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https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-the-Internal-Structure-of-the-Heart
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How to Draw the Internal Structure of the Heart
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To draw the internal structure of the heart, start by sketching the 2 pulmonary veins to the lower left of the aorta and the bottom of the inferior vena cava slightly to the right of that. Then, fill in the base of the heart with the right and left ventricles and the right and left atriums. Once you have the basic outline of the heart sketched out, use an existing diagram to help you fill in the additional veins and muscles, like the mitral and aortic valves. After you've drawn the structure, color the different sections of the heart distinct colors and appropriately label them. Make sure to write “The Human Heart” above your drawing as a title when you're finished.
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To find a good diagram, go to Google Images, and type in "The Internal Structure of the Human Heart". Find an image that displays the entire heart, and click on it to enlarge it. Find a piece of paper and something to draw with. Start with the pulmonary veins. They will be to the lower left of the Aorta. There are two of them. Draw the top vein slightly smaller than the bottom vein. Below the pulmonary veins, and slightly to the right, begin sketching the bottom of the inferior vena cava. Begin sketching the base of the heart, including the right and left ventricles, and the right and left atriums. The pulmonary veins should be adjacent to the right atrium, and the inferior vena cava should be adjacent to the right atrium and right ventricle. Change diagrams if needed. If the diagram that you are using is helping you to sketch the heart, you should continue to use the same diagram. If you are confused about where parts of the heart are, find a new diagram. Draw the other side of the pulmonary veins, and add circles at the end. Begin drawing the pulmonary artery. Bottom ends at the top of the right ventricle. The left and right sides should be slightly above the atriums and pulmonary veins. The pulmonary artery is shaped like an uppercase 't'. It extends to the top of the right ventricle. Draw a circle at the end of it at the bottom. To draw the aorta, begin by drawing the loop over and around the pulmonary artery, ending at the top of the left ventricle. To draw the back of the aorta, draw a single line connecting from the right side of the pulmonary artery to the top of the left atrium. To finish drawing the aorta, draw three nubs at the top of the loop. After you draw these, erase the lines connecting from one side of the bottom of the nub to the other. Add tilted circles to the top of all of the nubs. Draw a circle at the bottom of the aorta, adjacent to the left ventricle. To draw the superior vena cava, draw a nub extending from the top of the right atrium, overlapping the left side of the pulmonary artery, to slightly above the left side of the pulmonary artery. At the bottom of the superior vena cava, adjacent to the right atrium, draw a circle. Draw four circles in the left atrium, and one circle in the right atrium, slightly below the superior vena cava. Draw the mitral valves between both atriums, and aortic valves in both the pulmonary artery and the aorta. Color these pink: Border Left Atrium Right Atrium Pulmonary Veins Color these purple: Pulmonary Artery Left Ventricle Right Ventricle Color these blue: Superior Vena Cava Inferior Vena Cava Color this red: Aorta Make sure to label the following: Superior Vena Cava Inferior Vena Cava Pulmonary Artery Pulmonary Veins Left Ventricle Right Ventricle Left Atrium Right Atrium Mitral Valves Aortic Valves Aorta Pulmonic Valve (Optional) Tricuspid Valve (Optional) To finish, label "The Human Heart" above the sketch.
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To find a good diagram, go to Google Images, and type in "The Internal Structure of the Human Heart". Find a piece of paper and something to draw with. Below the pulmonary veins, and slightly to the right, begin sketching the bottom of the inferior vena cava. Begin sketching the base of the heart, including the right and left ventricles, and the right and left atriums. Change diagrams if needed. Draw the other side of the pulmonary veins, and add circles at the end. Begin drawing the pulmonary artery. To draw the aorta, begin by drawing the loop over and around the pulmonary artery, ending at the top of the left ventricle. To draw the superior vena cava, draw a nub extending from the top of the right atrium, overlapping the left side of the pulmonary artery, to slightly above the left side of the pulmonary artery. Draw four circles in the left atrium, and one circle in the right atrium, slightly below the superior vena cava. Draw the mitral valves between both atriums, and aortic valves in both the pulmonary artery and the aorta. Color these pink: Color these purple: Color these blue: Color this red: Make sure to label the following: To finish, label "The Human Heart" above the sketch.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Flight-Attendant
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How to Become a Flight Attendant
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To become a flight attendant, start by researching various airlines and checking their job postings to see if they're hiring. Most airlines require that you have a GED and some customer service experience, and many have height requirements to ensure that you can comfortably fit in the cabin of the airplane. Then, submit your application to the jobs that appeal to you, and attend interviews. The interviews normally consist of two parts, including a written test and an oral interview. If you ace the interview and pass the medical exam, you can begin training.
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Know what the job entails. Flight attendants are caregivers, customer service professionals, and safety providers. They ensure that passengers have a safe and calm passage while they're on the plane. They work hard to make sure everyone's comfortable while always wearing a friendly smile. Their responsibilities include: Greeting passengers as they board the plane, and thanking them as they exit. Helping passengers get seating and stow their luggage in the overhead bins. Giving a presentation of the airline's safety procedures. Facilitating beverage and food services. Answering passengers' questions, and calming passengers who are anxious or upset. Guiding passengers to safety in the event of an emergency, and administering first aid if necessary. Get familiar with the benefits and drawbacks. In addition to getting the opportunity to travel all over the world on the job, flight attendants receive steeply discounted airline tickets for themselves and for their families. For many, this makes up for the fairly low pay (as of April 2019, the average entry-level salary is $35,000 yearly, with some salaries as low as $19,500 per year) and the taxing hours a flight attendant must endure. A particularly grueling trip might include a ten-hour flight, a twenty-four-hour layover, another ten-hour flight, and so on. In addition to base pay, flight attendants also receive a "per diem" from under $2 to $3 per hour depending upon domestic or international assignments, to cover meals and incidental expenses while they are away from their base - even when on a layover and not working. Thus, a flight attendant with a per diem of $3 per, receives an additional $72 for each day spent away from the base. Understand the hierarchy. New flight attendant hires go through a few months of training before they become “junior” flight attendants. Junior flight attendants are under close scrutiny, and they receive lower pay and fewer benefits than “senior” flight attendants while they learn the ropes. After about a year of doing a satisfactory job, junior flight attendants get promoted to senior status, which gives them greater control over their hours. Make sure the lifestyle is right for you. Since flight attendants travel so much, they often have to make personal sacrifices. But flight attendants function as each other's family, and they provide each other with a lot of support. Flight attendants usually have the following qualities: They're fiercely independent. Flight attendants are able to navigate new places alone, and they enjoy being on their own, even if it means being away from their families during long trips. They live in the moment. Many flight attendants explore the nightlife in the cities they visit, or take advantage of the attractions each city has to offer. They enjoy having new experiences and finding something great about every city. They're generous with time and space. Flight attendants don't get a lot of personal space. They share their quarters with other flight attendants on longer trips. While flying, they have to put the customer first, even if they may be just as exhausted from being in the air for ten or more hours. Flight attendants have a cheerful attitude and uplift others under uncomfortable circumstances. Meet the physical requirements. Each airline has different physical requirements tailored to the dimensions of their planes. Airlines want to make sure that flight attendants are tall enough to reach the overhead bins, but not so tall that their head hits the ceiling of the plane. Airlines also require that flight attendants be able to sit in a seat and buckle the seat belt comfortably. The height range for most airlines is between 5'0” - 5' 1” and 5'8” - 6'3”. Some airlines do not have height requirements, but instead require that you be able to reach a certain height. The minimum age requirement ranges between 18-21 years old depending on the airline. There is no maximum age as long as you pass all medical requirements There is no numerical weight requirement, but many airlines do a visual assessment, looking at weight in proportion to height. In the 1960s, flight attendants were required to be females of a certain weight, and to retire before they reached a certain age. Some airlines continued these discriminatory practices through the 1980s and 1990s. Now men can be flight attendants, there is no numerical weight requirement, and people may continue working as flight attendants until they're ready to retire. Have your GED. Airlines won't hire people who don't have their GED, but no higher education is required. That said, airlines do look favorably upon people who have a college degree or even a few years of college under their belt. It shows that you're ambitious and able to handle a challenge. Some companies offer “flight training programs,” but this is not a requirement before applying to airlines. You'll receive training if you're hired as a flight attendant. Have some customer service experience. The primary role of a flight attendant is to provide excellent customer service, so it really helps if you've worked in a similar role before. There are many types of jobs that count as customer service experience: answering phones for a company, working in retail, or working at the front desk of a small business all require interacting with and helping the public. This isn't a mandatory requirement for all airlines, but it will help give you an edge. Research airlines to find job openings. Go to the websites of airlines that appeal to you and find their “careers” page. Make a list of all the jobs that appeal to you, and figure out whether you meet their requirements before proceeding. Some cities host flight attendant “open houses” to give potential flight attendants the chance to learn more about the career and meet employers. Do an online search to find out if there's an open house coming up near you. Apply to open jobs. Most airlines will require that you submit an application with your basic information, a resume, and sometimes a cover letter. Make sure your application materials are clear and well-written and stress your customer service experience. It may be a matter of days or as long as several weeks before you receive a telephone call or an email from the airlines to whom you have submitted an application. Most major airlines have only one city in the United States where they conduct interviews, so you may have to travel to your interviews. Know what makes each airline unique, and be prepared to discuss the qualities that make you right for this particular airline during your interview. Ace your interviews. Airlines are quite selective when it comes to hiring flight attendants; the right candidates must have a special mix of cool-headedness, endurance and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Show that you're personable, responsible, and that you care about people's safety and comfort. Be personable and don't forget to smile. Know that many airlines conduct the first interview via video submission. Many interviews consist of two parts: In the first part, your customer service skills will be tested with a written examination. If you pass, the second part of the interview will test whether you have good leadership skills. You'll be asked how you would handle different scenarios that could occur while working a shift in the air. For example, what would you do in an emergency if the aircraft started to descend? Or how would you handle a drunk passenger? Use anecdotes to illustrate times when you handled a situation that required acting as a leader while others were anxious and stressed. Pass the medical exam. If you're hired for a position, you'll have to undergo a medical exam before the airline makes it official. Find out what the exam will entail and make sure you'll be able to pass it. Excel during the training period. Every airline has a slightly different system for training flight attendants. You may be required to take an online course as well as do field training on a plane. You'll receive training regarding how to handle an emergency landing and evacuate a plane as well as how to answer customers' questions and operate the drinks cart. Depending on the airline, you may also receive instruction on how to make announcements to passengers. You can take steps to prepare for this by learning your airport codes and understanding the 24-hour clock. The four- to six-week training period is described by many as being difficult, but rewarding. Learn from your mistakes and always maintain a positive demeanor. Remember that every flight attendant started out as a rookie. You have a lot to learn, and a lot to look forward to. It's essential that you pass the training period in order to move into full-time status as a flight attendant. If you do not pass, your contract will be revoked. You may reapply after six months to a year, depending on the airline policy.
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Know what the job entails. Get familiar with the benefits and drawbacks. Understand the hierarchy. Make sure the lifestyle is right for you. Meet the physical requirements. Have your GED. Have some customer service experience. Research airlines to find job openings. Apply to open jobs. Ace your interviews. Pass the medical exam. Excel during the training period.
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How to Stop Breastfeeding Quickly
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To stop breastfeeding quickly, place a raw cabbage leaf inside each bra cup. Replace with fresh leaves once they begin to wilt, and continue the process until your milk is dried up. If you're experiencing pain, try ibuprofen or acetaminophen, or alternatively, try ice packs. In the meantime, stock up on baby food and formula to ensure that your baby is getting enough nutrition.
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Decide on the appropriate food for baby. Before weaning you must ensure that your baby will have an adequate diet without breast milk, which will vary depending on their age. A baby under the age of one will need to transition to formula for the majority of their calories. Babies under the age of one need about fifty calories per pound of body weight every day, and because they cannot digest cow's milk, they will need to get this nutrition from a commercial infant formula available at any grocery store. While babies older than six months can begin experimenting with solid foods like infant purees, remember "food before one is mainly for fun." Solid foods before the age of one generally do not provide many calories and are not enough to meet your baby's nutritional demands. After the age of one, you can transition your baby directly to whole cow's milk and solid food, provided they have become adept at eating solid foods and have a varied diet. A toddler between the ages of one and two needs about 1,000 calories a day spread between three small meals and two small snacks. About half of those calories should come from fat (primarily through dairy milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, etc.) and the other half from proteins (meat, eggs, tofu), fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Stock up on transitional foods. Babies eat every few hours, so your baby will need something immediately available to replace your breast milk. If you must stop breastfeeding immediately, having a variety of options available for your baby might help ease the transition. If your child is under one and has not had formula, consider purchasing several varieties of formula (and baby food, if they are over age six months). Ask your pediatrician for recommendations, but remember that formula acceptance can be trial and error for babies who have not had it before. Each type has a slightly different taste, and some can be gentler on your baby's stomach than others, or have a more or less pleasant flavor, so your baby may tolerate one better than another. If your baby is one or older, purchase whole cow's milk. If you have reason to think your child may have a sensitivity or allergy to cow's milk, you will need a milk substitute that provides enough fat, protein, and calcium for a toddler's developmental needs. Consult your pediatrician, and discuss whether you might try goat's milk or full-fat soy milk with added calcium, both of which are available at most grocery stores. Recruit support. A child may resist weaning and may be hesitant to accept a bottle or sippy cup from their mother, because they associate her with nursing. It helps to have other trusted adults to offer bottles or food during this transitional period. Ask the baby's father or another trusted adult that the baby knows well to offer bottles or sippy cups. Many babies refuse a bottle from their mother, but will accept it from someone else since they do not associate this other person with nursing. If a child is accustomed to eating during the night, ask the baby's father or other adult to take care of night time feedings for a few nights. Having a friend, parent, or grandparent stay with you can be helpful during this time period. Your baby may become frustrated by your presence, and there may be times when you might find it helpful to leave the room or even run an errand to give the baby a break. Ensure that the baby is getting enough nutrition. Young babies or those who have not yet learned to drink from a bottle or sippy cup are especially vulnerable to malnutrition during the transition period. Watch the level on the side of the bottle or sippy cup to ensure that the baby is taking in adequate amounts during each feeding. If the baby cannot suck or figure out how to latch onto a bottle or sippy, you will need to try a medicine dropper or cup feeding. Cup feeding can be hard with very small infants, but it is possible with patience. Use age-appropriate language to explain the transition. Very young babies will not understand weaning, but older babies and toddlers tend to understand words before they can speak and may be able to comprehend simple explanations of weaning. When the baby reaches for the breast, say "Mommy doesn't have any milk. Let's go get some milk," and then proceed to take the baby immediately for a bottle or sippy cup. Be persistent in your explanations. If you say you don't have milk, don't give in and offer to suckle the baby. This will confuse the baby and prolong the process. Older toddlers can benefit from redirection when they ask to nurse. "Mommy doesn't have any milk anymore. But Daddy has some milk. Go ask Daddy for milk," can be a good distraction for a mobile toddler, who can then go find Daddy and ask for a sippy cup of milk. Toddlers who typically nurse for comfort rather than because they are hungry might need a different type of distraction. Try taking them outside or finding a toy they haven't played with in a while to distract them. Be patient with the baby. Weaning is often an emotionally and physically challenging time for infants and toddlers, and they may not behave like themselves for several days. Remember that breastfeeding provided more than just nutrition to a baby: it also provided one-on-one cuddling time several times every day. Be sure that the baby receives extra cuddling and attention during the transition, which is crucial to a young child's emotional and social development and feelings of safety and belonging. This will help them feel secure and know that the lack of breastfeeding does not mean a lack of affection or security. Interruptions in sleep are common, especially if the baby is used to nursing before naps or bedtime. Be persistent but patient. If your baby is clingy and you find your patience is growing thin, take a break. Ask a trusted friend to stay with your baby and take a shower or go out for a coffee. If you feel very overwhelmed, place the baby in a safe place like a crib and close the door. Take a few minutes to breathe deeply and calm down. It's always ok to step away and take time for yourself. Prepare for a long process. Drying up a full supply of milk suddenly can be a lengthy process, with about a week before you are comfortable again and up to a year before your breasts completely stop producing milk (though by that point it will be very minimal). The process can be painful, with engorgement pain similar to the beginning of nursing when your milk first came in. It might help to take some ibuprofen or acetaminophen for your discomfort. Wear a snug-fitting bra. A high-impact sports bra can help to compress the breasts and slow milk production, but be careful that it is not too tight. A bra that is too tight can cause plugged milk ducts, which can be very painful. Wear a bra no tighter than you would wear for sports. Similarly, avoid underwire bras, as the wire can also lead to plugged ducts. Take showers with your back to the water. Avoid letting the water beat directly on your breasts and keep the water temperature warm, not hot. The warmth of water can cause your milk to let down and stimulate more milk production. Place a raw cabbage leaf inside each bra cup. Cabbage is known to help dry milk, although there has not been enough research to understand why. Wash the leaves and insert into your bra, directly against the skin. You can use them chilled or room temperature. Leave the leaves in your bra until they begin to wilt, and replace with fresh leaves. You can continue this process as needed until you are finished drying up your milk. Alternately, you can try ice packs for pain. Express milk only as needed. Expressing milk with a pump or manually can stimulate more production, but it is sometimes the only way to relieve the pain of engorgement. Wait as long as you can and squeeze out only enough to relieve the pressure. Try manually expressing a bit by gently squeezing your breast with your full hand just above the areola. Be aware that there is no evidence medication or supplements will help dry your milk. There is no evidence than any medications, supplements, or herbs can be used to dry the milk supply any faster. There may be anecdotal evidence that a decongestant helps during weaning, but there is no scientific proof to back this up. Talk to your doctor if you wish to try this — it is likely not going to harm you, but it is unlikely it will actually cause your milk supply to dry any faster. Many women have relied on herbs like sage, jasmine, and peppermint to aid in drying up their milk supplies. Be sure to talk to your doctor about these options and, again, remember that there is no proof they will have any effect. Anticipate that your breasts will become engorged and filled with milk. They will become heavy and sore and you will likely be uncomfortable. The feeling of engorgement can be very painful — your breasts will feel tender, bruised, and very firm — and can last for two to three days. If your breasts become warm to the touch or if you see red streaks, or if you develop a temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C), contact your doctor immediately because you may have an infection. You may also experience a plugged milk duct, which frequently occurs when nursing stops abruptly due to engorgement. A plugged duct feels like a hard knot in the breast and is tender to the touch. Plugged ducts should be treated by using warm compresses and gentle massage on the lump. See your doctor if it does not improve in a day; it might indicate an infection. Expect leakage from your breasts, which can last several weeks. Leaking is common during the weaning process, especially after you have missed a couple of feedings and your breasts become engorged. You may find that the sound of your baby crying or even just thinking about your baby will cause your breasts to leak. This is normal and will not last more than a few days. Purchase nursing pads from the store to absorb any unexpected leaks. Realize that weight gain is likely when nursing stops. Nursing burns extra calories, so unless you also cut back on your calorie intake, you will gain weight when you wean your baby. Because weaning can be hard on your body, it's best to begin reducing calories gradually rather than to go on a drastic diet right away. If you want to continue taking in as many calories as you did while you nursed, you will need to increase your activity level to burn off those calories. Recognize that hormonal changes during weaning can affect your mood. It may take the body several weeks or longer to totally return to the pre-pregnancy state and until it does, your hormones may be out of balance. For some women, feelings similar to postpartum baby blues are common. This can include feelings of irritability, anxiety, and weepiness and a general down feeling. Sometimes these feelings can lead to depression. Contact your doctor if you don't feel like yourself. Get support if you need it. Weaning can be difficult physically and emotionally and you may need someone to talk to. Talk to a friend or lactation consultant about the weaning process and what you are experiencing. Sometimes just hearing that your experience is normal can be reassuring. Consider contacting the La Leche League International for additional help and support. Their website http://www.llli.org/ is easy to understand and can be an excellent resource for mothers trying to wean. If at any time you feel helpless or hopeless, or if guilt or anxiety becomes overwhelming, call 911 for immediate support or schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss options to manage your anxiety.
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Decide on the appropriate food for baby. Stock up on transitional foods. Recruit support. Ensure that the baby is getting enough nutrition. Use age-appropriate language to explain the transition. Be patient with the baby. Prepare for a long process. Wear a snug-fitting bra. Take showers with your back to the water. Place a raw cabbage leaf inside each bra cup. Express milk only as needed. Be aware that there is no evidence medication or supplements will help dry your milk. Anticipate that your breasts will become engorged and filled with milk. Expect leakage from your breasts, which can last several weeks. Realize that weight gain is likely when nursing stops. Recognize that hormonal changes during weaning can affect your mood. Get support if you need it.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Passionfruit
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How to Eat Passionfruit
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To eat passionfruit, select a fruit that is slightly wrinkled and a deep purple color. If you shake the passionfruit, a ripe one should sound like it is full of liquid, which is what you want. Once you take your passionfruit home, make sure to carefully rinse the outside of the fruit. Then, use a serrated knife to cut the fruit in half, saving any liquid that spills out. After you've cut it in half, use a spoon to scoop out the orange flesh and enjoy! Do not eat the white skin because it is quite bitter.
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Consider the texture of the passion fruit's skin. You want to pick ones that are slightly wrinkled and a deep purple color--these are the ones that have ripened the most and will be the sweetest. It is good to remember that while you may want to buy clean passion fruits, it really doesn't matter as you only eat the flesh (or inside) of the fruit. The softer the shell, the more ripe the fruit will be. Shake the passion fruit. You should grab a passion fruit and shake it. If you feel a lot of liquid or pressure in there, that means there are a lot of seeds and liquid (meaning a lot of deliciousness to eat.) Compare them with the others to see which one has the most flesh. Smell the passion fruit. You can also determine the flavor if you smell the fruit. If you can smell a lot of tropical aromas then it will taste good. If you can't smell anything, it'll probably either be too sour and or tasteless. Wash your passion fruits. Once you have purchased the passion fruit, ensure that you wash them. Even though you are not going to eat the skin, it is important to wash them so any harmful chemicals, bacteria or bugs won't accidentally make their way into your mouth. This happens when an unwashed passion fruit is cut and the knife carries the bacteria from the skin through the flesh of the fruit. Cut the passion fruit. When washed, place the passion fruit on a cutting board. Gently cut the fruit in half with a knife. Serrated knives work best when cutting through the tough skin of the passion fruit. Try to let as little of the juice as possible run out of the fruit (because it's delicious.) Know what is good to eat and what you should avoid. You will see that the orange flesh is separated from the white skin. Scoop the contents out with a spoon or fork into any container (or directly into your mouth.) Don't scrape the skin too hard because the white layer is bitter and tastes bad. Do not eat the skin. Throw away the skin when you are done and preserve uneaten fruit. Try using the skin as a fertilizer. If you haven't finished your passion fruit, pour the contents in a small bowl and wrap cling wrap around the bowl to ensure it stays fresh. You can also wrap plastic wrap around the unfinished half and place it in the fridge. Try to make passion fruit juice. Passion fruit juice may be what the ancient civilizations referred to when they mentioned 'the nectar of the gods.' What about making passion fruit margaritas or a passion fruit martini? Instead of stopping at passion fruit juice, why not go all out and make cocktails so delicious, it may be dangerous? Make passion fruit jam. Wake up, spread some passion fruit jam on your toast, and it is guaranteed that you will have a great day. Starting your day off with passion fruit can really only mean good things are in store for you. . Or make passion fruit cordial Skip the old world raspberry cordial for a drink that is sure to make you feel like you're sitting on a warm, sandy beach--even in the middle of winter. Try adding passion fruit to your yogurt. Why not get wild and splash some of the passion fruit flesh onto your Greek yogurt? Not only will it give the yogurt a sweet boost, it will also make you dance around in joy.
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Consider the texture of the passion fruit's skin. Shake the passion fruit. Smell the passion fruit. Wash your passion fruits. Cut the passion fruit. Know what is good to eat and what you should avoid. Throw away the skin when you are done and preserve uneaten fruit. Try to make passion fruit juice. What about making passion fruit margaritas or a passion fruit martini? Make passion fruit jam. . Try adding passion fruit to your yogurt.
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How to Check Spelling
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To check your spelling on a computer or mobile device, make sure you have automatic spellcheck turned on in your software of choice to catch any mistakes. If you don't have an automatic spellchecker, you can download a third-party app like Grammarly, Ginger, or TinySpell. However, spellcheckers aren't perfect, so if you're unsure about a word, don't be afraid to Google it or check its spelling in an online dictionary. If you don't have access to technology, you can use a dictionary to find the word. You should also read your text back and watch out for common homophones, like “They're,” “Their,” and “There,” which are common mistakes.
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Head to your phone’s settings to turn the spell checker on or off. If you have an iPhone, tap the “Settings” icon, go to “General,” then select “Keyboard.” Under this menu, you can adjust your spell check, autocorrect, and predictive text options. If you have an Android, the exact steps depend on your phone's model. Tap the “Settings” icon, go to “General,” and look for a “Language and Input” or “Language and Keyboard” menu. If your phone doesn't have a built-in spell checker, you can download and install an app. Access the spell checker under the “Review” tab in Microsoft Office. In most Office programs for PC and Mac, including Word and PowerPoint, click on the “Review” tab to run a full spell check. Look for a button labeled “Spelling” or “Spelling and Grammar” on the left side of the screen. Click on it to search your entire document for spelling and grammatical mistakes. To check your spelling as you type, run the spell checker and find the “Options” button at the lower left corner of the dialog box. Then check the box for “Check spelling as you type.” In versions of Microsoft Office prior to 2004, note that spelling and grammar is located under the “Tools” drop-down menu. Press Command-semicolon (;) to check spelling in Pages. To use the key shortcut, press the Command and semicolon keys simultaneously. Alternatively, click on “Edit,” select “Spelling and Grammar,” and choose “Check Document Now.” Hold down the Control key and click on an underlined word to see suggested corrections. Additionally for Safari and most Mac apps that allow you to type, find the spell checker under the “Edit” menu. Find the spell check under “Tools” in Google office programs. To run the spell checker in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms, click on “Tools” on the menu bar. Hover the cursor over “Spelling,” then select“Spell check.” You can also find the spell checker in the “Tools” menu for WordPerfect and LibreOffice. Look for the spell checker in Language settings on Firefox and Chrome. In Chrome, go to Settings, click on “Advanced,” then find the spell check options under “Languages.” In Mozilla Firefox, click the Menu button, select “Options,” and scroll to the section marked “Languages.” Download a spell checker app if you don't like a built-in one. If you're unsatisfied with a program's built-in spell checker, head to your device's app store. Many desktop versions, such as Grammarly, include extensions and add-ins that work with common browsers, word processing programs, and other applications. Other designated spell checker apps include Ginger, WhiteSmoke, and TinySpell. If you're using an extension, you can use the spell checker app directly from your browser or word program. If don't want to use an extension, you can also copy and paste text or upload your document into a spell checker app's clipboard. If you want a spell checker on your phone, go with a mobile keyboard spell checker. When you're writing a text or email with the keyboard, the app underlines misspelled words. Click on an underlined word to see suggested corrections. Search online for a word's proper spelling. If you need to learn the right way to spell a word, run a quick online search. Type in your best guess, then check the search results for the right spelling. Even if you misspell the word, the search engine will still turn up useful results. To ensure you get the right spelling, look for a reliable source in the search results, such as an online dictionary. The search engine might generate a suggested search term as you type the word. To stay on the safe side, complete the search and look for a dictionary entry in the results. Don't just go with the suggested search term, as it could be misspelled. Keep an online or print dictionary handy if you’re writing a paper. As is the case with a search engine, type in the word you want to look up in an online dictionary's search bar. Have a dictionary open in a tab on your browser for quick reference if you'll need to look up words frequently. For easy access on the go, you could also download a dictionary app for your phone. Even if you misspell the word, the search results will include the nearest matches. To ensure you've chosen the right match, click on the word and double check its meaning. For instance, say you want to find out how to spell “portability.” If you take a guess at the spelling and search for “portability,” you'll see “potability” and “partibility” among the results. Without checking the definitions, you could accidentally use one of these words instead of “portability.” Ask for help if you can't sound out and guess at a word. Mastering spelling in English can be tough, especially you're learning it as a second language. Don't get frustrated if you've tried guessing at a word and can't find the correct spelling in a dictionary. Ask an English-speaking teacher or peer for help, and note the word's spelling to build your vocabulary. For instance, “tough” seems like it would be spelled “tuff.” If you look up “tuff” in a dictionary, you'll find the entry definitely isn't the meaning you're trying to express. Ask someone who speaks English for help sorting out “tough” and other tricky “ough” words. If you do an internet search for a word and misspell it, you will usually be redirected to the correct spelling. Take a break after writing so you can proofread with fresh eyes. It's easier to spot errors with fresh eyes, so take some time off before proofreading your work. If you're short on time, try to step away for 15 minutes or so. If you have more time, look over your writing after a few hours. Avoid putting off major assignments until the last minute. At a minimum, try to finish up a day in advance so you have time proofread your work. Read out loud slowly to focus on every word. Reading out loud can help you spot errors, awkward phrasing, and run-on sentences. Take your time, fix typos, look for misspelled words, and make sure your writing sounds clear and concise. Watch out for tricky homophones, like “their” and “there. ” Don't rely on solely on spell checkers, as they usually can't catch mixed up homophones. Check your work carefully and make sure you've used “there,” “their,” and “they're” or “two,” “to,” and “too” correctly. If you have trouble keeping homophones straight, try using little memory tricks to remember which word is which. For example, to distinguish “piece” and “peace,” notice that the word “pie” is part of “piece.” Remember that you want a “piece” of pie, and that a “peace” of pie is incorrect. If you're worried about mixing up words that sound the same, search for them online. For instance, search for “their” and “there,” then find examples of correct usages in the results. Search the document for mistakes you commonly make. If you know that you consistently make a certain mistake, use the “Find in document” function to check for the error. Type in the word that you tend to mix up and see if you've made the error anywhere in the document. Suppose you always mix up “its” and “it's.” Press the Control and F keys on a PC or Command and F on a Mac to load the “Find in document” function. Search for “its” and make sure you've correctly used that word as a possessive. Then search for “it's” and make sure you've used that word as a contraction for “it is.”
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Head to your phone’s settings to turn the spell checker on or off. Access the spell checker under the “Review” tab in Microsoft Office. Press Command-semicolon (;) to check spelling in Pages. Find the spell check under “Tools” in Google office programs. Look for the spell checker in Language settings on Firefox and Chrome. Download a spell checker app if you don't like a built-in one. Search online for a word's proper spelling. Keep an online or print dictionary handy if you’re writing a paper. Ask for help if you can't sound out and guess at a word. Take a break after writing so you can proofread with fresh eyes. Read out loud slowly to focus on every word. Watch out for tricky homophones, like “their” and “there. Search the document for mistakes you commonly make.
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How to Responsibly Give a Cat As a Gift
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To responsibly give a cat as a gift, be sure to discuss the idea with the recipient first, since there are many reasons they might not want a cat right now. However, if they do say they would like a cat, try asking them what type they'd prefer, such as an energetic kitten or an independent older cat. Once you know their preferences, ask local shelters if they offer a gift certificate that allows the recipient to pick out their own cat. If you pick the cat yourself, look for a healthy one with a personality that matches the recipient's personality.
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Ask them if they want a cat. While you may want to keep the cat a surprise, it is best to actually ask the recipient first if they want a cat. Some people may be allergic to cats, or they may not be allowed to own a cat in their home. Others simply may not want a cat. You can say “So I know you have a birthday coming up, and I was wondering: do you want a cat as a gift?” You might want to follow this up with another question, such as, “If you had a cat, what type of cat would you want?” Even if they have been discussing getting a cat, you should still check to make sure that they are fine with you adopting one for them. Some people want to choose the cat themselves or they may be waiting for the right time to adopt. Discuss if an older or younger cat is preferred. The age of the cat is important to consider. Younger cats and kittens may be more energetic and playful, but they will require more time and attention. Older cats may be more mellow, but they might also be more independent. If the recipient works away from home for long periods of time, an older cat might be better. Kittens require extensive attention and supervision. Senior citizens should carefully consider if a cat is right for them, as feeding, litter box cleaning, and other chores can be physically taxing regardless of the cat's age. Kittens are great for enthusiastic pet owners who will love playing with them. The recipient should be able to give them the time that they need to socialize and exercise. Inform them of the responsibility. Cats are a long-term commitment. They can live for up to twenty years, and their care can cost between $500 and $1000 a year. To make sure that the recipient is able to care for the cat, carefully discuss the cat's care with them. Cats need to be fed once or twice a day. Their water bowl must always be filled with fresh water, and they need regular grooming. They need a litter box with fresh litter, a scratching post, toys, and veterinary attention when they are sick. Cat care can take between thirty and sixty minutes a day. Cats can sometimes scratch up furniture or shed around the house. Make sure the recipient is prepared to deal with these issues. Consider giving them cat supplies instead. If the person is already considering adopting a cat, you may want to think about giving them some supplies to help them start out. This will let the person have time to find the right cat for their lifestyle, but it will still help out with the cost of owning a cat. Some things you might buy a new cat owner include: A scratching post A variety of cat toys A week's supply of cat food Water bowls with the cat's name on it A cat bed Talk to their parents first. If you are giving the cat to a child who is not your own, it is absolutely crucial that you talk to their parents first. The parents will be assuming most of the responsibility for the care and cost of the cat. You can say, “I know Jenny has been wanting a cat, and I was thinking of giving her a kitten for her birthday. Do you think that's a good idea?” Assess their age. Age and maturity are important factors to consider before giving a child a cat or any pet as a present. The child should be old enough to understand how to properly approach and handle a cat. Young children under the age of six cannot be expected to care for the cat themselves. You should carefully teach them how to pet the cat as well as how to leave the cat alone when the cat doesn't want to play. Children under the age of 12 may or may not be able to help out with caring for the cat. In general, you should encourage the child to help feed and play with the cat, but the adult should still be handling most of the care responsibilities. Teenagers can be expected to help care for the cat. They may be better equipped for a kitten than younger children. That said, if the teenager does not care for the cat, you must step in. Choose an adult cat. Kittens are playful and adorable, but they can be easily injured by children who do not know how to handle them. For children, it is better to adopt an adult cat. Aim for a cat around two or three years of age, especially for children under the age of six. Teach the child how to handle cats. Before you give the cat as a present, you may want to introduce your child to a friend's cat or a cat at the shelter. Show them how to properly interact with cats. Have them hold out their hands for the cat to sniff before they try to pet the cat. The child should be sitting when you first bring the cat to them. Let the cat sniff them. If the cat is relaxed, you can place the cat on the child's lap. Teach the child that when the cat's tail is wagging, it may mean that the cat is irritated. Older children should learn how to properly lift the cat from the ground. Show them how to scoop under the cat with one hand and support their back legs with the other. Take on the commitment yourself. If the child ends up neglecting their cat care duties, you will have to care for the cat yourself. Make sure that the cat is properly fed and socialized. Never neglect the cat as a way to teach the child responsibility. This only ends up harming the cat. Understand when you adopt a cat for a child, you are assuming the responsibility for the cat yourself. No matter how well the child takes care of the cat, the adult will be responsible for all bills related to food, toys, medical care, and bedding. Wait until after the holidays. The holidays can be a hectic time in a household, and it may be the wrong environment to introduce a new cat. Instead, try to wait until after the holidays when both you and the recipient can go visit animal shelters together. If you want to give them the cat as a present, you can give them a card that says, “Happy Holidaysǃ Since you have been wanting a cat for so long, I'm going to pay for the adoption fees.” You might also give them a printed or handmade “coupon” that says, “Redeemable for one adopted cat from the shelter as paid for by me.” Give a gift certificate. Some animal shelters offer gift certificates that the recipient can use to adopt their own cat. This will let the recipient decide if they want to adopt or not. They will also be able to pick out their own cat. If they don't end up using the certificate, consider it a donation made in their name to the animal shelter. It is still a nice gift. Go with them to pick out the cat. Choosing a pet can be a very personal decision. While it is less of a surprise, it is still a nice gesture to go to the shelter with your friend to let them pick the cat that they want. You can offer to pay for the cat's adoption fees as the gift. Letting the recipient pick out the cat themselves will help make sure that the cat is a good fit for their lifestyle and personality. This will reduce the chance that the cat will be returned to the shelter. Avoid wrapping the cat. If the other person or child has decided that they want to be given a cat, you should skip wrapping the cat. Even if you poke holes in a box, it may cause distress to the cat. Furthermore, if the cat eats the box or wrapping paper, they will have to go to the vet. Instead, try keeping the cat secured in another room until it is time to give the gift. You can have the recipient sit on the couch with their eyes closed while you bring the cat out. You can keep the cat in the carrier or try to place the cat on their lap. Don't stick the cat in a closet or unventilated garage. Keep them in a bathroom or bedroom for a short period of time before the unveiling.
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Ask them if they want a cat. Discuss if an older or younger cat is preferred. Inform them of the responsibility. Consider giving them cat supplies instead. Talk to their parents first. Assess their age. Choose an adult cat. Teach the child how to handle cats. Take on the commitment yourself. Wait until after the holidays. Give a gift certificate. Go with them to pick out the cat. Avoid wrapping the cat.
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How to Install a Car Starter
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To install a car starter, start by using a wrench to disconnect the car's battery and the wiring to the starter. Next, remove the old starter and slide the new starter into place. Once the new starter is in the vehicle, secure it onto the mounting bracket with bolts, making sure it's tight so that the starter doesn't vibrate when the engine is running. Then, reconnect the wiring to the starter before attaching the cables to the car's battery. If the car still won't start, check that all the wires are connected at each end of the starter and battery and try again.
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Disconnect the battery. Use an appropriate sized hand or socket wrench to loosen the nut that secures the cable on the negative terminal on the battery. You don't need to remove the nut completely; once its loose simply slide the cable up and off the terminal. Tuck the cable to the side of the battery to ensure it won't touch the terminal as you work. You will not need to remove the positive cable on the battery. Always disconnect the battery before servicing the electrical system in your vehicle. Jack up the vehicle if need be. In some applications, you may need to jack up the vehicle in order to access the starter. In such instances, place a jack beneath one of the designated jack points for the front of the vehicle and raise and lower or turn the handle in order to lift it off of the ground. Ensure you jack the vehicle up on firm, level ground. Place jack stands beneath the vehicle once it's at the appropriate height. Locate the starter. The starter will have a wire running to it from the battery or fuse box, and looks like a large cylinder with a smaller one attached to it. If you are unable to locate the starter in your vehicle, refer to the service manual for your specific year, make and model vehicle for guidance. The smaller cylinder attached to the starter is the starter solenoid. A wire should run directly from the positive terminal on the battery or from the fuse box under the hood to the top terminal on the starter solenoid. Disconnect the wiring to the solenoid. Depending on the application, there could be a few different types of connections transferring power from the electrical system of the vehicle to the starter. Use the appropriate hand tools to disconnect any connections going to the starter. In some cases, it may just be clips you need to disconnect for the wiring. On some starters, you will need to loosen bolts or screws that hold the wires in place. Remove the starter retaining bolts then the starter. Most starters have two retaining bolts that hold the starter in place against the side of the motor where it meets the transmission. Use a socket of the appropriate size to remove the bolts in order remove the starter. Be sure to use the correct size socket, otherwise you risk damaging the bolts. You may need to pull on the starter with a bit of force in order to remove it from the engine once the bolts have been removed. Compare the new starter to the old one. Place the old starter side by side with the new one on a table and compare them for similarities and differences. The two should look nearly identical and the holes for the starter retainer bolts should be in the exact same place. The starter solenoid may have four terminals instead of two, but that won't be an issue. If the two starters don't look mostly identical, it may not be the correct starter for your vehicle. New starter solenoids often come with four terminals, but can be used with only two. Slide the starter into place. Insert the starter into the same mounting location you removed the old one from. Depending on the vehicle, you may need to do so from above or below the engine. Ask a friend to hold the starter in place if you can. You may need to snake the starter down and around other components of the engine to place it properly. Insert the starter retainer bolts. With the starter in place, slide the two retainer bolts through the bracket on the engine and the starter. Thread them in by turning them clockwise by hand until you're sure they are threading properly, then use the appropriate socket and wrench to tighten them the rest of the way. If the bolt does not thread properly, unscrew it and try again. Make sure the bolts are tight so they can't vibrate loose while the engine is running. Connect the wiring to the starter solenoid. With the starter secured in place, reconnect the wiring you disconnected from the old starter onto the terminals on the new one. If your new solenoid has four terminals but your old one had two, only utilize the top and bottom terminal on the new solenoid. If your old one had four and the new one does as well, connect them to the same terminals they were connected to on the old one. Refer to the service manual for your specific vehicle if you are unsure as to which wire connects to which terminal. Reconnect the battery. With the starter installed and wired, reconnect the black cable to the negative terminal on the battery and tighten it in place. Insert the key into the ignition and attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start with the new starter in place, ensure the battery is fully charged. Check to ensure all of the wires are securely connected at either end, then start the vehicle again. Listen to the vehicle as you attempt to start it. As you turn the key in the ignition, listen for the sounds the engine makes to help determine if you have an issue with your starter. If the engine makes no sound whatsoever, or you hear only a faint clicking, it may be because there isn't enough power reaching the electric starter motor. If the engine attempts to turnover but fails, it could be another issue. If the engine does nothing, the battery may just be dead. Ensure the battery terminals are clean and secure. Check the battery terminals to ensure there is a strong connection between the terminals and the cables. The cables should be securely held in place and should not be able to wiggle or be removed from the terminal without loosening the nut on each cable. Clean corroded battery terminals with a steel toothed brush to ensure a strong connection. A weak connection from the battery can prevent the engine from starting. Wear gloves when cleaning battery terminals to avoid getting battery acid on your skin. Charge your vehicle’s battery. If you suspect the battery may simply be low on power, try charging it using either a trickle charger or another vehicle to jump start it. Be sure to connect the red cable to the positive terminal on each vehicle and the black to the negative. Leave the other vehicle running when jump starting the vehicle and allow it to charge the battery in yours. If using a trickle charger, be sure to leave the battery charging in a safe area that won't be rained on. Check to see the starter solenoid is bad. The starter solenoid transfers power from the battery to the electric motor that starts the engine. If it fails to transmit the electricity, the starter motor will fail to function. Test the starter solenoid by touching a test light to the lower terminal on the starter, then ground the negative cable to the body of the car. Have a friend turn the ignition key and see if it lights up. If the test light does not light up, it means power is not reaching the starter motor due to a faulty solenoid or a dead battery. If the test light does light up, it means the solenoid is good, but the starter itself may have failed.
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Disconnect the battery. Jack up the vehicle if need be. Locate the starter. Disconnect the wiring to the solenoid. Remove the starter retaining bolts then the starter. Compare the new starter to the old one. Slide the starter into place. Insert the starter retainer bolts. Connect the wiring to the starter solenoid. Reconnect the battery. Listen to the vehicle as you attempt to start it. Ensure the battery terminals are clean and secure. Charge your vehicle’s battery. Check to see the starter solenoid is bad.
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How to Bleach a Shirt
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To bleach out the color in a shirt, start by filling a bucket with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water and a second bucket with equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide. Then, submerge your shirt in the bleach solution, and let it soak for 10 minutes to 1 hour. Next, take your shirt out of the bucket and rinse it off using cold water. Finally, submerge your shirt in the hydrogen peroxide solution for 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with cold water again.
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Gather the laundry that needs to be washed and bleached, including your shirt. Check the shirt's label for bleaching instructions, looking carefully for “non-chlorine bleach only.” When an shirt requires non-chlorine bleach, you must use oxygen bleach or hydrogen peroxide to whiten it. Note if the shirt has a label indicating that it should not be bleached. In this case, you should choose a different shirt that can be bleached. Set your washer to the correct wash cycle and temperature and turn it on. Depending on the clothing you are washing, you want to be sure to choose the correct settings so as not to shrink or otherwise ruin the clothing. Add laundry detergent to the water. As your washer fills with water, add the appropriate amount of detergent for the size of the load. The water will begin to bubble when the detergent is added. Measure ½ cup of bleach and either pour it directly into the bubbly water or into the bleach dispenser on your washer. Be sure to do this before you add the clothes, because pouring it in after you add the clothes could cause bleach spots in clothing that is not white. It is recommended that the wash cycle run for five minutes before adding bleach for best results. Use a dedicated measuring cup if your washer does not have a bleach dispenser. Do not use this measuring cup for any other purpose. Put your shirt and other laundry in the wash and close the washer lid. It is now time to let the washer run its cycle with the clothing in it, including your shirt. Pull your shirt from the washer at the end of the cycle and examine it. If the shirt is whitened or brightened to your satisfaction, dry it according to the label (i.e. tumble dry, hang dry, et cetera). If the shirt is not yet as white or bright as you would like it to be, then it is recommended that you put it through another cycle with bleach. Collect the materials you need for this process. Aside from the appropriate clothing, there are only a few other materials that you need. The shirt you want to bleach Two buckets Bleach Hydrogen peroxide or bleach-neutralizing solution A long wooden spoon Rubber gloves Dress in old clothes and put on the rubber gloves. As you are working with bleach, it will ruin the clothing you are wearing if an accident happens. Rubber gloves are also necessary to protect the bleach from directly touching your skin. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, if possible, to take extra steps to prevent the bleach from touching your skin. Fill two buckets with solutions. Set them to the side when you are done, and be sure to leave your sink clear for rinsing the shirt later. Make enough of each solution so that the shirt can be submerged in them. One bucket needs to be filled with one part bleach to five parts cold water. The other bucket needs to be filled with one part hydrogen peroxide to one part water. You can also mix a bleach-neutralizing solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Put the shirt into the bucket containing the bleach solution. Fully submerge the shirt in the solution, and stir it around using a long wooden spoon that is no longer used for cooking. Gently swirl the shirt around in the solution to assist it in becoming fully saturated. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Bleach-a-Shirt-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Bleach-a-Shirt-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Bleach-a-Shirt-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/aid793689-v4-728px-Bleach-a-Shirt-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Take care not to splash the bleach solution while you do this. Allow the shirt to soak for anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour. The soak time will vary depending on how much color you want to bleach out of the shirt and how strong the solution is. Bleaching the shirt all the way to white will take close to an hour or longer, especially if the shirt is originally a dark color. You can pull the shirt from the bleach solution before it reaches white if you find that you like a lighter shade that it has become in the bleaching process. Remove the shirt from the bleach solution and squeeze excess solution out of it over the bucket. Save this step until you are pleased with the color of the shirt. If it is not yet completely white or not to a color that you like, then keep it in the bleach solution until it is satisfactory. Rinse the shirt under cold water in the sink. Thoroughly rinse all areas of the shirt, being sure to lift any folds or creases and running cold water over those areas. Submerge the shirt in the bucket of hydrogen peroxide or bleach-neutralizing solution. Ensure that the entire shirt has been submerged into the solution so that it is saturated. Leave the shirt to soak for 15 minutes. This is an important step because this neutralizes the bleach, meaning that it makes it so that the bleach can no longer damage the fibers of the fabric. Rinse the shirt again under cold water in the sink. Lift all folds and creases again to make sure you rinse out all of the bleach-neutralizing solution. Launder the shirt as usual, either by hand or in the washing machine. After laundering the shirt, dry it according to the instructions on the label. It should be ready to wear after this last step. Gather the materials you need for the project. This is a quick and easy DIY project that only requires a few materials. A shirt Bleach A stencil (pre-made or homemade) Spray adhesive Spray bottle A paper towel Lay your shirt flat on a table or the floor. Make sure that it is clean and without wrinkles so that the bleach spraying comes out correctly. It is recommended to lay down a tarp, an old bed sheet, or some other protector if you are working on carpet. Slide a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to protect the back from being bleached. Make sure that the piece of cardboard that you choose is large enough to cover the width and height of the shirt. The cardboard should be visible in the neck of the shirt and should extend all the way to the bottom hem of the shirt. It should also cover as much of the width of the shirt as possible. Again flatten the shirt to remove wrinkles once you have slid the cardboard inside. Attach your stencil to the shirt. There are a couple of different ways to do this, depending on the type of stencil you are using. If it is a pre-made stencil, you can attach it by lightly spraying spray adhesive onto the back of it. Then, set it on the shirt and firmly press down around all of the edges. If you make your own stencil, you want to be sure to cut it out of adhesive vinyl. Then, again, you can set it on the shirt and press down firmly. Transfer your stencil to transfer paper if it has loose pieces (such as eyes, dots, et cetera) by pressing the transfer paper on top of your stencil. Then, carefully remove the stencil from the paper backing. After that, press the stencil on your shirt, firmly press down around the edges, and gently peel up the transfer paper. Pour ¼ cup of bleach into a spray bottle. Then, set the spray bottle to a super fine mist. You do not want it on a larger mist or spray because it will make a mess and reach areas of the shirt that you do not want bleached. Diluting the bleach is not necessary. Examine how big your mist is by testing the spray on a spare piece of cardboard. Spray the cardboard, with the spray bottle held about 6-8 inches away, and determine if the mist is appropriate. Spray a light coat of bleach onto your shirt all around the stencil. Remember you are only trying to mist the shirt and not soak it, so just a few sprays all around the area of the stencil will suffice. Hold the spray bottle about 6-8 inches away from the shirt. Blot the area with a paper towel. If you do have any large drops of bleach, quickly blot the whole sprayed area with a paper towel to clean them up to avoid large bleach spots. Give the bleach up to two minutes to pull out the color. During this time, the sprayed areas may change to another color before lightening to a lighter shade of the shirt's color. This is just the bleach working through pulling out the color. Do not spray more bleach until you are sure that the color is done changing. Repeat lightly spraying the shirt, blotting up excess bleach, and waiting if the sprayed areas do not lighten enough for your liking. Be sure to give the two minutes of wait time before doing this. Generally speaking, you do not want to completely bleach the area to white. You are just aiming for a lighter shade of the shirt's color (e.g. for a red shirt, the spots will fade to pink). Peel up the stencil once the shirt is exactly how you want it to be. Make sure to pick up any loose pieces of your stencil, as well. Hang the shirt to dry and check for crystallized bleach. The bleach will crystallize on the shirt if you were a little too heavy with the bleach spray. You will notice it as a fine powder on the shirt. Put the shirt through a cycle in the dryer for about 30 minutes if you notice crystallized bleach. Do not wash it, as the water will cause the bleach to reactivate and further bleach your shirt. Rinse the shirt in cold water once it is completely dry and free of crystallized bleach. Then, you can hang it to dry. Finally, you will be able launder the shirt as usual without fear of ruining your design. Bring all necessary materials to your work area. A few items are required for safely bleaching designs into cotton t-shirts. A shirt in a dark or bright color Bleach Rags or cardboard An object to block the bleach, such as duct tape or adhesive vinyl Rubber gloves Lay the shirt flat on the floor or another surface. Protect the surface with a tarp, old bed sheet, or other protector, if necessary. Slide the rags or cardboard into the shirt to protect the back from being bleached. Again smooth wrinkles out of the shirt to make it flat again after doing this. Make sure that the rags or cardboard cover the inside of the shirt all the way up to the neck and all the way down to the bottom hem of the shirt. They should also cover the shirt's width. Choose the design that you want to bleach into the shirt. You can create a design by cutting shapes or a stencil out of the adhesive vinyl, or you can create a pattern with duct tape. Here are some ideas: A name or title A geometric shape A piece of fruit, vegetable, or other food item A criss-cross pattern A zig-zag pattern Apply the design to the shirt. Locate where on the shirt you want the design to sit (i.e. the middle, the top left, et cetera). Gently lay the design on the shirt where you want it. Press firmly down on all of the edges to secure the duct tape or adhesive vinyl. Consider transferring your stencil, if that is what you used, to transfer paper if it has loose pieces (such as eyes, dots, et cetera) by pressing the transfer paper on top of your stencil. Then, carefully remove the stencil from the paper backing. After that, press the stencil on your shirt, firmly press down around the edges, and gently peel up the transfer paper. Pour bleach into a glass container or measuring cup. Pour as much as you think you will need. You can add more later, if you find that you need to do so. Dip a folded-up rag or sponge into the bleach. Each will create a slightly different look, depending on what you want the design to look like. The rag will make clean edges around the design, while the sponge will make fuzzy edges. Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before starting to handle the bleach for this step. Blot the shirt all around the design. Use the rag or sponge to gently blot the bleach all around the design, so that the areas behind the design stay colored and everything else becomes bleached. If bleach bleeds into the area behind the design, you can touch it up later with a fabric-marker in the correct color. Wait for the bleach to take effect. It may take up to a few minutes for the bleach to pull out all of the color. If the fading is not to your liking, you can blot around the design with bleach again to make it even lighter. Keep in mind that it will take longer to bleach the shirt lighter, so be sure you are prepared with enough time. Peel the stencil or design off of the shirt. When the design has been bleached to your satisfaction, gently peel up the design from the shirt. Drying your rubber gloves on old clothing or fabric before touching the shirt again will be helpful to avoid accidental bleach spots from any bleach that got on your gloves. Remove the rags or cardboard and rinse the shirt in cold water. Carefully pull out the rags or cardboard from in between the layers of the shirt. Immediately move the shirt to a sink to rinse it under cold water. Rinsing the shirt stops the bleaching process. Dry the shirt accordingly. You can either put it in the dryer or hang it to dry, depending your preferences or the shirt's instructions. You can launder it as usual after this, if you would like. The shirt will now be ready to wear.
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Gather the laundry that needs to be washed and bleached, including your shirt. Set your washer to the correct wash cycle and temperature and turn it on. Add laundry detergent to the water. Measure ½ cup of bleach and either pour it directly into the bubbly water or into the bleach dispenser on your washer. Put your shirt and other laundry in the wash and close the washer lid. Pull your shirt from the washer at the end of the cycle and examine it. Collect the materials you need for this process. Dress in old clothes and put on the rubber gloves. Fill two buckets with solutions. Put the shirt into the bucket containing the bleach solution. Allow the shirt to soak for anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour. Remove the shirt from the bleach solution and squeeze excess solution out of it over the bucket. Rinse the shirt under cold water in the sink. Submerge the shirt in the bucket of hydrogen peroxide or bleach-neutralizing solution. Leave the shirt to soak for 15 minutes. Rinse the shirt again under cold water in the sink. Launder the shirt as usual, either by hand or in the washing machine. Gather the materials you need for the project. Lay your shirt flat on a table or the floor. Slide a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to protect the back from being bleached. Attach your stencil to the shirt. Pour ¼ cup of bleach into a spray bottle. Spray a light coat of bleach onto your shirt all around the stencil. Blot the area with a paper towel. Give the bleach up to two minutes to pull out the color. Repeat lightly spraying the shirt, blotting up excess bleach, and waiting if the sprayed areas do not lighten enough for your liking. Peel up the stencil once the shirt is exactly how you want it to be. Hang the shirt to dry and check for crystallized bleach. Rinse the shirt in cold water once it is completely dry and free of crystallized bleach. Bring all necessary materials to your work area. Lay the shirt flat on the floor or another surface. Slide the rags or cardboard into the shirt to protect the back from being bleached. Choose the design that you want to bleach into the shirt. Apply the design to the shirt. Pour bleach into a glass container or measuring cup. Dip a folded-up rag or sponge into the bleach. Blot the shirt all around the design. Wait for the bleach to take effect. Peel the stencil or design off of the shirt. Remove the rags or cardboard and rinse the shirt in cold water. Dry the shirt accordingly.
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How to Cube Sweet Potatoes
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Before cutting sweet potatoes into cubes, lay your cutting board on top of a damp cloth to secure it onto your work surface. Next, wash the sweet potatoes and peel them, or leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients. Then, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, and lay both halves flat-side down on the cutting board. Cut each half into even slices, then turn the strips 90 degrees. Finish by cutting the sweet potato strips into cubes.
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Sharpen your knife. Take a large chef's knife and check to see if the blade is sharp. Use a honing steel to slightly bend the blade back into realignment. Or you can use an electric or mechanical knife sharpener to smooth your blade until it's sharp again. To tell if your knife is dull, hold a large piece of paper and slice directly through it. Ensure that the knife is pointing away from you as you slice. If the knife can't slice through the paper, you need to sharpen it. Secure your cutting board. Keep your cutting board from sliding around as you cube the sweet potatoes. Wet a small kitchen cloth or towel and wring it out so it's completely damp. Lay this on your work surface and place the cutting board directly on the cloth. It will hold your cutting board in place. Avoid using glass cutting boards which can damage your knives. They're also more likely to slip around as you cut. Peel the sweet potato (optional). If you plan on steaming or simmering the cubed sweet potato, you may want to peel it before cubing it. Otherwise, the skin will just add a little texture. Use a vegetable peeler to slice away the sweet potato skins. Keep in mind that the sweet potato may become slippery and harder to handle once you've peeled it. Cut the sweet potato in half. Lay the sweet potato on the cutting board and slice it in half (across the round center of the sweet potato). You should now have two equal halves of sweet potato, each with a flat end. Cut each sweet potato half into slices. Set each sweet potato half on the cutting board so it's standing up on the flat end. This will create a sturdy base for cutting the sweet potato. Take your sharp knife and slice down to create even slices. The slices should be as wide as you'd like the cubes to end up being. Do this for the other sweet potato half as well. Cut the slices into strips. Lay the slices down on their sides so the flat part is resting on the cutting board. Cut the slices into even strips. The strips should be as thick as you'd like the cubes to end up being. Turn the strips and cut them into cubes. Turn the strips of sweet potato about 90 degrees and cut them into more strips. This will create cubes. Continue to cut the sweet potato strips until you've cubed all of them. Steam the sweet potato. Set up a steamer basket in a pot that has a few inches of simmering water. Place the cubed sweet potatoes into the steamer basket. Put the lid on the pot and steam the sweet potatoes for about 7 minutes. They should be completely tender once they've finished cooking. Saute the sweet potato cubes. Heat a little butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add small sweet potato cubes and stir them well. Cook and stir the sweet potato cubes for 5 to 6 minutes so they become crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Season the sweet potato cubes with a little salt and pepper. You can add a chopped onion to the pan to give the sweet potato cubes extra flavor. Roast the sweet potato cubes with herbs. Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and season them however you'd like. For example, toss them with honey, fresh herbs, and salt. Bake them in the oven until they've caramelized and become slightly crisp on the outside. Microwave the cubes. Arrange the sweet potato cubes on a microwave-safe plate or bowl. Place a few spoonfuls of water in the bottom of the dish and put it in the microwave. Heat the sweet potato cubes for 2 to 3 minutes. Check the cubes to see if they're tender. If not, heat them for another minute or two until they're soft. Use caution when removing the dish from the microwave since it will be hot. Simmer the sweet potato in soups. Add instant color and a slightly sweet flavor to spicy foods by stirring in cubed sweet potatoes. Simmer the sweet potato cubes in your favorite vegetable soup or curry until they're soft. You can also boil the cubed sweet potatoes in water until they're soft. Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes until they're fluffy.
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Sharpen your knife. Secure your cutting board. Peel the sweet potato (optional). Cut the sweet potato in half. Cut each sweet potato half into slices. Cut the slices into strips. Turn the strips and cut them into cubes. Steam the sweet potato. Saute the sweet potato cubes. Roast the sweet potato cubes with herbs. Microwave the cubes. Simmer the sweet potato in soups.
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How to Address Bridal Shower Envelopes
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To make perfect bridal shower envelopes, write the names and addresses by hand in the center of the envelope. Use the guest's full, formal name and, if you know them, include their professional titles like Dr. or Mrs. However, if you aren't sure how to address them, "Miss" is fine! Beneath the guest's name, include their street number and address, then, on the following line, include their city and state. Finish with their zip code on its own line beneath the rest. When you're ready, flip the envelope over and write the return address on the envelope flap.
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Use an ink pen or a felt tip marker. A shower is a personal and intimate event, and the invitations should reflect that. So write out the names and addresses on the envelopes rather than printing them from the computer. Use black or dark blue ink since other colors may be difficult for postal workers to read. Choose someone who has attractive and clear handwriting. Discuss and compare writing among the hostesses (if there are others besides you) to determine who has the nicest handwriting. Pick someone who can write in even, neat print or cursive. If you don't trust your own handwriting, or that of the other hostesses, hire a calligrapher. You can provide them with the names and addresses of your guests, and they will inscribe them on the envelopes. Cost will depend on your area, and how many invitations you are mailing. Use one envelope per recipient. Anyone over the age of 13 should receive their own invitation. Address a separate invitation in a separate envelope to each person you are inviting, even if two or more of them live in the same household. Buy extra envelopes. Mistakes happen, whether you misspell a name, or smudge the ink as you're writing. Rather than crossing something out, you should start over with a fresh envelope, so make sure to have a few extras on hand. Clean your work surface. The last thing you want is to get a stain on the envelopes you spent so long addressing. Wipe down your desk or table with a damp cloth and then wipe it again with a dry cloth. Be sure there's no remaining moisture on the surface before you set down your envelopes. Include any social or professional titles. For example, write “Mrs. Jane Smith” or “Dr. Jane Smith.” Use “Mrs.” for married or widowed women and “Miss” for ladies under 18 years of age. “Ms.” can be used for single and divorced women as well as women who are married but kept their maiden names. Traditionally, only women are invited to bridal showers. However, if you invite a man, write "Mr." before his name. Some examples of other professional titles are “Lieutenant,” “Reverend,” or “The Honorable” (for judges). Address married women by their given names. It used to be common to address a married woman using her husband's name (“Mrs. John Smith”). However, it has become more common now to simply address a married woman using her given first name and married last name (“Mrs. Jane Smith”). If you prefer the traditional method, you may still use this, but your guests may view this as too old-fashioned. Use full formal names. Write both the first and last name of the addressee, but omit the middle name. Don't put any nicknames or shortened versions of names on the envelope. For example, even if everyone calls the bride's aunt “Pat,” the invitation should still be addressed to “Mrs. Patricia Jones.” Address couples on the same envelope. If you're inviting any couples, this is the only exception to the “one person per invitation” rule. Both people may receive the same invitation. Nowadays, it doesn't matter which name comes first - the man's or the woman's. Address married couples as “Mr. John Smith and Mrs. Jane Smith” or “Ms. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith” if you know she prefers to go by “Ms.” You can also use “Mr. and Mrs. John Smith” if you prefer to be more traditional. The only time when name order matters is when one person “outranks” the other, such as if one is a doctor. For example, “Doctor Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith.” Write the street address in a straight line under the name. It doesn't have to align perfectly with the guest's name above it. You can play around with the design and have the name and address align to the same left indent, align to the same right indent, or have each line be centered on the envelope. Just plan ahead for this since different addresses will be different lengths and require different amounts of space. Write house and apartment numbers in numeric form. For ease of delivery, avoid spelling out the numbers in the address. For example, write "5 Oak Lane" rather than "Five Oak Lane" Write out the street names in full. Do not abbreviate any words in the street name, including directions like “North” and “South” and words such as Street, Avenue, Boulevard, Road, etc. Spell out the full city and state name. Do not abbreviate the state. For example, you would write "15 East Main Street, Buffalo, New York." Place the zip code under or after the state. Use the numeric form for the zip code (i.e. 40001) and determine where you'd like to put it. In the U.S. it can be placed immediately after the state or just below it. Print the return address on the back flap of the envelope. It should be centered and written in the same ink that is used on the front of the envelope. The return address should be the same on every envelope so that you can more easily keep track of all the responses.
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Use an ink pen or a felt tip marker. Choose someone who has attractive and clear handwriting. Use one envelope per recipient. Buy extra envelopes. Clean your work surface. Include any social or professional titles. Address married women by their given names. Use full formal names. Address couples on the same envelope. Write the street address in a straight line under the name. Write house and apartment numbers in numeric form. Write out the street names in full. Spell out the full city and state name. Place the zip code under or after the state. Print the return address on the back flap of the envelope.
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How to Remove a Stuck CD from a Car CD Player
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To remove a stuck CD from a car CD player, turn the ignition off and press down the CD player's power and eject buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds. If that doesn't work, turn the car and CD player back on, then insert a blank CD about 1 inch into the CD slot. Press the eject button and gently wiggle the blank CD around in the slot until the stuck CD pops out. If you're still not having any luck, you may need to perform an electrical reset to dislodge the CD.
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Turn the car off. Some CD players have a "force eject" function that's specifically designed to get CDs out when other methods have failed. Because this method doesn't require you to tamper with your CD player in any way, it's smart to start here - you have nothing to lose if it doesn't work. First, turn your car off if it isn't already. While the car is off, hold the power and the eject button. Press your CD player's power and eject buttons down at the same time, holding them for about ten seconds. If your stereo has a "force eject" feature, it should spit out the CD. If this doesn't work, start the car and try again. Some CD players may not function when the car is turned off. For these players, try pressing and holding the power and eject buttons while the car is running. Consult the player's manual. The power + eject button combination is one common "force eject" command, but many CD players may require different button inputs to eject a stuck CD. If you still have it, consult your CD player's owner's manual, which should include information on this and other functions that can help you retrieve your CD. Grab a blank or useless CD. This method involves inserting a second CD into the player, so, to prevent damage to a beloved album, try to procure a blank CD or one that you otherwise don't care about. Turn the CD player on before proceeding. If this requires you to start the car, then start the car and turn the CD player on. Note: This method, like several others in this article, carries the risk of damage to the stuck CD or the player itself. Use caution when inserting any foreign objects into your CD player. If you're ever worried about damaging your CD player, stop and take your problem to a professional. Place the second CD about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep into the slot. Your CD should be above the stuck CD. With luck, you'll be able to feel the stuck CD slide beneath the one in your hand. Press the 'Eject' button and gently wiggle the CD around. By doing this, you are attempting to give the stuck CD traction against the mechanism that the player uses to eject it. If you feel the stuck CD start to eject, to care to ensure that it doesn't become sandwiched between the second CD and the edge of the CD slot. If this doesn't work, repeat, but try to get the blank CD below the the jammed CD, then gently pry it upwards. CD players can differ in their precise ejection mechanism, so sometimes upward pressure can be more successful in giving the ejection mechanism traction on a stuck CD than downward pressure. Apply pressure to the unit. Sometimes, applying pressure to the unit itself can help the stuck CD gain traction. If the player is mounted in such a way that it's near the upper surface of the dashboard, you may have success repeating the steps in this method while pressing or gently but firmly smacking the area of the dashboard above the player. Note that, while some have had success by banging on the dash, this can damage delicate components of the center console, so it is not recommended if your car has a GPS, etc. between the CD player and the top surface of the dashboard. Write down your radio presets and audio settings. This method is useful when you can't remove a CD because your CD player will no longer turn on. This method involves disconnecting, then reconnecting the electrical supply to the CD player. For most CD players, this means that any radio presets you've set will be erased and your personal audio settings will be reset to their defaults. If you're an avid listener of music in your car, make sure you record your personal settings so they can easily be restored afterward. Turn the car off and open the hood. When manipulating or altering your car's electrical system, it's important to ensure you're not in danger of electrocution. Turn the car off and remove the keys from the ignition, then open the hood for access to the battery. Disconnect the battery's negative terminal. The negative terminal on a car's battery is colored black , while the positive terminal is colored red. Carefully disconnect the negative terminal. Some terminals may require you to use a small wrench or pliers to loosen a nut before removing the wire connection. Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect the terminal. After reconnecting the terminal, tun the car on and try to eject the CD as normal. Disconnecting then reconnecting the CD player's power supply can cause the CD player to "reset" to its factory default, which, in some cases, can restore its ejection functionality. If the CD player still won't turn on, replace its fuse. Check your owner's manual - often, a car's fuse box will be behind a panel somewhere on the driver's side of the dashboard. Disconnect the battery, remove the fuse box's protective covering, then, consulting your owner's manual, replace any of your CD player's fuses that may have blown. Reduce electrocution risk. In this method, you insert a long, flat knife or similar object directly into the CD player. Knives made from metal conduct electricity, so, if you have an object made from wood or plastic that will work (like, for instance, a popsicle stick), use it. If not, be sure to disconnect all power supplies from the CD player and make sure any electrical charge has been removed. Turn the car and the CD player off and disconnect the negative terminal of your car's battery. Note: As with other methods described in this article, this method carries the risk of damage to the stuck CD or the CD player itself. If you don't want to put your property at risk, take your car to a trained automotive professional. Wrap tape (sticky side out) around the end of a putty knife (or similar object). Use a strong tape like Gorilla tape for best results. Putty knives are typically tapered so that if you wrap the tape tight enough, it will not slide off the end. If you're using another object, like a popsicle stick, which doesn't taper, you may need to stick the tape to the object, wrap it around several times, then put a twist in the tape and wrap it around several more times to make sure the tape is adequately secured to the object. Stick a thin piece of paper on one side of the knife. Because your knife (or stick, etc.) is now covered with sticky tape, it can be difficult to insert it into the CD player. To make this process easier, use paper to make one side of your knife smooth. Stick a small piece of printer or construction paper onto your knife. Trim the paper with scissors so that it matches the size and shape of the knife. Insert the knife into CD player, sticky side down. Delicately wiggle your knife to feel for the top of the CD. Press down gently to get the tape to stick to the CD. When you feel that your knife is stuck to the CD, gently try to lift and remove the CD. Reduce electrocution risk. As above, disconnect all power supplies from the CD player and make sure any electrical charge has been removed. Turn the car and CD player off and disconnect the battery's negative terminal. Note: If done improperly, this method may scratch or otherwise damage your CD and/or CD player. As always, use caution, and, if you're ever in doubt, contact an auto repair expert. Grab a stiff plastic card, like a drivers license or credit card. For this method, you want a card that's thin but sturdy. Use an expired credit card or a similar object - preferably, one that's not important, in case you lose it or it breaks. Stick double-sided scotch tape on one side of the card, near the edge of one of the two narrow ends. Alternatively, you can use single-sided tape, sticking the tape to the card, putting a twist in it, then wrapping it around the card several times. Grab a thin-stemmed flat head screwdriver. This method, though similar to the putty knife method above, differs in that it uses a screwdriver to assist with sticking the card to the CD. You'll want a fairly short, thin flat head screwdriver. Use a screwdriver that's as thin as possible, as you'll need to partially insert it into the CD slot. Insert the card into the slot ABOVE the stuck CD (sticky side down). You may need to use the screwdriver to guide the card, ensuring it goes in above the CD and does not stick to the CD until after you get ⁄ 2 to ⁄ 4 inch (1.3 to 1.9 cm) of the card in. With the card inserted, slide the screwdriver above the card. Use the screwdriver to gently press down on the card. This should cause the tape on the bottom side of the card to stick to the top side of the stuck CD. Remove the screwdriver, then slowly pull the card out. With luck, the CD should come with the card. If not, try repeating the previous steps.
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Turn the car off. While the car is off, hold the power and the eject button. If this doesn't work, start the car and try again. Consult the player's manual. Grab a blank or useless CD. Place the second CD about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep into the slot. Press the 'Eject' button and gently wiggle the CD around. Apply pressure to the unit. Write down your radio presets and audio settings. Turn the car off and open the hood. Disconnect the battery's negative terminal. Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect the terminal. If the CD player still won't turn on, replace its fuse. Reduce electrocution risk. Wrap tape (sticky side out) around the end of a putty knife (or similar object). Stick a thin piece of paper on one side of the knife. Insert the knife into CD player, sticky side down. Reduce electrocution risk. Grab a stiff plastic card, like a drivers license or credit card. Grab a thin-stemmed flat head screwdriver. Insert the card into the slot ABOVE the stuck CD (sticky side down). With the card inserted, slide the screwdriver above the card. Remove the screwdriver, then slowly pull the card out.
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How to Blunt a Sword or Knife
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To blunt a blade, start by getting some coarse-grit sandpaper. Then, securely fasten your blade down, using either a vise or another device so the blade doesn't move around and injure you. Next, begin running sandpaper over the blade, using firm outward pressure and slight downward pressure. While you're sanding down the blade, periodically run your finger along the top of the blade to check its sharpness. This process might take quite a while, so be patient, since rushing could cause accidents.
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Consider the type of blade you're blunting. Thinner blades are more delicate and will require gentler tools to effectively blunt them. Thicker blades, on the other hand, may be dulled with heavier tools without as much worry about damage. Generally speaking, you should use manual techniques for long, flimsy, and thin blades. Sanding machines work best for the larger ones. Select the sander for your blade. An industrial belt grinder is the most effective, but a heavy belt sander can also work. You may want to consider using an orbit sander, as these are common tools and will be easier to control than a belt sander. Regular sandpaper may tear or lose its grit easily when dulling a metal blade. Emery can be used, but silicon carbide or aluminum oxide paper is preferred in a relatively coarse grit, like 40 or 50. Grind the blade edge at an angle for stationary sanders. Wear gloves and a mask to prevent metal shaving from harming your hands and eyes. Be sure the belt of the sander is running away from you. This way, if you lose your grip on the blade, it isn't launched in your direction. Then: Position the blade above the top of the running sander. Slowly turn the blade into the sanding belt, so tip of the edge of the knife descends to the belt. Keep a firm hold of the knife, so the motion of the belt doesn't fling the knife from your hand. Allow the sander to run against the tip of the knife to blunt it. Alternate sides of your knife, so that your blade is dulled regularly on each side. Be careful when switching sides that your clothing does not get caught in the sander. The motion and the angle of pressure you use with your knife will feel like you are folding the tip of the edge of the blade over. Use a vice for hand operated power sanders. If using a handheld sander or sandpaper to dull your edge, you should clamp your knife extremely tightly in a vise. You may want to remove the knife from its casing so that you can clamp the entire blade in the vise. A loose clamp may result in the knife flying free and doing harm or damage. After the knife is secured: If you have a directional sander, make sure the belt is running away from you. This way, if the blade comes free of the vise, there's less chance of personal injury. Slowly lower your sander to the tip of the edge of the blade. Try to approach your blade on a slight angle. Alternate sides of the blade. It may take some time before you notice your edge start to blunt. Much like using a stationary sander, this motion will feel like you are folding over the tip of the edge of the blade. File your blade to remove burrs and irregularities. While blunting your blade, it's likely that small burrs in the metal have formed. In some cases, slight imperfections may have formed during the dulling process. Run your file back and forth over both sides of the blade to remove burrs, shavings, and smooth the finish of the blade. If you notice visible irregularities in the metal, you may want to pay special attention to these spots with your file until the knife looks regular and smooth. Test the sharpness of your blade and polish. Run your finger perpendicular to the blade so it brushes against the metal left to right and right to left of the blade. Use caution when doing this. It's possible that you missed a spot while dulling the blade, and you could cut yourself if you're not careful. If the blade has dulled acceptably, use a dab of metal polish to restore the blades appearance. If the blade still feels sharp, it may need another pass with the sander. You may need to replace your sandpaper several times during this process, especially if you have to perform this procedure several times. Select your sandpaper. Energy can work for dulling, but aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are best suited to hand blunting your blade. You'll want to choose one that has a coarse grit between 40 and 50. The coarse grade will remove the edge of your blade faster. There may be some specially formulated sandpapers available at your local hardware store. You should inquire with staff about a coarse grit paper suited for taking the edge off metal. Put your knife in a vise. Holding onto your knife while trying to sand by hand could cause you to slip and cut yourself. Using a vise to hold your knife securely in place is the safest method to hand sand a blade. Be sure the knife is firmly secured, with the blade pointed upwards. You should avoid leaving your knife in the vise unattended. Even if it only takes you a few days to blunt your blade to the point you desire, someone could trip and cut themselves on the work in progress. Blunt the blade. Take each end of your sandpaper in your hands and hold it over the edge of the blade. Lower the paper until you feel the blade pushing gently up against it. Using firm outward pressure and slight downward pressure, run the paper back and forth over your blade. Be careful not to apply too much pressure to your paper. Doing do can cause the knife to cut the paper. Depending on many factors, like the kind of metal your blade is made of, the kind of sandpaper you're using, the age of the blade and more, it may take some time before your blade becomes blunt. Gauge the blade's dullness with your finger. Use caution when doing this, your blade may still be sharp enough to cut. Throughout the dulling process, you should periodically check your blade by running your finger across it crosswise. Never run your finger along the edge of the blade. Once it reaches the your desired level of dullness, you hand dulling is complete. Be sure to test the entire length of the blade. You may have applied uneven pressure to your sandpaper, which could have resulted in uneven dullness. Polish the blade. After you have dulled the blade sufficiently, apply a coat of metal polish to the blade. Dab the polish on a piece of cloth and apply it to the blade from top to bottom. This will restore the the appearance of your now dull blade. Polishing your blade after dulling is especially important if you've dulled the blade for use as a household ornament. Wear the blade down with regular use. Blades wear down naturally over time. The more you use your blade, the duller it will become. If dulling a blade is your goal but you feel uncomfortable using a sander to dull it, you should make an effort to use the tool as much as you can. Harder and thicker objects will cause the blade to blunt most quickly. For example, you might cut kindling for fires with the sword you are trying to blunt. Draw the blade against a harder object. This is another blunting technique that is similar to using a whetstone. By dragging a blade against a whetstone, you sharpen it, but by dragging a blade against a hard surface, especially a coarse one, you'll cause the blade to lose its edge. You might consider using a rock, cinderblock, or a piece of metal. This can be very effective with smaller blades, and you can even do this as you watch TV. Be careful when performing this dulling technique. It's easy to lose your grip on the knife or to drop it and potentially hurt yourself. Drag the blade against or cut cardboard. Cardboard is a perfect household item you can use for blunting a blade's edge. Scrape the point of the blade's edge against cardboard repeatedly, checking the sharpness with your finger every so often to gauge your progress. You can also use your blade to cut cardboard to receive the same dulling effect. This way, you can blunt your blade while disposing old boxes. Polish your blade after blunting it. Apply some polish to a cloth and coat your blade with it after you've blunted it sufficiently. This will rejuvenate the blade's appearance and make it look sharp again in spite of being dulled. Now you can display your blade without fear of it causing harm.
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Consider the type of blade you're blunting. Select the sander for your blade. Grind the blade edge at an angle for stationary sanders. Use a vice for hand operated power sanders. File your blade to remove burrs and irregularities. Test the sharpness of your blade and polish. Select your sandpaper. Put your knife in a vise. Blunt the blade. Gauge the blade's dullness with your finger. Polish the blade. Wear the blade down with regular use. Draw the blade against a harder object. Drag the blade against or cut cardboard. Polish your blade after blunting it.
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How to Nail Into Brick
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If you need to drive a nail into brick, choose a masonry nail if you're hanging a light or medium-weight attachment, or opt for a sleeve anchor for a heavyweight attachment. If you're using masonry nails, pre-drill holes into the object you're nailing, then position the object and use a sledgehammer to drive the nails into the mortar between the bricks. If you're using a sleeve anchor, drill the holes into the brick with a hammer drill, then insert the anchors and tighten the anchor heads with a wrench or screwdriver.
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Use nails to support light to medium weight attachments. Masonry nails can support furring strips, shelf brackets, or boards up to 1½" thick (38mm; the thickness of a 2 x 4). They are built for anchoring into the mortar joints between bricks. Use sleeve anchors instead for heavyweight attachments, or if you need to anchor an object directly into the brick itself. If your wall is a single layer of brick with an exterior surface, the nails could open small cracks in the mortar and allow water to seep through. Use an adhesive or other non-penetrating method instead, or plan to waterproof the exterior. Purchase masonry nails. Masonry nails are made from hardened steel, and usually grooved or threaded. Ordinary nails cannot penetrate into masonry. Choose nails long enough to penetrate about 1¼ to 1½ inches (32–38mm) into the wall, plus the thickness of the board you are attaching. Cut masonry nails are a variety with flat, tapering sides and a blunt point. These are less likely to split lumber, but are not strictly necessary. Use studs instead when fastening thin metal and plastic, or when supporting a plaque, pipe support, or other object that might need replacement. Studs leave a threaded end protruding from the wall so you can fasten the object with an easily removed nut. Pre-drill the lumber. If you are nailing lumber to the wall, drilling the holes through the board will make the job easier. Hold the lumber up against the wall and mark hole positions every 18–24 inches (45–60cm), with each hole positioned over the mortar joints, not the bricks themselves. Return the lumber to your workbench and drill through these marks with a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of your nails. Tap in the central nail. Before placing the board against the wall, tap a nail through the central hole using a hammer. If you are using cut nails, align them so the tapering sides are parallel with the wood grain. Put on safety goggles. Both the masonry nails and the brick are brittle objects that can shatter when struck at an angle. Wear goggles or safety glasses to protect against flying shards. Nail the object to the mortar. Place the object against the wall, with the nail lined up over the mortar, not the brick face. Use the small sledgehammer to drive the nail forcefully into the mortar. Strike the head of the nail squarely and keep the nail at a right angle to the mortar to minimize the chance of breaking. Drive the nail in until the head is flush with the board's surface. Hammer the remaining nails the same way. If you have a big job or find it difficult to drive in the nails with a sledgehammer, get a stud driver instead. Insert the nail in the hollow tube and strike the end of the driver with a hammer. This allows for faster, straighter nailing with less chance of chipping the masonry. You can also drill a hole in the mortar with a masonry bit. Use a bit just smaller than the width of the nails. If the nails are too loose for the holes, just mix then push a little mortar in the hole with your fingers and hammer the nails in. When the mortar dries, the loose nails will take hold. Select your sleeve anchors. These non-removable fasteners have a shield around the shank, which expands for a sturdy fit. Select anchors that meet your needs: Choose anchors rated to four times the expected weight load, or eight if they need to withstand dynamic load (moving or vibrating) or impact load (sudden force). The shear load rating is for forces parallel to the brick surface (a hanging picture), while tensile load is perpendicular (a pipe hanging from the ceiling). Choose a size that can penetrate the recommended minimum distance into the brick, taking the object you're attaching into account. For example, a ½" (1.25cm) diameter anchor needs to extend at least 2¼" (5.75cm) into the wall. Mark the locations of the holes. Sleeve anchors can be installed in mortar joints, or directly into the faces of solid or hollow bricks. Because the anchors exert force on the surrounding brick, it's important to space the holes to avoid putting too much stress on one spot: Leave ten diameters of space between each pair of anchors. For example, ½" (1.25cm) anchors should be spaced 10 x ½" = 5" (12.5cm) apart. Leave five diameters of space between anchors and unsupported edges. Wear safety equipment. Put on goggles, ear protection, and sturdy work gloves you can dedicate to masonry work. Avoid breathing in dust (which may contain silica and caustic substances), and wear a particulate respirator with a filter rated N95 or better for large jobs. Drill the holes with a hammer drill. Choose a masonry drill bit exactly the same diameter as the anchors. Drill through the object you'll be attaching (if necessary), and into the holes marked on your brick surface. This is much faster and more precise with a hammer drill. Check your sleeve anchor product information. Some anchors require a hole with an exact depth. If your anchors have no maximum depth and the brick is sufficiently thick, drill about ½" (1.25 cm) deeper than the anchors will penetrate for good measure. Clean out the holes. Blow the masonry dust out of the holes with compressed air. Some hammer drills come with a tool for this purpose. You may need to blow out the dust partway through drilling. Do not blow out the dust with your mouth. Insert the anchors. Push the anchors through the object you are attaching, and into the holes you drilled. Tap them into place with a hammer if necessary. If you have two-part anchors, insert the sleeves first, then insert the bolts through their centers. Tighten the anchor heads. Use a wrench or screwdriver to tighten the nut or screw head at the end of the anchor. This will push the sleeve outward to press against the sides of the hole. Keep tightening until you have a snug fit and the anchor head is flush with the surface. It may work best to tighten all the anchor heads in stages, a little at a time. Hang pictures from hole-free brick clamps. These snap over the brick without the use of nails. However, the brick and clamp must be a very similar height to make a good fit. This may not work well if the recess above the brick leaves less than 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) depth of the brick's upper surface exposed, or if it forms a curved surface due to a concave masonry joint. Install masonry screws. As long as the masonry is not too old and soft, you can replace nails with screws for more secure anchoring: Choose screws at least twice as long as the thickness of the lumber you are attaching. Select a masonry drill bit with a diameter equal to the screw's shaft's, not including the threads. Drill through the lumber and into the masonry. Insert and tighten the screw until firm. Avoid over-tightening. Use an adhesive substance. There are many epoxies, mastics, and contact cements that can bond to brick. Check the manufacturer's instructions before buying to find a product that works with the material you plan to attach, and that can withstand the expected temperature, weight, and weather exposure. This approach may work well for light loads on soft brick surfaces, which are difficult to drill or nail without crumbling. Complete professional jobs with a powder-actuated tool. This tool drives hardened steel pins into the masonry using a gunpowder charge. It is rarely used for home projects, since lack of training or the wrong model could lead to shattered brick or injury. If you have some construction experience and have a large project to complete, this could save you a lot of time. Do not use a powder-actuated tool on hollow brick.
