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https://www.wikihow.com/Cure-Athlete%27s-Foot-Naturally	How to Cure Athlete's Foot: Can Natural Remedies Help?	To cure your athlete's foot naturally, soak your feet in a vinegar solution and apply tea tree oil. First, mix 4 parts water with 1 part vinegar in a tub. Make sure you wash and dry your feet before soaking them in the vinegar solution so you don't spread bacteria. Soak your feet for about 10 minutes twice a day. After you've soaked your feet, dry them with a clean towel and apply some tea tree oil. You'll need to use a product that contains 25 to 50 percent tea tree oil to cure your infection. Do this twice a day after soaking your feet in vinegar. Make sure you wash your hands after touching your feet to avoid spreading your athlete's foot. If your symptoms don't improve after 2 weeks, visit your doctor, who can prescribe anti-fungal medication.	Rub 50% tea tree oil cream onto the rash. Tea tree oil is a strong natural antibacterial treatment and a possible home remedy for athlete's foot. Get a cream containing a 50% concentration of tea tree oil and rub it onto your rash twice a day. Continue this treatment for 2-4 weeks to clear the rash. If you get undiluted tea tree oil, dilute to a 50% concentration. Use a carrier oil like jojoba or olive. Then mix 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of carrier oil with 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of the tree oil for a 50% mixture. Weaker concentrations of tea tree oil, as low as 10%, might help reduce the rash, but generally won't kill all of the fungus. Apply ajoene extract to kill the fungus. Ajoene is a compound in garlic that small studies show can kill the athlete's foot fungus. Get a 1% concentration of ajoene oil or gel. Rub this onto the rash twice a day for 1-2 weeks to see if this works for you. You might also be able to use raw garlic as an antifungal treatment. However, raw garlic hasn't been studied specifically against athlete's foot. Try a vinegar foot soak to kill bacteria and odor. This is another popular home remedy for athlete's foot. It hasn't been widely studied, but some people find it helpful. Mix 2 parts of warm water with 1 part of white or apple cider vinegar. Then soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. This might kill the fungus causing your rash. You should only do a vinegar soak once a week, so you'll probably have to try other methods as well. Vinegar is acidic and might cause some burning or irritation if you have cuts on your feet. Wash your feet with soap and water twice a day. It's very important to wash your feet so the fungus doesn't spread. Wash in between your toes, or anywhere else that the rash is, with soap and water. Then rinse all of the soap off. Repeat this twice per day until the rash clears. Remember to wash your hands after cleaning your feet. This prevents the fungus from spreading. This is also an important practice to prevent athlete's foot, so wash your feet every time you bathe. Dry your feet whenever they’re wet. Fungus grows in warm, wet environments like sweaty feet. Whenever your feet get wet or sweaty, use a towel and dry them off. Remember to get in between your toes, which is where athlete's foot usually starts. To dry your feet further, you could rub some talcum powder onto your feet. Only use the towel once and then wash it. Otherwise you could spread the fungus. Change your socks and shoes daily. The athlete's foot fungus could live in your socks and shoes, so don't wear the same ones every day. Change your socks twice a day, especially after your feet get sweaty. Also try not to wear the same pair of shoes more than 1 day in a row. This gives them time to dry out before you wear them again. Try leaving your shoes near a window or somewhere else they'll dry out better. You could also sprinkle talcum or antifungal powder into your shoes to dry them out and kill any leftover fungus. Take off your shoes when you’re at home. Keeping your shoes on provides a good environment for the fungus to grow and spread. When you get home, take your shoes off so your feet can dry and cool off. If you take your socks off, be sure to wear a pair of sandals. You could spread the fungus if you walk around barefoot. Resist the urge to scratch or touch the rash. The athlete's foot fungus is contagious and you could spread it around if you touch the rash. While the itching might be annoying, do your best to ignore it and avoid scratching the area. This also helps the rash heal faster. If you do accidentally touch the rash, wash your hands right away so you don't spread it. Use your own towels, shoes, and personal items. Sharing towels, nail clippers, shoes, and other personal items can definitely spread the rash to other people. Don't share any personal items with others in your home to keep the rash contained. Using your own personal items is generally a good practice, even if you don't have athlete's foot. It prevents people from accidentally spreading fungus or bacteria to each other. Stay away from public pools and showers until the rash clears. These are some of the most common places that athlete's foot spreads. Be considerate of other patrons and avoid these areas until your rash clears up. If you do have to go to a place like this, don't walk around barefoot. Always wear sandals or some other footwear so you don't spread the fungus.	Rub 50% tea tree oil cream onto the rash. Apply ajoene extract to kill the fungus. Try a vinegar foot soak to kill bacteria and odor. Wash your feet with soap and water twice a day. Dry your feet whenever they’re wet. Change your socks and shoes daily. Take off your shoes when you’re at home. Resist the urge to scratch or touch the rash. Use your own towels, shoes, and personal items. Stay away from public pools and showers until the rash clears.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stretch-Shrunken-Wool-Cloth	How to Stretch Shrunken Wool Cloth	To stretch shrunken wool cloth, fill a basin with lukewarm water and either hair conditioner or baby shampoo. Fully submerge your shrunken wool in the bath and allow it to soak for 10-30 minutes. Then, take the wool piece out of the water, use your hands to gently stretch it to its original size, and allow it to air dry. Alternatively, create a vinegar and water bath for the wool to soak in for 25 minutes before hand stretching and air drying.	Fill a basin with water. Find a clean basin or bucket and fill it with enough lukewarm water to fully submerge your shrunken wool garment or cloth. You can also use a clean sink if you don't have a container large enough to hold your wool item. Add in conditioner or baby shampoo. Mix in about ¼ to ⅓ cup (59.14 to 78.85 ml) of hair conditioner or baby shampoo to the water bath. Use your hands to stir the water so that the conditioner or shampoo is mixed in. Both regular conditioner and baby shampoo work to relax and loosen the fibers of the wool so that the wool can be stretched out. Add the shrunken wool and let it soak. Place the shrunken wool inside the bath of baby shampoo or conditioner that you prepared and let it soak for 10-30 minutes. Make sure that the wool is fully submerged in the water. Remove the wool from the bath. Take the wool cloth or garment out of the basin and gently squeeze it to remove excess water. Then pour the contents of the basin down the drain. Do not rinse the wool with water, as retaining the baby shampoo or conditioner in the fibers will help it to stretch out. Roll the wool up in a towel. Lay out a clean towel on a table or counter and place the wet wool on top of it. Roll the towel beginning from one end and rolling toward the other end with the wool inside of it. Then unroll the towel and take out the wool item. Rolling the wool in the towel will absorb more of the excess water. Stretch the wool in sections. Spread out another clean, dry towel and place the shrunken wool on top of it. Use your hands to gently stretch the wool section by section. You should see that the wool is more elastic than usual. Stretch the wool top to bottom and side to side. After stretching small sections of the wool, take the wool by the bottom and top and pull. Repeat this process, this time pulling from the sides. Continue until the wool article looks like it is back to its original size. Leave the wool to dry. Once the wool item is stretched to its original size, leave it to dry on a dry towel. Don't worry that you have not washed out the shampoo or conditioner, as this will not harm the wool or affect its texture. Create a vinegar and water bath. Mix 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a clean bucket or sink. Make sure that there is enough liquid to completely cover the shrunken wool item. Place the wool item in the solution for 25 minutes. Put the shrunken wool in the vinegar and water bath and mix the water around to agitate it. Then let the wool soak for about 25 minutes. Take the wool out of the bath. After 25 minutes, take the wool item out of the bath and squeeze it gently to release excess water. Press it with a clean, dry towel to absorb more water. Stretch the wool with your hands. Use your hands to stretch small sections of the shrunken wool until you have stretched the whole garment. Finish by stretching the garment top to bottom and side to side until it is back to its original dimensions. Air dry the wool. Once the wool is back to its original size, air dry the wool item by hanging it up on a drying rack. After drying, your wool garment or cloth will be as good as new. Wet the wool item. Wet your wool article by submerging it in water or running lukewarm water over it until the wool is saturated but not soaked. Wetting the wool loosens the fibers so that it is easier to stretch. Save this method of stretching wool only if the other two don't work as it does run the risk of damaging the wool item. Lay out dry towels. Lay out two dry bath towels side by side on a counter or other flat surface. Place heavy objects on the edges of the towels or pin them in place so that they cannot move around and will stay completely flat. Stretch the wool by hand. Stretch out your wool item by hand, working in small sections and then stretching the garment from top to bottom and side to side. Pin the wool to the towel. Pin the bottom edge of the wool item to the towel using sewing pins. Pull at the top of the garment to stretch it, then pin the top of the item with sewing pins. Repeat this process, this time pinning each side of the wool item. Be aware that the process of pinning your garment can possibly damage the garment by creating gaps in the wool. Leave the wool to dry and unpin. Leave the pinned wool item to air dry. Once the wool has dried completely, carefully remove the pins. The item should keep its stretched shape.	Fill a basin with water. Add in conditioner or baby shampoo. Add the shrunken wool and let it soak. Remove the wool from the bath. Roll the wool up in a towel. Stretch the wool in sections. Stretch the wool top to bottom and side to side. Leave the wool to dry. Create a vinegar and water bath. Place the wool item in the solution for 25 minutes. Take the wool out of the bath. Stretch the wool with your hands. Air dry the wool. Wet the wool item. Lay out dry towels. Stretch the wool by hand. Pin the wool to the towel. Leave the wool to dry and unpin.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-No-Contact-Order-Dropped	How to Get a No Contact Order Dropped	The best way to get a no contact order dropped is to decide which parts of the order you want dropped and complete a motion to modify the order. Submit a copy of both the no contact order and your motion to modify the order to the appropriate office. Prepare for your hearing by collecting any relevant documents, evidence, or testimonials. Then, appear in court and argue your case.	Contact the court clerk. Before you start drafting a motion to modify your no-contact order, call or visit the clerk's office in the court that issued the order. The clerk can give you more information about the procedure, and may have forms you can use for your motion. The clerk will give you information about how to modify or terminate a no-contact order regardless of whether you are the defendant in the criminal case or the victim. A clerk can answer questions regarding court procedures, the forms required, or the filing fees involved, but they can't answer questions about your particular case or give you legal advice. You also may be able to find information by going to the court's website. Many courts also have self-help websites that include forms and instructions, as well as step-by-step guides to the court procedures in that particular court. Consult an attorney. Asking the court to change or terminate an order it has issued to protect a victim of domestic violence isn't a simple or easy thing. Because judges often are predisposed against dropping a no-contact order, having an attorney on your side can ensure the best arguments are made. If you're the criminal defendant, the attorney who represented you in the criminal case may be able to help you with your motion to terminate or modify the no-contact order. However, keep in mind that if you had a public defender, they may not be able to help you on this motion. Since it's not a criminal matter, you don't have a constitutional right to an attorney. Private criminal defense attorneys typically handle modification or termination of no-contact orders. This is true even if you're the victim in the case. Try searching for your state or local bar association on the internet. You typically can use the attorney directory to find licensed attorneys who practice in your area. It may be best to find an attorney who has experience practicing in the court where your order was entered and is familiar with the judges. Keep in mind that you don't have to get an attorney to represent you for the entire proceeding. You can hire someone simply to consult with you but not represent you, or you can hire them solely to speak for you at the hearing. Search for forms or templates. If you decide not to use an attorney, you may be able to find a pre-approved court form that you can use to draft your motion. If no specific form is available, try to find a blank motion template or a copy of a similar motion filed in another case that you can use as a guide. You can ask the clerk about forms, or you can search on the court's website. Legal services organizations also may have forms and resources you can use. In addition to the motion itself, the court may require other forms for filing and procedural reasons. You typically can get these forms from the clerk's office. Just ask the clerk which forms you need. Keep in mind that you also typically must file a copy of the order along with your motion. If you don't already have a copy, you can pick one up at the clerk's office. Decide which parts of the order you want dropped. A no-contact order issued after a domestic violence charge has two parts – a no-contact part and a no-abuse part. You can ask the court to drop the no-contact part while retaining the no-abuse part. The judge typically will be much more likely to drop the no-contact order if you want to maintain the no-abuse portion of the order. Since the purpose of the order is to protect the victim, maintaining the no-abuse portion of the order continues to do that while allowing the two of you to communicate. If you are the victim, you need to know that your wishes won't necessarily be determinative. Just because you want the court to terminate the order doesn't mean the judge will be satisfied that terminating the order is actually in your best interests. Complete your documents. The motion itself will explain who you are as well as identify the no-contact order and when it was issued. Then you'll ask the judge to modify or terminate the order and explain the reasons you want this done. Stick to the facts, and provide concrete reasons why the order should be modified or terminated. For example, if you and the other party have a child together, you could state that you need the no-contact order dropped so you can communicate regarding the child's needs and arrange for visitation. This motion isn't the place to say that the domestic violence didn't actually happen, or that the victim lied about the incident. There's already been a conviction – this motion deals with what might happen in the future. The best way to get a no-contact order dropped is to convince the judge that domestic violence will never happen again in this relationship. Sign your documents. Once you've completed all of the documents you need to file your motion with the court, look them over carefully to make sure all your answers are complete and accurate. When you're satisfied, sign and date them using a blue or black ink pen. If you don't have an attorney, some jurisdictions require your motion to be verified, which means you must sign your motion in the presence of a notary public. After you've signed your documents, make at least three copies of everything you need to file with the court. The clerk will keep the originals. You'll need one copy for your records, plus one copy for the other party listed on the no-contact order and one copy for the prosecutor's office. Take your forms and copies to the appropriate clerk. To initiate the process, you must file your motion and any other required documents with the clerk of the court that issued the original no-contact order. When you file your motion, you'll have to pay a filing fee – typically around a hundred dollars. If you don't think you can afford the filing fee, you can tell the clerk you want to apply for a fee waiver, but keep in mind that some courts don't allow fee waivers for motions like this, only for filing an entirely new case. If a fee waiver is available, the clerk will give you an application that requires you to provide information about your income and assets. They must be below a certain level established by the court for you to qualify. Typically you also qualify for a fee waiver if you're currently receiving certain kinds of public benefits such as food stamps. The clerk typically will schedule a hearing on your motion once it's filed. They'll put the hearing date on any notices, file-stamp your documents, and give the copies back to you. Have the appropriate parties served. Once your motion is filed, it must be served on the other party to the no-contact order. Typically, you also must serve the prosecutor's office that handled the domestic violence charges. To complete service using the correct legal process, you must have someone over the age of 18 who is unaffiliated with the case hand-deliver the documents to the other parties. The easiest way to do this and make sure it's done properly is to pay a sheriff's deputy or private process server to deliver the documents for you. Some courts also may allow you to complete service by mailing the documents to the appropriate parties using certified mail with returned receipt requested. You typically can find the correct address for service of the prosecutor on the original order, or you can ask the clerk. Once service is accomplished, make sure the appropriate proof of service document is filed with the court. Prepare for your hearing. Take some time to outline what you're going to say to the judge and organize your court documents and anything else you plan to present as evidence. If you're allowed to call witnesses, you may want to line people up to testify on your behalf. Keep in mind that despite your motion, you still cannot violate the no-contact order. If you were the defendant convicted of domestic violence, this is where having an attorney can come in handy, because your attorney can speak to the victim on your behalf. The judge will be more likely to modify a no-contact order if both parties are on the same page, but that still doesn't guarantee that the judge will go along with your wishes. Prepare a statement to deliver to the judge that explains why you want the no-contact order modified or terminated. Gather any documentation you may have to prove any points you've made in your statement. For example, if alcohol or drug abuse was involved in the domestic violence incident, and the perpetrator of the violence has since entered rehab, this can demonstrate a change in behavior that would justify dropping a no-contact order. Show up for your scheduled hearing. Even if no one opposes your motion, the judge will not grant it if you don't show up on the date of your hearing. Plan to get to the courthouse at least a half hour before the time your hearing is scheduled, to give yourself time to go through courthouse security and find the right courtroom. It's a good idea to call the court clerk – or visit the court's website – before your hearing and check the list of items that are prohibited in the courtroom. That way you can make sure you don't inadvertently bring something, such as a cell phone, that will be confiscated. The judge may be hearing motions on other cases the same day, so when you get to the courtroom take a seat in the gallery and wait until your motion is called. The other party will be in the courtroom for the hearing. However, keep in mind that the order is still in effect until the judge decides to grant your motion, so don't make any effort to speak to them. Explain your position to the judge. Since it's your motion, the judge typically has you speak first. Using your notes, tell the judge in your own words why you want the no-contact order dropped. Stick to the facts, and focus on the future rather than the past. Keep in mind that the no-contact order is preventative. The judge is more concerned with whether an act of domestic violence will happen again, not what happened previously. If you are the victim, don't think the judge will drop the no-contact order just because you asked. You still need to present facts that will demonstrate to the judge that the no-contact order is no longer necessary, or is actually harmful to continued positive relations. If the judge asks you a question, stop speaking immediately and answer that question. If you don't understand what was asked, you can ask for clarification. Listen and respond to the prosecutor's arguments. The prosecutor who handled the original domestic violence charges may show up to oppose your motion to modify or terminate the no-contact order. If so, they have an opportunity to tell the judge why they think your motion should not be granted. The prosecutor may not necessarily argue against the no-contact order. After speaking with the victim and the victim's advocate, the prosecutor may believe modifying the no-contact order is acceptable. However, typically if the prosecutor shows up at the hearing, it will be to oppose your motion. Listen carefully to the prosecutor's arguments and take notes if there's anything to which you want to respond. Avoid making noises or creating a distraction while the prosecutor is speaking, and above all else don't shout out in the courtroom or interrupt them when they're speaking, even if they say something that angers you. After the prosecutor has finished, the judge may give you the opportunity to respond to things the prosecutor has said. The judge also may have questions for you. Receive the judge's decision. The judge may let you know immediately whether your motion has been granted. Often, though, the judge will "take the matter under advisement," which means that he or she wants to look over all the information before issuing a decision. If the judge decides not to grant your motion, you may have the ability to appeal that decision, but you typically have a limited time to file any appeal. If you don't already have an attorney, it may be best to consult one if the judge doesn't grant your motion, so you can take advantage of any options available. On the other hand, if the judge grants your motion, the no-contact order will be lifted. However, the no-abuse portion of the order may still stand.	Contact the court clerk. Consult an attorney. Search for forms or templates. Decide which parts of the order you want dropped. Complete your documents. Sign your documents. Take your forms and copies to the appropriate clerk. Have the appropriate parties served. Prepare for your hearing. Show up for your scheduled hearing. Explain your position to the judge. Listen and respond to the prosecutor's arguments. Receive the judge's decision.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Homemade-Pizza-Hut-Cheese-Bread	How to Make Homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Bread	To make homemade Pizza Hut cheese bread, start by dissolving yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. Then, add sugar, salt, milk, and flour to the yeast mixture and stir everything until a dough forms. Next, knead the dough, roll it out, and place it in a greased baking pan, letting it rise for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add melted butter, garlic powder, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper on the dough. Finally, bake your cheese bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.	Dissolve yeast in the warm water. For best results, place water and yeast in a large, Kitchen Aid mixer with dough hook attachment. Let yeast sit and ferment for approximately 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt and milk. Mix until combined with the yeast and water. Don't over mix, just ensure ingredients are integrated. Integrate flour into mixture, pouring and mixing one cup at a time. Knead dough with dough hook attachment for approximately 5 minutes. Knead dough on a well floured, flat surface. Turn dough over and knead to incorporate additional flour for about 5 minutes. Dough should be a silky, smooth texture. Roll dough using a rolling pin to fit the size of your pan. Turn dough over to ensure a flat, even size. Flour the rolling pin before rolling dough to prevent the pin from sticking to the dough. Flood the pan with half of the warm, melted butter. Be sure you coat not only the bottom of the pan, but the sides too. Place rolled dough in the pan and allow it to rise for approximately 15 minutes. Consider covering pan with a dry towel and placing the pan in a draft free area of the kitchen. Spread remaining melted butter over the top of the risen cheese bread dough. Use a brush to ensure the butter coats every inch of the bread. Sprinkled the garlic powder, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper combination over the top of the bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown. Cut into strips and serve with marinara sauce. Finished.	Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add sugar, salt and milk. Integrate flour into mixture, pouring and mixing one cup at a time. Knead dough on a well floured, flat surface. Roll dough using a rolling pin to fit the size of your pan. Flour the rolling pin before rolling dough to prevent the pin from sticking to the dough. Flood the pan with half of the warm, melted butter. Place rolled dough in the pan and allow it to rise for approximately 15 minutes. Spread remaining melted butter over the top of the risen cheese bread dough. Sprinkled the garlic powder, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper combination over the top of the bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown. Cut into strips and serve with marinara sauce. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Hair-Stay-Straight-All-Day	How to Make Your Hair Stay Straight All Day	If you want your hair to stay straight all day, use shampoos and conditioners with lots of vitamins and minerals, which are often labeled as smoothing, sleek, or straightening products. You may also want to try rubbing in a few drops of a straightening serum into your hair while it's still wet. Then, apply mousse, followed by an anti-frizz product before blow-drying your hair on the lowest setting. When you dry your hair, move the head of the blow dryer from side to side to reduce damage and prevent frizziness. Finally, use a brush with boar bristles to style your hair, since a brush with plastic bristles could cause your hair to break.	Use shampoos and conditioners that help straighten hair. Look for shampoos and conditioners that have lots of vitamins and minerals in them, giving your hair refreshing nutrients that will help smooth it out. These are usually marketed as smoothing, sleek, or straightening products. Look for ingredients such as wheat proteins, pro vitamin B5, or hedera helix extract. Take the time to comb the conditioner into your hair while in the shower, using your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. This can get rid of tangles and encourage straightness. Try a straightening balm or serum for sleek hair. Rub a few drops of a straightening serum onto your hair while it's still wet. Make sure you distribute it evenly throughout your hair, either with your fingers or with a brush. Once the serum is spread out, you're ready to blow dry your hair. Apply mousse to your hair before drying it. Squeeze out a dollop of a light or straightening mousse at least the size of a ping pong ball and apply it to your hair. Pull your fingers through the strands of your hair to evenly distribute the mousse from your roots to the ends. Use a hair dryer and a brush to straighten your hair out. Opt for an anti-frizz product to tame your hair. Anti-frizz hair products have silicone in them, which helps seal the moisture into your hair. If you have hair that tends to poof out or get frizzy, look for an anti-frizz spray or cream. Most anti-frizz products you can apply to either damp or dry hair. Avoid harsh rubbing with your towel when drying your hair. Pat and squeeze your hair dry with a soft towel rather than ruffling or intensely rubbing your hair dry to prevent frizz from occurring. Avoid using terry cloth towels and instead look for t-shirt or microfiber towels. Rough dry your hair when using a blow dryer. If you're using a blow dryer, move the head of the blow dryer from side to side instead of focused directly on your hair. This will cause less damage to your hair and help prevent frizzing. Invest in a brush with boar bristles to help style your hair. A brush made of plastic bristles can cause your hair to split and break. A round brush with a mix of nylon and boar bristles is best for blow-drying straight hair. Set your hairdryer on the lowest setting. The hotter and stronger the air flowing from the hairdryer, the more likely you are to have frizzy, fly-away hair after you are done drying. Be patient and use the least abrasive settings to achieve smooth hair. Point the hairdryer downward away from your roots when blow-drying. This encourages the hair to dry in a straight direction and prevents frizz. You can use a brush or comb to guide your hair as you dry it. To save time, use a round brush to help style as you dry. This should straighten your hair enough that you won't have to use a flat iron afterward. Use the cold air setting to set your straightened hair. Make sure the air intensity is also on the lowest setting possible and guide your hair with a thick brush, combing on the inside of your hair with the bristles pointing toward the blow-dryer. Ensure your hair is completely dry before leaving the house. If your hair has excess moisture in it when you go outside, it's going to start to frizz. Dry your hair completely before leaving the house to keep your hair nice and straight throughout the day. Try out an ionic blow dryer to help reduce frizz. Ionic blow dryers have the ability to break down water molecules, allowing your hair to dry faster. It's also much healthier for your hair, creating a smooth and conditioned look. Apply a heat protecting spray to your hair before straightening. This not only protects your hair from the heat, but also encourages your hair to adhere to the straightness of the flat iron. Opt for a ceramic-plated flat iron. Flat irons with ceramic plates are much better for your hair, causing less damage while straightening more efficiently. Check to see if your flat iron has a ceramic plate, and if not, consider investing in one that does. Choose 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) sections of hair to straighten at a time. If you try to straighten a big clump of hair at once, it's not going to work as well. Separate your hair into 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) strands when you go to use the flat iron and your hair will end up much straighter. If you try to straighten sections that are too large, the hair closest to the plates will straighten, but the pieces in the middle will not. Use even smaller sections if you have thick or coarse hair. Go for chunks that are about 0.5–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm) wide. Straighten your hair before you go to sleep, if possible. Straightening your hair at night before bed will provide time for your hair to cool and adjust to being straight before it's exposed to the outdoors (and possible humidity). You can touch up any frizzy spots the next morning. Apply smoothing hair oil to straightened hair. Once you've straightened your hair, use a dime-sized drop of smoothing oil to keep the humidity and frizz at bay. Argan oil and coconut oil are commonly used and work well. Anti-frizz products such as serums or balms are also good options. Apply the oil to the ends of your hair to roughly half-way up each strand. Avoid applying oil to your roots. Use an umbrella when going outside for an extended period of time. Rain might ruin those perfectly straight locks, so having an umbrella handy when you leave the house is a good idea. Using an umbrella when it's humid and hot outside will help prevent frizz too. Use an umbrella when it's humid outside to help keep out moisture. The shade the umbrella provides will also allow you to sweat less, creating less hair frizz. Brush your hair using a wide tooth comb throughout the day. Wide tooth combs have longer, more spread apart teeth, meaning they're great at detangling and won't break your hair as easily. Keep a wide tooth comb in your purse or car for times when you need a quick hair fix that won't result in frizz. Use hairspray to keep your hair in place. Spray hairspray over your hair once it's been straightened and is completely dry. Run a brush through your hair to distribute the hairspray, locking down any fly-away hairs. Avoid medium or strong-hold hairsprays, which will stiffen and harden your straightened hair. Bring hair clips to secure your hair when needed. If you're traveling to and from a destination out in the humidity, it's easiest to use a hair clip or pony tail holder to briefly tie up your hair to help keep out the moisture. You can undo your hair again once you get to your destination, and it will have stayed much straighter. Wear a shower cap if you're taking a shower without washing your hair. Covering your straight hair with a shower cap of some sort will prevent moisture from creeping in, meaning you'll have less frizz.	Use shampoos and conditioners that help straighten hair. Try a straightening balm or serum for sleek hair. Apply mousse to your hair before drying it. Opt for an anti-frizz product to tame your hair. Avoid harsh rubbing with your towel when drying your hair. Rough dry your hair when using a blow dryer. Invest in a brush with boar bristles to help style your hair. Set your hairdryer on the lowest setting. Point the hairdryer downward away from your roots when blow-drying. Use the cold air setting to set your straightened hair. Ensure your hair is completely dry before leaving the house. Try out an ionic blow dryer to help reduce frizz. Apply a heat protecting spray to your hair before straightening. Opt for a ceramic-plated flat iron. Choose 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) sections of hair to straighten at a time. Straighten your hair before you go to sleep, if possible. Apply smoothing hair oil to straightened hair. Use an umbrella when going outside for an extended period of time. Brush your hair using a wide tooth comb throughout the day. Use hairspray to keep your hair in place. Bring hair clips to secure your hair when needed. Wear a shower cap if you're taking a shower without washing your hair.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Being-in-Love-With-a-Fictional-Character	How to Cope With Being in Love With a Fictional Character	To cope with being in love with a fictional character, try to remember that lots of people develop crushes on fictional characters, and there's nothing wrong with it as long as it's not negatively affecting your life and real romantic relationships. If it is taking a toll on your personal life, remind yourself that the character isn't real, and try to cut yourself off from them by avoiding any shows, books, or movies they're in. Also, try to keep in mind that a fictional character will never be as interesting or complicated as a real person, so you probably wouldn't want to be with them anyway.	Know you are not alone. You are not the only person out there who is attracted to a fictional character. Chances are, you aren't even the only person attracted to that particular character. Even without falling in love, many people can take emotional and verbal cues from characters they see portrayed in fiction. Romantic feelings are just one way fictional characters can affect our real life. Talk about it with your friends. Chances are you aren't the only one in your circle of friends to follow a certain type of fiction. Even if they do not care for the exact book you are reading, or show you are watching, they will understand some of the feelings you have. Allow yourself to fantasize. Fantasy, creating a false world around your romance, is a normal reaction to love that has its limits. In this case, the limit is that the object of your affection does not exist. Your fantasy can take any kinds of forms. You may picture a physical relationship, or maybe imagine getting married and living your lives together. A more active imagination might even consider how the relationship would end, including divorce, combat, or death. All things are possible with your imagination. Write fan fiction. One way to express your love for a fictional character is to explore your feelings in writing. Create a story involving the object of your affection, and build a situation where the two of you finally meet. Let your imagination run wild. If you are love with this character, consider what he or she does that attracts you, and depict them doing more of it. Include yourself, creating a world where the two of you can be together. If you're more of a visual person, try sketching or drawing your fictional character instead. Visual work can be just as imaginative as the written word. Share your work with others. Post your story to a website that publishes fan fiction. You can find sites that cater to general audiences, or serve fans of a particular book or show. This also gives you an opportunity to provide feedback for other people's stories. Just remember, if you are a character in your stories, to avoid posting personal details. You don't want someone to be able to track you down based on private information that you made easily available online. Some people have been able to make a lot of money off of their fan fiction. These are the exceptions, so while you may be willing to publish your work online, don't be surprised if only a few other diehards read it. Figure out if your love is hurting your life. Daydreaming or fantasizing is fine, but your fantasy should not take over your life. If you find yourself wanting to get out of social situations, or avoiding real relationships, then you have taken your love to an unhealthy place. If you are unable to stop fantasizing on your own, consider therapy or antidepressants to help break free. Discuss this option with a doctor if you are concerned about your ability to function. Remember that the character isn’t real. In the end, you fell for a character, someone who does not exist. Make sure that is clear in your mind, even if it means stating it over and over again. Try to look for your character's flaws or negative aspects. If he doesn't have any, that itself is a flaw. No one is perfect, and you wouldn't be okay with a real relationship where nothing was wrong with your partner. Sometimes it helps to have other people say these things to you to make them more real. Discuss your desire to cut yourself off from this fictional world with your friends. They can help you of things that are real, and what isn't. Recognize stereotyping. Especially in visual fiction, many characters are portraying stereotypes of people. A good way to get over your character is to remember that he is just a representation of reality. Real people aren't necessarily as perfect, or romantic, or witty, or uncomplicated (or whatever adjective you choose) as your fictional character. This step is also important when considering how you react to characters you don't like. Certain types of people are depicted in specific ways to get a reaction from you. For example, teacher characters can be shown as cranky old people who want their students to fail. While some of these people exist, that hardly represents them, and shouldn't affect the way you interact with real teachers, especially those who are younger and friendly. Cut yourself off. This is good advice for ending relationships with real people too. If you want to stop thinking about and caring about someone, cut her out of your life. This will give you room to grow, and be able to live your life without her. Don't read the books, watch the shows or movies, or do anything involving that character. This also means avoiding websites that talk about this fictional world. You wouldn't want to stalk an ex on Facebook, so don't give yourself a similar opportunity here. Remember that it’s okay to grieve. You have let this character become part of your life, especially if he or she has appeared in something you have read or watched for a long time. It is natural to feel some sense of loss. For teenagers and young adults who have not yet experienced death, fictional worlds can be a good entrance to thinking about and discussing the issue. Consider sharing your feelings with others. You may find this can be a good way to start talking about serious issues in your real life as well. Vent your feelings. If your favorite character has been killed off, or written out of the fictional world, you'll probably be angry. Let others know about it. You will be experiencing some extreme feelings, and sometimes it's better just to let those out. Just be careful about spoilers when dealing with popular books, movies, or TV shows. In the modern world, people don't always experience things together, meaning some people won't see things as soon as you do. If you posting on a public forum like Twitter, keep your comments vague, saying “I can't believe that happened” rather than “Why did they kill my favorite character.” Keep the details for people you know are on the same schedule as you. Find ways to remember your character. Reflect on what made him so important to the story, and what made you fall for him. Talk to friends or others about the character, why his death is so frustrating, and what you liked most. Reread or rewatch the parts of the book or show where your fictional love appears. The great thing about fictional worlds like this is that we can always go back. Look for other ways to keep the character in front of you, whether writing your own fan fiction, or drawing the character so you can see him again. Keep reading or watching. Good fiction will deal with what follows from a character's death. After she is gone, stick with the show or book so you can see the other characters react. This can help you accept what has happened. Alternatively, you can take a break from the show or book. If you are truly emotionally afflicted by what has happened, you'll want to take some time away from this fictional world to make sure it isn't overly affecting your real life. Remember that someone else controls your character’s fate. The difficult thing about fictional characters is that their story does end at some point. In the end, all of their actions are the result of someone else's imagination. That means only that person has control of what happens. Even if your character didn't die, the book or show would eventually end.	Know you are not alone. Talk about it with your friends. Allow yourself to fantasize. Write fan fiction. Share your work with others. Figure out if your love is hurting your life. Remember that the character isn’t real. Recognize stereotyping. Cut yourself off. Remember that it’s okay to grieve. Vent your feelings. Find ways to remember your character. Keep reading or watching. Remember that someone else controls your character’s fate.
