. If you're getting positive ammonia readings, change the tank's water immediately. Determine whether overfeeding, an insufficient filtering system, or overcrowding and remedy the issue as soon as possible. Maintain nitrite levels at 0ppm and nitrate levels below 40ppm. Nitrites are usually converted by your water filter into nitrates, but can make your goldfish unhealthy if not kept in check. During cycling, nitrite levels may reach 0.75ppm, but should never exceed this amount. Keep nitrate levels between 5 and 20ppm. Change the tanks water if nitrites are present. Their presence indicates ammonia levels are likely also too high, or your filtration system needs to be adjusted. Nitrate, which is safe at low levels, can also be harmful at higher levels and can lead to unwanted algae in the tank. A partial water change should be sufficient to reduce nitrate levels. Ensure a pH-balanced tank. Water that is too acidic will allow ammonia levels to increase very quickly. Water that is too alkaline (or basic) actually makes natural levels of ammonia more harmful. Shoot for the ideal levels of pH for goldfish, which are between 7.2 and 7.6 pH. If you need to adjust pH, do so minimally by adding pH decreaser or alkaline buffers that are designed for this purpose, and are available online or in pet stores. Use water generated by reverse osmosis if you are unable to change the pH of the water you're using. You may be unable to adjust the pH of certain municipal water supplies because of specific mineral content in the water. Feed your goldfish a well-monitored, nutritious diet. Feed your goldfish 2 or 3 times a day. Feed them only a few pinches of food each session. Be sure you're feeding your goldfish nutritional feed that is designed for the particular type of goldfish you have. In total, provide an amount of food over the course of the day that allows for 5 to 6 minutes of feeding. If the food is dry, soak it in water from the tank for five to ten seconds before feeding your fish. Un-soaked food can injure or sicken the fish when it expands in the stomach. Favor pellets, which should sink, but also include flaked fish food – which will often float on the surface, as goldfish like to eat from both the surface and the bottom of the tank. Take care not to overfeed your goldfish. While feeding goldfish, follow the classic "less is more" approach, as overfeeding a goldfish leads to far more dangerous complications than underfeeding. Watch for long trails of poop trailing from behind your goldfish. If present, you're feeding it too much. Watch out for signs of illness or infection. Your goldfish should usually be fully aware of its surroundings and be moving around with interest and excitement. Most of a goldfish's time is spent nibbling on stuff and actively swimming around. If your goldfish isn't doing so, look closely for signs that it may be sick. Goldfish eyes should be entirely clear. If your goldfish has foggy eyes, it is likely sick. Check out the fish's fins and body. Fins should be stiff and solid, without uneven edges. Look at the goldfish's skin. White spots, fuzzy patches, or red streaks all indicate illness. Test your water at the first signs of illness. Often, an illness is a sign that either water or feeding needs to be adjusted. Diagnose your goldfish’s illness by consulting specific symptom lists online. Whether your goldfish has developed unsightly spots, is floating around erratically, or has fins that are not as sprightly as usual, there are proven methods of treatment for the most common goldfish illnesses. There a handful of common goldfish diseases, most of which can be treated by refreshing the water, though some require more detailed treatment. Identify the particular sickness your goldfish is suffering from by crosschecking its symptoms with online descriptions and treat your fish accordingly. Check out the various wikiHow articles on how to treat common goldfish health issues such as swim bladder complications and white spots. Choose an appropriate container to house your goldfish. Though many goldfish are doomed to life inside a glass sphere, fishbowls are generally not spacious enough for a goldfish to be happy and healthy. A 20 gallon (75.7 L) is ideal for your first goldfish, as it can hold 2-3 fancy goldfish if you decide to increases your fish forces. The type of goldfish you have will help determine the size of tank they'll need. Fancy goldfish can be kept in a 10 gallon (37.9 L) tank, but bigger goldfish like comets need a tank of around 50 gallons (189.3 L). For each additional goldfish you add to your aquatic family, increase the capacity of your fish tank by roughly 10 gallon (37.9 L) for each additional fish. Cover the bottom of the tank with appropriately sized gravel. Gravel is necessary to help maintain the water quality of your tank and to keep your goldfish happy. Goldfish are scavengers. They will pick up pieces of gravel and toss them back and forth, or just gum them for a while with their fish lips. Accordingly, choose gravel that is made up of individual pieces that are too large for the fish to swallow. Decorate your goldfish’s domain. Further, goldfish are curious, and benefit from incredibly short memories. Provide your goldfish up with ample rocks, caves, or artificial plants. A well-decorated tank can provide them with a lifetime of adventure. Your selection of décor, including natural or artificial rocks and plants must follow the following guidelines: Don't use wood. Though that piece of driftwood from your beach walk does look spectacular, it will likely discolor your fish tank's water and may even turn to mush. Beware of materials that may affect the pH of the water. If you're adding stuff you find outside, even just rocks and sea-shells, check your pH frequently. Don't place anything sharp in your fish tank. If your goldfish becomes frightened and move quickly, they may injure themselves. Only put certain natural plants in your goldfish tank. Goldfish are notoriously aggressive with plants. While gravel can defend itself, plants will easily get torn up by the voracious behavior of your goldfish friends. Some plants are more resilient, and tend to get along better with goldfish generally. Gravel and natural plants in particular provide more than an inviting ambiance – they also help keep the biological environment inside the tank stable, so include at least a few natural plants in your tank. Try Vallisneria types, different Hygrophilas, Red Bacopa or even Ludwigia Arcuata. Use a filtration system. A filter is a vital piece of equipment to help keep your goldfish alive. The filter you'll need depends on the size of your tank, as filters operate according to a flow rate which will correspond with the amount of water your tank holds. Ensure you get a filter with the correct flow rate, and choose between an external or internal filter. If you can't match your tank's capacity to a the exact flow rated filter, go overboard. For instance, if you have a 20 gallon (75.7 L) tank, shoot for a filter rated for 40 gallons (151.4 L). External filters sit on an outside wall of the tank or within the tank's lid. Internal filters are submerged within the tank. Either type of filter can work for a goldfish tank. Lean towards opting for an external filter, as they have a greater capacity to store filtration materials, can clean water more thoroughly, and will require less maintenance. Add safe, clean, and balanced water. Your goldfish requires properly conditioned water to neutralize commonly occurring chlorine and chloramine. Feel free to use tap water, for instance, but add conditioner from a pet supplies store to make it safe for your goldfish to live in. Make sure the water has the right pH level too. For goldfish, ideal pH levels are a slightly alkaline 7.2-7.6 pH. Use a pH test kit to test your goldfish's water regularly, and adjust the pH if necessary with additives available at the pet store. Place the goldfish’s tank somewhere safe and sensible. Do not place the tank near a window or any heating or cooling source. Do not allow sunlight to hit the tank directly. Also be sure the tank is set on something flat and extremely sturdy. Though you will likely need to set your fish tank near an outlet, don't allow electrical cords dangle over your fish tank. An electrical shock could absolutely fry your goldfish, and be dangerous for you as well. Similarly, be sure that no cord is pulling against the side of the tank or the base that the tank is resting upon. Place the tank in a location it will not be jostled. Make sure the water temperature stays between 60 °F (16 °C) and 72 °F (22 °C). You probably don't need a heater to maintain a temperature in this range, as it almost identical to the range commonly maintained in human dwellings. If you live in a particularly hot or cold climate, ensure that seasonal or daily changes in temperature do not put your goldfish at risk. Grow healthy bacteria in your tank by adding ammonia. Before moving your goldfish into its tank, let the water sit for at least a few weeks. This time is necessary for the tank to provide a healthy biological environment for your goldfish, so be patient! More specifically, allow the tank to build colonies of bacteria, which will develop on the filter and in the gravel. You'll maintain this biological environment via a process called cycling. Once your tank is setup and the filter is installed and turned on, add ammonia. Continue adding ammonia – while trying to keep it's amount at 0.06ppm – until enough bacteria have developed to eat both the ammonia and nitrites in your tank. Determine your levels of ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates by using test kits designed for this purpose. Continue the process until you get readings that indicate zero ammonia and zero nitrite. Cycle the fish tank’s water once a month. Regularly cycle the fish tank by changing 100% of the tank's water while taking care to keep the bacteria that are present in the tank alive. This will help your water “cycle” nitrogen, which is necessary to keep your fish alive. After the emptying the tank of water, add fresh, conditioned water. Repeat the process of adding ammonia and testing for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Once you have reading of zero ammonia and zero nitrite, as well as a bit of nitrate in the water - which is produced by the bacteria - your tank has been successfully cycled. Speed up the cycling process with a few tricks. Keep the water slightly warmer during cycling to increase the speed of bacteria growth. You can even borrow bacteria from a friend who already has a well-established, recently cycled fish tank. Seed your own tank by taking some of their gravel or cutting off a piece of their filter's sponge and adding it to your tank. Alternatively, add a bottle of ready-to-go bacteria from the fish store. If you go this route, still expect to add some ammonia and test until the tank is balanced. Change some of the tank’s water once a week. You need to change the water even more often than you cycle it. To curb the buildup of waste, change 25-50% of the tank's water once a week. Leave some of the water in the tank, however, to maintain a healthy amount of bacteria developed by less frequent cycling. When changing some of the tank's water, rinse the filter and any tank décor with water your remove from the tank. Never use tap water to rinse anything that goes in your tank. Only add clean water that you've treated with conditioner.
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Test your goldfish’s water weekly. Keep ammonia levels at 0ppm. Maintain nitrite levels at 0ppm and nitrate levels below 40ppm. Ensure a pH-balanced tank. Feed your goldfish a well-monitored, nutritious diet. Take care not to overfeed your goldfish. Watch out for signs of illness or infection. Diagnose your goldfish’s illness by consulting specific symptom lists online. Choose an appropriate container to house your goldfish. Cover the bottom of the tank with appropriately sized gravel. Decorate your goldfish’s domain. Only put certain natural plants in your goldfish tank. Use a filtration system. Add safe, clean, and balanced water. Place the goldfish’s tank somewhere safe and sensible. Make sure the water temperature stays between 60 °F (16 °C) and 72 °F (22 °C). Grow healthy bacteria in your tank by adding ammonia. Cycle the fish tank’s water once a month. Speed up the cycling process with a few tricks. Change some of the tank’s water once a week.
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How to Kill Clover
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To kill clover, spray it with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soap, and 3/4 cup of water. Alternatively, lay a garbage bag or plastic sheet over the clover, secue it in place with rocks, and leave it for a couple of weeks. If you want a quicker solution, purchase a nitrogen-rich fertilizer from a hardware store and spread it over the area, since clover doesn't do well with high levels of nitrogen. You can also spray a herbicide onto the clover, so long as it contains 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and Dicamba.
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Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Clover does not do well in a nitrogen-rich environment, so a nitrogen fertilizer will kill this weed. Look for a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content at your local hardware store or online. Spray the fertilizer directly on the clover, following the instructions on the label. Go for an organic, slow release fertilizer if you only have small patches of clover in your lawn. If you have large patches or sections of clover, opt for a fertilizer that is quick release to get rid of this weed right away. You can apply the fertilizer once a month, or based on the instructions on the label. Applying the fertilizer every spring is also a good preventative measure to stop clover from growing. Spot treat the clover with a herbicide. Look for herbicide that contains 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and Dicamba, as they will stop the clover from growing and kill them. Apply the herbicide directly to the clover. Make sure the herbicide does not get on any other plants. Put the herbicide on the clover once a month, or until it dies. You can buy herbicide at your local hardware store or online. Use ammonia on the clover to burn it. Ammonia will scorch and kill the clover. Only apply sulphate of ammonia made for use on lawns when the soil is moist after a rainy day. You can also wet the lawn with a hose before applying the ammonia if you don't want to wait for a rainy day. Put the ammonia directly on the clover so you do not scorch other areas of your lawn. Apply the ammonia once a month, or until the clover dies. Buy ammonia for lawn care at your local hardware store or online. Spray the clover with a vinegar and soap mixture. Put 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar in a spray bottle with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dish soap and ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of water. Spray the clover with the mixture as a spot treatment to kill it. Avoid spraying the mixture on any surrounding plants or grass, as it can damage them. Use corn gluten on the clover. Corn gluten is a natural herbicide that can be used to kill clover. Look for powdered corn gluten that you can sprinkle onto the clover. Use 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of corn gluten per 1,000 square feet (93 m ) of lawn. Water the corn gluten once you've applied it and then let the area dry for 2-3 days so the gluten can kill the clover. You can apply the corn gluten again after 4-6 weeks if the clover does not die. Place a plastic sheet over the clover to kill it. Put a garbage bag or a plastic tarp over the clover and secure the ends with rocks. Leave it on for a few weeks so the clover is deprived of sunlight and oxygen. Make sure the clover stays covered by the tarp at all times so it dies. This option is good if you have large patches of clover in your lawn that can be covered easily by a large plastic sheet or tarp. Fertilize your lawn in the spring to keep clover away. Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer on your lawn to maintain it and prevent weeds like clover from growing. Fertilizing your lawn once a year in the spring can also help to keep the grass healthy and less prone to weeds and pests. Pull out small patches of clover with a hand fork to prevent it from spreading. If you notice any small patches of clover growing in your lawn, use a hand fork to dig out them out. Make sure you remove the roots of the clover from the soil so it cannot grow back. Mow your lawn at a high setting so your grass outgrows the clover. Set your mower to a height of 3 to 3.5 inches (7.6 to 8.9 cm) so the grass is not cut too short. Your mower should go no lower than 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) when you mow your lawn. Keeping the grass tall can help to block out sunlight that can feed clover and other weeds, preventing them from growing. Water your lawn 1-2 times a week to prevent clover growth. Make sure your lawn stays moist and well hydrated so weeds like clover don't grow. Give your lawn at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water 1-2 times a week in the early morning so it stays healthy. A dry lawn will be starved for nutrients and be too unhealthy to fight off weeds like clover.
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Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Spot treat the clover with a herbicide. Use ammonia on the clover to burn it. Spray the clover with a vinegar and soap mixture. Use corn gluten on the clover. Place a plastic sheet over the clover to kill it. Fertilize your lawn in the spring to keep clover away. Pull out small patches of clover with a hand fork to prevent it from spreading. Mow your lawn at a high setting so your grass outgrows the clover. Water your lawn 1-2 times a week to prevent clover growth.
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How to Use "i.e." Versus "e.g."
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To use "i.e." versus "e.g.," remember that "i.e." is used before further explaining something and "e.g." is used before providing an example. It also helps to remember that if the phrase "in other words" makes sense in the sentence, you should use "i.e.," and if the phrase "for example" makes sense, you should use "e.g." When in doubt, think of "i.e." as standing for "in essence," and "e.g." as standing for "example given."
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Understand what the abbreviations stand for. "i.e." is an abbreviation of the Latin words id est , which means "that is". "e.g." is an abbreviation for the Latin words exempli gratia , which means "for the sake of example". each abbreviation with more easily remembered phrases. Associate It may be difficult to memorize Latin words, so pretending that "i.e." stands for "in essence" or "in other words", and "e.g." stands for "example given" can help. Use creative mnemonic devices. Sometimes, not even associating the abbreviation with another phrase helps. If you're still having trouble, try using more creative mnemonic solutions, such as associating i.e. with “I explain” or e.g. with “egg sample” (which sounds like "example"). You could also try memorizing a bizarre example sentence using the correct abbreviation, such as “The best way to drive unicorns out of your neighborhood is to play them loud Baroque classical music (i.e., complicated classical music composed between 1600-1750).” Use "i.e. " to paraphrase. Make a statement, then add "i.e." to explain, specify, or describe what you just said in another way: The elephant is a pachyderm, i.e., a large animal with thick skin and nails on feet resembling hooves. I went to my least favorite place (i.e., the dentist). Note that what follows "i.e." is often a further explanation. This can also be a metaphor. If you substitute "i.e." with "in other words" the sentences still make sense. If you plug in "for example" they do not. Use "e.g. " before giving one or more examples. Think of what precedes "e.g." as a category, and what follows it as something (or a few things) that would fall into that category (but not everything in that category): Buy some vegetables, e.g., carrots. I like power metal (e.g., Firewind, Iced Earth, Sonata Arctica). Observe how using "i.e." wouldn't make sense in these examples. "Carrots" is not another way to describe vegetables in general, it is just one of the many foods that are considered to be vegetables. If you wanted to use "i.e." you would write "Buy some vegetables, i.e., the edible part of any plant." Likewise, the bands given are examples of power metal, but not a description. If you were using "i.e." you would write something like "I like power metal, i.e., fast metal with symphonic elements and epic themes." Use e.g. and i.e. in short comments. It's common to use the abbreviations e.g. and i.e. when adding a parenthetical statement, such as a clarification or explanation. However, if the clarification or explanation is part of the main sentence, spell out the phrase that is appropriate to your meaning instead. For example, if you're writing a paper and want to provide some examples of sources that argue a particular point, use e.g.: “Some studies (e.g., Smith, 2015; Yao, 1999) support this assertion, while others -- for example, Abdullah's (2013) research on pizza and topping choice -- disagree.” Use i.e. to provide short clarifications and a phrase to provide longer or more detailed clarifications: “In our research we altered the order of image display (i.e., first, second, or third) as well as their color scheme, that is, whether we had applied a blue or green filter.” Consider your audience. Substantial confusion exists surrounding i.e. and e.g., even amongst highly educated readers. If you think that your readers may not understand what the abbreviation is used to signal, skip it and use a clarifying phrase instead. Italicize only if specifically asked. It's common for English speakers to see Latin words and phrases italicized, such as in medias res (“in the middle of things”) or in loco parentis (“in the place of a parent”). However, Latin words and phrases that have entered common usage are usually not italicized -- including i.e. and e.g. Use parentheses or commas with both. To indicate a separate clause, you can either insert a comma before "i.e." or "e.g." or you can use parentheses, both of which are shown in the examples above. If you use parentheses, open them right before the "e.g." or "i.e." and close them after you have given your example or alternate definition. For American English usage, you should always put a comma right after both "i.e." and "e.g." as shown in the examples above. For British English usage, do not put a comma right after either "i.e." or "e.g." Determine any style manual requirements. If you're just writing for yourself or in an informal situation, you may not have any specific requirements. However, if you're writing in a particular academic discipline, or in a particular profession (such as journalism), you will probably be asked to write in accordance with the relevant style manual. For example, APA Style, the official style of the American Psychological Association, is used widely in the social sciences and in professions like journalism. APA states that you should always put a comma after e.g. and i.e. when using them: “Some sources (e.g., Janet, 2010; Jeff, 2015) argue that mushrooms are tasty” and “There are three meals in the day (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner)”. Ensure that what you write after i.e. means the same as what precedes it. If you use a sentence that includes i.e. and a parenthetical comment, make sure that the restatement is directly equivalent to what you said first: you should be able to swap them out without a loss of meaning. The sentence “His favorite type of sandwich is an open-faced sandwich (i.e., one that uses only one piece of bread rather than two)” represents correct usage of i.e. The sentence “His favorite type of sandwich is an open-faced sandwich (i.e., a panini or similar type of sandwich)” represents incorrect usage, because “a panini or similar type of sandwich” is NOT directly equivalent to “an open-faced sandwich.” Try replacing the abbreviations with their meaning. If it sounds reasonable, then you are probably using the right one. For example, "I like quiet activities (e.g., reading)" becomes "I like quiet activities (for example, reading)". When trying this with i.e., it is often easier to use "in other words" instead of "that is."
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Understand what the abbreviations stand for. each abbreviation with more easily remembered phrases. Use creative mnemonic devices. Use "i.e. Use "e.g. Use e.g. Consider your audience. Italicize only if specifically asked. Use parentheses or commas with both. Determine any style manual requirements. Ensure that what you write after i.e. Try replacing the abbreviations with their meaning.
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How to Reset a Factory Car Alarm
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To reset a factory car alarm, first try pressing the “panic” button on your remote if you have one. If that doesn't do it, put your key in the driver's door in the unlock position, hold it for 2 seconds, then open the door. Alternatively, put your key in the driver's door and turn it twice to the right, then twice to the left, then put your key in the ignition and start your car. Still having a problem? You can disconnect your car battery to stop the alarm, then reconnect it after a minute or two to reset the alarm.
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Unlock the car manually. If the alarm remote is not working, use the key directly. Often times opening up the door will stop the alarm. If the driver's side door won't unlock, try the passenger door. Turn on your car. Put the key in the ignition, and turn the car on. If this doesn't turn off the alarm, try turning on and off the dashboard lights a few times without revving up the engine. Utilize common tricks. Factory car alarms have some simple reset protocols to help turn off an alarm. Most of the tricks rely on using the key in the door; simply put, a lot of factory car alarms have a door sensor, so working with the door might be the go-to for a quick fix. Put the key in the driver's door and turn it twice to the right, then twice to the left. Then insert your key into the ignition and start the car. Turn the key into the unlock position and hold it for two seconds before opening the door. Disconnect the battery. If the alarm is still sounding after the initial troubleshooting, you'll want to silence the siren as quickly as possible. Car alarms rely on the electronic component of the vehicle, and disconnecting the battery should both silence the siren and reset your alarm. Open up the hood, locate the battery, and with a wrench, remove the negative terminal. Then reconnect it after a minute has passed. If it is more easily accessible you can also unplug the wiring harness that connects to the car's horn or siren. If the horn or siren gets unplugged it can no longer make noise. Reset the alarm unit. Locate the alarm and transmitter system; refer to your owner's manual for the exact location. Hit the reset switch or turn it off and on. Remove the alarm fuse. This should both silence and take the alarm out of commission until the fuse is replaced. Find the alarm fuse in the fuse box. Remove it, and put the fuse in a plastic bag. You can store it in your glove compartment for safe keeping. If you cannot locate the alarm fuse right away, remove fuses to see if the alarm will stop. Doing this will not cause damage to the car, but make sure you return the fuses after you've determined they are not for the alarm. Some car alarms, when tampered with, prevent a car from starting as an anti-theft function. If you remove the fuse and cannot start the vehicle, you will have to take the car to a mechanic or dealer. Press the "panic" or buttons on your keychain remote to stop the alarm. Because the "panic" button can sound the car alarm, it can also stop it. Pressing "unlock" or the "trunk" button can stop the car alarm because it disarms the car's security system. Seek a mechanic if problems persist. If none these reset methods work, try speaking with a mechanic or dealer. If they can recognize the issues over the phone, the fix might be simple. However, further diagnosis might be needed in person. Speak with a dealer or mechanic. Disabling a car alarm can be a temporary fix before seeking professional auto assistance. However, keep in mind, car alarms are meant to be anti-theft, and when tampered with, some systems prevent a vehicle from starting as a security measure. Understand the basics of an alarm system. Alarm systems consist of a few components. Control unit. This part is often referred to as the brain because it functions as the command center for the system. Alarm transmitter. This comes in two forms: key-chain remote or the key. Sensors. Alarms vary and can get complex with various sensors such as pressure, door, or window sensors. Siren. Alarms need some type of warning signal; some systems have their own siren component while others are wired to car stereo. Wires. Wires connect the siren to the control unit, the control unit to the fuses, and the control unit to the sensors. Disconnect the battery. Open up the hood and locate the battery. Using a socket wrench, unscrew the negative terminal (-) of the battery and pull it off. This is a safety measure; messing around with a vehicle's electronics can be dangerous. Find the alarm system. If you have a factory car alarm, check in your owner's manual as a guide. The alarm system is usually under the hood near the steering wheel. If you have an after-market car alarm, it may be installed in any part of the car, but companies usually install them under the steering wheel. Disconnect wires. Some alarm control units have labels for each wire. Removing the wires attached to the control unit and removing the wires attached to the siren are two ways to disable and silence your alarm. Pull the wire of the siren. This will silence the alarm and might be a good temporary fix before seeking professional assistance. Remove the control unit. If you pull out the brain, there will be no alarm in the car. However, depending on the way your car alarm was set up, this might disable your vehicle from starting. Reconnect the battery and test the car. After you pull a wire, plug the battery back in to make sure the alarm isn't going off again. Turn on your car and give the engine a rev. You want to make sure the car can still function. Fix an alarm that starts when you turn the car on. You could need a new battery. Disable the alarm by removing the alarm fuse, and then bring the car to the shop. They can check your battery and move on from there if the problem is the alarm system. Diagnose an alarm that never sets. Lock your car electronically using the remote, if you have one. Push down the locking pin on the door manually if the remote does not engage the lock or if you don't have a remote. Use your remote key or click the "lock" button on the driver's side door to engage the lock. If this does not work: Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Turn the key to on position. Reattach the negative battery terminal. Turn the key to off position. Start the car. Fix an alarm that goes off randomly. Your alarm sensors are poorly calibrated. You'll need to adjust them so that they do not continue to cause problems whenever a dog brushes up against the car. To do so, refer to your owner's manual under the heading "Alarm System." Most cars can be re-calibrated to be less sensitive without going into the shop. There are two types of alarm sensor controls: DIP Switches: These are a series of toggles that control how much electricity runs through the sensors. Turning a few off will make your alarm system less touchy. These are built into the main control unit of the alarm system. Rheostat: Using a small screwdriver, you can loosen up a bolt that adjusts the resistance in the sensor, making it more or less sensitive. These sensors are mounted externally. Check if the alarm is the reason your car won't stop. When a car refuses to start, most people go through a series of checks to find the issue. After all the checks lead to no solution, consider checking the car alarm. Some alarms are wired with the ignition as an anti-theft measure. Attempt to disable or reset the alarm, and then try starting your car.
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Unlock the car manually. Turn on your car. Utilize common tricks. Disconnect the battery. Reset the alarm unit. Remove the alarm fuse. Press the "panic" or buttons on your keychain remote to stop the alarm. Seek a mechanic if problems persist. Speak with a dealer or mechanic. Understand the basics of an alarm system. Disconnect the battery. Find the alarm system. Disconnect wires. Reconnect the battery and test the car. Fix an alarm that starts when you turn the car on. Diagnose an alarm that never sets. Fix an alarm that goes off randomly. Check if the alarm is the reason your car won't stop.
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How to Make Papaya Salad
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To make papaya salad, start by crushing yardlong beans, chilies, garlic, shrimp, and peanuts to release their flavors and then mix them together. Next, cut papaya into matchstick-size shreds and cut carrots, sprouts, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, and basil. After that, combine them all together. To mix the dressing, whisk together lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and salt until it forms into a thin liquid. Then, add the crushed ingredients to the salad, drizzle the dressing over the top, and toss. If you'd like, you can top with cilantro or basil before serving.
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Gather your ingredients. To get started, you should lay out all the aromatic ingredients you will be using to flavor the salad. This includes the dried shrimp, garlic, peanuts, yardlong beans (French green beans can be used instead) and chili peppers. Som tam is traditionally made by grinding or “bruising” the dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle before incorporating them into the fresh fruits and vegetables that make up the salad. Look for less common ingredients like dried shrimp and Thai fish sauce at your local Asian supermarket. Have a mortar and pestle or large bowl ready. Rather than chopping or pureeing the dry ingredients, they should be crushed to get the proper flavor and consistency. The best way to do this is with a mortar and pestle. If you don't own or have access to one, you can simply place the items in a large mixing bowl and mash them with the bottom of a broad spoon. Because they're so hard, the peanuts are the one exception and may need to be chopped if you're not using a mortar and pestle. Authentic som tam is often made entirely in the same mortar. Crush the ingredients to release their flavors. Take the dry ingredients and grind them with the pestle or spoon until they are soft but intact. The purpose of this process is not to completely break down the ingredients but to unlock their pungent flavors while reducing them to an edible size and texture. For best results, crush the shrimp, garlic, beans, peanuts and chilies individually. Try not to crush the dry components until they're too fine. A coarse, pulpy texture is what you're after. If you want to save time, or you'd prefer a more even consistency, you can pulse the dry ingredients a few times in a food processor until they're the right size. Combine the crushed ingredients. Once they've been lightly ground, set the dry ingredients aside in a separate bowl. It's best to keep them separated from the papaya and other vegetables until it's time to toss them together. This will ensure that the finished salad is fresh and crisp and retain the distinct notes of each of its ingredients. The flavors of the aromatics will begin to mingle as they rest. Prep the papaya. The papaya used for som tam needs to be green (picked just before it's ripe) and cut into matchstick-sized shreds. When you're doing your shopping, look for green papaya that has already been shredded. This will save you a lot of prep time and shouldn't have much of an effect on the freshness of the flavor, since unripe papaya is so dry. If you don't have any luck finding it pre-shredded, you can take the time to julienne it yourself or use a Kiwi shredder. Look over the papaya closely before you buy it. It should be a deep green color on the outside and be firm to the touch, with very little give. If you're using fresh, whole papaya, it will need to be seeded before it's shredded. You can also shred the papaya with an ordinary kitchen grater, although the pieces may be slightly smaller and thinner. Dice the other vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters. Shred or julienne the carrots. Dice the scallions. Chop the Thai basil and cilantro or slice them into fine strips. Bean sprouts can be added whole or cut into smaller pieces. Combine these with the papaya shreds and mix it all together by hand. The papaya should make up the bulk of the salad, with the rest of the vegetables there to supplement the flavor and texture. Mix the dressing. Put the lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce and salt into a separate bowl and whisk them together until the mixture forms a thin liquid. Taste the dressing to make sure it's right. In a well-made som tam, all flavors should be represented equally: sweet, salty, tart, zesty and bitter. Add the fish sauce to taste. It has a very unique flavor profile that works best when balanced by other flavors, and can easily become overpowering if you use too much. Combine and serve. Add the crushed dry ingredients to the papaya, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts and herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss until all the components are evenly distributed throughout the salad and coated with the dressing. If you desire, top with extra crushed peanuts, cilantro or basil and enjoy! Papaya salad refrigerates well and will stay fresh for up to 3 days, though the acids in the dressing may cause it to soften up somewhat. This recipe makes between 3-4 servings. Finished! Substitute other root vegetables for papaya. Papaya can be hard to find in most places, especially unripe, the way it needs to be for som tam. If you have trouble finding papaya, simply swap it out for kohlrabi, cabbage mix, daikon radish or cucumber. Any of these mild root vegetables will have the right crunchy texture, and when shredded or julienned will be perfect for soaking up the tangy dressing. When substituting other vegetables for papaya, make sure you buy them before they're fully ripe so that they'll be firm. Mild melons like cantaloupe can also work as a tasty replacement. Use salt in place of fish sauce. If you're a vegan, or just find fish sauce to be particularly unpalatable, just add a little extra salt to the dressing instead. A little white vinegar can also do the trick, and will provide the liquid you need to blend the dressing. The main purpose of the fish sauce is impart a salty, pungent flavor, so it's easy to achieve the same effect without having to work with an ingredient you can't stomach. Other salty condiments like soy sauce are not recommended, as they'll throw off the flavors of the salad. Add brown sugar for sweetness. Palm sugar is the go-to sweetener for most Southeast Asian and Malaysian cuisine, but it's not available everywhere, and it might taste a bit strange to those who aren't used to it. Luckily, light brown sugar makes a perfect replacement. It's sweet and just a bit earthy, and it will dissolve and thicken well in the lime juice. Play around with the amount of sugar that goes into the dressing if you want to offset the spice of the chilies. Come up with your own variations. Since the components of som tam are prepared individually and then assembled, it's an easy recipe to customize. Adjust the amounts of herbs and aromatics to taste, or substitute some of your other favorite vegetables instead. You might choose to crank up the heat from the chilies, or leave them out altogether. The choices are nearly endless! Top the salad with fresh grilled shrimp, beef or chicken rather than dried shrimp for a heartier meal version of som tam.
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Gather your ingredients. Have a mortar and pestle or large bowl ready. Crush the ingredients to release their flavors. Combine the crushed ingredients. Prep the papaya. Dice the other vegetables. Mix the dressing. Combine and serve. Finished! Substitute other root vegetables for papaya. Use salt in place of fish sauce. Add brown sugar for sweetness. Come up with your own variations.
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How to Stop Being Shy when You Dance
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Being shy when you dance is totally normal, but you can develop your confidence so you can dance without worrying what other people think. Remember that other people won't be paying much attention to you while you're dancing since they'll be busy dancing themselves. There's no right or wrong way to dance, and as long as you look like you're having fun, no one will think twice. Try practicing dancing in front of a mirror so you can get more comfortable with how your body moves. Just throw on some music and let yourself get lost in the beat. Practicing by yourself might feel weird at first, but if you're comfortable dancing alone, it will be much easier to dance when you're out in public.
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Choose an empty room to practice in. A good way to get over shyness is to be comfortable with your dancing. Practicing in a room filled with friends or family might be intimidating, so look for an empty room. This could be your bedroom, living room when nobody is home, or a dance studio that is not being used. Look for a room that is not filled with furniture or junk. If you can't find one, try to temporarily move things around to make space. Dance in front of a mirror. This gives you the chance to see what you look like while dancing and get comfortable with that image. It also gives you an opportunity to see what changes you'd like to make to your moves to improve them. A full length mirror is ideal, though a smaller mirror will do. It may feel uncomfortable to see yourself dance in a mirror at first, but it will feel more comfortable over time. Choose your favorite music. It's easiest to dance to music you really enjoy. If the music you enjoy is difficult to dance to, put on something with a beat that inspires movement. It is also an option to put on music that is likely to be played at places you would be dancing, like at a school dance or club. Close your eyes, feel the beat and rhythm, and move in a way that feels natural to you. Try dancing to a wide variety of music to practice variety in your dancing. Watch dance clips. Watch dance steps from clips on the internet, on T.V. shows, or movies. Only watch first to take in the way the dancers are moving, interacting with each other, and carrying themselves. Look at what the dancers are doing to project confidence in their movements, like facial expressions and posture. Once you have watched the clip a few times, try to replicate the way the dancers move. You don't have to do the exact steps the dancers are doing. Just try to move in a similar way. Practice often. You will grow more comfortable with your dancing the more you practice. Keep improving them until you feel confident, and you can do them without thinking about it. Take a few minutes out of every day or every few days to dance. Keep it fun and light as you practice. It shouldn't feel like a chore. To help with practicing often, come up with a schedule that you can follow. For example, set aside thirty minutes of your time every night. Try to continue learning all the time. Practice new steps to new kinds of music when you get tired of your current practice routine. Once you have practiced for a while, try developing your own style. You can do this by picking and choosing from the styles of other people that you like. Practice with a friend. Dance with someone you feel very comfortable with. If possible, look for a friend that is comfortable with dancing in public. Ask them over to dance or dance at your friend's house. Your friend (or a roommate or family member) can help reassure you that you are dancing just fine. You can also ask them to suggest some new moves or different methods for you to try. Do this before going completely public with your dancing. You can also ask your friend what they do to feel comfortable about dancing in public. Take a class. A learning environment is a great way to get over shyness while dancing. Other people in class are trying to get better and most likely not very comfortable with their dance moves yet either. Choose any type of dance that appeals to you. It can be jazz, hip hop, salsa, or even ballet. Take a beginner level class if you are new to that form of dance. Look into open classes at dance studios in your area. Dance in a crowded area. Unless you're dancing outrageously, it's not likely your dancing will be noticed in a crowded place where other people are dancing. Go to a dance club on a crowded night. Walk into the crowd and begin to dance. Dancing where people of different ages, looks, and dancing styles will help you become more comfortable in your own dancing. It will also help you see how other people carry themselves and interact with each other while dancing. You will need to find an alternative to a club if you are under legal age. Dance with a friend. Choose a partner or partners to dance with. Focusing on the other person will help you forget that others may or may not be watching. If you're dancing with one partner, try to focus on their style and mimic it. It is also helpful to dance with a small group of people. Dancing with a small group of people you know will help the dance floor feel like a more comfortable place. If you're going out, bring a few friends with you. You can ask the friend you practiced dancing with to join you to go out dancing together. Keep going. Dancing in public may feel uncomfortable at first. Don't give up even if it's tempting to walk off of the dance floor. Dance through the discomfort until you are dancing for your own enjoyment. Try to move in a way that feels most natural to you, and recall the times when you were dancing alone or with one friend in a private place. If you need to take a break, go off the dance floor and breathe until you regain your composure. Take a break if you need a moment to regroup, but don't give up completely. Keep a smile on your face. Even if you're feeling uncomfortable, try not to let it show on your face. People will believe that your confident in your moves and enjoying yourself if it appears that way on your face. You will eventually feel better if you keep a positive look on your face and maintain positive body language. Don't hunch over. Keep your back straight and shoulders down and back when you're not performing difficult moves. Don’t let criticism get to you. People can be unnecessarily mean sometimes, especially if you are still very young. If you hear something negative about you, try not to take it to heart. The unkindness of others should not ruin your good time. If it does get to you, take a few minutes to remind yourself that one person's opinion does not affect you in the long run. Think of reasons why you're happy with yourself. For example, be proud that you are dancing around others in the first place. Don't return the criticism if someone says something negative about you. It won't help the situation. Criticism doesn't always come from a mean place, especially if it happens in a learning environment. Recognize what can be gained from dancing. Dancing may be difficult at first, but its long-term benefits makes it worth getting out on the dance floor. Dance is both physically and mentally good for your health. Physically, dance can improve circulation and promote weight loss. Mentally, dance can reduce anxiety, improve body image, stimulate memory, and regulate mood. Consider this the next time you're feeling nervous about dancing. Look your best. Dress up in an outfit that makes you feel good when you go out dancing. Take some extra time doing your hair and makeup (if you wear any). Enjoying the way you look will improve your confidence when it is time to begin dancing. Think about where you will be going when picking out your outfit. How you would dress at a salsa club would be different than what you'd wear to a school dance.
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Choose an empty room to practice in. Dance in front of a mirror. Choose your favorite music. Watch dance clips. Practice often. Practice with a friend. Take a class. Dance in a crowded area. Dance with a friend. Keep going. Keep a smile on your face. Don’t let criticism get to you. Recognize what can be gained from dancing. Look your best.
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How to Fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller That Keeps Shutting Off
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If your Xbox 360 wireless controller keeps shutting off, fixing the issue may be as simple as changing the batteries. Dead batteries are the most common reason a controller turns off, so try replacing them, and see if this does the trick. For a reusable battery pack, plug it in for 1 to 3 hours before trying your controller again. If this doesn't address the problem, check the metal contacts at the bottom of your battery pack to make sure they aren't dirty or rusted. To clean the contacts, use a dry cotton swab to scrub away any dirt or dust. You can also check to see if your battery pack is too loose or is jiggling. While the easiest way to fix this is to buy a new one, you can also use tape to secure it tightly to the back of your controller.