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Use nails to support light to medium weight attachments. Purchase masonry nails. Pre-drill the lumber. Tap in the central nail. Put on safety goggles. Nail the object to the mortar. Select your sleeve anchors. Mark the locations of the holes. Wear safety equipment. Drill the holes with a hammer drill. Clean out the holes. Insert the anchors. Tighten the anchor heads. Hang pictures from hole-free brick clamps. Install masonry screws. Use an adhesive substance. Complete professional jobs with a powder-actuated tool.
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How to Wear Boxers
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Boxers are a good-looking underwear choice that can also show your personality. If you're used to wearing briefs, try boxer briefs as a good transition style. Boxer briefs are good for showing off more of your body, and they have the added benefit of preventing chafing. Regular boxers are a great choice if you want something looser and more comfortable. They also come in a variety of fabrics, like silk, cotton, or synthetic blend, so pick a fabric that you like or change it up depending on the occasion. When choosing color and style, pick patterns, logos, or characters that say something about your personality. You can also wear a darker, more professional looking boxer during the workweek versus boxers with your favorite superhero on them on the weekend.
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Pick your style of boxers. You might want to try boxer briefs. This is a middle road compromise. These are basically briefs with legs. Boxers can seem more professional than briefs, but boxer briefs emulate some of the positives of boxers. Thus, they mirror the style of boxers while showing off your shape. Because they extend down your thigh, they will prevent chafing. Wear boxers to hide your flaws. Men who are less body confident might prefer boxers because they can hide more imperfections. Let's be blunt. If you've got a beer belly (or the start of one) or a sagging scrotum (hey, we're all going to get old), boxers are probably the way to go. They hide more. Think of tight briefs as the equivalent of a Speedo swimming suit. No one really wants to see a man in poor physical shape in a Speedo. Frankly, some women don't want to see a man of any age in a Speedo. Choose the fabric. Boxers are great because they come in different fabrics, whereas briefs might be a bit more limited in choices. For example, you can choose silk boxers, cotton or synthetic blend. Silk will send signals of class, wealth, and professionalism. You may want to vary the fabric depending on whether you're going to work or an event or slumming it on the weekend. Consider color. The great thing about boxers is that they come in different colors. Avoid white unless you want to spend more money because they won't last as long. Remember that the sizing can be different for European versus American brands. Make sure you size the boxers right. If you wear boxers that are too big, they could bunch up and look unsightly. Boxers come in colored waistbands especially if you're into the look where they show a little at the top of the jeans. Be aware that this look can seem unprofessional to some people. Wear boxers for medical benefits. Try boxers, not briefs, if you're looking to improve testicular health. Some studies have found that men who wear boxers are healthier. Men who don't want to compromise their fertility may increase their chances by switching to boxers. The research shows that boxers can positively affect sperm quality. The reason for this is because tight, constrictive underwear can increase the temperature of the testicles, which may lead to poorer quality sperm. Even better yet, wear boxers during the day, and then wear nothing at night. One study found doing so led to lower levels of damaged DNA in sperm. Use boxers to increase fertility. If you want to really increase your fertility , though, you need to remember that it takes 10 to 11 weeks for sperm to be produced. Thus, it's not going to work if you change to boxer shorts the night before you want to get a woman pregnant. This needs to be a longer term strategy. Because the key is reducing heat around the testicles, you should also stay away from saunas and hot tubs. If you sit for long periods of time or play a lot of sports, try not to wear tight clothes. Make sure you have enough support. Make sure you take into consideration the need for support. Boxers are not going to be a great idea when you are working out. Boxers are for those moments when support is not an issue. Consider: A date in which you take your significant other to dinner, wearing boxers under a suit at an event or everyday at work. Some people prefer to go commando. Not only will this provide you no support at all, but it will offend some people if they can tell through your clothes somehow. Only go commando when you're sleeping at night. Attract your significant other by wearing boxers. Maybe you think that women (or men) will prefer you in briefs. After all, they're tighter, right? This makes you think they will show a person what you've “got.” Wrong. Studies have shown that women, in particular, prefer boxers. There's something to be said for a little mystery, and briefs can seem too casual and obvious. Think about it. How good is it really going to look if you take off a nice suit to reveal tighty-whities underneath? Not great. Boxers come in different patterns and colors, so they can seem more professional. Use boxers to show your personality. Boxers are great because they can highlight a certain vibe you're trying to create. Some men use boxers to show their creative streaks. Others choose humorous boxers that are a play on favorite TV shows. Boxers, thus, make a statement that briefs can not do. Yet, other men choose professional patterns that show their maturity and class. Which boxers you choose tells your significant other a lot about you. Let's be honest. You can't get many pictures or patterns on a pair of briefs. Follow underwear etiquette. Yes, your underwear can tell a person a lot about you. There is such a thing as underwear manners. Old underwear should be tossed out. If underwear is graying, ripped, or otherwise gross, get rid of it. Some experts think you should throw away your underwear every month. Change your underwear every day and maybe even more if you work out a lot or are in an environment where you are sweating profusely. Have fun with your underwear. Switch it up. You don't have to wear only briefs or boxers. You can mix and match on different days. Surprise your significant other!
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Pick your style of boxers. Wear boxers to hide your flaws. Choose the fabric. Consider color. Wear boxers for medical benefits. Use boxers to increase fertility. Make sure you have enough support. Attract your significant other by wearing boxers. Use boxers to show your personality. Follow underwear etiquette.
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How to Grow Crepe Myrtle
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To grow crepe myrtle, start by planting a crepe myrtle sapling in a sunny outdoor spot in late fall, winter, or early spring. When you plant your crepe myrtle, plant it in a hole that's 3 times as wide as the sapling's root ball. Next, spread a layer of hardwood mulch around the tree to help the soil retain moisture. Then, water your crepe myrtle once a week when temperatures are cool and up to 5 times a week during hot weather.
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Plant crepe myrtles late in the year. The best time to raise crepe myrtles is in late fall, winter, or early spring, just after the plant's cold weather dormant season. You can also hold off until fall or winter roll around, provided you live in a region with mild temperatures where the ground does not regularly freeze. If you wait until fall or winter to plant your crepe myrtles, they won't begin sprouting leaves until the weather warms up. Avoid planting crepe myrtles at the tail end of summer. Without the necessary warmth, the tree won't be able to survive. Pick out a sunny spot for your growing site. Crepe myrtles need lots of light to flourish. If possible, choose a location that receives a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. An open stretch near the center of your yard or garden is usually the best place to situate a young crepe myrtle. Plant your crepe myrtle a sufficient distance away from your home, tall fence lines, and other objects that might cast too much shade. A crepe myrtle can be perfect for filling in sections of landscaping that are too hot or bright for more temperate plants. Till the soil. In order for your crepe myrtle to successfully take root, it's necessary to start with soil that's loose and well-drained. Clear a patch roughly 3 feet (0.91 m) long by 3 feet (0.91 m) wide, taking care to remove any nearby vegetation that may compete for nutrients. Then, aerate the soil by breaking it up lightly using a shovel or rake. Take the time to turn the soil down to its lower layers, rather than just loosening the topsoil. Amend dry soil with organic material to make it more hospitable. If the soil you're growing on is particularly dense or sandy, it may be helpful to mix in a little peat moss or well-rotted manure. These additives help the soil retain key moisture and nutrients. You can also use garden compost or a few handfuls of native plant food, as long as it's evenly distributed throughout the entire plant bed. Crepe myrtle has no problem getting by on basic nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous, which are found in most commercial fertilizer mixes. Inconsistent pockets of poorly-mixed fertilizer in the soil can stall the development of healthy roots. Bring the soil to a pH level between 6.0 and 7.3. You can increase the acidity of the soil by mixing in organic matter like manure or garden compost. To lower the acidity instead, add a small amount of ground agricultural lime. Use either substance sparingly and incrementally to taking the pH too far in the other direction. Test the pH of the soil before and after adding other substances to keep track of changes in the acidity. You can purchase a soil testing kit at your local gardening supply store or plant nursery. Dig a hole roughly three times as wide as the root ball. Scoop out the loose soil on the site you tilled previously. The hole should be approximately the same depth as the nursery pot holding the plant. It's not a good idea to seat the root ball any deeper, as the soil around it needs to stay oxygenated. If necessary, measure the height of the nursery pot before digging the hole. The top of the root ball should be just about level with the uppermost layer of soil. Because of their intensive germination requirements, crepe myrtles headed for home gardens are almost always grown from saplings. Place the root ball inside the hole. Extract the crepe myrtle from its nursery pot and lower it into the hole. Be careful not to damage the roots or supple trunk in any way. Once you've got the tree in the ground, pack some of the loose soil around the base to hold it in place. Always handle saplings by their root balls, not by their trunks. Laying the nursery pot on its side may make it easier to remove the crepe myrtle without disturbing the delicate trunk or root system. Fill in the hole. Push the remaining soil in around the roots and trunk. Then, tamp it down lightly to anchor the tree. The soil should be compacted firmly enough to prevent shifting or erosion, but still loose enough to allow the roots to expand. Plant multiple crepe myrtles in rows. Space the trees roughly 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m) apart to make sure they have plenty of room to reach out as they grow. Larger specimens like Muskogee and Natchez should have as much as 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m) between them. Be sure to research the average size of the species you're planting so you'll know how much space you can expect it to take up. If you're planting your crepe myrtles near a fenceline or retaining wall, make sure you leave at least 3 feet (0.91 m) of intervening space. This will prevent the growing trees from overtaking their surroundings. You can also plant double rows to create a privacy screen or wind cover. In this case, you'll want to stagger the rows so that they're offset and leave 3 feet (0.91 m) of space between each. Mulch around the base of the tree. Spread 2 to 4 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm) of rich hardwood mulch around the tree. A thick layer will help the roots hold moisture and discourage the growth of weeds, which can sap the trees nutrients. Leave about half a foot (0.15 m) of space between the mulch layer and the trunk. Piling on mulch too closely or too heavily can smother the roots and endanger the life of the tree. Apply 2-3 inches of new mulch each spring when the tree begins flowering. Water your crepe myrtle 1-5 times a week. Young crepe myrtles need a healthy drink at least once a week while they're dormant and temperatures are cool, and up to five times a week in hot weather or especially dry soil. Continue on this watering schedule for the first two months. Afterward, go back to wetting them thoroughly once a week. Water occasionally during periods of drought to keep your crepe myrtle thriving. Fertilize the tree once a month during the first year. Any slow-release organic fertilizer will work just fine—a well-balanced 10-10-10 mix is a popular choice with many gardeners. Apply the fertilizer to the soil liberally in early spring as soon as the first leaves start to appear. Following the first growing season, cut back to fertilizing once a year. Lightly fertilizing established older trees every 2-3 weeks can help them produce healthy new growth. Crepe myrtles are well-suited for a variety of soil types, and don't need to be fed as much as other trees of similar size. Prune crepe myrtles late in the winter. Crepe myrtles are naturally shapely trees, and typically only call for light pruning. Cut away dead branches while the flowers are dormant to free up room for healthy new growth come spring. This is also a good time to remove lower limbs to help shape the tree as it develops and decrease its overall volume. Promote airflow around the trunk by trimming basal shoots, thick clusters of twigs, and intertwining branches. Avoid over-pruning (also commonly referred to as “crepe murder.”) Trimming too much growth at once can weaken the tree and leave it susceptible to damage and disease. Keep an eye out for harmful pests. Crepe myrtles are a favorite of common garden pests like aphids and Japanese beetles. Ward off occasional invaders by spraying them with a mild insecticidal soap. In many cases, eliminating unwanted insects will also take care of a persistent mold problem. Another option is to remove and relocate larger pests by hand whenever you come across them. If you're battling a full-fledged infestation, it may be necessary to have your crepe myrtles sprayed with an organic insecticide. Inspect your crepe myrtle regularly for signs of disease. Powdery mildew, black mold, and leaf spot are a few of the threats that crepe myrtles face once they begin flowering. In most cases, the effects these cause are harmless, and will clear up on their own in time. Positioning your trees where they can enjoy full sunlight and good air circulation and inspecting them frequently goes a long way in preventing disease. Prune back trees afflicted by mold and mildew to increase the airflow around the trunk. Throw away any cut branches and disinfect your pruning tools before you use them again so the disease doesn't spread. Diseases that don't clear up on their own after a few weeks can often be knocked out with a commercial chemical fungicide like Daconil or Immunox. Be sure to follow the directions provided on the label of the product you're using to avoid harming the tree.
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Plant crepe myrtles late in the year. Pick out a sunny spot for your growing site. Till the soil. Amend dry soil with organic material to make it more hospitable. Bring the soil to a pH level between 6.0 and 7.3. Dig a hole roughly three times as wide as the root ball. Place the root ball inside the hole. Fill in the hole. Plant multiple crepe myrtles in rows. Mulch around the base of the tree. Water your crepe myrtle 1-5 times a week. Fertilize the tree once a month during the first year. Prune crepe myrtles late in the winter. Keep an eye out for harmful pests. Inspect your crepe myrtle regularly for signs of disease.
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How to Make Masa
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To make masa, start by mixing masa harina and cold water in a bowl, which will form a dough. Then, use a stand mixer to blend lard and salt together. Gradually add the dough to the mixer and continue beating it until it's smooth. Finally, cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for an hour before using.
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Mix the masa harina and water. Add 4 ½ cups (513 g) of masa harina and 3 ¾ cups (887 ml) of cold water to a large bowl. Use clean hands to blend the two together until they are mostly incorporated and a moist dough forms. Set the bowl aside. Masa harina is a corn-based flour used in traditional Mexican cooking. You can usually find it in Latin grocery stories or in the international aisle of other grocery stores. Many online retailers also sell it. Blend the lard and salt in a stand mixer. Add 1 ½ cups (308 g) of cold lard and 1 tablespoon (18 g) of kosher salt to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment inserted. Beat the two together on high until the mixture is white and shiny, which should take approximately 2 minutes. Lard or rendered pork fat helps give the masa a mild pork flavor. You can make your own or find it at Latin grocery stores or in some general grocery stores in the oil or baking aisle. If you prefer to make a vegetarian masa, you can substitute vegetable shortening for the lard. However, it won't have the same flavor as traditional masa. You can substitute an electric handheld mixer for the stand mixer, though you may need to beat the lard and salt together a little longer. Add handfuls of the dough to the lard mixture. After you've blended the lard and salt together, lower the mixer's speed to medium high, and begin to add handfuls of the dough you made earlier. Continue mixing in more until all of the dough is blended in. When you add the dough, make sure that each handful is mixed in before adding more. Continue beating the dough until it is smooth. Once you've added all of the dough to the lard mixture, keep blending the mixture for approximately another minute. Stop when all of the ingredients are fully mixed, and a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour. When the dough has formed, cover the bowl tightly with a piece of plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour to firm it up. You can refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days before using it. Cover your tortilla press with plastic. To make it easier to get the tortillas off the press, it helps to cover it with plastic. Cut open a plastic zipper plastic bag along a side seam. Open the tortilla press and set the open bag over it. You can purchase a tortilla press at most home goods stores and a variety of online retailers. It is a good investment if you make homemade tortillas on a regular basis. If you don't have a tortilla press, you can roll out the masa with a rolling pin. They won't be perfectly round as they are with a press and there may be some cracks along the edges, but they still work well for holding your favorite fillings. You can use regular plastic wrap to cover the press, but the bags work better because the plastic is thicker, which makes it easier to lift the pressed tortillas off. Roll the dough into a ball. After you've covered the press with the plastic bag, use a clean hand to remove approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 g) of the chilled masa dough from the bowl. Carefully roll it into a ball between your hands. A ball of masa that's approximately the same size as a ping pong ball will typically create a 6-inch (15-cm) tortilla. Adjust the amount of dough that you use to get the tortilla size that you prefer. Place the ball on the press and cover with the plastic. Once you've rolled the masa into a ball, place it down on the opened plastic bag in the middle of the press. Fold the other side of the plastic bag down over the ball so the masa is protected with plastic on both sides. Press the dough until it is the desired thickness. With the masa ball in place, close the press. Bring down the handle over the top of the press, and flatten the dough until it is approximately ⅛-inch (3-mm) thick. If you press the tortilla and it isn't as thin as you'd like, it usually helps to rotate the plastic with the dough on it and repress it. Peel off the tortilla and repeat the process with the rest of the masa. After you've pressed the tortilla to the right thickness, open the press, remove the top layer of plastic, and flip the tortilla onto your hand so you can peel away the plastic bag from the other side. Set the finished tortilla on a plate, and repeat the process for as many tortillas as you need. If you're waiting to cook all of the tortillas once you're finished pressing them, make sure to cover the flattened tortilla with a towel to keep them fresh. You can stack the tortillas on top of one another, but you must be carefully when you peel each off the stack because they may stick together. If you like, you can cut some more plastic bags to layer between the tortillas. Heat a skillet. To cook the tortillas, set a large, flat cast iron skillet on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high and allow the pan to heat for at least 5 minutes. You'll know the skillet is hot enough when you drop some water on it and it sizzles right away. Cook the tortilla for a couple of minutes on each side. When the skillet is heated, place a tortilla in it. Allow it to cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side, or until the edges begin to curl up. Turn the tortilla over, and cook it for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. You'll know that the sides of the tortilla are ready when they are dry and have some brown, toasted spots. You can cook as many tortillas as will fit in the pan in a single layer with no overlapping at one time. Wrap the tortilla in a towel. After the tortilla is finished cooking, place it on a clean kitchen towel. Wrap the towel around it to help trap the steam and soften it. Continue cooking the tortillas, and stack the finished ones on top of one another, wrapping the entire pile in the towel. Serve the tortillas immediately or refrigerate for a few days. Fresh, homemade tortillas are best when served warm so you can use in them in your favorite recipes right away. If you don't plan to eat them right away, allow them to cool, place them in zipper plastic bags, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can use the corn tortillas for tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or any recipe that calls for a tortilla or wrap. To reheat refrigerated tortillas, wrap them in dampened paper towels and microwave in 30 second intervals until they are warm and soft. Soak the corn husks to rinse them. To form the tamales, you need corn husks. Remove any dirt on the husks by filling your sink with warm water and placing them in it to soak for at least 15 minutes. Swish the husks around in the water once or twice to ensure that all of the dirt comes loose. After the husks are finished soaking, drain the sink and rinse them with fresh water before moving onto the next step. You can find corn husks, often marketed as tamale wrappers, at Latin grocery stores and many mainstream markets. Trim the corn husks. Corn husks are often large, so unless you want to make oversized tamales, it's best to trim them. Use a pair of scissors to cut the husks so they are approximately 5-inches (13-cm) wide. Save the scraps from the husks that you trim off. You can use them for cooking the tamales later. Spoon the masa onto the husks and spread it in thin layer. Once the husks are clean and trimmed, lay them out flat and place approximately 2 tablespoons (30 g) of the masa in the center. Use a butter knife or offset spatula to spread the masa so it forms a 5-inch by 5-inch (13-cm by 13-cm) square along one of the longer sides of the husks. Place the filling of your choice over the center of the masa. After you've spread out the masa, add a small amount of the filling of your choice to the center of it. Spread it out over the masa in a thin, even layer. Traditional tamales fillings include pork, chicken, and beans and cheese, but you can be as creative as you like. It's best to make your filling ahead of time and refrigerate it. Cold fillings hold their shape better and don't run out of the tamales. Fold the husks over the filling and tuck the end under. After you've spread the filling over the masa, fold over one long side of the husks. Next, fold over the other side to cover the first. With the seam facing upward, fold one end of the husks under to secure it. One end of the tamales will still be open when you've finished folding them properly. Arrange the tamales in a pot. After you've folded the tamales, line the bottom of the a large pot with the corn husk scraps that you trimmed earlier. Crumple a ball of foil and place it in the center of the pot before arranging the tamales around it. When you place the tamales in the pot, make sure to arrange them with the seams facing outward and the unfolded ends facing upward. It's all right if the tamales lean against one another, so you can create multiple rows in the pot. Fill the pot with broth and bring it to a boil. Once all of the tamales are in the pot, pour 3 cups (710 ml) of chicken stock into the pot. Heat the pot on the stove high heat until it comes to a boil. You can substitute water or another type of broth for the chicken broth if you prefer. Simmer the tamales for 40 minutes or until they no longer stick to the husk. After the pot comes to a boil, cover it and lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the tamales to simmer for approximately 40 minutes, adding more stock if it the liquid cooks off. You'll know the tamales are done when they no longer stick to the husk when you unwrap them. Allow the tamales to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Mix the masa harina and water. Blend the lard and salt in a stand mixer. Add handfuls of the dough to the lard mixture. Continue beating the dough until it is smooth. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour. Cover your tortilla press with plastic. Roll the dough into a ball. Place the ball on the press and cover with the plastic. Press the dough until it is the desired thickness. Peel off the tortilla and repeat the process with the rest of the masa. Heat a skillet. Cook the tortilla for a couple of minutes on each side. Wrap the tortilla in a towel. Serve the tortillas immediately or refrigerate for a few days. Soak the corn husks to rinse them. Trim the corn husks. Spoon the masa onto the husks and spread it in thin layer. Place the filling of your choice over the center of the masa. Fold the husks over the filling and tuck the end under. Arrange the tamales in a pot. Fill the pot with broth and bring it to a boil. Simmer the tamales for 40 minutes or until they no longer stick to the husk.
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How to Become a Neurologist
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To become a neurologist, take advanced biology, chemistry, and physiology classes so you have a strong scientific foundation. If you don't already have an undergraduate degree, you'll need to get one in a relevant field, like biology or psychology. Then, you can go to medical school. Eventually, you'll need to decide what kind of neurologist you want to be, like a vascular neurologist or a pediatric neurologist.
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Take advanced science classes. In college and medical school, you will take many science classes. Your success in a neurology-related career largely depends on your scientific comprehension. Take advanced biology, chemistry, and physiology classes as available at your high school. Advanced anatomy and physics classes can also give you a strong scientific foundation if offered by your school. A strong foundation in math can also help prepare you for medical school. Interview or shadow practicing neurologists. Although you cannot complete a neurology internship in high school, you can talk to neurologists about their work life. Schedule an appointment with a local neurologist to visit their work for the day and ask them any questions you have. You might ask, for example: What got you interested in neurology? Can you tell me about an average day at your job, from beginning to end? What do you like about your job? What do you dislike? What is the most challenging part of being a neurologist? What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a neurologist? If you could start over, would you still choose to be a neurologist? Why? Research which colleges are recommended for neurology undergraduates. Search online for the best neuroscience programs in your state or country and make a list of three to five that you're interested in. Include a few that you're more likely to get into and a few "dream schools." Talk to your guidance counselor to create a list of colleges you'll apply to. You don't have to go to the best neuroscience-related college to receive a good premed education. As long as you get good grades and study hard for the MCAT, you can still qualify for the medical program of your choice. Study hard for college admissions exams. Your score on the ACT, SAT, or other college entry exam can strengthen your application. Familiarize yourself with the exam's format and begin studying several months in advance. Practice problems from each section of the test, and ask your teachers for help on areas you struggle with. When the test date comes, get plenty of rest during the night before so you can perform to your best ability. Complete an undergraduate degree. A bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for every medical school program, though no specific degree field is mandatory. Biology, psychology, chemistry, and physics-related majors are popular choices for neurology undergrads. Talk to your university's academic counselor to find the best fit. Pass the prerequisite courses for medical school. Most medical schools require certain prerequisite classes, regardless of major. Check your prospective medical school's requirements before you apply to make sure you have finished each the prerequisites. Try to maintain at least a 3.6 GPA in your prerequisite courses. Although less common, humanities-related undergraduates can apply to medical school so long as they complete the prerequisites. Some medical schools like to accept students in unrelated fields for their unique perspectives. Apply to medical school. Make a list of three to five medical schools known for their neurology programs. Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and send your score (along with your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other admissions requirements) to your medical schools of choice. Once acceptance decisions have been released, decide which medical school would best fit your needs. Begin studying for the MCAT at least two months before you plan to take it. Check your prospective medical school's admission deadlines to make sure you submit your application on time. Become involved in research opportunities with your university. Researching is a great way to build relationships with your university's faculty members and learn more about neurology as a younger student. Most medical students begin researching between their first and second year. Talk to your professors about potential opportunities. Sample neurology work during your rotations. During your third year of medical school, you will explore different medical fields to find the right fit (including neurology). Pay attention during your neurology rotation to decide if you enjoy the work environment and to pick up introductory skills. You will learn more during your internship and residency. If you dislike your neurology rotation, don't panic! You may have learned that neuroscience is not the right fit for you. Use your other rotations to find a more appropriate career choice. Choose between a focus on adult or pediatric neurology. Your choice will guide you while applying for internships and residency opportunities. Ask your faculty members which environment they believe you would be more suited for. Think about your experience in rotations to make a more informed choice. Adult neurologists will mainly see geriatric patients and younger adults with epilepsy or intramuscular disorders. Apply to an internship in medicine & surgery or internal medicine. During your internship, you will put your academic knowledge to practice and care for patients under the supervision of a licensed neurologist. Neurological internships usually last about one year. Internal medicine interns will primarily focus on diagnosing, treating, and taking care of adult patients. Medicine & surgery internships are ideal for residents who are considering a career in neurosurgery. Enroll in a residency program. Residency periods, which usually last three or four years, allow medical students to continue caring for patients until they gain enough hours for licensing. Residencies can be completed in hospitals, medical clinics, or private practices depending on your interests. Contact licensed neurologists you know and talk with your professors to search for residencies. Securing a spot in residency programs can be competitive. Compile your CV and letters of recommendation early so you can send them when you're ready. Include your educational history, internships completed, research experience, and list of references. Complete a one to two-year fellowship for a neurological specialty. Many neurologists pursue a sub-specialty to set them apart from other graduates. Popular specialties include childhood psychiatry, vascular neurology, psychosomatic medicine, forensic psychiatry, and geriatric neurology. Reflect on your research, internship, and residency experience as you decide on a specialty. Fellowships are particularly important if you want to continue academic research after graduation. Apply for a medical license. Medical licensing requirements can vary depending on your state or country. Most require your CV, educational history, professional references, and completion of specified clinical hours. Medical licensing can take up to 60 days to process, so send in your materials as soon as they are completed. Check your state or country's requirements to determine where you will need to send your materials. Some require in-person applications while others allow applicants to mail in their materials. Gain certification with your country's neurology board. Most countries have a board of neurology that offers certification to medical school graduates. Requirements for certification often involve graduation from medical school, a valid medical license, passing grades in a neurology and subspecialty exam, and completion of set clinical hours. Look for job openings at your location of interest. Neurologists can work in a variety of settings. You may feel most comfortable in a hospital, private practice, university, or research facility. Search for and apply to jobs in your intended location until you find the right fit. Research which locations in your state or country have many open neurology positions. Usually, larger cities will have more positions than suburban cities or towns. Continue researching if you enjoy it. Even clinical neurologists can continue researching and publishing articles. This, however, is not required. Only continue academic research if you enjoyed it as a medical school student. Neurology is one of the fastest-developing medical fields, which can make it a particularly stimulating career for research. Although some research opportunities may allow you to work with patients, most will be less hands-on. Avoid researching careers if you enjoy building relationships with your patients. Network with other neurologists to build your experience. Attend neurology conferences around the country to get in touch with others in the field and keep up-to-date on neurology developments. Stay in touch with current and former colleagues to build a reputation as a competent neurologist and pleasant work partner.
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Take advanced science classes. Interview or shadow practicing neurologists. Research which colleges are recommended for neurology undergraduates. Study hard for college admissions exams. Complete an undergraduate degree. Pass the prerequisite courses for medical school. Apply to medical school. Become involved in research opportunities with your university. Sample neurology work during your rotations. Choose between a focus on adult or pediatric neurology. Apply to an internship in medicine & surgery or internal medicine. Enroll in a residency program. Complete a one to two-year fellowship for a neurological specialty. Apply for a medical license. Gain certification with your country's neurology board. Look for job openings at your location of interest. Continue researching if you enjoy it. Network with other neurologists to build your experience.
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How to Increase Your Lung Capacity for Singing
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Singing requires a lot of lung capacity, so you'll want to practice proper breathing technique to get the most out of each breath. Start by standing up straight with your shoulders back and your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly inhale through your nose as you count to 4. Focus on breathing with your diaphragm, which will make your belly rise rather than your chest and shoulders. After 4 counts, slowly exhale using your abdominal muscles to evenly push out the air. Once you have proper breathing technique, you can use breathing exercises to increase your lung capacity. The easiest exercise is to inhale and exhale for longer amounts of time. For instance, rather than 4 counts, try 5 or 6 counts. Or, try a slow exhale exercise. Fill your lungs with air, then purse your lips and exhale as slowly as you can.
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back. Your shoulders should be back, but not raised, and your chin should be parallel with the floor. Keep your feet shoulder width apart and your knees loose instead of locked. Your chest shouldn't be puffed out, but it should be naturally lifted so your belly can expand. Proper posture will allow you to fill your lower lungs with air. When most people breathe, they just fill up their upper lungs. Inhale through your nose and fill your belly with air. Breathe in slowly through your nose as you count to 4. Hold your hand on your belly to make sure it expands and fills with air. You should also feel your breath in your lower back and the muscles between your ribs. When you've finished inhaling, hold your breath for a 4 count. Keep your upper chest and shoulders still as you inhale. Your chest shouldn't puff out and your shoulders shouldn't rise as you inhale. As your belly gets round and your lungs fill with air, your lower ribs should expand outward, but don't let your chest and shoulders rise into a shrug. Count to 4 as you exhale through your mouth. After counting to 4 as you hold your breath, breathe out by flexing your abdominal muscles. Try to exhale evenly for a 4 count. Instead of blowing out lots of air at first, try to exhale in a steady stream. Increase each of your counts as you practice proper breathing. The easiest breathing exercise is to simply inhale, hold your breath, and exhale for longer counts. First, increase your count to 5, then 6, and eventually work your way up to 10. Do 3 or 4 sets of inhales, holds, and exhales for each count. Make sure to maintain the proper breathing techniques by filling your belly and keeping your shoulders down for this and any other exercise. Decrease your inhale counts and increase your exhale counts. Inhaling for a shorter count and exhaling for longer is great exercise for your diaphragm. Start by doing a few sets of 6 count inhales and 8 count exhales. Proceed to counting to 5 as you inhale and to 10 as you exhale, then gradually work your way up to inhaling for a 2 count and exhaling for a 20 count. Work on filling your lungs with air in a shorter amount of time and controlling your exhale to blow out in a steady stream for a longer amount of time. Exhale very slowly as if you were blowing through a thin straw. For this exercise, imagine there's a candle in front of your face. Your goal is to blow out so slowly and gently that your breath doesn't make the candle flicker. Fill your lungs with air, then exhale through your imaginary straw until you empty your lungs. Repeat this exercise 10 times. Add letters and sounds as you exhale. Start adding vocalizations to your breathing exercises. Say “B,” “F,” “S,” and “Sh,“ as you exhale. Extend the sound throughout your entire exhale by saying, “Beee-,” or “Esss-.” Try mixing up your counts for this exercise. Inhale for a 4 count, exhale for 8, then inhale for 2 and exhale for 6. Randomize your counts to mimic how you'd have to switch up your breathing during a song. Introduce tone by humming as you exhale. Hum at a note in your middle register as you exhale. You can also try pronouncing syllables, like “Ba,” or “La.” Extend the sound evenly as you exhale: use your breath to keep the tone and volume steady throughout your exhale. Once again, try switching up your inhale and exhale counts for this exercise. Try walking, jogging, and biking. Aerobic exercise is essential for singers, so get out there and put your legs and lungs to work. You should aim for 30 minutes daily, but it's especially helpful to exercise on rehearsal days. The easiest and most affordable forms of aerobic exercise are walking, jogging, and biking. Try singing while you're exercising. That way, your body will push itself harder and strengthen your lungs. Start swimming laps. If you have a nearby YMCA, community pool, or body of water, try to swim vigorously for 30 minutes. While it might take more effort and money to get to a pool or lake, swimming is the ideal form of exercise for singers. Water's density makes your muscles do extra work, and holding your breath between strokes improves your breath control. Take up yoga or a martial art. Yoga is great for singers, as it improves breath control, focus, and coordination. Tai Chi and other martial art forms can also help you develop a sense for the connections between breath, energy, and concentration. You can look for yoga and Tai Chi videos on YouTube and other services. You could also look for a local studio and sign up for classes. Yelling is a part of some martial art forms, so ask your instructor if you can skip the screaming to preserve your voice. Stay hydrated. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Dehydration can wear out your vocal folds. Cool or lukewarm water is better than ice cold water, especially right before or during rehearsal. Cold water reduces your ability to precisely control your vocal folds. Quit smoking. Smoking decreases your lung capacity and damages your vocal folds (better known as vocal cords). If you smoke anything, do your best to quit. In addition, try to avoid being around secondhand smoke.
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back. Inhale through your nose and fill your belly with air. Keep your upper chest and shoulders still as you inhale. Count to 4 as you exhale through your mouth. Increase each of your counts as you practice proper breathing. Decrease your inhale counts and increase your exhale counts. Exhale very slowly as if you were blowing through a thin straw. Add letters and sounds as you exhale. Introduce tone by humming as you exhale. Try walking, jogging, and biking. Start swimming laps. Take up yoga or a martial art. Stay hydrated. Quit smoking.
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How to Join Scientology
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If you're interested in joining Scientology, find a local church in your area and reach out to them. Let them know you're interested in joining. If you'd like to learn a little bit more about Scientology before joining a church, visit the official website and request some Scientology literature, which will be sent to you for free. You can also attend a regional Scientology conference, where you can learn about the church and meet other Scientologists. In the meantime, you can start studying Scientology and practicing on your own at home.
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Understand what Scientology is. Scientologists consider their religion to be a practical philosophy or self-actualization method, more so than a religion in the strictest sense of the word. As a religion, Scientology is relatively new, extending from writer L. Ron Hubbard's mid-century method of self-improvement via past-life exploration and auditing, called dianetics. There is a spiritual mythology related to Scientology which can sound a little sci-fi to the uninitiated, but Scientology itself is about the practice more than the belief in the system. Scientologists do believe that the inner self is a "cosmic" being, something that lives beyond the body and which needs to be properly maintained when in your care. Applying the principles of the Tone Scale and Dynamics to your life is thought to help eliminate the reliance of modern society on mood-altering substances and other primarily commercial methods of “self improvement.” Inform yourself. More than perhaps any other contemporary religion, Scientology is widely criticized and mocked in pop culture, for a variety of reasons. Scientology calls itself a religion, but it is often accused of being a cult, a pseudo-religion , or a pyramid scheme. If you're planning to join Scientology, it's crucial to learn about it from a variety of sources rather than relying on official statements from Scientology only. According to Scientology, the organization does not make it impossible to "leave" the church, nor do they outlaw the use of certain medications. However, Scientology has been accused of behaving like a totalitarian system which disconnects its members from friends, colleagues, or family members deemed to be antagonistic towards Scientology. Furthermore, Scientology does strongly oppose the medical specialties of psychiatry and psychology. Learn what to expect from Scientology. If you choose to explore Scientology, there's a lot you should expect to learn and study. Some of the vocabulary can be momentarily disorienting, so having some idea of what to expect when you're first exploring can help you negotiate the somewhat complicated waters of Scientology. Dianetics is the original method invented by Hubbard as a self-improvement method, regarding a mind-body connection. The goal of dianetics is to get your "reactive mind" out of the way, leading to a happier, more fulfilled state of being. Thetans are believed to be immortal beings, insubstantial in nature, that rule your body. Scientologists believe Thetans create life and exist independent of our bodies beyond death. This is the Scientologist conception of the human soul, essentially. Practicing Scientology and finding practical benefit from it doesn't require that you "believe" in Thetans in the strictest sense of the word. Request introductory literature from the church. It would be impossible to give an accurate primer on the wide body of thought that represents Scientology in a few hundred words. The church is known for the easy access to and volume of reading materials associated with it, so get in touch with the Church of Scientology, via their website and request literature. It's generally free of cost. Scientology: A Religious Philosophy by L. Ron Hubbard outlines the basic tenets of Scientology, though more easily digestible volumes are frequently produced by the church for more easy consumption. In general, if you request materials, you'll likely be inundated with more boxes than you know what to do with. This is a promotional tactic used by the church to spread the word. Be forewarned and expect lots of books. Attend a regional conference. One of the most common ways to learn more about Scientology is to attend a regional conference in your area, where Scientologists gather for discussion and recruitment. These tend to meet in large cities, yearly, and are an excellent opportunity for interested persons. It's also a great place to pick up free or cheap Scientology literature so that you can learn more on your own. Find a weekly gathering in your area. If you want to attend Scientology services and gatherings on a more regular basis, find a church in your area and make contact. Express your interest in joining the church. You can find a branch of the church of Scientology in your area by clicking here. The actual process of joining the church will differ slightly depending on the particular branch of the church itself and the other Scientologists. Most cities won't have more than one branch, however, so it's difficult to do much exploring. If you don't like the church in your town, consider just reading up and developing your own practice on your own. Again, it's a practical method, which means you'll do most of the work yourself. Talk to other Scientologists. Scientologists are not a part of some mysterious celebrity cult or shadowy Illuminati, and meeting some for discussion and fellowship can answer a lot of your questions and assuage a lot of your concerns. Regular people from all walks of life practice Scientology. Meet and talk to them. Church and regional conferences are obviously the best place to meet other practitioners, but you might also be able to find more informal discussion groups in your area. Consider starting one, like a book group, in your town. Consider completing an audit. Auditing is completed by meeting with an experienced Scientologist who will guide you through the process, asking questions and reading your Thetan quality with an E-meter. It's a lot like Scientology "confession." Completing an audit is a lot like a cross between past life or regression therapy and a simple visit to the doctor. You'll basically sit, chat with a Scientologist, and answer some questions. That's it. Church audits are done regularly, should you join a church. Field auditors and mission auditors are also dispatched frequently to travel, like an old-style Evangelical Revival, to get the word out and to show people what Scientology is all about. This can be an excellent way to experience your first audit and see if it's right for you. Commit to improving your life. The Church of Scientology claims that the method works 100% of the time for people who commit fully to using it. In that "commit fully" though, is a lot of real work. Do you want to improve your life and reach a state of contentment and happiness? Are you willing to do what it takes? If you're interested in Scientology, approaching it with an open mind and a full commitment to change your life for the better is necessary. Start ranking your emotions on the tone scale. The Tone Scale is used in auditing to place your overall attitude and emotional state somewhere on a quantifiable scale, which runs from +40 (Serenity of Being) to -40 (Total Failure). Depending on your situation, your attitudes will fall in a variety of places on the tone scale at any given time. It's fine to explore the tone scale by yourself, but it's also important to let an experienced auditor guide you through the process to more thoroughly integrate the concepts into your practice. Consider the dynamics of your actions. Dynamics are an essential part of Scientology, referring to the eight classifications of survival, which Scientologists believe is an essential part of changing your life for the better. A person progresses through various dynamics over the course of a life, the first of which is your innate desire to survive. Babies have this desire, and animals, but we gradually progress through various mind-body stages of improvement over the course of a life dedicated to improvement. This is a life-long struggle. The Eight Dynamics are as follows: Self Creativity Group Survival Species Life Forms Physical Universe Spiritual Dynamic Infinity Receive periodic audits to stay on track. The life of a Scientologist involves receiving period audits, assessing your personal growth and the stages of your improvement, and realigning your practice in accordance to where you're going. Receiving periodic audits is an essential part of improving your life and your practice as a Scientologist, to get your mind-body alignment in harmony.
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Understand what Scientology is. Inform yourself. Learn what to expect from Scientology. Request introductory literature from the church. Attend a regional conference. Find a weekly gathering in your area. Talk to other Scientologists. Consider completing an audit. Commit to improving your life. Start ranking your emotions on the tone scale. Consider the dynamics of your actions. Receive periodic audits to stay on track.
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How to Act on a Date (for Girls)
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If you want to make a good impression on a date, have good manners and keep the atmosphere fun. Accept any compliments with a gracious “thank you,” and make sure to compliment your date too. If you go out to eat or to see a show, offer to pay or split the bill. If your date insists on paying, thank them and offer to pay for the next activity you share. A good date should involve good conversation, so make sure to ask questions that will help you get to know each other better, like “What do you like to do in your spare time,” or “What's your biggest pet peeve?” Laughing is a good way to bond with your date, so you can also tell some funny stories about yourself.
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Practice good table etiquette. Poor eating habits like chewing with your mouth open or eating with your fingers can be off-putting. If you are sharing a meal with your date, make a good impression by showing off your table manners. Make an effort to hold your utensils properly , use your napkin, chew with your mouth closed, and keep your elbows off the table. Put your phone away. It can be tempting to keep your cell phone closeby while you're out, but it is rude to do it on a date. Keep your phone in your purse or pocket and give your date your full attention. If you need to have your phone on hand in case of emergencies, place it face down on the table and only touch it if it rings or vibrates. If you are only on alert for a call from one particular number, set it to a particular ring tone and volume setting so you aren't interrupted unnecessarily. Accept compliments graciously and return them. A charming person will likely pay you at least a compliment or two during your date. Say a simple "thank you" and offer a compliment in return. Avoid rejecting any compliments your date gives you by being self-deprecating or untrusting. For instance, if your date tell you that you look beautiful, tell them something like, "you look lovely, too" in return. Avoid a negative response like, "no, I'm not that attractive." Offer to pay. You should always be prepared to pay on a date, or to split the bill equally. Bring cash, a debit card, or a credit card when you go out and reach for your wallet when it is time to pay. If your date insists on paying for you, thank them kindly and offer to pay for the next activity you share. Ask questions about your date. A good date should involve a back-and-forth talk where you ask questions about your date and they ask questions about you. Ask about things that will reveal facets of their personality and let you get to know them better. Try questions like: "What do you like to do in your spare time?" "Have you travelled anywhere recently?" "Do you have any pets?" "What's on your bucket list?" "What's your biggest pet peeve?" Tell jokes or funny stories. Laughing with your date is a good way to bond with them and feel more comfortable. Tell funny stories about yourself or share a good joke that you think they might enjoy. Being humorous will show your date that you're lighthearted and fun, and it will allow them to let their guard down around you. Avoid awkward topics. Certain subjects should be off-limits on dates as they are awkward and might make your date feel uneasy. Avoid any discussion about former relationships, which will ruin the vibe of your outing. Don't ply your date for information they don't offer freely and never push a topic that they don't want to talk about. Don't share anything too personal before you get to know the person well enough to share secrets. Freshen your breath. In any situation where you will be having close conversations, bad breath can be turnoff. Brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash before going on your date to make your mouth as fresh and clean as possible. Drink plenty of water and stay away from coffee, garlic, and other causes of bad breath. Shower and use deodorant. Never skip a pre-date shower, which is a courtesy to your date and a testament to your good hygiene. Wash with warm water and keep the shower under 15 minutes to keep your skin from drying out. If you plan to shave your legs in the shower, wait until the end of the shower when your pores have had a chance to open up. Dress to impress. Wear an outfit for your date that makes you feel comfortable and confident, and reflects your personality. For a casual date, wear something that is slightly nicer than your regular clothes. If the date is fancier, wear a nice dress, jumpsuit, or skirt and blouse combination and aim to look both sexy and classy.
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Practice good table etiquette. Put your phone away. Accept compliments graciously and return them. Offer to pay. Ask questions about your date. Tell jokes or funny stories. Avoid awkward topics. Freshen your breath. Shower and use deodorant. Dress to impress.
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How to Cook Corn in the Microwave
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To cook corn on the cob in the microwave, start by putting 1-4 ears of unhusked corn directly in your microwave or on a microwave-safe plate. Then, microwave the corn on high for 3-5 minutes,depending on how many ears you're cooking. When the corn is done cooking, set it on a wire rack. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, or until the silks sticking out from the top are cool enough to handle. Finally, shuck the corn and serve it immediately!
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Set up to four ears of corn in the microwave. Cooking whole, raw corn on the cob is a cinch. Gather your corn (husks on) and set them in the microwave. You may place them on a paper towel or a microwave-safe plate, but as long as the husks are on and your microwave is clean, this isn't required. If you're cooking more than four ears, limit yourself to batches of four at a time — many microwaves will have trouble heating more than four at once. Don't take the husks off yet. If you've already done this, your corn isn't ruined, but leaving the husks on will help keep the ears moist and delicious. You can wrap the ears in a paper towel if desired to duplicate the effect of the husks. Microwave for at least three minutes. Set your microwave to "HIGH" or its default cooking setting for between three and five minutes. Depending on the number of ears you're cooking, the precise cooking time can vary — one online source recommends three minutes for one or two ears and four minutes for three or four ears. Because microwaves can vary in terms of cooking strength, you may find that it's a good idea to cook a little less time than you think you need to, then check on the corn. You can always cook the corn for an extra minute or two if needed, but you can't "undo" the damage once it's overdone. Let the corn cool. After a few minutes in the microwave, the ears' outer husks may not feel terribly hot, but the insides are likely piping hot. To avoid injury, set the corn (husks still on) on a wire cooling rack for about five minutes to cool. You're ready to proceed when the silks (the stringy part inside the husk) and the tops of the leaves are cool enough to handle with your bare hands. Shuck just before serving. One of the benefits of leaving the husks on (besides preserving the internal moisture of the ears of corn) is that they act like insulators, keeping the kernels fairly warm. As soon as you take the husks off, however, the kernels will start to cool much more rapidly, so wait until right before you're ready to eat to do your shucking. Be careful while you shuck the corn — the insides can still be hot. If you're unsure, peel back the husk a little bit and carefully feel the kernels with the back of your hand. For a step-by-step guide, see our corn-husking article. Drain the corn. Cooking corn off-the-cob (whether it's from a can or cut from the cob itself) is easy with a microwave. Start by draining the corn of any excess liquid — you want your finished product to be soft, delicious corn kernels, not corn soup. See below for instructions. Canned corn: Open the can with a can opener until the lid is connected by just a small piece of metal. Tip the can into the sink, keeping the lid on, and let the excess liquid drain. Remove the lid and pour the corn into a strainer, then rinse with water and allow to drain. Refrigerated corn: Draining is less of an issue here because there will usually be less excess moisture. Toss the corn lightly in a strainer or use a slotted spoon to drain the corn. Add salt, pepper, and butter. Season your corn now for a delicious taste as soon as it comes out of the microwave! Salt and pepper give the sweet corn kernels an excellent savory dimension, while butter keeps them moist and gives a smooth texture. You may use as much salt, pepper, and butter as you wish. If you're unsure, adding about one tablespoon of butter for every 12-ounce can of corn (the equivalent of about 1.5 cups of loose corn) and salt and pepper to taste should give great results. Cover and cook for approximately four minutes. Making sure that your corn is in a microwave-safe container, transfer it to the microwave and cook it on "HIGH" or your preferred setting for about three minutes. Stop the microwave and stir every minute or so to ensure the butter and seasonings are combining well. Don't use an airtight cover or lid — you want to keep the moisture in, but if steam builds up in an airtight container, it can cause an explosion. Leave the lid oven a crack to allow excess steam to escape. Remove from microwave, stir, and serve. Carefully remove the corn from the microwave, take the lid off, and check to see that the corn has heated evenly. If so, stir the mixture and serve immediately. If not, feel free to return it to the microwave for a minute or two. If you are cooking a large amount of corn (more than a can or two), be ready to microwave for a little extra time. In general, the more food you microwave at once, the longer it will take to cook. Add frozen corn to a microwave-safe bowl. Open your packet of frozen corn and pour it into a large microwave-safe bowl. If you like, you can break up any clumps of frozen-together kernels to ensure the corn cooks more evenly, but this is not required. Optionally, add water. At this point, you can add a small amount of water to the bowl if you would like your corn slightly softer when it's done. The extra water will boil and steam the corn as it cooks, breaking it down a little more than it would from ordinary cooking and giving it a softer texture. You may add as much or as little water as you want — you can always drain excess water after you're done if you add too much. A good general rule is to use about two tablespoons of water for every pound (16 ounces) of frozen corn you use. Microwave for four to five minutes. Set your microwave to "HIGH" or your preferred cooking setting and let the corn heat for about four or five minutes. Every minute or two, pause the microwave and stir the corn to ensure even heating. Note: These directions assume you're using about one pound (16 ounces) of frozen corn. If you're using significantly less, you may want to shorten this cooking period to about two or three minutes to ensure your corn does not burn or dry out. Repeat as necessary. After the first cooking period, check your corn. Depending on how much corn you used and the strength of your microwave, it may or may not be evenly-heated at this point. If you detect cold spots, stir the corn and return it to the microwave to cook in two-minute intervals. Repeat this pattern until your corn is all the way cooked. Season and serve. When your corn has heated evenly and no icy spots remain, it's ready to eat! At this point, you can add whatever seasonings you want and enjoy. For one pound of corn, about a tablespoon and a half of butter and salt and pepper to taste will give an excellent "classic" savory flavor. There may be some excess water at the bottom of your corn from the melted ice when you finish microwaving. If this is the case, you can carefully pour it into the sink (taking care to avoid touching it, as it will likely be hot) or toss the corn in a strainer to remove it. Enjoy!
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Set up to four ears of corn in the microwave. Microwave for at least three minutes. Let the corn cool. Shuck just before serving. Drain the corn. Add salt, pepper, and butter. Cover and cook for approximately four minutes. Remove from microwave, stir, and serve. Add frozen corn to a microwave-safe bowl. Optionally, add water. Microwave for four to five minutes. Repeat as necessary. Season and serve. Enjoy!
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How to Make Marshmallow Pops
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To make marshmallow pops, start by poking a wooden skewer into each marshmallow about half way. Next, melt a bowl of chocolate or caramel in the microwave until it liquefies. Then, hold the end of the skewer and dip each marshmallow into the melted liquid, turning the skewer so that all sides of the marshmallow are coated. Finally, let the marshmallow pops cool off for 10 minutes or freeze them for a few hours if you prefer a hard candy coating.
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Purchase a bag of marshmallows. The bigger the marshmallow, the more delicious your treat. You can start with an ordinary-sized marshmallow, a smaller marshmallow, or even a jumbo-sized marshmallow. As long as it can be firmly placed on the wooden skewer, the process will work. Place a marshmallow onto a wooden skewer. You should poke the skewer about halfway up the center of the bottom of the marshmallow. If you have a large marshmallow, a popsicle stick can work instead of a skewer. Melt a bowl of chocolate or caramel. Just fill a pan with chocolate or caramel and melt it in the oven or microwave until you've created a warm, gooey liquid that is perfect for dipping. This will be the sweet coating you place over the marshmallow pop. When you're done melting the substance, pour it into a bowl. Dip the marshmallow into the melted liquid. Carefully lower the marshmallow into the liquid and turn the skewer until all sides of the marshmallow are completely covered with the chocolate. You may end up with a little extra chocolate on the top of the skewer under the marshmallow. If you'd like to add additional toppings to your marshmallow pop, like sprinkles or tiny chocolate chips, you should sprinkle them over the marshmallow as soon as your remove it from the liquid, so that they stick to the pop. Decide whether or not you want to freeze your marshmallow pops. If you want the coating around the marshmallow to be hard, then stick them in the freezer. It could take a few hours for them to harden -- just keep checking until they are as hard as you would like them to be. And if you don't want to freeze them, set them aside for at least ten minutes so they cool off a bit before you enjoy them. If you're just waiting for your marshmallow pops to cool off, you can place them in a tall glass like flowers in a bouquet so you don't smear them by laying them down flat. Enjoy your marshmallow pop. Once your marshmallow pop has hardened in the freezer or just cooled off, hold onto your skewer and bite into your marshmallow pop. Enjoy the rich and gooey taste and take pride in a job well done. Put your marshmallow pop on a skewer. Dip your pop in a bowl of room temperature water for three seconds. You will not taste the water. Roll it in sprinkles. The sprinkles will stick to the water. Finished.
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Purchase a bag of marshmallows. Melt a bowl of chocolate or caramel. Dip the marshmallow into the melted liquid. Decide whether or not you want to freeze your marshmallow pops. Enjoy your marshmallow pop. Put your marshmallow pop on a skewer. Dip your pop in a bowl of room temperature water for three seconds. Roll it in sprinkles. Finished.
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How to Date a Virgo Woman
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Virgo women tend to be passionate, hard-working, and kind, which makes them wonderful partners. When you meet a Virgo woman, help her relax by keeping your conversations lighthearted. Avoid talking about controversial topics, like politics and religion, so you don't risk offending her. Always be patient with a Virgo woman, since they can sometimes take a while to open up to you. You can help her feel more comfortable by being honest and genuine with her. You should also be sensitive to her feelings and encourage her to express herself, so you can really get to know her. Don't take it personally if she can be a little blunt, since Virgos like to speak their mind.
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Notice if she has typical Virgo qualities. Before you make assumptions about what this woman wants based on her sign, try to figure out if she has the common traits of a Virgo. You can do this by asking her questions about her interests, her likes and dislikes, and so on. You can also do a little investigating and talk to mutual friends or check her out on social media to get a better sense of her interests and personality. Virgos are thought to be hard workers, straightforward, loyal, critical, analytical, practical, and kind. Ask yourself if this woman has these qualities. Put your best foot forward. A typical Virgo is less likely to be easily charmed or swayed by passion. Anticipate a woman who is far more practical about whom she dates. If she is a true Virgo, expect her to apply a critical eye toward you right from the get-go. Don't be offended by this, since she is considering you as a potential partner. This means she might still think highly of you as a person even if she doesn't initially believe you to be right for her romantically. Dress carefully. Notice if appearance seems to be important to this woman. Is her clothing immaculately tailored? Are her friends similarly well-dressed? If so, you may want to put extra effort into dressing yourself. Choose them with precision to make a clear statement about who you are, right from the start. Take her own fashion sense as a cue. Match her level of casual versus elegant wear, within your own tastes, to meet her own personal expectations. Bear in mind that Virgos are more often interested in long-term relationships than one-time hookups. Consequently, this may be a long courtship. Be sure to dress to please while staying true to who you are to avoid wasting either of your time. Groom yourself. Further ensure that you make a positive visual impression by taking care of your body's appearance. Shower beforehand, comb your hair, and apply deodorant. Brush your teeth, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. Cut and clean your nails. Clip any nose or ear hairs that are poking out. Exfoliate and moisturize your skin to get rid of any dry flakes. Be punctual. If this woman has a Virgo's judgmental streak, she may have difficulty overcoming first impressions. Avoid creating one of unreliability on your very first date. If you are held up for whatever reason, make every effort to contact her and let her know. Replace the negative impression of being late with the positive one of being communicative. Keep her at ease. Expect her to apply the same critical eye to herself. Obviously, ask about her life (work, school, friends, family, dreams, etc.) when appropriate to indicate your interest in her. Pay attention, however, to how comfortable she seems in answering. Back off when she becomes awkward, nervous, or edgy about certain topics. Because of their self-critical nature, Virgos may often feel uncomfortable when they are the center of attention. If she is reluctant to share too much information about herself right away, stick to more general topics, such as world news or movies or music. Keep the conversation light and organic to prevent it from resembling a formal interrogation. Keep yourself at ease, too. Resist the urge to appear flawless in her eyes. It can be hard to resist the urge to present yourself as the perfect person, or to try and change yourself to appeal to what you think she wants, but this rarely works out. Be yourself and see if you match up. Although Virgos hope to find a perfect fit romantically, remember that they expect the fit to be perfect, not you personally. Keep in mind that she may be looking for a partner whose strengths make up for her weaknesses, and so she may not be too concerned if your strengths don't match all of hers. Focus on creating a strong honest first impression, rather than an idealized one that would be impossible to live up to. Aim to show her exactly who you are instead of what you think she wants you to be. Talk about a wide array of topics. Remember that Virgos are very pragmatic in their assessment of potential partners. Expect her to not only wonder how well the two of you will get along, but how well you could integrate into her larger life. Unless she seems bored or irritated, don't be shy of steering the conversation toward interests that she doesn't share. Even if she personally dislikes, say, punk rock, trust that she will view your passion for it as a plus. Be patient. Although Virgos may harbor inner passions, expect them to act reserved around new people. Don't be discouraged by a lack of immediate sparks. For now, simply aim to win a second date with her. Accept that as a victory in and of itself while allowing her plenty of time to grow more comfortable with you. Challenge her false impressions. Give your Virgo the benefit of the doubt and assume that she is aware of her tendency to judge people too quickly. Trust that she is open to reconsidering them when proven wrong. If you feel like she has misunderstood a statement of yours, reopen the conversation and clarify your meaning. If she has misinterpreted your actions, explain exactly why you acted as you did. For example, say she has concluded that you have poor manners because you didn't hold the door open for her. Joke about how you are unsure of what is still considered chivalrous and what is now thought to be outmoded and belittling in the modern world of dating. Engage her brain. Understand that Virgos tend to be very knowledgeable. Stimulate her mind by always keeping the conversation alive. Embrace discussions on any number of subjects. Challenge her points of view when you disagree. Don't worry about being an expert on each and every topic. Your openness to discuss topics that you never pondered before should impress her just as much as your thorough knowledge on a subject, if not more so. Have a thick skin. Resist the urge to feel offended by her blunt statements. Appreciate that her practical mind often compels her to speak directly, without mincing words. Regard her criticisms, opinions, and advice as simple statements of what she thinks, rather than a personal attack. Past instances of offending people have probably clued her into this tendency of hers, so trust that all you have to do is softly point out that you would appreciate a different choice of words in the future. Be sensitive to her feelings. Remember that no one receives the brunt of her critical eye as much as she does. Expect her to over-analyze your relationship and worry over her own faults, whether or not you even consider them to be a problem. Anticipate that her expectations of herself may lead to pronounced mood swings at times, depending on how well she thinks she's living up to her standards. Encourage her to talk openly about her feelings, which she may hide in the beginning. Assure her when her worries are baseless or resolvable. Couch your own criticisms gently, since she may take them too much to heart. Share her with her other commitments. Expect your Virgo to strive to be perfect in other areas of her life, too. Accept that she will divide her time between you and other obligations, such as work, friends, and family. Understand that this balancing act may in fact appear quite imbalanced at times. When it appears to be against you, trust that her pragmatic mind has made a logical decision about what needs more attention this minute, rather than take it as a personal slight. Judge her by her actions, not words. Appreciate that your Virgo's passions will rarely erupt into fiery pronouncements of undying devotion. Remember that she is more likely to think in terms of practicality rather than poetry. Expect her to demonstrate her love with small, consistent acts of caring. Rest assured that her gestures, however moderate, indicate a sincere love and desire for stability. For example, though you might be feeling neglected after her fifth night of working late in a row, appreciate her effort to, say, fix you breakfast or a cup of coffee before she leaves in the morning. Be ready to plan ahead. Don't be surprised if your meticulous Virgo likes to map out the next several years in advance. Expect her to have ambitions as well as clear strategies of how to achieve them. Either share your own early on so that you can formulate a plan together for shared success, or be very, very flexible in where you'd like to see yourself in the future. Remember that she may not necessarily be looking for a partner with the exact same qualities as her. So don't be overwhelmed if you are more of a spontaneous type who prefers seizing the moment. This may be a trait that she envies! Tread cautiously at first. No matter what the person's sign, never make assumptions about what she wants based on that alone. Instead of trying to guess what she is comfortable with, have a candid conversation about sexual preferences. If the woman is a reserved Virgo, you may not be getting physical until later in the relationship, but once that is on the table, it is important you have this talk, even if she is shy. Avoid ruining your chances by forcing a physical relationship before she is ready. Bear in mind that Virgos are typically more interested in your potential as a long-term partner, rather than a quick fling. Consider making the first move. If you are both open to it, you may want to initiate physical intimacy with a Virgo. Improve your chances by waiting for a private moment, since Virgos may be reluctant to display too much affection in front of others. Plan ahead. Take a page from your Virgo and be meticulous in your planning. Make an event of it with plenty of build-up, such as: a fine bottle of wine; a bouquet of flowers or rose petals on the bed or couch; dimmed lights and lighted candles. Take some of the uncertainty out of the equation by announcing your intentions without backing her into a corner. At the same time, demonstrate your confidence to her by setting the stage for your hoped-for outcome. If she chooses not to be physical, respect that and back off. Don't try to talk her into it or convince her otherwise. Be supportive. Remember that Virgos criticize themselves more than anyone. If she does something that turns you off, resist the urge to chastise her for it, which might cause her to lose confidence and retreat. Instead of telling her to not do something, encourage her to do something else. Continue to show your enthusiasm in order to assure her that you're into it. Be patient and trust her inherent desire to perfect her skills in all areas of life. Vocalize your desires. To take things to the next level or spice things up, tell her what you're thinking. Don't mistake her hesitancy for a lack of desire or adventure. Instead, appreciate that it takes Virgos some time to grow completely comfortable with a partner. Share your fantasies to probe her own. Chances are that if she shares them, she will be more than willing to raise your game!
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Notice if she has typical Virgo qualities. Put your best foot forward. Dress carefully. Groom yourself. Be punctual. Keep her at ease. Keep yourself at ease, too. Talk about a wide array of topics. Be patient. Challenge her false impressions. Engage her brain. Have a thick skin. Be sensitive to her feelings. Share her with her other commitments. Judge her by her actions, not words. Be ready to plan ahead. Tread cautiously at first. Consider making the first move. Plan ahead. Be supportive. Vocalize your desires.
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How to Make Japanese Curry
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To make a Japanese curry, start by seasoning the meat with salt and pepper. Then, fry an onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes and brown the meat. Next, add ketchup, water, grated apple, and carrots, and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. In a separate pot, make a roux with melted butter and flour, and mix in 1 cup of the cooking liquid to make a paste. Afterwards, mix the paste into the curry, then add potatoes and cook for 1 hour.
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Season the meat. Sprinkle the meat with 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper, or season to taste. Set aside. If the meat is in one large chunk, cut it into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes before seasoning it. You may also want to pat it dry with clean paper towels, as well. Curry can be prepared in the same way no matter which meat you choose (solid beef, pork, or chicken), but you might want to vary the spices according to your own personal tastes. For instance, many prefer to add more heat when preparing pork curry. You can do so by increasing the amount of pepper you use or by sprinkling chili pepper powder into the curry base before you prepare the roux. If you decide to make chicken curry, opt for dark meat portions of chicken, like the thigh. Take the skin off before you add the chicken to the stockpot. Alternatively, you can skip the meat altogether and prepare a vegetarian curry by following the rest of the steps as described. Heat the oil. Pour the cooking oil into a large, heavy stockpot and heat it on medium over the stove. Give it a minute or so to warm up adequately. Note that you must use a heavy-bottomed stockpot with thick walls to avoid burning the curry. The stockpot should also be large enough to hold 5 L (5 qts). For a slightly richer taste, use butter or ghee instead of oil. Ultimately, however, the difference in taste might be difficult to distinguish since the flavor of the curry tends to overwhelm any subtle variations like this. Add the onion. Place the chopped onion in the hot oil and cook for roughly 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until soft and translucent. Temporarily remove them from the stockpot and place them on a nearby plate. If your stockpot is wide enough, you could just push the onion to one side instead of completely removing it. The important thing is to keep the cooked onion out of the way as you cook the meat. Stir in the meat. Add the meat to the stockpot. Let the pieces cook on one side for 1 to 3 minutes, or until browned on that side. Afterward, continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until all sides have browned. Browning the meat ultimately adds more flavor to each bite. If you decided to leave the onions in the stockpot as you cook the meat, keep a close eye on them while the meat cooks. The onions can begin to brown and still taste fine, but if they shift from a dark tan to a dark brown, remove them immediately before they burn and blacken. Add most of the remaining base ingredients. Return the onions to the stockpot. At this time, you should also add the ketchup, water, carrots, and grated apple. Mix well to combine. Note that the only curry base ingredients you do not want to add at this time are the potatoes and edamame. Simmer for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low, until the liquid is just barely simmering. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent anything from sticking or burning. As the curry base simmers, you should start preparing the roux. Melt the butter in a separate skillet. Add the butter to a small skillet. Heat over medium on the stove, stirring occasionally, until the butter has completely melted. To save time, you can skip over the instructions for making your own curry roux and use premade commercial curry cubes, instead. You will need about 4 cubes, or 3.5 oz (100 g), to match the amount of curry roux used in this recipe. Add them to the curry when you would usually add the homemade roux. Do not melt the butter on a higher heat setting. Butter has a tendency to flash-boil once it reaches its smoking point. If you allow this to happen, you could cause the hot sizzling butter the splatter. The fat in the butter may also begin to break down, thereby affecting the flavor of the curry roux. Add the flour. Sprinkle the flour into the melted butter. Quickly stir it into the butter and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the roux turns a deep tan color. You must stir the roux constantly as it cooks, at least until the butter and flour fuse together and begin to swell. After that point, continue to stir the roux frequently. If you fail to stir the roux enough, it will burn quite quickly and develop a bad taste. The flour must be allowed to cook thoroughly in this manner. If you do not cook the flour enough, it will retain a strong starchy taste. Add the spices. Sprinkle the curry powder and garam masala into the roux. Stir the ingredients into the roux over the heat for about 30 seconds. Remove the roux from the heat as soon as the roux is seasoned. You'll know that the spices have mixed into the roux once they release a strong aroma. Ladle cooking liquid into the roux. Remove roughly 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) of the cooking liquid from the curry base. Rapidly stir this liquid into the roux until a paste forms. Add a little of the liquid first and mix it in gradually. You only want to use the minimum amount necessary to form a paste. If you add too much at once, combining the liquid with the roux might become difficult. Transfer the roux into the base. Stir well to combine the roux paste with the liquid in the stockpot. If you are adding commercial curry cubes instead of homemade curry cubes, add them now. Break up the blocks into smaller portions. Temporarily remove the pot from the heat and add the cubes into the liquid, stirring well until completely melted. Toss the potato in and simmer. Add the peeled and chopped potato into the stockpot and stir to distribute it evenly. Continue to simmer the curry on low heat for 1 hour, or until the meat and potatoes become tender and the curry liquid is very thick. Use the full 1 hour if making beef or pork curry. If making chicken curry, you should only let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes to prevent the chicken from overcooking and drying out. Mix in the edamame. If you choose to add edamame, mix them in during the last 5 minutes of the cooking process. You could add green peas to the curry if edamame is not available, or you could skip this part altogether. Make sure that the edamame have been removed from their shells before you add them into the curry. Serve. Ladle the curry into individual serving dishes. Serve it with a side of steamed white or brown rice. If desired, garnish with chopped fukujinzuke or rakkyou. Traditionally, Japanese curry is served in one of two ways: you can put the curry in a sauce boat and serve it with a separate dish of rice on the side, or you can put the rice on the plate and cover half of it with curry. Note that fukujinzuke is a sweet mixture of pickled vegetables and rakkyou are small pickled shallots. You can store extra curry by freezing it, if desired, but you should prepare the curry without potatoes if you intend to so do. Potatoes that are frozen and later thawed have a tendency to turn into unappetizing mush. Boil the potatoes separately and add them to the frozen curry after you reheat it. To freeze curry, ladle a serving's worth into a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. Label the bag with its contents and the current date. Repeat with the rest of the curry, preparing a separate bag for each individual serving. Finished.
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Season the meat. Heat the oil. Add the onion. Stir in the meat. Add most of the remaining base ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes. Melt the butter in a separate skillet. Add the flour. Add the spices. Ladle cooking liquid into the roux. Transfer the roux into the base. Toss the potato in and simmer. Mix in the edamame. Serve. Finished.
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How to Boil Beets
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Before you boil beets, chop off all but 1 inch of the stalk with a sharp knife, then scrub the surface of the beets under running water. Place the beets in a large pot and cover them with at least 2 inches of water, then add 1 tsp each of salt and sugar to the pot. Turn the burner on medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the beets for 15-20 minutes or until they're tender.
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Choose beets that are roughly the same size to ensure that they cook evenly. Pick out a few beets that are a suitable size for the dish you'll be using them in. Bigger beets typically take longer to cook than smaller ones. Using different-sized specimens will therefore make it harder to achieve a consistent texture. You can boil beets of any size. However, medium-sized beets tend to work best, as they offer the best balance between heartiness and cook time. Pass up beets with noticeable bruises or blemishes or dry, wrinkly-looking skin. These are usually indications that they're past their prime. Cut the leafy stalks off of the top of your beets. Lay your beets out on a cutting board one at a time and use a sharp knife to slice off the lush greens growing out of the upper end. Leave about ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) of the stalk intact to avoid cutting into the beetroot itself. Raw beets can be tough, which means you may need to apply quite a bit of pressure to get your knife all the way through. Be sure to watch your fingers! If you like, you can save your beet greens and use them in other dishes. Beet greens can be prepared much like spinach, kale, collards, and other greens. Slice off the roots protruding from the bottom of the beets. Once you've removed the stalks, turn your beets around and do the same for the long, tendril-like feeler root on the lower portion of the vegetable. Make your cut right around the point where the bulbs taper so as not to waste any of the juicy, nutritious meat. You can skip this step if your beets came pre-trimmed. This part of the beet is technically edible, though it isn't very good on its own due to its tough, stringy texture. However, it could make a flavorful addition to a homemade vegetable stock. Scrub your beets with a vegetable brush to remove excess dirt and debris. Run the head of the brush lightly over the outer surface of each beet using short, sweeping motions. Focus on spots that are heavily caked with dirt or sediment. Place the clean beets in a bowl, or set them on a layer of folded paper towels or another sanitary surface. Try not to scrub your beets too hard. Damaging the skin could cause some of their color, flavor, and nutrient contents to leach out into the boiling water. Beets grow in the ground, so it's important to make sure that they're nice and clean before cooking with them. Rinse your beets thoroughly with cool, clean water. Turn on the faucet and run each beet under the stream, using the pads of your fingers to loosen any lingering dirt. When working with large batches, place your beets in a colander or wire strainer so that you can rinse them all at once. If you're a stickler for cleanliness, you can also soak your beets in a bowl full of water for around 5 minutes. Add ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of vinegar or lemon juice to help kill bacteria. Place your beets at the bottom of a pot or saucepan. A standard 1.5–2 qt (1.4–1.9 L) saucepan should be big enough to cook 1-4 individual servings at one time. For larger batches, you'll need to upsize to a medium-sized pot, stockpot, or Dutch oven to make sure there's enough room for all of the beets you're preparing. Whatever piece of cookware you use should be big enough to hold all of the beets you plan on boiling, plus an equal volume of water. Spreading out your beets a bit will allow the heat of your boiling water to better circulate between them. Fill the pot with enough water to completely cover the beets. There's no need to measure out a precise amount of liquid. Just turn on the faucet and let it run into your pot until the water sits 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) above the top of your beets. Don't overfill your pot. Doing so will cause all that water to take much longer to heat up. You'll also burn a lot of unnecessary energy trying to maintain the optimal cooking temperature. Add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent bleeding. Use a measuring cup or spoon to portion out your acid of choice, then dump it into the pot with your boiling water. It will help lock in the beets' natural juices as they cook. As a result, they'll come out perfectly soft, tender, and flavorful. Double the amount of acid you add for every additional ⁄ 2 gallon (1.9 L) of water in your pot. Bring the water in your pot to a boil. Set the pot on one of the eyes of your stove and switch on the cooktop to medium-high or high heat. Allow the water to heat up until it reaches a full, rolling boil. This should take around 8-10 minutes, depending on the total volume of your pot. Putting a lid on the pot will prevent excess heat from escaping, which in turn will help the water boil faster. Reduce the heat and simmer the beets for 30-45 minutes. As soon as your water begins boiling, turn the temperature down to low-medium heat. Let the beets simmer at this decreased heat setting for around half an hour, or until they reach the desired doneness. Come back and give your beets a stir periodically to keep the heat evenly distributed throughout your pot. Be sure to leave the lid on the pot the whole time it's on the stove. Otherwise, the temperature of the water will drop and your cook time will increase. Especially large beets or those that have been in cold storage may need closer to an hour to cook all the way through. Use a knife to check whether your beets are done. Remove the lid from the pot, reach in carefully, and jab one of the boiled beets with the tip of your knife. If it pierces easily, it's time for them to come off of the stove. If it still feels tough, leave them on the stove for another 10-15 minutes to soften them up. Choose a knife with a long blade to avoid burning your hand. It may also be a good idea to slip on an oven mitt if there's a lot of steam escaping from the pot. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Run cold water into the bowl, then add a couple handfuls of ice cubes. Place the bowl on the countertop next to your stove. You'll be using it as an ice bath to quickly cool the boiled beets. A spacious serving or mixing bowl will work well for this purpose, but you could also fill up the sink itself if you're working with a large quantity of beets or don't have a suitable container handy. Transfer the beets to the ice bath using a slotted spoon or pair of tongs. Once your beets are fully cooked, switch off the cooktop and remove the pot from the hot eye. Scoop the beets out of the hot cooking liquid with your spoon or tongs one-by-one and deposit them in the bowl of ice water. Alternatively, you can dump the entire contents of the pot into a colander or wire strainer before transferring the drained beets to the ice bath. You also have the option of simply emptying the boiling pot and rising your beets with cold water if you'd rather not go to the trouble of chilling them. Let the beets cool in the ice bath for 2-3 minutes. Plunging your freshly-boiled beets into ice water will instantly kill their residual heat and stop them from cooking them any further. The drastic change in temperature will also loosen up the connection between the skin and the meat, making them a breeze to peel. You may need to chill your beets in batches, depending on the quantity you've cooked. Be sure to refill your bowl with fresh water and ice after each batch. Peel the loose skin off of your beets by hand. At this point, the tough skin will have softened enough to allow you to simply pull it away in large sections. Use the pad of your thumb or thumbnail to scrape away any stubborn clinging spots you happen to encounter. It might be a good idea to pull on a pair of latex gloves before you begin peeling your beets to make sure that the flowing juice doesn't stain your fingers. Discard the skins immediately to avoid discoloring your clothes, countertops, floors, or other surrounding surfaces.
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Choose beets that are roughly the same size to ensure that they cook evenly. Cut the leafy stalks off of the top of your beets. Slice off the roots protruding from the bottom of the beets. Scrub your beets with a vegetable brush to remove excess dirt and debris. Rinse your beets thoroughly with cool, clean water. Place your beets at the bottom of a pot or saucepan. Fill the pot with enough water to completely cover the beets. Add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent bleeding. Bring the water in your pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the beets for 30-45 minutes. Use a knife to check whether your beets are done. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Transfer the beets to the ice bath using a slotted spoon or pair of tongs. Let the beets cool in the ice bath for 2-3 minutes. Peel the loose skin off of your beets by hand.
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How to Go for a Morning Walk or Run
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The best way to go for a morning walk or run starts when you get up as soon as your alarm goes off so you avoid falling into restless sleep. Then, eat a healthy snack like a banana or English muffin 30 minutes before you get started to get you metabolism going. Once the food has settled and you've gone on your walk or run, slow down for a few minutes to let your body cool down. That is also the best time to stretch to prevent injuries and stay limber.
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Get the right gear. If you want to go for a morning walk or run, then you have to be equipped for it. Even if you're just doing some light jogging, walking, or doing a walk/jog combo, wearing the right shoes and clothing will go a long way in not only making you feel comfortable but excited about going for your morning walk or run as well. Here are some things you can buy: Go to a runner's store and have a staff member help you find a pair of sneakers that fits you correctly. The shoes should have enough wiggle room between your toes and the end of the shoe and a secure fit in the mid foot and heel. Get light-weight, non-cotton clothes that can let you move around comfortably. Cotton clothes absorb sweat and will leave you feeling damp and uncomfortable. This means that you should get socks that are non-cotton, too. Carve out the time. The most important thing is that you give yourself enough time to actually go on the run or walk. Decide how long you want it to be -- 30 minutes is a good time for a nice long walk, and 20 minutes is a good time to run or do a running/walking combo if you're a new runner. Make sure you give yourself enough time to eat a healthy snack, digest, get dressed, and shower and get ready to start your day too. You don't want to go on a run that ends up making you rush out to work or school, and then more stressed, instead of being more relaxed. Plan your route. If you're just going to run or walk around your neighborhood for a certain amount of time or just until you spend yourself a bit, and you know where you're headed, then there doesn't have to as much planning involved. But if you plan to walk or run a particular distance, such as 2 or 3 miles (3.2 or 4.8 km), then you can go online to a site like Gmaps Pedometer to plan a route that would cover the amount of distance you want to travel. Prepare an exciting playlist if necessary. Some people like to run or walk to music because it can keep them motivated, keep them from being bored, and just make the whole experience more enjoyable. However, other people like to run or walk without music, so they can be alone with their thoughts, and get their mind going at the beginning of their day. It's up to you. You can prepare a list of your favorite music and see if it works for you; if not, ditch it the next time you step out. If you're running, you can prepare a list of your favorite "pump up" music. If you're walking, some more relaxing or inspiring music can work, too. Make sure to get enough rest. If you're planning on getting up an hour early to go on your walk or run, then you should plan to go to bed earlier than you normally do. If you don't account for the extra sleep you need, then you'll be ready to hit the snooze button for an hour or just won't want to get out of bed when the time comes. No matter how busy your day is, you can always find a way to go to bed half an hour earlier if you need to. Set your alarm. Pick that magical time when you want to get up and set your alarm accordingly. Now, all you have to do is get up and wait for the fun to begin! Get up without hitting snooze. This is an important point. If you hit snooze, you'll just be falling back into a restless, ineffective sleep. If you want to start off on the right foot and really enjoy your walk or run, then get up as soon as you can after your alarm goes off. You can put your alarm across the room if necessary. After your alarm goes off, raise your arms up over your head, stretch your body, and take a deep breath. Then, drink a glass of water and step out to breathe some fresh air. Splash cold water on your face to wake up your senses. This will help you wake up more quickly. Have a healthy snack or drink. If you plan on eating a big breakfast, then you should wait 3-4 hours before stepping out for a run; absent that, you should just eat a smaller snack that will give you some energy and get your metabolism going around 30 minutes or more before you step out. Some great snacks include a banana, fruit juice, a low-fat bagel, an English muffin, or low fat yogurt. Don't go running or walking on an empty stomach. You will feel tired very quickly, and may even have to deal with some dizziness. If you like to drink coffee in the morning, make sure you drink it with some food. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can cause digestive problems. Step out for your walk or run. You've put on your clothes, you've got your iPod, you've had some food, and now, all you've got to do is get out there and face the day. Start running if you wanted to run, or begin walking if that's what you were in the mood for. If you've planned your route in advance, then great, and if not, just enjoy the scenery and the sensation of your body moving. There are different schools of thought about whether you should stretch before running; some think it has no impact on whether you get injured, while others disagree. Some light stretching won't hurt, if that's what you decide to do. You can string your house key through your shoelace so you don't lose it. You should also consider bringing a phone in case you get lost or fall and need some help. If you're a first-time runner, just make sure to have the right form: keep your spine straight, look ahead instead of down, keep your elbows at a 90 degree angle, your shoulders low and loose, your hips pointed forward, your knees slightly lifted, and hit the ground lightly with your feet, landing between heel and mid-foot and rolling onto your toes. You can take a bottle of water if you want, but if you're only going for 30 minutes or less, it's not really necessary if you've hydrated properly before and you don't want that water weighing you down. (If it's already hot outside, though, then you should bring it.) Use the time for yourself. This may be the most "me time" you get all day, so use the time to think about whatever you want to think about. You can think of the day ahead and make a mental list of all that you want to accomplish. You can replay something that happened the day before. Or you can go the opposite route and not think about anything you have to do or anything that is troubling you, and just relax, focus on your breath and body, and enjoy your surroundings. Cool down. If you finished running, then walk for a few minutes to cool down. If you were walking, then stay in place for a minute or two. Let your body temperature return to normal before you start getting on with eating, showering, or any of the other tasks ahead of you. Stretch. Stretch when you're done with your morning run or walk so your body can feel limber and so that you can prevent injury. Just a few basic stretches, like bending down to touch your toes, stretching your hamstrings, or rolling your head or shoulders can go a long way in making your body feel recovered from your exercise. You can also sit down and do a straddle stretch, or put your feet together and reach for your toes to stretch your calves. Get a walking or running buddy. If you're having a hard time getting yourself out of bed to go running every day, then you can find a friend to join you. It could be a friendly neighbor, a roommate, or just an early bird you know who lives nearby. Having a person to go with will make you accountable to someone else, and will make it less likely for you stay in bed instead of going for your run or walk. Join a road runner's club. You can find a runner's club almost anywhere, and plenty of them meet in the mornings, before work. You will probably be expected to be able to run for at least a few miles, though you can find a club for beginners, too, so that you're running with people who are on your level. Joining this club is another great way to make sure that you actually do go for those morning walks or runs. Don't let the bad weather stop you. If it's raining or really windy out, don't use that as an excuse to stay in bed for an extra hour. While you may not want to go running in freezing or rainy weather, you could join a gym so you can go running or walking in the early morning. Sure, running on a treadmill may not feel as exciting as running in the great outdoors, but it's better than nothing. Remind yourself of all the benefits of taking a morning walk or run. Anytime you feel like staying in bed for an extra hour instead of walking or running, just remind yourself that taking a morning walk or run is one of the greatest things that you can do. It will help you start your day off right. It will give you some time to yourself, a precious 30 minutes before your busy day gets going. It will give your body some great exercise that will boost your energy levels throughout the day. Chant these reasons like a mantra, if you need to, and soon you will see that your day won't be the same without that morning walk or run.
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Get the right gear. Carve out the time. Plan your route. Prepare an exciting playlist if necessary. Make sure to get enough rest. Set your alarm. Get up without hitting snooze. Have a healthy snack or drink. Step out for your walk or run. Use the time for yourself. Cool down. Stretch. Get a walking or running buddy. Join a road runner's club. Don't let the bad weather stop you. Remind yourself of all the benefits of taking a morning walk or run.