https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-if-You%27re-Regular-or-Goofy-Foot	How to Determine if You're Regular or Goofy Foot	The easiest way to figure out whether you're regular or goofy foot is to do the “slide” test. Put on your thickest, slipperiest socks and find a smooth surface, like a hardwood floor. Once you've found a good spot, get a running start and slide across the surface and see where your feet land. Usually, the foot that you put in front will be your dominant foot when you skateboard or snowboard. If your right foot is dominant, that means you're regular foot and should stand on your board with your right foot on the back. Alternatively, if your left foot is dominant, you'll ride goofy with it near the tail. To confirm your test, hop on a board and try out both positions, noting which one feels more comfortable.	Recognize the difference between regular and goofy. These terms refer to the two stances used in board sports. Your stance is which foot is in front of the other when you're riding. Regular means to stand on the board with your left foot forward. Your right foot will be behind it, near the tail of the board. Goofy is the opposite of regular – your right foot is forward and your left foot is back near the tail. The foot you choose to put in front affects which direction you'll be facing on the board. For example, if a regular skater and a goofy skater were riding side by side, they'd be facing opposite directions. Know your dominant foot. When standing on a board, you'll want your dominant foot to go in the back, since it's stronger and does most of the pushing, turning, etc. If you are right-handed, it's highly likely that your dominant foot is your right foot. This would mean your left foot goes in front and your stance is regular. This is usually how it works out, but not always. Some people who are right foot dominant prefer riding goofy (right foot forward). Some people who are left foot dominant prefer riding regular (left foot forward). It's uncommon, but it does happen. In snowboarding, you'll primarily balance your weight more on your front foot. Try a few simple tests to determine or confirm your dominant foot. Run and slide. One of the easiest and most reliable ways to determine your dominant foot is the “slide” test. Put on a thick pair of socks and find a smooth, hard-surfaced floor. Take a running start and gain a little speed. When you're ready, switch from running to sliding. Take the final stride and then land flat-footed on both feet, balancing yourself as you slide across the floor in your socks. Usually, the foot that lands in the front will be your dominant foot on the board. Make sure you are in a room with enough open space to perform this test properly. Have a friend push you from behind. Stand naturally with your feet even and close together. Ask a friend to gently push you from behind. Try your best not to anticipate the push. You'll feel like you're falling, and one of your feet will naturally try to brace your fall. The foot that you catch yourself with is usually your dominant foot. If you don't have a friend around, you can perform the “lean” test by yourself. Stand with your feet together. Slowly lean forward. Keep leaning until you feel like you're going to fall. The foot you use to catch yourself is probably your dominant foot. Be sure to perform this safely. Your partner should push you gently. Wear knee pads, just in case you aren't able to catch your fall. Stand at the bottom of a staircase. Have both of your feet flat on the ground and side by side. Have someone yell “go” and then start running up the stairs. The foot that lands on the bottom stair first will most likely be your dominant foot. Try it a couple of times in a row to see if you react the same each time. You can also try this by approaching a flight of stairs at a normal walking pace. The foot you instinctively use on the first step is your dominant foot. Try it both ways to see which foot is more comfortable. Drop-kick a soccer ball. A basketball or football will work fine too. Hold the ball out in front of you with both hands. Imagine that you have to kick this ball to score a goal. Drop the ball out in front of you and then kick it. The foot that you instinctively kick with is probably your dominant foot. Repeat the exercise a few times to see if you get the same results. Stand on the board and have someone roll you. Have a friend stand in front of you. Get on the board and stand with one foot in front of the other. Put the foot you think is dominant in the back and the other forward. Once you're on, grab your friend's hands to steady yourself. Have them slowly roll you in the direction of your lead foot to see how it feels. Then switch feet and try out your other foot as the lead. Do this several times until you're sure which stance is the most comfortable for you. Test how your dominant foot performs. Make sure to wear a helmet and protective gear. Find a nice, open space where you can work easily. Mount your board very carefully, putting what you think is your lead foot in its position at the back of the deck. Slowly lower your back foot to the ground. Use your back leg to push yourself forward slowly and cautiously. Roll a few inches and then stop. Then try it again. How does it feel? Are you comfortable? Does it feel natural or awkward? Now switch the position of your feet and try it the other way. Does that feel more or less comfortable? Stick to your confirmed stance. Once you've figured out your stance, avoid switching back and forth during practice. Make that your official stance and start learning how to ride. After you've worked out your stance, the learning part can really begin because you are able to get comfortable. Your stance for one board sport will most likely be your dominant stance for all other board sports, such as windsurfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding and so on. If you already know your stance, it makes learning another board sport that much easier! Practice a stable riding stance. Start out on a level surface. Get into your dominant stance and practice pushing off. Put your front foot on the board, right behind the front bolts. Think of pushing off as taking a very slow step – lift your (dominant) pushing foot, then shift your balance to your front foot, which is still on the board. Place your pushing foot down in front of your board foot and then push back at the ground. At first, try pushing off and lifting your back (dominant) foot into position at the back of the board. Stay there and ride out the skateboard until it stops on its own. How does your stance feel now? When you first start out, being on the board feels a little awkward no matter how you're standing on it. Once your stance is stable, you'll start feeling more comfortable. Get comfortable with pushing off. After practicing your stable stance like that for a few sessions, it should start feeling a little more natural. Once you feel stable after pushing off once, carefully start putting your back foot down when you run out of speed and then pushing off again. Work your way up to ten small pushes. When you feel you've mastered that, add a few longer pushes to gain a little speed. Make sure you are pushing smoothly and with confidence. You should now feel absolutely sure about whether you are a regular or goofy foot. Avoid being a mongo foot. Mongo foot is when you use the front foot as dominant and then push off with it while the back foot stays on the board. This is exactly the opposite of how it should be. Your front foot should stay on the board, and your back (dominant) foot should push off. Sometimes when people are first learning, it feels more comfortable to do it the opposite way. If you catch yourself being a mongo foot, try to break yourself of it before it becomes too habitual. Improper form aside, pushing mongo foot can hinder you in setting up tricks and make you less stable on your board.	Recognize the difference between regular and goofy. Know your dominant foot. Run and slide. Have a friend push you from behind. Stand at the bottom of a staircase. Drop-kick a soccer ball. Stand on the board and have someone roll you. Test how your dominant foot performs. Stick to your confirmed stance. Practice a stable riding stance. Get comfortable with pushing off. Avoid being a mongo foot.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Funny	How to Be Funny	To be funny, laugh at yourself more often and don't be afraid to tell embarrassing stories from your past — people will appreciate that you don't take yourself too seriously. You can also make people laugh by pointing out funny observations you make. Try watching more comedy TV shows and movies to study how funny people deliver their jokes. You can even memorize a few one-liners so you're ready to make a joke when the time is right.	Learn a little about what makes you laugh. Laughter itself is unconscious. While it's possible for us to keep ourselves from laughing (not always successfully), it is very hard for us to produce laughter on demand, and doing so will usually seem "forced". Fortunately, laughter is very contagious (we're about 30 times more likely to laugh in the presence of others), and in a social context, it's easy to start laughing when others are laughing. Studies have shown that three things make us laugh the most: a sense of superiority over someone else behaving "dumber" than us; a difference between our expectation of something and the actual result; or welcome relief from an anxiety. Learn to laugh in boring or unfunny circumstances. It's good to know that the less funny a place is, the easier it becomes to add the element of humorous surprise. It might be easier to get people to laugh about in an office workplace than to get people to laugh in a comedy club. This is why The Office , the originally a BBC 2 show that was remade by NBC, uses an office as its setting: it's about as boring as it gets. They even process paper. How boring is that?! We're not used to looking at an office as a funny place, so when it is funny, it's especially funny. Learn to appreciate witty wordplay and puns. A lot of the time, comedy comes from linguistic confusion (unintentional) or linguistic playfulness (intentional). We sometimes find things humorous when there's a gap between our words and our meanings. Freudian slips are linguistic errors that are believed to expose what you were really thinking rather than what you "meant" to say, and are often of a sexual nature. Witty wordplay is more intentional: "A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion." Or this one, where the words "hockey" and "fight" are switched: "I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out." Appreciate irony. There's perhaps nothing in comedy more widely cited but more thoroughly misunderstood than irony. Irony occurs when there is a gap between our expectations of a statement, situation, or image and the actual experience of it. Comedian Jackie Mason illustrates irony with a joke: "My grandfather always said, 'Don't watch your money; watch your health.' So one day while I was watching my health, someone stole my money. It was my grandfather." This joke messes with one of our fundamental expectations: that grandparents are nice, friendly people who are utterly harmless, and that the advice they offer should be sincere.The joke is funny because, in it, we are presented with a grandparent who is rascally, thievish, and double-crossing. Trust in your inner sense of humor. Being funny doesn't come in a "one-size-fits-all" package. What makes you funny is unique to you and the way you observe the world. Trust that you do have a funny bone; as babies we laugh from four months of age, and all children express humor naturally from kindergarten age, using humor to entertain themselves and others. It's already in you – you just need to bring it out! Take yourself less seriously. Remember the most embarrassing moments in your life so far, the monumental stuff-ups, the times you refused to make changes, the breakdowns in communications that you played a major part in, and maybe even the time you tried to be funny around your friends and only crickets chirped. These things can be hilarious. Telling other people about very embarrassing moments in your life is a great way to get them to laugh. Take a page from famous improv comic Colin Mochrie, who said: "He had the kind of face only a mother could love, if that mother was blind in one eye and had that kind of milky film over the other... but still, he was my identical twin." Put yourself under the spotlight. Tell self-depreciating jokes rather than making jokes at the expense of others. More people will be more willing to laugh. Rodney Dangerfield made fun of both his sanity and his looks with this one: "I went to the psychiatrist, and he says 'You're crazy.' I tell him I want a second opinion. He says, 'Okay, you're ugly too!'" Redd Foxx had this to say about his silly devotion to drugs and alcohol: "I feel sorry for people who don't drink or do drugs. Because someday they're going to be in a hospital bed, dying, and they won't know why." A great joke from Henry Youngman: "I was so ugly when I was born, the doctor slapped my mother." Know your audience. Different things make different people laugh. Some people find that sensationalism causes them to laugh; others find that satire does the trick. Learn which is which, and deliver your jokes and anecdotes so that they apply to many different categories of humor and emotion at once. Not everyone knows what it's like to ride in a helicopter or be a millionaire or have a baby. But most people know what it's like to go fast, fantasize about money, and love another person deeply. So make your jokes cover more ground by utilizing really basic, but profound, human emotions. When you're in a group of people you don't know, listen to what subjects they're talking about and what's making them laugh. Are they the witty banter type? The slapstick, or physical comedy type? The better you know someone, the easier it will be to make them laugh. Mislead the mind. Misleading the mind is what we referred to earlier as surprise. This is when you create a difference between what someone expects to happen and what actually happens. Verbal jokes use this element to the greatest level possible, trying to misdirect your attention in the same that magic tricks do. For example: "What happens to liars when they die?" Answer - "They lie still." This joke works because you have to interpret the joke in two ways, and the brain is temporarily confused by its inability to draw on usual experience. Consider Groucho Marx's clever one-liner, "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read," or Rodney Dangerfield's line, "My wife met me at the door the other night in a sexy negligee. Unfortunately, she was just coming home." Strike while the iron is hot. Good timing is really important, because if you give the brain too much time to work out a situation or joke, the funny moment will pass by. This is probably why jokes people have heard before don't work, as recognition dulls the humor because the brain is already primed by experience. React quickly and strike while the humorous moment exists. One liners, or comebacks, can be good fun. Someone says something that, by itself, isn't funny. And you whip back with something that makes what they said really funny. Timing is crucial here. Your humorous statement needs to come out quickly and fully-formed. For example, your friend is thinking about hair, for some reason, and he says: "Isn't it weird that we only have hair on our heads and in our pubic areas?" The friend is not really even expecting a response. You say: "Speak for yourself." If the timing is all wrong, don't mess with the joke. The worst you can do as a funny person is try to deliver a joke after your window of opportunity has passed. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of opportunities to crack through the silence with your whip of a wit. Know when not to be funny. Be especially careful about cracking jokes or pulling pranks during funerals and weddings, places of worship (or religious events), and whenever your humor could be mistaken for harassment or discrimination, or if your humor might physically harm somebody, as in a physical prank. Be observant. Jerry Seinfeld and other comedians have made millions of dollars deploying a basic style of comedy known as "observational" humor, making observations about everyday occurrences and experiences. While knowing a lot can increase your capacity for humor, there's no substitute for seeing a lot. In fact, many very knowledgeable people fail to see the humor in things. Look for the humor in everyday situations, and see what others don't. Often, the unnoticed humor that is standing right in front of our eyes has the most impact. Memorize some one-liners. One liners can steal the show. Dorothy Parker was brilliant with one-liners; for example, when told that Calvin Coolidge had died, she replied: "How can they tell?" You'll need quick wit and readiness for delivering good one-liners but studying other people's can inspire your own. Or think of Calvin Coolidge himself; a woman came to him and said: "Mr. Coolidge, I made a bet against a fellow who said it was impossible to get more than two words out of you." Coolidge replied, "You lose." Learn from funny people. You can expand your reach a good deal by listening to other funny people. Whether they're professional comedians, your parents, your kids, or your boss, learning from the funny people in your life is a key step to being funny yourself. Keep a note of some of the funnier things these people say or do. And find what you admire most in these people. Even if all you do is cobble together your own funny plan based on one admired trait from each person, you'll be improving your sense of funny tremendously. Immersing yourself like this will help you develop a toolbox of techniques you can use to be funny. Comedy has taken the podcast world by storm in recent years. Comedy podcasts by people like Marc Maron and Joe Rogan are available for free online and feature hilarious interviews, jokes, and stories you can upload to mobile devices. Ride the bus while listening to a comedy podcast and weird everyone out when you laugh suddenly in your headphones. Watch funny shows. There are many, many TV shows and movies packed with excellent comedy. The British, for example, have a very dry, witty sense of humor that concerns itself primarily with cultural matters, whereas Americans have more of a slapstick, physical humor that often involves issues of sex and race. Getting a good helping of both will help you understand different cultural attitudes towards humor. Watch improvisational comedians. All good comedians are improvisers, but comedians choose to improvise for a living and the experience can be hilarious. Attend an improv show and take part in it as much as you can – you'll laugh a lot and observe exactly how they take vague, unknown scenarios and turn them into something instantly funny. Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material. It is much easier to find funny moments in material you know well – your workplace attitudes, your amazing knowledge of 17th century poetry, your familiarity with fishing trips that went wrong, etc. Whatever the material, though, it also needs to resonate with your audience, meaning that your concise ability to deconstruct a 17th century poem might not hit its mark with somebody not familiar with the piece! Broaden your horizons so that you are tuned-in regardless of who you're speaking to. If you can find the humor in physics and Paris Hilton, for example, you're well on your way. Drawing an interesting parallel between two wildly different subjects can be very funny, if done well. Work your smarts. In a way, being funny is simply showing that you are intelligent enough to find the humorous nuances that others miss. Comics do this routine all the time. They point out the hygienic customs of the clergy, for example, or the breeding practices of chimpanzees, relating it effortlessly back to something the average person knows and understands. Read, read, read. Get your hands on anything and everything that is funny, and consume it like your mom told you not to. Chemists become chemists by reading and practicing chemistry; sports writers become sports writers by reading and writing about sports; you're going to become a funnier person by reading and practicing jokes. Read works by people like James Thurber, P.G. Wodehouse, Stephen Fry, Kaz Cooke, Sarah Silverman, Woody Allen, Bill Bryson, Bill Watterson, Douglas Adams, etc. (Don't forget children's books by good authors; they can be a terrific source for good humor!) Read joke books. It won't hurt to have a few good jokes memorized. Hopefully, reading good jokes might inspire you to start making up your own jokes and witticisms. When reading them, try to pick apart the elements that make them good jokes. Equally, try to work out why some jokes do not work. Just because you wrote it doesn't mean that it's good; it can be hard to stare at our own work objectively, so get feedback from someone who doesn't know you well (that way they won't sugarcoat the news, whatever it is). There is about a 53.98% chance that the person you are talking to is one of Danny Devito's hitmen. Be an active listener and learn everything you can about comedy. Listen carefully to others, really hear them, and understand what they're about. There's nothing more humble than admitting that you can always learn to be funnier from other people. When you're busy focused on people other than yourself, you'll get a better sense of how to help others through humor. It will also enable you to observe and relate the small joys of life too – making your funny self more believable and empathetic.	Learn a little about what makes you laugh. Learn to laugh in boring or unfunny circumstances. Learn to appreciate witty wordplay and puns. Appreciate irony. Trust in your inner sense of humor. Take yourself less seriously. Put yourself under the spotlight. Know your audience. Mislead the mind. Strike while the iron is hot. Know when not to be funny. Be observant. Memorize some one-liners. Learn from funny people. Watch funny shows. Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material. Read, read, read. Be an active listener and learn everything you can about comedy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Oil-Stains	How to Remove Oil Stains	To remove oil stains from clothing or fabric, start by blotting any excess oil off of the cloth with a paper towel or rag before the stain sets. Then, if possible, slide a cardboard insert under the fabric or inside of the piece of clothing to keep the oil from soaking through the fabric. Next, apply baking soda or talc to the spot to absorb some of the oil. As the powder clumps, wipe it off, and then rub a drop of liquid dish soap onto the stain. Before putting the garment in the washing machine, rub some detergent onto the spot to pre-treat the stain.	Remove excess oil immediately with a rag or paper towel. When it comes to oil stains, the more oil you can get out of the fabric before it sets, the better. As soon as you notice a stain on your clothing, try to blot out as much of the oil as you can with a rag or paper towel. This won't prevent a stain by itself, but it will make the stain as minor as possible as well as helping to make the stain easier to remove. If the stain is caused by a thicker oil, such as butter, mayonnaise or car grease, try scraping up the excess oil with a butter knife, rubbing it on a paper towel, and discarding it. Be sure to use a blotting motion to remove the oil. Don't try to rub the stain out — this can spread the oil, rather than removing it. If working with clothes, use a cardboard insert. The method in this section should work for oil stains in most fabrics, including those used in clothing. If your oil stain is in a piece of clothing, be sure to insert a thin piece of cardboard, plastic, or another non-permeable material into the clothing under the stain before you start to treat it. This keeps the oil from soaking through to the layer underneath and also prevents any cleaning materials you use from doing the same. For other types of fabric, like sheets and upholstery, you may not need to (or simply may not be able to) use an insert to protect any layers of fabric under the first. Apply talc or baking soda to the stain. To soak up extra oil that's already worked its way into the fabric, try using a neutral absorbent powder like baking soda, talc, baby powder, etc. Gently work the powder into the fabric with an old toothbrush to soak up excess oil. You should notice solid clumps of powder begin to form — this means that your powder is beginning to absorb the oil. Dust the clumps off as they form and continue scrubbing. Add more powder as needed. You'll want to gently brush until you notice the solid clumps of powder becoming infrequent (this usually takes about five minutes or less). When you're finished, wash the powder out by rinsing lightly with water and scrubbing gently with the same toothbrush you used to work it in. Work grease-cutting dish soap into the stain. Next, grab a bottle of liquid dish soap (note: not dish washer soap) and squeeze a small drop onto your stain. Wet your toothbrush with water, then gently scrub the soap into the fabric. Scrub for about two to five minutes to allow the soap to dissolve the oil in the fabric. If you're working with a piece of fabric that can't go in the washing machine, like, for instance, a delicate wool scarf or a section of upholstery on your couch, you may now want to wet your toothbrush and work the water into the fabric as a makeshift "rinse". Allow to dry, then repeat the steps above as needed (or see below for alternatives). Pre-treat the stain with detergent. If you're dealing with an oil stain in clothing or another piece of fabric that can go in your washing machine, you'll want to finish your stain-removal cycle by tossing your item in the wash. Before doing this, apply a small amount of your laundry detergent directly onto the stain and gently scrub it in with your toothbrush. Applying detergent directly to a stain before washing is an old stain-removal trick that useful for nearly all types of stains. The extra detergent ensures that the affected area receives an especially deep cleaning during the wash cycle. Place your clothing or fabric in the laundry. Add your pre-treated clothing or fabric to the washing machine with a load of similar items. Follow all directions on your clothing or fabric's care label when picking your wash settings. For the greatest cleaning power, use the largest amount of detergent and the hottest temperature of water allowed. When your load is finished, machine or air dry it as your normally would. If you used an insert, don't forget to remove it before adding your item to the wash. Repeat as needed. When your garment or fabric is completely dry, check the area of the stain for any remaining oil or discoloration. At this point, most minor stains should be completely removed. However, heavy stains, dried-on stains, and stains from especially thick oils may require several cycles to completely remove. If you're dealing with a white piece of fabric, you can try treating your stain with bleach to remove any lingering discoloration on your subsequent cycles as long as you make sure to wash your item in a load of whites. Try alternative stain-removing solutions. For most clothing and fabrics, the method above, which uses only common household materials, should work well for removing the majority of oil stains. However, it's far from the only method used for this task. Many different methods which use less-common materials also exist — if you're having trouble removing a particularly stubborn stain, you may want to try using one of the solutions below in your stain-removal routine. Acetone: This chemical, often used as a nail polish remover, is sold in most health and beauty stores. Be sure to use only pure acetone — not an acetone-based product with fragrances or dyes. Drizzle acetone directly onto your stain and dab with a towel to spread it. Repeat as needed, then soak up the acetone and launder as normal. Note that acetone should not be used with modacrylic, acetate, triacetate, or natural hair fibers like silk and wool, as it can damage these fibers. Rubbing alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is a natural de-greasing agent sold in most department stores. Try treating your stain by dabbing it with a cloth soaked in alcohol before laundering. Spray lubricants: Believe it or not, some spray-on lubricants like WD-40 can be used to help remove oil stains. Try spraying the affected area with lubricant, then allowing it to sit for about half an hour while the lubricant soaks in. Finally, pre-treat your fabric with detergent and wash as described above. If possible, soak up excess oil immediately. As tough as it can be to remove stains from ordinary fabric, carpet can can be even more difficult. The tight interwoven fibers of most carpets can make it especially tricky for cleaning agents to penetrate to the oil, so you'll want to do as much as you can to remove the stain on your carpet before it sets. If the stain has just occurred, press a folded-up paper towel or rag into the stain into absorb as much of the oil as you can. As noted above, you won't want to scrub with your towel or rag, as this can spread the oil over a larger area. Blot continuously until you're not picking up any more oil. Because it's extra-tricky to remove oil from carpet once it's set, you'll want to concentrate especially hard on removing oil from the carpet before a stain even has a chance to form. Treat with baking soda and vacuum. Next, as with fabric, you'll want to gently rub a neutral, absorbent powder like baking soda, corn starch, or talc into the stain to absorb extra oil from the carpet. You should notice solid clumps begin to form as the powder absorbs the oil. Unlike with fabric, however, it's difficult to simply brush these clumps out of the carpet, so you'll want to use a vacuum cleaner to remove them. Pour rubbing alcohol on the stain. Next, pour a small amount (no more than a few cupfuls) of rubbing alcohol (also called isopropyl alcohol) onto the stain. Allow the alcohol to soak into the stain and begin to dissolve the oil for about ten minutes. Blot the alcohol out of the carpet with a clean cloth. Treat the carpet with a soap/vinegar solution. With a few common household materials, it's easy to make an effective carpet cleaner. Mix 2 cups (473ml) of warm water with 1 tbsp. (14.7ml) of white vinegar and 1 tbsp. (14.7ml) of liquid dish soap. Soak a sponge in the solution. Blot your stain repeatedly, scrubbing gently. Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes or until you notice your stain begin to dissolve. When done, blot your stain with a rag or towel to remove excess moisture. Treat with carpet cleaner. At this point, if you have any commercial carpet cleaner handy, feel free to use it. Because you've already pre-treated your stain with the methods above, the cleaner should be extra-effective. Follow the instructions included with your cleaner to apply it to the stain. Most carpet cleaners will direct you to spray or pour the solution on the stain, let it set, then blot or vacuum the solution out of the carpet. Rinse with cool water. When you're done treating your carpet, wash it with a small amount of cool, clear water. This water works as a "rinse" cycle, helping to dissolve any leftover cleaning materials soaked into the carpet. Some cleaning materials, if left to sit in carpet, can discolor or damage the fibers of the carpet. Others, like the vinegar and soap solution above, aren't necessarily harmful to the carpet, but leave a noticeable odor that shouldn't be allowed to take hold in the carpet. In any case, a little water can help remove leftover substances from the area of the stain. After rinsing with water, immediately blot with a rag or towel. Don't let water soak through the carpet onto the floor, where it can cause damage if allowed to sit. Finish by vacuuming again. Repeat the steps above as needed to work the stain out of the carpeting. When you're finished and the stain has been reduced or removed entirely, give the affected area one final vacuuming. This removes any leftover cleaning materials in the carpet and helps to dry to carpet out, preventing damage than can result from moisture left to sit in the carpet. Soak or wash away excess oil immediately. As with the types of oil stains described above, if you have the chance to do so, you'll want to remove as much oil as possible before it has the chance to set. However, since you're working on a hard surface, you don't have to worry about spreading the stain like you would with fabric, so feel free to scrape, wash, or rub the oil away as needed. If you're working on your driveway, avoid washing oil into your yard. Some types of oil and certain cleaning solutions can be harmful to plants and grass and can even create unsightly "dead spots" in your landscaping. Scrub with baking soda and water and allow to sit overnight. The first action you should take to treat oil stains on hard surfaces is similar, but not identical, to that used for the stains described above. Mix baking soda with water to create a loose (but not liquid) paste, then work the paste into the stain with a sponge or brush. Here, you're using the baking soda as a mild abrasive, rather than for its absorbent properties. When you've given your stain a thorough scrubbing, allow it to sit overnight (or as long as is possible). As it dries, the baking soda paste will absorb the broken-up oil stain, making for easy removal in the morning. For extra cleaning power, you may want to substitute hydrogen peroxide in your paste if you have it. Soak with warm water and vinegar. Next, make a cleaning solution from water and vinegar as a cleaning solution/rinse. Mix about 2 cups (473ml) of warm water with 1 tbsp. (14.7ml) of white vinegar. Soak a rag in this mixture, then use it to spread the solution over the stain area, removing any dried baking soda in the process. Allow the solution to sit for about half an hour so that it can soak in and help dissolve up the stain. Scrub the stain with an abrasive or stiff brush. When you've allowed your makeshift cleaning solution to soak into your stain, remove it with an abrasive that can break up any remaining oil. There are many abrasives that may work here: steel brushes, fine-grain litter, abrasive pads, toothbrushes, and even sand can perform well. If you're working on a hard surface that is vulnerable to damage or scratching, like a stove top, you will want to shy away from harsher abrasives like steel, sand, and so on. Instead, use a toothbrush or sponge. Use a commercial grease-cutting cleaner. If needed, follow up your initial cleaning and scrubbing with a commercial cleaner to finish the job. A variety of grease-cutting solutions are available at grocery and department stores for relatively cheap. Some of these solutions are for general usage, while others are specially-formulated for certain surfaces (e.g. ovens, stove tops, driveways, etc.). Though every cleaner will be different, most function in the same way: apply the cleaner to the stain, allow it to set, then scrub it off. Use mineral oil for kitchen appliance surfaces. For certain hard surfaces in the kitchen where oil stains are common, like the stove top and the fan hood, mineral oil can be an effective cleaner. Soak a paper towel in mineral oil, then scrub the stained areas. For particularly difficult stains, you may want to try adding baking soda to the oil stain. In addition to removing stains, this method gives your appliances a pleasant sheen. You won't want to use mineral oil for your driveway unless the stain is fairly small, as, compared to other cleaners, mineral oil can be somewhat expensive and impractical to work with. Use trisodium phosphate for concrete. Some driveway stains, like those from dried-on motor oil, can be especially tricky to remove with normal cleaning methods. In these situations, try using trisodium phosphate (TSP), a heavy-duty cleaning powder often sold at specialty cleaning stores. Mix TSP with water to create a smooth paste and spread it over the stain, then allow it to dry. When the paste dries completely, scrub it away with a rag or brush. Repeat as needed until the stain is suitably reduced or removed. Don't rinse dried TSP down the storm drain, as it is known to be harmful to aquatic ecosystems. Try using club soda. When all else fails, try this old-fashioned method used by grandmothers everywhere. Pour a small amount of club soda onto your stain, allow it to set for about five to ten minutes, then wipe it away with a rag or sponge. Compared to other cleaning solutions, club soda is mild, but surprisingly effective. Best of all, it's cheap — large bottles of club soda usually only cost a dollar or two at the grocery store.	Remove excess oil immediately with a rag or paper towel. If working with clothes, use a cardboard insert. Apply talc or baking soda to the stain. Work grease-cutting dish soap into the stain. Pre-treat the stain with detergent. Place your clothing or fabric in the laundry. Repeat as needed. Try alternative stain-removing solutions. If possible, soak up excess oil immediately. Treat with baking soda and vacuum. Pour rubbing alcohol on the stain. Treat the carpet with a soap/vinegar solution. Treat with carpet cleaner. Rinse with cool water. Finish by vacuuming again. Soak or wash away excess oil immediately. Scrub with baking soda and water and allow to sit overnight. Soak with warm water and vinegar. Scrub the stain with an abrasive or stiff brush. Use a commercial grease-cutting cleaner. Use mineral oil for kitchen appliance surfaces. Use trisodium phosphate for concrete. Try using club soda.
https://www.wikihow.com/Handle-an-Insult	How to Handle an Insult	It can be hurtful when someone insults you, but try to stay calm and think for a second so you don't overreact. Consider the person's motivation for insulting you. They might have been making a valid point and just worded it harshly or they might have insulted you for no reason. Try brushing the insult off with a light joke. For example, say something like “Ouch. Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” Or, ignore the insult completely. If the person was really out of line and you want to confront them, calmly tell them that it upset you and you'd appreciate if they didn't make hurtful comments like that again.	Determine the person’s motive. Question the other person's reasoning for the remark. Was the comment even intended to be an insult or was it a tongue-in-cheek statement meant to be taken lightly? The context can often help you determine whether an insulting statement is mean-spirited or simply blunt. Figuring out motive will help guide your response. If you are hanging out with friends or family, consider how you all usually communicate. Do you often gently tease on another as a form of affection? Was the comment stated in the middle of a heated discussion or during light-hearted conversation? If you are in a social event with strangers or casual acquaintances, consider the tone of what the person said. He or she may have been nervous to approach you and used a frivolous remark to start a conversation not knowing that the remark could be taken offensively. If you are in a work environment, consider whether this form of communication is second-nature. Some employment environments are ripe with constant ribbing. Does this person often say similar things to others? If this occurred with a romantic partner, consider the surrounding context of the conversation. Were you arguing and your partner threw out an insult? Or, did they merely make a comment about your behavior/characteristics in a reasonably neutral context? Resist the temptation to snap back. Impulsively reacting to a perceived insult means you're putting your emotions in the driver's seat. Returning the insult also undermines figuring out the motive of the remark – the person could have been teasing you in a light-hearted way and you make the situation worse. What's more, when you snap back after an insult, you give the person insulting you power. You might also end up making this person look like a victim to everyone else. Determine if there was some truth to the statement. In some cases, we feel insulted by others' comments because there is some truth to their words. If you feel a slight sting because of someone's remark, rather than taking it personally, strive to use the comment as constructive criticism. If the subject is something that you genuinely want to get better at, then pull the person aside and ask him or her for suggestions to improve. If the person is not someone who you would like to enlist for help, turn to someone else you can count on for timely advice on improving in this area. Use humor. Humor serves three fundamental purposes after an insulting remark: it thwarts a mean-spirited insult, it lessens any animosity, and puts a potential audience in your corner. Let's say you're hosting a house party and your roommate makes the comment that guests should place their coats in her room since yours is always so messy. Respond with a witty remark, such as, “Yeah, that's a good idea. You might step in the wrong place in my room and upset my pet snake.” Ignore the slight. If you're not much of a joker – or you tend to come up with witty comments hours later – you can always choose to let the remark slide. Honestly, choosing to ignore an insult, whether light-hearted or mean-spirited, gives you a lot of power. It's like saying to the person, “I don't find that comment worthy of my reaction”. Note that you would only ignore an insult if you thought it to be minor. Crude and offensive remarks should not be tolerated, so if a person repetitively does this you need to speak up. Strive to accept the insult as the other person’s opinion. Other people have opinions. If everyone loved the same things and hated the same things, the world would not be as interesting. If an insulting remark was made as a result of a difference in opinion, try not to take it personally. Now, respecting others' opinions does not mean you should not be true to your own. It simply means recognizing that others look at the work through an entirely different lens than you do. An example for reframing the comment and acknowledging it as the other person's opinion would be to immediately think of ways other people have described you to the contrary. Perhaps your coworker called you lazy, but your partner always praises your ability to take initiative and put in extra effort. Having a contradictory example confirms the statement as that person's opinion rather than a fact. Respond. If you choose to address the insult, ask the person - immediately or sometime after - if you could speak with him in private. Pulling him aside demonstrates some consideration as opposed to calling him out in public. Calmly tell the person that you find his comments to be insulting and that you would like them to stop right away. If appropriate, explain to the person that you will go to someone in authority if the comments do not stop. One possible response could be: "I'm sure you didn't mean this, but I really felt hurt by your comment. Could you refrain from saying X in the future?" Involve someone in authority. If the person continues to make insulting comments despite your urging him to stop, take your complaints to the next level. Reach out to a teacher, parent, supervisor, or other person in authority and tell them about the insulting remarks. Do not feel guilty about making these complaints. You gave this person ample opportunity to stop. If he or she chose not to, the consequences rest in this person's hands – not yours. Breathe. Insults can easily make you feel like the spotlight's on you, or that you are being attacked. Strive to effectively cope with being insulted by taking a moment to collect yourself first. Doing this ensures that you do not insult the person back, which could tarnish your reputation. It also allows you time to really think about the insult and determine the underlying motive behind it. Deep breathing can be very effective when you are feeling anxious or stressed. To perform deep, diaphragmatic breathing, take a slow breath in through your nose for 4 counts. You should notice your belly rising. Hold the breath for 2 counts. Then, release it for 4 counts. Your belly should deflate as you exhale. Perform 6 to 8 cycles of deep breathing for greater calm and clarity in stressful situations. Feel the emotion. It's normal to feel hurt, embarrassed or even ashamed by an insulting comment. It's okay to take the time to feel whatever you're feeling. While you do not want your emotions in the driver's seat, you also do not want to lock them away in the trunk. Use the acronym TRUTH to help you in feeling your emotions. T ell yourself the situation. Stick to the facts. R ealize what you're feeling. Decide which emotion describes what you are feeling. U ncover self-criticism. Identify any negative self-talk you are having about the situation or your feelings. Examples include “I shouldn't let him get under my skin” or “Why am I being such a wimp?” T ry to understand yourself. Think about why you are feeling the way you are. Are your feelings justified? H ave the feeling. Feel whatever you feel. Cry. Punch your teddy bear. Jump around in frustration. Show yourself compassion. You are only human. You can't be perfect all the time. This has two different meanings: 1) you aren't made of steel, and, therefore, immune to insults and 2) there are small quirks about everyone that others may comment on. Rather than judging yourself or your reaction to insulting remarks, practice tender love and kindness. The easiest way to know whether you are showing yourself compassion is to consider how you would treat a friend in a similar situation. Would you get mad at your friend for having her feelings hurt? Or, would you rub her arms and tell her it's going to be okay? Treat yourself how you would a close friend.	Determine the person’s motive. Resist the temptation to snap back. Determine if there was some truth to the statement. Use humor. Ignore the slight. Strive to accept the insult as the other person’s opinion. Respond. Involve someone in authority. Breathe. Feel the emotion. Show yourself compassion.
