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https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Ribs	How to Cook Ribs	Before cooking ribs in the oven, make sure you rinse them to get rid of any fat and bone particles. Then, remove the membrane and trim the fat with a knife. To bring out more flavor, season the meat by covering it with 1/4 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat and applying a spice rub. Next, line a tray with foil, place a wire wrack inside, and put the ribs on top. Broil for 10 minutes, then cook the ribs for for between 1.5 and 3 hours at 300 °F. Use a brush to cover them with barbecue sauce 30 minutes before they're done.	Choose your ribs. There are two different kinds of ribs: baby back (or loin-back) and spare ribs. Baby back ribs are smaller, usually 2-2.5 pounds per rack, more tender, and more expensive. Spare ribs are larger, usually 4-5 pounds per rack, less expensive, meatier, fattier, and more flavorful. When choosing a spare rib, look for evenly spaced fat. Don't choose a spare rib that has a large fat deposit in one place. Even marbling yields better flavor. For baby back ribs, it should be the same size along the bone with a even marbling of fat. Most people prepare St. Louis style spare ribs, which are just spare ribs with the ends and other gristly bits chopped off. When you buy spare ribs, you can ask your butcher to make them St. Louis style for you. Remove the membrane. To start preparing ribs for the grill , you have to rinse the ribs first to get rid of any extra meat, fat, or bone particles. Then, turn the ribs over. Slide a dull knife or your fingers under the membrane and pull it back where it connects to the bone. Lift and loosen it until it tears. Pull the membrane away from the bones until it is completely removed. Trim the fat away from both sides. Removing the membrane will allow the ribs to tenderize. Some people, however, claim that the membrane doesn't make the ribs less tender and even prefer the ribs cooked with the membrane still in tact. Try cooking both ways to choose for yourself. Dry brine the meat. Salt is important when making perfect ribs. The salt amplifies the flavors, helps the meat retain moisture, and helps you gain the crust on the top of ribs (called bark). Use 1/4 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat. Leave the salt on the meat for at least 1-2 hours. Choose your spice rub. Most spice rubs are a mixture of spicy and sweet flavors. Traditional southern spice rubs include smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, black pepper and salt. Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Spice rubs are extremely versatile. Choose flavors that suit your palette. You can add paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, red chili pepper flakes, premade Cajun seasonings, cinnamon, nutmeg - just about anything you prefer. Decide if you want a sweet or spicy rub, and adjust the amounts of spices accordingly. You may prefer a marinade instead of a spice rub. These marinades can include mustard, liquid smoke, apple juice, hot sauce, or ketchup. Most traditional recipes tend to favor spice rubs over marinades. Rub spice rub into the ribs. Make sure to coat both sides of the ribs, pressing the spices into the meat with your fingers. Don't coat the ribs so thickly that you can't see the meat through the spices. When you've coated your ribs, wrap the ribs in plastic wrap. Place them on a cookie sheet, then refrigerate for 12 hours. Try brushing on a layer of vegetable oil before you rub in the spice rub. This helps the spices absorb into the meat better, and it helps the meat crisp into that desired "bark" on the outside of the ribs. Prepare your grill. The next day, get the grill ready about an hour before you plan on cooking the ribs. Allow the grill to heat before you begin, aiming for a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit. The secret to grilling ribs is indirect cooking. If you have a charcoal grill, place the charcoal on one half of the pit, so that your ribs can be cooked by indirect heat on the portion without the briquettes. Place a water pan directly above the heat source; this helps the smoking process by keeping the meat tenderized. Cook your ribs under the exhaust vent, which should be open. If you have a gas grill, turn on only the outside burners; this leaves the center burner or two unlit so the ribs can cook indirectly. If you have two burners, only light one. You will cook the meat on the side of the grill that does not have the burners on. Your dial will probably be set at 175 degrees. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor your temperature to ensure a steady 225 degrees. Let the grill warm up slowly; never turn the grill on high heat. You can place the ribs on a cooking rack and place a pan of water underneath the ribs to help keep them moist. Cook the ribs. When your grill has heated to 225 degrees, place the ribs on the side of the grill that is not directly above the coals. Allow them to cook for 2 to 4.5 hours, depending on how big your ribs are. Baby back ribs will need less time than spare ribs. There are different ways you can cook ribs. You can stack ribs, placing two slabs on top of one another. You need to rotate the ribs at least twice, switching the placement of the ribs. This should be done every 40 minutes or so. You can also use a rib rack. When using a rib rack, add at least 30 minutes to your cook time due to how close the ribs are when cooking. You can also cook them by laying them out flat. If you only lay one slab of ribs on the grill, there is no need to flip them. Just switch the placement of the slabs, moving the one closest to the coals or burner farther away while moving the one that was far away closer. Add pre-soaked wood chips to the barbecue pit along with the charcoal if desired. Hickory, mesquite and other chips will create a smokier flavor in the meat. To get the smoky wood chip flavor with a gas grill, place wood chips in a smoker box. If you don't have a smoker box, make a smoker pouch out of aluminum foil and place it on top of one of the burners. Turn that burner on maximum heat and close the lid before you place the ribs on the grill. When the chips start smoking, turn the burner down and place the ribs on the grill. Make sure the temperature is 225 degrees. If you don't want to add a pan of water under the ribs, spritz the ribs with apple juice or apple vinegar with every half hour to help retain moisture. Add barbecue sauce. Slather barbecue sauce on them using a brush. Opinions vary on when you should add the sauce. Some suggest adding sauce after an hour of cooking, while others say do it during the last fifteen minutes. If you do it during the last fifteen minutes, move it over directly over the coals so the sauce can caramelize. Don't over-sauce. You want to enhance the flavor, not cover up the taste of the pork and the spice rub. If you want more sauce, add it at the table. Use one or two coats of sauce, no more. Remove ribs from the grill. Allow them to set for 15 minutes. Separate the ribs with a knife and serve. Choose your ribs. Cooking ribs in the oven is very similar to a grill. The oven allows for the slow-cooking environment needed for juicy, tender ribs. Either kind of ribs work well for the oven, so this is up to you. You can adapt just about any recipe for the grill into the oven; just be aware that the ribs will not have the smoky flavor they do from the grill. There are two different kinds of ribs: baby back (or loin-back) and spare ribs. Baby back ribs are smaller, usually 2-2.5 pounds per rack, more tender, and more expensive. Spare ribs are larger, usually 4-5 pounds per rack, less expensive, meatier, fattier, and more flavorful. When choosing a spare rib, look for evenly spaced fat. Don't choose a spare rib that has a large fat deposit in one place. Even marbling yields better flavor. For baby back ribs, it should be the same size along the bone with a even marbling of fat. Some people prefer the taste of baby back ribs, especially since they are more tender. You can also buy boneless baby back ribs. For spare ribs, most people prepare them St. Louis, which are just spare ribs with the ends and other gristly bits chopped off. When you buy spare ribs, you can ask your butcher to make them St. Louis style for you. Remove the membrane. Before you begin cooking, turn the ribs over. Slide a dull knife or your fingers under the membrane and pull it back where it connects to the bone. Lift and loosen it until it tears. Pull the membrane away from the bones until it is completely removed. Trim the fat away from both sides. Removing the membrane will allow the ribs to tenderize. Coat your ribs with your spice rub. Use your hands to press the spice rub into the meat on both sides. Cover in a generous layer, but make sure you can still see the meat through the spice rub. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap, and place them in the refrigerator on a cookie sheet overnight. Spice rubs contain a mixture of flavors that are easily adapted for your tastes. Make spice rubs using paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, or any other spice you'd like. Mix your desired spices together in a small bowl beforehand. Make sure you use some brown sugar to get a caramelized flavor. If you'd like to get a bit of the smoky flavor, add smoked pimentón, chipotle pepper, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla to the spice rub. These flavors are used in hardwood smoked flavors. Broil the ribs. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a cooling rack on top of them. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and place them on top of the cooling rack with meaty side up. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack. Broil for 5 minutes, until the outside starts to brown. Allow the broiler to pre-heat for a few minutes before placing the ribs underneath. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs while the oven heats. When the oven has reached the temperature, place the ribs back in the oven. Allow them to cook for 1.5 to 2 hours if they are baby back ribs and 2.5 to 3 hours if they are spare ribs. Place a layer of aluminum foil over the top of the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time. This will keep them from burning. Some cooks suggest wrapping the ribs in foil the entire time they cook. This is an optional way of cooking that you can try. Another way to cook ribs in the oven is to place them in a baking dish, meat side down. Thirty minutes before they should be taken out of the oven, flip them over and apply barbecue sauce, then place back into the oven. Slather the ribs with barbecue sauce 30 minutes before they are done cooking, if you desire. Recover with aluminum foil. Remove the ribs from the oven. Let them set for 10 minute before serving. Take a knife and separate the meat between the bones. Serve immediately.	Choose your ribs. Remove the membrane. Dry brine the meat. Choose your spice rub. Rub spice rub into the ribs. Prepare your grill. Cook the ribs. Add barbecue sauce. Remove ribs from the grill. Choose your ribs. Remove the membrane. Coat your ribs with your spice rub. Broil the ribs. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs from the oven.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Wax-Worm-Farm	How to Grow a Wax Worm Farm	To grow a wax worm farm, start by getting a 5-gallon container and lining the bottom of it with worm food and crumpled-up wax paper. Then, place some wax worms in the container, and cover it with a mesh screen lid. When you're finished setting up your worm farm, place it in a dark, warm place, and continue to add new worm food whenever it starts to get low. After 2-3 weeks, your worms will start transforming into moths and laying new eggs.	Get a container. You will need a container made of hard plastic, metal, or glass. (Wax worms can chew through cardboard, wood, flimsy plastic, or paper.) Your container will need to be approximately 5-gallons in size. Wash the container. It is very important for your container to be free of any bacteria, chemicals, or other contaminants. Wash your container with warm water and a mild detergent, and then allow it to air dry. Create a mesh lid. Cover the opening of your container with a mesh screen. You will need to find something 20-gauge or smaller, so that your worms cannot escape through the openings. (You can find mesh like this at most hardware stores.) Eventually, you will secure this screen with duct tape. Prepare worm food. You are going to need one box of mixed-grain baby cereal, 1/3 cup honey, and 1/3 cup glycerin. Mix these ingredients together (adding a bit of water, if mixture is too thick to stir). Then, place about half of this mixture at the bottom of your container. The other half can be refrigerated until needed. Place wax paper in the container. Take a few pieces of food-grade wax paper and crumple them up. Then place your crumpled wax paper in the bottom of your container, along with the food. This will provide a place for your worms to lay their eggs. Purchase wax worms. Look for a wax worm starter kit, containing 24-36 worms. These kits can be purchased from pet stores or bait shops. They usually come in starter packs by the dozens. Place them in the prepared container. Open your container of worms and transfer them, one by one, into their new home. Discard any sawdust, they may be packed in. Your worm food (the cereal and honey mixture) and some crumpled wax paper should already be in place. Secure your lid. Take your mesh screen lid and place it on top of your container. Then secure your lid by placing a bit of duct tape on each side. (You are going to remove this lid at times, so using 3-4 pieces of tape, evenly spaced, should work.) Once again, it is important to select a small enough mesh to prevent your worms from getting out. Place your container in water. If you are at all worried about your worms escaping their habitat and getting loose inside your home, you can set your container in a tray with about 1 inch of water. This will ensure that your worms cannot get loose. (This step is optional.) Place your worm farm in a warm, dark place. Wax worms are a good choice for home breeding because they are not terribly particular about temperature. They will survive in any temperature comfortable to you in your home. However, your wax worms will thrive most effectively in a dark place that runs about 80 degrees F. Add worm food as needed. Any time you see the worm food in your container getting low, you should add a bit more. As a general rule, you will want to add food to your container every two weeks, returning the food level to what you started with. Watch your worms transform. Before long, you worms will pupate, transform into moths, breed, lay eggs, and die. This process will take anywhere from two to three weeks. Remove dead moths. Wait until all of the moths have died, then carefully remove them from your container. It is important to wait until all of them have died before you begin the removal process, because this prevents any moths from getting loose inside your home. Harvest your worms. After about 8 weeks (from the time they hatch), your worms should be large enough to harvest. Carefully remove them from your farm container, and move them to smaller plastic containers (10-12 worms per container) with a small bit of wood chips or saw dust. You can store these smaller containers in your refrigerator for 2-3, or freezer for up to 4 months. If you'd like to grab a worm or two to feed your animal prior to your official harvest, go right ahead! Your worms may be small, but they will still be tasty! Reserve approximately 20 of your worms to breed for your next batch. Begin again. After you have harvested your worms, clean out your container. Then use 20 or so of the harvested worms to begin the process all over again. Be sure to follow each step carefully.	Get a container. Wash the container. Create a mesh lid. Prepare worm food. Place wax paper in the container. Purchase wax worms. Place them in the prepared container. Secure your lid. Place your container in water. Place your worm farm in a warm, dark place. Add worm food as needed. Watch your worms transform. Remove dead moths. Harvest your worms. Begin again.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Feather	How to Clean a Feather	To clean a feather, start by mixing warm water and mild soap, swishing the feather through the solution, and rinsing it with clean water. Alternatively, to sanitize a feather, put a handful of mothballs in a zip-lock baggie and place your feather inside for at least 24 hours to kill any parasites. Next, to get rid of any bacteria or viruses, mix rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to soak the feather in. After 30 minutes, take the feather out, place it in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes, then lay it out to dry.	Kill parasites with mothballs before bringing feathers inside. If you picked up your feathers outside, they may be carrying parasites. Place a handful of mothballs in a zip-lock baggie or Tupperware container. Add your feathers and seal the container. Keep the container outside and give the mothballs at least 24 hours to kill any possible parasites on the feathers. To be effective, make sure you use mothballs that list paradichlorobenzene as an ingredient. Use rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Bird feathers may be carrying bacteria and viruses. Once you've taken care of possible mites, the feathers need to be sanitized to kill bacteria. Create a mixture that is half rubbing alcohol and half hydrogen peroxide. Soak the feathers in this solution for at least half an hour. The higher the concentration of peroxide and alcohol, the better. Use boiling water to sanitize quills. If the quills look dirty or have a foreign substance on them, they should be sanitized. Bring a shallow pot of water to a boil on your stove. Place the quills into the water. Hold them there for a few minutes, which will kill any germs present. Lay them out flat on paper towels to dry. If boiling loosened up any unidentifiable gunk on the quills, wipe them gently with a soft cloth to remove it. Create a cleaning solution with warm water and mild soap. Fill a bucket, tub or sink with warm water. Squeeze a small amount of mild dish detergent (like Dawn) or mild laundry detergent (like Woolite) into the bucket. Use your hand or a spoon to agitate the water and mix the ingredients together. Swish the feathers through the solution. Add your feathers to the bucket of solution and gently swish them through the water. Avoid any kind of scrubbing, which will damage the feathers. Continue to swish until the feathers appear clean. Rinse the feathers in clean water. Fill a new bucket with clean water. Take the feathers out of the cleaning solution, one at a time, and swish them gently through the clean water to rinse away the soap residue. If you're rinsing a lot of feathers, you may need to dump the bucket and refill it with fresh water once or twice. Use a blow dryer on the low setting to dry the feathers. Once rinsed, place the clean feathers out flat on paper towels. Set a regular hair dryer to its lowest setting. Pick up one or two of the feathers at a time. Hold them by the quills and gently blow air on them until they are completely dry. Don't hold the feather right up to the blow dryer's stream. Hold them a few inches back so you won't warp their natural shape.	Kill parasites with mothballs before bringing feathers inside. Use rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Use boiling water to sanitize quills. Create a cleaning solution with warm water and mild soap. Swish the feathers through the solution. Rinse the feathers in clean water. Use a blow dryer on the low setting to dry the feathers.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hold-a-Bearded-Dragon	How to Hold a Bearded Dragon	To hold a bearded dragon, approach the lizard slowly, reach into the cage, and pet it gently until it blinks or closes its eyes, indicating that it feels calm. Next, scoop your palm under the lizard's body and pick it up, using your thumb and forefinger to support the front arms while the body rests in your palm. If this approach feels awkward, gently grasp the dragon behind the front shoulders with your forefinger and thumb, lift up it slightly, then slide your other hand underneath. Make sure that all of the dragon's legs are supported!	