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How to Do Factorials
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To do factorials, start by determining which number you're computing the factorial for, which will be the number that's in front of the exclamation point. Then, write out all of the numbers that descend sequentially from that number until you get to 1. Finally, multiply all of the numbers together. For example, if you're trying to compute the factorial of 5, you would write "5, 4, 3, 2, 1." Then, you would multiply 5 by 4 to get 20, 20 by 3 to get 60, 60 by 2 to get 120, and 120 by 1 to get 120. Therefore, your answer would be 120.
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Determine the number you are computing the factorial for. A factorial is denoted by a positive integer and an exclamation point. For example, if you need to compute the factorial for 5, you will see 5 ! {\displaystyle 5!}. Write out the sequence of numbers to be multiplied. A factorial is simply multiplying the natural numbers that descend sequentially from the factorial number, down to 1. Speaking formulaically, n ! = n ( n − 1 ) ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle n!=n(n-1)\cdot \cdot \cdot 2\cdot 1} , where n {\displaystyle n} equals any positive integer. For example, if you are computing 5 ! {\displaystyle 5!} , you would compute 5 ( 5 − 1 ) ( 5 − 2 ) ( 5 − 3 ) ( 5 − 4 ) {\displaystyle 5(5-1)(5-2)(5-3)(5-4)} or, denoted more simply: 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1}. Multiply the numbers together. You can compute a factorial quickly using a scientific calculator, which should have a x ! {\displaystyle x!} sign. If you are computing by hand, to make it easier, first look for pairs of factors that multiply to equal 10. Of course, you can also ignore the 1, since any number multiplied by 1 equals that number. For example, if computing 5 ! = 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 5!=5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1} , disregard the 1, and first calculate 5 ⋅ 2 = 10 {\displaystyle 5\cdot 2=10}. Now all you are left with is 4 ⋅ 3 = 12 {\displaystyle 4\cdot 3=12}. Since 10 ⋅ 12 = 120 {\displaystyle 10\cdot 12=120} , you know that 5 ! = 120 {\displaystyle 5!=120}. Determine the expression you are simplifying. Often this will be stated as a fraction. For example, you might need to simplify 7 ! 5 ! ⋅ 4 ! {\displaystyle {\frac {7!}{5!\cdot 4!}}}. Write out the factors of each factorial. Since the factorial n ! {\displaystyle n!} is a factor of any factorial larger than it, to simplify, you need to look for factors that you can cancel out. This is easy to do if you write out each term. For example, if simplifying 7 ! 5 ! ⋅ 4 ! {\displaystyle {\frac {7!}{5!\cdot 4!}}} , rewrite as 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 7 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ) ⋅ ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ) {\displaystyle {\frac {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5\cdot 6\cdot 7}{(1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5)\cdot (1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4)}}} Cancel out any terms common to the numerator and denominator. This will simplify the numbers leftover that you need to multiply. For example, since 5 ! {\displaystyle 5!} is a factor of 7 ! {\displaystyle 7!} , you can cancel out 5 ! {\displaystyle 5!} from the numerator and denominator: 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 7 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ) ⋅ ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ) = 6 ⋅ 7 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ) {\displaystyle {\frac {{\cancel {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5}}\cdot 6\cdot 7}{({\cancel {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5}})\cdot (1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4)}}={\frac {6\cdot 7}{(1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4)}}} Complete the calculations. Simplify if possible. This will give you the final, simplified expression. For example: 6 ⋅ 7 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ) {\displaystyle {\frac {6\cdot 7}{(1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4)}}} = 42 24 {\displaystyle ={\frac {42}{24}}} = 7 4 {\displaystyle ={\frac {7}{4}}} So, 7 ! 5 ! ⋅ 4 ! {\displaystyle {\frac {7!}{5!\cdot 4!}}} simplified is 7 4 {\displaystyle {\frac {7}{4}}}. Evaluate the expression 8! . If using a scientific calculator, hit the 8 {\displaystyle 8} key, followed by the x ! {\displaystyle x!} key. If solving by hand, write out the factors to be multiplied: 8 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 8\cdot 7\cdot 6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1} Disregard the 1: 8 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 8\cdot 7\cdot 6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2{\cancel {\cdot 1}}} Pull out 5 ⋅ 2 {\displaystyle 5\cdot 2} : ( 5 ⋅ 2 ) 8 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle (5\cdot 2)8\cdot 7\cdot 6\cdot 4\cdot 3} = ( 10 ) 8 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle =(10)8\cdot 7\cdot 6\cdot 4\cdot 3} Group any other easily multiplied numbers first, then multiply all the products together: ( 10 ) ( 4 ⋅ 3 ) ( 7 ⋅ 6 ) ( 8 ) {\displaystyle (10)(4\cdot 3)(7\cdot 6)(8)} = ( 10 ) ( 12 ) ( 42 ) ( 8 ) {\displaystyle =(10)(12)(42)(8)} = ( 120 ) ( 336 ) {\displaystyle =(120)(336)} = 40320 {\displaystyle =40320} So, 8 ! = 40 , 320 {\displaystyle 8!=40,320}. Simplify the expression: 12 ! 6 ! 3 ! {\displaystyle {\frac {12!}{6!3!}}}. Write out the factors of each factorial: 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 9 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 12 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ) ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ) {\displaystyle {\frac {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5\cdot 6\cdot 7\cdot 8\cdot 9\cdot 10\cdot 11\cdot 12}{(1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5\cdot 6)(1\cdot 2\cdot 3)}}} Cancel out terms common to the numerator and denominator: 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 9 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 12 ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 6 ) ( 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 ) = 7 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 9 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 12 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle {\frac {{\cancel {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5\cdot 6\cdot }}7\cdot 8\cdot 9\cdot 10\cdot 11\cdot 12}{({\cancel {1\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 4\cdot 5\cdot 6}})(1\cdot 2\cdot 3)}}={\frac {7\cdot 8\cdot 9\cdot 10\cdot 11\cdot 12}{1\cdot 2\cdot 3}}} Complete the calculations: 7 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 9 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 12 1 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle {\frac {7\cdot 8\cdot 9\cdot 10\cdot 11\cdot 12}{1\cdot 2\cdot 3}}} = 665 , 280 6 {\displaystyle ={\frac {665,280}{6}}} = 110 , 880 {\displaystyle =110,880} So, the expression 12 ! 6 ! 3 ! {\displaystyle {\frac {12!}{6!3!}}} simplifies to 110 , 880 {\displaystyle 110,880}. Try the following problem. You have 6 paintings you would like to display in a row on your wall. How many different ways can you order the paintings? Since you are looking for different ways you can order objects, you can simply solve by finding the factorial for the number of objects. The number of possible arrangements for 6 paintings hung in a row can be solved by finding 6 ! {\displaystyle 6!}. If using a scientific calculator, hit the 6 {\displaystyle 6} key, followed by the x ! {\displaystyle x!} key. If solving by hand, write out the factors to be multiplied: 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1} Disregard the 1: 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle 6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2{\cancel {\cdot 1}}} Pull out 5 ⋅ 2 {\displaystyle 5\cdot 2} : ( 5 ⋅ 2 ) 6 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle (5\cdot 2)6\cdot 4\cdot 3} = ( 10 ) 6 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 {\displaystyle =(10)6\cdot 4\cdot 3} Group any other easily multiplied numbers first, then multiply all the products together: ( 10 ) ( 4 ⋅ 3 ) ( 6 ) {\displaystyle (10)(4\cdot 3)(6)} = ( 10 ) ( 12 ) ( 6 ) {\displaystyle =(10)(12)(6)} = ( 120 ) ( 6 ) {\displaystyle =(120)(6)} = 720 {\displaystyle =720} So, 6 paintings hung in a row can be ordered 720 different ways. Try the following problem. You have 6 paintings. You would like to display 3 of them in a row on your wall. How many different ways can you order 3 of the paintings? Since you have 6 different paintings, but you are only choosing 3 of them, you only need to multiply the first 3 numbers in the sequence for the factorial of 6. You can also use the formula n ! ( n − r ) ! {\displaystyle {\frac {n!}{(n-r)!}}} , where n {\displaystyle n} equals the number of objects you are choosing from, and r {\displaystyle r} equals the number of objects you are using. This formula only works if you have no repetitions (an object can't be chosen more than once), and order does matter (that is, you want to find how many different ways things can be ordered). The number of possible arrangements for 3 paintings chosen from 6 and hung in a row can be solved by finding 6 ! ( 6 − 3 ) ! {\displaystyle {\frac {6!}{(6-3)!}}}. Subtract the numbers in the denominator: 6 ! ( 6 − 3 ) ! {\displaystyle {\frac {6!}{(6-3)!}}} = 6 ! 3 ! {\displaystyle ={\frac {6!}{3!}}} Write the factors of each factorial: 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle {\frac {6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1}{3\cdot 2\cdot 1}}} Cancel out terms common to the numerator and denominator: 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 {\displaystyle {\frac {6\cdot 5\cdot 4\cdot {\cancel {3\cdot 2\cdot 1}}}{\cancel {3\cdot 2\cdot 1}}}} Complete the calculations: 6 ⋅ 5 ⋅ 4 = 120 {\displaystyle 6\cdot 5\cdot 4=120} So, 3 paintings chosen from 6 can be ordered in 120 different ways if hung in a row.
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Determine the number you are computing the factorial for. Write out the sequence of numbers to be multiplied. Multiply the numbers together. Determine the expression you are simplifying. Write out the factors of each factorial. Cancel out any terms common to the numerator and denominator. Complete the calculations. Evaluate the expression 8! Simplify the expression: Try the following problem. Try the following problem.
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How to Alleviate Tendonitis
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If you're suffering from tendonitis, avoid high-impact activities like running and tennis, and try to keep the injured area elevated as much as possible. Soak the injury in an ice bath or apply an ice pack to the area for about 20 minutes at a time no more than once an hour for the first 2 days, then switch to very warm compresses starting on the third day. You can also use a compression wrap or an elastic bandage to help alleviate swelling. If none of this is helping, see your doctor or visit an orthopedist.
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Be aware of your risk for tendinitis. Any person can benefit from knowing "risk factors" that can increase your chance of having problems with this condition. Being aware of your risk can help you recognize and treat it effectively. The older you are the more likely you are to suffer from tendinitis. Occupational factors such as repetitive motions, awkward positions, frequent overhead reaching, vibration, and forceful exertion can increase your risk. Factory and construction workers may be particularly at risk. Playing sports such as baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, running, swimming, or tennis can increase your risk. If you have previously injured the area (sprain, strain, fracture etc.), you are more likely to get tendonitis. Identify potential symptoms. Tendinitis has many different symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Identifying potential symptoms that you have can help you get effective treatment as soon as possible. You may experience pain and stiffness along your tendon or joint, especially in the morning. You may experience pain along the tendon or joint that becomes more severe with activity. You may experience severe pain the day following exercise or strenuous activity. You may experience mild swelling. Your tendons may feel noticeably thicker. Observe pain and mobility problems. Pay attention to your body for any pain that is present along your tendon or joints or if you are experiencing problems moving any region of your body. These symptoms can indicate tendinitis and should be treated to prevent further pain. You can have pain that is mild to severe. Some points may be more tender than others depending on the exact location of the tendinitis. You may have a limited range of motion in the affected area, including a decreased mobility. Distinguish tendinitis from other injuries. Tendinitis can occur on parts of your body that often have other injuries, such as the knee or elbow. Learning how to distinguish other pain from tendinitis in these parts of your body can help narrow the scope of treatment. Tendinitis may present similar symptoms to arthritis. Like arthritis it is often present in joints such as the shoulder , elbow, wrist , hip, knee, and ankle and can have a rapid onset of pain with movement. Unlike arthritis, you may have pain from tendinitis far away from the actual joint. Use the RICE principle. If you have a recurrent case of tendinitis or suspect you may have it, you can try treating it at home before seeing a doctor. By initially applying RICE—rest, ice, compression, and elevation—you may help alleviate tendinitis and prevent further issues. Be aware that even with early treatment for pain, tendinitis may last for more than three months. If you wait for more than 1 to 1½ months before seeing a doctor, it might take longer for you to alleviate the condition. Rest the affected area. Give your body a chance to heal by taking a break from stressful activities. Do lower-impact ones such as swimming and biking to help heal your tendonitis. If you do high-impact activities such as running or tennis, switch to lower-impact options. You can try biking, walking, or swimming to stay active while giving your affected tendon a rest. Ask your doctor whether they recommend an ankle brace or a pneumatic cam boot to help restrict motion in your ankle while your tendon heals. Begin gently moving the affected area if you take a few days of full rest to help prevent stiffness. Apply ice to the affected area. Use an ice pack on the painful area of your tendon. Wrap some ice cubes or an ice pack in a cloth and hold it to the affected area for 15-20 minutes. Not only will ice help numb the nerves in the area, but it will also help relieve swelling, which can help ease your pain as well. You can use an ice pack as often as necessary for 20 minutes at a time for the first 2 days. Wait 40 minutes for the iced area to warm up between applications of ice. You can take a slush bath by mixing ice and water in a bathtub. Soak the area or your entire body for up to 20 minutes. You can freeze a plastic foam cup full of water to massage the affected area gently. If you feel too cold, or your skin gets numb, remove the pack. Warm up for 40 minutes. Use a towel between the ice pack and your skin to help prevent frostbite/skin burns. Compress the affected tendon. Use a wrap or compressive elastic bandage to compress the area with tendinitis. This can help relieve swelling and help preserve mobility in your joint. Swelling can cause loss of mobility in the injured joint or area, so compressing it will help. Use compression until the affected area is no longer swelling. You can get compressive wraps and bandages at any pharmacy and many large department retailers. Elevate the affected area above your heart. Raise your affected tendon or joint above the level of your heart. This can help reduce swelling and may also help preserve mobility in your joint. Elevation is especially useful for tendinitis of the knee. Take pain medication. Consume pain relievers for severe discomfort and/or as necessary. These medications may help alleviate pain and possible swelling. It's bes tto take an over-the-counter pain reliever that also works as an anti-inflammatory, like ibuprofen. See your doctor. If home treatment isn't working or the tendinitis is adversely affecting your daily life, see your doctor. Tendinitis is common and very treatable, and getting a medical diagnosis early can help you get proper treatment. You can see your regular doctor or visit an orthopedist, who specializes in treating disorders such as tendinitis. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check for signs of tendinitis and will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as what type of activities you do. Examine the symptoms with your doctor. Your doctor will check for signs or signs of tendinitis once you've described your symptoms. Your doctor may be able to diagnose tendinitis with a simple examination instead of ordering more in-depth tests. One common way of diagnosing tendinitis is palpation, where your doctor uses her hands and fingers to feel the affected areas carefully. Your doctor may check for swelling along the tendon or in the corresponding area. She may check for thickening or increase in the size of your tendon. Your doctor may look or feel for bony spurs along your elbow, shoulder, knee or heel. Your doctor may feel along your tendon and ask you what the point of maximum tenderness is. Your doctor may also test the range of motion. In particular, she'll see if you have a decreased ability to flex your joint. Get tests and a diagnosis. If your doctor suspects that you have tendinitis, she may order tests after conducting your physical exam. These tests can help confirm a diagnosis and help your doctor formulate a treatment plan. Be X-rayed or have an MRI. Your doctor may not be able to diagnose tendinitis through a simple examination with her hands. She may order that you get an X-ray or MRI to ensure your symptoms are a result of tendinitis. An MRI is more expensive than an X-ray, but may be more effective for diagnosing soft-tissue injuries such as tendinitis. X-rays and MRIs make images of the inside of your joint and tendon areas and can make it easier for your doctor to identify not only if you have tendinitis, but also exactly where the affected area is. This can help her better formulate a treatment plan. Your doctor may order an X-ray, which will require you to sit still while a technician makes images of the affected area. This can help better see the bones and may show bone spurs, or any thickening or calcification of your tendon. Your doctor may order an MRI, which will require you to lie inside of a large scanner for a few minutes. An MRI can show how severe the damage is to your tendon and help assess the type of treatment needed. Be aware that an MRI is not necessary to diagnose tendinitis and may only be used for severe cases. Have medical treatments. If your tendinitis is severe, your doctor may prescribe additional, more involved treatments such as injections, surgery, or physical therapy. These can provide some pain relief and heal the condition. In some cases, your doctor may recommend treatments such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). This uses pressure waves to create a force on your tissues, relieving pain in areas affected by tendinitis. Ultrasound therapy may also be recommended in some cases. Both of these treatments have inconsistent research support. Some studies support the use of acupuncture for tendinitis. A holistic approach that uses medication and physical therapy is likely to be most effective. Attend physical therapy. Seeing a physical therapist can help strengthen and stretch (improve flexibility) your affected area. It may help alleviate your tendinitis. Studies have shown that eccentric strengthening, which contracts a muscle while it's lengthening, is especially effective for tendinitis. Consider cortisone injections in the affected area. If your tendinitis is especially severe, your doctor may consider cortisone injections. Be aware this isn't a common treatment and could rupture your tendon. Corticosteroids may decrease inflammation and help alleviate pain. Doctors do not recommend cortisone injections for chronic tendinitis, which is a case of tendinitis that last over three months. Ask about a FAST operation on the affected area. If your tendinitis doesn't heal after six months of nonsurgical treatment, you and your doctor should consider surgery. The minimally invasive FAST procedure may help completely treat the condition. FAST, or focused aspiration of scar tissue, that uses ultrasound and small instruments to remove tendon scar tissue. FAST has the same effect as an open surgery but doesn't require hospitalization. The recovery time for FAST is generally 1-2 months.
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Be aware of your risk for tendinitis. Identify potential symptoms. Observe pain and mobility problems. Distinguish tendinitis from other injuries. Use the RICE principle. Rest the affected area. Apply ice to the affected area. Compress the affected tendon. Elevate the affected area above your heart. Take pain medication. See your doctor. Examine the symptoms with your doctor. Get tests and a diagnosis. Be X-rayed or have an MRI. Have medical treatments. Attend physical therapy. Consider cortisone injections in the affected area. Ask about a FAST operation on the affected area.
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How to Lift and Carry a Baby
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To lift a newborn baby, start by sliding your hand under their head and placing your other hand under their bottom. Then, scoop the baby and bring them into your chest before lifting. When carrying the baby, you can cradle it by resting its head in the crook of one arm and supporting its bottom with the other. Alternatively, you can hold the baby upright against your shoulder with one hand on its bottom and the other supporting its head and neck. You can also use a baby sling or front carrier for added support.
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Lift from your legs. It is tempting to bend your back to pick up a baby, especially if you are picking the baby up from a lower surface. Bend at your knees to move to a lower level before you lift the baby. Bending at your knees shifts your weight and takes some of the pressure off of your back. Bending at the knees is particularly important if you have recently given birth. Your legs are much stronger than your back. Your feet and knees should be at least shoulder-width apart when you lift. If you have to squat to pick up the baby, stick your buttocks out and keep your back as flat as possible. If you had a C-section birth, you may want to have someone lift the baby and hand it to you until you've fully recovered. Support the baby's head. Slide your hand under the baby's head and place your other hand under the baby's bottom. Once you have a good grip, scoop the baby up and bring him or her to your chest. Always bring the baby close to your chest before you lift. Head support is critical for newborns because their neck muscles are not developed. Be careful not to press on the soft spots on the baby's head. Support the baby the same way if it's swaddled or in a sleep sack. Rely on your palms instead of your wrists to lift. Lifting a baby can put a strain on your wrist. Keep your thumbs close to your hand. Large gaps between your thumb and the rest of your hand will put a strain on the tendons that control your thumb. Babies typically can keep their head up with minimal support around three or four months of age. Use the tripod technique. This technique is good if you are lifting the baby from the ground. Place one foot next the baby and lower yourself down to one knee. Make sure the baby is close to your knee on the floor. Slide the baby from your knee to your mid-thigh and lift the baby onto your opposite thigh. Put both of your forearms under the baby and bring the baby close to your chest. Keep your back straight and your head facing forward as you do this technique. To protect your back, make sure your buttocks is pushed out as you bend. Use the pivot technique. Use this technique if you need to turn while you are lifting the baby. Lift the baby as you usually would and hold the baby close to your body. Turn your lead foot 90 degrees in the direction that you want to move. Bring your other foot to where your lead foot is. Move your feet instead of twisting your body. You can hurt your back if you turn your upper body instead of changing the position of your feet. Try not to turn too quickly. Pivot at a slow,controlled pace. Cradle the baby to support its hips and back. Rest the baby's head on your chest and slide your hand from the baby's bottom to support the baby's neck. Move your baby's head to the crook of your arm and then place your other hand on the baby's bottom. Once the baby is cradled in one arm, you can use your other arm to interact and play with the baby. Support your baby's neck as you get your baby settled into the cradle position. Cradling is ideal for holding a newborn baby. Hold the baby on your shoulder. Rest the baby on your chest and shoulder. Place one hand on the baby's bottom and support the baby's head and neck with your other hand. Keep your back straight and your abdominal muscles tight as you are holding the baby. This position allows the baby to look over your shoulder and hear your heartbeat. Alternate the shoulder that you carry the baby on. This can prevent overuse injuries. Use your entire arm as you hold the baby. Your forearm is comprised of small muscles that may not be used to carrying a baby. Keep your wrist straight and use your elbow and shoulder muscles to carry the baby. If you're going to swaddle the baby, do it before you hold it on your shoulder. Avoid pointing your wrists and fingers towards the floor as you carry your baby. Make sure the baby's head is over your shoulder or turned to the side so it can breathe. Use a baby sling. A baby sling is a fabric, one-shouldered carrier that is a safe option for carrying your baby. Make sure that your baby's face is not covered by your body or the sling when you carry your baby this way. Your baby may have difficulty breathing if his or her face is covered. Bend at your knees if you pick something while holding your baby in the sling. You can alternate the shoulder that your sling is on to help with alignment issues and from tiring one of your shoulders out. Always read the instructions when you use a sling. There is a weight minimum for using the sling. Use a front carrier. Carrying the baby on the front of your body allows you to keep the baby close to your body and evenly distribute the weight of the baby. Cinch the carrier around your waist and shoulders. Make sure the baby is facing you instead of facing outwards. Facing the baby outwards puts pressure on the baby's spinal curves and hips. This can result on developmental issues for your baby in the future. Facing the baby towards you will also protect your spine. If your baby is facing outwards, more pressure is put on your spine and back. Pick up your baby. You do not have to support the head and neck of older babies when you pick them up. Get close to the baby and squat down to pick the baby up. Reach under the baby's armpit and lift the baby towards you. Try not to hook your thumbs under the baby's armpits. Keep your fingers together and cup your hands instead. This will help protect your wrists. You can use this same technique to put the baby down as well. Carry your baby in front of you. Hold the baby's back against your chest. Put one hand around the baby's waist and use your other hand to support the baby's bottom. This position allows your baby to look around. You can use a variation of this position to soothe your baby if he or she is upset. Put your left arm over the baby's left shoulder and hold the baby's right thigh. The baby should have one arm on each side of your arm and his or her head should be near your elbow. Your hands should meet near the baby's crotch area. You can gently bounce in this position as well to soothe your baby. on your shoulder. Hold the baby Older babies enjoy being held on an adult's shoulders. Hold the baby facing your chest and allow the baby's arms to drape over your shoulders. You can use one or two hands depending on how heavy the baby is and if you need a free hand. Keep your back straight when you hold the baby up to your shoulder. Arching your back can result in a back strain. Carry the baby on your back. If your baby is able to support his or her own head and neck and the hips and legs open naturally, you can begin to carry the baby on your back using a baby carrier. This position allows you to be close to your baby and have a lot of mobility. Center the baby in the carrier and tighten the shoulder straps. The baby should feel snug against your body, but still be able to move. The heavier the baby, the tighter the straps need to be. When you are first learning to use the baby carrier, practice over a bed for safety purposes. It may also be helpful to have another person help you. Always read the weight requirements and instructions before you use the baby carrier. Your baby should be ready for back carrying at about 6 months of age. Lift your baby into a car seat. If the car seat is in one of the outside seats, put one leg into your car and face the car seat to put the baby in and out of the car seat. This position takes some of the pressure off of your back. If the car seat is in the middle seat, get in the car and face the car seat to lift your baby into the seat. It can be hard to do this if your baby is moving a lot or you are in a rush, but try to be in a good position the majority of the time. The worst thing you can do is keep both of your feet on the ground and twist your entire body to place the baby in the car seat. You can injure your shoulders, knees, back, wrists, and neck. Use a carrier with wide straps. As your baby becomes heavier, you may begin to feel a strain on your shoulders, neck, and back. Look for carriers with wide, padded straps and a waistband. The waistband helps support the baby's weight and takes the pressure off of your shoulders. Choose baby carriers that are made from soft fabrics and are easy to clean. Try on different baby carriers before you purchase one. Remember the BACK acronym. The proper technique for lifting and carrying a baby can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to forget all of the steps involved. However, there a a few key points that will always apply. The BACK acronym is a quick way to remember the most important things to keep you safe. B is for keeping your back straight. A is for avoiding twisting to lift or carry the baby. C is for keeping the baby close to your body. K is for keeping your movements smooth. Avoid mommy thumb. New mothers and people who lift infants often experience inflammation near the thumb and wrist. This condition is called mommy thumb (i.e. De Quervain's tendinitis). If you have pain or swelling around your thumb, a sticking sensation, or difficulty pinching or grasping something with your thumb, you may have mommy thumb. Apply ice or a cold compress to your wrist to alleviate symptoms. Use your palms instead of relying on your wrist to lift your baby. Cradle the baby with your forearm and fingers and relax your fingers as you hold the baby. See a physician if icing or resting your thumb and wrist does not alleviate the symptoms. Improve your hip and back flexibility. Hip and back injuries are common among new parents. Restoring your hip and back flexibility will help you prevent injuries. Stretching and light yoga are good ways to get more flexible. If you are a new mother, talk to your doctor before you begin exercising again. Make sure that it is safe for you to begin exercising and discuss what type of exercises are safe and realistic for you. Even some light stretching while your baby is taking a nap will be beneficial. Do not carry the baby on your hip. Carrying your baby on one hip is convenient and allows you to do other things with your free hand. However, balancing the baby on your hip puts a strain on your back and hips on one side of you body. Hip carrying can result in pelvic pain and alignment (e.g. back, hip, and pelvis) issues. Alternate hips and hold the baby with both arms if you carry the baby on your hip. If you do carry the baby on your hip, try not to stick your hip out. Stand as upright as possible and keep your back straight. Use your bicep to hold the baby instead of your wrist and forearms.
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Lift from your legs. Support the baby's head. Use the tripod technique. Use the pivot technique. Cradle the baby to support its hips and back. Hold the baby on your shoulder. Use a baby sling. Use a front carrier. Pick up your baby. Carry your baby in front of you. on your shoulder. Carry the baby on your back. Lift your baby into a car seat. Use a carrier with wide straps. Remember the BACK acronym. Avoid mommy thumb. Improve your hip and back flexibility. Do not carry the baby on your hip.
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How to Use a Knife
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Having an assortment of quality knives in your kitchen will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. When you're shopping for knives, hold each knife in your hand before buying it to make sure the weight and handle feel comfortable. You should also look to see whether the knife is forged or stamped. Forged kitchen knives are strong and durable, but they can be expensive. Stamped kitchen knives are cheaper, but they're more prone to bending. Get a few different kinds of knives so you always have the kind you need when you're cooking. The right kind of kitchen knife to use while cooking will depend on what you're cutting. A chef's knife is the most versatile knife for cooking. You can use a chef's knife for chopping, slicing, and mincing things like fruits, vegetables, and meats. A paring knife is smaller than a chef's knife, so it's good for making smaller cuts, like trimming the ends off of fruits and vegetables and halving small foods like brussels sprouts and mushrooms. You can also use a paring knife to peel fruits and vegetables. A bread knife has a serrated edge that you can use to easily cut through breads, cakes, and tough fruits and vegetables like oranges and squash. You can also use a bread knife to cut through water-filled fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers. A carving knife is great for cutting through meats. Use a narrow-blade carving knife for bone-in meats, and a rounded-tip carving knife for boneless meats. Keep your knives on a magnetic strip or in a knife block so they don't get dented or scratched. You should also hone the blades after every few uses and sharpen them once per year so they don't get dull.
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Invest in an all-purpose kitchen utility knife. If you've only got room for one knife in the kitchen, make it an all purpose knife. Good for chopping, slicing, and doing any number of other jobs, a good-quality utility kitchen knife is the most versatile tool you can have in the kitchen. Even if the rest of your tools are cheap and dull, a good kitchen knife will keep you cooking. There's no "best knife" or perfect knife for the kitchen. If you're in the market for a good set of knives, consider investing in a single good knife and other cheaper subsidiary knives. You can do most important cutting jobs in the kitchen with a basic kitchen knife, about 5 inches (12.7 cm) long, triangular, and made of stainless steel or other material. Use a chef’s knife for chopping, mincing, and dicing. Chefs' knives are also sometimes just referred to as "kitchen knives" and are heavy-duty blades. For some cooks, a good chefs' knife is the only slicing tool necessary in the kitchen, useful for doing careful small slices into fruit, smashing bulbs of garlic, and chopping onions, not much use for stirring though! Kitchen knives can be made from ceramic, steel or polycarbonate blends in a variety of styles. Western-style kitchen knives tend to be broader and more chopping-oriented, while Japanese-style kitchen knives are sleeker and typically stronger steel. Use a paring knife for peeling fruits and vegetables. Paring knives are another extremely common kitchen implement, usually quite small and used for peeling and slicing, but won't usually be used for chopping or other major knife skills in the kitchen. Paring knives are good especially for fresh fruits, useful for cutting up an apple, pear, or stone fruits. Use a bread knife for slicing. Serrated knives are particularly useful for slicing bread. There's nothing more frustrating than baking a hefty loaf of soft brown bread and smashing it with a kitchen knife, trying to slice it. A serrated knife is also excellent for carving roasted meat joints and other items, making it a helpful addition to the kitchen. Select knives with good weight and balance. In a good utility kitchen knife, you want a good balance and weight between the blade and the tang, the steel that extends into the handle of the knife. The best knives should be made from a single piece of steel, and should be well-balanced. Check by trying to balance the knife on your finger, just at the top of the handle. It should feel dense in your hand, so you can let the knife do the work for you. Learn to hold the knife correctly. Hold a kitchen knife as if you were going to shake hands with the handle. When you pick up a kitchen knife, your index finger should be on the outside of the blade, on the flat side, and your other three fingers should be choked up to the top of the handle, just at the blade. It should be parallel to your body. This is called the pinch grip, and it's the proper way to hold a kitchen knife, offering optimum control and accuracy with your cuts. Because your fingers are closer to the blade, you can control it better and keep it going where you want it to go. When you're holding the knife, keep the tip and the blade pointed down at all times to be on the safe side. Kitchen knives should be kept extremely sharp, so be careful around them. Many inexperienced cooks, when picking up a knife, will use a "hammer grip," in which all four fingers are wrapped around the handle, and the blade sticks straight out, perpendicular from the body. You shouldn't look like Jason from Friday the 13th when you're holding a kitchen knife. Learn to chop properly. The first step in learning to use a kitchen knife properly is in getting the chop down. While there are a few different styles of chopping food, there are a few basic guidelines that beginners can learn to follow easily. Learning to keep your guiding fingers safely tucked away and make safe cuts is absolutely essentially to kitchen safety. In the tip-fulcrum method of chopping, the tip of your knife will never really leave the cutting board. You'll use the tip as a fulcrum, to raise the blunt end of the blade up and down, firmly pushing the knife downward into the food you're chopping. In the wrist-fulcrum method, the black side of the blade, near where you're gripping, will never leave the cutting board, and the point will go up and down from the back pivot point, to cut through the food. This is commonly used when slicing onions or other vegetables. Never slap your knife onto the cutting board through a vegetable. There's no reason to do this, it's dangerous, and you'll dull the blade. Learn to guide the food properly. Hold the knife in your dominant hand and make your other hand into a claw, fingers curled inward. Practice with a carrot or an onion, and place your claw on top of the food you're chopping. Place the flat side of the blade against the knuckles of your claw, with your knuckles tucked under and out of the way. Guide the food under the knife with your claw hand and pivot the blade with your cutting hand. Many chefs like to make a show of being able to do this very quickly. It looks dangerous and seems fancy. While it is the "proper" method of chopping, having your guide fingers so close to the knife makes many cooks nervous. It is safer than having your fingers out and exposed, but it takes some practice to get used to. Do what feels comfortable and go slow until you get more experienced. Learn to top and tail. Trying to cut oblong or rounded produce can be dangerous, which is why it's common practice to create a flat working surface from which to chop, dice, or make whatever cut you need to make on your vegetables and fruits. "Topping and tailing" refers to the practice of cutting off the bottom and top ends, which are sometimes somewhat dried out or thin, of produce, to create a flat surface to work from. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and other rounded fruits and vegetables all should be topped and tailed before you get started. Hold the vegetable firmly on its side, and slice the ends off, then discard them. It's usually then common to cut a tomato, say, in half from flat side to flat side, then chop or dice up each half individually. Use the dice for smaller, more uniform pieces. Chopped vegetables are cut into bite-sized chunks, while diced vegetables are much smaller, usually a few centimeters square. A good dice is usually fairly uniform, which can be accomplished by scoring vegetables and fruits through before cutting them at a perpendicular angle. Score vegetables in two directions, at an even interval, then dice by working your knife through the food at a perpendicular angle to your scoring. Mince vegetables to dissolve them. Mincing refers to cutting up tiny vegetables and other produce so small that it should dissolve in the pan when you cook it. Garlic is commonly minced. To mince something, you'll start by dicing it, then run your knife back and forth across the pile several times to get it as small as possible. The end result should be somewhere more coarse than a paste and way smaller than a dice. Chiffonade herbs and other greens. A chiffonade results in small uniform curls of greens and fresh herbs, and it's commonly used to slice up garnishes as a final touch for salads, soups, and roasted meat or pasta dishes. Spinach and basil are probably the most-common vegetables to chiffonade. It's much simpler than the fancy French name suggests. To chiffonade, you'll roll up each leaf of the vegetable you're cutting into a tight little roll, then chop at an even interval. It should result in pretty, even strips of green that you can use to top your dish. Julienne vegetables for garnishing. The julienne is one of the more advanced cuts you can learn, and it's, to some, a cool way to spice up a dish or make a garnish. Carrots, beets, cucumbers, and other root vegetables are commonly julienned. Vegetables need to be pretty firm to cut up. You probably wouldn't be able to julienne a tomato. Cut the food into 1/8th inch-thick planks of an even length, then stack the planks on top of one another and slice into thin strips. Each slice should be about the length of the space between the rivets on your knife. Clean knives with dish soap and warm water after use. Wipe down knives immediately after use with a clean towel to remove food bits and other gunk from the blade of the knife. The longer a knife remains wet and dirty the more the blade and the quality of the steel deteriorates. It's good to keep it clean and dry between uses. Wash knives individually, using hot soapy water and lots of care. Don't toss a big kitchen knife into the bottom of a wash basin so you'll have to fish around for it. Knives shouldn't need to soak for any reason. Don't wash kitchen knives in the dishwasher, especially if the handle is made of wood, or some other kind of material that could become water-logged. Hone your blades regularly. Honing a blade involves removing the nicks, burrs, and dings in the blade to recalibrate the angle of the edge. This needs to be done with a knife steel, at a 20 degree angle, on a regular basis. If you're using your knives in the kitchen regularly, it's a good idea to hone your blades after every use, or every couple of uses. Sharpen knives about once a year. A dull knife is a dangerous knife. Kitchen knives need to be sharpened on a whetstone, at an angle of between 20 and 23 degrees. You can have your knives sharpened professionally for as little as a few dollars a knife, which is usually the best way to do it if you've got a few high-quality knives. Always sharpen blades in the same direction, using even pressure and long even strokes. If you're using your knife more often, it may be more appropriate to sharpen your knives regularly. If you're chopping up carrots with your kitchen knife every day, you should be able to keep it usable by honing it regularly, but you might need to have it sharpened every couple of months. A sharp kitchen knife should be able to cut through a piece of paper easily. If your knives are dull, the risk of glancing off of slipper vegetables and into your hand is much higher, making it important to work only with sharp knives. Dull knives are still sharp enough to cut your finger, which makes them a lot more dangerous. Use wood or plastic cutting boards. Chopping onto a slate or granite counter top is a fast-track to dinged up knives that you'll do a lot of damage to, never mind how you'll dink up your nice surfaces. Chopping on wood or plastic cutting boards is the best way to keep your knives in good working order.
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Invest in an all-purpose kitchen utility knife. Use a chef’s knife for chopping, mincing, and dicing. Use a paring knife for peeling fruits and vegetables. Use a bread knife for slicing. Select knives with good weight and balance. Learn to hold the knife correctly. Learn to chop properly. Learn to guide the food properly. Learn to top and tail. Use the dice for smaller, more uniform pieces. Mince vegetables to dissolve them. Chiffonade herbs and other greens. Julienne vegetables for garnishing. Clean knives with dish soap and warm water after use. Hone your blades regularly. Sharpen knives about once a year. Use wood or plastic cutting boards.
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How to Hold Your Girlfriend Romantically
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Hold your girlfriend romantically in public by clasping hands, putting your arms around her, or hugging her from behind. If you haven't been together long, start by holding her hand to help you feel connected and get a sense of how comfortable she is with your touch. When she doesn't shy away from hand-holding, try putting your arm around her waist, resting your hand on her hip or ribs. To hug her romantically, slide your hands under her arms and wrap them around her back. Pull her gently into your body and rest your chin on her head or look down into her eyes. As she relaxes into your embrace, let your arms slide down so you're holding her around her waist. You can also walk up to your girlfriend from behind and slide your hands under her arms to give her a backward hug.
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Be confident and relaxed. Your touch can communicate many things to her, but what you may not know is it can also communicate your state of mind. If you are feeling nervous, tense, or fearful, your girlfriend will very likely be able to sense it through your touch. If you are feeling nervous about holding your girlfriend, remind yourself she's your girlfriend for a reason (she likes you!), and that she's probably hoping you'll take her hand or put your arm around her. Be confident, but not cocky. While it's likely your girlfriend is looking forward to your touch, don't assume you have free access to her body at any time. Be respectful of her space. Calm yourself by breathing in for four seconds, then breathing out for four seconds. Repeat this at least four times and you should begin to feel more at ease. If you're still nervous, pinch yourself in the fleshy part between your thumb and index finger. Applying pressure to this area can quickly calm your nervous system. Make sure she's okay with contact. The easiest way to do this is by simply asking her. Saying "Can I hold you?" is not only sweet , it's also a way to know 100% for sure she's comfortable with being touched. You can also try touching her in non-threatening areas, like her upper back or between her elbow and her hand, and watch her reaction. Pay close attention to her body language. People can very accurately read each others emotions via touch --if they're paying attention. If she seems uncomfortable in any way--if her muscles tense, she avoids eye contact, or you just get a vibe that she doesn't like it, stop what you're doing. Don't be upset or offended if your girlfriend isn't in the mood to be touched. It probably has little to do with you--some people simply don't like to be touched. It doesn't necessarily mean she doesn't like you. Think about how long you've been dating or any statements she's made in the past about her limits. It's not a good idea to grab her butt after you've been dating for a week, especially if she's expressed that she wants things to go slow. Consider your environment. If you're in the middle of the lunchroom or at a family gathering, you probably won't want to hold her the same way you do when it's just the two of you sitting on the couch. It can make things awkward for her and the people around you. If you're around her parents, it might even get her in trouble! When you're in public, keep things PG--just hold hands, or put your arms around each other, or maybe put your hand in her back pocket. Save the cuddling and really intimate stuff for when you're alone. Hold her hand. Holding hands will not only make you feel connected, it will declare to the world: "We are a couple!" Get close to her so that you are shoulder-to-shoulder. You can notice how she reacts to this first touch, and your hands will be close enough so you can hold hers easily. If you're nervous and your palms are sweating (which is normal and ok, but not always the best feeling sensation), quickly wipe them on your pants before reaching for her hand. Try hooking your pinkie finger with hers. This is a good move if you haven't held hands yet or you're nervous--it's very flirtatious and makes it easy for her to drop your hand if she isn't feeling the hand-holding yet. Slide your hand under hers so that they are palm-to-palm. Lace your fingers through hers so your hands are clasped together. Or try hooking your thumb over hers and wrapping your fingers around the back of her hand--the way you would hold your hands if you were making a "begging" gesture. You may want to change positions every few minutes so your palms don't get too sweaty. Put your arm around her waist. This is a romantic way to hold your girlfriend if you are walking next to each other or standing and watching something. It is especially good if there is a height difference between you, since you can slide your hand down to her hip or up near her ribs. While walking side-by-side, reach your arm across her back and place your hand on her waist. Gently pull her toward you so she is snuggled against your body, under your arm. Be sensitive to the fact that she might not want to be touched near her stomach. Some girls are a little self-conscious about their waist and may not be comfortable being touched there--especially if you squeeze her. If she seems uncomfortable with your hand at her waist, try sliding it up to the bottom of her ribs, or simply putting your arm around her shoulders instead. Hug her romantically. This should be done when you are facing each other. This is something probably best done in private, as it's rather intimate and may lead to some kissing, since you'll be face-to-face. Slide your hands under your girlfriend's arms and wrap them around her back. Slowly pull her toward you so that your bodies are pressed together, but not too tight! Rest your chin gently on the top of her head, look down into her eyes, or nuzzle your head against her neck. If she is comfortable with this, let your arms slide down so that you are embracing her around her waist. Approach her from behind and wrap your arms around her. This is a cute way to surprise her, but you should be sure you are already familiar with her boundaries and that she's okay with being touched. Walk up to your girlfriend from behind and slide your hands under her arms. Wrap your arms around her waist in a backwards hug. Kiss the top of her head, her cheek, or her neck for a little added romance. Put your arm around her shoulder. This move is classic for a reason--it allows you to hold your girlfriend against you and invites her to rest her head on your shoulder. When sitting side by side, drape your arm across her upper back. You can hold her arm or shoulder with your hand or run your hand up and down her arm. After a few minutes, try gently running your fingers through her hair. If you are very comfortable with each other, take your free arm and slide it under her knees, encouraging her to lift her legs and drape them across your lap. If she's resting her head on your shoulder, you can rest your head on the top of her head. Try spooning your girlfriend if you are lying together on the couch. Lie down on your side behind your girlfriend. She should also be on her side. Wrap your arm around her and pull her back against you, so her back is pressed against your chest. You may have to move around a bit to figure out what to do with the arm that is beneath you. It can quickly become uncomfortable if your arm gets pinned underneath your body weight or your girlfriend. Make it even more intimate by intertwining your legs together while you're spooning. Put your arm around her shoulders when you are lying down. If you two are having a lovely day in the park and decide to stretch out on your backs and gaze at the sky, now is a perfect time to bring her close to you. If you are not already side by side, scoot over so you are close to her. Slide your arm under her neck or have her lift her head so you can get your arm around her. Place your hand on her shoulder and gently pull her toward you. This position will allow her to rest her head on your chest or arm. She may remain laying on her back or roll onto her side so she is facing you. Use your free hand to run your fingers through her hair or caress her face.
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Be confident and relaxed. Make sure she's okay with contact. Consider your environment. Hold her hand. Put your arm around her waist. Hug her romantically. Approach her from behind and wrap your arms around her. Put your arm around her shoulder. Try spooning your girlfriend if you are lying together on the couch. Put your arm around her shoulders when you are lying down.
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How to Choose a Cell Phone
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To choose a cell phone, opt for one with an Android operating system if you're tech savvy and like to customize your phone. If you'd rather use a phone with a physical keyboard, choose a BlackBerry. Since iPhones are compatible with other Apple products, you may prefer selecting one of them if you also own an iPad or MacBook computer. Alternatively, if you're only going to be using your phone to make calls and send messages, try purchasing a messaging phone, which has the added bonus of being much cheaper.
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Decide between analog, digital, or dual mode phones. Cell phones come in different modes. The type of mode you want depends on how you plan to use your phone. Analog phones transmit signals throughout the air continuously. A wide variety of phones, from handheld phones to larger phones, come in analog mode. If you want to save money by opting for an older cell phone, go for a cell phone that comes in analog mode. Digital phones provide more security. Eavesdropping and number-stealing is prevented via encryption, so you may want a phone in digital mode if you plan to go online using your phone. Digital phones generally have clearer voice transmission and sound. The battery life is also longer. Most newer phones are dual mode, meaning they can be switched from analogue mode to digital mode. These can be great if you plan to use your phone in a variety of locations. When the signal is too weak to go digital, dual phones automatically switch to analog mode. Explore various operating systems. There are essentially four different types of cell phone operating systems: android, iOS, blackberry, and Windows. The type of operating system you choose depends on your personal needs regarding the cell phone. Android is one of the most widely used operating systems. It's easy to customize, so if you're tech-savvy you may prefer an Android. The main disadvantage is that the design is updated frequently, which can affect usability. BlackBerries are great if you prefer a physical keyboard. However, BlackBerries tend to run slower than other operating systems. If you don't plan on using your phone for much beyond the basics, this may not be a problem. If you plan on going online a lot, you may want a different operating system. Apple iPhones run on an operating system called iOS. If you own other Apple devices, an iOS phone will be most beneficial to you. While iOS phones are less customizable than Androids, they tend to be more user friendly and have the most popular apps. Windows phones are relatively new, but are somewhat more versatile than regular smart phones. The display involves moving graphics and infographics, which may be helpful if you use your phone professionally a lot. Look into different designs. You'll be holding your cell phone a lot throughout the day. Therefore, it's a good idea to go for a design that feels comfortable in your hand. Cell phones come in a variety of shapes, from square-like shapes to circular shapes. Pick a shape you feel comfortable holding. To get a feel of different cell phone shapes, make a stop at an electronics store. Experiment with holding a variety of cell phones. It's easy to forget a cell phone is a physical object. As you'll be using your phone a lot, make sure you find a design you're comfortable holding and handling. Decide if you want a smart phone, messaging phone, or basic phone. Cell phones come in three types: smart phones, messaging phones, and basic phones. The type you need depends on how you plan to use your phone. A smart phone is the most advanced form of phone. In addition to calling and texting, you can access the Internet, download apps, take pictures, and upload music. A smart phone is essentially a mini-computer. If you plan on using your phone for a wide variety of activities, the smart phone is the best option for you. A messaging phone allows you to make calls and send messages. It generally does not have internet access, although some do allow you to send emails. A messaging phone is one step below a smart phone. It's a great in-between if you're looking for a phone that allows for basic communication but does not need the added features of a smart phone. A basic phone just allows you to make calls. If you don't plan on using your cell phone for anything other than phone calls, you can probably get by with a basic phone. It will be cheaper and less overwhelming to use than a smart phone. Think about what type of battery you need. How long do you plan to use you phone? If you're going to take your phone with you on long work days, you'll likely want a high-powered battery. Look for a phone with a long battery life over one with a short battery life. However, if you don't use your phone much, you can probably get by with a shorter battery lifespan. When exploring phone options, make sure to check to see how long each phone's battery lasts. Battery life gets worse with with time. Keep this in mind. Even if you feel like you can get by with a one to two hour battery, you may want to go for a slightly longer battery life. Consider how often you'll use the camera. Do you plan on taking a lot of pictures on your phone? If you're an Instagram junkie, you may want to invest in a higher quality camera. If you don't plan on taking too many pictures, the camera quality may not be as big of a concern. For most smart phones, camera quality will be 8 megapixels. More megapixels may produce higher quality photos, but this is not the only factor you should consider when it comes to photo quality. Make sure the camera has a flash. Otherwise, pictures taken inside or at night will come out blurry. When shopping for cell phones, it's a good idea to take a few photos in the store. This will give you a sense of whether or not the picture quality is high enough for your needs. Look into your personal data needs. Phones access data in a variety of different ways. How you plan to use your phone can help you determine what kind of data plan you need. If you travel overseas a lot, look into a Moto X Pure edition. It's compatible with data types found in both the United States and parts of Europe. 4G and LTE data tend to provide the speediest data for smart phones. If you're looking for a basic smart phone, all your needs should be met with a 4G or LTE data type. However, bills can get high with these plans. Some phones provide Wi-Fi only data plans, where you can make calls and send messages when connected to Wi-Fi. This can be frustrating if you need to use your phone in an area without Wi-Fi, but it can save you money. Decide what screen size you want. Do you plan to use our phone to watch a lot of movies or TV shows? If so, you may want a larger screen. Smart phones generally get bigger with each new generation. Getting the most recent type of smart phone will provide you with the biggest screen. If you don't plan to use your phone to watch movies, screen size matters less. Think about saving some money and opting for a smaller screen. Figure out the right screen resolution. You should also think about screen resolution if you plan to use your phone to watch TV and movies. A higher resolution will provide better quality pictures and videos. As with size, opt for high resolution if watching movies and videos on your phone is important to you. If this is not important, save your money and opt for a lower resolution. Find reasonable rates for talk, text, and data. Carriers charge for three basic services: text, talk, and data. When selecting your smart phone, make sure you find reasonable rates for all three types of services. Most modern cell phone users do not talk on their phones as much. Pay for as few minutes as you can when it comes to talk. However, if you do plan to talk on your phone a lot, be open to paying more. You should also watch out for extra charges in regards to night and weekend hours. You should find a texting plan that charges $10 a month or less for texting. Anything more means you're overpaying. Texting costs cell phone providers nothing, so do not get suckered into paying exorbitant texting fees. Look at roaming fees. Roaming fees can send your monthly bill up. When deciding on a provider, look at a map of your coverage. See which areas qualify as "roaming." If you frequent these areas a lot, find a different plan. Opt for providers that offer free trials. It's a good idea to test out any new plan before committing. If a provider offers a month-long trial, take it. You can try that plan for a month and then see what your bill would look like. If you decide you dislike this plan, you can back out without penalty. Read the fine print on any contract, however. Some free trials will not automatically cancel in a month. Look into additional fees. Fees and surcharges can account for an extra $10 to $20 each month. While this is not a lot of money, it adds up over time. It's worth it to find a plan with limited additional fees. With every plan you look at, check the additional fees section. Look for a plan with less fees. Figure out the average contract length. You may want to cancel your contract at some point. You may find you're unhappy with a provider and would like a change. Some providers force you to sign a year to two year contract. This may be too much of a commitment. See if you can find a provider that offers a contract for 6 months or less. You should also look into how to cancel your contract. Some companies may have pricey cancellation fees, or may not let you back out of a contract at all.
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Decide between analog, digital, or dual mode phones. Explore various operating systems. Look into different designs. Decide if you want a smart phone, messaging phone, or basic phone. Think about what type of battery you need. Consider how often you'll use the camera. Look into your personal data needs. Decide what screen size you want. Figure out the right screen resolution. Find reasonable rates for talk, text, and data. Look at roaming fees. Opt for providers that offer free trials. Look into additional fees. Figure out the average contract length.
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How to Call the United States From the United Kingdom
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Before you make a call to the United States from the United Kingdom, check with your phone carrier to ensure you have an international service plan. Once you have verified this, dial “00,” which is the UK's international calling code, and then press "1," the code for the United States. After 00-1, enter the area code and 7 digit phone number to place your call. The digits all together might look something like 00-1-303-555-1234. You can also make international video calls using apps like WhatsApp and Skype.
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Dial “00” on the phone first. Dial the UK's international calling code into your phone, which is 00. This will signal that the phone number you are about to dial is out of the country. If you're calling from a mobile phone, you may need to press the “+” sign on the keypad before or instead of “00.” Dial “1” for the country code. After you dial 00, press 1 on your phone's keypad. This is the country code for the United States that will signify that the phone number you are about to dial is a U.S. number. If the phone number you wish to dial is listed online, in a directory, or spoken to you including the number 1 before the area code and next seven digits, you don't need to dial the “1” more than once. For example, you would dial 00-1-(###)-###-####, not 00-1-1-(###)-###-####. Dial the area code of the U.S. region. After inputting the international calling code (00) and the country code (1), dial the area code of the region of the United States you are trying to reach. A U.S. area code is always a three-digit number, and is often listed in parentheses before the following seven digits of the phone number, like so: (###)-###-####. A U.S. toll-free number replaces the area code with one of the following codes: 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844. However, toll-free numbers will not be free when calling from outside the U.S., and in fact may not work at all when dialed. Instead, call a company's alternative, standard phone number. Note that a person's area code may not be the same as their physical location in the United States if they've moved but kept the same phone number, or bought a phone in a different area than the one they live in. Dial the remaining seven digits. Follow the international calling code (00), the country code (1), and the three-digit area code with the remaining seven digits of the U.S. phone number. After all numbers are entered, press the call button to place the call. All U.S. phone numbers contain ten digits total, with three for the area code plus the remaining seven digits, like so: (###)-###-####. Note that you should not include any special characters like “#,” “-,” “(,” or “)” even though they may appear in these examples or wherever the number you are trying to dial is listed. Use Skype for voice or video calls. Try out the popular Skype service to make video or audio calls to anyone in the world who has Skype on their phone or computer. You can also make calls to any regular phone number, whether or not there is an associated Skype account, for a small fee. Download Skype for free on a smartphone, tablet, or computer to immediately begin calling other Skype accounts for free. If you want to use Skype to call a regular U.S. phone number, add Skype Credit to your account to pay as you go, or select a monthly subscription to save on frequent calls. Make sure you are connected to a computer or phone with high-speed internet when you make calls from Skype, as the audio and video quality will be better and more reliable with a good connection. Note that if you use a mobile app for Skype on a phone or tablet that is not connected to WiFi, you will incur data charges. Check with your phone or SIM card provider on these charges, or purchase a plan with unlimited or a large amount of data if you plan to use phone apps frequently without an internet connection. Try other calling apps. Use another service with audio and/or video calls available, such as Google Hangouts, Viber, or WhatsApp. Like Skype, calls through these services are free to any other members of the service and have a small fee for calling regular landlines and cell phones. Use these services on a computer or through free apps for your mobile phone or tablet. Remember that if your phone is not connected to the internet, you will incur data charges for the calls you make on the network. Try out different services to see which one you like the best, as they all have slightly different features. Or, you might choose an app based on whether your U.S. contacts also have it or can get it, because then your calls to them are free. Test out a service before you use it. Load contacts, phone numbers, or credit (if applicable) for calls on an internet phone service or app before you use it to call the U.S. from the UK. Familiarize yourself with the process of making a call, the quality of the audio or video, and any other features so that you are ready to use it without any problems. If you can, test out the app before you are abroad in the UK to get familiar with it. Make sure you have a good internet connection and, if possible, use the same device you'll use to connect while abroad. You might want to be prepared with a reliable microphone and pair of headphones for making your calls from the UK, particularly if you are using an older computer that doesn't have a microphone or speakers built in, or you want to be able to make hands-free mobile calls. Bring a cell phone from the U.S. If you are from the United States and traveling in the United Kingdom, bring along an unlocked phone that allows SIM cards to be inputted from other providers. A SIM card is a small information chip that you can purchase from a mobile provider while abroad. Ensure that the cell phone you want to bring to the UK is a GSM phone (global cellular technology used by most of the world) and it's unlocked, meaning that it doesn't have a restriction on being used with other providers. AT&T and T-Mobile carry GSM phones which are typically unlocked. Look for a UK mobile provider that carries a SIM card that will fit in your phone. Most mobile phones have a standard SIM card size, but iPhones and other newer smartphones use special micro or nano SIM card sizes. You can set up an international calling plan through your current U.S. phone carrier, but note that these plans are typically very expensive. Whether you choose an international call plan or the SIM card route, make sure to call your U.S. provider to change or suspend your service and ask any questions you may have before traveling to the UK. Buy a mobile phone in the UK. Choose to buy a mobile phone in the UK if you can't or don't want to bring your own from the U.S., as it is frequently simpler and cheaper. Buy an inexpensive phone for a short stay in the UK, and purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card plan to make international calls. Check the pricing on the plan to make sure you know what the rates are for international calls. Check the data usage rates on a smartphone if you plan to use it for internet calling apps. Most pay-as-you-go SIM card plans for mobile phones in the UK come with a small amount of prepaid minutes for calls, and then you can “top up” with more minutes over the phone or at a kiosk for the network provider. The major mobile phone networks in the UK are Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, O2, and Orange. Shops like Car Phone Warehouse and Phones4U sell inexpensive phones from several different networks. Call from a landline. Call the U.S. from a UK landline phone if you wish. Check with the landline service provider to find out the rates for international calls, or purchase a calling card to lower the rates for calls to the U.S. Purchase an international calling card from grocery stores, post offices, or phone shops in the UK to reduce the cost of frequent international calls. Generic international calling cards can usually be used with either landlines or mobile phones. To use an international calling card, you typically will dial an access number found on the back of the card, then a unique PIN number, and finally the phone number you wish to dial.
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Dial “00” on the phone first. Dial “1” for the country code. Dial the area code of the U.S. Dial the remaining seven digits. Use Skype for voice or video calls. Try other calling apps. Test out a service before you use it. Bring a cell phone from the U.S. Buy a mobile phone in the UK. Call from a landline.
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How to Clean Wood Kitchen Cabinets
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To clean wood kitchen cabinets, make a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water. Use a cloth to wipe down the cabinets with the vinegar and water solution, and then dry the cabinets with a clean, dry towel to prevent warping. For deeper cleaning, spray oil soap wood cleaner onto the cabinets and gently rub it in with a towel. Remove any excess cleaner with a dry towel after the cabinets are cleaned.
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Make a vinegar solution. Mix a cup of white vinegar with a cup of water. This mild cleaning solution is perfect for everyday use on wooden cabinets. It won't warp the wood or take off the finish. If you dislike cleaning with vinegar, you can use a light soap solution instead. Mix a teaspoon of dish soap with a cup of water. You can also use a commercial household degreaser solution, if you have one. Do not use harsh all-purpose cleansers on your cabinets. They may cause discoloration and warping. Wipe the outside of the cabinets after cooking. Grease and food particles can accumulate on cabinet surfaces every time you cook. Wiping down your cabinets every time you cook will go a long way toward keeping them in good shape. Dip a clean washcloth or cleaning rag into the vinegar solution and use it to wipe down the cabinet doors and underneath the cabinets. You don't want to get the cabinets soaking wet, because moisture may warp the wood. Wring out the cloth you're using so that it's damp, but not dripping. The vinegar smell will go away as soon as the cabinets dry. If the vinegar solution doesn't work, you may have to purchase a household degreaser solution. Dry the cabinets with a clean cloth. Since moisture sitting on the cabinets can cause the wood to warp, go back over the cabinets with a clean, dry cloth to remove all traces of cleaning solution. Make sure to dry the cabinets quickly after spraying them with the solution. Otherwise, the solution can damage the wood. Regularly clean out the inside of the cabinets. Spices and other foods you store in your cabinets are likely to spill sometimes, so keep the inside of your cabinets clean by wiping them out every few weeks. Remove everything from your cabinets, and wipe the cabinets out with a gentle vinegar or soap solution. Dry the cabinets with a clean towel, then put everything back on the shelves. If you deal with a lot of spilled food in your cabinets, you might want to invest in some good food storage containers. Using glass or metal jars to store spices and dry goods protects the food from bugs and keeps spills to a minimum. Cabinet liners can make cleaning the inside of your cabinets easy. Consider lining your cabinets with rubber liners; when it's time to clean out your cabinets, you can just remove the liners, rinse and dry them, and put them back in the cabinets. Dust the cabinets regularly. For mild dust accumulation and buffing, use a soft and dry cloth to clean both the cabinet's interior and exterior surfaces. It's particularly important to dust the outside of your kitchen cabinets regularly, because the grease and steam produced during cooking will cake the dust onto cabinet surfaces, making it harder to clean off if you do it infrequently. Purchase oil soap wood cleaner. This product is designed to remove grease and other caked-on substances without damaging wooden surfaces. Oil soap is stronger than vinegar or a simple dish soap solution, so it's a good product to have on hand when you want to give your cabinets a deep cleaning. If your cabinets have a layer of caked-on, sticky grease, oil soap is what you want to use to clean them. Murphy's Oil Soap is one of the most popular brands. If you find that you need something a little stronger, try an industrial degreaser solution. Test the cleaner in an inconspicuous spot. If the varnish turns white or hazy, then do not use the cleaner and test an alternative mild soap solution. Apply the oil soap to your cabinets. Use a soft cloth to rub the oil soap on your cabinets using a circular motion. Avoid pressing too hard, since you don't want to scrape off the varnish. Continue rubbing the oil soap into the cabinet surface until all the caked-on grease has been removed. Make sure you don't scrub the cabinets with an abrasive wipe, like a rough sponge or steel wool, as this could scratch the cabinet and leave marks. Go back over the cabinets with a clean cloth. Remove all residue from the grease and oil cleanser so that the surface of your cabinets is entirely clean. Use baking soda to handle thick caked-on substances. Food spills left unattended for a long time can harden and become quite difficult to remove. Baking soda acts as a mild abrasive that will remove the dried substance without ruining your wood. Mix baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Dip a cloth in the paste and use it to scrub off the caked-on substance. If the substance still won't budge, apply the paste and let it soak in for 15 minutes before you scrub it away. You may want to use a thin spatula or another tool to help scrape off the substance. Be very careful not to scratch your cabinet. Choose a furniture polish or wax. A polished cabinet exterior will give your kitchen a warm and lustrous look by bringing out the true character of the wood. Most polishes will leave either a high shine or a low luster, so choose the one that suits your preferences and the look of your kitchen. Make sure the cabinets are clean before applying polish. Applying polish over grease and dust will result in a mess, so be sure clean your cabinets before polishing. Remove all grease and caked-on food, then run a clean cloth over the cabinets to collect residue and dust before proceeding. Apply the polish to a clean, dry cloth. Use a soft towel or microfiber cloth to avoid scratching the wood. Rub the polish over a small area of the cabinet’s exterior. Work in four or five-inch sections in order to make sure the entire surface of the cabinets get evenly polished. Rub the polish in a gentle circular motion. If you're using wax to polish your cabinets, let it sit for a few minutes before proceeding to the next step. Buff the area with a second clean cloth. This removes the excess polish, leaving the spot gleaming and shiny. Continue polishing and buffing. Move on to the next small area until you finish polishing and buffing the entire exterior of your cabinets.
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Make a vinegar solution. Wipe the outside of the cabinets after cooking. Dry the cabinets with a clean cloth. Regularly clean out the inside of the cabinets. Dust the cabinets regularly. Purchase oil soap wood cleaner. Test the cleaner in an inconspicuous spot. Apply the oil soap to your cabinets. Go back over the cabinets with a clean cloth. Use baking soda to handle thick caked-on substances. Choose a furniture polish or wax. Make sure the cabinets are clean before applying polish. Apply the polish to a clean, dry cloth. Rub the polish over a small area of the cabinet’s exterior. Buff the area with a second clean cloth. Continue polishing and buffing.
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How to Make a Tequila Sunrise
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To make a tequila sunrise cocktail, add 3-4 ice cubes to a cocktail glass and pour 2 fluid ounces of tequila over the ice. Next, pour 5.5 fluid ounces of orange juice into the glass along with a dash of grenadine. Then, garnish your cocktail glass with an orange wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a paper umbrella before serving the beverage.
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Pick out your ingredients. There are 3 main ingredients in a tequila sunrise: tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. As with most cocktails, the price and type of liquor and additions you get will affect the flavor. For a tequila sunrise, you'll want to go with a mid-range tequila (think somewhere in the $30 range), fresh orange juice (making it yourself is the best, but store bought is fine too), and bright red grenadine (okay, all grenadine is bright red, but it still makes your drink look nice, so it's something to watch out for). Grenadine is a thick syrup made from pomegranate juice, and it's non-alcoholic, so you can actually find it in the grocery store as well as a liquor store. Fill up a highball glass with ice. A highball glass is a tall, plain glass that's great for making a big drink in. Go ahead and fill the glass up about halfway with ice to keep your drink cool and dilute it ever so slightly. Your ice matters! If you want your cocktail to look professional and taste the best, you can try making clear ice. Otherwise, just use ice made from filtered water. Pour 2 fl oz (60 ml) of tequila into the glass. Now it's time for the fun part: the alcohol. Measure out your tequila in a shot glass or a measuring cup, then pour it in over the ice. You don't have to worry about pouring carefully since the tequila is clear, meaning it doesn't add much to the visual effects of the drink. To save yourself a step, you can also mix the orange juice and the tequila together, then pour them in at the same time. It doesn't affect the look of the drink, so it's really up to you. Add 5.5 fl oz (175 mL) of orange juice. Here comes the sun in the tequila sunrise! Measure out your orange juice and pour it into your glass on top of the ice. This will add a pop of color as well as a fresh fruity flavor to your cocktail. If you're making your own orange juice, squeeze at least 2 oranges. To make your cocktail a little more old-fashioned, pour in 2 dashes of bitters along with the OJ. To double up on the citrus flavor, pour in ⁄ 4 c (59 mL) of lime juice. Want some fruity flavor with a bit of liquor in it? Add 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of triple sec in with your orange juice. Drizzle the grenadine over a spoon into the glass. Your final ingredient is just a little tricky: the aim of the game here is to get the grenadine in the bottom of the glass and leave the yellow color from the orange juice on top. Measure out ⁄ 4 fluid ounce (22 mL) of grenadine, then pour it over the back of a spoon into the center of the drink. Go super slowly so that it all settles to the bottom, and most important of all: don't stir! If all goes to plan, you'll now have a gradient drink with mostly red on the bottom fading into a light yellow at the top. If it didn't go to plan—well, it'll still taste great. Put an orange wedge on the rim of your glass. Cut an orange in half, then cut that half in half again. From the smallest half, cut out a little triangle portion that you think will look cute on your drink. Make a notch in the bottom with your knife, then place it on the side of your glass. Spear a cherry with a cocktail umbrella. It's a two in one decoration: it's both cute and delicious. Grab a small cocktail umbrella and stab it through the heart of a maraschino cherry, then drop the entire thing into your drink. You can snack on the cherry when you're hungry or leave it in as you sip to have some fun in the sun. As with the orange slice, adding an umbrella and a cherry is totally optional—but why wouldn't you add a little embellishment? Tequila sunrises go great with finger foods, like tiny sandwiches or raw vegetables. They're light and fruity, so they're awesome to sip on by the pool or during a backyard BBQ. Fill up a highball glass with crushed ice. For a pineapple sunrise, you can go for some crushed ice to make more of a slushie drink. Fill up your tall glass about halfway with ice to make your drink nice and cold. If you want to get fancy with it, you can mix your ice, tequila, and pineapple juice together in a cocktail shaker (but you definitely don't have to). Add 4 fluid ounces (120 mL) of tequila to the glass. Just like a classic tequila sunrise, the main ingredient in this one is your tequila. Measure it out and dump it into your glass to get the ball rolling on this fruity sunrise. Again, you should go for a mid-range tequila here (around $30 a bottle is best). Mix in 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of pineapple juice. Open up a can of pineapple juice and measure it out. Dump the juice into your glass and stir it up with the tequila to make the base of your drink. You can find cans of pineapple juice at most grocery stores. If you like pineapple a lot, you can buy a can of pineapple chunks and use the juice for your drink. Then you'll have a ton of pineapple to snack on while you sip! Pour in 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of grenadine very slowly. Measure out your grenadine and then drizzle it over the back of a spoon into the center of the glass. Let the grenadine all fall to the bottom to create your sunrise gradient, and just like in a classic tequila sunrise, keep that spoon out of your drink! (Meaning don't stir it up). Garnish the glass with a slice of pineapple. Grab a pineapple chunk and make a notch in the bottom of it. Slide it onto the rim of your glass and add a cocktail umbrella to top off this tangy sweet drink. These pineapple sunrises are great when you're tired of OJ or you're hosting a tropical backyard party. Fill a pitcher halfway full with ice. Grab the largest pitcher you have and fill it up with a ton of ice to keep your drinks super cold. You can go for crushed ice if you have enough or stick to classic cubes for an easier fill-up. Glass pitchers are an easy way to make a party feel classy and a little fancy. Pour 1.75 cups (410 mL) of tequila into the pitcher. It's a party, right? Measure out your mid-range tequila and pour it into the pitcher on top of the ice. Thankfully you're not stopping there, so keep your other ingredients handy. Top it off with 2⁄3 c (160 mL) of orange juice. Here comes the sunrise! Measure out your orange juice and pour that in with the tequila. Use a wooden spoon to mix the 2 together and prepare for the final ingredient. To make your sunrise a little more interesting, add in 1 c (240 mL) of pineapple juice and 1 c (240 mL) of peach bellini mix as well as the OJ. Pour in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of grenadine. You know the drill: do this part slowly. Drizzle the grenadine down on top of a spoon (or just pour it out really slowly) into the center of the pitcher. Give it a minute or so to settle to the bottom and watch your sunrise come to life. Remember: no stirring! Divide it among 6 glasses and top them with cocktail umbrellas. This giant pitcher of sunrise will feed about 6 people, so you can divvy it up right away or let the guests serve themselves. As you pour, the grenadine might mix in with the orange juice and ruin the gradient, but that's okay! It will still taste amazing. You can add a cherry or an orange slice to each glass if you're feeling fancy.
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Pick out your ingredients. Fill up a highball glass with ice. Pour 2 fl oz (60 ml) of tequila into the glass. Add 5.5 fl oz (175 mL) of orange juice. Drizzle the grenadine over a spoon into the glass. Put an orange wedge on the rim of your glass. Spear a cherry with a cocktail umbrella. Fill up a highball glass with crushed ice. Add 4 fluid ounces (120 mL) of tequila to the glass. Mix in 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of pineapple juice. Pour in 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of grenadine very slowly. Garnish the glass with a slice of pineapple. Fill a pitcher halfway full with ice. Pour 1.75 cups (410 mL) of tequila into the pitcher. Top it off with 2⁄3 c (160 mL) of orange juice. Pour in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of grenadine. Divide it among 6 glasses and top them with cocktail umbrellas.
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How to Use a Metronome
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To use a metronome, start by setting the tempo on the tool so that it marks the correct amount of beats per minute, which will help you practice rhythm as you play your instrument. If you are using a digital metronome, you can also set the time signature and volume to your preference. When you first practice with a metronome, start by playing slowly with your metronome set to 60 beats per minute. Then, as you get more comfortable with the piece of music you're playing, slowly increase the tempo until you're performing at full speed.
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Learn the different types of metronomes. There are pocket-sized digital metronomes, wind-up mechanical metronomes, app metronomes for your phone, or you can even go all out and get a drum machine. Depending on your needs, some styles of metronome will perform better than others. In general, mechanical metronomes tend to have more basic features and work very well for a lot of the classical instruments that you'd find in an orchestra. Digital metronomes tend to have a lot of features designed with modern music performer in mind. Determine additional features you need. Consider the instrument you play. There are a wide selection of metronomes on the market for good reason. Depending on the instrument you play and your personal preferences you might find only certain metronomes for you. For instance, if you are a drummer you may need a headphone jack, a line out, or volume control features. If you have a stringed instrument that needs to be tuned, you might want to opt for a metronome with a tuner. If you will need to use your metronome on the go, opt for a smaller digital or phone app metronome over larger wind-up mechanical metronomes. If find visual cues help you to anticipate the beat and keep time better, use a mechanical metronome. Watching the swinging pendulum while you play can help a musician to see the beat. Most electronic ones also have the option of a flashing diode or LED so you can either see the beat or hear it. Be sure the metronome you choose has a wide enough selection of BPMs to suit your needs. Try it before you buy it. When you practice you will hear your metronome a lot, sometimes more than 100 times a minute depending on the speed of the piece. It is important to try a metronome to be sure it makes a sound you can work with. Some digital metronomes make a high-pitched digital beep, while many make a tock noise similar to a very loud clock. Try playing along with the metronome and make sure the sound will help you to keep time without getting on your nerves or distracting you from your performance. There are several metronome apps available for free in the app or play store. Set the tempo. Most digital metronomes will use BPM or beats per minute as a way to measure the speed of the piece. Some mobile metronomes available for phones will even allow you to tap the beat on your screen to get the corresponding tempo. On most quartz metronomes, the BPM is listed around the edge of the dial. Within the BPM selections, there are corresponding Italian words that are traditionally used to describe tempo, such as Allegro and Presto. On wind-up models, you simply slide the weight up the metal bar to the desired tempo or the marking indicated on the music to be rehearsed. Set the time signature. Many digital metronomes will allow you to set the time signature, but most wind-up metronomes do not. Time signatures consist of 2 numbers written how you would write a mathematical fraction. The top number indicates the number of beats in a measure. The bottom number indicates the value of the beat. For example, a piece in 4/4 time would have 4 quarter notes in a measure, while a piece in 2/4 time would have 2 quarter notes in a measure. Some pieces of music may have several time signatures. To practice them with a metronome you will have to take it in parts and reset the metronome to match the changing time signatures. Set the volume. Setting the volume for the metronome is especially important for any digital devices. You want to find a volume that won't be drowned out by the music but isn't overwhelming either. Many swinging or wind-up metronomes will not have a volume control, but musicians can follow the swinging of the metronome to keep accurate time even if they are unable to hear the metronome over the music. Some electronic metronomes will also have an LED light that goes on and off in time with the beat. Familiarize yourself with the notes of the music before using your metronome. Practice the piece without any regard to time at first. Once you know the notes and chords and have a good grasp on the order they are played, then you can begin to focus on performing the piece at the appropriate rhythm. Start out slow. Slow practice will make for fast playing. Set your metronome to 60 or 80 BPM to begin with. Listen to the metronome for a few moments before you begin playing. You may want to tap your feet or watch the metronome to help you keep the time with your internal clock. Focus on problem areas. Music is never equally difficult throughout the entire piece. Some spots will give you more trouble than others. Use the metronome at a slow speed and take it one note at a time until your hands become more familiar with required movements. You can also try adding in the notes one at a time to work out a trouble spot. Begin with just the first note of the piece. Play the note again, then add the second note. Stop. Start again with the first 2 notes and add the third note, and so on. Continue until you reach the end of the piece. Speed it up. Once you feel comfortable and confident playing the piece slowly, increase the tempo. Small increases are the best. Stick to about 5 BPM above the previous setting. Go through the piece until you are comfortable with performing at the higher speed. Then, increase the speed again. Keep raising the tempo slowly until you can perform the song at full speed. Make sure to play consistently with the metronome rather than faster or slower or you may learn to play certain parts of the piece at the wrong pace. Test yourself. Once you feel you have mastered a piece of music, you can try practicing the piece along with the metronome. You may not areas where your performance was not as even as you believed it to be. Work on those areas some more to become a better musician.
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Learn the different types of metronomes. Determine additional features you need. Try it before you buy it. Set the tempo. Set the time signature. Set the volume. Familiarize yourself with the notes of the music before using your metronome. Start out slow. Focus on problem areas. Speed it up. Test yourself.
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How to Make Wallpaper
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To make wallpaper with fabric, measure your wall space and cut the fabric to the correct dimensions. Next, apply a thin layer of starch to the top half of the wall, lay the fabric on top of the starch, and smooth out any wrinkles. Then, apply starch to the bottom half of the wall and slowly smooth the fabric over it in a downward motion. Finally, apply starch evenly to the fabric itself and let it dry completely.
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Wash any dirt or film away from the wall you want to decorate. A clean rag and some multi-purpose cleaner should do the job just fine. Let the wall dry for a day or so before you cover it. If you don't have a standard multi-purpose cleaner laying around, some mild soap and water will work, too. Measure the height of the wall from floor to ceiling. Add 2 more inches (5 cm) to the measured height to add some wiggle room when you apply it to the wall. This is especially important for odd-shaped walls and walls with windows.. Measure the width, too. If you're using panels, this is doubly important. You'll want to be sure the width of the wall doesn't leave your last panel at an awkward width – if it does, you may need to make a few cuts for it to line up. Cut your chosen fabric to the calculated length to make one panel. You have two options here: one giant panel taking up your entire wall or several panels lining up with each other. If you choose the latter, be sure to match up any design on the fabric to maintain an even pattern before cutting the next panel. Alternatively, cut the fabric into panels so that they meet the width of the wall. For example, if your wall is 60" wide, you'll want five 12" panels. The main advantage of this (if not the only advantage) is that they're easier to work with and symmetrical. However, there will be seams and lining up that you'll have to worry about. Pour fabric starch into a clean pan and start at the top of the wall. This is the stuff that turns your normal, everyday fabric into something stiffer that'll pass as wallpaper. Use a sponge or paint roller to apply starch to the top half of the wall. A thin, even layer is best. Try to keep dripping to a minimum. Only do this if you have time to put up your panels afterward. You don't want to do this, have to leave, and come back to a dry wall that needs re-starched. Begin smoothly laying your cut fabric onto the starch from the top of the wall. This is easiest to do with at least two people – one person can place while the other smoothes out the bubbles. Leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fabric overlapping the ceiling. Temporarily hold the fabric in place with pushpins as it dries. Continue applying starch and smoothing the fabric down the wall. Once the top half is done, apply starch to the bottom of the wall and start smoothing the fabric slowly over it in a downward motion. Leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fabric overlapping the bottom edge of the wall. If any windows or doors are set into the wall, leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) of extra fabric around them as well. If you're applying multiple panels, make sure the side edges line up just how you like them. It may take a minute to get perfect, but it's a minute of work now for a lifetime of non-regret later. Apply starch evenly to the fabric itself. Don't worry – it'll soak in and won't change the look of your wallpaper. When it dries, it will disappear and leave the top stiff, too. Again, apply it evenly in a thin layer. Brush or smooth away wrinkles and bubbles in the fabric as you go. Any wrinkles or bubbles will be incredibly obvious and may ruin the look you're going for. Wait for the fabric to dry completely. When it is, trim away the excess fabric from the tops and bottoms of walls and around windows or doors. For the record, it's easier to create a hard, straight line with a box cutter or razor blade than scissors. And that's it! Enjoy your newly wallpapered walls. Choose a stencil design, accent color for the design, and a wall color. Paint the wall with the selected background color if needed. If it's already a good color, you can skip right ahead to the stenciling. To paint the wall, mark off all the edges with painter's tape. If it's a dark color, cover it with primer first, let it dry, and then paint it your desired color. If it's a light color, you may be able to get away with just painting over it straight away. Decide how you want to position your stencil to form a wallpaper pattern. The only bounds here are in your imagination – is it going to be a single line of stencils? A curly-cue shape? Covering every inch of your wall? Once you've decided, use painter's tape to keep the stencil in place at the starting point of your pattern. Just keep in mind the length of time and difficulty of the overall concept you're planning. You may want to paint the Mona Lisa on your wall, but that makes it easy to mess up and is super time-consuming. When in doubt, keep it simple. Dip the tips of a stencil brush's bristles in your accent color's paint. Dab the brush onto a paper towel to remove excess paint. If you'd like, you can mix a couple of colors together for an intricate, unique look. There is such a thing as stencil paint, yes. It doesn't drip like wall paint does. That being said, it comes in pretty small containers. If you're stenciling your entire wall, it may make more financial sense to buy a large can of paint and just be extra careful. Dab the brush into the openings in the stencil design. Starting lightly, start creating small swishes of color inside the stencil – this method is called stippling. Hold the stencil firmly in place around the area you are painting to create sharp lines in your design. If you're working with multiple colors, cover every area with your first color before moving onto your second. This will make it much easier and quicker. Trace the stencil's four registration points with a pencil after painting. Once you're done with the first stencil, make small marks on its edges with a pencil to denote where it was. Then, when you lift it up and off the wall, you'll know where it was and where you should place the next image. Line up the stencil's registration points when moving the stencil to the next position in the pattern. If your stencils touch on any corner, use your registration point to make sure that it's right where it's supposed to be. Check that the placement is even by using a level. Once it is level, retape it in its new position with painter's tape on all edges. But be sure not to place the tape over the previous stencil – it may still need time to dry. Paint the rest of the pattern and move the stencil across and down the wall as necessary. Have the pattern reach to the edges of the wall and any trim to create the seamless appearance of wallpaper. If you mess up at any point in time and if you have the color available, just paint over the stencil. It's just a hiccough in the process – it won't ruin your pattern if you don't let it. Measure your walls to figure out how many sheets of paper you need. Once you've decided what kind of paper you want and you know what size it comes in, measure your walls, top to bottom and side to side. How many sheets is that? If it's not even, you'll have to figure out what you need to do. For example, let's say your wall is 60” across and your papers are 11” across. Do you want 5 pieces of paper that are 11” and 1 that's 5” across or 6 pieces of paper that all measure 10”? This is generally determined by how you want your seams to look. Line up your paper on the floor how you want it on the wall. Unless you're using plain, non-patterned paper, you'll need to know which piece to put where and how before you ' actually put it in place. The edges that touch should line up perfectly – if they don't, cut them to size or overlap them so that they do (or don't, depending on your preferences). Place them on the floor how you want them to look on the wall. Sometimes it works having a tiled look. That part is up to you – do you want them to be one cohesive pattern or a whole bunch of mini patterns? Place double-sided tape on all edges of each paper. Now that you have every piece sprawled out on the ground, flip it over and place double-sided tape on every edge. Start at one corner and work your way out. Don't skip a corner. If you do, you might end up with an edge of the paper coming up from the wall, and that is not a cute look for your interior decorating style. Start placing the sheets, peeling one edge of tape at a time. As you're holding the sheet of paper to the wall, start peeling the edge of one piece of tape, smoothing the paper against it as you go. As that part is secured to the wall, peel another piece of tape and smooth that side. Going one at a time will help get rid of any bubbles and make sure the paper lies flush against the wall. Adjust as necessary. You may find that the piece of tape moves the paper just the teeniest bit, but somehow miraculously knocking off your entire pattern. In that case, just adjust. There's a reason you're using paper on your walls and not paint, you know. Keep placing the sheets until you're finished. Again, start from one corner and work your way out to keep your pattern cohesive and make it easier for you to place. If there's an excess paper hanging off the edges, take scissors or a box cutter to the edge and cut it right off. Then, that's literally it. Who knew it could be so simple? If you end up getting a bit sloppy, don't fret. Just cut off the dimensions you messed up or let it overlap. An exacto knife and a rule work wonders, but odds are no one will notice the overlap if you go the lazy route instead! Cut out pages from an old book. Think about how cool it would be if you had excerpts of your favorite book lining your wall. Pretty neat, huh? If you're willing to part with a copy, you can do just that. Carefully take a box cutter or exacto knife to the pages and cut them out close to the seam. Instant wallpaper. When you're finished, look at their sizes. Are they different? If so, you may wish to cut them all to the same size. That being said, there's no rule that says they have to be the same size. Heck, you could use multiple books that all have different size pages. It just depends on whether you want a more tile-like or collage-like feel. Measure your pages and wall. How big are the papers that you're working with? Now, how big is your wall? It's gonna go a lot easier if you don't have to stop halfway through to cut out more paper (or, heaven forbid, buy another book). Knowing your measurements beforehand will let you know if you have to cut them to a different size, too. Let's say your wall is 70” across and 90” tall. Your papers are 7” across and 10” tall. Length-wise, you're fine: that's 9 sheets of paper at 10” tall, making 90”. But for the width, do you want 11 sheets that are 7” across and one sheet that's 3” or do you want to size them all down to 5” to make it perfect, or, say, 6.75” to make it “just about” right? Plan out your design. Odds are no two of your pages are the same, so what do you want the final wall to look like? Clear out a large area (like a big table or the floor), and start setting up your papers like you want them to look. You'll be glad you spent this time later when you don't have all the footnotes section accidentally lumped together. Because you're working with free-standing pages right now, be sure to turn off any fans and close the winds – or else you're going to have to enlist the help of a bunch of paperweights. Brush the backs of the pages with wallpaper paste and place. One at a time, brush the back of a page and place it on the wall. Start at a corner so it's easy to spread out from there. Don't try to do a bunch of gluing and then a bunch of placing – you don't want the paste to start drying on you. After each page, take a second to make sure it's aligned correctly. If it's not, you still have time right then to adjust it before the paste dries. Seal with a surface top coat. Once all the pages are on the wall just how you like them, you're almost done. All that's left is sealing them with a non-yellowing, clear surface top coat. These come in both liquid and spray forms, but spray is much easier to work with. Cover the entire area with a thin, even layer, let it dry, and you're done. Technically, you could use a colored seal or even spray it with glitter. That part is up to you! Measure your walls to determine how much paper you'll need. Most contact paper comes in rolls that are 18” wide by 75” long. That being said, there's also a grid on the back that can help you easily size it to fit your needs. How big are your walls? If you do need to cut the width of the paper, take a razor blade, exacto knife, or box cutter and use the grid on the back, following the lines. Unless you're cutting it into crazy shapes, this grid makes it super easy and lets you keep the ruler in its drawer. Make a template for your design. Contact paper comes in a bunch of different colors and patterns. However, if you go for white or solid-colored contact paper, you could always put your own design on top of that. Now's your chance to design your very own wallpaper. What'll it look like? Paint is the obvious medium of choice, but your template could be for just about anything – glitter, felt, washi tape, you name it. With the right kind of glue, heck, you could line your wallpaper with bells. Paint or design your contact paper. Once you have your template figured out (incorporating in the dimensions, of course), design away. Spread the paper out on the floor or on some large, cleared surface and get to being creative. This will be the funnest part! Let each panel dry once you're done. Don't try to hang up the panels immediately – they'll need a solid 3-4 hours for you to safely work with them (depending on your design, that is). With a buddy, slowly remove the backing and place on the wall, starting at the top. In one of the top corners of your wall, line up your paper with the backing still on. Once it's in place, start peeling off the backing slowly. As you do that and your friend is holding up the paper, have one of you smooth down the front as you go. Slowly move down the wall, in tandem smoothing and peeling off the back paper. Monitor your progress as you go – it's easy to inadvertently angle the paper to the right or left. Smooth out all the bubbles and adjust as necessary. As you're slowly going down your panel, smooth out all the bubbles before you continue adhering any further. This is easiest to do with a ruler or straight-edge, though the edge of your hand may work, too. You'll be glad you took your time – a wall full of bubbles probably isn't the look you're going for. The best part about contact paper is that usually it comes right off. So if you notice that you just flubbed up, immediately peel it back up and reapply. If you take swift action, pretty much any mistake with this DIY project can be remedied.