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Remove the battery packs and batteries. Dead batteries are by far the most common reason a controller turns off. Push the small button on the top of the battery pack to remove it and slide out the batteries. Replace the batteries. Use fresh AA batteries, and never mix and match old batteries and new batteries. Recharge the controller if you are using a reusable battery pack. Most rechargeable battery packs either plug into the Xbox with a USB cable or come with a small charging station. Plug in your battery pack and wait 1-3 hours before trying the controller again. If you are using the cable chargers, make sure you turn your Xbox on first. When attached with the charging cable you may keep playing your Xbox 360. If the pack is charging correctly then the cable or docking station light will glow red. When it turns green the pack is fully charged. Use a light to inspect the metal contacts at the bottom of the battery pack. If you still cannot get your controller to stay on, make sure that the metal contacts at the bottom are not dirty or rusted. If they are, you'll need to clean them or buy a new battery pack. To clean the contacts use several dry cotton swabs to lightly scrub away dirt and dust. Secure your battery pack if it is loose or jiggling. If you controller disconnects every time it rumbles or shakes, your battery pack may be loose. While the easiest way to fix this is to buy a new one, you can also use tape the secure it tightly to the back of your controller. Taping up your battery pack is usually a temporary solution, and makes it difficult to replace dead batteries. Restart your console and reconnect your controller. Turn your Xbox off and wait 5 seconds before turning it back on. When it boots up, reconnect your controller by performing the following steps: Press and hold the center "X" button to turn the controller on. Press and release the "connect" button on the front of your Xbox console. It is a small button underneath the "Open Disc Tray" button. Within 20 seconds, press the "Connect" button on your controller. It is on the top of the controller next to the battery pack. When the lights on your console stop blinking your controller should be attached. Know that wireless devices might interfere with your controller. While Xbox controllers typically reach over 30 ft, this range can be compromised by other machines that emit radio waves. Remove wireless devices from between you and the Xbox to establish a better connection. Machines that might interfere with your controller include: Microwaves Cordless phones Wireless Routers Laptops Remove physical barriers between you and the Xbox. While the wireless signal may pass easily through some materials, it can have trouble broadcasting through metal, chrome dividers, entertainment console doors, or shelves. Try placing your Xbox on the floor and connecting a controller from close range to make sure it can still connect without any interference. Make sure there are not already 4 controllers connected. The Xbox 360 can only accept four controllers at a time, so your wireless controller will not connect if there are already 4 controllers attached. This includes wired controllers, so detach those then try to reconnect. You can quickly disconnect controllers by removing the battery pack or restarting the Xbox. Replace your controller. If you know the batteries are good and you've tried removing all possible interferences, you may need to buy a new controller. Call the Xbox Service Center to see if you are eligible for a free replacement. Your console must be registered with Microsoft to be eligible for a replacement. If you are still having trouble you need to reset your Xbox. While not a recommended fix by Microsoft, some people have had success "rebooting" their Xbox's controller set-up. Know, however, that you should contact Microsoft Support before trying this. These tips come from several online communities and forums, not Microsoft directly. Hold the "sync" button on the front of the Xbox for 30 seconds. Make sure the Xbox is on. The lights on the front of the Xbox will blink and spin, but eventually turn off. Hold the button until the lights are off. Unplug everything. Take out the power cord from the wall and the Xbox, remove the inputs, and detach the Xbox hard drive from the console. Wait 5 minutes before turning everything back on. After you've waited, plug everything back in and try to connect your controller using the steps discussed in method 2. If you still cannot connect controllers, you'll need to discuss the problem with Microsoft and potentially get a replacement Xbox 360.
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Remove the battery packs and batteries. Replace the batteries. Recharge the controller if you are using a reusable battery pack. Use a light to inspect the metal contacts at the bottom of the battery pack. Secure your battery pack if it is loose or jiggling. Restart your console and reconnect your controller. Know that wireless devices might interfere with your controller. Remove physical barriers between you and the Xbox. Make sure there are not already 4 controllers connected. Replace your controller. If you are still having trouble you need to reset your Xbox. Hold the "sync" button on the front of the Xbox for 30 seconds. Unplug everything. Wait 5 minutes before turning everything back on.
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How to Tell Someone to Leave You Alone
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Telling someone to leave you alone can be nerve-wracking, so ask a friend to come with you for moral support. Then, look the person in the eye to show that you're not afraid, and simply say, “Please, leave me alone from now on.” You can give them a reason to make it easier if the person isn't mean to you, such as, “I'd rather be on my own,” or, “I prefer to have a small group of friends and I've already got enough.” Keep in mind, however, that you're not obligated to give a reason. If they keep bothering you after you've told them once, tell a teacher or your parent so they can help you deal with the person.
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Find the right time and place to tell the person. If you want to tell someone who means well to leave you alone, then it's important to find a nice, quiet place to do it. Whether the person is someone who has a crush on you or just an annoying classmate, if you feel comfortable around the person, then you should try to tell him or her in a quiet place where you can be alone without the threat of someone coming in and asking what's happening. You should also find a time when the person you want to talk to isn't distracted, busy, or stressed out, so the conversation goes as well as it can. Though it's important to find a good place and time if you care about the person you're talking to, you also shouldn't wait around forever for the perfect time to come along. It's important to get the message across so you can both move on with your lives. If you feel more comfortable having a friend there for support, then that's fine too. Don't put yourself in an uncomfortable situation if you'd rather not be alone with the person. Explain why you want to be left alone. Once you get the person alone, it's important to be open and honest about the fact that you want to be left alone. If the person has a crush on you and you don't return those feelings, then say so. If the person is your neighbor or classmate who always wants to hang out and you're just not interested, then get the point across. Say it loud and clear so there can be no mistake that you just don't want to see the person. For example, if the person is a girl who has a crush on you, you can say, “I'm sorry that I don't return your feelings. I'm flattered, but I'd like to be on my own.” If the person is an annoying person who keeps trying to hang out with you, just say, “I'm sorry, but I'm just not interested in spending time with you. I thought you should know.” If the person has actually done things to annoy you or make your life difficult or if you've already given him or her a few chances, then you can say this to get the message across. If you're nervous about what to say here, then practice in advance. Remain calm. It's natural to be a little bit, or very, upset when you have this kind of conversation. However, if you want to get the message across, then the best thing you can do is try to remain calm and keep your wits about you. If you feel yourself getting emotional, take a deep breath, and give yourself some time to return to your senses. If you keep your cool, then the person will see that he can't mess with you and that he should take you seriously. You want to look like you have it together. If need to take deep breaths or even need to excuse yourself for a minute to get the message across, then don't be afraid to do so. If the other person gets mad and says things to taunt you or make you upset, don't let it get to you. Don't stoop to that person's level and fight back and take the high road instead. Don’t make excuses. Though you may think it's better to make excuses to soften the blow, if you say things like, “Now is not a good time for me” or “I'm just not ready to date, but I really like you,” then you'll just be giving the person false hope. Instead of doing this, telling the person that you're honestly not interested will make it much more likely that the person will get the message and will leave you alone. And what's more, you won't be hurting the person's feelings as much. Of course it'll be easier to make an excuse in the moment than to be direct. But if you do that, then you won't be getting the message across and the person will come right back to you. If someone is just plain mean to you, you can say so. Say, “I don't want to hang out with you anymore because you always end up making fun of me. I really don't appreciate it and would like to be left alone.” Be honest but not hurtful. If the person is genuinely nice, then you shouldn't try to hurt his or her feelings more than you need to. It can be tricky to find a balance between getting your point across and being sensitive, but you should work to make it clear you don't want to spend time with the person without name-calling or being insulting. You want to be better than that. Besides, you want to end the relationship, whatever it may be, not fuel the fire and lead the person to keep bothering you for even longer. If a girl likes you and you don't return her feelings, you can be honest about the fact that you don't feel the same way without explaining that she's just not your type and that you like girls who are taller, or saying that you think she's annoying. If the person is a younger sibling, while you can't get him or her to leave you alone forever, you can say something like, “I'd really like some privacy while I hang out with my friends. You're getting in the way right now.” Let the person talk. If you respect the person and he or she has something to say, then you should give him and her the chance to talk. As long as the person is emotionally stable and just genuinely likes you a lot, he or she may want you to listen for a little while. If you want to be nice, then give the person this allowance, taking the time to really pay attention. Though you shouldn't make this last more than a few minutes, if you care about the person even a little bit, then can take this time to listen. Don't interrupt or offer your own opinions. Wait for the person to say what he or she has to say, respond as kindly as you can, and get ready to end the conversation. Make sure the person understands what you’re asking. Before you end the conversation, it's important to ask the person if he's clear on the fact that you are to be left alone. You want to make sure that your words had a lasting effect and that your message was received loud and clear. You can even see if the person will repeat that he'll leave you alone so he sees that you're serious and that you weren't just having the conversation for fun. Before you leave the conversation, you should make sure that the person understanding in no uncertain terms that you are to be left alone. Thank the person for talking to you. If the conversation has gone reasonably well, then try to end it on a good note. Thank the person for hearing you out and understanding that you want to be left alone. This conversation was likely pretty difficult for both of you, and you should try to wrap it up positively, given the context. Of course, it can't be too positive if you're asking to be left alone, but you can try to be as nice as possible. Though you may not feel like saying thank you, it's only polite, and it may lead you to have a better understanding with the other person. Get backup if you need it. If the person has really been bothering you and you don't want to be alone with him or her, then you should get a few friends, an older sibling, or even a parent or teacher to go with you when you ask to be left alone. If you're genuinely afraid for your own well-being, then you should make sure not to be left alone with the person when you have this difficult conversation so you can feel safe and confident. If the person is a bully, then having your friends there with you can make a big impact on your confidence. Though you may try to settle it yourself first, if that hasn't worked, having your friends around can make a difference. Your friends or siblings should be there for support, but you should do as much of the talking as you can, to show that you can stick up for yourself. Tell the person that you want to be left alone immediately. If you really need to be firm, then you shouldn't make small talk but should come right out and say it. Just say, “Leave me alone” or “Please leave me alone from now on.” Though this won't be pleasant, the sooner you get the message across, the better. If this is someone whom you really need to be firm with, then you shouldn't waste time on small talk. Look the person right in the eye and show that you're not afraid. If you look down at the ground, then you'll look intimidated. Speak slowly and clearly. Make sure your words are heard loud and clear. Be direct. Make sure you're saying these words in no uncertain terms. Don't say “go away,” “not now” or “I'm busy,” but make it clear that you want to be left alone at all times, for good. Though it won't feel great to say these words, it'll be far better than being wishy washy and making the person think you'd be up to seeing him or her again. If you're struggling with being direct, have the friends with you help get the message across. It should take more than a minute to say what you have to say. Just a few clear sentences on wanting to be left alone will do the trick. If the person is a bully or just not worth your time, then there's no need to explain why you want to be left alone; that should be obvious. Don’t listen to excuses. The person may have some excuses for why he doesn't want to leave you alone or how he thought he was just helping you out or thought that you really liked him, deep down. If you're serious about wanting to be left alone, then you should make it clear that you won't take these excuses and aren't open to having a debate or a conversation. You've made your point and want to move on. If the person is a bully who keeps insulting you, just walk away. There's no reason to listen to that. Promise that there will be consequences if the person doesn’t listen. If the person really doesn't seem like s/he is getting it, then you can start bringing on the consequences. Say that you'll talk to your parents, the person's parents, your teachers, your school administrators, or even the police if the person really doesn't listen to you. It's important that the person knows that this can't drag on any longer and that you mean business. The more specific you are, the better. If you can name specific teachers or administrators you will tell, then that will scare the person off much more effectively. If you plan on telling your parents, you can say that you can pick up the phone and call your dad at work, right now. Make the person see that you've put a lot of thought into him leaving you alone and he will be scared off. Talk to your parents. If the person really won't go away, then you should talk to your parents about it. Let them know that you're feeling threatened, or just really, really annoyed by the person who won't leave you alone. You may be a little embarrassed telling your parents about it if the person really has a crush on you, but they can help you get rid of the annoying person and deal with the situation. They can make you feel safer and can even take further action to limit your contact with the person. Your parents will know what to do and you'll be safe in their hands. They'll appreciate the fact that you went to them with your problem and will feel responsible for you. You shouldn't look for the perfect time to tell them. Just make sure they're not busy or about to run off to work and sit them down and have the conversation. And if it really can't wait, then tell them what's up. Get help from your friends. Your friends can also be a big help in this situation. Not only can they be around you more when you think the person who won't leave you alone will be there, but they can also help tell the person to leave you alone and will discourage him or her from following you around. Your true friends will be there for you through thick and thin and will understand that you're in a tricky situation. They'll make sure to spend more time with you and will see to it that you're never alone if you're feeling unsafe. If your friends are always with you, then the person will lose interest, whether he has a crush on you or wants to taunt you. Your friends can also help you see what the best course of action is. If the person you want to be rid of is a real bully, then they'll tell you that you need to get more help than they can provide. Avoid gossiping about the person. If you gossip about the person or keep talking about how he won't leave you alone, then it'll get back to him. Not only will this make him angry or even more persistent, but he may even have the idea that you really do like him or want him to come around. If you didn't, then why would you keep talking him? If you really want to make it seem like you want to be left alone, then you should just drop the subject as much as you can. You can confide in your close friends about what's happening and ask for their advice, but you should avoid telling just about anyone who comes your way about the situation, or the person will hear all about it. Talk to a teacher or school administrator. If the person is really persistent and follows you around or keeps pestering you everywhere you go, then it may be time to get your teachers or your administrators involved. Tell them that the situation has gotten out of control and see what punitive measures they can take to keep you safe from the other person. Having an adult involved can sometimes change the person's mind and will help him take your threats seriously. Don't be nervous about it, especially if you're dealing with a bully. You should talk to these authority figures as soon as possible so measures can be taken. If the person is a bully, then he'll threaten you and will say that you'll be in trouble if you tell your teachers or administrators. However, these are empty threats. It's much better to tell people what's going on and to stay safe. Change your routine as much as you can to avoid that person. If you've tried everything and have even gotten parents and administrators involved, then you can work on changing your routine to avoid the person for a little while. Though you shouldn't have to change your life too much to suit the other person, if you're reaching your last resort, then you can work on avoiding places where the person is likely to be. This can mean hanging out in a new part of the park, going to a different movie theatre, or discovering a new restaurant with your friends. As the person loses interest, you can go back to your old life. You don't have to change absolutely everything you do. But if walking to school a new way leads you to avoid the person who is bothering you, then it may be worth it. Ignore the person and hope he or she gets the message. Though ignoring a person isn't the most mature way to get him or her to leave you alone, if you've tried having a conversation, telling other people, and even avoiding him or her, then this may be something you have to try. If that person walks by and says something mean to you or smiles at you, act like he or she doesn't exist. If that person somehow makes it into a group conversation you're having, casually walk away. If you end up in the same coffee shop, get out of there without causing a scene. Though this may not feel great, it can help to get the message across. If the person sees that his words or presence don't affect you or make you upset and that you couldn't really care about what he or she says, then he'll lose interest. And if you leave every time he or she shows up, then that will grow old, too, which is exactly what you want. Stay safe. If you're dealing with a person who won't leave you alone and that person is threatening to you, then the most important thing is that you stay safe. The person may be more than annoying and may even be emotionally unstable, and you should make sure that you feel safe and protected at all times. While you shouldn't stay at home all day for fear of running into the person, you should make sure that you've taken measures to protect yourself from this person, even if this means contacting the authorities. It's not worth it to risk your safety just for your pride. If you genuinely feel like you're in danger, you should absolutely say something as soon as you can.
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Find the right time and place to tell the person. Explain why you want to be left alone. Remain calm. Don’t make excuses. Be honest but not hurtful. Let the person talk. Make sure the person understands what you’re asking. Thank the person for talking to you. Get backup if you need it. Tell the person that you want to be left alone immediately. Be direct. Don’t listen to excuses. Promise that there will be consequences if the person doesn’t listen. Talk to your parents. Get help from your friends. Avoid gossiping about the person. Talk to a teacher or school administrator. Change your routine as much as you can to avoid that person. Ignore the person and hope he or she gets the message. Stay safe.
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How to Cook Rice with Chicken Broth
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To cook rice with chicken broth, decide how much rice you want to make, and pour the rice into a large pot with 1 box of chicken stock. Then, bring the rice to a boil over medium heat, and then lower the temperature to medium-low. Place a lid on the pot so that it's tilted to let some steam escape, and check on the rice every 2-3 minutes. When you can see holes in between the grains of rice, put the lid on completely and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes on low heat before serving.
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Put the white rice, broth, salt, and pepper into a saucepan. Set a 2 US qt (1.9 L) saucepan on the stove and put 1 1/2 cups (286 g) of long-grain white rice into it along with 2 ⁄ 2 cups (0.59 L) of chicken broth. Then, add as much salt and pepper as you like. To add a richer flavor, sauté 1 chopped shallot in 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) (28 g) of butter over medium heat before you put the rice in the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the burner up to medium-high so the broth begins to bubble. Keep the lid off of the saucepan so you can see when the broth begins to boil. Then, turn the burner down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cover the pan and cook the rice for 15 to 17 minutes. Put a tight-fitting lid on the saucepan and cook the rice without lifting the lid off. This ensures that the rice absorbs the chicken broth and finishes steaming without moisture escaping. If there's still broth visible in the pan after 17 minutes, put the lid back on and cook the rice for another 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish it with fresh parsley. Turn off the burner and remove the lid. If you used thyme or garlic, use tongs or a fork to remove them. Then, fluff the rice with the tines of the fork and sprinkle 1 tablespoon (3 g) of freshly chopped parsley on the rice before serving it. Refrigerate leftover rice in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that the rice will dry out the longer it's stored. Toast the brown rice for 5 minutes if you want it to have a nutty flavor. Pour 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of olive oil into a saucepan and turn the burner to medium. Carefully tilt the pan so the oil coats the bottom. Then, add 1 cup (190 g) of long-grain brown rice and cook it for 5 minutes to add a rich, nutty flavor. Shake the pan occasionally to help the rice toast evenly. If you don't want to toast the rice, skip this step. Add chicken broth, water, and salt to the pan. Stir in 1 ⁄ 2 cups (350 ml) of chicken broth, 1 cup (240 ml) of water, and ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of kosher salt. If you prefer a much stronger chicken flavor, you could replace the water with more chicken broth. Use homemade or storebought chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Keep the lid off of the saucepan so you can see when the liquid comes to a vigorous boil. There's no need to stir the mixture at this point. Cover the pan and simmer the rice over medium-low for 40 minutes. Put a tight-fitting lid on the saucepan and turn the burner down so the liquid bubbles gently. Cook the rice for 40 minutes without lifting the lid. If you lift the lid as the rice is cooking, steam will escape and the rice won't become tender. Turn off the burner and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. Once the rice has swollen and absorbed all of the liquid, turn off the burner. Keep the lid on the pan and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. The rice will finish cooking as it sits. If you skip this step, your rice might be gummy or sticky. Fluff the rice with a fork and scatter parsley over it. Wear oven mitts to remove the lid and break up the rice with the tines of a fork. If you'd like the rice to have a fresher flavor, sprinkle ¼ cup (5 g) of freshly chopped parsley over it before serving. Store the leftover rice in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Put the white rice, broth, salt, and pepper into a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cover the pan and cook the rice for 15 to 17 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish it with fresh parsley. Toast the brown rice for 5 minutes if you want it to have a nutty flavor. Add chicken broth, water, and salt to the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and simmer the rice over medium-low for 40 minutes. Turn off the burner and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and scatter parsley over it.
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How to Whistle with Two Fingers
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To whistle with two fingers, start by tucking your lips inward over your top and bottom teeth. Then, form a U-shape by touching the ends of your thumb and middle finger on either hand. Put the tips of your fingers right between the center of your lips, but don't go past the first knuckles or you won't have enough space for the air to move around your mouth. Once your fingers are in place, position your tongue at the bottom of your mouth, just below the bottom teeth. At that point, breathe deeply as possible to get enough air in your mouth, then exhale forcefully to produce a whistling sound. Don't be discouraged if you can't make the sound, since learning to whistle this way takes a lot of practice. You can also try adjusting your technique, like moving your fingers upwards or moving your tongue further back.
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Tuck your lips between your teeth. The first thing you need to do to whistle with your fingers is to use your lips to cover your teeth. When you whistle, your teeth and outer lips should not be visible. To accomplish this, tuck your upper and lower lips over your teeth and into your mouth. Form a U-shape with two of your fingers on one hand. You can use your thumb and middle finger, or the thumb and index finger. It doesn't matter which two fingers you use. Use the two fingers that feel most comfortable to you. Some people also find success whistling when they form a triangle with their fingers. In this example, the fingertips are touching. Use a finger from each hand if that feels more comfortable. Some people whistle using one finger from each hand. For example, they may whistle with their right and left index fingers, or even their right and left pinky fingers. Form a U-shape with these fingers in order to produce the whistling sound. It really doesn't matter which two fingers you use, as long as you form the right shape and do the proper technique. Put your two fingers in your mouth. Your fingers should be positioned so that they are each placed between the corner and center of your lips. Do not put them in too far, only to about the first knuckle. The purpose of your two fingers is to keep your lips in place over your teeth. Angle your fingertips inward. Your fingers should be angled towards the center of your tongue, almost in the shape of a circle, but not touching. Do not touch the inside walls of your mouth with your fingers. Make sure your fingers are still holding your lips over your teeth at this point. Move your tongue down and back in your mouth. Position your tongue so that it is down at the bottom of your mouth and behind your bottom teeth. There should be about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) between your bottom teeth and the tip of your tongue. This allows the front space of your mouth to be open and allow the air to flow to produce the whistling sound. The position of the tongue is a very important part of the technique. Inhale deeply to collect air in your mouth. When you inhale, you are collecting air in your mouth that will allow you to create the sound when you exhale. Try to inhale very deeply to collect as much air as possible. Exhale forcefully to produce the whistling sound. Now it is time to blow the air out to produce the sound. When you let the air out, blow forcefully so that the air travels fast across your tongue and lower lip. While you're exhaling, slightly pull your fingers down and out onto your lips and teeth to create more pressure going out. Try this inhaling and exhaling motion a few times until you're able to produce the whistling sound. Adjust the position of your fingers, tongue, and jaw as you blow. At this point, you may not be able to produce the sound, or you may find that your whistle is very low. Try to slightly adjust the position of your fingers and jaw by moving them from side to side or up and down. You can also try to produce or enhance the sound by adjusting the position of your tongue forward and back. Practice until you produce a clear, high-volume whistle. Your first few tries may only produce a breathy, low-volume whistling tone. Repeat the previous step until you're able to produce the desired sound. For some people, this may take a few minutes. For others, it may take a little bit longer.
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Tuck your lips between your teeth. Form a U-shape with two of your fingers on one hand. Use a finger from each hand if that feels more comfortable. Put your two fingers in your mouth. Angle your fingertips inward. Move your tongue down and back in your mouth. Inhale deeply to collect air in your mouth. Exhale forcefully to produce the whistling sound. Adjust the position of your fingers, tongue, and jaw as you blow. Practice until you produce a clear, high-volume whistle.
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How to Diagnose and Treat Chylothorax in Cats
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To diagnose and treat chylothorax in your cat, first watch for common symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and losing weight. If your cat has any of these symptoms, take it to the vet as soon as possible to get a diagnosis and treatment plan. At the vet you should be prepared for your cat to get x-rays to determine if there's fluid in the chest cavity. If there is fluid in its chest, the vet may need to drain it to help your cat breathe normally again.
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Notice breathing problems. The first symptom of chylothorax is usually difficulty breathing. Often, it seems like the cat is holding their breath or has stopped breathing because it takes longer to inhale and exhale. This may also present as shortness of breath, panting and rapid breathing, or wheezing and other sounds while breathing. The cat may also be unable to exercise because of the breathing problems. The breathing problems are due to fluid accumulating in the lungs. Listen for a cough. Some cats will develop a cough before they develop any other symptoms, including breathing problems. A cough is one of the main indicators of the condition because cats rarely cough, and chylothorax is one of the few conditions that causes coughing in cats. Watch for decreased overall health. This condition can affect your cat's overall health. Your cat may become lethargic and resistant to exercise or any kind of physical activity. The cat may start acting depressed, and their general behavior and disposition may change. The cat may stop eating and start losing weight. The cat may also run a fever. Check for discoloration. Chylothorax can cause parts of your cat's body to change colors. The gums and other mucous membranes may become pale and lose their normal color. The skin may start to have a blue tint. Take your cat to the vet. If your cat presents any of the symptoms, you should take them to the vet. The vet will perform a physical exam and listen to the chest to check for fluid. Any fluid in the chest cavity will muffle the sound of the heart and lungs. After listening to the chest, looking at the cat's medical history, and hearing the symptoms, the vet will determine if additional tests are needed. You should also take the cat to the vet if they have a history of chest trauma or disease, which increases the cat's risk for chylothorax. Get imaging tests. If the vet suspects the cat has chylothorax, they may decide to do an x-ray on the chest. An x-ray will show the vet that there is fluid in the chest cavity. However, this doesn't tell the vet any specifics about the fluid. Have chest fluid tested. If the x-ray confirms fluid in the chest cavity, the vet will then draw fluid through a chest tap. The fluid will then be analyzed. The vet will look at the color, since chyle is white or light pink. The fluid will then be tested to check the fat content. The last test checks the fluid for large numbers of white blood cells. Have tests to determine an underlying cause. After the vet confirms chylothorax, they will try to figure out what caused it. They may perform blood tests to look for feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, and heartworm disease. They may also do more imaging tests to look for any infections. Have the fluid drained. The first thing the vet will do is try to help the cat breathe normally. They do this by draining the fluid from the chest. The vet will remove the fluid with a syringe needle first. Then, if the fluid continues to accumulate, a chest drain will be placed through surgery to help the fluid drain each day as it continues to accumulate. The cat will remain in the hospital while the drain is in place. The chest drain will be removed when the chyle stops forming in the chest. Give the cat rutin. The vet may recommend that you give your cat a supplement of rutin. This supplement may help stimulate cells to remove protein and slow accumulation of chyle from forming in the chest cavity. While its effectiveness is not proven, the potential benefit outweighs the minimal risk associated with its use. Rutin is given orally. You can get rutin at pharmacies and natural health stores. Have surgery performed on the cat. The vet may decide to perform surgery on the cat. During surgery, the vet will tie off the thoracic duct where it enters the chest cavity, preventing chyle from flowing into the space. Depending on your cat's individual case, they may also remove a section of the heart sac to reduce pressure that can lead to further fluid build up, and/or tear or burn the cisterna chyli that hold fluid in the abdomen. This surgery helps divert fluid away from the chest cavity in order to stop it from accumulating there. Place your cat on a low fat diet. Since chyle contains high levels of triglycerides, the vet may tell you to feed your cat a diet lower in fat. The food should be meat based with a high level of protein, roughly 35 to 45%. Look for foods that are low in fat and carbohydrates. Ask your vet for suggestions for quality low-fat cat foods.
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Notice breathing problems. Listen for a cough. Watch for decreased overall health. Check for discoloration. Take your cat to the vet. Get imaging tests. Have chest fluid tested. Have tests to determine an underlying cause. Have the fluid drained. Give the cat rutin. Have surgery performed on the cat. Place your cat on a low fat diet.
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How to Heal Family Wounds
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To heal family wounds, talk face to face with your family if possible to make communicating easier. During your discussion, listen attentively to what they have to say and ask questions if there's anything you don't understand. You should also try not to interrupt them since this could make the conversation more heated and get in the way of you reaching a productive conclusion. If you've done something hurtful to your family, accept responsibility and apologize directly. For example, instead of saying, “I'm sorry I hurt your feelings,” you can say “I'm sorry for what I did. It was wrong.” If you are dealing with serious family trauma like childhood abuse, you might want to reach out to a licensed professional for help.
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Find a time to meet in person. Confronting past grievances in a face-to-face meeting can help bridge old rifts and improve communication. If you have ongoing conflict and you're a tight-knit family, you might even want to arrange a standing weekly or biweekly family meeting where everyone gets together to talk. This will help to keep everyone abreast of current issues and give everyone the opportunity to express themselves. Many families are dispersed across wide-ranging geographical boundaries, so getting together in person can be a somewhat rare occurrence. It may be necessary to talk over the phone or video chat. Even if the next such occurrence is a few months away, you can use the intervening time to organize your thoughts and plan your peaceful confrontation. If the only time your family gets together is the holidays, try not to use this as a time to work out your problems. People put a lot of expectations of magic of the holidays, and they can become more emotional and irrational when they feel that their holidays are ruined and become resentful of whomever they feel is responsible. Also, it can make people start to dread the holidays, as they come to associate them with stress and fighting. Reserve the holidays for savoring family time and find another time to talk about serious issues. Establish ground rules for the discussion. Since the conflicts you're addressing are deeply personal, discussions can get heated quickly. Excessive emotion can derail the conversation and make it almost impossible to reach a productive resolution, so you should try to keep things calm and controlled. Do this by establishing a general code of conduct which forbids certain destructive behaviors, such as interrupting, bringing up unrelated quarrels, and name-calling. It can be helpful to enlist the input of the other party in formulating these rules so they don't feel like you are just parenting or lecturing them. Regulating the discussion can be easier if you have a disinterested party like a family friend or level-headed relative to mediate your discussion. If you have a big family but your lingering resentment involves just one or two other family members, you'll probably want to carve out a special appointment or time when just the aggrieved parties (and potentially a mediator) can meet and talk. This will avoid unnecessary interference from well-meaning relatives. Express yourself with love. You might assume that everyone in the family knows how much you love them, but this isn't necessarily true. In fact, people often feel neglected when love isn't expressly articulated, so you should make sure to say it often, especially during an argument which addresses old wounds. So, when explaining your side of the story, make sure to do so with explicit declarations of love and affection. A good way to do this is bringing up positive memories and good times you've shared throughout the discussion. You'll be amazed how quickly these feel-good throwbacks will get everyone smiling and feeling closer. For example, preface a statement about how you've been hurt with, "I love you, and the reason I'm bringing this up is because our relationship is so valuable to me." Listen to each other. You won't make any progress in your confrontation if you use the time when others are speaking to plan upcoming responses. Rather, you should be listening to others' feelings and words with an open and empathetic mind. Practice active listening by asking questions when you need clarification and repeating key points back to the person to ensure you understand. This way you show you're attentive and genuinely concerned with understanding them. You can also give small feedback gestures like nodding, leaning in, and light touches on the arm in order to make your interlocutor feel attended to. You might say something like, "What I'm hearing you say is... Is that right?" Agree to move on. Perhaps the most important part of healing interpersonal conflict is coming to a mutual, explicit consensus that you're all going to make an effort to move forward. This agreement shifts the emphasis of old wounds to the future: you're all acknowledging the hurtful past while also recognizing that this past cannot be changed. The only things you can control are your actions and words going forward, so say something at the conclusion like, "Now that we've talked about this, let's agree to let this issue go and concentrate on improving our future behavior and relationship." It can help to write out a list or “contract” of behaviors and words you both agree to avoid or follow in the future. Things like “no passive aggressive texts,” “everyone must extend invitations to all family events—no petty exclusions!” and “no venting to mutual friends or family members” can help to remind everyone not to slip back into old habits and aggressions. Remember, too, that no one is perfect, and it can be hard to change ingrained behaviors. Forgive people when they slip up. Stay in touch. Moving forward, strive to speak or write to one another more frequently. This small effort will keep lines of communication open and allow you to remind one another how much you care. It will also boost your psychological well-being and amplify your sense of satisfaction from unrelated aspects of life such as your career and friendships. This communication can be a brief text every few days saying, “Hi, how are you?” or “Thinking of you!” You could also tag each other in social media pictures or memes, such as a #TBT photo on Instagram, or set up a ten-minute weekly phone call. It's important to emphasize taking an interest in the other person and asking about their life, not just sharing your own information, to show that you truly care about them. Reflect on your wrongdoing and resultant guilt. If you have done something offensive or hurtful to your family, the first steps to making amends are to recognize your blame in the conflict, reflect on the reasons for your behavior, and what impact it has had on everyone. This thoughtful introspection will help to make your apology more meaningful and effective when you eventually deliver it to injured family members. Make sure that you analyze the underlying motivations behind your urge to apologize. A genuine apology cannot be contingent on speedy forgiveness, so if you're wanting to make amends simply in order to feel the relief of forgiveness, you should reconsider whether or not you're truly ready to make a heartfelt apology. Apologize. Once you've gathered your thoughts and feel ready to approach those you've hurt, extend a heartfelt apology to your loved ones. You can do this through a letter or email, or in person. No matter what method you choose, the most important thing is to be direct, accept accountability without dodging blame or rationalizing, and show you have thought about the impact of your actions. For example, don't say something like, “I'm so sorry for hurting your feelings. I never intended to hurt you, and in any case I was really upset about what you said to me that one time. But anyway, I'm sorry!” Instead, say, “I'm so sorry for what I did. It was a foolish and small-minded thing to do, and I want you to know how regretful I am.” Allow the other parties to explain how they were hurt by your behavior. Feeling heard is an important part of being able to forgive someone. Listening to the person without interrupting, defending yourself, or making excuses does a lot of the work for you. Emphasize your desire to make amends. An apology seems somewhat hollow if it focuses solely on the past wrongdoing. In order for your compunction to ring true, you should also promise never to repeat the same offense. In other words, you're not just extending a flimsy, retrospective excuse, but vowing to work at correcting your behavior in the future. Be as specific and concrete as possible in order to demonstrate that you've thought about how to realistically amend and avoid personal pitfalls. For example, if you are apologizing for gossiping and saying malicious things about a family member, don't just say, “I'll never do it again!” Rather, say something like, “I feel terrible about what I said and promise not to repeat it. I think I was using these texts to friends as a way to vent about other things and frustrations in my life, so I have started writing a journal or seeing a therapist in order to deal with my problems in more productive ways.” It can often be helpful to ask, "How can I make this up to you?" Accept that forgiveness and healing take time. Of course you want your family to forgive you for what you've done, but you need to manage your expectations regarding this process. Acknowledge your family's right to take as much time as they need to think about your apology and that, just because you've apologized, you're not owed forgiveness. In the same way, if you've also been hurt by your family members and they've apologized, you should recognize your own right to take time before accepting and forgiving. It's not a bad idea to include this lack of expectations in your apology. This will show your family that you're respectful of their feelings and aren't putting pressure on them. Say something like, “No matter how you decide to respond to my apology, I needed to express my sincere regret. Of course I want you to forgive me, but I know that I have no right to expect this from you, so take your time and know I'm here to talk whenever you're ready.” Seek help from a licensed professional. If you're nursing a serious family wound, such as childhood abuse or neglect, you should deal with this injury as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you keep suppressing it, you'll find your ability to trust and love in other relationships and aspects of life will suffer. For serious problems, you should seek the help of a therapist to analyze and guide you through your feelings. A licensed professional can also help you brainstorm ways to deal with the past and move on in the future. If you have health insurance, you should ask your provider about which doctors or services they cover. Websites like PsychologyToday and goodtherapy.org have searchable online databases that can help you find professionals in your area. Identify your goals for recovery. When reflecting on the impact a betrayal or trauma has had on your life, have your therapist help you identify your objectives for the process. For example, do you want to eventually forgive your family member and re-forge former bonds? Or, do you just want to find a way to get over the past so that it doesn't affect your life in the future? Since seriously abusive family members rarely apologize for the past, your goals should not include receiving an apology or even recognition from the injurious person. Do things that make you feel good about yourself. Personal healing after painful family wounds is largely dependent on self-esteem: you'll only be able to acknowledge your pain and get over any associated shame if you believe you're a person worthy of respect and happiness. You can work on building this self-esteem by investing time and energy in yourself and your interests. Physical activities like jogging, swimming, or team sports will buoy your mood by releasing endorphins and relieve anxiety by burning off adrenaline. Creative pursuits such as painting or writing will help you to express your feelings and feel a sense of accomplishment, as well as helping you recover from family trauma. Build strong relationships with others. Getting over a troubled family past is much easier if you work on building trust and intimate relationships with friends. It will improve your self-esteem, improve your mental health, and even boost your physical health, all while proving that you aren't totally dependent on nuclear family ties. You can strengthen existing friendships by making time for personal conversations, trust-building activities, and attending one another's special events. Write a letter or make a phone call. One of most important parts of the healing process is closure, and a wonderful way to achieve closure is to write a letter and express unaired feelings. Even if the other person doesn't claim accountability or never even responds to the letter, you'll feel a sense of relief at having released pent-up sadness and anger. Depending on your goals, you might have decided not to address the family member directly. You can still reap the therapeutic benefits of this step, though, by writing a letter which you won't actually send. You can say all the things you've always wanted without putting yourself in a vulnerable position and potentially re-aggravating healing wounds. Forgive. Even if you intend to never see or speak to the offending family member again, you might want to consider forgiving the family member for the sake of your own mental and emotional wellbeing. This is because forgiveness can help you let go of the past and feel liberated moving forward. You can ask your therapist for help creating a manageable, productive plan for forgiveness that doesn't compromise your progress. Know when to end the relationship. If there is an abusive family member, it may be necessary to dissolve your relationship with that person. As hard as it is to repair conflict within the family, it is equally as hard to protect yourself from an abuser within the family, especially if you experience pressure from other family members to have a relationship with the person. This can be very difficult and complicated, so enlist the help of a therapist to strategize how to do this. You may wish to tell the other members of your family why you are ending this relationship. An unfortunate truth is sometimes other family members will not want to believe what you are saying. Your therapist can help you prepare for this. If other family members are siding with your abuser, then you may need to remove them from your life as well. Appreciate the uniqueness of your family. Building a better future for your family will be a lot easier if you recognize how special your family is and how these bonds are worth preserving. Do this by looking at your family's quirks, complicated dramas, or unorthodox structure not as embarrassing problems, but as special strengths and reminders of how irreplaceable your family really is. It can also help to remember that, no matter how perfect other families may seem, every family has its own problems. Focus on the present. It's important to acknowledge past problems and conflicts, but you shouldn't belabor the past and let it dominate the present. This will just extend old problems and delay healing in the present. Show everyone you're serious about this principle by establishing a common family rule to leave the past in the past and focus on positive behaviors and supportiveness in the present. Making new memories can be helpful in this regard. If old traditions seem to belabor pain from the past, try new experiences together as a family. A good, concrete way to stop belaboring the past is to avoid bringing up past resentments in current conflicts. For example, if you're arguing with a family member about a loan which hasn't been paid back to you in the agreed time frame, stop yourself from using past money issues and unpaid loans into the present argument. Focus on steps for resolving the current issue and, if the same thing happens again, make a policy never to lend money to that family member again. Be vocal and positive about the progress you've made. While old family wounds can take time to heal, you should remind one another how far you've come and what positive steps you've made. This way you won't feel like the process has been futile and that you're just slipping back into old behaviors. For example, when a family member who always missed your concerts or basketball games in the past shows up to one, send them a text afterward saying how much you appreciated their presence and support. If you've noticed a family member making an effort to use kinder words and tones in disagreements, compliment them on their effort and express your appreciation. Demonstrate love. While conflicts are unavoidable to some extent, you can minimize their damage by spotlighting the love and deep bonds among one another. You should do this in many ways: don't just articulate your love verbally, but also perform actions which demonstrate love. For example, give small presents such as hand-picked flowers, favorite candies or cookies, and little seasonal knick-knacks for no particular reason. You can also show that you care by being of service in simple ways. For example, bring over morning coffee and bagels, drop into your family member's workplace just to say hello, make dinner for the family, or offer to help with fixing a computer bug or installing a shelf. For many people, physical affection is the most significant sign of love. It's a person by person basis, but you may consider hugs and handshakes. Find times to laugh together. Laughter has been shown to have numerous mental and even physical health benefits, and you'll be surprised how much of a positive impact it can have on your family dynamic. Next time you're planning a family gathering, make sure it includes plenty of chuckles and fun. For example, rent a funny film and have a movie night, play a side-splitting board game like Apples to Apples or Taboo, or go see an improv comedy show in a group outing.