https://www.wikihow.com/French-Inhale-(Irish-Waterfall)	How to French Inhale (Irish Waterfall)	To do the French inhale, first, take a large puff of smoke and hold it in your mouth. Once your mouth is full of smoke, open it slowly and push your tongue from the back to the front of your mouth so the smoke gradually flows out. As the smoke begins to flow, push out your bottom lip, which will guide the smoke upwards. Then, inhale through your nose as the smoke leaves your mouth so that it's drawn up into your nostrils.	Take a large puff of smoke and hold it in your mouth. Don't inhale the smoke into your lungs. Bring your tongue to the back of your mouth and use it to trap the smoke. Let the smoke sit in your mouth for a moment before moving on to the next part of the trick. Slowly open your mouth to release the smoke. Don't exhale or blow the smoke out of your mouth. Let the thick smoke flow out of your mouth slowly, keeping your tongue positioned at the back of your mouth. Push out your bottom lip to send the smoke upward. You want to start guiding the smoke up toward your nose. You still shouldn't be exhaling. Your lip and jaw should be sticking forward and you should feel like you have an underbite. Keep your tongue at the back of your mouth. Use your tongue to push the smoke out of your mouth. Without exhaling, slowly move your tongue away from the back of your mouth and toward the front, pushing the smoke in your mouth out of your lips. This should be a slow, gradual movement. Avoid pushing the smoke out too quickly or it will dissipate before you're able to finish the trick. Start breathing in through your nose. Slowly inhale through your nose while at the same time continuing to push the smoke out of your mouth using your tongue. Don't inhale too quickly -- you should be slowly filling up your lungs with air through your nose. You should start to see the reverse waterfall effect in the smoke that's entering your nose. Don't exhale the smoke from your mouth. Push it out using your tongue while inhaling through your nose. Inhale through your nose until all the smoke in your mouth is gone. If there's leftover smoke in your mouth or you're having a hard time inhaling it all through your nose, exhale and blow the smoke away from your mouth.	Take a large puff of smoke and hold it in your mouth. Slowly open your mouth to release the smoke. Push out your bottom lip to send the smoke upward. Use your tongue to push the smoke out of your mouth. Start breathing in through your nose. Inhale through your nose until all the smoke in your mouth is gone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Doorbell	How to Fix a Doorbell	Before you fix your doorbell, open the circuit breaker box in your home and turn off the circuit that controls your doorbell so you don't accidentally electrocute yourself. Once the circuit is off, unscrew your doorbell button from your home and pull it out to see the wires behind it. Using your screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the back of the button and unwind the wires wrapped around them. Next, bend small hooks at the ends of the wires with your fingers and set each one underneath a different terminal screw on the back of your new doorbell button. Slowly tighten the terminal screws and reattach the doorbell to the outside of your house. Once you flip the power back on, press the button to hear your doorbell chime again!	Disconnect the button from your home and touch the wires together first. Use a screwdriver to remove the button from the side of your home. Unscrew the terminals on the back of the button so the wires are loose. Carefully touch the tips of the wires together and listen for your doorbell to ring. If it went off, then you need to replace the button. If your doorbell still doesn't work, the problem is somewhere else. The wires leading to your doorbell are low voltage so they may still give a small shock if you touch the exposed ends. Check the wired connection inside the chime kit if the button works. Pop off the faceplate to the chime kit by pulling it forward. Make sure the connections leading to the terminals are solid and use a multimeter on the terminal screws to test for voltage. If there are about 20 volts when you use the meter, then replace the chime kit. If you have less or no voltage, then you need to keep looking for the problem. The chime kit is usually a box attached to your wall or ceiling near the door your doorbell is attached to. Test the voltage coming from the doorbell’s transformer last. Your doorbell's transformer is usually attached to an outlet box in your basement or attic. Locate the 2 terminal screws on the front side of the transformer and hold the 2 ends of your multimeter to them. The reading should be around 20 volts. If the multimeter doesn't have a reading, replace your transformer. If you can't find your doorbell's transformer, call an electrician to locate it for you. Turn off the circuit leading to your doorbell. Open the breaker box in your home and locate the circuit that controls your doorbell. Make sure the circuit is completely turned off so you don't accidentally shock yourself while replacing the doorbell button. If the doorbell isn't labeled on your breaker, try the circuits 1 at a time and have a helper test the voltage at the button. Unscrew the button from your home. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws holding your button in place. Once the screws are out, pull the button out so you can see the wires behind it. Disconnect the wires from the terminal screws. There should be 2 wires attached to the 2 screws on the back of your button. Unscrew the terminals and unwind the wires that are wrapped around them. Set your old button aside or throw it away immediately. You do not need to label what terminals the wires were attached to since it doesn't matter. Get a replacement doorbell button. Any doorbell button that has 2 terminal screws on the back will work for your current doorbell. Pick a button that's roughly the same size as your old button and matches the exterior of your home. You can purchase doorbell buttons from hardware and home improvement stores. Screw the wires into the terminals on the new button. Bend small hooks at the ends of the wires with your fingers. Set the hooked wires underneath the terminal screws. It doesn't matter which wire you attach to which screw. Tighten the screw with your screwdriver slowly so you don't damage the wires. Don't attach both wires to the same screw or the doorbell will not work. Reattach the doorbell and turn on the power. Mount your new button with screws in the same place as the old one. Turn on the circuit leading to your doorbell and try pressing the button. The doorbell should chime right when the button is pressed. If the doorbell doesn't chime, then remove the button again and ensure the wire connections are tight. Disconnect the power leading to your doorbell and chime. Find the circuit and breaker that controls your doorbell and switch it to the off position. This helps prevent any accidental shocks while you're working. Remove the faceplate from the front of the chime. Grab the sides of the faceplate and gently pull on toward you. The faceplate covering the wires and chimes should easily pop off from the base. If not, check for screws or fasteners around the edge. The chime is usually found on the wall or ceiling near the door that it's attached to. If you need to use a ladder to access it, be sure to maintain 3 points of contact while you're climbing it. Disconnect and label the wires from the chime kit. Look for the 2 or 3 screws with wires attached to them inside your chime kit. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver so you can pull out the wires. As you pull out each wire, wrap a piece of masking tape around it and write down what terminal it was plugged into. The terminals inside your chime kit will be labeled either Front, Trans, or Rear. If your chime kit has 2 screws, there may be a white wire that's capped inside. Unscrew the cap and disconnect the wires that are underneath it. Unscrew the chime kit from the wall. Your chime kit should have 3 or 4 screws mounting it to your wall. Turn a screwdriver counterclockwise on each of the screws to loosen them. When you're about to remove the last screw, support the chime with your other hand so it doesn't fall. Avoid using a drill so you don't strip your screws. Attach the new chime kit to your wall. You can use any chime kit that connects to your home's electrical system. Place the new chime kit on your wall where you had the old one. Feed the wires running from your wall through the holes in the back of the chime kit so you can easily attach them later. Use a screwdriver and screws to secure the back of the kit to the wall. Chime kits can be purchased online. Reattach the wires to the matching screws. Bend a small hook at the end of each wire with your fingers. Hook the wire around the screw that matches the label on your wire. Use a screwdriver to slowly tighten the screws onto the wires. When you're finished, pop the faceplate back on your chime. If you had an unused white wire in your old chime kit, find the white wire that was attached to your new chime kit. Twist the ends of the wire together and twist a cap onto the ends. Reconnect power and test the doorbell. Turn on your circuits and press the doorbell button. The chimes should ring immediately after you press it. If the doorbell doesn't work, take off the chime kit's faceplate and make sure your screws are tight and your wires are in the correct terminals again. If everything is right in your chime, then you may need to change the transformer. Turn off the power to your doorbell. Disconnect the circuit leading to your doorbell by turning off the switch in your breaker box. Never start work until you've ensured that there's no power running through the wires. Disconnect the wires from the front terminal. The transformer is usually located in your basement or attic attached to a metal electrical box. The terminal is located on the front of the transformer and has 2 screws with wires leading to your doorbell. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws attached to those wires. Unwrap the wires from the screws and set them aside. You don't need to label the terminal wires since it doesn't matter which screw they're attached to. Undo the wires coming from the back of the transformer to remove it. The wires in the back of your transformer lead to your home's power supply. Untwist the wire caps to separate the transformer's wires from the power supply wires. Make sure your power is completely disconnected to your transformer since the back wires could shock you. Unscrew the old transformer and put the new one in its place. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws holding the transformer to the box. Once you take the screws out, take your old transformer with you to a hardware store so you can buy one that matches it. Once you get your new transformer, screw it transformer into the box where the old one used to be. Connect the matching wires on the back of the new transformer. The back of your transformer will have 3 wires that connect to your power supply. The black wire provides power, the white wire is neutral, and the green wire is a ground. Twist a wire cap on the ends of the of the wires that match in color. Make sure the power running to your transformer is off while you're wiring it. Attach the wires to the front terminal. It doesn't matter which wire you attach to which screw. Bend a hook shape into the exposed end of each wire. Slide the hook underneath the terminal head and tighten the screw with your screwdriver. Make sure the screws fully contact the wires. Don't attach both wires to a single screw. Turn on the power to test your doorbell. Turn on your breaker so your doorbell has power again. Try pressing the button and listening for the chime. If the doorbell doesn't work, double check the terminal connections and wiring in the back of the transformer. If everything looks correct in your transformer, call an electrician to look at the wiring in your walls. Check the batteries in the button and the receiver when the bell stops working. Most times when a wireless doorbell stops working, it's because the batteries have died. Open the button and receiver to see what batteries they use. Put in new batteries and test the doorbell again to see if it works. The button and receiver may each take different styles of batteries. Use rechargeable batteries so you don't have to throw them away every time. Try moving the receiver closer to the button if the bell doesn’t ring when it’s pressed. Sometimes, the receiver may have trouble because it's out of range from the button. If your bell rings sometimes but not other times, try moving the receiver closer to the button if you can. Once the receiver is closer, try ringing the bell again. This will require you to remount your receiver on the wall. Switch the transmission frequency if your doorbell goes off randomly. Some wireless doorbell receivers may pick up random frequencies in the air or from nearby transmitters. This could cause the doorbell to go off at random times even when there's no one at the door. Check the doorbell's user manual to see if you can change the frequency of the receiver and button. Once the frequency is changed, try the doorbell again. Not all wireless doorbells will let you change the frequency. Replace the wireless doorbell if you can’t find a problem. If you can't find a fix that works, the electronics inside the doorbell may be faulty. Remove the current doorbell that you have and look for another wireless doorbell system online or at home improvement stores. If your wireless doorbell didn't work immediately after you installed it, check online to see if the manufacturer has a warranty so you can get a replacement.	Disconnect the button from your home and touch the wires together first. Check the wired connection inside the chime kit if the button works. Test the voltage coming from the doorbell’s transformer last. Turn off the circuit leading to your doorbell. Unscrew the button from your home. Disconnect the wires from the terminal screws. Get a replacement doorbell button. Screw the wires into the terminals on the new button. Reattach the doorbell and turn on the power. Disconnect the power leading to your doorbell and chime. Remove the faceplate from the front of the chime. Disconnect and label the wires from the chime kit. Unscrew the chime kit from the wall. Attach the new chime kit to your wall. Reattach the wires to the matching screws. Reconnect power and test the doorbell. Turn off the power to your doorbell. Disconnect the wires from the front terminal. Undo the wires coming from the back of the transformer to remove it. Unscrew the old transformer and put the new one in its place. Connect the matching wires on the back of the new transformer. Attach the wires to the front terminal. Turn on the power to test your doorbell. Check the batteries in the button and the receiver when the bell stops working. Try moving the receiver closer to the button if the bell doesn’t ring when it’s pressed. Switch the transmission frequency if your doorbell goes off randomly. Replace the wireless doorbell if you can’t find a problem.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Dentist	How to Become a Dentist	If you're interested in becoming a dentist, prioritize science-related classes like biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. See if you can shadow a dentist to become familiar with their work, or try volunteering at a dental office to learn more about the job. Once you're ready, get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field, and make sure you complete dental requirements before graduating. Then, take the Dental Acceptance Test (DAT) and apply to dental school!	Get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field. The most beneficial undergraduate degree is one in pre-dentistry or a science. Degrees in science-related fields help you meet any prerequisites you will have when entering dental school. While in school, you should focus on getting good grades, learning as much as you can, and developing good study habits. All US dental schools have undergraduate course requirements, which will be published on their websites. For example, most require that you take prerequisite courses in many sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. You should also consider taking business classes. Gather letters of recommendation. When you are applying for dental school, you will need to submit letters of recommendation along with your application. You should choose people who know your work ethic and characteristics, so they can provide strong and supportive letters for you. You can get letters from professors and any dentists you have shadowed or worked with during your undergraduate studies. Apply for admission to a dental school. Most applicants apply to more than one dental school. You should only apply to dental schools that are accredited by the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation or a similar accreditation organization for your country. Your undergraduate grades, score on the DAT, recommendations, extracurriculars, and interviews are considered in the admission process. Complete coursework at a dental school. When you go to dental school, you will receive a doctorate degree. A standard program is four years, which includes coursework and clinicals. You can get a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD). These are the same degree. The only difference is the name. The dental school you go to will give out one or the other. You can also become a specialist, which will take a few years longer. The most important thing to make sure that you do is choose a program accredited by a dental organization, like the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Take the required steps if you want to become a specialist. After you finish dental school, you may decide that you want to do something more specialized than general dentistry. If this is your wish, you will need to become a specialist. Becoming a specialist requires acceptance into a residency or postgraduate program. Then, you will continue with postgraduate education for two to six years, depending on the specialty. The competition for dental specialty programs is rigorous and only the very top candidates will earn a position. You will need to need to be at the top of your class in dental school and be involved in research or other extracurricular activities. There are nine recognized dental specialties: Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, or Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Get a high score on the Dental Admission Test. To get into dental school, you will have to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). This test is given by the American Dental Association. The test has 280 questions and takes five hours to complete. An average score on this test is 19 out of 30. It is taken about a year and a half before you start dental school. Most people take it in the spring or summer of their junior year of undergrad. The test contains a lot of questions related to natural sciences, along with reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning. A high score on this test is important because dental school is very competitive. For example, some of the top dental schools in the country had hundreds of applicants, but only accepted between 100 and 200. Pass the National Board Dental Examination written test. After you complete your degree at an accredited school, you need to meet the requirements to get your license. In most places, this requires that you take exams after receiving your degree. Usually, one exam is a written test that tests your basic knowledge of the field. Your dental school will probably arrange the test for the graduating class to take together. Pass your clinical exams. Your state or area will grant your license to practice dentistry. In the US, the exams may vary from state to state. These exams are clinical and require you to perform treatment on patients. If you plan to practice in your dental school's state, then your dental school will often host the exam annually or semiannually. Some states accept a regional exam, such as the Western Regional Examining Board or the Northeast Regional Board. Volunteer in a dental office. Most dental schools want to see students who are well-rounded, with good grades and extracurricular activities. You can get some experience and improve your dental school application by finding volunteer work in a dental office. Talk to one of your professors or contact local dentist's offices to ask about volunteer opportunities. You may be able to shadow a dentist or help in the office. Observe a dentist. During your studies, you will complete observations of dentists to learn more about what it is like to be a dentist and whether or not you want to be a dentist. You may also be able to shadow a dentist before you apply to dental school to make sure it is the right fit for you. Get professional experience. If you can manage your time effectively, get a part-time job in a dental office as a dental assistant or receptionist while you are in dental school. You may not be able to work more than 10 hours a week. However, this will help you gain much needed behind-the-scenes experience at a dental office that you will not learn in dental school. Decide where you want to work. After you graduate from dental school, you have a few options for jobs. You can open your own practice or join a private practice with other dentists. You may also be able to work in a hospital. Some dentists will go to work for organizations doing lab research, and others will find jobs teaching at dental schools. Some areas, like large cities, have many dentists and the job market is more difficult and competitive. Many graduates from dental school find more job opportunities in rural or inner city communities. Find an associateship position. Most people who have just graduated from dental school generally get an associateship position with an established dentist who have their own practice. If you get a position this way, you will work with a dentist until you gain experience and decide to open your own practice. You can find these positions through your dental school or dental organization career boards. Make sure you are a hard worker. If you are interested in becoming a dentist, you should learn what will be required of you in this profession. You will be responsible for providing people with dental care. You will have to administer local anesthetics, look at x-rays, and come up with a treatment plan for your patients. You will also have to remove cavities and do fillings and give cleanings. You may have to do some minor oral surgery, like root canals, or treat people with periodontal disease. A dentist who runs their own practice may have to work more than 60 hours weekly early in their career. Have good manual dexterity. Because dentists use their hands, often doing precision work in tiny, hard to reach areas, you will need to have outstanding manual dexterity. Your fine motor skills are imperative to your success as a dentist. Working with your hands is an important part of your career. To improve these skills, find a hobby that uses your hands and fingers. For example, you can play an instrument, draw and paint, make models, or play video games. You can also work on your hand strength by using objects to work the muscles, like putty, balls, or a squeeze grip. Make sure you have compassion. Most people who want to be dentists have a desire to help people. Dentists should have good bedside manner and genuinely want to interact with people. You need to be compassionate because many people who visit the dentist will be scared or have anxiety. You need to be able to compassionately treat these patients. Start practicing compassion in your everyday life. Be a friend to others and listen when they talk. Volunteer your time and give of yourself in the community. Try to think about other people's situations and put yourself in their shoes. Develop your problem-solving skills. Dentists need to have problem-solving skills. This helps you figure out the best treatment for patients. Some patients may not be able to undergo the standard treatment procedure, so you have to be able to come up with alternatives. To improve your problem solving skills, think about identifying the problem and approaching it logically. Come up with possible solutions to the problem, and encourage input from others. Focus on time management. Dentists need to be able to manage their time so they can perform the needed procedures in a reasonable amount of time. Most dentists will see numerous patients each day and need to be as quick and efficient as possible. Start making schedules for your days. Prioritize what needs to be done and what you can do later. Plan time in your day for classes, work, and studying, along with food, relaxation, physical activity, and sleep. Develop good leadership skills. No dentist works alone, and most dentists oversee a team of healthcare professionals. This means you will need to be a strong leader when you are a dentists. Dentists will be over others in the office, such as dental assistants and dental hygienists. Good leaders are knowledgeable, kind, firm, and decisive. They keep their word, dress respectfully, and treat others with respect.	Get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field. Gather letters of recommendation. Apply for admission to a dental school. Complete coursework at a dental school. Take the required steps if you want to become a specialist. Get a high score on the Dental Admission Test. Pass the National Board Dental Examination written test. Pass your clinical exams. Volunteer in a dental office. Observe a dentist. Get professional experience. Decide where you want to work. Find an associateship position. Make sure you are a hard worker. Have good manual dexterity. Make sure you have compassion. Develop your problem-solving skills. Focus on time management. Develop good leadership skills.
https://www.wikihow.com/Convert-Between-Fahrenheit,-Celsius,-and-Kelvin	How to Convert Between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin	To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then divide your answer by 1.8. To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8 and then add 32 to your answer. If you're trying to convert Celsius to Kelvin, just add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature.	Understand the scales. The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales begin at a different number—where 0° Celsius is freezing, that equivalent temperature in Fahrenheit is 32°. In addition to starting at a different temperature, the two scales rise at different rates as well. For instance, the range from freezing to boiling in degrees Celsius is 0-100°, and the same range in degrees Fahrenheit is 32-212°. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature. Since freezing for Fahrenheit is 32 and freezing for Celsius is 0, you begin the conversion by subtracting 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature. For example, if your initial Fahrenheit temperature is 74°F, just subtract 32 from 74. 74-32 = 42. Divide the result by 1.8. The range for freezing to boiling in Celsius is 0-100 whereas it's 32-212 in Fahrenheit. This is the same as saying that for every 180° Fahrenheit range, there is only a 100° Celsius range. You can express that as 180/100, which when simplified equals 1.8, so to finish the conversion you must divide by 1.8. For the example from step one, divide your result, 42, by 1.8. 42/1.8 = 23°C. Therefore, 74°F can be converted to 23°C. Note that 1.8 is the equivalent of 9/5. If you don't have a calculator or prefer working with fractions, you can divide your result from the first step by 9/5 instead of 1.8. Check your answer. Here are a few conversions so you can see whether your result makes sense. If you get a result that doesn't fit this scale, check your math again. You may have forgot to subtract before dividing. ºFahrenheit ºCelsius (approx) -40 -40 0 -18 32 0 60 16 100 38 150 66 212 100 Understand the scales. Since the same rules in the scale differences apply when converting Celsius to Fahrenheit as the opposite, you'll still be using the difference of 32 and the scale difference of 1.8. You just use them in the reverse order. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8. If instead, you want to convert the temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, you can simply reverse the process. Begin by multiplying the Celsius temperature by 1.8. Work with a 30°C temperature. For example, if you're working with the temperature 30°C, you should first multiply it by 1.8, or 9/5. 30 x 1.8 = 54. Add 32 to the result. Now that you have corrected for the differences in scale, you still must correct for the difference in starting points as in step one. To do this, add 32 to the Celsius x 1.8 temperature, and you will have the final temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Add 32 to 54, which was the result from step 3. 54 + 32 = 86°F. Therefore, 30°C is equivalent to 86°F. Check your answer. If your answer doesn't fit between two lines of this chart, you've probably made a math error. Remember to multiply by 1.8 before adding 32. ºCelsius ºFahrenheit -40 -40 0 32 15 59 30 86 60 140 100 212 200 392 Make a general comparison. A more general way to compare the two is to realize that every 5°C equals 9°F: ºCelsius ºFahrenheit ºCelsius ºFahrenheit -50 -58 0 32 -45 -49 5 41 -40 -40 10 50 -35 -31 15 59 -30 -22 20 68 -25 -13 25 77 -20 -4 30 86 -15 5 35 95 -10 14 40 104 -5 23 45 113 50 122 Understand the conversion. Given the 1.8 conversion factor, each 1°C difference equals 1.8°F, with that idea highlighted in the 10-15°C range: ºCelsius ºFahrenheit ºCelsius ºFahrenheit -1 30.2 10 50.0 0 32.0 11 51.8 1 33.8 12 53.6 2 35.6 13 55.4 3 37.4 14 57.2 4 39.2 15 59.0 5 41.0 16 60.8 6 42.8 17 62.6 7 44.6 18 64.4 8 46.4 19 66.2 9 48.2 20 68.0 Round the values to a whole number. If one rounds the Fahrenheit values, the difference in Fahrenheit from the nearest 5 or 10°C has the pattern 2,4,5,7: ºCelsius ºFahrenheit (rounded) 5 41 = 41+0 = 41-0 6 43 = 41+2 = 50-7 7 45 = 41+4 = 50-5 8 46 = 41+5 = 50-4 9 48 = 41+7 = 50-2 10 50 = 50+0 = 50-0 11 52 = 50+2 = 59-7 12 54 = 50+4 = 59-5 13 55 = 50+5 = 59-4 14 57 = 50+7 = 59-2 15 59 = 59+0 = 59-0 Understand the scales. Scientists understand the Celsius scale as derived from the Kelvin scale. Though the gaps between Celsius and Kelvin are even larger than the gaps between Celsius and Fahrenheit, one thing that Celsius and Kelvin have in common is that they rise at the same rate. Whereas the ratio for Celsius to Fahrenheit is 1:1.8, the ratio for Celsius to Kelvin is 1:1. If it seems odd that freezing for Kelvin would be such a high number — 273.15 — it's because the Kelvin scale is based around absolute zero, which is 0K. Add 273.15 to your Celsius temperature. Though 0°C is the freezing temperature of water, scientists actually understand 0°C as 273.15K. Since the two scales rise at the same rate, then converting Celsius to Kelvin always means simply adding 273.15. For example, if you're working with the temperature 30°C, just add 273.15 to that. 30 + 273.15 = 303.15K. Check your answer. Here's a rough scale so you can test whether your answer makes sense. Note that the Celsius and Kelvin scales increase at the same rate, so the two numbers are always exactly 273.15 apart. If you start with an integer value of degrees Celsius, your result in kelvins will end in the decimal.15. The lowest possible temperature is -273.15ºC = 0 kelvins. If your result involves negative kelvins, you either made a math mistake or the problem uses impossible values. ºCelsius kelvins -100 173.15 -50 223.15 0 273.15 50 323.15 100 373.15 200 473.15 500 773.15 Understand the scales. The 1:1 ratio for each degree Celsius and Kelvin still applies while converting Kelvin to Celsius. You mostly need to remember the 273.15 number and perform the opposite operation as when you convert Celsius to Kelvin. Subtract 273.15 from your Kelvin temperature. If instead you need to convert the temperature from Kelvin to Celsius, you can simply reverse the operation and subtract 273.15. Let's say you're starting with a Kelvin temperature of 280K. Just subtract 273.15 from 280 to get the Celsius temperature. 280K - 273.15 = 6.85°C. Check your answer. If the two values you have don't fit the pattern described in this table, check for math mistakes. If you start with an integer value of kelvins, your result in degrees Celsius will end in the decimal.15 (if Celsius is negative) or.85 (if Celsius is positive). Note how the difference between kelvins and Celsius becomes less important for very large numbers. Once you're dealing with 6+ digits, the difference is often within your margin of error. kelvins ºCelsius 0 -273.15 5 -268.15 50 -223.15 200 -73.15 500 226.85 1,000 726.85 100,000 approx. 99,700 10 million very close to 10 million Understand the scales. One of the most important things to remember while converting between Kelvin and Fahrenheit is the rise ratio. Since Kelvin has a 1:1 ratio with Celsius, it has the same ratio to Fahrenheit as Celsius, which is to say that for every 1K, Fahrenheit changes by 1.8°F. Multiply by 1.8. In order to correct for the 1K:1.8F scale, the first step in converting Kelvin to Fahrenheit is multiplying by 1.8. Let's say you're starting with a temperature of 295K. Just multiply that number by 1.8. 295 x 1.8 = 531. Subtract 459.7 from the result. Just as we must correct for the starting point of the scale by adding 32 when converting Celsius to Fahrenheit, we must also do the same when converting Kelvin to Fahrenheit. However, 0K = -459.7°F. Since the number we have to add is actually a negative number, that means we must simply subtract the number. Just subtract 459.7 from 531. 531 - 459.7 = 71.3 °F. Therefore, 295K = 71.3 °F. Check your answer. If your conversion doesn't fit between two lines of this table, try again. You may have made a math mistake, or forgotten to multiply before subtracting. If you start with an integer value of kelvins, your answer in degrees Fahrenheit will end in the decimal.67 (if ºF is negative) or.33 (if ºF is positive). kelvins ºFahrenheit 0 -459.67 5 -450.67 50 -369.67 200 -99.67 500 440.33 1,000 1,340.33 100,000 approx 180,000. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature. On the other hand, to convert a Fahrenheit temperature to a Kelvin temperature, it's easiest to convert to Celsius and then make the conversion to Kelvin from there. This means we begin by subtracting 32. Let's say the temperature is 82°F. Subtract 32 from that number. 82 - 32 = 50. Multiply that number by 5/9. When converting Fahrenheit to Celsius, the next step is to multiply by 5/9–or divide by 1.8 if you have a calculator around. 50 x 5/9 = 27.7, which is the Fahrenheit temperature now converted to Celsius. Add 273.15 to this number. Since the difference between Celsius and Kelvin = 273.15, you can then get the Kelvin temperature by adding 273.15. 273.15 + 27.7 = 300.8. Therefore, 82°F = 300.8K. Check your answer. Compare your result to this table to see if it makes sense. If it doesn't seem to fit the scale, try again. Make sure you subtract before multiplying. ºFahrenheit kelvins (approx) -25 241 0 255 32 273.15 exactly 70 294 100 311 150 339 212 373.15 exactly	Understand the scales. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature. Divide the result by 1.8. Check your answer. Understand the scales. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8. Work with a 30°C temperature. Add 32 to the result. Check your answer. Make a general comparison. Understand the conversion. Round the values to a whole number. Understand the scales. Add 273.15 to your Celsius temperature. Check your answer. Understand the scales. Subtract 273.15 from your Kelvin temperature. Check your answer. Understand the scales. Multiply by 1.8. Subtract 459.7 from the result. Check your answer. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature. Multiply that number by 5/9. Add 273.15 to this number. Check your answer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Shoulder-Pains	How to Stop Shoulder Pains	To stop shoulder pains, apply ice to your shoulder for 10-15 minutes every hour until the pain and swelling subside. Just make sure you wrap the ice or frozen gel pack in a thin towel so you don't get frostbite. If you're suffering from a strained muscle, you can relieve pain by doing some light shoulder stretches. For example, try reaching around the front of your body and grabbing your opposite elbow, pulling on the back of it until you feel a stretch. You can also take over-the-counter pain medications, like ibuprofen, but avoid taking them for longer than 2 weeks.	Rest your shoulder. Often, but not always, the root cause of shoulder pain is simple overexertion — lifting things that are too heavy or lifting lighter loads too often. Stop the aggravating activity for at least a few days. If your problem is work related, then if possible, talk to your boss about switching to a different activity. If the shoulder pain is exercise related, then you may be working out too aggressively or with bad form — consult with a personal trainer. Excessive bed rest is not a good idea for any type of musculoskeletal injury because some movement is needed to stimulate blood flow and healing. As such, some rest is good, but complete inactivity is counterproductive. Reconsider your sleeping environment. Mattresses that are too soft or pillows that are too thick may contribute to shoulder pain. Sleeping on your back for a few days or weeks may be needed so as to not aggravate your shoulder. Shoulder joint pain (as opposed to muscle pain) frequently worsens at night while in bed. Ice your shoulder. The application of ice is an effective treatment for essentially all acute injuries — including shoulder strains and sprains — because it constricts blood vessels (reducing blood flow) and numbs nerve fibers. Cold therapy should be applied to the most tender part of your shoulder in order to reduce the swelling and pain. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes every hour, then reduce the frequency as the pain and swelling subside in your shoulder. Compressing the ice against your shoulder with a bandage or elastic support will also help control the inflammation. Always wrap ice or frozen gel packs in a thin towel in order to prevent frostbite on your skin. Take over-the-counter drugs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin can be short-term solutions to help you deal with pain or inflammation in your shoulder — they can be found in every pharmacy and grocery store. Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than 2 weeks at a stretch and to take them with food. Talk to your doctor about your medical problems you have and any medications that you take before taking these medications. Follow the instructions on the package or your doctor's instructions on dosing. Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and Paracetamol) or muscle relaxants (such as cyclobenzaprine) for your shoulder pain, but never take them concurrently with NSAIDs. Do some light shoulder stretches. If your shoulder pain is primarily achy in nature and doesn't involve sharp, stabbing or shooting pain with movement or a dislocation, then likely you're experiencing a muscle strain. Mild muscle strains respond well to some light stretching because it relieves muscle tension, promotes blood flow and improves flexibility. In general, hold stretches (without bouncing) for about 30 seconds and do them 3x daily until the discomfort fades away. Trying to protect your sore shoulder by not moving it or putting it in a sling may increase the risk of adhesive capsulitis or "frozen shoulder," which is characterized by scar tissue, chronic stiffness and reduced range of motion. While standing or sitting, reach around the front of your body and grab the opposite elbow. Gently pull on the back of the elbow until you feel a stretch in the corresponding shoulder. While standing or sitting, reach behind your back towards your shoulder blade and interlock with your other hand (diagram above). Slowly pull on the hand with the sore shoulder until you feel a good stretch. Build shoulder strength. If your shoulder pain is caused by overexertion (especially while on the job), you may benefit from strength-building exercises, assuming you perform them safely and correctly. When your initial pain subsides, try to introduce low-intensity, low-impact shoulder strengthening exercises to your routine. Stronger muscles such as the deltoids and rotator cuff are more able to handle the strain and exertion that can lead to shoulder pain, decreasing the likelihood that it will return. Work with a personal trainer or physical therapist to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly. Make sure your shoulder muscles are warmed up before exercising them. Taking a warm shower or applying moist heat or doing simple calisthenics before weight training is recommended because your shoulder muscles will be more pliable. Distinguish between acute and chronic conditions. Although rest, ice and over-the-counter drugs are certainly helpful for acute (sudden) shoulder injuries, chronic (long-term) shoulder pain caused by arthritis or other degenerative conditions requires a little different approach. For example, for non-inflammatory osteoarthritis of the shoulder (the wear and tear type), applying some moist heat first thing in the morning may provide pain relief, reduce stiffness and increase your mobility. As a source of moist heat, microwaved herbal bags work well and are often infused with aromatherapy (such as lavender) that has relaxing properties. Supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and various fish oils may help lubricate and cushion arthritic joints. Get a shoulder massage. A strained muscle occurs when individual muscle fibers are taken beyond their limits and tear, which leads to pain, inflammation and some degree of guarding (muscle spasm in attempts to prevent further damage). A deep tissue massage is helpful for mild-to-moderate strains because it reduces muscle spasm, combats inflammation and promotes relaxation. Start with a 30 minute massage, focusing on your shoulder, lower neck and mid back areas. Allow the therapist to go as deep as you can tolerate without wincing. Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products and lactic acid from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. Your therapist may do trigger point therapy that focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your shoulder after injuries or overuse. Consider acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient art and involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin / muscle in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation. Acupuncture for shoulder pain (caused by an injury or arthritis) can be effective, especially if it's done when the symptoms first occur. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce pain. Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists — whoever you choose should be certified by NCCAOM. Acupuncture points that may provide relief to your shoulder pain are not all located near where you feel the pain — some can be in distant areas of the body. See a chiropractor. Chiropractors are joint specialists who focus on establishing normal motion and function of the spine and peripheral joints such as the shoulder. Shoulder pain is not only caused by the underlying glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, but also from joint issues in the neck and mid back. Your chiropractor is trained to diagnose joint problems and treat them (if appropriate) with manual joint manipulation, also called adjustments — they often illicit a "popping" or "cracking" sound. Although one joint adjustment can sometimes completely relieve your shoulder pain, more than likely it will take 3-5 treatments to notice significant results. Manual joint manipulation is not a good idea for inflammatory arthritis. Other professions that use manual joint manipulation include osteopaths and some physicians and physiotherapists. See your doctor. If your shoulder pain is especially severe, long-lasting (more than a few weeks) or debilitating, and home remedies are not particularly helpful, then make an appointment with your doctor. Your shoulder pain may be caused by something serious such as a torn tendon, damaged cartilage, dislocated joint, fracture or inflammatory arthritis. Your doctor may refer you to a specialist such as an orthopedist, neurologist or rheumatologist in order to better diagnose and treat your shoulder issue. X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scan and nerve conduction studies are tools that specialists may use to help diagnose your shoulder pain. Depending on your diagnosis, you may be given stronger prescription medications (especially if your pain is caused by arthritis) and/or asked to wear a shoulder sling short-term, which is common with severe joint sprains and dislocations. Your doctor will discuss a treatment plan tailored to your diagnosis with you. See a physical therapist. If your shoulder problem is recurring (chronic) and not alleviated by your own exercise routine, then you need to consider some form of rehabilitation guided by a professional. Your doctor can refer you to a physical therapist, who can show you specific and tailored stretches and strengthening exercises to rehabilitate your shoulder. Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 4-8 weeks to positively impact chronic shoulder problems. If need be, a physical therapist can treat your sore shoulder muscles with modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound or electronic muscle stimulation. Good strengthening exercises for your shoulder include pushups, pullups, swimming and rowing, but make sure your injury is resolved first. Get a cortisone injection. Cortisone is a hormone that is sometimes administered medically to treat injuries and various forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. An injection of steroid medication near or into a muscle, tendon or ligament can quickly reduce inflammation and allow normal, unrestricted movement of your shoulder again. Cortisone, compared to NSAIDs, has a longer duration of action and a stronger effect. The most common preparations used are prednisolone, dexamethasone and triamcinolone. Potential complications of corticosteroid injections include infection, bleeding, tendon weakening, local muscle atrophy, nerve irritation / damage and decreased immune function. If corticosteroid injections fail to provide adequate resolution for your shoulder problem, then surgery should be considered and discussed with your doctor. Consider surgery as a last resort. Surgery for chronic shoulder pain is often the last resort (after more conservative approaches have been tried), although it may be warranted immediately if your shoulder is dislocated or fractured due to serious trauma suffered from a car accident or sports injury, for examples. Osteoarthritis of the shoulder may lead to the formation of bone spurs or disintegrating cartilage, which can be remedied with arthroscopic surgery. Rotator cuff tears — a group of four muscles surrounding the ball and socket shoulder joint — is a common cause of pain and disability that often needs surgery to remedy. Shoulder surgery may involve the use of metal rods, pins or other devices for structural support. Possible complications from shoulder surgery include local infection, allergic reaction to anesthesia, nerve damage and chronic swelling/pain. Be prepared for needing some time after the surgery to recover. You will most likely need to do stretching, exercises, or physical therapy during the recovery period.	Rest your shoulder. Ice your shoulder. Take over-the-counter drugs. Do some light shoulder stretches. Build shoulder strength. Distinguish between acute and chronic conditions. Get a shoulder massage. Consider acupuncture. See a chiropractor. See your doctor. See a physical therapist. Get a cortisone injection. Consider surgery as a last resort.