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Wash any dirt or film away from the wall you want to decorate. Measure the height of the wall from floor to ceiling. Cut your chosen fabric to the calculated length to make one panel. Pour fabric starch into a clean pan and start at the top of the wall. Begin smoothly laying your cut fabric onto the starch from the top of the wall. Continue applying starch and smoothing the fabric down the wall. Apply starch evenly to the fabric itself. Wait for the fabric to dry completely. Choose a stencil design, accent color for the design, and a wall color. Decide how you want to position your stencil to form a wallpaper pattern. Dip the tips of a stencil brush's bristles in your accent color's paint. Dab the brush into the openings in the stencil design. Trace the stencil's four registration points with a pencil after painting. Line up the stencil's registration points when moving the stencil to the next position in the pattern. Paint the rest of the pattern and move the stencil across and down the wall as necessary. Measure your walls to figure out how many sheets of paper you need. Line up your paper on the floor how you want it on the wall. Place double-sided tape on all edges of each paper. Start placing the sheets, peeling one edge of tape at a time. Keep placing the sheets until you're finished. Cut out pages from an old book. Measure your pages and wall. Plan out your design. Brush the backs of the pages with wallpaper paste and place. Seal with a surface top coat. Measure your walls to determine how much paper you'll need. Make a template for your design. Paint or design your contact paper. With a buddy, slowly remove the backing and place on the wall, starting at the top. Smooth out all the bubbles and adjust as necessary.
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How to Find Free Court Records
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In the U.S., almost all court proceedings and documents are public record, and you can access many of them for free. The main exceptions are documents sealed by a court order, which aren't available to the public. Usually, you'll only have to pay a fee if you want to take copies home with you. For federal records, go to the PACER website. For state records, go to the state's court database online. Alternatively, go to the court clerk's office where the case was heard and tell them the case number. If you don't know it, they might have a computer you can use to look it up.
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Gather information. Not only should you be able to enter enough information to retrieve the records you want, but you also should have a good idea of the types of records that are available. Depending on the type of case and the charges, you may not be able to view all records from a criminal proceeding. Each state has different rules regarding what documents are available to people who weren't involved in the case, for example, as the defendant. Typically you would be able to retrieve any search warrants, the summons and complaint, and other documents related to the defendant's sentencing and incarceration. If records such as family court proceedings are sealed by court order, you must first get a court order to have the records unsealed unless you are a party in the case. When searching online, many of the databases only provide docket entries that tell you the events that occurred in a case on that day, such as the title of a motion filed or a court hearing. If you want to access the documents themselves, you must go to the clerk's office in person and request the record. Find the database of the correct court. Many courts have databases available online that provide court records for cases filed through a certain date. If you're looking for court records from a case filed in federal court, you can find it by searching on the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) website at https://www.pacer.gov. Most states have records of civil cases and family law cases online, and some have records of traffic violations. Massachusetts Legal Services compiled a list of online databases at http://www.masslegalservices.org/content/how-look-court-records-internet-links-online-access-records-other-states. The list includes all states that publish court records online, although each website may have varying degrees of public access. Some databases only allow limited searching, or only allow you to pull a full record if you are a licensed attorney. The National Center for State Courts has a similar list of online databases for state court records, as well as information on whether any fees are charged to access the records, available at http://www.ncsc.org/Topics/Access-and-Fairness/Privacy-Public-Access-to-Court-Records/State-Links.aspx#Alabama. You also may be able to find the database by conducting an online search for court records in the state or county where the case was filed. Keep in mind that not all of these services are free. Some of the online databases charge a fee, or you may be able to conduct a search, but must pay a fee to see the full record. Whether fees are charged for online searches depends on the state and county that has the records you want. Follow the prompts. Before you start your search, you typically must accept the site's terms and conditions and privacy policy. Some databases have an additional step requiring you to enter a code designed to verify that you are a human searching the database. While some states allow you to search their databases anonymously, others require you to set up an account before you can begin your search. Florida, for example, allows you to search records anonymously at https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/county/index.xhtml. Once you enter the county, you can click the public option to search anonymously. After you click through to agree to the disclaimer, you can search cases in that county, or search for people who may have been parties to cases to retrieve any court records regarding that person. If you want to view records from a federal court case, you must create a user account with PACER. While registering with PACER is free, once you retrieve documents you will be charged a fee of $0.10 per page. Enter the appropriate information. The databases typically allow you to search by party name, and may allow you to restrict your search results to certain years. The more information you can enter, the narrower your search will be. This increases the likelihood that you will find the exact records you want; however, it will decrease the number of results. Retrieve your records. When you receive your search results, click on the link that corresponds to the particular case you need. What information is available online depends on the state and the county of the court. Some courts have all documents filed available online, while others only have docket entries – basic information about what happened on particular dates in the case. For example, a docket entry might state that on a certain date the defendant filed a motion to dismiss, but would not have a copy of the motion that was filed. Gather information. Before you go to the courthouse, make sure you have enough information for the court staff to find the documents you need. If you're not sure whether you can see the records you want, you can check with the court clerk or the website for your state court system to find out which records are available to the public. Some records may be generally unavailable, such as juvenile records. Others, such as family court documents with sensitive personal information, may have been sealed by the court. To see those documents, you would have to get a court order unsealing the records. To request court records in person at the clerk's office, you typically must have the case number. If you don't have the case number, there may be a computer at the clerk's office that you can use to search for the case number using the names of one of the parties to the case. #Find out where the records you need are stored. Most courts house older records off site and have a different process for retrieving them. For example, the Orange County Superior Court in California allows a search of all civil court records from 1889 to the present. Current cases can be viewed online, or at computers located at the clerk's office. Older files, such as those for cases closed more than 10 years ago, must be retrieved from an archival facility. Keep in mind also that some jurisdictions will charge a fee to retrieve older case files in addition to copying those files. Fees typically must be paid in advance when you file your request for the records. Go to the clerk's office. To view records from a particular case you must request the file from the clerk of the court where the case was heard. Some courts may require you to fill out a specific request form, while for others you simply go up to the counter and give the clerk the file or case number. You may not have to provide any personal identification to view a court record. However, some courts such as the Orange County Superior Court in California require you to leave a photo identification with the clerk while you view paper court records. Retrieve your records. If your records are housed in another location, you may have to return to the courthouse at a later date to view them. While most courts will allow you to view records for free, you typically cannot leave the clerk's office or the courthouse with the records. You can make copies if you need more time to read the records, but you'll have to pay a fee for the copies. If you requested court records for an older case that has been archived, you may have to return to the courthouse after the clerk has had enough time to retrieve the records from the off-site location. If you purchased copies, some courts will mail your copies to you if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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Gather information. Find the database of the correct court. Follow the prompts. Enter the appropriate information. Retrieve your records. Gather information. Go to the clerk's office. Retrieve your records.
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How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet
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Before replacing a bathroom faucet, turn off the water supply using the valve behind the sink, and drain the pipes beneath the basin. Next, disconnect the supply tubes beneath the basin, and use a wrench to remove the bolts holding the old faucet in place. Then, remove the old faucet, insert the new gasket and faucet over the existing hole, and wrap the ends of the new supply lines with plumber's tape. Finally, reconnect the supply hoses and tighten each bolt with the wrench before turning the water supply back on.
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Gather your tools and supplies. Replacing a bathroom faucet is a straightforward job, but it does require a few tools that you'll need to remove the old faucet and install the new one. The tools you'll need include: Adjustable wrench Basin wrench Bucket Towel Flashlight Measuring tape Plumber's tape Sponge or scrubber Bathroom cleaner or soap Rag or cloth New faucet (purchased after you remove the original) Prepare your work area. Remove everything from underneath the sink. Place a towel below the pipes to protect the vanity from water damage. Place a bucket over the towel and under the faucet to catch any water that drips down. You can also lay a garbage bag down under the towel for even more protection, or in place of the bucket. Turn off the water. Locate the water shutoff valve for the bathroom sink. It should be under the sink, inside the vanity. Turn the valve to the right (clockwise) to close the valve and shut off the water to the faucet. Depending on your plumbing, you may have a single water valve for the entire faucet, or you may have two separate valves for the hot and cold water. If you have trouble locating the shutoff valve, you can turn off the water supply to the entire line running to the bathroom sink. Drain the water. To remove excess water from the faucet and to relieve pressure before you start working, drain the pipes after you shut off the water. Turn on all the faucets at the sink and keep them running until all the water has drained out. This will protect your sink, vanity, and floors from leaks and water damage, and prevent water from spraying everywhere when you remove the faucet. Disconnect the supply tubes. These are the tubes that connect the faucet to the water supply. Use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts where the hoses attach to the water supply. Use the basin wrench to loosen the nut attaching the hoses to the faucet. Turn the nuts to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen them. Once you've loosened the nuts with the wrenches, you can remove them the rest of the way by hand. Wipe up any water that drips onto the bottom of the vanity immediately to prevent damage or warping. Loosen the lock nuts to take out the old faucet. Most faucets are attached to the sink by locknuts attached to the tailpieces under the sink. Use your hands or an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts and unthread them from the tailpieces. Turn them to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen them. Remove the nuts and the washers from the tailpieces. Once you've removed the supply lines, nuts, and washers, the faucet will be loose. Hold the faucet in both hands and pull it straight out from the mounting holes. Remove the gasket if there is one and set it aside with the faucet. Use the flashlight to locate the nuts under the sink if you're having trouble locating them. Scrub the faucet holes. With a sponge or gentle abrasive pad, scrub the mounting holes around the sink where the faucet sits. Use soap and water or your favorite cleaner or detergent. Once the area is clean, rinse it well, pat it dry, and let it air dry completely. To remove old sealant or silicone, dampen a sponge or rag with mineral spirits and wipe the area clean. Then rinse the area with clean water and pat it dry. Determine what kind of faucet you have. Once you've removed the old faucet from the mounting holes, you can figure out what hole configuration you're working with and the type of faucet you need. There are three major types of faucets: Single hole, where the sink will only have one hole for the faucet, and the faucet will all be one simple piece with a single handle. Center-set, where there will be three holes in the sink and the one-piece faucet will have separate handles controlling the hot and cold water. Widespread or split-set, which work with three-hole basins, but the spout and two handles come in three separate pieces. Purchase a new faucet. Before you go to the home or hardware store for a new faucet, determine the type of faucet you have, look at your basin hole configuration, and measure the distance between the holes so that you get the right replacement faucet. Write down the number of holes your basin has, the type of faucet that was on there, and the distance between the holes. If you want to replace your old faucet with a new kind, you'll have to replace the basin as well. Install the gasket. The gasket is a rubber or plastic piece that sits between the faucet and the sink to ensure a proper seal and prevent leaks. Fit the gasket over the bottom of the faucet, matching the holes in the gasket with the tailpipes and valves on the faucet. Plastic gaskets generally snap onto the faucet, so be sure to seat them properly so the faucet is tightly sealed. If your faucet didn't come with a gasket, you'll need to apply sealant or plumber's putty before installing the faucet. Follow the manufacturer's directions and lay down a thin layer of sealant or putty right before you put in the faucet. Wrap all the threads with plumber’s tape. Plumber's tape is designed to lubricate fittings and create a better seal between components. Wrap the end of the faucet tailpipes with a layer of plumber's tape, making sure the tape doesn't extend beyond the end of the pipe. The tailpipes are where the water supply hose will attach to the faucet, and the tape will prevent leaks. Insert the new faucet. Hold the faucet in both hands and carefully set it into the mounting holes. Match the tailpipes and valves with the proper holes, and place the faucet into position. Once the faucet is in the mounting holes, insert a washer over each tailpipe, and then twist on the nuts by hand. To tighten the nuts, turn them to the right (clockwise). When you've tightened the nuts by hand, finish tightening them by turning them another quarter turn with the adjustable wrench if necessary. Avoid tightening the nuts any further, or you could damage the sink. Attach the water supply hoses. Start by attaching the hoses to the faucet first. Attach each hose to the tailpipe of the faucet, and then tighten the nut by hand. To finish tightening the nuts, use the basin wrench to turn each nut a quarter turn to the right (clockwise). Once the hoses are attached to the new faucet, reattach them to the water supply. Turn the nuts by hand to the right (clockwise), then tighten them the rest of the way with the adjustable wrench. If you are attaching the supply lines to copper pipes with threaded fittings, hold the copper pipe securely while connecting the supply lines to ensure the pipes don't twist or break. Turn on the water and test the faucet. When everything is connected and tightened, turn the water back on by turning the shutoff valve to the left (counterclockwise). Then turn on the taps to flush out the new faucet. When the water is running, check for leaks and drips. To flush the faucet, simply let the hot and cold water run for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Gather your tools and supplies. Prepare your work area. Turn off the water. Drain the water. Disconnect the supply tubes. Loosen the lock nuts to take out the old faucet. Scrub the faucet holes. Determine what kind of faucet you have. Purchase a new faucet. Install the gasket. Wrap all the threads with plumber’s tape. Insert the new faucet. Attach the water supply hoses. Turn on the water and test the faucet.
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How to Make a Chicken Biryani
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To make a chicken biryani, start by deep frying some sliced onions in a pan on the stove. Then, season the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours. While the chicken is marinating, cook some rice in a large pot on the stove and prepare some saffron milk, which will go on top of the rice. When the chicken is done marinating, put it in the bottom of a large pot and cover it with a layer of rice. Spread the onions over the rice and then put more rice over them. Finally, cook the biryani for 5-10 minutes over high heat before serving.
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Heat the oil in the pan. Start with the stove heat on high to get the oil nice and hot, quickly. The onions should sizzle when you put them in the pan with the oil. Once you see oil evaporating a little bit, the oil is ready for the onions. Add your onions to the oil. It's easier to fry onions in smaller portions, so for 2 sliced onions, you can try frying 3 batches or so. Reduce the flame to medium. Deep fry the onions on medium heat until they turn a golden brown. This should take about 10-20 minutes. While they are sizzling in the oil, gently mix the onions around to keep all of them coated, and to disperse the heat and oil evenly. If the flame is very high the onions will burn on the outside and remain watery on the inside. Take out the onions from the pan. Use a big, perforated spoon (a spoon with holes in it for drainage) to removes the onions from the pan once they are golden brown. You want a perforated spoon to drain out excess oil. Place the onions on a plate with a paper towel on it, to absorb the rest of the excess oil. Put the onions aside for later. Put the chicken in a bowl or pan. The bowl or pan needs to be big enough so there is enough room to mix the chicken in with the marinade, and have the marinade coat the chicken completely. Keep the chicken in big pieces, and on the bone. Keeping the chicken on the bone will create a stock once the chicken is being cooked, adding a nice, full flavor to the biryani. Add the spices and powders to the chicken. One by one add the marinade ingredients to the chicken: Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp Red chili powder - 1 tbsp Salt - to taste (approximately 1 tsp) Yogurt - 1 cup Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp Green cardamom powder - 1 tsp Cumin powder - 1 tsp Turmeric - 1/2 tsp Fried brown onions - 1 cup Ghee (clarified butter) - 4 tbsp Freshly chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) - 1/4 cup Mint leaves (no stalk) 10-15 2-4 green chilies (broken or cut) Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Mix your ingredients. Mix all the ingredients until they are dispersed thoroughly, and the chicken pieces are completely covered with the marinade mixture. Once the chicken is coated with all the spices and flavorings, let it marinade. There is a wide range of how long you can let the chicken marinade. You can marinade the chicken overnight to ensure the chicken absorbs all the flavors, or you can marinade it for less time. However, give the chicken a minimum of 4 hours to marinade to set in. Refrigerate the chicken. Once you are finished with the marinading the chicken, cover and place the chicken in the refrigerator, and work on the other parts of the biryani. Soak the rice. Rinse the rice with cool water to remove some of the outermost starch, and then allow it to continue soaking in the water. Let the rice soak between 30 minutes to 1 hour. For biryani, you want to use basmati rice to give the fullest flavor to the dish. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. This is the water you are going to cook the rice in. The water must be boiling before you add the rice. Add the rice. Along with the rice, add some other ingredients to give the rice a full flavor, and prevent the rice from sticking: 5 green cardamoms 2 black cardamoms 3 cloves 2 pieces of cinnamon 1 bay leaf 1 piece of mace 1 tsp of ghee 1/2 tsp of salt Stir the added ingredients. Stir the ingredients to make sure they are all mixed in, and then cover the rice boil it for 8-10 minutes or until the rice is cooked half to three quarters of the way. Once the rice is cooked half to three quarters, you can take out the whole ingredients you added earlier (cloves, cardamoms, etc.) Check the consistency of the rice. Since the rice should only be cooked half to a quarter of the way when you take it off the stove, the grains should be soft on the outside but still hard in the middle. This is because the rest of the rice gets cooked on dum (when you layer the chicken and rice, seal it with dough around the edges to lock in the steam, and put it on a very low flame). You can tell how cooked the rice is by taking a grain and pressing it with your fingers. The rice should break apart into pieces, but still have a hard texture to it. If it is soft and mushes in your fingers, you have cooked it too much. Turn off the heat. Turn off the heat once you rice is cooked half to three quarters of the way, and let it sit. The hot water will cook the rice a little bit more, without cooking it too much. Prepare the saffron milk. Add 1/4 tsp saffron to 2 tbsp of warm milk and let it soak for approximately 15 minutes. This saffron mixture will go on top of the rice when you are preparing to cook the final part of the biryani and it will give a nice flavoring. Prepare the sealing dough. Place 2 cups of chapati flour in a bowl and add approximately 3/4 cup of lukewarm water. Stir until the mixture forms a soft dough. If the dough is dry and isn't really mixing well, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water. Knead the dough by pushing on it with your knuckles and heels of your hands. Make sure your hands are damp with water while doing this so the dough doesn't stick to your skin. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes to ensure it is fully mixed together. Place chicken into a thick bottom pot. Traditionally, biryani is cooked in an Indian cooking pot called a biryani handi, but any thick bottom pot will work just fine. A non-stick pot/handi works best. Spread the chicken so each piece of chicken is touching the bottom and/or sides of the pot. This will help ensure that each piece of chicken gets cooked thoroughly. Spread the rice. The rice that you cooked earlier is now ready to be added to the chicken. Create a layer of rice, adding about half of the rice on top of the chicken. With your perforated spoon, pack the rice firmly into the pot. It is okay if some water comes along with the rice, it will help things cook with the steam. On top of the rice, sprinkle on fried onions(approximately 2 tbsp), chopped coriander leaves(approximately 1tbsp), and mint leaves (approximately 8-10). You can also sprinkle on cashew or golden raisins, but these are optional. Add the next layer of rice. This is the second, and final layer of rice you will be adding to the biryani. Once the rest of the rest is spread evenly, add on the rest of the brown onions (approximately 1 tbsp), a little bit more coriander leaves (approximately 1/2 tbsp), mint leaves (3-5), the saffron milk mixture, and approximately 6 tbsp of ghee. An alternative and optional topping is adding some rose water. Just add about 1/2 a capful, and sprinkle it over the top of the biryani. Put the lid on the pot upside down. Roll the chapati dough into long pieces and put the dough on the edges of the pot's upside down lid. You add the chapati dough to the edges of the lid, so when you turn the lid right side up, the dough seals the pot so the chicken and rice can steam cook together. Press lightly but firmly to make sure the lid is secure and tight. You can add a weight to the lid to ensure that it stays sealed, but usually if you use the dough, it is sealed good enough. Cook the biryani. Keep the biryani cooking for about 5-10 on high flame. Then, take the pot off the flame, put a cooking plate on the flame, and place the pot back on the flame with the cooking plate. This is the safest method to cook the biryani and make sure the biryani doesn't burn because of the direct contact with the heat. After about 35 switch off the flame, but don't open the biryani yet. Let the biryani sit for another 10 minutes. Carefully remove the pot's top. The dough will be a little cooked and hardened, but crack through it, and take of the top to check the biryani. A lot of steam will come out so be careful not to burn yourself. Slowly stick a large spoon on the inside side of the hand and lift to get the bottom layers of the rice out. Then, as you work your way down, bring up a piece of chicken. The pieces of chicken should have a brown coloring. Enjoy! Usually, biryani is eaten with your hands, and is served with raita, a cold, refreshing, yogurt condiment.
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Heat the oil in the pan. Add your onions to the oil. Reduce the flame to medium. Take out the onions from the pan. Put the chicken in a bowl or pan. Add the spices and powders to the chicken. Mix your ingredients. Refrigerate the chicken. Soak the rice. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice. Stir the added ingredients. Check the consistency of the rice. Turn off the heat. Prepare the saffron milk. Prepare the sealing dough. Place chicken into a thick bottom pot. Spread the rice. Add the next layer of rice. Put the lid on the pot upside down. Cook the biryani. Carefully remove the pot's top. Enjoy!
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How to Find New Music
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To find new music, download Spotify or visit their website, then search for artists you already like. On the artist's page, click on the “Related Artists” tab to see musicians or bands that are similar to the ones you enjoy. Alternatively, consider creating a Pandora account and clicking on “Browse Genres” to discover new artists in your favorite genres. When you hear a song you like, click the “thumbs up” icon so it can play similar songs. You can also browse the list of similar songs that pops up with each new track.
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Get a spotify username. To begin using their service, spotify requires you to sign up, but it is fairly easy. Go to their website and choose between "play free" or "premium" (premium allows you to listen to music with no commercials and download songs to your phone so you can listen to your music even when you don't have service). Then, you can sign up with Facebook or with your email address and you can begin to listen to music. Download Spotify to your computer or use their web player. Spotify has several different options for listening to music. You can download their program on your computer, which allows you stay logged in permanently, or you can visit the Spotify online web player (this runs similarly to the program on your computer). You can also download the spotify app to your tablet or phone. With this app you can still listen to music free, but you won't be able to select individual songs -- you will just be able to shuffle whole albums or playlists, which may make it difficult to discover new music. Visit artists you like. To begin your search for new music, it can always be helpful to start off with artists you already like. On the spotify player, you can type in your favorite artists in the search bar and you can click on some of their albums or the artist themself. To find new artists, its helpful if you visit the actual artist's page. View the related artists. Spotify has created a function that allows you to check out artists that are similar to the artists you already like, which can be beneficial when you are trying to discover new music. The "Related Artists" link is on the right side of the page, next to the "popular music." It usually displays the top seven artists like the one you are listening to, but if you click on the link, you will be directed to a page with 20 other artists. Use the browse function. Spotify has also created a page that gives you the option to browse different genres, new releases, music in the top of the charts, and even has a discover page. Each of these pages gives you the option to find new music, either by trying out different genres or going with Spotify's suggestions. Click the "Browse" like in the top left corner of your Spotify page to explore new music. Charts: Within the browse option, this page allows you to look at music that is ranked in the top 50 in the country. You can check out music from America, or from all over the world. You can also visit the "Viral 50 by Country" page, which allows you to see what songs are ranked in the top 50 of each country. Genres and Moods: This page is helpful if you are feeling in a certain mood or looking for a certain genre, but don't have an idea of specific artists to look for. Spotify has created a number of genres and moods like "Chill," "Workout," "Jazz," "Travel," etc. as well as creating playlists within each of those categories for even more specificity. For example, within the "Chill" category a few of the playlists are "Your Favorite Coffeehouse," "Stress Relief," and "Autumn Leaves." Within the "Jazz" category one of the playlists is "This is: Frank Sinatra." In the categories that are more genre based rather than mood based, Spotify has listed a number of well known or popular artists and albums within that genre. New Releases: What better way to find new music than by checking out the new releases? This page consists of music that was recently released. It is not grouped by any specific genre or category, so you'll have to do some sifting to find music. Discover: This page is uniquely created for you as a user, and is improved more and more by the amount of time you spend on Spotify listening to music. Spotify has several different categories like "Top Recommendations for You," "New Releases for You," "Because you listened to..." and "Suggested for You Based on..." Essentially, Spotify is able to take the music you listen to and find similar artists or genres that you might like so that you can explore new music. Visit a friend's page. Spotify carries a social media aspect to it, in that you can add friends and view their pages to see what music they are listening to. If you know of a certain friend who shares similar music taste with you, then visit their page by searching for their name in the search bar. You should be able to see music they have recently listened to, playlists they have created, and artists and other friends they are following. Create an account. To use Pandora, you can listen without an account, but it won't store any of your music the next time you visit it, so it's helpful to create an account so you can save stations. With Pandora you can also choose between a free account and a paid account. The paid account essentially allows you to listen to music without commercials or advertisements. Create new stations based on an artist or song. One way to discover new music on Pandora is by creating new stations and liking or disliking certain songs as they play. You can create a station based on an artist or track, and then Pandora will play music similar to that artist or track. Personalize your station. As you listen to music, the best way to discover new music is by personalizing your station. When a song comes on that you like, click the "thumbs-up" icon at the top of the screen and when you dislike a song click the "thumbs-down" icon. This will help Pandora play songs that are more suited to your taste. Each time a new song plays, Pandora will also show similar artists to that song. As you are listening to music, you may discover some new artists or songs by clicking on one of those similar artists. After you have listened to a station you can also go back to that station and edit the artists and tracks you have liked or disliked. On the left side of the screen where your stations are displayed, you can click on the "Options" button underneath a station. Then click on "Station Details," and you'll be brought to a page that shows your thumbed-up and thumbed-down tracks. If you are tired of certain songs or want more variety you can delete some of those tracks so that the variety of music played on that station will be broader. Browse genres. In Pandora you can also browse playlists and genres that Pandora has already created. In the top left corner, click in the search bar. A white box that gives you instructions should come up as well as a link within that box that says "Browse Genres." Click on that link to view the different genres and stations. Pandora has a number of stations within each genre, suited for the type of music you are interested in or the mood your are feeling. You can view their top stations, for music that is popular, or you can visit their other categories that consist of a number of genres with different stations within the genres. There are certain categories that aren't necessarily a genre like "Classical," but are more of a mood, like "Dinner/Cooking," "Studying," and "Workout." Within these categories you have different stations that Pandora has created. For example, within "Dinner/Cooking" there are different stations like "Hipster Cocktail Party," "Laid Back Brunch," Funny Feast Comedy," all with songs that are suited for that type of meal. Download iTunes to your computer or phone. In order to access the music on iTunes, you'll need to run it on your computer or as an app on your phone. Then, you can create an Apple account and log in. Your songs and purchases will then be stored on iTunes for later use. Use the radio function. Just like on many music players, iTunes has a radio that allows you to search for a genre, artist, or album and iTunes will play songs similar to the item you searched. This is a good way to find new music if you aren't sure where to start and just have a general idea of the type of music you are interested in. To find this function, open your iTunes page. On the top of the page in the center there should be a white bar that displays options for you to choose from like "My Music," "For You," "Radio," and a few others. Once you click on the radio option, iTunes will pull up their featured stations as well as a number of other stations you can choose from. To personalize your station, as songs are played you can like and dislike certain songs. Move your cursor to the top of the page where it shows what song is playing and an ellipsis icon should appear. Click on that icon and you will see a few options, one of which is "Play More Like This" and another is "Never Play This Song." You can also purchase songs straight from iTunes by clicking on the price next to the song that is being played. Visit the "New" page. If you are looking for new music, you can visit this page to discover music that has recently been released or the top artists, albums, and songs. Apple lists "Hot Tracks," "New Music," "Top Songs," "Recent Releases" and many other options suited to helping you find new music. Visit the iTunes store. This may seem obvious, but a great place to find new music is just by checking out songs on the iTunes store. You can listen to a preview of a song before you decide to buy it, or you can add the song to your wishlist for later listening. The iTunes store is much like the "New" page in that it lists top tracks, new music, and a number of genres to choose from. Create an account. Band camp is a great way to discover new artists and music that aren't always at the top of the charts. In order to create an account you'll need to first buy music or support an artist. The great thing about band camp is that many of the artists give away their music for free, so you can search for a free album or song and then you'll be able to create an account. Josh Garrels often gives away his music for free with no minimum purchase amount (a donation is recommended) and there are other artists like this on Bandcamp that allow you to download their album without paying anything. Visit the Bandcamp home page. This is the page where you will find a lot of the trending artists, new albums, and fan spotlight (recent favorites from artists, fans, and special guests). On the home page you should also see a "Discover" section which lists albums from different genres. In the discover section, you can choose the genre, the date (today, this week, last week, 2 weeks ago, ect.) and then decide between best-selling, staff picks, new arrivals, and artist recommended. By clicking on an album, Bandcamp will automatically start playing one of the songs from the album, and then you have the option to listen to more of the album by clicking on the "Hear More" link below the song that is being played. You can also choose to "Buy Now" or put the song on your wishlist, which will require an account. Follow your favorite artists. Whenever artists you like put out new music, you can automatically be notified by Bandcamp by following the artist on their home page. This requires an account, but it's great because it allows you to keep track of new and upcoming music. Bandcamp may also notify you via email of concerts from the artist you are following that are located in your area. Discover new music on your newsfeed. With Bandcamp you can follow your favorite artists, but you can also follow other fans too. On your newsfeed you should see the activity of your followed fans and artists. You can listen to any music they have listened to, and you can also find "recommended fans" (people who have a shared taste in music with you that Bandcamp suggests you could follow). The difference between Bandcamp and something like iTunes is you have unlimited access to music, meaning you can listen to the full length of a song before you buy it. Bandcamp also features alternative, indie, rock, and folk music as their primary music so you're likely going to get a different variety of music selection than you would through a popular music streaming app. Create a collection of music. This can be done after you have created an account by adding music to your wishlist and purchasing music from artists. You then have access to your collection through the Bandcamp app or their website. You can also re-download purchases, which allows you to recover music that you may have lost. To re-download purchases you can visit your music collection and click "Download" below the album or track you want to listen to. Even if you have already downloaded the album before, Bandcamp lets you re-download it, which is nice if you lost the music. Download the Shazam app. One of the best features of Shazam is their app, which allows you to identify songs played on the radio (or through anything else that plays music) to help you discover new music. The app is available for Apple or Android phones and can also be connected to your apple or google watch. Identify new music. To use the Shazam app, anytime you hear a new song that you are interested in, open up the Shazam app and press "Touch to Shazam." Shazam will then listen to the song and identify it. Then, you'll have the option to purchase the song, or be directed to a page where Shazam shows the lyrics to the song, allows you to start a station with the song, and recommends other songs similar to the song. Explore tracks. On the home page of the app, you can explore top tracks from around the world and see what artists have Shazamed recently, which may help you discover new music. You can also see trending Shazams and will have the opportunity to follow the artist, watch the music video, listen to other recommended songs, or listen to the song for free on the "Rdio" function of the app. To see trending Shazams you can also visit the "Trending" page and you will have access to the top trending tracks in a number of different genres. You can also see what was just Shazamed on the app by other users. Sign up or log in for more features. On the "My Shazam" page of your app, you can see all of the songs you have Shazamed, but you can also log in or create an account for more features. By creating an account you can connect to Spotify and Rdio and have access to all of the artists you are following. You can do all of these same features on the Shazam website as well, but the app may functionally be easier if you are trying to discover new music on your phone.
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Get a spotify username. Download Spotify to your computer or use their web player. Visit artists you like. View the related artists. Use the browse function. Visit a friend's page. Create an account. Create new stations based on an artist or song. Personalize your station. Browse genres. Download iTunes to your computer or phone. Use the radio function. Visit the "New" page. Visit the iTunes store. Create an account. Visit the Bandcamp home page. Follow your favorite artists. Discover new music on your newsfeed. Create a collection of music. Download the Shazam app. Identify new music. Explore tracks. Sign up or log in for more features.
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How to Dry Oil Paint Fast
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If you want to create your own oil paintings, you can speed up the drying process by storing your painted canvas in a dry, warm room with plenty of light. If you live in a humid climate, consider using a dehumidifier in the room to help remove moisture from the air. You can also install a fan in the room to help keep the air circulating.
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Use oil paints made from iron oxides for earth tones. Certain minerals used in oil paints dry faster than others. If you need to complete a painting in a short time frame, try using earth tones. Many earth colors use paints made from iron oxides, which can dry up to several days faster than other pigments. Avoid using pigments like ivory black and cadmium, which tend to dry very slowly. Choose paints made with lead and cobalt for other hues. Pigments made from lead and cobalt are known to dry quickly. Using colors made from these metals can help speed the drying time of your painting. Look for paints made with linseed oil. The drying time of oil paints can vary based on the oil which was used. Linseed oil dries faster than walnut oil, which itself dries faster than poppy oil. Paints made from linseed oil can speed your painting's drying time significantly, and they're easily found at most art supply stores. Seal the canvas with glue chalk gesso. Gesso is a primer that is applied to the canvas first to seal the canvas and prolong the life of the painting. Glue chalk gesso is good for oil paintings because it will absorb some of the oil from the base layers, helping the painting to dry faster. Dip a primer or sponge brush into the gesso and apply it to the canvas in a thin layer. Allow it to dry thoroughly before moving on to oil paint. Combine linseed oil with the paint on your palette. Since linseed oil dries faster than other kinds of oil, mixing a little extra linseed oil with the paint on your palette can help speed the drying time of your painting. Mix your paint with a solvent like turpentine or Liquin. There are a number of products available which are designed to thin oil paint and help it to dry faster. Turpentine is the most traditional drying medium, but alkyd mediums such as Liquin are also popular. Different solvents may produce slightly different textures to your paint, so experiment to see which one you prefer. Solvents can be hazardous, so be sure to follow any label instructions and handle these products with care. Paint on a flat surface. When you paint on a textured canvas, the oil paint can build up in the crevices, creating a thicker layer that takes longer to dry. Look for a canvas with a smooth surface, or paint on another surface like a board. If you're looking for a creative project that will still dry quickly, try applying oil paints to a copper pot. Oil paints oxidize more quickly on copper, although it will give a slightly green look to your painting. Apply a base layer in a fast-drying paint. Using a fast-drying paint for your base layer can help all the rest of the painting dry more quickly as well. Paints containing metal irons like lead, cobalt, and copper tend to dry the fastest. For example, if you're painting a desert landscape , you could use a paint made with red iron oxide as your background color. Paint quickly using thin layers. Oil paint is best applied in layers, but if you apply a thick layer first, it can increase the drying time for each subsequent layer. Instead, build up your painting from the thinnest layers to the thickest. For instance, if you have a cat in your painting and you want to use thick paint to make its fur look more realistic, you would apply that last. Minimize the number of layers you use. If you're really on a time crunch and you need your painting to dry fast, choose a simple subject that you can paint by applying just a few thin washes, or layers, to your painting, with detail added in at the end. The more layers you apply, the longer the paint will need to oxidize. Finish the painting with a heat gun. Heat guns can help bake the oils in your painting to help it to dry faster. However, if the heat is too high, the paint may crack or turn yellowish. For best results, keep your heat gun set to no more than 130 °F (54 °C). Hold the heat gun a few inches away from the painting and move it slowly so the heat can penetrate the paints. The nozzle of the heat gun gets very hot, so be sure not to touch it or to allow it to touch the painting. Allow your painting to dry in a large, well-lit room with low humidity. Oil paints need time to oxidize, which is a process in which the paint reacts with air to harden. Other paints dry when the water in them evaporates, but oxidation is actually a change in the paint's chemistry. Oxidation best occurs in a room with plenty of natural light, low humidity, and good air circulation. Use a dehumidifier if you live in a humid climate. Oil paint will oxidize faster in dry air. If you live in a humid climate, get a small dehumidifier and place it near your painting. This will remove excess humidity from the air, helping speed the drying time of the oil paint. Circulate the air in the room with a fan. Pointing a fan at your oil painting won't help significantly speed the drying time in the same way as it would a watercolor painting, but having good circulation in the room will help the oxidation process to happen more quickly. This is because oils actually take oxygen from the air during oxidation, so circulating the air provides the paint with the oxygen it needs to dry. You can use either a box fan or a ceiling fan, and a low or medium setting should be adequate. Keep the room warm. Oil paints dry faster in a warm atmosphere. The temperature in the room where your painting is drying should be at least 70 °F (21 °C), but the warmer you can get it, the better. Keep track of the temperature in the room by using a thermostat or by placing a digital thermometer near your painting. There's not really a temperature that's too hot for oil paints, but try to keep the room as warm as you can while still keeping yourself comfortable.
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Use oil paints made from iron oxides for earth tones. Choose paints made with lead and cobalt for other hues. Look for paints made with linseed oil. Seal the canvas with glue chalk gesso. Combine linseed oil with the paint on your palette. Mix your paint with a solvent like turpentine or Liquin. Paint on a flat surface. Apply a base layer in a fast-drying paint. Paint quickly using thin layers. Minimize the number of layers you use. Finish the painting with a heat gun. Allow your painting to dry in a large, well-lit room with low humidity. Use a dehumidifier if you live in a humid climate. Circulate the air in the room with a fan. Keep the room warm.
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How to Dance at Parties
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If you're nervous about dancing at parties, try practicing at home in front of a mirror first so you can get comfortable with the movements. Dance to different kinds of music as you practice and check out online dance videos for inspiration. Then, when you're at the party, casually look around at the other dancers and try to incorporate some of the cool moves they're doing. Don't be afraid to cut loose with a silly move or a little air guitar!
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Practice in front of a mirror. Put on some music that you enjoy and are familiar with. Go stand in front of a full-length mirror and try out a few basic dance moves. If you feel goofy doing this, that's fine, but just own it and try anyway. This is also a good time to try some more complicated steps. Dancing by yourself at home will also help your body to develop muscle memory. This will make it easier for you to handle complicated moves when you are at a party surrounded by other people. As you practice you'll probably realize that certain moves just aren't for you. Knowing what steps to avoid is an important part of the learning process. The more you practice dancing, the better you'll become and the more confident you'll be. Practice dancing to different types of music. Don't just listen to the same song, or type of song, over and over again. Mix it up by dancing around to all types of tunes, from country to hip-hop, while you are at home. This way you won't be caught off guard by a diverse playlist at any party. Practice with an app. There are a number of apps that you can download to your phone that will show you exactly what steps to do for a particular dance or style of dance. Pull up the directions and go through them at home. Or, for extra confidence, give the steps a quick glance through right before you step out on the dance floor. Practice with a partner beforehand. Ask a friend, partner, or even family member to dance with you at home. Turn on some music and warm up by jumping around and trying out a few freestyle moves. Then, switch to a particular style of music, like hip-hop, and concentrate on moving with your partner to the rhythm. This doesn't mean that you have to actually touch your partner, whether in practice or at the party. It's more about being aware of how your partner is moving and responding to it. Watch online dance videos. Go to a free video streaming service and type in “dance instruction” or “how to dance.” Some dance studios also offer online video packages for beginning dancers. Even watching music videos can be helpful. This is a great way to safely learn how to mimic more experienced dancers. Take a dance class. Look for a studio or private instructor in your area and enroll in a few classes. Contemporary or hip-hop classes will help you to become the most familiar with the types of music you'll encounter in party environments. They can also make you more comfortable with your body. Get out on the dance floor quickly. Give yourself a time limit, such as 15 minutes, before you start dancing at a party. Of course, you can wait until other people are out there. The point is to not wait too long before jumping in. Aim to be neither the first nor the last person who starts to dance. To keep yourself from leaving the dance floor too soon, set a goal of dancing for at least five minutes before you take a break. Smile! With all of your concentration focused on dancing, it is easy to put on a serious, concentrated face. Check yourself every now and then to make sure that you are smiling. Dancing should make you feel good about yourself, so spread those positive feelings around. Copy other people’s moves. Look around and pay attention to other people who are dancing. If you see someone who moves in a way that you like, try to imitate just one or two of their moves. Don't make the mistake of mirroring them directly or they could take offense. Instead, repeat the same basic copied moves a few times until you feel comfortable with them. Once you feel comfortable with a move that you've copied, go ahead and modify it to make it your own. For example, you might like the way a particular dancer double-taps their toes to the beat of the music. You could make it your own by adding in a snap at the end of each tap. Join in on group dances. A comfortable way to get started is to hop in on a synchronized and well-known group dance. The moves will probably be familiar and you can change them up a bit if you want. In fact, cutting loose and acting a little goofy is part of the fun with these types of dances. If you don't know the moves to a particular group dance, stand at the side for a moment and watch before joining in. You'll likely figure out the steps very quickly. For example, “YMCA” by the Village People or Kool & the Gang's “Celebrate,” often lead to fun-filled group dances. Add in more complicated dance moves as you get comfortable. Start off small with simple movements, such as hand taps. Take your time with these and gradually add in more complicated steps. Don't expect to be an expert right away. You'll probably blend in more with basic moves, so be prepared to draw more attention as you get more creative and original. Get goofy. Don't be afraid to make fun of yourself or cut loose a little. Dancing doesn't need to be serious, and you'll look more like you're having a good time if you don't take yourself too seriously. So, bust out that air guitar for a few moments and feel no guilt! Keep a consistent amount of space around you. Unless you are interested in dancing with a partner, try to maintain a little bit of distance between yourself and other people. In a crowded club, this might mean just a few inches of room. But, even that small amount of space could keep you from accidentally hitting others or stepping on their feet. Nod your head. This is a nice move to start off with or to add alongside more complicated steps. Just softly bob your head with the rhythm. Try to make it look natural, not as if you are just stiffly moving directly up and down. Sometimes it helps to close your eyes for a few moments. This is a great way to join in on the fun without pushing yourself out onto the dance floor, especially at a crowded party. Do the two-step. This is a move that can be used with any song, as long as you know the beat. Take one foot and move it to the side. Pick your other foot and meet it. Head back in the opposite direction with both feet. As you keep going, you are basically stepping from the side-to-side along with the music. Do a snap roll. This is the more stylish version of clapping your hands mid-dance. As you move your feet from side-to-side, end each step with a quick snap of your fingers. Take it one step further by rolling your shoulders or upper body at the same time. You can even try snapping the fingers on both hands and rolling your wrists for an extra flourish. Hit the four corners. You can do this move solo or with a partner, especially while holding hands. Slide your right food forward on a diagonal arch, pushing your right hip out with it. Then, slide your foot back in the same pattern. Do the same move with your left foot and hip. If you feel both your hips completing a small square of movement, then you are doing it right. Keep your arms moving. It's really easy to forget your arms and to simply let them hang like limp noodles at your side. Instead, gently sway them along with the music. Let them follow the motion of your feet and pop them off to the side slightly. Run your fingers through your hair every so often. Or, simply raise your arms up when the music reaches its peak. Mix in a body roll. This move is a little wild, so make sure that it is appropriate for the party environment. The goal is to roll the center of your body. To complete this move, visualize passing a hula hoop from your shoulders downwards. This will force you to push out your chest, waist, and hips at different times. Try a grapevine. This move requires a bit of extra space, but can be fun during a group dance. Take a horizontal step with your right foot. Bring your left foot over until it's directly behind your right one. Move your right one over another horizontal step. Shadow it once more with your left and repeat. This will carry you across the dance floor. It's not necessary to do a grapevine across the entire floor, if you don't want to. Instead, just take a few steps right, shadow them with your left foot, and then let your left foot take the lead in the opposite direction.
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Practice in front of a mirror. Practice dancing to different types of music. Practice with an app. Practice with a partner beforehand. Watch online dance videos. Take a dance class. Get out on the dance floor quickly. Smile! Copy other people’s moves. Join in on group dances. Add in more complicated dance moves as you get comfortable. Get goofy. Keep a consistent amount of space around you. Nod your head. Do the two-step. Do a snap roll. Hit the four corners. Keep your arms moving. Mix in a body roll. Try a grapevine.
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How to Make a Card Disappear
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To make a card disappear, use your dominant hand and pinch the card between your thumb and your middle and ring finger, or inner fingers. Then, use your index and pinky fingers to grip the long sides of the card as tight as you can. Bend the card into a slight arc and curl your inner fingers by retracting them behind the card. Next, uncurl your inner fingers to hide the card from sight and then straighten all of your fingers so the card is brought to the back of your hand.
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Hold the card with one hand. Pinch it between your thumb on one side (either the face or back) and your middle and ring fingers (your "inner fingers") together on the opposite (either the face or back). This trick will be much easier to perform with your dominant hand. However, with practice, you may be able to use your non-dominant hand instead. This trick will not work if your audience is on all sides. You need to make sure the back of your hand can be obscured. Grip the long sides of the card with your index finger and pinky (your "outer fingers"). Try to grip the card using only the sides of your fingers as tight as you can. Bend the card into a slight arc that is convex in relation to your fingers. Simultaneously, curl your inner fingers by retracting them behind the card. The sections of your inner fingers between your first and second knuckles should be roughly parallel to the card. Uncurl your inner fingers to make the card "disappear. " Straightening your fingers while maintaining your grip will bring the card to the back of your hand. Show your open palm to your audience, but be sure to keep your ring, middle, and index fingers held close together. It will take some practice to make it so the edges of the card do not show through at all. Try to only let the card get halfway down the crevices of your fingers. Make the card reappear. Now that your card has "disappeared," you can even more easily appear to conjure it from thin air. Simply curl your middle fingers forward again and pinch it between your thumb and index finger. Run through these steps as quickly as you can. The faster you move, the more convincing your sleight of hand will be. Once you've gotten the hang of doing this basic trick, try adding movements with your wrists. This will work to misdirect your audience and disguise your moves. Gather your materials. In addition to a playing card, you will need a translucent tumbler-style cup, transparent celluloid, and an opaque handkerchief or a bandana. Bend the card in half and make sure it is well-creased. Using a face card will disguise the crease. Unbend the card before you begin the trick. The cup must be wide enough that an unfolded card can be pushed into it while narrow enough that the card must be forced. The glass must also taper towards the bottom. A tumbler that is highly decorated, such as with designs or ridges, will make the trick easier to pull off but is not absolutely necessary. Cut the celluloid into the exact dimensions of the playing card you are using. Begin the trick by holding the now seemingly unbent card in your hand with the celluloid perfectly lined up behind it. Grip the card with your thumb on the bottom and your index finger at its top, bending it slightly to keep the celluloid in place. Make absolutely sure the celluloid is not visible to your audience. Ask for a volunteer from the audience. Tell your new assistant to call out the name of the card. Request that the volunteer hold the tumbler under the card. You may also ask your assistant to borrow the handkerchief you need. However, this may backfire if the volunteer offers you a translucent one. If the handkerchief is too clear, your audience may see how the trick is performed. Throw the handkerchief to cover both the hand holding the card and the tumbler your assistant is holding underneath. Appear to take hold of the card through the handkerchief with the hand you used to cover the card. In reality, quickly fold the card in half and palm it using the hand that originally held it. Place the card into a easy-to-reach pocket for later. Leave the celluloid in its place under the handkerchief. Ask your assistant to hold onto the "card" in the handkerchief. Being the exact size of the card, the celluloid will create an outline giving the impression that the card is still there. The cloth barrier will make the celluloid feel indistinguishable from a playing card to your assistant. Ask your assistant to tell the audience if he or she is holding the playing card seen earlier. Instruct your assistant to push the "card" into the tumbler. Both the celluloid and the tumbler should still be covered by the handkerchief. Tell your assistant and the audience that you will now cause the card to vanish from the cup. Take the tumbler back from your assistant. Grip the cup from the bottom and flip it over. Remove the handkerchief in plain view of your assistant and the audience. Turn the glass around to show the audience that the card is not inside.. Produce the card from your pocket. This may be as simple as simply turning out your pockets, as the audience will wonder how it was able to get there. You may also choose to add some dramatic flourishes, misdirecting the audience away from your pocket. While they are focused on one of your hands, use the other to grab the card. Discreetly introduce your card into the "action" to make it seem to appear from nowhere.
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Hold the card with one hand. Grip the long sides of the card with your index finger and pinky (your "outer fingers"). Uncurl your inner fingers to make the card "disappear. Make the card reappear. Gather your materials. Begin the trick by holding the now seemingly unbent card in your hand with the celluloid perfectly lined up behind it. Ask for a volunteer from the audience. Throw the handkerchief to cover both the hand holding the card and the tumbler your assistant is holding underneath. Ask your assistant to hold onto the "card" in the handkerchief. Instruct your assistant to push the "card" into the tumbler. Take the tumbler back from your assistant. Produce the card from your pocket.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Decorate-a-Box
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How to Decorate a Box
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To decorate a box, start by covering it with something you already have around the house, like contact paper or leftover fabric. Then, add stickers, sequins, or glitter for a little shimmer and shine. Alternatively, try your hand at decoupage by layering your box with pages of your favorite book, sheet music, or wrapping paper. Then, apply a coat of varnish or lacquer to give it a finished look.
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Use fabric. With fabric, spray glue, scissors, a ruler, and a pencil, you can create a box that matches just about anything. If you have any scraps of fabric from leftover projects or even a favorite t-shirt that's wearing out (or you could spring for something fancy at a craft store), you're almost set. Cut your fabric to fit your box. Mark where the bottom of the box should be, spray glue the bottom, and set on the fabric. Cut a line along the sides of the long edge of the box. With your spray glue adhere that to the long side and the cut flaps to the short side. Repeat for the rest of the sides. And you're done! Unless you have a lid -- you can repeat the process so it matches or just leave it alone to accentuate the contrast. Use buttons. If you want to get creative (think outside the box, if you will), use buttons to give your box some oomph and texture. Different-sized buttons of varying hues of a color family create a fancy, put-together look, but different shapes and different colors works, too. All you need is your grandma's stash of buttons and a hot glue gun! Be careful with the hot glue gun and use it sparingly -- you don't want your box to covered in little transparent blobs with a button here or there. If you don't like the base colour of your box, cover it! Use fabric, paper, or just color it with paint or markers. Make paper roses. If you're feeling particularly creative (or romantic), paper roses are easier to make than you think. Just using paper would be fine, but with a few snips, the roses will spring up like weeds. Paper, scissors, and glue are the only materials you need. To start: Take a piece of paper and draw a spiral. Have the lines be far apart if you want larger roses (it'll be cute if you have different sizes). Cut out the spiral along the lines. Glue the edges of your spiral together, overlapping slightly. It creates a natural petal-like shape that looks just like a rose! Use glitter, sequins, or other shiny things. With a bit of modge podge or rubber cement, your box can be practically blinding. You can totally do intricate designs and different colors, too. If you have a few hours to let it dry, this is a great method to create something really eye-catching. Let's say you want to do stripes in three colors. All you have to do is modge podge whatever area you want in your first color, apply your glitter/sequins, etc. and let dry. Then modge podge the second area, let dry, and repeat for the third! Try getting detailed with your designs. Loop de loops, anyone? Get your decoupage on. If you have pretty much any type of paper and some white school glue, decoupage is the way to go. Imagine the box covered in pages of your favorite book, cute wallpaper, sheet music, or even ironed tissue paper or gift wrap? It'd practically be the focus of your entire room! With a 1:1 ratio of white glue to water, all you need to do is spread the paste on your box, apply a layer of your paper, and repeat until you have the look you want. If you like, top it off with a seal of varnish or lacquer. Tada! Keep it basic with markers, ribbon, and stickers. You probably already thought of this one, huh? What do you have stashed in your craft drawer? In just a few minutes' time you could wrap it with ribbon, draw your next masterpiece, or slap on some stickers to make it uniquely you. For markers, you'll probably want to use the permanent kind. The kind kids use in schools can wash off and might wear off over time. Use lace. To make your box more elegant, choose a textile like lace (maybe even a strand of pearls if you're feeling fancy!). You can either modge podge the entire thing, use that same decoupage paste, rubber cement, spray glue -- heck, pretty much anything that adheres without leaving a colored residue. Try overlapping lace designs to create some texture and intricacy. Try cutting your lace into shapes beforehand. Even if the entire box is covered in lace, designs on top can pop out, giving it dimension and pizazz. Use contact paper. If you have a steady hand, contact paper may be the absolute easiest way in the world to jazz up even the most boring of boxes. It's backed by a sticky layer, meaning there's no gluey mess for you to deal with at all! Take a gander at your local home improvement store's shelving section. And maybe you could redesign the inside of your cabinets to boot! The only thing you have to careful about is overlap and bubbles. This method is similar with fabric: Center the box on the paper. Cut a line going outward from the long edge. Adhere the long, cut side to the long side of the box, folding the flaps around. Bring up the other sides, repeating the same motion. Paint! Let your inner artist shine, you know? Acrylics will work best for most standard boxes. It's a flat surface and there's no pressure to have your box be the next Mona Lisa, so have at it! Even an abstract mashing of bold colors in no real design would be beautiful. Just make sure you paint only one side at a time. You don't want to prop up the box to see the blank side only to realize you've ruined what you just spent an hour working on! Decorate a gift box. A nice gift is great, but a nice gift with a personalized box is doubly thoughtful. Take your new ideas and put them to good use! It's a gift they might not be able to use forever, but the box they sure can. Decorate a storage box. And as for that closet of yours -- imagine if it were something you actually wanted to look at and wasn't a complete eyesore. No more relegating yourself to being surrounded by plastic tubs. Get to sprucing up your closet already! . Decorate your box with newspaper If you're lacking in the pretty paper department, newspaper can be surprisingly classy, especially if it's just black and white. Bust out the white glue and decoupage skills and redo all of your boxes -- they'll match but yet all be unique. Crochet a box cover. If for some odd reason the texture of your box is wonky and glue and paints don't easily adhere, why not crochet a box cover? You're really just crocheting a larger box to put over this box, but it serves the same purpose. It can also protect any special boxes you have that you don't want to fade in the sunlight or get ruined by little hands.
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Use fabric. Use buttons. Make paper roses. Use glitter, sequins, or other shiny things. Get your decoupage on. Keep it basic with markers, ribbon, and stickers. Use lace. Use contact paper. Paint! Decorate a gift box. Decorate a storage box. . Crochet a box cover.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Print-on-Metal
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How to Print on Metal
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To transfer a print to metal, start by cutting out a piece of sheet metal and sanding the surface with 600-grit sandpaper. Then, print off a design using a toner-based laser printer, and cut it out so it will fit over the sheet metal. Next, apply a thin layer of acrylic polyurethane to the surface of the sheet metal to help the ink from your design adhere to it, and press your design face down onto it. Finally, let your design sit for 1 hour before rubbing the paper off with a water-soaked paper towel.
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Buy a roll of aluminum flashing. Flashing is really thin sheet metal, which is perfect for feeding through an inkjet printer that's designed for paper. Look for the thinnest aluminum flashing you can find — the thinner, the better. Try to find flashing that's less than 0.01 inches (0.025 cm) thick. You can find aluminum flashing online or at your local hardware store. Use tin snips to cut the aluminum flashing to the size you want. First, figure out how big you want your print to be. Keep in mind that the piece of flashing can't be larger than the feed on your inkjet printer. Then, use measuring tape and a straightedge to measure and draw lines where you need to cut the flashing. Cut along the lines with the tin snips until the flashing is cut to size. Sand the surface of the flashing with 600-grit sandpaper. You need to sand the flashing before printing onto it to remove the protective top coat. Otherwise, the ink from the printer won't stick. Use a sanding block or random orbital sander so you don't leave scratches on the flashing. You only need to sand the side you're going to print onto. Going over the surface of the flashing with the sander a few times should be enough to remove the top coat. Sand your flashing outside if possible so the leftover dusty residue doesn't get everywhere in your home. Clean the surface of the flashing with a commercial cleaner. Any kind of cleaner that eliminates stains and grease will work. You just want to make sure you get off all the grease residue on the aluminum flashing before you send it through the printer. Otherwise, your print may not come out correctly. Try using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a sponge with dish detergent and water. Cover the surface of the flashing with an inkjet precoat. The inkjet pre-coat will help the ink adhere to the aluminum flashing when you print on it. To apply the precoat, tape the back of the flashing to a flat surface using double-sided tape. Then, pour a liberal amount of precoat in a line across the top edge of the flashing. Use a straightedge or coating bar to slowly scrape the coating down across the whole surface of the flashing. When you're finished, there should be a smooth, even layer of inkjet precoat over the side of the flashing you're going to print on. You can find inkjet precoat online or at your local art supply store. Attach the flashing to a piece of paper that fits in your printer's feed. This is important because it will allow the flashing to travel through the printer feed just like a regular piece of paper would. Lay the flashing flat on a piece of paper and tape the edges to the paper using masking tape. If the flashing is the same size as the paper, you'll need to curl the tape over the edges of the paper. Make sure the side of the flashing you want to print onto is facing up. Prepare your print job on a computer. Create a document with the image you want to print onto the flashing. If the piece of flashing you're using is smaller than your inkjet printer's feed, you'll need to position the image in the document so it's in the right spot to be printed onto the flashing. For example, if the flashing is attached to the bottom right corner of the piece of paper you'll be sending through your printer, you'll need to move the image to the bottom right corner of the document on the computer. Load the flashing into the printer feed. Treat the flashing like you would a regular sheet of paper. Make sure the side you sanded and precoated is the side the printer will print onto. If you're not sure, run a test sheet of paper through the printer first to find out. Print your image onto the aluminum flashing. First, make sure your inkjet printer is loaded with regular ink cartridges. Then, press the print button on your computer. After the flashing runs through the printer, remove it and let the ink dry. Cut out a piece of sheet metal using a pair of tin snips. Any kind of sheet metal will work, including aluminum, brass, and copper. Cut the sheet metal so it's the same size as you want the print to be. Use measuring tape and a straightedge to measure and mark the sheet metal. Then, cut along the lines you marked with the tin snips. Print out the design you want to use with a toner-based laser printer. You can use a color or black and white design. Print your design so it's the size you want it to be on the metal sheet. Make sure it's not bigger than the metal sheet or it won't fit. Sand the surface of the sheet metal with 600-grit sandpaper. Sanding the surface of the sheet metal will remove its protective coating so the ink in your image is able to adhere to it. Use a sanding block or random orbital spinner so you don't create scratches in the metal with the sandpaper. Go over the sheet metal with sandpaper several times to fully remove the top coat. Do your sanding outside if possible so you make less of a mess. Cut out your design so it fits over the metal sheet. When you lay your cut-out design over the metal sheet, there shouldn't be any paper hanging over the edges of the metal. If there is, cut off the excess with scissors. Brush a thin layer of acrylic polyurethane over the surface of the metal. Acrylic polyurethane will help the ink from your design adhere to the sheet metal. Use a small paintbrush to apply the acrylic polyurethane over the side of the metal you want to transfer your design onto. You can find acrylic polyurethane online or at your local hardware store. Press your design face down onto the wet piece of sheet metal. Lay your design down on the metal slowly so you don't get any air bubbles. Work from the center of the design out to the edges. You can also use a rolling pin to press your design onto the sheet metal. Leave your design on the sheet metal for 1 hour. After an hour, the acrylic polyurethane should be dry. If it still feels wet, leave your design on for another hour. Rub the back of your design with a water-soaked paper towel. Rub the paper with short, gentle strokes. As you rub with the soaked paper towel, you should notice the paper your design was printed on starting to peel away, revealing your design on the sheet metal beneath it. Continue rubbing until all of the paper is gone and you're just left with your design printed on the sheet metal. If the paper isn't coming off, try rubbing harder with the paper towel.
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Buy a roll of aluminum flashing. Use tin snips to cut the aluminum flashing to the size you want. Sand the surface of the flashing with 600-grit sandpaper. Clean the surface of the flashing with a commercial cleaner. Cover the surface of the flashing with an inkjet precoat. Attach the flashing to a piece of paper that fits in your printer's feed. Prepare your print job on a computer. Load the flashing into the printer feed. Print your image onto the aluminum flashing. Cut out a piece of sheet metal using a pair of tin snips. Print out the design you want to use with a toner-based laser printer. Sand the surface of the sheet metal with 600-grit sandpaper. Cut out your design so it fits over the metal sheet. Brush a thin layer of acrylic polyurethane over the surface of the metal. Press your design face down onto the wet piece of sheet metal. Leave your design on the sheet metal for 1 hour. Rub the back of your design with a water-soaked paper towel.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Morse-Code
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How to Learn Morse Code
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If you want to learn Morse Code, start by memorizing the Morse Code alphabet, which has a series of dashes and dots to represent each letter or single numeral. The dashes are called dits, pronounced dihs, and the dashes are known as dahs. It may help to recite the code out loud and memorize the way the system sounds rather than its appearance. Once you understand the alphabet, you can put the letters together to start forming words. Try decoding Morse Code recordings to practice your new skills.
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Learn the meaning of the basic signals. Morse Code is comprised of two different signal units—dots and dashes. Your first objective will be learning to recognize these units as they appear in text. Dots look like simple periods, whereas dashes are long horizontal lines similar to hyphens. Every character in the English language can be represented using these two signals. In the official terminology of Morse Code, dots are called “dits,” pronounced with a short “i” sound and a silent “t.” Dashes are formally known as “dahs,” with a short “a” sound. Look over the Morse Code alphabet. Scan the Morse Code alphabet and refer to it when attempting to decipher single characters. As you go through the alphabet, make a note of each individual letter or numeral, then recite its corresponding dit-dah combination out loud. With time, you'll be able to recall bits of code reflexively based on both their sound and appearance. Though the Morse Code alphabet is a helpful resource, most accomplished users recommend learning the system by its sounds rather than the way it's represented in text. This greatly simplifies the process by getting rid of the extra step of referencing the way the signals look when written out. A downloadable reproduction of the Morse Code alphabet can also be found at the bottom of this article. Sound out each signal. Practice saying dits and dahs aloud in the correct rhythm. Dits make a short, single-syllable sound. Dahs are more drawn out, and should last approximately three times as long as dits when pronounced. This fast and slow rhythm is how individual units are distinguished in Morse Code. Pay attention to the spacing between words and letters. Each letter should be separated by a space equal to one dash, while complete words should be separated by the space of seven dots. The more meticulous your spacing is, the more likely it is that your message will be understood. It is generally faster to learn Morse Code by sound rather than sight, since it allows you to forego the process of counting up dits and dahs. Come up with clever word associations. Word association can be a valuable tool in helping you keep track of letters and numerals in Morse Code. For instance, you could link the letter “C” in your memory to the word “catastrophic,” which begins with a “C”, contains the same number of syllables and even has the same syllabic emphasis. Other examples include “mailman” for “M” and “gingerbread” for “G.” Devise your own word associations that will help link sequences of signals with their related sounds naturally in your mind. Jot down a few word associations in a notebook and study them while getting the hang of reciting each letter out loud. Start forming basic words and letters. The simplest letters to begin with are the ones that are represented by a single dit or dah. One dit, for instance, makes the letter “E,” while one dah makes “T.” From there, you can move on to two dits (“I”) and two dahs (“M”) and so on. Solidify your knowledge of elementary characters before putting together more complex sequences. Two and three letter words ("me" = - - • ) ("cat" = -•-• •- - ) will be easiest to commit to memory when you're first getting a feel for the format. The sequence for the distress call “SOS” ( • • • - - - • • • ) should be one of the first things you learn, as it could potentially save your life in an emergency situation. Listen to Morse Code recordings. Look up recordings of Morse Code messages that will give you a sense of how communication is carried out using the system. Pay attention to the pauses between each character as well as the characters themselves. If need be, slow the playback of the recording to make each signal easier to pick out. An extensive collection of Morse Code recordings are available for listening practice in the archives of the American Radio Relay League. If you own a ham radio, tune into HF frequencies to get a taste of the real thing. Purchase practice recordings to receive instruction that's tailored to your comprehension level. "Morse Code Teacher" by Gordon West is a good place to start. Copy children’s books. Children's storybooks are full of terse, simple language that are perfect for practicing Morse Code as a beginner. Go through the books page-by-page, translating the brief sentences into code. The system was designed to convey uncomplicated messages, so as a training exercise these types of books can come in handy. When you're just getting started, use books aimed at first time readers, such as “Fun with Dick and Jane.” These books are known for their famously simple sentences ("See Spot run. Run, Spot, run!" = ••• • • ••• •--• --- - •-• ••- -• •-•-•- •-• ••- -• --••-- ••• •--• --- - --••-- •-• ••- -• ) This is a useful strategy for helping you meet speed goals. For instance, if you're attempting to copy five words per minute and there's about ten words on each page, you should strive to complete each page in roughly two minutes. Write to yourself in Morse Code. End a study session by copying out a few random words and phrases, then jumble them up and translate them at the beginning of the next session. This will help reinforce your knowledge by allowing you to see and interpret the same characters repeatedly. Keep your vocabulary simple to make writing and reading messages more efficient. After you become more competent, keep a journal exclusively in Morse Code. For regular practice, get in the habit of copying out your grocery list, the names of your loved ones, haikus or other short messages. Get help from a friend. If you know someone else who is making an effort to learn Morse Code, the two of you can improve your skills together. Use code to greet one another, communicate ideas or tell dirty jokes in secret. You're much more likely to learn if you have another person to keep you motivated and make things fun. Make a set of flashcards and have a friend or loved one quiz you. Send text messages in dots and dashes instead of your ordinary language. Download a Morse Code training app. Nowadays, there are apps like Morse-It and Dah Dit available that can give you the chance to study. These apps are part visual recognition and part audio recording, providing a more integrated learning experience. They also allow you to interact directly with the push of a button using your device's haptic touch response, which is much more like the traditional way of tapping out Morse Code messages. Using an app will enable you to practice at your own leisure at home or on the go. Combine app-based study with pen-and-paper practice to reinforce your code comprehension in all its different forms. Attend a Morse Code class. Many amateur radio operator clubs hold courses on Morse Code. These courses are generally open to anyone, regardless of whether or not you're a ham radio enthusiast. In a traditional classroom setting, you'll have the benefit of organized lesson plans and one-on-one instruction that can greatly enhance your ability to learn. Instructors are qualified to present various methods that are effective for teaching different types of learners. Through classroom study, you may be granted access to helpful software and devices that would otherwise be hard to come by. Invest in an audio learning course. If you can't find any classes in your area, another option is to study a set of guided practice tapes. Follow along with the recordings at your own speed and complete the included exercises and activities. As you learn, you'll graduate to more difficult content and your proficiency will grow. Keep a notepad and pencil handy to copy dits and dahs as you hear them tabbed out. Reviewing the visual component alongside the recordings that will make it easier to recognize Morse Code messages in different forms. One advantage of audio lessons is that they can be replayed over and over again to cement critical concepts and help you learn at a comfortable pace.
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Learn the meaning of the basic signals. Look over the Morse Code alphabet. Sound out each signal. Come up with clever word associations. Start forming basic words and letters. Listen to Morse Code recordings. Copy children’s books. Write to yourself in Morse Code. Get help from a friend. Download a Morse Code training app. Attend a Morse Code class. Invest in an audio learning course.
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How to Clean an Infected Wound
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If you have an infected wound, visit your doctor if you haven't already, and follow their directions, since an infection can be serious if untreated. Your doctor will usually instruct you to wash the wound with clean water to get rid of any bacteria. You should also soak the wound in saline solution if your doctor advises it. Then, apply an antibiotic cream, which you can buy over the counter if your doctor doesn't prescribe one. Once you've cleaned the wound and applied the cream, replace your dressing with a clean bandage to remove any dirt or bacteria from the area.
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Follow the instructions your doctor has given you. The most important part of caring for a wound is following your doctor's instructions. If you have not yet seen a doctor for a wound, then do so as soon as possible. Your doctor may advise you to: Keep your wound clean and dry. Cover your wound when you bathe or shower to avoid getting it wet. Clean your wound with soap and water or with a special wound cleaner. Replace your bandages regularly and when they become dirty or wet. Wash your hands before and after cleaning the wound. Use an antimicrobial hand soap and warm water, and wash your hands for 15 to 30 seconds. Always wash your hands before and after cleaning the wound. Avoid touching the wound unless you're cleaning it, and never scratch it if it's itchy. Soak the wound in a saline solution (if advised). If your doctor has advised you to soak your wound in a saline solution a certain number of times each day, then make sure that you do so. If not, then do not do this. Remove its dressing and soak a healing or closed infected wound in a container of warm saline solution for 20 minutes. If it's not easy to soak the wound in a bowl, cover the wound with a clean cloth soaked in saline solution for 20 minutes. You can create your own saline solution by mixing two teaspoons of salt with one quart (about a liter) of warm water. Use drinking-quality water to clean the wound. If you wouldn't drink the water you're using to clean the wound, you shouldn't use it. You can use distilled or filtered water, and heat it with salt on the stove. You can also just boil tap water and let it cool until it's safe to use. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Dab an antibacterial cream onto a cotton swab, taking care not to let the tip of the nozzle touch the swab. Use enough cream to apply a thin coating over the entire wound. Use a fresh swab if you need to squirt more ointment from the bottle. Use an over the counter cream if you haven't been prescribed one from your doctor. You can also ask your pharmacist to recommend an over the counter antibiotic ointment. Avoid using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. When it comes to treating wounds and skin infections, rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide actually do more harm than good. Both interfere with the processes of healing and fighting infection. They dry your skin and kill white blood cells, which your body uses to kill the germs that cause infection. Replace the dressing to encourage healing. After cleaning the wound and applying ointment, use a clean cloth to dry the area around the wound so you can affix the dressing. Covering the wound will encourage healing and prevent the infection from spreading. Avoid using a dressing that sticks to wound. Go for a sterile bandage instead of gauze. Follow all of your doctor's instructions. If your wound is infected, then you need to be under the care of a doctor. If you visited your doctor or another medical professional when you were injured or to treat an infection, be sure to follow all of their instructions. Apply prescribed topical antibiotic cream or take oral antibiotics as they've instructed. Take any other medications, such as pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, as directed. If you received stitches, don't get them wet for 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Stop the bleeding. Minor wounds, like surface scrapes or shallow cuts, usually stop bleeding on their own after a few minutes. If necessary, cover the area with a clean cloth or bandage and apply gentle pressure. Elevate the wound if possible, so the area is held higher than the heart. For example, if you have an arm or leg injury, elevate the limb to hold the wound at a higher point than your heart. Flush a fresh wound for up to 10 minutes. Run warm water over a scrape or cut to remove debris and germs. Clean around the wound with a wash cloth and mild soap or saline solution. Start cleaning the wound as soon as possible to prevent infection. Soak a puncture wound for 15 minutes in a warm saline solution to flush debris. If necessary, dip a pair of tweezers in alcohol to sanitize them, and use them to remove particles of debris from a scrape or cut that you can't flush with water. Consult a doctor if you can't remove any debris from a puncture wound or deep cut. Apply an antibiotic ointment and dress the wound. Use a cotton swab to cover the wound with a thin coating of antibiotic ointment. Dress the wound with a sterile bandage. If necessary, use a clean cloth to dry the area around the wound so the bandage can adhere. Be sure to change the dressing at least once a day or whenever it comes damp or dirty. If the wound doesn't become infected, just clean it with saline solution at least once daily or whenever you change the dressing. Check for signs of infection. As you care for your wound, make sure to check it often for signs of an infection and call your doctor if you notice any of these signs. These signs may include: Redness Swelling Heat (increased temperature at the wound site) Pain Tenderness Pus Have deeper wounds sutured. If the wound completely punctures through the skin or is wider than two millimeters, you should consult a doctor or visit an emergency clinic. If you have trouble closing the wound on your own or can see any exposed muscle or fat, you will likely need stitches. Getting stitches within a few hours of the injury will reduce the risk of scarring and infection. Keep in mind that wounds with jagged edges are more likely to become infected, so make sure you see a doctor if you have this type of wound. Make an appointment if the infection worsens. Call a doctor immediately if redness and swelling spread beyond the wound or infected site. If you've already seen your doctor, call them for a follow-up if a fever persists for two days after starting an antibiotic, or if the infected wound shows no signs of improvement for three days after starting an antibiotic. Signs of a worsening infection may include: Increased swelling Red streaks traveling away from the wound A foul odor coming from the wound Increased amounts of pus and fluid coming from the wound Fever Chills Nausea and/or vomiting Swollen lymph nodes Discuss topical or oral antibiotics with your doctor. When you have your doctor examine the infected wound, discuss whether you should take topical or oral antibiotics. A topic antibiotic is an ointment that you apply directly on the infected area and is the most common form of treatment. Oral antibiotics, or systemic antibiotics, are taken by the mouth and are best if your doctor believes the infection is spreading or if your immune system is compromised. Tell your doctor about fever or any other symptoms, and be sure to mention any chronic health conditions or medications that might have weakened your immune system. Ask your doctor about getting a tetanus shot. It's always best to talk to a doctor about getting a tetanus shot if the wound is deep or dirty. Puncture wounds from soiled or rusty surfaces can cause tetanus, but most standard vaccination programs protect against the disease. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last five years, you might need a booster. Consult a doctor about chronic conditions and other concerns. You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any concerns about the nature of your injury or about your existing medical conditions. For example, be sure to consult a doctor if you take a prescription blood thinner or if your immune system is compromised. In addition to wounds from rusty or soiled objects, it's best to see a doctor for wounds from animal or human bites or with hard to remove debris. Also, keep in mind that some people are at an increased risk of infection, such people who are diabetic, elderly, obese, or immunocompromised (those who have HIV/AIDS, are undergoing chemotherapy, or who are on a steroid medication). Seek immediate medical care for severe symptoms. In some situations, you may need to seek immediate medical care. Symptoms that indicate a need for immediate care include: Feeling short of breath Having a rapid heartbeat Feeling confused Having excessive bleeding that soaks through your bandages Feeling like your wound is ripping or noticing that it has actually come apart Having severe pain Noticing red streaks coming from the infected area
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Follow the instructions your doctor has given you. Wash your hands before and after cleaning the wound. Soak the wound in a saline solution (if advised). Use drinking-quality water to clean the wound. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Avoid using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Replace the dressing to encourage healing. Follow all of your doctor's instructions. Stop the bleeding. Flush a fresh wound for up to 10 minutes. Apply an antibiotic ointment and dress the wound. Check for signs of infection. Have deeper wounds sutured. Make an appointment if the infection worsens. Discuss topical or oral antibiotics with your doctor. Ask your doctor about getting a tetanus shot. Consult a doctor about chronic conditions and other concerns. Seek immediate medical care for severe symptoms.
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How to Act on a First Date
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If you're unsure how to act on a first date, make sure you turn your phone off or on silent so you can give your date your full attention. Don't be afraid to compliment them on their appearance and personality by saying something like, “Wow. You have a really nice smile.” To start interesting conversations, ask open-ended questions like, “What was it like where you grew up?” When they ask you questions back, try to give detailed answers instead of a few words to tell them about who you are too. In general, if you aim to listen to your date for as long as you talk, you should maintain a balanced conversation.
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Make a decision. If your date asks you where you want to go, don't be afraid to make a decision. He or she obviously is being considerate by offering you the choice, and by making one, you're showing you can be decisive. Pick an activity where you can interact. For instance, a movie isn't a good idea because you can't get to know the other person. Try coffee or visiting a museum. Take some time to talk and connect. Be punctual. Being late says you don't respect his or her time, so show up at the time you agreed on or a little earlier. If you are going to be late, text your date to let them know. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Act-on-a-First-Date-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Act-on-a-First-Date-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Act-on-a-First-Date-Step-3.jpg\/aid2071006-v4-728px-Act-on-a-First-Date-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Don't be emotionally distant. If you're trying to act indifferent, you're not going to make a connection with the person. Just be your usual self, emotions and all. For instance, if your date brings up a movie you really like, don't just say, "Oh, I thought that was pretty good." Don't be afraid to show your enthusiasm: "I really liked that movie! I loved how the main character evolved over the course of the film." Turn your phone off. Unless you're a doctor on call, you don't need your phone out. Show the other person that you respect her or his time and attention enough to not interrupt it with texting or talking on the phone. Take a deep breath. If you're too tense, it will come across to your date. Take a moment to relax yourself so you can enjoy the time you're spending with him or her. Have a good time. Dating should be fun, not torture. Plus, if you enjoy yourself, your date will enjoy him or herself more, too. Take time to listen as much as you talk. Every conversation is give and take, so take time to truly listen to your date. That is, hear what the other person is actually saying and respond accordingly instead of just thinking about what you're going to say next. Respond in kind to show you heard him or her. If your date says something such as, "I enjoy gardening," don't drive the conversation toward yourself and talk about how you have a black thumb. Ask some questions, such as, "Oh really? What do you like to plant? Do you have a big garden?" Be complimentary. Everyone likes to hear nice things about him or herself. Take some time to say what you think is nice or unique about the other person. You can compliment a person's appearance, such as "You have a nice smile." However, you don't have to stop there. You could try, "You seem like a really confident person. I like that." Be confident. Confident makes you more attractive. So don't focus on your flaws. Flash a smile, and put your best foot forward. One way is to make yourself more confident is to think about the best way the date could go. Run through an awesome date in your mind beforehand, and it will help you bring that about. Take some time to navel gaze. Pay attention to where your angle the middle of your body. If your belly button is pointed at your date, you're indicating to the other person that you're interested. On the other hand, angling your body away tells your date that you're not interested. Raise your eyebrows. Raising your eyebrows shows interest or delight, so if you like your date, you can use it as a sign. Be hands-on. That is, give your date a few gentle touches in the first 15 minutes. A handshake is a good place to start, but you can also pat your date on the arm or give his or her elbow a gentle squeeze. Touch your face. You'll probably do this action naturally if you're interested in the other person. It just means that you'd like to be closer to the other person, but since you can't, you're touching your face instead. Stand up straight. If you stand or sit up straight, you'll automatically boost your own confidence. Your date will notice and likely find that confidence attractive. Also, be sure to look your date in the eye. It shows you have confidence, as well. Try some probing questions. You don't want to go too deep too quickly, but you do want to open up a dialogue. Try some interesting questions. As an example, you could ask "What's your favorite book of all time? Why do you like it?" or "Where did you grow up? What was it like?" Be honest. That is, don't hide truths about yourself if he or she asks. Everyone tells little white lies, but if you say you're a doctor when you're really only a nursing assistant, that will come back to bite you later. Don't say "I love you. " Becoming too intimate too quickly can scare people off. Keep it cool and casual for the first date. Don't discuss all your personal information. You wouldn't talk about every mistake you've made on the job in the past on a job interview. The same holds true for a first date. You don't have to lay out all your personal flaws and mistakes on the first date. In fact, it's a good idea not to. You just want to make a connection with the other person, and saying too much too soon can push her or him away. Be a little personal. That is, your date does want to hear about you. Don't always deflect the question back to your date. Tell him or her about who you are. As an example, if your date asks, "What's your favorite type of movie?," don't just say, "Oh, you know, I like most movies." Instead, you could say, "I really enjoy a wide spectrum, everything from goofy musicals to horror flicks. In fact, last night I watched Hairspray and Woman in Black. What do you like?" Take your time to say goodbye. Saying goodbye is the last impression you leave your date with. Don't just say a quick goodbye. Take a minute to give your date a hug, kiss, or handshake, and talk about plans for getting in touch in the future. As an example, you could say, "I really enjoyed our date. I loved talking about baseball with you. When can I get in touch with you again?"
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Make a decision. Pick an activity where you can interact. Be punctual. Don't be emotionally distant. Turn your phone off. Take a deep breath. Have a good time. Take time to listen as much as you talk. Be complimentary. Be confident. Take some time to navel gaze. Raise your eyebrows. Be hands-on. Touch your face. Stand up straight. Try some probing questions. Be honest. Don't say "I love you. Don't discuss all your personal information. Be a little personal. Take your time to say goodbye.
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How to Get Rid of Pubic Lice
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To get rid of pubic lice, start by cleaning the affected area and applying an over-the-counter lice treatment that contains 1% permethrin, which is the active ingredient. Next, wash off the treatment after the instructed amount of time and pick out any remaining eggs using tweezers or a fine-toothed nit-comb. To make sure no lice survived, you should repeat the same treatment 7-10 days later. If you can't get rid of the lice after 2 rounds of treatment, see your doctor about getting a prescription medication.