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Find a time to meet in person. Establish ground rules for the discussion. Express yourself with love. Listen to each other. Agree to move on. Stay in touch. Reflect on your wrongdoing and resultant guilt. Apologize. Emphasize your desire to make amends. Accept that forgiveness and healing take time. Seek help from a licensed professional. Identify your goals for recovery. Do things that make you feel good about yourself. Build strong relationships with others. Write a letter or make a phone call. Forgive. Know when to end the relationship. Appreciate the uniqueness of your family. Focus on the present. Be vocal and positive about the progress you've made. Demonstrate love. Find times to laugh together.
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How to Earn the Trust of a Stray Cat
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To earn the trust of a stray cat, leave strong-smelling cat food outside where you've seen the stray, at the same time every day. After a few days, stay outside while the cat comes to eat, but don't approach it yet. Once the cat begins to trust you, get a humane cat trap from your local humane society, and leave it outside. For a couple weeks, move the food closer and closer to the cat trap, until the cat is comfortable going all the way in.
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Know the difference between a stray and feral cat. When you find a cat outdoors, it's either stray or feral. Dealing with feral cats is very different than dealing with strays, and their trust is sometimes impossible to earn. Before you proceed with approaching the cat, figure out if it's stray or feral. Feral cats are born in the wild or outdoors. They have never been pets or lived inside. Stray cats were once pets, but were then lost or abandoned by the owner. Feral cats act more wildly than strays, their behavior more akin to raccoons or squirrels. Strays are generally more friendly and approachable, and tend to hang out in residential areas and near homes. Stray cats develop feral tendencies if they've been living in the wild for long periods. It can take a long period of one-on-one interaction with a cat to determine if it's stray or feral. Pay special attention to a cat's behavior and appearance. A cat's behavior and physical qualities offer clues as to whether he was abandoned or born outdoors. Disheveled pets are, surprisingly enough, more likely to be strays. Recently abandoned cats have trouble adapting to the wild, and will likely be dirtier and more malnourished than a feral cat. Even if a cat runs when you try to pet him, if he approaches you at all he's likely a stray. Feral cats rarely approach humans. A sure fire way to determine if a cat is stray or feral is caging the cat. When a stray is caged, he will chirp, rub, play, and raise his tail up in a friendly manner. While feral cats may engage in this behavior outside, especially in the presence of someone who feeds them, they will never indulge the behavior while caged. Be prepared to deal with feral cats. You might find the cat you thought was a stray is actually feral. Feral cats, especially past the age of 7 months, are nearly impossible to domesticate. The ASPCA recommends a policy of Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) as a humane way to help curb the population of feral cat colonies. TNR programs humanely trap feral cats, examine them for medical disorders, provide a series of vaccinations, spay or neuter the cats, and then return them to the wild. Homing feral cats can be a traumatic experience as these cats are essentially wild animals. TNR is generally considered a more ethical option. You can set up a TNR program in your area by contacting your local Animal Control, ASPCA, or Humane Society for information. Do not try to deal with feral cats yourself unless you have specific training and experience in regards to handling wild animals. Feral can carry a variety of diseases, including rabies, and behave aggressively when frightened. They should only be handled by animal control professionals. Earn their trust through food. Feeding is the most effective way to get a stray to interact with you. The cat is likely hungry and will respond positively to being fed. This gives you a chance to get closer to the cat and get him used to your presence. Select strong smelling food. The easier it is for the cat to detect food, the better. Cats have a strong sense of smell. Canned food is usually more pungent than dry, especially fish flavors like salmon and tuna. However, do not leave human food, such as canned tuna or fish, out for a cat. This can upset a cat's digestive system and you do not want the stray to associate the food you leave with any unpleasantness. Leave the food outside in areas where you've seen the stray. Consistency is important. Leave the food in the same place every day and the cat will learn to come to this area when hungry. After a few days, stay outside while the cat comes to eat. It may take a week or so for the cat to trust you enough to approach you. Be patient. Do not try to force interaction. Do not pet or interact with the cat physically during this time, unless the cat makes contact with you by rubbing against your legs or nuzzling you. Strays have often suffered abuse at the hands of past owners. It may take a stray a long time to warm up to a new person, and they can be easily startled. If you push contact preemptively, the cat might be wary about returning for food. Select a cat trap. While some strays may walk into someone's home on their own, most strays have trust issues. A humane cat trap is often the best option to get the cat inside your home safely. Humane societies often provide safe traps to visitors trying to capture strays. Workers can also explain how to use the traps correctly. The best option is to visit your local shelter and ask them for advice on a cat trap. If there is not a shelter in your area, you can purchase cat traps online. Be careful, however, as you want a humane that won't cause the cat discomfort or harm. Check all traps with the ASPCA website to make sure they are humane and safe. Lure the cat into the trap. A cat will not simply walk into a trap, even if you leave food inside for him. The process of getting the cat safely into the trap takes time. When the cat seems comfortable with your presence, start bringing a large crate trap with you when you go to check on him. Ethical traps, that provide no physical harm to the cat, can be found on Amazon or at local pet stores. Spend a week or two placing the cat's food closer and closer to the trap. Eventually, put the food just inside the crate but keep the door open while the cat eats. Your goal is to get the cat comfortable being inside the crate so when you latch the door shut the experience is less traumatic. Gradually move the food farther into the crate. When you reach the point where the cat is comfortable going all the way in the trap, latch it shut. Get a veterinary check up. If you want to earn a cat's trust, you need to live with a stray for an extended period. Before you can do this, however, you need to make sure your cat is free from any diseases that could harm you or other pets in your household. Before the check up, keep the cat quarantined from other people and animals. Keep him in a closed off room. If possible, a larger crate or cage kept in a heated garage would be the ideal option as the cat may have fleas and ticks that you do not want released into your home. Your vet can check your cat for a microchip. This is an identification chip placed underneath the cat's shoulder which can be used to find the owner. Your vet will also run a basic physical exam and perform all necessary vaccinations. The cat will also be checked for ailments common among strays, like fleas, heart worm, feline immunodeficiency disorder, and feline leukemia. Create a cat room. Taking in a stray is drastically different than taking in a sheltered cat. Your new cat will likely be more timid and more insecure about space and territory. Create a designated cat room so the cat feels comfortable in your home and, in turn, comes to trust you. Have supplies like food, water, bedding, toys, and a litter box in place. Anything you can think of to make your cat feel comfortable and secure is a necessity. This room should be in a quiet portion of the house and should not be used by humans until your cat has adjusted to his new home. Provide a chair or couch with a blanket hanging over it so your cat has a place to hide when he feels threatened. Spend time in the room every day so your cat gets used to your presence. Knock on the door before entering, and say something like "Coming in" in a soft voice. Respect the cat's boundaries. Stray cats need time to adjust to human interaction. Do not try to force anything too soon, and let your cat take the lead when it comes to interaction. Avoid eye contact. Cats often stare at humans, but do not engage in a staring contest with a stray cat. Staring is a sign of aggression. To communicate to your cat that you do not intend to harm him, close your eyes for a few moments and then look away. Let the cat approach you. Wait for a cat to make physical contact with you before you attempt to pet him. Cats indicate friendliness by rubbing up against people and gentle nuzzling. Wait until you get such a gesture before trying to touch the cat. If your cat wants to hide, let him. He might want to stay under a couch or chair for a few days, only coming out to eat. Allow him to do so, and do not try to coax him out before he is ready. When your cat opens up to physical contact, avoid touching his stomach. The stomach is a vulnerable area for a cat and touching it could be a major setback in earning his trust. Introduce your cat to the household. After your cat has spent a few weeks in his safe room, and seems comfortable in your presence, allow him to explore the rest of the house. Let your cat move independently. Allow him to explore the house on his own terms. Keep an eye on him, but do not get in his way too much while he is checking out his new territory. If you have other pets, allow them to hear and smell each other before physically interacting. Feed existing pets near the door of your cats safe room. Encourage friendly pawing and playing under the door. You can try replacing the door with a temporary screen door, allowing other animals to see the new cat while still providing a physical barrier. This might be helpful if your stray is particularly timid. Supervise any initial face-to-face interactions with other pets, watching for signs of aggression. Make sure your cat always has access to his safe room so he can go somewhere he feels secure if he wants a place to hide.
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Know the difference between a stray and feral cat. Pay special attention to a cat's behavior and appearance. Be prepared to deal with feral cats. Earn their trust through food. Select a cat trap. Lure the cat into the trap. Get a veterinary check up. Create a cat room. Respect the cat's boundaries. Introduce your cat to the household.
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How to Make a No Sew Tutu
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To make a no-sew tutu, start by cutting some tulle up into pieces so each piece is twice the desired length of your tutu. Then, wrap some elastic around your waist, tie it in a knot, and slip it off. Next, put the elastic on a cylindrical base, like a rolled-up piece of poster paper, and slide the pieces of tulle under the elastic, tying each piece to the elastic. Continue to make your way around the elastic until the entire band is covered with pieces of tulle.
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Buy tulle on a spool and cut it twice the length you want the tutu to be. Measure from your waist down to wear you want the tutu to end. Anywhere from mid-thigh to knee-length would look great. Double that measurement, then cut the tulle accordingly. Use up the entire spool of tulle and keep the cut of tulle pieces in a small pile. You will need at least one spool of tulle. Longer and/or fuller tutus may need up to three. Tulle on a spool is about 6 inches (15 cm) wide, perfect for making tutus. You can find it in craft stores. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to tie around your waist in a bow. Measure your waist first, then add 48 inches (120 cm) to your measurement. Cut a piece of 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) ribbon to this new measurement. Be sure to match the color of the ribbon to the tulle that you are using. Satin or grosgrain ribbon will work the best. Cut the ribbon at an angle, then heat-seal the ends with a flame for a nicer finish. You can use wider ribbon, if you prefer. Anything up to 1-inch (2.5-cm) will work just fine. Tie a knot in the ribbon, 24 inches (61 cm) from each end. Measure 24 inches (61 cm) from the left end of the ribbon, and tie a knot. Next, measure 24 inches (61 cm) from the right end of the ribbon, and tie a knot as well. These knots will prevent the tulle from sliding off when you put on and take off the tutu. Tie the ribbon around a cylindrical base. Roll some poster paper into a tube that matches your waist measurement. Secure it with tape, then wrap and tie the ribbon around it. You don't have to do this, but many people find it easier to tie the tulle strips to the ribbon if it's on a cylindrical base. You can also use a larger cylinder and use the two knots as a guide for placement. Fold a strip of tulle in half and slide it down behind the ribbon. Bring the narrow ends of the tulle together to fold it in half. Slip the folded part behind the ribbon so that it is sticking out of the bottom edge by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). For a fluffier tutu, you can stack 2 to 3 strips of tulle. Pull the long ends of the tulle strip through the loop. Gather both of the long tails of the tulle strip. Thread them through the loop, then tug down on them to tighten the knot. Make sure that the knot is tight enough so that it scrunches together and folds the ribbon. When you are done, the tulle should be sticking out from the bottom edge of the ribbon. Slide the tulle over to the left knot, and add another strip. Once you have the first strip of tulle secure, slide it along the ribbon until it bumps up against the knot on the left side. Fold a second strip of tulle in half, slip it behind the ribbon, and pull the ends through the loop. Slide it over until it bumps up against the first piece of tulle. Continue adding strips of tulle until the you reach the other knot. You can control the fullness of your tutu by how tightly you push the strips of tulle together. The more you scrunch them together, the fuller the tutu will be. The more loosely you scrunch them, the thinner it will be. Take the tutu off of the cylinder base and trim it, if needed. Once you reach the knot on the other end of your ribbon, you are done. Take the tutu off of the cylinder and spread it out on a flat surface. Smooth out the tulle strips, then trim down any pieces that are too long. You can also leave the bottom of the tutu untrimmed for an uneven look. This would be perfect for a forest or pirate fairy! Don't worry about pieces that are too short. They won't be visible thanks to the fullness of the tutu. Wrap it around your waist and tie the ends into a big bow. You can position the bow on the front or on the back. If the bow is too big, trim down the ends to make it shorter. Make sure that you cut off the same amount on both ends, and that you heat seal them. Get some tulle on a spool and cut it twice the length you need it to be. Decide how long you want the tutu to be—anywhere from mid-thigh to knee-length would work great. Double that measurement, then cut the tulle accordingly. Gather the pieces into a pile so they don't get tangled. Tulle on a spool is about 6 inches (15 cm) wide, which is perfect for tutus. You can find it in arts and crafts stores. You will need to use the entire spool. A longer/fuller tutu may need up to three spools of tulle. Tie a piece of elastic around your waist, then take it off. Choose a sturdy elastic that is between ⁄ 2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) thick. Wrap it around your waist, tie it in a knot, then slip it off. The elastic needs to be tight enough so that it doesn't slip off of your waist, but loose enough so that it feels comfortable. If you are making a tutu for a child, a thin, elastic headband may work as long as it is not too tight. For a neater finish, overlap the ends by ⁄ 2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm), then sew them by hand or by machine. Put the elastic onto a cylindrical base. Roll a piece of poster paper into a tube that matches your waist measurement. Secure it with tape, then slide the elastic over the tube. This is not absolutely necessary, but it will make it easier to attach the tulle. It will also prevent you from accidentally stretching the elastic out while tying the tulle on. Fold a piece of tulle in half and slide it under the elastic. Bring the narrow ends of the tulle together to fold it in half. Slip the folded part under the elastic so that it is sticking out from the bottom edgy by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). For a fuller tutu, stack 2 to 3 strips of tulle. Thread the long ends of the tulle down through the loop. Take both ends of the tulle and pull them down through the loop. Gently tug down on them to tighten the knot. Make sure that the knot is tight. Add more strips of tulle until the elastic is full. Keep adding strips of tulle using the same technique as you did for the first strip. Scrunch them together so that you can see the elastic. The more you scrunch them together, the fuller the tutu will be. Be careful not the stretch the elastic, however, or the tutu will be too loose. If you tied the elastic, slip the ends of the elastic under the tulle to hide them. Slip the tutu off of the cylinder base and trim off any unevenness. You only need to cut down the pieces that look too long compared to the others. Don't worry about the pieces that are too short. They will be hidden inside the tutu and unnoticeable. Alternatively, you can leave the bottom of the tutu untrimmed. This would be great for a wicked or spooky fairy! Buy tulle on a spool and cut it twice as long you want the tutu to be. Decide how long you want the tutu to be, then double that measurement. Cut the tulle down to that measurement, making sure to use up the entire spool. Keep all your pieces of tulle in an organized stack. You may need up to three spools if your tutu is going to be very long and/or full. Your tutu can be any length you want it to be. Something between mid-thigh and knee-length would be ideal, however. You can buy tulle on a spool in an arts and crafts store. It is about 6 inches (15 cm) wide and perfect for making tutus. Get a crochet headband that looks nice with your tulle. These headbands look like a wide band that is crocheted out of thin, colorful elastic. They are usually a few inches/centimeters wide. The holes will allow you to make additional rows of knotted tulle for a thicker tutu. This method will work the best for a child's tutu. The elastic headband may not fit an older child's or adult's waist. If you really want to use this method for an adult's tutu, buy some crocheted ribbon from a fabric store, then cut and sew it into a waistband that fits you. If you only have a skinny elastic headband that is not crocheted, this method will not work for you. Refer to the elastic method instead. Place the headband onto a cylindrical object that fits your waist. Roll some poster paper into a tube that's the same size as your waist. Tape or staple the tube together, then slip the headband over it. This will make it easier to attach the tulle. Fold a strip of tulle in half, then thread it down through a hole on the headband. Bring the narrow ends of a tulle strip together to fold it in half. Choose a hole along the bottom edge of your headband to start with, then pull the folded end of the tulle down through the hole. Make sure that you are pushing the tulle down through the hole and not up. You want the loop to be sticking out of the bottom of the headband by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). You can stack 2 to 3 strips of tulle together for an even thicker tutu. Thread the loose ends of the tulle strip down through the hole. Grab the two loose ends of the tulle. Thread them through the looped (folded end) of the tulle. Gently tug down on them. The two strands should now be sticking out of the bottom edge of the headband. Fill the rest of the bottom row with tulle. Keep attaching strips of tulle following the same procedure described in the previous step. Once you have the first row filled, you can do another row for an even thicker tutu. Trim the tutu down, if needed. Because you folded the strips in half earlier, there should not be any unevenness along the bottom edge of your tutu. If you see any parts that are longer, trim then down with a pair of scissors. Don't worry about any pieces that are shorter, however; they will be hidden inside the tutu! You can also leave the tutu untrimmed for a raggedy look.
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Buy tulle on a spool and cut it twice the length you want the tutu to be. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to tie around your waist in a bow. Tie a knot in the ribbon, 24 inches (61 cm) from each end. Tie the ribbon around a cylindrical base. Fold a strip of tulle in half and slide it down behind the ribbon. Pull the long ends of the tulle strip through the loop. Slide the tulle over to the left knot, and add another strip. Continue adding strips of tulle until the you reach the other knot. Take the tutu off of the cylinder base and trim it, if needed. Wrap it around your waist and tie the ends into a big bow. Get some tulle on a spool and cut it twice the length you need it to be. Tie a piece of elastic around your waist, then take it off. Put the elastic onto a cylindrical base. Fold a piece of tulle in half and slide it under the elastic. Thread the long ends of the tulle down through the loop. Add more strips of tulle until the elastic is full. Slip the tutu off of the cylinder base and trim off any unevenness. Buy tulle on a spool and cut it twice as long you want the tutu to be. Get a crochet headband that looks nice with your tulle. Place the headband onto a cylindrical object that fits your waist. Fold a strip of tulle in half, then thread it down through a hole on the headband. Thread the loose ends of the tulle strip down through the hole. Fill the rest of the bottom row with tulle. Trim the tutu down, if needed.
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How to Make Vodka Gummy Bears
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To make vodka gummy bears, empty a bag of gummy bears into a medium-sized bowl. Then, pour vodka into the bowl, stopping when the gummy bears are completely submerged in the liquid. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 days so the bears can soak up the vodka. On the second day, taste a bear to see if it's strong enough, and remove the rest of them with a slotted spoon to serve!
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Place the gummy bears into a glass bowl. Pour just enough vodka into the bowl to cover the gummy bears completely. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap. Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator. Allow the gummy bears to infuse for 2 days. Taste a piece of the candy on the second day. Decide if it has sufficient vodka flavor for your liking. If not, then allow the candies to soak for an additional day. Remove the gummy bears from the bowl using a slotted spoon, if needed. The gummy bears will have absorbed most, if not all of the vodka. Serve the gummy bears immediately. If you have a little bit of leftover vodka, simply pour the vodka into a glass if you want to drink it. Otherwise, discard the vodka–whatever is left over will not be of a quality you'll want to use for mixed drinks.
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Place the gummy bears into a glass bowl. Pour just enough vodka into the bowl to cover the gummy bears completely. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap. Taste a piece of the candy on the second day. Remove the gummy bears from the bowl using a slotted spoon, if needed. Serve the gummy bears immediately.
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How to Say Thank You in Russian
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To say thank you in Russian, “cпасибо,” pronounced "spa-see-ba" will work for most occasions. For a more hearty thanks, like when you would like to thank someone for a thoughtful gift or favor, the phrase "огромное спасибо" pronounced "ah-gro-mnaye spa-see-ba," works well and translates to "Thank you very much!" In more formal occasions, such as when conversing with someone in a position of power or an elder, use "Благодарю вас" which is pronounced "bla-go-dar-ju vas."
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Say "cпасибо" to express thanks. This is the most common way of saying "thank you" in Russian, and it's appropriate for most situations. Pronounce "cпасибо" as: spa-see-ba While common, this phrase is actually considered the least formal way of saying “thank you” in Russian. You can probably get through most conversations using this phrase alone, but if you want to express a deeper sense of formality toward elders or business colleagues, you may need to use something more formal. Reply with "пожалуйста" when offered thanks. This is the most basic way to reply "you're welcome" in Russian when someone expresses thanks to you. Pronounce "пожалуйста" as: pa-zhal-sta Note that "пожалуйста" also means "please" in Russian. The context determines the meaning, so if you say "пожалуйста" when no thanks have been exchanged, it could be interpreted as "please" instead of "you're welcome." Use "Большое спасибо" to emphasize your gratitude. If you want to express a greater degree of gratitude than usual, you could use this phrase to say "thank you very much" or "many thanks" in Russian. Pronounce "Большое спасибо" as: bal-shoye spa-see-ba Notice that "спасибо," the basic word for "thank you," lies at the root of this phrase. The term "Большое" means "great" or "large," so combining the two terms results in a phrase literally meaning "great thank you." Try "огромное спасибо" for instances of extreme thanks. When someone treats you to a remarkable favor, you could use this phrase to say “"thanks a ton" or "a giant thank you.” This will express a form of gratitude even greater than that expressed with “Большое спасибо.” Pronounce “ огромное спасибо” as: ah-gro-mnaye spa-see-ba The term "огромное" can be translated as "huge" or "immense." By attaching it to the root term for "thank you" (спасибо), you're directly saying "a huge thank you." Emotionally offer thanks with "Тысяча благодарностей. " While this is still an informal phrase, you can use it to say "a thousand thanks" in Russian. Pronounce "Тысяча благодарностей" as: ty-sya-cha bla-go-dar-no-stee The term "Тысяча" means "thousand" and "благодарностей" is the noun form of "gratitude" or "thanks," so this phrase translates fairly literally into "a thousand thanks." Negate your thanks with "нет, спасибо. " If you need to decline someone's offer, you could use this phrase to say "no, thanks." Pronounce "нет, спасибо" as: nyet spa-see-ba The term "нет" means "no" in Russian, so this phrase translates rather literally into "no, thank you." Switch to "Благодарю вас" for formal situations. If you need to express gratitude while showing a greater degree of respect than usual, this is one of the simplest phrases you can use to do so. Pronounce "Благодарю вас" as: bla-go-dar-ju vas The English equivalent of this phrase would be something along the lines of, "I am much obliged to you."This phrase would be appropriate to use with business colleagues, elders, or strangers. Translated more literally, though, this phrase simply means "thank you" using polite terms. The word "Благодарю" is the formal word for "thank you," and "вас" is a term used to emphasize the formal term for "you." Say "Благодарю сердечно" as another formal phrase. You can use this phrase if you want to say something along the lines of, "thank you wholeheartedly." Pronounce "Благодарю сердечно" as: bla-go-dar-ju ser-deesh-nye This phrase builds off "Благодарю," the polite root phrase for "thank you." The term "сердечно" comes from the root term for “cardio” or “heart” (сердце) and is often translated as "cordially" or "heartily," so a more direct translation of the entire phrase might be "thank you cordially." Soften formal thanks with "Благодарю от всей души. " Try using this phrase to express extreme, heartfelt thanks in a polite or formal manner. Essentially, you're telling the other person, "thank you from the bottom of my heart" or "thank you with all my heart." Pronounce "Благодарю от всей души" as: bla-go-dar-ju ot vsey du-shi This is another phrase that uses the polite "Благодарю" as its starting point. The word "от" means "from," and "всей" means "all." A more direct translation of "души" would be "soul," but it essentially describes the core of a human being, so you could translate it as "heart" in some instances. As such, this phrase literally means "thank you from all my soul" or "thank you from all my heart." Use "Не за что" for casual replies. If you're looking for a casual way to reply when someone offers a casual expression of gratitude, you could this phrase as a way of saying "that's all right" or "it's my pleasure." Pronounce "Не за что" as: nye za shta This phrase does not directly translate into English well. The term "Не" means "not" or "no." The word "за" means "for," and "что" means "what" or "that." Essentially, you're saying "not for that," or expressing that thanks aren't needed for these circumstances. Try "да что вы, не стоит меня благодарить" as another casual reply. If you're speaking informally with someone, you can use this phrase as a way of saying "don't mention it" after that individual thanks you for something. Pronounce "да что вы, не стоит меня благодарить" as: da chto vy, ne stoit men-ya bla-go-dar-it You could also shorten this phrase to "да что вы" in most circumstances. The direct translation of this phrase gets messy. The first part of the phrase, "да" (yes) "что" (that/what) "вы" (you) mainly exists to acknowledge the thanks. The second part, "не" (not) "стоит" (should) "меня" (me) "благодарить" (thank) expresses that the other person should not feel inclined to offer thanks. Offer return thanks with "это я должен вас поблагодарить. " If you want to thank someone in response to the thanks they offered you first, use this phrase as a way of saying, "I should thank you." Pronounce "это я должен вас поблагодарить" as: et-oh ([ətɔ]) ya dol-zhen vas po-bla-go-dar-it When broken into its separate parts, the English translation becomes somewhat choppy, but the sentiment is still clear. The term "это" means "it," "я" means "I," "должен" means "should" or "must," "вас" means "you," and "поблагодарить" means "thank." As such, the most direct translation would be, "it is I that must thank you."
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Say "cпасибо" to express thanks. Reply with "пожалуйста" when offered thanks. Use "Большое спасибо" to emphasize your gratitude. Try "огромное спасибо" for instances of extreme thanks. Emotionally offer thanks with "Тысяча благодарностей. Negate your thanks with "нет, спасибо. Switch to "Благодарю вас" for formal situations. Say "Благодарю сердечно" as another formal phrase. Soften formal thanks with "Благодарю от всей души. Use "Не за что" for casual replies. Try "да что вы, не стоит меня благодарить" as another casual reply. Offer return thanks with "это я должен вас поблагодарить.
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How to Make Music
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If you want to make music, listen to a lot of music, paying particular attention to the rhythms, melodies, and harmonies. Additionally, play any instruments you have, listening for combinations of notes or rhythms that sound pleasing to your ear. If you have a piano, for example, mark the letter names of the notes on each key, then practice playing scales and chords. Train your ear by trying to play along to the music you're listening to, then work your way up to coming up with your own original compositions.
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Understand the difference between “pitch” and “note. ” These terms describe qualities of musical sounds. Although the terms are related, they are used somewhat differently. “Pitch” refers to the sensation of lowness or highness associated with the frequency of a given sound. The greater the frequency, the higher the pitch. The frequency difference between any two pitches is called an “interval.” “Note” refers to a named range of pitches. The standard frequency for A above middle C is 440 hertz, but some orchestras use a slightly different standard, such as 443 hertz, to produce a brighter sound. Most people can determine whether a note sounds right when played against another note or in part of a series of notes in a piece of music they recognize. This is called “relative pitch.” A few people possess “absolute pitch” or “perfect pitch,” which is the ability to identify a given pitch without hearing a reference pitch. Understand the difference between “timbre” and “tone. ” These sound terms are generally used with respect to musical instruments. “Timbre” refers to the combination of primary pitch (fundamental) and secondary pitches (overtones) that sound whenever a musical instrument plays a note. When you pluck the low E string on an acoustic guitar, you actually hear not only the low E note, but also additional pitches at frequencies that are multiples of the low E frequency. The combination of these sounds, which are also collectively called “harmonics,” are what makes one instrument sound different from another kind of instrument. “Tone” is a somewhat more nebulous term. It refers to the effect the combination of fundamental and secondary harmonics have on the listener's ear. Adding more high-pitched harmonics to the timbre of a note produces a brighter or sharper tone, while damping them produces a more mellow tone. “Tone” also refers to an interval between two pitches, also called a whole step. Half this interval is called a “semitone” or half-step. Assign names to notes. Music notes can be named in several ways. Two methods are commonly used in most of the Western world. Letter names: Notes of certain frequencies are assigned letter names. In English and Dutch-speaking countries, the letters run from A to G. In German-speaking countries, however, “B” is used for the B-flat note (the black piano key between the A and B keys), and an “H” is used to represent the B-natural note (the white B key on a piano). Solfeggio (also called “solfege” or “solfeo”): This system, familiar to fans of ''The Sound of Music,'' assigns one-syllable names to notes according to their successive positions within a scale. The original system developed by 11th century monk Guido d'Arezzo used “ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si,” taken from the first words of lines in a chant to St. John the Baptist. Over time, “ut” was replaced with “do,” while some shorten “sol” to “so” and sing “ti” instead of “si.” (Some parts of the world use the solfeggio names the way the Western world uses letter names.) Organize a series of notes into a scale. A scale is a series of successive intervals between pitches such that the highest pitch is at twice the frequency of the lowest pitch. This range is called an octave. These are some of the common scales: A full chromatic scale uses 12 half-step intervals. Playing an octave on the piano from middle C to the C above middle C, sounding all the white and black keys in between, produces a chromatic scale. Other scales are more restricted forms of this scale. A major scale uses seven intervals: The first and second are whole steps; the third is a half-step; the fourth, fifth, and sixth are whole steps; and the seventh is a half-step. Playing an octave on the piano from middle C to the C above, sounding only the white keys, is an example of a major scale. A minor scale also uses seven intervals. The most common form is the natural minor scale. Its first interval is a whole step, but the second is a half-step, the third and fourth are whole steps, the fifth is a half-step, and the sixth and seventh are whole steps. Playing an octave on the piano from A below middle C to A above middle C, sounding only the white keys, is an example of a natural minor scale. A pentatonic scale uses five intervals. The first interval is a whole step, the next is three half-steps, the third and fourth are each a whole step, and the fifth is three half-steps. (In the key of C, this means the notes used are C, D, F, G, A, and C again.) You can also play a pentatonic scale by playing only the black keys between middle C and high C on a piano. Pentatonic scales are used in African, East Asian, and Native American music, as well as in folk music. The lowest note in the scale is called the “key.” Usually, songs are written such that the last note of the song is the key note; a song written in the key of C almost always ends on the note C. A key name typically also includes whether the song is played under a major or minor scale; when the scale isn't named, it's understood to be the major scale. Use sharps and flats to raise and lower note pitches. Sharps and flats raise and lower the pitches of notes by a half-step. They are necessary when playing in keys other than C-major or A-minor to keep the interval patterns for major and minor scales correct. Sharps and flats are indicated in lines of written music with symbols called accidentals. A sharp symbol, which resembles the hashtag (#), placed in front of a note raises its pitch by a half-step. In the keys of G-major and E-minor, the F is raised by a half-step to become F-sharp. A flat symbol, which resembles a pointed lowercase “b,” placed in front of a note lowers its pitch by a half-step. In the keys of F-major and D-minor, the B is lowered by a half-step to become B-flat. For the sake of convenience, the notes that must always be sharped or flatted in a particular key are indicated at the beginning of each line in the music staff in the key signature. Accidentals then have to be used only for notes outside the major or minor key the song is written in. When accidentals are used this way, they apply only to occurrences of that note before the vertical line that separates measures. A natural symbol, which looks like a vertical parallelogram with a vertical line extending up and down from two of its vertices, is used in front of any note that would be otherwise be sharped or flatted to show that it shouldn't be at that place in the song. Naturals never appear in key signatures, but a natural can cancel the effect of a sharp or flat used within a measure. Understand the difference between “beat,” “rhythm,” and “tempo. ” These terms are also closely related. “Beat” refers to an individual pulse of music. A beat can be either a sounded note or a period of silence called a rest. A beat can also be divided among multiple notes, or multiple beats can be assigned to a single note or rest. “Rhythm” refers to a series of beats or pulses. The rhythm is determined by how the notes and rests are arranged within a song. “Tempo” refers to how fast or slowly a song is played. The faster the tempo, the more beats are played per minute. “The Blue Danube Waltz” has a slow tempo, while “The Stars and Stripes Forever” has a fast tempo. Group beats into measures. Measures are groups of beats. Each measure has the same number of beats. The number of beats each measure has is indicated in written music with a time signature, which looks like a fraction without a line separating the numerator and denominator. The top number indicates the number of beats per measure. This number is usually a 2, 3, or 4, but may be as high as 6 or higher. The bottom number indicates what kind of note gets a full beat. When the bottom number is a 4, a quarter note (looks like a filled oval with a line attached to it) gets a full beat. When the bottom number is a 2, a half note (looks like an open oval with a line attached to it) gets a full beat. When the bottom number is an 8, an eighth note (looks like a quarter note with a flag attached to it) gets a full beat. Look for the stressed beat. Rhythms are determined according to which beats in the measure are accented (stressed) and which beats are not (unstressed). In most pieces of music, the first beat, or downbeat, is stressed. The remaining beats, or upbeats, are not stressed, although in a measure of four beats, the third beat may be stressed, but to a lesser degree than the downbeat. Stressed beats are also sometimes called strong beats, while unstressed beats are sometimes called weak beats. Some pieces of music stress beats other than the downbeat. This type of stressing is known as syncopation, and beats so stressed are called back beats . Define the song with its melody. “Melody” is a succession of notes that the person listening to identifies as being a coherent song, based on the pitches of the notes and rhythm with which they are played. Melodies are composed of phrases, which are groups of measures. These phrases may repeat throughout the melody, as in the Christmas carol “Deck the Halls,” where the first and second lines use the same sequence of measures. A common melodic song structure is to have one melody for a verse and a related melody serve as a chorus or refrain. Accompany the melody with harmony. “Harmony” is the playing of notes outside those of the melody to either enhance or contrast its sound. As noted earlier, many stringed instruments actually generate multiple tones when plucked; the overtones that sound with the fundamental tone are a form of harmony. Harmony can be achieved through the use of musical phrases or chords. Harmonies that enhance the sound of the melody are called “consonant.” The overtones that sound with the fundamental tone when the string of a guitar is plucked are a form of consonant harmony. Harmonies that contrast with the melody are called “dissonant.” Dissonant harmonies can be created by playing several contrasting melodies at once, such as when singing “Row Row Row Your Boat” as a round, where each group starts singing at a different time. Many songs use dissonance as a way to express unsettled feelings and gradually work toward consonant harmonies. In the example of the round of “Row Row Row Your Boat” above, as each group finishes singing its verse for the last time, the song becomes calmer until the last group sings “Life is but a dream.” Stack notes to form chords. A chord is formed when three or more notes are sounded, usually at the same time, but not always. The most common chords are triads (three notes) where each successive note is two notes up from the previous note. In a C major chord, the notes are C (the chord root), E (the major third), and G (the fifth). In a C minor chord, the E is replaced with an E-flat (the minor third). Another commonly used chord is the seventh chord, in which a fourth note is added to the triad, the seventh note up from the root. A C major seventh chord adds a B note to the C-E-G triad to make the sequence C-E-G-B. Seventh chords are more dissonant than triads. It is possible to use a different chord for each individual note in a song; this is how barbershop quartet harmony is created. More commonly, however, chords are paired with notes found in the chord, such as playing a C major chord to accompany the E note in a melody. Many songs are played with just three chords, those whose root notes are the first, fourth, and fifth notes in a scale. These chords are represented with the Roman numerals I, IV, and V. In the key of C major, these chords would be C major, F major, and G major. Often, a seventh chord is substituted for a V major or minor chord, so that when playing in C major, the V chord would be a G major seventh. The I, IV, and V chords are interrelated between keys. While the F major chord is the IV chord in the key of C major, the C major chord is the V chord in the key of F major. The G major chord is the V chord in the key of C major, but the C major chord is the IV chord in the key of G major. This interrelationship carries through the rest of the chords and can be mapped as a diagram called the circle of fifths. Strike or scrape a percussion instrument to make music with it. Percussion instruments are considered one of the oldest forms of musical instrument. Most are used to create and keep rhythm, although a few can play the melody or create harmonies. Percussion instruments that produce sound by vibrating their entire bodies are called idiophones. These include instruments that are struck together, such as cymbals and castanets and those that are struck by something else, such as steel drums, triangles, and xylophones. Percussion instruments with a “skin” or “head” that vibrates when struck are called membranophones. These include drums such as the timpani, tom-tom, and bongo, as well as instruments that attach a string or stick to the membrane that vibrates it when pulled or rubbed, such as the lion's roar or cuica. Blow into a woodwind instrument to make music with it. Woodwind instruments produce sound by vibrating when blown. Most include tone holes to change the pitch of the sound they produce, thus making them suited for playing melodies and harmonies. Woodwinds are divided into two types: flutes, which produce sound by making the entire instrument body vibrate, and reed pipes, which vibrate material placed inside the instrument. These are further divided into two sub-types. Open flutes produce sound by splitting an airstream blown over the edge of the instrument. Concert flutes and panpipes are types of open flute. Closed flutes channel air through a duct in the instrument to split it and make the instrument vibrate. The recorder and organ pipes are types of closed flute. Single-reed instruments place a reed into the instrument mouthpiece. When blown into, the reed vibrates the air inside the instrument to produce sound. Clarinets and saxophones are examples of single-reed instruments. (Although a saxophone's body is made of brass, it is considered a woodwind instrument because it uses a reed to make its sound.) Double-reed instruments use two cane reeds bound together at one end instead of a single reed. Instruments such as the oboe and bassoon put the double reed directly between the player's lips, while instruments like the crumhorn and bagpipes keep their double reeds covered. Blow into a brass instrument with closed lips to make music with it. Unlike woodwind instruments, which rely solely on directing a stream of air, brass instruments vibrate along with the player's lips to make their sound. While brass instruments are so named because most of them are made of brass, they are grouped according to their ability to change their sound by changing the distance through which the stream of air must travel before exiting. This is done through one of two methods. Trombones use a slide to change the distance the airstream must travel. Pulling the slide out lengthens the distance, lowering the tone, while pushing it in shortens the distance, raising the tone. Other brass instruments, such as the trumpet and tuba, use a set of valves shaped like either pistons or keys to extend or shorten the airstream length within the instrument. These valves may be pressed singly or in combination to produce the desired sound. Woodwind and brass instruments are often grouped together as wind instruments, since both must be blown into to make music. Make the strings on a string instrument vibrate to make music with it. The strings of string instruments can be made to vibrate in one of three ways: by being plucked (as with a guitar), by being struck (as with a hammered dulcimer or the key-operated hammers on a piano), or by being sawed (as with the bow on a violin or cello). Stringed instruments can be used for either rhythmic or melodic accompaniment, and can be divided into three categories: Lutes are string instruments with a resonating body and a neck, such as violins, guitars, and banjos. They feature strings of equal length (except the low string on a five-string banjo) and varying thickness. Thicker strings produce a low tone, while thin strings produce a higher tone. Strings may be pinched off at marked points (frets) to effectively shorten them and raise their pitches. Harps are string instruments whose strings are bound in a frame. Harps typically have strings of progressively shorter length arranged vertically, with the bottom end of the string connected to the resonating body, or soundboard. Zithers are string instruments that are mounted onto a body. Their strings may be strummed or plucked, as with the autoharp, or struck directly, as with the hammered dulcimer, or indirectly, as with the piano.