https://www.wikihow.com/Flirt	How to Flirt	To flirt with someone you like, make eye contact, smile, and lean in a bit closer to show them that you're interested. Don't use cheesy pick-up lines, since they can be a huge turn-off. Instead, ask the person some questions to get to know them better, like, “What do you like to do in your free time?” or, “Doing anything fun this weekend?” You can compliment them on their appearance too by saying something like, “You have really nice eyes.” Or, be more personal and compliment them on something besides their looks, like their upbeat personality! If things are going well, don't be afraid to briefly touch their arm or leg while you're laughing or getting their attention. However, if they seem uncomfortable or not that interested, just move on and try your luck with someone else you like.	Make eye contact. Eye contact is the best and easiest thing you can do to start flirting. You can look deeply into the person's eyes while also taking the time to break eye contact to keep things from getting too intense. Consider using it in these ways: Get caught looking. Don't stare, but do throw small glances at someone. Keep doing it until he or she catches you. Hold the gaze for a second, smile , and look away. Look into his or her eyes when you talk, particularly at meaningful points in the conversation (for example, while you're paying a compliment). Wink or raise your eyebrows at your crush. It's cheesy, but it works if used sparingly. Do it when you're looking at someone from across a room, or if you're talking in a group and say something really meant for him or her. Girls can try looking at a guy, lowering your gaze, and looking up at the guy again through lowered lashes. Smile. You'll probably smile automatically if you're talking to someone you like, but you can use your pearly whites to your advantage before the conversation even starts. You can even smile at the person when you pass him or her by in the halls, or just from across the room. You don't have to grin from ear to ear, either; just a simple, subtle smile will do the trick. Try these variations: Smile slowly. If you're looking at someone but not talking to them, try letting a slow smile spread over your face instead of breaking into an insta-grin. Slow, languid smiles are generally considered sexy. Smile when you make eye contact. If you're suddenly looking into someone's eyes, toss in a smile for extra appeal. (If it's a genuine smile, the other person will see it without even looking at your mouth — it will crinkle your eyes, and is known as a Duchenne smile.) Try smiling with your eyes, not just your mouth. Make your whole face light up when you smile. Start talking. Introduce yourself — or maintain the mystery (optional). If you don't already know the person you're flirting with, an introduction (or lack of one) can be a great thing to build flirting around. Avoid the urge to have a cheesy pick-up line. Saying "Hi" followed by an introduction or a simple question is much more effective and less forced. If your crush doesn't know your name and you're a naturally gregarious person, try introducing yourself at some point. It can be as simple as, "Hi, I'm [name]. And you are...?" Make sure you get the other person's name. To help yourself remember it, try repeating it after he or she says it to you. (Such as "Lily. I love that name.") Or, if you want to make yourself seem like a bit of a challenge, work to keep your identity a mystery for a little while. If the other person really wants to know, he or she will ask around or keep pursuing you. If the person you are interested speaks in another language like Spanish , pick up a few words of the language before you strike a conversation. Initiate a conversation. Whether you already know the other person or not, a conversation is the best way to move the flirtation forward. The person you're flirting with will be impressed by your boldness and confidence. Here are a few guidelines: Talk to someone you don't already know. Perhaps the best way to strike up a conversation is to start with an observation which ends with a question: "I can't believe how much it's rained this week" or "This place sure is packed, eh?" What you say isn't important — you are simply inviting the person to talk with you. Find common ground with someone you do know. If you've already met the other person, strike up a conversation based on a shared experience or interest. For instance, you might talk about a class you're taking together, or the train you both take to work. Again, the topic itself doesn't matter — what matters is that you're inviting him or her to interact with you. Gauge the response. If the person responds pleasantly, continue the conversation. If the person doesn't respond or seems preoccupied or disinterested, he or she probably isn't interested in flirting with you. Keep it light. Don't bring up anything too personal when you're talking. Talk about the environment around you, the show you just saw, etc. Keep personal information (such as religion, money, relationships, education, and so on) out of it, unless the person enjoys intellectual debates without becoming over-emotional. Generally, it's best to avoid debating topics personally relevant to either of you (such as either yours or their religion) and to rather discuss topics you both don't have a personal stake in. It's easier to flirt when you're talking about more fun and lighthearted topics, such as your pets, reality television, or your favorite vacation spots. This doesn't mean you have to dumb yourself down to flirt, but it does mean you have to relax and avoid the deep talk for a while. Be playful. Being playful means not taking yourself too seriously, being a bit silly, playfully hitting your crush, or talking about something slightly offbeat or unexpected. It also means not putting too much pressure on yourself over the course of the conversation. Use body language to communicate your intentions. Non-verbal cues can say a lot more about how you feel than what's actually coming out of your mouth, so make sure you're communicating how you feel. Try the following: Keep your stance "open." Don't cross your arms or legs, as these are generally signs that you wish to isolate yourself from the other person. Turn your body toward the other person. Stand or sit so that you're facing the person you're flirting up. Angle your torso toward him or her, or point your feet in that direction. Break the "touch barrier". Casually initiate physical contact by touching him or her on the forearm as you talk, or by "accidentally" walking too close and brushing up against the other person. Play with your hair (girls). Playing with your hair is usually a sign of nervousness, which is a good thing if you like the other person — you almost want him or her to know you're nervous because it means you're interested. To consciously communicate this, slowly twirl a strand of hair around your finger as you talk. Break the touch barrier. The first few times you touch your crush, be careful not to "trap" him or her. Depending on the area, the contact should be long enough to be more than accidental, but no more. Avoid grasping a hand or arm, and instead try gestures such as brushing an imaginary speck of dirt off of their arm, or "accidentally" touching feet or knees without pulling away. All of these touches can be rejected without humiliation or offense, so if your crush is not ready for that kind of contact, you will not be forcing them to reject you entirely. Compliment the other person early in the conversation. It might seem too forward, but letting him or her know you're interested in dating before a solid friendship begins is the easiest way to detour around the friend-zone. Get confident, and don't let the opportunity slip by — you never know when you'll get another one. Here are some techniques to try: Maintain eye contact while you're complimenting. Looking away might accidentally make you seem insincere. Lower the tone and volume of your voice slightly. Paying a compliment in a slightly lower register than your usual speaking voice makes it seem intimate and sexy. Plus, it might also coax the other person to come closer to hear you. Use your crush's other interests to your advantage. If you know this person is dating (or interested in) someone else, you can use this to your advantage in a compliment. Try weaving the compliment into the conversation. For instance, if the girl you like is talking about how she had a terrible day, you could say something like "I hate seeing someone as beautiful as you feel so unhappy. What can I do to help?" Be careful about complimenting looks. A girl might like it if you notice her eyes, but she might label you as creepy if you say she has a nice figure too soon. Play it safe and stick to these physical features: Eyes Smile Lips Hair Hands Keep your interactions short and sweet. Remember that the key to creating demand is making supply scarce, so try to limit your interactions with the object of your flirtations. Don't talk to him or her every single day. Make it a special event and save it for a few times a week. Don't let conversations drag on for more than 5 or 10 minutes. The longer they go on, the higher your odds of running into an awkward silence. Let the other person come to you. After you've put in the work of starting up the interaction and sparking an interest, pull back a bit and see if he or she seeks you out for an interaction. This can be a good way to gauge interest, as well as build tension. Close the deal. If your flirting has been successful so far, and you want to get to know the other person better, it's time to see if you can turn it into a date. Here are a few approaches: Ask if the other person has plans at a later date. For instance, you might say, "So, what are you up to on Saturday night?" Try to keep this an open question, instead of one that requires a yes or no answer — you'll get more information that way. Don't ask someone what he or she is doing tonight , or even tomorrow. Try to schedule the date a few days out so that you don't come off as overly desperate. Suggest a specific event and ask if he or she would like to come along. This is the best approach if you're trying to arrange a group date. You could say something like, "So a bunch of us were going to see a movie on Friday, and I'd really like it if you came with us." Be straightforward. If you're feeling extra confident, go in for the kill without any pretense. For instance, you could say something like, "I'd really love to take you on a date. When are you free?" Keep your approach casual. Don't let yourself get so nervous that you forget basic conversational skills. Instead, try to stay calm and open the conversation in a low-pressure way. If you've never chatted with the person online before, you may even find an excuse for talking to him, like asking a question about homework or talking about a sports team you both like. If you're texting a person for the first time, make sure he or she knows who you are and that they don't feel creeped out. Here are some ways to start a conversation through text or chatting: "Hey, how's it going?" "Did you see/hear [insert event you both know about here]?" "How's your week going?" Don't talk about yourself too much. The majority of people are most comfortable talking about themselves because it's a topic they know well. Instead of taking the easy way out and discussing you endlessly, encourage the other person to talk about him or herself. However, you can and should occasionally throw some personal facts in the person's direction to help them to ask questions about you in turn. The key is to leave it up to them to pursue an interest in things relevant to yourself. This tactic actually serves two purposes: Not only does it keep the conversation going, but it allows you to find out more about your crush. You don't have to possess prior information about the other person to do this step. If you don't know him or her very well yet, you can ask: "How did your day go?" "So, what do you do with your free time?" If you do know the other person a bit, focus on a hobby or interest you're already aware of. For instance, maybe he's really into basketball, or you know she loves to read. "Did you see the game last night?" or "Have you read any good books lately?" would be great starts. Know when to press for more information. You can keep the discussion lively and interesting without probing too deeply on personal topics. For instance, asking your crush what exactly he or she likes about running cross-country would be a great idea; asking him or her for more details on family relationships or close friendships would be too much, too soon. You can do it in a joking, flirtatious bantering way that doesn't feel too serious, or like you're interviewing the person. Here are some ways to ask for more information flirtatiously: "So are you planning on spending all night online or do you have more exciting plans for this evening?" "Are you going to kick some butt in tonight's game?" "I've noticed the cute kitty in your profile picture. Is that who you spend most of your time with?" Compliment your crush early in the conversation. Don't chicken out and skip this step — it might seem difficult, but it's incredibly important. A compliment communicates that you're potentially interested in dating, and steers you away from the dreaded friend-zone. If you skip paying your crush a compliment and simply keep the conversation on a friendly level, it might be too late next time. Here are some basic compliments you could use: If you don't know your crush very well yet, but you're working on it, use a compliment oriented in this direction. Say something like, "It's so easy to talk to you," or "I kind of can't believe I'm getting to know someone as interesting as you." Try weaving the compliment into the conversation. For instance, if the girl you like is talking about how she had a terrible day, you could say something like "I hate seeing someone as beautiful as you feel so unhappy. What can I do to help?" Be bold. If none of the suggestions above appeal to you, go for broke and pay your crush a bold compliment. Try these possibilities, using the adjective that fits your crush best or substituting your own: "I hope you know you're gorgeous/beautiful/amazing/my favorite person to talk to/etc." "Sorry if this is too forward, but I have to say that you're incredible/an amazing person/so beautiful/etc." Don't come on too strong. Avoid loading compliments with feelings too early. Leaving a person slightly uncertain of the extent of your feelings for them can increase your attractiveness, giving you a bit of a mysterious edge. The point is not to make the person question whether you like them at all, but to make them wonder how much you like them. If you just openly say, "I have a big crush on you" or "I've always thought you were so hot," then you're taking the mystery out of the exchange. Instead, you can send a text or a message that says something like, "You looked cute in your new sweater today" or another comment that is nice and flirtatious without giving it all away. Convince your crush to pursue you instead of having to do the work yourself. Though flirting should let the person know that you like him or her, you shouldn't make it seem like you're doing all of the work. Instead, you should be just flattering enough so that the person knows you're interested, but leave him or her to wonder just how much you care. To achieve this, try phrasing compliments objectively rather than subjectively. Here are examples of objective vs subjective compliments: "I really like your eyes, they're so pretty." On the surface, this compliment may seem fine, and it probably would be appreciated. However, a common flaw in phrasing a romantic compliment is to constantly use the words "I like/love insert trait here". They tell the person that they've succeeded in winning your heart. This is great if you've already built up a solid relationship, but early on it can make you seem "too easy". "You have great eyes, they're very pretty". Although technically both sentences are you conveying that you like the person's eyes, this one makes it more of an observation than a personal opinion. It implies that you find the person attractive but does not confirm it outright. As such, the receiver will feel both flattered and drawn to figure out how much attractive you find them. Tease gently. Because you can't use body language to communicate over text or chat, you'll have to rely on your words to keep the mood light and fun. Rely on inside jokes (based on events you were both present for), sarcasm ("Yeah, I'm SURE you look like an ogre in the morning ;)"), and exaggeration ("You're probably a million times better at this than I am") in the beginning. Make it clear that you're kidding. The drawback of using text to communicate is that you can't always read the emotion behind the words. If you're going to flirt with someone by teasing them, make extra sure that you're implying it's a joke. You can use winking smiley faces, all caps, or exclamation points to communicate this. Just don't overdo it with the emoticons or it'll begin to feel corny for the other person. If you've already sent something that could be interpreted the wrong way, make your meaning crystal clear. Say something like "(joke)" or "jk" to make a quick save. Always leave your crush wanting more. As much as you might want to text this person forever, it's best to bow out before the conversation goes stale (as all conversations are bound to do at some point). The best way to avoid an awkward pause is to leave before one happens. Ending the conversation on a good note will lead your conversational partner to look forward to the next time you can chat. Set up your next interaction before you go. Throw out something like "Hey, so I'll see you around tomorrow?" or "I'll talk to you soon." If you're chatting online, note that you enjoyed the conversation just before you leave. It doesn't have to be complicated — a simple "This was awesome" or "I had a good time talking to you" is enough. If you're texting, you can be a bit more casual about it. Be careful not to over-compliment your crush. Your compliments will have a lot less meaning if you bestow them for every single positive trait the person has. Instead, reserve them for meaningful things that are important to the person, such as complimenting a skill they take pride in. Don't take it too seriously. Keep in mind that flirting is supposed to be fun and try not to be crushed if your efforts aren't successful — not every interaction will be a perfect 10. Stay positive, and try again with someone else. As with anything else, flirting improves with practice. Flirting also doesn't have to have an endgame; not every flirtation ends in a date. Sometimes, you may just want to flirt for the fun of it, instead of hoping it will go somewhere. Flirting can help you meet new people, feel more comfortable, and learn to mingle. You don't need to put any pressure on yourself to make it mean something or to be perfect.	Make eye contact. Smile. Start talking. Initiate a conversation. Keep it light. Use body language to communicate your intentions. Break the touch barrier. Compliment the other person early in the conversation. Keep your interactions short and sweet. Close the deal. Keep your approach casual. Don't talk about yourself too much. Know when to press for more information. Compliment your crush early in the conversation. Be bold. Don't come on too strong. Convince your crush to pursue you instead of having to do the work yourself. Tease gently. Always leave your crush wanting more. Don't take it too seriously.
https://www.wikihow.com/Beat-Egg-Whites	How to Beat Egg Whites	To beat egg whites, use a metal whisk to beat the eggs in a slow, circular motion for 30 seconds until they get foamy. If your recipe calls for soft peaks, add a pinch of salt and continue whisking the egg whites for 5 minutes at a medium pace. If your recipe calls for stiff peaks, continue beating the egg whites for 5 more minutes until they're bright white and solid.	Set out 3 different bowls to hold the eggs. Using 3 different bowls can help you keep the egg whites separate from the yolks. Choose a glass or metal bowl to collect the egg whites. Then, select a deep glass or metal mixing bowl to beat the egg whites in. Also, select a third container to hold the yolks. If any yolk gets in with the egg whites, it can ruin them and you will have to start over. Avoid using plastic to store egg whites. Plastic holds onto oil, so even clean plastic can ruin your egg whites. Crack the first egg against a countertop. Tap the first egg on the countertop, but don't pour the egg into a bowl. Hold the egg upright so the whites and yolk stay in the shell. Gently pull the shell halves apart. You can also crack the egg by tapping it against the rim of 1 of the bowls. Pass the yolk between the shell halves. Hold the shell halves over a glass or metal bowl you chose earlier. There are several ways to separate the egg, but the easiest way is to shift the yolk back and forth. Do this several times until most of the egg white has dripped into the bowl. Make sure the yolk isn't mixed in with the egg whites. If the yolk has broken, dump the egg into the trash and wash out the bowl.. Carefully pick out any shell fragments that fall into the bowl. Pour the yolk into your third bowl. Store all of the yolks together in the third container you chose earlier. It can be made from plastic or any other material. The yolks can be used to make pastries, pasta, mayonnaise, sauces, and to bind meat together. Check the yolk for shell fragments if you plan on cooking them. You can store the yolks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pour a little water into the container to prevent them from drying out. Transfer the egg white to your mixing bowl. Before moving the egg white, check it over for yolk. A little bit of yolk can ruin an entire batch of egg whites. Pour the egg white out of the glass or metal holding bowl. Then, repeat the process from the beginning with your remaining eggs. Keeping the egg white in a separate holding bowl prevents the mixing bowl's contents from being tainted if a yolk breaks. Warm the eggs to room temperature for 30 minutes. The egg whites get runnier when they reach room temperature, making them easier to beat. You may also notice that you get a greater volume of egg whites when you let the eggs warm up. If you use an egg separator, you can let the eggs warm up before cracking them. This makes the whites easier to separate, and you can then beat them right away. Hold a metal whisk in your dominant hand. Use only a metal balloon or wire whisk, since plastic whisks can retain oils that ruin the egg whites. An overhand grip works best. Hold the whisk between your thumb and your forefinger, wrapping the rest of your hand around the handle. Use your other hand to hold the bowl steady. You can also use an electric mixer or stand mixer. These devices can perfectly beat egg whites without you having to tire out your arm. Whisk the eggs at a slow pace. Lower your whisk into the egg whites. Begin to move your wrist up and down in a circular motion. A slow pace means the whisk makes less than 4 circuits per second in the bowl. Whisk for 30 seconds until the egg whites show foamy bubbles. Count the time as you whisk, then check egg whites' consistency. If they are finished, they will have turned into a foam. The foam will be mostly liquid, but it will be a bright white color and have lots of air bubbles. You can lift the whisk out of the bowl to get a closer look at the foam. If your recipe calls for stiffer egg whites with peaks, continue whipping the egg whites at a higher speed. Beat the egg whites until they are foamy. Before you can make the egg whites into peaks, you have to get to the foamy stage. Beat the egg whites for 30 seconds at a slow pace. Check them briefly for the foamy bubbles before continuing. The amount of time you need to beat the eggs to reach each stage can vary slightly each time you do this. Add cream of tartar to stabilize the egg whites. Sprinkle in a little bit of the acidic substance in while the egg whites are still a little runny. Plan on adding about ⁄ 8 tsp (0.62 mL) per egg in your bowl. You can buy cream of tartar at most grocery stores. If you can't find it, you can also use an equivalent amount of lemon juice or vinegar. Salt is now considered a destabilizer, so use an alternative instead. Beat the eggs at a medium pace for about 5 minutes. After the egg whites become foamy, you need to pick up the pace. Move the whisk fast enough for it to circle the bowl about 4 times in a second. As you whisk, the egg whites will turn white and expand in volume. You can switch hands if your arm gets tired, but keep up a consistent rhythm as much as possible so the egg whites don't lose air. Check the egg whites for soft peaks forming on the whisk. Lift the whisk, pulling some of the egg whites out of the bowl. Look for pointed mounds to appear on the whisk then curl over while you hold the whisk upside down. If your recipe calls for soft peaks, you can stop whisking now. If the egg whites do not form peaks, continue beating them until they do. Soft peak egg whites can be used to make food like light, fluffy pancakes or waffles. Add sugar gradually if your recipe calls for it. Dessert recipes such as meringues will instruct you to add sugar. Add about 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of sugar at a time. Pour the sugar down the side of the bowl while continuing to beat the eggs. If you add the sugar while the eggs are foamy, your egg whites can lose volume and take longer to whip. Pouring the sugar into the center of the bowl can also destabilize the egg whites. Beat the eggs whites into stiff peaks for 5 minutes. Your arm may already ache, but continue beating the egg whites at a steady, medium pace. The whites should be bright white and solid when you're finished. Lift the whisk to check for pointed mounds that don't fall over.. When the egg whites are fully beaten, you can tip the bowl without them sliding out. If you beat the eggs too much, they will begin to look dry and a dull gray color. They thin and leak liquid. Stiff peak egg whites are often incorporated into desserts, including meringues and cake batter.	Set out 3 different bowls to hold the eggs. Crack the first egg against a countertop. Pass the yolk between the shell halves. Pour the yolk into your third bowl. Transfer the egg white to your mixing bowl. Warm the eggs to room temperature for 30 minutes. Hold a metal whisk in your dominant hand. Whisk the eggs at a slow pace. Whisk for 30 seconds until the egg whites show foamy bubbles. Beat the egg whites until they are foamy. Add cream of tartar to stabilize the egg whites. Beat the eggs at a medium pace for about 5 minutes. Check the egg whites for soft peaks forming on the whisk. Add sugar gradually if your recipe calls for it. Beat the eggs whites into stiff peaks for 5 minutes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-BBQ-Ribs	How to Cook BBQ Ribs	To cook BBQ ribs, start by trimming off the large membrane on the back of the meat. Then, season the ribs, and preheat your grill to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, place the ribs directly on the grill grate. Finally, close the grill, and cook the ribs for 5-6 hours, or until the meat in the center is white and the juices run clear.	Choose which cut of ribs you want. barbecue ribs essentially come in two varieties. Spare ribs are fattier and take longer to cook. Baby back ribs are leaner and cook faster. Make the rub. The rub is a spice mixture that you rub on the rib rack to give it flavor. A typical rub for a 2 lb rack of ribs might consist of: 1 tablespoon (5 ml) cumin 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar 2 tablespoons (30 ml) kosher salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white pepper Make the mop (optional). A mop or baste is the liquid sauce that you coat the ribs with to keep them juicy and flavorful while they are cooking. Some people prefer dry ribs, without a mop. Trim the ribs and apply the rub. Ribs will usually come with a large membrane on the back, non-meat side of the rack. Most people trim the membrane and discard it because it is hard to chew and prevents the rub from covering the entire rack. Coat the ribs evenly with olive oil or vegetable oil (optional). Apply the rub generously onto the meat so that the front and back of the rack are completely covered. For spare ribs, place the ribs on a covered barbecue grill at 225° F (107° C) for 5-6 hours. For baby back ribs, cook at the same temperature for 3-4 hours. Place the ribs on the grill so that they are not directly over the heat source. If desired, apply the mop every 45 minutes evenly across the ribs. When the meat in the center of the ribs is white and the juices run clear, not pink, the cooking is done.	Choose which cut of ribs you want. Make the rub. Make the mop (optional). Trim the ribs and apply the rub. For spare ribs, place the ribs on a covered barbecue grill at 225° F (107° C) for 5-6 hours. If desired, apply the mop every 45 minutes evenly across the ribs. When the meat in the center of the ribs is white and the juices run clear, not pink, the cooking is done.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Mead	How to Make Mead	If you want to make mead, you'll need a basic brewing kit, which should come with a carboy, a hydrometer, a siphon, and some bottling equipment. To get started, mix 1 gallon of water and 3 pounds of honey in your carboy. Add any fruits, spices, and herbs you want to flavor your mead with, then add some brewing yeast to kickstart the fermentation process. Once you've added everything, seal the carboy and attach an airlock with a rubber stopper. Set the carboy aside, and stir it twice a day for the first 48 hours. After that, let the mead sit for 10 days before siphoning it into a clean container. Let it sit for 4 weeks, and then you're ready to bottle it!	Get a basic brewing kit. You will need some basic equipment in order to properly make your mead. You can find basic home brewing kits from brewing supply stores, and online. The kit should contain: A bucket or carboy to hold the fermenting mead. The container should also have an airlock on it to allow the gasses that are released during fermentation to escape the container while keeping it sealed from contamination. A hydrometer to allow you to calculate the alcohol by volume (ABV) level and see if the batch is still fermenting. A siphon to allow you to transfer the liquid without disturbing the sediment that builds up. Bottling equipment like a capper and glass bottles or a corker and wine bottles so you can bottle your finished mead. Use clover honey for a traditional mead. Different types of honey can add different flavor profiles to your mead, so choose one that you enjoy. Clover honey is the basic honey you'll find in the grocery store. It has the classic sweet honey taste, and is a great honey for mead making. You can choose different types of honey to alter the aromatics and the taste of your mead. Orange blossom honey will add flavor notes of oranges. Buckwheat honey has a strong flavor, similar to molasses. Wildflower honey can be a random mix of local floral sources, and the flavors can be impossible to predict. For a simple 1 gallon (3.8 L) batch of mead, you'll need at least 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of honey, so make sure you get enough! Add fruit, herbs, and spices to alter the flavor of your mead. You can also manipulate and alter the flavor profile of your mead using fresh fruits and spices. Spices like nutmeg and clove, fruits like blueberries or cherries, and herbs like lemongrass and basil can dramatically change the flavor notes in your mead, and give it a unique character. Just be sure not to overpower the natural sweetness of the mead. Ginger, vanilla, citrus peels, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, even chocolate can be added to mead to change the characteristics of its taste and aromatics. Use fresh fruit instead of dried or dehydrated fruit as they can affect the fermentation process. Use white wine yeast to ferment the mead. Yeast is one of the three main ingredients for making mead, so it's important to choose the right one for your mead. White wine yeast ferments at a fast pace, and accents the honey characteristics of the mead. You can find white wine yeast and other yeasts at brewing supply stores and online. You can use other types of yeasts, but they will each have different results and flavor profiles. For example, champagne yeast will create a higher ABV, while red wine yeast is great for mead with lots of fresh fruit because it metabolizes fresh sugars better. You can also use standard bread yeast as an easy alternative that will give you a smooth mead without altering the character of the honey flavor. Boil all of your brewing equipment in a large pot of water. All of the equipment and utensils that you will use to make your mead must be completely sanitized. An easy way to do this is to boil all of the equipment you will be using for 5 minutes, or use a special sanitizer that comes with many homebrewing kits. Any bacteria or contamination that gets in can ruin an entire batch of mead. Sanitize any spoons, tubing, bottles, containers, or other utensils that you may use. Be sure to rinse your equipment of any cleaning solutions that you use, as this can introduce unwanted chemicals and ruin the taste of your mead. Mix 1 US gal (3.8 L) of water and 3 lb (1.4 kg) of honey in your bucket or carboy. The first stage of making mead is a mixture called a “must.” Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add it to the container you will ferment your mead in, then stir in honey. Do not add the honey to the boiling pot of water or it will alter the flavor of the honey, and the honey may stick to the bottom of the pot. Make sure the honey has fully combined with the water before moving on. Add your fruit, spices, and herbs to the container of must. Once the honey has fully combined with the water, you can add your fruit and spices to the must. Place your fresh fruit into the mixture without smashing or muddling the fruit to avoid changing the color of the mead. Add your tea bag full of spices and herbs into the liquid and give it a nice stir. For fresh fruit, add 1 pound (0.45 kg) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. For spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, add 2 tbsp (~14 g) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. For fresh herbs, add 1 cup (~25 g) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. For dried herbs, add 2 tbsp (~3 g) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Use a hydrometer to check the specific gravity of the must. After you've combined the ingredients to form the must, you can use a hydrometer to check the specific gravity of the mixture. This will allow you to determine the potential alcohol content of your mead. It's important to check the gravity of the must before you add your yeast because it will be difficult to alter the mixture once the yeast begins working to ferment the must. The baseline reading of your must should be somewhere between 1.060 and 1.120 on the hydrometer. Add the yeast to the must. Once you've got the must flavor profile and ABV that you want, it's time to add the yeast. A standard packet of brewing yeast is enough for up to 5 gallons (19 L) of mead, so use 1 gram (or one-fifth of the packet) if you're only making 1 gallon (3.8 L) of mead. Simply stir the yeast into the must and mix it in thoroughly. Adding too much yeast will only make the fermentation process go a little faster and will not damage or alter the taste of your mead. Seal the container of must and attach an airlock with a rubber stopper. When the enzymes in the yeast begin to break down the sugars in the honey, it will release gasses that can build up in the container and potentially explode. Use a rubber stopper that fits over the opening in the container, then place the stem of the airlock into the hole of the rubber stopper, and place them both into the opening of the container. It's important that you have an airlock so you can release the gasses while keeping the mead free from any contamination. Whether you're using a plastic container or a glass carboy, it needs to be sealed so the fermentation process can begin, and an airlock is needed to allow the gasses to escape. Stir the container twice a day for the first 48 hours to begin fermentation. To get the fermentation process started, you'll need to mix the ingredients twice a day for the initial 48 hours, but not past that period. Make sure any utensils you use to stir the mixture are fully sanitized so you don't introduce any bacteria into the container or the mead. Stir the mixture for about 2 minutes or so, and be sure to seal the container when you are done. If you are fermenting the mead in a carboy or a container with a narrow opening at the top, you can lightly shake the container to mix it. Wait 10 days then siphon the mead into a clean container from the top. During the fermentation process, a layer of sediment will form at the bottom of the container. Use a siphoning hose or tube to transfer the mead into another clean container to separate it from the sediment. Place the container of mead on a higher surface level, insert a siphon hose in the mead, and shake the hose up and down to start the flow of liquid into a clean container below it. Place the siphoning tube at the top of the liquid so you don't transfer any sediment. The clean container should be large enough able to hold all of the mead. If the new container does not have a rubber stopper and airlock, you can clean the sediment out the original container, sanitize it, and add the mead back into it to continue fermenting. Check the ABV again with the hydrometer to track the progress of the fermentation. Make sure the new container is sterilized. Seal the clean container and allow it to sit for at least 4 weeks. Once you've siphoned the mead and separated it from the sediment in the container, seal the new container with an airlock to allow the gasses to escape. Store the container in a warm dry place for a few weeks to continue the fermentation process. Eventually, sediment will collect on the bottom of that container as well, siphon the liquid into another clean container to separate it from the sediment again. Siphoning, or “racking,” to separate the mead from the collected sediment may need to be repeated several times during the fermentation process. Repeat the racking process until your mead is clear and no longer cloudy. Check the ABV of your mead before you bottle it. After your mead has fermented for at least a few weeks, it may be ready for bottling. But you need to take another reading with your hydrometer to confirm that the alcohol by volume (ABV) is where you want it to be. Different tasting meads will have different readings: Dry tasting mead will read between 0.099 to 1.006. Medium tasting mead that is slightly sweet and slightly dry will read between 1.006 to 1.015. Sweet mead will fall between 1.012 to 1.020. Very sweet dessert mead will read anywhere past 1.02. Fill your bottles from the bottom up. Once your mead is finished and ready for final bottling, use a siphon to transfer the mead from the container. Put a length of tubing from the container of mead to the bottom of the empty bottle, shake the hose up and down in the mead to start the flow, and fill the bottles from the bottom up to minimize exposure to oxygen. Cap or cork the bottles as soon as you finish filling them. You can enjoy the mead whenever you like, but the longer it ages, the more flavorful it will be. The bottles and equipment must be sanitized to avoid tainting or spoiling the mead. Stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight, your mead can last up to 2 years!	Get a basic brewing kit. Use clover honey for a traditional mead. Add fruit, herbs, and spices to alter the flavor of your mead. Use white wine yeast to ferment the mead. Boil all of your brewing equipment in a large pot of water. Mix 1 US gal (3.8 L) of water and 3 lb (1.4 kg) of honey in your bucket or carboy. Add your fruit, spices, and herbs to the container of must. Use a hydrometer to check the specific gravity of the must. Add the yeast to the must. Seal the container of must and attach an airlock with a rubber stopper. Stir the container twice a day for the first 48 hours to begin fermentation. Wait 10 days then siphon the mead into a clean container from the top. Seal the clean container and allow it to sit for at least 4 weeks. Check the ABV of your mead before you bottle it. Fill your bottles from the bottom up.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Mother	How to Be a Good Mother	To be a good mother, try to set clear, firm rules and be consistent with your consequences. For example, if your child pushes their sibling, give them the same punishment every time, like 5 minute time-out, so they know learn that breaking rules is a bad thing. Besides teaching good behavior, you can be a good mother by showing your love and support! You can ask your kids about their interests to show you care. Additionally, make sure to attend their games and performances, which will show your kids how proud you are.	