Wash your hands. Washing your hands before you handle a bearded dragon will reduce the risk of passing any germs or illnesses on to the dragon. You may also consider wearing gloves; this has the added benefit of protecting your hands from the dragon's rough skin. Approach the lizard slowly until you are able to touch it. It is important that your actions around the beardie are calm and deliberate. If the beardie is stressed, it will not be comfortable being held. If the beardie is in a cage or enclosure, you will have to slowly reach in, but do not attempt to reach from above; bearded dragons have sensory nerves on top of their heads that will interpret your reach as an attack. Do not interrupt the bearded dragon while it is eating. Do not back a beardie up in a corner, as it will feel threatened. Do not tease the lizard with your finger, as it might think it's a worm and chomp! Pet the bearded dragon gently. This will allow the dragon to become accustomed to your hand and feel comfortable. When the bearded dragon has blinked or closed its eyes, it is calm enough to pick up. A beardie shows anger or stress by making his chin go black, and if he's very angry his chin is black and puffed up. If you see this, then it's best to back off as the beardie is not in the right frame of mind to be picked up. Again, remember not to approach your beardie from above, as holding your hand above their head or eyes will trigger their predatory instincts. Pick up the beardie. Gently put your hand, palm upturned, under its body and scoop it up. Use your thumb and forefinger to support the front arms while the body rests in the palm of your hand. Make sure that all of the dragon's legs are supported. You might place a second hand under the tail as well. If getting your hand under the dragon is awkward, gently grasp the dragon behind the front shoulders with your forefinger and thumb to lift slightly, and slide your other hand underneath. Don't squeeze, just support. Let it sit on your hands. Be aware that if the beardie's back end is not supported, he will 'windmill' his tail around in circles. If this happens, immediately support his rear legs and tail, so that he feels more secure. Otherwise, he may injure his back. Get comfortable and stay calm. Place the bearded dragon on your arm, chest, or lap and it will most likely stay there comfortably while you pet it. Your calm gentle touches will help the beardie to feel relaxed. Adult bearded dragons can be up to two feet long, so you may be most comfortable sitting with it. Young dragons are speedy, so you may want to loosely hold on. Know that a beardie's scales and spikes point in one direction, so pet him along the scales rather than against or you will end up with prickles in your skin and an angry beardie. Read the bearded dragon’s body language. The bearded dragon will communicate its level of comfort to you and if you're able to decipher what it's saying, you'll have a better experience holding it. If it becomes stressed or agitated, put it back in its cage. Watch for these gestures: Inflated, black beard: When a lizard wants to show dominance, or feels startled or threatened - this particularly happens during breeding season - it puffs its throat out. The lizard's beard will also turn black when it is agitated. Mouth gaping: As with the inflated beard, this gesture is meant to make the dragon look menacing, as a show of dominance or to scare off a potential aggressor. Mouth open, but not wide. It may just be trying to cool off. Bobbing head: Males show dominance with this gesture. Arm waving: Sometimes a dragon may hold up one front leg and slowly wave it, which is a sign of submission. Raised tail: This is commonly seen during breeding season. It can also be a sign of alertness and activeness. Juveniles tend to raise their tail when they're hunting prey. Return the dragon to its habitat. When you are done holding the dragon, or the dragon is done being held, return it to is enclosure using the steps described above. You can hold a bearded dragon for as long as it will tolerate being held. Start with 15 minutes once a day and as it gets used to being handled, you can hold it longer. Some dragons enjoy being held several times a day for several hours. When the beardie becomes restless, it is time to put him back. The length of time he can stay out of his vivarium depends on the room temperature. Reptiles are cold-blooded, so if the room is cool, he may start to chill and his digestion will stop. If his belly feels cool to the touch, then return him to the vivarium to warm up. Wash your hands. Bearded dragons, like most reptiles carry Salmonella. It is normal for them, but can cause illness in people. Always wash your hands after handling a bearded dragon.	Wash your hands. Approach the lizard slowly until you are able to touch it. Pet the bearded dragon gently. Pick up the beardie. Get comfortable and stay calm. Read the bearded dragon’s body language. Return the dragon to its habitat. Wash your hands.
https://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-a-Paper-Filing-System	How to Arrange a Paper Filing System	How you arrange your paper filing system will depend on what you use it for. If you work with a lot of different clients or customers, an alphabetical system might be best for you. If you work with many different subject areas, consider arranging your paperwork by topics. For instance, if you study law, separate your papers into contract law, constitutional law, international law, and so on. You can also color code your files to make them easier to locate and coordinate. Alternatively, if you're always looking things up by date or you need to easily find invoice numbers, try a numerical system. Depending on how much paperwork you have, you might need to use several different filing systems to organize different kinds of documents.	Gather all your materials. You need to compile all your paperwork before attempting to setup a proper system. Go through all locations you may have paperwork and place them all in one pile. Spend time to make sure you can properly account for all active and inactive work you have. Plan ahead of time by clearing a table space to work on your papers. If you are adapting someone else's paperwork into a new filing system, remove all documents from the current system. It will be better for you to handle all documents and prepare for a new system. Go through all the documents. This is the hard part of the process, but it is also a crucial step to becoming organized. Separate all of the files based on what they are, such as bank statements, credit card bills, and mortgage payments. It may seem tedious, but go through each document in your pile to determine what you're working with. You don't need to read each paper, but a brief skim will help you out. Post-it notes are good for marking important papers you know you'll need to spend time on. Set up piles. As you start to sort through your paperwork, it would be helpful to keep related papers together. You could place all papers relating to the “Nickelback” client in one pile. Another example is to pile your work based on months. Having a sense of chronological order could be useful for your filing needs. Set priorities while sorting through paperwork. When you see papers that are exceptionally important, place them on the top of their respective pile. Reduce as you see fit. Another pile you can create is the trash pile. You aren't required to throw away a pile of your paperwork, but you should separate the unimportant papers from the other piles. You could even set up a miscellaneous pile where random papers could go. If you are 100% sure that you don't need some paperwork and you cannot draw a viable link to other document, discard them. Check with your superiors if you're allowed to throw away anything before following through with something. Use manila folders. Keep things simple for yourself by using cheap manila folders. This won't hurt your funds and will allow you to carry out any filing system you'd like. You can get a pack of manila folders from any office supply store. Transfer your piles. Use the piles you established earlier to act as a guide for your folders. Ensure that the contents of each folder are organized as well. You can either organize a file's contents based on each paper's importance or by chronology. Avoid arranging a file's contents based off the alphabet. Alphabetical organization works more efficiently for organizing groups of files. Place the manila folders into a filing cabinet as you fill the folders. Store folders with "memorabilia," like old assignments and keepsakes, somewhere other than your new filing system since you don't have to regularly reference them. Use an alphabetical filing system. An alphabetical filing system works well when you need to retrieve names of people, customers, authors, names of movies, books, or etc. Provided you use terms that are easy to retrieve, an alphabetical filing system is often the easiest system to use. The best way to file and retrieve files is by labeling each file. Manila folders have an extra tab designed to label files that will make your retrieval process easier. If you are handling clients, it is more efficient to alphabetize by last name. If you have a lot of files, consider making letter sections to help you organize. Section dividers are large and simply contain one letter. You can also divide the letters in pairs like “A-D” or “F-K.” Use a topical order. When you work or study in a variety of subject areas, a subject or topic order can be a very useful way to retrieve information. For example, if you study law, you could have subject headings of contract, constitutional law, torts, administrative law, international law etc. The best way to organize topical information is through section dividers. Label your section dividers based off the contents, like “Admin Law.” This system works best if you have several different topics. If you not, you'll be left with one or two dividers and not much of an organized system. Try numerical filing. This type of filing system is ideal for files that contain dates or numbers. For example, if you have invoices, receipts, dated events etc., the numerical system can make an easy system to locate again. You can also consider month and year labeling for this option. For those working in an environment that uses numbering for papers such as medical files, legislative documents, court cases, etc., numbering is a useful retrieval method. Only use this system if you are comfortable viewing several numbers and can retrieve information from these numbers. Mark on the filing tabs the numbers or dates and organize based off the numbered value. Start with “1” and have the following numbers increase value. If you are filing with months, start with January and move, in order, through December. You'll benefit with section dividers for each month. Use color coding. This is great for creative filing and is especially effective for those with good visual recall. It can help to cross-reference different subjects based off color coding. You can color code any of the aforementioned techniques for filing. You can also use a combination of organizing systems by pairing color codes with another system. One of easiest ways to add color to your established filling method is by using highlighters. You can purchase a variety pack of highlighters from any office supplies store. Another way to implement color coding is by using a variety of colored folders. Use a frequency system. This works well for items that you use all the time, but shouldn't be a standalone system. It needs to feed off another system, for example the alphabetical system. Add the frequently used information to a grouped space in your filing area so that it can be retrieved quickly, such as at the very front of a filing cabinet drawer. You'll need to be careful you don't get unorganized using this system. Keeping the project you're currently working on in the front, won't always guarantee an efficient organization. File paperwork immediately. One way to ensure your filing system runs efficiently is by filing paper as you process it. The filing system is not going to work if you put off filing papers. Getting into the habit of filing papers will also help your productivity and workflow. Keep your space updated. Every couple of months you should go through your filing system and do a brief sweep. You aren't required to review all your papers like you did for the initial organization. Check through all files and make sure everything is organized and in the right place. After the first few months you could also reflect if the system you choose is working for you. Clean out your space. Once a year you should do a larger cleaning of your workspace. You might have some files that you regularly use, but you should now go through the other files you use less. Open the files you use less and read through all your documents to see if there is any unnecessary paperwork. Take out all the files and wipe down the filing cabinet with a damp washcloth to remove dust buildup.	Gather all your materials. Go through all the documents. Set up piles. Reduce as you see fit. Use manila folders. Transfer your piles. Use an alphabetical filing system. Use a topical order. Try numerical filing. Use color coding. Use a frequency system. File paperwork immediately. Keep your space updated. Clean out your space.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Your-Scalp	How to Clean Your Scalp	It's best to clean your scalp every 2 - 3 weeks to avoid buildup that can cause itching and dryness. For a natural cleanse, try using a one part vinegar to two parts water solution. After you wash your hair like normal, pour the solution onto your scalp and let it sit for 5 minutes before rinsing it out. You can also try a baking soda and tea tree oil scrub which can help to remove bacteria that cause dandruff. Massage a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 - 3 drops of tea tree oil into your scalp before rinsing it out with warm water. You can also use commercial products like scalp cleansing treatments to help keep your scalp healthy. Apply a cleansing foam, scrub, or serum to your scalp by following the directions on the package. These can help to cleanse and clarify your scalp.	Use a clarifying shampoo. Once a month, you should wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Leave the clarifying shampoo on your scalp for three minutes (or just follow the instructions on your shampoo). This will help remove buildup and dead skin cells. Clarifying shampoos can strip hair color, so use them before you get your color done again. Try a scalp cleansing product. There are many products on the market that you can buy to help cleanse and clarify your scalp. You can buy scalp exfoliating scrubs, cleansing foams you massage onto your scalp, and serums that help remove dead skin cells. A foam doesn't need to be lathered and can be immediately placed on the hair and massaged on your scalp. Scrubs help get rid of a lot of product buildup on your scalp. Serums can help remove any leftover residue after cleansing your scalp. Some of these products can get pricey and may only be available at beauty supply stores or online. Use a deep conditioner after cleansing your scalp. When you cleanse your scalp, you are stripping everything from your hair. This means that you need to condition your hair after cleansing your scalp. Use a deep conditioner on your hair to replace all moisture lost when you cleansed your scalp. Conditioners should only be used on the tips of the hair and not on the scalp or length of the hair since conditioners can make fine hair look limp. You can also use a leave-in conditioner to help replace moisture. Set a scalp cleansing schedule. To properly take care of your hair, you should cleanse your scalp regularly. This is different for every person depending on their hair type. Start by cleansing your scalp once each month. If you find that you have a lot of buildup, use a lot of product, or sweat a lot, you may want to clarify your scalp every two weeks. Whether you cleanse your scalp weekly, biweekly, or monthly, you should incorporate it into your normal hair care routine. Use vinegar. Vinegar is a mild way you can cleanse your scalp. Start by washing your hair like usual. After you have rinsed out the shampoo, pour a vinegar and water solution onto your scalp. Let the vinegar stay on your scalp for about five minutes. Rinse with cold water. To make the solution, mix one part vinegar with two parts water. Try apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar can help improve the health of your scalp. It can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi that lead to dry scalp and dandruff. It can also help remove buildup and cleanse your scalp. Mix ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water. Place it into a spray bottle and spray the mixture over your hair and scalp. Then, massage the mixture into your scalp and leave for three to five minutes. Rinse with warm water and then shampoo as normal. Consider witch hazel. Witch hazel is an astringent that can help remove buildup and residue on your scalp. You can soak a cotton ball in witch hazel and wipe it around your scalp, or you can make a witch hazel rinse with one part witch hazel and two parts water. Leave the rinse on for a few minutes, and then shampoo your hair. When choosing a witch hazel brand, choose one that is alcohol-free. Make a castile soap and baking soda mixture. If you have a lot of buildup on your scalp, you may need something a bit stronger. Mix castile soap with a tablespoon of baking soda. Take this mixture and massage it on your scalp. Let it sit for around five minutes. Rinse the mixture with warm water, and follow that with a cold water rinse. Make a brown sugar scrub. If you need to exfoliate your scalp, try this scrub made with brown sugar, oatmeal, and condition. Make sure you wash your hair first. Then, take some of the scrub and massage it into your scalp in a circular motion. Leave it for a few minutes, and then rinse out. This is good for dry hair. To make the scrub, combine two tablespoons of brown sugar, two tablespoons of oatmeal, and two tablespoons of conditioner. This scrub may be good for sensitive scalps. Use a cinnamon mask. Cinnamon helps get rid of bacteria on the scalp. Baking soda helps get rid of residue, and olive oil increases moisture of your scalp and hair. Cover your scalp with the mask, and cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave the mask for 10 to 15 minutes. Shampoo afterwards. To make the mask, combine one teaspoon of baking soda, two tablespoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This mask is good for dry hair. Try a baking soda scrub. Baking soda helps clean your scalp, while tea tree oil may help eliminate the scalp bacteria that cause dandruff. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda, and a few drops of tea tree oil into your shampoo. As you work the shampoo mixture into your hair, make sure that you massage it into your scalp. This is best for dry, flaky scalps. Rinse with warm water to remove the mixture. Don't use this if you have color-treated hair. You may not want to use it with sensitive scalps because the tea tree oil can irritate. Prepare a salt scrub. Salt is a good exfoliating agent that when combined with olive oil help to remove flakes, dandruff, and other debris on your scalp. Adding lemon juice helps remove any product build up. Mix the three ingredients together and massage into your scalp. Do this for a couple of minutes before rinsing. Shampoo afterwards. To make the scrub, use two tablespoons of sea salt, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and two tablespoons of olive oil. Due to the salt and lemon juice, you may not want to use this if you have a sensitive scalp.	Use a clarifying shampoo. Try a scalp cleansing product. Use a deep conditioner after cleansing your scalp. Set a scalp cleansing schedule. Use vinegar. Try apple cider vinegar. Consider witch hazel. Make a castile soap and baking soda mixture. Make a brown sugar scrub. Use a cinnamon mask. Try a baking soda scrub. Prepare a salt scrub.