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Understand the difference between “pitch” and “note. Understand the difference between “timbre” and “tone. Assign names to notes. Organize a series of notes into a scale. Use sharps and flats to raise and lower note pitches. Understand the difference between “beat,” “rhythm,” and “tempo. Group beats into measures. Look for the stressed beat. Define the song with its melody. Accompany the melody with harmony. Stack notes to form chords. Strike or scrape a percussion instrument to make music with it. Blow into a woodwind instrument to make music with it. Blow into a brass instrument with closed lips to make music with it. Make the strings on a string instrument vibrate to make music with it.
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How to Turn Your Cat Into a Lap Cat
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If you want to turn your cat into a lap cat, it can take some time, but you can do it if you're patient. Turn off the TV or radio and mute your cell phone to ensure the cat isn't startled, then sit down somewhere comfortable and do something quiet, like reading a book. If the cat comes over to sit with you, stay calm and relaxed, and give the cat positive reinforcement by petting it and saying something like, “Good kitty.” You can even put treats in your pocket beforehand to reward the cat for sitting on your lap.
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Turn off distractions. Before taking steps to bond with your cat, you should consider turning off any distractions that may scare or startle your cat. By turning off distractions, you'll help create an environment in which you and your cat will be able to bond. Place your phone on silent. Turn off your TV or music. Inform your family, friends, or roommates that you'd like your home to be a calmer environment for an hour or so. Let your cat come to you. After you've created a calming environment, you should sit down somewhere and let your cat come to you. This is important, since lap cats are defined by the fact that they want to be around their caretakers. Pick a place that is comfortable for you and your cat. A comfy spot is important, since comfort often translates to your ability to relax. Read a book or otherwise engage in a quiet activity. Don't chase your cat down. Chasing your cat down will only alienate them. Allow your cat to leave, if they want to leave. Provide positive reinforcement. A great way to enhance a bonding experience with your cat is to make it double rewarding for them. By providing a reward for sitting on your lap, you'll build a positive association for your cat. Give your cat a treat when they sit on your lap. Consider stuffing your pockets with catnip or some other treat or scent that your cat likes. Pat or rub your cat in a way that they like when they sit on your lap. Repeat phrases like “good kitty” when your cat sits on your lap. Stay calm. One of the best ways to train your cat to be a lap cat is by providing a calm presence. By being calm, you'll signal to your cat that you won't harm or threaten them. Make sure to: Relax and try to not be tense. Avoid breathing quickly. Try to take slow and deliberate breaths. Fast breathing will signal that you're nervous, and your cat may avoid you. Don't move quickly. If you make sudden movements, you'll scare your cat. Maintain positive body language. In order to get your cat to be a lap cat, you've got to maintain positive body language. By maintaining positive body language, you'll send the signal to your cat that you're nonthreatening, you're a positive force, and you're someone they want to be around. Don't interact with your cat when you are angry or visibly unhappy. Avoid standing in a threatening manner. Don't cross your arms, hunch over, or have a tense posture. Hold an inviting or open stance. Make sure your arms are open, and your back and shoulders are upright. Avoid staring at your cat. The way you look at your cat will set the tone of your interactions. If you stare at your cat, you'll signal that you're either a predator or you're trying to intimidate them. Don't hold your glance on your cat for more than a few seconds. Depending on your cat's demeanor, it might help to avert your eyes if your cat is approaching you. Looking away will signal that you're not a threat. Avoid harsh discipline. The single best way to alienate your cat from you is to deal out harsh discipline. By disciplining your cat harshly, you'll send the signal that you are a threat. As a result, your cat won't want to sit on your lap – or even be close to you. Never hit your cat. Don't yell at or scold your cat. Embrace behavior modification. Reward your cat with treats for good behavior. Hold back treats for bad behavior. For instance, give your cat a treat if they use the litter box instead of peeing on a chair. Show affection to your cat regularly. If you show your cat affection on a daily basis, you'll build a solid foundation for turning your cat into a lap cat. Whenever your cat approaches you for petting or for love, offer it to them. Talk to your cat and say things like “I love you!” whenever appropriate. Invite your cat to sit with you or to come to you by making noises like “Psssh psssh psssh!” Provide attention and care for your cat. Perhaps the most important way to turn your cat into a lap cat is to act as a responsible guardian and caretaker for your cat. By acting as a responsible caretaker, your cat will learn to rely on you. As a result, your cat will naturally view you in an affectionate manner. Feed your cat regularly. When feeding your cat, talk to them and say things like “good kitty” or “good kitty is hungry!” Provide water. Provide scratching posts, cat perches, and more. Play with your cat. One of the best ways to turn your cat into a lap cat is to play with them a lot. By playing with your cat, you'll build a positive relationship. Your cat will learn to view you as not just a guardian, but also a friend. Play interactive games with your cat. You may to try a fishing pole teaser toy. Buy stuffed toy mice and stuff them with catnip. Consider any toys or games that your cat may like.
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Turn off distractions. Let your cat come to you. Provide positive reinforcement. Stay calm. Maintain positive body language. Avoid staring at your cat. Avoid harsh discipline. Show affection to your cat regularly. Provide attention and care for your cat. Play with your cat.
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How to Dress up for a Party
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To dress up for a party, try something simple like jeans and a cute t-shirt if it's a casual party, or go with a fun dress or button-up shirt if the party is at a nice restaurant or club. You can also try dressing up a casual outfit with jewelry or accessories, like a bold statement necklace, big earrings, or a nice watch. For your shoes, try wearing something bold and colorful if your outfit is simple, or try matching them to something that you're wearing.
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Think about the time and location of the party. As everyone knows, choosing the right outfit for a party is a very important task. The first thing you need to consider is the time and location of the party, as this will affect everything - from your outfit and your shoes to your jewelry and makeup. If the party is during the day, at a bowling alley or theme park, you probably want to go with something comfortable yet cool, like jeans and a statement tee. Many people would not describe this as dressing up at all, but dressing up is a relative term. If the party is at night, in a fancy restaurant or club, you will probably need to go a little dressier and wear something like a cute dress, a playsuit or a skirt and top combo. Consider your own personal style. When you're attending a cool party, you want to stand out -- but in a good way. So if you want to be unique, you should come up with a cool alternative to the norm that suits your personality but still fits with the vibe of the party. For example, if you're not the type of girl who would normally wear high heels, but you still want to look glam, you could try wearing a pair of bejewelled sneakers instead! Think about your budget. Can you afford to buy a new outfit, or do you need to work with what's already in your wardrobe? If it's the latter, consider combining your existing clothes in new and unusual ways, try layering a couple of tops on top of each other, clashing non-matching patterns or combining unusual fabric -- like a black biker jacket with a pretty silk dress. Choose your jewelry. When it comes to jewelry, decide whether you want to go understated and classic, or bold and over-the-top. For elegant evening parties, things like delicate diamond (or crystal) earrings and pearl necklaces are perfect. For night parties, you can go with bold statement pieces, clash chunky gold and silver chains, or wear large hoop or dangling earrings. Match or clash your shoes and purse. Traditionally, women matched their shoes to their purse, but this is no longer the case -- nowadays, pretty much anything goes! You can either pick out a color from your outfit (it doesn't have to be the main color) and match your shoes and purse to that, or you can go for a bold color clash. For example, if you're wearing a simple black dress, something like gold shoes and a neon orange handbag could work really well. Do something unique. After you've taken care of the shoes, the purse and the jewelry, any other accessories you choose to wear are really a matter of personal preference. Consider wearing a boho headband, embellishing your hair with fresh flowers, wearing an anklet or an upper arm band, layering on a chunky belt or rocking a funky trilby hat -- it's completely up to you! Do your own hair. Your hair is probably the next most important thing besides your outfit. Whatever style you end up going for, make sure your hair is freshly washed, so it is easy to work with and smells nice and clean. Keep things simple. If you want to keep things easy, try straightening your hair with the flat iron for a simple, sleek look, or try curling it with a curling wand to achieve glamorous, loose waves or pretty, tight ringlets. Try an updo. If you want an updo, consider trying a classic French twist , an elegant sock bun or a chic braided updo. Experiment with braids: If braids are more your thing, try a French braid , a fishtail braid or braided headband. See a stylist. If you have the money, you could consider going to the hair salon and getting them to blow dry, curl or style your hair. You could even try a new color or an interesting new cut, like a side fringe, a pixie cut or a bob! However, if it's a birthday party you're going to be careful -- you don't want to upstage the birthday girl with your new 'do! Plan your make up. Make up is the next thing you need to think about -- it's amazing the variety of different party looks your can create! Again, you need to think about the time and location of the party. Daytime and outdoor parties will require more of a toned-down look, elegant evening parties can be glamorous and elegant, while fun, crazy night-time parties can be crazy and colorful! Create a flawless base. The first thing your need to think about is your base. Make sure your skin is clean and well-hydrated, then apply some primer to give you a flawless base. Use concealer to cover up any blemishes, then apply a foundation that perfectly matches your natural skin tone. Add color. Choose your eyeshadow, blush and lipstick colors based on the type of party. Toned-down, nude colors are best for during the day, while smokey eyes and red lips work nicely for glamorous evening looks. Pretty much anything goes at night! Try bright pink or dark purple lips, neon eyeshadows and glittery mascaras. Focus on the eyes. Two make up tasks that girls most often have issue with are eyeliner and mascara application. See this tutorial on how to do perfect winged eyeliner and this this tutorial on the correct way to apply mascara. If you're feeling really adventurous, you could even apply false eyelashes ! Also, don't forget to tidy up your eyebrows and fill them in with a little pencil -- this can really sharpen your look! Take care of your skin. Exfoliate your skin in the shower with a loofah or an exfoliating glove. This will get rid of any dead skin and leave your body feeling soft and smooth. Once you're out of the shower, apply a scented moisturizing lotion that leaves you feeling and smelling great -- choose one with a slight shimmer if you really want to get in on the party vibe! Do any necessary de-fuzzing. This is especially important if you're wearing a skirt or a sleeveless top. You can shave using a razor and shaving cream (but be careful not to cut yourself!), remove hair using a depilatory cream , or try waxing. It is recommended that you book an appointment at a professional waxing salon if you have never done tried at-home waxing before. Smell delicious. Make sure you smell great throughout the entire duration of the party by rubbing on a little antiperspirant deodorant and some perfume. Apply the perfume to your pulse points -- the inside of your wrists, behind your ears, the inside of your thighs and between your breasts -- for the most long-lasting results. Take care of your dental hygiene. Floss, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth out with some mouthwash to leave your breath smelling fresh. This should be the last thing you do before you leave -- try not to do any snacking before you get to the party! You should also consider packing some mints or gum in your purse, so you can freshen up when necessary.
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Think about the time and location of the party. Consider your own personal style. Think about your budget. Choose your jewelry. Match or clash your shoes and purse. Do something unique. Do your own hair. See a stylist. Plan your make up. Create a flawless base. Add color. Focus on the eyes. Take care of your skin. Do any necessary de-fuzzing. Smell delicious. Take care of your dental hygiene.
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How to Do a Sugar Facial
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To do a sugar facial, all you need is some cleanser and a little bit of sugar. First, lather warm water and your favorite cleanser onto your face, which will help hold the sugar on your skin. Then, rub a tablespoon of sugar onto your face with your fingers using circular motions. Avoid using a washcloth or rubbing too hard, since this can irritate your skin. Leave the cleanser and sugar on your face for 15-20 minutes to sink in. When time's up, rinse it off with cool water and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
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Massage your favourite cleanser onto your face. Use warm water and work up a good lather. This facial works best with a lathering facial cleanser because the lather helps hold the sugar on your skin. Pour 1 tsp of sugar into the palm of your hand. You can use whichever sugar you like. Some people recommend using brown sugar as it's softer and gentler to your skin. You can also use coarser, granulated sugar if you prefer. It's really a matter of personal preference. Gently work the sugar into your skin with your fingers. Using gentle circular motions with your fingers, work the sugar into the lather. Go over your entire face, but avoid your lips and eyes. Don't use a washcloth to rub the sugar into your skin, as this will be too harsh of an exfoliant and may irritate your skin. Don’t press hard. The sugar will do its work even with gentle pressure, so resist the urge to press down hard as you spread it over your skin. It's important to be gentle so that you don't cause any microscopic tears on your skin's surface, which could lead to breakouts or just generally less healthy-looking skin. Add a bit of warm water if necessary to keep the lather going. If the lather dies down, add a bit of water. Just don't add too much, or the sugar will dissolve. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Once your face is covered and the sugar is firmly set in the lather, let the mixture sink into your skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Try not to move around too much during this time, as the sugar will be more likely to fall off and you'll reduce the benefits of the mask. It'll also make your house messy, with little crumbs of sugar everywhere. Rinse the mask off with cool water. After 15 to 20 minutes, rinse the mask off with cool water. The cool water will help close your pores and seal in moisture. Gently pat your face dry with a clean, dry towel. Be gentle as you pat your face dry. If you scrub your face with the towel, you may cause skin irritation, including breakouts. Apply your favorite moisturizer. Give your skin a final treat by massaging your favorite moisturizer into your face and neck. Gather your materials: Brown sugar Olive oil Essential oil of your choosing Whisk Mix olive oil and brown sugar together. In a bowl, mix the olive oil and brown sugar together with a whisk. The oil-to-sugar ratio depends on your own preference. Just make sure that the mixture is thick enough that it sticks to your face and isn't runny. You might start by pouring a quarter cup of the sugar in a bowl and then adding oil by the tsp until the mixture reaches a consistency that you like. Add a few drops of essential oil. You can add whichever essential oils you want to this mixture. Just make sure you don't add so much that the scent of the mask is overpowering. Too much essential oil may also irritate your skin. One expert recommends adding ginger for a warming, spicy scent, or a mixture of ginger and citrus oils such as grapefruit or orange for a refreshing scent to give you kickstart. If you're doing the facial at night, you might try using a relaxing scent like lavender. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face with lukewarm water, then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Apply the sugar-oil mixture to your face. Using your fingers, work in gentle circular motions to apply the sugar-oil mixture to your face. Be careful to avoid your eyes and mouth during application. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Let the mixture sit on your face for 10 to 15 minutes. Thoroughly rinse your face with cool water. Rinse your face with cool water until the scrub is completely gone, and then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Seal in the moisturizing effects of the scrub with your favorite moisturizer. Gather your materials: Freshly squeezed lemon juice Brown sugar Honey (organic is recommended) Whisk Combine lemon juice, sugar, and honey in a bowl. How much you use will depend on your own personal preferences. Try starting with a quarter cup of brown sugar and then adding lemon juice and honey to it until it reaches your desired consistency. Make sure the mixture is thick enough. If it's not thick enough it will drip down your skin, into your eyes and on to your clothing and furniture. Go easy on the lemon juice. Lemon juice can dry out and irritate your skin. If the scrub contained olive oil, you could use more lemon juice, but because this one doesn't, stick to just a few drops of lemon juice. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face with lukewarm water, then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Apply the mixture to your face with your fingers. Work the sugar-honey mixture on to your face with your finger tips in gentle circular motions. Avoid your eyes and mouth while applying. Avoid putting the mixture on broken skin. If you have any cuts or open acne on your face, avoid applying the scrub to those areas as the lemon juice will sting them. In addition, the friction from applying the scrub may make your acne worse. Leave on for 10 minutes. Let the solution sit on your face for 10 minutes. During this time, the mixture should help tighten your pores and even your skin tone (lemon), remove dead skin and clean your pores (sugar), and prevent acne (honey). Rinse your face with cool water. Rinse your face with cool water until the scrub is completely gone, and then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. You should notice that your skin has a slight glow and feels soft. Apply a moisturizer to your face and neck. Seal in the moisturizing effects of the scrub with your favourite moisturizer. Gather your materials: Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lemon 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. honey (organic is recommended) Whisk 1 container with a lid Combine lemon juice and olive oil in container. Make sure that they are well mixed. You can use the container that you will be storing the exfoliating scrub in. Whisk in the honey. Do this until the lemon juice, olive oil, and honey combine into a medium-thick solution. You can adjust the amount of honey and olive oil you use depending on how thick or thin you want the scrub to be. Add the sugar to the container and mix. Whisk the whole mixture together until it's well blended. You can add more sugar depending on your personal preference. Wash your face. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face with lukewarm water, then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Apply the sugar mixture to your face. Use gentle circular motions to apply the scrub to your face. Avoid your eyes and mouth while applying. Avoid putting on broken skin. If you have any cuts or open acne on your face, avoid applying the scrub to those areas as the lemon juice will sting them. In addition, the friction from applying the scrub may make your acne worse. Leave on for 7 to 10 minutes. Let the solution sit on your face for 7 to 10 minutes. During this time, the mixture should help tighten your pores and even your skin tone (lemon), reduce the appearance of scars (olive oil), remove dead skin and clean your pores (sugar), and prevent acne (honey). Rinse with cool water. Rinse your face with cool water until the scrub is completely gone, and then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Seal in the moisturizing effects of the scrub with your favorite moisturizer. Use on your body (optional). You can also apply this scrub to your entire body. If you do this, you'll want to focus on rough spots like your elbows, knees, feet, and hands. Rub the solution in circular motions over your skin for 3 to 5 minutes. You needn't be as careful as you were with your face, as the skin on the rest of your body is less delicate. Gather your materials: 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. water Mix the baking soda, sugar and water together. Ensure that the three ingredients are mixed well so that they form a smooth, clump-free paste. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Doing this will remove any dirt and buildup before you exfoliate. Be sure to pat your face dry gently with a clean, dry washcloth before applying the sugar-baking soda mixture. Apply the mixture to your face. Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture into your face. It's important to be gentle otherwise you may cause the skin of your face to become irritated, which could lead to breakouts. Focus on areas where you have a lot of blackheads (usually around your nose and chin), as this scrub is particularly good at targeting blackheads. Allow the mixture to remain on your face for 3 to 5 minutes. You may want to sit down and relax. The more you move around, the more likely the mixture is to come off your face and get on your clothes/furniture. Rinse your face with warm water. Ensure that you've rinsed it thoroughly and that there is no residue left on your face. Pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Be sure to gently pat your face dry. Scrubbing it with a washcloth will only cause irritation, and could lead to breakouts. Repeat as needed. Most experts recommend against exfoliating more than twice a week. If you have a lot of blackheads, you can just apply this mixture to the areas where you have blackheads. If you aren't applying the mixture to your whole face, you can probably get away with applying it to your face more than twice a week. Just be sure to stop using it if you notice any irritation. Baking soda is known to dry out the skin, so you'll definitely not want to overdo it. Do not apply the mixture to broken skin or squeezed pimples. Applying baking soda to broken skin and squeezed pimples will only make them worse, so avoid these areas. Gather your materials: Juice from 1/2 a lemon (or 1 tsp. of concentrated lemon juice) 1 or 2 tbsp. of baking soda 1 tsp. honey Brown sugar to desired thickness Combine lemon juice, baking soda, and honey. Use a fork or a whisk to combine the lemon juice, baking soda, and honey in a bowl. Ensure that the mixture is smooth and free of clumps. Add brown sugar to desired thickness. How much brown sugar you add will depend on your own tastes. If you want the paste to be thicker, add more sugar; for a lighter, runnier exfoliating paste, add less sugar. Mix everything together to form a smooth paste. Make sure the paste is free of lumps. Also make sure that it is not too runny, otherwise it may drip into your eyes or on your clothes or furniture. Wash face with gentle cleanser and pat dry. Use lukewarm water and gently massage your face as you wash it. Be sure to rinse it well. Be gentle as you pat your face dry so as not to irritate your skin. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Using gentle, circular motions, apply the mixture to your face and neck with your fingertips. Leave on for 5 to 15 minutes. You will likely feel some light tingling and tightening. This is the mask doing its job! If your skin begins to burn, however, wash the mask off right away. Remove the mask with a damp washcloth. Dampen a washcloth with lukewarm water and then use gentle, circular motions to move the mixture from your skin. You may need to rinse out the cloth and re-wet it a few times to completely and thoroughly remove the mixture from your skin. Splash your face with cold water. Use the coldest water you can handle, as this will help close your pores and lock in the benefits of the mask. Afterward, gently pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Moisturize. Once your face is clean and dry, apply your favorite moisturizer to your face and neck. Even without the moisturizer, you should notice that your skin is smoother and brighter even after one treatment. Repeat once a week. Only do this mask once a week. Doing it more than that may cause your skin to become dry and irritated. The mask should improve the quality of your skin and reduce the appearance of acne. Choose which type of sugar to use. If you have sensitive skin, always choose brown sugar over white granulated sugar or other coarse-grained sugars. Brown sugar is the softest sugar and will be the most gentle on your skin. Choose an oil. The following oils contain ingredients that will benefit your skin: Olive oil is naturally antibacterial and will moisturize very dry skin without clogging pores. Safflower oil is also antibacterial, and may help calm irritated skin and prevent clogged pores. Almond oil is antibacterial, reduces the effects of UVB rays, and may improve skin tone. Extra virgin coconut oil is a favorite amongst DIY beauty product aficionados. It is antibacterial, and full of antioxidants and free radicals that keep the skin looking young. Avocado oil is a rich moisturizer. Unlike the other oils, it is not antibacterial. Add a fruit or vegetable. The amount of fruits or vegetables you add is flexible; just start small and keep them finely chopped so that they don't overpower the mixture. The following fruits and vegetables are popular recommendations: Kiwi flesh contains antioxidants, which can help brighten your complexion, reduce fine lines, and fight other signs of ageing. Kiwi seeds will add a little boost to the exfoliating properties of the scrub. Strawberries are full of vitamin C, and will help brighten and even out your skin tone. They also contain alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps remove dead skin cells. Experts claim strawberries can also reduce oiliness, clear up acne, and reduce under-eye puffiness. Pineapple contains an enzyme that dissolves dead skin cells, making it a good choice for acne-prone skin. Studies have shown that pineapple enzymes may also have skin-whitening effects. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that may be useful in protecting your skin from UV damage caused by sunburn. Cucumbers have an anti-inflammatory capability that can reduce puffiness. Obtain suitable containers for storing your facial treatments. Small plastic containers with tight-fitting lids are a good choice. Know that adding produce to your mixture will reduce its shelf life. In other words, don't make a big batch, otherwise it could go bad before you can use it all. In addition, if you add fruits or vegetables to your facial treatment, be sure to refrigerate it. Know some recipes. Regardless of which sugar, oil, and fruit you choose, you'll use a 2:1 sugar-to-oil ratio. How much fruit you add is more flexible and really just depends on personal preference. Experts recommend the following combinations: Granulated white sugar, safflower oil, and kiwi to brighten your skin. Granulated white sugar, almond oil, and strawberries to brighten and tone your skin. Brown sugar, avocado oil, and cucumber to soothe, calm, and restore sensitive skin. Combine your ingredients. The process for mixing your ingredients is to stir the sugar and oil in a bowl until they are just combined, then to add in the finely chopped fruit or vegetable. Next, muddle the mixture together. Don’t over-mix the ingredients. Be sure not to over-mix or over-muddle the sugar, oil, and fruit/vegetables, otherwise the sugar will dissolve. Spoon the mixture into your storage container and store. Be sure to close the lid tightly. You can store the mixture in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Follow the usual instructions for applying the mixture to your face: Wash your face and pat it dry. Apply the mixture to your face using your fingers, working in gentle circular motions. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, removing it immediately if you experience a burning sensation. Rinse your face thoroughly with cool water and pat dry. Follow it up with your favorite moisturizer. Repeat up to twice a week. Finished!
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Massage your favourite cleanser onto your face. Pour 1 tsp of sugar into the palm of your hand. Gently work the sugar into your skin with your fingers. Don’t press hard. Add a bit of warm water if necessary to keep the lather going. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off with cool water. Gently pat your face dry with a clean, dry towel. Apply your favorite moisturizer. Gather your materials: Mix olive oil and brown sugar together. Add a few drops of essential oil. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply the sugar-oil mixture to your face. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Thoroughly rinse your face with cool water. Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Gather your materials: Combine lemon juice, sugar, and honey in a bowl. Make sure the mixture is thick enough. Go easy on the lemon juice. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply the mixture to your face with your fingers. Avoid putting the mixture on broken skin. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water. Apply a moisturizer to your face and neck. Gather your materials: Combine lemon juice and olive oil in container. Whisk in the honey. Add the sugar to the container and mix. Wash your face. Apply the sugar mixture to your face. Avoid putting on broken skin. Leave on for 7 to 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Use on your body (optional). Gather your materials: Mix the baking soda, sugar and water together. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply the mixture to your face. Allow the mixture to remain on your face for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water. Pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Repeat as needed. Do not apply the mixture to broken skin or squeezed pimples. Gather your materials: Combine lemon juice, baking soda, and honey. Add brown sugar to desired thickness. Mix everything together to form a smooth paste. Wash face with gentle cleanser and pat dry. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Leave on for 5 to 15 minutes. Remove the mask with a damp washcloth. Splash your face with cold water. Moisturize. Repeat once a week. Choose which type of sugar to use. Choose an oil. Add a fruit or vegetable. Obtain suitable containers for storing your facial treatments. Know that adding produce to your mixture will reduce its shelf life. Know some recipes. Combine your ingredients. Don’t over-mix the ingredients. Spoon the mixture into your storage container and store. Follow the usual instructions for applying the mixture to your face: Finished!
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How to Make Your Girlfriend Happy
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If you want to make your girlfriend happy, spend time together doing things you both enjoy and occasionally surprise her with something romantic or fun, like taking her on a special date. When you're together, hold her hand, give her a hug, or rub her back so she knows you care about her. It's also important to genuinely listen to her when she talks to you about things, whether they're good or bad. In return, try to open up and share your own thoughts and feelings with her.
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Offer to help her with things. Lending a helping hand is a great way to show your girlfriend how much you care about her and help her feel special. Offer to pitch in without waiting for her to ask. When you help out with things, don't act like you expect something in return or complain about the work. That's likely to lead to hard feelings and make the gesture seem less special. For example, you might say, “Hey, you've been working hard all day. Why don't you let me cook dinner tonight?” Give her gifts from time to time. Brighten your girlfriend's day and show her you're thinking of her by giving her a gift now and then. It can be for a special occasion, when she's feeling down, or just because. Don't worry about blowing a lot of money on anything fancy—she'll likely appreciate the gesture, even if it's something small or simple. The gifts you get will feel more meaningful if they connect to who she is as a person or what makes your relationship special. For example, you might print out and frame a nice picture of the two of you or buy her a mug with her favorite quote on it. When you give her the gift, say something like, “I saw this and thought of you!” Schedule quality time with her. Spending regular one-on-one time with your girlfriend is one of the best ways to deepen your bond with her and help her feel loved. Try to schedule a date night or some other special time together for just the two of you at least once a week. For example, you might have dinner and a movie, go for a walk together, or just hang out at home together and play video games. Take turns choosing what you do during your time together. Letting her call the shots sometimes will show that you value her wants and needs. Show her physical affection. Physical touch is an important part of a romantic relationship for most people. Show affection for your girlfriend by holding hands, hugging, kissing, or giving her a backrub. Just make sure you ask her what she's comfortable with and respect her wishes if she doesn't want to be touched! Sex is an important part of a healthy relationship for many couples, but try to incorporate physical touch that isn't sexual. Your girlfriend will likely feel more comfortable—and enjoy your intimate moments more—if your kisses and hugs don't always come with strings attached! Say nice things to her. Everyone likes to hear kind and supportive words from their partner. Saying positive things to your girlfriend will help her feel loved and appreciated, which will improve your relationship overall. So, if you're thinking something nice about her, don't keep it to yourself—say it out loud! Try a classic “I love you,” or say other things to let her know how you feel about her. For example, “You brighten my whole day,” or “I'm so happy when we're together.” You can also try giving her compliments, like, “You were awesome in class today!” or “Your eyes are just so gorgeous.” Use words to express gratitude or appreciation, too. Say things like, “Thanks so much for coming to my recital. You're the best!” Be honest and trustworthy with your girlfriend. The best relationships are built on honesty and trust. Show your girlfriend she can count on you by being truthful—don't lie to her or hide things from her. Additionally, show her she can trust you by keeping your promises to her. If she asks you to keep something in confidence, don't tell anyone else without her permission! Being honest doesn't mean being rude or unkind. Don't say things that are unnecessarily harsh or mean and try to write it off as “brutal honesty” or “tough love.” Keep your behavior kind and respectful. This may seem like basic common sense, but your girlfriend will be happiest if you treat her with compassion and respect. This means not only being there for her and doing nice things for her, but also respecting her boundaries, listening to what she has to say, and apologizing when you mess up. You can also be respectful by: Not yelling at your girlfriend, calling her names, or talking down to her. Treating her as an equal. Respecting her wishes if she asks you to stop doing something. Standing up for her if you see other people being disrespectful. Giving her space and allowing her to have time to herself or with other friends. Let her know you are there when she needs you. To make your relationship with your girlfriend fulfilling and happy, do your best to be supportive in both good and bad times. That means not only being there to comfort her when she's down, but also celebrating with her when things are going well. Be her cheerleader when she's going through challenges. Congratulate her and tell her how proud you are when she accomplishes her goals. When she's having a tough time, be there to support her with both words and actions. Ask her if there's anything you can do to help. Listen actively when she wants to talk. Good communication will make your relationship run more smoothly and help both of you stay happy. If your girlfriend has something to say to you, give her your full attention and listen without interrupting. Let her know that what she has to say is important to you and that you really want to hear and understand her. Put your phone away when she talks to you. Make eye contact, nod, and use verbal cues (like “Uh huh,” or “I see”) to let her know you are listening. Ask questions or rephrase what she says to make sure you understand. Resist the urge to offer advice unless she asks for it. Likewise, don't be afraid to open up to her and talk about your own feelings. She'll understand where you're coming from better if you're willing to be vulnerable. Own up to your mistakes. Everyone messes up sometimes. If you make a mistake in your relationship, your girlfriend may be disappointed, sad, or angry with you. When this happens, resist the urge to point fingers or get defensive. Simply acknowledge that you messed up and offer a sincere apology. When you apologize, take full responsibility for your own feelings and actions. Don't use language that puts the blame on your girlfriend. For example, don't say things like, “I'm sorry you're so upset, but I wouldn't have yelled if you weren't always late.” Instead, try something like, “I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you like that. I was frustrated, but that wasn't a good way for me to react.” If you do want to address your girlfriend's behavior, use “I” language that focuses on how you feel instead of sounding accusatory. For example, “When you're late, I feel like my time isn't that important to you.” Take time to learn about your girlfriend’s interests. Your girlfriend is an individual with her own hopes, fears, wants, and needs. The more you get to know about who she is and what makes her special, the easier it will be for you to do things that bring her joy. Talk to your girlfriend about what she cares about and what she likes to do. Try to participate and take an interest in the things that are most important to her. For example, if your girlfriend says she enjoys playing video games, ask her about her favorites. See if she's interested in playing games with you. If she likes to write, ask if you can read some of her work. Communicate with her about what she wants and needs. It will be hard to know what your girlfriend wants from your relationship unless you ask her. Checking in with your girlfriend will not only let her know you care about her, but will also make it easier for you to be supportive. Encourage her to speak up if she needs something, and ask her simple questions like: “What would you like to do today?” “Is there anything I can do to help?” “Do you want to talk about it?” “Are you having fun?” Avoid making assumptions about your girlfriend. Assumptions can be very damaging in relationships. Don't fall into common pitfalls by assuming that you know what your girlfriend feels, thinks, or wants. When in doubt, always ask! Don't assume your girlfriend knows what you're thinking or feeling, either. If something's on your mind, open up to her in a loving and respectful way. For example, don't assume she enjoys watching romance movies just because it's “a girl thing.” You might find out that her ideal date is going to the zoo or doing a game night at the pub, instead. Don't just assume she's happy in the relationship, either. Check in with her occasionally and ask for feedback. For example, you might say, “Hey, would you like it if we went out for dinner more often?” Spend time together doing things you both enjoy. Having fun together is a great way to keep the relationship positive for both of you. Finding activities you can both enjoy will help you bond more closely while also having a good time. Set aside quality time for the two of you just to have fun. For example, if you both like sports, you might go to games together. Studies show that the happiest relationships are those where the couple takes time to play and have fun together! Try new experiences together. In addition to doing things you already know you both like, you can keep your relationship exciting by getting outside your comfort zone together and trying new things. This will help you and your girlfriend create strong memories together and help keep the spark in your relationship alive. For example, you might travel to a new place together, take a class together on a topic you're both curious about, or pick up a new mutual hobby. Get to know her friends and family. Your girlfriend will be happiest if her other relationships continue to thrive while you're together. By taking an interest in her friends and family, you can show her that you respect the importance of that part of her life. Plus, it's a way for the two of you to have fun and socialize together! Try to make time to do things together as a group instead of just hanging out with your girlfriend one-on-one all the time. Likewise, introduce your girlfriend to your own friends and family. Try to include her sometimes when you spend time with them. Surprise her occasionally with something romantic or fun. Planning time together is important, but the occasional surprise can also help keep things exciting. Plan a mystery date, give her an unexpected gift “just because,” or surprise her by cooking her favorite dessert. Don't worry about making your surprise elaborate. It could be something as simple as leaving a little love note somewhere for her to find.
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Offer to help her with things. Give her gifts from time to time. Schedule quality time with her. Show her physical affection. Say nice things to her. Be honest and trustworthy with your girlfriend. Keep your behavior kind and respectful. Let her know you are there when she needs you. Listen actively when she wants to talk. Own up to your mistakes. Take time to learn about your girlfriend’s interests. Communicate with her about what she wants and needs. Avoid making assumptions about your girlfriend. Spend time together doing things you both enjoy. Try new experiences together. Get to know her friends and family. Surprise her occasionally with something romantic or fun.
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How to Hide Alcohol
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To hide alcohol, disguise the bottle in an empty food bag, like a chip bag that nobody would question. Alternatively, pour clear vodka or gin into a water bottle, where it will look just like water. You can also put any kind of alcohol into a hip flask, which is small enough to carry in your pocket or purse. Whatever you use to conceal your alcohol, throw it in the bottom of a full backpack or mix in it with other non-alcoholic drinks and snacks so it's hard to see.