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Diagnose pubic lice correctly. Lice resemble small, moving crabs usually found around the genitals, though they sometimes be in armpits, eyebrows, or facial hair. If you cannot see whether you have pubic lice then use a magnifying glass – they are grey-brown, crab-like insects 5-7 millimeters long. Use a magnifying glass to check for lice if you have the following symptoms: Pale blueish bite marks. Small, white dots attached to the base of your hairs (lice eggs). Low-grade fever. Buy an over-the-counter lice treatment. Lice shampoos, lotions, and insecticides are available at your local pharmacy. You should select a lice-killing lotion with 1% permethrin or a mousse that contains pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide. Perform a “spot test” to check for allergic reactions. Place a small amount of the lotion on your arm or leg and wait 10 minutes to check for itching or swelling. Wash the infected area with soap and water. Clean your body the best you can and dry yourself off before applying medication. Do not try to scrub the lice away as they are evolved to hold to your hairs. Apply medication to the affected area. You should treat yourself and any people who have had close contact with you in the last week (sharing beds, sexual activity, borrowing towels, etc.). Apply the shampoo or lotion according to the directions on the bottle, which usually require you to apply the liquid and leave it for 20 minutes or more. Wash off the treatment after the appropriate time. All creams need time to work, but do not be tempted to leave them on for longer than recommended. These products are poisons and they will damage your skin if not washed away properly. Pick out any remaining eggs. Most lice treatments do not kill eggs (known as “nits”), so you will need to remove them by hand. Using tweezers or an fine-toothed nit-comb, carefully pull out any small white eggs or remaining bugs. Repeat the treatment 7-10 days later. To be safe, you should always retreat yourself to make sure no lice survived. Lice eggs hatch after 10 days, so repeating the treatment ensures that none survived the first round. Know that shaving alone will not eliminate pubic lice. '"Pediculosis Pubis," or pubic lice, are resilient creatures that can live on other parts of your body, including your armpits and eyelashes. Shaving will not get rid of the problem, but it can help in conjunction with lice-treatments. Use a prescription medication if pubic lice return. There are several prescription options available for treating pubic lice, but they should be used as a last resort. Stronger creams are more toxic and can cause illness or skin damage in large doses. '''Lindane Shampoo:''' Kills lice and eggs, and is available by prescription. It can be toxic, however, and should be used only when other options fail. Never use lindane on small children, people with a history of seizures, the elderly, or pregnant women. '''Malathion Lotion:''' Known by the brand name “Ovid,” this is another prescription method that has had success with stronger cases of lice. It has not, however, been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. See a doctor if lice persist or don’t respond to treatment. If you can't get rid of your pubic lice after two rounds of treatment you should see a health professional. They may write you a prescription or send you to a specialist if they problem is not treated quickly. If you develop any redness, pain, or swelling, you should talk to your doctor about a possible infection. Know that most home remedies are ineffective at removing lice. While there are steps you can take to remove lice at home, most medical professionals at the CDC and National Health Service believe that medication is the only way to truly remove lice. That said, the following steps can control lice and relieve itching. Comb out pubic hair with a fine toothed comb. A specialized nit-comb, bought at any pharmacy, is made to remove lice. Comb your hair, starting at the base of the hair and combing all the way up, to physically remove lice. Apply petroleum jelly 2-3 times a day. Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) can prevent lice from gripping your hair and make it easier to comb out. The jelly smothers the bugs, suffocating them. After applying the jelly, use a fine-toothed comb to try to remove the lice. Make sure the jelly covers the hair from the base to the tip. Use calamine lotion for itch relief. Calamine may also help smother lice, killing them when it dries. More importantly, calamine relieves itching, which may prevent you from scratching your skin and creating an infection. Apply the lotion 2-3 times a day. Immediately wash all bedding, clothes and towels used in the last two days. You want to use hot water and dry the clothes for at least 20 minutes on high. Borax detergent has also been found to kill lice in bedding and towels. Store unwashable items in air-tight containers for three days. If you cannot wash something, like a stuffed animal or fragile clothing, seal it in an air-tight bag for at least 72 hours to suffocate the lice. Treat other people close to you in advance. If you share a bed with someone or have had a sexual partner in the last few weeks, have them apply lice treatment now to prevent an infection later. Inform any recent sexual partners that you have pubic lice. This may be difficult, but you need to let people know about your situation so they can treat themselves and prevent spreading the disease. Avoid future sexual contact until you have completely treated the problem. Know that lice cannot survive without a human host for more than 2 days. You do not need to throw out all of your furniture, burn your blankets, and buy a new wardrobe. Pubic lice will die without a human host after 48 hours, so if you contain the infected people, wash all the bedding, and follow treatment directions you can prevent an outbreak of pubic lice with ease. Know that pubic lice can live on eyelashes, especially in young children. Though uncommon, pubic lice have been known to survive on smaller children by clinging to their eyelashes. This usually occurs when children share a bed with parents or siblings who have contracted pubic lice. Be aware that pubic lice on young children can be a sign of sexual abuse. Pull off any visible lice with fingernails or tweezers. Usually there are only a few lice on eyebrows or eyelashes, and they can be removed by plucking and flushing them down the toilet. Make sure you get everything to prevent reinfestation. Lice are small, grey-brown insects that resemble crabs. The eggs, or nits, are small white dots usually found at the base of the hair. Treat persistent cases with petrolatum jelly. Apply the jelly around the edges of the eyes 2-4 times a day. Be sure to get ophthalmic-grade petrolatum ointment, which is available by prescription, as Vaseline can cause eye irritation. Never use lotions, shampoos, or toxic creams near the eyes. These creams can cause permanent eye damage, and should never be used for cases along the eyes or eyelashes. Similarly, do not use creams for children unless directed by a doctor.
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Diagnose pubic lice correctly. Buy an over-the-counter lice treatment. Wash the infected area with soap and water. Apply medication to the affected area. Wash off the treatment after the appropriate time. Pick out any remaining eggs. Repeat the treatment 7-10 days later. Know that shaving alone will not eliminate pubic lice. Use a prescription medication if pubic lice return. See a doctor if lice persist or don’t respond to treatment. Know that most home remedies are ineffective at removing lice. Comb out pubic hair with a fine toothed comb. Apply petroleum jelly 2-3 times a day. Use calamine lotion for itch relief. Immediately wash all bedding, clothes and towels used in the last two days. Store unwashable items in air-tight containers for three days. Treat other people close to you in advance. Inform any recent sexual partners that you have pubic lice. Know that lice cannot survive without a human host for more than 2 days. Know that pubic lice can live on eyelashes, especially in young children. Pull off any visible lice with fingernails or tweezers. Treat persistent cases with petrolatum jelly. Never use lotions, shampoos, or toxic creams near the eyes.
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How to Keep a Bullhead Catfish
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To keep a bullhead catfish, keep it in a tank that holds at least 100 gallons of water. Line the bottom of the tank with gravel, and add driftwood, caves, and floating plants so your catfish has places to hide. If you want to add other fish to the tank, make sure they're the same size or bigger than your catfish or else it might try to eat them. To feed your bullhead catfish, give it 1 pinch of catfish pellets every evening, as well as a handful of leftover fruits and vegetables.
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Choose a 100 gallon (378 L) tank to give the fish room to swim around. Bullhead catfish normally grow to about 12 inches (30 cm) long. A 100 gallon (378 L) tank gives the catfish enough room to freely move around and allows it to get plenty of exercise. This size tank is appropriate for up to 3 fish. If you have more fish, you will need to get a larger tank. If you have 5 fish, opt for a 200 gallon (756 L) tank. Purchase a tank from a fish shop or search online for a secondhand one. Put 2 inches (5.1 cm) of gravel in the bottom of the tank. This substrate gives plants something to place their roots into and allows the catfish to dig into the gravel to search for flakes of food. Spread the gravel evenly across the tank to provide a base for the plants and decorations in the tank. Purchase gravel from a pet shop or source your own from outside. Rinse the gravel under water before you place it into the tank. Avoid using sand as a substrate because this causes the tank to get cloudy and dirty. Add driftwood and caves to the tank to give the fish somewhere to hide. Catfish enjoy having cover from light during the day. Tank decorations are a great way to provide shelter for the catfish and help the tank to look nice. Spread the decorations around the tank to allow the catfish room to swim around the obstacles. Push the decorations into the gravel to keep them stable in the tank. Castles and large fish tank toys also work well in a catfish aquarium. Rinse driftwood under water before placing it in the tank. Fill the tank to the half-way mark with unchlorinated water. Chlorine can negatively affect the health of your catfish. Use unchlorinated water to keep the fish at optimum health. If your tap water is unchlorinated, use this to fill the tank. If your tap water is not suitable, purchase unchlorinated water online or from a pet shop. Only filling the tank halfway prevents the fish from jumping out of the tank and means that you don't need to use a lid. If you don't have unchlorinated water, consider using a dechlorinating agent to neutralise the chlorine in the water. Add floating plants to the tank to give the fish cover and oxygen. Bullhead catfish are nocturnal and often like to hide from light during the day. Choose aquarium plants that float on the top of the water and provide shade. Duckweed, Water lettuce, Hornwort, and Salvina are great floating plants. Purchase floating plants from a pet shop or an aquarium plant grower. Follow the planting instructions that come with each plant. Choose tank companions that are larger than the catfish. Bullhead catfish will try to eat any fish that will fit in its mouth. Opt for fish that are at least the same size as the catfish. Bullhead catfish are happy to live by themselves in a tank — making companions an optional addition to the tank. Large sunfish, perch, and cyprinids make good tank companions for bullhead catfish. Place the tank in an area out of direct sunlight. Catfish are nocturnal, so they don't like intense sun exposure. If possible, place the tank in a dim hallway or room. If your tank is beside a window, close the curtains during the day to block the direct light. If you can't place your tank in a dim area, cover the tank with a dark cloth during the brightest times of the day. Use a tank heater to keep the water temperature under 36 °C (97 °F). Bullhead catfish are really adaptable to different water temperatures. If you have other fish in your tank, keep the water around 26 °C (79 °F). If the bullhead catfish is the only fish in the tank, keep the water between 26 °C (79 °F) and 36 °C (97 °F). Purchase a tank heater online or from a pet shop. Attach the tank heater on the side of the tank near the surface of the water and then select the appropriate temperature on the heating dial. Water temperatures over 37 °C (99 °F) can be fatal to bullhead catfish. Install a mechanical filter system that processes 150 gal (567 L) of water per hour. This filter system is appropriate for a 50-gal (189-L) tank, as the water in the catfish tank needs to be filtered 3 times per hour. If you have a larger tank, you will need a more powerful filter system. Place the filter system next to the tank heater. Follow the instructions on the packet, as each filter system has a different setup process. Select an aeration system that oxygenates your tank to 4 mg (0.00014 oz) per 1 L (0.26 US gal). Fish can become stressed if there is too much or too little oxygen in the water. To set the oxygen level, simply turn the dial on the aeration system or follow the specific instructions from your system. If you don't already have an aeration system, purchase one from a pet shop. Check your existing filter system for an aeration system, as many filters come with oxygenators. Place the oxygenator tube along the bottom of the fish tank and place the dial beside the tank. Keep the water pH between 3.4 and 7.0 using shells and driftwood. Bullhead catfish are extremely resilient and can withstand a range of pH levels. Use pH test kit to find out the pH of the water each day. If the water has a low pH, add a handful of seashells to the water. If the aquarium has a high pH, place a piece of driftwood into the tank. Continue to add and remove shells and driftwood to naturally balance the pH level of the water. Replace 20% of the water once a month to keep the tank clean. If the water is left to sit in the tank for too long, the tank will get dirty. If you have a 50 gallon (189 L) tank, replace 10 gallons (18.9 L) of water each month. Use a bucket to remove water or use a syphon. Replace the old water with unchlorinated water. Dispose of the old water in the garden or down the drain. Feed the catfish in the evenings. Catfish are nocturnal, so they tend to wake up in the late afternoon or early evening. Place the food in the tank before you go to bed to ensure that the catfish are awake when you feed them. Give your catfish 1 pinch of catfish fish pellets each day for nutrition. This helps to ensure that your bullhead catfish receives enough protein and vitamins. Any flakes or pellets designed for fish will work well for catfish. Follow the feeding instructions on the back of the packet. Feed your catfish up to 1 handful of leftover fruit and vegetables each day. Bullhead catfish are scavengers and enjoy a varied diet. Chop the fresh fruit and vegetables into 0.75 in (1.9 cm) cubes, so that they will fit into catfish's mouth. Drop the produce into the tank and wait for the fish to search it out in the bottom of the tank. Feed the fish a maximum of ½ cup (~25 g) of produce each day. If the fish stop eating the food, this shows that they are full. Bullhead catfish thrive off organic produce and fish pellets because they don't contain any pesticides. Look for products that are spray-free or organically grown to help the fish reach optimum health.
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Choose a 100 gallon (378 L) tank to give the fish room to swim around. Put 2 inches (5.1 cm) of gravel in the bottom of the tank. Add driftwood and caves to the tank to give the fish somewhere to hide. Fill the tank to the half-way mark with unchlorinated water. Add floating plants to the tank to give the fish cover and oxygen. Choose tank companions that are larger than the catfish. Place the tank in an area out of direct sunlight. Use a tank heater to keep the water temperature under 36 °C (97 °F). Install a mechanical filter system that processes 150 gal (567 L) of water per hour. Select an aeration system that oxygenates your tank to 4 mg (0.00014 oz) per 1 L (0.26 US gal). Keep the water pH between 3.4 and 7.0 using shells and driftwood. Replace 20% of the water once a month to keep the tank clean. Feed the catfish in the evenings. Give your catfish 1 pinch of catfish fish pellets each day for nutrition. Feed your catfish up to 1 handful of leftover fruit and vegetables each day.
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How to Play the Alto Saxophone
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To play the alto saxophone, place your right thumb on the lower thumb rest and your left thumb on the upper thumb rest and hold the saxophone on the right side of your body. Keep both of your hands in a "C" shape so that your thumb is in the thumb rest and your fingers can access the keys. Then, hold your bottom lip over your teeth and bring the mouthpiece to your mouth. Blow short, consistent bursts of air into the mouthpiece to produce sound.
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Learn to play in a sitting position. Sit on a straight back chair that allows you to plant both feet on the floor. Slide over to the right side of the seat, so that your right leg is hanging slightly over the edge. This frees up that side of your body to hold the saxophone and prevents you from banging it against the chair. You can play the sax standing up, but beginners find it easier to learn the instrument while sitting down. Avoid comfortable chairs, like recliners, since these make it difficult to maintain good posture. Sit up straight and relax your neck and shoulders. Good posture allows you to play comfortably and avoid injury. Sit tall, with your back straight and your shoulders relaxed. It may help to scoot up to the front of the seat, rather than sitting all the way back in it. Keep your head level and avoid tilting it to the right or left. Avoid hunching your shoulders, stiffening up your neck, and sitting too far back in the chair. Pull the neck strap over your head and adjust the length. Once you're sitting comfortably in the chair, pick up your saxophone and pull the neck strap over your head. Place the sax gently on the right side of your lap. Tighten the strap by pulling the plastic adjuster until there is no slack. There should be tension in the strap when the instrument is in your lap. Make a “C” shape with both of your hands. Place your 4 fingers together and curve the thumbs of both hands so that your hands look like the letter "C" (your right hand will form a backwards "C"). Your "C" hands should be large enough to wrap around the neck and base of your saxophone. You may need to adjust the width of your hand position depending on the size of your instrument. Place your right thumb under the lower thumb rest. The lower thumb rest is the curved piece of brass on the back of the instrument, right below the neck strap. With your right hand in the "C" position and the saxophone resting in your lap, place your right thumb underneath the lower thumb rest. Wrap your fingers gently around the instrument and rest your right fingers on the bottom 3 keys. The lower thumb rest allows you to move the saxophone and hold it firmly in place while playing. Place your left thumb on the upper thumb rest. Halfway up the backside of the saxophone's neck, you'll see a small key. With your left hand in the “C” position, place your left thumb against that key. Wrap your fingers around the neck and place them on the 3 keys on the upper neck of the saxophone. The upper thumb rest stabilizes the instrument while leaving your fingers free to hit the keys. Hold the saxophone on your right side against your right leg. With your thumbs firmly on the thumb rests, let the saxophone hang gently from the neck strap. Position the part of bell (the curved bottom of the instrument) without keys so that it's resting directly against your right leg. Bring the mouthpiece up to your mouth. Use your right hand to push the body of the sax up and slightly forward with your right hand to bring the mouthpiece up to your mouth. If your neck strap is properly adjusted, the mouthpiece should come up directly in front of your mouth. If the mouthpiece isn't coming all the way up to your mouth, your neck strap is too long. Adjust it as needed. Draw your bottom lip over your bottom teeth. Keep your bottom lip taut, but your mouth, jaw, and face relaxed. Place the tip of the mouthpiece against your lower lip. Close your mouth over the mouthpiece, creating an airtight seal with your lips. Rest your top teeth gently against the mouthpiece. Don't bite down with your top teeth! Keep them relaxed. This is the proper mouth position for playing the sax. The position is called an "embouchure." Blow air into the mouthpiece without pressing any keys. Your goal is to create a clear, consistent sound as you blow into the mouthpiece. If you are getting flat, airy sounds from the instrument, create a tighter seal around the mouthpiece with your lips. If it sounds weak and incomplete, then you're hearing a flat sound. Place more of the mouthpiece into your mouth if you hear a faint, unclear sound. Make adjustments to your positioning as needed until you can make a clear, consistent sound with the instrument. Once you get that clear sound, you know your embouchure is correct. Place your left index finger on the second key to play a B note. Find the second key down from the top on the neck of the sax. Place your left index finger on this key and press down gently. Blow through the mouthpiece. The sound you hear is the B note. Place your left middle finger on the third key to play the A note. Keep your left index finger on the "B" key. Place your left middle finger on the key right below that one, which is the third key down from the top. While holding the "B" key down, press the third key with your left middle finger. Blow through the mouthpiece. The sound you hear is the A note. Play a G by pressing down the fourth key with your left ring finger. While keeping your left index finger on the B key and your middle finger on the A key and holding them both down, press down the fourth key with your left ring finger. Blow through the mouthpiece. This is the G note. B, A, and G are played with your left fingers on the top 3 keys. Use your right fingers to play the notes F, E, and D. These notes are created with your right fingers on the bottom 3 keys. To create them, your left fingers must continue to press down on the 3 top keys while blowing through the mouthpiece. Make sure you maintain a proper embouchure as you blow. Press the first bottom key down with your right index finger for an F. Use your right middle finger to press the second key while continuing to press down on the F key to create an E. Use your right ring finger to press down the third key while keeping all of the other keys (top and bottom) pressed down for a D. Learn major scales to add advanced notes to your repertoire. Each of the basic notes you just learned has an associated major scale to go along with it. Major scales are created while holding down that key and running through a series of other keys in a specific succession. Find the most common scales in a beginner's alto saxophone book online, and practice each one until you are able to play through them with clear, pure sound. Begin with the G Major scale, which is usually considered to be the easiest. Major scales are the most common beginner scales and will allow you to play notes in succession. Practice minor scales to learn more challenging progressions. Minor scales are created by playing a succession of keys, just like the major scales. However, the minor scales sound much lower, and they are trickier to play. Find the key charts for minor scale progressions online or in a beginner's book. Practice minor scales until you feel comfortable and familiar with the progressions and are able to play each note with a consistent pitch. Minor scales are very common in alto saxophone songs, including many jazz tunes. Knowing minor scales will help you improvise if you are interested in playing in a group later on. Learn your favorite alto saxophone songs. Find sheet music at a local music store or online and practice your favorite songs. If you don't know how to read sheet music, look for fingering charts that will guide you. Once you are familiar with your favorite songs, you can write your own or begin improvising with a group of other performers. You can begin playing beginner songs, and then progress into playing your favorite songs.
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Learn to play in a sitting position. Sit up straight and relax your neck and shoulders. Pull the neck strap over your head and adjust the length. Make a “C” shape with both of your hands. Place your right thumb under the lower thumb rest. Place your left thumb on the upper thumb rest. Hold the saxophone on your right side against your right leg. Bring the mouthpiece up to your mouth. Draw your bottom lip over your bottom teeth. Blow air into the mouthpiece without pressing any keys. Place your left index finger on the second key to play a B note. Place your left middle finger on the third key to play the A note. Play a G by pressing down the fourth key with your left ring finger. Use your right fingers to play the notes F, E, and D. Learn major scales to add advanced notes to your repertoire. Practice minor scales to learn more challenging progressions. Learn your favorite alto saxophone songs.
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How to Install a Sump Pump Check Valve
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A check valve prevents water from running back down into your sump pump after draining it. To install a check valve, you'll need the valve, 2 PVC couplings, 2 PVC nuts, PVC cement with an applicator, and a hacksaw. Make sure your valve is the same diameter as your drainage pipe to ensure it fits right. You'll need to unplug your sump pump, cut out a section of its drainage pipe the same size as your valve, then fit nuts and couplers onto each end to attach your valve to. Fit your valve in the space between the pipes and secure it with PVC cement. You'll need to wait at least 2 hours so the cement can dry before turning your pump back on.
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Measure the diameter of your existing drainage pipe. PVC pipe often has the diameter printed somewhere on it. If yours doesn't, you can hold a tape measure across an open end of the pipe. Detach the old sump pump check valve if you have one in place. Otherwise, deactivate the pump and then cut through the pipe to measure across it. The size of the pipe matters a lot. The sump pump, valve, and pipe fittings have to be about the same diameter so they fit together seamlessly. If you are unable to get an accurate measurement, consider cutting out a small portion of the pipe near where it emerges from the pit containing the pump. Take it with you when you buy parts. Purchase the PVC fittings you need for the installation. Sump pumps and valves make use of PVC pipes to direct water outside your home. PVC is a type of plastic pipe that is very waterproof and damage-resistant. There are different types of fittings you can use to fit any valve into an existing drainage pipe, so shop for a few that fit the pipe in your home. You will need: A pair of PVC couplings or adapters. A pair of PVC nuts. A pipe cutter or hacksaw. PVC cement and an applicator. All of these supplies are available online and at most hardware stores. Buy a new valve that is the same diameter as the drainage pipe. Use the diameter measurement you took to pick out a valve. If you have an old valve, you can measure its length and diameter to get a more accurate estimate of what you need to shop for. Measure between the metal clamps on the valve or the PVC couplings on the drainage type to determine the valve's length. When picking out a new valve, also note the features between different brands. Most valves are 1 ⁄ 4 to 1 ⁄ 2 in (3.2 to 3.8 cm) in diameter, so picking out one usually isn't too tough. The length isn't quite as important as the diameter. This is because you can always trim the drainage pipe to make the valve fit. Check valves are mostly all the same. Some of them have more plastic and require PVC couplings to fit to a pipe while others have metal clamps. Some are quieter or have an extra branch to connect to other pipes. Unplug the pump’s power cord before installing the valve. Before you get started, turn off the electricity to the pump. It's easy to do simply by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet. Set the cord aside so it doesn't fall back into the pit with any water that many still be in there. Wait for the pump to drain any water in its pit before deactivating it. A little bit of water may come back down the drainage pipe, but this is unavoidable unless you have a working valve installed. Note that the cap on top of the pump has electrical wiring in it. If you're looking to take additional precautions, you can open the cap and detach the wires, but this usually isn't necessary. Locate the drainage pipe between the pump and the wall of your home. The drainage pipe connects to the sump pump, so look into the pit to follow it from there. To get a clearer view of the entire pipe, lift the cover off the hole containing the sump pump. The valve has to be installed on this pipe in order to prevent water from flowing back toward the pump. It is typically the only pipe leading to the sump pump, so it isn't too tough to identify. The pipe always takes water out of your home. If there are several pipes nearby, you may wish to follow it out of your home so you don't end up cutting the wrong one. Measure the length of the valve you plan on installing. The valve fits on the discharge pipe. If your sump pump is already installed, fitting the valve means removing a section of the pipe. Many check valves have a central section where the pump is and threaded ends that connect to the pipes. Measure the central part from one end to the other. There are a couple of different pump styles, so there are ones that have metal clamps. If you're using one like this, measure the distance between the clamps. Cut the pipe if you’re installing a new valve. Try installing the check valve on the vertical length of pipe emerging from the sump pump pit, if possible. Use a PVC pipe cutter or a hacksaw to slice across the pipe twice. Remove a section of the pipe that is about the same length as the valve. Remember, you are better off cutting the pipe several times than taking out too much, so err on the side of caution. The valve is easier to install on the vertical part of the pipe, which is right near the sump pump at arm's reach. If you can access a horizontal part of the pipe, try installing it there to compensate for gravity pulling water back down toward the pump. Cut gradually and test-fit the parts before making corrections. Leaving the pipe a little long at first is fine and safe since you can always correct it later. Remove the old valve if you’re replacing one. Instead of cutting the pipe, detach the old valve from the pipes. This will depend on the kind of valve you have. If yours has metal clamps securing it to the pipe, turn the screws on the clamps counterclockwise to loosen the valve. Disconnect the lower pipe first, then hold a bucket underneath it to catch any water that comes out of the valve as you finish detaching it. Some valves use PVC cement and couplers instead. Use a hairdryer to heat the pipes until they turn soft. Then, rotate the pipes counterclockwise with pliers until you are able to slip the valve off of them. Replace an old valve if it is worn out, leaky, broken, or loud. File the edges of the pipe smooth with 180-grit sandpaper. The freshly-cut PVC pipe can be very sharp, so mind your fingers. Lightly rub the sandpaper around the rim of each cut end on the remaining PVC. When the pipes feel smooth to the touch, they are ready for the valve. You can use higher-grit fine sandpaper, like 220, if you don't specifically have 180. Fit PVC nuts onto each of the pipes. PVC nuts are basically rings that keep everything held together and leak-proof. They have to be fit on first before the valve is connected to the pipes. Slide one on the lower portion of the pipe and let it rest there for now. Fit another one on the upper length of pipe and hold it in place. Note that some valves have metal clamps on the ends. They function as both PVC nuts and couplers. You only have to tighten the clamp screws to secure them. Place PVC couplers on the ends of the pipes. Couplers are small PVC tubes that join pipes and installations like check valves. Each coupler fits on the end of a pipe. Start with the upper coupler, pushing it onto the pipe. Once it is in place, let go of the PVC nut and fit the lower coupler onto the opposite length of pipe. If you're using PVC adapters, plug the threaded ends into the existing pipes. Screw them in clockwise until they are secure. Position the valve in the gap between the pipes. Turn the valve so the arrow printed on it points upward. The valve most likely came with a pair of rubber o-rings for waterproofing, so slide them on the ends next. Then, fit the valve in place. It's simple, but starting with the lower end is usually a little easier. Rotate the couplers clockwise by hand to tighten the connections, then slide the PVC nuts over them. This is called a dry fit since you haven't glued the pipes and valves. Use it to test the fits. This is the last opportunity you have to make adjustments! You may find the fit to be a little tight at first. Trim away the excess length so that all the parts fit together perfectly. Spread PVC cement around the pipes and couplings to secure them. Unfortunately, you have to take everything apart to do this, but at least you know you will end up with a perfect fit. First, use a cotton swab to coat the outside edges of the existing pipes. Follow up with a coating of cement on the insides of the couplings. Finish by putting all the parts back together. Spread enough cement to completely cover the space where the couplings overlap the pipes. Remember to put the nuts on the pipes first so you can slide them over the couplings once you fit the valve back into place. Let the cement dry for about 2 hours. When joining the PVC couplings, install the upper one first. Hold it in place for about 30 seconds to bond it to the pipe. Repeat this with the second one. Then, give everything plenty of time to dry before operating the pump. Be on the lookout for any open gaps in the pipes. If everything fit together, you shouldn't see any. Correct problems before the cement has a chance to dry. Test your sump pump check valve. With the sump pump installed, you finally get to enjoy the results of your hard work. Put the pump back in its pit first if you removed it. In order to test it, pour some water in with it. Plug the pump into a nearby outlet and listen for the sound of water rushing through the drainage pump. You should be able to hear the flap inside of the valve open as the water pressure increases. Situate the sump pump in the center of the pit. If the drainage pipe has come loose, plug it into the spout emerging from the pump's base, gluing it with cement. Most pumps require a coupling or adapter to connect to the pipe. The sump pump works by collecting water in the pit and pushing it up the drainage pipe. If you don't see any water remaining when the pump shuts off, then you know the valve has done its job. Note any leaks or problems like water draining back into the hole. You may need to remove the valve and redo the connections.
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Measure the diameter of your existing drainage pipe. Purchase the PVC fittings you need for the installation. Buy a new valve that is the same diameter as the drainage pipe. Unplug the pump’s power cord before installing the valve. Locate the drainage pipe between the pump and the wall of your home. Measure the length of the valve you plan on installing. Cut the pipe if you’re installing a new valve. Remove the old valve if you’re replacing one. File the edges of the pipe smooth with 180-grit sandpaper. Fit PVC nuts onto each of the pipes. Place PVC couplers on the ends of the pipes. Position the valve in the gap between the pipes. Spread PVC cement around the pipes and couplings to secure them. Let the cement dry for about 2 hours. Test your sump pump check valve.
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How to Feed Mealworms to a Bearded Dragon
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To feed mealworms to a bearded dragon, start by sprinkling calcium dust over them so that your bearded dragon is getting all the nutrients it needs. Then, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to hand feed the mealworms to your bearded dragon. If you're worried about being bitten, place the mealworms in a bowl or on a plate instead, and set them in front of your bearded dragon. Whichever method you use, only give your bearded dragon mealworms once or twice a week.
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Purchase mealworms. You can buy mealworms in various sizes via mail order or at pet stores. For example, Petco sells mealworms in sizes ranging from ¼ inch to 1 inch. The younger your dragon, the smaller the worm should be. In fact, if in doubt, always purchase a smaller worm. Mealworms consist of over sixty percent moisture, with smaller amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash. They can be quite small, from a centimeter to almost two inches in length. You can raise your own mealworms. See Raise Mealworms for more tips. Keep your mealworms well-preserved. If you leave your mealworms at room temperature, they will become beetles. Your beardie should not eat these. You also may put mealworms in the refrigerator for several months, which will incite deep sleep. If you want the worms to be “active," place them in a plastic container with oatmeal flakes. Add bits of celery or apple for hydration. They will last for two weeks this way. Do not use dead mealworms. If you are preserving your mealworms and some die, do not feed them to your beardie. Dispose of them (preferably with gloves). Mealworms are appealing and exciting to eat because they are moving prey. Wear gloves when touching and removing dead mealworms. Dust the mealworm with calcium. When you feed your beardie mealworms, sprinkle calcium dust on the worms. At most, give calcium twice per week. This will help your dragon get needed nutrition plus necessary calcium. Purchase calcium carbonate at drugstores. Grind the tablets into a powder. Use a sugar shaker to coat the worms. Feed your dragon by hand. One way to bond with your bearded dragon is to feed him his food from your fingertips or from a pair of tweezers. Put part of a worm on your finger. He will use his tongue to lick it up. Be aware beardies are not aggressive, but an accidental bite could take the tip off your finger. So be careful with your fingers! Only give your dragon small amounts of food that he can eat in one day. Place one or two worms on a bowl or plate. Place the mealworms in a bowl. Your dragon will eat from the bowl like a cat would eat. Make sure the bowl's edges are not too high. Another option is to put the food on a plate for easy access. While this might be a bit messy, the food could be easier to reach. Do not feed mealworms to baby beardies. Because mealworms have a rough outer skeleton, they are hard for babies to digest. In fact, if a baby eats a mealworm, he might get a dangerous intestinal blockage. Instead, feed babies smaller foods like crickets, fruit flies, and tiny wax worms. If you notice your baby is having a hard time eating a certain food (e.g. she cannot get it in her mouth), remove the food from the cage. The food might be too big for your beardie to eat. For examples, beardies can only eat insects smaller than the distance between their eyes. Offer juvenile dragons mealworms. One or two times weekly, you can feed mealworms to a juvenile dragon as a treat. Juvenile dragons are five months to eighteen months old. Still, you should aim to offer more vegetables than insects at this stage. Feed your dragon vegetables minimally four times weekly. Use baby mealworms. When mealworms are young (hatchlings), they are easier for the beardie to eat and digest. Only offer one to two worms. Give your adult dragon mealworms sparingly. Adults are dragons over 18 months in age. While your adult can now digest mealworms properly, he should be eating even more fruits and vegetables than when he was a juvenile. Perhaps offer mealworms once per week and rotate mealworms with other insects. Aim for a balance of one fourth insects, three fourths fresh fruits and vegetables. Adult dragons also may eat mice or small lizards but feed these foods rarely. Adult dragons are prone to be overweight. Do not overfeed them. Female dragons may receive more food when they are breeding. Remember mealworms are a treat — only offer a few to your beardie.
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Purchase mealworms. Keep your mealworms well-preserved. Do not use dead mealworms. Dust the mealworm with calcium. Feed your dragon by hand. Place one or two worms on a bowl or plate. Do not feed mealworms to baby beardies. Offer juvenile dragons mealworms. Give your adult dragon mealworms sparingly.
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How to Prune Orchids
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To prune an orchid, wait until it goes into its rest state in the late fall, so that you don't do permanent damage when you trim it. Then, use sharp scissors to trim off any black or damaged parts of the leaves so that the disease doesn't spread. If a whole leaf is yellow or withered, try gently pulling on it to remove it. After trimming the leaves, remove the orchid from its pot to look for any brown or shriveled roots and cut them away with scissors before repotting the plant.
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Sterilize your pruning shears before you trim your orchid. Dip your pruning shears in a cup of rubbing alcohol and let them soak in it for 30 seconds. Open and close the shears a few times to ensure that the alcohol gets all over the blades. Then, remove the shears from the alcohol and set them on a paper towel to dry. Rubbing alcohol dries quickly, so it will only take a few minutes for them to dry. Wait for all of the flowers to fall off of a stem before pruning it. If your orchid is still blooming or if there are healthy flowers still on the stems, don't prune the orchid yet. Wait until the blooms fall off. Cut the stem down to the level of the soil if it is brown. If your orchid has any stems that are brown or yellow and shriveled, they will not produce any more flowers, so pruning the stems is not recommended. Instead, cut these stems off completely. Use your sterilized pruning shears to cut the stems all the way down to the orchid's roots. Cutting off the stems might seem drastic, but it will allow new, healthy stems to grow. Trim off any brown, soft roots that are protruding from the soil. Pull your orchid up and out of its pot and look at the roots to see if any of them appear to be dead. Dead roots will look brown and feel soft to the touch. Live roots will be white and firm. Cut across any of the roots that appear to be dead and then return the plant to its pot or repot it. Trimming off dead roots will help to prevent root rot, which can kill your orchid. Sterilize your pruning shears before pruning your orchid. Dip your pruning shears in a cup filled with isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol for 30 seconds. Open and close them a few times to ensure that the alcohol makes contact with all surfaces of the blades. Then, place the pruning shears on a paper towel to air dry completely. Rubbing alcohol dries quickly, so the shears should be ready to use within a few minutes. Inspect the leaves of your orchid to ensure it’s healthy enough to prune. If the base of the plant has glossy, green, firm leaves, then it is healthy enough for pruning. However, if the leaves are yellow, brown, dry, or limp, then the plant is not healthy enough for pruning. Give the plant a chance to get healthy before you prune it. Make sure that you wait until all of the flowers have shriveled or fallen off before trimming to encourage new flowers to grow. Check to see if your orchid has any dormant eyes on the stems. Eyes on orchid stems look like small spikes covered with a thin layer of brown or beige plant matter. These eyes can become new stems or flower spikes later on. If you notice any eyes on your orchid, be sure to prune the plant ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) above them. The eyes on orchids look similar to eyes you might spot on a potato. Identify the second node below where the flowers bloomed. A node looks like a brown line running horizontally in a circle around the stem. Usually, the nodes are thicker than other areas of the stem. Nodes are where new flower spikes will emerge on the orchid when it's ready to bloom again. If you spot an eye on a node, cut just above the node where the eye is located to preserve it. Cut 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) above the nodes to encourage flowering. This is about the width of your pinky finger. Cut straight across the stem with the sterilized shears. Cutting too close to the node or too far away may affect the plant's ability to flower. If there is an eye on the node, be careful not to cut the eye. Leave any brown or beige papery ski that's covering the eye intact as well. Watch for new flowers to develop in 8-12 weeks. The speed at which your orchid will flower again will depend on its overall health, climate, and care. However, in general you can expect new flowers to bloom about 8 to 12 weeks after you prune your orchid. If no flowers bloom within 8 to 12 weeks, try lowering the ambient temperature where your orchid is located by 5 °F (−15 °C). This may help to stimulate new growth. Repot the orchid after pruning if it has outgrown its pot. Repotting your orchid once every 2 years or whenever the roots are the same size as the pot is ideal. Choose a pot that is 2 sizes larger than the pot your orchid is currently in, such as a 8 in (20 cm) diameter pot if your orchid is currently in a 6 in (15 cm) pot. Add new potting soil and carefully transfer your orchid to the new pot. Make sure that you use a specially formulated, well-draining orchid potting soil to repot your orchid. Keep the orchid in an east or west-facing window. This type of location will help to ensure that your orchid gets plenty of sunlight. Monitor the orchid closely to ensure that it is not getting too much sunlight, which may cause the leaves to turn brown or yellow. If the plant is getting too much sunlight, try a different location. Water the orchid only when the soil feels dry. Orchids can rot and die if you water them too often, so always check the soil before you water it. Stick your finger into the soil to see if it feels moist. If it does, then you don't need to water the orchid. If the soil feels dry, water your orchid. You can also use a pencil or wooden skewer to check the moisture level of the soil. Stick the pencil or skewer into the soil by about 1 in (2.5 cm), then pull it out and look at it. If the wood is dark from moisture, don't water the orchid. If the wood is dry, water the orchid. Fertilize the orchid 3 out of 4 times when you water it. Purchase an orchid fertilizer and add it to your watering can as indicated by the manufacturer's instructions. Use the fertilizer infused water for 3 waterings, and then use plain water for the fourth watering to wash out any built-up salts in the soil. Then, repeat the cycle with 3 fertilizer-infused waterings followed by 1 plain water one.
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Sterilize your pruning shears before you trim your orchid. Wait for all of the flowers to fall off of a stem before pruning it. Cut the stem down to the level of the soil if it is brown. Trim off any brown, soft roots that are protruding from the soil. Sterilize your pruning shears before pruning your orchid. Inspect the leaves of your orchid to ensure it’s healthy enough to prune. Check to see if your orchid has any dormant eyes on the stems. Identify the second node below where the flowers bloomed. Cut 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) above the nodes to encourage flowering. Watch for new flowers to develop in 8-12 weeks. Repot the orchid after pruning if it has outgrown its pot. Keep the orchid in an east or west-facing window. Water the orchid only when the soil feels dry. Fertilize the orchid 3 out of 4 times when you water it.
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How to Make Eyeglass Cleaner
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The safest and gentlest way to clean eyeglasses is with soap and water, but you can also make a convenient cleaning spray with rubbing alcohol. Fill a 2-ounce spray bottle halfway with clean water, then fill it up the rest of the way with rubbing alcohol. Add a drop of mild dishwashing soap, then stir the mixture together by gently swirling the bottle. Spritz the mixture on your glasses and wipe them with a microfiber cloth to remove dirt and grease.
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Fill a 2 fl oz (59 ml) spray bottle half full with water. Remove the cap from the small bottle and pour about 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of water into it. You can use cold tap water for the cleaner. If you don't have a 2 fl oz (59 ml) size spray bottle, use any small spray bottle you have and adjust the measurements of the water and rubbing alcohol. Pour in rubbing alcohol until the bottle is almost full. Add an equal part of rubbing alcohol or witch hazel to the spray bottle. If you're using the 2 fl oz (59 ml) size bottle, you'll need to pour in about 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of rubbing alcohol. Use alcohol-free witch hazel if you prefer a non-chemical cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is also called 70% isopropyl alcohol. Add 1 drop of dishwashing soap and swirl the cleanser until it's combined. Squirt a drop of gentle dishwashing soap into the bottle and screw the spray lid on. Swirl the bottle of cleanser so the rubbing alcohol and soap mix with the water. Avoid shaking the cleanser vigorously or the dishwashing soap might make it foam up. Spray the solution onto your lenses and wipe them with a microfiber cloth. Spritz both sides of each eyeglass lens with some of your cleaning solution. Then, take a clean microfiber cloth and gently rub the lenses until they're clean and dry. Microfiber is softer than average fabric and won't leave lint on the lenses. If you prefer, you could spray the cleaning solution on the microfiber cloth instead of the lenses. Store the cleaner at room temperature. As long as you're using rubbing alcohol that isn't close to expiring, your eyeglass cleaner should last for a few months. Ensure that the cap is screwed on tightly and store it at room temperature. Give the bottle a little swirl before you use it to ensure that the soap hasn't settled to the bottom. Fill a wide bowl with warm soapy water. Place a wide bowl in the sink and squirt 2 to 3 drops of gentle dishwashing soap in the bottom. Then, turn on the warm water and fill the bowl about halfway. Swish the water with your hands to distribute the soap. The soapy water should be bubbly. Avoid using hot water because this can break down the lenses' protective coating over time. Put the eyeglasses in the bowl and rub the lenses with your fingers. Place the glasses in the soapy water so they're submerged. Then, gently rub your fingers over both sides of each eyeglass lens to loosen any dirt. If the rest of the eyeglass frame is clean, you can just lower the lenses into the water. Rinse the eyeglasses with warm water. Take the glasses out of the soapy water and turn on the tap. Run warm water over both sides of each lens to remove all of the soap and dirt. Remember not to touch the lenses after you've rinsed them or you'll smudge them. Dry the lenses with a microfiber cloth. Instead of wiping the clean lenses on your shirt or a towel, take a clean microfiber cloth and rub each lens until they're dry. Microfiber cloths won't leave lint behind, so they're great for drying your eyeglasses. Although you can air dry your glasses, the water may form water spots as it dries.
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Fill a 2 fl oz (59 ml) spray bottle half full with water. Pour in rubbing alcohol until the bottle is almost full. Add 1 drop of dishwashing soap and swirl the cleanser until it's combined. Spray the solution onto your lenses and wipe them with a microfiber cloth. Store the cleaner at room temperature. Fill a wide bowl with warm soapy water. Put the eyeglasses in the bowl and rub the lenses with your fingers. Rinse the eyeglasses with warm water. Dry the lenses with a microfiber cloth.
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How to Sell a Burial Plot
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If you want to sell your burial plot back to the cemetery, find out who your cemetery's sexton is by checking on its website or visiting the cemetery's main office. Then, ask the sexton whether the cemetery is willing to buy back the plot. If it is, the sexton will consider the price you paid and today's market price before making you an offer to accept or refuse. Alternatively, use a specialist online service like Grave Solutions or Plot Brokers to advertise your plot for sale.
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Check your state's laws. The laws governing a burial plot's sale or transfer vary greatly from one municipality to the next. Burial plot brokerages often go unregulated in the United States, but some states' comptrollers offices regulate cemeteries and the transfer of plots. Some states require that an individual selling his burial plot must first offer to sell the plot back to the cemetery before a private sale or brokerage can take place. Contact your city's comptroller office, or search online for burial plot sales laws in your area. Know your cemetery's status. Even in places with existing laws that cover burial plot sales, there may be specific requirements that depend on the specific cemetery in question. For example, in New York, burial plots are supposed to be sold or transferred by the cemetery that houses those plots. However, cemeteries owned by religious institutions are considered outside the laws that govern not-for-profit cemeteries, and such sales or transfers are perfectly legal. Even if the law permits burial plot sales in your state, and the cemetery qualifies for such a sale, it's still best to confirm that the cemetery will honor such a transfer of ownership. Check your local market. Assuming that your state, town, and cemetery all permit the transfer of ownership for burial plots, you may still have a hard time selling yours. Many people shy away from buying burial plots "second hand," while other places have an over-flooded market of people trying to sell their plots. Search for burial plots online, and see if there are a lot of existing advertisements. You should also check the dates on those advertisements to determine whether they tend to have a fast turnaround time. Where you live is the biggest factor in determining how successful your sale will be. Burial plots tend to sell the fastest, and net the most money, in places where people move to retire. In the United States, that means retirement destinations like Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas are often hot markets. Identify the cemetery's sexton. The sexton, or manager, is in charge of overseeing many transactions and arrangements for burial plots in the cemetery. The first step in arranging a cemetery buy-back is to identify who your cemetery's sexton is. Search the cemetery's website for a directory or contact information. The website should list who the manager or sexton is. If you cannot determine who the sexton is using the cemetery's website, you can try visiting the cemetery's main office in person. Inquire about buybacks. It may feel awkward to ask a cemetery employee about buying back your plot, but it happens quite often and is nothing to be embarrassed about. Not all cemeteries will engage in buybacks, but many do. If your cemetery offers buybacks, the sexton/manager will be the best person to speak with. Generally speaking, cemeteries are not obligated to engage in a buyback. However, many cemeteries will buy unused plots back, or at least recognize an outside sale. Complete the transaction. If the cemetery offers buybacks, the sexton/manager will most likely be the person to make the arrangements. In completing the transaction, the sexton will most likely consider how much you paid for the plot, how much it will be worth on the market today if sold to a new buyer, and arrive at a financial offer for you. Choose an advertising service. There are many options for selling a burial plot online. You can use a specialized service, such as Grave Solutions or Plot Brokers, or place your own ad on free websites like Craigslist and Ebay. Placing your own ad can be advantageous, as there are no fees or costs to the seller. Working through a brokerage service can also be advantageous, as they take much of the work out of selling your plot. Brokerage services typically charge either a monthly advertising fee, a percentage of the final transaction, or a combination of the two. Take photographs of the plot. It may sound a bit strange, but photographs can be an important factor in a buyer's decision. Many burial plot listings feature descriptions paired with photographs so that prospective buyers can get a comprehensive understanding of the plot before they decide to purchase it. Some people want a plot that is in a shaded area, for example, while others may worry about whether or not the plot location is prone to flooding. Draft the advertisement. Your ad should clearly state the name of the cemetery, as well as the section, plot, and grave number. You should include photographs, if you have any, and a thorough description of what a seller can expect from your burial plot. The advertisement should also include your asking price for the plot, though many sellers end up offering some room for negotiation. Complete the necessary paperwork. It's best to bring in a lawyer to help with the paperwork, as there will be a great deal of variance from one county, state, or country to another. Different municipalities have different requirements. Generally speaking, the paperwork you use to complete the sale should specify the location of the burial plot and a clear transfer of ownership. You may wish to secure a signature from a cemetery representative as well, so that the buyer feels comfortable with the purchase he is making.
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Check your state's laws. Know your cemetery's status. Check your local market. Identify the cemetery's sexton. Inquire about buybacks. Complete the transaction. Choose an advertising service. Take photographs of the plot. Draft the advertisement. Complete the necessary paperwork.
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How to Grow Nasturtiums
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To grow nasturtiums, start by planting some nasturtium seeds in peat pots indoors 4-6 weeks before last expected frost. Then, place the pots in a bright window and keep the soil moist until the seedlings sprout. Once the seedlings have sprouted and the last frost has passed, transplant your nasturtiums into a sunny outdoor spot or an outdoor pot or hanging basket. To care for your nasturtiums, water them only when the soil dries out, and avoid fertilizing them.
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Choose a suitable nasturtium variety for your garden. The variety will depend on what you expect from the nasturtium, as well as the space you have available: Indian Cress - this is a vigorous trailing grower, good for a large garden; it's also known as the common garden nasturtium. The flowers come in shades of orange, yellow and red and it should flower all summer. This is an ideal plant to train up a trellis or fence. Dwarf nasturtium - a small bush variety, better for a smaller garden space. It has a wide range of flower shades and is easy to control in the garden. Peach Melba - has yellow flowers with orange-red centers, a popular addition to salads. Salmon Baby - has a unique orange-pink hue that looks great in the garden. Consider starting the seeds indoors. Nasturtiums are commonly started indoors so they'll begin to flower as soon as possible in the spring, after the last frost has passed. If you want to start your seeds indoors, plan to do so four to six weeks before the last spring frost. To start the seeds indoors, Plant each seed in a peat pot, which can be transplanted directly to the ground to avoid disturbing the roots. Use seed substrate, rather than potting soil. Keep the seeds in a bright window, and keep the peat moist. Plant the seedlings after the last frost of the spring has passed. Select a good planting spot. Nasturtiums like full sun, but they need to be shielded from midday summer heat. Since they're so low maintenance, nasturtiums are excellent for growing in spots that need covering up or for those stark, unloved parts of your garden. Nasturtiums don't mind growing in a container; they'll flower just as profusely in a container as in the ground. Hanging baskets are also an ideal choice. Prepare the soil. Nasturtiums like loose, well-drained soil that retains moisture. They prefer soil that is not rich, so don't use fertilizer. If there is too much fertilizer in the soil, nasturtiums focus on producing more leaves rather than flowers.Avoid any area with heavy, wet clay soil. Direct sow or transplant seedlings after the last frost. If you're direct sowing seeds, plant them 10 inches apart and about ½ inch deep. If you're transplanting seedlings, keep them in their peat seed starters and plant them directly in the ground. This will prevent root damage. Keep the planting bed evenly moist. You can nick the seeds or soak them in warm water overnight to help them germinate more quickly. Direct sown seeds should sprout in seven to ten days. Water only when the soil dries out. There's an old saying that goes, "be nasty to nasturtiums." They like poor soil and not too much water, and giving them fertilizer and lots of fresh water will cause them to die. That said, nasturtiums do need water when the soil dries out. They should be watered deeply a few times a week. Press your finger into the soil to see if it's time to water. If the soil feels dusty and dry, it's time. If it feels moist just below the surface, wait a day or two. Water around the roots, rather than from above. Water in the morning so the plants dry out completely before nightfall. Too much moisture around nightfall could cause the plants to grow mold. Weed the area carefully. Nasturtiums look a little like common weeds before they begin to flower. You may want to mark the planting site with a label to prevent accidentally pulling up the seedlings. Once you're sure what's a flower and what's a weed, keep the the garden bed weed-free so the nasturtiums don't have to compete for water and nutrients. Pick off aphids and other pests. Nasturtiums are very prone to getting attacked by aphids, cucumber beetles, cabbage butterflies, and other common garden pests. Picking the bugs off one by one and dropping them into a pail of soapy water is a great organic solution. You can also spray the flowers with water or wipe them with soapy water to deter pests. Many gardeners plant nasturtium on the borders of their gardens to keep pests away from crops like cabbage, squash, and eggplant. Gardeners who employ this method should be sure to check the plant for pests once a week and remove them as necessary. Cut off dead or faded flowers. This will encourage new, healthy growth. Deadhead the plants often in order to keep your plants flowering as long as possible through the season. Harvest the flowers and leaves throughout the growing season. Both nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible. Use a pair of scissors to snip off what you need. Try not to take too much from one plant. Nasturtiums have a strong taste, and a little goes a long way. Use the nasturtiums in salads and as garnishes. Nasturtium petals and leaves have a strong, peppery taste that pairs wonderfully with all sorts of dishes. Try nasturtium as part of the following items: Eat the leaves and petals as part of a mixed green salad. Pair them with sweeter greens, like spinach, to offset the peppery taste. Mix chopped leaves or petals into potato or egg salad. Add leaves or petals to vegetarian sandwiches. Use whole flowers as a garnish for salads, pastas and even sweet desserts, like cupcakes. Save the seeds for next year. Toward the end of the growing season, nasturtiums will produce seeds that will mature and drop. Brush off the dirt and store the seeds in a paper bag in a cool, dark place over the winter. In the spring, you can plant them in the garden again.
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Choose a suitable nasturtium variety for your garden. Consider starting the seeds indoors. Select a good planting spot. Prepare the soil. Direct sow or transplant seedlings after the last frost. Water only when the soil dries out. Weed the area carefully. Pick off aphids and other pests. Cut off dead or faded flowers. Harvest the flowers and leaves throughout the growing season. Use the nasturtiums in salads and as garnishes. Save the seeds for next year.
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How to Peel a Pineapple
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To peel a whole pineapple, lay it on its side and cut off the top, about 1/4 inch below the leaves. Stand your pineapple up and slice downwards through the peel, then turn it slightly and repeat. Lay the pineapple on its side again and slice off the bottom. To get rid of the eyes, make an angled cut above and below each diagonal line of eyes to remove them in small wedges, leaving a spiral pattern. Then, cut out the core of the pineapple and slice up the remaining fruit to eat.
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Place a ripe pineapple on a cutting board. To choose a ripe one, look for a pineapple that's more yellow than green. Press into the pineapple gently to feel if the fruit yields under your finger. Then, smell the base of the pineapple to tell if it's fragrant and sweet. If you can't smell the pineapple at all, it's not ripe enough. If you're using a plastic cutting board, lay a kitchen towel underneath it to prevent the board from sliding around as you cut. Lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the crown 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) below the leaves. Hold the pineapple against the cutting board with your non-dominant hand and keep your fingers curled under so you don't accidentally cut them. Use a large knife to carefully slice off the end with the prickly leaves. The leaves are called the crown. Use a chef's knife or serrated bread knife. Slice off the bottom of the pineapple so the fruit could sit flat. Turn the pineapple 180-degrees and hold it in place with your non-dominant hand. Cut the base of the pineapple off so you remove the bottom ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm). The pineapple will now sit flat on its bottom so it will be easier to peel the sides. Turn the pineapple upright and place a knife near the top edge. Stand the pineapple so it's flat on your cutting board and hold it in place. Position a large knife at the top where the flat edge meets the side with the peel. It doesn't matter which end of the pineapple is up or down. Cut down the side of the pineapple from top to bottom to remove a strip of the peel. Slowly move your knife back and forth to help it move down the pineapple. Try to cut the peel without removing too much fruit. To keep the most fruit on the pineapple, remove about ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) off the sides. Slice the peel away from the entire pineapple. Turn the pineapple a little so you can cut the peel away from another side of the pineapple. Continue to turn and slice off the peel until you've removed the whole thing. Your pineapple is now peeled, but you'll see prickly eyes all over the fruit. Discard the pineapple peels or toss them in your compost. Look for the rows of eyes on the fruit. Keep your pineapple upright on the cutting board and look closely at the prickly eyes. You'll see that these eyes fall in diagonal lines, which will make them easy to trim away. Although you could leave the eyes in the fruit, they can be unpleasantly prickly to eat. Cut a diagonal line next to a row of eyes. Take a small paring knife and cut into the pineapple's fruit at a 45-degree angle. Make a long diagonal cut next to 2 to 3 of the eyes. You can cut above the eyes or below them. Slice another diagonal line on the opposite side of the eyes. Move the paring knife so it's on the other side of the eyes and slice another line at a 45-degree angle. This will create a V-shaped trench with the eyes in the middle. Pull away the eyes and discard them. If the diagonal lines you cut intersect, the V-shaped piece of fruit with the eyes should be easy to remove. Use your finger to pull it out and away. You can discard the strip of fruit with the eyes or trim the fruit between the eyes and save it. Continue to cut diagonal rows of eyes around the entire pineapple. Cut another row of eyes below the row you just cut. Once you've cut away all the eyes from 1 side, turn the pineapple and cut all the eyes on that side. The pineapple will begin to have a spiral shape from where you've removed the eyes. Cut the pineapple into rings or wedges. To make rings, place the pineapple on its side and make slices as thick as you like. Use a small round cutter to slice out the tough center from each ring. If you'd rather cut wedges, cut the pineapple lengthwise into quarters. Then, cut out the tough core from the center of each wedge. If you'd like to make chunks, take a wedge and slice crosswise to make pieces that are as wide as you want.
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Place a ripe pineapple on a cutting board. Lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the crown 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) below the leaves. Slice off the bottom of the pineapple so the fruit could sit flat. Turn the pineapple upright and place a knife near the top edge. Cut down the side of the pineapple from top to bottom to remove a strip of the peel. Slice the peel away from the entire pineapple. Look for the rows of eyes on the fruit. Cut a diagonal line next to a row of eyes. Slice another diagonal line on the opposite side of the eyes. Pull away the eyes and discard them. Continue to cut diagonal rows of eyes around the entire pineapple. Cut the pineapple into rings or wedges.
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How to Create a School Project on the Layers of the Earth
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You can make a school project on the layers of the earth using either paper or styrofoam to make a model. To make a paper model, you'll need construction paper of different colors so you can cut out 5 circles of varying sizes. Once you cut out each layer, you can stack them from smallest to largest to illustrate each layer. Then, glue the 5 layers to a larger poster board and label them. To make a styrofoam model, you'll need to cut a quarter out of a foam sphere with a knife. Then, you can paint the outside of the sphere with the continents and ocean, and use a pencil to sketch the layers inside the quarter that was cut out. Color the layers with different paint colors so you can see them and label each of them with a toothpick so they're easily identifiable.
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Gather the necessary materials. To make a three-dimensional model, you will need to purchase sculpting clay or make your own homemade play dough. Whichever version you choose, you will need 7 colors: 2 shades of yellow, and 1 shade each of orange, red, brown, green, and blue. Parental supervision is recommended if making the dough yourself. Make the homemade dough. If you have purchased sculpting clay or play dough then you can skip this step. Stir to combine all ingredients (flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water) until there are no lumps. Add the mixture to the cook pot and heat on low, stirring constantly. As the dough heats it will thicken. Once the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the pot, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. When cool, knead the dough for 1-2 minutes. Parental supervision is recommended for this step. The coarse salt crystals will still be visible within the dough. This is normal. Separate the dough into 7 balls of varying sizes and dye them. Start by making 2 small balls about the size of a golf ball. Make 2 medium sized balls and then 3 larger balls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each ball according to the list below. Knead the dough until the color is fully incorporated. Two golf ball sizes: 1 green, 1 red. Medium sizes: 1 orange, 1 brown. Large sizes: 2 shades of yellow, 1 blue. Wrap the orange dough around the red ball. You will build the layers of the Earth from the inside out. The red ball represents the inner core. The orange dough will be the outer core. Flatten the orange ball slightly so that you can wrap it fully around the red ball. You want the entire model to remain relatively spherical to resemble the shape of the Earth. Wrap the yellow layers around the sphere. The next layer to add is the mantle which will be represented by 2 shades of yellow dough. The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth so you want to make sure that you have 2 thick layers of different shades of yellow around the dough ball you have made so far. Roll out the dough and then wrap it around the ball, joining all of the sides together into 1 layer. Repeat for the second layer of yellow. Flatten and wrap the brown layer next. The brown dough will be used to represent the crust. This is by far the thinnest layer of the Earth. Roll out the brown dough until is quite thin and then wrap it around the dough ball as you did with the previous layers. Wrap the Earth in the “ocean” and continents. Using the blue dough, wrap a thin layer around the globe. This will be the final layer added to the model. The ocean and continents are all technically part of the crust layer so they don't count as their own individual layer. Finally, shape pieces of the green dough into approximations of the continents. Press them into the ocean approximately where they belong on the globe. Slice the ball in half using the floss. Place the ball on a table and then position the floss along the centerline of the sphere. Imagine where the equator would be and place the floss there. Push the floss through the dough to cut the ball in half. The 2 halves should show you a clear cross-section of the layers of the Earth. Label each layer. Make small labels for each layer by wrapping some paper around a toothpick. Tape the paper in place. Make 5 labels: Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle Outer Core, and Inner Core. Stick the toothpicks into the corresponding layer. Because you have 2 halves of the Earth, you can use 1 half with the layers labeled and exposed and present the other half with the ocean and continents face up, as a “view from the top”. Include interesting facts about each layer. Look up facts about the composition and thickness of each layer. Include information about the density and temperatures present. Write up a small report or infographic to include with your 3D model to explain the different layers of the Earth. The crust is interesting because there are two types of crust: oceanic and continental. This is easily seen by looking at the model and seeing that the crust contains both the oceans and the continents. The mantle takes up about 84% of the Earth's volume. The mantle is mostly solid, but acts like a viscous fluid. Movement within the mantle is responsible for the motion of tectonic plates. The outer core is liquid and is estimated to be 80% iron. It spins faster than the rotation of the planet and is thought to contribute to the magnetic field of the Earth. The inner core is also composed mostly of iron and nickel with potential heavier elements such as gold, platinum, and silver present. Because of the massively high pressure the inner core experiences, it is solid. Gather the necessary materials. Making a paper model is similar to making the clay model, except your layers will be made using different sized circles of construction paper. The finished size of your paper model depends on how large you want to make it. Using a compass to draw the circles is an easy way to make perfect circles and easily vary the sizes. If you don't have a compass, you can find 5 circular shapes to use as stencils for each layer of the Earth. Use textured paper to make your model stand out. Draw 5 circles for each layer. Draw 5 circles of varying sizes on the different colored construction paper. Make the inner core white, the outer core blue, the upper mantle orange, the lower mantle red, and the crust brown. Use the compass or your circular stencils to make shapes according to the following dimensions: Inner core: diameter of 2 inches Outer core: diameter of 4 inches Lower mantle: diameter of 7 inches Upper mantle: diameter of 8 inches Crust: diameter of 8.5 inches These dimensions are just suggestions, you can make the circles any size you would like as long as you make the mantle the largest layer and the crust the thinnest layer. Cut out each layer and stack them. Once you have drawn the circles, take a pair of scissors and carefully cut each circle out. Try to cut as close to the drawn line as possible to make sure each layer is circular. Stack the layers from smallest to largest so you can clearly see the various layers on top of each other. Place the brown crust down first, then place the red mantle on top, the orange mantle next, then the blue outer core, followed by the white inner core. Use the glue stick to glue each layer down. Label all of the layers. Glue the 5-layer Earth model to a larger poster board. Make 5 labels and glue them down next to the appropriate layer: Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core. Include interesting facts about each layer. Add information about the composition of the layer, the average temperatures, and any special features that each layer has. Try to relate your interesting facts to discussions that you may have had during class. Gather the necessary materials. This model uses a foam sphere to represent the Earth with a quarter of it cut out so that you can see the inside layers of the “Earth”. Parental supervision/help is recommended when cutting a slice out of the ball. All of these supplies should be easily found around the house or purchased at a craft supply store. Draw a circle around the horizontal and vertical centers of the foam ball. You want to cut out approximately a quarter of the foam ball. To do this, you need to draw a circle around the horizontal and vertical halves of the ball. It doesn't have to be exactly the center, but try to get close. Hold a ruler to the point that is about the center Hold the pencil in place above the ruler. Have a friend rotate the ball horizontally while you hold the pencil and watch the line form around the center. When the ball is back to the starting point, rotate the ball vertically. When you're finished, you should have two pencil lines that dive the ball into quarters. Cut a quarter out of the ball. With the 2 lines around the foam ball, it should be divided into quarters. You are going to cut one of those quarters out with the knife. Parental supervision is strongly recommended for this step. Position the foam ball so that one of the lines is facing straight up. Place the knife on the line and gently saw back and forth until you reach the center of the ball (the horizontal line). Reposition the ball so that the horizontal line is now facing up. Gently saw again until you reach the center of the ball. Wiggle the quarter until it comes free from the ball. Paint the outside of the ball with the continents and ocean. You'll want to start the model by painting the outside of it like the globe. Sketch the continents in pencil and then paint them green. Paint around the continents with blue to represent the ocean. You can throw away the quarter that was cut out of the ball. Let the globe dry before painting the inside. Draw the layers of the Earth. With the pencil, sketch the layers inside the quarter that was cut out. The inner core is going to be a small circle in the very center of the ball. The outer core is next and should have a width about one-quarter of the inside. The next layers are the upper and lower mantle which will take almost all of the remaining space. The crust will be a very thin line painted just around the edges. Once each line has been sketched, color them in with the various paints. Use yellow for the inner core, orange for the outer core, 2 shades of red for the mantle (1 for the upper and 1 for the lower), and brown for the crust. Label each layer with a toothpick. Make a small paper tag and wrap it around a toothpick. Tape it in place. Label each piece of paper with the corresponding layer. Stick the toothpick into the foam ball so that everything is properly labeled. Alternatively, you can write the labels directly on the ball.
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Gather the necessary materials. Make the homemade dough. Separate the dough into 7 balls of varying sizes and dye them. Wrap the orange dough around the red ball. Wrap the yellow layers around the sphere. Flatten and wrap the brown layer next. Wrap the Earth in the “ocean” and continents. Slice the ball in half using the floss. Label each layer. Include interesting facts about each layer. Gather the necessary materials. Draw 5 circles for each layer. Cut out each layer and stack them. Label all of the layers. Gather the necessary materials. Draw a circle around the horizontal and vertical centers of the foam ball. Cut a quarter out of the ball. Paint the outside of the ball with the continents and ocean. Draw the layers of the Earth. Label each layer with a toothpick.
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How to Install a Microwave
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To install an under cabinet microwave, first find your wall studs by tapping with a hammer on the wall until you hear a solid "thud" rather than a hollow sound. Next, position the mounting plate so it's level with the bottom of the cabinet and drill holes over the studs and a hole for the power cord. When you're ready to fix the plate to the wall, get someone to hold the plate while you attach it with lag screws. Once the plate is in place, thread the power cord through the hole and hang the microwave on the support tabs.
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Use an appropriate microwave. A recirculating or front-venting microwave can be installed beneath a counter without any further effort. Other types may require more advanced ventilation installation. Be aware of the requirements of your model before you begin installation. Other types of microwave may be more suited for an over the range installation , require a new ventilation hood , or even necessitate a full new ventilation system. Locate the wall studs. Follow these methods for finding and marking these vertical wall supports. Your microwave will need to be fastened to at least one of them. If you have one, use an electronic or magnetic stud finder to search for nails. Alternately, tap lightly on the wall with a hammer. When you hear a solid "thunk" instead of a hollow sound, you've likely found a wall stud. If you're not certain whether you've found a stud, drill a test hole and use a bent wire or coat hanger to search for solid objects in your wall. Once you've located the center of one wall stud, its closest neighbors are usually located either 16 inches or 24 inches to each side. Use a small nail to probe the wall stud(s) and determine the width. Draw a vertical line down the center of the wall studs once you've found them. Place the mounting plate. This flat metal plate should be level and the top tabs should butt against the base of the cabinet or cabinet frame. If your microwave came with a wall template, tape that instead as a drilling guide before you attach the plate. Use a level to ensure your microwave isn't installed at a slant. Remove any decorative trimming from the cabinet preventing you from placing the mounting plate correctly. If the front of the cabinet has an overhang, place the mounting plate below the back of the cabinet by an equal amount. Otherwise the overhang will block access to the microwave. For a microwave that requires base-of-cabinet attachments, you may need to saw off the overhang instead. Locate and drill the correct attachment holes. Follow these steps to determine which size holes to drill and where. The bottom edge of the plate should have an area covered in holes. Use a marker to draw circles in at least two holes. At least one should be completely over a wall stud to support the microwave's weight. Locate the two or more holes along the upper edge of the microwave. Fill in these with a marker as well. Remove the mounting plate. Use the circles you drew as a guide, not the mounting plate. Drill a 3/16" (5mm) hole through any circle located on a wall stud. Drill a 3/8" (10mm) hole through any other circle. If your microwave came with a top template, tape it to the base of the cabinet above and drill 3/8"(10mm) holes through attachment points where directed to fasten the microwave to the cabinet base. Drill a 1.5" – 2" (4-5cm) hole for the power cord. If your microwave came with a base of cabinet template, tape this where the microwave top will be located and drill where instructed for the power cord. Otherwise, select a spot easily accessible by the power cord and out of the way of normal cabinet function. If there are no electrical outlets within reach of the cord, you will need to install a new electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Secure the mounting plate. Have an assistant hold the mounting plate securely in the correct position as you fasten it to the wall. Use lag screws (lag bolts) in the 3/16"(5mm) holes. These will bear most of the microwave's weight, which is why they are used over the wall studs. Use toggle screws (toggle bolts) in the 3/8"(10mm) holes. The "wings" of the toggle screw go through the hole and pull against the wall as the screw is tightened. Pull the mounting plate toward you while tightening toggle screws. Mount the microwave. With an assistant's help, hang the microwave onto the support tabs on the mounting plate's base. Snake the power cable through the hole drilled for this purpose before attaching the microwave. Fasten the microwave to the base of the cabinet above using screws where directed on the top template. Tighten until the top of the microwave and the base of the cabinet are flush. Check every surface of your microwave for vents. You don't need a special model of microwave to place it on a shelf, but you do need to know where the vents are for proper installation Countertop models usually have vents on the sides and top of the microwave, but back panel vents are common as well. If you are having trouble finding the vents, place the microwave on a table, plug it in, and heat food or liquid inside. Place your hand near each side of the microwave to feel for blowing air. Remove the turntable and any other loose objects from inside the microwave. This is especially wise if your cabinet is high up, since the table can easily fall out of the microwave during lifting. Place the microwave in a recessed cabinet or on a shelf. Make sure the vents are not flush against any surfaces or objects. There should be at least an inch of space next to each vent. Replace the turntable and plug the microwave in. If the cord will not reach or is in an inconvenient location, temporarily remove the microwave and drill a small hole in the cabinet or shelf to snake the cord through. Clean the microwave vents every three months or so. Because the cabinet does not allow as much air movement around the vents, dust will gradually build up and increase the risk of fire. Wipe the vents with a damp cloth while the microwave is turned off.
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Use an appropriate microwave. Locate the wall studs. Place the mounting plate. Locate and drill the correct attachment holes. Drill a 1.5" – 2" (4-5cm) hole for the power cord. Secure the mounting plate. Mount the microwave. Check every surface of your microwave for vents. Remove the turntable and any other loose objects from inside the microwave. Place the microwave in a recessed cabinet or on a shelf. Replace the turntable and plug the microwave in. Clean the microwave vents every three months or so.
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How to Train Your Body
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Once you've set your training goals, the best way to train your body is to do about 2.5 hours of running, biking, or another form of cardio each week. Do strength training or weight-bearing exercises 2-3 times a week. Use free weights or weight machines to do this kind of exercise.
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See a doctor. Anytime you want to start a new training or exercise program, it'll be a smart idea to see a doctor first. He will be able to tell you whether or not your plan is safe and appropriate for you. Make an appointment or call your doctor. Tell him about what your goals are and your exercise plan to help you reach them. Also tell him whether or not you're having any joint or muscular pain in addition to having any pain or shortness of breath. Also consider seeing a personal trainer. This is a fitness professional that will be able to help you set goals, design a plan to meet them and teach you how to do a variety of exercises safely. Set your goals. Training your body is a fairly broad goal. To increase your chances of meeting your goal, you should work to make a more specific goal. Try using the S.M.A.R.T. goal system. Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Based have a higher chance of being an appropriate and reachable goal for you. In addition, add in information about how you're going to reach your goal. Spend some time thinking about what you want to train. Do you want to just get in better overall shape? Are you training for a race? Do you want to build more strength or lean muscle? Do you want to lose some weight? How much? By when? An example of a good goal would be: I want to run a 10 mile race in five months. I will run three to four days a week and increase my mileage by one mile every two weeks until I reach 10 miles. Start a journal to track your progress. Regardless of what you're training for or what you've set for yourself, tracking your progress in a journal may be a motivating part of your plan. Write out your goals and your plan in your journal. This may help keep you focused and track. In addition track your progress each day or week. If you're training for that 10 mile (16.1 km) race, maybe you write down how many miles you ran each week and how easy or hard it's been. You can also keep a little calendar or chart of where you plan your exercise of the week or month. Join a gym or purchase fitness equipment. Some training plans may need a gym or specialized equipment to meet. Not all physical activity will need this, but you may want to consider what equipment you need to best meet your goal. Consider joining a gym. Many memberships are as low as $10 a month. Gyms offer you the ability to do most exercises inside. You can do a variety of cardio, strength training and even take classes. Even if you may not need the equipment at the gym, it might be nice to have the option to workout inside if it's a rainy or cold day. If you're not a fan of the gym, maybe you could consider purchasing some at-home gym equipment. You can start small with just a few items like hand weights or resistance bands or buy more expensive equipment like cardio machines or home gym machines. Do 150 minutes of cardio weekly. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend getting at least 150 minutes or about 2 1/2 hours of cardio activities each week for the minimum amount of health benefits. This breaks down to just five 30-minute sessions a week. Studies have shown that when people participate in 150 minutes of physical activity, they see a variety of health benefits including: decreased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, weight loss, improved sleep and mood habits and even improved circulation. The types of cardio activities that you can include for this 150 minutes can be anything from walking, running, biking, or doing a kickboxing class. However, the activity you do during the day (baseline or lifestyle activity) does not count towards your 150 minutes. If you're just starting out with physical activity, one of your first goals may be to meet this general recommendation. Include both steady-state and interval training. There are two main types of cardio exercises — steady-state and interval exercises. Both offer a variety of benefits, so try to incorporate both into your workout. Steady-state cardio are the activities that you do for at least 10 minutes and are maintaining your intensity. The goal is that you maintain a steady heart rate during your activity. For example, jogging for 20 minutes or using the elliptical at a steady speed for 30 minutes counts as steady-state cardio. Some of the specific benefits of steady-state cardio are: improved and faster recovery, maintenance of lean muscle mass, significant increases in cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels, and immediate decreases in blood pressure and blood sugar. HIIT or high intensity interval training is another type of exercise that has become more popular lately. It's a shorter workout in total and combines both short bouts of very, very high intensity exercises with periods of more moderate exercises. The benefits of HIIT differ slightly than steady-state cardio and can include: a more efficient and faster workout, increased ability to burn calories from fat and increased metabolism for eight to 24 hours after you've completed the workout. Regardless of which type of exercise you choose to do predominantly, it's better to do a combination of both HIIT and steady-state as you can reap the benefits of both. Increase your baseline activity. Although baseline doesn't come with as many benefits of steady-state or HIIT types of workouts, it's still an important part of being active. Baseline activity or lifestyle activities are things that you do on a typical day — walking to and from your car or doing household chores. These activities do not burn many calories by themselves or increase your heart rate, but when you increase them as much as you can, over the entire day they do burn some calories and can help support your fitness levels. Increasing your baseline makes your body function more efficiently in day-to-day activities (which burns more calories with less work). Think about ways that you can be more active or include more movement in your day. You could: park farther away, take the stairs instead of the elevator, take short walk breaks during your lunch break and stand or do light exercises during commercial breaks. Include two to three days of strength training weekly. In addition to cardio, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans also recommends that you include about two to three days of strength training or weight-bearing exercises each week. Strength and resistance training offers you different benefits compared to aerobic or cardio exercises, such as: it protects bones and helps prevent osteoporosis, maintains and can increase lean muscle mass, increase your overall metabolism, improves balance and coordination, and boosts energy levels. Weight training exercises can include a variety of activities including: plyometric exercises or body weight exercises, free weights, using weight machines, or doing yoga or pilates. Do a combination of compound and isolation exercises. When it comes to weight lifting or resistance training there are two basic types of exercises — compound and isolation exercises. Both offer different benefits and which one you choose will depend on your overall goal. Compound exercises are activities that recruit multiple joints and multiple muscle groups in order to perform. Examples of compound exercises include: barbell bench press, squats and lunges. The benefits of compound exercises include: reduced risk of overtraining, less time spent overall exercising, increased gains in muscle mass, and increased gains in strength. Isolation exercises are those that only target one small group of muscles or use weight machines to target only one muscle group. Examples include using the bicep curl machine or seated tricep extensions. For most training goals (even from basic to more advanced), spending more time with compound exercises is your best bet. Isolation exercises are best for fine tweaking once you have already met your goals. Choose to do a low or high set of reps. In addition to choosing compound or isolation exercises, you'll also need to decide whether or not you want to do higher reps with a low weight or lower reps with a higher weight. Higher reps usually results in bigger gains in muscle mass, not strength. If you're goal is to build mass, include exercises that have higher reps. Lower reps with much higher weights results in significant strength gains, not necessarily increased muscle mass. It's best to do a combination of both high and low rep exercises. However, tailor this depending on what you're goal is (bigger muscles or increased strength). Warm up. Before any type of workout, it's essential to warm up appropriately beforehand. Try to include even a short warm up before you exercise for the safest workout. Warm-up exercises don't have to be anything specific. It's generally recommended to do a warm-up routine for at least five to 10 minutes. However, the longer you plan on working out, the longer your warm-up routine should be. The goal of warm-ups includes: slowly dilates your blood vessels in your muscle to help increase blood and oxygen flow, raises the temperature of your muscles for the best flexibility and efficiency, and it also slowly raises your heart rate which decreases the overall stress on your heart. Warm-ups are typically a slower version of whatever activity you plan on doing. For example, if you're planning on going for a run, walk for five to 10 minutes first. Take a rest day or two. Although it may seem counterintuitive, taking adequate rest days is just as important as the actual exercise. Without proper rest days, it'll be hard to meet any training goal. In regards to strength training, rest days are actually when your muscles grow in size and strength. If you do not take rest days, overtime, you will have poor performance and poor results. On your rest days, try to still include light-intensity activity. You don't necessarily want to lounge around all day without doing anything. Ideally do some walking or restorative yoga. Stretch. A combination of adequate rest, warming up and stretching will put your body in the best condition for exercise and great results. Stretching has been shown to help reduce muscle stiffness and pain when done appropriately. In addition, it can also help improve flexibility over time Other benefits of regular stretching include: better posture, increased blood flow, prevent back and neck pain, and improve balance. You can do a slow stretching routine with moves like toe touches or you can take a restorative and stretching class like yoga.
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See a doctor. Set your goals. Start a journal to track your progress. Join a gym or purchase fitness equipment. Do 150 minutes of cardio weekly. Include both steady-state and interval training. Increase your baseline activity. Include two to three days of strength training weekly. Do a combination of compound and isolation exercises. Choose to do a low or high set of reps. Warm up. Take a rest day or two. Stretch.
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How to Take Care of a Pool
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To properly take care of a pool, skim the surface of the water and clean out the basket filter every day. You should also sweep the sides and bottom of your pool and keep your pool deck clean. Once a week, use a pool test kit to measure the pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness; then, follow the instructions on the kit to balance the chemicals in the pool as needed. Also weekly, you should run your pool cleaner and add shock to your pool to kill bacteria.
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Determine how to chlorinate. Chlorine is necessary for any pool owner, but there are a few options on how to administer the chlorine. You can administer chlorine manually or you can invest in a salt water system that creates its own chlorine. Salt water pools are more expensive, but require less maintenance and use safer chlorine levels than regular pools. If you go with a salt water system, you can avoid doing much of what is discussed below. Gather test equipment. A major aspect of proper pool care is how regularly you test the alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness, and chlorine. At all major pool supply stores you can buy basic and advanced testing equipment. The equipment consists of a container and a series of chemicals that respond to certain chemicals in the pool. The tests require you to add two-five drops of various chemicals and compare the color of your pool water to a chart. From this this information you'll know if your pool is safe to use. There are also test strips that use a similar color comparison test. Buy a cleaner. All pools use a motorized pool cleaner and they come in three different types. Use the following information to decide on which is best for you and your pool: Suction side pool cleaners are low in cost, require fewer moving parts, and are easy to maintain. The only problem is they increase pressure on your filter and require a pool pump. Pressure side pool cleaners are similar to the suction cleaner expect they relieve pressure on the pool filter. The only problem with these is that they sometimes require an extra booster pump. Robotic cleaners offer superior cleaning, energy efficiency, and eliminates the wear on your pool. The only drawback to the robotic cleaners is that they are much more expensive. Gather a skimmer and brush. The skimmer and brush system accounts for all the blemishes not picked up by the pool cleaner. You can usually buy a kit at your pool supply store that includes a staff with an interchangeable skimmer or brush. Buy chemicals. For your first time purchasing pool chemicals, go to a pool supply store and talk to a specialist. These are serious chemicals that could cause problems for your pool goers' health. Find an all inclusive starter kit that includes chlorine, calcium, alkalinity stabilizer, and algaecide. You can also substitute chlorine with bromine. Bromine tablets are reliable in killing bacteria and keeping your pool clear. Install your pool cleaner. You should plan on connecting your pool cleaner about once a week. Doing this reduces the amount of chemicals you'll need to add to the pool. If your cleaner attaches to a pump, you'll need to attach the hose attached to the cleaner into the pump. The pump should be in your pool. It will be the spot in your pool that pumps out water. After each use, you should check and clean out the filter of the cleaner. Clean the pool filter. There are three different types of filters: cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth. Each type of filter will require different cleaning techniques. For each filter you'll need to make sure the system is off and bleed all the air from the filter. For cartridge filters you'll need to remove the filter out its base and take time to spray down the cartridge with a hose. Use a high pressured hose with a point for best results. To clean a sand filter you'll need to make sure the sand filter is detached from the plumbing of the pool system. It's best to do this at the start of the season. Then take the time to clean out the top part of the filter with a high pressured hose. Diatomaceous earth filters should be cleaned once a month. The first step is to backwash the filter, then spend time spraying the grids with a high pressured hose. Balance the pool. About once a week you should use the chemical tester kit to ensure you have the proper chemical levels. Be sure you check the three main tests: pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness. Use the color coded guide on your test kit to determine if you need more or less chemicals. Doing this regularly increases the longevity of your pool supplies and creates a safe space for your pool guests. Chlorinate your pool. You will want your chlorine level to fall between 1 and 4 ppm for safe levels. You can use chlorine tabs which have a built-in stabilizer to protect your chlorine from sun burn-off. Liquid chlorine is easy to apply but will not last as long. The other option is to use the standard chlorine powder for an effective sweep of bacteria. Always follow the instructions listed on the product to ensure you don't over chlorinate your pool. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when handling chlorine. Even when using the tablets, you can still create skin irritation when handled raw. Shock your pool. Shocking your pool should be done weekly. This can remove cloudy water, chlorine odor, eye irritation, and prevent future issues from arising. You can either use a basic shock or a multifunctional shock product. The basic shock products are limited in what they will kill and require an absence from the pool for longer than the multifunctional shock products. The largest difference is that the multifunctional shock product stabilizes the chemicals as well as cleans your pool fast. Add algaecide. After a heavy rain, millions of microscopic plant organism can enter your pool and form algae. If you leave this problem unchecked your water could become unstable due to clogged filters, low water circulation, and a general reduced effectiveness of pool chemicals. There are preventive algaecides that work better for preventing algae and then there are fast working algaecides that wipe everything out quickly. Check your baskets. Each pool will have at least one basket filter which collects small and large debris. It's important to check these more frequently because they are where dead rodents and frogs end up. Decomposing carcasses can seriously hinder your pools safety for swimmers. Use a hose and give the basket a good spray before returning to its base. If you found anything large, check the chemicals and shock your pool before returning for a dip. Skim the surface. Skimming the surface of your pool every day can seem like a burden. If you care for the surface everyday, you will avoid spending a long time cleaning the surface. If left unattended for days, small bacteria can collect and attract water spiders. No kid likes swimming with spiders. Brush the edges. If you look at your pool, you may not need to brush the sides everyday. Get into the habit of brushing the edges and bottom of the pool. Once you see dirt coming off the walls, direct the dirt, using your brush, to a filter. Maintain a clean pool deck. If you have a dirty pool deck, you'll eventually have that mess in your pool. Take time to spot sweep your pool deck as needed.
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Determine how to chlorinate. Gather test equipment. Buy a cleaner. Gather a skimmer and brush. Buy chemicals. Install your pool cleaner. Clean the pool filter. Balance the pool. Chlorinate your pool. Shock your pool. Add algaecide. Check your baskets. Skim the surface. Brush the edges. Maintain a clean pool deck.
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How to Make Close Friends
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To make close friends, start by exploring a new interest or hobby that you love to meet new people who have the same interests. If you're interested in making a friend who has the same beliefs as you, volunteer in your community or through a church organization that you enjoy to meet people who share your views. When you're getting to know someone, invite them to spend time with you, and try to accept their invitations to hang out as much as possible so they know you like them.