https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Liquid	How to Measure Liquid	To measure liquid with a measuring cup, bend down so you are at eye level with the cup. Pour your liquid into the measuring cup, watching the level of the liquid the whole time. You can also purchase an angled measuring cup, which allows you to accurately measure liquids without having to bend down. If you're pouring into a measuring spoon, hold the spoon at your eye level while you're pouring. To measure liquid medications, use the measuring device that came with the medication, and hold it at your eye level as you measure out the medicine.	Bend down to get eye level with standard measuring cups and pour. Get a standard liquid measuring cup that has a pouring spout and at least 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of space above the red measuring lines. These features will make pouring easier and spilling less likely. When pouring liquid into the measuring cup, bend down and look at it straight on instead of down at an angle so that your measurement is accurate. Look down into angled measuring cups as you pour. You can also purchase an angled measuring cup, which allows you to get an accurate measurement without bending down. Look down into the angled measuring cup as you pour in order to ensure that you measure the right amount. Bring measuring spoons up to eye level and pour. To measure small amounts of liquid, use standard measuring spoons. Hold the spoon level in the air straight across from your eyes. Carefully trickle the liquid into the measuring spoon until it reaches the rim. Stop when the meniscus is at the bottom of the line. When you pour liquid into your measuring cup, the liquid will appear higher near the glass walls of the cup than towards the middle. The surface of the liquid is called the meniscus. Pour liquid in until the bottom of the meniscus is perfectly level with the graduation line. Steady the cylinder with one hand and pour with the other. Graduated cylinders are tall, thin glass tubes that are most commonly used to measure volume during science experiments. Hold the cylinder securely on a flat surface before using your other hand to pour so that you don't knock over the cylinder and spill the liquid. Bring the cylinder straight up to eye level. When measuring with a graduated cylinder, it's best to bring it up to eye level, rather than bending down, so that the risk of knocking the cylinder over is smaller. This is especially important if you're measuring chemicals. Determine the measurement by seeing where the meniscus falls. To read the measurement, determine which horizontal line on the cylinder is closest to the meniscus, or lowest point in the surface of the water. The surface of the liquid dips like this because the molecules in the water are more attracted to the glass than they are to each other. Read the medication's instructions and/or label carefully. Whether you're measuring out and administering over-the-counter liquid medication or prescription medication, it's important to first read any instruction that's provided. Prescription labels typically include direct instruction on how much to take and how often. Over-the-counter medication labels include a lot of important information, including what it's used for, how to use it, and what's in it. Weigh the person taking the medication to get an accurate dosage. When measuring and administering over-the-counter medications, you can typically determine dosage by age or weight. Weight is much more accurate, so step on the scale to find out how much medication is needed. Some medications determine dosage based on age or time alone. If this is the case, simply take the recommended amount for your particular age and/or don't take another dose until the instructions specify that it's safe to do so. Use the measuring device that comes with the medication. Many over-the-counter liquid medications come with a measuring device, which is nearly always better to use than other measuring tools. Don't measure your medication with household measuring devices, such as a standard liquid measuring cup, unless you've misplaced the device that came with the medication. Measuring with a household device may work just fine, but the one that came with your medicine is the safest bet because it was made specifically for administering it. Some types of measuring devices that may come with your medication include measuring cups, dosing spoons, droppers, and syringes. Pour the medication in at eye level. Similar to when you're measuring liquids for cooking or for science experiments, you'll need to be eye level in order to get an accurate measurement. If the medication comes with a measuring cup or any other measuring device with a flat bottom, set it on a flat surface and bend down when you pour the medication in. Otherwise, hold the device up at eye level when you pour.	Bend down to get eye level with standard measuring cups and pour. Look down into angled measuring cups as you pour. Bring measuring spoons up to eye level and pour. Stop when the meniscus is at the bottom of the line. Steady the cylinder with one hand and pour with the other. Bring the cylinder straight up to eye level. Determine the measurement by seeing where the meniscus falls. Read the medication's instructions and/or label carefully. Weigh the person taking the medication to get an accurate dosage. Use the measuring device that comes with the medication. Pour the medication in at eye level.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Cast-Iron-Sink	How to Clean a Cast Iron Sink	To clean a cast iron sink, start by mixing water and dishwashing soap together in a bucket and dipping a rag in the solution to wipe down the sink. After you clean the sink, run the faucet to rinse out the suds. For a deeper clean, mix baking soda and vinegar to form a paste, which you can then rub in with a sponge. Once you've removed all of the dirt, rinse the sink out with clean water. Finally, if you have scratches on your sink from pots and pans, use a wine bottle cork to erase any marks!	Mix water and dishwashing soap together in a 5-gallon (18.92 l) bucket. Mix 1 gallon (3.78 l) of hot water with 2 tablespoons (29.57 ml) of dishwashing soap. Look for a dishwashing liquid that has a grease cutting agent in it and a scent that you like. Wipe down the sink with a sponge or rag. Dip a sponge or rag into the water and soap solution that you created. Once the rag is saturated, wipe down the inside basin, the top, and the sides of the sink. The solution should start creating suds on your sink. Do not use steel wool, wire brushes, or abrasive sponge pads because they could damage the enamel coating on your cast iron sink. Rinse down the sink. Run the faucet to rinse down the entire sink. If you are having issues reaching hard to reach places, use a cup to collect some water and then use it to rinse down different areas. Remove all of the suds that you created from wiping it down. Dry the sink. Use a dry rag or dish cloth and wipe your sink dry. Microfiber cloth is also a very absorbent material that can help you dry off a wet sink. If you do a basic cleaning on your sink at least once a week, it will be easier to clean your sink in the future. Mix 1/2 cup (90 g) of baking soda and 1/4 cup (59.14 ml) of vinegar together. Pour the baking soda and vinegar into a bowl and use a spoon to mix the solution together. As you mix the two ingredients together, it should start to form a paste. If the solution is too thick, add more vinegar to it. Rub the paste into your sink. Use a sponge to rub the baking soda and vinegar paste into your sink. Continue to work in circular motions until you've removed all the dirt and scum. Rinse the sink. Clean the sink with water from the faucet. Use a cotton cloth to help remove all of the paste. Use the cork from a wine bottle to scrub away pot marks. Scratches left on the basin and sides of your cast iron sink are called pot marks and are created by pots and pans. These lines or marks can be worked out by using a wine bottle cork. Scrub the area with the cork until the scratches have been removed. The soft cork will wipe away any marks without scratching the finish on your sink. Repeat the steps until your cast iron sink is clean. Continue to rinse and re-wash your cast iron sink until it is shiny and spotless. You should perform a deep cleaning when your sink gets overly dirty, or once a month for maintenance. Dry down the sink. Wipe down the sink after you've rinsed it with a dry cotton cloth. Get all of the moisture and leftover cleaning solution off the surface and inside the basin of your sink. Don't leave tea bags or coffee grounds in the sink. Tea bags and coffee grounds can stain the enamel finish on the sink, which can be hard to remove. Throw away your tea bags and coffee grounds after you use them instead of putting them in your sink. Rinse and dry down your sink after every use. Porcelain enamel finishes are prone to water marks and dirt buildup. The enamel can become damaged or discolored from different chemicals. For this reason, you should rinse down and dry your sink after every use. Remove pots and pans from the sink to prevent pot marks. Wash your dishes, pots, and pans as soon as you are finished with them. The longer things stay in your sink, the more likely they will stain or scratch the finish.	Mix water and dishwashing soap together in a 5-gallon (18.92 l) bucket. Wipe down the sink with a sponge or rag. Rinse down the sink. Dry the sink. Mix 1/2 cup (90 g) of baking soda and 1/4 cup (59.14 ml) of vinegar together. Rub the paste into your sink. Rinse the sink. Use the cork from a wine bottle to scrub away pot marks. Repeat the steps until your cast iron sink is clean. Dry down the sink. Don't leave tea bags or coffee grounds in the sink. Rinse and dry down your sink after every use. Remove pots and pans from the sink to prevent pot marks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Someone-You-Have-Feelings-for-Them	How to Tell Someone You Have Feelings for Them	While telling someone that you have feelings for them can be scary, there are some strategies you can try that may make it easier for you to express yourself. Before talking to your crush, take some deep breaths to calm your nerves. You can also try some positive self-talk, like thinking “I am worth my crush's time,” or “Everything's going to work out.” When you're ready to talk, ask your crush if they want to meet for a walk or coffee. Wait until you feel comfortable, then tell them how you feel. You might try saying something like “You know, I don't know if it's already totally obvious, but I really like you. In a way that's more than a friend. I hope you feel the same way about me too.”	Figure out your own feelings first. It's important to first ask yourself whether your feelings are really strong enough to warrant taking things to the next level. There are many different levels and types of attraction. In some cases, your feelings may not be strong enough to warrant moving forward with them; in other situations it's better to wait a while and see. If you feel you really want to admit your feelings however, you owe it to yourself to follow through with it. Consider your chances. It's probably not the sort of thing you want to be thinking about realistically when you first become attracted to someone, but it is nonetheless important to consider just how likely your crush is to return your feelings. Has he shown you any signs of attraction beyond friendship, or has he turned you away whenever things have gotten personal? Weighing the risk of telling your feelings is important if you don't want to risk the friendship. You can do more harm than good by letting a friend know your real feelings, especially if the whole thing is approached incorrectly. Find out if your crush is already interested in somebody else. Finding out about your crush's other potential interests is an important part of weighing your own chances. Letting someone know you have feelings for him is a big risk, especially if you really value the existing relationship you share together. With that in mind, it's a good idea to make sure someone hasn't beaten you to the chase before going in yourself. Even if someone might be interested in you otherwise, there's very little chance he'll strike up a relationship if he's actively pursuing someone else at the time. Note the difference between real interest and passing attraction. If your friend has called a member of the opposite sex 'good-looking' or even 'hot', that doesn't necessarily mean he's wanting to date them. On the contrary, he may even be testing you to see if you'll react when he says something like that. Check your crush for signs of attraction. Signs of attraction, whether conscious or unconscious, will usually shine through in a given interaction, even if it's just a friendship on the surface level so far. If your crush likes you, chances are you'll be able to sense it on some level. Does he go out of his way to shower you with attention and compliments? If your crush is a girl, does she avert her gaze a lot when she's around you, or laugh and smile more than usual when you're talking to her? Not only will sensing mutual attraction give you a better idea of what your potential chances are, knowing the attraction is there will make you feel more confident when it comes time to admit your feelings. Make sure there are no outstanding issues in your current friendship. Even if the two of you are both attracted to one another, admitting attraction is bringing new business into your relationship, and it should be avoided for the time being if you still have current issues to attend to. If you had a recent fight as friends, it would be a good idea to hold off on admitting your feelings until the dust has settled and you've resolved your current differences. If you're starting a relationship together, you want to get it started off on the right foot. Make sure your lives are relatively stable. Could you imagine someone admitting they have a crush on you if you were in the middle of going through a family tragedy? Even if you had feelings in return for that person, you wouldn't be able to deal with it at the time. Knowing when to strike is a key part of making the approach work. Dress your best. 'Dressing up' doesn't have to mean getting glamorous or ritzy. What it does mean, however, is that you should put slightly more effort into your appearance than you usually do. This isn't so much for your crush's benefit as for your own. We always feel our most confident when we're looking our best. If this means taking an extra few minutes to soak up steam in the shower, or wearing your favourite shirt, then so be it. In the end, you want to do everything you can to set your mind at rest. Although confidence-boosting is the biggest reason why you should try to look good, it goes without saying that your crush is all that more likely to accept you if you put some added effort into your appearance! Use confident body language. Confident body language is a positive vicious cycle. While it goes to show other people that you're feeling confident, using body language like good posture, eye contact and smiling will serve to make you feel even more confident. Even before you meet up with your crush, you should try making a habit of expressing confident body language. You should notice a firm change in the way you feel before too long. Make a list of reasons why you would be great for your crush. A relationship is a two-way street, and both sides need to be getting something out of it. That means you should have a good idea what you'll be bringing into a relationship if it works out in your favour. Start by making a list of things you love most about yourself. Which of these things would benefit a relationship? Do you love your smile? Your crush probably does too. Do you like to laugh? Are you really clever or funny? Now's not the time to be modest! Reflect upon this list and try to imagine how happy you could make the other person. If you know you have a lot to offer, you'll feel more confident when it comes time to admit your feelings. If you need any help thinking up things, you should try talking to a friend (who isn't your crush) about what things most stand out about you. Stay calm and upbeat. The worst injury anyone can cause their chances of starting a relationship with their crush is by doubting themselves. When you self-doubt, it shows in the way you act and carry yourself. You won't be able to act casual if you're worried about 'what-if' situations as you close in. Taking a deep breath is a helpful way to calm your nerves if they're acting up on you. It will take the edge off the stress, and give you a respite from the physical anxiety. Positive self-talk works as well. For example, try thinking something along these lines to yourself: "I have nothing to fear. I am worth my crush's time. Everything's going to work out just the way I want it." Keep telling yourself that until you start believing it. Whether you think it's plausible or not, positive self-talk tends to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, as the confidence you'll gain from it will have a major impact on how the interaction plays out. Ask your crush to meet up with you. It's becoming more and more common for people to confess their crushes online, or via text message. Talking through a screen will work in a pinch, but it robs the conversation of its full importance. Because so many of the signs of attraction come across through body language, you'll stifle your chances by keeping it online. Ask your crush out by saying something like "Hey-- I was thinking of going to the beach sometime this weekend. Would you be interested in coming with?" Keep it casual; admitting your feelings doesn't have to be the main point of hanging out with them. If you enjoy their company enough, it won't feel out of place to get together. Hang out casually. A big mistake many people make when it comes to approaching their crushes is that they put too much weight on the act. If the experience of being around you is extremely serious and sombre, your crush isn't exactly going to be open to starting a relationship with you, even if he's already attracted to you. A casual hangout could be anything from going to the mall or rock concert, to something quieter like the park or beach. Activities that limit interaction like a movie aren't as well suited for something like this, as it won't give you near as much opportunity to confess your feelings. Going to dinner is a very common type of casual hangout. If you go for food, the type of restaurant you go to will help decide the type of atmosphere. Something ritzy and formal may be inauthentic if you're not used to going to fancy restaurants. Go somewhere the two of you will feel comfortable and relaxed. Make eye contact. Exhibiting all forms of positive, confident body language is an important trick when it comes to attracting someone, but nothing's quite as important as holding eye contact while you admit romantic feelings to your crush. Eye contact is a way of making the emotions feel real; a lot of unconscious communication goes on with eye contact. Suffice to say, holding your crush's gaze while you admit your feelings will keep him focused on what you're saying. Make a point of holding eye contact when your crush is speaking to you. Hold your crush's gaze while you admit your feelings. It may be appropriate to look away after you have confessed and are waiting for a response. Averting your gaze may help your crush to relax while he prepares a response. Tell your crush how you feel. Wait until you feel very comfortable with your crush to let him know how you feel. This is the point you've been waiting for, at it's probably pretty likely you're feeling frazzled at the thought of it. But worry not-- actually telling your crush is in itself a fairly simple action. With solid eye contact in place, tell your crush how you feel. Express it in simple terms, so that there's no room for interpretation. If you try to dress it up, you'll only distract from the point you're trying to make. Stay confident, and treat the experience like a positive thing. You can list some reasons why you like them as well if you'd like. Use the following as an example: "You know, I don't know if it's already totally obvious, but I really like you. In a way that's more than a friend. I hope you feel the same way about me too." Express your feelings non-verbally. One method that tends to work fairly well is actually not to say anything at all. Instead, expressing your feelings non-verbally can say as much as any number of words. While a non-verbal expression will usually be followed by some confirmation that you do have real feelings for this person, letting your feelings through in a more subtle way can be a perfect way to break the ice. Physical touching is risky if your existing relationship has never included it, but it's much more likely to succeed if you go into it with confidence in yourself. Something as light as reaching for their hand, or more bold like a direct kiss, will leave little room for interpretation that you're interested. Giving a gift also works, especially if you're a male in pursuit of a female. Gift-giving is often seen as chivalrous, and definitely pushes past the boundaries of 'just friends' provided the gift is special enough. Buying flowers is a good place to start if you can't think of something more specific, but it's always best to pick out a gift that really relates to the specific connection and experiences you've shared together. Non-verbal ways of expressing your feelings are always best accompanied with some sort of verbal affirmation. Don't just take her hand or give her a gift; let her know exactly why you've done that, and make it clear the ball's now in her court. Express your intentions. Now that you've made your feelings known to your crush, it's time to go into a bit more detail as to where you'd like your relationship to go. Simply telling someone you're attracted to him isn't an end unto itself; if you see it going anywhere, you should arrange plans to see one another on a more regular, romantic basis, provided that's what you're looking for. Be specific about what you want. You might try formally asking your crush on a first date. Try saying something like "If you agree that there's something special between us, maybe you'd be interested in going out with me sometime? It would be great to get a chance to get to know each other on a deeper level." Gauging by the reaction of your crush as you told him your feelings, you should have a better idea whether things are going to work out. Let your crush respond. The anticipation and nerve-wracking nature of admitting your feelings to someone is rarely about how you're going to do it, but the ways in which you think the other person might react. If you've admitted your feelings and possibly expressed clear intentions, the other person is bound to have some sort of response in store for you. Whether it's a positive or negative one will depend on the success of your advance, and the feelings they've had (or haven't had) for you all along. All the same, it is necessary you give your crush some time to properly respond to you. Stay calm throughout. Even in the worst reactions, it's better to keep a brave face and remain strong rather than let your emotions get the best of you. Breaking down into tears was never a good look on anyone. Work damage control, if necessary. If you get news you don't want to hear, it's important to remember that it's not the end of the world. As hard as it is to believe at the time, you'll feel much better about it as times goes on, and possibly even realize that you were better off without taking things to the next level. Even so, doing some damage control is often the best next step. Let your crush know that you care about him as a friend still, and you don't want to lose the friendship. Take some time to yourself if you feel you need to heal. Remind your crush that you care about him on multiple levels and aren't purely trying to get a relationship out of him. For example, you can say: "I know this might change things for us, but I want you to know I really value having you as a friend, and I don't want to lose you, even if you don't feel the same way about me."	