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Go classic with a hip flask. The easiest way to make a small amount of liquor portable and keep it in your pocket, bag, or purse is to transfer it into a hip flask. These usually hold about 8 oz. of liquid, are available in stainless steel and other materials, and are relatively cheap to buy. They're usually made to fit comfortably in the interior jacket pocket of a men's coat. To clean out a hip flask, rinse it with hot water and leave it open on the counter overnight to dry. Never put soap in a hip flask, because it can be very difficult to clean out thoroughly, and you might leave a soapy residue around for next shot of scotch. Paper-bag beers and pint bottles to keep them hidden in plain sight. If you want to sit in the park and enjoy an adult beverage, ask for a paper bag at the liquor store. In most places, it's illegal to drink in public, but "brown-bagging" a beverage is often enough to avoid giving police probable cause to search you, meaning–even though it's obvious what you've got in there–most police departments are happy to leave well enough alone and focus on other concerns as a departmental policy. Research the open container laws in your town to find out for sure. Please note that this method involves negotiating a legal gray area. It's illegal in the United States to consume alcohol in public, technically, and many small-town cops might take pleasure in inventing probable cause to search you if you appear drunk or disorderly. If you want to brown-bag, you'll do so at a risk. Keep beer cans in a cozy. Novelty beer cozies can help keep cans of beer cold, and also make them look an awful lot like cans of soda. Like brown-bags, cozies big enough to obscure the brand label on the can will keep people off your back if you want to have a few cold ones without hassle. Make a soda can cozy to keep beers in. If you don't have a cozy, snip the top inch or so off of a soda can, slot your beer into it, and voila. It'll look like you're drinking Dr. Pepper. Hide your alcohol in other bottles. One of the best ways to mask the presence of alcohol and hide it in plain sight is to pour it into an inconspicuous bottle, then carry it as if it were water, soda, or some other beverage. No one need be the wiser. Opaque Nalgene bottles, or other all-purpose water bottles are perfect for hiding booze. Put vodka, gin, and other clear spirits in water bottles. Make sure you leave the cap on at all times, when you're not drinking, to avoid the strong smell attracting attention. Hide wine in Nalgenes, in fruit-drink bottles, or Vitamin Water containers. These colored liquids should look similar to the color and texture of wine, making it pass an initial eye test. Put alcohol in a Camelbak, or other portable "water" container. CamelBaks are backpacks designed for hiking and transporting water, for hiding booze on the down-low. These can be excellent for porting any kind of illicit liquid. They usually feature a long rubber straw clipped to the shoulder-strap, which you can use to drink from. Consider the "wine rack. " Similar to the Camelbak, the wine rack is so hidden it's under your clothes. A basic sports bra that features as much as 20 oz. of space to hide liquid, and an accompanying straw, the wine-rack is perfect if you don't mind drinking, uh, body-temperature booze from your own brassiere. They're commonly sold at places like Urban Outfitters and other novelty stores. Hide booze in food bags. While a bottle of Jack Daniels will draw glares if your'e in public, a bag of Doritos usually won't. If you're somewhere you can have a cooler and some food handy, use an empty bag of potato chips, or some other snack of choice, to cloak the bottle. Drape it over the liquor upside down, then cut a little hole in the bottom of the bag for the neck to fit through. No one walking by your picnic will be the wiser. Mix your drink ahead of time. One of the best ways to hide alcohol in plain sight is mixing up a mixed drink like a rum and coke, or a whiskey and ginger, but doing it in the can or bottle of the soda you're using as a mixer. The color will be basically the same, the smell won't be as strong, and you'll be able to bring sodas with you into most places. This works just as well for fountain drinks. If you've got a Big Gulp going, spike it and enjoy your mixed drink without hassle. Get past the gate. If you want to sneak some alcohol into an event, or into a location that you're not supposed to have it, your first goal will be getting through the door. This will vary, depending on the venue itself, but there are a few tips to keep in mind to avoid getting caught before you can even get your drink on. Please note that sneaking alcohol into places where it is forbidden can get you kicked out of school or in trouble with the authorities. Do so at your own risk. To get past the security guard or gate at a dorm, hide booze in a backpack, a packing box, or at the bottom of a big bag of groceries. If you can, split up beers into multiple bags, to avoid that noticeable clinking and clanking. If you're in a big group, split up, and look grim and humorless, not as if you're about to party on the down-low. To get booze into the movie theatre, pick something that won't have a strong smell, mixing some liquor into a big bottle of soda or bringing some wine in other sorts of bottles, and sneaking them in purses. Cans or bottles of beer make noise challenges, as well as an awkward trash situation at the end, and straight liquor will have your neighbors crinkling their noses. To get alcohol into a festival or music venue and drink on the cheap, it's important to figure out the security beforehand. Often, bags and purses will be searched, and outside drinks will be confiscated, making the vodka water bottle a no-go. Most venues and festivals, however, won't frisk people or search people hard, not carrying bags, so it's a better idea to go the hip-flask route. Act natural. If you're drinking somewhere you're not supposed to, the number one rule of the day is to chill out. No loud, thumping bass in the dorm room, no yelling while passing the flask down the aisle at the movie, and no conspicuous swigs from your illicit bottle snuck into the concert. Unless you want to get kicked out, you've got to treat it like business as usual. Ask super-drunk or loud-drunk friends to leave, and cut them off. Aside from being irritating, conspicuous drunks are much more likely to get you caught and attract attention. Make a quiet and calm affair, not a raucous party. Use code words with your friends. If you're drinking in a friend's basement or dorm room and need to keep the boozy chatter to a minimum, invent code words to use so no wandering resident assistants, nosy neighbors, or little brothers will hear the buzzwords. Instead of shot, say you're going to take a button, or call a beer a biohazard. It'll be fun, and you'll keep it safe. Take care of your trash. Sneaking booze into the dry zones is all fun and good until someone leaves a wizard staff of PBR cans out on the floor in plain sight. Whoops. Make sure to keep close tabs on all the garbage and dirty glasses that come from a night of drinking. Cups reeking of vodka are just as likely to get you caught as an empty bottle. If you're in the dorm, try to keep some black plastic garbage bags lying around for just the occasion. You won't have to worry about sneaking out bottles a few at a time if you've got an opaque bag to sneak them out in plain sight. Try to drink at an odd hour. Sneaking a couple beers into the movie theatre, or having a beer bash in your dorm room will be a lot easier if you're doing it during matinee hours, or a Tuesday, as opposed to prime time on a Saturday night. Busy, packed theaters are much more likely to get you caught, and the RA is probably a lot more likely to be on alert during party hours, ready to crash yours. Stay ahead of the game and do it when they'll least expect it. Go early to your event. Some events will have their door security start only when things start to get busier. Going early can have things go more smoothly. Consider your options. Sometimes you might need to hide a quick bottle or two from some judgmental person, but sometimes it might be you who needs to open your eyes and look around. If you're taking steps to hide alcohol in your own home, this can be a sign of a serious drinking problem. If you're struggling with alcohol dependence, stop hiding it, admit you have a problem, and seek help immediately. Hiding alcohol won't help in the long run. Hide alcohol in the toilet tank. A cool and out of the way hiding spot for a bottle or two of booze? Try the toilet tank. The water that comes into the back of the tank is clean, meaning you won't have to worry about germs, and as long as your toilet is running properly, most people are unlikely to open up the tank to take a look. You can tie the neck of the bottle to the ball joint in the toilet, to keep it from rattling around much. Make sure the toilet still functions properly, or you'll get caught more quickly. Hide it behind books in your bookcase. If you've got a lot of books or DVDs lined up, slip a few bottles behind them, and pull the books to the front of the shelf to create enough space. It's good feng shui anyway. Stuff bottles in your shoes. Winter boots, Uggs, and cowboy boots are perfectly shaped for slotting illicit bottles into. If you've got a lot of shoes, you can sneak a bottle or two into them and keep them at the back of your closet for safe-keeping. Just remember where you put them, so you won't jam your foot in accidentally. Hide it at the bottom of your laundry. Most RAs will be unlikely to dig through your dirty laundry to look for contraband. If you need a good place to slip a bottle, try the bottom of the dirty clothes hamper. As long as your'e the one who does your laundry, it's a solid hiding place. Learn the habits of the person who's looking. If you need to hide booze in your house, try to get a read on the person doing the searching. If an RA comes knocking every Wednesday, don't worry about finding a hiding place, just get the booze out of there before Wednesday. Problem solved. If your mom cleans your room, start cleaning it yourself so you won't have to worry about being straightened up on.
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Go classic with a hip flask. Paper-bag beers and pint bottles to keep them hidden in plain sight. Keep beer cans in a cozy. Hide your alcohol in other bottles. Put alcohol in a Camelbak, or other portable "water" container. Consider the "wine rack. Hide booze in food bags. Mix your drink ahead of time. Get past the gate. Act natural. Use code words with your friends. Take care of your trash. Try to drink at an odd hour. Go early to your event. Consider your options. Hide alcohol in the toilet tank. Hide it behind books in your bookcase. Stuff bottles in your shoes. Hide it at the bottom of your laundry. Learn the habits of the person who's looking.
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How to Play the Pocky Game
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To play the pocky game, pair up with someone you wouldn't mind kissing, and sit so your faces are 1 foot apart. Then, you should each bit one end of a pocky stick and start eating your way to the middle without dropping the stick. The first person to pull away loses. If neither of you pull away, you will end up kissing and will both win.
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Buy some Pocky. Pocky are sweet Japanese cookies that come in many flavors. You can find them at your local Asian market or in the international aisle at a grocery store. Milk chocolate is the most popular flavor, but you can also find Pocky in other flavors too, such as matcha (green tea), strawberry, and cookies 'n cream. If you can't find Pocky, any long, thin biscuit, such as a breadstick, will do. Choose a partner that you wouldn't mind kissing. If you're playing the game with a group of people, the rules of the game are the same. You can have two couples play at once. Then, the winners of both games can face off in their own Pocky game. The Pocky game often results in a kiss, so it makes sense to pick a partner you wouldn't mind kissing to begin with. You can use this as an opportunity to break the ice with your crush or bring you closer to a good friend. Propose the game at a party. The Pocky game is meant to be a fun (and sexy!) party game. Bring Pocky to a party, and then simply propose play. You might say, “Has anyone played the Pocky game before?” You'll either be met with enthusiasm or curiosity. Either way, you'll have a captive audience to teach the rules. You can also play the game at other occasions too, such as sleepovers. Brush your teeth and check for good breath. Because you'll be getting close to the other players, it's considerate to brush your teeth so that you have good breath for the Pocky game. If you don't have access to a toothbrush at the party, chewing a stick of mint gum for a little bit would do. Spit the gum out before you begin to play so that it doesn't get stuck on the Pocky. Make sure that you are in good health. Don't play this game if you are sick. Brushing alone won't get rid of those germs. Face the person you’ve selected as your partner for the Pocky game. You'll both need to have the same posture, so both sitting or both standing. Get close enough so that your faces are within about 12 inches (30 cm) of each other. Make sure that you are both comfortable. If standing is too awkward, take a seat instead. Place a Pocky stick between you. Each take opposite ends of the Pocky stick between your teeth, so the Pocky is creating a line between your two mouths. Try not to snap the Pocky yet. One player then does a countdown backwards from three to begin play. Only one side of the Pocky stick is covered with chocolate. The other side isn't. It doesn't matter who has the chocolate side. If you are playing this in a group, consider having someone else start the countdown. Bite your end until reaching the middle. Both players bite their end of the Pocky stick, moving towards the middle. Try not to drop the Pocky as you chew in this process. The goal is to reach the middle. If you drop the Pocky stick, then grab another. If this is in a group, then you could both "lose" and be out of the game. Don’t pull away. Both players' mouths will meet in the middle of the Pocky stick, but the first to pull away is the loser. It can be kind of funny to be so close to someone, so try not to giggle and lose your bit of the Pocky stick. Often, neither party will turn away, resulting in the kiss. In that case, everyone wins!
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Buy some Pocky. Choose a partner that you wouldn't mind kissing. Propose the game at a party. Brush your teeth and check for good breath. Face the person you’ve selected as your partner for the Pocky game. Place a Pocky stick between you. Bite your end until reaching the middle. Don’t pull away.
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How to Make Protein Bars
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To make protein bars, start by mixing olive oil, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, nuts, and dried fruit in a large bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, and whey isolate. Next, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and pour the batter into a greased baking dish. Finally, bake the protein bars in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
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Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 3. Cream together olive oil (or softened butter), sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, dried fruit and nuts and mix thoroughly. Combine oats, flour and whey isolate in the second mixing bowl, and mix thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the large mixing bowl, ensuring that the mixture is fully combined and moistened. Press the mixture into a greased 11″x11″ baking dish and cook in the center of a pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown across the top. Finished. Mix the chia seeds and flax seeds in a blender until it becomes a fine flour-like texture. Melt the chocolate over a stove and then place it aside. Mix only 3/4 cup of the chocolate into the seed mixture and fold it over until well-combined. Take out a square cake tin and flatten the mixture in flattening it to make it firmly packed. Chop up the banana and place it over the mixture pressing it in. Pour the rest of the melted chocolate on top and spread it out evenly. Place the tin in the freezer for about 1 hour until it sets. Serve immediately afterwards or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Get a 'blender' or 'food processor' to combine your ingredients. Add all of your ingredients, except for the milk and half of the amount of oats into the blender/food processor. Blend the ingredients for about a minute or two. Keep going until they are combined well. Add the rest of the oats and most of the milk. Leave about 50ml and then blend your ingredients for another minute or so, until combined enough. Add the remaining milk about blend for the final time. Go no more than 20 to 30 seconds to reduce the chances of your protein bars becoming hardened easily, later on. Pour your mixture into rectangular plastic moulds. Refrigerate for half an hour. Then place in the freezer for a few hours. Defrost them in the microwave when you want to eat them. Then warm them up in the microwave for one and a half minutes. Enjoy!
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Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 3. Cream together olive oil (or softened butter), sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, dried fruit and nuts and mix thoroughly. Combine oats, flour and whey isolate in the second mixing bowl, and mix thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the large mixing bowl, ensuring that the mixture is fully combined and moistened. Press the mixture into a greased 11″x11″ baking dish and cook in the center of a pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown across the top. Finished. Mix the chia seeds and flax seeds in a blender until it becomes a fine flour-like texture. Melt the chocolate over a stove and then place it aside. Mix only 3/4 cup of the chocolate into the seed mixture and fold it over until well-combined. Take out a square cake tin and flatten the mixture in flattening it to make it firmly packed. Chop up the banana and place it over the mixture pressing it in. Pour the rest of the melted chocolate on top and spread it out evenly. Place the tin in the freezer for about 1 hour until it sets. Serve immediately afterwards or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Get a 'blender' or 'food processor' to combine your ingredients. Blend the ingredients for about a minute or two. Add the rest of the oats and most of the milk. Add the remaining milk about blend for the final time. Pour your mixture into rectangular plastic moulds. Refrigerate for half an hour. Defrost them in the microwave when you want to eat them.
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How to Prevent Hair Dye from Staining Skin
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To stop hair dye from staining your skin, apply some petroleum jelly or thick lotion to the perimeter of your hairline, including the tops of your ears. If you don't have any petroleum jelly or lotion, try covering the skin along your hairline with tape instead. Before you dye your hair, drape a towel around your shoulders and put on plastic gloves, which will help keep dye off your neck and hands. If you do get any dye on your skin, wipe it off as quickly as possible using a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol.
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Dye your hair the day after you wash it. The oils from your scalp and pores are natural protectants. They repel water, and since dyes are water-based, they are your first defense against stained skin. Try to wait at least one day after your last shampoo to dye your hair. Bonus: hair dye adheres better to dirty hair than it does to slippery, clean hair. Protect the perimeter of your hairline. Using petroleum jelly, moisturizing cream, or a thick lotion to create a protective wall just outside of your hairline, around the entirety of your head. You should apply this layer thickly, but there's no need to make it extend too far down your head. Half an inch to an inch of moisturizer should be plenty. Be careful not to get your protectant of choice in your hair, and don't forget the tops and undersides of your ears. Don't use a moisturizer that breaks you out, or you could get acne around your hairline. Reinforce the perimeter with cotton. For extra protection, press teased-out cotton balls, or cotton coil, into the moisturizer you applied. This way, if any hair dye manages to seep out of the hairline, the cotton will soak it up. If the moisturizer isn't sticky enough to hold the cotton, don't panic--just apply more moisturizer over it, and forget about the cotton. In a pinch, try masking tape. If you don't have any moisturizer thick enough to get the job done, don't despair. Instead, you can use a lightly adhesive painter's, masking, or gaffer's tape applied to the edge of your hairline. Be careful not to catch your hair in the tape, and definitely don't use another type of tape (like masking or duct) instead! Be careful when pulling tape off. Masking tape can potentially pull out or irritate the soft, fine hair known as vellus hair that covers your body, including your face. Wear plastic gloves. People often concentrate on keeping their hairlines stain-free, but forget about their hands. It's easy to avoid blue fingers and nails if you wear simple disposable gloves. Wear gloves the whole time you apply the dye, and even the first few times you wash your newly colored hair. Many hair dye kits come with gloves to make the process easier. Don't wear latex gloves if you're allergic! There are plenty of latex-free alternatives available. Wear an old shirt. Ideally, you should wear a long-sleeved, high-necked shirt when you dye your hair. Cover as much skin as you can, to protect against drips that can cause stained skin. Once you've been doing this for a while, you'll probably have a designated dye shirt that you wear every time you color. Wrap an old towel around your shoulders. To offer your neck some extra protection, swaddle it in a hand towel that no one will get mad at you for staining. Pull it tightly, and secure with a duckbill or binder clip. This will prevent hair dye from dripping down onto your neck and staining it. Wipe away any errant dye. No matter how carefully you cover your skin, accidents can happen. If dye does land on your face or neck, wipe it off as soon as you notice, using a rubbing alcohol-soaked cotton ball. Then, rinse with water. It's best to keep rubbing alcohol and cotton balls handy as you color your hair. Most people have a small mess-up or two. If you get a giant blob on your neck, remove the bulk of it with a paper towel or toilet paper, then use the cotton ball and rubbing alcohol to get the last of it off. Keep your dyed hair up. If you're working out, going out in the rain, or in any other circumstance where your freshly-dyed hair could get damp, put it up in a ponytail or bun. Otherwise, residual dye could sneak out and stain your neck or even your shirt. Once you've washed your hair a few times, you can relax this rule.
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Dye your hair the day after you wash it. Protect the perimeter of your hairline. Reinforce the perimeter with cotton. In a pinch, try masking tape. Wear plastic gloves. Wear an old shirt. Wrap an old towel around your shoulders. Wipe away any errant dye. Keep your dyed hair up.
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How to Kill Yucca Plants
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To kill an unwanted yucca plant, use a saw or pruning shears to cut the plant down to its stump so you can more easily see where you need to begin digging. With the branches and stems removed, use a shovel to dig a hole about 3 feet around the stump and 3 to 4 feet deep into the ground to cover the yucca's large root network. Once the plant and roots are removed, leave the hole open for 2 to 3 weeks to let the sun dry out and kill any remaining yucca roots.
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Use a saw or pruning shears to cut the yucca down to its stump. Cut off all branches, stems, and shoots that come from the main stump. Depending on the size of the yucca, the root system might be pretty large. Having the stump isolated will make it easier for you to see where you need to begin digging. You can discard of the yucca with your yard clippings. Alternatively, there are plenty of household uses for yucca, including soap-making, basket-weaving, and cooking. Dig a hole about 3 feet (0.91 m) around the base of the plant using a shovel. The root network for the yucca plant is very large, so you'll want to start a hole that extends further than your stump. Set the boundaries by measuring from the center of the plant out to where your hole will start. If you don't have much space around the yucca, digging might not be the best option for removal because it will require you to dig up other plants. Dig 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 m) into the ground. Yucca roots can grow deep into the ground, and you'll want to remove as many as possible as you're digging. Work your way from the outer edge of the hole into the plant, and keep digging until you stop encountering roots. If you hit a root, do not cut it, simply dig around it until you can remove it with the plant. Cutting the root will make it more difficult to remove. Check for additional roots and apply stump killer. Once the plant and roots are removed, inspect the hole and check if there are any more roots poking through the soil. If so, remove them to the best of your ability and apply stump killer, also known as potassium nitrate, to the soil near the roots. If you do apply stump killer, be aware that it will kill any plants in the surrounding areas. The soil will be ready for planting 2-3 months after applying the stump killer. Leave the hole open for 2-3 weeks to allow the sun to dry the soil. Like many other plants, the yucca roots will dry out if exposed to sun. If you've missed any roots, leaving the hole open for a few weeks before replacing the soil will ensure that they dry out and die. For safety purposes, you might want to rope off the hole to prevent animals or children from tripping or falling into the hole and getting injured. Monitor the area for new growth. Keep an eye on the area once you fill the hole back in. New growth can appear quickly, and you'll want to dig up new shoots as soon as you see them. New growth can appear as late as a month after you refill the hole, so check back often and address new growth quickly by digging out the plant by its roots. Use pruning shears to cut the plant down to its stump. Remove as much of the plant as possible by cutting back its vegetation until only the stump remains. This will make it easier for the herbicide to work on the roots, which are the most important part to kill. It's best to begin this process in the spring or summer, when the plant is still growing and not as hardy. If the yucca is particularly large, it might be beneficial to use a saw to cut it down at the stump. If using shears, start by removing the top and working your way down to the stump, cutting off large portions at a time. Plan to apply herbicide during the spring, early summer, or fall. Controlling yucca with herbicide requires proper timing and application. Spring, early summer, and fall are the best times to apply herbicide because herbicides are most effective when used within a certain temperature range. Read the label of the product you purchase to decide when to spray. Mix 19 ounces (540 g) of herbicide and 128 ounces (3,600 g) of diesel or vegetable oil in your sprayer. The recommended herbicide is Remedy herbicide, which is specifically formulated for yucca and other hardy plants, and you can find it at most hardware stores. Pour the herbicide in first and then add the diesel or vegetable oil. Make sure to wear protective clothing when handling chemicals, such as long sleeves and pants, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection. You can also buy pre-prepared mixtures of Remedy and diesel or vegetable oil, but they are more expensive and just as effective. If your sprayer isn't large enough to hold the volume of the mixture, you can make the mixture in a 256 ounces (7,300 g) bucket. Transfer the mixture into the sprayer if you mixed in a different container. Use a funnel placed in the opening of the sprayer container to carefully pour the mixture into your sprayer. Be careful and pour slowly to avoid splashing or spilling the mixture. If all of the mixture doesn't fit into the sprayer, you can store the excess in the bucket for up to a week. Make sure you cover it with a lid, towel, or piece of cardboard to prevent contaminants from getting into the herbicide. Attach the 5500-X1 nozzle to the sprayer. If your nozzle isn't already attached, slip the 5500-X1 nozzle onto the tip of the sprayer. This nozzle will cause the mixture to be applied in a cone shape. Cone-shaped nozzles are great for applying herbicide because they allow for a more precise application, protecting the soil and other plants in your garden that you don't want to harm. Shake or stir the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds before spraying. Once the mixture is made, stir it with a paint stirrer or shake it in the container to ensure that the oil and herbicide are well-combined. This will prevent the herbicide from settling at the bottom of the container. If you won't be using the mixture right after you make it, be sure to agitate it by shaking or stirring before use. Spray the mixture onto the center of stump for 2 seconds. You can use a garden pump sprayer or backpack sprayer, both with the cone nozzle, to apply the mixture. Aim the nozzle at the very center of the stump and apply for 2 seconds. Count out loud to make sure that you're applying the mixture for the full 2 seconds. Avoid spraying the mixture when the plant is wet. If it has rained the day of application, wait 24 hours for the plant to dry out completely. Monitor the area weekly for new growth. New shoots might appear after the yucca seems to be dead, so keep an eye on the sprayed area. Cut down new shoots to their stump as they appear and apply the herbicide mixture to the stump immediately. You can re-apply this mixture as needed whenever you see new growth. It can take up to 2 months before you have completely killed the yucca.
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Use a saw or pruning shears to cut the yucca down to its stump. Dig a hole about 3 feet (0.91 m) around the base of the plant using a shovel. Dig 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 m) into the ground. Check for additional roots and apply stump killer. Leave the hole open for 2-3 weeks to allow the sun to dry the soil. Monitor the area for new growth. Use pruning shears to cut the plant down to its stump. Plan to apply herbicide during the spring, early summer, or fall. Mix 19 ounces (540 g) of herbicide and 128 ounces (3,600 g) of diesel or vegetable oil in your sprayer. Transfer the mixture into the sprayer if you mixed in a different container. Attach the 5500-X1 nozzle to the sprayer. Shake or stir the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds before spraying. Spray the mixture onto the center of stump for 2 seconds. Monitor the area weekly for new growth.
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How to Approach Your Crush
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To approach your crush for the first time, make sure you're wearing clothes you feel confident in and smell good to make a good impression. Wait for an opportunity when they're alone and don't seem busy so you're not interrupting them. When you approach them, smile and make eye contact, which will make you seem friendly. Say something like "Hey! How are you?" Then, try asking them a question to keep the conversation going. For example, if you have a class together, you could ask something like, "What did you think of the homework last night?" If they seem to be losing interest in the conversation, say something like, "Anyway, talk to you soon," before you leave so they don't feel awkward.
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Give yourself a pep talk. Before walking right up like a bundle of nerves, take a moment to collect yourself. Breathe slow and deep to the count of ten to help yourself relax. Remind yourself of your best qualities and make those the ones you display to your crush. What's the worst that could happen? If you don't talk to him or her, you'll regret it, and that first spark could just be the start of something fantastic. Which of your characteristics are you most proud of? Can you get along with anyone? Are you athletic? Do you have a good sense of humor? Keep these traits in mind when working up your nerve to talk to your crush, and give them the chance to get to know the good things about you. It's possible that you feel intimidated by your crush if they're extremely attractive or popular, but for all you know they may feel the same way about you. Wait until the right time. Seeing your crush surrounded by his or her friends might make you even more nervous. Try to find a time when they're alone and nearby when you can start a conversation without having to worry about being interrupted or met with other judging eyes. Look for your crush between classes or another time when they're less likely to be with a big group. Act natural. Create a scenario that will give you an opportunity to make the introduction. If your crush drops something you might return it to them, for instance, or if you see him or her talking to a mutual friend you could use the connection as an icebreaker. Taking advantage of little openings will keep you from appearing desperate or having to walk up and start talking out of the blue. Be enthusiastic, but keep your cool. Don't let yourself appear overly excited. If you have a class with your crush, ask them to clarify the details of a homework assignment as way of opening communication. Just do it. Chances are, that anxious feeling you get before talking to your crush is never going to disappear entirely, so at some point you'll have to just take a deep breath and go for it. Seize your opening when it presents itself. Start by introducing yourself if you haven't met, or by asking a question to get them engaged if you're already acquainted. Getting the conversation started is usually the scariest part, so once that's out of the way you can carry on the interaction at ease. Boldness often pays off. You won't know if the person you have a crush on is also interested in you unless you talk to them. Make peace with the idea of rejection. Your crush will probably be happy to talk to you once you get the ball rolling, but in the event that things don't go as you hoped, just shrug it off. It's always better to try and strike out than live with never knowing with what might have happened. Do some mental preparation. Think about what you should say to your crush before you get them talking. Have a certain topic in mind that you'd like to discuss, and be prepared to answer any question he or she might ask about you. That way, you'll be primed and ready to make a good impression during your first interaction, and you'll have less chance of being caught off guard. Be ready for whatever turns your first meeting may take. Your crush might be tired, busy, distracted or nervous, and these moods can affect the way he or she comes off. Talk about them. One surefire tactic for keeping someone that you're talking to for the first time interested is focusing the conversation on them. Typically, it's easier for people to talk about themselves because they already know what to say. Show an interest in your crush and let them talk about themselves, relating to them when you can. This will also give you a chance to get to know a little more about them. If you know a lot about them you would know what he/she is interested in. Maybe even give them gifts. So lets say they are into cars - maybe get them a steering wheel cover or a shirt with their favorite type of car on it. Also, make sure you are never rude/mean to them. You want them to know you're a nice person.Be yourself! Ask questions. It'll make your crush feel like you have a genuine interest in them, and it can also take some of the pressure of thinking of things to say about yourself. You should talk about yourself, of course, but don't steal the floor entirely. Try to keep things even, or let him or her take over and guide the conversation. Give your crush your undivided attention. Don't use your phone while you're talking to him, and make sure you focus on what he's saying. Highlight your common interests. Listen when your crush talks about his or her hobbies, interests and preferences and see where they overlap with your own. The more things you discover you have in common, the more the two of you will have to talk about. Finding common ground could even help create an opportunity for a date or more casual hangout later on. Some good topics for finding out what you have in common are what classes you're taking, movies, music, sports, family and your plans for the weekend. Know when to break away. Keep track of how long you've been talking to your crush to make sure you're not holding them up, and pay attention to when they seem to be losing interest. Unless you really hit it off, your first couple of interactions might not last too long, and it's better if you can lend yourself a sense of mystique and leave them wanting more. Excuse yourself with a phrase like “talk to you later” or “text me sometime” (you'll want to make sure they have your number first) to let your crush know that you want to talk to them again. Get a feel for natural lulls in the dialogue and look for an opportunity to make a smooth exit when things start to slow down, just as you made a smooth entrance. Don't ramble on and on. The last thing you want to do is bore your love interest. Be confident. You won't get anywhere if you don't have faith in yourself. Stand tall. Let your crush see the things that make you interesting and unique. You should prepare to approach him or her with the attitude that you'll love and respect yourself no matter the outcome. Confidence is contagious—your crush will pick up on your self-assured manner and know that you're someone worth being around. Sometimes you just have to fake it until you make it. If you're having trouble mustering the gumption to walk up and say hello, tell yourself that you've done this kind of thing a thousand times. It may just make you a little cooler under pressure. There's a difference between being confident and being arrogant. Stick with the former. Try not to boast or act like you've got an over-inflated opinion of yourself. This can be just as off-putting as being shy, if not more so. Smile. Don't forget to smile, even if you're a nervous wreck. Smiling can help put you at ease and make you more comfortable, and a friendly face will make you more approachable to others. Keep in mind that your crush may be just as apprehensive about talking to you as you are about talking to them, so greeting them with a smile will break the tension right away. Smiling can be tricky when you're especially nervous. Try a light smirk with your eyes open slightly wider than normal to signal enthusiasm, and grin bigger to show a little bit of teeth if your crush does something cute or amusing. Freshen up. Aside from your demeanor, you appearance will also be one of the first things your crush notices. For this reason, it's a good idea to make sure you're presentable before making your move. Bad breath, unkempt hair and messy clothes can all be deal-breakers if you want to make a good impression. Give yourself a look over in the mirror before you enter your crush's personal space. Tick off a short mental checklist to make sure that your teeth are brushed, you're wearing deodorant and your clothes and hair are clean and well-groomed. Keep a positive attitude. The most important thing to remember about approaching your crush is that it's the effort that counts most, not the result. Rejection is a fact of a life, something that everybody has to deal with at one time or another. The excitement and satisfaction of finally talking to that special someone should be bigger than the fear of being turned down. It's not the end of the world if the guy or girl you've got your eye on doesn't return your interest. It may sting a little at first, but don't let yourself become discouraged. Even if you get turned away while trying to strike up a conversation with your crush, you may still reach a breakthrough in building the confidence you need to try again next time.
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Give yourself a pep talk. Wait until the right time. Act natural. Just do it. Do some mental preparation. Talk about them. Highlight your common interests. Know when to break away. Be confident. Smile. Freshen up. Keep a positive attitude.
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How to Make Friends in Middle School
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Making new friends in middle school can feel scary, but it's actually easier than you may think. Try joining an after-school club or activity since making friends is easier when you enjoy the same things. Over time, introduce yourself to the other members and try striking up a conversation about what you're working on or the next game you'll be playing. You can also try sitting at a new table during lunch or sitting next to someone new on the bus. Start by asking if it's okay to sit there. If the person says yes, then say thank you and take your seat. If you want to try chatting a bit, introduce yourself and ask them if they like to listen to music on the bus or what class they have after lunch. If you hit it off, ask if you can join them again tomorrow.
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Talk to your neighbors in class. While you shouldn't talk to anyone when class is in session, that doesn't mean you can't strike up a conversation with the people sitting next to you before or after class. If you hit it off with one of your neighbors, you'll be on your way to becoming friends! For example, before class starts you could say to your neighbor "Hey. How was your weekend?" or "Have you started working on your project yet?" Strike up a conversation with one of your locker neighbors. You can chat with them whenever you're both grabbing things from your lockers in between classes. Don't worry if it's just small talk at first — after a while, you can get to know each other better and become friends! For example, you could say “Hey, I really like your backpack. Where did you get it?” or "What class do you have next?" Sit at a new table during lunch. The best way to make new friends is to branch out and surround yourself with different people. Instead of sitting at your usual table during lunch, look for a different table with an open seat and ask if you can sit there. If they say yes, sit down and join in on their conversation. It's okay if you feel a little shy at first — that's totally normal! If you're not sure what to say, just bring up a topic that you're interested in, like a new movie that's coming out or the upcoming school dance. If you liked the people you sat with, ask if you can join them for lunch again the next day. Walk to class with someone new. If you see someone in the hallway that's in the same class as you, ask if they want to walk together. If it goes well, you can make it a daily thing. Over time, you might become good friends! If you're nervous and you can't think of anything to talk about, just bring up something about the class you're walking to. For example, you could say something like “What did you think about last night's homework?” or “Are you ready for that test next week?” Sit with someone new on the bus. Talking to someone new on the bus will make your bus ride less boring, and it's a great way to make a new friend! When you get on the bus, look for someone sitting alone and ask if you can sit with them. If you usually listen to music on the bus, ask the person what kind of music they like and offer to let them listen with you. If you're out of things to talk about, ask them if they're in any clubs or ask what classes they're taking. Invite someone over to your house after school. Hanging out with someone outside of school is a great way to get to know them better and become friends. Ask your parents if you can have a friend over after school. If they say yes, invite someone over from class or your lunch table that you get along with. Plan on doing things that you know the person will enjoy. For example, if you talk about video games with each other a lot in school, pick out a couple of your favorite video games so you can both play when they come over. If your parents are OK with it, invite over 2 or 3 people. Sometimes it's easier to make friends when you're in a bigger group. Join an after-school club. When you join a club, you'll get introduced to lots of different people that like the same kinds of things that you like. Making friends with someone is easier when you both enjoy the same stuff. Ask a teacher or your parents for a list of after-school activities and pick 1 or 2 of them that you're the most excited about. Introduce yourself to everyone when you attend your first club meeting so people know you're friendly and approachable. Try out for a sports team. Just like clubs, sports teams are a great place to meet like-minded people that you can be friends with. If you join a sports team, you'll get to hang out with your teammates during practices and competitions. Over time, you could become good friends with some of the other people on your team! Talk to people from school on the weekends. If you have a cell phone, exchange numbers with people at school so you can text and call them during the weekend break. You can also invite people to hang out with you over the weekend. Spending time with people from school on the weekends will help you get to know them better and become friends with them. For example, you could make plans with someone to go see a movie or hang out at the park on a Saturday. Be friendly and nice in school. Being a kind, happy person will make people more interested in being your friend. No one wants to be friends with someone that's mean all the time. By showing people that you're a friendly person, you can attract more potential friends. Smile at people when you make eye contact in the hallway or cafeteria to show them that you're friendly and approachable. Try to help out your peers whenever you can. If you see someone drop their books or trip and fall, stop and help them. Introduce yourself to people you don't know. If you never introduce yourself to people, you'll never have the chance of becoming their friend! Introducing yourself to people shows them that you're friendly and interested in getting to know them. When you're in a situation where you don't know someone, make an effort to say hi and introduce yourself. Don't feel like you have to have a long conversation after you introduce yourself. You can just say “Hi, my name's Mike. It's nice to meet you!” Even if you don't hit it off with someone right away, introducing yourself will make them feel more comfortable coming up to you in the future and saying hi. Act like you're confident while you're waiting to make friends. At the end of the day, the best way to make friends is to be confident in yourself. It's OK if you're not feeling super confident at the moment — just fake it until you make it! People will be more interested in being your friend that way. To come across as confident, stand up straight, make eye contact when you're talking to people, and don't forget to smile.
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Talk to your neighbors in class. Strike up a conversation with one of your locker neighbors. Sit at a new table during lunch. Walk to class with someone new. Sit with someone new on the bus. Invite someone over to your house after school. Join an after-school club. Try out for a sports team. Talk to people from school on the weekends. Be friendly and nice in school. Introduce yourself to people you don't know. Act like you're confident while you're waiting to make friends.
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How to Make Photo Mugs
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To make a photo mug, first print your photo on transfer paper, which will stick to your mug. Next, cut your picture to the size and shape you want it, and soak it in water for 1 minute. Then, take your photo out of the water, remove any backing from the transfer paper, and stick your photo on your mug. Let it dry completely so the photo will stick to the mug. Finally, wash your mug to get rid of any residue from the transfer paper before you enjoy a drink from it!
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Grab a mug. Your first step in creating a photo mug is to find a mug you would like to customize. You can use any mug that you would like. However, you might want to consider the color, texture and shape of the mug. Generally, smooth mugs with a regular shape will work best. Mugs with a solid color that match the colors in your photo will also work better. Mugs with a bumpy or rough surface may be difficult to attach an image to. Mugs with unusual shapes can warp an image. Find a photo to use. Once you've selected a mug that you want to customize, you can pick out one of your favorite photos to use. You can choose any photo you'd like to print out and apply to your mug. Have fun picking out a picture that you think would be a good fit. It's likely that your photo will need to be in a digital format to allow for easy printing. Your photo will need to be printed out. Check the size of the photo. Before you print your photo out and apply it to the mug, you should check the print size of the image. You will want to make sure that the image will fit in the area of the mug you've selected. Any image that is too big or too small may end up making your mug look differently than you had planned. It can be useful to measure the planned image space on your mug before printing. Before you print, most printers will give you a “print preview”. This will likely tell you the dimensions of the printed image. If the image is too large or small, you will have to resize the image. Print the photo using transfer paper. Now that you have an image ready to print, you should load up your printer with transfer paper. Transfer paper is special printing paper that will allow you to permanently stick the image onto your mug. Make sure your printer is loaded with transfer paper and not regular paper before printing. Transfer paper can be easily purchased on-line. Large chain stores will likely have transfer paper in stock. Check in the craft or printing paper sections. Spray the paper with clear acrylic coating. Some transfer printing papers are already coated with an outside seal. However, if your transfer paper is not, you will need to apply a clear acrylic coat to the image once it has been printed. This will help make the image last longer and will make your mug dishwasher safe. You can find clear acrylic coating in most hardware or home improvement stores. Large chain stores will likely carry acrylic coating. Make sure you fully coat the entire image you are using. Allow the coating plenty of time to dry before continuing. The amount of time it takes for your acrylic coating to dry will vary depending on the type you've used. Some take only a few minutes, while others take hours. Cut the image out and soak it in water. After your coating has dried, you can cut the image out, trimming away the rest of the paper sheet. Once the image is the size and shape you want, you will need to soak it in water for a few minutes. This will prepare the image for application to the mug. Fill a small bowl up with water. Put the images you want to apply into the water after you've cut them out. Make sure the images are fully submerged. The images will need to soak for around one minute before you can apply them to the mug. Apply the image and let it dry. Once your image has soaked in water, it is ready to be applied to the mug. Take the image out of the water, remove any backing from the paper, and stick it on the mug. You can make some adjustments to the positioning of the image before it dries, so don't worry about getting it perfect at first. Once you have the image where you want it, allow it plenty of time to dry. Some images will take longer to dry than others, depending on the type of transfer paper you used. Read the instructions on your transfer paper to learn exactly how long your mug needs to dry. Wash the mug. After the image has dried in place, you'll want to wash the mug before using it. This will clean away any residue from the application process. Once your mug is clean, you can start using it and enjoying your newly decorated mug. Compare prices. There are many services that will print images on mugs for you to enjoy. However, not all of them offer similar prices. You may find that some services will cost less than others. Take some time to compare the quality and price of different printing services before choosing one. Many printing services can be found on-line. Make sure there aren't any hidden costs. For example, a service might display the cost of the mug and keep the printing cost separate. You might be able to find promotional codes or coupons. Have a digital photo ready. Almost every printing service will require you to have the image you want to use in a digital format. These services will require you to upload the image you want to use before they can create the mug for you. Keep in mind that there may be additional requirements for your image file. Take some time to review what the printing service needs before they can make your photo mug. Your image will need to be in a digital format. Some services have image size requirements. Your image will need to fit within the printer's specifications for image size. Some printing services only use certain file types. Make sure your image is an acceptable file type before uploading. Sign in and select a product. Once you have a photo ready and have found a printing service you like, you can make an account and select the mug you want. Most printing services will ask for some basic information when you sign up. Once you've registered your account, you can find a mug that you would like your image printed on and start the ordering process. You will likely need to provided your email address, shipping address, and payment information when registering for a printing service. Many sites have a wide range of mugs and cups that they can print your photo on. Take some time and find one that interests you the most. Upload your photo. Once you've found a mug that you like, you will need to upload the photo that you want printed. Most on-line printing services will have a clearly labeled button or option to upload the photo you want to use. Your image will usually be applied to create a preview image of what the completed mug will look like. You may want to resize or edit your image if it doesn't fit the mug correctly. Always review the preview image before ordering to ensure that your mug is exactly how you want it. If you are having trouble, most printing services have a help department that you can contact with your questions. Order your mug. If you've uploaded your photo and are happy with how the mug will look, all that's left to do is finalize your order. After the order is placed, the printing service will create your photo mug for you and ship it to your address once it's completed. Keep some of these things in mind when finalizing your order: Check for a refund policy in case the item is lost or broken in shipping. Most packages will ship with a tracking number that allows you to follow the photo mug as it travels to your address. Double check your order details before accepting. Make sure your shipping address is correct and that you've order the right quantity of photo mugs.