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Ask yourself what a close friendship means to you. The answer to this question may differ from person to person, and there is no wrong or right choice. It's based on your personal preferences. Some people covet friendships with people who have shared similar situations or struggles. Others long for friends who have the same core values as them. In general, there are four elements that usually draw people together and form close friendships. Common interests- hobbies, shared activities, passions, etc. History- shared pasts and circumstances Common values- ideals for how to live life Equality- a balance of give and take Decide which combination of elements is most important to you. By doing so, you can learn what places or situations might help you foster new friendships. For example, if you care about history and you are struggling with social anxiety, you might connect well with a person in your support group who has overcome this condition in the past. Explore a new interest. When you sign up for something in which everyone is learning a new thing the pressure to perform is off. Learning a new skill – whether pottery or golf – might be intimidating, but learning with others may help you to forge new connections. Get active. Walk the dog. Play Frisbee or kickball with your kids. Go running in your neighborhood. Join a gym and participate in group fitness classes. Embracing regular physical activity is a wonderful way to improve your physical health and establish new friendships. For example, if you are walking your dog through the park, let your dog lead. If he or she shows interest in another pup, you can use this interest to strike up a connection with the other dog's owner. Ask whether this person's dog is friendly, what it likes to do for fun, or the weirdest thing it ever ate. Think about it, you already know of at least one mutual interest you have with this individual - a love of animals. Participate in community service. Of course, one of the greatest impacts of volunteering is positively benefiting your local community. Just spending an hour or so of your time each week can help make your area a better place to live in. Volunteering is also a two-way street - as you give, you also receive. It helps strengthen your ties to the community, connects you with others through a shared activity, and can even deepen an existing relationship. Take part in spiritual activities. Understanding your purpose and role in the universe or with a higher power naturally makes you feel less alone. Additionally, getting in touch with your spiritual side can lead to new friendships. Visit a church, prayer center, retreat, or meditation or yoga class built around the spiritual principles you value. Start a conversation with someone you see regularly about his spiritual beliefs and see where it goes. Invite members of your spiritual or religious group to join a book club devoted to spirituality or personal development. Take advantage of interactions wherever you go. Sometimes, friends find each other by coincidence. You might bump into a great potential friend at the pet store or in line at the coffee shop. Open your eyes to all the possibilities of developing new relationships that are in front of you on a daily basis. Accept invitations, and extend them. If you are a shy person, you may frequently say “no” to invites to social events due to worry that you will embarrass yourself or not know anyone there. However, saying “no” may inadvertently cause others to stop asking you over time. Start saying “yes” to invitations, and you might just make a new friend. If you notice someone at work or in a class and you believe the two of you might hit it off, ask her out for coffee or for ice cream. Or, when someone asks you out to an activity, return the favor by inviting her to something next time. Even online invitations to be friends can lead to lasting and fulfilling relationships. Opening yourself up to virtual friendships can be just as rewarding as face-to-face connections. What's more, if your virtual friends are local, once you feel ready, you can always arrange to meet up and move an online relationship off-line. Just use good judgment when sharing personal information. Think about how this person makes you feel. If you are hoping to build close friendships, don't worry yourself with external characteristics, such as how the person looks or how much money he has. Instead, dig deeper and pay attention to internal signs of a healthy connection. Ask yourself the following about a potential friend: Do I feel safe around this person? Can I be myself around him or her, or do I have to tiptoe around eggshells when we're together? Does this person treat me with respect? Is he or she supportive of my ideas and goals? Can I trust this person? Is this person overly critical of me? Does this person take my kindness for granted? Consider the habits of new friends. Good friends may discourage your participation in unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking. However, the reverse is also true. Friends can impact our choices and even unconsciously sway us to pick up unhealthy habits. In University of Liverpool study, when one friend ordered an alcoholic beverage, 80% of the time, the other friend followed suit. Friends even matched how heavy the other friend drank, without even knowing. If a potential friend has unhealthy habits or negatively influences your life, you may need to assess the value of that friendship. While drinking may not be a make or break for a new friendship, drug addiction or criminal activity might be red flags for you to stay away from a fledgling relationship. Determine if the other person is committed to the friendship. Deepening and maintaining a relationship requires continuous nurturing and attention. Therefore, a successful friendship must exhibit both giving and receiving of time, attention, and effort. The give and take in a friendship may not always be equal. For example, your friend might be really stressed over her parents' divorce and require more support for a time. However, if the friendship is always one-sided, and you are constantly giving of yourself or acting against your own needs or values, this may not be a friendship you choose to continue. Call or hang out regularly. A good way to deepen a connection with someone is to keep in touch. Show interest in your potential friends' lives by calling, visiting, or checking in on them throughout the week, especially during the first few months of a friendship. Although you should make an effort to spend time with your friends, recognize that not every relationship will be the same. With some friends, you may fall into the habit of meeting up every Thursday night. With others, such as long-distance friendships, you may only get together every other month or so. Find a balance for each of your friendships. Simply take out the time to let your friends know you are thinking about them and interested in their lives. Listen. There are few attributes as important as being a good listener when it comes to friendships, and all relationships, really. Typically, when a person is feeling down or stressed out, the first person you go to is your closest friend. Adopt the habit of being an active listener so that potential friends know that they can count on you for non-judgmental support. Show that you are listening by: being comfortable with silence orienting towards the person, making eye contact, exhibiting open body language (i.e. arms and legs uncrossed) offering validation (e.g. “I understand this is a hard topic for you to discuss…” prompting the person to continue talking (e.g. “I see…” or “Umm hmm”) restating the message in your own words (e.g. “If I understand you correctly, you're saying…”) reflecting what feelings you are perceiving (e.g. “It sounds like you're really angry”) using “I” messages (e.g. “I can see that you're sad, but have you considered…”) refraining from giving advice unless it is expressly requested Share. A clear sign of a close friendship is feeling like you can confide in the other person. Talking to a friend about something that is bothering you - or exciting to you - can help you sort through your feelings, put things into perspective, and even release tension. Sharing with a friend who is empathetic and emotionally validating can even increase the bond that you share. If you are uncomfortable with self-disclosure, start small. Tell the friend something a little more personal that you have never shared, like a quirky career aspiration, and gauge her reaction. If your friend ask questions, seems interested, refrains from judging, and discloses personal information to you as well, you might move forward to sharing more intimate details about yourself. Only do this if you feel 100% comfortable with the other person, and believe that she is loyal. Respect boundaries. A healthy and long-lasting relationship is built on boundaries. Although your friends may be the closest people to you, you should still respect their boundaries, and vice versa. Setting boundaries outlines what each person in a friendship is comfortable with. Nurture your friendships by closely observing what boundaries your friends express, and respecting them. Examples of boundaries in friendships might be respecting one another's privacy, refraining from sharing confidential information, not expecting to be a person's one and only friend, being able to participate in hobbies and activities that you find pleasurable individually, and acknowledging one another's likes and dislikes. Be a positive influence. Look at the bright side of every situation. Show gratitude and appreciation for your friendships. Find healthy ways of coping with stress. Lift up your friends when they are feeling down. Becoming a more positive person can have amazing effects on your friendships, leading to your friends becoming more positive, too. Positive people live longer and have more friends than their negative counterparts.
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Ask yourself what a close friendship means to you. Explore a new interest. Get active. Participate in community service. Take part in spiritual activities. Take advantage of interactions wherever you go. Accept invitations, and extend them. Think about how this person makes you feel. Consider the habits of new friends. Determine if the other person is committed to the friendship. Call or hang out regularly. Listen. Share. Respect boundaries. Be a positive influence.
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How to Draw a Clover
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To draw a clover quickly and easily, sketch a long, curved arc for the stem. Then, draw a heart shape at the tip of your stem to form the first leaf. Draw two more heart shapes, one on the left and one on the right of the center leaf. Draw another curved arc next to the first one to thicken the stem, and connect them at the bottom. Then, color the clover to complete your masterpiece!
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Draw an arc for the stem. Draw a heart shape at the tip of your stalk to make the first leaf. Draw the other 2 heart shapes. Thicken the stalk. Draw the leaf's midrib. Color your clover. Draw an irregular line for the stalk. Draw a heart-like shape for the first leaf. Draw the second heart shaped leaf under the first leaf. Draw the other two leaves. Thicken the stalk. Draw a midrib for each leaf. Color your four leaf clover.
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Draw an arc for the stem. Draw a heart shape at the tip of your stalk to make the first leaf. Draw the other 2 heart shapes. Thicken the stalk. Color your clover. Draw an irregular line for the stalk. Draw the second heart shaped leaf under the first leaf. Draw the other two leaves. Thicken the stalk. Draw a midrib for each leaf. Color your four leaf clover.
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How to Evict a Tenant
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To evict a tenant, start by filling out an eviction notice and either taping it to the tenant's front door or sending it in the mail. While this notice will typically lead to a tenant contacting you to resolve the issue, if you don't hear from them, wait the alloted time before filing the eviction notice at the courthouse. Then, prepare for the court hearing by gathering your evidence as to why you're evicting, such as bounced checks or email exchanges.
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Determine if you have just cause to evict. Evicting a tenant is something that should be done as a last resort, and you must have just cause to do it. Having a personality conflict or disliking your tenant for other reasons probably doesn't count as legal grounds to evict. However, if your tenant won't pay rent or is engaging in illegal activity on the premises, you might have grounds to evict. The laws differ from state to state so look into your state's laws to find out if you have just cause. The following causes are usually grounds for eviction: The tenant hasn't paid rent. The tenant has violated the terms of the lease (such as getting a dog even though the lease explicitly states that no pets are allowed). The tenant has severely damaged the property. The tenant is conducing illegal activity, such as selling drugs from the property. You wish to evict the tenant for your own reasons, and your state's laws entitle you to do so. In some states a landlord can evict a tenant with 30 to 60 days notice for reasons unrelated to the tenant's behavior. For example, a landlord may need to evict tenants if he or she sells the building. See if you can reason with the tenant first. You might be able to get the outcome what you want without resorting to eviction. In this best-case scenario, the tenant pays up or otherwise amends the situation without your having to issue a formal notice. You can call the tenant or meet in a public place to discuss the problem. Calmly and clearly let the tenant know that if he or she doesn't correct the situation, you'll have to take formal steps to collect what you're owed. Do not issue threats or try to intimidate the tenant. This could get you in legal trouble later. Know your state's laws. In addition to learning about the US Landlord and Tenant Act , which specifies certain standardized laws that may have been adopted in your state, you should get familiar with the specific version of the laws in your state. Do an online search for landlord tenant laws in your state and carefully read the laws and the instructions on how to evict a tenant. Information and forms about landlord tenant laws in your state should also be available from your local courthouse. Getting familiar with your state's laws will help you navigate what can be a complicated process. It's very important to follow each step correctly so that the tenant doesn't end up getting the upper hand. Consider hiring an attorney. Establish a relationship with an attorney who can advise you when dealing with tenants, especially if you own more than one rental unit. Some attorneys will advise landlords on a flat-fee basis rather than charging the full cost of representation each time you need their services. An attorney can help you make sure you follow the eviction process perfectly and get the outcome you want. In many cases, if you make a mistake on the forms or procedures, the court may force you to start over with proper forms and procedures, thus further delaying the eviction. In the worst case, your mistakes could give the tenant the legal right to counter-sue you, not to mention delaying the eviction for 6 months or more (under non-retaliation laws). Fill out an eviction notice, naming all the tenants and other occupants. Use the proper forms for your state and jurisdiction when handling a tenant eviction; never use generalized forms or forms that you created, since they might not have the exact information you need to legally evict a tenant in your state. In most cases, your state will provide a template for one of the following types of eviction notices: Pay Rent or Quit Notice: This is used when rent has not been paid. The tenant is given a set number of days by which to pay rent or move out. Failure to do either results in eviction. Cure or Quit Notice: This is used if the tenant violates the terms of the lease in a different way, like by inviting a person not on the lease to move in or having a pet without permission. The tenant must correct ("cure") the situation or be formally evicted. Unconditional Quit Notice: This is used when the tenant faces eviction for extreme violations like destroying property, other violent crimes, or not paying rent for months, even if he or she pays the rent or attempts to correct the situation. Use this type of notice when you want the tenant out no matter what. 30 to 60-day Notice to Vacate: This type of notice is used when you need to end a month-to-month lease, even if the the tenant did nothing wrong. Serve the Notice. Tape it to the front door and send it in the mail. This is the most common procedure to follow, but it could be different in your state, so make sure to double check. In order to make sure there's no question whether the tenant received the notice, tape a copy to the front door of the house or apartment and send another copy through the certified mail. Although you may be tempted to rely upon an informal text, email or even oral notice to the tenant, you must supplement that with "proper written notice", as required by your state laws, if you plan to follow through with an actual eviction by court order. It's very important to follow the correct procedure for notifying the tenant of the impending eviction. If you have to go to court later, you don't want the tenant to be able to tell the judge that he or she wasn't properly notified. This argument is commonly used against landlords in court. A case that should be in the bag because the tenant hasn't paid rent in 5 months could become very complicated if you don't follow the rules from the beginning. Wait for the tenant to respond. In many cases, this official notice will light a fire under the tenant and compel them to pay or leave. Wait the entire allotted time before taking any further action. If the tenant does not leave, it's time to get serious and take it to court. Do not attempt to forcibly evict the tenant on your own. Never threaten the tenant, put the person's possessions out on the street, turn off their utilities, or try to forcibly remove the tenant on your own. Any of these actions could bring you big legal troubles when its time to go to court. From this point on you need to be extremely careful to follow the process dictated by your state laws. No matter how upset you might be, it's better to play by the book. File the eviction notice at the courthouse. Bring a copy of the notice and proof that you sent it by certified mail to show that the deadline for a response from the tenant has come and gone. You'll have to pay a fee to formally file the eviction case. The clerk will give you a case number and arrange for you to have a court hearing on a certain date. Serve the tenant with the court complaint. As with the eviction notice, there are rules about the proper procedure for notifying the tenant of your complaint and the summons to court on a particular date. The court clerk can help you make sure you understand your obligation. You may need to hire a process server, in some cases, or pay the court to have the sheriff serve the papers. If you haven't already consulted with an attorney, now might be a good time to do so. Find someone who can help you prepare for your court hearing and finish the eviction process. Prepare for the court hearing. Before the hearing, collect proof that you have just cause to evict the tenant. You'll need to be able to show without a doubt that the tenant didn't pay rent or violated the lease in some other way. Here are a few of the documents you should bring: The lease agreement Emails, texts and voicemails exchanged with the tenant or witnesses Bounced checks Photographs of damaged property or other indications that the lease was violated A copy of the eviction notice and proof that it was received (such as a receipt from the post office or printout of the certification report) Sworn affidavits (statements) by witnesses and others of relevant facts related to your case (such as damage estimates by contractors), police reports, Identify any witnesses who you want to appear in court and request that the court (or your attorney) issue them a subpoena. In some cases the tenant may also submit an "answer" or "counterclaim", or even a motion for "discovery" in reply to your complaint. Your lawyer will help you deal with each of these. they often have very short due dates. A tenant may voluntarily move out prior to the court date, and you should call the clerk to cancel the hearing, if not also to dismiss the case. Attend the court hearing. Dress appropriately. Arrive early. Be professional and honest, and avoid getting too angry or emotional. If you have proof that you upheld your end of the lease but the tenant did not, then the ruling should go in your favor. Consult with your attorney regarding specific things you should say or do in court that might help you get an edge in your state. Be prepared to show that you followed the proper protocol for issuing the eviction notice, and service of court process, since many tenants make the claim that they didn't know they had to move out or weren't given enough time to do so. When the judge gives a ruling, known as an "order of eviction", or "writ of possession", the tenant will have a certain amount of time by which to move out. It's usually 2 to 3 days, but may be 5 or more, assuming the tenant doesn't file an appeal. If the court denies your petition for an eviction, you may still have other options in court, so discuss it with your attorney to determine your next steps. Involve the sheriff if the tenant still won't leave after being ordered to do so. If the tenant still refuses to leave, even after attending a court hearing and getting formally evicted, wait the allotted amount of time and go back to the courthouse to involve the sheriff. In most states you have the right to go to the property with the sheriff, who will forcibly remove the tenant if necessary. After the tenants have vacated or been ejected, make arrangements to have the locks changed and the tenants' belongings moved to storage, as may be required by law. Again, be sure to know your state's laws and follow them to a T to the very end. If you try to remove the tenant on your own, or if you get rid of his or her property not in accordance with the law, the tenants could end up having a case against you. Go to small claims court. If you're owed enough rent to make it worth it to sue the tenant for back pay, you might be able to take them to small claims court at the same time as you evict them. Check the laws in your state to see whether this is possible. If not, you'll have to file a separate lawsuit to sue for rent. If the tenant is unemployed and seems unlikely to be able to pay anytime soon, decide whether it's worth it to sue. Filing a small claims lawsuit might be more trouble than it's worth, since you'll have to pay a fee and hire a lawyer. If you're only owed a few thousand dollars, it might be better just to make a fresh start with the new tenant who moves in. If the tenant is employed, the judge may rule that his or her wages can be garnished in order to pay the debt. Use a private debt collector. Some debt collection companies specialize in helping landlords collect rent from evicted tenants. The debt collectors will take charge of collecting rent as well as notifying the 3 major credit bureaus of the eviction. Follow your state's laws for disposal of the tenants' abandoned property, which may allow you to keep them or sell them at auction, after proper notices to the former tenants and elapsed time periods, thus offsetting some of your losses.
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Determine if you have just cause to evict. See if you can reason with the tenant first. Know your state's laws. Consider hiring an attorney. Fill out an eviction notice, naming all the tenants and other occupants. Serve the Notice. Wait for the tenant to respond. Do not attempt to forcibly evict the tenant on your own. File the eviction notice at the courthouse. Prepare for the court hearing. Attend the court hearing. Involve the sheriff if the tenant still won't leave after being ordered to do so. Go to small claims court. Use a private debt collector.
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How to Make Kaju Katli
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To make kaju katli, put the sugar and water into a saucepan and heat the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a syrup-like consistency. Next, grind the cashews into a fine powder, stir them into the mixture, and cook it for 10-12 minutes until a thick dough forms. Then, knead the dough for 30 seconds and roll it out thinly between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Finally, cut the dough into 20 equal-sized diamonds and serve them.
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Grind the cashews into a fine powder. Put 1 cup (150 g) of raw cashews into a food processor. Pulse the nuts until they're finely ground. This should take around 30 seconds. Stop grinding before the cashews release their oil and become sticky. Set the cashew powder aside. It's fine if you see a few coarse bits of cashews. Put the sugar, water, and optional rose water into a saucepan. Place 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar along with ⁄ 4 cup (59 ml) plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water into the pan. If you'd like to add a delicate floral taste to the kaju katli, add 2 to 3 drops of rose water. You can buy rose water from Middle Eastern markets, some grocery stores, or online. Heat the sugar mixture for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir the sugar with the water. Once the water heats up, the sugar will dissolve and then begin to boil. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes. Stir it occasionally to prevent it from bubbling over. The sugar will thicken into a heavy syrup consistency. Stir the ground nuts into the syrup. Add the finely ground cashews to the saucepan with the sugar syrup. Stir until the nuts are incorporated and you have a thin paste in the pan. If you see any lumps of nut powder, use a spoon to break them up. Cook the mixture for 10 to 12 minutes over low heat. Keep cooking the mixture and stir constantly as it cooks so the mixture begins to form a thick dough. The dough should begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. The dough will thicken as the moisture evaporates. If you'd like to add another flavor, stir 1/8 teaspoon (0.25 g) of cardamom powder into the thickened dough. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper. Tear off a sheet of parchment paper and lay it on your work surface. Turn off the burner and scoop the dough onto the center of the parchment paper. The dough won't stick to the parchment paper. Parchment paper is sometimes sold as butter paper. Spread ghee on your hands and knead the dough for 30 seconds. Rub 1 teaspoon (4 g) of ghee between your hands to prevent the dough from sticking to them. Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead until it comes together into a smooth dough. If the dough looks too dry or you're having trouble forming a smooth dough, mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons (4.9 to 9.9 ml) of milk. You can use whole or low-fat milk. Roll the dough between parchment paper. Lay another sheet of parchment paper on the dough. Then take a rolling pin and roll the dough while it's between the sheets. Roll until the dough is as thin as you want the kaju katli to be. Kaju Katli range in size from ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm). It's important to roll the dough while it's still warm or it may begin to crumble. Apply edible silver leaves, if desired. If you'd like the kaju katli to have an eye-catching shine, get out a few leaves of edible silver. Peel off the top layer of parchment paper and lay the silver leaves on the dough. Press down gently and then peel off the backing to reveal the silver-topped dough. You can purchase edible silver leaves (chandi ka vark) online or at Indian markets. Cut the dough into 20 equal-sized diamonds. If you didn't apply the silver leaves, peel off the top layer of parchment that's covering the dough. Take a sharp knife and trim the sides of the dough to make a large diamond. Cut 4 diagonal rows across the dough. Then cut 4 more rows in the opposite direction to create diamonds. You should get about 20 pieces, depending on the size of dough you rolled out. Serve the kaju katli. Separate each of the diamonds and place the kaju katli on a decorative serving plate. Enjoy them at room temperature or store them in an airtight container. You can store them for up to 9 days at room temperature or refrigerate them for up to 1 month. For a simple garnish, scatter a few saffron threads over the kaju katli.
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Grind the cashews into a fine powder. Put the sugar, water, and optional rose water into a saucepan. Heat the sugar mixture for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir the ground nuts into the syrup. Cook the mixture for 10 to 12 minutes over low heat. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper. Spread ghee on your hands and knead the dough for 30 seconds. Roll the dough between parchment paper. Apply edible silver leaves, if desired. Cut the dough into 20 equal-sized diamonds. Serve the kaju katli.
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How to Control Your Appetite
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You can control your appetite by taking a short, brisk walk when you feel hungry to distract yourself and keep your mind off of cravings. You should also try to drink at least 2 glasses of water between meals, since you're more likely to feel full when you're hydrated. When it's time to eat, try starting your meal with a salad or other low-calorie side, which will prevent you from overeating higher calorie items during the rest of the meal. Additionally, you should make sure you're getting enough lean protein in your meals, such as fish, eggs, and poultry which will help you stay full for longer.
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Eat from small plates. Many people finish all the food on their plates despite their best efforts. One way to control your appetite is to control your portions by eating from smaller plates and bowls. While you'll mentally feel satisfied that you're eating a full portion, you're more likely to consume less. Try switching from a 12-inch plate (the average plate size in the US) to a 10-inch plate (the average plate size in France). Research shows that using small plates and bowls for unhealthy foods may help decrease our servings and increase our satisfaction. Using large plates or bowls is a good idea for foods we need more of, such as vegetables/salad. Try eating from brightly colored plates and bowls. Researchers have found a strong correlation between portion size and visual contrast. High contrast between food and plate was found, in one research study, to result in 22% smaller serving sizes than low contrast food and plates. If you're trying to eat more greens, try eating from green plates. This will increase your average serving size of green foods, and decrease the serving sizes of non-green foods such as pasta, meats or casseroles. Serving pasta on a white plate or bowl is more likely to result in larger portion sizes. Limit your distractions while eating. If you're used to eating in front of the television, you'll be more likely to lose control of your appetite. Instead, pay attention to each bite of your food. Notice the texture, aroma, and appearance of your food, and enjoy its flavor. Focus on how much you like, or don't like, what you're eating. Chewing each bite well before swallowing will also help prevent overeating, and aid digestion. Eat meals and snacks only at the table, instead of on the couch or in the bedroom, and you'll be more likely to stay away from mindless munching. Using a fork and knife when you're eating will also help you practice mindfulness while you're eating. Try to set down the utensils between bites to help you slow down. Stick to a few food choices per meal. Research shows that people are more likely to overeat when provided with more food options. Even believing that there are more food choices than there are has been shown to affect the amount of food a person eats. If you're faced with an "all you can eat" buffet, create strict rules for yourself to limit the amount of options you may choose from. For instance: the first plate is only salad and/or other fruit and vegetables; no more than two plates; dessert on a small plate only. Creating guidelines for yourself, instead of completely restricting foods, can help prevent you from feeling that you're being punished by not getting your fair share, a frequent cause for overeating. Take a brisk walk. If you're feeling hungry even though you've had plenty to eat, disrupt your focus by taking a brisk walk. A 15-minute walk can lift your spirits, satisfy your emotional desire for snacking, and distract you from any thoughts of eating. Studies have shown that brief walking is an effective way to reduce sugar cravings. Walking outside is best. Beware of walking in an area where you're likely to encounter food temptations, such as the mall or in a downtown shopping area. Plan your meals. Eating within an hour of waking up and then every three to four hours after can be very effective in helping control your appetite. Either plan five to six small meals each day or plan three meals with small snacks between so that you never get too hungry. . Keep a food diary Writing down a list of everything you eat during the day will help you stay clear on the amount of food you're consuming. Studies show that dieters who write down what they eat are likely to lose more weight than those who don't. Make sure your diary is easy to use. There are many convenient food journaling apps that you can set on your phone or tablet. These may include calorie counts as well. Of course, pencil and paper are always an option as well. Be sure to be consistent and honest in your diary, or it won't work. Make sure you're including condiments (sauces and dressings, too) and beverages! Eat more fruits and vegetables. Both fruits and vegetables are high in water content and fiber, which result in your feeling more satisfied after eating fewer calories. Because people tend to eat about the same amount of food every day, simply substituting more fruits and vegetables for other, more calorie-rich foods may help you feel full while still maintaining dietary limits. Adding water-rich ingredients to any recipe will increase the density of the food without increasing the calorie-count. For example, include spinach, zucchini, or carrots to your favorite chili or casserole. Add lettuce, tomatoes and sprouts to a simple sandwich, and you'll be less likely to crave additional high-calorie foods. Start your meal with vegetables. Research shows that people are more likely to eat less during a meal if they start it out with fresh vegetables. Eating high-fiber, foods with a high water content results in feeling fuller, without eating more calories. If you're trying to lose weight, use low-calorie dressing and don't add additional fats, such as cheese, to your salad. A vegetable-based, low-calorie soup can also help you feel full without increasing your portion sizes. Eat more protein. Including a serving of lean protein with every meal or snack will result in less craving, and feeling more satisfied. Because protein can come laden with fat, be sure that your protein sources are carefully selected to minimize fat content. Lean sources of protein include soy, low-fat dairy, eggs, lean meats, fish and poultry. For best results, add protein to foods that are high in fiber and water. For example, adding low-fat peanut butter to celery or a slice of apple results in a satisfying snack. Adding hard-boiled eggs or lean meats to a salad creates a lunch dish that will keep you from feeling hungry later in the day. Avoid juices and smoothies. If you're trying to control your appetite, you might be substituting solid meals with liquids. While these may contain the same nutrients as fresh fruits and vegetables, research suggests that you'll feel less satisfied after a beverage than after eating a solid meal. Juices won't help control your appetite and they tend to be loaded with sugar. Juice should be limited to 4 oz portions. For best results, drink fresh water while eating at least nine daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Hydrate with water in between meals. Drinking two 8-ounce (500 ml) glasses of water before eating meals, and drinking additional water in between meals, will help to control your appetite. Low hydration levels can send false signals to the brain regarding appetite satisfaction. If you're thirsty, you might be misinterpreting it as feeling hungry. If you're well-hydrated, you're more likely to feel full. People who drink water before meals feel more satisfied and less hungry at the outset of the meal and are better able to control what they eat. Include more spicy foods in your diet. Foods high in capsaicin (the chemical that makes hot peppers hot) help you feel satisfied longer than non-spicy foods. In addition, hot chile peppers may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and slightly speed up your metabolism right after you've finished eating. Adding hot peppers to your diet adds only a few calories. Hot peppers may also lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of peptic ulcers. Make sure you're including healthy fat in your diet. Even small amounts of "healthy fat" triggers a fat-derived compound called oleoylethanolamide in the brain, and this sends the message to your body that you're satisfied. A healthy diet contains three to nine servings of these healthy fats. Healthy fats are good for the heart. They are also known as polyunsaturated fats. Nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil are all sources of healthy fats. These fats are also rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6. Drink peppermint tea to suppress appetite. Like water, herbal tea can help hydrate your body which helps you feel more satisfied and full. Some studies suggest that peppermint tea in particular functions to curb your appetite, whether consumed before or after a meal. In addition, drinking a cup of hot peppermint tea following a meal will freshen your breath and eliminate remaining food particles that might contribute to bad breath. Peppermint tea is well-known as a stress reliever. If you're tempted to eat out of anxiety or frustration, try drinking a cup of peppermint tea to relieve the pressure. You'll likely find yourself calmer and less hungry.
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Eat from small plates. Try eating from brightly colored plates and bowls. Limit your distractions while eating. Eat meals and snacks only at the table, instead of on the couch or in the bedroom, and you'll be more likely to stay away from mindless munching. Stick to a few food choices per meal. Take a brisk walk. Plan your meals. . Eat more fruits and vegetables. Start your meal with vegetables. Eat more protein. Avoid juices and smoothies. Hydrate with water in between meals. Include more spicy foods in your diet. Make sure you're including healthy fat in your diet. Drink peppermint tea to suppress appetite.
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How to Make Sausage
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To make sausage, start by cutting pork up into small pieces. Then, season the pieces of pork and put them through a meat grinder. If you want to make sausage patties, just shape the ground pork into small patties with your hand and cook them on the stove. If you're making sausage links, use a sausage stuffer to stuff the ground pork into casing. Then, twist the casing every 6 inches to form the links. Finally, hang the sausage links on a rack and let them dry for half an hour.
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Gather your ingredients. Buy the meat, and select the ingredients that you are going to use to make your sausage. You don't have to follow the recipe exactly. You can choose the spices that you like and eliminate the ones that you don't care for as much. Get creative and blend your own spice mix. Get a meat grinder. If you want to make your sausage from scratch, especially if you plan on doing it more than once, it's worth getting a meat grinder. It makes sure that the meat is ground up properly, and it also enables you to grind the sausage to the exact specifications dictated by your recipe. More importantly, it saves time. Some standard mixers come with a meat grinder attachment, which works very well for making sausage. Get a grinder with both coarse and fine settings since different recipes call for different meat textures. If you would prefer not to grind your own meat, you can ask the butcher to grind it for you. Buy a sausage stuffer. This is another vital piece of equipment if you plan on making sausage more than once. Stuffing sausage into pork casings greatly improves the taste of your sausage because it allows the flavors to mix and marinate with each other. This doesn't happen as much when the meat isn't in a casing. You can stuff sausages by hand if you're an expert stuffer -- which you're probably not. So, most likely, the results won't be as good. Some meat grinders come with a sausage stuffing apparatus. If you prefer not to buy a sausage stuffer, you can make loose sausage meat by forming it into patties instead. Choose casings for your sausages. The most common casings are made from salted pork intestines. They are available at many butcher shops as well as online, and they are most commonly sold by the foot. Fifteen feet (4.6 m) of pork casings, for instance, is roughly equivalent to 1 pound. If you prefer not to use the traditional casings made of pork, synthetic casings made from collagen are available as well. You also can use blanched savoy cabbage leaves as casings if you want to avoid using pork. Chill the meat and sausage-making equipment. Before you get started, clear out your freezer to make room for the meat, fat, and all of the equipment you'll be using, including the bowls. It's very important to keep everything cold while you're making sausage. If the fat starts to get soft, it won't properly emulsify with the meat. That means when it comes time to cook the sausage, the fat will separate from the meat instead of cooking with it. In other words, the sausage will be ruined. Keeping everything cold prevents this from happening. Freeze the meat and fat solid before you get to work. This way when you're working, it will still remain cool even as it thaws. Place the equipment in the freezer for a couple of hours before you start making sausage. When you're ready to start, check to make sure everything is cold enough. The ingredients and equipment should be so cold that it's uncomfortable to work with them. If your meat and materials start to warm up during the sausage-making process, periodically put them back in the freezer to cool down. Then, take them out when they're cool enough to work with again. Make an ice bath. Fill a large bowl with ice, and place a smaller bowl inside it. Then, place your meat in the smaller bowl. This is how you'll keep your meat cool while you're working. But as mentioned above, if the meat starts to get too warm, put it back in the freezer to cool again. Cut the meat and fat. Quickly cut the frozen meat and fat into small chunks about one inch (2.54 cm) across. Then, place the meat and fat back into the small iced bowl as you finish chopping it. Again, this is to make sure the meat remains cool during the process. Mix the meat and fat with the spices. Use a clean spoon to mix the meat and fat while it remains on the ice bath. Then, add the salt, pepper, herbs and spices. Work quickly so that the meat doesn't begin to warm up. When the ingredients are completely mixed, remove the bowl from the ice bath and cover it with plastic wrap. Freeze the meat mixture for 30 minutes. Don't freeze the meat for more than an hour before you grind it. If you freeze it for too long, it will be difficult to grind. It should be slightly soft in the middle and frozen on the outside to grind correctly. If you're making a recipe with wet ingredients like vinegar, sherry, or honey, mix the wet ingredients and place them in the refrigerator for later. If you're using sausage casings, remove them from the freezer and place them in a bowl of water to soak and soften. Grind the meat. Remove your grinder from the freezer, and set it up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place a cold bowl under the grinder's spout to catch the ground meat. Take the meat out of the freezer and run it through the grinder using either a coarse or fine setting, depending on your preference. Some recipes recommend using a specific grinding setting, but many leave it up to individual preference. The coarse setting is similar to a rough chop. It grinds the meat into thick chunks, while the fine setting grinds up the meat finely. If the meat seems to be getting warm during the grinding process, put it back in the freezer for a few minutes before continuing. Then, only continue when it's cool enough. Freeze the ground meat. When you're finished grinding, cover the bowl and put the meat back in the freezer. Don't let it freeze solid, but only on the outside. While you wait for the meat to freeze, clean up the grinder and put it away. Mix in the wet ingredients. Remove the bowl from the freezer and add the remaining wet ingredients, such as vinegar, sherry or honey. Use either a standard mixer, a spoon or your hands to mix the ingredients until the sausage meat becomes sticky and holds together. If you aren't planning on stuffing the sausage into casings, your sausage is now ready to cook or store. You can form it into patties and freeze it for later, or go ahead and cook it in a skillet for five minutes on each side. If you're making sausage links, place the mixed sausage back in the freezer and prepare the sausage stuffer. Prepare the sausage stuffing equipment. Take the sausage stuffer out of the freezer, and set it up according to the manufacturer instructions. Run warm water through the sausage casings, and get them ready to stuff by draping one end over the rim of the bowl while the tail continues to soak in warm water. Prepare a cold platter on which to place the stuffed sausages. Lastly, remove the sausage meat from the freezer. When you run water through the casings, check to see if there's a leak. If you find one, discard that casing. Try to keep the casings from getting twisted since you might accidentally rip one if you have to untangle them. Slip a casing onto the stuffing tube. Each casing is several feet long. The entire casing should be slipped onto the tube with a tail of 8 inches (20.3 cm) or so hanging off the end. When you stuff the sausage, the meat will fill the casing. In some cases you only need one casing for an entire batch of sausage. Stuff the casing. Place the meat into the sausage stuffer all at once. Crank down the stuffer so that the meat begins emerging from the stuffing tube and fills the casing. Use one hand to help the casing slowly slip off the tube as the sausage meat fills it, and use the other hand to guide the sausage into a coil shape. It takes some practice to get the hang of how fast to crank the stuffer and fill the casing. So, go slowly at first since you don't want the casing to rip. If you have sausage meat that won't fit in the stuffer, keep it in an ice cold bowl until you run out of sausage. Then, quickly fill the stuffer again. If you run out of casing, remove it from the stuffer, tie off the end, and resume with a new casing. Keep stuffing casings until you run out of meat. Form the links. You should now have one or more coils of sausage knotted at one end of the casing and open at the other. Form the links by measuring six inches from the knot, pinching the sausage with your thumb and forefinger, and using your hands to twist the two pieces toward yourself three times. Measure another six inches down the coil, make a pinch, and this time twist away from yourself three times. Continue in this fashion down the coil until you've run out of room to make more links. Knot the end of the coil tightly against the meat. Make sure you twist one link toward yourself and the next link away from yourself. This makes sure the links don't unravel. Hang the sausage to dry. Use a wooden drying rack or another type of rack to hang the sausages up to dry. Drape them over the rack at every other twist so that the links hang down but don't touch. Let them dry for an hour and a half. Pop the air bubbles. Sterilize a needle by heating it over a flame, and use it to prick each sausage where you see an air bubble. This lets out any air that is trapped inside and flattens the casing against the meat. Store the sausages. Place the sausages in a container in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors continue to meld. After eight or so hours, the sausages are ready to eat. Cook them within one week, or freeze them for up to several months before eating.
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Gather your ingredients. Get a meat grinder. Buy a sausage stuffer. Choose casings for your sausages. Chill the meat and sausage-making equipment. Make an ice bath. Cut the meat and fat. Mix the meat and fat with the spices. Freeze the meat mixture for 30 minutes. Grind the meat. Freeze the ground meat. Mix in the wet ingredients. Prepare the sausage stuffing equipment. Slip a casing onto the stuffing tube. Stuff the casing. Form the links. Hang the sausage to dry. Pop the air bubbles. Store the sausages.
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How to Apply for a DBA in Texas
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To file for a DBA in Texas, start by applying for a name registration with the Secretary of State, and get an Assumed Name Certificate application. On the DBA application, outline how your business will be structured, and fill out the basic information required. Once you've completed the application, take it to a notary public, and submit the notarized paperwork to the Secretary of State.
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Understand what an assumed name is. An assumed name is a business name that is not the legal name of the business or organization. It's also known a "trade name" or "fictitious business name." A business cannot be sued under its assumed name because the assumed name does not create a legal entity. It simply is a named assumed by an existing legal entity. Therefore, while your business can operate using a registered assumed name, it must use its legal name for any legal transactions, including signing contracts or leases and buying inventory. Decide if you should apply for a “Name Registration. ” Businesses in Texas must register their legal name with the Secretary of State, so public can find information on them. No two businesses in Texas may have the same name registered with the Secretary of State. Therefore, filing for a name registration will prevent other businesses from filing under your chosen name, and your business cannot file under a name that is already registered. File for an assumed name if you already have a registered name. You should already have a legal name registered with the Secretary of State for your business before doing this. An assumed name lets you present your business to the public using a different name than the one listed on your name registration. More than one business can have the same assumed name registered in Texas. Therefore, you cannot prevent another company for using your “assumed” name just because you have an assumed name certificate. Know the reasons for requesting an assumed name. Businesses often file for assumed names when they can't register the legal name the owners want. This is usually because another business has already done so. With an assumed name, you'll still be able to present the name you want to the public. Franchising is another common reason for getting an assumed name. For example, if “Lexus” was opening a branch in Texas, the registered legal name would simply be “Lexus.” However, the particular franchisee may want to use the assumed name “Lexus of Houston” in the community. Make sure your desired name is available. Do this before you fill out any paperwork. Although legally, multiple businesses can use the same assumed name, you probably want an original name that no one else is using. Choose a different name if the one you want is already in use to avoid trademark infringement and consumer confusion issues down the line. Run a trademark search to be sure that the name is not trademarked. You can check the federal database here. Registering the DBA name does not allow you to use the name if doing so would infringe on someone else's legal rights to the name. To search online, visit the state of Texas's SOS direct website and request an account. Each search you run will cost $1. You can also visit your county clerk's office in person and ask an employee to check the name's availability. They may charge a small fee. Get an Assumed Name Certificate application. In Texas, this is called “Form 503: Assumed Name Certificate." To obtain this document, visit your county clerk to pick up a form in person, or visit Secretary of State website to download it. The downloadable version of the form is a PDF (portable document format) file. You may have to download software that will let you open it on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program that will allow you to open and read the document. Once you've opened the application, print it so you can fill it out. Decide how your business will be structured. The most complicated part of the DBA application will be the declaration of your business's structure. You should think long and hard about how you want to structure your business, as this will have a lasting effect on how much power, responsibility, and obligation you'll have. It is best to consult a corporate attorney to help you decide which entity is the best model for your specific situation. The most common options are: Sole proprietorship: you are the only person involved in the business. You and the business are one in the same. This is a very simple model, but it also means that you have all the responsibility, including any debt the business might take on. Sole practitioner: You are the only owner of the business, but you might hire support staff like assistants or salespeople. General partnership: Two or more co-owners share the duties of management equally. Limited partnership: A limited partnership also has two or more co-owners. However, in this case, they don't share investment or responsibility equally. One owner may simply be an investor who holds 25% of the business, while the other owner runs the business and owns 75% of it. Fill out items 1-4 on the application. Once you have the form, you or your legal representative (such as an attorney or registered agent) need to fill it out correctly and honestly. Items 1-4 require you to provide: The assumed name you want to use. Basic contact information for your business. This should be the address where your business receives mail, not your personal address The structure of your business Any file number that is already assigned to your business. To find out if you have a file number, call the Secretary of State's office or look on SOS online under your business's legal name. Complete items 5-8 on the form. This section of the form requires you to provide: The jurisdiction and address of your main office, if different from the business location you're filing for. This does not have to be in Texas. The office address for your business's main location in Texas, if your main office is not in Texas. The duration that you will be using the assumed name for. The maximum duration is 10 years, although the form can be renewed at the end of this time. he county or counties where the assumed name will be used. Check the paperwork with your partners. If you are the only person managing the business, you can skip this step. But, if you're filing this paperwork on behalf of co-owners, make sure that they approve all of the information you provided in the application. Take the completed form to a notary public. A licensed notary is an unbiased outside party who 1) verifies your identity, 2) makes sure you're not being forced to do anything against your will, and 3) confirms that you understand what the document says. You must have your signature on the application notarized before it will be accepted. Submit the DBA form to the Secretary of State. After signing the application and having it notarized, send it to the Secretary of State's office. The Secretary of State's address is: P.O. Box 13697, Austin, TX 78711-3697. Include a $25 fee with this application, either as a check or money order. Submit the form to the county clerk's office. You will file it either in 1) the county where your business has its “principal place of business,” or 2) a registered office in Texas if the business's principal place of business is outside the state. To find a county clerks office, visit the Secretary of State's website. If you choose to mail the form, scan or photocopy it and retain a copy for yourself. Make sure to include your payment with the application (see next step). Submitting the application in person is useful if you have questions. The employees at the county clerk's office will check your forms to make sure everything has been done correctly. Order a copy of the approved form. Once your form has been approved at the county clerk's office, you want to keep the proof in your files. If any problems arise in the future, you'll have an official copy in your records to defend yourself. Counties often charge a fee for this service, but you should always do it. It's better to have that peace of mind than save a few dollars. Renew the DBA when necessary. The DBA certificate is valid for 10 years after you file it. You can renew within six months of its expiration date. If you don't want to use the assumed name anymore, you must file a certificate of abandonment, which is Form 504. You cannot amend a DBA certificate. If you want to change the name of your business, you must fill out a new form.
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Understand what an assumed name is. Decide if you should apply for a “Name Registration. File for an assumed name if you already have a registered name. Know the reasons for requesting an assumed name. Make sure your desired name is available. Get an Assumed Name Certificate application. Decide how your business will be structured. Fill out items 1-4 on the application. Complete items 5-8 on the form. Check the paperwork with your partners. Take the completed form to a notary public. Submit the DBA form to the Secretary of State. Submit the form to the county clerk's office. Order a copy of the approved form. Renew the DBA when necessary.
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How to Fire an Attorney
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Before you fire an attorney, make sure to read over the contract you've signed with them, which will detail the steps you need to take. As a general rule, you'll need to formally notify your attorney of the termination and pay the agreed upon fees in order to terminate the contract. Although you're not required to fire them in writing, you may want to have a paper record, especially if you're asking for a refund on any fees you paid in advance. You should also try to hire a new attorney before firing the old one to ensure a smooth transition.
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Give the decision careful thought. A client is always allowed to fire an attorney at will, but it's not a decision that should be made lightly. Even if you don't like your attorney or don't think they're doing an excellent job, it might be worth having them finish work that's currently in progress, since firing them could be disruptive and detrimental to your case. When you're making this decision, be sure that firing your attorney will actually give you the results you want in the long run. If your attorney has already spent a lot of time on your case, it's going to be difficult for another attorney to pick up where he or she left off. It might be hard to find a new attorney who's interested in taking on your case. This is especially true if the case comes with a big lien attached. Unless the new attorney stands to win a lot of money, he or she won't have much incentive to take you on as a client. Other attorneys may also be reluctant to take your case if they see you as a "problem client." This won't be an issue if you have a great reason to fire your attorney, like if he or she has completely dropped the ball, but firing someone because you simply don't like their personality could make it difficult to find another attorney willing to take you on as a client. Another thing to keep in mind is that depending on your case and the agreement you have with your attorney, you may still end up having to pay an expensive attorney's fee. The longer your attorney has been working on your case, the more you'll probably have to pay. If you hire a new attorney, you'll have new fees to pay as well. So switching attorneys mid-case can be quite expensive. However, if you have a good shot at winning, it might be worth it. Assess your reasons for wanting to change attorneys. Even though firing an attorney can complicate things, sometimes it's the best decision to make. If you don't think your attorney is handling your case with competence, it's important to find someone with whom you feel more comfortable. Firing your attorney might be the best way forward if any of the following circumstances apply to your situation: Your attorney has been dishonest with you. If you have reason to believe your attorney has stolen from you or been otherwise grossly incompetent, you need to fire your attorney. Your attorney has stopped communicating with you. This situation can commonly be remedied, but if your attorney simply stops responding to calls and emails, you'll need to find other representation. You're concerned that your attorney isn't doing a good job. It might be difficult to tell whether your attorney is doing competent work on your case. Before firing your attorney, it's worth investigating a bit to see if the work they're doing seems legitimate. If it doesn't, you'll need to pull the plug. You really dislike your attorney's personality. Firing your attorney over a personality conflict isn't ideal, so it's best to do what you can to make it work. You don't necessarily have to like your attorney - especially if he or she is doing a fine job on your case. But if you simply can't work with the person and you don't want them in your life anymore, it's better to start working with someone you can trust. Get a second opinion. If you're not sure whether firing your attorney is the right thing to do, get the opinion of another attorney or someone who's knowledgeable about legal matters. Conduct research to find out if your attorney has been handling your case with professionalism. If it turns out that your attorney doesn't seem to adequately understand your case, and his or her decisions have been detrimental instead of helpful, you should fire your attorney. Hiring an attorney to get a second opinion usually isn't that expensive, since it only requires a few hours of the second attorney's time. It might be well worth the expense to help you decide whether you need to fire your attorney. If you don't want to go to the trouble of hiring a second attorney, consider doing your own legal research. Go to the local law library and get more familiar with the ins and outs of your case. If you have a better understanding of your legal situation, you'll be equipped to make an informed decision about whether your attorney is doing a good job. Express your concerns to your attorney. It's in your attorney's best interest to make you happy and ultimately win your case, so before you decide to fire your attorney, try talking things out instead. Schedule an in-person meeting or a phone call and express the concerns you have about the way things are going. Alternatively, you could write a formal letter stating specific concerns and laying out the changes you want to see. You might find that you don't have to take such drastic measures after all. If your attorney has been uncommunicative, or hasn't been spending an adequate amount of time on your case, this gives him or her the chance to rise to the occasion. In an ideal situation you wouldn't have had to pressure your attorney to improve, but this outcome is still ultimately less disruptive than having to fire your attorney. Have you explored other options for conflict resolution before taking the step of firing your attorney? Consider contacting your state's bar association to request arbitration for disputes between you and your attorney. If you still aren't satisfied after bringing up your concerns, you can fire the attorney. Read the agreement you and your attorney signed. Carefully read through any fee for services agreements or other contracts you may have signed with your attorney. Make sure you understand what fees you may be obligated to pay and what steps you may have agreed to follow in order to terminate your attorney-client relationship. Most agreements detail a series of steps that should be taken in order to end the relationship. In addition to paying the agreed-upon fee you'll need to formally notify your attorney that the relationship is being terminated. Hire a new attorney. Before you officially fire your old attorney, it's a good idea to hire a new one - especially if your case is still in progress. The new attorney will need time to catch up in order to ensure a smooth transition. Having lag time without an attorney working on your case could be detrimental. Hiring a new lawyer before officially firing the old one will also be helpful if you're not sure how to handle the termination. Your new attorney can help you wrap things up in a professional way. This is especially important if you end up wanting to sue the old attorney for malpractice. Inform your attorney that you're terminating him or her. Do this according to the steps outlined in your agreement with your attorney. If your agreement doesn't outline a process for terminating the relationship, send a certified or registered letter to the attorney's place of business, stating that you are terminating the professional relationship and that he or she should immediately cease working on any and all matters related to your case. If you prefer, you can fire your attorney over the phone or in a face-to-face conversation instead. However, it's better to have it on paper to make the termination official. There's no need to state reasons why you're firing your attorney, unless you feel compelled to do so. If applicable, request a refund of any fees paid in advance for which the work has not yet been done. Also request an itemized billing of charges made, and review this for any discrepancies. Get a copy of your files. You have the right to a copy of your case files. Request your files in the termination letter, specifying where they should be sent. Set a deadline for the transfer. If you feel more comfortable picking up the files in person, state the date and time you'll be coming to get them. You can also request that all your files be transferred to your new attorney, and set a deadline by which the transfer should be completed. It is illegal for the attorney to try to withhold your files or pay a fee to get a copy. Consider filing a complaint. If your attorney mishandled your case, completely stopped communicating with you or made a serious mistake, you might want to file a complaint with the entity that oversees the practice of law in your state. Filing a complaint will start a process in which the attorney's work is reviewed by a disciplinary board. If the complaint is found to be valid, the attorney may have to appear at a hearing. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the attorney may end up with a fine or even a revoked attorney's license. The process for filing a complaint differs by state. Contact your state's bar association or disciplinary board to find out more about the process you need to take. If your aim is to receive damages you believe you're owed as result of your attorney's mishandling of your case, you should sue for malpractice instead of filing a complaint. Consider suing for malpractice. In order to sue for malpractice, you have to be able to prove that 1. Your attorney made a mistake, and 2. If your attorney hadn't made the mistake, you would have won your case. Even if it's clear that your attorney messed up, you won't have a case unless you can show that it directly affected the outcome of your case and resulted in your losing money. If you want to sue for malpractice, make sure you have a new, trustworthy attorney to help you navigate the process. Be sure to start the lawsuit as soon as possible, since a common argument made by attorneys who are being sued for malpractice is that the client waited too long to start the lawsuit.
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Give the decision careful thought. Assess your reasons for wanting to change attorneys. Get a second opinion. Express your concerns to your attorney. Read the agreement you and your attorney signed. Hire a new attorney. Inform your attorney that you're terminating him or her. Get a copy of your files. Consider filing a complaint. Consider suing for malpractice.
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How to Calculate a Square Root by Hand
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To calculate a square root by hand, first estimate the answer by finding the 2 perfect square roots that the number is between. A perfect square root is any square root that's a whole number. For example, if you're trying to find the square root of 7, first you'd need to find the first perfect square below 7, which is 4, and the first perfect square above 7, which is 9. Then, find the square root of each perfect square. The square root of 4 is 2, and the square root of 9 is 3. Therefore, you know that the square root of 7 falls somewhere between 2 and 3. Now, divide your number by one of the perfect square roots you found. For example, you would divide 7 by either 2 or 3. If you were to choose 3, your answer would be 2.33. Next, find the average of that number and the perfect square root. To find the average in this example, add 2.33 and 2, then divide by 2 and get 2.16. Repeat the process using the average you got. First, divide the number you're trying to find the square root of by the average. Then, find the average of that number and the original average by adding them together and dividing by 2. For example, first you would divide 7, the number you started with, by 2.16, the average you calculated, and get 3.24. Then, you'd add 3.24 to 2.16, the old average, and divide by 2 to find the new average, which is 2.7. Now, multiply your answer by itself to see how close it is to the square root of the number you started with. In this example, 2.7 multiplied by itself is equal to 7.29, which is 0.29 away from 7. To get closer to 7, you would just repeat the process. Keep dividing the number you started with by the average of that number and the perfect square, using that number and the old average to find the new average, and multiplying the new average by itself until it equals your starting number.
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Divide your number into perfect square factors. This method uses a number's factors to find a number's square root (depending on the number, this can be an exact numerical answer or a close estimate). A number's factors are any set of other numbers that multiply together to make it. For instance, you could say that the factors of 8 are 2 and 4 because 2 × 4 = 8. Perfect squares, on the other hand, are whole numbers that are the product of other whole numbers. For instance, 25, 36, and 49 are perfect squares because they are 5 , 6 , and 7 , respectively. Perfect square factors are, as you may have guessed, factors that are also perfect squares. To start finding a square root via prime factorization, first, try to reduce your number into its perfect square factors. Let's use an example. We want to find the square root of 400 by hand. To begin, we would divide the number into perfect square factors. Since 400 is a multiple of 100, we know that it's evenly divisible by 25 - a perfect square. Quick mental division lets us know that 25 goes into 400 16 times. 16, coincidentally, is also a perfect square. Thus, the perfect square factors of 400 are 25 and 16 because 25 × 16 = 400. We would write this as: Sqrt(400) = Sqrt(25 × 16) Take the square roots of your perfect square factors. The product property of square roots states that for any given numbers a and b , Sqrt(a × b) = Sqrt(a) × Sqrt(b). Because of this property, we can now take the square roots of our perfect square factors and multiply them together to get our answer. In our example, we would take the square roots of 25 and 16. See below: Sqrt(25 × 16) Sqrt(25) × Sqrt(16) 5 × 4 = 20 Reduce your answer to simplest terms, if your number doesn't factor perfectly. In real life, more often than not, the numbers you'll need to find square roots for won't be nice round numbers with obvious perfect square factors like 400. In these cases, it may not be possible to find the exact answer as an integer. Instead, by finding any perfect square factors that you can, you can find the answer in terms of a smaller, simpler, easier-to-manage square root. To do this, reduce your number to a combination of perfect square factors and non-perfect square factors, then simplify. Let's use the square root of 147 as an example. 147 isn't the product of two perfect squares, so we can't get an exact integer value as above. However, it is the product of one perfect square and another number - 49 and 3. We can use this information to write our answer in simplest terms as follows: Sqrt(147) = Sqrt(49 × 3) = Sqrt(49) × Sqrt(3) = 7 × Sqrt(3) Estimate, if necessary. With your square root in simplest terms, it's usually fairly easy to get a rough estimate of a numerical answer by guessing the value of any remaining square roots and multiplying through. One way to guide your estimates is to find the perfect squares on either side of the number in your square root. You'll know that the decimal value of the number in your square root is somewhere between these two numbers, so you'll be able to guess in between them. Let's return to our example. Since 2 = 4 and 1 = 1, we know that Sqrt(3) is between 1 and 2 - probably closer to 2 than to 1. We'll estimate 1.7. 7 × 1.7 = 11.9 If we check our work in a calculator, we can see that we're fairly close to the actual answer of 12.13. This works for larger numbers as well. For example, Sqrt(35) can be estimated to be between 5 and 6 (probably very close to 6). 5 = 25 and 6 = 36. 35 is between 25 and 36, so its square root must be between 5 and 6. Since 35 is just one away from 36, we can say with confidence that its square root is just lower than 6. Checking with a calculator gives us an answer of about 5.92 - we were right. Reduce your number to its lowest common factors as a first step. Finding perfect square factors isn't necessary if you can easily determine a number's prime factors (factors that are also prime numbers). Write your number out in terms of its lowest common factors. Then, look for matching pairs of prime numbers among your factors. When you find two prime factors that match, remove both these numbers from the square root and place one of these numbers outside the square root. As an example, let's find the square root of 45 using this method. We know that 45 = 9 × 5 and we know that 9 = 3 × 3. Thus, we can write our square root in terms of its factors like this: Sqrt(3 × 3 × 5). Simply remove the 3's and put one 3 outside the square root to get your square root in simplest terms: (3)Sqrt(5). From here, it's simple to estimate. As one final example problem, let's try to find the square root of 88: Sqrt(88) = Sqrt(2 × 44) = Sqrt(2 × 4 × 11) = Sqrt(2 × 2 × 2 × 11). We have several 2's in our square root. Since 2 is a prime number, we can remove a pair and put one outside the square root. = Our square root in simplest terms is (2) Sqrt(2 × 11) or (2) Sqrt(2) Sqrt(11). From here, we can estimate Sqrt(2) and Sqrt(11) and find an approximate answer if we wish. Separate your number's digits into pairs. This method uses a process similar to long division to find an exact square root digit-by-digit. Though it's not essential, you may find that it's easiest to perform this process if you visually organize your workspace and your number into workable chunks. First, draw a vertical line separating your work area into two sections, then draw a shorter horizontal line near the top of the right section to divide the right section into a small upper section and a larger lower section. Next, separate your number's digits into pairs, starting from the decimal point. For instance, following this rule, 79,520,789,182.47897 becomes "7 95 20 78 91 82. 47 89 70". Write your number at the top of the left space. As an example, let's try calculating the square root of 780.14. Draw two lines to divide your workspace as above and write "7 80. 14" at the top of the left space. It's O.K. that the leftmost chunk is a lone number, rather than a pair of numbers. You will write your answer (the square root of 780.14.) in the top right space. Find the largest integer n whose square is lesser than or equal to the leftmost number (or pair). Start with the leftmost "chunk" of your number, whether this is a pair or a single number. Find the largest perfect square that's less than or equal to this chunk, then take the square root of this perfect square. This number is n. Write n in the top right space and write the square of n in the bottom right quadrant. In our example, the leftmost "chunk" is the number 7. Since we know that 2 = 4 ≤ 7 < 3 = 9, we can say that n = 2 because it's the largest integer whose square is less than or equal to 7. Write 2 in the top right quadrant. This is the first digit of our answer. Write 4 (the square of 2) in the bottom right quadrant. This number will be important in the next step. Subtract the number you just calculated from the leftmost pair. As with long division, the next step is to subtract the square we just found from the chunk we just analyzed. Write this number underneath the first chunk and subtract, writing your answer underneath. In our example, we would write 4 below 7, then subtract. This gives us an answer of 3. Drop down the next pair. Move the next "chunk" in the number whose square root you're solving for down next to the subtracted value you just found. Next multiply the number in the top right quadrant by two and write it in the bottom right quadrant. Next to the number you just wrote down, set aside space for a multiplication problem you'll do in the next step by writing '"_×_="'. In our example, the next pair in our number is "80". Write "80" next to the 3 in the left quadrant. Next, multiply the number in the top right by two. This number is 2, so 2 × 2 = 4. Write "'4"' in the bottom right quadrant, followed by _×_=. Fill in the blank spaces in the right quadrant. You must fill each blank space you've just written in the right quadrant with the same integer. This integer must be the largest integer that allows the result of the multiplication problem in the right quadrant to be lower than or equal to the current number on the left. In our example, filling in the blank spaces with 8, gives us 4(8) × 8 = 48 × 8 = 384. This is greater than 380. Therefore, 8 is too big, but 7 will probably work. Write 7 in the blank spaces and solve: 4(7) × 7 = 329. 7 checks out because 329 is less than 380. Write 7 in the top right quadrant. This is the second digit in the square root of 780.14. Subtract the number you just calculated from the current number on the left. Continue with the long-division style chain of subtraction. Take the result of the multiplication problem in the right quadrant and subtract it from the current number on the left, writing your answer below. In our example, we would subtract 329 from 380, which gives us 51. Repeat step 4. Drop the next chunk of the number you're finding the square root of down. When you reach the decimal point in your number, write a decimal point in your answer in the top right quadrant. Then, multiply the number in the top right by 2 and write it next to the blank multiplication problem ("_ × _") as above. In our example, since we are now encountering the decimal point in 780.14, write a decimal point after our current answer the top right. Next, drop the next pair (14) down in the left quadrant. Two times the number on the top right (27) is 54, so write "54 _×_=" in the bottom right quadrant. Repeat step 5 and 6. Find the biggest digit to fill in the blanks on the right that gives an answer lesser than or equal to the current number on the left. Then, solve the problem. In our example, 549 × 9 = 4941, which is lower than or equal to the number on the left (5114). 549 × 10 = 5490, which is too high, so 9 is our answer. Write 9 as the next digit in the top right quadrant and subtract the result of the multiplication from the number on the left: 5114 minus 4941 is 173. Continue to calculate digits. Drop a pair of zeros on the left, and repeat steps 4, 5 and 6. For added accuracy, continue repeating this process to find the hundredth, thousandth, etc. places in your answer. Proceed through this cycle until you find your answer to the desired decimal place. Consider the number you are calculating the square root of as the area S of a square. Because a square's area is L where L is the length of one of its sides, therefore, by trying to find the square root of your number, you are trying to calculate the length L of the side of that square. Specify letter variables for each digit of your answer. Assign the variable A as the first digit of L (the square root we are trying to calculate). B will be its second digit, C its third, and so on. Specify letter variables for each "chunk" of your starting number. Assign the variable S a to the first pair of digits in S (your starting value), S b the second pair of digits, etc. Understand this method's connection to long division. This method of finding a square root is essentially a long division problem that divides your starting number by its square root, thus giving its square root as an answer. Just like in a long division problem, in which you are only interested by the next one digit at a time, here, you are interested by the next two digits at a time (which correspond to the next digit at a time for the square root). Find the biggest number whose square is less than or equal to Sa. The first digit A in our answer is then the biggest integer where the square does not exceed S a (meaning A so that A² ≤ Sa < (A+1)²). In our example, S a = 7, and 2² ≤ 7 < 3², so A = 2. Note that, for instance, if you wanted to divide 88962 by 7 via long division, the first step would be similar: you would be looking at the first digit of 88962 (8) and you would want the biggest digit that, when multiplied by 7, is lower than or equal to 8. Essentially, you're finding d so that 7×d ≤ 8 < 7×(d+1). In this case, d would be equal to 1. Visualize the square whose area you are beginning to solve. Your answer, the square root of your starting number, is L, which describes the length of a square with area S (your starting number). Your values for A,B,C, represent the digits in the value L. Another way of saying this is that, for a two-digit answer, 10A + B = L, while for a three-digit answer, 100A +10B + C = L, and so on. In our example, (10A+B)² = L = S = 100A² + 2×10A×B + B². Remember that 10A+B represents our answer L with B in the units position and A in the tens position. For instance, with A=1 and B=2, 10A+B is simply the number 12. (10A+B)² is the area of the whole square, while 100A² the area of the biggest square inside, B² is the area of the smallest square, and 10A×B is the area of each of the two remaining rectangles. By performing this long, convoluted process, we find the area of the entire square by adding up the areas of the squares and rectangles inside it. Subtract A² from Sa. Drop one pair (S b ) of digits from S. S a S b is nearly the total area of the square, which you just subtracted the area of the bigger internal square from. The remainder is can be though of as the number N1, which we obtained in step 4 (N1 =380 in our example). N1 is equal to 2×10A×B + B² (area of the two rectangles plus area of the small square). Look for N1 = 2×10A×B + B², also written as N1 = (2×10A + B) × B. In our example, you already know N1 (380) and A (2), so you need to find B. B is most likely not going to be an integer, so you must actually find the biggest integer B so that (2×10A + B) × B ≤ N1. So, you have: N1 < (2×10A + (B+1)) × (B+1).) Solve. To solve this equation, multiply A by 2, shift it in the position of the tens (which is equivalent to multiplying by 10), place B in the position of the units, and multiply the resulting number by B. In other words, solve (2×10A + B) × B. This is exactly what you do when you write "N_×_=" (with N=2×A) in the bottom right quadrant in step 4. In step 5, you find the biggest integer B that fits on the underscore so that (2×10A + B) × B ≤ N1. Subtract the area (2×10A + B) × B from the total area. This gives you the area S-(10A+B)² not yet accounted for (and which will be used to calculate the next digits in a similar fashion). To calculate the next digit C, repeat the process. Drop the next pair (S c ) from S to obtain N2 on the left, and look for the biggest C so you have (2×10×(10A+B)+C) × C ≤ N2 (equivalent to writing two times the two-digit number "A B" followed by "_×_=". Look for the biggest digit that fits in the blanks that gives an answer that is less than or equal to N2, as before.
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Divide your number into perfect square factors. Take the square roots of your perfect square factors. Reduce your answer to simplest terms, if your number doesn't factor perfectly. Estimate, if necessary. Reduce your number to its lowest common factors as a first step. Separate your number's digits into pairs. Find the largest integer n whose square is lesser than or equal to the leftmost number (or pair). Subtract the number you just calculated from the leftmost pair. Drop down the next pair. Fill in the blank spaces in the right quadrant. Subtract the number you just calculated from the current number on the left. Repeat step 4. Repeat step 5 and 6. Continue to calculate digits. Consider the number you are calculating the square root of as the area S of a square. Specify letter variables for each digit of your answer. Specify letter variables for each "chunk" of your starting number. Understand this method's connection to long division. Find the biggest number whose square is less than or equal to Sa. Visualize the square whose area you are beginning to solve. Subtract A² from Sa. Look for N1 = 2×10A×B + B², also written as N1 = (2×10A + B) × B. Solve. Subtract the area (2×10A + B) × B from the total area. To calculate the next digit C, repeat the process.
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How to Steam an Egg
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To steam an egg, start by filling a pot with 1/2 inch of water. Then, cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil on a stovetop over high heat. Next, place an egg in the pot, put the cover back on, and reduce the heat to medium-high. Finally, steam the egg for 6 minutes if you want to soft boil it or 12 minutes if you want to hard boil it.
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Add about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water to a pot. Placing your pot under the kitchen sink is the easiest way to get the amount of water you need. You can also put some water in a pitcher and pour it into your pot. Remember, the water doesn't need to cover your eggs at all. You only need enough water to create steam inside your pot. It's perfectly OK to eyeball ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) of water. Slightly more or slightly less won't hurt the steaming process. A metal colander works the same as a steamer basket. Turn your stove to high heat and bring the water to a rapid boil. To start, place a lid on the pot. Then, put the pot on the stove. You'll need the proper lid for the pot you're using to hold the steam inside of it. This is vital for success when it comes to steaming eggs. You can remove the pot lid after a few minutes to make sure the water's boiling and creating lots of steam. Fill your metal steamer basket with eggs. You can place one egg gently in the steamer basket or as many as will fit. You can steam one egg for breakfast or a quick snack, or steam a bunch of eggs to keep on hand for later. A little bit of water visible in the bottom of your steamer basket won't interfere with steaming your eggs. Lower the steamer basket into your pot. Then, place the lid back on the pot to hold in the steam. Reduce the heat to medium, which keeps your water from drying up. If you're concerned that the steam might be too hot, consider putting on a pair of oven mitts to protect your hands and lower arms as you lower the steamer basket or colander into the pot. Set your timer for 6-12 minutes. You should set the timer to 6 minutes for a soft boil and 12 minutes for a hard boil. You can keep track of your steaming time by monitoring your kitchen clock. Ideally, it's a good idea to use a timer with an alarm, in case you get distracted. At this point, you want to rely on your timer and avoid opening the pot to check the eggs. Letting out the steam while the eggs are in the pot can interfere with the steaming process. Remove the egg from the pot to cool. Place the egg in a bowl of cold water. If you want your egg to be cold, you can prepare a bath of ice cubes and water. Cooling the egg stops the cooking process and keeps the egg yolk from getting harder than you want. You should cool down the egg enough to peel without burning your fingers. Remove the eggshell. Start by tapping the steamed egg on your countertop gently. Then, run your thumb under the crack and flick upwards. This loosens the shell and makes it easy to take off. You can remove the shell of a properly steamed egg with one hand. The egg white should be perfectly smooth and show no gouges. Serve a cold steamed egg as a salad ingredient or a warm steamed egg alongside a piece of buttered toast. Steamed eggs keep in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Boil a small amount of water in a pot. Using your pinkie finger as a guide, measure enough water to reach the bottom of your fingernail. Cover the pot with a lid. Then, turn the stove to high heat and place the pot on the stove. Bring the water to a rapid boil. The good news is that you don't have to go out and buy a steamer basket to steam eggs if you don't have one. Placing your eggs in steam rather than cold water allows for a bit more precision when it comes to setting your cooking time. Remember to keep the pot on the stove over heat throughout the entire steaming process. Remove the lid and place your egg in the pot. You can steam as many eggs as you like in a pot using this method. For example, you can steam one egg or even a dozen. The number of eggs you steam at a time depends on the size of your pot. Don't worry—the boiling water touching one side of your egg doesn't change how the steam works. Place the lid back on the pot to steam the egg. The properly closed lid ensures that the pot will fill with steam which is necessary for perfect cooking. A properly placed lid also makes for more precise cooking times. At this point, you can reduce the heat under your pot to medium-high. This keeps the water from completely evaporating before you're done steaming your egg. Set the timer for around 6-12 minutes. You can use the same amount of time as you would using a steamer basket—around 6 minutes for a soft boil and around 12 minutes for a hard boil. Turn off the stove when the timer goes off. Use a timer that you'll be able to hear. For example, the timer on your cellphone might not be loud enough, especially if you turned the volume down. Run cold water in a mixing bowl to cool your eggs. Place the steamed eggs in the bowl. You can add ice cubes to the water if you want your eggs to be cold rather than cool. Placing the eggs in cold water stops the cooking process. Because steam is so hot, forgetting to stop the cooking process right away can result in hard, rubbery eggs. Cooling the eggs after steaming also makes them easier to peel and serve immediately after cooking. Pour 1 cup (240 mL) of water in the bottom of your Instant Pot. You need at least that much water to activate the pot's pressure function. An Instant Pot works like a pressure cooker. The precision with which it uses steam to cook food ensures properly steamed eggs in a short amount of time. Confirm that your Instant Pot is plugged in before steaming your eggs. Place the metal basket in the bottom of your Instant Pot. The metal basket—called a trivet—looks like a steamer basket. Then, fill the metal basket with eggs. As with other egg steaming methods, it doesn't matter if a bit of water touches the eggs. You can pile in as many eggs as will fit in your Instant Pot. Close your Instant Pot and set it to seal to steam your egg. Choose the steam function from the pot's front panel. Also, set the timer on the panel. Choose 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs and 6 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Consider experimenting within the recommended steaming time ranges to get an egg that suits your palate. For example, you might find that setting the timer to 4 minutes or even 7 minutes results in an egg that's just perfect for you. While waiting for your eggs to steam, add water to a bowl to stop the cooking process. And, don't forget to add ice cubes if you want your eggs chilled. Remove your steamed egg from the Instant Pot. When the timer goes off and pot switches to "Keep Warm" mode, release the pressure by setting the pot to Venting. You can open the pot once the steam finishes releasing. Place the egg in the cold or ice water to stop the cooking process. You can leave the eggs in your Instant Pot on Keep Warm mode. Just keep in mind that they do continue cooking, which you might not want, depending on how soft or hard you like your egg.
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Add about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water to a pot. Turn your stove to high heat and bring the water to a rapid boil. Fill your metal steamer basket with eggs. Lower the steamer basket into your pot. Set your timer for 6-12 minutes. Remove the egg from the pot to cool. Remove the eggshell. Boil a small amount of water in a pot. Remove the lid and place your egg in the pot. Place the lid back on the pot to steam the egg. Set the timer for around 6-12 minutes. Run cold water in a mixing bowl to cool your eggs. Pour 1 cup (240 mL) of water in the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the metal basket in the bottom of your Instant Pot. Close your Instant Pot and set it to seal to steam your egg. Remove your steamed egg from the Instant Pot.
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How to Subtract
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To subtract large whole numbers, write down the larger number first and put the smaller number directly below it. Next, subtract the number in the ones column of the bottom number from the number in the ones column of the top number. Then, subtract the number in the tens column of the bottom number from the number in the tens column of the top number to get your final answer!
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Write down the larger number. Let's say you're working with the problem 32 - 17. Write down 32 first. Write the smaller number directly below it. Make sure that you line up the tens and ones columns, so that the 3 in "32" is directly above the 1 in "17" and that the 2 in "32" is directly above the "7" in 17. Subtract the number in the ones column of the bottom number from the number in the ones column of the top number. Now, this can get a little bit tricky when the bottom number is larger than the top number. In this case, 7 is larger than 2. Here's what you need to do: You'll need to "borrow" from the 3 in "32" (also known as regrouping), in order to turn that 2 into a 12. Cross off the 3 in "32" and make it a 2, while making the 2 a 12. Now, you have 12 - 7, which is equal to 5. Write a 5 below the two numbers you subtracted, so it lines up with the ones column in a new row. Subtract the number in the tens column of the bottom number from the number in the tens column of the top number. Remember that your 3 is now a 2. Now, subtract the 1 in 17 from the 2 above it to get (2-1) 1. Write 1 below the numbers in the tens columns, to the left of the 5 in the ones column of the answer. You should have written 15. This means that 32 - 17 = 15. Check your work. If you want to be sure that you correctly subtracted the two numbers, then all you have to do is to add the answer to the smaller number to make sure that you get the larger number. In this case, you should add your answer, 15, to the smaller number in the subtraction number, 17. 15 + 17 = 32, so you've done your work correctly. Well done! Identify which number is larger. A problem such as 15 - 9 will need a different visualization technique than a problem like 2 - 30. In the problem 15 - 9, the first number, 15, is larger than the second, 9. In the problem 2 - 30, the second number, 30, is larger than the first, 2. Decide whether your answer will be positive or negative. If the first number is larger, the answer is positive. If the second number is larger, the answer will be negative. In the first problem, 15 - 9, your answer will be positive because the first number is larger than the second. In the second problem, 2 - 30, your answer will be negative because the second number is larger than the first. Find the gap between the two numbers. In order to subtract the two numbers, you'll have to visualize the gap between the two numbers and count the numbers in between. For the problem 15 - 9, visualize a pile of 15 poker chips. Remove 9 of them and you'll see that 6 of them remain. Therefore, 15 - 9 = 6. You can also think of a number line. Think of the numbers from 1 to 15 and then remove or go back 9 units to get 6. For the problem 2 - 30, the easiest thing to do is to reverse the numbers and then make the answer negative after you've subtracted them. So, 30 - 2 = 28, since 28 is just two less than 30. Now, make your answer negative since you determined at the beginning that it would be negative because the second number is larger than the first. Therefore, 2 - 30 = -28. Write the larger number over the smaller number with the decimals lined up. Let's say you're working with the following problem: 10.5 - 8.3. Write 10.5 above 8.3 so that the decimal points of both numbers are lined up. The.5 in 10.5 should be over the.3 in 8.3, and the 0 in 10.5 should be over the 8 in 8.3. If you have a problem where both numbers don't have the same amount of numbers after the decimal point, write a 0 in the empty spaces until they even out. For example, if you have the problem 5.32 - 4.2, you can rewrite it as 5.32 - 4.2 0. This won't change the value of the second number while making it possible to subtract both numbers more easily. Subtract the number in the tenths column of the bottom number from the number in the tenths column of the top number. You should follow the same process you'd follow when subtracting regular whole numbers, except that you need to remember to line up the decimals of both numbers and to keep the decimal in your answer. In this case, you need to subtract 3 from 5. 5 - 3 = 2, so you should write a 2 below the 3 in 8.3. Make sure to carry that decimal point down to the answer. It should read.2 so far. Subtract the number in the ones column of the bottom number from the number in the ones column of the top number. Now, you'll need to subtract 8 from 0. Borrow from the 1 next to the 0 to make it a 10, and subtract 8 from 10 (10 - 8) to get 2. You can also just think of it as subtracting 8 from 10 without borrowing since there's no number in the tens column of the second number. Write the answer down below the 8, to the left of the decimal point. State your final answer. Your final answer is 2.2. Check your work. If you want to make sure you subtracted decimals correctly, then all you have to do is to add your answer and the smaller number to make sure that you get the larger number. 2.2 + 8.3 = 10.5 so you're all done. Line up the denominators and the numerators of the fractions. Let's say you're working with the problem 13/10 - 3/5. Write down the problem so that both numerators, 13 and 3, and both denominators, 10 and 5, are directly across from each other. The two numbers will be separated by a subtraction sign. This will help you visualize the problem and reach a solution more easily. Find the lowest common denominator. The lowest common denominator is the smallest number that is evenly divisible by both numbers. In this example, you'll need to find the lowest common denominator of the numbers 10 and 5. You can see that 10 is the lowest common denominator of both numbers, because 10 is evenly divisible by both 10 and 5. Note that the lowest common denominator of two numbers isn't always one of the numbers. For example, the lowest common denominator of the numbers 3 and 2 is 6, because that's the smallest number that is evenly divisible by both numbers. Rewrite the fractions with the same denominators. The fraction 13/10 can be written the same way, since the denominator, 10, goes into the lowest common denominator, 10, exactly 1 time. However, the fraction 3/5 needs to be rewritten because the denominator, 5, goes into the lowest common denominator, 10, 2 times. So, the fraction 3/5 needs to be multiplied by 2/2 in order to have 10 in the denominator. therefore, 3/5 x 2/2 = 6/10. You've created an equivalent fraction. 3/5 is equal to 6/10, though 6/10 allows you to subtract the number from the first number, 13/10. Write the new problem like this: 13/10 - 6/10. Subtract the numerators of both fractions. Simply subtract 13 - 6 to get 7. You should not change the denominators of the fractions. Write the new numerator over the same denominator to get your final answer. Your new numerator is 7. Both fractions have the denominator 10. Your final answer is therefore 7/10. Check your work. If you want to make sure that you subtracted the fractions correctly, just add up your answer and the smaller fraction to make sure that your answer is the larger fraction. So, 7/10 + 6/10 = 13/10. You're all done. Write down the problem. Let's say you're working with the following problem: 5 - 3/4. Write it down. Turn the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction. You'll want to convert the number 5 into a fraction with the denominator of 4 in order to subtract the two numbers. So, you can first think of 5 as a fraction that is really 5/1. Then, you can multiply both the top and bottom of the new fraction by 4 in order to create two fractions with the same denominator. So, 5/1 x 4/4 = 20/4. This fraction is really equal to 5, but it allows you to subtract two fractions. Rewrite the problem. The new problem can be written like this: 20/4 - 3/4. Subtract the numerators of the fractions while keeping the denominator the same. Now, you can simply subtract 3 from 20 to get the final answer. 20 - 3 = 17, so 17 is your new numerator. You can keep the denominator as it is. Write your final answer. Your final answer is 17/4. If you'd like to state it as a mixed number, simply divide 17 by 4 to get 4, with 1 left over as the remainder. This will make your final answer 17/4 equal to 4 1/4. Write down the problem. Let's say you're working with the following problem: 3x - 5x + 2y - z - (2x + 2x + y). Write the first set of terms above the second. Subtract like terms. When you're working with variables, you can only add or subtract terms that have the same variable and which are written to the same degree. This means that you can subtract 4x from 7x , for example, but not 4x from 4y. This means that you can break the problem down like this: 3x - 2x = x -5x - 2x = -7x 2y - y = y -z - 0 = -z State your final answer. Now that you've subtracted all of the like terms you can subtract, all you can do is state your final answer, which will contain each of the terms that you subtracted. Here's the final answer: 3x - 5x + 2y - z - (2x + 2x + y) = x - 7x + y - z
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Write down the larger number. Write the smaller number directly below it. Subtract the number in the ones column of the bottom number from the number in the ones column of the top number. Subtract the number in the tens column of the bottom number from the number in the tens column of the top number. Check your work. Identify which number is larger. Decide whether your answer will be positive or negative. Find the gap between the two numbers. Write the larger number over the smaller number with the decimals lined up. Subtract the number in the tenths column of the bottom number from the number in the tenths column of the top number. Subtract the number in the ones column of the bottom number from the number in the ones column of the top number. State your final answer. Check your work. Line up the denominators and the numerators of the fractions. Find the lowest common denominator. Rewrite the fractions with the same denominators. Subtract the numerators of both fractions. Write the new numerator over the same denominator to get your final answer. Check your work. Write down the problem. Turn the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction. Rewrite the problem. Subtract the numerators of the fractions while keeping the denominator the same. Write your final answer. Write down the problem. Subtract like terms. State your final answer.
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How to Wear a Lapel Pin
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If you want to wear a lapel pin, position the pin on your left lapel above the pocket. Unscrew or unclip any backings, and place them in a small dish in front of you so you don't lose them. Stick your pin through the buttonhole on your left lapel, or pierce it through the lapel if you don't have a buttonhole. Attach the backing onto the needle to secure your pin, or tuck the end of the needle against your suit if it doesn't have a backing clasp.
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Try a stickpin if you’re starting out with lapel pins. Choose a stickpin for a classic look that's secure and easy to wear. These pins have a pinhead with a design, a thin needle, and a collar that slides up and down the needle to secure it. This is the most common lapel pin, so wearing it ensures a timeless look. Use a magnetic-clasp pin to protect a nice suit. Choose a pin with a magnetic clasp to keep from putting a small hole in a cherished suit. These closures use 2 magnetic clasps to hold your pin in place through your lapel fabric. Unfortunately, these tend to be less secure than other types of pins. Use a screw-and-nut pin if you’re going to be active. Choose a screw-and-nut pin if you'll be playing lawn games at a wedding or moving around a lot. These pins use threaded screws to hold the ends of the pin in place. They are considered the most secure clasp out of all the lapel pins. Experiment with butterfly-clasp pins to show off your cheeky side. Choose a butterfly clasp if you'll be wearing a novelty pin. These pins have a sharp needle on one side and a cupped closure that grasps the needle on the other. Typically these pins are small and best suited to school emblems, flags, or other novelty shapes. Position the pin on your left lapel. Plan to pin your lapel pin on the left side of your suit above the pocket. Unscrew or unclip any backings, and place them in a small dish in front of you so you don't lose them. If you'll be wearing a pocket square, choose a pin that won't be covered by your handkerchief. Lapel pins are traditionally worn on the left hand side to be over the wearer's heart. Stick your pin through the buttonhole on your left lapel. Thread the needle of your pin through your lapel's buttonhole. The face of the pin should be sticking out of the hole facing forward, while the needle remains on the backside. Take care not to stick yourself while the backing of the pin is off. Pierce the pin straight through the lapel if you don’t have a buttonhole. If your suit doesn't have a buttonhole, push your lapel pin gently through the fabric of your suit at a subtle angle that matches that of your lapel. Secure the backing. If you're feeling nervous about doing this, ask a more experienced dresser or your tailor to do it for you. Pierce the bottom of a stickpin back through the front of your lapel. If you have a stickpin, look for the spot on the back of the lapel that will allow the fabric on the front of the lapel to lay flat between both ends of the pin. The pin should sit at the same subtle angle as your lapel. Push the needle through that spot to the front of the fabric. Attach the bottom of the stickpin so it shows on the front side of your lapel. It's considered more modern to pierce the end of a stickpin back through the front of your lapel. If you want a more traditional or conservative look, leave the back of the pin on the backside of your lapel. You can simply reattach the back of the pin on that side of the lapel. If opting for the more conservative look, ask a tailor to sew an inconspicuous loop on the back of your lapel to hold your stickpin in place. Attach the backing if you have a butterfly, magnetic, or screw-and-nut clasp. Screw or clip the backing of your pin onto the needle to secure your pin. The backing should be hidden by the front of your lapel, while the head of the pin sticks out of the button hole. Adjust the pin as needed so it rests at the same angle as your lapel. Match the metal of your pin to your other accessories. Wear uniform metals on your belt buckle, cufflinks, watch, and pin for a cohesive look. This will help you look polished and effortless. For example, match a gold- or bronze-tone pin with gold and bronze accessories. Silver can provide a more casual alternative to warmer tone metals. Select a pin that’s proportional to the rest of your outfit. Avoid overly large pins that look comical, or worse, as if they might be a clown's gag boutonniere. Your pin should enhance your overall appearance rather than being the focus of your outfit. If you're just starting out, select a smaller pin until you get more comfortable crafting a complete look with a lapel pin. An associate at the department store can help you select a pin that's the right proportion for your suit. Stick with tonal colors for a cohesive look. Choose a lapel pin that picks up colors in your tie or suit. This will add texture to your look without so much contrast that your pin is distracting. If you're feeling bold, try choosing colors from the same part of the color wheel as your suit. A purple or green lapel pin could provide nice depth to a blue suit, whereas a red or orange pin might look gaudy. Neutral colors such as beige, gray, and black tend to go with everything, especially gray and black suits. Choosing pins in these colors will ensure your pin always matches your look. Try a personalized lapel pin. Create your own lapel pin at an online store, such as The Studio or Pin Depot. You can design a custom image that holds significance for you. For example, create a pin with your initials or a family seal for a personal touch. Choose a red or white floral pin for a tuxedo. Give a nod to the classic boutonniere by choosing a floral pin in red or white to wear with a tuxedo. The pin should be worn normally on the left lapel. Some floral pins even look like real flowers. Choose formal fabrics, such as silk or satin, with elegant accents, like pearl, for a sophisticated twist on the traditional boutonniere. Choose a design appropriate to your workplace. Wear lapel pins that are professional and office-appropriate for your job. While a nude woman or a knife on your lapel might be interesting for an art benefit, it's not appropriate for work. A typewriter lapel pin might be an office-appropriate choice for a newspaper job, for example. When in doubt, stick with classic symbols, such as a fleur de lis or a feather, that aren't apt to offend anyone. Wear only 1 pin at a time. Unless you're in a special club, such as a military organization, wearing multiple pins at once can look cluttered and distracting. Choose just 1 pin at a time to keep the focus on you rather than your accessories.