Figure out your own feelings first. Consider your chances. Find out if your crush is already interested in somebody else. Check your crush for signs of attraction. Make sure there are no outstanding issues in your current friendship. Make sure your lives are relatively stable. Dress your best. Use confident body language. Make a list of reasons why you would be great for your crush. Stay calm and upbeat. Ask your crush to meet up with you. Hang out casually. Make eye contact. Tell your crush how you feel. Express your feelings non-verbally. Express your intentions. Let your crush respond. Work damage control, if necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-an-Effective-Manager	How to Be an Effective Manager	To be an effective manager, build trust with your employees by being consistent in your policies and avoiding favoritism. For example, if you punish one person for breaking a rule, you should punish others who break the same rule. You should also follow through with your promises and get things done to show that you are as committed to your team's success as they are. If your employees trust you and feel that you are listening to their needs, they will be much more inclined to want to follow your leadership. You should also make an effort to stay connected with your team, which can be as simple as saying “hello” to your employees when you see them.	Strive for consistency. People will feel more comfortable once they see you as a known quantity. If you are unpredictable, they will keep information from you out of fear. Instead, be predictable. Be steady. Employees also won't trust you if you show favoritism. If you punish someone for breaking a rule, you need to punish others who break the same rule. Value transparency. Employees won't trust you if they think you have a hidden agenda. Accordingly, you need to be open with them. Share information as soon as you can. Always be truthful. Never lie. Team members talk, and if you say one thing to Janet but another thing to John, they'll find out you are a liar. You should also avoid withholding information. For example, if the company is performing poorly, then you should be upfront with your team. There's no reason to sugarcoat information. You can't share everything. For example, if you fire someone, you shouldn't tell the team why. However, transparency should be your default option. Follow through on your promises. If you say you will do something, do it. If you ask for people's opinions, then listen actively to what they say. You'll lose your team's trust if you say one thing but do another. The key to following through is not overpromising. For example, if you can't get a team member promoted, don't promise that you will. You might want to make few promises initially, at least until you become comfortable in the role. Get things done. Your team will trust your leadership once they see that you are someone who gets results. The longer your track record of success, the better. Occasionally, you may need to get your hands dirty and help out when the team is overwhelmed. Show that you are as committed to the team's success as they are. Give credit to others. Don't claim something was your idea if you relied, even in part, on someone else's ideas. Instead, credit the person who contributed and acknowledge how you built on their idea. For example, you can say, “I met with the company president and shared with him Janet's ideas on a new marketing campaign.” Say this even if Janet's contribution was small. People will trust you when they see you aren't trying to steal their credit. Avoid gossip. Any group of three people gossips—two people will talk about the third. However, you should strive to avoid the gossip vine. If you get pulled into your team's gossip, you won't look like a leader. Nevertheless, you should be aware of gossip. Let your secretary or assistant keep you appraised of what is happening. In particular, pay attention if team members are working to sabotage you. Listen. Listening is as important as what you say. If you are in a team meeting, you should probably listen to your employees before speaking yourself. To become a skilled listener, get rid of any distractions. Put away your phone or tablet, and don't glance back over your shoulder to your computer screen. Instead, focus on the person who is talking. As you listen, focus on body language, which contains important cues. Someone who claims to be happy while sitting with their arms crossed is saying one thing but signaling another. Also tend to your own body language as you listen. Practice sitting still and listening to people share bad news. It's important not to snap back in response. Encourage others to participate. You never know where you best ideas will come from, so you should encourage team members to voice their opinions. Give people many outlets for sharing their ideas. Not everyone likes to talk in meetings, so welcome people to share ideas via email or in individual meetings with you. Remember not to make fun of someone for their ideas, even if those ideas are unoriginal or poorly thought out. If you knock someone for voicing an opinion, you are sending a message that people should keep their ideas to themselves. Also ensure everyone can participate. This may mean reining in any team member who is overly negative or is trying to dominate the conversation. Say something like, “Gregg, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I definitely hear you. Now, I'd like to hear from Sonia and Marie.” Be clear. Effective communication is clear and thorough. Strive to be as clear as possible to minimize misunderstandings. Think before you reach out to someone else and make sure you know what you want to say. Balance thoroughness with brevity. You don't need to take up everyone's time with endless emails or team memos. Get to the point. Use email carefully. Email is incredibly convenient. You can pop off a written note to a team member at any time of the day and retain a copy of your communication. However, it's difficult to read someone's tone in an email. For example, you might send an email intended as a joke which the recipient perceives is hostile. No modern business can survive without email. However, use it strategically. For example, you should avoid email if you are having a difficult relationship with one team member. Instead, communicate face to face so that they can read your non-verbal cues. Minimize your use of meetings. Meetings often take longer than necessary. If possible, communicate in other ways. If you do hold a meeting, draft a schedule and distribute it ahead of time. Stick to it as much as possible. Sometimes, you need to have meetings, and an effective manager can identify those times. Don't hold a meeting when you can send a memo instead. However, hold meetings to brainstorm, or when you want to hear your employees' perspective. Provide effective feedback. As a manager, you are also a coach. You need to provide guidance to your team members so that they can perform at their best level. Tailor your feedback to each team member's communication styles and motivation. Ideally, however, you will balance negative feedback with praise. Also follow up negative feedback with concrete advice. Don't say, “Maybe focus harder.” Instead, show an employee how they can manage their workflow, or put them in touch with someone who can help them. Remember your company's employee assistance program (EAP). You aren't a therapist tasked with helping an employee sort out their personal life. However, you can encourage them to contact the EAP and schedule a counseling session. Communicate across all levels of the organization. In your early days as a manager, make it your goal to get out and meet everyone in the organization who directly or indirectly affects your team. Walk around the building and introduce yourself to people. Ask questions about their department. Communicating broadly helps in two ways. First, you'll get to know who you should contact whenever you need help. For example, you might find out that an assistant wields all of the power in Human Resources. They can be your go-to person. Second, you'll build rapport with people, who might go the extra mile to help you when you need it. Dress the part. Communication is also non-verbal. Maintain your credibility in the eyes of your team, which means looking like the manager on your team. Aim to dress slightly more professional than your team members. If your employees dress casual, you should dress business casual. If your employees dress business casual, then wear a suit to work. Don’t obsess about being “nice. ” The sign of a novice manager is a fear that your team won't like you. In fact, they should respect you, not be your best friend. If you're too nice, employees may slack off, knowing they have nothing to fear. You don't gain much by being “hard as nails,” either. Instead, aim to show empathy. Remember that “kindness,” not “niceness,” is what is important. Overcome shyness. Shy people can certainly be effective managers. However, you need to work deliberately to counteract your shyness. Consider the following tips: Get to know team members in a way that feels comfortable. For example, you might want to schedule one-on-one meetings in your office at first. Write a short agenda that will give you something to refer to if you feel tongue-tied. Prepare properly. Employees tend to question business decisions, so arm yourself with facts ahead of time to explain the decision you've made. This will help you speak authoritatively. Lean on mentors to help you. Find someone higher up to coach you on challenging tasks, such as handling difficult employees, managing workplace conflicts, and disciplining under-performing employees. Be yourself. You're shy—and that's okay. You don't need to pretend to be a standup comic. Instead, be yourself. If you're consistent, your team will come around to appreciate your management style. Lead by example. You can't realistically expect your team members to outperform you. Accordingly, you need to be a conscientious employee yourself. To get the best results, model hard work and the right way to interact with people. Also acknowledge your mistakes. You'll earn respect from your employees and create a culture in which others aren't afraid to approach you when they mess up. Create individual and team goals. Both are important. If you create only individual goals, then you'll damage team cohesion. If you set only team goals, then individual team members won't know where they fit into the larger picture. Goals for individual team members should be challenging but still something the employee can achieve. Also make sure the goals are measurable. Something like “bring in more clients” isn't a good goal. Instead, provide a bench mark: “Increase number of new clients by 50% in a year.” Remember to involve your team on setting the team's goals. Of course, you can't let the team set the goals all alone, but make sure you tell them how you have incorporated their ideas. Reward hard work. If you want to get outstanding effort, you need to reward it. Your reward can be small—a gift card to a nearby coffee shop—or it can be more substantial, such as a bonus. Whatever you give is beside the point: the key is to recognize the effort. Sometimes the only reward necessary is public recognition. Tell the other employees about the great job Sue and Steve did on a client presentation. Remember to be consistent when giving rewards. If you reward one team member for bringing in a client, you can't overlook another team member who does the same. Tailor your management style to each employee. No two members of your team are alike. Accordingly, you shouldn't use the same management style with each employee. Instead, find out what makes each team member tick. For example, some team members might be overconfident and need to be challenged regularly. By contrast, other members might lack confidence and do their best work when they receive praise. Inspire employees. Strive to make even the lowliest member feel that their job is crucial to the team's success. Most people yearn to be part of something larger than themselves, and they find meaning in helping the group accomplish its goals. Don't just tell employees you value them (though that is important). Also explain to them why their job is crucial to the team's success. Deal with underperforming employees. Avoid spending a lot of time trying to improve a weak employee. Generally, you'll never be able to make them better than they currently are. Instead, tell them what they need to do to keep their job and give them a deadline for meeting your expectations. If you need to fire someone, remember to follow your organization's policies to the letter. There's logic behind all that paperwork you have to fill out. You'll sleep better at night knowing you fired someone in the right way. Also pay attention to how the termination affects those team members left behind. Talk about the firing. Even though you can't explain in detail why you let someone go, you can put your team at ease that you aren't downsizing for economic reasons. Say “hello. ” It's simple, it's painless, but it's also a good way to stay connected. You might be so stressed and busy that you retreat into a shell. Taking time to acknowledge other team members can reap great rewards. Get out of your office. It can be very easy as a manager to lock yourself up in your office. Soon, you won't really understand what is happening on your own team. Get your finger back on the pulse by getting out of your office. Stop by people's cubicles to chat. Remember that the goal is not to make “friends.” Feel free to chat about shared interests and people's lives outside of work. However, your goal as a manager is not to get people to like you. Instead, ask how their work is going and if they need anything from you. Help your team members stay connected. Your employees will also benefit from interacting with each other in unstructured ways. Tolerate employees spending a few minutes chatting with each other at the water cooler or in the break room. Schedule a meal together. A team lunch or dinner is a great reward for employees. It also helps you stay connected as a team. Try to schedule a team meal at least quarterly. If you want, you can do something else as a team—play paintball or go to a movie. Make sure it is something fun that all team members will enjoy. Delegate. Doing everything yourself is a great way to get cut off from the team. Instead, you should parcel out tasks to employees. Remember that something doesn't have to be done perfectly. You'll benefit enormously from delegating. For example, you'll get to assess your employee's strengths and weaknesses. Maybe you've found a new right-hand assistant. You'll also reduce your own stress load, thus making you a better and happier manager.	Strive for consistency. Value transparency. Follow through on your promises. Get things done. Give credit to others. Avoid gossip. Listen. Encourage others to participate. Be clear. Use email carefully. Minimize your use of meetings. Provide effective feedback. Communicate across all levels of the organization. Dress the part. Don’t obsess about being “nice. Overcome shyness. Lead by example. Create individual and team goals. Reward hard work. Tailor your management style to each employee. Inspire employees. Deal with underperforming employees. Say “hello. Get out of your office. Help your team members stay connected. Schedule a meal together. Delegate.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-an-Electric-Smoker	How to Use an Electric Smoker	To use an electric smoker, start by turning it on and filling the chip tray with wood chips. Generally, you'll need about 4 cups of wood chips for every 3-5 hours of smoking you plan on doing. Next, preheat the smoker to 220-225 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the ideal temperature range for most meats, and fill the metal cup at the bottom of the chamber with water. After 30-45 minutes, place your meat directly on the racks inside the smoking chamber and close the door. Whenever the smoke stops, refill the water cup and add more wood chips to the tray.	Season your electric smoker if it’s your first time using it. “Seasoning” an electric smoker involves running it while it's empty to eliminate dust, odors, and solvent residue left over from the manufacturing process. First, rub each of the smoker's interior surfaces, including the racks, with cooking oil (any variety will do). Then, turn it on and let it run for 2-3 hours at 250–275 °F (121–135 °C). After seasoning your electric smoker, turn it off, open the door or hood, and allow it to cool off completely before using it or handling any of its components. Different smokers will have slightly different seasoning procedures. Some newer models don't need to be seasoned at all. Be sure to follow the specific instructions outlined in your smoker's user manual. You should only have to season your smoker once, when it's brand new. After that, repeated use will help preserve the protective oil layer on the interior surface. Turn on the smoker. Hit the power button on the front side of the smoker to activate it. This will put your smoker into standby mode—it won't actually begin preheating until you've programmed it to your desired time and temperature settings. Don't forget to make sure that your smoker is plugged in, and that there's nothing obstructing the power cord. If it comes unplugged while in operation, you'll have wasted not only hours but pounds of good meat. Add the recommended amount of wood chips to the built-in chip tray. On most models, the chip tray is located on the lower right side of the machine. Pull out the tray and pack it with your chips of choice. Once it's full, slide it back in and turn the handle counterclockwise to dump the chips onto the internal heating element. A good rule of thumb is to use about 4 cups (600 g) of chips for every 3-5 hours of smoking you plan on doing. This means you may have to replenish the chip tray at regular intervals. Always use hardwood chips in your smoker, such as mesquite, apple, pecan, birch, or hickory. Soft wood, like fir and pine, burn fast and tend to produce unappetizing flavors. Preheat the smoker to 200–225 °F (93–107 °C). If your smoker features a digital control panel, press the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature as needed. For smokers with manual temperature knobs, turn the knob until the indicator points to your preferred temperature setting. Allow up to 30-45 minutes for your smoker to finish preheating. For most meats, 200–225 °F (93–107 °C) is considered the ideal smoking temperature. However, the type of meat you're smoking can influence your temperature settings. Read the guidelines provided with your smoker to learn more about suggested smoking temperatures. Place a full container of water at the bottom of the smoking chamber. Once your smoker has finished preheating, fill the small metal cup included with your machine with hot water and slide it into its designated slot at the bottom of the smoker. If your smoker doesn't have a separate slot for the water cup, simply set it on the floor of the chamber. The steam created as the water evaporates will keep your meat moist. Using hot instead of cold or room temperature water helps to ensure that the smoker remains at the optimal temperature. Be careful putting the water cup inside your smoker, as it will be extremely hot. If you like, you can add apple juice, wine, or beer, or another flavorful liquid to your smoker's water cup to infuse your meats with complex aromatic notes. Season your meat with a dry rub or marinade to add flavor. Now that your smoker is ready to go, it's time to prepare the items you'll be cooking. Coat heavier cuts like ribs, brisket, and pork shoulders with an even layer of dry rub spices for maximum flavor. Soak more delicate meats such as chicken, fish, and chops overnight in your favorite acid-based marinade. You can find dozens of tantalizing homemade dry rub and marinade recipes with a quick Internet search. While seasoning isn't an essential step, it's a simple way to enhance the natural flavor of your meat. Place your meat directly on the racks inside the smoking chamber. Use a long-handled meat spatula or tongs to transfer the meat to the smoking racks safely. Arrange the meat according to how the racks are set up—situate the biggest items on the wide lower racks and save smaller ones for the upper racks. You may need to insert heavy cuts of meat like pork butts or racks of ribs by hand. Be sure to pull on a thick pair of barbecuing gloves before doing so to protect yourself from burns. To prevent the smoke from escaping, try to only leave the door open for as short a time as possible. Close and lock the door of the smoker. Swing the door shut, then flip the latch beside the handle to secure it. Locking the door will prevent it from swinging open accidentally and letting out heat or smoke. Always open and close the door on your smoker using the built-in handle. The metal on the surrounding parts of the door can get extremely hot, and may burn you if you're not careful. Smoke your items for the length of time called for by the recipe. This could be 2-8 hours, depending on the type of meat you're working with. Refer to the recipe you're following for a more accurate sense of how long your items will need to smoke. In the meantime, avoid opening your smoker unless it's to top off the water bowl. Unlike other cooking methods, smoking is all about patience. Add more wood chips or water as needed while your meat smokes. A good way to know whether you need more wood or water is to watch the smoke. As soon as it stops, open the smoking chamber and refill the water cup to the top. Then, load another 1-4 cups (150-600 g) of wood chips into the chip tray, slide it back into place, and resume smoking. Keep in mind that just because the chip tray is empty doesn't necessarily mean you should replenish it. In fact, many barbecue aficionados insist that most meats can be smoked satisfactorily using a single tray. Over-smoking your meat can cause it to come out tasting burnt and unpleasant. Allow your meat to rest for 15-20 minutes before eating. When your items are fully cooked, turn off the smoker, unlock the door, and carefully remove them from the racks. Set them aside on a separate surface to cool. Once the meat has reached a safe temperature, serve it up and watch it disappear! Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature of your items and see if they're ready to come out. If your meat isn't quite done, it may need to go back on the smoker for 1-2 hours, depending on the recommended internal temperature. Transfer any leftover portions to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They should keep for at least 4 days, though they may last much longer if you haven't cut into them yet. Unplug the smoker and allow it to cool completely. Before you begin cleaning your electric smoker, make sure it's cooled down enough for you to handle its interior components and surfaces safely. Press the power button to turn the smoker off, then remove the electrical cord from the wall outlet to make sure there's no electricity running to it. Failure to unplug your smoker could put you at risk of burns or electrical shock, even if it's turned off. To ensure that all of your cooked items come out with the perfect smoked flavor, it's recommended that you clean your smoker every time you use it. Take all removable accessories out of the smoker. This includes the smoking racks, water cup, and chip tray. The racks and chip tray should simply slide out, while the water cup often sits loose at the bottom of the smoking chamber. Set these items aside nearby so you can easily replace them when you're done, or clean them separately if needed. Don't forget to empty and rinse out the water cup if there's any water in it that's been used previously. Use a damp paper towel to brush out any large pieces of debris. Scrape large food particles and lingering fat residue out the front of the open smoker. Have a broom and dustpan on standby to sweep up the remnants when you're done. If there's a lot of leftover debris your smoker, it may be a good idea to stretch out a layer of paper towels in front of your smoker to catch the stuff you brush out. Afterward, you can simply fold it up and toss it in the trash. Scrub the inside of the smoking chamber thoroughly with soapy water. For maximum cleaning power, use a kitchen sponge or stiff-bristled brush to work the soap solution in deeper and lift away greasy messes. Make sure you hit the inside of the door as well as all 3 walls and the floor and ceiling. If your smoking racks are especially dirty, go ahead and give them a quick scrub while you've got them out. You can run the water cup and chip tray through the dishwasher, or rinse them under a faucet to wash away a light coating of ash or soot. Avoid using steel wool or other abrasive cleaning tools. These may leave behind scratches on the interior surfaces of your smoker. If it's been a while since you last cleaned your smoker and you notice mold growing inside, run it empty for 3-4 hours to burn it out before scrubbing it by hand as usual. Wipe out the smoker using a clean, wet cloth. Once you've scrubbed out your smoker, give it one more quick pass to clear away the soap solution. You can also mist it with some clean water in a spray bottle if you don't want to dirty up anything else. Consider adding a small amount of apple cider vinegar to your spray bottle to cut through any particularly stubborn. If you have a smoker with an exposed heating element inside, avoid spraying it directly. Pat the smoker dry with a clean rag or folded paper towel. Run your rag or paper towel over the entire surface of the smoking chamber to pick up as much standing water as possible. Then, leave the smoker sitting with the door open to give the remaining moisture a chance to evaporate. Once the interior is dry, your smoker will be ready for another round of perfectly slow-cooked meats! If you're short on time or don't want to go to the trouble of drying the smoker by hand, simply open the door and let time take care of the rest. Keeping the exterior of the smoker clean is as easy as wiping it down with a wet cloth from time to time.	Season your electric smoker if it’s your first time using it. Turn on the smoker. Add the recommended amount of wood chips to the built-in chip tray. Preheat the smoker to 200–225 °F (93–107 °C). Place a full container of water at the bottom of the smoking chamber. Season your meat with a dry rub or marinade to add flavor. Place your meat directly on the racks inside the smoking chamber. Close and lock the door of the smoker. Smoke your items for the length of time called for by the recipe. Add more wood chips or water as needed while your meat smokes. Allow your meat to rest for 15-20 minutes before eating. Unplug the smoker and allow it to cool completely. Take all removable accessories out of the smoker. Use a damp paper towel to brush out any large pieces of debris. Scrub the inside of the smoking chamber thoroughly with soapy water. Wipe out the smoker using a clean, wet cloth. Pat the smoker dry with a clean rag or folded paper towel.
https://www.wikihow.com/Substitute-for-Sour-Cream	How to Substitute for Sour Cream	A good, healthy substitute for sour cream is regular or plain Greek yogurt because it's similar in texture and consistency and works well in recipes like dips, salad dressings, marinades, and baked treats. For most recipes, just use the same amount of yogurt as you would sour cream. For a vegan option, you can create a sour-cream substitute by soaking raw cashews in water overnight. Then blend the soft cashews with a dash of salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a splash apple cider.	Switch sour cream for plain yogurt. If you are looking for a healthier option, then plain Greek yogurt and plain yogurt are similar in texture and consistency to sour cream and are excellent substitutes in recipes likes dips, salad dressings, marinades, and your favorite baked treats. For most dishes, you can use the same amount of yogurt as you would for sour cream, making the swap a simple one. Be aware that the flavor of your dishes may a slight tangy taste that is not as strong in sour cream. Make a cool dip for your next party by swapping out sour cream for yogurt. Mix a cup of Greek yogurt or plain yogurt with a tablespoon of chopped dill, a chopped garlic clove, and a teaspoon of lemon juice for a creamy, zesty dip that is perfect for dipping vegetables or pita chips. Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a healthier substitute. Plain non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt is lower in calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium than sour cream, making it a healthy replacement. One cup of regular sour cream can contain around 480 calories, while a cup of full-fat, plain Greek yogurt contains around 220 calories. Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein and helps fuel your body and metabolism, and it is full of probiotics, which can help aid in digestion. Greek yogurt comes in a variety of flavors. Choose plain Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream as it is most similar to sour cream's flavor, texture, and consistency. Top a baked potato with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to cut back on calories. Mix some yogurt with a pinch of salt, pepper, and some chopped parsley or chives to create a tasty, healthier garnish. Opt for full-fat yogurt instead of non-fat. Plain yogurt is also an excellent and healthy substitute for sour cream. When using plain yogurt, select a full-fat yogurt over a non-fat variety. Non-fat yogurts contain added thickeners and stabilizers which can make its consistency very different than the consistency of sour cream. Prevent Greek yogurt from curdling. Because Greek yogurt has a higher protein content and a lower fat content than sour cream, it is more likely to curdle when it comes into contact with hot foods. To avoid this, wait until you are about to eat your meal at the table before you layer the yogurt on a baked potato, a taco, or a bowl of soup. If you are adding yogurt to a hot sauce, keep the temperature low and add the yogurt at the end to prevent it from curdling. Consider using crème fraiche. You can try crème fraiche if you are looking for a gourmet option. Like yogurt, crème fraiche is a cultured product that has a similar creamy texture and consistency to sour cream. This rich cream is milder in flavor and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. It has a higher fat content than both sour cream and yogurt, so it will not curdle when added to hot sauces. However, the higher fat content will cause it to melt if it is added to the top of a hot soup or placed under an oven broiler. Find crème fraiche in your local supermarket in the cheese or dairy department. Try kefir cream. Kefir cream is a versatile sour cream substitute that is cultured from cream and contains many beneficial enzymes and probiotics. You can try this option if you are trying to get more probiotics in your diet. This substitute is not as thick as sour cream. Because of its runny consistency, it is best used for baking or for whipping up homemade salad dressings and marinades. Because of its higher protein content, kefir cream can curdle when exposed to high temperatures. Add kefir to your favorite sauce or soup while on low heat or off heat right before serving. Choose a buttermilk and butter mix for baked goods. You can create a sour cream substitute at home by mixing butter and buttermilk. Buttermilk is sour milk, and it can be found in the dairy aisle at your local grocery store. To replace one cup of sour cream in a recipe, thoroughly mix ¾ cups of buttermilk with ¼ cup of butter. Because the mixture may not be as thick as sour cream, it is best used for baking or for salad dressings. Select heavy whipping cream. Check for some heavy whipping cream to make a sour cream substitute. Heavy whipping cream has a high fat content and a creamy, thick texture. To use heavy cream as a sour cream replacement, whisk a cup of heavy cream with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to give it a tangy taste. The mixture should start to thicken and appear similar to the consistency of sour cream. Use this mixture as a topping for soups or mix it with chopped cucumber and dill to make a Greek marinade for chicken or lamb kebabs. Use cashews to make a vegan sour cream replacement. You can create a vegan-friendly sour-cream substitute by using raw cashews, lemon juice, and apple cider. Soak 1 cup of raw, unsalted cashews in water overnight. The next day, blend the softened cashews in a food processor with a dash of salt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ½ tablespoon of apple cider until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This recipe contains the same creamy, tangy flavor of sour cream. If you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, you can skip the soaking process.	Switch sour cream for plain yogurt. Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a healthier substitute. Opt for full-fat yogurt instead of non-fat. Prevent Greek yogurt from curdling. Consider using crème fraiche. Try kefir cream. Choose a buttermilk and butter mix for baked goods. Select heavy whipping cream. Use cashews to make a vegan sour cream replacement.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-an-iPad-Screen	How to Clean an iPad Screen	To clean your iPad screen, make sure your iPad is turned off and disconnected from any cables before you begin. Then, wipe the screen with a lint-free cloth in a circular motion. For stubborn stains, wipe the screen with a t-shirt dampened with water. Alternatively, breathe onto the screen to create moisture, and wipe it with a soft rag.	Turn off your iPad. Disconnect any cable you may have plugged into your iPad. Press and hold down the button for Sleep/Wake. Swipe the onscreen slider to turn the iPad off. Your iPad shouldn't be connected to any external cable, power source or device during cleaning. Wipe the screen with a dry, lint-free cloth. Choose a soft, lint-free cloth, such as a lens cloth. Wipe the screen in a circular motion. This technique works for smudges and fingerprints. The screen coating repels oil, so only a dry cloth is needed to wipe away skin oil. Wipe the screen with a damp, lint-free cloth. Dampen a soft cloth, such as an old t-shirt, with water. Alternately, you can use a cleaning solution made specifically for iPad screens, at your own risk. In a pinch, you can breathe onto the screen to create humidity. Wipe the screen with circular motions. This technique is for any staining that is more difficult to remove than simple fingerprint smudges. There are products made specifically for iPad screens, however Apple advises against using cleaning products on your iPad. If you choose to use one, spray it onto the cloth, not directly onto your screen. Don't get any moisture into the openings of your iPad. Clean your screen only when necessary. Wipe down your screen when smudges are obstructing your view of the content on the screen. Clean your iPad right away if it comes in contact with anything that can damage it. For example, clean your iPad if it touches dirt, ink, sand, soap, makeup, detergent, lotion, or anything acidic. The fingerprint-resistant coating on the screen weakens from friction over time, thus rubbing your screen can wear on its coating. Keep abrasives away from your device. Don't use a rough cloth to clean your iPad. Don't let any abrasives, such as sand, come in contact with your iPad. Abrasive materials can scratch your screen, as well as rub off the screen's coating much faster than normal wear. Keep your device away from liquids. Never allow moisture or liquids to get into the openings of your device. Don't use harsh chemicals on or near your iPad. For instance, don't use solvents, aerosol sprays, window cleaner, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia or bleach on or near your iPad. Act immediately if your iPad accidentally gets wet. Disconnect any cables and turn your iPad off. Wipe your device with a lint-free towel. Let it air dry completely before turning it back on. Don't use compressed air on your device. Never use any heat source such as a hair dryer or microwave to dry your iPad! If you suspect your device may have been damaged by liquid, place it in a sealable bag with a few silica gel packets. Seal the bag and leave it alone for 72 hours before turning your device back on. Putting your device in a bag of uncooked rice is not a reliable method to dry the device.	Turn off your iPad. Wipe the screen with a dry, lint-free cloth. Wipe the screen with a damp, lint-free cloth. Clean your screen only when necessary. Keep abrasives away from your device. Keep your device away from liquids. Act immediately if your iPad accidentally gets wet.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-All-A%27s-in-High-School	How to Make All A's in High School	To make all A's in high school, start by getting organized so you stay on top of your work. Find a study space with minimal distractions where you can concentrate. A desk in your room, a nook at the library, or a table at your favorite cafe are all good options. Next, create a regular weekly study routine with set times dedicated to each of your classes. For example, you could study math and English on Tuesdays, and biology and history on Thursdays. Then, create a system that helps you keep track of assignments, papers, due dates, and classes. You might try using a day-planner, folders, binders, or a filing system to stay organized. It's also important to take good notes during class so you can study them later.	Take strategic notes in class. Don't worry about writing down everything your teacher says—that would take too much time and not be super helpful when it comes time to study. Instead, write down key phrases, definitions, and points that your teacher brings up. If your teacher emphasizes something while they're talking, writes it on the board, or brings it up multiple times, that's a good sign that you should write it down in your notes. Try out different note-taking methods to find the one that works best for you. For example, you can try the Cornell note-taking method, where you write all of your notes on the right side of your page, any questions you have on the left side, and a summary of that day's lesson on the bottom of the page. Consider color-coding your notes with different highlighters so they're easier to read through when you're studying. You could highlight key terms one color, important events and dates another color, and so on. Participate during all of your classes. For certain classes, class participation might make up a percentage of your grade. Even if it doesn't, participating in class can help you better remember the material, and it will show your teacher that you're serious about doing a good job. If your teacher asks questions or opens the floor to a class discussion, don't be afraid to jump in and share your perspective. If you're worried you won't have anything to say out loud during class, come prepared with a few notes from the previous night's reading or homework. That way, you'll have a few talking points ready to go. Ask questions during and after class if you’re ever confused. Asking questions and admitting you don't understand something can be a little intimidating, but it's super important if you want to get good grades in all of your classes. Otherwise, if you don't clear up your confusion, it could come back to hurt you later on when you're taking a test. Ask your teacher a question if something they're explaining in class doesn't make sense to you, or wait until after class and ask if that's easier. If you have a question about something, there's a good chance that other students in your class are wondering the same thing. You'll be doing everyone a favor by asking your teacher. Develop good relationships with your teachers. Always be polite and friendly when you're interacting with your teachers. Avoid chatting or texting in class, and try not to break any of the other rules. Your teachers are there to help you, and the better a relationship you have with them, the easier it will be for you to succeed and get good grades. Doing your homework on time, participating in class, and asking for help when you need it will all help you develop a better relationship with your teachers. Find a quiet and comfortable space to study in. Choose a space that's free of distractions, like your bedroom or the library. Make sure you have a desk and comfortable chair to work at, along with any study supplies you might need, like highlighters, pens, and a computer. You'll be doing a lot of studying throughout high school, so you want an inviting space where you can hunker down and focus. Study regularly instead of cramming at the last minute. Everyone is different, so it might take some trial and error to find a study schedule that feels right. In general though, set aside some time after school each day to study instead of saving all your studying for the last couple of nights before an exam. Cramming your studying into one or two nights will make it harder to actually learn the material, and you'll just feel more stressed. For example, you could spend 15 to 30 minutes after school each day reviewing the material from all of your