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Grab a mug. Find a photo to use. Check the size of the photo. Print the photo using transfer paper. Spray the paper with clear acrylic coating. Cut the image out and soak it in water. Apply the image and let it dry. Wash the mug. Compare prices. Have a digital photo ready. Sign in and select a product. Upload your photo. Order your mug.
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How to Write a Check As a Wedding Gift
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To write a check as a wedding gift, remember to make the check payable to just one person so the couple doesn't have to wait to get a joint account before cashing the check. Additionally, write the check for an unusual amount that has meaning for both you and the couple. For example, give them enough to buy dinner at your favorite restaurant. Alternatively, follow traditional etiquette by giving $50 to $75 to an acquaintance, or $100- to $150 for a close relative. Finally, put the check in a greeting card for a personal touch.
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Mail the check to avoid it being misplaced at the wedding. Unlike a set of towels, a cutlery collection, or a kitchen appliance, checks are small and lightweight, and consequently easy to misplace. If the wedding couple opens their gifts (or their cards ) during the reception, your check could easily be lost or misplaced. To avoid this confusion, mail the check, either before or after the wedding. Concerning wedding etiquette, it's appropriate to mail a check any time before the wedding, or shortly after the wedding. Do not wait more than three months post-wedding to mail the check. If you mail the check, address it to a permanent address where you know one or both members of the couple will receive the check. Take travel into account. If you're flying or driving across the country—or even across the state line—to attend this wedding, it may be impractical and expensive to bring a large, bulky gift with you. In instances like this, a check is the more convenient and practical option. If you're traveling to a destination wedding, giving a check can solve much of the hassle associated with bringing a gift to a distant location. Give a gift card instead of a check. Consider giving the couple a gift card to a place that has personal meaning to one or both of them. The gift card could be to one of their favorite stores or restaurants. Gift cards do not need to be physically taken to the bank and cashed, which makes them much more convenient for the recipient. If you know where the couple has registered—for example, Target or Bed Bath and Beyond—you can purchase a gift card to that location, so the couple can purchase items on their registry if they choose to. Put the check in a greeting card. Do not simply sticking a check in an envelope and mail it. This will come across as impersonal, and even lazy. Instead, enclose the check in a nice greeting card, and handwrite a personal message inside. Address the card to both bride and groom, and congratulate them on their wedding. Include a personal statement, such as addressing a shared memory. Make out the check to only one of the individuals getting married. That way, the couple does not have to wait for a joint bank account to get setup before one of them can deposit the check. For example, so that the check may be endorsed and cashed by either individual, do not make it payable to John AND Jane, but to John OR Jane. This will be especially helpful if the couple has not yet set up their joint bank accounts. The individual that you wrote the check to will be able to cash or deposit the money, without having to wait for a new bank account to be created. If either member of the couple is changing their last name, address the check to the individual using their maiden name. Otherwise, they'll have to wait for the legal name change to go through before they can cash the check, which could take months. Consider gift-wrapping the check. If you'd like to opt for a fancier presentation, rather than enclosing the check in an envelope, you can gift-wrap it. Find a small box, put the check inside, and wrap the box in nice paper with a ribbon around it. Envelopes containing greeting cards can be mislaid or accidentally thrown away. A box with some size and weight is much less likely to be lost. Even if you gift-wrap the check, still include a note card with a personal message. Give an amount that has meaning to both you and the couple. Rather than writing a check for a generic amount of money—$15, $25, $50—you can give the couple a more specific amount. This will show that you've put thought into the gift, and that you're not simply writing them a check out of convenience. For example, if you have gone out to dinner with the couple in the past, give them enough money to have dinner again at your favorite restaurant. Make it clear that the money is for this purpose in your note in the card. Consider what your budget can handle. Don't put a strain on your budget just to make a show of generosity to the couple getting married. Decide how much you can afford to give, think about how much the couple might like to receive (for example, are they planning to make a down payment on a house in the near future?), and make your decision from there. When considering how much to give, take your relationship with the couple into account. If you're intimate friends or a close family member, it would be appropriate to give a larger sum than if you're only distant acquaintances. Consult the traditional etiquette scale. Of course, you should take your own budget into account, or evaluate how much you would have spent on a tangible gift. But if you're utterly at a loss when deciding how much money to make the check out for, consider the guidelines proposed by wedding-etiquette experts. If you're a co-worker or distant family friend or relative: $50–75. If you're a relative or friend: $75–100. If you're a close relative or a close friend: $100–150.
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Mail the check to avoid it being misplaced at the wedding. Take travel into account. Give a gift card instead of a check. Put the check in a greeting card. Make out the check to only one of the individuals getting married. Consider gift-wrapping the check. Give an amount that has meaning to both you and the couple. Consider what your budget can handle. Consult the traditional etiquette scale.
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How to Clean Chimneys
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To clean a chimney, start by putting on work gloves, goggles, and a dust mask to protect yourself from soot. You should also drape a drop cloth or tarp around your fireplace to make clean up easier. When you're ready to get started, remove the damper from the chimney flue so it doesn't get in your way. Then, using a chimney brush attached to extension pipes, scrub the inside of the chimney from the bottom up using up and down motions. Finally, when you're done, sweep up any debris in and around the fireplace and dispose of it in accordance with your local laws.
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Determine whether the chimney needs to be cleaned. Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year, and more often if you use your fireplace frequently. Take a flashlight and peer inside the chimney flute. Use a pencil or plastic knife to scrape off a bit of the creosote that has accumulated on the side of the chimney. If it's 1/8-inch thick or thicker, it's time for a cleaning. If you only clean your chimney once a year, do it in the fall, before the burning season begins. Otherwise, you risk sparking a chimney fire the first time you light up your fireplace in the winter. Check the chimney for animals. If it has been awhile since the last time you used your chimney, check for critters before you begin cleaning. Birds, squirrels and raccoons like to nest there, especially in the cooler months. Shine a flashlight up the chimney from the fireplace, and if you find an animal, take steps to have it removed. Measure your chimney flue. To clean your chimney, you'll have to use properly-sized tools. Measure the sides of your chimney from the bottom, through the fireplace. You could also climb up a ladder and measure it from the top. Determine the size and shape of the flue. It will be either square or round, 6" or 8." Determine the height of the chimney. If you're guessing, it's better to overestimate, so you have more than enough extra rope or piping to make sure the chimney brush can reach the entire length of the chimney. Buy chimney cleaning supplies. Go to the hardware store and buy the following items in preparation for cleaning the chimney: A chimney brush, either wire or plastic. Use your chimney's measurements to buy the right size. Chimney brush extension pipes, to help you clean the whole length of the chimney. Alternatively, you could buy a weighted rope designed to be used with the chimney brush, or a rope pulley system. A smaller stiff wire brush. A plastic tarp or drop cloth for use inside your house. A ladder tall enough to reach your roof, if you plan to clean your chimney from the top down. A broom and dustpan. A dust mask and goggles. Dress in appropriate clothing. Wear old clothes that you don't mind getting messy with soot. Cover your hair with a bandanna. You may want to wear work gloves to protect your hands. Use a dust mask and goggles to prevent soot from getting in your mouth and eyes. Prepare your house for the cleaning. Drape the drop cloth or tarp around your fireplace, extending it out into your living room several feet. Use sheets or tarps to cover furniture with light fabric. Roll back your expensive rugs. Remove the damper from the chimney flue. Locate the damper handle inside your chimney, and use the small wire brush to clean it off. Detach it from the chimney and set it aside on the drop cloth, so it won't obstruct the chimney brush as you proceed with cleaning the chimney. Set up the ladder and climb to the roof. Assuming you've ascertained that your roof is safe to stand on, and that you're comfortable doing so, set up your ladder right next to the house. Fill a satchel with the chimney brush and extensions, sling it over your shoulder, and climb the ladder. If you feel any trepidation at the thought of climbing a ladder or standing on your roof, clean your chimney from the bottom instead, using the method outlined below. If you're unsure about the quality of your roof, or if your roof is slanted and you're not sure you'll be able to keep your balance, use the other method. Assemble the brush and one section of pipe. Attach the first piece of pipe to the brush. Insert the brush into the chimney. Using up and down motions, begin to scrub the flue clean. Add another section of pipe to enable you to extend the brush further down the chimney. Continue in this fashion until you've cleaned the length of the flue. If you are using the rope and weight method, attach the weighted rope to the brush. Hold the end of the rope and lower the brush into the chimney. Lift it up and down in a scrubbing motion along the entire length of the flue. Dissemble the brush and extensions, or detach the rope. Place the supplies in your satchel and climb back down the ladder. Clean the bottom of the chimney. Use the small wire brush to clean the bottom of the flue that you may have missed with the brush. Clean the chimney from the bottom up. Assemble the brush and one section of pipe. Attach the first piece of pipe to the brush. Insert the brush into the chimney through the fireplace. Using up and down motions, begin to scrub the flue clean. Add another section of pipe to enable you to extend the brush further up the chimney. #*Continue in this fashion until you've cleaned the length of the flue. Use a pulley system with a partner. Buy a pulley rope system to be used with your chimney brush. Two ropes are attached to the brush, one on the top and one on the bottom, and the brush is operated from both the roof and the fireplace. Assemble the pulley system with the brush. Have one person take it up a ladder to the roof. The person on the roof should hold one side of the rope, and drop the other side, with the brush in the middle, through the flue to the other person waiting below. Working together, use the ropes to pull the brush up and down, scrubbing the entire chimney flue. Clean the flue's entrance. At the very bottom of the chimney, often located in the basement, you should find a small door going into the area under the flue. The creosote and soot will have collected there. Use a small spade to shovel it into a bucket. Reattach the damper handle. Use the brush and dustpan to clean up the debris from the fireplace. Empty it into the waste bucket. Use the brush and dustpan to sweep up debris from the tarp or drop cloth. Empty it into the waste bucket. Dispose of the soot and creosote in accordance with your local laws. Since creosote is a flammable substance, it should not be thrown in the trash.
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Determine whether the chimney needs to be cleaned. Check the chimney for animals. Measure your chimney flue. Buy chimney cleaning supplies. Dress in appropriate clothing. Prepare your house for the cleaning. Remove the damper from the chimney flue. Set up the ladder and climb to the roof. Assemble the brush and one section of pipe. Dissemble the brush and extensions, or detach the rope. Clean the bottom of the chimney. Clean the chimney from the bottom up. Use a pulley system with a partner. Clean the flue's entrance. Use the brush and dustpan to clean up the debris from the fireplace. Use the brush and dustpan to sweep up debris from the tarp or drop cloth. Dispose of the soot and creosote in accordance with your local laws.
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How to Treat Burns in Infants
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To treat a burn on your infant, immediately remove them from the hot source and cover them with a blanket or jacket to put out any fire. Then, call emergency services right away, especially if the burn is larger than 3 inches, charred and white, or if it was caused by a chemical. If the burn is very mild, you can run cool water over their injury for 15 minutes to soothe the skin. Then, gently pat the area dry with a clean cloth and wrap the burn loosely with non-stick gauze or a clean sheet. As your baby heals, try giving it infant strength acetaminophen if its over 6 months to relieve its pain.
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Remove your child from danger. If your child is on fire, cover him with a blanket or jacket, and help him roll on the ground to extinguish the flame. Remove any smoldering clothing. Stay calm; panic can be contagious. If you are dealing with an electric burn, establish that your child is not in contact with the electric source when you touch him. In cases of chemical burns, run water over the burn for at least five minutes. If the burns are large, try soaking in a tub, or shower. Do not remove clothes until after the area has been cleaned. If clothes are stuck to burn site, do not try to peel them away; this might cause additional damage. Cut the cloth to remove the article of clothing, leaving the piece that is stuck to the wound. Call emergency services if necessary. You should call emergency services if the burn is larger than three inches (77 mm) or if it is charred and white. You should also call a doctor, 911, or go to the nearest emergency room if the burn is from a fire, electrical source, or chemicals. If the burn shows signs of infection, including swelling, pus, or increasing redness, you should call a doctor. Finally, call a doctor if the burn is in a sensitive location, like the face, scalp, hands, joints, or genitals. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has any trouble breathing or is very lethargic after suffering a burn. Once you have contacted emergency services, you can begin treatment while you wait for medical professionals to arrive. Run cool water over the burn site. Use cool but not cold water. Run it over the burn for approximately 15 minutes to cool it down. Do not use ice or apply any gels except for aloe gel. Do not burst blisters. For large burns, lay the child flat and raise the burned areas above the chest. Rub a cool washcloth over the area for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not put large parts of his body under cold water because it could cause shock. Ice will damage the skin. There are also a number of home remedies that are thought to be effective but will actually make the wound worse. These include butter, grease, and powder. Refrain from using these. Apply aloe gel to the burn. After washing the burn and before covering it, you can apply Aloe gel to encourage healing. If you loosen the wrap, you can reapply it several times throughout the course of the day. Cover the burn. Pat the burn site dry. To protect the site from further injury, wrap the burn in gauze. To avoid aggravating the burn, use non-stick gauze and wrap it loosely around the site of the burn. If you do not have sterile gauze, a clean sheet or towel might work. Provide pain relief. Give the kid a child or infant strength dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). Follow the instructions on the bottle and consider calling a doctor if the child has never tried the medication before. Refrain from giving Ibuprofen to babies under six months. It is difficult to tell if a baby is in pain. A good sign though is that his cries are louder, more high pitched, and longer than usual. He might also grimace, wrinkle their brow, or squeeze his eyes shut. He may not be willing to eat or sleep at regularly scheduled times. Allow time to heal. If your child experienced first degree burns, which are characterized by redness and mild swelling, it will take approximately 3 to 6 days to heal. Blisters and severe pain, signs of a second degree burn, could take as long as three weeks to heal. A third degree burn, which will cause waxy white, leather, brown, or charred skin, will likely require some type of surgical procedure. Ask a doctor for a protective treatment. Doctors often prescribe custom pressure garments, silicone gel sheets, or custom made inserts. None of these directly heal the skin, but some do reduce itching and protect the area from further damage. Furthermore, they will all prevent your child from scratching the wound when it itches, which could cause scarring. Manage your child's pain. Give him a child or infant strength dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). Follow the instructions on the bottle. If he has never had this medication before, consider contacting a doctor first. Refrain from giving Ibuprofen to babies under six months. It is difficult to tell if a baby is in pain. A good sign though is if her cries are louder, more high pitched, and longer than usual. She might also grimace, wrinkle her brow, squeeze her eyes shut. She may not be willing to eat or sleep at regularly scheduled times. Follow the doctor's plan for home care. If your infant suffered a second- or third-degree burn, your doctor should provide you with a home care plan that involves dressing changes, special creams or ointments, and possibly other treatments. Follow this plan to the letter, call your doctor with any questions or concerns, and make sure you bring your child in for follow up appointments as recommended. Massage scar tissue with moisturizer. If your child appears to be developing some scar tissue, you can start treating the scarring with massage. Rub a moisturizing lotion into tissue gently, working up and down the scar with a small circular motion. Wait until the area is fully healed to begin scar massage. You should do this several times a day for at least a few weeks. Install smoke detectors. To prevent your child from coming into contact with an uncontrolled fire, be sure that detectors are spread throughout the house. Put them in hallways, bedrooms, the kitchen, living room, and near the furnace. Test the fire alarms monthly and change batteries at least once per year. Refrain from smoking indoors. To prevent the occurrence of a fire, you should never smoke indoors. Either smoke outside or, better yet, not at all. Keep the water heater below 120°F (49°C). Hot water scalding is one of the most common causes of burns among children. Set the water heater below 120°F (49°C) to keep the water temperature safe. Do not leave food on the stove unattended. If you have children around, watch the stove carefully when in use. Otherwise, keep children away from the kitchen and watch them carefully to make sure they do not make their way to the stove. Always keep pot handles facing toward the back of the stove so that it will be harder for children to reach them. Hide flammable objects. Matches and lighters should be someplace where they will not be found. Otherwise, they should be inaccessible. Consider putting them somewhere too high for children to reach or in a locked compartment. Lock up flammable liquids, preferably outside of the home, and far from any heat sources. Keep any chemicals locked up or out of the reach of children. Keep outlets safe. Put child-safety covers on electric outlets and throw out appliances with frayed cords. Avoid plugging too many appliances into an extension cord.
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Remove your child from danger. Call emergency services if necessary. Run cool water over the burn site. Apply aloe gel to the burn. Cover the burn. Provide pain relief. Allow time to heal. Ask a doctor for a protective treatment. Manage your child's pain. Follow the doctor's plan for home care. Massage scar tissue with moisturizer. Install smoke detectors. Refrain from smoking indoors. Keep the water heater below 120°F (49°C). Do not leave food on the stove unattended. Hide flammable objects. Keep outlets safe.
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How to Win Chess Openings: Playing Black
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To win chess openings playing black with the French Defense, start by moving your King 1 space forward. When moving your Queen, move it to D4 or D5, pushing your Queen either 1 or 2 spaces forward. To finish the French Defense, while playing black, move your bishop to B4, which pins white's Knight to the King.
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Move your pawn to c5 to assert control over the d4 space. During white's opening move, they'll usually move a pawn to e4 to take control of the center of the board. Take the pawn that's in front of the bishop on the queen's side and move it forward 1 space to c5. You can capture pieces on either b4 or d4, which prevents your opponent from moving another piece to the center. The white player will usually move the knight on their king's side to f3 to defend the d4 and e5. Put the queen’s pawn on d6 to protect the center squares. After white's second play, move the pawn in front of your queen 1 space forward so it's on d6. That way, you're protecting the first pawn you moved as well as defending the e5 square in the center of the board so your opponent can't move there without getting captured. White's next move is usually moving their queen's pawn to d4 so they control 2 squares in the center. Capture the pawn at d4 with your pawn from c5. Move the pawn on c5 diagonally toward your opponent's pawn on d4 and remove it from the board. While your pawn's now at risk for an attack, you and your opponent now have even control over the center of the board. Your opponent will typically capture the pawn you just moved with their knight so they have control over the center again. Move the king’s knight to f6 to put pressure on the center. Take the knight on g8, on the king's side of the board, and move it to f6. With your knight there, you now have pressure on your opponent's pawn at e4 and the empty square at d5. The white player will want to defend the pawn so you can't capture it, so they'll move their queen's knight to c3. That way, if you capture their pawn, they can capture your knight. Develop your queen’s knight to c6 to force your opponent to attack. Move your knight from b8 to c6 so it can access the center of the board. From this position, your opponent may capture the knight, but they will put themselves at risk of being captured by a pawn. You may also move the pawn at a7 to a6 to help defend your king if you'd like. You could also move your pawn at g7 to g6 so you can move the king's bishop out of the back row. That way, you can castle on the king's side. Open with your pawn to e6. When the white opens to e4, move the pawn that's in front of your king 1 space forward to e6. That way, your bishop is free to get out of the back row later on in the game and you're defending the d5 center square so your opponent won't put pieces on it. Your opponent will try to control more of the center by moving their queen's pawn to d4. Put the pawn from d7 onto d5 to hold a center square. Move the pawn that's in front of your queen 2 spaces forward so it's in front of your opponent's pawn. You now have control over a center square and have the opportunity to capture the pawn on e4 if you want. Your opponent will want to protect their pawn, so they will move it forward to e5. The pawn on e6 will defend the pawn you just moved so other pieces are less likely to attack it. Move a pawn to c5 to put pressure on the white pieces. Take the pawn that's on c7 and thrust it forward 2 spaces so it lands on c5. Now you have put your opponent's pawn on d4 at risk and have a large defensive wall on the queen's side of the board so it's harder for the white pieces to attack. Your opponent will typically develop their king's knight to f3 to defend the pawn you put at risk. Develop your knight to c6. Take the knight you have at b8 and move it to c6 so it's behind your pawns. From this position, you can capture either of your opponent's pawns at the center of the board. While you only have your pawn in the middle squares, your knight puts pressure on the other squares there. As an additional level of protection, your opponent will move their pawn at c2 to c3 to defend the center squares. Move your queen to b6 to give yourself offensive options. There are many moves you can make after you move your knight, but one of the strongest you can make is moving your queen to b6. Your queen then puts pressure on the pawn at b2 and acts as another layer of protection for your pawn at c5. Don't capture the pawn at b2 during your next turn since your opponent could easily remove your queen with their bishop. Move the pawn in front of your king to e6. If your opponent opens the game by moving their queen's pawn to d4, make your first move to e6. This limits your opponent from moving their pawn forward during their next turn since you could capture it. It also opens up your king's bishop so it can move out of the back row. The mainline strategy for your opponent is moving their pawn at c2 to c4 to protect d5. Develop the king’s knight to f6. Move the knight on g8 up to f6 so it's right next to the pawn you moved during the first turn. The knight will help defend the d5 so your opponent's pawn doesn't move into it, but it will also allow it to access the king's side of the board so your opponent can't attack as easily. Your opponent usually would move their queen's night from b1 to c3. Move the king’s bishop to b4 to pin your opponent’s knight. Take the bishop next to your king and move it diagonally to the b4 square so it's next to your opponent's pawn. Your opponent won't be able to move their knight since you would be able to capture their king during your next turn. Your opponent will most likely move their queen to e2 so they can capture your bishop if you decide to capture their knight. Castle on the king’s side to build your defense. Move the rook at h8 to the right until it's in f8, and place your king on g8. Now your king is protected by a row of pawns and your rook so it's harder to capture. Keep your king protected near the corner throughout the rest of the game so it's harder for your opponent to attack it.
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Move your pawn to c5 to assert control over the d4 space. Put the queen’s pawn on d6 to protect the center squares. Capture the pawn at d4 with your pawn from c5. Move the king’s knight to f6 to put pressure on the center. Develop your queen’s knight to c6 to force your opponent to attack. Open with your pawn to e6. Put the pawn from d7 onto d5 to hold a center square. Move a pawn to c5 to put pressure on the white pieces. Develop your knight to c6. Move your queen to b6 to give yourself offensive options. Move the pawn in front of your king to e6. Develop the king’s knight to f6. Move the king’s bishop to b4 to pin your opponent’s knight. Castle on the king’s side to build your defense.
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How to Win a Fight Against a Bully
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Fighting should always be a last resort, but if you need to win a fight against a bully, stay on top by attacking unexpectedly. If the bully just pushed or mocked you, they probably won't have their guard up and will be vulnerable to a surprise attack. Take advantage of this by hitting them as hard as you can and following that up with multiple other hits. It might be possible to end the fight quickly by staying on the offensive and refusing to let the bully get a punch in. Hitting someone isn't a good feeling, but it's important to follow through on the momentum of your punches to land a hard hit.
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Join the wrestling team. Wrestling is great for fighting. It is probably the best way to fight in real life because you can avoid punching and kicking. Both of these things can lead to fractures, breaks, blood, and a lot of pain for both you and your bully opponent. If you know how to wrestle, you can just get in close to the guy, lock him up, take him to the ground, and then put him in a hold. There are some holds that can be pretty painful and uncomfortable for your opponent. They will be forced to submit. It will be very embarrassing for them and you won't have harmed them very badly. Learning to wrestle is highly recommended. Wrestling is all about body weight, so you can beat someone significantly larger than you if you have the technique. Learn how to keep your balance. Playing basketball might even help you win a fight. The stance that you use to defend someone in basketball is similar to the athletic stance that you want to adopt in a fight. Take a self-defense class. There are plenty of self-defense classes available that will teach you how defend yourself and get out of the situation. You can even take a short course over the weekend that will teach you basic moves and strategies. If you would prefer, you can take an offensive martial arts class like karate. If you're not sure what kind of martial arts or self-defense classes you'd like to take, see if you can watch a lesson without participating so you can get a sense of the instructor and atmosphere of the place. Work out. Being physically fit is a great way to prevent fights and will help you when you are in one. You don't need to be covered head to toe in muscle - just work on having more endurance and getting stronger. Recognize when you need to fight. Violence should always be a last resort. If you aren't capable of winning a fight you might end up getting hurt much worse if you try to fight back. Try making peace. Some bullies will see this as a form of weakness, but it's something that you have to do. If you can stop the bullying and future confrontations, you should. Try saying something like, “listen, I've got nothing against you. I'm not sure why you have something against me, but let's just let it lie. Thank you.” Don't underestimate the importance and usefulness of verbal deescalation as a combat strategy. You win one hundred percent of the fights you don't engage in. Ignore them. If the bullying only includes words, don't escalate the situation. Just walk away silently. Don't even acknowledge the situation. Don't act scared, just never even make eye contact with the bully. Act as if they did not exist. If they can't torture you, they probably will lose interest. When they try to interact with you try to keep a completely blank look on your face and continue whatever you were doing. This will really frustrate them, and you'll be putting yourself in a powerful position. Turn the tides. Most people don't like bullies. If you are in a public place and the kid is bullying you, don't be afraid to call them out calmly and firmly. Tell them that picking on other people isn't cool, and you're not sure why they do it. Hopefully others will agree with you and let the bully know too. Assess the situation. Never enter a fight that you can't win. If the bully has a lot of his friends around don't try to get physical. Avoid a fight at all costs. Find an escape route. Even if you win the fight, you might need to leave very quickly. Take account of your surroundings and where you'll escape to. Pack your knuckles. If you know the bully is stronger than you, try packing your hands. Keep two rolls of quarters in your backpack. When the bully confronts you, take them out and hold one in either hand. Your punch will be much more powerful with the weight of the quarters behind it. You can also throw the quarters at the person if you are in a desperate situation. Holding quarters will also prevent fractures. Make sure that you don't grip your thumbs when you punch. You might break them. Attack unexpectedly. Don't wait until you're in a position of weakness. If the bully has pushed or mocked you, he probably won't have his guard up. If this is something he does commonly, you are entitled to fight back. Hit/kick him hard in a weak spot as hard as you possibly can, and then follow that up with multiple other hits. One of the biggest mistakes that people can make in a fight is throwing one punch, and then backing off. As soon as you enter the fight you have to stay on the offensive to avoid retaliation. You can end the fight quickly. Don't pull your punch. Hitting someone isn't a good feeling. We have a natural tendency to pull our punches, which means not following through on your momentum. You need to punch hard. Keep your distance if the bully attacks you first. Unless you're trained in wrestling, try to avoid going to the ground. If he rapidly punches, keep dodging. You cannot effectively block punches in a real fight. Duck his punches, or just otherwise avoid them. By staying light on your feet, you can evade attacks and put yourself in a more favorable position for counterattacks. Go for the weak spots. This means the gut, the groin, and the throat. Don't throw a punch unless it will hit one of these three areas. Avoid kicking. Unless you're trained to kick, avoid kicking high. You'll put yourself off balance and it will allow the other person to grab your leg and potentially put you to the ground. Be confident and stick to the plan. You'll have adrenaline coursing through your body. Your legs might shake and your teeth might be chattering. Just keep telling yourself that you have to be the aggressor. Don't pause until you're sure you have won, and then get out of there quickly. Do not be the aggressor so much that you seriously injure them. Just make sure that you have ended the fight and you can get away.
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Join the wrestling team. Learn how to keep your balance. Take a self-defense class. Work out. Recognize when you need to fight. Try making peace. Ignore them. Turn the tides. Assess the situation. Find an escape route. Pack your knuckles. Attack unexpectedly. Keep your distance if the bully attacks you first. Go for the weak spots. Avoid kicking. Be confident and stick to the plan.
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How to Tell When an Egg Is Boiled
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To tell when an egg is boiled, try spinning it on a flat surface. If the egg wobbles and spins slowly, it means there's still liquid inside, but if it spins quickly and easily, it's most likely boiled. You can also hold the egg up to a light to see if it's boiled. If you're able to see the yolk inside, the egg is still raw, but if the egg looks completely solid, it's probably boiled. Or, you can put the egg in some warm water and see if tiny air bubbles rise from the shell, which is a sign that the egg is still raw.
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Cover raw eggs with cold water. Take however many raw eggs you want to boil and put them in a heavy-bottomed pot. Gently, fill the pot with cold water, taking care not to jostle the delicate eggshells too much. Use enough to cover the eggs by about an inch. Put the pot, uncovered, over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Never add raw eggs to boiling water. Boiling the water first results in the most inconsistent cooking process, often ending with broken shells, leaky eggs, and greenish yolks. Bringing the eggs up to temperature slowly ensures even cooking. Turn off the heat as soon as the water boils. Depending on how you want your eggs cooked, you can remove the egg at different times in the process, but the easiest to remember and the most sure way to cook eggs, however, is to remove the pot from the heat just after it reaches a boil and leave the eggs in the water until the water cools. Boiled this way, you can be confident the eggs are hard-boiled and solid: Add eggs to cool water and heat to boiling over medium-high heat Remove the water from the heat as soon as it boils Cover the pot with a lid Let the eggs sit for 15 minutes, or until the water becomes cool enough to dip a finger in Watch the clock for more specific yolks. If you want a softer-boiled egg, or you want to eat more quickly, you can remove the eggs from the simmering water after a variable amount of time has elapsed. If you want to do this, turn the heat down slightly, to about medium, when the water reaches a boil, and start watching the clock. For soft-boiled eggs, remove after 2 minutes. The whites should be cooked thoroughly, and the yolks should still be somewhat runny. Rinse immediately in cold water to stop the cooking process, or they'll become quickly over-done. For medium-boiled eggs, remove after 4 1/2 minutes. The yolks of medium-eggs should be just about solid, but moist, more like a custard than a hard-cooked egg. For hard-boiled eggs, remove after 8 minutes. The yolks of hard-boiled eggs are crumbly and bright yellow, completely solid, but with none of the grayish-green around the yolk that over-cooking yields. Consider adding salt or vinegar to the water. It's a common misconception that adding salt to water will raise the boiling point and result in a more uniform boil, or will make the egg easier to peel. It is true, however, that adding salt will season the water, affecting the flavor (even in hard boiled eggs), but you'd need to add an irrational amount of salt (about a half-cup) to raise the temperature even a few degrees. Adding about a teaspoon of vinegar, however, will help to keep the white intact, should the shell crack any during the boiling process, without affecting the flavor significantly. Consider adding a small amount to keep your eggs solid. Simmer, don't boil. Greenish or grayish rings around the yolk are a telltale sign that you've boiled the egg either at too-high a temperature, possibly by dropping it directly into boiling water, or that you cooked it for too long. To avoid this, don't cook eggs at a rolling boil, but turn it down to about medium temperature, cooking them at a quick simmer. There should still be bubbles, but not so many that the eggs jostle around and rattle the pot. The green-gray color results from iron in the egg yolk interacting with sulphur in the white, and only happens when they react at high temperature. You'll never reach that high temperature if you bring the eggs up gradually and remove them from the heat in time. Use the slow cool-down if you lost track of time. If you added your eggs to boiling water, or haven't been watching the clock, don't fear. Make sure they've been in the water for at least 5 minutes, and them cover the pot and remove them from the heat. Wait 10 minutes and they'll be done every time. Spin the egg. The quickest way to distinguish between an uncooked egg and a solid boiled egg is to put it flat on the counter and spin it. A raw egg will wobble and spin slowly, because it's filled with liquid, while a boiled egg will spin very quickly and very easily. Try this now by getting out a raw egg and trying to spin it like a top, on the flat side of the shell. Compare that to an egg you know is done and you'll have an easy quick test to distinguish between them every time. Hold the egg up to the light. Another easy way to distinguish between uncooked eggs and solid eggs is to hold it up to the light. The thin shell of a raw egg should let some light through, and you'll be able to see the yolk on the inside. A boiled egg will be completely solid. Use a flashlight on the other side of the egg and shine it toward you, holding the egg between the light and your eyes. Move it back and forth slightly while you look for the yolk. Drop the egg in warm water and look for bubbles. If an egg is raw, tiny air bubbles will rise from the shell as soon as its submerged in water. If it's in the warm boil, it'll be hard to tell because the water itself will be bubbling. But keeping an eye on the bubbles that rise from the egg itself is a good fast way to tell whether the egg is raw or cooked. Crack it open, if all else fails. If you're boiling multiple eggs and you're still not sure how to figure out whether or not they're done, take one out, run it under water, and crack it open quickly to check. Cut it in half and examine the yolk. If it's where you want it to be, take the rest of the eggs out. If not, leave them in for another few minutes. You'll only have sacrificed one and you won't be wondering.
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Cover raw eggs with cold water. Turn off the heat as soon as the water boils. Watch the clock for more specific yolks. Consider adding salt or vinegar to the water. Simmer, don't boil. Use the slow cool-down if you lost track of time. Spin the egg. Hold the egg up to the light. Drop the egg in warm water and look for bubbles. Crack it open, if all else fails.
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How to Maintain Good Eyesight
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The best way to maintain your good eyesight is to rest your eyes to prevent eye strain, which can weaken your eyes and cause discomfort. Make sure your eyes get enough rest by using the 20-20-20 rule, where you stare at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Similarly, prevent damage to your eyes by wearing UV blocking sunglasses at all times while you're outside. Additionally, eat foods containing nutrients that support your eyesight, like carrots, leafy greens, berries, fish, eggs, and nuts.
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Wear your glasses and contacts as prescribed by your doctor. More than eighty percent of people need corrective eyewear but many are wearing the wrong fit or prescription, increasing eyestrain and putting them at risk for more serious eye problems. Wear proper sunglasses in bright, outdoor light. Choose sunglasses that screen out 75 – 95% of visible light and block out 99 – 100% of UV-A and UV-B rays. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause vision to deteriorate and lead to damage to the cornea, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and growths on the eye surface and surrounding skin. Control the air quality in your home or office space. Using a humidifier can help keep air moist and prevent dry eyes. Avoid going outside when air quality indexes are poor or the pollen count is reported to be high. If you have pets, make sure to vacuum and clean furniture regularly; pet dander can be an eye irritant. Rest your eyes as often as possible to prevent eyestrain. Often, prolonged viewing of screens can cause Digital Eye Strain or Computer Vision syndrome. To help alleviate this condition, try the 20-20-20 rule; take a 20-second break to view something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain include headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, neck and shoulder pain, and eye pain. Consider using computer viewing glasses or a screen glare filter when using digital devices. These decrease the amount of light a screen emits, and can clip directly onto a monitor or tablet. Avoid smoking and tobacco products. Smoking increases the risks for developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, as well as cardiovascular diseases that affect the eyes. Lose weight to lessen the chance of developing diabetes. People with diabetes are 40% more likely to develop glaucoma and 60% more likely to develop cataracts. Eat a healthy diet. Foods like carrots, fish, and leafy greens have been shown to improve vision and lower the risk for developing cataracts. Try adding spinach, strawberries, kale, eggs, salmon, olive oil, and nuts to your diet to improve eye health. These foods are rich in antioxidants, lutein, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin E, and may help reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration and other serious eye problems. Drink green tea. It contains catechins, a type of antioxidant that they eye tissues can absorb well. Get enough sleep. During sleep, the eyes are replenished with essential nutrients. Not getting enough sleep can result in eye irritation, eye fatigue, sore, dry, or watery eyes, and blurred or double vision. Keep a pair of glasses on hand even if you regularly wear contacts. An extra pair of glasses is handy in case you experience irritation or infection, or are waiting on an updated prescription from your physician for your contacts. Take care of glasses and contacts to avoid infection. Care for your contact lenses and store them according the manufacturer and professional guidelines. Always handle both glasses and contacts with clean hands. Wear and replace contact lenses according to the schedule provided by your eye care professional. Keep your contact lens case clean and replace it every three months. Remove contact lenses and contact your physician immediately if you experience redness, irritation, pain, sensitivity, blurry vision, eye discharge, or swelling. Maintain good hygiene with personal care and makeup products. Wash your hands before applying products to your face and eye area, and keep product containers clean and dry. Throw away products that you use on or near your eyes at least every three months. If you experience conjunctivitis or “pink eye,” it is especially important to toss makeup and products to prevent re-infection. Wear eye protection to prevent injury while playing sports or while doing yard and household tasks. Nearly 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the United States annually. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses, goggles, safety shields, and eye guards. Make sure your employer follows safety guidelines and provides protective eyewear if needed. Follow workplace safety compliance and wear eye gear when instructed. Keep screens at a distance. The high-energy visible (HEV) light, often called “blue light” emitted by digital screens is the main culprit in damaging eye tissue. Ensure computer monitors are about an arm's length away (between 20-26 inches). Tablets and smartphones should be held at least 16 inches away. To aid in reading small font, increase the text size on the screen rather than holding it closer to your face. Find a reputable eye care professional and go for yearly exams. Experts recommend that all adults at least get a comprehensive dilated eye exam by the age of 40, and follow up with regular visits thereafter. Check to see if you have vision insurance or a health policy that covers eye care. Regular health insurance typically covers screenings for those with an increased risk factor for eye disease. If you don't have insurance coverage, find out the eye doctor's fee for a routine exam, and for any special testing that may be required. See the right kind of eye care professional at the right time. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians all deal with eye care and treatment but have different training and expertise.. You can request a referral for an ophthalmologist or optometrist from your family physician, or call a local hospital or medical center's department of ophthalmology or optometry for information. Expect a number of different tests to take place during the exam. Most commonly, eye drops are placed in the eye in order to dilate the pupil. The patient's eyes are then evaluated for vision acuity, coordination of eye muscles, peripheral vision, response to light, color testing, eyelid health and function, the health of the interior and back of the eye, and pressure. Get your children's vision tested on a regular basis. Beginning at the age of six months, infants should have their first eye examination. Vision and eye development problems in children are best treated if they are caught early. Monitor other conditions or symptoms that aren't eye-related. Some conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV or AIDS, or thyroid diseases can cause or worsen eye conditions. Additionally, you should also contact your physician right away if you have pain in the eye, unusual red eye, or any of the following issues: Bulging or misalignment of one or both eyes Dark curtain or veil that blocks your vision Distorted, doubled, or decreased vision, even if temporary Excess tearing Halos (colored circles around lights) Loss of peripheral (side) vision New floaters (black "strings" or specks in the vision) and/or flashes of light Tell your physician about changes in your eyesight. Common eye problems and diseases include glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, retinal disorders, and macular degeneration. These diseases do not always have symptoms, so if you have a sudden change in vision, it is important to contact your health care professional right away. Cataracts — A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, and are common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either suffer from cataracts or have had cataract surgery. Common symptoms include blurry vision and seeing halos. Glaucoma — Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, with the main feature being damage to the optic nerve. Symptoms include slowly losing peripheral vision. There is no cure, but symptoms can be controlled through medication and surgery to lower the eye pressure. Macular degeneration — More common even than glaucoma, macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans. It consists of the deterioration of the eye's macula, which is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye that controls a person's central vision. Explain to your healthcare provider about your and your family’s eye health history. Your physician will want to know if you have experienced certain conditions or problems before, or have had family members experience them. Diagnoses of nearsightedness and farsightedness have a genetic component. Additionally, diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration may also involve genetic causes. Keep saline solution in your home medical kit. Flushing the eyes with saline can help if you accidentally splash cleaning products or other substances in your eyes.