Follow advice that's supported by experts. Get familiar with child development by reading tried and true parenting books. Then, try your best to implement fact-based advice, like praising your children to reinforce positive behaviors or using timeouts or some other form of correction to manage misbehavior instead of spankings. There's an overwhelming amount of literature on what makes a good mom and how to raise healthy, happy kids. Plus, everyone has an opinion—from your own mother and the mothers at your kids' school to the person behind you in line at the grocery store. Trying to implement all the advice you receive will only lead to frustration, and may even make you feel bad about your parenting abilities. Some good resources for parenting include the American Academy of Pediatrics sponsored-site at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx and KidsHealth.org at https://kidshealth.org/. Some famous parenting books include Parenting with Love and Logic or Positive Discipline. Set clear and firm rules. Decide how you want to run your household and clearly communicate these expectations to your kids. Hold a family meeting to verbalize the guidelines and be sure everyone understands the consequences if they don't comply. Then, post a cheat sheet of the rules in a common area, like on the fridge. Make rules clear and concise but with a positive spin, like “Everyone should walk indoors” instead of “No running in the house!” Depending on the age of your children, you might have an open discussion with them to decide on fair rules and consequences together. You might start trying to do this once your child is able to work out for themselves some feasible consequences to misbehavior. Follow through with consequences. If your children violate rules, be willing to consistently enforce them and apply consequences as needed. Use fair and appropriate consequences that you will carry out every time. Disciplining your children for rule-breaking doesn't necessarily translate to being mean. Use compassion and logic. Criticize the behavior rather than the child. This might sound like, “Charlie, what should you do instead of pushing your brother? Because you pushed, you'll have to wait 5 more minutes before taking a turn to show how patient you can be.” Be affectionate often. Dish out plenty of love in the form of hugs, kisses, and words of affirmation. Affection reminds your child that they are loved unconditionally. Plus, it's linked to higher self-esteem, better academic performance, fewer behavioral problems, and an overall stronger relationship between you and your child. Make sure most of the interactions you have with your children are positive and loving. Strive to show affection daily. If you have a baby, affection may simply involve holding your infant regularly or speaking reassuringly. Act approachable, so older children want to talk to you. A good relationship with your child is built on healthy communication , and they'll need to know that you are open to talking with them. Make a point of having regular conversations with each of your children, no matter how trivial the subject. Then, let them know that your door is always open for a chat. Smile, uncross your arms and legs, and make occasional eye contact. If your child is talking, try to give them your full attention. Power off or silent any distractions like the TV or your cell phone until the conversation is over. Repeat what they said to show you're listening. Always remind your child that you love them. Even if you are disciplining them or disagreeing with them, make sure they know it comes from a place of love. You might do this by speaking in soft tones and being gentle with your child, even when you are enforcing a consequence. Being approachable also means limiting judgments or criticisms. If your child feels like you're disapproving, they may not want to share. So, steer clear of harsh facial expressions or critical statements when you are talking to them. Spend time one-on-one. Quality time is important for building good relationships with each of your kids, but always hanging out as a family doesn't allow for one-on-one attention. Carve out time—even short windows—for connecting with each child on their own. When you dedicate a little time to one child at a time, you can talk about the unique challenges they are facing or learn about their special talents and interests. If you're dealing with a baby or toddler, one-on-one time might include getting down on the floor and playing with them. Make a special habit or activity for the child that is your "special thing." Cook together, take a walk, or even do crafts. This can reinforce your bond. Show your support. A mom is one of the most important people in a child's life, so use that position to validate your child and make them feel worthy. Help nurture their interests and outlooks, even if it's not what you would have chosen for them. If your teenager has joined a band, give some positive feedback about the songs she writes. If your middle-schooler is obsessed with space, buy them books or take them on a field trip to the planetarium. These interests may come and go. But, they will always remember how you supported them and gave them the freedom to explore different things without judgment. If your child behaves well or does something that makes you proud, let them know. This will reinforce positive behaviors in your child. Love all your children for who they are. Try to spend about the same time sharing quality time, praising, and disciplining each of your kids. Also, try to promote strong sibling relationships by not comparing one kid to another. Good mothers avoid showing favoritism, as doing so could lead to aggression, lower self-esteem, and poor academic performance. Plus, playing favorites may turn your kids against one another. Collaborate with your partner or co-parent on the plan. Since consistency is such a big thing in being a good mother, you'll also want to make sure your partner or co-parent is on the same page with your plan. Develop the rules and consequences together, and be sure that both of you follow through on them. This also includes having regular check-ups, so that you can identify problems before they affect the children. For instance, if one parent doesn't agree on the disciplinary plan, they may not actually carry it out. Being clear about where each of you stand can help ensure that the right message gets to the kids. Do your best to practice what you preach. Ensuring that you reflect a consistent image to your kids is an important part of being a good mom. Children repeat behaviors that their parents do, so avoid setting rules and standards for your kids you don't follow yourself. For example, if you have a hard rule about lying in your household, avoid telling lies whenever possible in front of your kids. That way, you'll seem more credible and admirable. This also includes modeling things like being a hard worker, eating healthy foods, and not using drugs or alcohol. Model healthy relationships. Whether with your spouse, co-parent, family members, friends, or regular people in the community, show your kids how to treat people appropriately. Let them know what it means to be a good friend and/or partner, such as teaching them to actively listen, compromise, and share with others. Use teachable moments when you and your spouse disagree (on lighter matters) to show your kids how to work through conflicts. Be an upstanding citizen in the world. Being a role model extends beyond basic behavior to humanity in general. If you want to be a good mother, be a good person. Lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need, volunteer in your local community, and advocate for the underdogs of society. Commit to a family community service project, like serving at a soup kitchen over the holidays. Modeling compassion and empathy for others increases the likelihood that your children will be assets to society. Admit when you’re wrong, and apologize. Be a standup mom who understands you're not perfect and is willing to acknowledge your shortcomings. Admitting your own wrongdoing shows your kids that there's nothing to be ashamed of about mistakes—as long as they fess up and try to make amends. For instance, if you accidentally compare one kid to another, acknowledge that is was wrong by saying, “Jeff, I want to apologize to you. I compared you to your brother yesterday and I shouldn't have. Each of you is special with your own qualities. Will you forgive me?” Take time away for yourself without feeling guilty. Don't feel guilty about pulling away from your children every now and then for some “me time.” It sends a message to your kids about the importance of managing stress and caring for oneself. Plus, spending time apart helps you decompress and helps them learn to do things on their own. Being stressed out affects your children, so carve out time for self-care daily. This might be unwinding with a long soak and a book each evening, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee before the kids rise every morning. Just remember to take care of you! Don't be afraid to tell your children that you're taking some time to yourself. Explain self-care to them and ask them what they do for self-care. This will build a healthy habit in your children. Build a positive support group, especially with other moms. Social support is an important aspect of your health and wellness as a woman. Be sure that you make time to connect with friends and family, but also other moms who can offer advice and support. Participate in a mommy group in your local community, or meet the moms of your kids' friends at school, at church, or on the playground. It's equally important to connect with others simply as a woman—not only as a mom! Hang out with girlfriends, go on dates, and cherish your familial relationships, too. Promote good health and well-being. When you support your overall health, you ensure that you lose less time coping with illness, have a better mood, and live longer for your kids' sake. Make a health a major focus in your household by eating well , exercising , and getting plenty of rest. Encourage your kids to do the same. If you have small kids, try joining a gym or rec center that has a daycare so you can work out. You might also try family bike ride, sports, or activities that promote fitness like jumping on the trampoline together. Don't hold yourself to unreasonable expectations. Be aware of any pressure others (or you) are putting on yourself, and learn to take things in stride and accept your limitations. Instead of trying to be a superhero, try to be good enough. If you get caught up in expectations and start beating yourself up, pause, take several deep breaths and repeat: “I'm not perfect. I am only one person. I can only do so much.” If you become too frustrated by expectations, take a look at the info you're absorbing. You may need to distance yourself from judgmental people or cut down on your social media or magazine-reading time. You might also examine your social circle, as instances of mom-shaming often run rampant in social groups. If you find that some moms are regularly judging or criticizing others, get some distance from these people. Split responsibilities with your partner. Good moms don't try to do it all on their own. If you're parenting with a spouse or partner, ask them to share the load with you. If you're overwhelmed, request that they take on more duties, so you can rest. You might also give them specific tasks to do so that you're not bogged down. This might sound like, "Sweetie, I haven't slept well in days. Do you mind putting the kids to bed tonight so I can turn in early?"	Follow advice that's supported by experts. Set clear and firm rules. Follow through with consequences. Be affectionate often. Act approachable, so older children want to talk to you. Spend time one-on-one. Show your support. Love all your children for who they are. Collaborate with your partner or co-parent on the plan. Do your best to practice what you preach. Model healthy relationships. Be an upstanding citizen in the world. Admit when you’re wrong, and apologize. Take time away for yourself without feeling guilty. Build a positive support group, especially with other moms. Promote good health and well-being. Don't hold yourself to unreasonable expectations. Split responsibilities with your partner.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Dog-in-an-Apartment-That-Does-Not-Allow-Dogs	How to Keep a Dog in an Apartment That Does Not Allow Dogs	Keeping your dog in an apartment that doesn't allow dogs can be a challenge, but if you're clever about it, you might be able to avoid notice. Try to keep your dog calm and avoid anything that makes it bark. For example, if your dog always barks at pedestrians outside, keep the blinds closed. You should also walk your dog a couple of times a day to tire it out and keep it calm. Just time your walks to avoid your neighbors. You should have someone who can take your dog for a couple of hours at short notice if your landlord comes over. Don't forget to vacuum the floors and couches to get rid of any dog hair and hide its food bowls.	Eliminate any motivation for barking. If you want to keep your landlord from discovering your dog, you need to keep it quiet. Start by removing any motivation for barking. Try to observe when your dog barks and work on eliminating anything that encourages the behavior. For example, if your dog barks at pedestrians, keep your blinds closed. If your dog tends to bark when you play music, avoid playing music in your apartment. Many dogs bark at the door if the doorbell rings or someone knocks. Try discouraging your guests from knocking or ringing the doorbell. Explain the situation to them so they understand why this is necessary. Neutering your dog will make him/her calmer. Ignore barking whenever possible. It is probably not always possible to ignore barking, especially if you're trying to hide a dog from your landlord. If your dog is barking loudly when you're home, you will probably need to keep it quiet right away. However, dogs may see your attention as a reward. Whenever possible, ignore the barking as this can help discourage the behavior. If your dog starts barking, do not even look at the dog. Turn your back to it and ignore the behavior until the dog quiets down. As soon as your dog gets quiet, reward it immediately. You can give your dog a treat and praise. Once your dog learns it is being rewarded for keeping quiet, lengthen the amount of time the dog needs to stay quiet before receiving a reward. Again, this method is best used outside your apartment. Try to ignore your dog's barking when out on walks or visiting a friend. Desensitize your dog. Dogs may bark if they get nervous or frightened easily. If your dog tends to bark in response to particular stimuli, work on de-sensitizing your dog to that stimuli. First, identify what makes your dog bark. For example, maybe your dog barks in response to UPS trucks. Many dogs perceive the UPS driver as an intruder. Start exposing your dog to the stimuli at a distance. For example, take your dog to a post office where trucks are parked. Have your dog look at the trucks from across the street. Feed it treats so it associates the truck with happy moments. Repeat this multiple times. Learn when you can expect the UPS truck to drive by your home. Feed your dog treats each time the UPS truck drives by, and stop as soon as the truck is gone. With time, your dog should stop barking in response to a UPS truck. This may take time, however. You will have to give it a few weeks or months. Teach the quiet command. "Quiet" can be taught as a command. You will first have to teach your dog to "Speak." You can do this by saying "Speak" and encouraging barking. Reward the barking when it occurs in response to a command. Once your dog knows "Speak," it can learn "Quiet." Bring your dog somewhere away from your apartment to teach this command. Say "Speak" and allow your dog to bark. When your dog starts barking, say "Quiet." When it stops barking, reward it. Repeat until your dog knows it should stop barking when it hears "Quiet." You can use the quiet command when your dog gets noisy in your apartment. If a car goes by and your dog barks, say "Quiet." If your dog barks in response to the doorbell ringing, say "quiet." Walk your dog frequently, but time it carefully. Dogs may make more noise and commotion if they're not getting enough exercise. Make sure to play with your dog and walk it regularly. With a smaller dog, you may be able to adequately exercise it through playing games in your home. Be careful, however, if you live on an upper floor, especially if you live without carpeting. You may want to lay a rug down to muffle the noise of your dog's paws. Walk your dog frequently, but be careful where you walk your dog. You will have to take the dog out an exit where you're unlikely to run into neighbors or your landlord. For example, sneak your dog out back. You may want to only walk your dog late at night, and use something like a newspaper or a training pad for your dog to its business during the day. Keep the dog somewhere else when your landlord is over. You should have a game plan in the event your landlord visits. Have a friend or family member to call who can take the dog for a day. You do not want the landlord to see your dog and figure out what is happening. Know when the landlord will show up. For example, the landlord may be coming over to check on a leak in your sink. Have a plan that day to hide the dog. You may want to keep your dog in a separate room when you are not at your apartment. If you have a roommate, one of you can walk the dog when the landlord visits. You can also see if a friend can watch the dog for a day if your landlord is coming over. You can have a friend pick up the dog in the morning and bring it back at night. Vacuum and clean to keep pet hairs hidden. Your landlord may get suspicious if he or she notices signs of your dog in the apartment. Work on keeping any evidence hidden by regular vacuuming. You want to remove any traces of dog hair. Do not just focus on vacuuming the floor. You should also concentrate on vacuuming any furniture. This is especially important if you have carpet. Carpet can make a dog's presence obvious. Have a friend vouch for you if you get caught. Despite your best efforts, you may end up getting caught with a dog. In this case, you will have to think of an excuse. A good excuse is to say the dog belongs to a friend, and you're only watching the dog for the day. The landlord may be a bit more vigilant after finding a dog in your apartment. You may have to be extra careful about hiding the dog if you get caught. Make sure you have the money to move fast. You may get evicted if you get caught with a dog. If dogs are clearly against the rules in the lease, you have broken the lease by hiding your dog. Your landlord may require you to move fast. Moving is expensive. In addition to paying for things like moving trucks and gas, you will have to pay to transfer your utilities. You will also have to put down a deposit on a new apartment, and may have to pay first month's rent upfront. Make sure you have a nest egg to front these expenses in the event you have to move fast. The potential financial fallout is one of the reasons it's risky to sneak a dog in an apartment. Watch out for your neighbors. It's hard to judge your neighbors' attitude. Some of them may not mind you bending the rules, while others may be irritated. Some people may have specifically chosen that apartment complex because they dislike dogs. Be polite to your neighbors at all times. Keep your dog from jumping on them, barking, or generally disturbing anyone. If you're respectful of your neighbors, they're more likely to like you. This will decrease the likelihood they'll report you to the landlord if they catch you with a dog. Prepare to pay for damages upfront. A pet deposit usually covers any damage caused by a pet. If your dog, say, chews up the carpet, the $300 you put down for the pet deposit will cover this. However, if you're sneaking your dog in, you won't have a pet despot as a buffer. In the event your dog damages the unit, you will have to pay any damages upfront. Try to negotiate with your landlord instead. It's always best not to break the rules. You could get in a lot of trouble and end up spending a lot of money sneaking in a dog. You may be able to convince a landlord to make an exception to the no pets rule. You can explain to a potential landlord that you have a dog. If there are any reasons you cannot give the dog up, let him or her know. For example, maybe your dog has special needs and would not do well with another owner. Offer to write up a contract. You could provide a legal document promising to take care of any damages done by your dog. You and your landlord could both agree on the terms of the document. If the landlord sees you're willing to take responsibility and pay potential damages, he or she may be more willing to allow you to have a dog.	Eliminate any motivation for barking. Ignore barking whenever possible. Desensitize your dog. Teach the quiet command. Walk your dog frequently, but time it carefully. Keep the dog somewhere else when your landlord is over. Vacuum and clean to keep pet hairs hidden. Have a friend vouch for you if you get caught. Make sure you have the money to move fast. Watch out for your neighbors. Prepare to pay for damages upfront. Try to negotiate with your landlord instead.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Eyebrow-Pencil	How to Use Eyebrow Pencil	To use an eyebrow pencil, choose a taupe shade that is close to your natural brow color. Sharpen the pencil to a fine point, then start filling in your brows with light, upward strokes of the pencil. Feather the pencil strokes so they resemble natural hair, and try to fill in any sparse spots. Once you've filled in your brows, blend the pencil in with a spoolie or an eyebrow brush, then apply a brow wax or gel to keep your eyebrows in place.	Find where your eyebrows should begin. Hold a pencil point up and vertical against your nose to see where your eyebrow should begin. The edge of the pencil that is closer to your nose marks the line where your brow should start. If it goes beyond that point, you should use tweezers to remove the excess hair. If it falls short, you will probably want to extend it to that point. Use a white makeup pencil or a very light stroke from your brow pencil to mark this spot if you don't want to lose its precise location when you move the pencil. Locate the ideal end point of your brow. Ideally, your eyebrow should end at a 45-degree angle from the outer corner of your eye. Still holding the pencil against the side of your nostril, pivot the point of the pencil away from your nose and to the outer corner of your eye. That is where the tail of your eyebrow should be. You can mark this spot with a light dot from your brow pencil, using that as a guide for tweezing or penciling in your brow later. Find your ideal arch point. Look straight forward and line up the outer edge of the pencil with the outer edge of your iris to find where your arch should begin. Mark this spot with your white pencil so that you can find it easily for tweezing or penciling. Determine if your eyebrows are the same height. Hold the pencil horizontally across the tops of your brows to check that they are about the same height. If they are not, don't immediately try to pluck them to the same size. You'll use the pencil later to build them up to a similar height. Choose the best eyebrow shape for your face. Use the shape of your face to help you determine the best eyebrow shape for your features. If you have a round face, a sharp, high angle will open your eyes and elongate and balance the face. You can get away with most shapes if you have an oval face. If your face is very long, try extending the length of your brows and don't fill them too much or too dark. A heart-shaped face can be a challenge--too shaped or angled can be harsh and accentuate your forehead. Try a lower, straighter arch that follows your brow bone. If you have a square face, full, even dark, brows will balance out your angular jaw. Groom your brows based on how wide- or close-set your eyes are. You can enhance your eyes by grooming your brows in a way that best accentuates the spacing of your eyes. If you have wide-set eyes, keep brows fairly natural. Focus more on grooming than on shaping and plucking. If your eyes are close together, leave the hair closest to your nose alone. Instead of making your eyes look wider, it will highlight their closeness. Extend your brows with a long, wide arch and don't go too thin or sharp. Pluck any stray hairs around your brows. If the tail of your eyebrow is longer than the point you marked, remove those hairs. Clean up the hairs that are outside your natural arch. Just don't get crazy and over-pluck. The lines of your brow don't have to be totally precise--this can look dated and severe. A feathered appearance is more natural. Visit a professional. If you are having trouble shaping your brows, a professional can help. Visit a brow bar or a salon and, once they have revealed your groomed eyebrows, you can easily do upkeep with tweezers. Choose an eyebrow pencil. For most people, a shade of taupe will work, and is the best starting point for color. Taupe gives dark brows some depth and it doesn't overwhelm lighter hair. Test different shades on the side of your hand so you can see if the shade has warm or cool undertones. If you have red or strawberry-blonde hair, warm (red or orange-ish) tones will look good. Other hair colors should stick with cooler undertones (blues, greys, and rosy pinks). Blondes should try light taupe or a pencil one or two shades darker than their natural hair color. Brunettes should choose a pencil that one to two shades lighter than your hair color. Don't try black or a shade darker than your hair unless you want some angry, evil-looking brows. Those with raven black hair should still keep away from the black pencil. Instead, try dark brown or taupe. Redheads should try taupe and medium brown. Grey-haired gals should go for light brown or taupe instead of another shade of grey. Sharpen your pencil to a fine point. You are not coloring your brow in a solid line--rather, you are trying to make it look like many individual hairs. You can use a sharpener for eyeliner and brow pencils, but a sharpener for regular pencils will work, too. If your pencil is too soft or crumbles, keep it in the refrigerator between uses and it should hold together. Fill out your brows with light, upward strokes of the pencil. Focus on sparse areas, feathering the pencil strokes so they resemble natural hair. The pigment should be concentrated on the arch and the tail of your eyebrow--the thicker area that is closer to your nose should be lighter and a little less dense. If you found your brows were different heights, use the pencil to add hair to the top of the lower brow, instead of trying to even them out by tweezing the higher one. Remember the saying that your eyebrows are sisters, not twins. They won't look exactly alike, and that's okay. Blend the color with a spoolie or brow brush. Again, using light strokes, brush the spoolie through your brow, from front to tail. This will soften and shade the color, making the brow look more natural. Remember to focus the color on your arch and tail of your eyebrow. Finish with a brow wax or gel. Keep your freshly groomed eyebrows in place using a brow wax or gel. If you have made a mistake or want to highlight your brows and brighten your eyes, use a small brush to carefully line under your brow with concealer. Make sure you blend this down toward your lids so it looks natural and not severe. For small mistakes, erase with the tip of a cotton swab dipped in concealer. Prepare your skin and brows. Cleanse your skin thoroughly, wiping off any excess moisturizer. Dab your brows with translucent powder. The powder will give your makeup something to grip on to, allowing it to keep its definition and stay on longer. Sketch the shape of your eyebrow. Use a small, angled brush dipped in brow powder or eyeshadow to very lightly sketch the shape of an eyebrow. You can use the pencil trick from method one to determine precisely where your brow should begin, arch, and end, or you can eyeball it. Drawing very lightly will allow you to easily erase the shape of the brow if you've made a mistake. You don't need it to be perfect--too precise an eyebrow won't look as natural. Sharpen your pencil to an extra fine point. This is essential for drawing natural-looking hair. Keep a sharp point throughout the process, and make sure you sharpen when switching to your other brow. Don't try this with an eyeliner pencil instead of a brow pencil--it will smear and rub off. Draw in hair. Use light, upward strokes to draw little fake hairs on top of the shaded brow you already drew. This layering will help create a 3-D effect and make your brows look more Use a cotton swab to soften the edges a little, giving your brows a more natural look. Add makeup or brow sealing solution. Dab a little more powder over your drawn-on eyebrows and finish with a makeup or brow sealing solution. The powder and sealer will ensure your brows don't smudge or get rubbed or sweated off during the day. If the sealer is too shiny, use a brush to lightly dust translucent powder over the area, dulling the shine. Try microblading. As an alternative to using a pencil everyday, you can get your brows temporarily tattooed on in a process called microblading. Hairlike strokes will be tattooed on to look like additional eyebrow hair. Consult a professional to ask about trying this process.	Find where your eyebrows should begin. Locate the ideal end point of your brow. Find your ideal arch point. Determine if your eyebrows are the same height. Choose the best eyebrow shape for your face. Groom your brows based on how wide- or close-set your eyes are. Pluck any stray hairs around your brows. Visit a professional. Choose an eyebrow pencil. Sharpen your pencil to a fine point. Fill out your brows with light, upward strokes of the pencil. Blend the color with a spoolie or brow brush. Finish with a brow wax or gel. Prepare your skin and brows. Sketch the shape of your eyebrow. Sharpen your pencil to an extra fine point. Draw in hair. Add makeup or brow sealing solution. Try microblading.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pick-a-Good-Mango	How to Pick a Good Mango	To pick a good mango, gently squeeze it and look for one that is slightly soft, but not mushy. Also, choose a fruit that is plump and round, because flat mangos can be stringy. If you're still not sure if the mango is ripe, smell it near the stem and pick one that has a sweet aroma of melon and pineapple. Finally, look at the color of the mango and choose one that isn't completely green, which could mean it's not ripe.	Touch and feel around the entire mango. Ripe mangoes will be slightly soft to the touch just like avocados and peaches, but not soft or mushy enough to where your fingers sink into or through the skin. On the other hand, if you do not plan on eating the mango for a few days, you may want to choose a mango with firmer skin and allow the mango to ripen some at home. Ripening mangoes is discussed the a method below. Inspect the mango visually. The ideal mango should be football-shaped, so you should choose mangoes that are full, plump and rounded, especially around the stem. Sometimes ripe mangoes will have brown spots or speckles, which is perfectly normal. Do not pick flat or thin mangoes because they are likely to be stringy. Avoid choosing mangoes with wrinkled or shriveled skin because they will no longer be ripe. Ataulfo mangoes, however, are often very wrinkly and soft before they're perfectly ripe, so try to learn about the different varieties before deciding. The differences are covered below in a subsequent section. Smell mangoes near their stems. Ripe mangoes will always have a strong, sweet, fragrant and fruity aroma around the stem. A ripe mango has a smell somewhat like melon, but also like pineapple, with a little hint of carrot thrown in. Ripe mangoes smell wonderful and sweet. If it smells like you'd want to eat it, you're in business. Since mangoes have a high natural sugar content, they will ferment naturally, so the sour, alcoholic odor is a distinctive sign the mango is no longer ripe. Stay away from mangoes that smell sour or like alcohol because these mangoes may be overripe. Look at color last. In general, the color of mangoes is not the best way to look for ripeness. Since the colors of ripe mangoes can be bright yellow, green, pink, or red depending on the variety and season, color alone won't necessarily tell you much about the ripeness of a mango. Instead, familiarize yourself with the different varieties of mangoes and the seasons in which they thrive to learn more about what you're looking for. Learn about the varieties of different mangoes. Since mangoes have different colors and slightly different flavors depending on the current season and the region they come from, you may want to learn how to identify certain types of mangoes to heighten your overall experience with them. There are 6 different types of mangoes. Pick Ataulfo mangoes for a sweet and creamy flavor. Ataulfos have smaller seeds and more flesh. They are vibrant yellow and are small and shaped like an oval. Ataulfos are ripe when their skin turns deep gold and may develop small wrinkles when they are fully ripe. Ataulfos come from Mexico and are usually available from March through July. Pick Francis mangoes if you like rich, spicy and sweet flavors. Francis mangoes have bright yellow skin with green overtones and are usually oblong or shaped like the letter S. Francis mangoes are ripe when their green overtones fade away and the yellow hues become more golden. Francis mangoes are grown on small farms throughout Haiti and are usually available from May through July. Choose Haden mangoes for rich flavor with aromatic overtones. Haden mangoes are bright red with green and yellow overtones and small white dots. Haden mangoes are usually medium or large with oval or round shapes and are ripe when the green overtones begin changing to yellow. Haden mangoes are from Mexico and are only available during April and May. Pick Keitt mangoes for a sweet, fruity flavor. Keitts are oval-shaped and medium to dark green with a pink blush. The skin of Keitt mangoes will remain green even when they are ripe. Keitt mangoes are grown in both Mexico and the United States and are usually available in August and September. Choose Kent mangoes for a sweet and rich flavor. Kent mangoes come in large, oval shapes and are dark green with a dark red blush. Kent mangoes are ripe when yellow overtones or dots begin to spread over the skin of the mango. Kent mangoes come from Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador and are available from January to March and June to August. Pick Tommy Atkins mangoes for a mild and sweet flavor. Tommy Atkins mangoes will have a dark red blush with some green, orange, and yellow accents and are oblong or oval-shaped. The only way to test the ripeness of Tommy Atkins mangoes are to feel them, since their color will not change. Tommy Atkins mangoes are grown in Mexico and other regions in South America and are available from March to July and from October to January. Harvest mangoes about 100 to 150 days after flowering. For most varieties of mango, each blossom you see on a healthy tree will produce fruit. You'll see dark green fruit start to form and gradually grow in size over the next three months. Start checking the tree around the 90 day mark to see if they're starting to ripen. Watch for the mangoes to change color. Somewhere around the three month mark, the mangoes will start to change color to their ripened shade and become somewhat soft. You may also notice some mangoes falling off around the ground. These are signs the mangoes are ready to start being picked. When you see some that are ripe, all of the other fruit that are roughly the same size are fine to also pick, as they'll be at their peak of ripeness in a day or two, left on the counter. If you plan on selling them at a market, it's probably better to pick them a little early. Fruit-ripened mangoes are much better than mangoes picked green and allowed to ripen indoors. Do what's best and most convenient, but if you can, try to let them become as ripe as possible on the tree before picking them. You'll never taste such a delicious mango. Shake or thrash the tree. The easiest and most simple way to get at those high mangoes is to shake the tree and pick them up, or catch as many as possible. If you're brave, you can stand under the branches with big fruit baskets and try to catch them as they fall to avoid bruising, but it's usually a better idea to pick them up off the grass, where they'll probably fall just as softly. When a few start falling by themselves, they're probably ready to be harvested, and maybe even overripe. You don't have to wait for them to fall to the ground by themselves before you start picking them. Young or brittle trees should not be shaken, but the branches should instead be thrashed with lengths of rope, or long wooden dowels. If you're concerned about the thickness of the tree trunk, don't shake it. Use a fruit picking basket, or improvise one. Because mangoes are such a delicate fruit when ripe, some pickers prefer to get at the mangoes in a more sophisticated way, by using a picking basket. Essentially, this is a long pole with a metal claw on the end, perfect for getting high tree fruit like apples, pears, plums, and mangoes. Use the rake tips to coax each mango off the tree and drop into the basket gently. It's a very effective way of getting to high fruit and if you've got a lot of fruit to pick, these make a great investment. They're commonly available at seed suppliers and rural outfitters, though you can also improvise one yourself with the right tools. Buy the longest, lightest dowel you can find (or of a length appropriate to match the tree). Use a small metal bucket, the like of which is used for golf balls or gardening supplies, and use duct tape to attach it to the end of the dowel. To create a nice claw for picking, take the head off of a metal rake and attach the spines to the lip of the bucket. Leave on the counter in cool temperature. If your mango isn't quite ripe, leave it out on the counter in relatively cool room temperature for a few days to ripen some. For most mangoes, between two and four days is usually enough time to soften and become ready to eat. Mangoes that were picked especially green will sometimes take much longer, and in fact may never ripen like you want them to. If a mango hasn't ripened in five or seven days, it's probably not going to get any riper. In hotter temperatures, mangoes will ripen more quickly, and may go from green to overripe in a very short amount of time. If it's hot and you're not in some temperature-controlled air conditioning, keep a close eye on them. They'll probably be fine. Refrigerate when the mango reaches the desired ripeness. After your mango softens, it's fine to put it in the fridge if you want to keep it at it's peak of ripeness for a couple of days before you want to eat it. It's also great to chill mangoes, because a cold mango is a delicious treat. In the fridge, the cold will slow the ripening process, so the fruit won't ripen any longer and will last for up to 4 days longer than they will on the counter, where they'll continue ripening. You don't have to refrigerate them, however, if you want to eat them quickly. Rinse the outside of the mango before slicing. While most people choose to not eat the mango skin, because it has a bitter flavor and a stringy texture, it's still a good idea to rinse mangoes on the outside before slicing into them, especially mangoes you've purchased at the store. Traces of chemicals, germs, and other gunk can work its way onto the fruit in the grocery store, making it a good idea to rinse them off, rub them thoroughly with your hands, and prepare a clean surface on which to slice them up. Mango skin is perfectly edible and in fact extremely high in compounds that help control receptor molecules called PPARs, which help to regulate cholesterol, glucose, and are thought to have some anti-cancer properties. Give it a rinse and give it a try! If you want to try the skin, you can just eat the mango whole like an apple, or you can peel it and go right at the fruit, eating your way around it. Cut to the side of the stone. The best way to slice up a mango is to hold it upright on the small end, with the stem end facing toward the ceiling. Run a sharp kitchen knife into the flesh just to the side of the stem, cutting alongside the pit on the inside. You should feel something hard that will push your knife off to the side. That means you're doing it perfectly. Do the same thing on the other side of the stem, then trim off the extra flesh on the two sides of the fruit. You should be left with a furry-ish stone that still probably has a lot of fruit on it. Chef's rights: you get to chew off that bit. Cut cross-hatches into the flesh of each side. One of the cleanest ways to get the fruit out of the skin at this point is to use your knife and run it through the inside of the flesh, cutting a cross-hatch pattern in the fruit. Depending on the size of the mango, you might want to cut chunks anywhere from a 1/2 in. to an inch. It's best to do this while the fruit is sitting on a cutting board, even though it might be easier to hold the skin in your hand. It's very easy to cut straight through the skin and poke into your hand, which can result in a nasty cut. Pop the skin backward and cut out the chunks. Once you've hatched up the fruit, push on the skin-side to pop the fruit chunks out and up and make them easy to cut off the skin. Slice them off carefully into a bowl, or bite them off like candy. Enjoy!	Touch and feel around the entire mango. Inspect the mango visually. Smell mangoes near their stems. Look at color last. Learn about the varieties of different mangoes. Pick Ataulfo mangoes for a sweet and creamy flavor. Pick Francis mangoes if you like rich, spicy and sweet flavors. Choose Haden mangoes for rich flavor with aromatic overtones. Pick Keitt mangoes for a sweet, fruity flavor. Choose Kent mangoes for a sweet and rich flavor. Pick Tommy Atkins mangoes for a mild and sweet flavor. Harvest mangoes about 100 to 150 days after flowering. Watch for the mangoes to change color. Shake or thrash the tree. Use a fruit picking basket, or improvise one. Leave on the counter in cool temperature. Refrigerate when the mango reaches the desired ripeness. Rinse the outside of the mango before slicing. Cut to the side of the stone. Cut cross-hatches into the flesh of each side. Pop the skin backward and cut out the chunks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Obagi	How to Use Obagi	To use Obagi, start by washing your face with either the gentle cleanser or the foaming gel. Then, apply the toner to your skin, followed by the "Clear" product, which will help with discoloration and uneven skin tone. Next, exfoliate your skin with the "Exfoderm" product if you're doing your morning routine, or apply the "Blender" product if you're doing your nightly routine. Finally, if you have any dry or flaky areas on your face, apply the "Hydrate" product to them to help moisturize your skin.	Cleanse your face. Start by cleansing your face with the gentle cleanser (normal to dry skin) or foaming gel (normal to oily skin). This cleanser is designed to remove everyday dirt, grime, and makeup from your skin. The cleanser will leave you with a clean and fresh complexion. Use the cleanser twice a day, once during your morning routine and again during your nighttime routine. Tone your skin. After cleansing, apply the toner (same product for all skin types) to your skin in order to re-balance the pH levels of your skin. The toner is designed not to dry out your skin. Use the toner twice a day, once during your morning routine and again during your nighttime routine. Use the “Clear” product. “Clear” is the brand name of the step 3 product, which contains prescription-strength hydroquinone. “Clear” is designed to help correct the various discolourations on your skin to leave you with a more even skin tone. The same product is used for all skin types. The “Clear” product is only available by prescription. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the use of hydroquinone and its potential side effects. Use the “Clear” product twice a day, once during your morning routine and again during your nighttime routine. Exfoliate your skin with Exfoderm®. The step 4 product, Exfoderm® (for normal to dry skin) or Exfoderm® Forte (for normal to oily skin), is designed to exfoliate the skin on your face to help remove dead skin cells. This type of exfoliation helps to reveal newer skin cells which help give you a brighter and clearer complexion. Use Exforderm® only once a day, during your morning routine. Remove age spots with Blender®. Blender®, the step 5 product, also contains prescription-strength hydroquinone. Blender® is designed to gradually lighten your skin in order to remove age or sun spots and other types of discolouration that may appear on your face. The same product is used for all skin types. Blender® is available only by prescription. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the use of hydroquinone and its potential side effects. Use Blender® only once a day, during your nighttime routine. Moisturize dry areas. Step 6 of the Obagi Nu-Derm® system is Hydrate™, which is designed to help moisturize and hydrate the dry and flaky parts of the skin on your face. You only need to use Hydrate™ if you find these dry areas. The same product is used for all skin types. Use Hydrate™ as needed during either your morning or nighttime routine. Protect your skin from the sun. If you are using any of the Obagi systems that includes a product with hydroquinone it is essential that you always use sunscreen on your face. Unfortunately hydroquinone causes even the smallest amount of exposure to sunlight to create a melanocytic activity, which in turn can cause skin cancer. Obagi offers a product called Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 specifically designed to be used with the Obagi systems. It offers both UVA and UVB protection for your skin, and comes in a sheer, matte finish. This sunscreen can be used on all skin types. Sunscreen only needs to be applied after you've completed your morning routine. You do not need to apply sunscreen before you go to bed. Add one or more complementary products. Obagi's also had three products which can be used in conjunction with the Nu-Derm® System. Sunfader® is a cream product that can be used as the last step (before sunscreen) to target specific discoloured spots on your face. It contains SPF 15 and 4% hydroquinone to help correct and even out those discoloured spots. Sunfader® is only available with a prescription. If you use Sunfader®, use it only once a day as part of your morning routine. Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 is a sunscreen that also contains 9% micronized zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate. It provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and can be used instead of Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50. Physical SPF 32 is a sunscreen with 18.5 zinc oxide that provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. It can be used instead of Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50. Keep your skin radiant with the Obagi360 System. Start by using the Exfoliating Cleanser to wash and clear your skin of dirt and dead skin cells. The cleanser will make your skin look soft, smooth and younger. The second step is to add the Retinol 0.5% cream. The Retinol 0.5% product gradually releases the retinol throughout the day to help you skin become brighter and to reduce the signs of aging. The end result is that your skin will look smoother and clearer. The third step is to add the HydraFactor Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. This sunscreen contains both a moisturizer and a sunscreen and will keep your skin both hydrated and protected from the sun. This product is designed for all skin types. This product is designed for younger patients. As an alternative, you can also choose the Retinol 1.0% product. With double the retinol content, the 1.0% solution helps to minimize fine lines, reduce wrinkles, refine your skin's complexion, and smooth your skin's texture. Use the CLENZlderm M.D. System for acne-prone skin. The CLENZlderm M.D. System is designed specifically for people with normal to oily skin who also suffer from acne. The system starts with the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser, which contains 2% salicylic acid. The cleanser is to be used twice daily (morning and night) and unclogs pores in order to leave skin feeling fresh. The second step in the system is the Pore Therapy, which also contains 2% salicylic acid. Pore Therapy is designed to prepare your skin for step 3, which is the Therapeutic Lotion. The Therapeutic Lotion contains 5% BPO which also helps to clean up acne. In addition to these three products, you can also get the Therapeutic Moisturizer, which contains 20% glycerin. This product leaves you skin moisturized and keeps it soothed during the full acne treatment. BPO is benzoyl peroxide. Treat your skin with the Gentle Rejuvenation System for sensitive skin. This system is designed specifically for people with sensitive skin. The first step is the Soothing Cleanser which will cleanse your skin while soothing it at the same time. The second step is the Skin Calming Cream which hydrates your skin and helps eliminate the signs of aging. The third step is the Fortified Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Vitamin C which works to protect your skin from sun damage. The Fortified Sunscreen contains 10% L-ascorbic acid, which is also known as Vitamin C. The fourth step is the Advanced Night Repair cream which helps keep your skin moisturized while you sleep. The Fortified Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Vitamin C only needs to be used during your morning routine. The Advanced Night Repair cream only needs to be used during your nighttime routine. As an alternative to the Skin Calming Cream you can choose the Skin Calming Lotion. The lotion is a lighter version which will help soothe your sensitive skin and keep it hydrated. You can also add the Skin Rejuvenation Serum to your routine. This serum works with your skin's natural rejuvenation abilities to help speed up the healing process of prematurely aged skin. As an alternative to the Fortified Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Vitamin C you can choose the Ultra-Light Repair SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream. In addition to being a sunscreen, this cream helps to repair your skin and reduce the signs of early aging. You can also add the Ultra-Rich Eye Hydrating Cream to your routine. This cream is specifically designed to repair the damage to the skin around your eyes. Repair your skin with the Obagi-C Rx System. This system is designed to help reduce the early signs of aging that may have been caused by sun damage. The first step is the C-Cleansing Gel which helps to remove oil, grime, and makeup from your face and prepares your skin for the remaining steps. If you have normal to oily skin your second step will be the C-Balancing Toner which will help balance your skin's pH levels. If you have normal to dry skin, the C-Clarifying Serum will be your second step; if you have normal to oil skin, it'll be your third step. The Serum helps to smooth out the dark spots on your skin. If you have normal to dry skin, the next step is the C-Exfoliating Day Lotion. This lotion is a light moisturizer that both hydrates and exfoliates your skin to leave it fresh and healthy. The next step for all skin types is the Sun Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50 which contains both UVA and UVB protection to help keep your skin safe against the sun. The final step for all skin types is the C-Therapy Night Cream which helps keep your skin hydrated and protected while you sleep. The C-Clarifying Serum is available only by prescription. The Sun Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50 only needs to be used during your morning routine. The C-Therapy Night Cream only needs to be used during your nighttime routine. It is only available by prescription.	Cleanse your face. Tone your skin. Use the “Clear” product. Exfoliate your skin with Exfoderm®. Remove age spots with Blender®. Moisturize dry areas. Protect your skin from the sun. Add one or more complementary products. Keep your skin radiant with the Obagi360 System. Use the CLENZlderm M.D. Treat your skin with the Gentle Rejuvenation System for sensitive skin. Repair your skin with the Obagi-C Rx System.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Vanilla-Syrup	How to Make Vanilla Syrup	To make your own vanilla syrup, mix water and sugar in a saucepan and heat it to a boil, stirring every minute or so. As soon as the water reaches a gentle but steady boil, reduce the heat slightly. Cook the syrup at a slight simmer, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Once the syrup reaches the thickness you want, take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!	Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Give the ingredients a few good stirs to mix them well. The sugar will not dissolve right away. This is OK. Almost any medium-sized pot will do. You may want to avoid cast iron — it can be tricky to clean syrup off of. Heat to a boil. Set a burner to medium-high heat and stay near the stove. Stir every minute or so. As soon as the water reaches a gentle but steady boil, reduce the heat slightly to maintain this simmer. Cook until thickened somewhat. This usually takes about three minutes or so, but it's a matter of personal preference. Feel free to let the mixture boil for longer if you want a thicker syrup. Stir often. As the mixture boils, the water will evaporate and enter the air as vapor. However, the sugar will remain, which causes the mixture to get thicker. Stir in vanilla. When the syrup has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat. Carefully pour the vanilla extract in. Stir to combine. Let the syrup cool. When the syrup is at a pleasantly warm temperature, it's ready to consume or add to your dish. Enjoy! See the "Serving Suggestions" section below if you're looking for ideas of how to use your syrup. Be very careful about spilling or touching the syrup while it's still hot. Its stickiness can make it very hard to get off, which can lead to bad burns. If you don't want to use the syrup immediately, you can also transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. Since it's mostly sugar and water, it won't go bad for a very long time. Try using a fresh vanilla bean, rather than extract. There's no beating fresh, natural ingredients — even when it comes to something like syrup. Actual vanilla beans can be a little more expensive than liquid extracts, but the taste difference is noticeable. Use the steps below to slit a vanilla bean so you can use its flavorful insides: Set the vanilla bean on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully split it down the middle, making two long and skinny halves. Press one half flat against the cutting board. Use the dull side of your knife to scrape the inner filling out of the bean. You may need to press down fairly hard to get it all out. Add the scrapings to your recipe in place of vanilla extract. One bean's worth of scrapings usually equals about three teaspoons (one tablespoon) of extract. Try using a mix of brown and white sugar. When it comes to making syrup, both kinds of sugar work wonderfully. The rich, molasses-like taste of brown sugar can add dimensions to the syrup's flavor, so some prefer it to the ordinary white variety. This is also a great way to use up dry, caked brown sugar from the pantry. You're dissolving it, so its starting texture doesn't matter. If you're using the basic syrup recipe above, try adding 3/4 cup of brown sugar in addition to the two cups of white sugar. You'll also want to add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water to compensate for the extra sugar. Add fruit juice for sweet variations. Vanilla's great on its own, but one of the best things about its neutral flavor is that it pairs well with so many different things. For example, you can try replacing part (or all) of the water in the basic syrup recipe with fruit juice to make a custom fruit flavor. A few juice ideas are below: Orange juice (for an orange creamsicle syrup) Berry juice (for berries and cream syrup) Apple juice (for apple pie and ice cream syrup) Most supermarket fruit juices are quite sugary on their own, so try halving the sugar in the recipe if your fruit syrup comes out too sweet. Add herbs for a more complex flavor. Using common herbs, you can add delicious infusions to a basic vanilla syrup recipe. Try adding the example herbs below (or your own favorites) to the syrup after it has cooled , then letting them soak for an hour or two. For best results, always use fresh herbs — never dried ones. Use two sprigs per recipe except where noted. Rosemary Thyme Lavender Basil (one to three leaves, crushed) Try using alcohol instead of water to make a flavored liqueur. Mixing adult beverages? Substitute hard alcoholic liquor for water in the basic syrup recipe to make a sweet vanilla liqueur. This makes a fun group activity when you're drinking with friends — just be sure to make the liqueur before you start drinking to avoid accidents with the hot syrup. Generally, you'll want to use a liquor with a neutral flavor so that the vanilla (and whatever other ingredients you've added) can shine. 80-proof non-flavored vodka works well (and can be fairly cheap). Use the syrup to sweeten drinks. Vanilla syrup is a versatile ingredient when it comes to drinks. A few spoonfuls in any bitter beverage will give it a delicious creamy flavor. Below are just a few ideas for drinks you may want to try your syrup in: Coffee or tea Hot cocoa Lattes, etc. — note that chains like Starbucks use vanilla syrup to make their vanilla-flavored drinks. Italian sodas Cocktails Drizzle over treats like ice cream. Vanilla syrup is a great topping for desserts. Its rich flavor goes well with most types of ice cream (except, perhaps, vanilla). You can even add it to chocolate ice cream for a "backwards" version of a typical ice cream sundae. Cakes, pies, and other sweet confections also go well with the syrup. For a lower-calorie treat, try your syrup on frozen yogurt instead. Use the syrup for pancakes or crepes. Maple syrup may be the gold standard for pancakes, but vanilla syrup can make this breakfast classic into a decadent dessert. Try this combination on its own, or, if you're cooking breakfast for a group, set out a selection of spreads, fruits, and other toppings and let your guests make their own choices. Try with berries or peaches instead of cream. Vanilla's rich, sweet flavor satisfies the same urge as whipping cream, only with less fat (and more sugar). Try serving strawberries, blueberries, peach slices, or your other favorite "...and cream" fruits with vanilla syrup for a new spin on an old dessert favorite.	Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Heat to a boil. Cook until thickened somewhat. Stir in vanilla. Let the syrup cool. Try using a fresh vanilla bean, rather than extract. Try using a mix of brown and white sugar. Add fruit juice for sweet variations. Add herbs for a more complex flavor. Try using alcohol instead of water to make a flavored liqueur. Use the syrup to sweeten drinks. Drizzle over treats like ice cream. Use the syrup for pancakes or crepes. Try with berries or peaches instead of cream.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Kunafa	How to Make Kunafa	To make lemon kunafa, start by making the lemon simple syrup for the topping and store it in the refrigerator while you assemble the pastry. Next, mix the kataifi dough and melted butter together and press half of the dough into the bottom of a baking pan. Then, add a layer of creamy pudding, ricotta, or mozzarella for the filling and press the other half of the dough on top. Finally, bake the pastry at 350 °F for 30-45 minutes before drizzling the lemon simple syrup over it!	Bring the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Start by adding 1 cup (240 mL) of water to create a liquid base in the pan. Then mix in 1 ½ cups (345 g) of granulated sugar and the juice from half of a lemon. Do this over a medium-high heat, and continuously stir the mixture to keep the sugar from burning. Lower to a medium-low heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes. Keep stirring the mixture as it simmers. When it is ready, remove the pan from the heat. The liquid will look clear and the granules of sugar will be completely dissolved. Continue to simmer the mixture if the granules are not dissolved after 5 minutes. As long as you stir, the liquid will not burn and the taste won't be altered. However, the longer you simmer the mixture, the thicker the consistency will be after it cools. Transfer the syrup into a sealable glass bowl and store it in the refrigerator. Let the syrup rest 1-2 minutes in the pan, and then pour it into a glass bowl that has a lid and put it in the refrigerator. While in the refrigerator, the syrup will thicken considerably as it cools off. Leave the syrup in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. Add additional flavorings to the lemon-simple syrup before it cools completely while resting in the pan. Consider adding ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of rose water or ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract to reduce the tangy taste of the lemon. Leave the syrup as is if you want a stronger, lemony flavor. If you are not planning to make the kunafa dough the same day as the simple syrup, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of corn syrup before placing it in the refrigerator to maintain the smoothness of the simple syrup. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) to save yourself waiting time later. Make sure the racks in the oven are clear of any baking pans or trays. Place the oven rack along the center rung in the oven, so your kunafa does not cook to close to the top or bottom of the oven. Grease a cake pan with melted butter to keep the dough from sticking. The cake pan can be whatever shape you want—square, circle, or rectangle—but aim to have the cake pan at least 2 in (5.1 cm) deep. This will give your dough enough room to rise. You can also use a deep-dish pizza pan if you do not have a cake pan that is deep enough. For a traditional shape, use a standard round cake pan that is 12 in (30 cm) in diameter and 2 in (5.1 cm) deep. Instead of butter, you can use olive oil to grease the pan. Mix 1 lb (454 g) of kataifi dough and 1 cup (225 g) of melted butter in a bowl. Use your fingers to break up the clumped strands of kataifi dough before adding the melted butter. Then thoroughly toss the pastry dough strands with your fingers until they are evenly coated with the melted butter. Kataifi dough is thin strands of phyllo pastry dough, and can be purchased in Middle Eastern or Greek markets, or in the world food section of your local grocery store. Decorate the bottom of the greased cake pan with blanched almonds. Arrange the almonds into the shape of a flower or starburst for a traditional look, or have fun creating a design unique to you. Lay the almonds to look like a spiral or shape the almonds into a letter to represent someone's name. Aim to use no more than ¼ cup (40 g) of blanched almonds. This way, the flavors will remain balanced throughout the dessert and you will not just be eating a mouthful of almonds. Press half of the kataifi dough into the decorated pan. Use your fingertips to gently spread the dough out until it is even. Do not plop the dough or press it against the bottom of the pan too firmly; otherwise, you may disturb the almond design or overwork the dough. You do not have to have an exact measurement of dough in the bottom of the pan. Just use your best judgment to divide the dough in half. Add a layer of creamy pudding, ricotta, or mozzarella for the filling. The ingredients used in the creamy filling of the kunafa vary, so choose a filling texture or taste that appeals to you the most. Experiment with the amount that you use, but avoid using more than 1 lb (453 g) of the filling. To make the classic creamy pudding filling, boil ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of milk or cream. Then add 1/8 tsp (0.29 g) of sugar and cornstarch, and stir the mixture until it thickens. Instead of a creamy filling, opt for a dairy-free, crunchy filling. Mix together 2 cups (240 g) of chopped walnuts or pistachios, 2 ½ tbsp (22.5 g) granulated sugar or brown sugar, ½ cup (75 g) of golden raisins, and 2 tsp (4.6 g) of ground cinnamon. Then evenly layer the mixture onto the dough. Take the remaining dough and press it evenly over the filling. Make the top layer of dough as even as possible so the pastry cooks evenly. Gently, spread it out with your fingers until it covers the inside of the pan and none of the filling is showing. Be careful not to press so hard that you cause the filling to overflow. Bake the pastry in the oven at 350 °F (177 °C) for 30-45 minutes. Check on the kunafa to see if the crust has a golden coloring that resembles the color of cornbread. The golden color indicates that it is done cooking. If the kunafa does not have any golden coloring, let it continue baking and check on it every 1-2 minutes. Pour the lemon simple syrup on the kunafa and let it rest for 10 minutes. The warm pastry will melt the syrup into a thin glaze. Allow the kunafa to cool off before removing it from the pan. This will also give the syrup a chance to soak into the pastry. Use a spatula to help spread the syrup around the surface of the kunafa. Since the syrup was chilled in the refrigerator, it may be difficult to spread at first. Rest a serving plate on the top of the pan and carefully flip the pan over. Since you greased the pan, the kunafa will slide out and rest on the dish. If you are afraid that the kunafa won't fall out of the pan, run a thin spatula around the sides of the kunafa before attempting to flip it. Dairy fillings that have not rested after baking in the oven may have to be cut and served in the pan to keep the filling from running out. Add additional garnishes that will complement your kunafa before serving. Pick ingredients you may have used inside of your kunafa to garnish it. For a traditional taste, leave the kunafa as is, and enjoy! Some common garnishes are powdered sugar, cinnamon, or pistachios. Put leftovers in a sealable container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can eat the leftovers cold, or reheat them in the oven to maintain the crunch of the crust. To do this, place the leftovers on a pan covered in foil and bake them 10-15 minutes at 350 °F (177 °C).	Bring the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Lower to a medium-low heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes. Transfer the syrup into a sealable glass bowl and store it in the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) to save yourself waiting time later. Grease a cake pan with melted butter to keep the dough from sticking. Mix 1 lb (454 g) of kataifi dough and 1 cup (225 g) of melted butter in a bowl. Decorate the bottom of the greased cake pan with blanched almonds. Press half of the kataifi dough into the decorated pan. Add a layer of creamy pudding, ricotta, or mozzarella for the filling. Take the remaining dough and press it evenly over the filling. Bake the pastry in the oven at 350 °F (177 °C) for 30-45 minutes. Pour the lemon simple syrup on the kunafa and let it rest for 10 minutes. Rest a serving plate on the top of the pan and carefully flip the pan over. Add additional garnishes that will complement your kunafa before serving.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Champion	How to Be a Champion	To be a champion, develop a strict training routine that involves training, studying, and focusing on your goals every day. Champions expect to win, so go into every competition with a positive mindset, and practice visualizing yourself winning before your important games or events. To take your competition to the next level, find a great teacher or coach. Listen to their positive and constructive criticism, and take time to master every skill you need to succeed.	Identify your natural talents. Champions identify the gifts that they've been given and seek to develop them into expertise. Competitive skill, natural athletic ability, and other talents are the seed from which championships grow, but they need to be watered with intelligent focus and hard training. You can't hop straight into the NBA or get hired on as a CEO for a tech company without identifying your talents and training to improve them. Identify your limitations. An athlete who is not gifted with blazing speed can make up for it by increasing their agility, strength, jumping ability, or strategy, but it's important to be honest. If you're an intelligent soccer player, you won't develop an attachment for playing striker if your shot is inaccurate, but your defending skills are top-notch. Explore different fields of play. Explore lots of competitive and non-competitive fields to see where you might be great. Diversify your talents and find your expertise. Maybe you've idolized LeBron James since childhood and can't get it out of your head to be a professional basketball champion, just like him. If you can't shoot your way out of a cardboard box and stumble on your own feet when you try to shoot a lay-up, that might be hard. But maybe you're built like Dick Butkus, or you can do the quadratic formula in your head–maybe you were destined for greatness in some other field. Play lots of different sports, even if you're worried you won't be good. If you love football, try out volleyball to develop hand-eye-coordination and see if your skills translate. If you love playing tennis, try out a team sport like soccer to see if you don't enjoy playing a role in a group of champions. Choose to master every skill. Approach every new field of play with the desire to be great at it, with the expectation you will master it. When you're learning how to cook, when you're learning how to drive a manual transmission vehicle, when you're learning to speak German, treat it like you're walking onto the field of competition and that you'll come out champion. Identify the gold ring. If you've narrowed in on a set of skills and natural abilities, what is your ultimate goal? What will make you a champion? What will make you satisfied? Set a goal in mind and start yourself in working toward it. Being a champion is partly a list of achievements, but even more so a state of mind. Being a champion has to do with knowing–really knowing–that you're the best at what you do. Winning the National Book Award might be a great achievement, but does that really mean that writer is the best? Being a champion student might mean getting your grades up to at least Bs–something that might've seemed impossible at one point. Maybe being a champion worker means that you show up early and stay late and can walk with the confidence that you're great at what you do. Find your championship and define the terms. Become a student of the game. A chess champion studies opening strategies and finds new and creative ways to defend them. A champion football player exhausts himself in the front yard doing bunny hops to improve his speed and agility, instead of playing Madden on Xbox. A champion chemist forgets to eat dinner because the new issue of Science is too compelling. A champion lives and breathes the field for which they have talent. Study the competition and study your competitors. Professional athletes devote countless hours each week to studying film of their next week's opponents, dissecting the strategies the other team will employ, the techniques they'll use, and the abilities of the athletes. Businessmen at all levels make a point of studying the sales strategies and the product quality of their competitors as a way of improving their own. Find great teachers and learn as much as you can from them. For every Michael Jordan there is a Phil Jackson. For every Messi a Maradona. Champions need great coaches, teachers, and motivators to keep them succeeding at a high level. If you're going to be a champion, you'll need help along the way. Athletes should consult good exercise trainers and coaches, as well as good weightlifting trainers, fitness and rehab doctors, and often diet coaches to stay fit and healthy. Look for coaches that you can build a relationship with on a personal level to make your training as enjoyable as possible. If you look forward to sessions with your coach, you'll be a better and more receptive student. Learn to take negative feedback and motivate you to improve. If a coach tells you that you're doing drills like a grandmother, you could collapse and complain, or you could kick it into high gear. Even if you were working hard, is it such a bad thing to go faster? If you're a champion, you'll say no. Develop a strict training routine. If you want to be a champion–to be the absolute best at what you do–it's important to devote time to training for that championship each and every day. You need to actively work on building skills, studying the game, and making yourself the best. Train like a champion and you'll be a champion. For athletes, it's important to give equal weight to studying strategy, building fundamentals, and playing the game to have fun and learn to get better in competition. More specific instructions can be found for specifics sports below: Basketball Football Soccer Tennis Swimming Golf For other fields, it's important to devote time and active effort in improving your skills. Depending on your field, this could be drastically different, but some important ways to improve your mind and your interpersonal abilities. You can learn other essential skills of the champion, translatable to all fields, below: Networking Self-Promotion Self-Esteem Public Speaking Building Relationships Train your body and your mind. Champions should cultivate positive thinking, confidence, and intelligence in regard to their work. Make it a priority to not only be a physically talented specimen on the field, but to be a smart worker and a reliable strategies, whatever your skill-set. If you're an athlete, read up on biographies and strategy guides about your sport. The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a military guide, is a popular reading choice among hyper-competitive athletes. Even when you're not working on improving your physical skills, work on your competitive edge. If you're a champion of the mind, train your body as well. Exercise can help improve memory retention, energy, and overall health, making you a better version of yourself. If you spend all day working indoors, it's especially important to get out and get moving to keep your mind fit. Find ways to motivate yourself. Eventually, you'll hit a wall. All champions struggle to find good reasons to get up every day, sore the day before, and hit the weight room, or head back to the office. It's hard to be great day after day. That's what real champions–the best of the best–find ways to stay motivated and keep themselves one step ahead. It's an essential part of training to be a champion. Lots of champions are big fans of using motivational music to psych themselves up before big games, or even practice. Heavy music with a big beat tends to be popular among athletes, making metal, hip-hop, and dance music iPod staples. Get "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes going in your headphones and try not to hit the gym with energy and enthusiasm. It's impossible. Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players to ever play the game, used to tape newspaper articles and quotes from opposing players that said negative things about him in his locker. Every time he got ready for practice and games, he would look over the negativity to psych himself up and light his competitive fires. If opposing players hadn't said anything negative, he would make stuff up. That's how much of a champion he was. Discipline yourself and reward yourself. Champions make self-improvement a priority, and while they might work alongside coaches, trainers, and other teachers alone the way, are driven from within to succeed, not by the opinions of others. It's important to put a system of punishment and reward in place to get yourself to champion-status. Pact and FitLife are recent innovations in exercise motivation. By entering your fitness regimen into the system, these exercise trackers will punish you by taking money out of your account if you fail to exercise according to your initial plan. Champions need to blow off steam more than just about anybody. Find a way to unwind after you work hard training, to keep your mind sharp and relaxed. Lots of athletes enjoy video games, music, and reading after a long day of training. Expect to win. Every time you step onto the field, whether it be the office or the playing field, you need to go in expecting that you're going to walk out having done your best and proven your worth as a champion. Visualize yourself winning and doing what will be necessary to be the best and believe that it will happen. Eliminate mental distractions when you're competing. When you're on the field, it's not the time to worry about your partner at home, whether or not you're going to be able to score concert tickets this weekend, or where you're going to party after the game. Focus on what needs to happen to win. To help with your confidence, you have to train effectively. When you're about to compete, it isn't the time to be wondering if you could have worked your reps in the gym better, or if you could have watched more tape of the opposing team. Train hard and you'll know that you're at your best. Leave it all on the field. When you compete, you need to compete like a champion, which means saving absolutely nothing of yourself in the tank. All your energy, all your heart, all your soul, all your competitive fire needs to explode from you during the course of the contest. You can't be left wondering if you could have chased down that shot along the baseline a little faster, or if you could have been a little more energetic in your presentation. A champion shouldn't have to wonder. All athletes and champions of the mind have to confront exhaustion at some point. Losers pack it in, close up the shop, and cash out. Champions dig deep and find a little bit more where it seems like there shouldn't be any. Work hard in your training regimen and you'll have enough endurance and stamina to see the competition through. Win gracefully and lose graciously. When the whistle blows and the game is over, an athlete can reveal the grace and humility of a champion, or the childish behavior of a loser, regardless of the outcome. If you win, treat it like business as usual. It's ok to celebrate, but you should act as if you've been there before. It shouldn't be a big surprise if you expected to win in the first place. Compliment the opposition and give credit where credit is due. If you lose, it's likely that you'll be feeling frustrated and annoyed. If you're dealing with a sore winner, too, it can make it a lot worse. Don't sling mud, make excuses, or throw a tantrum, though. Shake your head, take your licks, and look to the next contest. Learn from losses and use them to motivate yourself to improve. Give credit where credit is due. We've all seen the gloating self-absorbed athlete bragging after making a game-winning play, forgetting the fact that teammates were there contributing the entire game. Winning champions share the credit and praise their fellow competitors, coaches, and teammates. Even if you're feeling particularly proud of what you accomplished on the field, find something to praise about others who competed. Staying humble and showing perspective is an absolutely essential part of being a great champion. We all like to think of ourselves and self-starters who are responsible for our own success, but try to widen perspective to see the bigger picture. Your success as a champion is dependent upon your teachers, your parents, even the people working the concessions stand, or driving the bus you use to commute are contributing to your success. Don't forget that, big shot. Take responsibility for success and for failure. Before you compete, treat it like your responsibility to win. Take on the burden of success and decide that it will be your fault if you don't come through as the champion. Put yourself in a position to win. If you don't come through, put your name on it and stand up to the blow-back like a champion. Only you can decide whether or not you're a success. It might be good enough for you to have made a personal best on the golf course, regardless of what Tiger Woods has to say about it. Never throw any of your teammates, coworkers, or fellow competitors "under the bus." Don't call someone out for blameworthy activity, even if it's deserved. Doing so is classless, a sign of pettiness. Share in the blame, if something went wrong, and act like a champion. Celebrate wins, big and small. Treat every occasion as a chance to celebrate your achievement. Very competitive champions are competitive all the time. Michael Jordan was known for his ruthless games of playground pig, a kids' game. Rafael Nadal, when injured, picked up high-stakes competitive poker to keep up the competitive energy while recovering from surgery. Competing regularly is an important way to keep your competitive edge sharp. As a champion, take the time to Approach every game of checkers like the Super Bowl. Approach every day like a gift. Take the time to celebrate your victories. In an effort to appear stoic, some champions can go too far in the opposite direction, accepting their accolades with grim solemnity. Cut loose every now and then! You're a boss! Surround yourself with competitive winners. Champions want to align themselves with fellow champions. Don't waste your time hanging out with people who aren't willing to put in the effort and the investment into their own success. Spend time with the greats. Strive to be part of a "power couple," a couple that supports each other in mutual success. Power couples are made up of two motivated and ambitious people. Think Jay-Z and Beyonce, or Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Power couples are made of champions. try to befriend champions from different fields than your own. It might be too difficult to be best friends with the best-ever masseuse in your town, when you're second-best. Cormac McCarthy, mega-acclaimed author, claims to never associate with other writers, preferring the company of scientists. Be an optimist. Your mind and outlook have an incredible impact on your performance. All champions have positive, unstoppable attitudes that contribute to winning and staying on top. Think positively in all things and look for the best in the people around you. Seek to bring out that better quality in others and focus on the positives. In golf, long slumps are called "the yips," and have been clinically verified as a psycho-phsyical phenomenon related to receptive tasks, the sort of which are found in sports. The effect of the mind on the ability of the body to produce is profound, making positivity an important quality to cultivate in champions. Find champion role models. It's important for champions to look up to winners and model themselves accordingly. How did Muhammad Ali train for big fights? How does Tom Brady like to spend his off-season? What did William Faulkner like to do for fun? Study the greats and learn everything you can about them to learn more about properly applying yourself toward your own championship. Find role models in your own field and role models in other fields to learn unexpected pearls of wisdom. Kanye West constantly compares himself to the innovative geniuses of history in interviews: Einstein, Henry Ford, and Mozart are names he constantly drops in comparison to himself, as inspirations. An old Buddhist saying: When you see the Buddha on the road, kill the Buddha. Champions want to conquer their heroes. If you really look up to your track coach, who has had the state record for 25 years, make it your goal to best it. Keep working until you do. Find the next gold ring. As you climb the ladder and continue collecting championships, try to diversify your palate of competitions. What else are you great at? Where's the next challenge? A champion constantly seeks competition in all things. Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, and Russell Simmons are all hip-hop impresarios who've cultivated multimillion-dollar business empires, though they started by just wanting to be the best MCs. Now, the impact of their various businesses on style, culture, and music is enormous. They've become champions' champions.	Identify your natural talents. Identify your limitations. Explore different fields of play. Choose to master every skill. Identify the gold ring. Become a student of the game. Find great teachers and learn as much as you can from them. Develop a strict training routine. Train your body and your mind. Find ways to motivate yourself. Discipline yourself and reward yourself. Expect to win. Leave it all on the field. Win gracefully and lose graciously. Give credit where credit is due. Take responsibility for success and for failure. Celebrate wins, big and small. Surround yourself with competitive winners. Be an optimist. Find champion role models. Find the next gold ring.
https://www.wikihow.com/Give-a-Stubborn-Dog-a-Bath	How to Give a Stubborn Dog a Bath	To give your stubborn dog a bath, first lay down some towels in case it splashes or jumps out and soaks the floor. Then, put your dog in the bath, keeping it on a leash to give you better control. You should also talk to it in a calm voice and give it treats while you wash it to help it relax. If you're worried about your dog biting you in the bath, use a muzzle to protect yourself. You can also take a short break if your dog is getting too stressed to let it calm down. After you've finished rinsing it, try to cover it quickly with a towel so it doesn't shake and get water everywhere.	Gather the necessary supplies. If you want to give the dog a bath, you'll need to get some dog-bathing supplies, as well as a few extras. You should get some canine shampoo, several towels, a nonslip bath mat (if you're planning on bathing the dog in the bathtub), a leash to use in securing the dog, cotton balls to clean the dog's ears, and treats to encourage the dog to behave. Don't use human shampoo on the dog; instead, purchase specially formulated canine shampoo at your local pet store. Prevent the dog from escaping. A stubborn dog who dislikes baths will be more likely to attempt an escape while you are bathing it. Because of this, you'll need to take some extra precautions to keep the dog from getting away from you during bath time. If you're bathing the dog in your bathroom, make sure the door is securely closed after you bring the dog in. If you're bathing the dog outdoors, try to do it in an enclosed area, like your garage or a fenced-in yard. You could search online to see if there is a dog wash in your area. Some pet stores or dog grooming businesses offer facilities where you can easily bathe a dog in a dog-friendly setup for a small fee. If none of these options are available to you, make sure you securely tie the dog to something so it can't get away from you. You might want to use a leash that you can hold or a chain that you can stake to the ground. While you are securing the dog, talk to it and make sure it is comfortable. Comfort the dog before its bath by brushing, petting, and soothing it for a few minutes. You should keep a leash on the dog so you can have control of it. Consider having treats on hand to make the dog's experience more positive. Take steps to minimize the mess. Because a stubborn dog is more likely to put up a fight during bath time, it's more likely that it will make a mess with all the soapy water that you'll be bathing it in. To avoid a massive cleanup afterward, try to stage the bathing area in such a way as to minimize the mess ahead of time. Put some towels down on the floor and around the bathing area to soak up any soap and water that the dog may shake off. Use a nonslip surface in the bathtub so the dog doesn't slip and send more water flying if it tries to get away. Try to ask a second person to help you hold the dog while you're bathing it. This way, the dog will move less and won't shake as much water around. Go slowly. If the dog is stressed, it is more likely to yell, pull on its leash, and make abrupt movements. Move slowly and reassure the dog with petting, calm words, and treats. Position yourself above the dog. Keep a leash in one hand and a water hose in the other. Stand on one side of the dog and keep the hand that's holding the leash on the other side, so if the dog becomes hyper, you can pull it away from you and avoid getting bitten. Try to keep a distance between yourself and the dog during the bathing process. Get the dog wet. Start at the dog's back with some water. Slowly go down one side and then down the other. Switch the position of your body to whatever side you're bathing, but keep the hand with the leash on the opposite side. Be careful not to get water directly in the dog's ears, eyes, or nose. Always soak the dog in water before you begin using shampoo. Apply some dog shampoo. After the dog is wet, apply some shampoo, starting at the back, and massage it in well. To clean the dog's back legs and rear, you can put the hand holding the leash on the dog's lower stomach to raise its back. Throughout washing, soothe the dog by talking to it in a quiet, calm matter. Every so often, you should scratch and rub under the dog's chin to let it know that it's fine and that it's still loved. Rinse out the shampoo. Once you have finished soaping the dog up with shampoo, you'll need to use water to rinse out all of the soap. While you're spraying water all over it, you should rub its fur to help the soap come out. During all of this, you shouldn't let go of the leash, but you can still rub the soap out while holding the leash. Dry the dog. Be gentle and use a clean, dry towel to rub and pat the dog dry. Try to keep hold of the dog while you're drying it. You should take the same precautions and safety tips as you did with the bathing process to keep the stubborn dog from escaping or making a mess. Sometimes, a dog will shake back and forth to dry itself, but this can be a bit messy. If you don't want the dog to shake, try to get a towel on it as soon as you are done bathing the dog. A stubborn dog will probably dislike a hair dryer being blown on it, so it's probably best to just let the dog dry itself after you towel it off. Remain calm. Remember that with a stubborn dog, it might not understand what is going on, so naturally, it will be scared and skittish. It may struggle against you in an attempt to free itself from the frightening situation. It is easy to become frustrated in these situations. If the dog keeps trying to jerk away from you or show some other sign of disobedience, remain calm, get the dog back in the position for bathing, and continue with the task at hand. If the dog is extremely stressed or if you are becoming very frustrated, you may consider taking a short break. As long as the dog is safe, step back for a few moments and let the situation cool down before slowly resuming the bathing process. Provide lots of love and affection to the dog after washing it. Even though it might not enjoy being bathed, giving it lots of attention will let it know that it wasn't just receiving a punishment. Protect yourself. A stubborn dog may be unhappy that you are forcing it to take a bath when it doesn't want to. You should be cautious about this if you think that the dog could bite you or lunge at you in an attempt to escape. Stay away from the dog's head whenever possible to minimize the possibility of it biting you. You can also consider using a muzzle if you are afraid that the dog will bite you. Speak with your veterinarian. Your vet can provide you with advice about how to approach bathing the particular dog breed. They may offer a mild anti-anxiety medication that can keep the dog relaxed throughout the bathing process. Additionally, they can recommend a local canine behaviorist or dog trainer that can help you desensitize the dog to bathing.	Gather the necessary supplies. Prevent the dog from escaping. Take steps to minimize the mess. Go slowly. Position yourself above the dog. Get the dog wet. Apply some dog shampoo. Rinse out the shampoo. Dry the dog. Remain calm. Protect yourself. Speak with your veterinarian.