classes. Or, you could dedicate 1 to 2 hours per week to reviewing everything you learned that week. Studying routinely instead of only when you have a test coming up will make it easier to memorize what you're learning, and you'll be much more prepared when a test rolls around. Identify your learning style so you know the best way to study. There are 4 main learning styles: visual, auditory, linguistic, and kinesthetic. Visual learners learn best using things like images, graphs, and maps. Auditory learners learn best by listening and talking to people. Linguistic learners prefer reading and note taking to help them learn things. Kinesthetic learners like to learn by doing activities and trying things for themselves. If you know which one or two learning styles you prefer, you can use that to make your study sessions more effective. If you're a visual learner, color code your notes so they're easier to study and draw pictures, figures, and diagrams while you're studying to help you memorize the material. If you're an auditory learner, try reciting mnemonics and rhymes out loud to help you memorize things. You can also read your notes aloud and ask someone else to quiz you on what you're studying. If you're a linguistic learner, reread chapters from your textbook and take notes on them as you're studying. If you're a kinesthetic learner, try doing activities related to the material you're studying, like making flashcards or coming up with a game. Take regular breaks while you’re studying. Study breaks can help your brain recharge and prevent you from getting burnt out. It might feel like taking a break to do something relaxing is a waste of valuable study time, but studying for too long can actually make it harder to concentrate, and your brain won't retain as much information. Keep track of all your homework in a planner. Keep the planner in your school bag. Then, whenever you get homework, write it down right away in your planner so you don't forget about it. Keeping track of what homework you have and when it's due will help you stay organized and prevent you from missing important assignments that can impact your grades. Everyone forgets about assignments sometimes. It happens! Having a planner is a good backup in case you do forget. If you do end up missing homework for some reason, talk to your teacher about it. Tell them you know you messed up, and ask if you can turn it in late. You might not get full credit, but they still might give you some points, which is better than not turning anything in at all. Do your homework right after school every day. It might be the last thing you want to do after a long day at school, but that way you won't forget about it or procrastinate too long. Plus, if you have any questions or get confused by something, you'll have more time to ask for help and figure out a solution. If you do your homework right after school, you'll have the whole rest of the evening to just relax. On the other hand, if you keep putting it off until later at night, it will just be weighing on your mind all evening. Plan ahead for bigger assignments. If you have a major project, paper, or other assignment that's coming up, schedule plenty of time to work on it so you don't end up scrambling to finish at the last minute. You can even start earlier than you need to and just get it over with so it's one less thing on your plate. Write the due date for the assignment in your planner, and then write reminders on the days in between now and then so you don't forget about it. For example, if you have a research paper due in 6 weeks, don't wait until the last week before it's due to get started. Instead, start brainstorming and researching right away. The more time you give yourself, the less stressed you'll feel and the better work you'll produce. Ask for help if you ever feel stuck on your homework. Turning in incomplete or wrong homework can negatively affect your grade, and it can put you behind for the following day's class. Instead of risking it, ask your parents or a friend in your class for some advice if you feel stuck. You can also meet with your teacher before class if you have time and let them know that you're struggling. That way, you'll clear up any confusion, get a better grade on your assignment, and be more prepared for the classroom discussion and future test. Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. The temptation to stay up late on school nights is real, but not getting enough sleep can actually impact your grades and make you feel stressed. If you're tired in class, you won't be able to focus and take good notes. If you can't focus or take good notes, you won't learn the material, and you'll have a harder time studying for tests. It's not always easy, but try your best to go to sleep early and at the same time every night so you feel rested and alert in class. Avoid eating, exercising, or drinking caffeine before bed since it will make it harder to fall asleep. Try to avoid looking at screens for 1 hour before you go to bed. The light from screens can make your body feel more awake and interfere with your sleep cycle. Instead, try reading a book, taking a bath, or drawing in a sketchbook before bed. Get in a little exercise on most days of the week. Exercising regularly can actually help your brain function better and reduce stress. Find some form of exercise that you like and do it for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week. Any kind of physical activity you enjoy can count as exercise, like playing sports, riding your bike, dancing, or running. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Not only will a healthy diet make you feel better physically, it can also make it easier to concentrate in school. Try to limit foods that are high in saturated fat and simple carbs, like soda, desserts, processed meats, and packaged cookies. Instead, focus on eating fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. Some specific foods that may make it easier to concentrate in school and while you're studying include: Salmon Blueberries Green tea Spinach Eggs Bananas Dark chocolate Use relaxation techniques to de-stress. Trying to get straight A's in high school can be super stressful sometimes, so it's important to find healthy ways to cope with stress that work for you. Set aside some time each day, like an hour every evening, to unwind and shut your brain off for a bit. A few relaxation techniques you can try include: Yoga Meditation Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation	Take strategic notes in class. Participate during all of your classes. Ask questions during and after class if you’re ever confused. Develop good relationships with your teachers. Find a quiet and comfortable space to study in. Study regularly instead of cramming at the last minute. Identify your learning style so you know the best way to study. Take regular breaks while you’re studying. Keep track of all your homework in a planner. Do your homework right after school every day. Plan ahead for bigger assignments. Ask for help if you ever feel stuck on your homework. Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Get in a little exercise on most days of the week. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Use relaxation techniques to de-stress.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Hoisin-Sauce	How to Make Hoisin Sauce	To make hoisin sauce, whisk together soy sauce, creamy peanut butter or black bean paste, molasses or honey, seasoned rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame seed oil, Chinese hot sauce, and black pepper. When you're finished using your homemade hoisin sauce, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.	Add all the ingredients to a small or medium mixing bowl. After you make your first batch, you can adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your taste. Substitute black bean paste for the peanut butter to suit any nut allergies or taste preferences. Include the following: 4 US tbsp (59 ml) soy sauce 2 US tbsp (30 g) creamy peanut butter (or black bean paste); many people say black bean paste provides a more authentic flavor, but peanut butter is often more readily available 1 US tbsp (15 mL) molasses or honey 2 tsp (9.9 ml) seasoned rice vinegar 1 garlic clove, finely minced 2 tsp (9.9 ml) sesame seed oil 1 tsp (4.9 ml) Chinese hot sauce 0.125 tsp (625 mg) black pepper Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined. Whisk vigorously for at least 30 seconds so that the peanut butter (or black bean paste) is incorporated fully with the other ingredients. The end result should be a consistently dark, glossy, semi-thick, and slightly chunky sauce. The sauce is ready to use at this point. Try it as a glaze on grilled chicken, pork, or beef, or add it to your favorite stir-fry. Some people even like using it on hot dogs! Refrigerate leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week. If you don't use the full 0.5 c (120 ml) of sauce right away, store it in the fridge to use throughout the week. A small glass jar with a screw-top lid makes an ideal storage container. When you pull the sauce from the fridge, leave it on the counter for 5-10 minutes (it's thicker when chilled) and then stir it up with a spoon before using it. Combine all the ingredients but the garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Add them to a medium mixing bowl, then whisk them thoroughly to combine. Use the following amounts: 0.33 c (78 ml) soy sauce 3 US tbsp (44 ml) honey 2 US tbsp (30 ml) distilled white vinegar 2 US tbsp (30 g) tahini paste 2 tsp (9.9 ml) Sriracha sauce Saute the garlic in the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the 2 US tbsp (30 ml) of vegetable oil to a medium saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan. Stir them regularly for about 2 minutes, until they develop a golden brown color. Keep a close eye on the garlic while it cooks. It will go from golden brown to burned quickly! Add the contents of the bowl to the saucepan and cook it for 5 minutes. Give the soy sauce mixture another good whisking, then pour it into the saucepan as soon as the garlic has turned golden brown. Whisk it frequently in the saucepan over the next 5 minutes or so. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sauce has thickened to the consistency you prefer. If you accidentally allow the sauce to get too thick, whisk in 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of water at a time while the sauce is still on the heat, until it thins out enough to suit your preference. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, then let it cool. Try Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper for the best results. Once the sauce cools completely, you can use it as a marinade for pork chops or for any number of other recipes. If you're using it for pork chops , add half of it to a zip-close bag with the pork to marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, and use the rest as a finishing sauce after the pork is cooked. Seal any unused sauce and refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Use a jar with a screw-top lid or similar airtight container for storage. Warm the sauce on the counter for 5-10 minutes (to thin it out a little) and stir it up a bit before using it. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small saucepan. Combine them thoroughly with the whisk. Use the following ingredients/amounts: Juice of 1 orange (approx. 4 US tbsp (59 ml)) 2 US tbsp (30 g) almond butter or sunflower butter 1 tsp (5 g) grated garlic (about 1 large clove) 1 US tbsp (15 g) grated ginger (roughly thumb-size knob of fresh ginger) 1 tsp (4.9 ml) apple cider vinegar or white vinegar 1 tsp (4.9 ml) honey 5 US tbsp (74 ml) gluten-free soy sauce (find it online or at specialty food stores) 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) Chinese five spice powder 1 tsp (4.9 ml) sesame oil 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) chili flakes 1 tsp (5 g) tomato paste Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil over medium heat. Whisk the mixture occasionally as it heats. It will likely take less than 5 minutes for the mixture to begin bubbling rapidly—that is, come to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat so that the sauce simmers—that is, bubbles only occasionally and very gently. Whisk it at least twice per minute during the 5 minute cooking time. After 5 minutes, the sauce will be darker and thicker. If the sauce starts getting too thick for your liking before the 5 minutes is up, add 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of water at a time and whisk it in to thin the sauce. Let the sauce cool, then use or refrigerate it. If you're not using the sauce right away, pour it into an airtight container—for instance, a glass jar with a screw-top lid—and refrigerate it for up to 1 week. The sauce may last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, but the flavor and texture may start to decline after 1 week. Give the refrigerated sauce 5-10 minutes on the countertop to warm up and thin out a bit, then stir it well before using it.	Add all the ingredients to a small or medium mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined. Refrigerate leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Combine all the ingredients but the garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Saute the garlic in the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the contents of the bowl to the saucepan and cook it for 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, then let it cool. Seal any unused sauce and refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Let the sauce cool, then use or refrigerate it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Vaginal-Bleeding-During-Pregnancy	How to Stop Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy	While vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be nerve-wracking, may women experience it, especially in the first trimester. In many cases, this can be completely normal. However, if the bleeding continues and is accompanied by cramps, pain, fever, or dizziness, you'll want to see your doctor. When you notice bleeding, make note of things like the color of the blood and if you have any other symptoms, which can help your doctor figure out the problem. For minor bleeding, get plenty of bed rest and stay well hydrated. If the bleeding doesn't slow down after a few days, see your doctor. Sometimes, intercourse can cause or make bleeding worse, so avoid intercourse until your doctor tells you it's safe.	Keep track of the bleeding. It is very important to have an idea about the amount of blood loss during an episode of bleeding. This will help your doctor to make a possible diagnosis as well as establish a management plan. Start monitoring the amount of blood you are losing as soon as you notice the bleeding. You can do this by keeping a sanitary pad in your underwear until it is soaked. Count how many pads are soaked from 8 am one day to 8 am the next day. Keep a written record of this number, then bring it to your doctor for assessment. Also keep track of other characteristics of the bleeding, such as whether it is painful or painless, and intermittent or constant bleeding. This information describing your bleeding will be helpful to your doctor in figuring out what is at cause in the matter. Take note of the color of your blood (pink versus red versus brown), as well as the presence or absence of blood clots or other "tissue masses" that may come out alongside the blood. If you do have any tissue masses come out of your vagina alongside the blood, you may want to collect these in a container to show to your doctor, as this could be of assistance to her in diagnosing the cause of your problem. Get plenty of bed rest. For minor bleeding in early pregnancy, rest is the ideal treatment. Physicians usually advocate complete bed rest for the first few days following the episode of bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop or diminish with rest, it is important to see your doctor for a more detailed assessment. Avoid heavy work. Your physician will definitely advise you to avoid strenuous or heavy work such as weightlifting, climbing stairs frequently, running, cycling, etc. These activities cause jerking of the uterus and can rupture the delicate, newly-formed blood vessels in the placenta. Avoidance of these kind of activities is absolutely necessary, even if you only notice a tiny amount of bleeding. You should limit your physical activities and avoid heavy work for at least two weeks after the bleeding stops. Put intercourse on hold for the time being. Sometimes intercourse can induce or aggravate bleeding from the vagina. If you experience bleeding during pregnancy, you should avoid intercourse until your doctor tells you it's safe. Normally, you will have to wait at least two to four weeks after bleeding has stopped. Do not use tampons or try to douche. Do not insert anything into the vagina following vaginal bleeding. Absolutely avoid using tampons or douching, as these may injure the cervix or vaginal wall causing further bleeding. Douching may also introduce bacteria and other microorganisms into the vagina, leading to serious infection. Stay hydrated. It's very important that you drink adequate amounts of fluid during a bleeding episode. This is particularly true if you have experienced severe bleeding. Drink at least eight cups of water daily to stay hydrated, and more. Bleeding correlates to fluid loss, so you will need to drink more than your normal to make up for the lost fluid. It is also important to stay well-hydrated for your baby's health and wellbeing. Be aware of causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy. This can help to differentiate what may be going on in your particular case. Bleeding is actually quite common in the first trimester (in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy) and occurs for about 20 – 30% of women. Many of these cases of bleeding are benign, meaning they are not worrisome for the mother or the baby and may be due to the fetus implanting in the wall of the uterus or other physiologic changes of pregnancy. There are, however, more worrisome possibilities associated with higher volumes of blood loss and/or pain in the first trimester as well. These include the possibility of "ectopic pregnancy" (the baby has implanted in the fallopian tubes rather than the uterus), "molar pregnancy" (a rare condition in which abnormal tissue grows inside your uterus rather than a fetus), or a miscarriage. In 50% of cases of vaginal bleeding within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, it indicates that a miscarriage is occurring. Bleeding later in pregnancy (in the second or third trimester) is more likely to be worrisome. Causes include problems with the placenta, problems with the uterus (especially if you have had a previous C-section), premature labor (defined as the onset of labor before 37 weeks), or also of course labor itself (if you are near the time of your due date). Additional causes of bleeding that may be unrelated to the pregnancy specifically include "trauma" (or injury to the vaginal wall) from sexual intercourse, cervical polyps (masses around the cervix that may bleed and that can be present in women irrespective of whether or not they are pregnant), cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells that can lead to cancer), and/or cervical cancer (one of the most prevalent forms of cancer for women who are not regularly screened with Pap tests). Calculate your due date and consider whether or not your bleeding could mean that your labor has started. Pregnancy normally lasts for 40 weeks or 280 days. You can use this information to calculate your due date — just add nine calendar months and seven days from the first day of last menstrual period. For example, if your last period began 1st January, 2014, your due date is 8th October, 2014. Bleeding near your due date may indicate that your labor has begun. The typical range is from 10 days before to 10 days after the due date. You should immediately report to your doctor if your suspect that you might be in labor. Know when to seek help from a medical professional. Any bleeding during pregnancy should be discussed with your physician in a timely manner. If the bleeding is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it is recommended to be seen by a doctor as soon as possible in the emergency room for quick assessment and treatment: Severe pain or cramps Dizziness or fainting (signs of large blood loss) Tissue that comes out of your vagina alongside the blood (could be a sign of miscarriage) A fever and/or chills (could be a sign of infection) Severe bleeding that does not slow down or stop. Know that you can ignore very light bleeding. If you are bleeding very little (only a few drops), the blood is brown in color, it lasts less than one or two days, and is not associated with pain or cramps, then you can usually ignore it. Most likely it is implantation bleeding or the result of stretched blood vessels. Regardless of how light the bleeding is, you should avoid heavy work for a few days and meticulously monitor the amount of bleeding. Seek medical help if you experiencing heavy bleeding. Any type of profuse bleeding during pregnancy should be regarded as an emergency. Profuse bleeding roughly means any amount of bleeding more than usual menstrual bleeding. Pay attention to any pain or cramps you feel. Pain that comes and goes indicates contractions of the uterus, which means that the uterus is trying to expel the fetus. In early pregnancy, pain and cramping may be a sign of miscarriage and in third trimester it may indicate that you are going into labor. Therefore, if you experience any pain or cramping, you should contact your doctor immediately. True labor pain is regular and occurs at intervals. It gradually increases in intensity and duration and it associated with "show" (expulsion of mucus mixed with blood). Seek help if you are dizzy or feeling faint. Dizziness or feeling faint are symptoms of massive blood loss. Check your temperature. Bleeding accompanied by fever usually indicates an infection, such as infection in your uterus following natural miscarriage or abortion. As a result, any signs of fever should be brought to the attention of your doctor immediately. Seek immediate help if you are passing tissue through your vagina. Passing a fleshy mass through your vagina is a serious indication of miscarriage. If this happens, you should contact your doctor immediately so he can evacuate the uterus if needed and thus control the bleeding. Follow the instructions of your doctor post-treatment. Regardless of what caused vaginal bleeding (whether it was a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy outside the uterus, an infection, or the onset of labor), it will have caused significant stress to your body. In the great majority of cases your doctor will strongly advise rest, no strenuous exercise, often abstaining from sex for a little while, and drinking lots of water. Be sure to heed your doctor's advice for recovery in order to maximize the speed at which you recover, as well as to prevent any other complications.	