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Try a stickpin if you’re starting out with lapel pins. Use a magnetic-clasp pin to protect a nice suit. Use a screw-and-nut pin if you’re going to be active. Experiment with butterfly-clasp pins to show off your cheeky side. Position the pin on your left lapel. Stick your pin through the buttonhole on your left lapel. Pierce the pin straight through the lapel if you don’t have a buttonhole. Pierce the bottom of a stickpin back through the front of your lapel. Attach the backing if you have a butterfly, magnetic, or screw-and-nut clasp. Match the metal of your pin to your other accessories. Select a pin that’s proportional to the rest of your outfit. Stick with tonal colors for a cohesive look. Try a personalized lapel pin. Choose a red or white floral pin for a tuxedo. Choose a design appropriate to your workplace. Wear only 1 pin at a time.
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How to Take Control of Your Health
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To take control of your health, the best thing to do is schedule a health maintenance exam with your doctor. Then, set manageable goals to cut down on negative influences such as smoking and junk food. Prioritize your goals and slowly work through the list, one goal at a time if necessary. Exercise regularly, get 7-9 hours of sleep, and drink 2-3 litres of water a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Talk with your doctor about health maintenance. General health maintenance and an emphasis on wellness will help you take control of your health. Tell your doctor that you would like to schedule a health maintenance examination in order to assess your risks for certain disease. This is especially important for people of older age, gay men and women, pregnant women, people with cancer, and those that have diabetes. In advance of your appointment, consider preparing by doing the following: Write down your reasons for wanting to create a health maintenance plan. This way you'll have a starting point for your conversation with your doctor. Write down a list of health goals. For example, you may want to lower your blood pressure, lose a certain amount of weight, or manage your diabetes. Work with your doctor to create a plan. Having a plan you can follow will be extremely helpful and will create short-term objectives you can work towards to stay motivated. Ask your doctor to help you break down each goal into manageable steps you can start practicing right away. Depending on your starting point, taking control of your health could be a one to five year endeavor. Your plan should include specific goals you want to achieve over those one to five years, and it should be broken down into smaller, more manageable goals to achieve on a monthly or quarterly basis. Your plan is a starting point and doesn't have to be written in stone. If something happens or if your life changes, update your plan accordingly. Use your journal to keep track of your short and long term goals, and whether you've been able to achieve them. If you weren't able to achieve them, understand the reasons and add new goals in their place. Get routine checkups to stay abreast of health issues. Your health plan should include regularly scheduled checkups and screenings for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and cancer. Talk with your doctor about which screenings you should be getting and how often you need to get them. Cardiovascular disease should be assessed when you are twenty and then every ten years afterwards. A great risk stratification tool is the Framingham risk score. Major risk factors for heart disease include diet, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, physical activity, and diabetes mellitus. Hypertension screening is recommended for adults great than 18 years old. Diabetes screening is usually suggested for those with dyslipidemia and hypertension. Your doctor may recommend screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and other types of cancer depending on your risk factors. Cancer prevention includes avoidance of tobacco, being physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, eating fruits and vegetables, limiting alcohol consumption, protecting against sexually transmitted disease, and avoiding sun exposure. Additionally, make sure your immunizations are up to date and discuss your particular needs with you doctor. Maintenance of psychosocial health is important; talk to your doctor about screening for such conditions such as depression and anxiety. Finally, health issues to consider include osteoporosis and vascular disease. Cut out the negative influences. We often have such good intentions to become healthier, but then those intentions get off-track by negative influences in our lives. Those negative influences hold us back from achieving our ultimate goals. If you want your plan to work, you need to slowly get rid of those negative influences. Make a list of all the things in your life that you consider to be negative influences. Specifically think of influences that affect your health. Go through your list and prioritize the items from easiest to hardest to eliminated. Then slowly work your way through the list and get rid of those negative influences from your life. You don't have to stop these influences all at once. Slowly work your way up to cutting as many of them out of your life as possible. Examples of negative influences you may want to include on your list are: having junk food in the house, regularly passing by a convenient store where you buy a chocolate bar, driving by a fast food drive thru, staying up too late, being disorganized, someone who brings donuts to work, a friend who doesn't respect your goals, etc. Drink enough water and liquids. Human bodies are made up of 60% water. Because of this, water is a vital ingredient to a healthy body. Water removes toxins from our organs and carriers important nutrients to our cells. Not enough water can lead to dehydration which can make you tired and negatively impact your vital systems. Men need about 13 cups (3 litres) of beverages a day and women need 9 cups (2.2 litres) of beverages a day. These amounts are for all beverages you consume throughout the day, not just water. All liquids replenish your system in some way, but some beverages (like water) do a better, and faster, job. You do not need to physically measure your liquid intake every day, instead, just make sure if you're thirsty that you drink enough liquid so as to no longer be thirsty. Remember that water is lost when your breathe, sweat, and when you go to the bathroom. If you do any of these things more often, or for a longer period of time, (e.g. if you're sick or exercising) you need to consume more liquids to make up for the additional water you're losing. Get enough sleep. Adults between the ages of 18 and 64 need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night. Adults over the age of 65 need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep every night. The amount of sleep you get impacts your mood, energy and long-term health. In addition to getting enough sleep, there are some basic sleep 'rules' that can be followed: Follow a sleep schedule that stays the same every day, including the weekends. Create a bedtime routine that you follow every night, without exception. Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and cool. If your sleep isn't restful, consider getting a new mattress or pillows. Avoid drinking anything caffeinated several hours before bedtime. Use your bed only for sleeping (and sex). Exercise on a regular basis. To experience substantial health benefits, adults should exercise at a moderate intensity for at least 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) per week, or at a vigorous intensity for at least 75 minutes (1 ¼ hours) per week. Of course, a combination of both moderate and vigorous activities every week is also great. Activity should be performed in periods of at least 10 minutes, and should be spread out over the whole week. To obtain even better benefits from physical activity, increase your moderate activity to 300 minutes (5 hours) per week, or your vigorous activity to 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) per week. In addition to this aerobic activity, adults should also perform muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. Savor your food. Sometimes we consume too much food simply because we aren't paying attention. Usually it's because we're eating while doing something else, like working or watching TV. Instead of eating while distracted, dedicate your meal times only to meals. Sit yourself away from distractions and enjoy your food. Eat slowly. When you're able to eat slower, you'll be able to 'read' your body's messages better. When your body tells you it's full, stop eating. Over time you should be able to tell how much you can eat at one meal, and you'll only put that amount on your plate. Until then, save the leftovers for another meal or for someone else. See an eye doctor annually. Eye exams can actually detect more than just vision problems, they can detect symptoms of diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis. Getting your eyes checked on an annual basis will help ensure you have the right aids (i.e. glasses, contact lenses) with the right prescriptions to help you see your best. Not wearing glasses when you should, or having the wrong prescription lenses, can cause other health problems like headaches. Making sure your prescription is up-to-date can help prevent many of these problems from occurring. In addition to getting your eyes checked on a regular basis, protect your eyes every day by doing the following: Wear sunglasses when outdoors, all year round. And wear a hat with a brim across your forehead to help with glare. Always wear eye protection when doing hazardous work. Wear protective equipment for your eyes when playing sports. Go to the dentist annually. Being healthy also means having a healthy mouth — with healthy teeth and gums. Seeing your dentist at least once a year will help make sure your teeth and gums are at their best. And it can help identify medical problems at the early stages. As with vision, many diseases can actually be detected from a dental exam before other symptoms appear. Good dental health also means brushing and flossing your teeth on a regular basis. Ideally you should brush your teeth after each meal, but at the very least brush your teeth once a day, right before bed. You should floss at least once a day, possibly after you've brushed your teeth and right before bed. Stop smoking. If you're a smoker, one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is to quit. It is never too late to quit. Quitting smoking will give you immediately and at any age. Quitting smoking can immediately have positive effects on your health like reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer and breathing problems. Depending on how much you smoked, you can save a significant amount of money that can be put to better use elsewhere. Most states and provinces have free programs available to help you quit smoking, so you do not have to go it alone. Create and maintain healthy relationships. Connecting with other human beings is good for your mental health. Friends and family can help reduce your stress levels and increase your overall sense of well-being. These connections help you feel supported and valued, which in turn will help you feel happier and less lonely. Personal connections are beneficial to your health. For example, loneliness can increase high blood pressure and human connections can actually prolong your life span. Existing friend and family connections need to be supportive to you, or they may not be beneficial. You should have at least a few friends or family members with whom you: feel comfortable being around; get the sense that you could tell them anything without being judged; can ask for help to solve problems; feel valued; are treated seriously. If you're looking to make new friends, consider one of the following activities: enrol in an interesting class; join a book club; participate in a hiking club; volunteer at a non-profit organization. Help others. Helping other people is obviously beneficial to those people, but it also has many positive impacts on you. Helping other people can: increase your level of happiness; make you feel lucky to be who you are; provide you with connections to other human beings; make you feel needed and helpful; reduce the amount of worrying you do; and give you a sense of meaning or purpose to your life. There is no shortage of charities and non-profit organizations that need volunteers to help do just about any job you can think of. But helping others doesn't have to be so organized. It can also include helping your neighbor carrying in her groceries, or shoveling another neighbor's sidewalk after a snowfall. Reward yourself. Give yourself the chance to feel joy, happiness and satisfaction on a regular basis. Laughing, for example, is known to decrease pain, promote muscle relaxation, reduce anxiety, and help your lungs and heart. Some ways to add fun to your life on a regular basis are: Read joke books when you're feeling down or bored. Keep a collection of photos in a place where you can look at them to give you a positive energy boost. Watch comedies on TV or at the movies, or on the radio while you're driving. Check out the silly photos on websites like I Can Has Cheezburger! Laugh at yourself and the absurd situations you may find yourself in. Colour in an adult colouring book, or have a colouring party with your friends. Enrol in a class or activity you've always wanted to try, like pottery or stained glass. Go to the spa for a pedicure, massage or facial (or all three!). Pay attention to your spirituality. Spirituality doesn't have to mean an organized religion. It can mean understanding (or trying to understand) your purpose in life, or the meaning of your life. Spirituality, in general, can: help reassure you of the existence of a greater force or being; give you a sense of purpose or meaning; help you understanding suffering; help you connect with other people; and remind you that good does exist in the world. Spirituality can include joining or maintaining your faith in a specific religious institution, or it can mean focusing on your own notion of God. Meditation such as deep breathing, mindfulness, visualization and mantras can help you focus your energy and enhance your feeling of calm. Learn better coping strategies. Not every point in your life is going to be happy and positive. Taking control of your health also means learning how to deal with the bad times by developing strategies that will help you understand, cope and eventually feel better. There are several habits you can develop that will help you cope with the negative things in your life, including: Write out your thoughts and feelings regarding a bad event. Take the opportunity to rant about the situation (in writing). Once it's down on paper you'll likely feel better because you've been able to organize your thoughts and release the stress you felt about the situation. Ideally you'll be able to move on from the situation and forget it ever happened. If the problem you're experiencing is more logistical than emotional, tackle it like you would any other problem. Write down what the problem is and all the solutions you can think of. Assess the pros and cons of each solution. Select a solution that works best for you and reinforce the positive reasons why you selected that solution. Implement the solution. Sometimes we worry about a problem way more than we 'should.' Not because we want to, but because we can't help it. When you find yourself worrying a lot about a specific situation, take a step back and ask yourself how realistic your worry is. Is it possible that some of the worry is exaggerated? Realize that you can't spend all day, every day worrying, so if you must worry, set aside a specific time every day to do your worrying. Then, once you've had a chance to worry, stop and think about the good stuff going on in your life to remind yourself things are not as bad as they may seem. Review your medications regularly. Speak to your doctor or your pharmacist on a regular basis to ensure your medications are doing their job. Also check with either your doctor or pharmacist every time you get a new prescription or over-the-counter medication to ensure you will not experience any negative drug interactions. Get your hearing checked every year. Make an appointment with an audiologist at least once a year to check your hearing. If your hearing has changed since your last appointment, make sure to get or upgrade your hearing aid accordingly. Check your home for hazards. Go through your home and remove any hazards that might cause injuries or falls. Make sure all the parts of your home have enough lighting. Ensure the bannisters on all your stairs are sturdy and safe. And install grab bars and handles in places where slips and falls may happen (e.g. shower, bath tub, etc.). Participate in a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The CDSMP that was developed by Stanford University is now used by public health departments and other health agencies across North America and Europe. This program will help you develop coping strategies if you have any kind of chronic disease, such as diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease. Search the website for your state's health department to find information pertaining to the programs in your area. Most areas offer the program for free. Change their attitude towards food. Only 20% of high school kids in the U.S. consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Teens should be encouraged not only to eat the full amount of fruits and vegetables every day, they should also be encouraged to consume 'real' food more often. Fast food and processed foods should be avoided as much as possible. Homemade foods and foods made from scratch should be encouraged. One of the fastest ways to eat healthier is to reduce the amount of calories consumed via liquids like pop, juice, energy drinks, milk shakes, etc. Encourage physical activity. Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day to stay healthy. But they don't have to get that 60 minutes all at once, it can be broken up into smaller, more manageable chunks of 10 to 15 minutes. No matter the weather or the season, send kids outside to play as often as possible. Parents should participate in physical activities with their kids not only as a means of encouragement and a way to bond, but because the exercise is good for the adults as well. Set family physical activity goals to achieve together. Participate in charity events like marathons or walk-a-thons as a family. Make sure they get enough sleep. Kids need between 9 and 10 hours of sleep every night in order to function properly. Less than 9 to 10 hours of sleep can affect you kid's ability to think, learn and make good decisions. Lack of sleep can also impact your kid physically, by increasing their risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. Help your kids get enough sleep by creating a bedtime routine or ritual. Establish a specific bedtime that is followed every night, including weekends. Avoid computers and TV an hour before bedtime. Spend the hour before bedtime doing calm activities like brushing teeth and reading a book. Kids and adults need to have a dark room in order to get a restful night's sleep. Ideally, your kid's bedroom should be as dark as possible, and their bed should only be used for sleeping. Avoid big meals right before bedtime. This not only prevents an upset stomach which may keep your kids awake, it may help avoid bad dreams. It's also helpful to avoid drinking too much before bed, to help prevent your kids from needing to get up to go to the bathroom when they should be sleeping. Set limits on electronics. Technology of any kind — TV, video games, computers, cell phones, etc. — should have daily limits. Once those daily limits are reached, encourage kids to perform a physical activity instead, without their technology. Areas like the dinner table should be designated as “no tech zones” where electronic items are not allowed — for BOTH parents and kids. Instead face-to-face (old-fashioned) communication should be encouraged. Teach children about online etiquette. Many kids have never known a world without the internet. They interact, play, and learn online. But kids can also be taken advantage of online, and need to understand the right way to behave when in their online communities. Parents should be effective role models of what good online communication should be. Kids like to mimic what adults do, so if they see you swearing and acting rude online, they may attempt to do the same thing. If they see you being kind and using good manners online, they may follow your lead. Teach your kids about cyber bullying. Don't hide the stories about children who have been cyber bullied, instead share these stories with your kids and talk about them. Discuss how your kids should react under similar circumstances (i.e. tell their parents or teacher, don't post personal info or photos, etc.). Learn about the software and apps your kids use when they're online, or on their phones, and understand how they work and what they're used for. Don't rely on your kids to 'teach' you what they do online.
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Talk with your doctor about health maintenance. Work with your doctor to create a plan. Get routine checkups to stay abreast of health issues. Cut out the negative influences. Drink enough water and liquids. Get enough sleep. Exercise on a regular basis. Savor your food. See an eye doctor annually. Go to the dentist annually. Stop smoking. Create and maintain healthy relationships. Help others. Reward yourself. Pay attention to your spirituality. Learn better coping strategies. Review your medications regularly. Get your hearing checked every year. Check your home for hazards. Participate in a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). Change their attitude towards food. Encourage physical activity. Make sure they get enough sleep. Set limits on electronics. Teach children about online etiquette.
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How to Get More Followers on Tumblr
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If you want to get more followers on Tumblr, like and share people's posts, since that will encourage them to check out your blog. You should also follow other people, especially if their content fits your theme, so more users visit your page and consider following you back. For a more proactive approach, reach out to bloggers you admire by writing them kind and considerate fanmail. When you post your own content, make sure people with similar interests will be able to find it by tagging it with relevant keywords. To add a tag to your post, type the pound sign and keyword you want to use into the "Tags" field below the post, then press enter. Alternatively, promote your Tumblr blog on other social media sites, like Twitter, or submit it to a promotional blog to share.
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Like and share other people's posts. Especially when you like and/or reblog posts from smaller blogs with less traffic than large, popular blogs, the blog owners can see that you specifically enjoyed their content. Often, this will result in them following your blog out of courtesy. And it's always nice to like/reblog the posts of others. Contact other users directly. Sending fan mail to people whose blogs you enjoy will both cheer them up and make you visible. Be careful not to spam the same bloggers over and over again with mail. Sending aggressive or spammy messages will likely not get you more followers. Be kind and considerate. Follow other blogs. Following a variety of blogs, especially ones that fit your theme, is a great way to get other users to visit your page. Keep in mind that you can only follow 5000 blogs at a time. Tag your posts. A tag is essentially a keyword that makes it easier for readers to find posts about a specific topic on Tumblr. Tagging your posts is essential in getting them listed on Tumblr, as failing to tag your posts means that the only way people can find them is by searching manually. Tags should be relevant. To add a tag to a post, type a pound sign (#) followed by the keyword you want to use, into the "Tags" field below a post and press ↵ Enter , then repeat. When choosing tags, avoid picking words that are too specific. Promote your Tumblr on other social media sites. The more places in which your Tumblr address is visible, the more followers you'll have. Post your Tumblr's name and address on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media accounts that you have. You may promote your Tumblr on your non-Tumblr blog as well or alternatively. Post often, but not too often. You'll want to post between one and five times per day, seven days per week. Keep in mind that your content doesn't have to be huge each time you post; simply uploading something, be it a quote, a photo, or a short story, increases your blog's visibility. Avoid posting original content more than five times per day. Submit your blog to a promotional blog. These pages will promote your blog, usually in return for a follow. You can find them by typing "promo blogs" in Tumblr or Google search. These blogs already have a set group of followers who are also discovering new blogs to follow. Pick a content theme and stick to it. Many people center their Tumblr page around a particular topic or theme, such as cooking, photography, or fashion. Centering your Tumblr around a certain topic will give your blogs purpose and direction. Make sure that your theme is neither too specific (e.g., "The Habitats of the Tiger Salamander") nor too broad (e.g., "European History"). Create a dedicated Tumblr blog for this. Using your personal Tumblr will result in unfocused or varied content that often falls outside of your established theme. Study popular blogs. Look at design components of popular blogs—especially the colors, fonts, and layouts they use—as well as the blogs' content itself. Look at blogs in your theme area, as well as blogs outside of it. The more popular blogs you look at, the better you'll understand what makes them good. Posting insightful or witty comments on popular blogs may also increase your blog's traffic. Create a memorable blog name. Too many words (or too few) in your blog's title and web address can confuse or turn away readers. As eager as you may be to create your blog, don't start designing it until you come up with a powerful, memorable name. Tumblr users often appreciate witty titles (such as puns) as well as references to pop culture. Pick a visually pleasing blog design. Most people with lots of followers have aesthetically appealing blogs. There are lots of great and free Tumblr designs to choose from; spend some time looking for the right theme for your blog. Even if you don't know any CSS coding, you can still change the background and font colors of your selected Tumblr theme. This option can be found in the "Preferences" section under "Appearance". For a few dollars, you can buy a premium theme. These themes aren't necessary, but often include incredibly well-designed entries. Take minimalist design into account. Many current design trends are based on the "less is more" principle of minimalism, meaning that vibrant colors, heavy bold text, and crazy formatting are all things to avoid when putting together your blog. The main exception to this concept is that your theme may cater to a less minimalist audience. As with anything else you do for your blog, keep your theme in mind when designing it. Post high-quality material. While quality is a subjective concept in many regards, you can streamline your content by making sure it is well-formatted, proofread, and visually pleasing. If your theme is family-friendly, check all of your content for potentially risky or inappropriate themes. Be sure to check for misspellings and bad grammar. If you take photos, edit and upload your best ones. Make sure that the majority of your content is original. When you first start out, reblogging things that fit your theme is a good practice for outreach. Continuing to do this occasionally is fine, but most of the content you post on your Tumblr should come directly from you. The voice with which you write is a distinct part of having original content. One way to incorporate things that you want to reblog is by uploading a critique, a summary, or a review alongside the reblog that complements it. Be respectful toward your followers. Remember, your followers are largely responsible for your success. If they enjoy your content and you're a considerate host, they will be more likely to suggest your content to their friends. One critical component of respect on Tumblr is being open to hearing criticism or a perspective that is different from your own. Respond to people. If someone likes one of your posts or leaves an encouraging or helpful comment on your page, remember to return the favor. Social networking is about reciprocation. Promote fan work. Encouraging your followers to submit fan art or other types of work is a fantastic way to retain followers, bring in new ones, and help the Tumblr community grow. Try to be available throughout the day. While it's important not to post relentlessly all day, your followers will invariably have questions, concerns, and comments. Addressing these throughout the day will eventually get you a reputation for being attentive and considerate of your followers' needs. If you have a smartphone or a tablet, you can install the Tumblr app for free. This allows you to constantly engage your followers while away from your computer. If you're going to be away from Tumblr for awhile, you can queue your posts to make sure that they are uploaded evenly during your absence. Create content in service of your followers. Most of the followers you gain will be interested in the content you were originally posting. While your content should evolve with you, keep in mind your followers and their likes. With this in mind, don't let followers dictate your content entirely. Your blog is yours to command.
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Like and share other people's posts. Contact other users directly. Follow other blogs. Tag your posts. Promote your Tumblr on other social media sites. Post often, but not too often. Submit your blog to a promotional blog. Pick a content theme and stick to it. Study popular blogs. Create a memorable blog name. Pick a visually pleasing blog design. Take minimalist design into account. Post high-quality material. Make sure that the majority of your content is original. Be respectful toward your followers. Respond to people. Promote fan work. Try to be available throughout the day. Create content in service of your followers.
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How to Play with Your African Dwarf Frog
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Before you play with your African dwarf frog, keep in mind that you shouldn't take your frog out of its habitat to play with it or you could make it sick. Instead, play games with your frog that don't involve handling it. For example, you can place some food at the tip of a turkey baster and hold it above your frog's head so it jumps up to eat it. You can also tie food to the end of a string and dangle it in your frog's tank. Once it notices the food, move the string around so it chases it.
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Place some food at the tip of a turkey baster. Use your frog's regular food, such as bloodworm or brine shrimp, and place a little bit at the end of a turkey baster. Suck the food slightly into the baster to keep it securely attached to the tip underwater. You can use treats instead of regular food if you so wish, but be careful not to use too much or your frog may not want to eat its regular food later on. A nice treat includes beef heart or krill. Position the tip of the baster about 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the frog's head. Remove the tank cover, but do not take your frog out of the aquarium, as it needs to be fully submerged in water. Position the tip of the baster in the water just above the frog's head and wait for it to get interested. You can gently sway the baster back and forth in the water to spread the scent of the food more effectively. Wait for your frog to notice the food, and watch it jump up and eat it. Your frog should realize there is food above it soon enough, but if it doesn't then keep trying and be patient. As long as it can't reach the food just by stretching, it should jump up in the water and try to get the snack from the tip of the baster. If your frog still doesn't want to jump up even after it realizes there is food above it, it might be too high up. Lower the tip of the baster slightly until your frog is able to reach it! Repeat every day, raising the baster slightly higher each time. You can train your frog to jump higher and higher each day by raising the tip of the baster a little bit higher than you had it the previous day. Keep offering your frog food, as it won't be interested in jumping for no treats! Keep the baster in the water, no matter how high it wants to jump after several days, or it could jump out on accident while trying to reach the food outside of the water — frogs are strong jumpers! Wash your hands with unscented soap and thoroughly rinse with water. Frogs are delicate creatures and their skin is extremely absorbent compared to many other animals. Wash your hands and make sure to rinse them with water for at least a minute to get rid of any soapy remnants. Do not handle a frog with your bare hands even if you washed them, as the oils from your skin as well as all forms of soap can cause damage to the frog. Put some of your frog's food on your index finger. Use enough food so that the frog will be able to see it on your finger from inside the aquarium. You can balance bloodworm or shrimp on your finger, or use fish pellets. Don't dip your finger in the water, or the food may fall off and you won't have anything to entice your frog with. Trace your finger outside of their enclosure in random, slow patterns. Don't touch the tank and smear the food, instead trace a random pattern slowly in the air just outside the tank. African dwarf frogs have notoriously bad eyesight, so keep your finger close to the glass. Live food may be more effective than dead food, in which case you should use tweezers to hold a fly or other live bug in place while you trace it in the air. Watch the frog follow your finger, and after a few minutes, let it have the food. After a few minutes of playing with your frog, drop the live food into the enclosure and let it have the treat. After a handful of times doing this, you may find that your frog follows your finger instinctively! Give your frog treats every time it follows your finger. Over time, it will associate your movements with treats, and will keep playing with you! Tie a thin string tightly around a piece of food, such as bloodworm. Securely fasten a piece of bloodworm to the end of a long string. Use fishing wire, a colored fabric string, or something else firm and thin that will effectively wrap around a small piece of food. You may find that a frozen bloodworm is the best option to tie to a string. You can use live food, but it will be harder to fasten around the string. Do not use a fishing hook with live food on the end of it. When the frog goes to eat the food, it will hook itself — fishing hooks are for catching fish, not playing with your pets. Dangle the string in the water of your frog's aquarium and wait till they notice it. Dangle the string about halfway into the aquarium and let it float near your frog. It should notice the food in a few seconds and start to go for it. Using fishing wire or a strong thin string is recommended as it won't deteriorate in the water and can be used multiple times in a single play session. Move the string gently around in the water to get your frog to chase it. When your frog starts to go for the food, move the string to another corner of the cage to get it to chase the string. Keep doing this until the frog gets tired, and then lift the string out of the water to remove the food. It's important to remove the food from the string so that the frog doesn't eat the string along with their tasty treat. If your frog does end up catching the string, don't panic — pull the string out gently from the frog's mouth. If you have to, pull the frog out of the water for just a few seconds with your cleaned and rinsed hands and the frog should instinctively let go of the string. Let them eat the food, then try it again without any treats tied to the string. After removing the food from the string, drop it back into the water so your frog can have a tasty treat! Then, if you want to play with them again, dangle the string in the water without anything tied to it and see if they react.
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Place some food at the tip of a turkey baster. Position the tip of the baster about 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the frog's head. Wait for your frog to notice the food, and watch it jump up and eat it. Repeat every day, raising the baster slightly higher each time. Wash your hands with unscented soap and thoroughly rinse with water. Put some of your frog's food on your index finger. Trace your finger outside of their enclosure in random, slow patterns. Watch the frog follow your finger, and after a few minutes, let it have the food. Tie a thin string tightly around a piece of food, such as bloodworm. Dangle the string in the water of your frog's aquarium and wait till they notice it. Move the string gently around in the water to get your frog to chase it. Let them eat the food, then try it again without any treats tied to the string.
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How to Get an Hourglass Figure
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To get an hourglass figure fast, create curves by choosing clothing that accentuates the waist to create an hourglass shape. Dresses or blouses that cinch at the midsection, fitted jackets with padded shoulders, and belts of any size will all pinch the waist in, creating the illusion of curves on the top and bottom. Swap the skinny jeans for a high-waisted slim fit for flattering hips, and look to well-made padded push-up bras for a fuller bust that won't look fake.
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Use 5 pounds (2.3 kg) weights to sculpt shoulders with arm raises. Lateral arm raises can define your shoulders and give your upper body a toned look that helps create the hourglass silhouette. Grab a 5 pounds (2.3 kg) dumbbell in each hand and hold your arms at your sides. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Raise your arms to form a “T” shape, then slowly lower them back down to your sides. To build muscle, do 3-5 sets of 8-12 repetitions. To simply tone the muscles, complete 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps. Keep your cored tightened during the reps. Enhance your shoulders and chest with alternating dumbbell presses. Grab two 5 pounds (2.3 kg) dumbbells and lay on your back on a weight bench. Bend your knees and put the soles of your feet flat on the ground, one on each side of the bench. Raise both arms up to shoulder level, so that your elbows are bent and the weights are near your ears. Extend 1 arm to press the dumbbell straight up toward the ceiling. As you lower that arm back down, simultaneously lift the opposite arm straight up. Doing 1 arm press with each arm equals 1 rep. To build muscle, do 3-5 sets of 8-12 reps. To tone your shoulder and chest muscles, do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps. Work your rear deltoids with a seated dumbbell raise. Sit down near the edge of a bench with your feet flat on the floor. Bend from your hips, keeping your spine straight and neutral, until your chest is almost resting on your knees. Hold 5 pounds (2.3 kg) weights in each hand with your palms facing each other, just in front of your shins. Keeping your arms straight, slowly raise the dumbbells to the sides, opening your arms and keeping your back straight. Slowly lower to the starting position. If you want to build up your deltoids, do 3-5 sets of 8-12 reps. For a more toned result, complete 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps. Do upper ab pulse crunches to work your core muscles. Lie flat on your back, keeping your knees bent. Place your feet flat on the ground hip width apart. Relax your arms at your sides. Lift your chest and shoulders off the ground into a regular crunch position. Reach your arms between your knees and pulse. Lower yourself back to starting position. Reach forward and lift yourself higher with each pulse. Do 3 sets of 10-20 reps, mixed in with other ab exercises. If you're only doing this one exercise, try 3 sets of 20 pulses. Engage and tone your core with “windshield wipers. ” Sit on a mat and stretch your legs straight out in front of you. Lean your upper body back and place your forearms flat on the ground for stability. Turn your fingertips to face your butt. Engage your core as you lift both legs straight up into the air, keeping toes pointed at the ceiling. Keep your hip bones on the mat and slowly move both legs about 12 inches (30 cm) to the left. Return them to the center, then move them 12 inches (30 cm) to the right. Return to center for 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Trim your waistline with a side plank and hip dips. Lie on one side, propping yourself up on an elbow. Lift your body into a side plank, reaching your top arm towards the ceiling while stacking your feet on top of each other and keeping your hips and core aligned. Slowly lower your hips until the bottom hip almost touches the ground, then lift up back up for 1 rep. Do 10-12 reps on each side. Get on all fours to do donkey kicks to work your glutes. Get on all fours, making sure your back is straight in the tabletop position. Lift your left knee off the ground, then slowly extend the leg behind you so it's suspended in mid-air. Hold the leg in place for 1 second. Slowly bring it back to starting position. Repeat 15 to 20 times, then switch legs. Perform 3 sets without weights. Progress to using ankle weights or a resistance band. If you use a resistance band, loop one end around your foot and hold the other end in your hand. Work your glutes with bridges. Lie flat on your back on a mat. Bend your knees and put the soles of your feet flat on the ground about hip width apart. Keep your arms at your sides, palms down. Raise your hips off the floor and try to create a straight line from your ribs to your knees. Hold for 1-2 seconds. Use your core to slowly lower your hips to starting position. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps. Do prone hip extensions to work your glutes and hamstrings. Lie facedown on a bench or padded stool. Your tummy should be flat on the bench, with your legs hanging off the edge of the bench. Steady yourself with your feet. Then, engage your core and use your glutes and hamstrings to lift up both legs simultaneously to hip height. Hold the position for 5 seconds. Lower your legs back down slowly to starting position. Perform 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions. Add ankle weights if this becomes easy. If it is too difficult at first, do just one leg lift at a time. Work your glutes and thighs with lateral lunges. Grab a 5 pounds (2.3 kg) dumbbell in each hand, and hold your arms at your sides. Lift your left knee so your foot is barely off the ground, then extend your left leg into a left lunge position. Lift both arms in front of you in an upright row as you hold the lunge position. Bring the left leg back into standing position. Repeat with the right leg. Return to standing position. This is 1 rep. If you're just starting out, you can skip the dumbbells. Add them in as you get stronger to work your shoulders at the same time. Do 2-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions for each leg. Use a stability ball to work your hamstrings. Lie flat on your back on a mat and stretch your arms out beside you, palms down. Prop your feet up on a stability ball. Use your hamstrings and glutes to push your hips off the ground and toward the ceiling. Use your hamstrings to slowly roll the ball toward your butt until the soles of your feet are on top of the ball. Slowly extend out until you're back to starting position. This equals 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Wear clothes that accentuate your waist. Even if you don't have the traditional hourglass measurements, you can create the illusion of curves by wearing the right clothes and accentuating your waist whenever possible. For example, dresses that nip in at the waist and flare out from the hips create natural looking curves. Wear fitted trench coats or jackets with adjustable waist belts. Add belts of all shapes and sizes to any outfit to draw attention to your waist. Go for jackets or tops with padded shoulders to create a curvier silhouette. Vertical stripes cinched at the waist with a belt can also create the look of a curvier figure. Opt for high-waisted slim cut jeans and avoid low-rise skinny jeans. High-waisted jeans are shaped to frame the hips and cinch at the waist, which emphasizes your shape. Go for boot cut or flared styles rather than skinny jeans, as these will balance out the effect of the high-waist. Avoid low-rise pants or jeans, since they sit low on the hips and de-emphasize curves. Wear push-up and padded bras made of quality materials. Hourglass figures are renowned for their fuller busts! Underwire bras can help lift the breasts, and a well-made padded bra can give the appearance of a larger bust size without looking fake. Look for bras made of high quality materials to get the best fit and most natural look. If possible, go to a lingerie store where you can be measured and fitted for the right size bra. Tell the store clerk what you're looking for to enhance your look, and they can help you pick out something effective. Wear a corset to cinch in your waist and create a more dramatic look. A corset is a special garment that is placed around the waist and cinched up the back to squeeze your waist in and create a curvier look. It can also improve your posture, which contributes to a shapely appearance. You can wear a corset under your clothes, or just for fun in the bedroom. Corset training may help you train your body to look a certain way, but this is a pretty dramatic approach to attaining an hourglass silhouette. It's also not a good substitute for diet and exercise! To give corset training a try, wear a corset for 3 to 6 hours every day. You can wear the corset during most of your daily activities, though wearing it during exercise is not recommended.
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Use 5 pounds (2.3 kg) weights to sculpt shoulders with arm raises. Enhance your shoulders and chest with alternating dumbbell presses. Work your rear deltoids with a seated dumbbell raise. Do upper ab pulse crunches to work your core muscles. Engage and tone your core with “windshield wipers. Trim your waistline with a side plank and hip dips. Get on all fours to do donkey kicks to work your glutes. Work your glutes with bridges. Do prone hip extensions to work your glutes and hamstrings. Work your glutes and thighs with lateral lunges. Use a stability ball to work your hamstrings. Wear clothes that accentuate your waist. Opt for high-waisted slim cut jeans and avoid low-rise skinny jeans. Wear push-up and padded bras made of quality materials. Wear a corset to cinch in your waist and create a more dramatic look.
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How to Make Soy Milk
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To make soy milk, rinse soy beans and soak them for at least 12 hours, or until they are easy to cut with a knife. Then, drain them and blend them in water for at least 1 minute so there are no chunks of bean left. Next, stain the milk through cheesecloth or muslin to get a better texture. Add the salt and flavorings and simmer the soy milk for 20 minutes so it isn't as strong. Finally, scoop any film off the top before refrigerating it, and serve it cold.
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Rinse the soybeans. Pour the bag of soybeans into a colander and run the beans under cool water. Use your hands to mix the soybeans around so that all the beans get rinsed. Soak the soybeans overnight. After rinsing the beans, place them in a large bowl. Pour enough cool water to completely cover the beans, about 4 cups. Then leave them to soak undisturbed overnight, or for at least 12 hours. Soaking the beans makes them easier to de-hull and also makes it easier to blend them to make the milk. Check the beans. After 12 hours, the soybeans should be softer and should be twice their original size. Use a knife to cut through a soybean. If it is soft and easy to cut through, the beans are done. If the bean is still tough, allow the beans to soak longer and check every hour or so until the beans have soaked enough. Drain the soybeans. After you soak the soybeans, place a colander in the sink and pour the soybeans into the colander, letting the water drain. Then transfer the beans into a large bowl and cover the soybeans in water. Roll the soybeans between your fingers. Before blending the soybeans, many prefer to remove the thin skins of the soybeans since it improves the texture of the milk. To remove the skins, rub the beans between your two hands to loosen the husks. You can individually pick the skins off the beans as you rub them, or you can drop the beans back into the water. The loosened skins will come off and float to the surface of the water. Use a spoon to skim out the skins. After you have finished rolling the beans, you should see a layer of soybean skins floating on the water. Use your hand or a spoon to scoop the skins out of the water. It's ok if you have missed a few skins, or if a few of the beans still have their husks. This won't dramatically affect the milk. Place the beans and four cups of water into the blender. After you have de-hulled the soybeans, pour the beans into the blender, and fill the blender with four cups of water. Place the top on the blender. If your blender isn't big enough to hold four cups of water, put in half the soybeans and two cups of water. After you have finished blending the first batch, do a second batch. Run the blender on high for one minute. Blend the soybeans on high for at least a minute. After a minute, take the top off the blender and check the soy milk. The milk should look frothy, and there should be no chunks of bean. If the mixture doesn't look completely blended, blend for another fifteen seconds and check again. Set up the strainer. Even though the beans are completely blended, you will need to strain the soy milk to achieve a smooth texture. Place a sheet of cheesecloth or muslin over a fine strainer, then place the strainer over a pot. Strain the soy milk. Carefully pour the blended soy milk over the cheesecloth and into the pot. After you have finished pouring, bring all the corners of the cheesecloth together and twist over the pot. This should release more soy milk into the pot. Set aside the soy paste. After you have finished wringing out the cheesecloth, open it up to see the soy paste that is left inside, also called okara. Okara can be used to make a number of different foods, from veggie burgers to crackers. If you have no use for the okara, you can dispose of it. Put the pot of soy milk over medium-low heat. Place the soy milk on the stove over medium-low heat. Stir from time to time, and keep an eye on the pot because soy milk can bubble over quickly. Bring to a boil and add salt and flavorings. After the soy milk has begun to boil, turn the heat down to simmer. Add a pinch of salt along with additional flavorings if you choose. Many add some sugar, since store-bought soy milk usually contains extra sugar. You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a stick of cinnamon, or even a few tablespoons of melted chocolate to give the soy milk additional flavor. Simmer for 20 minutes. After you have turned down the heat and added the flavors, let the soy milk simmer for another 20 minutes. This will mellow out the flavor of the soy milk so it tastes less “beany.” Let the soy milk cool. Turn off the heat after 20 minutes and take the pot of soy milk off the burner. Set it aside and let it cool. After it has come to room temperature you can pour it in a pitcher and put it in the fridge. Scoop off any film on the top. Once the soy milk has cooled, examine the top of the liquid. If you see any skin or film on top of the milk, skim it off with a spoon and discard it. Serve the soy milk cold. After the film is removed, the soy milk is ready to be served! Serve it up cold in a glass or enjoy it in smoothies or as a substitute for milk. Store any unused soy milk in the fridge for up to a week.
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Rinse the soybeans. Soak the soybeans overnight. Check the beans. Drain the soybeans. Roll the soybeans between your fingers. Use a spoon to skim out the skins. Place the beans and four cups of water into the blender. Run the blender on high for one minute. Set up the strainer. Strain the soy milk. Set aside the soy paste. Put the pot of soy milk over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and add salt and flavorings. Simmer for 20 minutes. Let the soy milk cool. Scoop off any film on the top. Serve the soy milk cold.
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How to Give a Compliment
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To give someone a compliment, be sincere and tell them something that you honestly believe to be true. Focus on complimenting their achievements or personal qualities rather than their physical appearance. For instance, you could say something like, “You did a great job with that presentation!” Be careful not to compliment someone excessively or it will seem less genuine. Compliment them when it feels worth bringing up, rather than doing it just for the sake of looking nice. You should also avoid backhanded compliments, which sound nice at first, but are really meant to hurt someone's feelings, such as saying something like, “You're really good at math, for a girl.”
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Find something you genuinely like about the person. It's easy enough to pick the first thing you notice about someone and compliment it. You could say “I like your shirt” or “Nice hair” to just about anyone, but a good compliment goes deeper. Take a moment and think about what you really admire about the person before you say anything. Your compliment will be appreciated if it's clear you really mean what you say. On the other hand, never give someone a false compliment. For example, if your friend walks in wearing a new pair of boots you think are tacky, don't compliment them. Maybe she'll believe you, maybe she won't, but if you make a habit of giving compliments you don't really mean, you won't come off as sincere, and eventually your words will mean less to people. Compliment someone’s point of pride. A compliment will feel more special when it's clear you've noticed something that really matters to the person you're talking to. For example, if your mother-in-law spends a lot of time cultivating her beautiful flower garden, you could compliment her on her excellent eye for color. Complimenting someone on what they're really good at is a sure way to bring a smile to his or her face every time. Say something that isn’t obvious. Another good tactic when it comes to giving genuine compliments is to pick out something that most people wouldn't notice, something that shows you're really paying attention to the person. Non-obvious compliments are the kind that people remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. For example, you could tell your little sister that you noticed how hard she worked in her art class this semester, and you think she's got a talent for photography. Or you could tell a guy you've got a crush on that you admire the kindness he shows everyone he talks to, even little kids. Maybe he's used to getting compliments on his muscular physique, so your compliment will really stand out. Don’t compliment everyone the same exact way. If you tell most people you see “I like your outfit” or something similar, the end result will be that the people you compliment won't feel very special. Complimenting people on their specific positive attributes goes a lot further. If you find yourself giving the same shallow compliments a lot, pause and think a little longer before speaking next time. Come up with something genuine to say, or don't say anything at all. Focus on achievements more than physical traits. It's always nice to get a compliment like “You're so pretty” or “I like your shoes,” but the best compliments are those that point out someone's awesome achievements or personal qualities. Complimenting people on something they've worked on means more than complimenting the person on something they have nothing to do with, like the color of their eyes. If you're looking for a nice compliment to give to the girl you have a crush on, she'll probably respond better to “I think your English essay was brilliant” than to “Your lips are sexy” or “you have a really nice chin.” Compliment generously, but not excessively. There's a limit to how many compliments a person wants to hear. Showering someone with compliments will make each individual compliment seem to mean a little less. If you compliment a little more sparingly, your words will resonate more. Spread your compliments out among more than one person, too. If you compliment the same person all the time, he or she might feel like you're getting a little obsessed. Compliment only when something really strikes you as worth bringing up. Don't compliment just for the sake of saying something or trying to look like you're a nice person. It's not about looking good, but about making someone else feel special. Express your compliment warmly. Delivery is everything when it comes to complimenting someone. There's no one perfect way to deliver a compliment. The important thing is to sound like you really mean what you say, so that your compliment isn't taken the wrong way. Since there's a certain brand of meanness that involves tossing out fake compliments, you want to make sure the person you're complimenting knows you're being serious. Make sure the person can hear you clearly, so it doesn't sound like you're saying something under your breath. Read the situation and don't compliment someone if it could be construed as insincere. For example, if your new classmate walks in wearing a skirt with lots of wild colors, and everyone's looking, you might not want to draw attention to her in front of people who may not like the skirt as much as you. Smile, but don’t laugh. It's always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile, though you can also deliver it with a serious and sincere expression. However, if you laugh while you're complimenting someone, he or she might not know whether you're serious. You might appear to be joking, which can ruin the whole effect. Try not to laugh while you're complimenting someone unless the quality you appreciate has something to do with the person's humor. Make eye contact. It's an easy way to show that you mean what you say. Making eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication that helps people understand each other better. If you look down or look away, you'll appear to be less sincere than if you make eye contact while you're talking. Watch your tone of voice. Do your best to say it like you mean it, and not in a weird tone that could be taken the wrong way. The best compliments leave no room for misunderstandings. The recipient knows that you mean what you say, and he or she comes away from the conversation feeling good about it. It sounds pretty simple, but it's common for compliments to carry hidden meanings. For example, If you sound a little sarcastic, the person might think you're making fun of him or her. It's also possible to come off sounding jealous of the person you're complimenting. Make sure you don't seem angry or envious. Avoid backhanded compliments. This might be the worst type of “compliment” there is. A backhanded compliment is one that sounds really nice at first, but then the real meaning of the statement hits. It's a passive-aggressive way to really hurt a person's feelings. It's possible to deliver a backhanded compliment without even knowing you're doing it. For example, you might say something like, “Wow, I really like your hair today. What's different?” By saying this, you're implying that you don't like the person's hair very much on other days. Or you might say, “You're amazing at baseball, for a girl.” Attaching a qualifier to the end of your compliment turns it into an insult. Don’t mistake a cat call for a compliment. Yelling a “compliment” at someone walking down the street is actually highly insulting. The point of a compliment is to make someone feel good, and yelling about someone's physical features is likely to do just the opposite. Even if some people say they like being cat called, not everyone does — not by a long shot. If you really want to make someone feel good, even a stranger, don't yell something in passing. The same rules apply to giving compliments to a stranger and giving compliments to someone you know: you need to find something sincere to say and deliver your compliment respectfully. Avoid demeaning comments. You probably already know what these are, and you'd probably never say them to someone. Even if you have a huge crush on someone and you want to ask her out — actually, especially if you want to ask someone out — don't try to compliment someone on a sexual body part. It's just rude, and in certain settings this type of comment can be construed as sexual harassment. Keep your compliments polite!
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Find something you genuinely like about the person. Compliment someone’s point of pride. Say something that isn’t obvious. Don’t compliment everyone the same exact way. Focus on achievements more than physical traits. Compliment generously, but not excessively. Express your compliment warmly. Smile, but don’t laugh. Make eye contact. Watch your tone of voice. Avoid backhanded compliments. Don’t mistake a cat call for a compliment. Avoid demeaning comments.
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How to Knit on Circular Needles
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To knit on circular needles, start by making a slipknot on your right-hand needle and casting on stitches like you normally would according to your pattern's instructions. Next, turn your knitting project so that the working yarn is on your right and place a stitch marker between the first and last stitch so you can keep track of your place. Then, knit or purl into the first stitch to join stitches in the round. Finally, finish knitting the rounds or rows according to your pattern before casting off.
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Select the needle size required for your project and yarn type. If you are using a knitting pattern, check the pattern for a needle size recommendation. If you are not using a pattern, you can check your yarn label for a needle size recommendation. This should appear as a number next to an image of knitting needles. Needle sizes are the same for straight and circular needles, so if you are using a pattern that calls for a pair of US size 8 (5.0 mm) straight knitting needles, you could use US size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles instead. Choose circular needles with a small cable. Circular knitting needles have a cable in between them and they come in many different lengths. Check the length of the cable of the circular needles before you buy them. You can also check your knitting pattern (if you are using one) to see what size is recommended. For example, if you are knitting a hat and the finished circumference will be 20 in (51 cm), then you might go with a pair of 16 in (41 cm) circular needles. If the cable is too long for the item you want to knit, then you will not be able to complete the project properly. It will also make it much harder for the stitches to move around the cable. Get a set of double-pointed needles to increase or decrease. If you need to start or finish your project with a small circumference, such as for a hat, mittens, or sleeves, then you will need to use double-pointed needles along with circular needles. Choose a set of 5 double-pointed needles in the same size as the knitting needles you are using. For example, if you are using a pair of US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, then use the same size double-pointed needles. Make a slipknot and slip it onto your right-hand needle. Loop your working yarn around your middle and index finger 2 times. Then, slip the first loop over the second loop. Pull the tail of your yarn to tighten the knot around the base of the loop. Then, slip the loop onto your right-hand needle. The slip knot will count as your first cast on stitch. For example, if you need to cast on 40 stitches for your project, then you will only need to cast on 39 more. Cast on as you normally would. Hold 1 needle in each hand with the central cable hanging down in front of you. With the slipknot on your right-hand needle, loop the yarn around the left-hand needle, insert the right hand needle into it, yarn over again, and use the right-hand needle to pull the new yarn through the loop on the left-hand needle. Repeat this process until you have the desired number of cast on stitches. Make sure to consult your pattern (if you are using a pattern) to determine how many stitches you need to cast on. If you want to do an invisible join, then cast on 1 additional stitch after you finish casting on the number of stitches you need for your project. For example, if you need to cast on 36 stitches, add 1 for a total of 37 stitches. Turn your knitting project so that the working yarn is on your right. When knitting in the round or flat, the working yarn (yarn that you use to knit) should be on your right hand side. After casting on, the yarn might not be on this side. If not, then turn your work to position the working yarn on your right. You will only have to do this 1 time when knitting in the round. For the rest of your rounds, the yarn will slide around the needles and always be on your right. If you are working in rows, then you will need to turn your work after each row to keep the working yarn on your right hand side. If you are left-handed and would prefer to have the yarn on your left, then position it this way instead. Place a stitch marker between the first and last stitch in a round. Before you join the stitches when you are working in the round, place a stitch marker to indicate where the first and last stitches are. This will make it much easier for you to keep track of where you are at if you are using a pattern, or if you need to follow a different stitch sequence for each round. If you do not have any stitch markers, get a piece of yarn in a different color than the yarn you are using and tie it around your right-hand needle between the first and last stitch. Join stitches in a round by knitting into the first stitch. All you have to do to join the round in a circle is knit or purl into the first stitch. Consult your knitting pattern (if you are using one) for any special instructions on joining the round. Then, continue knitting the round according to your pattern or as desired. To avoid a visible gap in your round from joining, cast on 1 additional stitch before turning your work. Then, turn your work and slip the first stitch onto your right hand needle. Slip the extra cast on stitch over the slipped stitch. Then, slip the stitch back to the left hand needle and continue knitting the round as usual. Knit the rounds or rows according to your pattern or project. If you are using a knitting pattern, follow the instructions for how to work each round or row. To work rounds on circular needles, keep knitting in 1 direction going around the circle. You do not need to turn your work. To work rows on circular needles, knit back and forth across the rows and turn your work after each row. Make sure to keep the stitch marker in place if you are working rounds. Move it from the left to right needle after each round to keep it in position. Monitor the direction of the stitches when you knit in the round. Knitting in the round can be tricky, especially for the first few rounds since there is a risk of twisting the stitches. Make sure to check the direction of your stitches often as you work the first few rounds to ensure that they do not get twisted. You might find it helpful to adjust the stitches after every 10 stitches or so to make sure they are straight. Transfer to double-pointed needles to decrease in the round. Work any decreases as indicated by your pattern or as desired. When you are ready to transfer the stitches, begin your next round with the left-hand circular-needle in your left hand and a double-pointed needle in your right hand. Knit ¼ of the total number of stitches onto the double-pointed needle to transfer them then pick up a new double-pointed needle and work the next ¼ of the stitches onto the round. Continue to work stitches onto the double-pointed needles until you have transferred all of them. Then, work the rest of your project on the double-pointed needles. Cast off as you normally would. When you have finish knitting your rows or rounds, you will need to bind off the last row or round of stitches. To do this, knit the first 2 stitches in the row or round. Then, use the left-hand needle to lift the first stitch you knit onto the right-hand needle up and over the second stitch. Then, knit 1 and lift the old stitch over this new stitch. Repeat this until you have cast off all of the stitches in the row or round. Tie off and cut the excess yarn. After you have finished casting off your stitches, cut the working yarn about 6 in (15 cm) from the last stitch. Tie a knot through the stitch and then cut the yarn about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the last stitch to secure it. If desired, you may also weave in the end of the yarn instead of cutting it. Insert the end of the yarn through the eye of a yarn needle and weave it in and out of the stitches along the edge of your project.
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Select the needle size required for your project and yarn type. Choose circular needles with a small cable. Get a set of double-pointed needles to increase or decrease. Make a slipknot and slip it onto your right-hand needle. Cast on as you normally would. Turn your knitting project so that the working yarn is on your right. Place a stitch marker between the first and last stitch in a round. Join stitches in a round by knitting into the first stitch. Knit the rounds or rows according to your pattern or project. Monitor the direction of the stitches when you knit in the round. Transfer to double-pointed needles to decrease in the round. Cast off as you normally would. Tie off and cut the excess yarn.
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How to Change an Outdoor Cat Into an Indoor Cat
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To change your outdoor cat into an indoor cat, first have your vet do a complete check-up to make sure it won't bring any diseases indoors with it. Once you get the go-ahead from your vet, start by training your cat to use a litter box and scratching post outside so it becomes familiar with what it should do when inside. When your outdoor cat is used to both, let it indoors for brief periods at a time, gradually making these sessions longer so it can slowly adapt to its new environment. Even though you should let it go outside at first, only give it food and water inside so it develops a positive association with your home. To make your home even more inviting for your cat, you can get catnip, lots of toys, and a warm, comfy place for it to sleep.
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Train your cat to use the scratching post outside. Your cat will always want to scratch on things, and if it doesn't know how to use a scratching post, it will use your furniture instead. Before bringing your cat inside, place a scratching post in a dry spot, near your cat's food. Give your cat at least a week to become accustomed to using a scratching post before bringing it inside. Train your cat to use a litter box outside. Before bringing your cat indoors, place a little box outside in a dry location. Fill the litter box with fine-grain, clumping litter. Give your cat approximately a week to get accustomed to the litter box before bringing it inside. Make sure to clean the litter box every day. Outdoor cats tend to like to use clean areas to eliminate waste. If the litter box is not clean, they are likely not to use it. Put the litter box in a safe and quiet area. Otherwise, the cat might be too scared or hesitant to use it. Take your cat to a veterinarian. Before bringing your cat indoors, you should be sure that it won't be bringing disease with it. If your cat hasn't already been microchipped, a process that allows it to be identified, your veterinarian should perform this procedure as well. A wild cat will also need to be vaccinated and neutered. Before the cat is spayed or neutered, the vet should perform a test for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). FeLV is highly infectious between cats and can be deadly if untreated. The vet will do two blood tests to see if your cat has this disease. The vet should do a complete check-up of the cat. This includes checking for ear mites, fleas, lice, and other parasites. The cat should also be dewormed. Take it slow. Your cat isn't likely to adapt immediately to living indoors. To prevent it from doing damage to your house, you should let it outside periodically, until it seems to be comfortable inside. Begin by allowing your cat indoors for brief periods of time. Then keep it inside for progressively longer each time. Feed your cat indoors. While you might still allow your cat outside periodically, you should only give it food and water inside. This way, it will come to associate food with being inside. This will create positive associations with your home. Give your cat two litter boxes. Place one litter box in a place that is convenient for you. Place the other near the door your cat takes to exit the house. This way, when your cat wants to go outdoors to use the restroom, it will see the litter box and use it instead. As your cat gets accustomed to the litter box, move the one near the door closer to the interior litter box. When the two litter boxes are next to each other, you can remove one. Use litter boxes that are large, but not very high. To encourage your cat to use the litter box, you should remove all obstacles. Thus, you should avoid boxes with tops or boxes that require your cat to jump up high to get inside of. The cat should feel secure when using the litter box. Place the litter box in a quiet area of the house where other animals and humans won't bother it too much. Allow controlled outside time. Don't allow your cat to decide for itself when it leaves your home. If you have a screened-in porch, you can allow your cat onto it periodically. You can also purchase a harness designed for cats and take your cat outside on walk. Some cats are resistant to walking on a leash but if you can leash train your cat you will both find it to be a rewarding experience. Buy toys for your home. Your cat will feel less of a need to break out to hunt, if it has plenty of opportunities to express its hunter's instincts inside. You should have several balls, fake mice, and other toys for your cat to play with. Most importantly, you should play with your cat to give it something exciting to do in your home. If you roll a ball along the floor, your cat might chase it and swat at it. Try getting a toy mouse attached to a stick. Drag the mouse on the floor or dangle it over your cat's head. Your cat should try to attack it. Cats also like feather toys. These are often feathers that are attached to the end of a string or a stick. Drag them on the ground or dangle them in the air. Try rotating new toys into the home every couple of weeks to keep your cat interested. Buy catnip. Many cats enjoy the smell of this herb. Buy some and place it in strategic spots where your cat likes to spend time or where you would like it to spend time. Placing it on a scratching post, for example, can encourage it to begin sharpening its nails on the post, instead of your furniture. Get a cat tree. Cats enjoy looking down on humans and jumping to high lookout spots. At the pet store, you can buy “cat trees” with multiple platforms for your cat to jump on and climb around. Cat trees can be expensive. Alternatively, you can clear off some shelves or arrange your desks and bookshelves so that your cat has nice perches to jump to. Give your cat a warm place to sleep. A warm, comfy cat bed can be a great way to entice a cat indoors during cold and rainy months. If you don't want to buy a special cat bed, try to arrange some blankets on your bed or couch in an inviting way. If your cat finds a spot that it seems to like, set the space aside for it. Give your cat a sunny spot to rest. Cats love to sit in the sun and providing an indoor sunning spot will decrease the incentive for your cat to run outside. If you don't have a windowsill that is an appropriate sunning spot, place a table next to the window for your cat to lay on. Leave your blinds up near the bed, so your cat can catch some sun on a warm bed. If you open the window, be sure that the screen is secure so that your cat can't bust out. Grow some cat grass. Pet stores and even some grocery stores sell cat grass that can grow inside. The grass is a nice snack for your cat and will remind it of being outside. Designate one room for the cat. If your cat is scratching or refusing to use the litter box, put it in a small room with all its toys, scratching posts, and litter boxes. There will be less furniture for your cat to damage here and your cat is more likely to learn to use the litter box if it is confined to a small space with it. Buy SoftPaws. SoftPaws are pieces of plastic that can be glued onto a cat's claws to prevent it from scratching. To place the soft paws on the cat, one person will need to hold the cat. Another person will clip the cat's nails and then glue the SoftPaws on. Squeeze the cat's paws gently to encourage it to show its claws. Then use a clipper to trim the claws. If you do not have experience trimming a cat's claws, cut only the end, to avoid cutting too deep and hurting it. Squeeze the glue that comes with the SoftPaws into the SoftPaws. Then place the SoftPaws on your cat's claws and push until the plastic covers the entire claw. Cats can have their claws permanently removed, but declawing is generally considered inhumane and should be avoided if possible. Discourage your cat from running outside. Even if your cat still periodically leaves your home, you should be in control of it when it leaves. Watch the door closely to ensure that it does not sneak out. If it does, do not hit it, because that will make it less likely to want to stay inside. Use moderate reinforcement to encourage it to behave better. If your cat tries to make a run to the door squirt it with a water bottle or rattle a jar of coins. Throw a treat or a toy in the opposite direction when you open the door. This will encourage your cat to run away from the open door and break it of the habit of running away.
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Train your cat to use the scratching post outside. Train your cat to use a litter box outside. Take your cat to a veterinarian. Take it slow. Feed your cat indoors. Give your cat two litter boxes. Allow controlled outside time. Buy toys for your home. Buy catnip. Get a cat tree. Give your cat a warm place to sleep. Give your cat a sunny spot to rest. Grow some cat grass. Designate one room for the cat. Buy SoftPaws. Discourage your cat from running outside.
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How to Study History
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To study history, skim your history textbooks if you're short on time before a test. For example, aim to read the chapter titles of the topics you'll be tested on, the introductions and conclusions of each chapter, and the remaining subheadings, which will give you a rough overview of the subject. Aim to focus on remembering the big picture events, like the 3 most important battles in the American Civil War, so you don't get bogged down in detail. If you have a bit more time, ask your instructor what type of information they'll include in exams so you know what to focus on when you're studying. You should also write down notes of important dates and events in class, since you won't have the board to look at when you're studying at home. As your notes build up, try to keep them chronological, which will make it easier for you to find information about a specific period of time. Additionally, write down any connections between the different notes you take, since you'll find it easier to remember various events if you can link them together.
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Ask your instructor what type of information they'll include on exams. Taking good notes is much easier if you know what's important. Each instructor has their own way of designing their exams, so you may need to change up your note taking strategy to fit their assessments. This information may also be included on the syllabus. Write down important information from your teacher and textbook. It may feel redundant to take notes in class, since the information is on the board in front of you. However, you'll soon forget the facts and dates if you don't write them down straight away. The same goes for when you're reading the assigned text(s) for the course/class. So, keep a notebook dedicated to history classes, and aim to take at least 1 page of notes per chapter read or 30 minutes of lecture you've sat through. For example, you may not need to write down Abraham Lincoln's exact height. But, you should jot down the dates of the Civil War and the date of the Gettysburg Address, for example. Organize your notes chronologically. It goes without saying that the field of history comprises many events that took place in a certain chronological order. Maintaining that chronology in the notes that you take both in class and while reading will help you organize the information you receive. Always jot down the date of events in your notes and try to keep things sequential. For example, if you're studying the Cold War, organize major events like the Manhattan Project, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the fall of the Berlin Wall in the order in which they occurred. Use several resources to ensure the accuracy of your historic research. Write down connections between the chronological notes you take. Studying history can often feel like you're memorizing a bunch of disconnected dates, names, and places. Avoid this by making the connections explicit in the notes that you take. Then, when you're preparing for a test or essay, you'll be able to draw on these connections and contextualize historical events. For example, write down causal links between major 20th century events like the American Great Depression, World War II, and the rise of the Soviet Union. Make a visual map of interconnected historical events. This can be a timeline, a flip book, or what-have-you. If you are a visual learner, retaining written information can be a challenging task; try mapping out historical events on a few sheets of note paper instead of writing them down. If you're studying the Cold War, write “cold war” in the center and draw several lines out around it that draw in American presidents, Soviet leaders, and major events. Make sure to add a date near each of the events and figures on the map. So, when you write “Cuban Missile Crisis,” add “October, 1962.” Don't include information you do not need. Ask your instructor about any information you didn’t understand. Sometimes students feel embarrassed to ask their teacher questions, but there's no reason to feel that way. If you're confused about a point in the lecture or are struggling to remember any dates, names, or places, don't hesitate to ask your teacher after class. Or, send your teacher an inquiring email that night. So, try asking something like, “I'm having a hard time remembering the names of the Soviet leaders. Can you remind me who came after Stalin?” Focus on remembering big-picture events and concepts. When reading and studying history, it's easy to get bogged down on little details. This makes it nearly impossible to retain the information you'll need to pass a test or write an essay. Instead, focus on the big-picture topic (e.g., the course topic and sub-topics) and think of smaller events only as they relate to the major topic. This will hone your understanding of the material. For example, if you're spending 6 weeks studying the American Civil War, don't try to remember the names of every battle and military movement. Instead, focus on remembering 4-5 major figures on both sides, 4-5 major battles, and the war's political causes and fallout. Draw a timeline of the historical period that you’re studying. A timeline is a great visual aid when it comes to understanding the sequence and chronology of historical events. So, if you're studying 20th century history, label a line from 1900 to 1999, and fill it in with major events like the World Wars, Cold War, and Vietnam War. Also add events like the invention of the internet and the assassination of JFK. If the timeline becomes too long to fit on a sheet of notebook paper, try using a strip of butcher paper instead. If you have access to a digital device, try making your timeline online using a fun template. You can find a good template with a simple online search. Memorize necessary dates and names using flash cards. While making connections between chronological events is great, sometimes you just need to memorize historical data. Try writing a small prompt on the front of the card and the answer on the back. Then, you can quiz yourself during your daily study time. Or, get together with a couple of friends from your history class and quiz each other in preparation for the test. For example, on the front of the card, write “Where was JFK shot?” and on the back write “Dallas, Texas.” Relate the topics you're studying to your own life. Connecting historical events and ideas to your everyday life can help you understand them on a deeper level. Examine how history still affects society today, and look for incidences in your life that mirror historical events. For example, let's say you're studying slavery in the United States. You might review current events to see how society is still impacted by the past practice of slavery. Imagine what life was like during the time period you're studying. As you study each topic, close your eyes and imagine you're there. Try to form a picture based on what you've learned so far. Then, ask yourself questions like these: How might you go about your day? What would you expect to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste? What struggles might you face? Who would you expect to meet? How would you feel? Afraid? Excited? Interested? Skim the history textbook if you’re studying last-minute. If your test is coming up shortly, you may not have time to study with flash cards or get a group together. Instead, study quickly by skimming the texts. You'll absorb the most information if you focus on titles and headings rather than getting bogged down in paragraphs. Try to absorb major names, dates, events, and places in time for the test. So, start by reading the titles of the chapters you'll be tested on. Go through the chapters and read major sections and sub-headings. Then read the introductory and concluding paragraphs to each of those chapters. Review and rewrite notes that pertain to the topic of the test. Unless you're studying for a final exam, quizzes and tests will only be on a portion of the course material. So, open your history notebook and pull out your notes that pertain to the test topic. Re-read everything you wrote. Then, make a 1-2 page outline of all the major events, dates, and people that will likely be on the test. If anything in your notes isn't clear to you, go back and re-read the section of your textbook that the information came from. Or, ask your teacher for clarification if the information came from an in-class lecture. Make—and stick to—a daily study schedule. Studying for a history exam may not be the most thrilling way to spend a couple of hours, and students often postpone studying. If you postpone too many times, though, you won't end up studying enough to pass the test. So, set aside 1-2 hours each day during which you can review your lecture notes, re-read relevant parts of the class texts, and use flash cards. For example, study history from 8:00 to 9:30 every night. Once it's a habit, it'll feel as normal as any other part of your routine. Invite other students to join you in a study group. When studying for a test, try getting a few other classmates to join you at someone's house or the school library. You and the other group members can ask each other questions about the course content, refer to each other's notes, and help jog one another's memories regarding names, dates, and facts. Or, pull out your notecards and review them with your classmates. Many group-study sessions become little more than a social hour. Avoid this by keeping the members of your group focused on studying history.
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Ask your instructor what type of information they'll include on exams. Write down important information from your teacher and textbook. Organize your notes chronologically. Write down connections between the chronological notes you take. Make a visual map of interconnected historical events. Ask your instructor about any information you didn’t understand. Focus on remembering big-picture events and concepts. Draw a timeline of the historical period that you’re studying. Memorize necessary dates and names using flash cards. Relate the topics you're studying to your own life. Imagine what life was like during the time period you're studying. Skim the history textbook if you’re studying last-minute. Review and rewrite notes that pertain to the topic of the test. Make—and stick to—a daily study schedule. Invite other students to join you in a study group.
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How to Use a Magic Bullet
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To use a Magic Bullet, add your chopped ingredients to the cup, then screw on the cup lid with the blade you want to use. Turn the cup upside-down and place it in the Magic Bullet base. Make sure to line up the tabs, then simply press down on the cup to turn on the blender, and release to turn it off. If you want your food to be chunky, press down and release on the cup quickly, several times in a row. If you'd prefer smoother or pureed foods, hold the cup down on the base for up to a minute.
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Prep your ingredients for blending. Before you add your ingredients to the Magic Bullet, you'll need to remove any peels, seeds, stems, or anything else you don't want to eat. If you're using fresh produce, be sure to rinse it off thoroughly. Chop the ingredients into smaller chunks, if needed. Your ingredients just need to be small enough to fit into the Magic Bullet container, which has a diameter of 4.75 inches (12.1 cm). If you're having trouble getting an even consistency, try cutting your ingredients into ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces. Choose the cup you want to use. The Magic Bullet comes with a tall cup, a short cup, and a party mug. You'll use the tall cup for most of your recipes, but you can use the short cup if you're only making a small amount of a recipe. Use the party mug for drinks and smoothies. Place the prepared ingredients into the cup. Be sure you don't fill the cup past the fill line, which is designated by a small rim located just below where the top screws on to the cup. The Magic Bullet holds about 18 fluid ounces (530 mL). Place the lid with the correct blade tightly on the cup. Most Magic Bullets come with 2 blades. The first is the Cross Blade for mixing, grating, and puréeing most foods, and the second is the Flat Blade for grinding and chopping harder ingredients like coffee beans or nuts, as well as whipping foods like whipped cream or butter. If your Magic Bullet came with only one blade, it's probably the Cross Blade. Place the cup on the Power Base. Once you've added your ingredients and tightened on the correct blade, you'll turn the cup upside-down. Then, line up the tabs on the cup and the Power Base and set the cup in place. Press down on the cup to turn it on and release to turn it off. When you're ready to begin blending, all you have to do is press down on the cup. The Magic Bullet works quickly, so make sure you pay close attention while you're blending. When you want it to stop, just let go. Hold or lock the Magic Bullet in place if you want puréed food. For smooth, creamy textures, like smoothies, allow the Magic Bullet to run continuously. However, make sure you never keep the blade running for more than 1 minute at a time, or you can burn out the motor on your Magic Bullet, causing permanent damage. If you turn the cup clockwise while you're holding it down on the base, you can put it into “Lock” mode for hands-free blending. To release, turn it counter-clockwise and release the cup. Pulse the Magic Bullet if you want chunky food. For foods with a chunky texture, like salsa or guacamole, press the cup into the base, then release. Allow the blade to stop moving completely, then press down again. This is called “pulsing.” Shake the cup if your ingredients are thick. If you're having trouble with your ingredients clumping in your cup and not reaching the Magic Bullet blade, try shaking the cup. You can either remove the cup from the base and shake it, then replace it on the base, or you can hold the entire assembly securely in 2 hands and shake while you're pulsing. Remove the cup from the base and unscrew the lid. If you want to leave your ingredients in the cup, twist on a comfort ring or a resealable lid. Blend ice, yogurt, and your favorite fruit to make a smoothie. You can use almost any combination of fruit to make a delicious smoothie for a breakfast on-the-go or a refreshing post-workout snack. Use the Cross Blade for a smooth texture. Mix a handful of strawberries with 1/2 of a banana, a peach, ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL), and several cubes of ice for a delicious mixed fruit smoothie. Try mixing a banana, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of peanut butter, ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of milk, and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of honey for a peanut butter banana smoothie. Instead of ice, try freezing your fruit in advance for a delicious cold treat. Mix onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, and garlic to make salsa. Make your own fresh salsa by pulsing a quarter of a large onion, a tomato cut into quarters, and 1 clove of garlic. Use the Cross Blade and pulse your ingredients until your salsa is the consistency you prefer. For variety, try mixing in cilantro, jalapeño, and lemon or lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. This recipe makes about 1 cup (120 grams) of thin salsa. If you prefer a thicker consistency, drain off some of the liquid. If the salsa looks foamy at first, just let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Pulse avocados, lime juice, onion, and cilantro to make guacamole. Next time you're having Mexican for dinner, whip up a quick batch of guacamole to serve on the side. Put 2 avocados, the juice from a lime, a quarter of a white or red onion, and 1-2 springs of fresh cilantro in the Magic Bullet. Pulse with the Cross Blade until you get the consistency you like. This recipe makes about 1 cup (120 grams) of guacamole. Serve guacamole on top of tacos or fajitas or as a dip with tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Pour heavy cream in the short cup to make whipped cream. For a sweet treat, whip heavy cream using the Flat Blade until it's smooth. You should hear a difference in the motor when the cream is finished whipping.
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Prep your ingredients for blending. Chop the ingredients into smaller chunks, if needed. Choose the cup you want to use. Place the prepared ingredients into the cup. Place the lid with the correct blade tightly on the cup. Place the cup on the Power Base. Press down on the cup to turn it on and release to turn it off. Hold or lock the Magic Bullet in place if you want puréed food. Pulse the Magic Bullet if you want chunky food. Shake the cup if your ingredients are thick. Remove the cup from the base and unscrew the lid. Blend ice, yogurt, and your favorite fruit to make a smoothie. Mix onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, and garlic to make salsa. Pulse avocados, lime juice, onion, and cilantro to make guacamole. Pour heavy cream in the short cup to make whipped cream.
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How to Write a Good Online Dating Profile
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The key to writing a good online dating profile is being honest and specific. Write a brief headline that sums up your personality and interests. Think about your ideal partner and what they'd be most interested in. For example, you could write, “A creative guy who loves to play music and travel.” In your bio, mention your hobbies and interests to paint a picture of your life and how you spend your time. Avoid clichés like saying you enjoy hanging out with friends and long walks on the beach. Try to be honest about yourself rather than writing what you think potential partners will be attracted to. That way, you'll get better matches that are more suitable for you.
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Choose a catchy yet simple screen name. You want a name that rises above the masses while still representing the true you. Avoid sexual references. Turn away from anything boring. Go for a name using wordplay or humorous puns. The utterly silly and goofy can also work. Pop culture handles are okay too, especially if they are meaningful to you. Hybrid names work well. Mix together a couple of your interest areas into one name. For example, HockeyFlier or RoseIvy. Resist the urge to simply tack on a number to the back-end of your handle. It can come off as boring, so go the creative route instead. For security and safety reasons, do not use your full name as your online ID. Write an attention-grabbing headline. Consider the 100-character box at the top of your profile as an opportunity to make an exciting first impression. Choose a favorite movie quote or a line or two from a book that is meaningful to you. Put down a brief summary of your most unusual experience or perhaps a funny conversation. You might open with, "In the immortal words of Doc Holliday, "I'm your huckleberry." Or, maybe I could be your huckleberry if you are the right person!" Don't try to include everything in this initial area. You'll have plenty of space later to elaborate on certain aspects of your personality. Avoid list-like writing whenever possible. It might be helpful to consider the type of person that you would like to entice with your profile. What will they respond to? That is the type of information that you need to include either here or down the page. When in doubt it is always better to cast a wide net and sort through the responses. Tell a story. The idea here is to show how your interests shape your life instead of just listing everything out. In the main text area provided by the website, write a story in which you weave in details about your personality and hobbies. The more details that you can provide the better. For example, if you enjoy dancing and travel you could describe your ideal salsa dancing date in Spain. Or, if you've actually had an experience like this, write about the exciting sensations that you felt at that moment. What were the sounds like? How did the people behave? Make sure to end your story with a memorable final line. If you want to get really creative, tie your bio statements in with your photos to present a story in multiple parts. Or, consider your photos to be illustrations of your bio section. You can also create a list of “wants and don't wants,” but more and more people are ignoring these sections, comparing them to grocery lists. Use vivid language. Try to create captivating visuals with your word choice. Instead of mentioning how you were “looking at something” write about how you were “instantly entranced” by that same thing. Be aware that certain words are more likely to garner positive responses. Women get more attention by describing themselves as easy-going or sweet. Men do better with optimistic and confident. Humorous language benefits all sides as both men and women respond positively to puns and jokes found in profiles. Just avoid using too many exclamation points at the end of your jokes as excess punctuation turns people off. Be open and honest about your intentions. If you are looking for a quick hook-up, be upfront and say so. If you are looking for a long-term commitment, don't be afraid to let everyone know. This along with including information about your age and occupation gives potential partners a better idea as to whether or not you would be compatible. If you want something long-term it is still best to resist mentioning how many kids you want or how much money you want your partner to make. These topics have a tendency to drive people away from online profiles. Keep your bio or about me section relatively brief. All of the text on your page should total three short paragraphs or less. Anything beyond this, no matter how interesting, could be considered excessive. Remember that you want to pique their interest and get them to message you. Keep trimming down your profile until it is crisp and confident. Polish and copyedit your profile. After you finish an initial draft of your profile, hit the save button, and leave the page. Come back to it after a day or two. Focus your revisions on streamlining content, checking your grammar and spelling, and deleting all typos. Most people tend to skip a profile that looks poorly put together. Ask a close friend to take a look at your profile. Have them send you suggestions and ideas for further revision. Shorten everything for mobile apps. For your written content, include an unusual quote or perhaps a song lyric. Tell a good joke or a quick story. Again, avoid summary here as it will only make people lose interest. Add in a selection of 4-5 photos to round out your profile. Look into the camera. Eye contact establishes trust and makes you appear more reliable and friendly. The best photos will show you gazing straight ahead and giving your full attention to the camera and, by proxy, to the current profile reader. Sunglasses are a great look for many people, but they also make you appear closed-off and cold. Limit yourself to only one sunglasses shot in your profile. A natural look is always nice with facial shots. But if you simply feel more comfortable and "you" in makeup, then by all means put some on. Just make sure to keep it light and as close to natural looking as possible. Smile! Polls show that 96% of people respond more positively to a big smile (showing teeth) than to a sexy closed-mouth smirk or pout. Smiling makes you more accessible and it conveys your happiness to others. It is not necessary to include only smiling photos as that may seem odd with action shots, but do try to trend toward the smiley. Be the only person in your primary profile pic. Your main profile image should be all about you. It will let your potential admirers know how to identify you immediately amongst your other photos. Use a shot that shows off your best physical attributes. The more of your face and body that is visible the better. It is really tempting to use a selfie, but try to find a photo alternative. Selfies can seem a bit anti-social and the mirror ones often appear staged. Throw in a few “action” shots. Add a few photos of you doing something that you love. Do you love baseball or softball? Show a picture of you in the batting cage. Do you rock climb? Post a pic of you heading up to a peak. These shots will draw in people with similar interests to you. The action shot is a good opportunity to show your whole body as well, which is a near-to requirement for online profiles. Action shots don't need to be limited to highly physical activities. For example, if you want to emphasize your intelligent side , you might include a photo of yourself reading a favorite book or playing chess. Include “social shots” of you out with friends. Add one or two shots of you with a group of friends or family. Avoid the late-night bar pics and instead post something showcasing your extended social network. This shouldn't be your first pic, but it is a good middle option. Consider blocking out your friends' faces if you know that they prefer to keep a low profile online. You can do this with free online photo editing tools. Use only high-quality photos. No one wants to look at a bunch of blurs. Post images that are clear with a good, distinct background. Bright colors and lighting are especially good. They are automatically associated with happiness and summery fun. When asked to compare the people in summertime versus winter pics the summery photo subjects were consistently judged to be more attractive and fun. Professional photos can be a good option as long as they are not awkward or too staged. However, avoid using a professional photo taken with a flash as it can add up to 7 years to your appearance. Focus on the positive. Revise your profile and edit out all depressing or downer material. Most people are not looking for a partner in misery. It helps to focus on what you do want, not on the deal breakers. Tell your readers that you “love hiking and being outside” not that you “hate the indoors.” Don't discuss your ex in your profile. Nothing kills a romantic mood quicker than rehashing the past. These are all conversations that can take place if your relationship progresses. Don't write about how you are so surprised to be considering online dating. This can come off as dismissive and superior to those folks who are considering it a viable option (which includes you at this point!). Stay honest. The goal is generally to meet up with someone so if you lie it will eventually catch up to you. Look for someone who accepts you as you are, not some fantasy version of you. Provide an accurate age or age range. Include recent photos on your profile. Be confident, not arrogant. Posting an online dating profile can make you feel vulnerable and some people respond to this by pushing aside modesty. Try to avoid the appearance of bragging in your profile, especially regarding your personal appearance. Write about your hobbies without overly praising your own abilities too. You might say, “I find that playing the piano is a great way to unwind at the end of the day. I'm actually pretty good at it too.” Use sexual innuendos sparingly. Unless you are after a one-night stand and nothing more, be very cautious about how you employ sexual references. Everything from your online handle to your hobbies could be interpreted the wrong way unless you closely edit them. Avoid clichés like the plague. It is not good if your final profile reads like an old-fashioned dating ad. Even if you like long walks on the beach, you may want to leave that for a later conversation. Focus instead on what makes you stand out from the crowd. Instead of saying that you enjoy eating with friends perhaps mention your favorite restaurant and dish. Or, recount a favorite dining story. Leave nothing blank. “I will tell you later” comes across as more lazy than mysterious. Fill all of the blanks in your profile out, even if you have to get a bit creative with your information or approach. This tells profile readers that you are willing to put the time and effort into a potential relationship.
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Choose a catchy yet simple screen name. Write an attention-grabbing headline. Tell a story. Use vivid language. Be open and honest about your intentions. Keep your bio or about me section relatively brief. Polish and copyedit your profile. Shorten everything for mobile apps. Look into the camera. Smile! Be the only person in your primary profile pic. Throw in a few “action” shots. Include “social shots” of you out with friends. Use only high-quality photos. Focus on the positive. Stay honest. Be confident, not arrogant. Use sexual innuendos sparingly. Avoid clichés like the plague. Leave nothing blank.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Crab
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How to Care for a Crab
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If you want to care for a fiddler crab, create the ideal crabitat by filling half of an aquarium tank with about 4 to 5 centimeters of sand, then filling the rest with slightly brackish water. Feed your fiddler crab a regular diet of dried plankton or brine shrimp with the occasional sprinkle of blanched zucchini, dried bloodworms, or krill. Alternatively, if you want to care for a hermit crab, you should add sand to a terrarium until it is about 2 to 3 inches deep, so your crabs can dig like they would in the wild. Keep the tank around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit by installing a heat lamp, and offer your hermit crab alternate shells, pet crab food, and a small bowl of water to use.