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Wear your glasses and contacts as prescribed by your doctor. Wear proper sunglasses in bright, outdoor light. Control the air quality in your home or office space. Rest your eyes as often as possible to prevent eyestrain. Avoid smoking and tobacco products. Lose weight to lessen the chance of developing diabetes. Eat a healthy diet. Get enough sleep. Keep a pair of glasses on hand even if you regularly wear contacts. Take care of glasses and contacts to avoid infection. Maintain good hygiene with personal care and makeup products. Wear eye protection to prevent injury while playing sports or while doing yard and household tasks. Keep screens at a distance. Find a reputable eye care professional and go for yearly exams. Expect a number of different tests to take place during the exam. Get your children's vision tested on a regular basis. Monitor other conditions or symptoms that aren't eye-related. Tell your physician about changes in your eyesight. Explain to your healthcare provider about your and your family’s eye health history. Keep saline solution in your home medical kit.
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How to Beat a Window Tint Ticket
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If you want to beat a window tint ticket, try going to the tint shop to fix the problem. For example, in many states, if you remove the tint or replace it with a shade that is legal, the judge will throw out the ticket. To do this, you'll have to have pictures of your car after the changes are made, as well as any documents that prove the tint was changed, like a receipt from an auto body shop, and submit them to the court. If you have a medical condition that requires you to have tinted windows, you might be able to get an exemption from window tint laws. Getting this exemption requires you to fill out an application, which can be found at the DMV, and have it certified by your healthcare provider.
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Consult a traffic law attorney. In most states, if you fix the problem for which you got the ticket, the judge will dismiss the ticket. However, you may want to talk to an attorney near you who specializes in traffic violations to make sure this will happen in your case. Search online for your state's bar association. Most have online referral services that will match you with licensed attorneys in your area who take cases like yours. Most traffic attorneys offer a free initial consultation, so you should be able to find out the information you need without having to pay any legal fees. If you do have to pay for the initial consultation, it will typically be around $30 to $50. Photograph your car after the tint is removed. If you want to remove the tint on your own and don't care about having it replaced, photos can be used in court to prove to the judge that you removed it. Get your whole car in the frame, and try to get your license tag in at least one photo. This shows that the car in the photo is the one that was pulled over. If you want to make close-ups do those in addition to the photos showing the whole car. Print your photos after you've taken them so you can submit them to the court as evidence. Most judges won't accept digital photos on a camera or phone. Your prints don't have to be large, but should be big enough that necessary details (such as your license plate number) can be seen clearly and easily. Take your car to a tint shop. If you still want tinted windows, you may want to have a tinting specialist remove the old tint and replace it with a tint that meets the legal requirements in your state. Legitimate tint shops typically don't stock tint that is illegal in your state. If you talk to a tint specialist, they can evaluate your car and recommend how to best fix the problem that will still meet your basic needs. Most tint shops have a card that can be pressed against the inside of the window. If you can read the text on the card through the window, the tint meets legal requirements. Hold the card up to each window and take a photo. Save your receipt from the tint shop. If you get your tint removed or replaced by a tinting specialist, the receipt serves as proof that you fixed the problem. It also shows the judge when you completed the transaction. Make a couple of copies of the receipt so you can distribute them if a hearing is necessary. Complete an affidavit if required. Some states only dismiss "fix-it" tickets if you remedy the problem within a short period of time after you got the ticket. The affidavit provides the judge with proof that you fixed your tint within the specified time frame. Your state or county may have a form to use for this affidavit. Generally, the affidavit should include a statement that the person removed the tint from your windows, or inspected your car after the tint was removed and found that it was in compliance with the law. This affidavit must be completed by the mechanic or tint specialist who removed your tint. If you removed your tint on your own, take it to the police station and get an officer to inspect it and fill out an affidavit for you. Submit your documentation to the court. In many courts, you can have a window tint ticket dismissed by submitting proof that you fixed your tint by the deadline stated on the ticket. Check your ticket for instructions on how to submit this information. If you're trying to beat the ticket this way, get your tint fixed as soon as possible. If you don't submit proof before the deadline listed on your ticket, you may still have to pay the fine. The deadline typically will be fewer than 30 days but may be as short as 2 weeks. Attend your hearing if required. Some states require you to present your proof in traffic court. Traffic court typically is held in the evening, and many people are there to respond to citations. When your name is called, move to the front of the courtroom and present your documentation. If you have sufficient proof that your window tint was either removed or replaced with tint that complies with the state's law, your ticket will be dismissed. You may have to pay a small fee, typically under $100, to cover time and court costs. Contact your local DMV office. Many states have carved out exemptions to their window-tinting laws for people who have a medical or vision-related condition that requires them to limit their exposure to the sun. Examples of conditions typically covered include lupus, melanoma, and severe photosensitivity. Your exemption may not be processed within the deadline on your ticket, which is typically less than 30 days. You may want to talk to an attorney to explore your options for having the ticket postponed until the exemption application process is complete. Staff at your local DMV will be able to explain what exemptions are available in your state or point you to the correct statute or regulation. You also may be able to find out this information on your own by going to the website for your state's DMV. Make sure you're on an official government site (typically ending in.gov) so you know the information you're getting is accurate. Get an application for an exemption. Each state has its own application form you need to fill out to request an exemption from the window tint law. This form requires information about you, your vehicle, the tint on your vehicle, and the reason you want an exemption. You should be able to get this form at your local DMV. Many states also make the form available for download online. Take the application to your health care provider. In addition to the information provided by you, the exemption application requires a health care provider identify your medical condition and certify that you need tint in excess of state legal limits because of that medical condition. Your health care provider may be required to examine you before completing the form. You may need to provide additional information about this examination, such as what sort of tests were completed. If your doctor recently diagnosed you, they usually don't need to re-examine you. Instead, they would describe the previous diagnosis process. Submit your application to the appropriate office. The application typically includes information on where to send it once completed. Most states have a central medical review unit that evaluates all applications for exceptions. Provided everything is in order, they'll send you an exemption permit in the mail. There usually isn't a fee charged for medical exemptions. If your state does charge a processing fee, the amount will be listed on the application. Make a copy of the application before you send it, so you have a copy for your records. You may want to carry a copy in your car as well, in case you get pulled over again before your permit is issued. While processing times may vary, allow at least 2 weeks for your application to be received and reviewed. Show your permit to the court. Once you have your permit for an exception, you can show it to the judge to get your window tint ticket dismissed. If you don't get your permit before the deadline listed on your citation, you may be able to submit your application for the exception to the court. The judge may postpone hearing on your citation to wait and see if your permit will be issued. Carry your permit in your vehicle at all times. Once you get your exception permit, keep it in your glove compartment with your car registration and proof of insurance. If you get pulled over again, you can show this permit to the officer. The permit typically applies to a specific vehicle rather than a person. This means if you get a new car, you may have to get a separate permit for that car. In NYS, the DMV provides a sticker (MV-80W.2) that needs to be applied to the center top of any window except the windshield. There is actually no other document that you can keep in the glove compartment. Consult a traffic law attorney. If you believe your tint was actually within the bounds of the law and the officer was in error, an attorney can help you. An attorney with experience fighting window tint tickets probably knows things about the way the law works that you don't. Most traffic law attorneys provide free initial consultations. Use that opportunity to talk to several attorneys so you can choose the best one. Ask attorneys you interview what their success rate is in fighting cases similar to yours. You also want to find out what kind of fees they charge. If you're talking to an experienced attorney, find out how involved they will be in your case. More experienced traffic law attorneys typically field out a case for a minor infraction to a more junior attorney. You should at least be able to meet and talk to the person who will actually be working with you before you decide to hire that attorney. Follow the instructions on the citation to plead not guilty. Your traffic ticket may have detailed instructions you must follow to plead not guilty, or it may refer you to a website. Take note of any dates and make sure you enter your plea before the deadline, which is typically less than 30 days. Some states or counties may require you to pay all or part of the fine assessed before your hearing. If you're found not guilty at your hearing, your money will be refunded. Have your tint inspected. At your hearing, you need evidence that your tint is within the bounds of the law. The easiest way to do this is to take your car to a state inspector, or to a police station or other tint specialist. The person who inspects your tint should write a brief affidavit stating that they inspected your tint and found it met the requirements of the law. The affidavit should also explain how they inspected the tint and what authority they have to complete such an inspection. Some states only allow inspections and certification of tint from specific individuals, such as licensed state inspectors or police officers. Check your state's window tinting law to find out, or ask a traffic law attorney. If possible, take photos as the person is inspecting your tint. You can print those and use them as evidence at your hearing, along with the affidavit. Try to get your license plate in at least one photo, so you can prove it is the same car as the one that was ticketed. Gather evidence to support your claims. When you go before a judge, it's not enough to state that your tint doesn't violate the law – you have to prove it. Along with an inspection and photos, other documentation related to your tint may help prove your innocence. For example, if you still have the receipt from when you had the tint installed, it may list the type of tint used. That could be used as evidence that the tint did not violate the law. You might also back your argument with statements from the person who installed the tint that it was in compliance with state law. Attend your hearing. Depending on where you live, you may have a formal hearing before a judge or a more informal meeting with the prosecutor assigned to your case. Regardless of the format of the hearing, treat it seriously and treat everyone involved with respect. Arrive at the courthouse at least 30 minutes before the time your hearing is scheduled, so you have enough time to get through security and find the right courtroom. If you've hired an attorney, they may want to meet you somewhere so the two of you can travel to the courthouse together. Present your case to the judge. If you haven't hired an attorney, you'll be responsible for outlining your defense to the judge and entering the evidence you've brought. Speak in a loud and clear voice, and treat all court personnel with respect. Make copies of documents you want to present as evidence so you can pass copies to the judge and prosecutor and also keep one for yourself. If you provide sufficient evidence that your tint does indeed comply with state law, and the officer was mistaken in pulling you over, your ticket will be dismissed.
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Consult a traffic law attorney. Photograph your car after the tint is removed. Take your car to a tint shop. Save your receipt from the tint shop. Complete an affidavit if required. Submit your documentation to the court. Attend your hearing if required. Contact your local DMV office. Get an application for an exemption. Take the application to your health care provider. Submit your application to the appropriate office. Show your permit to the court. Carry your permit in your vehicle at all times. Consult a traffic law attorney. Follow the instructions on the citation to plead not guilty. Have your tint inspected. Gather evidence to support your claims. Attend your hearing. Present your case to the judge.
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How to Survive on a Deserted Island With Nothing
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In order to survive on a deserted island, you would need to find food, water, and shelter as soon as possible. Search for streams or rivers, which contain fresh water you can drink. If you can't find any, drink dew or rainwater that has collected on leaves. Many foods also contain water, such as coconuts or apples, so look for these as well. Locate a sharp stick, which you can use to spear fish in the sea. If this isn't possible, eat seaweed growing near the shore. Getting protection from the elements will help you survive longer. Use whatever materials you can find to build a makeshift shelter. For example, if you have a log and plenty of branches, lean them up against a tree to create a wall for your shelter.
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Look for others. If your plane or boat has failed at sea, the first thing you will want to do is look for survivors. There may be others who are injured and in need of help. Try to gather up as many survivors as you can and help the injured to shore. Having others with you can help make the situation more bearable, psychologically. Surviving with others means that you won't have to do all the work yourself. Other survivors may have skills or knowledge that can be of great benefit while surviving on the island. Scavenge anything you can. Before you head to shore, it can be a good idea to gather up any supplies or materials near you. There may be useful items floating on the waters surface that will help you survive and await rescue. Try to look for anything you can use before heading to shore. Sheets of plastic can be used to build water stills. Cloth, fabric, or clothing can be dried and used later on. Grabbing up any bottled water or other containers can help keep you hydrated on the island. It's still possible to survive on the island, even if you have nothing with you. Grab whatever you can. Even things you would normally consider to be junk might have a use. Swim to shore. Once you've collected others who need help and have gathered up any useful things you can, it's time to swim towards land. After you arrive at the island, you can get started assessing your situation and setting yourself up for survival. You can tread water by moving your arms out to the sides and pulling them back in, meeting in front of your chest. At the same time, bring one leg up towards your body and kick the other down. Switch which leg you bring up and kick down to help keep you floating. Watch out for any strong currents that you can see. Try to avoid swimming into these, as they can sweep you back out to sea. Be careful when approaching the island. Look for any large rocks or rough coast lines before swimming to shore. You can float in water by laying on your back and keeping your lungs full. Use your hands and arms to steer the direction of your float. Survival floats involve facing down, with your face in the water. Relax your body and hold your breath as you easily float on the water. When you need a breath, just raise your head up and get some air. Delegate survival tasks. If you've made it to the island with other survivors, it can be a good idea to figure out what everyone is skilled at. If other survivors have specific skill sets, they should handle relevant tasks on the island. Even if no one has a set of special skills, survival tasks can still be delegated to make things easier on everyone. For example, if someone is a doctor, they should get to work treating injuries. Even without special skill sets, you can still assign basic tasks. For instance, someone might be in charge of getting a fire started while another person looks for water. If you are alone and able, start looking for water before doing anything else. Find drinkable water. The very first thing you will want to do is find a drinkable source of water. Water is critical when maintaining health and surviving. Dehydration can kill a person very quickly, sometimes in as little as three days. For this reason, it's important that you quickly locate water that is safe to drink. Keep some of these ideas in mind while locating drinking water on the island: Streams or rivers will usually have fresh water in them. Keep in mind that although there is no salt in this water, it may still contain parasites or diseases. It's always a good idea to boil water you plan on drinking. Do not drink salt water. Salt water will only cause further dehydration and health issues. If there is no water available, you may need to build a water still. You can drink rain or dew that has collected in leaves. If you find plants, there is a good chance that water is nearby. Try looking ahead for a pool of water or digging down into the ground to find the source of water. Some thicker vines can be cut open to reveal water. Most water carrying vines will look thick and wooden. Cut a vine open and examine the water. If it looks milky or discolored, don't drink it. Many foods contain water. If you find something like a coconut or fruit, you can enjoy the meal and get some hydration. Create a shelter. Shelters are vital when it comes to keeping you safe and out of the elements. Shelters can also give you a place to rest and recover while you consider your next moves. There are many different types of shelters you can build. The natural material found on the island will dictate what kind of shelter you can create. As an example, you may try to create a simple lean-to shelter, using these steps: Find a long and solid stick or branch. This log should be longer than you are tall. Lean this log up against a tree. The log will be your roof line, so find an angle that works for your height. Lay smaller branches or sticks over the main branch. These sticks should go down the length of the main log and will be placed at 45 degree angles. Cover these smaller sticks with branches and leaves to create the walls of your shelter. You might also want to put leaves or other plant matter on the inside floor of the shelter to create a bed. Build a fire. After you've found water and built a shelter, it's time to keep warm. Building a fire can be done without any tools. All you will need is some natural material and a fire-starting technique. There are many techniques that you can use to actually start the fire. As an example, take a look at these steps to get an idea of how you can start a fire without tools: Find small pieces of wood, tinder, dry leaves or twigs and arrange them in a small tepee. Having good tinder is important. Try using dry grass, pine resin, birch tree bark or any other dry material that will easily take a flame. Locate a length of soft wood. Ideally this will have a small groove in it already. However, you could also make a grove by cutting the wood with a sharp stone. Find a hardwood stick and gather your tinder together. Put the tinder in the groove. Rub the hardwood stick up and down the groove quickly to create friction. Eventually the tinder will ignite. Place this tinder in your small kindling tepee to start the fire. Add larger pieces of wood to build the fire higher. Create a rescue signal. If you hope to be rescued, it's a good idea to leave rescuers with a signal. The signal you create will help search parties find your location and get you home more quickly than you would otherwise. You might try making some of these rescue signals to make you more visible: Burning damp or wet wood can produce a lot of smoke. Tree fires or flares arranged in a triangle is also recognized internationally as a distress signal. Piling large rocks on the beach can be effective. Try to spell out S.O.S. or HELP with them. You can also spell messages by drawing in the sand or using large sticks to spell the message out. If you move locations, use stones to draw an arrow on the ground, indicating which direction you went. Take care of first aid. Although you might not have any supplies handy, you can still do some very basic first aid if needed. It's important that you take care of any injuries as best you can to avoid them worsening or threatening your chances of survival. Take a look at some of these basic first aid techniques you can use while surviving on your deserted island. For cuts, hold the wound together by pinching the sides of it together. You can use a bit of cloth as a bandage. Lie down and elevate the wound above heart level. Treat shock by laying down, keeping quiet and staying warm. Handle hypothermia by first getting out of the wind, rain, or snow. Remove any wet clothes, and change into dry clothes if you have them. Get warm by drinking heated water and staying near a fire. Focus on survival. Although you may have taken care of the basics of survival, you'll need to make sure you are focused, collected and in the right mindset. If you're not in the right frame of mind, survival can become a lot more difficult and dangerous. Try to focus your thoughts and attitudes towards useful survival mindsets to help make your time on the island easier. Be realistic about your situation. If there are serious problems, accept and address them. Try to stay positive. Even if you're faced with a tough situation, staying positive can help keep you motivated and alert to new solutions. Remind yourself that your life is at risk. You can't afford to be careless or unaware when surviving. Panic can cause you to act in nonsensical and dangerous ways. Always try to avoid giving into fear or a sense of panic. Find food. Once you've taken care of the immediate survival needs, you can focus on other important aspects. Locating, obtaining, and preparing food is one of these critical survival needs. Although you can survive for a while without food, eating will help keep your energy levels up and increase your chances of survival overall. When looking for food, keep these tips in mind: There will likely be fish that you can eat in the shallow water around the island. Making a simple spear out of a sharp stick can allow you to go spear-fishing. There may be edible fruit around the island. Try looking for bananas or coconuts to eat. You can usually eat seaweed if you find it growing nearby. Make sure you find it growing in the island shallows or tidal pools. Seaweed that has drifted to the island may be dangerous to eat. You should cook any food that you find to reduce the chances of eating a parasite or contracting a disease. If you aren't sure if something is poisonous, start by rubbing the food on your hand. If you don't get a rash or reaction, try rubbing it on your lips. If you don't notice anything, try holding it in your mouth for a few minutes before removing it. If you don't feel ill, you can try to eat it. Check out this guide to learn more about testing potentially poisonous plants. Preparing meat. If you've successfully hunted an animal, you'll want to properly prepare it before eating it. Although animals are a good source of nutrition, they can also carry diseases and can become inedible if improperly prepared. Take a look at some of these basic steps when preparing an animal to eat: Remove the skin or hide from the animal. Make sure the entire hide has been removed before proceeding. Take out the entrails. Carefully remove the organs from both the chest and stomach of the animal. Take special care with the digestive tract and bladder, as these can pose health risks if spilled. You can save and eat the heart and liver. You can roast or boil the meat, once it has been cleaned and prepared. Preserve any meat that you've prepared. Once you've collected some meat, you'll need to either eat it quickly or preserve it. Meat will spoil fast if left untreated, so it's helpful to have a preservation method ready to go. Look over some of these basic ideas to learn how you could preserve any meat that you've found: Smoking the meat can help it last for a few weeks. You'll need to cover a small fire in a blanket or sheet to trap the smoke. Above the fire, hang the meat on sticks and leave them there in the smoke for around 2 days. You can dry meat by cutting it into thin slices and leaving it on a drying rack in the sun. You'll need to make sure animals and insects stay away from the meat while it is drying. It should be fully dry and crisp before you eat it. If you are on an island with snow or cold temperatures, freezing the meat can be an option. Even though it will be frozen, you will still need to cook it before eating. Think of defense. There may be dangerous predators sharing the island with you. Because of this possibility, you will need to think about defending yourself. Avoiding a conflict is the best course of action. However, you may also want to create some basic self defense items as well. Making a basic spear out of a sharpened stick can be a easy way to defend yourself. Stay out of deep waters to avoid encounters with sharks. Avoid going into any caves as they may be an animal den. Stay away from any snakes or insects that you might encounter, as many could be venomous or poisonous. Wait for help. Often times, the safest course of action you can take is to stay put and wait for rescue. After you've set up your basic survival camp and shelters, maintain your rescue signals and focus on taking care of yourself. Staying in one place can reduce the danger of travel on an unknown island and increase the likelihood of rescuers narrowing your location down. Try to stay in whichever place you decided to build your survival camp. Moving around the island can increase your chances of getting lost or injured. If you keep moving your camp, you will likely be more difficult to find. Keep calm and pass the time. While you will likely be very busy trying to survive on the island, it's also important to get some rest and relax. Taking a break can help you feel refreshed and ready for whatever comes next. Finding things to do in your free time can also help keep your outlook positive and make survival a bit more comfortable than it would be otherwise. If you're feeling lonely, try singing, dancing, or daydreaming. Being too tired can cause you to get careless. You need to stay as alert and focused as you can. It's okay to be afraid. However, don't let your fear stop you from doing what you must to survive. Think about your upcoming plans. Ask yourself what you can improve about your situation and how you might do it. Consider building a raft. If the island is too harsh to survive on, you may need to create a raft and attempt to leave. You may also consider leaving the island if you think your rescuers believe you have died. However, sailing on a raft can be extremely dangerous and should be used only as a last resort. Try using these steps to build a simple raft, allowing you to self-rescue if need be. Find some larger logs to act as the base of the raft. Find many smaller logs to act as the braces and platform of the raft. If possible, try cutting small notches into the base logs for your support branches to fit inside of. Tie the smaller branches on top of the larger logs with vines. Make sure you loop the vines over and under each log before tying them off. Once the raft is complete, test in shallow waters before venturing further out. Bring extra logs and vines to make repairs if needed.
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Look for others. Scavenge anything you can. Swim to shore. Delegate survival tasks. Find drinkable water. Create a shelter. Build a fire. Create a rescue signal. Take care of first aid. Focus on survival. Find food. Preparing meat. Preserve any meat that you've prepared. Think of defense. Wait for help. Keep calm and pass the time. Consider building a raft.
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How to Dilate the Cervix
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If you want to dilate your cervix and speed up your labor, talk to your doctor about using medications like dinoprostone and misoprostol, which can be taken either vaginally or orally. You should also ask about non-chemical ways to dilate your cervix. For instance, a balloon-tipped catheter can be inserted and expanded to widen your cervix. One way you can speed up dilation at home without a doctor is by stimulating your nipples to release oxytocin into your body. If your partner is available, try having sex, as this releases a hormone throughout the body that might cause cervical dilation.
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Understand when the cervix would need to be dilated. Since the dilation of the cervix happens when labor moves from "early" to "active," intervening in the process instead of letting it occur naturally is essentially the same as inducing labor. There are some reasons why a doctor or midwife might determine this to be the best course of action: If you're two weeks past your due date with no signs of early labor. If your water has broken, but no contractions have occurred. If you have an infection in the later stages of pregnancy. If there's a problem with your placenta. If you have a medical condition that might pose a risk if you wait too long to have the baby. If you're undergoing a dilation and curettage procedure. Know the risks of inducing labor. Inducing labor should not be done as a matter of convenience since it can pose risks to both the mother and the baby. Inducing labor should not be done lightly - be sure you understand exactly what your body will experience before you agree to take medication. Inducing labor increases the risk of these complications: Having a C-section. Premature birth. Lowering the baby's heart rate and oxygen intake. Contracting infection. Uterine rupture. Talk to your doctor about medication used to dilate the cervix. The most common medication used for this purpose is synthetic prostaglandin. Dinoprostone and misoprostol are two synthetic prostaglandins that may be used. Both of these medications are administered vaginally or orally. These medications have side effects that may impact the health of the baby. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the risks involved before taking medication. Find out if a mechanical dilator will be used. Sometimes doctors use implements that will dilate the cervix mechanically, rather than chemically. Either a balloon-tipped catheter or a type of seaweed called laminaria is inserted into the cervical opening. Once the balloon-tipped catheter is inserted, saline is injected into the balloon, causing it to expand and dilate the cervix. Laminaria is a type of seaweed native to Japan that forms a thick, sticky gel when wet. The dried stems of the seaweed are formed into "tents" that will swell up gradually. A layer of this substance is placed just inside the cervix, around the neck of the uterus to promote cervical dilation. Although laminaria has been used both before dilation and curettage and to stimulate labor, the safety of its use during pregnancy has not been proven at this time. . Have sex with your partner Sex starts a prostaglandin release in the body that may result in cervical stimulation and dilation. Before having sex at this point in your pregnancy, consult with your physician. In most cases, sex at this stage of pregnancy is safe as long as your water has not broken. Although studies to support the connection between sex and cervical dilation are not entirely conclusive, many doctors continue to recommend this method to patients who are becoming impatient with their pregnant status. Stimulate your nipples. Nipple stimulation releases a hormone called oxytocin, which causes labor to begin. Rub your nipples or have your partner do so for you. Watch for signs of cervical dilation if you are near the end of your pregnancy. This indicates that you are in labor, and it's time to talk with your doctor or midwife. As the baby's head begins to press down on the opening of the uterus, the cervix will start to thin out and open. Your doctor can do a simple examination to determine whether dilation and effacement of the cervix have begun, indicating you may be in the very early stages of childbirth.
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Understand when the cervix would need to be dilated. Know the risks of inducing labor. Talk to your doctor about medication used to dilate the cervix. Find out if a mechanical dilator will be used. . Stimulate your nipples. Watch for signs of cervical dilation if you are near the end of your pregnancy.
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How to Wash Pillows
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Before washing your cotton, down, or synthetic pillows, make sure to remove their pillowcases or shams. When you're ready to clean your pillows, throw them into a washing machine and pour in about 1 scoop of standard detergent. Then, wash your pillows with hot water on the machine's “bulky/large” cycle. Once they're clean, dry your pillows in a dryer.
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Remove the case. If you have placed your pillow in a pillowcase or sham, take this off now. Some pillows come with additional zip-on cases that should also be removed and washed separately from the body of the pillow. Put your pillows in the washing machine. Don't worry - it is perfectly safe to wash pillows (even down pillows) in the washing machine. Try to wash at least two at once so that the washer is balanced and the pillows don't get thrown around so much. Add your detergent. For a regular wash job, add a cup/scoop of your regular washing detergent. To get your pillows ultra white, add the following in addition to the detergent: 1 cup of powdered dishwasher detergent, the recommended amount of bleach, and ½ a cup of borax. Start the wash cycle. Adjust the settings on your washer so that it runs with hot water and goes through a 2nd rinse cycle. Use the "bulky/large" cycle if it is available on you washer. Then, let it work its magic! Put your pillows in the dryer. Place your pillows in the dryer and adjust the settings; if your pillows are feather-filled, put your dryer on the "air"/"fluff"/"no heat" setting. For synthetic pillows, switch your dryer to low heat. Dry your pillows. Take two tennis balls and put them in separate clean, white socks. Throw these in the dryer with your pillows to fluff them and help decrease their drying time. Then start your dryer! Check your pillows. When your dryer has finished its cycle, remove the pillows and feel them, checking for dampness. Smell the pillows to check for moisture in the center. If your pillows don't feel quite dry, repeat the drying process and check them again a second time. Otherwise, your pillows are clean and ready! Remove the cover. If your pillow has a pillowcase or sham, take it off prior to washing. Most memory foam pillows also have a zip-on protective cover that should be removed as well. These items can be washed separately and in a washing machine. Fill a tub with water. Washing machines prove too rough for sensitive memory foam, so pillows of this material must be hand washed. Fill a tub (or your sink) with warm water. You only need enough water to cover the pillow. Add your detergent. For each pillow, add a tablespoon of liquid clothes detergent to the water. Swirl it around with your hands a bit to bubble it up and get it evenly mixed. Wash your pillow. Place your pillow in the water, and move it around the bit to help the detergent to work its way in. Massage and squeeze the pillow with your hands to help get dirt out and to freshen it past the outer layer. Rinse the pillow. Run the pillow under fresh water. It is important to get as much of the soap out as you can, checking for suds in the runout. Rinsing the pillow may take several minutes longer than washing it. Dry the pillow. High heat levels can ruin the memory foam and cause it to crumble, so do not put your memory foam pillow in the dryer. Instead, lay it out on a clean white towel in a dry area. If possible, allow it to dry in the sun. Check the pillow. Memory foam is especially susceptible to holding water for a long time, as it is made out of a sponge-like material. Make sure that there is absolutely no water left in the material before bringing it back for use on your bed, otherwise it will begin to grow mold and mildew.
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Remove the case. Put your pillows in the washing machine. Add your detergent. Start the wash cycle. Put your pillows in the dryer. Dry your pillows. Check your pillows. Remove the cover. Fill a tub with water. Add your detergent. Wash your pillow. Rinse the pillow. Dry the pillow. Check the pillow.
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How to Cook Bulalo
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To make the Filipino beef stew, or bulalo, start by boiling beef shank in a large pot filled ¾ of the way with water. After 10 minutes, turn off the burner and drain the beef before putting it back into the pot with fresh water. At this point, you want the beef to be softened a little, but not fully cooked. Next, chop a yellow or white onion into quarters and put it in the pot with whole black peppercorns. Once everything is in the pot, bring the water back to a boil, then put the lid on the pot and lower the heat. Let the bulalo simmer for 60 to 90 minutes or until the meat is completely tender. Near the end of the cooking time, loosely chop corn cobs, Chinese cabbage, and green onions and stir them into the stew. With all of the veggies in the pot, add fish sauce and simmer for 2 minutes before serving.
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Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place a large pot on the stove and pour in enough water from the tap to fill the pot 3/4 full. Then put the lid on the pot and turn the burner to high. Wait until the water begins to boil. Add the beef and boil it for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the lid and slowly lower 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of beef shanks into the boiling water. Boil the meat until it softens a little, but isn't completely cooked. The beef should be submerged. If it's not, pour in more hot water. Drain the beef and put it back in the pot with fresh water. Turn off the burner and transfer the beef to a dish. Carefully pour the water down the drain and put the beef back in the pot. Then pour in enough water from the tap to fill it with 4 ⁄ 4 cups (1,000 ml) of water. If there's foam from the beef on the side of the pot, rinse it before you put the meat back in the pot. Put a chopped yellow or white onion and the peppercorns into the pot. Peel 1 onion and use a chef's knife to cut it into quarters. Put the onion in the pot along with 2 tablespoons (20 g) of whole black peppercorns. Cover and simmer the bulalo for 60 to 90 minutes. Turn the burner to high so the water comes to a boil. Then turn the burner down to medium and put the lid on the pot. Simmer the beef shanks until the meat is completely tender. Cut the corn cobs and add them to the pot. Shuck 3 ears of corn and set them on a cutting board. Cut each ear of corn into 3 equal pieces. Add the cobettes of corn to the bulalo and simmer them for 10 minutes. It's important to add the corn near the end of the cooking time so it doesn't become mushy or lose its sweetness. Chop the cabbages and green onions. Use a chef's knife to cut 1/2 of a small cabbage into 6 to 8 wedges. Set them aside and trim the bottom ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) off of a small bundle of Chinese cabbage (pechay). Then pull the leaves apart to separate the Chinese cabbage. You'll also need to chop 1/2 cup (115 g) of green onions into 1 inch (2.5 cm) lengths. Stir the vegetables into the bulalo. Remove the lid from the pot of bulalo and add the wedges of cabbage along with the Chinese cabbage leaves and green onions. Stir until they're mixed into the water. The vegetables will immediately begin to soften when you add them to the hot bulalo. Stir in the fish sauce and simmer the bulalo for 2 minutes. If you'd like to add a savory salty flavor, pour in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fish sauce. Bring the bulalo back to a simmer over medium and cook it just until the cabbages soften a little. Then turn off the burner. Taste the bulalo and adjust the seasonings. If you prefer a saltier flavor, stir in a little more fish sauce. For a slightly tangy flavor, add a little calamansi or lime juice according to your taste. Serve the hot bulalo. Divide the hot bulalo between serving bowls and set out extra fish sauce on the side. Consider serving the bulalo with steamed rice. Refrigerate leftover bulalo in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.
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Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the beef and boil it for 10 minutes. Drain the beef and put it back in the pot with fresh water. Put a chopped yellow or white onion and the peppercorns into the pot. Cover and simmer the bulalo for 60 to 90 minutes. Cut the corn cobs and add them to the pot. Chop the cabbages and green onions. Stir the vegetables into the bulalo. Stir in the fish sauce and simmer the bulalo for 2 minutes. Taste the bulalo and adjust the seasonings. Serve the hot bulalo.
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How to Turn Off VoiceOver on Your iPhone
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Triple-click your iPhone's Home button to disable VoiceOver.
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Rapidly press the Home button three times. Doing so will disable the VoiceOver feature if you have the Home button triple-click shortcut set up. You can perform this process from the lock screen. When you hear "VoiceOver off," you'll know that VoiceOver is disabled. To turn VoiceOver back on, triple-click the Home button once more. You will hear “VoiceOver is on.” If you have multiple options assigned to triple-click (such as Voice Over, Assistive Touch, etc.), you'll need to select which one you want to turn off. Simply triple-clicking the Home button won't automatically turn off Voice Over. Try using a different method. If you don't have an Accessibility Shortcut set up, triple-clicking the Home button won't do anything, so you'll need to try a different method. Tap your iPhone's Settings once to select it and twice more to open it. It's the grey app with gears on it that you'll likely find on your iPhone's Home Screen. Tap General once to select it and then twice more to open it. This option is near the top of the "Settings" page. If you're using an iPhone with a 4.7-inch screen, first scroll down to General using three fingers. Tap Accessibility once to select it and then twice more to open it. It's near the bottom of the screen. If your iPhone has a 4.7-inch screen, you'll first have to scroll down using three fingers to view the Accessibility feature. Tap VoiceOver once to select it and then twice more to open it. This option is at the top of the "Accessibility" page. Tap the "VoiceOver" switch once to select it and then twice to slide it off. You will hear the message "VoiceOver off" and regular control will be returned to your iPhone. Hold down the Home button to activate Siri. This is the large round button at the bottom center area of the screen. If you're using an iPhone 6s or later, you won't hear a chime when you start Siri unless you're using headphones or a Bluetooth device. Say "Turn off VoiceOver." You may have to wait a moment for Siri to process your command. When Siri says "OK, I turned off VoiceOver,” the feature has been disabled. To turn VoiceOver back on, activate Siri again and say “Turn on VoiceOver.”
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Rapidly press the Home button three times. Try using a different method. Tap your iPhone's Settings once to select it and twice more to open it. Tap General once to select it and then twice more to open it. Tap Accessibility once to select it and then twice more to open it. Tap VoiceOver once to select it and then twice more to open it. Tap the "VoiceOver" switch once to select it and then twice to slide it off. Hold down the Home button to activate Siri. Say "Turn off VoiceOver."
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How to Clean Silver
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To clean silver, start by applying some silver polish to a cotton ball or Q-tip. Then, rub the silver with the polish, using a straight, back-and-forth motion. Once you've gone over all of the silver, rinse it off with water and then dry it with a soft, clean cloth. In addition to polishing your silver, remember to wash it promptly after each use so it doesn't tarnish. To wash your silver, wipe it down with warm water and phosphate-free detergent.