Keep track of the bleeding. Get plenty of bed rest. Avoid heavy work. Put intercourse on hold for the time being. Do not use tampons or try to douche. Stay hydrated. Be aware of causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy. Calculate your due date and consider whether or not your bleeding could mean that your labor has started. Know when to seek help from a medical professional. Know that you can ignore very light bleeding. Seek medical help if you experiencing heavy bleeding. Pay attention to any pain or cramps you feel. Seek help if you are dizzy or feeling faint. Check your temperature. Seek immediate help if you are passing tissue through your vagina. Follow the instructions of your doctor post-treatment.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Corn-Tortillas	How to Make Corn Tortillas	To make corn tortillas, mix the dough and let sit for 30 minutes, then break it into 12 small balls. Next, place a dough ball in between 2 pieces of wax paper and roll it into a thin, flat circle with a rolling pin. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, put a tortilla in the skillet, and cook the first side for 30-60 seconds. Flip the tortilla and let it cook for 60 seconds. Then, wrap the cooked tortilla in a clean towel to keep it warm while you make the next one!	Stir the masa and water in a large bowl. Pour the 2 cups (228 g) into the bowl. Then, in increments, add the 1.125 cups (266 mL) and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of water. This'll help make the dough nice and even. Use a spoon to gently mix the ingredients. Knead the ingredients until it turns into a smooth dough. Use your hands to press, stretch, and fold the dough. If your dough is too wet or starchy, consider adding a bit more masa or water. The dough should be smooth, not sticky. You should be able to form small dough balls easily in your hands, almost like Play-Doh. Let the dough sit for 30 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it sit on your counter to give the masa time to fully absorb the water. This helps improve the taste and texture of your tortillas. Break the dough into 12 small balls with your hands. For extra precision, scoop the dough with a tablespoon scoop. The balls will be relatively small. If you want bigger tortillas, make fewer dough balls. Do the reverse if you want smaller tortillas. Place a dough ball in between 2 pieces of wax paper. Press down on the dough slightly to make rolling it easier. Wax paper is perfect because it won't stick to and ruin the dough. If you don't have wax paper, use parchment paper instead. Roll the dough into flat circles with a rolling pin. Each circle should be approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter and 0.125 inches (0.32 cm) thick. If the dough tears, just use your hands to roll it back into a ball and roll it out again. You can use a tortilla press instead of a rolling pin. The tortillas should be pretty thin, but you can make them thicker or thinner depending on your preference. It's ok if your tortillas aren't perfectly round. Stack your tortillas with wax paper. In between each tortilla, lay down a piece of wax paper. Keep them stacked until you are ready to cook them. The wax paper helps keep your tortillas intact by making sure they don't stick to each other. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Try to use a cast-iron pan because they distribute the flame's heat quickly and evenly. To test if the skillet is hot enough, drop some water on it. If it sizzles immediately, then you can start cooking the tortillas. You can also use a griddle. If you don't have a nonstick cooking option, then brush both sides of each tortilla with a small amount of vegetable oil. This prevents the metal from sticking. Put a tortilla in the skillet and cook the first side for 30 to 60 seconds. Unless you're using a griddle with lots of space, you'll need to heat the tortillas 1 at a time. By the 1 minute mark, your tortilla's surface should look dry and mostly firm. Flip the tortilla with a spatula and let it cook for up to 1 minute. Carefully and slowly use a spatula to flip over the tortilla. Do this once the edges on the tortilla start to curl up. Once you flip it, you can tell that your tortilla is done cooking if both sides have brown spots on them. If you want a charred tortilla, you can cook the tortilla for 90 seconds on 1 side. Then, flip the tortilla over and let it cook for only 15 seconds. Wrap your cooked tortillas in a towel. Stack them and wrap them in a clean towel. This helps keep the tortillas moist and steamy. Once you've wrapped them up, they're ready to be eaten! You can also use a styrofoam tortilla keeper to keep your tortillas warm. Refrigerate the tortillas if you want to save them. While corn tortillas are best served hot, you can refrigerate them to save them for later. To store them, keep the tortillas wrapped in a towel and put them in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge. They'll stay good for up to 3 days. Let the tortillas cool completely before putting them in the fridge.	Stir the masa and water in a large bowl. Knead the ingredients until it turns into a smooth dough. Let the dough sit for 30 minutes. Break the dough into 12 small balls with your hands. Place a dough ball in between 2 pieces of wax paper. Roll the dough into flat circles with a rolling pin. Stack your tortillas with wax paper. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put a tortilla in the skillet and cook the first side for 30 to 60 seconds. Flip the tortilla with a spatula and let it cook for up to 1 minute. Wrap your cooked tortillas in a towel. Refrigerate the tortillas if you want to save them.
https://www.wikihow.com/Open-Frozen-Car-Doors	How to Open Frozen Car Doors	To open frozen car doors, push on the frozen door to see if the pressure breaks the ice around the door's seal. If the ice has formed a thick crust, then break it off the seal of the door with an ice scraper, spatula, or credit card. Alternatively, you can pour lukewarm water over the rubber seal of the door, or set up an extension cord to run a hairdryer around the door's seal. Additionally, if you have a remote starter, then let the heat thaw the car door from the inside, which can take up to 10 minutes.	Push on your car door. Apply pressure by leaning on your frozen door. Push as hard as you can against the door. The pressure could break the ice around the door's seal, enabling you to open the door. This section assumes you can unlock your car, but not open it. If the lock itself is frozen, skip to the section below. Chip away the ice. If the ice has formed a thick crust, break it off the seal of the door on all sides, and off the handle if necessary. If you don't have an ice scraper, use any stiff plastic object, such as a spatula or credit card. Metal objects may scratch the glass or paint. Pour lukewarm water over the rubber seals. Fill a cup, bucket or another container with lukewarm water. Pour the water around the seal of the door to thaw the ice. You may need to repeat this several times if the ice is thick. Once the door is open, dry off the inside of the seal with a towel to prevent re-freezing. Never use hot water, or the temperature difference could shatter your window glass. Even cold water from the hose can do the trick, since it is warmer than the ice. Car doors most often freeze where the rubber seal is worn or damaged, allowing water to seep in and freeze. If you notice any damage, focus on that area while pouring. Spray on commercial de-icer. You can find de-icer products at auto shops and hardware stores. These both dissolve the ice, and leave lubricant behind to help prevent further moisture from collecting. In a pinch, you can substitute a homemade mixture: Rubbing alcohol can dissolve ice, but repeated use may damage your rubber gasket. Some varieties of windshield wiper fluid are mostly alcohol, and can serve the same purpose. Diluted white vinegar is a last resort, as it leaves a lingering smell and — according to some — may leave pock marks on the window glass. Start the car remotely. If you have a remote car starter, use it and let the heat thaw the car door from the inside. This could take up to 10 minutes. Heat the frozen seal with a blow dryer. If you have a battery-operated model or an extension cord long enough to reach your car, this is another DIY way to melt the ice — but potentially a hazardous one. Move the blow dryer constantly back and forth across the door seal. Too much heat in one spot could break the glass, especially if there are existing cracks or chips. Spray lubricant on the key or lock. This works best if you spray the key, or place a straw against the lock and spray through the straw. You may use any of the following: Commercial deicer Rubbing alcohol PTFE powder lubricant (best for prevention) Warning: avoid WD40, grease lubricant, and silicone lubricant, which can gum up the lock. Graphite is safe in small quantities. Do not combine multiple lubricants. Blow warm air into the lock. Place a cardboard toilet paper roll or another cylindrical object over the lock to direct the air. Heat the lock by blowing into the roll with your breath or a blow dryer. This may take some time. Heat the key. Only try this if the key is 100% metal and does not contain an electronic chip. Hold the key with thick gloves or tongs, and heat it above a match or lighter. Insert the key into the lock and wait for the ice to thaw. Cover your car. After parking outside, cover the car with a tarp to keep ice off the doors, locks, and windshield. Cover the hood as well in extreme weather conditions to prevent more serious malfunction. Shut a plastic trash bag in the door. Before closing your door in icy weather, place a trash bag between the door and the frame so they cannot freeze together. Wipe a protective product over the rubber seals. It's best to use a special rubber conditioner from an auto shop. Silicone spray is usually fine, but may damage silicone rubber, so consider checking with the car manufacturer first. Petroleum products and cooking spray are common DIY options, but they can wear down the rubber over time. Replace damaged gaskets. Have your rubber door seals replaced if you see any tears. These let water seep in and freeze your door shut. Check your locking rods. If you are able to remove your door panel, do so and investigate the rod that operates the lock. If it looks icy or corroded, spray it with de-icer. An auto shop can do this for you if you prefer.	Push on your car door. Chip away the ice. Pour lukewarm water over the rubber seals. Spray on commercial de-icer. Start the car remotely. Heat the frozen seal with a blow dryer. Spray lubricant on the key or lock. Blow warm air into the lock. Heat the key. Cover your car. Shut a plastic trash bag in the door. Wipe a protective product over the rubber seals. Replace damaged gaskets. Check your locking rods.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Burnt-Oven-Bottom	How to Clean a Burnt Oven Bottom	To clean a burnt oven bottom, try using baking soda and vinegar. First remove everything from inside the oven, like the racks, so you can easily reach the bottom. Once you've removed everything, use a paper towel to wipe away any big spills. Then, if your oven has one, run a self-cleaning cycle which will make the burnt food easier to remove. This cycle will probably take between 1.5 and 3 hours. After the cycle's done, combine 1/2 cup of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of water, then spread the paste on any particularly burnt spots. Let the paste sit overnight to loosen the grime, then spray it down with some white vinegar, and wipe it away with a damp rag.	Remove everything from inside the oven. Take out the oven racks so that you can easily reach the bottom. Also be sure to remove any other items you may keep in your oven, such as an oven thermometer or pizza stone. If your oven racks are also coated in burnt food remnants, you can use these same cleaning solutions to scour them. Simply remove them, clean the oven racks , and replace them once you're done cleaning the oven. You can easily clean oven racks by soaking them in warm water with dish detergent mixed into it. After the oven racks soak for a few hours, use a scouring pad to remove any stuck on grime. Then dry them with a clean dish towel. Wipe away any large chunks of food or fresh splashes. It's best to remove easy-to-clean spills before working on the burnt areas. Use an old rag or some paper towels to clean up any food that's easily removed from the bottom of your oven. Lay newspapers or old towels on the floor in front of your oven. Some of the liquid cleaning agent could drip out of your oven while you're cleaning. Having something on the ground to catch these drippings helps protect your kitchen floor and makes clean-up easier. Run a self-cleaning cycle if your oven has one. This process causes your oven to heat up to a high temperature and bake any food remnants or spills to a crisp. This may help you more easily remove the grime. Depending on your oven, a self-cleaning cycle can take between 1.5 and 3 hours. If the bottom of your oven is completely covered in burned-on food, you may need to skip this step. Excessive amounts of burned food layers can end up smoking a lot, setting off your smoke alarm and releasing chemicals. Keep an eye on your oven while running the self-cleaning cycle. If you start to see smoke, it's probably best to shut off the cycle and just clean everything by hand. Once the cycle is done and the oven has cooled, remove the light-colored, charred ash from the bottom of your oven by wiping it down with a damp cloth. Make a paste of baking soda and water for an easy solution. Combine ½ cup (260 g) of baking soda and 2–3 tablespoons (30–44 mL) of water in a small bowl. Wearing gloves, spread the paste onto the burnt areas. Let it sit overnight to loosen the grime. As you spread the paste around, try to rub it into the particularly bad burnt spots. The mixture should start to turn brown. Add vinegar to the cleaning paste to make it more effective. As an alternative, spray the vinegar onto the paste just before you scrub it off. The vinegar will react with the baking soda to create more cleaning power. Bake lemons in your oven for a natural cleaning option. Cut 2 lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a small oven-safe bowl or baking dish. Add the peels and enough water to fill the bowl or dish ⅓ of the way. Put one of the racks in the center of the oven and place the bowl on the rack. Bake it for 30 minutes at 250 °F (121 °C). The vapors from the lemon juice will penetrate through the burned layers, making them easier to remove. It's normal for the oven to smoke during this process. Provide ventilation by turning on your oven fan and opening a nearby window. Let the oven cool down and remove the rack before trying to wipe away the spills. Use a store-bought cleaner if you don’t mind using harsh chemicals. These cleaners will probably work better than any other method, so if your oven is really dirty, you may want to try this option. However, these cleaners can be toxic, so you need to make sure they're fully removed before you cook food in your oven again. Spray the cleaning agent on the burnt areas, and let it soak in for 20-30 minutes. Wear safety glasses and thick rubber gloves if you use heavy-duty cleaners to prevent the chemicals from splashing in your eyes or absorbing into your skin. Check the package directions to find out how to apply the cleaner and how long to let it soak. Avoid getting any type of cleaner on the heating elements. Whether you're using a natural or chemical cleaning product, do your best to keep the cleaner away from the heating elements. When you turn the oven back on, the heating elements can create fumes when burning off the cleaner, which could alter the taste of your food. For electric ovens, lift up the thick metal wire that forms the bake element and apply the cleaner underneath. If your oven is gas, try not to spray or get cleaner on the gas valve or igniter. If you accidentally get some of the cleaner on the heating element, wipe it away with a cloth dipped in clean water. Wipe off the cleaning agent and grime with a damp rag. Rinse and wring out your rag several times throughout this process. Make sure you're getting the cleaner out of every nook and cranny. If you used a commercial cleaning product, read the label and follow the instructions for removal. If you used baking soda paste, put a bit of white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it on the paste before trying to wipe it away. The baking soda-vinegar mixture will foam up, making it easier to see. If you tried cleaning your oven with lemons, you can use some of the leftover lemon water to scrub away at the burnt areas. A plastic spatula might help to scrape off the burnt food. Use a scouring pad to scrub off any bits that are stuck. Get your pad a bit damp and scrub at any grime that didn't easily wipe away. A microfiber sponge or a piece of steel wool may also work. Give your oven a final wash with a wet rag, then let it dry. Grab a clean cloth and wipe out the bottom of your oven one more time to make sure that all of the dirt, food particles, and cleaner is rinsed away. Let your oven air dry or dry it with a clean towel. If you used a heavy-duty cleaner, it may be a good idea to wash the bottom of your oven again with a bit of dish soap just to make sure that no toxic chemicals remain. If you notice any remaining bits of grime, spray vinegar onto them and continue wiping with your wet rag. The vinegar will help you remove the stubborn spots. Clean up the surrounding area and replace your racks. Make sure to wipe down the sides and door of your oven if you happened to get any cleaner on them. Remove your newspaper or towels from the floor, and wipe up any bits of grime that may have leaked out of the oven. If you also need to clean the oven racks, thermometer, or any other items that you removed before cleaning the oven, do so before replacing them.	Remove everything from inside the oven. Wipe away any large chunks of food or fresh splashes. Lay newspapers or old towels on the floor in front of your oven. Run a self-cleaning cycle if your oven has one. Make a paste of baking soda and water for an easy solution. Bake lemons in your oven for a natural cleaning option. Use a store-bought cleaner if you don’t mind using harsh chemicals. Avoid getting any type of cleaner on the heating elements. Wipe off the cleaning agent and grime with a damp rag. Use a scouring pad to scrub off any bits that are stuck. Give your oven a final wash with a wet rag, then let it dry. Clean up the surrounding area and replace your racks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Welcome-the-New-Kid-at-School	How to Welcome the New Kid at School	Saying hello is the first step in helping the new kid at school feel at ease. After this simple yet important greeting, ask a few questions -- exchange names, hobbies, and favorite subjects to study. You can also help in practical ways, such as explaining the school schedule, showing them around, and making sure they are sitting with kids who will be good influences.	