https://www.wikihow.com/Protect-Your-Cat%27s-Eyes	How to Protect Your Cat's Eyes	To protect your cat's eyes, prevent an infection by gently wiping its eyes with a soft, warm wet rag. Additionally, make sure to trim your cat's nails regularly, so it doesn't accidentally scratch its eye. If your cat's eyes start to become crusty or have watery discharge, see your vet as soon as possible. Should you need to give your cat medication, such as an antibiotic cream, make sure to follow the vet's treatment plan carefully so your cat can recover quickly.	See your veterinarian regularly. Visiting your veterinarian regularly will help you stay attuned to any developing conditions. Very often, eye problems are indicative of larger underlying problems. Ultimately, routine physical examinations and bloodwork may make it so you can head off any eye problems. Have your cat seen by a vet annually or semiannually. Notify your vet if you think your cat has allergies or other conditions, like runny eyes. Contact your vet immediately if you notice your cat has any eye problems. Follow your vet's treatment plan to prevent further damage. Even if your cat's eyes are healthy now, allowing another condition to go untreated can cause eye problems later on. Many illnesses in cats can affect the eyes, causing issues like cataracts, glaucoma, and loss of sight. Diabetes can cause the blood vessels in your cat's eyes to narrow, resulting in blindness. Diseases like FIV, feline leukemia, and toxoplasmosis can cause retinal detachment, glaucoma, and inflammation that can result in loss of eyesight. Hypertension, kidney issues, and hyperthyroidism can cause your cat to lose its vision, have hemorrhaging in its eye, or have retinal detachment. Eyelid inflammation can be caused by scabies, ringworm, and immune medicated skin diseases. Conjunctivitis can result from feline herpes, chlamydia, and mycoplasma. Cornea damage can also be caused by feline herpes. Monitor your cat’s interactions with other pets. A somewhat common cause of eye problems in cats is injury inflicted by another pet. Whether it be friendly playing or a minor fight, your cat's eyes could get scratched and become infected. Supervise interactions between animals that don't get along. Watch how new pets interact with other pets for the first days or weeks after you get them. Separate animals that may get into fights. If your cat's eye is injured, consider it an emergency and take your pet to the vet immediately. Maintain proper nutrition. Protecting your cat's eye health involves maintaining proper nutrition. Without the right nutrition and vitamins, your cat's eyes could suffer and be more susceptible to infection or other problems. Make sure your cat consumes enough beta-carotene and vitamin A. Provide your cat with a food that is specially formulated for their lifestyle. For example, if your cat is an outdoor cat, make sure they eat food that provides them with the nutrition they'll need to thrive outside. Change your cat's food if you think it causes an allergic reaction that irritates their eyes. Always use a commercially prepared, high quality food to ensure that your cat's nutritional needs are met. Trim eye hair. If you own a long-haired breed, you should trim their eye hair regularly. This is important, as eye hair accumulates debris and bacteria that could lead to an infection. To do this, take safety scissors and trim hair that is longer than an inch in length. If you're uncomfortable trimming your cat's eye hair, consult a groomer or your veterinarian. Wipe your cat's eyes. Cats, like dogs and people, often have discharge from their eyes. This discharge could accumulate bacteria or get lodged in the eye at some point. Because of this, you should wipe your cat's eyes regularly with a warm wet rag. Make sure the rag is clean and soft. You don't want to introduce bacteria or hurt your cat. Never wipe your cat's cornea with the rag because this can cause injury. Only clean around the eye. Cut your cat's nails. By cutting your cat's nails regularly, you'll decrease the chance that they accidentally scratch themselves in the eye. This is important, as scratches may lead to infections and serious eye problems. When trimming your cat's nails, always make sure to cut below the quick (the fleshy part of the nail). Do not cut where you see pink in the nail. Trim ONLY from the curve of the nail to the end (the sharp part). Be careful not to cut the nail too short, stay near the end of the nail. Cutting the quick could cause your cat a lot of pain. Look for signs of discomfort. There are variety of signs of discomfort that could indicate something is wrong with your cat's eyes. If your cat shows any sign of discomfort or any sign that their eyes are bothering them, you should contact your vet. Watch to see if your cat tries to scratch or rub their eyes. Look to see if your cat blinks a lot or acts as if something is lodged in their eyes. Watch for crust or buildup around the eye. One of the most obvious signs of eye problems is a buildup of crust or other material around the eye. Most of the time, this indicates some sort of infection or related problem. If you notice buildup, you should contact your vet immediately. The crust may appear green or yellow. In some cases, the buildup could be dark brown or black. Note tears or watery discharge. If you see that your cat seems to have tears or watery discharge coming from their eyes, they could have a potentially serious eye problem. These eye problems could be caused by infection or allergies. Watery discharge could be worse at certain times of the day or could occur throughout the day. Observe changes in the appearance of your cat’s eyes. Any change in the eye is likely a symptom of a potentially serious eye problem. You should contact your vet if your cat's eyes appear: Red Cloudy Milky Apply antibiotics. If your cat has an infection, your vet will likely prescribe an antibiotic. You'll be able to give your cat antibiotics as a pill, drops, or a topical cream. Without antibiotics, your cat may not be able to fight off the eye infection. Use anti-viral or anti-fungal cream. In some cases, eye issues may be caused by a virus or fungus. If this is the case, your vet will prescribe an anti-viral or anti-fungal cream. The cream will fight the virus or fungus and help your cat's eye to heal. Your doctor may opt to prescribe anti-viral or anti-fungal drops instead of a cream. Use an Elizabethan collar, if necessary. Elizabethan collars are cone-like devices that fit around your cat's neck. They will prevent your cat from scratching their eyes. If your cat has an infection, has had a surgical procedure, or has some other issue, you may need to fit them with an Elizabethan collar. Your cat will have to wear the collar until their eye recovers. You may be able to remove the collar while you supervise the cat. You can purchase a collar at a pet store or from your veterinarian.	See your veterinarian regularly. Follow your vet's treatment plan to prevent further damage. Monitor your cat’s interactions with other pets. Maintain proper nutrition. Trim eye hair. Wipe your cat's eyes. Cut your cat's nails. Look for signs of discomfort. Watch for crust or buildup around the eye. Note tears or watery discharge. Observe changes in the appearance of your cat’s eyes. Apply antibiotics. Use anti-viral or anti-fungal cream. Use an Elizabethan collar, if necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Out-an-Inverted-Bob	How to Grow Out an Inverted Bob	There are a few ways you can help your inverted bob grow out. When you get your hair cut, ask your stylist to thin the ends, which will help it grow out without looking like a mushroom. Get a light trim every 6-8 weeks. While this may sound counterintuitive, this will prevent your ends from splitting and keep your hair healthy. You should also condition your hair every day, even if you don't wash it, to keep it healthy and strong. To prevent your hair from flipping out at the ends, spray some texturizing spray through your hair and curl random strands around your curling iron.	Have a goal in mind. As you grow out your hair, have an end look or goal in mind. Let your stylist know what kind of look or style you want to transition into. That way, they can slowly reshape your hair into your next style, giving you something to look forward to. Ask your stylist to thin the ends. Thinning out your bob, especially near the bottom, can help it grow out without starting to look like a mushroom. Tell your stylist you're specifically worried about your hair ballooning out as it grows out, and that you want it thinned. Use a curling iron to add texture. As the front of your bob hits your shoulders, your hair will want to flip out at the ends. This style can look a little dated. Instead, spray some texturizing spray through your hair, and then select random strands to curl around a 1 inch (2.5 cm) curling iron. Use accessories to balance your hair as it grows. You can always change up the way your hair looks by adding accessories as it grows out. A simple headband will keep your hair off your face, even if it's too short for a ponytail. A few sparkly bobby pins can keep the heavy part of your hair away from the front of your face and balance out your bob while it grows. Create a bedhead style. If your bob just feels super unmanageable, don't manage it! Instead, run some texturizing spray or pomade through your hair right after you wash it. Scrunch your hair in your hand from the tips to the root, and let it air dry. This will give your hair a bedhead look and will therefore cover up any awkward growth while you grow out your bob. Braid your hair. Braids are a great way to manage hair while you are growing it out. Add some smaller braids to break up weight, add texture, and keep your hair out of your face. Get a new hair color. A great way to take the focus off of your growing bob is to change up the color. You can go for something subtle, like lowlights and highlights, to add life to your hair color. Just be sure to avoid major color changes that involve bleaching your hair, as these could be damaging, especially when you want to grow length. Add layers or bangs once your hair is shoulder length. Once your hair gets to shoulder length, adding a bang or having your stylist cut in layers can keep your hair looking clean and stylish. Talk to your stylist about the best options for you. Condition your hair every day. The key to growing out any haircut is making sure that your hair is healthy and strong. Healthy, strong hair grows out faster than unhealthy or brittle hair. Even if you don't wash your hair every day, you should condition it. Wet your hair and use a dime-size amount of conditioner. Work the condition through your hair and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Then rinse it out and dry your hair as usual. Use sulfate-free conditioners and shampoos. Shampoos or conditioners with sulfates can dry out your hair. Check the ingredients list of any shampoo or condition you're considering. If any of the ingredients end with "sulfate," don't get it. Use a hair mask once a week. Hair masks are like an extra-strength conditioner. It's thicker than a conditioner, and you apply it to your hair like you would a regular conditioner - by working it through your hair. It's thicker and should stay on longer, about 5 minutes. Then rinse it out and dry your hair as you normally would. If you have very thin hair, stick with regular conditioner. The extra-strength ingredients in a hair mask can be damaging to your hair. Try a scalp revitalizer to stimulate hair growth. Scalp revitalizer is a spray that has certain plant extracts, minerals, or vitamins that help stimulate your hair follicles. Healthy and stimulated follicles in turn lead to more hair growth, helping you grow out your bob quicker.You can find this spray at most beauty supply stores or in salons. Use a wide tooth comb to comb your hair from the ends up. The wide teeth on the comb will help prevent any breakage in your hair – key to ensuring good hair growth. Start at the tips of your hair, about a half inch (1.2 cm) above the tips and come down. Move upward in half inch section, keep combing out your hair. Get your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. It might seem counterintuitive to get your hair trimmed while you're trying to grow it out. But a trim keeps the ends of your hair from splitting and maintains your hair's overall health. It also allows your stylist to think and adjust the shape of your hair, making the growing process easier overall. Get a trim every 8 weeks or so, but make sure you tell your stylist you're growing out your bob, so you really only want at trim. Drink lots of water. The more hydrated your body is, the quicker your hair (and nails) will grow. Try drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you find you forget to drink those 8 glasses, try filling a water bottle with 64 ounces (8 cups) of water and drink it throughout the day. Eat a balanced diet. Eating well and making sure you get plenty of protein is important for hair growth. Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet on a daily basis to keep your hair strong and growing. Exercise regularly. If your body is healthy overall, your hair will be healthier as well. Since healthy hair grows more quickly, exercising can help you grow out an inverted bob faster. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise a day. It can be a walk, a run, your favorite workout video, or a class at the gym.	Have a goal in mind. Ask your stylist to thin the ends. Use a curling iron to add texture. Use accessories to balance your hair as it grows. Create a bedhead style. Braid your hair. Get a new hair color. Add layers or bangs once your hair is shoulder length. Condition your hair every day. Use sulfate-free conditioners and shampoos. Use a hair mask once a week. Try a scalp revitalizer to stimulate hair growth. Use a wide tooth comb to comb your hair from the ends up. Get your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Drink lots of water. Eat a balanced diet. Exercise regularly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Thyme	How to Grow Thyme	To grow thyme, start in the spring by purchasing young seedlings from your local nursery, or by taking cuttings from someone else's thyme to start your own. Then, plant the seeds or cuttings 8-12 inches apart in well-draining soil, in a spot that gets full sunlight all day long. After that, keep the area around your plants weeded, or spread mulch to control the weeds. Additionally, water your plants, but only when the soil around them is completely dry to keep the roots from rotting.	Buy thyme plant seedlings from a nursery. Thyme can be grown from seeds, plant divisions, or seedlings. However, growing thyme from seeds can be difficult because their germination is often sluggish and uneven. Most gardeners suggest buying young thyme seedlings, which you can obtain at any nursery, or take cuttings from someone else's thyme. The most popular varieties of thyme are: Common Thyme, Golden King Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Lemon Thyme, and Garden Thyme. Plant seedlings in full sun when the ground is warm. Plant your thyme seedlings in spring about two to three weeks before the last frost. For best results, plant them in soil that is about 70°F (21°C). Space the seedlings 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 centimeters) apart. Thyme thrives in full sun, so plant them in a very sunny area. Most thyme plants will eventually grow to be 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters) in height. Provide an environment with excellent drainage. Thyme likes dry, sandy soil with good drainage. Plant thyme in well-drained soil. Never plant this herb in soggy or heavy soil. This can result in root rot. If your soil does not appear to drain well, add some compost, sand, or organic material to help improve drainage. Thyme can be planted as a ground cover, around paving stones, or near a wall, as long as the drainage is good. You can also plant it in containers. Maintain a soil pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Thyme likes somewhat alkaline conditions and its nutrient requirements are minimal. If you need to raise the pH of your soil, add lime to it. You can fertilize the young plants in spring with compost, diluted fish emulsion or some other organic matter, but otherwise you won't need to do much else to the soil. Control the weeds around your plants. Weeds will compete for the soil's nutrients and slow the development of young thyme plants. Control the weeds around seedlings either through weeding or mulching. Mulching with limestone gravel or builder's sand can improve drainage around the plants and prevent root rot. You can try other mulches made of organic matter like leaf mold or straw, as well. Let the soil get completely dry between waterings. Thyme is a hardy, drought-resistant herb. You need to water the plants on a regular schedule, but not often. Too much water will cause root rot. Give the plants a good watering when you see the soil around them has gone completely dry. Soak the ground thoroughly and wait until the soil dries completely before watering your plants again. Avoid over-fertilizing thyme. Once your seedlings take off, the plants will need very little attention to thrive. Thyme doesn't need a lot of nutrients to survive and too much fertilizer will cause it to lose its flavor and become gangly. Mulch your plants in autumn with organic matter like leaf mold, well-rotted animal manure or compost. This will deliver the minimal nutrients thyme requires all year long, as well as protect the plants from frost once winter arrives. Cut thyme back every spring. If you want your plants to continue being bushy and producing tender stems, you will need to prune your thyme back to half its previous height every spring. Do this after the last frost. If you do this, the next spring it will flourish again. After three to four years of growth with the same plants, their stalks will become woody and the plant will produce fewer leaves. At this point you may want to start a new batch of seedlings, especially if you cultivate thyme for culinary purposes. Use an almanac to check when the last frost usually occurs. After this date, it may be safe to cut back the thyme. Harvest thyme just before the plant flowers for the best flavor. Thyme will bloom with tiny white, lavender or pink flowers. If you grow your thyme for culinary purposes, you'll get the most potent flavor from the herbs if you harvest right before the flowers begin to open. As for the flowers themselves, feel free to pinch them off if you like. This will stimulate the production of more leaves. However, the flavor of thyme won't be negatively affected if you allow your plants to bloom. If you enjoy the way the flowers look, allow them to grow freely. Clip off sprigs off as needed using scissors or pruning shears. You can harvest thyme at any point in the year, although the flavor is usually the best in June or July. This is when the flavor is most concentrated. Cut off fresh green sprigs in the morning. Leave behind the woody parts of the stalk. Strip the tiny leaves off the stems before using them. When trimming off sprigs, always try to leave behind at least five inches of growth on the plant. This will help it continue to flourish. The more you trim and prune your thyme, the more it will grow. Regular trimming will also make your plants grow in a more rounded shape. Check an almanac or online to see when the first frost usually occurs in your area. Stop cutting thyme about two weeks before this date. Dry the harvested thyme sprigs somewhere warm and shady. Hang the sprigs in a dark, well-ventilated area to dry them. You can also dry them by laying them out on a tray and putting them in a food dehydrator. Once the pieces dry out completely, the leaves will easily fall off the stems. After you've removed the dried leaves, store them in an airtight container until you're ready to use them. You can also store your dried thyme in the freezer or preserved in oil or vinegar.	Buy thyme plant seedlings from a nursery. Plant seedlings in full sun when the ground is warm. Provide an environment with excellent drainage. Maintain a soil pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Control the weeds around your plants. Let the soil get completely dry between waterings. Avoid over-fertilizing thyme. Cut thyme back every spring. Harvest thyme just before the plant flowers for the best flavor. Clip off sprigs off as needed using scissors or pruning shears. Dry the harvested thyme sprigs somewhere warm and shady.
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Vinyl-Siding	How to Install Vinyl Siding	To install vinyl siding to the soffit and fascia area on your home, nail lengths of J-channel along the inner edge of the fascia, leaving the nail heads out about 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch. Next, measure and cut the siding to fit the measurements of your soffit, and push each panel into the J-channel. If necessary, bend the siding to fit into place. Slide in the fascia siding pieces, securing them with nails placed every 2-3 feet.	Think about why you want to install vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is a good option for homeowners who like the look of siding, but don't want the expense that accompanies cedar and concrete composite products. It is also a favorite for homeowners who don't want the hassle of repainting the outside of their house periodically. Before you decide to install vinyl siding on your own home, visit some vinyl sided houses and inspect them thoroughly to make sure you like what you see. Ask a local realtor about how installing vinyl siding on your home might affect the value of the house -- although it will have a positive effect in most places, if your house is the only one with vinyl siding in a neighborhood of restored Victorian homes, it could bring the value down. Decide what type of vinyl you want -- vinyl siding comes in textured or smooth, high gloss or low gloss finishes. It also comes in a wide array of colors, some with grain-like patterns which closely resemble real wood. Consider hiring a contractor. Although installing vinyl siding by yourself might save you a lot of money, you should definitely consider hiring a contractor if you've never installed vinyl siding before. Installing vinyl siding is an involved process which requires a lot of time and skill. In fact, the quality of the installation can have a huge effect the finished result and even determine how long the siding lasts. Even the highest quality siding will buckle and warp if not installed correctly. If you choose to get a contractor, gather a list of names in your local area and request a price estimate from each of them. Also take the time to inspect some of their previous work and talk to previous clients to make sure they are satisfied with the work done. Gather your tools and materials. If you decide to go ahead and complete the project yourself, you will need quite an extensive array of tools and materials. Use the following list as a guideline. In terms of tools, you will need: a folding ruler, a metal square, a claw hammer, a snap-lock punch, tin snips, a power saw, a chalk line, a measuring tape, a level, a utility knife, a pliers, a nail slot punch, a carpenter's saw, a hacksaw, a stepladder, sawhorses and a pry bar. In terms of materials, you will need: lengths of J-channel, flashing, building paper, corrosion-resistant nails and enough vinyl siding to cover your home. You will also need vinyl corners and trim for windows and doors, as well as a termination trim for where you meet other surfaces such as soffits and masonry work. Prepare the outside of your home for the installation. Before you begin, you will need to properly prepare the outside of your home for the siding installation. One of the major issues with vinyl siding is that it masks moisture problems and other structural defects. Therefore it's important to fix any existing issues before you install the siding. Tighten any loose boards and replace any rotting ones. Scrape away any old caulk from around doors and windows. Clear your work area by removing any fixtures such as exterior lights, down-spouts, moulding, mailboxes and house numbering. Also tie back any plants, trees or flowers from the exterior of the house to give you more room and prevent them from becoming damaged. Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn't compatible with vinyl siding, and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) plywood or OSB are common substrates, and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. Understand the fitting and nailing rules. When installing vinyl siding, there are a number of important rules to follow with regards to fitting and nailing. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with temperature changes, therefore it is important to allow extra room for expansion in order to prevent the siding from buckling. Leave an extra ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) gap between siding panels and any accessories. You should also refrain from driving the nails too tightly, restricting the movement of the panels.You should leave about ⁄ 16 inch (0.2 cm) between the nail head and the siding, to allow for movement and prevent waves from forming in the panels. In addition, you need to center each nail in the appropriate slot, making sure to drive the nails in straight rather than crooked. You should never face nail (drive nails through the panels) when installing siding, as this may cause the panels to buckle. Nail J-channel pieces under the fascia. Install lengths of J-channel along the inner edge of the fascia. The J-channel will conceal the cut edges of the soffit lengths and will provide a watertight seal. Your nails should be centered in the channel slots and the nail heads should remain 1/32-to-1/16 inches (0.7938-to-1.6 mm) out. Boxed-type soffits will need a second J Channel strip, running from the fascia to the edge of the house. Understand how to deal with wrap-around soffit. If the soffit on your house wraps around a corner, you will need to make provisions for the change of direction. You can do this by installing two J-channels diagonally where the corners of the roof and house meet. You will have to cut a number of soffit and vent pieces at an angle to accommodate the diagonal pieces of J-channel. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Vinyl siding usually comes in 12-foot (3.66-meter) lengths. Therefore, you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) shorter than the actual length of the soffit. This ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) gap allows for the expansion of vinyl siding in warm weather. Push each panel into the J-channel. Once the J-channel is installed and the soffit pieces are cut, you will be able install them. You can do this by pressing the soffit pieces into the channel, bending them to fit if necessary (vinyl siding is quite flexible). If you're having difficulty just pressing them in, you may need to pull the channel lip back with a pry bar or locking tool to get the siding panels to fit. Slide in the fascia siding pieces. Once the soffit pieces are installed, remove the gutter/downspout and slide the lengths of fascia siding under the gutter apron. Secure the top edge of the fascia pieces with galvanized or painted nails placed every couple of feet. Reattach the gutters. Measure the walls. Measure the length of the walls from the eaves to the bottom of any existing siding. This will help you to figure out how many panels of siding you'll need per wall. Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches (the width of a piece of siding). If the result is a whole number, you're in luck: you'll be able to install the pieces of siding without leaving any gaps or needing to cut any pieces to size. But if the result is not a whole number, you will need to cut the final piece of siding (lengthwise) in order to fill in the remaining space. If you have to cut the last row of siding, you'll need to use a length of J-channel on the top edge of the siding (instead of utility trim). You will also need to nail a strip of 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) plywood, 3 inches (76.2 mm) wide to the channel to support it. Install a starter strip. Once you've decided where you want the siding to begin, drive a nail through a point on your chosen starting height and snap a chalk line around the perimeter of the house. Nail a piece of plywood about 3.5 inches (89 mm) thick along the top of the chalk line -- this will hold out the bottom of the first row of siding. Attach the starter strip to the plywood, but don't nail it so tightly that it will restrict the strip's movement. Remember to leave ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) between each starter strip to allow room for expansion. Install the corner posts. Install 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) foam sheathing strips on both sides of each corner, then install your corner siding pieces to these strips. The corner posts should run from ⁄ 4 inch (1.9 cm) below the bottom of the starter strip to just beneath the eaves, after the soffit pieces have been installed. Make sure the corner siding pieces are completely straight before you secure them. Once you're satisfied, nail them to the adjoining walls, working from top to bottom. Install J-channel around windows and doors. The next step is to install J-channel around all four sides of exterior doors and windows. Place the J-channel snugly against the casing and nail it to the wall -- remembering not to nail too tightly, to allow for movement. Begin installing the wall siding. Apply any necessary insulation materials to the walls before you begin to install the siding. Measure and cut the lengths of siding, so that each panel ends 1/4 inch (12.7 mm) shy of the vertical trim pieces, to allow for expansion. If you are installing the siding in freezing conditions, you should leave ⁄ 8 inch (1.0 cm) instead. Slide the bottom row of panels into place, making sure to hook the bottom lip of each panel under the starting strip. Secure the panels with a nail every 16 inches (40.6 cm) or so -- remembering to center the nail in slot and leave 1/16 of the nail head above the vinyl siding, to allow for movement and expansion. Overlap adjoining panels. When joining two lengths of siding together, overlap them by about 1 inch (25.40 mm). When deciding which side to overlap on, choose the side that will be least obvious from the front or most used area of your house. For example, if your driveway is located to the right of your house, then a right over left overlap will be least noticeable. Install siding around windows. When you get to a window, you will need to cut sections from the panels directly above and below it to fit. Measure the width of the piece you need to cut by holding the length of siding against the window and marking the edge points on the panel with a pencil. Leave on extra ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) of clearance on either side of these marks. Measure the height of the piece you need to cut by butting a scrap piece of siding beneath (and above) the window and marking the necessary height, leaving an additional ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm) of clearance. Transfer this measurement onto the piece of siding. Make the vertical cuts on the siding panel with a saw and make the horizontal cut with a utility knife, then snap out the piece. Install the cut pieces of siding above and below the windows, as normal. Install the top row of siding. When you reach the top row of siding, you will need to measure and cut it to fit. To determine how much you will need to cut from the top of the panel, measure the distance between the top of the under-sill trim and the lock on the next panel down, then subtract ⁄ 4 inch (0.6 cm). When you cut the top siding panel to the appropriate height you will be removing the nailing strip. Use a snap-lock punch tool to punch the top edge of the panel along 6 inch (15.2 cm) intervals, making sure the raised material is on the outside. Slot the bottom edge of the panel into the panel below and slide the top edge under the under-sill trim. The raised slots you made with the snap-lock punch will catch onto the trim and hold the top siding panel firmly in place -- so there is no need to face nail it to secure.	Think about why you want to install vinyl siding. Consider hiring a contractor. Gather your tools and materials. Prepare the outside of your home for the installation. Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn't compatible with vinyl siding, and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. Understand the fitting and nailing rules. Nail J-channel pieces under the fascia. Understand how to deal with wrap-around soffit. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Push each panel into the J-channel. Slide in the fascia siding pieces. Measure the walls. Install a starter strip. Install the corner posts. Install J-channel around windows and doors. Begin installing the wall siding. Overlap adjoining panels. Install siding around windows. Install the top row of siding.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Sink-Trap	How to Clean a Sink Trap	To clean a sink trap, start by sticking a sturdy piece of wire into the drain to pull out obstructions, like clumps of hair or paper. Once you've removed the debris, pour a few cups of boiling water down the drain and place a plunger over it. Then, fill the sink with enough water to cover the top of the plunger and pump the plunger up and down for 20 seconds. When the drain is clear, pour more boiling water mixed with a few drops of dish soap down the drain to remove the remaining residue.	Remove any sink stoppers. If your stopper has a pivot rod, then you will need to remove this to remove the stopper. Look under the sink and locate a locking nut where the pivot rod goes into the drainpipe. Unscrew the nut, pull out the rod, and remove the stopper. Then screw the nut and rod back in place without the stopper. If you are plunging a kitchen sink, make sure to clamp the dishwasher drain hose. Do this by tightening a clamp around the bendable drain line before you begin plunging. Use a coat hanger or wire to clear obstructions. Take a metal coat hanger and unwind it, or find a piece of wire. Bend 1 end of the hanger or wire into a small hook shape. Stick the end with the hook into the drain and use it to pull out clumps of hair, paper, or other obstructions. Pour boiling water down your drain. Bring 5 cups (1.2 l) of water to a boil. Pour half of the boiling water down your drain. Reserve the other half for a later use. Begin to fill your sink with water. As your sink is filling, place a plunger over the drain entrance. Fill your sink until the plunger is completely submerged in the water, about 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of water. The water will suction your plunger to the sink. If you have a double sink, then you will need to cover the other sink's drain with a wet rag or another type of cover. This will prevent water from spewing out of the sink's drain while you plunge the other drain. If you have a small vanity sink and your plunger is too large to create a tight seal around the drain, pick up a small plunger from a hardware store. Pump your sink vigorously. Do this by rapidly moving the plunger up and down for at least 20 seconds. On your final upstroke, make sure to pop the plunger off of your drain to create extra pressure. This will help release the clog in your sink trap. Keep plunging if necessary. If the water in your sink whirls down your drain easily, then the clog is clear in your sink trap. If not, then you will need to keep plunging. Repeat the plunging process until the water whirls smoothly down your sink. Pour the remaining boiling water mixed with dish soap down your drain. You may need to re-heat the water at this point. Re-heat the water until it is boiling again. Then, add a few drops of dish soap to the water and agitate it with a spoon or spatula. Pour the water down your drain. The boiling water should clear away any remaining residue in your sink trap. The dish soap helps remove grease and oil. Bring 6 cups (1.4 l) of water to a boil on your stove. Place your pot on the stove and set the heat to high. Bring the water to a rolling boil, which should take about 10 minutes. Pour 2 cups (0.47 l) of the boiling water down your sink drain. Reserve the remaining water to use later. Pour 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of baking soda down your drain. Let the baking soda set for 5 to 10 minutes. Depending on how clogged your drain is, you may need to let it set for longer, like 20 to 30 minutes. Make sure to remove your sink stopper before doing this. Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar in 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water. Use the water that you boiled. Mix the vinegar and water together until they are well combined. Pour the mixture down your sink drain. Then quickly cover your drain with a plug or wet towel to prevent the mixture from bubbling out of your drain. Let the mixture set for 10 to 15 minutes. If your sink trap is very clogged, then you may need to let the mixture set for longer, like 30 minutes. Rinse your drain. Pour the rest of the boiling water down your drain. This will help remove any remaining dirt and grime from your sink trap. If the water has cooled, then heat it to a rolling boil again before pouring it down the drain. If your sink is still clogged, then you may need to remove your sink trap to clean it properly. Locate the sink trap. Look under your sink and locate a pipe with a J or P-like curve. This is your sink trap. The sink trap is located in between the tail pipe and the waste pipe. The tail pipe is the pipe that connects directly to your sink, and the waste pipe is the pipe that connects to the wall. Place a bucket underneath the sink trap. You can use a regular gallon bucket, or any type of water collecting device like a dishpan. The bucket will be used to catch any water, dirt, and grime that comes out as you remove the sink trap. Unscrew the slip joint nuts. Begin by loosening the slip joint nuts on each end of the sink trap (on each end of the J or P). You can do this either manually, using your hands, or you can use a wrench. Once the joint nuts are loose, continue to untighten them with your hands. If your sink trap has a decorative or metal finish, then use a strap wrench to loosen the slip joints to prevent scratching. You can also place duct tape on the parts of the wrench that come into contact with your pipes to prevent scratching. Remove the sink trap. As you remove the sink trap, make sure to locate the O-rings. There should be two; one on each side of the J. Place them somewhere safe. The O-rings are used to seal the connection between the sink trap and the tail and waste pipes. Take a picture of the trap before you remove it to help you reassemble the sink trap correctly. Clog the waste pipe with a cloth or rag to prevent sewer gases from entering your home. Rinse the sink trap. Take the sink trap to a separate sink or outside to rinse. Rinse the trap thoroughly until all the loose dirt and grime are removed. Scrub the sink trap with a bottle brush. You can also use a dishwashing detergent to remove any dirt and grime as you scrub the sink trap. Scrub the sink trap until all the dirt and grime are removed. At this point, you can use the bottle brush to scrub and remove any dirt and grime from the end of the tail pipe as well. Reassemble the trap. Place the slip joint nuts onto the tail and waste pipes first. Slip the O-rings back onto the tail and waste pipes. Then place the sink trap between the tail and waste pipes. Use your hands to tighten the slip joint nuts over the ends of the sink trap. Use your wrench to finish tightening the slip joint nuts. Only tighten the slip joints nuts a quarter turn more. Try not to tighten them too tight. This can cause your pipes to crack and break, especially plastic ones. If there's rust on the P trap, replace it before it has a chance to leak.	Remove any sink stoppers. Use a coat hanger or wire to clear obstructions. Pour boiling water down your drain. Begin to fill your sink with water. Pump your sink vigorously. Keep plunging if necessary. Pour the remaining boiling water mixed with dish soap down your drain. Bring 6 cups (1.4 l) of water to a boil on your stove. Pour 2 cups (0.47 l) of the boiling water down your sink drain. Pour 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of baking soda down your drain. Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar in 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water. Pour the mixture down your sink drain. Rinse your drain. Locate the sink trap. Place a bucket underneath the sink trap. Unscrew the slip joint nuts. Remove the sink trap. Rinse the sink trap. Scrub the sink trap with a bottle brush. Reassemble the trap.
https://www.wikihow.com/Say-How-Are-You-in-French	How to Say How Are You in French	If you want to ask "How are you?" in French, say "Comment allez-vous?" when you're speaking to a stranger or an elder. For friends and family, use the phrase "Comment ça va?", which should be pronounced "coh-mohn sah vah." Alternatively, to be very informal, shorten the question to "Ça va?" When someone asks you how you are and you want to return the question, respond by asking "Et Vous?" or "Et toi?" if you're speaking to friends or family.	Politely ask, "Comment allez-vous? ” This is the standard phrase used to ask someone how he or she is. It can be used in any situation, but it is most frequently associated with formal situations, strangers, and elders. The correct pronunciation of the phrase is kom-mohn tay-lay voo. Comment means "how." Allez is a conjugated form of the verb "aller," meaning "to go." Vous means "you." A more literal translation of this phrase would be, "How do you go?" Ask friends and family "Comment ça va? " This is a less formal, more casual way of asking someone how he or she is, so it should only be used for people with whom you are familiar. This phrase is roughly pronounced, koh-mohn sah vah. Comment means "how." Va is another conjugated form of the verb aller, meaning "to go." On its own, ça is a pronoun meaning "it." A more literal translation would be, "How does it go?" Shorten the question to "Ça va? " A very informal way of asking “how are you?” is to simply ask, “ça va?” Pronounce the question as sah vah. A more literal translation would be, “does it go?” It is, however, somewhat similar to asking someone in English, “What's up?” Change it to "Comment vas-tu? " While similar to the formal, polite form of the question, this phrase is used in casual settings among friends. Pronounce this question as koh-mohn vah too. Comment means "how," vas is a conjugated form of the verb "aller," and tu is an informal way to say "you." Translated literally, the question asks, "How do you go?" Respond positively with "bien. " The term "bien" means "well." You can use the term on its own to answer that you are well, but it is also commonly used as part of a phrase. Pronounce the term, bee-ehn. "Je vais bien" is an extended response meaning, "I am doing well." "Très bien" means "very well." "Bien, merci" means "well, thank you." "Tout va bien" means "all good." "Assez bien" means "quite good." "Ça va" means "fine." Reply negatively with “mal. ” Like its positive counterpart, mal is often used as a response on its own. It translates to "bad." Mal is pronounced mahl. You could also use the term in an extended phrase, "Je vais mal," meaning, "I am bad" or "I am doing badly." Use "Comme-ci comme-ca" when you are in between. This phrase is the same thing as saying “so-so” in English. Pronounce the phrase as kum-see, kum-sah." Politely ask, "Et vous? " This question can be used to ask someone how he or she is after that person asks you first and you have given your response. Et means "and." The question literally translates into, "And you?" You can use this question with anyone and in any situation, but it is especially used in formal situations or with strangers and elders. Ask friends and family, "Et toi? " This question is also used to ask someone how he or she is after that person has asked you first. Toi is an informal way of saying “you.” This question is used in casual, informal settings. Only use it with friends and family. Use "et vous?" in a more formal setting.	Politely ask, "Comment allez-vous? Ask friends and family "Comment ça va? Shorten the question to "Ça va? Change it to "Comment vas-tu? Respond positively with "bien. Reply negatively with “mal. Use "Comme-ci comme-ca" when you are in between. Politely ask, "Et vous? Ask friends and family, "Et toi?