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Wash your silver often and promptly after use. Silver that is frequently used rarely has tarnish problems. When tarnish is not yet present, or when it's just beginning to develop, simply wash your silver in warm water with a gentle, phosphate-free detergent. Make sure to use a non-lemon based detergent, as lemon-based products can spot the silver. It's a good idea to wash silver separately from your other dishes because metal sinks and utensils can scratch silver, and stainless steel can damage the finish if it comes into contact with your silver. Avoid using rubber gloves when washing silver, as rubber corrodes silver. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the silver clean and dry promptly with a soft towel. Gently buff the shine into dull silver with a soft cotton cloth. Use nitrile gloves – they contain no sulfur that will promote the formation of tarnish. Cotton gloves are also acceptable. Don't use the dishwasher to clean silver. The high temperatures and rough washing can change the color of silver and cause damage, especially to pieces that are porous. Do all of your silver cleaning by hand. Polish your silver when light tarnish develops. Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that naturally develops on the outermost layer of silver and other metals. When you see the dark tinge of tarnish on your silver, simple hand washing may not suffice to remove it. Specially formulated silver polishes are your safest option for polishing silver, especially if you are dealing with an antique or a piece that has intricate designs etched into it. Follow the manufacturer's directions carefully. It's best to use a cellulose sponge for polishing, because it won't scratch like the sponges that come supplied with some polishes. You could also try cotton balls and use flattened Q-tips between fork tines. Moisten a soft, silver-polishing cloth or the sponge included with the silver polish. Rub the silver only in straight-line, back-and-forth motions (not in circles). Avoid scrubbing and simply let the polish do the job. Rinse the silver under running water. Dry the silver completely with a soft, clean cloth. Avoid scratching your silver. Using a silver platter as a cutting board is never a good idea. Avoid storing sharp objects in a silver container, and if you stack silver, make sure each piece is padded. Don't throw silver utensils in the sink, as they may get scratched by each other or other dishes. Store your silver correctly. Beyond prompt and frequent cleaning, the best way to preserve your silver is to store it correctly. Make sure each piece is completely dry before storing it. Wrap each piece in acid-free tissue paper or anti-tarnish paper. You can also wrap pieces in flannel (special flannels are made just for this purpose). Seal the wrapped silver pieces in an airtight plastic bag. A canister of silica gel placed nearby can help reduce humidity and ward off tarnish. Never store silver where it can contact rubber, stainless steel, or paint. For sterling flatware, the best way to keep it beautiful is use it on a regular basis and gently wash/dry it with gentle dish soap and water. If it's not in storage for a long time, it doesn't have a chance to tarnish deeply. Many stores and catalogs that sell silver will also sell anti-tarnish silver chests lined with treated felt, or just the anti-tarnish cloth itself. These cloths lengthen the amount of time needed between polishings, but you still need to do it. They are also great for storage, as they keep the pieces from being banged around too much. If your silver chest doesn't have a drawer for serving pieces, you can just wrap them in a piece of anti-tarnish cloth or strips and put that in a regular box. Beware of using toothpaste as a silver polish. Some toothpastes contain baking soda or other ingredients which are much too abrasive; even trace amounts can cause serious damage. Use polishes that are specifically formulated to remove tarnish from silver. Some sources do recommend toothpaste if you for some reason can't get your hands on silver polish. However, this method should certainly never be used to clean valuable pieces of silver, since it can cause damage. Select a plain white toothpaste (not a gel) without the special whitening options. Take a soft, dampened cloth (old t-shirt scraps work just fine) or a damp sponge and put some toothpaste on it. Gently rub over the silver in straight, back-and-forth motions. Alternatively, you can wet the silver piece and gently apply toothpaste directly to the surface, which you can then wet again and proceed to polish. Do this gently. If you notice scratching at any point, stop and rinse the toothpaste off. As the cloth or sponge becomes dark with tarnish, add more toothpaste to a clean part of the dampened cloth/sponge and continue gently polishing. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Some toothpastes contain baking soda or other ingredients which are much too abrasive. Even trace amounts can cause serious damage. Use baking soda. Baking soda may remove stubborn tarnish, but don't use it unless you don't mind the risk of damaging the silver. It takes off a layer of silver along with the tarnish. Make a paste of baking soda and warm water. Gently polish following the directions for toothpaste above. Use a silver dip for heavily tarnished pieces. Commercial silver "dips" are available which can dissolve stains without rubbing the silver. Chemical dips work by dissolving the tarnish on an object at an accelerated rate. Dips are used by silver restorers when heavy black tarnish cannot be removed with liquid or paste polishes. Silver dips contain an ingredient called thiourea that reverses the tarnishing process. This can be extremely damaging to your silver if you aren't careful, so use dips sparingly. To use a dip, pour the liquid into a plastic container. Place the piece in the container and cover it with a lid, then let it soak for the time specified on the dip packaging. Rinse the piece well when you remove it, since traces of dip can eat away at the silver and cause pitting. Contrary to what the word "dip" implies, professionals rarely actually soak silver in these products, or at least not for long. Chemical dips are wiped over the object with a cellulose sponge or cotton ball, as submerging the piece for long periods will remove factory-applied patinas and cause pitting of the object's surface. These surface defects will act like a sponge and more readily absorb tarnish-producing gases and moisture. The object may then require professional polishing to restore the original finish. Dips can potentially damage your silver and they will remove desirable patina. Dips also contain chemicals that are harmful to your health, so use this method sparingly or hire a professional to do it. Chemical dips are made up of an acid and a complexing agent. Acids are corrosive and will damage niello, bronze, stainless steel knife blades, and organic materials such as wood and ivory. The ingredients can also be harmful to the user, which is why silver restorers wear nitrile gloves and work in a well-ventilated area. Chemical dips should never be used on objects that have sealed components, such as candlesticks and trophies with hollow feet, or teapots with hollow handles. Once the dip leaks into the cavity through small holes or imperfections in the joints, it becomes virtually impossible to wash the chemical out. For all the above reasons, this cleaning technique should only be used by qualified restorers. Try an electrochemical method. This is done by heating up an appropriately sized container of water and dissolving a large amount of baking soda into the water. Use enough baking soda such that it takes at least a minute to dissolve in the hot water with constant stirring. Shape a liner for the container from aluminum foil and place the foil in the container of hot water. Place silver that has been previously cleaned with soap into the bath (inside of the foil) for several minutes. The tarnish should dissolve away. Rinse the piece well when you're finished. Be sure that the silver touches the aluminum, or else it won't work. The silver and aluminum, with the solution between them, form a battery, and when you touch the silver to the aluminum, it shorts the battery and a small current flows, allowing the chemical reaction to happen. This method is quick and better than a corrosive dip, but probably not as gentle as silver cleaning paste.
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Wash your silver often and promptly after use. Don't use the dishwasher to clean silver. Polish your silver when light tarnish develops. Avoid scratching your silver. Store your silver correctly. Beware of using toothpaste as a silver polish. Use baking soda. Use a silver dip for heavily tarnished pieces. Try an electrochemical method.
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How to Make Lamingtons
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To make Lamingtons, combine the batter ingredients, spread the batter in a baking pan, and bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes. Next, flip the cake out onto a wire rack, let it cool, and cut it into 16 square pieces. Then, mix the ingredients for the chocolate icing and set it aside. Spread the shredded coconut in a shallow dish, coat the cake squares with icing, and roll them in the shredded coconut. Finally, let the Lamingtons sit for 10 to 60 minutes before serving them.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and grease a baking pan. Get out an 8 in (20 cm) square pan and spray it with baking spray. Then cut a sheet of parchment paper and lay it into the bottom of the dish. Set the pan aside while you make the cake batter. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Put 1 1/2 cups (185 g) of all-purpose (plain) flour into a small bowl and add 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) of baking powder along with 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt. Whisk the dry ingredients for about 30 seconds so they're combined and set the bowl aside. If you don't have a whisk, stir the dry ingredients with a fork. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl for 2 to 3 minutes. Put 1/2 cup (113 g) of softened butter into a bowl and beat on it medium speed with a hand or stand mixer for 30 seconds. Once the butter is smooth, add 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar and beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally. If you don't have a mixer, use a wooden spoon to cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the vanilla and 2 eggs. Turn off the mixer and add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of vanilla extract. Crack 1 of the eggs into the butter mixture and turn the mixer on to medium. Once the egg is incorporated, beat in the other egg and turn off the mixer. The eggs will combine with the butter mixture easier if they're room temperature. Beat the dry mixture and milk into the butter mixture. Turn the mixer to low speed and add about 1/3 of the dry mixture. Then pour in ⁄ 4 cup (59 ml) of the room-temperature milk, followed by another 1/3 of the dry mixture. Mix in the remaining ⁄ 4 cup (59 ml) of milk and then the rest of the dry mixture. Stop mixing as soon as the last of the dry ingredients are incorporated. The batter should be smooth and thick. Spread the batter in the pan and bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and use the back of a spoon to ensure the batter is level. Put the pan in the preheated oven and bake the cake until it's lightly browned. To test if the cake's done, insert a toothpick into the center. The toothpick will come out clean if the cake's finished baking. If not, bake the cake for 2 to 3 more minutes and check again. Cool the cake for 10 minutes and flip it onto a wire rack. Turn off the oven and remove the cake from the oven. Set it on a wire rack and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before you turn the cake out of the pan. Peel off the parchment and leave the cake to cool completely while you make the chocolate icing. The cake needs to be cooled before you cut and dip the squares in chocolate. If it's still warm, the cake will be difficult to cut and it will absorb the icing. Cut the cake into 16 even squares. Once the cake has cooled completely, use a serrated knife to cut the cake into 4 long rows that are 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. Then cut each of the rows into 4 pieces. You should end up with 16 squares. If you'd like to sandwich the Lamingtons with a center layer of chocolate icing or jam, slice each square in half horizontally and spread some of the thick chocolate icing or jam between 2 halves. Set a bowl over simmering water to make a double boiler. Fill a small saucepan half full of water and heat it over medium until it bubbles gently. Then set a heat-proof bowl into the saucepan. The bowl shouldn't be touching the water in the saucepan. Making the chocolate icing in the double boiler ensures that the icing remains smooth and doesn't crystallize. Melt the chocolate, butter, and milk in the bowl. Put 6 ounces (170 g) of chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate into the bowl of the double boiler. Stir in 3 tablespoons (42 g) of unsalted butter and ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of milk. Heat the mixture until the butter and chocolate melt. Remove the bowl and whisk in powdered sugar with cocoa. Turn off the burner and carefully take the bowl of melted chocolate out of the double boiler. Whisk in 2 cups (220 g) of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons (14 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Whisk until you don't see any pockets of sugar or cocoa. Whisk the boiling water into the icing. Slowly pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of boiling water into the chocolate icing while you whisk constantly. The water will thin the chocolate a little so it's easy to pour over the Lamingtons. If you're using some of the chocolate icing to sandwich between layers, spread about ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) between the cake before you thin the rest of the chocolate. Put the coconut in a bowl and set a wire rack over a pan. Spread 3 cups (200 g) of unsweetened shredded coconut in a shallow dish or bowl. Then set a rimmed baking sheet next to the coconut and place a wire rack on the sheet. The sheet will catch the excess chocolate as it drips off of the Lamingtons. Coat the cake squares with chocolate icing. You can either place the cake squares on the rack and slowly pour the chocolate icing over each or use a fork to dip the cake into the chocolate. The squares should be completely coated with chocolate regardless of how you choose to cover them. You can also use your fingers, instead of a fork, to dip the cakes in chocolate. Toss the squares in shredded coconut. Immediately transfer the chocolate-coated squares to the dish of shredded coconut. Roll the squares gently so the coconut sticks to all sides of the cake. If you only want a thin layer of shredded coconut, just toss it a little. For lots of coconut, keep rolling and pressing the coconut onto the sides. Let the Lamingtons sit for 10 to 60 minutes. Put the coconut-coated Lamingtons on a clean wire rack and keep them at room temperature until the chocolate sets. Then serve the Lamingtons with milk, hot coffee, or tea. To store Lamingtons, put them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. Eat them within 5 days.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and grease a baking pan. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl for 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and 2 eggs. Beat the dry mixture and milk into the butter mixture. Spread the batter in the pan and bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool the cake for 10 minutes and flip it onto a wire rack. Cut the cake into 16 even squares. Set a bowl over simmering water to make a double boiler. Melt the chocolate, butter, and milk in the bowl. Remove the bowl and whisk in powdered sugar with cocoa. Whisk the boiling water into the icing. Put the coconut in a bowl and set a wire rack over a pan. Coat the cake squares with chocolate icing. Toss the squares in shredded coconut. Let the Lamingtons sit for 10 to 60 minutes.
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How to Get Rid of Gas and Bloating
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To get rid of gas and bloating, eat more slowly to keep yourself from swallowing excess air, which can lead to belching and flatulence. Additionally, drink a glass of water before each meal to prevent overeating, since eating too much is a common cause of bloating. If you can, try walking for a few minutes after eating to help air bubbles pass through your digestive tract more quickly. You should also limit your intake of processed foods and artificial sweeteners, which contain chemicals that are hard to digest.
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Drink herbal teas. Herbs such as chamomile, peppermint, ginger can help to soothe the stomach and ease digestion. Try drinking a cup of one of these herbs in tea-form first thing in the morning and after your evening meal each day. Peppermint tea contains menthol, which soothes the muscles of the digestive tract. Combine water and the peppermint tea and let it sit for 10–15 minutes before drinking. Do not add sugar. Ginger tea may relieve bloating, heartburn, and gas. Use one ginger root, hot water, lemon juice, and honey. Cut the ginger into four to six pieces, add water, and one teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Drink a glass before or after your meal. Eat seeds. Munching on caraway, fennel or anise seeds may help to eliminate gas and relieve bloating. Anise also helps to ease stomach cramps, thanks to its anti-spasmodic properties. Try eating a pinch or two of either of these seeds after a large meal. Anise seeds may help with digestion. Combine one teaspoon of ground anise seeds with hot water. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes and then strain. Drink the solution before or after your meal. Take activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is a dietary supplement that may reduce intestinal gas and relieve bloating. It is available at pharmacies and health food stores and should be taken according to the instructions on the label. Take activated charcoal with 8 ounces of water at least one and a half to two hours after eating. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using activated charcoal — it can affect how other medications are absorbed by the body and decrease their effectiveness. You can also try pads, underwear, and cushions that contain charcoal to reduce odor when you pass gas. Determine what foods cause problems. Before you make changes to your diet, you should document the frequency and intensity of your gas and bloating. Note which foods seem to trigger your symptoms. Also be observant when you add new food or drinks to your diet. Knowing which foods cause problems will help you determine the best solution. Limit your intake of dairy products. It is estimated that 65 percent of the human population are lactose intolerant. If you suffer from lactose intolerance, eating dairy products can cause gas and bloating. Lactose is sugar found in milk and milk products. The small intestine produces an enzyme called lactase that breaks the lactose into simpler forms of sugar; however, if your digestive tract produces low levels of lactase your body cannot adequately digest lactose, leaving you feeling bloated and gassy. Limit your dairy intake to items such as yogurt and hard cheeses (cheddar and provolone) as these are less likely to cause problems. Avoid eating a lot of dairy in one sitting. Disperse your consumption throughout the day. Switch to lactose-free or lactose-reduced dairy products or take an over-the-counter remedy such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease to help digest lactose-heavy foods. Add dairy alternatives such as soy or almond milk to your diet. Soy milk is made from soybeans that have been ground with water and are completely lactose free. Almond milk is also naturally made with water and once strained, it is lactose free. Other options include oat milk, rice milk, or coconut milk. Limit your intake of cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower naturally contain indigestible natural sugars that are rich in vitamins and fiber; however, our bodies cannot break down this fiber effectively and thus, eating large amounts of these vegetables at one sitting can cause excess gas. Do not cut these healthy veggies from your diet completely as they are important. Instead, try balancing your intake of these veggies with protein (meat, poultry, fish, eggs) and healthy fats (avocado, olive oil) to prevent overloading your digestive system with the offending nutrient. Cook your cruciferous vegetable dishes with herbs, such as rosemary, bay leaf and ginger that may help break down the gas-causing sugars. Steer clear of beer and soda. Beer and soda are both examples of carbonated beverages — drinks that have been combined with carbon dioxide gas in order to produce bubbles. Consuming carbon dioxide finds a way back out again in the form of burping and flatulence. Try to cut back on these drinks as much as possible (they are unhealthy in other ways also) and switch to water or natural fruit juices. If you want an alcoholic beverage, try drinking a small glass of red wine. Limit your intake of legumes. Legumes, such as beans, peas and lentils, are some of the most common culprits behind gas and bloating due to the same indigestible sugars and fiber found in cruciferous vegetables. Cut back on your intake of legumes if you suspect that they might be causing your excess gas. As with cruciferous veggies, you should also balance your consumption of legumes with other healthy foods to avoid overloading your digestive system. Break down the offending sugars by soaking dried beans overnight (or for a minimum of 10 hours) before cooking and by rinsing canned legumes before cooking. Choose your fiber carefully. Although fiber-rich foods are normally recommended due to their healthy properties, certain types of fiber can actually lead to increased gas and bloating. Eating a high-fiber diet can cause flatulence because the natural flora of bacteria in the colon can only digest small amounts of fiber at a time. Try to get most of your fiber intake from whole foods such as fruit, veggies, and whole-grain carbs like rice, pasta and bread. Check the labels of packaged foods, such as granola bars, cookies and breakfast cereals, which claim to have added fiber. This fiber is usually in the form of chicory root or inulin. Fiber is often extracted from other sources and added to the packaged food. Avoid processed foods and artificial sweeteners. Processed foods (such as fast food and microwave meals) tend to sit in your stomach, leaving you feeling bloated and uncomfortable. These foods contain chemicals that are not easy for your body to digest — meals high in fat slow gastric emptying. You should also avoid diet or sugar-free foods that contain a high amount of artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol. These are a common cause of digestive issues such as gas and bloating. Eat more slowly and chew thoroughly. Eating too fast or talking while eating causes you to swallow more air, which leads to flatulence and bloating. Slow down and avoid talking with your mouth full. Take smaller mouthfuls and remember to chew each bite approximately 20 times before swallowing. Taking smaller bites of vegetables and high-fiber foods, allows them to digest more easily when they have been chewed properly. Avoid swallowing air. Aside from eating too fast, there are several things that may cause you to swallow excess air while eating, drinking or chewing. Avoid drinking through straws. They usually cause you to suck up and swallow air, especially when you reach the end of your drink. Avoid chewing gum and sucking on hard candies. Both of these actions tend to involve swallowing air. Tighten your dentures. Loose dentures cause you to swallow excess air when eating and drinking. Stop smoking. When you inhale the smoke you are also inhaling air. Avoid overeating. Eating too much can overload your stomach and digestive system, causing flatulence and bloating. Avoid overeating by eating your meals more slowly. It takes time for your brain to register that your stomach is full, so eating quickly makes it more likely that you will overeat before realizing that you are already full. Drink a glass of water before each meal. Sometimes you can mistake thirst for hunger, so drinking water helps you to avoid eating more food than you need. It also helps to keep you hydrated and can aid digestion. Put your food on smaller plates. By eating smaller plates, you are tricking your brain into thinking you are eating more food than you actually are, which can prevent you from going back for a second helping. Get more exercise. Although it is very tempting to be lazy after a meal and just sit on the couch, getting some light exercise is actually very good for your digestion and will help you to avoid bloating. Go for a brisk ten minute walk (or do some other form of moderately-strenuous physical activity) after a meal. This allows air bubbles to pass through your digestive tract more quickly, eliminating that bloated feeling. Doing half an hour of moderate exercise at least three times a week will help you avoid bloating and can even relieve symptoms of digestive diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Do not hold in gas. Passing gas in public can be an embarrassing experience, but if you can, try to excuse yourself and go to the bathroom or find a semi-private location to let it rip. Holding it in will only make bloating and stomach pains worse. Passing gas can be difficult. Try going to the bathroom and sitting on the toilet, even if you do not need to go. The simple action of sitting on the toilet can send signals to your subconscious, letting it know that it is okay to release trapped wind. Try getting down on your knees and placing your head on the floor. This position can help force trapped air from your belly. Know when to see a doctor. If your symptoms are not reduced after you have changed your eating habits and made lifestyle changes, you should see a doctor. Also, see a doctor if your gas and/or bloating is accompanied by diarrhea, bloody stool, change in the color or frequency of bowel movements, chest pain, unintended weight loss, or severe abdominal pain. Keeping a journal of your symptoms will help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition. Your journal should include what you eat and drink and how often you are passing gas. Try over the counter medicines. Beano and simethicone (Gas-X, Gelusil, Mylanta, Mylicon) can help with gas. These medicines are not always effective, but they are worth a try. Beano can be added to your beans and vegetables. Take it with your first bite of food to be effective. Simethicone products break up gas bubbles in the gut and may provide some relief for gas-related abdominal discomfort. Understand underlying health problems. Gas and bloating can indicate an underlying medical condition such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, or other intestinal condition. If you are belching excessively, you may have peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastritis. Have diagnostic tests, if necessary. Your doctor may suggest some testing to determine the source of your gas and/or bloating. Common tests include abdominal X-rays, sigmoidoscopy, a barium swallow, or a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy allows your doctor to see any issues in your large intestine. A long tube is inserted into the rectum until it reaches the colon. A sigmoidoscopy helps your doctor identify causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. A short, lighted tube is inserted into the rectum to view the intestines. A barium swallow is used to determine the causes of chronic belching. You would swallow a liquid (barium) that coats your organs so that the doctor can see them on an X-ray.
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Drink herbal teas. Eat seeds. Take activated charcoal. Determine what foods cause problems. Limit your intake of dairy products. Limit your intake of cruciferous vegetables. Steer clear of beer and soda. Limit your intake of legumes. Choose your fiber carefully. Avoid processed foods and artificial sweeteners. Eat more slowly and chew thoroughly. Avoid swallowing air. Avoid overeating. Get more exercise. Do not hold in gas. Know when to see a doctor. Try over the counter medicines. Understand underlying health problems. Have diagnostic tests, if necessary.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Diatomaceous-Earth-to-Carpet
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How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Carpet
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To apply diatomaceous earth, which comes as a powdery dust, use a feather duster or paint brush to apply an even, barely visible layer of dust around the edge of your carpet. Also, put the dust around the legs of beds, couches, and other furniture that might attract bedbugs or other insects. Then, just leave the dust alone for at least a week but preferably several weeks to do its job. Try to keep the area dry while the dust is at work, since it's more effective in dry environments. You can do this by running a dehumidifier or opening windows to create a cross-breeze.
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Use pest grade or food grade diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (DE) comes in two forms. Most DE sold as a pest control treatment or labeled "food-grade" is safe for home use and not linked to serious health issues. Never use pool grade or industrial grade DE in your home, since these forms can (eventually) cause permanent respiratory problems. All DE products are actually a mix of the "safe" and "unsafe" types. Food grade DE still has a small amount of "unsafe" DE, and is still dangerous if inhaled in large quantities. DE sold for pest control has to meet specific safety standards and list safe instructions on the label (at least in the US), so this is usually the best choice. Food grade DE may not have a detailed safety label, since it is not intended to be used in pure, dry form, but it is similar to pest-grade DE and the risk of harm is low with the precautions below. Follow safety instructions. Since food-grade DE is meant to be stirred into food and eaten, some people assume it is completely safe. However, the concentrated, dry powder can seriously irritate the lungs, eyes, and skin. Review these safety precautions before you begin: Always wear a dust mask at minimum, since inhalation is the main danger. A respirator mask is much better, especially if you plan to use DE many times. Wear gloves, eye protection, long sleeves, and long trousers. Keep children and pets away from the carpet while the diatomaceous earth is there. Consider testing a small area first, following the instructions below. Assuming there are no negative reactions from you our your household members, repeat on the rest of the carpet. Choose a dusting tool. Professional pest controls use special dusters to put down a fine, even layer of dust, but these can be hard for consumers to find. You can use a feather duster, paint brush, or flour sifter instead. Spoon (don't pour) the DE onto the dusting tool slowly, to avoid a cloud of dust. Squeeze bottles or bellows are not recommended, since they cause too much drifting. Dust a fine layer onto carpet edges. Carefully apply an even, barely visible layer of dust around the perimeter of the carpet. The insects need to crawl across the dust for it to injure them, and they're more likely to avoid piles or thick layers of dust. Thick layers of DE are also more likely to get kicked up into the air and irritate lungs or eyes. Carpets are usually only treated on the edges so human activity doesn't kick the dust into the air (where it's more likely to make you cough than kill insects). If the carpet is in a side room, you might be able to dust a larger area and stay out of the room for a few days. Dust around furniture legs. Diatomaceous earth is not intended for use on upholstery or mattresses, where it can irritate human skin. However, a thin layer around the legs of furniture will affect any insects that crawl up onto the bed or couch. This won't stop the insects from reaching the furniture, but it will expose them to DE on the way and (hopefully) kill them a few days later. Keep humidity down. Diatomaceous earth is more effective in dry environments. Run a dehumidifier in the room if you have one. A cross-breeze can also help, but avoid pointing fans where they could blow away the powder. Leave in the carpet as long as needed. As long as you aren't kicking up dust or coughing (which shouldn't happen with proper application), there's no need to remove the diatomaceous earth. It remains effective as long as it stays dry, and often takes a week or more to start killing insects. Since the insects may have laid eggs by then, leaving on the diatomaceous earth for several weeks will help prevent a rebound. Use other pest control methods at the same time. It's hard to predict how effective the DE treatment will be. An insect population in one neighborhood may even be more resistant than the same insect species somewhere else. Instead of waiting to see how it goes, attack the insects with multiple treatments at once. Find out about more treatments for bed bugs , cockroaches , carpet beetles , or fleas. Remove the DE with a filterless vacuum. Diatomaceous earth is very hard and can quickly ruin a normal vacuum's filter. A normal vacuum might be fine for a single, light application, but a filterless vacuum or a shop vac are better choices if you plan to apply the DE multiple times. There is no hurry to remove DE from your carpet unless you applied too much (leaving visible piles of dust). Just keep the proper tools in mind so you don't damage your normal vacuum cleaner during regular carpet cleaning. Consider leaving DE under the carpet edges. As long as DE stays dry, it can remain effective for months or even years. If you can lift your carpet, consider leaving a thin layer of DE underneath the edges, where it won't get kicked up. It's best not to leave DE out in households with pets or young kids.
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Use pest grade or food grade diatomaceous earth. Follow safety instructions. Choose a dusting tool. Dust a fine layer onto carpet edges. Dust around furniture legs. Keep humidity down. Leave in the carpet as long as needed. Use other pest control methods at the same time. Remove the DE with a filterless vacuum. Consider leaving DE under the carpet edges.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Land-Hermit-Crabs
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How to Care for Land Hermit Crabs
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To care for a land hermit crab, keep it in a large glass tank that's filled with a thick layer of sand or coconut fiber so your hermit crab can burrow. You should also set up a heater under the tank and spray the substrate in the tank with dechlorinated water every day since hermit crabs thrive in a warm, humid environment. Also, place dishes filled with dechlorinated freshwater and saltwater in the tank for your hermit crab to drink and bathe in.
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House your crabs in a large glass tank. The best enclosure to use is a glass aquarium. Size is a very important factor when deciding how many hermit crabs you will keep. A good rule of thumb is 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hermit crab per 1 gallon (3.8 l). To determine how long your crabs are, measure across the shell opening. Remember, the habitat (or as many people call it, "crabitat") needs to be able to hold 3 dishes, climbing toys, shelters, shells, and have space for the crabs to walk around. A 10 US gal (38 l) tank usually does nicely for a maximum of 3 small hermit crabs. You may want to consider starting off with at least a 30 US gal (110 l) tank. A larger tank will allow more climbing toys and more space. Hermit crabs, when cared for properly, can live for decades and grow very slowly to the size of a baseball. The tank size will need to increase as the hermit crabs grow. Add a secure lid to the tank. Hermit crabs are escape artists. If there is any possible way for the crabs to escape, they will almost always find it. Use a secure lid to ensure no crabs escape and that all the humidity stays in the tank. Select a lid with small air holes installed in it. If your tank has a mesh lid, you can cover it with plexiglass to prevent escapes. Hermit crabs need a humid environment, so this will also keep the moisture in the tank. Be sure to leave a little bit open at each end to allow for air flow. Fill the bottom of the tank with sand or coconut fiber. Hermit crabs require a deep substrate at least twice the height of your largest crab. The crabs will burrow themselves into the substrate to molt (shedding their exoskeleton to grow). You can use sand, coconut fiber, or a mixture of the two for your crabitat. Medium crabs (golf ball size) need at least 8 inches (20 cm) of substrate for molting. Small crabs (quarter size) need 6 inches (15 cm). Tiny crabs (often called "micros", the size of a dime) need 4 inches (10 cm) of substrate. Examine the substrate carefully before putting it in the crabitat. Sift some through your fingers and check for insects. Be sure to smell it, too. Sand that smells moldy has probably been contaminated. Keep the humidity in the tank high by spraying the substrate regularly. Spray the bottom and the sides of the tank every day with dechlorinated water and keep the lid of the crabitat closed. Buy a humidity gauge at your local pet supply store and check it every day. Crabs will thrive only if the humidity is between 70-80%. Remember that the inside of your crabitat should be like a mini-Caribbean island. It should have a moist, tropical feel to it. Keep the substrate at sandcastle consistency. You should be able to make a hole in it easily, but not get your fingers wet. Puddles of water or muddy substrate means you are misting too much. If you have a plastic crabitat with holes in the lid, place a warm moist towel over the lid to get an extra humidity boost inside. Keep the crabitat between 75 °F (24 °C) and 84 °F (29 °C). To do this, find an under tank heater or heat lamps at your local pet store. Buy a thermometer or hydrometer to measure the ambient air temperature in the tank as well. When using a 10 US gal (38 l) tank, the best way to heat the tank is with an under the tank heater (usually referred to as a UTH). These are small pads that stick to the outside glass of the enclosure and usually raise the temperature up between 4 and 6 degrees. Try placing the unit on the bottom of the tank. Even with a thick layer of substrate the UTH will be effective. Heat lights work great on larger enclosures and can usually heat the tank to any temperature. A 40 watt light will do nicely on a 10 US gal (38 L) tank. Heat lights do dry out the tank very quickly, however, so you may have to spray the inside of the tank more often. Make sure that the heat source is placed on one side of the tank, and not in the middle. This is so the tank has a warm and cool side so the crabs can be around whatever temperature they prefer. Provide dechlorinated drinking water in a non-metallic dish. To dechlorinate drinking water for your crabs at home, buy a small bottle of tap water conditioner in the fish section of your pet store. Follow the instructions for making 1 US gal (3.8 l) of water. Hermit crabs cannot drink tap water. This water is treated with chlorine which can cause permanent blisters on the crabs' gills. It's a lot easier to have a batch of water ready to use for the next few weeks or so rather than having to make a small amount every day. Look for a conditioner that removes chlorine and chloramine and neutralizes heavy metals. Set up dishes with dechlorinated freshwater and saltwater for bathing. Hermit crabs like to drag themselves into their water dish to sit and bath themselves sometimes. Be sure you use non-metallic dishes big enough for your crabs to bathe in, but not so deep that your smallest crabs will drown in them. If you have very large and very small crabs living together, put pebbles at the bottom of the large crab's water dish so a small crab can have a way to get out of it if it falls in by accident. Always make sure there is a way for the crabs to climb out of the dishes. Put a little bit of sponge, shells, or pebbles in the dish. You can also make your own fresh, dechlorinated saltwater. Make 1 US gal (3.8 l) of dechlorinated water using your water conditioner. Add 10 tbsp (170 g) of aquarium salt. Let the water sit overnight so the salt dissolves. Do not use table salt to make the salt water. It contains harmful iodine. Many crabs also drink salt water prior to molting. Providing salt water allows the hermit crab to choose what kind of water it would like to drink. Add decor, hiding places, and toys. Use fish or reptile decor to add decoration and hiding places for the crabs. Make sure that they have large enough openings for a crab to easily enter and exit. Provide various plants and structures for the crabs to climb on. You can use coconut huts, ceramic flower pots, large shells, reptile caves, fish decor and many other things as potential shelters. Pieces of wood, Lego structures, cork bark, fake or live plants, rocks, large coral, barnacle clusters, and fish décor all make great climbing structures. Avoid using evergreen wood in the crabitat, as it annoys the hermit crabs. Try creating a second level to the crabitat by using a shower caddy stuck to the glass walls of the tank. Fill it with moss or coconut fibre. Add a branch to act as a ladder for the crabs to climb up. Prop up a large branch into a corner and drape it with fake plants so that it acts as a tree which the hermit crab will enjoy hiding in. Feed your crabs commercial crab food daily. Feed your hermit crab a high-quality food that's specifically made for hermit crabs. Find it in your local pet store or online. Check the label on the food to see how much to feed them each day. You may want to alternate between several different foods. Hermit crabs love to have variety in their diet. Small crabs will usually need about 1 small spoonful of food per day. Avoid any food that contains copper sulfate or ethoxyquin. Also always add variety to your crabs’ diet with fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat. Hermit crabs are omnivorous scavengers that take advantage of any available food both in the wild and captivity. Always add natural food that they would eat in their natural habitat. Try feeding grapes, bananas, blueberries, and apples. They love tropical fruits found in their natural habitat, like mangoes, papaya, and coconut. Avoid giving them citrus fruits, like lemons or oranges. All vegetables except for onions and scallions are great for crabs. They especially enjoy carrots, lettuce, and spinach. Try giving plain cereals, rice, pasta, unsalted nuts, and rolled oats as treats once per week. Many hermit crabs also really enjoy ground flaxseed. Provide small pieces of meat for your crabs on a daily basis. Hermit crabs love picking meat off of bones. Any type of meat will do: turkey, beef, duck, lobster, catfish, or grubs. Be sure the meat is unseasoned and doesn't have any sauce, butter, salt, or oil on it. You can serve them raw or cooked. Keep cuttlebone or oyster shells in the tank to provide extra calcium. Land hermit crabs need a calcium-rich diet. Find crushed oyster shells, or cuttlebones at your local pet store. Make sure there is always some in the tank for the crabs to eat. Never use calcium sand though, as it can act like cement when wet, and can coat your crabs legs, and make it hard for them to walk. Land hermit crabs need calcium to help their exoskeleton grow. It's also important to help them molt. Give your crab treats occasionally. Add some treats to the crabitat a few times per month. Crabs enjoy natural peanut butter, applesauce, raisins, trail mix, and popcorn without butter or salt. Crabs also enjoy eating grass, oak leaves, and tree bark. Rinse them off with dechlorinated water and let them dry before you give them to the crabs. Be sure to look at the ingredients of what you are feeding them so you can avoid extra sugars and other unwanted items. Avoid sugary, spicy, salty or preservative-packed foods. Things like bread, chips, or chocolate all contain too much sugar, salt, iodine or harmful additives. It's best to stick to raw ingredients for the crabs. Feed the crabs at night. Hermit crabs are nocturnal, so it's best to feed them in the evening. Try setting a timer to remind yourself. Make feeding and cleaning part of your daily routine. Feed your hermit crabs at the same time every evening, and then take away any uneaten food the next morning. You can keep dry food in the crabitat for 2 days, but be sure to remove any fresh food daily. Hermit crabs eat very little and in small amounts. To put it in perspective, most hermit crabs take a few hours to eat half a cheerio. So don't think that your hermit crabs are starving, because they aren't! Hand-feed your hermit crab to increase your bond. To do this, take a small piece of your crab's favorite food in one hand. Gently pick up the crab by its shell with your other hand and place it on your hand next to the food. Wait patiently until your crab gathers the courage to reach out for it. Your crab may start by doing a “taste test” of the food. It will put an antenna on the food, and then stick the antenna into its mouth. If your crab is interested in eating, it will pinch off small bits of food with its claw and then put it in its mouth. If your crab isn't hungry, it may pinch the food but not eat any of it. In this case, put it down and try again later. Add shells to the crabitat so the crabs can upgrade their housing as necessary. Hermit crabs do not grow their own shell. They take them from dead gastropods like snails. In captivity, you need to ensure that there is a wide variety of shells to choose from. You can tell if a hermit crab's shell fits if it can seal the opening of the shell with its large claw and armor leg (back left). As a general rule, land hermit crabs prefer shells with round openings. You can get inexpensive shells from craft stores. Another great place is online. Boil the shells for 20 minutes & drain them before putting them in the crabitat. If its legs stick out a bit and you can still see its eyes, the hermit crab will be on the market for a new shell. Simply drop some shells in the tank and the hermit crab will change when ready. You can dip the shells in salt water periodically to draw the crabs' attention to them if you wish. Clean the crabitat often. A clean tank will keep your crabs healthy and happy. Use a kitchen strainer or fish net to strain the sand at least 3 times per week to remove crap poop, exoskeletons, and buried food. Wash the dishes with a damp paper towel every few days. Rearrange their climbing toys every few weeks to give the crabitat a new look and keep the crabs interested in them. You should replace all the substrate every 6 months. Every month, take all the shells and dishes out of the crabitat and boil them in dechlorinated saltwater to kill any mold or bacteria. Bathe new hermit crabs and recently molted crabs. Although you can generally let the crabs bathe whenever they feel like it, if you are introducing a new crab to the crabitat, or one of your crabs has just emerged from molting, you should give it a quick bath. Pour some tepid, dechlorinated saltwater into a shallow dish and place your hermit crab in the water. Let it sit fully immersed in the water for about 1 minute. Then, take it out of the bath and put it in a safe, enclosed space to dry. Once it's fully dry, you can put it into the crabitat with the others. Try to get your hermit crab to walk down your arm or hand and get into the water himself. If that doesn't work, gently lift him by the shell and lower him into the bath. Always supervise a bathing crab. It can get really active after bathing, so even if it's sitting at the bottom of the water at one moment, it might be scurrying out and getting lost in your house in the blink of an eye. Your drying off area can be as simple as a cardboard box lined with paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Keep handling to a minimum. Avoid touching or handling your hermit crabs as much as possible. It can stress them out or even cause injury if you touch a molting crab. If you must pick them up or handle them, always grab them gently by the shell. Even if your hermit crab knows and likes you, it may still pinch you if it becomes frightened. Be sure to handle the crab gently and carefully. Consult a veterinarian if you see signs that your crab is sick. Hermit crabs don't get sick very often. However, if you notice signs of sickness , like dry skin, or if your crabs are acting especially lethargic, they may be sick. Start by isolating the sick crabs and cleaning the whole tank. If that doesn't solve the problem, consult with a veterinarian. The trip to the veterinarian may be quite stressful for the crabs, so be sure to only take them only if absolutely necessary.
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House your crabs in a large glass tank. Add a secure lid to the tank. Fill the bottom of the tank with sand or coconut fiber. Keep the humidity in the tank high by spraying the substrate regularly. Keep the crabitat between 75 °F (24 °C) and 84 °F (29 °C). Provide dechlorinated drinking water in a non-metallic dish. Set up dishes with dechlorinated freshwater and saltwater for bathing. Add decor, hiding places, and toys. Feed your crabs commercial crab food daily. Also always add variety to your crabs’ diet with fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat. Keep cuttlebone or oyster shells in the tank to provide extra calcium. Give your crab treats occasionally. Avoid sugary, spicy, salty or preservative-packed foods. Feed the crabs at night. Hand-feed your hermit crab to increase your bond. Add shells to the crabitat so the crabs can upgrade their housing as necessary. Clean the crabitat often. Bathe new hermit crabs and recently molted crabs. Keep handling to a minimum. Consult a veterinarian if you see signs that your crab is sick.
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