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Obtain an aquarium tank. Six crabs can live comfortably in a 3-5 gallon tank. Ensure the tank has a screen at the top to allow the passage of fresh air. If buying your tank secondhand, give it a good rinse and scrubbing with soap, and let it dry before placing your crabs in it. Make the tank a crabitat. Install substrate. Fiddler crabs do well in 4-5 centimeters of sand (though you could add up to 6-8 inches). Add slightly brackish water to the crabitat either in a small bowl pushed down deep into the substrate, or poured directly into one end of the crabitat so that the substrate slopes down into the water at that end. Slightly brackish water should be made using special aquarium salt, rock salt, or another noniodized salt. Do not use regular table salt, as it contains iodine, which the crabs don't like. Mix the brackish water to a salinity of about 30 parts per thousand. Follow the salt's directions to obtain the desired concentration. Divide your tank in half between land and water. The easiest way is to dump substrate into one end of the tank and water into the other end, mimicking the natural blending of bodies of water into the littoral (shoreline). Some owners prefer to divide the tank differently, favoring 2/3 land and 1/3 water. Place some plastic plants, nooks and toys in the tank. Use driftwood and a few rocks to create a natural look and feel. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1.5 liters of conditioned, dechlorinated water and fill a bowl halfway up with the mixture. Place the bowl with this brackish water in the substrate so that its rim is on the same level as the surface layer of substrate which the crabs walk on. Never use live plants; the crabs will damage them and they might act as vectors for various bugs and mites. Feed and water your crabs. Fiddler crabs like dried plankton or brine shrimp. Place some into the tank and close the lid. Fiddlers might also enjoy small bits of fruit or veggies if chopped finely. Other foods they enjoy include blanched zucchini, blanched peas, raw or boiled fish, algae wafers, sinking pellets, dried bloodworms, commercial crab food, and krill. Most of these are available at your local pet store. Feed fiddlers sparingly so as not to pollute their water. If you see food has been eaten, add more to the crabitat; if you see food uneaten in the tank after several hours have elapsed, wait before feeding again. Keep the tank warm. Fiddler crabs prefer a temperature of 68 to 77 °F (20 to 25 °C). Don't place your tank near open windows, doors, or air ducts which might disrupt the tank's microclimate. Conversely, don't place the tank in direct sunlight or too close to a radiator which might fry your crab right in its shell. Don't worry about fiddler fights. Males fight to attract females, achieve social dominance, and establish boundaries. If you see crabs pushing or wrestling each other, don't fret. While these conflicts might be aggressive, they are generally not serious. The only thing that will be hurt is the losing crab's ego. The only time for real worry is when a crab is being harassed right after it has molted. At this time, the crab will be fragile for several days. Remove the aggressor if you notice repeated violence against the freshly-molted crab. Crabs have amazing healing properties. Missing claws and legs will eventually regenerate after several successive moltings. Maintain the environment properly. Water should be changed partially (or entirely) one to two times each month. Make sure that the water you add maintains the salinity at the proper level. Crabs exposed to pure fresh water without salt will, over a long period, die. If the water is cold to the touch, consider adding a basking bulb (in a small tank) or a submersible heater (in a larger tank). Obtain a habitat of an appropriate size. A terrarium or aquarium with a strong lid is the ideal container for your pet hermit crab. Allocate 2.5 gallons of space per crab. So if you have three hermit crabs, you'll want a tank which is at least 7.5 gallons in size, and will probably want to spring for a ten-gallon tank. Decorate your “crabitat” with plastic plants, driftwood, and climbing accessories which the crabs can clamber over and hide beneath. Provide an adequate substrate. Substrates which are easy to clean like sand, crushed coral, or coconut fiber are good choices. Hermit crabs also thrive in a sand/earth mix. The depth of the substrate should be about 2-3 inches deep so that the crabs can dig just as they would in the wild. Heat your tank adequately. “Hermies” need to be at about 70–75 °F (21–24 °C). Install a nocturnal heat lamp or an under-tank heater to ensure your crabbies don't freeze. If using the heater, provide at least one inch of substrate so they don't get too toasty. Mist the terrarium occasionally with a fine spray of dechlorinated, distilled water, or install a terrarium humidifier set to 50-80% humidity. You can use a hygrometer to monitor humidity levels. Check the temperature and humidity levels each day. Substrate should be at least two to three inches deep and may be of gravel or fine reptile bark bedding, which better maintains the appropriate humidity levels. Make your hermies feel at home. Obtain an aquarium salt mix and combine it with dechlorinated water. Get a small bowl with a lip which angles out and fill it with the water mixture. Place it in the substrate so that the lip is even with the top of the substrate upon which the crabs walk. This will mimic the shoreline around which crabs live in the wild. Give your hermit crab some friends. Hermies are social creatures and like living with others of their own kind. When your hermie is with another, you might observe them crawling about together and interacting. Hermit crabs cannot mate in captivity so don't worry about trying to separate the sexes. Hermies may croak or chirp when squabbling with another crab. The sound is natural, so don't worry. Make shell options available. In the wild, hermit crabs use snail shells for protection. In captivity, though, hermit crabs will need a shell provided. Crabs do not have a regular biological schedule with which you can determine how often they'll change their shells. Some might change shells several times a week, others might change a few times a month. No matter what, though, ensure you have shells of different sizes available for the crab to choose from. A shell's opening should be about 1/8 inch larger around than the width of the crab's large claw. Boil all shells before introducing them to the crabitat. This will wash off any lingering odor which the crab finds unpleasant. Provide food. Hermit crabs are omnivorous and eat a wide variety of things. They like fruits, veggies, leaves, and insects. Their diet should chiefly consist of commercially available pet crab food. Crab food offers a nutritious blend of vitamin enriched bits to keep your crabs healthy. You can, occasionally, give treats to your crab like raisins, honey, and peanut butter. In order to prevent the crabs from burying their food in the substrate, offer fresh food in a separate container outside of tank. When you want to give the crabs something fresh, remove them to a separate space -- another tank, or a small cardboard box with a towel on the bottom -- and let them eat. This will ensure their tank remains clean. Crabs can go many days without eating. While molting, crabs may not eat for a month. If you see your molting crab not eating, don't worry. Provide water. Give your crabs fresh, chlorine-free, distilled water each day in a small bowl with an outwardly-angled lip. Place the bowl deep down in the substrate so that the top edge of the bowl and the top layer of the substrate (upon which the crabs walk) are even. Minimize pests. If you see small bugs crawling on your crab's back, or gnats flying about within the tank, your crab has developed an infestation of pests. To solve this, remove all your crabs to another temporary tank or safe location like a soft towel in your tub or in a cardboard box, then dump all your old substrate out. Rinse and scrub the tank vigorously with water, paying attention to the corners where mites and gnats like to hide. After it dries, use the vacuum cleaner hose to suck any dirt and gunk out of the tank which might remain. Next, sterilize all the tank decor and extra shells by boiling them for about five minutes in water. If you have wood or rocks, sterilize them by putting them in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Be sure to watch the wood carefully to ensure it doesn't catch fire. Install new substrate, replace the crab toys, and put the crabs back in the tank. Instead of throwing out and buying new substrate, you could remove all substrate and bake it in a baking sheet at 300 °F (149 °C) for 30 minutes. Prevent future mite outbreaks by removing uneaten food scraps and don't introduce live plants into the crabitat, since they may act as a vector for mites and bugs to enter. Don't buy crabs from beachside stands or mall kiosks. Crabs at these places are likely not being cared for properly, and are often left exposed to direct sunlight, heat, and cold, and live in crowded conditions where mites and bugs thrive. Provide a comfortable environment. The Halloween or rainbow land crab's ideal temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. An aquarium tank between 15 and 20 gallons in size is adequate for either species. Use heating pads beneath the tank to maintain the temperature, and ensure the substrate provides adequate insulation against direct heat. The substrate should be of aquarium or reptile sand three to four inches deep. Provide water for your crabs. Rainbow land and Halloween crabs are freshwater crabs, and don't require saltwater. Ensure the water is dechlorinated; spring water is an ideal choice. After covering 2/3 of the tank with substrate, pour water into the remaining 1/3 of the tank. Form a dam where the water meets the land with a long piece or pieces of driftwood. This will help the substrate retain its shape and not collapse on crabs' burrows. Besides driftwood, give your crabs plastic plants, castles, and other climbable aquarium objects to explore. Feed your crabs. Rainbow land and Halloween crabs have diets almost identical to those of the hermit crab. You can feed them fish food, raw fish, and miscellaneous fruits and veggies like apples and potatoes. Ensure your crabs get enough calcium. Cuttlefish bone can be nibbled on for extra calcium, and commercially available calcium supplements can be sprinkled on fresh foods before you serve them to your crabs. Give your crab some friends. Land crabs are best in pairs rather than large colonies like some other species of crab. Too many crabs can lead to fighting. The more crabs you have in the crabitat, the larger it needs to be. For instance, if your tank was five gallons and housed two crabs, you'll need to upgrade to a ten-gallon tank if you want to bring the total number of crabs in your family up to four.
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Obtain an aquarium tank. Make the tank a crabitat. Divide your tank in half between land and water. Place some plastic plants, nooks and toys in the tank. Feed and water your crabs. Keep the tank warm. Don't worry about fiddler fights. Maintain the environment properly. Obtain a habitat of an appropriate size. Provide an adequate substrate. Heat your tank adequately. Make your hermies feel at home. Give your hermit crab some friends. Make shell options available. Provide food. Provide water. Minimize pests. Provide a comfortable environment. Provide water for your crabs. Feed your crabs. Give your crab some friends.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Say-Goodbye-in-German
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How to Say Goodbye in German
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To say goodbye in German, use “Auf Wiedersehen” if you're in a formal setting. Alternatively, shorten the phrase to “Wiedersehen” to make it slightly less formal. In casual settings with friends and strangers alike, you can say “Tschüss,” which roughly translates to “bye” or “bye-bye.” If the person is a close friend or someone you know relatively well, you can also use the more amiable phrase “Mach's gut”, which literally means “do well.”
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Formally say "Auf Wiedersehen. " This is the most formal and traditional way to say "goodbye" in German. Pronounce "Auf Wiedersehen" as: owf vee-der-say-en Even though this is the phrase most German classes probably teach first, it's somewhat old-fashioned, so you won't hear it spoken much by native Germans in casual settings. It's similar to saying "farewell" in English. Reserve this phrase to professional settings and other formal circumstances, especially when you're speaking with someone unfamiliar and wish to demonstrate a high level of respect or admiration. To make the phrase slightly less formal, you could also shorten it to “Wiedersehen.” Casually remark "Tschüs. " When speaking informally, this phrase is probably the most common way of saying goodbye in German. Pronounce "Tschüss" as: chuuss The English equivalent of "Tschüss" would probably be "bye" or "bye-bye" rather than "goodbye." Even though it's considered to be an informal way of bidding farewell, you should be able to use it with friends and strangers alike in most circumstances. State "Mach's gut" in casual settings. When you're saying "goodbye" to someone you know relatively well, you can use "Mach's gut." Pronounce "Mach's gut" as: mahxs goot The phrase literally means "do well" ("Mach's" is a conjugated form of "do," and "gut" means "good" or "well"). Translated more loosely, however, the phrase is essentially the equivalent of the English, "Take care!" Bid someone "Bis bald" or a related phrase. When you're separating from friends in a fairly casual setting, you can use "Bis bald" to say "see you soon" or "bye for now." Pronounce "Bis bald" as: biss bahllt "Bis" is a conunction meaning "until," and "bald" is an adverb meaning "soon," so a fairly direct translation would be "until soon." There are several other phrases that are similar in both construction and meaning: "Auf bald" ( owf bahllt ), meaning "onto soon" or "see you soon" "Bis dann" ( biss dahn ), meaning "until then" "Bis später" ( biss speetahr ), meaning "until later" Leave while saying "Wir sehen uns. " Essentially, this is a polite yet informal way to say "see you later" when speaking with friends and acquaintances. Pronounce "Wir sehen uns" as: veer zeehn oons You would leave the phrase at this if you do not know when you'll see each other next, but if you've made plans for your next meeting, it would be better to add "dann" ( dahn ) to the end of the phrase: "Wir sehen uns dann." This changes the meaning to "see you then." Wish someone a good day with "Schönen Tag. " This means "have a good day" in German, and you can generally use it with loved ones and strangers alike. Pronounce "Schönen Tag" as: shoon-ehn tahg You may also hear this spoken as "Schönen Tag noch," ( shoon-ehn tahg noc ), which is actually the full version of the phrase. Similarly, you can use "Schönes Wochenende" ( shoon-eh vahk-ehn-end-ah ) if you wish to say "have a good weekend" rather than "have a good day." Exclaim "Servus" in Austria or Bavaria. This is a popular, informal way of saying “bye,” but its usage is primarily restricted to Austria and Bavaria. The greeting is not used often—if ever—in Germany. Pronounce "Servus" as: zehr-foos Essentially, "Servus" is another way of saying "bye" rather than "goodbye." It's fairly polite, but it is considered informal, so it's best used in casual conversations. Note that this is not the only way of saying "goodbye" in Austria or Bavaria. You can still use "Tschüs," "Auf Wiedersehen," and other German farewell greetings in either country. Say "Ade" in Baden-Württemberg. Like “Servus,” “Ade” is another German farewell greeting restricted by geographic location. This one is heard most commonly in Baden-Württemberg, a German state located in the southwest. Pronounce "Ade" as: ah-dee This term is actually somewhat formal, so you should translate it as "goodbye" or "farewell" rather than "bye." You can use it in nearly any setting, but you'll hear it in professional settings and other formal venues more often than you'll hear it spoken casually. Additionally, you can still use "Auf Wiedersehen," "Tschüs," and other German greetings in Baden-Württemberg. You're not restricted to "Ade" only. End the night with "Gute Nacht. " This is the German equivalent of saying “good night” in English. Pronounce "Gute Nacht" as: goo-tuh nakht "Gute" means "good," and "Nacht" means "night." The other "good" phrases, like "Gute Morgen" (good morning) and "Gute Abend" (good evening), are usually used as greetings. Unlike these phrases, though, "Gute Nacht" is almost always used when parting ways at the end of the night or when saying "good night" before going to sleep. Use "Bis zum nächsten Mal" with someone you see often. If you're saying farewell to someone you see on a regular basis, you can use this phrase to say "see you next time." Pronounce "Bis zum nächsten Mal" as: biis zuhm nii-stihn maahl" The work "nächsten" means "next," and "Mal" means "time." Essentially, this phrase means "until next time" or "see you next time." You can use this with anyone you see regularly. This can include coworkers, classmates, family members, or other regulars at an eating establishment you frequent. End conversations with "Wir sprechen uns bald" or similar phrases. There are multiple ways to end the conversation when you're talking with someone on the phone, but "Wir sprechen uns bald" is one of the most common. It means "we'll speak soon." Pronounce "Wir sprechen uns bald" as: veer spray-heen oons baahld Another appropriate phrase would be "Wir sprechen uns später," which means "we'll speak later." Pronounce this phrase as: veer spray-heen oons speetahr Say goodbye before a trip with "Gute Reise! " This phrase means "have a good trip," so it's a great way to bid farewell to someone before that person leaves on any trip. Pronounce "Gute Reise" as: goo-tuh rai-suh The term "Gute" means "good," and "Reise" means "travel," "trip," or "journey." As such, the phrase translates directly as "good trip."
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Formally say "Auf Wiedersehen. Casually remark "Tschüs. State "Mach's gut" in casual settings. Bid someone "Bis bald" or a related phrase. Leave while saying "Wir sehen uns. Wish someone a good day with "Schönen Tag. Exclaim "Servus" in Austria or Bavaria. Say "Ade" in Baden-Württemberg. End the night with "Gute Nacht. Use "Bis zum nächsten Mal" with someone you see often. End conversations with "Wir sprechen uns bald" or similar phrases. Say goodbye before a trip with "Gute Reise!
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https://www.wikihow.com/Train-a-Hyper-Dog
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How to Train a Hyper Dog
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To train a hyper dog, start by running your dog around the yard or playing a game of fetch to burn off some energy before you begin a training session. Then, find a place without distractions, such as a fenced yard or a quiet room inside. When your dog follows a command, reward it with lots of verbal praise or its favorite treat to keep it motivated. Additionally, keep your training sessions to 5 minutes, and gradually work up to 10 minutes as your dog's focus improves.
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Exercise your dog before training. There is nothing to be gained by trying to train your hyper dog without first giving it a chance to burn off some energy. The best time to try a training session is after he or she has exercised vigorously. Try running your dog around the yard, playing a game of fetch or giving your dog a brisk walk in order to burn off the nervous, unproductive energy that we call hyperactivity. It's most likely that your dog won't be able to focus until it is physically pooped out. Give your dog short training sessions. After your dog has expended some energy, then do a short training session. Start with training sessions that are less than 5 minutes and then expand to 10 minutes as the dog is able to focus on you. Use reward-based training. This will work the best with a hyper dog. A positive reinforcement in the form of a small piece of a tasty treat or lavish praise is given immediately when the dog obeys the command. If you do not reward immediately the dog will quickly lose interest in working with you and won't be able to understand what you expect. It is best to train the dog in an area with few distractions: a fenced in back yard with no other animals or humans or a quiet room in the house. Small, tasty treats of slivers of cheese or tiny cubes of cooked chicken should be kept handy at all times when training your hyper dog. A plastic baggie can be easily stashed in a pocket. Some people even wear fanny packs worn with the pouch in front to keep the treats in. Once the dog consistently obeys your commands start giving the treats intermittently along with tons of praise until you phase the treats out. At this point the dog is obeying you because it wants to please you. Remind it that you are pleased with it with occasional praise to reinforce training. Use short commands. Short one or two command words need to be used. Any longer will only confuse the dog and make you frustrated due to its lack of understanding. Give the command in a friendly voice and always praise your dog for any attempt in the right direction, no matter how small. Absolutely never hit or yell at your dog or you will lose its respect and make it afraid of you. Teach no or stop. The first lesson to teach your hyper dog is the meaning of 'no' or 'stop'. You can use either one but use one consistently. You need to always be firm and consistent when using this command. Once you have said 'no' or 'stop' immediately move your dog away from whatever it is doing and once again say 'no' or 'stop'. Keep repeating until your dog stops and obeys you consistently. Teach your dog not to bite. You will need to teach your dog not to bite and chew during play if it has this habit. To begin with, help the dog avoid the temptation. Have plenty of toys available for your dog to chew on instead of chewing on people or things they shouldn't be chewing. If the dog does nip at you tap his nose lightly with your free hand and say “No bite.” As you pull your hand from the dog's mouth, be sure to put a toy in its mouth and encourage it to bite the toy instead. If at all times if you do not feel safe consult a veterinary behaviorist (your veterinarian can guide you) for advice. Chewing is a natural behavior but a destructive habit. Diversion works well in these cases. If you find your puppy chewing on an unacceptable object, take the item away, put it out reach and give the puppy a toy to chew on. As you take the item away, say “no chew” and give them a toy to chew on. The dog will eventually understand what it can and cannot chew. Teach your dog not to jump up on people. Jumping on people can be a problem with hyper dogs. They generally do so to get your attention. Many times they also jump up during play, which can knock over and potentially injure people especially children, the disabled, and the elderly. If your hyper dog is a jumper, keep a leash on it to be able to correct it as it starts to jump and then give it the command to sit. Reward the dog when it promptly responds with a tasty treat. It will soon learn that jumping is not an appropriate behavior to display around people. Teach your dog to sit. Dogs that sit promptly make feeding, grooming and, relaxing a joy. It is a simple command that most dogs learn easily. Have your dog stand in front of you and place a treat in your hand, letting your dog see it in your palm. Firmly say 'sit' in a friendly voice, while pushing the dog's rear end down until it sits. Give the treat immediately along with praise. Repeat this process by stepping away from your dog, turn to face it, and telling it to sit. Continue to push the dog's rear down and praise it as you did before until it sits on its own. Work on the sit command for a few days until it is sitting promptly and consistently without the treat reward. Teach the dog to lay down. Once your hyper dog has learned to sit you can teach it the 'down' command. Have your dog sit while putting a treat in your hand. Making sure the dog knows you have the treat in your hand, put your hand near the dog's nose. While moving your hand to the floor say 'down' or 'lay down.' The dog should follow your hand to the floor by starting to lay down. As soon as the dog lays down, even if it's a partial attempt, give the treat and praise. Practice this command until the dog is going down consistently. Practice this new command for up to a week until the dog has thoroughly learned 'down.' Teach your dog to stay. Teaching a dog to stay will help you control your hyper dog even further. Tell your dog to 'sit', praise it when it obeys, and put your hand in front of the dog's face, wide open like a stop sign. Firmly say 'stay,' then back away slowly. Most likely the dog will run up it to you but command it to sit again. Then put your hand in front of the dog once again, say 'stay,' and back away while repeating stay. If the dog runs up to you, you will have to repeat it again. Once the dog stays don't let it come to you. Instead you go to the dog, praise it, and give it a treat. Repeat this process while going farther away from her than you did the previous time until your dog consistently obeys this command. Teach your dog to come. A very important command for your hyper dog to learn is 'come.” A dog with a solid response to the 'come' command can be quickly recalled to your side if it is ever going towards danger or is acting hyper when it shouldn't. Start teaching this command when your dog is away from you, perhaps playing or sniffing around the yard or house. Crouch down, slap your thighs and say 'come' in a friendly voice. Your dog will think you are playing and will run to you eager to play with you. Reward it with a little treat and lots of praise. Work on this command at for a few weeks at different times when your dog is distracted, yet receptive to training. If it is off in the distance, slap your thighs and say 'come!' in a happy voice. Once it comes to you, praise it and repeat the word 'come!' a few times. At this point throw a treat and or a toy a short distance from you, and tell your dog to 'come' after it chases it down. Be persistent. If necessary, always have a treat or a toy that the dog loves more than the one you threw. Wave it to the dog once it looks up and say 'come!' Once it returns to you, praise and repeat. Work on this important command once a day until your dog has it down solidly. Teach your dog to quiet down. Although you might want your dog to bark when people come to your home, it should also learn the 'quiet' command to quit barking when you want it to. Keep treats handy so that when the dog starts to bark you can take one out and say 'quiet.' Draw the dog's attention to the treat and when it stops barking immediately give the reward. This will help the dog associate the word “quiet” with stopping barking. It may take a while but eventually it'll understand that you expect it to hush when you say quiet. Consistency and patience are key to making this work for both of you.
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Exercise your dog before training. Give your dog short training sessions. Use reward-based training. Use short commands. Teach no or stop. Teach your dog not to bite. Teach your dog not to jump up on people. Teach your dog to sit. Teach the dog to lay down. Teach your dog to stay. Teach your dog to come. Teach your dog to quiet down.
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How to De‐ice Your Windshield
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To de-ice your windshield, start your car and let it idle for 15 minutes to warm it up. If your car has a "defrost" setting on the temperature gauge, turn that on to speed things along. If you need to de-ice your windshield even faster, try using a homemade saltwater or alcohol solution, or purchase a commercial de-icing product. Apply the solution of your choice, then use a squeegee or your windshield wipers to scrub away the residue and remove the ice!
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Start your car and let it idle warm the car up. If your car has a "defrost" setting on the temperature gauge, put it on. Wait at least fifteen minutes for the glass to warm up. Never attempt to try to defrost the windshield using water, hot, cold, or warm. Using warm or hot water can cause the glass to break due to thermal shock due to temperature change. In very cold climates, cold water can also freeze on the windshield, making your troubles even worse. While your car is warming up, make sure no ice, snow, or other materials are blocking the vehicle tailpipe. Remove any blockage to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you drive in a very snowy area, wait until the ice has noticeably begun to melt before proceeding to the next step. It may take thicker ice well over fifteen minutes to sufficiently begin melting. Spray your car with a saltwater solution. This will dissolve the ice via chemical reaction rather than melting it with heat. The ions in salt also lower the freezing point of water, making it difficult for water to refreeze. Apply the saltwater sparingly to your windshield since heavy salt exposure may cause damage to the glass. While normal table salt will suffice in above freezing temperatures, you may want to consider using road salt, which is commonly shoveled onto pavements to quickly melt ice and reduce the risk of someone slipping and falling. Road salt has a different chemical composition that makes it more effective at freezing temperatures. Apply an alcohol and water solution to melt the ice. Make a 2:1 rubbing alcohol to water solution and fill a spray bottle with it. Spray the solution onto all desired windows. You can also add a few drops of dish soap to the solution. Adding chemicals is similar to adding salt and lowers the freezing point of water. This will melt the ice more quickly than warm water. Unlike the saltwater solution, the alcohol solution can be sprayed liberally without risking damage to your car. Buy a commercial de-icer if the homemade solutions fail. Most commercial formulas work well but tend to be costly. Like scrapers, these formulas shouldn't be hard to find at your local car supply store. Almost every auto store has a section dedicated to de-icers. Examples of popular de-icing agents include: "Valvoline Deicer" and "Prestone Spray-on Windshield De-icer." Use a squeegee, soft-bristled brush, or your windshield wipers to scrub away the residue. Once you have applied your chosen solution, wipe away the liquid and ice from your windshield and car. After a minute or two, your saltwater or alcohol solution should begin to melt the ice. Keep in mind, however, that the ice will only be partially melted. It will need to be brushed away in order to improve visibility. Keep an ice scraper in the car all winter to chip ice off your windshield. You should purchase one for your car well in advance, then leave it in the boot or glovebox to handle ice if you have no other supplies around. Push it into the windshield and use short, powerful strokes to chip the ice away. Ice scrapers are specialized tools for scraping ice from your windshield. Typically, they are plastic and have a large, flat, dull blade on one end, and a handle on the other, sometimes combined with a brush. They can be purchased up at most auto stores and car supply stores. In cold climates, these will also be available in most large retail stores, hardware stores, gas stations, even grocery stores. In a pinch you can use a standard squeegee to scrape ice, although this is not as effective. Scraper heads are made from plastic rather than rubber, and this makes them more sturdy when scrubbing away residue. Cover your windshield with a tarp, towel, or sheet, and weigh it down to prevent ice from building up. Only use this method in areas with light snowfall, as it can be a heavy blanket to remove when weighed down with snow. Soak the towel in a saltwater solution and lay it on your windshield overnight for even better protection. Dissolve a tablespoon of salt in one quart of water and immerse the towel in the solution. While it is still damp, position the towel onto your windshield and place your wipers over it to hold it securely. Your towel can be reused multiple times. Simply store it in a plastic bag after each use and add a small amount of water to keep it damp. Spray either homemade or commercial ice-prevention spray on your windshield at night. You can buy professional products or mix three cups of vinegar with one cup of water for your own spray. Spray a light coat of a vinegar/water solution on your defrosted windows before bed to prevent ice the next morning. Be very careful not to apply heavy coatings of vinegar to your car, because it may eat into the windshield, creating miniature pockmarks in the glass. Applying vinegar to metal can also speed oxidation and result in rust or corrosion. Pour some rubbing alcohol into your windshield washer reservoir. This will help the wiper lines from freezing up and not working. This trick will save you from having to go to the store to purchase proper windshield fluid. Remember, preventing and fighting ice build-up doesn't have to be a costly endeavor. Cover your car with a tarp whenever you aren't driving. Make sure to tie it down with bungee cables or some other fastenings to prevent it from slipping or being blown off. Parking your car in the garage is best. By protecting your car from even being exposed to the elements, you significantly reduce the amount of labor required to remove ice after the fact. Though this prevents most ice build-up, you may notice some light frost on your windshield. However, this minor ice accumulation should melt shortly using your car's defrost function.
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Start your car and let it idle warm the car up. Spray your car with a saltwater solution. Apply an alcohol and water solution to melt the ice. Buy a commercial de-icer if the homemade solutions fail. Use a squeegee, soft-bristled brush, or your windshield wipers to scrub away the residue. Keep an ice scraper in the car all winter to chip ice off your windshield. Cover your windshield with a tarp, towel, or sheet, and weigh it down to prevent ice from building up. Spray either homemade or commercial ice-prevention spray on your windshield at night. Pour some rubbing alcohol into your windshield washer reservoir. Cover your car with a tarp whenever you aren't driving.
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How to Manage Your Excitement
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To manage your excitement, try taking some deep breaths to center yourself and calm your emotions. You can also distract yourself with something you enjoy, like playing a challenging video game, going on a bike ride, or watching funny YouTube videos. Alternatively, focus on household chores, like raking, mowing the lawn, or washing the car to keep yourself busy. If you're still having trouble managing your excitement, try walking or going for a run to burn off excess energy.
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Have fun to take your mind off excitement. Immerse yourself in a challenging video game. Throw a ball to your dog. Go on a bike ride with your younger sibling(s). Watch a whole bunch of funny YouTube videos. Binge-watch that new show on Netflix. Just have some good old-fashioned fun. Channeling your excitement into a positive and fun behavior can be effective at calming you down and distracting you from what's got you all wound up. Those who do not have fun often are actually more likely to experience criminality, obesity, and loss of creativity, researchers say. Even during times when you are not just looking for a distraction, you should take your playtime just as seriously as you do work time. Get artistic as a way to distract yourself from what's exciting you. There are a wide range of ways to distract yourself, both healthy and not. Using your excitement for a creative purpose is a productive and healthy way to spend your time. Your options for being creative are a basically infinite. You could take a pottery class. Write a short story, poem or song. Draw. Buy a box of crayons and a coloring book of your choice. Paint a picture of your house. Grab your camera and try to take interesting shots of common household items. Art allows you to release or channel the nervous energy in your body. Some people have a hard time verbally expressing excitement, but making art gives you a vehicle to reproduce those feelings in physical form. Complete some chores. Take the opportunity to momentarily forget what's making you so excited by getting your hands dirty and moving. Go home and make a list of household chores or errands that need completing, and get started on them. Rake leaves, mow the lawn, wash the car, do the laundry, dust the ceiling fans -- just keep yourself busy and moving so as to not get caught back up in your excitement. Chores probably don't rank high on your list of distracting things to do. They're not all that fun. Still, much research has been conducted on the benefits of chores. Studies have found that adolescents who perform a set of chores tend to have a higher sense of responsibility, healthier self-esteem, and are more capable of handling frustration. Make your excitement contagious by volunteering. When we are in a good mood, we have the power to lift the moods of those around us. You can use your extra energy to be a positive influence in someone else's life. People have a tendency to unconsciously imitate the moods of those around them. Therefore, you can share your positive energy by reading or doing crafts with residents in a nursing home, patients in the hospital, or with children in a mentoring group. They will get the benefit of your bright mood, and you will have a positive method for releasing the excitement. Give yourself a taste of what's exciting you. Sometimes, the best way to release extra energy is to go do the thing that's got us all wound up. If you're excited about a new job or a vacation, you can't speed up time so the big day arrives faster. But, there are some things you can do. For example, if you are excited about starting a new job, you can get help yourself get through the excitement by getting prepared. You can research the position online to learn more about it. You can also go shopping to pick up clothing items to suit your new position. If a future vacation has you reeling with excitement, you can prep for that, too. Start making travel plans or mapping out different activities on your itinerary. You can perform a cursory Google search to learn more about the location. You can also make lists of items you will need before you depart. Take deep breaths to help calm your emotions. Deep breathing can be an effective way to center and calm yourself. This exercise helps you to bring on your body's natural relaxation response. You can complete this exercise sitting, standing, or lying down. Start by breathing naturally. Then, inhale air deeply through your nose for 4 counts. Hold the breath for about 2 counts. Then, release the air from your mouth for 4 counts. Repeat this exercise for several minutes to promote calm. You can also add a mantra to your breathing activity. Try thinking to yourself something like "I am the picture of calm" over and over again as you breathe. Meditate to consciously bring your excitement under control. Mindful meditation can help you calm your mind and counteract over-excitement. You may think meditation sounds boring or that it will be impossible to sit still with all your excitement. Meditation can be a little challenging for beginners, but the benefits are widespread. Practicing this activity can reduce your stress, enhance your ability to focus, improve your mindfulness in daily activities, and minimize mental chatter that keeps you from being productive. Sit comfortably in a chair or on a cushion. Breathe slowly and deeply. Orient yourself to the present moment by focusing your attention on different sensations in the environment around you. As you breathe, consider the sounds you hear, how your body feels on the chair, or focus a space on the wall ahead of you. As your attention wanders, simply redirect it to your focus point. Visualize yourself in a calm or relaxed state. Visualization requires that you focus your attention on a relaxing place to bring about calm. Like many of these calming techniques, the good thing about visualization is that its benefits don't stop at relaxation. This mental practice can also improve your sense of motivation, enhance physical performance, boost self-confidence, and gear your brain up for success. Here's how to do it: Sit comfortably in a quiet room. Inhale and exhale deeply. Close your eyes and think of a calming place. This can be a real place or an imaginary place like an exotic beach or a peaceful brook. Activate your senses to notice the smells, tastes, sounds, and physical touch associated with your calming place. You can also listen to guided visualization exercises where a speaker walks you through the imagery steps. It's quite simple to search for visualization exercises on YouTube or download them from health or stress management website. Exercise to burn off nervous energy and calm yourself. Even a happy excitement can cause mental and physical stress. Engaging in some sort of physical activity engages both the mind and body while producing a calming state afterwards. If you are overly excited, working out may help you to burn off the extra excitement and relax you. Try going for a walk or a run for about 20 minutes. This may seem like a short amount of time, but not much exercise is required to alleviate stress. You can combat extreme mental chatter by doing a more intensive workout, such as playing sports, engaging in a high-intensity interval training, or doing power yoga. Go outside and get some fresh air to change your perspective. Being cooped up inside will make it hard for you to get your mind off what's got you excited. Take a break from what you're doing and get out in nature. Spending time outdoors actually just makes humans happier. Science reveals that even short nature walks can reduce depressive feelings, boost your outlook on life, improve your body's ability to fend off illness, and enhance focus (which you could definitely use right now). You can opt to go outside alone or invite a friend for an even better distraction-booster. The two of you can go for a walk in the park or toss a ball around in your backyard. Listen to music and dance about what's exciting you. You can listen to soothing music to ease your excitement as you perform some other task. Or, you can turn on something fun and get on your feet. Jump, clap, shout or dance. Getting your body moving by dancing to some music will generate those feel-good endorphins that come with exercise. But, you will also benefit by tiring yourself out physically to fight the over-excitement. Maybe after a fun dance session, you might want to take a short nap.
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Have fun to take your mind off excitement. Get artistic as a way to distract yourself from what's exciting you. Complete some chores. Make your excitement contagious by volunteering. Give yourself a taste of what's exciting you. Take deep breaths to help calm your emotions. Meditate to consciously bring your excitement under control. Visualize yourself in a calm or relaxed state. Exercise to burn off nervous energy and calm yourself. Go outside and get some fresh air to change your perspective. Listen to music and dance about what's exciting you.
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How to Make Your Best Friend Jealous of You
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To make your best friend jealous of you, try hanging out with your other friends without them so they feel like they're missing out. You can also try subtly bragging about yourself in front of them. For example, talk about your successes in ways that make you look gracious, like, “I can't believe I got an A on that test! I'm so grateful my Mom helped me study.” Additionally, use social media to post happy updates and fun pictures, like sharing the news of a new job or posting pictures from an exciting outing. Alternatively, make your friend jealous by focusing on your own goals, which will naturally lead to more success. If you want to improve your grades, for example, work on studying more.
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Hang out with other friends. A good way to make your friend jealous is hanging out with other friends. Many people fear they're missing out, and if your friend sees you making plans with others, he or she may become jealous. Make sure your friend knows you're hanging out with others. If your friend asks you to hang out on a Saturday night, note that you're hanging out with another group. You can also bring up events that your friend missed when your hanging out with mutual friends. In a group, mention an inside joke you guys formed during a movie night your friend missed. Brag in subtle ways. A good way to make others jealous is to find subtle ways to brag about yourself. Outright bragging may feel too awkward for you, so find ways to work small brags into day-to-day conversations. Talk about your accomplishments in a way that makes you look gracious. When you have success, try to talk about it in a way that conveys excitement. For example, you can try something like, "I can't believe I got an A on that test. I'm so happy and grateful my Mom helped me study." Be a little self-depreciating. You can brag about your achievements while simultaneously downplaying them, allowing you to show off without being too overt. Say you got an internship. You can text something like, "So tired. I just spent all day doing the work the real employees don't want to do." This acknowledges your internship without succumbing to outright bragging. Use social media to your advantage. Social media often makes other jealous. As you pick and choose what to share, you can cater your updates to make things look better than they are. You can find ways to make your friend jealous by posting happy statuses and updates on social media accounts. Post things from vacations and outings. If you had your nails done, for example, post a before/after picture. Update others on your successes via social media. If you got a new job, for example, post about it. If you did great on a test, let others know on Facebook or Twitter. If you're going out with other friends, post pictures and updates. If your friend sees them, he or she may get jealous. Show off your strengths. Everyone has things that come naturally to them. If you have a particular strength or talent, showing it off can inspire jealousy. If you're a great writer, for example, have your friend read a story you wrote. You can claim to be asking for feedback when you're really showing off. Focus on your own goals. Sometimes, you can make your friend jealous simply by working on yourself. If you're pursuing your own goals and interests, you'll eventually have more success. This can help make your friend jealous. Focus on what you want. If you want to improve your grades, for example, work on studying more, completing homework quickly, and asking questions in class. Pursue your outside interests as well. If you're interested in art, for example, join a drawing class and practice drawing in your free time. Follow up on commitments. If you come off as a reliable person, others will be drawn to you. If you're in a club, show up on time every day and always volunteer to do extra work. If you're trying to make friends with someone new, always keep plans and show up on time. Opportunities will present themselves as you'll be asked to do things more. A president of a club may ask you to coordinate something. If you're fun and reliable, your social life will begin to blossom. If your friend sees you have a lot going on, he or she may become jealous. Show off nice things. Another way to make your friend jealous is to show off nice things. If you have something you know your friend wants, make a point of mentioning it. If you have a new dress or outfit that you know your friend will admire, wear it to school or to a social event where you'll see your friend. If you have a new device, like a new phone or iPod, you can show it to your friend. Try not to come off as boastful, but simply say something like, "Check this out. I just got it." You can find subtle ways to show off new technology. For example, say you got a new camera. You can say you want to take some pictures with your friend. Avoid being cruel, however. If there's something your friends wants but can't have, it may be best to avoid bragging about this. For example, say your friend's parents don't make a lot of money and, therefore, he or she can't afford new school clothes. It may be a bad idea to show off your new outfit. Have a good attitude. People are often jealous of those with self-confidence. If you want your friend to be jealous of you, work on fostering a good attitude. Try to genuinely congratulate others on their successes. If you run into a setback, take it in stride and see it as a learning experience. If your friend sees you're resilient and positive, he or she may become jealous of your great attitude. Having a good attitude can also cause others to look up to you. If your friend sees you're admired by a lot of people, he or she may feel jealous. Examine yourself. Consider why you're trying to make your friend jealous. There are a variety of reasons you may want to make someone jealous of you. If you're trying to make your friend jealous, try to figure out the reason. Over time, jealousy can cause strain on a relationship. If you want to keep your relationship with your best friend healthy, you need to examine underlying issues. If you tend to get jealous yourself, you may be an insecure person by nature. Therefore, you may try to make others jealous to raise your own self-esteem. You might not have had strong attachments early in life, fueling insecurity and jealousy. Are you angry at your friend? If your friend did something to hurt your feelings or make you insecure, you may be trying to make him or her jealous as payback. While this can feel good in the short term, it's a good idea to eventually talk it out. Communication is important to a successful relationship. Talk things out with your friend. If there's an issue that needs addressing, talk it out. Instead of passive aggressively making your friend jealous, you should be upfront about any issues you have and work on smoothing things over. Choose a specific time and place to talk. Pick a time where neither of you are busy, and a place free of external distractions. For example, you can meet on a Saturday afternoon at a large coffee shop that's usually not crowded. Think about what you want to say ahead of time. Have some idea of the issues that are bothering you. It may help to write down your thoughts to try and sort them out. Use "I" statements when expressing yourself. "I" statements are statements that begin with "I feel...", after which you state your feeling. Then, you would explain the behavior that leads to that feeling, and why you feel the way you do. This lessens blame, as you're focusing on your own feelings and not external truths. For example, say you were trying to make your friend jealous because she keeps bragging about her boyfriend. Don't say, "It's irritating that you always talk about your boyfriend when we hang out. It's like I'm not important to you." Rephrase the above sentiment using an "I"-statement. Say, "I feel irritated when you talk about your boyfriend when we hang out because it makes me feel like you don't value the time you spend with me." Find a way to move on. After talking out your issues, work on establishing a mutually beneficial solution. You and your friend should work on ways to better communicate with one another. Set some ground rules to make sure jealousy does not continue to damage your relationship. You could both agree not to bring up specifics about certain subjects. If you struggle with your weight, for example, you could ask your friend not share details with you about her exercise regimen. Apologize. If you were intentionally making your friend jealous, this can be very hurtful. After admitting to trying to spur jealous, offer your friend a sincere apology. This will help the two of you move on.
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Hang out with other friends. Brag in subtle ways. Use social media to your advantage. Show off your strengths. Focus on your own goals. Follow up on commitments. Show off nice things. Have a good attitude. Examine yourself. Talk things out with your friend. Use "I" statements when expressing yourself. Find a way to move on.
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How to Start a Barbershop
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Before you start a barbershop, attend barber school and spend some time working in another shop to gain experience. Then, find a shop location that's near other businesses and is easy for people to get to. Next, buy the equipment you'll need, such as chairs, clippers, and special combs. Additionally, contact your local government and complete the forms to get a business license in addition to your barber's license. Once your shop is ready, advertise your business online using social media or take out an ad in a local newspaper to get more customers.
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Contact your barbers' regulatory authority to determine the licensing requirements. While these requirements vary in their specifics, you'll typically have to be a legal adult with at least a high school diploma. You'll also often be required to prove that you've cut hair for a substantial time period (typically in the 1,000-hour range). The licensing authority that establishes the requirements might be a barber examiners board, a board of cosmetology, or a similar board. Attend barber school. A barber school is an institution that teaches you how to be a barber. Locate barber schools in your area and schedule a meeting with a representative of the school. There is no right choice when choosing a barber school. If you have multiple barber schools in your area, compare the cost, quality of instruction, and level of attention you'll get at each when making your decision. Barber school will teach you how to use different scissors, clippers, combs, and other hair styling tools. You'll also learn how to clip hair (including facial hair) and gain experience sculpting different hairstyles. When researching barber schools, find out how large the class sizes are. Smaller classes are generally better, since you'll likely get more personalized instruction. The cost of attending barber school varies significantly from place to place. In the U.S., for instance, costs can range from $6,500 to $10,000. Barber school programs necessary for certification typically last about 1 year. Gain some work experience in school and through externships. Early in your barber school training, you'll gain experience cutting hair by practicing on mannequins. Later, you'll probably be assigned (or asked to seek out) an externship with a local barbershop. There you'll work as an apprentice and be be tasked with cutting clients' hair. If you're asked to find an externship on your own, approach various barbershops and explain that you are a barber school student in search of work opportunities. Provide the barber with all relevant information, including how long you wish to apprentice there, what your experience is to date, and what your career goals are. Obtain your barber's license. Once you've identified and fulfilled the requirements for becoming a barber, fill out the license application and submit it with the appropriate fee. The cost of this fee ranges from $20 up to $110 or more depending on your location. Proving you're experienced typically requires attaching a letter or signature from the licensed barber under whom you trained or worked, as well as the transcripts or degree from the barber school you attended. Perfect your craft by cutting hair at another barbershop. After completing your education and training period, you might not feel confident enough to open your own barbershop just yet. That's okay! Look for opportunities to extend your training under the same barber you've been working with, or find a better-paying opportunity elsewhere. As an employee of another barbershop, you'll typically pay rent for a chair. For instance, you might pay $100 per week to cut hair at the shop, and take home everything you keep. Alternately, you might be paid an hourly wage when working as an employee. Calculate how much you'll need to start your barbershop. The costs of starting a barbershop will vary depending on the services your provide, the number of employees you have, and local conditions like the cost of renting a storefront. Generally, however, starting a barbershop costs somewhere in the range $120,000-$150,000 USD. These costs are used to pay for store equipment (cash registers, security systems, ventilation, and so on), insurance, marketing and advertising, inventory (combs, shampoos, clippers, and so on), and miscellaneous costs (like your sound system, waiting area chairs, and TV). Provide lenders with a business proposal. The business proposal should include a spreadsheet that includes each item of your projected costs, as well as an indication of whether it's a one-time cost (like a television) or an ongoing cost (like rent and shampoo). Include information about yourself and your experience as a barber, your vision for the barbershop, and your expectations for the future of the business. This proposal show potential lenders know that you're serious about using your loan wisely. Lenders will also want to know basic information like the location where you want to locate your business, the cost of your lease, your expected monthly earnings, and the specific products and services you'll provide. Lenders might also want you to pledge company assets as a form of security interest. This means that in the even you cannot repay your loan, the lender will be permitted to take some of your barbershop's property or income. Compare loans from a variety of lenders. Check for loans from large commercial banks, local community banks, and peer-to-peer lending sites. Each of these lenders will offer different loan packages. Shop around for loans from several lenders. Choose the loan with the low interest, the fewest fees, and the longest repayment period. Look over potential loans with an accountant or financial advisor you trust. Your financial expert should enable you to help you identify the best loan for your barbershop. Determine what sort of business you want to start. You will have to designate your barbershop as one of three different types of businesses. Each of these has different tax structures and regulatory guidelines. Consult an accountant or financial planner to help you determine which type of business is best. If you plan on being the sole owner and operator of your shop, you should found your barbershop as a sole proprietorship. If you intend to act as the head barber and hire a staff of other barbers to help out, your best bet is to establish your shop as an LLC (a limited liability corporation). If you intend to start a large barbershop business with multiple locations, a large staff, and investors, you should establish your shop as a corporation. Obtain a business license once you know what sort of business you want to form. The process by which you obtain and complete your business license varies depending on your local laws and regulations. In some cases, the business license can be obtained from your city government, while in other cases you'll have to apply for a business license through your county government. The license application often requires information about the address where you want to open your shop, the estimated cost of the lease, and the type of business you want to open. The business license is different than the barber's license. The barber's license enables you to work as a barber, while the business license is necessary for you to own and operate a business. Obtain additional licenses, if necessary. For instance, in some places you might need a license for playing background music in your shop. You might also need a health license to prove you understand how to keep your combs and clippers clean. Ask the licensing authority if they recommend or know of additional licenses you might require at the local, state, or national level. Get insurance for your shop. Even if you aren't legally required to get insurance, you should get it anyway. You'll want to get various types of insurance, including: Liability and accident insurance to protect you from client lawsuits Fire, flood, and other types of insurance to protect your building Locate a good place for your barbershop and sign a lease. The best location will be highly visible and easily accessible by both foot and vehicle. It should also be located near other businesses. The conditions which qualify as a good location for a barbershop vary substantially from place to place. A good location might be downtown, in a big city, or in a rural area. Talk to a realtor if you need help identifying a good location in your local region. Buy the necessary equipment. Use the inventory list you developed for your business proposal as a shopping list. Do some research when purchasing equipment and shop around to get the very best prices. The process by which you'll buy the necessary equipment varies depending on which equipment you want. Some of the things you want to buy (scissors, clippers, and televisions for waiting area customers) might be available in stores. Some equipment (like special combs or dyes) might only be available online. Some items will likely be available both online and in stores. Promote your shop online. Get the word out about your business through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites. Use these sites regularly to reach out to potential customers. Additionally, develop a website that lists your hours, address, phone number, the name of your business, the services you provide, and a map that shows the location of your shop. Building clientele takes time. Be patient in your first few months and promote your business continuously. Advertise through your local media. Purchase ads in your local paper and on websites, radio stations, and television stations in your area. The prices for these advertisements vary considerably from place to place. Your ads will also vary depending on the type of ad you're developing. An ad for TV or radio might use a catchy song or “jingle.” All your ads should include the name of your business, your address and phone number, and an enticing list of the service your provide. 30-second TV ads range in cost from $200 to $1,500 USD depending on your location. When producing a TV ad, include footage of your clean and inviting barbershop. Print ads in local newspapers often run between $50 to $200 USD for a small black-and-white ad of average size. If you include images of yourself or your employees in your TV or print ads, appear friendly by smiling and waving. If you need help developing your ad, consult a local graphic designer or marketing agency. Offering grand opening discount haircuts and specials is a great way to drive new clients to your shop.
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Contact your barbers' regulatory authority to determine the licensing requirements. Attend barber school. Gain some work experience in school and through externships. Obtain your barber's license. Perfect your craft by cutting hair at another barbershop. Calculate how much you'll need to start your barbershop. Provide lenders with a business proposal. Compare loans from a variety of lenders. Determine what sort of business you want to start. Obtain a business license once you know what sort of business you want to form. Obtain additional licenses, if necessary. Get insurance for your shop. Locate a good place for your barbershop and sign a lease. Buy the necessary equipment. Promote your shop online. Advertise through your local media.
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How to Install a Booster Seat
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Booster seats are designed to keep your child safe in a car once they've grown out of their car seat. To install one, first, place the seat on the back seat of your vehicle, which is the safest place for the booster seat to be. Attach any clips or straps on the booster seat to hold it in place. Once the seat is installed, have your child sit in it with the car standing still to make sure it fits correctly. The shoulder strap of the seatbelt should rest across their chest, while the lap part should be on their stomach. If you're in any doubt about the safety of the seat, go to your local police or fire department to get a safety check.
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Shop around and review different booster seat types. There are several varieties of booster seats to choose from. They vary in design, material, and price. Choose one that fits your vehicle, suits your child, and meets your current and future needs. Backless booster seats do not have a back (as the name suggests), but rest on your vehicle's rear seat. Your child's back is supported by the back of the vehicle's seat. High back booster seats have their own support for your child's back to rest against. These fit within your vehicle's rear seat much like a forward-facing child safety seat. High back booster seats are recommended for vehicles without headrests on the rear seat. Combination child safety seat/booster seats can be used first as a child safety seat and then converted to a booster seat when your child is old enough or big enough. Choose a booster seat your child finds comfortable. Booster seats are not latched to your car in the same way that car seats are. Instead, they are held in place by your child's weight and your car's seat belt. For this reason, it is very important to find a booster seat that you child can sit comfortably on. Choose a booster seat that is neither too large nor too small for your child. Make sure the booster seat fits in your car. A booster seat will rest on top of your car's back seat, much like a car seat. It will also be strapped in using the car's seatbelt. Therefore, it is critical that the booster seat fit properly into your car and onto the rear seat. Make sure: The booster seat fits fully on your car's rear seat, and does not hang over the edge. The booster seat sits flat on your car's rear seat, and is not turned or tilted. At least one of your car's rear lap-shoulder seatbelts (not just a lap seatbelt) is able to fit fully around the booster seat so that you can secure it in place. Register your booster seat. As soon as you have purchased a booster seat, register it with the manufacturer, according to the instructions that are provided with the packaging. This is necessary to validate the warranty, and will also help the manufacturer notify you in the event that there is a recall on the booster seat. Read the instructions. While the general techniques for installing a booster seat are the same for all types, each model is designed slightly differently and has specific instructions. To make sure that you know how your booster seat functions, and how to install it, always read the manufacturer's instructions and safety information that are provided with the seat when you purchase it. Place the booster seat in your car's rear seat. Booster seats should always be installed in a vehicle's rear seat, never in a front seat. The best location for a booster seat is in the center of a vehicle's rear seat, as long as it fits properly there. However, if your vehicle only has a lap belt in the center position of the rear seat, install the booster seat on the right or left side. If you cannot install a booster seat in the center of the rear seat, choose the side (right or left) that will allow you to best see your child from the driver's seat, and make it easiest to safely remove the child from the vehicle on busy streets. Use any clips or guides the booster may have. Some booster seats, but not all, have clips or guides to help you position the seatbelt across the seat. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with your booster seat regarding how to use these, if applicable. Check the fit of the booster seat. Once the booster seat is properly installed, have your child sit in it (while the vehicle is not in motion) to ensure a good fit. Position the seatbelt as you normally would, and make sure the child is snug but comfortable in the booster seat, and that it remains secure on your vehicle's back seat when your child is sitting in it. Adjust your vehicle's seat belt, if necessary. You should use a lap-shoulder combination seat belt. The lap portion should rest on the child's torso (not stomach), and the shoulder portion should fit across his/her chest. You can also visit a local police department, fire department, or other safety center to have an official check to make sure your booster seat is installed properly. Check the fit regularly. As your child grows, you may have to adjust the seatbelt or position of the booster seat. It may also shift slightly during transit. Because of this, it is a good idea to check the fit and position of the booster seat regularly. Always make sure that the seatbelt fits your child correctly, and that the booster seat remains secure on your vehicle's rear seat. Secure the booster seat when it is not in use. A booster seat should always be used whenever the child it is intended for is in your vehicle. When the booster seat is not being used, it should be secured (for instance, strapped down or stowed in the trunk). Otherwise, a loose booster seat moving around while you are driving the vehicle can cause injury or become a dangerous distraction. Some models of boosters have LATCH connectors to connect to a vehicle's lower anchors for the purpose of securing the booster when not in use. Take advantage of these if your booster comes with these connectors and the dedicated seating position has lower anchors. Some models include the Diono Solana, Graco Affix, and Britax Parkway. Use the booster seat as long as necessary. General guidelines recommend that children use booster seats until they are 8 years old or have reached 4' 9” in height. Once you child is above this age/or height, he or she can use an adult seat belt. Laws, regulations, and recommendations can vary by area. Always check the guidelines for using booster seats that are applicable where you live.
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Shop around and review different booster seat types. Choose a booster seat your child finds comfortable. Make sure the booster seat fits in your car. Register your booster seat. Read the instructions. Place the booster seat in your car's rear seat. Use any clips or guides the booster may have. Check the fit of the booster seat. Check the fit regularly. Secure the booster seat when it is not in use. Use the booster seat as long as necessary.
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How to Make Baked Beans
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To make baked beans, cut bacon strips in half and fry them in a skillet until they're softly cooked but not crispy. Next, add diced onion, bell pepper, and canned navy beans and saute them in the bacon grease for 2-4 minutes. Then, mix barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, and vinegar together in a bowl and pour the mixture into the pan. Cook the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes before pouring the mixture into a baking dish. Finally, bake the beans at 325 degrees for 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). The best baked beans are cooked slowly at a medium-low heat for a thick, well-cooked consistency; nothing's worse than thin or soupy baked beans. Make sure you have time in your schedule to periodically check on the beans for the several hours they're in the oven. Add barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard and vinegar. Stir these in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Set aside. If you don't have molasses, you can try substituting 1/2 cup of brown sugar. If you have molasses, but don't have enough, try substituting 1/2 cup of white sugar with a teaspoon of molasses. Cut bacon strips in half. Fry bacon in a steep-edged frying pan until done but soft. Don't cook "crispy" bacon - the bacon strips will continue to cook in the oven. Transfer bacon to a plate covered with a paper towel (to absorb grease) and set aside. If there's excess grease in the pan, you may remove some for later use ]. However, leave at least enough grease in the pan that you can see it move when you tilt the pan. Resist the urge to clean the pan! The leftover grease will add a smoky, meaty flavor to the final dish. If you're leaving bacon out of this recipe, simply heat a tablespoon of oil (vegetable or olive oil work fine) in your frying pan and use it to fry the ingredients in the following steps. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the frying pan. Sautee in bacon grease over high heat until tender (usually about 2-4 minutes.) Add the cans of beans to the frying pan. Maintain heat, stirring the ingredients together until combined. If your frying pan isn't big enough to accommodate the beans without spilling, scrape all ingredients to a larger pan or pot. Add the barbecue sauce/molasses mixture to the pan. Stir ingredients together to create a thick stew. Bring the stew to a light simmer for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the entire mixture to a large casserole pan or baking dish. If you're using bacon in your recipe, lay the cooked bacon strips across the top of the baked beans at even intervals. The bacon will continue to cook in the oven, browning to a nice, crisp consistency that compliments the soft, thick texture of the beans. Cook the beans at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Periodically check on the beans to ensure they don't dry out - you want a thick, but not dry, texture. If you notice your beans drying out, add more liquid. If you have it, extra barbecue sauce mixture or bacon grease works great. If not, water will suffice. When done, remove from the oven. Let beans cool slightly to thicken. Serve and enjoy! Baked beans are a great side dish for barbecued meats - try serving with grilled ribs, beef, or chicken. Cornbread is also a great companion for baked beans. Add about 3.5 cups of dry navy beans to a large pot. Submerge the beans in plenty of cold water - about three times the volume of the beans. Let the beans soak in the refrigerator overnight. The beans will absorb water overnight, increasing in volume substantially. If you don't have time to let the beans soak overnight, soften the beans quickly in the oven. Heat your oven to 325 degrees. Add your dry beans, submerged in plenty of water, to a pot with a tight fitting lid. Cook the pot in the oven until your beans are soft - about 90 minutes - 2 hours. Transfer the beans and water to a stove top pot and heat to a light simmer. Simmer the beans until soft - about 1 - 2 hours. Optionally, add 2 teaspoons salt. Sufficiently softened beans should be able to be easily crushed in your fingers. Strain the beans, setting the water aside. The leftover water can be added to the beans during the baked beans while they're cooking to prevent them from drying out. Since the water carries the flavor of the beans, it will taste better than ordinary water when added. Prepare them the same way you would canned beans. Since canned beans often come packed in a bit of sauce, you may need to add slightly more barbecue sauce, molasses, etc. to compensate for the beans' relative dryness. Use common sense - a long as you check the beans periodically as they're cooking, it's hard to accidentally let your beans dry out. Substitute salt pork for bacon. Baked beans have a long and storied history - Native Americans cooked dishes resembling modern baked beans in New England before the arrival of European colonists. Early baked bean recipes in the United States often used salt pork - then a commonly-used ingredient - instead of bacon. Salt pork, like bacon, is derived from the fatty portions of the pig. To give your baked beans an old-fashioned touch, prepare your salt pork by briefly boiling it to remove some of its salt, then fry in a pan until crispy, like bacon. Next, simply substitute your salt pork for bacon! For a truly authentic Native American baked bean dish, use dear (or even bear) instead of pork products and use maple syrup instead of molasses. Add extra spice for zest! One great way to give your baked beans a good "kick" is to chop up a jalapeño pepper or two when sauteing your onions and bell peppers. If you're especially adventurous, you can even add dried pepper or a super-spicy hot sauce to the baked beans as they simmer in the frying pan. Be warned - not everyone can handle the extra heat. Experiment with your liquid ingredients. Modify your "sauce" to suit your tastes. If you don't like barbecue sauce, try substituting ketchup! You can use Worcestershire sauce to modify (or replace) mustard. Also try adding a dash of your favorite spice - a little cinnamon, for instance, can fantastically compliment the sweetness of standard baked beans for a subtle "Autumn" flavor. Your sauce is limited only by your imagination - make your own special recipe and share it with your friends!
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Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Add barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard and vinegar. Cut bacon strips in half. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the frying pan. Add the cans of beans to the frying pan. Add the barbecue sauce/molasses mixture to the pan. Transfer the entire mixture to a large casserole pan or baking dish. Cook the beans at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Add about 3.5 cups of dry navy beans to a large pot. Transfer the beans and water to a stove top pot and heat to a light simmer. Strain the beans, setting the water aside. Prepare them the same way you would canned beans. Substitute salt pork for bacon. Add extra spice for zest! Experiment with your liquid ingredients.
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How to Eat at Hell's Kitchen
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The easiest way to get tickets to the Hell's Kitchen set is by asking a friend who works for the Fox Broadcasting Company. If you don't have any professional contacts at Fox, you can send a letter or e-mail to the Hell's Kitchen publicity team requesting tickets. You can only obtain official tickets through Fox, so stay away from any second party websites offering invitations to the show.
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Work with a casting agency to get recruited to be on the show. Many reality TV shows like “Hell's Kitchen” recruit their audiences from casting agencies. By registering with one of these agencies, you can significantly increase your odds of being selected to appear on the show. For best results, go with a casting agency that specifically works with reality TV shows or shows with studio audiences. The registration process for most casting agencies involves submitting registration paperwork, documents that prove your identity, and having your picture taken for the company's portfolio. There's also the possibility that a guest or audience member will cancel their reservation. When this happens, producers turn to their back-up list of reservation requests. Your name could be selected as a last minute fill-in, especially if you live around the location of the show's filming. Follow FOX's social media accounts to hear about any updates. Fox Broadcasting will occasionally put out calls on through their social media for potential audience members. When this happens, follow the instructions or links in the company's social media posts to begin your application process. When this happens, it's usually the first people to respond who are awarded tickets to the show, so be sure to follow social media posts closely! For example, follow @foxtv on Twitter and Instagram or visit facebook.com/FOXTV. The show's official website once had a "Reservations" section on its front page, located near the bottom of the screen, but the producers removed that section from the website. Nonetheless, you should continue to check the webpage for updates on whether or not reservations are actively being requested. See if you know somebody with ties to the show who can get you in. Unfortunately, many people who have had luck getting into the show's studio audience simply knew “the right person.” If you know someone who works for the show or who's connected to Fox Broadcasting, ask that person if they can help you get a ticket to the show. For example, ask a friend of yours who works for Fox something like: “Do you think it would be possible for you to help me get tickets to be in the Hell's Kitchen audience? It would mean a lot to me.” The more influence your contact has within the company or with the show, the more likely you are to succeed in your appeal. Make your request directly to the person you know rather than going through official channels. Beware of scams that try to charge you for tickets. As hard as it might be to believe, real tickets to the show should cost you nothing. If a second party website wants your credit card information or other financial data, that website should not be trusted. Try the Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas if you're a fan of the show. Although you won't actually see any of the drama of the TV show, the Las Vegas restaurant does serve many of the dishes that have been made famous from Gordon Ramsay's show. Dining at the restaurant is an easy way to experience Gordon Ramsay-inspired cooking without having to get a ticket to the actual show. Be forewarned: you probably won't see Gordon Ramsay at this restaurant. Dress in an upscale casual attire for the show. Hell's Kitchen is meant to resemble a fine dining restaurant, so you should dress to match your surroundings. Go with a nice suit without a tie or a dress with heels to look the part. Be aware that Hell's Kitchen is a show, so you may be filmed and shown on TV. Dress the way you want to be seen by millions of people! Note that you'll have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. This is pretty standard when it comes to taking part in reality TV shows. The NDA you sign will probably prevent you from publicly discussing what you see during the taping of the show for a set period of time. Expect to eat for free but without being able to choose your food. If you're part of the audience during taping for the show, you'll probably be served whatever contestants on the show are being tasked with creating. Service will be slow; expect the visit to take at least three hours. As you wait, however, you will be given free alcohol and bread. Diners are typically compensated with free food and maybe some money for the grueling hours involved in taping the show. Note that even after you obtain tickets, there is no guarantee that you will actually be able to eat anything there. Per the rules of the show, once Gordon Ramsay calls for an end to the episode, the kitchen shuts down for the evening, regardless of whether all the diners have been served. Be prepared for the venue to not be like a normal restaurant experience. Hell's Kitchen is not an actual restaurant. The kitchen and dining room are on a soundstage, so your dining experience will not be anything like what you might expect at a real eating establishment. Unfortunately, you probably won't get to meet Gordon Ramsay face-to-face, either. Most people who have visited the set of the show report that the food is decent, but not fantastic. If you still want to go, do so for the entertainment experience and not for the sake of a great meal.
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Work with a casting agency to get recruited to be on the show. Follow FOX's social media accounts to hear about any updates. See if you know somebody with ties to the show who can get you in. Beware of scams that try to charge you for tickets. Try the Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas if you're a fan of the show. Dress in an upscale casual attire for the show. Note that you'll have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Expect to eat for free but without being able to choose your food. Be prepared for the venue to not be like a normal restaurant experience.
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How to Make an Easy Homemade Air Conditioner from a Fan and Water Bottles
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To make your own air conditioner using water bottles and a fan, start by filling 3 plastic water bottles with water and a few tablespoons of salt. Then, put all 3 bottles in the freezer and leave them in there until they're frozen solid. Once they're frozen, set the bottles 6 inches in front of a table fan or box fan. Finally, turn on the fan and wait for the air to pass by the bottles and cool down. Once the ice melts, refreeze the water bottles and repeat!
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Pour 3 tbsp (51 g) of salt into each of your 3 plastic water bottles. Use disposable plastic bottles for the easiest set-up and clean up. Pour 3 tablespoons (51 g) of table salt per bottle. Put the caps back on and shake the bottles to thoroughly mix the salt. Any standard salt you have in your kitchen will work. Freeze all of the bottles. Leave them inside for a few hours until they are completely frozen. Once the water turns to ice, take the bottles out and set them aside. Salt lowers the freezing temperature of water and makes the ice colder. It may take longer for your bottles to freeze depending on the size of your freezer. Set the bottles 6 in (15 cm) in front of your fan. A table fan or box fan will work best, but you can use any fan you want. Turn on the fan and put your bottles in front of it. The air will cool down as it passes around the bottles. Keep the fan on as long as the bottles are frozen for a makeshift air conditioner. Spread the bottles out so they don't block any of the fan's airstream. Put the bottles on a small table in front of a standing fan. Don't use the oscillation setting on your fan if it has one. Keep it pointed at the water bottles for the whole time. Put your bottles back in the freezer to reuse them. When the ice melts, simply freeze the bottles again. In a few hours, you can run your fan like an air conditioner again! Keep multiple bottles prepared in your freezer so you don't have to wait for them to freeze again. Cut halfway around 2 empty water bottles 1 in (2.5 cm) up from the bottom. Drink the water in 2 bottles or empty them into another container. Use a utility knife to make your cut. Hold the bottle securely with your non-dominant hand against a cutting board, and poke the tip of the blade through the bottle and work halfway around the bottle. Do the same cut on the other bottle. Be careful when handling a utility knife. Drill multiple holes above the cuts 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) apart from one another. Use a ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) drill bit meant for plastic. Make a row of holes around the bottle ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) above the cut. Once you finish making the first row, drill 2-3 more rows above it, spacing them ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) apart. Alternatively, use a soldering gun to melt the holes through the plastic. Tie the bottles upside-down to the back of your fan with string or wire. Make sure your fan is turned off before tying your bottles. Feed a wire or string through 2 of the holes in each bottle. Wrap the string around the fan grating and tie a knot to secure them. To keep them in place, tie another string around the bottles' nozzles. Tie one bottle on each side of the motor compartment of the fan. Put ice cubes inside the bottles and turn on your fan. Lift the bottom of the bottle up so you can fit ice cubes inside the cut. Fill the bottle to just below the holes. Turn your fan on high and point it towards the area you want to cool down. The fan will pull the cold air from the bottles through the holes you drilled. Since the bottles are attached to the fan, you can use the oscillating feature if your fan has one. Drain the melted ice into a bowl. When the ice starts to melt, hold a bowl underneath the bottle nozzle. Twist off the cap so the water pours into the bowl. Screw the cap back on the bottle before draining the other. To continue using your bottles, simply add more ice.
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Pour 3 tbsp (51 g) of salt into each of your 3 plastic water bottles. Freeze all of the bottles. Set the bottles 6 in (15 cm) in front of your fan. Put your bottles back in the freezer to reuse them. Cut halfway around 2 empty water bottles 1 in (2.5 cm) up from the bottom. Drill multiple holes above the cuts 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) apart from one another. Tie the bottles upside-down to the back of your fan with string or wire. Put ice cubes inside the bottles and turn on your fan. Drain the melted ice into a bowl.
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How to Draw a Parabolic Curve (a Curve with Straight Lines)
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A parabolic curve is a curve that's made up of straight lines. When you're first learning how to draw a parabolic curve, use graph paper since it will be easier. First, position the paper so the long sides are at the bottom and top. Next, use a ruler to draw a straight line from the top left square to the right of the bottom left square. Use the ruler again to draw another line from the second square down from the top left to the second square over from the bottom left. Repeat this process, continuing to move one square down from the top left and one square over from the bottom left as you draw your lines until you reach the last square on the bottom.
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Find graph paper. When you are learning, it is best to use graph paper. If you don't have any graph paper, continue on to method 2. Position the paper lengthwise. Put the paper so the long end is on the bottom/top and the short ends on the side. If you are using square graph paper, you can skip this step. Using a ruler, draw a line from the top left square to the right of the bottom left cube. Make sure the line is straight. Using the ruler again, draw another line from the second to top left square and two out from the bottom left corner. Continue moving down on the left side, and out on the bottom. Make sure you don't connect the wrong end to wrong end, as it is hard to erase. Repeat until you reach the bottom square on the left side. Finished! Draw a right angle. The taller you make it, the smoother your Parabolic Curve will be. Add notches, dots, points, etc. on both sides of the angle. Make sure they are evenly spaced and equal on both sides. Using a ruler, draw a line from the top left notch to the right of the bottom left botch. Make sure the line is straight. Repeat with the next notch Using the ruler again, draw another line from the third to top left notch and four out from the bottom left corner. Continue moving down on the left side, and out on the bottom. Make sure you don't connect the wrong end to wrong end, as it is hard to erase. Repeat until you reach the bottom notch on the left side. Finished! Draw a circle. Use a compass , as it is essential that it is a good circle. Notch the edges of the circle. Notch them in equal distance from each other. Depending on how wide you want you parabolic curve to be, draw a line from one line to another. Continue connecting the notches with lines. Continue as needed. You're finished when you are at where you started. Finished! Draw it as a cube. This is a really cool doodle that isn't too hard. Simply draw the cube first, then use the angles of the cube to make the curves. Make it using yarn or string. This is even cooler than doing it on paper! Draw a parabolic curve using an angle greater or less than 90°. This makes the curve narrower or wider. Draw three parabolic curves inside a triangle. This makes a three-sided star. Combine parabolic curve sections to make a work of art!
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Find graph paper. Position the paper lengthwise. Using a ruler, draw a line from the top left square to the right of the bottom left cube. Using the ruler again, draw another line from the second to top left square and two out from the bottom left corner. Continue moving down on the left side, and out on the bottom. Repeat until you reach the bottom square on the left side. Finished! Draw a right angle. Add notches, dots, points, etc. Using a ruler, draw a line from the top left notch to the right of the bottom left botch. Using the ruler again, draw another line from the third to top left notch and four out from the bottom left corner. Continue moving down on the left side, and out on the bottom. Repeat until you reach the bottom notch on the left side. Finished! Draw a circle. Notch the edges of the circle. Depending on how wide you want you parabolic curve to be, draw a line from one line to another. Continue connecting the notches with lines. You're finished when you are at where you started. Finished! Draw it as a cube. Make it using yarn or string. Draw a parabolic curve using an angle greater or less than 90°. Draw three parabolic curves inside a triangle. Combine parabolic curve sections to make a work of art!
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How to Temper an Egg
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To temper an egg, start by cracking it into a bowl and whisking it until it's frothy. Then, gradually add in the hot liquid you're using for your recipe and continue to whisk the egg. Be careful not to add the liquid too quickly or you could cause the egg to curdle. Once the egg mixture is steaming and the bowl it's in feels hot, you're finished! Add the tempered egg to your recipe and enjoy.
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Get the proper utensils. Whatever the dish you're making, tempering eggs for it is a lot easier than you might think. As long as you work quickly and by adding only a small amount of hot liquid to your eggs, your eggs will be tempered in no time. To do it right, you'll need: Heat resistant bowl. It's important to beat your eggs in a tempered glass (like Pyrex) bowl, or a ceramic bowl, so it won't heat up and cook the eggs from underneath. You want the liquid to do the cooking, not the surface, which will cause the eggs to curdle. Whisk. The technique requires that you aggressively whisk the eggs while adding hot liquid, making a whisk useful. In a pinch, a fork is a fine alternative. Ladle. You'll need something to spoon the hot liquid from the pot, preferably a large ladle with a spout, so you can control how much you add. Start by whipping your eggs in the bowl. Depending on your recipe, you might have anywhere between 1 and 6 eggs that you're preparing to temper, but the process will be the same regardless of the amounts. Crack all your eggs into your heat resistant bowl, then beat them until thoroughly integrated. Continue whipping the eggs until they just become frothy. Beaten eggs, as you'd make for scrambled eggs, will be more likely to curdle, since the consistency will be thicker. You want more of an omelet consistency. When you start to see a foam appear on the top of the eggs, you're in good shape. Let the eggs sit and come up to room temperature while you make the rest of the recipe. It's more difficult to temper very cold eggs, so it's important to let them come up to room temp gently before tempering. Spoon in some hot liquid to the eggs while whisking vigorously. Whether you're making a savory dish or a custard, the next step is basically the same. You want to add a small amount of the hot liquid you're using to temper, while whisking the eggs vigorously at the same time. When you're sure the eggs haven't curdled, add a little more. Continue in this way until the eggs are tempered. Start with a tablespoon or two and wait until you're sure it isn't curdling to add more. Some recipes will play fast and loose with the instructions, telling you to add a whole ladle full of boiling milk to eggs. It's safer to start with smaller amounts and gradually bring the heat up. Continue adding until you've increased the volume of the eggs by at least half. Pour the tempered egg into the hot liquid, when it’s ready. Eggs are tempered when the mixture is steaming, and you can feel the heat in your hand holding the bowl. At this point, the eggs are essentially cooked without having scrambled. You can pour it all in at once, give it a few stirs, and the tempering is done. You don't have to worry about the eggs curdling at this point. The mixture helps to thicken broths and custards, creating a rich sauce. When you pour it back in, you should notice the broth or the milk thicken somewhat, and take on a cloudier, yellowy tint. Strain curds you make accidentally. If you rush the process by trying to add too much heat at once, you might notice a few curds start to form. Don't panic, but stop adding the hot liquid and stirring the eggs. Get a spoon and fish out the curds, or run the egg mixture through a strainer if necessary and restart the process. If the whole thing as curdled, throw it out and start over. Alternatively, you can just ignore some curds if you don't mind the texture. Keep whisking vigorously and you'll hardly even notice the texture. Heat milk just to boiling on the stove. If you're making eggnog, custard, pudding, or ice cream, almost all recipes will start with scalded milk, or milk brought just to a boil. Whip your eggs in a heat-resistant bowl and go about the process of heating the milk over the stove according to the recipe you're using. Mix the appropriate amount of sugar into the eggs. For some recipes, you'll need to measure out the sugar into the eggs before you temper the eggs. If this is the case, measure it out and add it to the eggs. Whisk them together vigorously while the milk heats. Start with a few tablespoons of milk. Remove the milk from the heat after it's scalded and add a very small amount of milk to the heat-resistant bowl with the eggs and sugar in it. Use your ladle and spoon out about a tablespoon into your whipped eggs, whisking vigorously while you add. Make sure the eggs haven't curdled before adding more. If it helps, count to ten in between additions of milk, just to be sure you're not rushing it. That's slow enough that you'll probably be safe from curdling. Continue adding until all of the milk has been added. Keep spooning the milk into the eggs, a little at a time, until you've transferred all the milk over to the egg bowl. Depending on what you're doing with the recipe, you might add this mixture to dry ingredients or chill it down for ice cream. Either way, you've tempered the eggs and you're ready to move forward with the recipe. Don’t season the eggs. Adding salt to beaten eggs starts breaking down the proteins, releasing moisture and creating a less uniform consistency in the egg mixture. This means that the eggs will temper less evenly when you add broth. Season the broth after the eggs have been tempered and added into the soup, not before you temper the eggs. Start with a very small amount of broth. Ladle out some of the broth, spooning in a small amount to the bowl with the eggs in it. Whisk the eggs vigorously while you add the liquid. Count to ten before you add another spoonful and allow the temperature to come up gradually. Try as best you can to only use broth to temper the eggs. Depending on what kind of soup you're making, it can be hard to avoid little chunks of vegetables or meat. It's fine if you get a bit of veg in there with your eggs–it's all going together anyway–but the eggs will whisk easier with just broth and egg, and the eggs will temper more quickly. Continue adding until the bowl is steaming. Continue adding broth in small amounts and put your hand on the side of the bowl to check for the temperature. Look closely for steam. If you're doing it properly, the eggs should still be perfectly liquid, but should be steaming and warm, meaning that they're tempered properly. When you see steam, your eggs are tempered. Pour the mixture back into the soup pot. When the bowl is steaming as much as the pot with the broth, you can pour the tempered eggs directly into the soup. Stir the eggs around to enrich the broth with the tempered eggs. The broth should thicken some–not much–and will take on a cloudier, slightly yellowish or milky color. Temper eggs into dishes with long noodles. One way of tempering eggs common in Italian cooking is to add raw egg directly to hot pasta to create a rich sauce. Most famously, this is the technique used for making spaghetti carbonara, the simple combination of noodles, egg, pancetta (or bacon), and lots and lots of black pepper. Carbonara is typically made with spaghetti noodles, but also can be made with any noodle you like to eat. Technique-wise, it's sometimes easier to temper the eggs in the pan using longer noodles, which tangle together to create a larger surface and keep the eggs off the bottom of the pan, so they won't scramble. You can do it with any noodle, however. Beat some shredded cheese into the egg mixture. While your pasta cooks, beat about 2 eggs in a bowl and add enough shredded parmesan cheese to double the amount. This can be more than you'd think–around a half cup or so of shredded parmesan. You can use other kinds of cheese, but drier, flakier cheeses like parmesan usually integrate more easily into the egg and melt more quickly than some other kinds. In a carbonara, you'll also add lots and lots of black pepper to the eggs before you add it to the pasta. The pepper is where the dish gets it's name–the pepper grains look like bits of "carbon." Heat the pasta gently in the skillet. For most recipes, you'll fry up some kind of meat, onions, garlic, and spices in a skillet first, then remove the pan from the heat. Cook your pasta separately, then add it to the skillet with the other ingredients. Put the skillet on low heat, stirring the noodles in the meat and vegetables to heat it gently. The goal is to warm the egg on the top side of the pasta before it works through to the bottom of the pan, where it will likely start to curdle. It takes temperature control and good stirring to make it work correctly. Stir the pasta vigorously while adding in the egg. Pour the egg over the pasta noodles in the skillet over low heat, using a wooden spoon to stir the noodles around vigorously. Continue agitating the noodles, moving them around constantly. They should cook very quickly, and you want to avoid letting them curdle on the bottom of the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat when you see steam and fork the noodles into a separate bowl. Eggs cook much more quickly than most people think, so heating the noodles through gently and having them at the proper temperature when you had them should temper the eggs very quickly, coating the noodles in a rich and thick cheesy sauce. Season with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Get the proper utensils. Start by whipping your eggs in the bowl. Spoon in some hot liquid to the eggs while whisking vigorously. Pour the tempered egg into the hot liquid, when it’s ready. Strain curds you make accidentally. Heat milk just to boiling on the stove. Mix the appropriate amount of sugar into the eggs. Start with a few tablespoons of milk. Continue adding until all of the milk has been added. Don’t season the eggs. Start with a very small amount of broth. Continue adding until the bowl is steaming. Pour the mixture back into the soup pot. Temper eggs into dishes with long noodles. Beat some shredded cheese into the egg mixture. Heat the pasta gently in the skillet. Stir the pasta vigorously while adding in the egg.
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How to Kill Black Ants
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If you want to kill black ants, put down ant bait or a sticky trap in the area where you have been seeing the ants. The ant bait is a poison that attracts the ants, which then carry the bait back to their nests. It's very effective, but you should not use ant poison in an area where children or pets can reach it. Bait traps will catch the ants on a sticky surface, eliminating them as they move around your home. Traps are safer for pets and children, but they take longer to work.
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Buy commercial ant bait. Using a commercial bait is a very effective way to kill black ants. Ants are attracted to the bait, which is a mixture of poison and a sweet substance. The ants eat some bait and bring some back to the nest, where the rest of the colony is also exposed to the poison. Over the course of one or two life cycles, the ants will be destroyed. If you decide to use bait, be sure you take the precaution of making sure that there are no children or pets in the area. Commercial ant bait is available in hardware stores for about $4 per box. Place the bait traps in the affected areas. Follow the instructions on the packaging to get the bait traps ready, then place them on your countertops, in corners and in any other areas where you frequently see ants gather. If possible, place a trap in front of an ant trail. Different types of bait traps require different preparation. Some traps require you to place a few drops of bait on pieces of cardboard, then place the cardboard around your house. Other traps simply require peeling back a plastic wrapper and setting out the traps. Wait a few days for the traps to work. Bait traps take a little longer to work than spraying and other methods of killing ants, but they are ultimately much more effective. Over the course of a few days, the ants will carry the bait back to their nest and poison the rest of the colony. In the meantime, make sure your house is clean of other food sources so that the ants eat the bait, not crumbs or sticky spots in your kitchen. Try spraying with a pesticide. If you want to make doubly sure the ants are gone for good, you can spray a pesticide as well. Purchase a store formula, mix up the contents based on the instructions, place the solution in a sprayer and spray the infested rooms. You may also apply the solution to the perimeter of your home to keep ants from coming inside. Make sure that children and pets stay away from the sprayed areas, since they can become ill if they ingest the chemicals. You can also purchase an aerosol spray to apply directly on the black ants. These are usually indoor formulas that work well in areas like your kitchen. Apply the spray anywhere you see ants, and any cracks and/or crevices that you see them crawl into. This method usually leads to immediate death so sweep up any dead ants and dispose of them properly. If you spray in an area that children or pets may be in, be sure to adequately wipe down and clean the area so no one gets sick from the spray. Use diatomaceous earth. This substance is completely natural and safe for use around humans and pets, but it kills ants and other crawling critters. It's composed of ground up fossil pieces that cut into insects' exoskeletons when they walk over it. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in corners, under the sink, in windowsills, and anywhere else you often see ants. Every week or two, vacuum up the diatomaceous earth and replace it with fresh powder. This substance doesn't work as well in humid areas, since it loses its sharpness when it becomes wet. Use baking soda to clean carpets. If you have a lot of black ants on your carpeting, cover it in a fine layer of baking soda, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum it up. You can also apply cornstarch to a surface and vacuum it up immediately before you try to vacuum up the black ants. The added cornstarch in the vacuum will suffocate the animal. Try an essential oil spray. Certain natural sprays act as insect repellents. You can easily make your own by adding 10 drops of essential oil to a cup of water, then pouring it into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture all over your house to keep ants away. Here are a few essential oils to try: Eucalyptus oil (don't use this one if you have a cat) Tea tree oil Lavender Peppermint Lemon Windex Use boric acid. You might already have a box in your laundry room. This household substance doubles as a very effective insecticide. Simply sprinkle boric acid in corner and around room perimeters. Ants and other critters will die after crawling over the powder. Try cinnamon powder. If you don't have any other repellent on hand, try sprinkling some cinnamon in the room where the ants are gathering. Ants are repelled by the fine powder and strong smell. While sprinkling cinnamon won't kill the ants, it might keep them from coming back. Keep your floors and countertops clean. Regularly sweep, mop and vacuum your floors to get rid of all the tiny crumbs that tend to collect there. After each meal, wipe down your table and countertops to remove all remnants of food. Ants are attracted to even the tiniest of spills, so make sure to clean up after yourself regularly to keep them from coming in. Keep food stored away. It's important not to leave food out for more than a little while - otherwise, the ants will sense that it's there and come to get it. If you have an ant problem, you might have to take extra measures to make sure your food is packaged tightly. The following foods should never be left out where the ants can access them: Maple syrup Juice Sugar Cracker crumbs Fruit with thin skin, like strawberries Seal your doors and windows. Is it easy for ants to walk right into your house? You might want to look into sealing your doors and windows so that the ants won't be able to come inside. Use caulk and door seals to take care of the crack under your door and along the sides of your windows. Examine your house from the outside, too, to determine if there are any holes or cracks where they might be coming in.
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Buy commercial ant bait. Place the bait traps in the affected areas. Wait a few days for the traps to work. Try spraying with a pesticide. Use diatomaceous earth. Use baking soda to clean carpets. Try an essential oil spray. Use boric acid. Try cinnamon powder. Keep your floors and countertops clean. Keep food stored away. Seal your doors and windows.
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