https://www.wikihow.com/Say-Year-in-Spanish	How to Say Year in Spanish	To say year in Spanish, use the word “año” to say things like “El año 2013” which means “the year 2013.” You should also memorize common phrases, like “cada año,” or “it happens each year,” and “este año,” which translates as “this year” or “all year.” If you want to talk about several years, add an “s” to año, such as “tarda anos,” meaning “it takes years.” Alternatively, if you want to say how old you are, try something like “Tengo diez años,” which means “I am ten years old.”	Learn the word "año. " The basic word for "year" in Spanish is "año." In most contexts, you can use this word in Spanish just as you would in English and you'll be fine. Even if there's a different phrase, people will still understand what you mean. Año is a masculine noun, so make sure to use the masculine form for any related verbs, prepositions, and adjectives in your sentence. For example, if you want to say "the year 2013," you would say " el año 2013," using the masculine article. Memorize common phrases with the word año. Just as in English, Spanish has a number of phrases that are popularly used when talking about things that happen periodically. Many of these phrases use the word año. For example, if you want to say something happens every year, you would use the phrase "cada año." Note that while in English you might say "each year" or "every year," in Spanish there's only one phrase used interchangeably. Similarly, the Spanish phrase "este año" can mean "this year" or "all year" (although you can also say "todo el año" for "all year"). There are common phrases for holidays and other special occasions as well. For example, you can say "feliz año nuevo" for "happy new year," or "cumpleaños feliz" for "happy birthday." Use "años" to talk about longer periods of time. In English, you can talk generally about "years" meaning a relatively undetermined period of time. You probably know other words that refer to long periods of time as well. Similar words exist in Spanish. For example, if you wanted to say that something takes years, you might say "tarda años," which literally means "it takes years." But you could also get more creative and say "tarda eternidad," or "it takes forever." Use siglo to talk about an age or period of time. In English, you may talk about a period of several years using the actual word years or a word such as age. You can do the same thing in Spanish with the word siglo (SEE-glow), which technically means "century" but is also used for indefinitely long periods of time. You also can use this word when you want to say you haven't seen someone in years. While you could say "hace años que no te veo," literally "I haven't seen you for years," using siglos instead of años is also appropriate. Say specific years correctly. When you're talking about a specific date, the words you use in Spanish are a little different than the words you would use in English. If you don't use the right words for a specific year, people won't understand you. For example, think about the year 1986. In English, you would say "nineteen eighty-six." In Spanish you need to include the thousands and hundreds, though, so you would say "mil novecientos ochenta y seis." This literally translates to "one thousand nine hundreds eighty and six." If you are saying "the year 1986" in Spanish, you would say "el año mil novecientos ochenta y seis." Use the verb tener with año when talking about your age. The Spanish verb tener means "to have," which can be confusing for English speakers. If you want to tell someone how old you are in Spanish, you say you have a certain number of years. For example, you might say "tengo diez años," which means "I am ten years old." The literal translation is "I have ten years," but when you hear it or see it in writing, remember that in this context the verb tener means "to be" rather than "to have." Tener is a regular verb and is conjugated using the normal rules for conjugation of Spanish verbs ending in -er. Ask someone how old they are by saying "¿Cuántos años tienes? " Just as you use the verb tener (to have) to say how old you are, use the same verb to ask someone how old they are. The phrase is pronounced "coo-AHN-tohs AHN-yos tee-EHN-ehs." You should think of it as meaning "How old are you?" even though a literal translation would be "How many years do you have?" Learn specific words for age ranges. Just as in English, Spanish has specific words for particular times in your life. You could use a phrase with the word "year," or you could use one of these other words. For example, if you wanted to talk about your early years, or your childhood, you could use the phrase "primeros años" (literally "early years"). You also could say "en mi infancia" or "en mi juventud," phrases which mean more specifically "in my childhood" or "in my youth." Talk about an academic year with the word curso (COOR-soh). In English, you use the same word to talk about a school year or a 12-month period of time. Spanish has a different word, although in practice the two are used interchangeably. Curso is a masculine noun. It is primarily used to refer to an academic year, but it also can be used as a translation of the English word "course." For example, you might say "El curso acaba en junio," or "The school year ends in June." Describe an age group using the word generación. The Spanish word generación (hen-er-rahs-ee-OHN) is similar to the English word generation , but sometimes can be used in contexts where you would use the word year in English. Typically generación is used to mean year in an academic setting. It refers to a specific year of students, such as the class of 2017. This group is a "generation" in the sense that you're talking about everyone in that graduating class. For example, you might say "El príncipe William y yo estuvimos en la misma generación en el Colegio Eton" if you wanted to tell someone "Prince William and I were in the same year at Eton College." Use cosecha or vendimia when talking about wine. If you're a wine enthusiast, you probably hear people talking in English about good years and bad years. In Spanish, rather than using año , you'll more frequently hear these words. Cosecha (coh-SAY-chuh) refers to a harvest generally, but can be used when talking about wine. Vendimia (vin-dim-EE-uh) refers more specifically to a harvest of grapes, so it's a more specific term. For example, you might say "1994 fue una buena vendimia" or "1994 fue una buena cosecha" to mean "1994 was a good year [for wine]."	Learn the word "año. Memorize common phrases with the word año. Use "años" to talk about longer periods of time. Use siglo to talk about an age or period of time. Say specific years correctly. Use the verb tener with año when talking about your age. Ask someone how old they are by saying "¿Cuántos años tienes? Learn specific words for age ranges. Talk about an academic year with the word curso (COOR-soh). Describe an age group using the word generación. Use cosecha or vendimia when talking about wine.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Implicit-Interest-Rate	How to Calculate Implicit Interest Rate	Implicit interest rate is the interest rate implied when borrowing a fixed amount of money and returning a different amount of money in the future. To calculate the implicit interest rate, divide the amount you'll pay back by the amount you borrowed. Then, raise the result by the power of 1 divided by the number of periods, in this case years. So, if you borrow 100,000 dollars and promise to pay back 125,000 in 5 years, you'd divide 125,000 by 100,000 to give you 1.25. Then, raise this to the power of 1 divided by 5, which is 0.2, to give you 1.0456. Finally, subtract this by 1, then multiply it by 100 to give you the percentage. 1.0456 minus 1 would give you 0.456. Then, you'd multiply that by 100 and get 4.56. Therefore, the implicit interest rate is 4.56 percent.	Define implicit interest. If you borrow money from someone and agree to pay it back with an additional amount, you are not specifying any interest or interest rate. Let's use the example that you borrow $100,000 from your brother and promise to pay him back in 5 years plus an extra $25,000. In order to find the interest rate that is "implicit" or "implied" in this agreement, you need to do a mathematical calculation. The formula you will use is total amount paid/amount borrowed raised to 1/number of periods = x. Then x-1 x100 = implicit interest rate. Calculate the implicit interest amount. For the example in Step 1, first divide the total payback amount by the borrowed amount. In this example, you borrowed $100,000 and pay back a total of $125,000, so $125,000 divided by $100,000 is 1.25. Determine the number of years to repay. Raise the result of the first step to the power of 1/n, where n is the number of periods interest is paid. For simplicity, we can use n=5 for 5 years to calculate the implied annual interest rate. Thus, 1.25^(1/5) = 1.25^0.2 = 1.0456. Calculate the implied interest percent. Subtract 1 from the above result. Thus 1.0456-1 = 0.0456. Then multiply the above result by 100, to arrive at 4.56%, which is the implicit interest rate per year. Collect information needed for the implicit interest spreadsheet formula. This includes the number of periods such as months, total amount borrowed, monthly payment, and total number of years. You can find this information in your loan agreement. Launch a computer spreadsheet application to help you calculate the implicit interest. Common spreadsheet programs include Microsoft Excel and iWork Numbers. You will be entering the data from Step 1 into a formula bar on the spreadsheet. Click on cell A1 and then on the formula bar located above the column names. If you are taking out a $300,000 real estate mortgage with monthly payments of $2,000 for 30 years, enter this function formula in the formula bar: =RATE(30*12,-2000,300000). Then hit return. The function calculates the value at.59%, which is a monthly interest rate. To annualize this monthly rate, multiply it by 12, and you get an implicit annual interest rate of 7.0203%. Determine implicit interest for leases. Many times business owners lease rather than purchase equipment. While lenders do not have to charge an explicit rate in a lease agreement in the U.S., finance firms making the loan are required to calculate the cost of borrowing for you. For example, a food products company needs to lease a large pasteurizing machine. They decide to lease rather than purchase it. If the total cost of the lease is $1,000 and the company makes 12 payments of $100 per month, then the lease agreement has an implicit interest rate of 20%. Determine implicit interest for bond purchases. When purchasing bonds, an implicit interest rate is the difference between the current yield (dividend) paid on a bond and the rate that the bondholder will receive at a fixed point in the future. The implicit rate may change from the rate stated in the bond contract at the time of purchase, since bonds can rise or fall in value during the bond term. For example, you purchase bonds with a promised dividend of $5.00 per share to be paid in one year. Due to fluctuations in the marketplace, you receive $10.00 per share on the one-year due date. The implicit interest rate earned is 50%. Calculate implicit interest before borrowing or leasing. If there is not an explicit interest stated, you should always calculate the implied interest rate before signing a lease or taking out a loan. This rate will determine your total financing expense. Do not rely only on monthly payment amounts or short-term yields on bonds before making financing decisions.	Define implicit interest. Calculate the implicit interest amount. Determine the number of years to repay. Calculate the implied interest percent. Collect information needed for the implicit interest spreadsheet formula. Launch a computer spreadsheet application to help you calculate the implicit interest. Click on cell A1 and then on the formula bar located above the column names. Determine implicit interest for leases. Determine implicit interest for bond purchases. Calculate implicit interest before borrowing or leasing.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cookies	How to Clear Your Browser's Cookies	To clear the cookies on the Google Chrome desktop browser, click the three-dot menu ⁝ , select More tools , click Clear browsing data... , check the "Cookies and other site data" box, make sure the drop-down box at the top of the window says "All time", and click Clear data.	Open Google Chrome. Click or double-click the Chrome app icon, which resembles a red, yellow, green, and blue sphere. Click ⋮. You'll see this icon in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser. A drop-down menu will appear. Select More tools. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear. Click Clear browsing data…. It's near the top of the pop-out menu. This will open your browsing data preferences in a new tab. Make sure the "Cookies and other site data" box is checked. You can uncheck every other box on this page if you like, but the "Cookies and other site data" box must be checked. Make sure All time is selected. In the drop-down box near the top of the window, you'll see an underlined time span (e.g., "the past hour") listed. If this box doesn't display "All time," click the drop-down menu, then scroll down and click All time. This will ensure all the cookies for this browser are deleted, not just the recent ones. Click Clear data. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will delete all of your browser's cookies. Open Google Chrome. Tap the Chrome app icon, which resembles a red, yellow, green, and blue sphere. Tap ⋮. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap History. This option is in the drop-down menu. Tap Clear Browsing Data…. You'll find this in the bottom-left corner of the screen. On Android, you'll tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA… at the top of the page. Make sure "Cookies, Site Data" is checked. If you don't see a checkmark to the right of this option, tap it to select it. On Android, this option is entitled "Cookies and site data". Select a time range on Android. If you're using Chrome on Android, tap the drop-down menu {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png\/30px-Android7dropdown.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an Android icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap All time in the resulting menu. Tap Clear Browsing Data. It's at the bottom of the list of browsing data. On Android, you'll tap CLEAR DATA in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap Clear Browsing Data when prompted. Doing so will delete your Chrome mobile browser's cookies. On Android, you'll tap CLEAR when prompted. Open Firefox. Click or double-click the Firefox app icon, which resembles a blue globe with an orange fox wrapped about it. Click ☰. It's in the top-right corner of the Firefox browser window. A drop-down menu will appear. Click Library. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Library menu in the drop-down list. Click History. It's near the top of the menu. Click Clear Recent History…. You'll find this option near the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens a pop-up window. Click the "Time range to clear" drop-down box. It's at the top of the pop-up window. A drop-down menu will appear. Click Everything. This is in the drop-down menu. Selecting this option ensures that all of your browser's cookies will be deleted. Check the "Cookies" box. You'll find it in the middle of the pop-up window. If the "Cookies" box is already checked, skip this step. Click Clear Now. It's at the bottom of the pop-up window. Open Firefox. Tap the Firefox app icon, which resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. Tap ☰. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear. You may have to scroll up or down slightly on the page before this icon will appear. Tap Settings. This option is in the pop-up menu. Scroll down and tap Clear Private Data. You'll find it in the "PRIVACY" section. Tap the white "Cookies" switch . The switch will turn blue, signifying that your browser's cookies can now be cleared. If the switch is already blue, skip this step. Tap Clear Private Data. It's a red-text button at the bottom of the screen. Tap OK when prompted. Doing so will delete your Firefox mobile browser's cookies. Open Firefox. Tap the Firefox app icon, which resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. Tap ⋮. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Tap Settings. This is in the drop-down menu. The settings page will open. Tap Clear private data. Doing so opens the "Clear private data" menu. Tap Clear now. It's at the top of the page. A pop-up window will open. Check the "Cookies & active logins" box. This is near the middle of the pop-up window. If the "Cookies & active logins" box is already checked, skip this step. Tap CLEAR DATA. It's at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so immediately deletes your Android's Firefox browser cookies. Open Microsoft Edge. Click or double-click the Edge app icon, which resembles either a white "e" on a blue background or a dark-blue "e". Click ⋯. This icon is in the top-right corner of the Edge window. A drop-down menu will appear. Click Settings. It's at the bottom of the pop-out menu. Click Choose what to clear. This option is below the "Clear browsing data" heading about halfway down the Settings menu. Make sure the "Cookies and saved website data" box is checked. This is the option that will clear your Edge browser's cookies; you can uncheck every other box on this menu if you like. Click Clear. It's below the different types of data. Doing so will clear your browser's cookies. Open Internet Explorer. Click or double-click the Internet Explorer app icon, which resembles a light-blue "e" with a gold band around it. Click Settings . This icon is in the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. Click Internet options. You'll find it toward the bottom of the drop-down menu. Click Delete…. It's below the "Browsing history" heading near the middle of the Internet Options window. Make sure the "Cookies and website data" box is checked. You can uncheck every other box on this page, but the "Cookies and website data" box must be checked in order to delete your cookies. Click Delete. This button is at the bottom of the window. Doing so will delete your Internet Explorer cookies. Click OK to exit Internet Options. Your browser's cookies have been cleared. Open Safari. Click or double-click the Safari app icon, which resembles a blue compass in your Mac's Dock. Click Safari. This menu is in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Click Clear History…. It's near the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens a pop-up window. Click the drop-down box. It's at the top of the pop-up window. This will prompt a drop-down menu. Click all history. This is in the drop-down menu. Selecting this option will allow Safari to delete all stored cookies and website data. Click Clear History. Doing so will remove all cookies, search history, and website data from Safari. Open your iPhone's Settings. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it. This process will also work on an iPad or an iPod Touch. Scroll down and tap Safari. It's roughly a third of the way down the Settings page. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data. This option is near the bottom of the page. Tap Clear History and Data when prompted. It's at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will clear your Safari cookies and other web data. This option removes your on-iPhone search history as well. If you just want to delete cookies, instead tap Advanced at the bottom of the page, tap Website Data , tap Remove All Website Data , and tap Remove Now.	Open Google Chrome. Click ⋮. Select More tools. Click Clear browsing data…. Make sure the "Cookies and other site data" box is checked. Make sure All time is selected. Click Clear data. Open Google Chrome. Tap ⋮. Tap History. Tap Clear Browsing Data…. Make sure "Cookies, Site Data" is checked. Select a time range on Android. Tap Clear Browsing Data. Tap Clear Browsing Data when prompted. Open Firefox. Click ☰. Click Library. Click History. Click Clear Recent History…. Click the "Time range to clear" drop-down box. Click Everything. Check the "Cookies" box. Click Clear Now. Open Firefox. Tap ☰. Tap Settings. 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https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Finger-Hit-by-a-Hammer	How to Treat a Finger Hit by a Hammer	If you accidentally hit your finger with a hammer, ice the area that is swelling and consider taking over-the-counter pain medication for additional relief. In most cases, the swelling will go down after a couple of days, but if you notice extreme swelling or pain, you may have fractured your finger and will need to see a doctor. You should also make sure to clean your hands and look for lacerations that might need disinfecting and bandaging. If you notice that your fingernail has a large blood blister or if blood is causing significant pressure under your nail, seek medical attention to prevent a potential infection.	Check for swelling. Your finger will likely swell no matter how hard you hit it. This is the most common response to such trauma. If the hit wasn't too forceful, your finger may just swell for a couple of days. If the only symptom you see is swelling, place an ice pack on your finger to help relieve the swelling and pain. You can take over-the-counter pain medication to help relieve the pain as well. An NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) can help relieve the inflammation and pain. Take as directed on the packaging. You don't need to see a doctor unless the swelling won't go down, you develop serious pain or numbness, or you can't move your finger all the way in or all the way out. Respond to a fracture. If the swelling is really bad and you are in extreme pain, you may have fractured your finger, especially if you hit your finger quite hard. If your finger looks contorted and is extremely sensitive to the touch, you likely fractured your finger. This may be accompanied by bleeding skin or a smashed fingernail. If you think you have a fracture, seek medical attention. You need an X-ray and the doctor may give you a finger splint or some other form of treatment. Do not put a splint on your finger unless a doctor tell you to do so. Clean the wound. If your finger is bleeding after you hit it, you need to clean the wound so you can assess the damage. If there is visible bleeding, cleanse the wound with running warm water. Run the warm water over the wound with the run-off going down the drain, not back into the wound. Then, using a gauze pad, cleanse the entire wound surface with Betadine or other cleansing solutions. Put pressure on your wound for a few minutes to slow the flow of blood, which will help you assess how deep the wound is and if you need to see a doctor. If there is excessive bleeding or squirting blood, seek medical attention immediately. Assess the lacerations. Once you've cleaned the wound, you need to evaluate the finger for any lacerations, or cuts. The wound still may bleed a little while you check, which is fine. Lacerations often show up in the form of tears or flaps of skin on the surface of your finger. Any obviously destroyed tissue or any skin that has been torn off and left a raw bleeding finger pad needs to be examined by a doctor. Lacerations may need to be stitched if the wound is 1/2 inch or larger. However, if there is a section of completely destroyed skin, it is unlikely to be salvaged. Many doctors will still suture damaged or destroyed skin over the raw finger pad as protection while new skin grows back over the area. The skin will them be removed once new skin has formed. Lacerations may be shallow and stop bleeding soon after you get them, especially if you didn't hit your finger that hard. If this is the case, wash the wound, put antibiotic ointment on them, and wrap them with a bandage. Look for tendon injury. Since your hand and fingers are an intricate system of muscles, tendons, and nerves, it's important to examine your finger for signs of tendon injury. Tendons connect muscles to your bones. Your hand has two types of tendons: flexor tendons, on the palm side, that bend the fingers; and extensor tendons, on the back of the hand, that straighten the fingers. Cuts and smashes can damage or even sever these tendons. A torn or cut tendon in the finger will make it impossible to bend your finger. A cut on the palm side of the hand or near the skin folds at the joints of your fingers may signal injury to the tendon below. You may also feel numbness due to associated nerve damage. Tenderness on the palm side of your hand may signal an injured tendon. You may want to request a hand surgeon if you show any of these signs, as repairing the hand and fingers can be a very intricate process. Evaluate the fingernail. If you hit your fingernail with the hammer, there may be significant damage to it. Look at your fingernail and assess the damage. If there is a small blood blister underneath the fingernail, there is no need to see a doctor. Just ice the wound and take over the counter medication if there is any initial pain. If the pain lasts for days, if the blood blister takes up more the 25% of your fingernail, or if the blood is causing significant pressure under your fingernail, seek medical attention. You likely have a subungual hematoma. You may also find that a portion of the fingernail has become detached or has been cut. If you have a significant cut in the nail bed, seek medical attention because you will likely need stitches. If you don't get it treated, the cut may prevent nail growth, cause the nail to grow in a distorted manner, or cause infection. If the fingernail is partially or entirely gone, seek medical attention right away. This is a serious problem and needs attention. The fingernail may be removed or stitched up until a new, healthy fingernail can grow back. This can take up to six months. See your doctor. If the collection of blood under your fingernail is significant, which means it takes up more than 25% of your fingernail, see your doctor. You have a subungal hematoma, which is an area of broken small blood vessels under your fingernail. Your doctor will likely suggest that your nail get evacuated/lanced. When you react quickly enough you can do it yourself. If you notice severe throbbing, then push back the cuticle as far as it will go to gently slip in the sterilized needle. It will hurt less than your throbbing finger and the needle will go in easier at the nail base where it grows out. Let the blister drain a couple times until lymph flows (runs clear). This will prevent the black nail of dried blood under the nail. If the blood under the fingernail only covers 25% or less of your nail, you don't have to do anything to it. The blood will work itself up your fingernail as it grows. Depending on how hard your thumb was hit will mean how much your fingernail becomes black as the blood dries. If the hematoma is bigger than 50% of the fingernail, your doctor will request a finger X-ray. You should see a doctor to treat hematomas within 24-48 hours. Evacuate the blood at the doctor's office. The safest way to evacuate the nail is to let your doctor perform the evacuation through cauterization. During this procedure, your doctor melts a small hole through your fingernail with an electric cauterization tool. Once the cautery hits the hematoma under the fingernail, the tip automatically cools. This prevents you from getting burned by the tool. After the hole is made, the blood oozes out of the fingernail until the pressure is relieved. Your doctor will then bandage your finger and send you home. The doctor may use an 18-gauge needle instead, although cauterization is preferred. This process is painless because your fingernail has no nerves in it. This process helps relieve pressure building up under the nail, which means you're less likely to need the nail removed. Get rid of the hematoma at home. Your doctor may advise you that it is okay to evacuate the hematoma at home. For this procedure, get a paperclip and a lighter and wash your hands thoroughly. Prepare the paper clip by unbending it and holding the lighter to the straight end until it is red and hot, about 10 to 15 seconds. Take the paper clip and place it at the center of the area that has the hematoma at a 90 degree angle from the nail bed. Gently press down with the paper clip, slowly twisting the hot paper clip edge back and forth in the same place to dig into the fingernail. Once you get through the fingernail, the blood will begin to ooze out of the nail. Grab a cloth or bandage to clean up the blood as it comes out. If you can't get through it at first, reheat the tip of the paper clip and retry, pressing down just a little bit harder to get through the fingernail. Do not do this too hard because you don't want to puncture your nail bed. You can take pain medication before you start if your finger is hurting you a lot. If you can't do it yourself, as a trusted friend or loved one to help you out. Re-clean the fingernail. Once all the blood has been drained, you need to clean the fingernail again. Clean the fingernail again with Betadine or some other cleansing solution. Bandage the finger in rolling gauze, making a ball out of the gauze at the top of your finger. This will provide better cushion and protection from outside irritants and trauma. Secure the gauze at the base with medical tape. You may want to anchor the gauze with a figure eight type maneuver that goes from your finger to the base of your hand. This will help the bandage stay on. Change the bandages. No matter what kind of damage or wound you have on your finger, change your dressings once a day. Change them sooner, however, if they become soiled before 24 hours have passed. When you take off the bandage each day, clean your finger with a sterile solution and rebandage it in the same manner you had it before. If you have stitches, ask your doctor before cleaning them. Follow any instructions he or she gives you on how to care for the stitches. You will likely have to keep them dry and should not clean them with any solution. Look for signs of infection. Whenever you remove the bandages, look for signs of infection in the wound on your finger. Notice if there is any pus, drainage, redness, or heat, especially migrating up from your hand or arm. Also take note if you begin to run a fever, as complications can develop, including infections such as cellulitis, a felon, or other hand infections. Follow up with your doctor. After you have had your finger injury for a few weeks, follow up with your doctor. If he or she treated the injury with stitches or hematoma evacuation, your doctor may schedule this. However, always follow up with your doctor when you go through any intense injury such as this. Make sure you contact the doctor if you have additional symptoms, think you may be getting an infection, you get dirt or grime into the wound and can't get it out, you experience any additional or excessive pain, or your wound starts to bleed uncontrollably. You should also contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms of nerve damage, including: a lack of sensation, numbness, or the development of a ball-like scar called a "neuroma" that is often painful and causes an electrical sensation when touched.	Check for swelling. Respond to a fracture. Clean the wound. Assess the lacerations. Look for tendon injury. Evaluate the fingernail. See your doctor. Evacuate the blood at the doctor's office. Get rid of the hematoma at home. Re-clean the fingernail. Change the bandages. Look for signs of infection. Follow up with your doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wash-Under-the-Hood-of-a-Car	How to Wash Under the Hood of a Car	Washing under the hood of your car can help prevent electronic and mechanical problems, so while it may require a little time and effort, it's worth the work! Before cleaning under the hood, make sure the engine is cold and cover any vulnerable parts, like the air intake, alternator, and electrical connections, with a plastic bag. You'll also want to remove any filters and the battery cables so you don't ruin them. When you're ready, spray a degreaser on non-sensitive metal parts in your engine compartment. After letting it sit for several minutes, rinse the engine with low-pressure water. After you've degreased, wipe down your engine compartment with a soap and water mixture to remove any remnant degreaser as well as dirt and grime. After rinsing the engine again, dry it off with microfiber towels.	Make sure the engine is cold. The only time you should wash under the hood is when the engine is cold. This means that you need to wait a substantial time after running the engine and washing under the hood. If you wash it when the engine is hot, you run the risk of damaging your engine as cold water may cause hot or warm parts to shatter or be damaged. The best time to wash under the hood is in the morning after your engine has cooled all night. Some experts suggest that it is okay to clean the engine while it is slightly warm. They note that this can help in the process of removing dirt and gunk. However, it is best to exercise caution and may be best to wait until the engine is cold. Never wash under the hood immediately after you've been driving the car. Cover the vulnerable parts of the engine. Before washing under the hood, you need to make sure that you cover or protect a number of parts that might be damaged by water. This is best done by securing vulnerable components with plastic bags and plastic tape. Cover or protect the engine's air intake. Cover or protect the alternator. Protect any electronics, electrical connections, relays, or sensors. Cover or protect the distributor cap. It is easy for water to get under the cap. Make sure to cover it with plastic and secure the plastic with tape. If you get water under the cap, you can spray WD-40 to help dissipate the water. If this does not work, you may need to replace the cap and rotor. If you have doubts about the damage water may do to a certain part of your engine, cover it. Take the filters out of the engine compartment. The next step is to take out any filters that could be damaged or ruined. This is important since filters are extremely vulnerable to water and are places where water could accumulate and potentially harm the engine or other parts. The most likely filter you'll have to remove is the engine air intake filter. Rarely, if it is exposed in the engine compartment, you may need to remove the cabin air filter, too. Make sure to cover any filter intakes with plastic, just as you did with sensitive electronics and other areas. Store the filters in a dry and clean place. Make sure you put the filters in a place you won't forget them. It is imperative that all filters are replaced after you wash the engine compartment. Remove the battery cables. Before continuing on to clean under the hood, you need to make sure you've removed the car's battery cables. This is important since you'll be introducing water into the engine compartment which could possibly produce a short in your vehicle. Find an appropriate sized socket to loosen the nuts that fasten the cables to the battery. Take off the negative cable. Disconnect the positive cable. Do not let the positive cables touch any metal part of your car. This could cause a short in your vehicle. Place the cables on a table or in your garage where they won't be exposed to water. Gather your supplies. Now that you've prepared your car, you need to gather the rest of the supplies you'll need to proceed. It is important you have everything you'll need, so you can wash under the hood quickly and effectively and make sure that all water is removed when you are finished. Make sure to have: Car washing soap (non-wax or polymer). Microfiber clothes. Degreaser. A hose and sprayer with a low-pressure setting. Rubber or vinyl protectant for cars. Spray the degreaser on non-sensitive areas. Before you introduce water into your engine, you should spray a degreaser on non-sensitive metal parts in your engine compartment. The degreaser will help loosen grease when you go to spray down the engine. Take your degreaser and spray it throughout the engine compartment. Avoid sensitive areas with electronic connections. Degreasing hoses and fluid containers is okay. Do not spray the degreaser on areas where it might leak or drain into the engine itself. Let the degreaser sit for several minutes. Rinse your engine. After you've let the degreaser sit, you should rinse down your engine with regular, low pressure water. Rinsing the water will help remove dirt, grime, and degreaser. This will help you avoid scratching sensitive plastics or metals later in the washing process. Your rinse job should be low pressure and low volume. Use a spray or spritz setting on your hose's sprayer. Do not flood the engine compartment with water. Go slow and go easy. Pay special attention to areas you've degreased, and make sure to rinse out the degreaser. Wipe down your engine compartment with a soap and water mixture. After you've degreased and rinsed, take a soap and water mixture and wipe down your engine compartment. Wiping down the engine compartment with soap and water will help remove remnant degreaser as well as dirt and grime. Use a microfiber cloth. Avoid soaps that include any wax or polymers. Make sure you follow the directions on your soap's bottle and dilute it properly. Wipe gently and pay attention to areas with excess amounts of grime. Spray down your engine compartment, again. After you've wiped down the engine compartment with soap and water, you'll need to rinse it again. As with the previous rinsing, make sure to go slow and use low pressure. The goal is to remove soap and grime while making sure that water does not enter any sensitive areas. Dry off your engine. The next step will be to dry off your engine. Unlike with washing a car, you want to avoid air drying so that all water is removed from the engine compartment as quickly as possible. This will help ensure that water doesn't get into sensitive areas. Dry your engine compartment with microfiber towels. Pay special attention to hard to reach areas and areas where water may accumulate and may not drain. Wipe down the coil pack/distributor/alternator and other similar areas. Remove the plastic bags that are protecting sensitive parts of your engine. After you've dried the majority of your engine, remove all plastic bags you used to protect sensitive parts of your engine. This will enable you to continue cleaning and proceed toward finishing the project. Be diligent about removing all plastic and tape from the engine. If you leave anything, it could damage your engine. Wipe down plastic bags before removing them, just to be safe. Apply protectants to rubber and vinyl parts. After you've dried your engine off, go through and apply your favorite (car approved) protectants to vinyl and rubber surfaces in the engine. This way, your engine will not only look clean, but will have a new appearance and will be protected. Protectants will help prolong the life of rubber and vinyl parts in your engine bay. Feel free to wax painted surfaces in the engine, but know that your wax will probably not last long because of the heat. As with degreaser, soap, and water, avoid applying protectants to sensitive areas that you covered with plastic. Reattach the battery cables and reinsert the filters. Now that you've removed all plastic and dried the engine, and applied protectants, it will be time to reattach the battery cables, reinsert the filters, and otherwise return your engine bay to the condition it was in before you began to wash it. This way, your car will run just the way it did before, but the engine bay will be cleaner.	Make sure the engine is cold. Cover the vulnerable parts of the engine. Take the filters out of the engine compartment. Remove the battery cables. Gather your supplies. Spray the degreaser on non-sensitive areas. Rinse your engine. Wipe down your engine compartment with a soap and water mixture. Spray down your engine compartment, again. Dry off your engine. Remove the plastic bags that are protecting sensitive parts of your engine. Apply protectants to rubber and vinyl parts. Reattach the battery cables and reinsert the filters.
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Fancy-Goldfish	How to Care for Fancy Goldfish	To keep your fancy goldfish happy and healthy, choose a 20-30 gallon tank to give it enough space to grow. Use large gravel that your goldfish can't swallow on the bottom of the tank, and include real plants to help it feel at home. Offer a variety of food to keep your fish healthy, such as heavy pellets that sink in the water, vegetables, and live food such as brine shrimp. You can also try supporting your goldfish's sleep cycle by using fluorescent light in your tank, which will also help maintain its beautiful colors.	Choose a 20-30-gallon tank for your fancy goldfish. Every inch of fish needs a gallon of water and for each goldfish you add to the tank you should increase the size of the tank by 10 gallons (37.9 L). Fancy goldfish can grow up to 20 inches (50.8 cm), so by purchasing a 20–30 gallon (75.7–114 L) tank you can avoid having to purchase another larger tank later as your goldfish grows and as you get more fish. Goldfish are not suited to live in bowls because they will outgrow them and they need a good filtration system. It is important to choose the right tank for your goldfish in order to make sure they have the best quality of life and to save you from having to buy more tanks later. If fancy goldfish do not have enough water they can get can diseases, be stunted in growth, and possibly die. Choose large gravel that the fish can't swallow. Purchase gravel that is large enough that it won't get stuck in the goldfish's throat. Clean the gravel before putting it in the tank by rinsing it and then soaking it in water for a day. Avoid using soap to clean the gravel because it could harm the fish. Decorate the tank so the fish have places to hide. Decorations also make the tank more visually appealing. When purchasing decorations for the tank, make sure to not get too many and make it too crowded. One large decoration and a few small ones is usually enough for one tank. Only put items in the tank that are meant for fish tanks. Do not put real coral or driftwood in the tank – this can cause parasites. Rearrange the wood and plants on a monthly basis to offer the goldfish new areas to explore. Put plants in the tank to help with water quality and filtration. Use real plants to improve the water, to create hiding spots for the goldfish, and to provide a food source. Plastic plants are easier to maintain and still offer places for fish to hide; however, they do not offer the same benefits as real plants. Make sure your aquarium is well-lit for 8-12 hours a day. Fluorescent lights are the best choice for goldfish, but you can also use incandescent and halogen lights. Light helps goldfish keep a regular sleep cycle and makes sure that they maintain their color. Avoid putting the tank in direct sunlight -- this can cause temperature changes and algae growth. Get a filtration system to remove waste. Having a filtration system keeps the tank and water clean as well as helps improve the health of the goldfish. There are different types of filters to choose from that serve different functions: Mechanical filtration (such as power, bow, sponge, and canister filters) is best for removing debris in water, like waste, food, and particles. The filter catches the debris and then returns clean water to the tank. Chemical filtration, activated carbon or zeolite, should be added to your filter to remove bad chemicals from the water. Biological filtration is a way to make the negative toxins in the water harmless. This can be done using an undergravel filter. The downside to this method is that it can take months to set up and develop into the tank. Plant filtration, putting plants and algae in the tank, is another way to make the harmful chemicals in the tank harmless. In order for this filtration to work you need many plants and fluorescent lighting in the tank. Fill the tank with distilled or treated water. If you use tap water, you need to make sure to treat it with a water conditioning solution to de-chlorinate the water. Change the water in the fancy goldfish tank around once a week. Do not change all of the water at once, instead change only a third of the water each time. You may need to change the water more to keep the ammonia levels down. Test the water often to make sure the ammonia and nitrite levels are normal. Change the water with the seasons. The temperature of the water should not exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius). During the winter, have the tank at 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit (10-13 degrees Celsius). If your home gets cold, especially at night, you can add an aquarium heater to the tank. Make sure the tank is safe for your goldfish by testing the water. Before adding your fancy goldfish to the tank, you need to test the tank. Get a pH testing kit, such as the API Master Test Kit, to test the nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia levels. The water should have under 20 nitrates, no nitrites, no ammonia, and the pH level of the tank should be around 6.5 to 8.25. Put the goldfish in the tank in the bag it came in. Place the bag of water your fancy goldfish is in directly into your tank filled with water. Wait around 30 to 45 minutes for the water temperature of the bag of water and the tank to be equal. Do not leave your fish in the bag for too long otherwise it could suffocate. Carefully open the bag and let the fish swim out and into the tank water. The water in the tank and the water in the bag will mix together, which will help the fish adjust. Buy dividers to keep small fish away from large fish. Large goldfish may eat smaller fish, which can be dangerous for the larger fish because they will overeat. Get the same type of fancy goldfish to make feeding and care easier. Do not put betta fish and goldfish in the same tank. They have different living requirements and betta fish can be aggressive. Get a quarantine tank to make sure your new fish is healthy. Your new fish might have diseases that could infect the fish you already have in your tank, so it is important to quarantine new fish before introducing them to your old fish. You can keep your new fish in a separate tank for two to four weeks before adding them to the main tank. Add other water species that get along with goldfish. If you want to add another species that is not a fish, such as a loach or snail, choose something that gets along well with fancy goldfish. Make sure to choose a species that does well in cooler water and that the goldfish won't eat. Dojo/Weather Loaches get along well with goldfish and also prefer cooler water temperatures. Get loaches that are at least two inches long so goldfish won't eat them. Rosy Red Minnows/Fathead Minnows do well in unheated goldfish tanks, and usually get along with goldfish, but they can get aggressive and attack goldfish who come near their nest. White Cloud Mountain Minnows are very peaceful with goldfish, but their small size means that sometimes goldfish will eat them. Zebra Danios do well with goldfish if there are at least six of them in the tank, but sometimes large goldfish will eat them. Snails can do well in goldfish tanks if the tank is not too cool; however, goldfish tend to eat them. Choose food that sinks in the water. Goldfish flakes float and lose nutrients when they touch the water -- this can hurt the water quality and cause the fish to have too much air when they are eating. Instead buy food that sinks, like pellets or gel. Make sure to choose food with a lot of protein and only a little bit of fiber. If you do purchase floating food, instead of sinking, make sure to soak it in water before giving it to your fish. Choose fast growing plants for your goldfish to eat. Goldfish eat a lot so it is important to choose a plant that grows back quickly, such as duckweed, hornwort, and water sprite; otherwise, the plant will be gone before it even has a chance to grow. Attach a weight base to the plant because goldfish sometimes dig and pull plants out of the gravel. Feed your goldfish live food for extra nutrients. This is especially important for fancy goldfish, like oranda and lionhead goldfish that need protein for head growth. A popular choice for goldfish is brine shrimp. You can also give your goldfish frozen and freeze-dried live food, such as frozen bloodworms, mosquito larvae, and daphnia. Make sure to soak freeze-dried foods in water before feeding them to your goldfish. Give your fancy goldfish vegetables. Goldfish are omnivores and so they also love vegetables, not just meat. Food such as peas, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and potatoes are all great treats to feed your fancy goldfish. Make sure your goldfish has variety in their diet. If you give your goldfish the same food day after day it could hurt their health because they won't get all the minerals and vitamins that they need. Use store bought goldfish food as their regular food supply, but mix in live food and vegetables to add variety. Feed your goldfish 1-3 times a day. Start by measuring out a small amount of food for your fish and see how fast they eat it. The next time you feed them, feed them slightly less. Each feeding should be the amount of food that they can eat in around 1-2 minutes. At first, it can be hard to tell how much to feed your fish, but with practice it will be clearer how much to feed your fancy goldfish each time. Weigh your fish to help you determine how much to feed them. Put a container of water on an electric scale and then turn the scale on so it reads zero. Put the goldfish in the container to weigh it. Weigh the goldfish food – store bought, live, and vegetables, before feeding your fish. You should try to feed the fancy goldfish between 0.5% to 2% of its body weight each time. Quarantine your fish to prevent spreading the disease to other goldfish. It is important to take any sick fish out of your tank and put them in their own quarantine tank to prevent spreading the disease to other fish. You can also remove healthy fish from your main tank and quarantine them instead. Quarantine tanks should be around 10 to 20 gallons (38 to 76 L) of water, and have no gravel or decorations. Keep your goldfish in the tank until they are healthy again (around two to four weeks). Treat goldfish ich disease. You can identify this disease because of white spots that will appear on the body of the goldfish. In order to get rid of this disease you have to kill the parasite by slowly raising the temperatures of the aquarium 1-2 degrees every hour until you reach above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) and leaving it at that temperature for 10 days. Additionally you can do a salt treatment to treat ich disease: Change 40 percent of the water, vacuum the gravel, remove any plants in the tank. Add salt to the tank (1 tablespoon for every gallon of water). Do not add all of the salt at once – add 20% at a time, every 15 minutes. Cool the tank's water to cure dropsy. Your goldfish may have dropsy if they look bloated and swollen. To cure dropsy, test the water in your tank and change it until there is no ammonia and nitrites in the water. Lower the temperature to around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit (13-15 degrees Celsius). Mix ¼ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon of Epson salt and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda for every 10 gallons (37.9 L) of water that is in the tank then pour the mixture into the water. Cure swim bladder disorder by feeding your goldfish peas or beans. For three days only feed your fish steamed peas or beans that are chopped or mashed with the skins removed. Alternatively, you can choose to not feed your fancy goldfish for three days in a row then gradually start feeding them vegetables again to cure their swim bladder. Change the water in your goldfish tank to prevent more diseases from occurring. The quality of the water can affect your goldfish and cause diseases. The water may look good and clear, but that does not mean the ammonia levels aren't too high and the water isn't toxic. Regularly change part of the water and make sure the tank is not too crowded to prevent illnesses.	Choose a 20-30-gallon tank for your fancy goldfish. Choose large gravel that the fish can't swallow. Decorate the tank so the fish have places to hide. Put plants in the tank to help with water quality and filtration. Make sure your aquarium is well-lit for 8-12 hours a day. Get a filtration system to remove waste. Fill the tank with distilled or treated water. Change the water with the seasons. Make sure the tank is safe for your goldfish by testing the water. Put the goldfish in the tank in the bag it came in. Buy dividers to keep small fish away from large fish. Get a quarantine tank to make sure your new fish is healthy. Add other water species that get along with goldfish. Choose food that sinks in the water. Choose fast growing plants for your goldfish to eat. Feed your goldfish live food for extra nutrients. Give your fancy goldfish vegetables. Make sure your goldfish has variety in their diet. Feed your goldfish 1-3 times a day. Weigh your fish to help you determine how much to feed them. Quarantine your fish to prevent spreading the disease to other goldfish. Treat goldfish ich disease. Cool the tank's water to cure dropsy. Cure swim bladder disorder by feeding your goldfish peas or beans. Change the water in your goldfish tank to prevent more diseases from occurring.