Greet them warmly. Reach out to the new kid first. They might feel nervous or anxious about reaching out to other students, whether it's for friendship or to get help. By being the first to talk to them, you're letting them know there's nothing to worry about. Be positive when talking to them and be kind. Try to greet them early in the school day. This gives you a chance to get to know them and help them out throughout the day. Introduce yourself by name and make them feel welcome. For example, you can say: “Hi! My name's Lucy! I'm so happy to meet you. What's your name?” Find out more about them. Learn a little about them by asking questions. Show that you're interested in them and want to learn more. Asking about their interests will help you see if you have any points in common with them. You'll also be able to suggest extracurricular activities for them, or even set them up with future friends. Do this outside of class during break or lunch so that you don't get them in trouble with their teachers. Ask them what activities they were involved with at their old school. This will help guide them towards activities they can do at their new school. Talk just a little about yourself. Don't be afraid to go into your own interests as well. This can help develop a bond with the new kid, especially if you have interests in common. It also gives you a chance to suggest after-school activities for them to try. Tell them something about yourself to help them remember you and give them idea of your interests. For example, say: “I play trombone in the school band." Let them know about any activities you do outside of school the day before. This way, you can invite them to come with you. Make sure the new kid is seated near you. It'll be easier for you to help them through the school day if you're near them in class. Speak to your teacher about sitting next to the new student. As long as you explain that you're doing it to be helpful, there shouldn't be a problem. For example, you could say: "Mary is new to this school. Could I please sit next to her so that I can help her and make her feel welcome?" Invite them to sit with you at lunch. One of the scariest things for a new kid is not knowing where to sit at lunch. Everyone already knows where to sit, and they're usually stuck eating alone. Save a seat for the new kid at your table and you'll make a great impression. If you're used to sitting with your friends, this is a great chance to introduce them to the new kid. Ask them during break or on the way to lunch if they want to sit with you. Say something like: Hey, would you like to sit with me and my friends at lunch?" Introduce the new kid to your friends. Don't try and take full responsibility for the new kid feeling welcome. Introduce them to your friends and to others in your class. This will help them make more friendships for the future and feel comfortable even when you're not around. Don't be upset if the new kid doesn't become friends with yours. The goal is to make them feel welcome. If they make their own friends, that's okay! The new kid might even find a different group they click with and become friends with them. Help them with their schedule. On top of getting into a new school, new students have to deal with a whole new schedule. They'll probably have a lot of questions about the classes themselves, where they are and even the teachers. See if there any resources at your school to help students with their schedules, then ask the new kid if they have access to them, and help them if they don't. If your school doesn't have such resources, improvise! Get them a planner, help them make their schedule, and print a list of school events. Check in with them frequently. The first day is particularly stressful for new kids, and you'll want to make sure they're doing well throughout the day. Try to make yourself available frequently after that too, though. Make sure you're also checking on the new kid throughout their first few weeks at their new school. If you're comfortable doing so, give them your phone number or social media contact info. This gives them the chance to reach out to you whenever they need it. Some new kids may not want to be checked in on. If they tell you they don't need help, respect their answer. Be ready to help them with homework if you share classes. Changing schools can be especially jarring, especially if it's done after the beginning of the year. A new kid's head might be spinning with all the new things they have to learn about their school and fellow classmates. Offer to do your homework together. Take some time between classes or at lunch to help them with anything they're having difficulties with. If English is the new student's second language, you can be very helpful by giving them a hand with their homework.	Greet them warmly. Find out more about them. Talk just a little about yourself. Make sure the new kid is seated near you. Invite them to sit with you at lunch. Introduce the new kid to your friends. Help them with their schedule. Check in with them frequently. Be ready to help them with homework if you share classes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Your-Kitchen-Sink	How to Fix Your Kitchen Sink	To fix a clogged drain in your kitchen sink, use a rubber spatula to push 1 cup of baking soda into the drain. Then, pour 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain to create a reaction to help loosen the clog. When you've given the baking soda-vinegar mixture about 5 minutes to work, pour 4 cups of boiling water down the drain to clear it. If you're fixing a leaky drain, try tightening the locknut or bell washer to see if that does the trick. If not, you'll need to remove and replace the sink strainer to fix your kitchen sink.	Bail out any standing water in the sink. Use a cup or ladle before proceeding with your drain unclogging efforts. If you happen to have a shop vac it will be easier to remove the water with it instead. Many times you may even be able to unclog the drain by holding the nozzle close to the drain as you suck out the water. If you have a garbage disposal , make sure it isn't the cause of the clog before moving on. Dump baking soda and vinegar into the drain. This combination is great for making science experiment volcanoes, and those same reactive properties can help bust loose a clog. Start by sprinkling in 1 cup (225 g) of baking soda. Use a rubber spatula to help push it down if necessary. Then, pour 1 cup (250 ml) of white vinegar into the drain. Put the stopper into the drain opening so the combination expands downward. Block both openings if it's a double sink. Pour boiling water down the drain. Boil 4 cups (1 liter) of water while the baking soda and vinegar do their work for at least 5 minutes. Then pour the water down the drain quickly. Repeat the entire process if necessary. Dissolve salt into your boiling water to make it more effective. Fill the sink about one-third full with hot water. Bail out any cold, backed-up water if you haven't done that yet. Align a plunger over the drain opening. Make a good seal. Your toilet plunger will work, but you may want to consider where it's been and buy a kitchen-specific plunger. If you have a double sink, plug up the other side with a wet rag. Or, you can do the same process on both sides with two plungers, with a friend or with both your hands holding a plunger. Work the plunger up and down. Be vigorous, but don't lift the plunger off the sink bottom and break the seal. Add more hot water if it slowly drains away as you work. Keep plunging until the drain is clear or you decide it's time to try a new method. Disconnect the drain pipe to use a cable auger. Also known as a plumber's (or pipe) snake, a cable auger will spin and extend deep into the pipe, then retract and pull out any clogs. For the best results, you should disconnect the drain pipe under your sink first. Loosen the nuts that connect the drain pipe, including the curved trap, at the sink drain and near the wall or floor. Use your hands for PVC connections or a pipe wrench for metal connections. Place a bucket beneath the drain pipe to catch any water that leaks out. Check for clogs in the removed section of drain pipe. Remove them manually, with gloved fingers or simple tools like a bent clothes hanger or a piece of flexible tubing. Extend and retract the auger to pull out any clogs. Feed the auger into the pipe opening that extends into the wall or floor. Follow the specific product instructions for extending and retracting the auger. Reattach the drain pipe carefully. Then check for leaks and proper drainage. If you still have sink problems, call a pro. Check the drain pipe connections. If you can't see where the leak is coming from, press a clean tissue around each drain pipe connection in your under-sink cabinet while the water is running. If you find the culprit, try tightening the connection firmly but not excessively, by hand for PVC nuts or with a wrench for metal nuts. If that doesn't work, try disconnecting and reconnecting, and potentially replacing, the pipes and/or nuts. If you have old metal drain pipes covered in rust, you should consider replacing them. Check the rusted areas for leaks since this is commonly where they're found. Test the sink strainer for leaks. If the drain pipe isn't leaking, plug the sink, fill it with water, and wait 5-10 minutes. Run a clean tissue around the underside of the sink where it meets the metal sink drain, which is also known as a sink strainer. Identify your sink strainer and its connectors. The metal sink strainer uses pressure connections to create a watertight seal around the sink opening from above and below. There are three main types of sink strainers: locknut, locknut with screws, and bell washer. Consult the manufacturer's instructions or online resources on identifying the strainer type and the locknut or bell housing that holds it in place. Tighten up the sink strainer connectors you’ve identified. If the locknut or bell housing feels a bit loose, try tightening it -- securely but not excessively -- and see if that stops the leak. Usually, however, a poor plumber's putty seal is the culprit and you'll have to pull out the sink strainer. If you're dealing with a very small leak, you may be able to fix it by applying clear silicone around the whole connection where the strainer meets the sink. Remove the sink strainer if it’s still leaking. After removing the locknut or bell housing that holds the strainer into place from below, press upward on the sink strainer to pop it up and out of the sink. Tap it with a rubber mallet if it needs further encouragement. Clear away any plumber's putty residue around the rim of the sink opening. Install a new sink strainer. Form a half-inch diameter ring of new plumber's putty to place around the clean, dry rim of the sink opening. Press the new sink strainer down into the plumber's putty firmly, and tighten the locknut or bell housing from below as per the appropriate instructions for your model. Clear away excess putty in the sink with your fingers, a plastic putty knife, and a wet rag. Test the new sink strainer by once again filling the sink, waiting several minutes, then dabbing a tissue around the connections. Plug up the drain with a stopper or rag. This is one of several precautions you should take before you begin tearing apart your faucet to fix a leak. You don't want to lose anything down there during disassembly! Turn off the water to the faucet. There should be two shut-off valves beneath the sink, one each for hot and cold. Turn the faucet handles to make sure both hot and cold are off, and to get rid of excess water in the lines. For mobile homes and some older homes that don't have shut off valves, you may need to turn off the water for the whole house. Wrap the teeth of wrenches and pliers with duct tape. This will protect against damage to the faucet's shiny finish. One layer of tape will do. Remove one or both leaky handles on a compression faucet. Any kitchen faucet with separate handles for hot and cold is a compression faucet. Remove a handle by popping off the decorative (“H” or “C”) cap and loosening the screw beneath. Repeat the process on the other handle if it's also leaking. Loosen the nut that holds the stem in place. Use a tape-wrapped wrench and turn counterclockwise. Pull out the stem. Replace one or both rubber washers in the assembly. Install a new O-ring for leaky handles, or a seat washer for a leaky spout. Both are rubber, but the O-ring is thinner. Take them to the hardware store if you need to find a match. Reassemble the faucet handle. It's the exact reverse process — so if you managed to pull out the faucet handle successfully, you can put it back in too! Turn the water lines back on, then try the faucet and check for leaks. Remove the handle of a single-handle faucet to investigate. Unless you already know what kind of faucet you have — either a “ball,” “cartridge,” or “ceramic disk” — you'll need to look at the inner workings to figure it out. Unscrew and remove the handle itself: it may be on the lower front or rear of the handle or under a decorative cap which you can pop off to expose the allen screw. A ball faucet has a free-moving ball (usually rubber) that seats in a metal socket, similar to your shoulder or hip joint. A cartridge faucet has a cylindrical mechanism (the “cartridge”) that will pull out in one piece. A ceramic disk faucet contains a shorter cylinder with several neoprene sealing rings on its underside. Get detailed instructions for your specific faucet type. Your repair procedure will vary depending on whether you have a ball, cartridge, or ceramic disc faucet. In any case, the repair will involve several detailed steps, but the overall tools and techniques are not beyond the capability of most homeowners. Use the product instructions for your faucet, or print out a high-quality online guide with detailed images and instructions on repairing a ball, cartridge, and/or ceramic disk faucet. That said, there's no shame in calling a plumber if you're not sure what you're dealing with! Empty the under sink cabinet and shut off the water. Before you tear out the old sink , clear out all the cleaning bottles, buckets, pots and pans, or whatever else is in the cabinet underneath. Place old towels over the bottom of the cabinet to sop up excess water. Turn off the hot and cold water lines by twisting the valves in the cabinet clockwise, then open the faucet to drain the lines. If you have a garbage disposal, shut of the power to it at your main breaker panel before your start loosening any pipes or supply lines. Disconnect the drain pipe. A few inches below the underside of the sink, the metal sink strainer will meet the metal or PVC drain pipe. Loosen the nut that connects them, either by hand (for PVC nuts) or with a wrench (for metal). There will be two of these connections if you have a double sink. Disconnect the hot and cold water lines. These are the flexible metal tubes that connect each shut-off valve to the underside of the faucet. To disconnect them, loosen the nut above each valve with a wrench. Disconnect the garbage disposal, if you’re saving it. How the disposal is connected to the sink varies based on brand and type. Refer to your product instructions or contact the manufacturer if you need guidance. The disposal will usually be connected to the drain line with either a screw or a nut. Unplug the disposal, or, if it's hard-wired, disconnect the electrical wiring to remove the disposal completely. You may also choose to lay it in the bottom of the cabinet until it's time for re-installation. Cut through the sealing caulk around a top-mount sink. If your sink has a metal lip around its edge that keeps it in place, you have a top-mount. Run a utility knife around the perimeter to slice through the caulk. Work carefully if you're not also replacing the countertop. Remove the brackets from beneath for an undermount sink. If your sink has no lip that sits on the countertop, it is an undermount that is held up from below by a series of brackets or clips. First, cut through the caulk seal by carefully running your utility knife around the top of the sink basin, where it meets the countertop. Use a screwdriver to remove all the clips or brackets. Removing an undermount requires a second set of hands to hold the sink up as you remove the clips. Recruit a buddy or put your teen to work! If the undermount sink is installed in granite countertops, it may be held up with an epoxy. In this case, first make sure the sink is supported by wood braces below it and cut the epoxy where the sink meets the countertop with a linoleum knife. If this is too difficult, a heat gun may help to soften it. Push up from underneath to lift out the sink. With an undermount, have your helper push up from below while you grab and lift from above. You'll have to twist and contort the sink a bit in order to fit it through the opening. If your sink cabinet has a wide opening, you may be able to pull the sink out from below instead. You can pop up a top-mount sink and lift it out yourself, but this is also much easier with a helper. Clean up the countertop around the sink opening. After the old sink is out of the way, use a razor blade or putty knife to scrape away any caulk residue around the rim of the opening. Clean the de-caulked countertop with your regular cleaning agent, then let it dry completely before installing the new sink. Be very careful with the blade or knife if you're keeping the countertops — if you're not, don't worry about it! Install a new sink. Essentially, you'll be performing the removal process in reverse: apply a caulk seal, drop or lift the sink into place, tighten any clips or brackets, and fix all the water, drain, and electrical connections. However, you will have to install a new faucet yourself. But with the product instructions and a little faucet installation help from wikiHow, you'll be all set! Likewise, you'll probably need to install a new sink strainer , but you can handle that too!	Bail out any standing water in the sink. Dump baking soda and vinegar into the drain. Pour boiling water down the drain. Fill the sink about one-third full with hot water. Align a plunger over the drain opening. Work the plunger up and down. Disconnect the drain pipe to use a cable auger. Check for clogs in the removed section of drain pipe. Extend and retract the auger to pull out any clogs. Reattach the drain pipe carefully. Check the drain pipe connections. Test the sink strainer for leaks. Identify your sink strainer and its connectors. Tighten up the sink strainer connectors you’ve identified. Remove the sink strainer if it’s still leaking. Install a new sink strainer. Plug up the drain with a stopper or rag. Turn off the water to the faucet. Wrap the teeth of wrenches and pliers with duct tape. Remove one or both leaky handles on a compression faucet. Loosen the nut that holds the stem in place. Replace one or both rubber washers in the assembly. Reassemble the faucet handle. Remove the handle of a single-handle faucet to investigate. Get detailed instructions for your specific faucet type. Empty the under sink cabinet and shut off the water. Disconnect the drain pipe. Disconnect the hot and cold water lines. Disconnect the garbage disposal, if you’re saving it. Cut through the sealing caulk around a top-mount sink. Remove the brackets from beneath for an undermount sink. Push up from underneath to lift out the sink. Clean up the countertop around the sink opening. Install a new sink.
https://www.wikihow.com/Live-with-a-Mother-in-Law	How to Live with a Mother in Law	Living with your mother-in-law can be a bit of a challenge, but by communicating and agreeing on boundaries, things will go a lot smoother. When you're all free, sit down together and agree how the cooking and cleaning responsibilities will be divided. If your mother-in-law wants to do a few things differently, it's probably worth compromising so everyone gets along better. If you have a problem with your mother-in-law, talk to your spouse about it first so you can solve it as a team. While you're living with your mother-in-law, it's important to do fun things together, like watching a movie or going on a day trip. However, it's equally important to spend time alone with your spouse. Consider scheduling a weekly date night so you can relax and have some fun on your own.	Discuss how housework will be divided. When there are several generations of adults living in a household, it can be easy to get in a war about how the cooking, cleaning, and shopping is done. You and your spouse may have always done things a certain way and find yourselves having to submit to your MIL's methods instead. To prevent such a bumping of heads, discuss the details of the household early on. How you choose to handle things will depend largely on your personal preferences and your MIL's. If the living arrangement is only temporary, you might feel okay releasing the reigns and getting a break from some of your household chores. Or, if you are temporarily moving in with her, you might not mind having to move up something like dinner time to suit her regular schedule. However, if this move is permanent, the three of you need to decide who will take care of what from here on out. For example, you or your spouse might prefer to cook most meals but request that your MIL (if physically capable) help out with the laundry and house-cleaning. Explain your disciplinary process for children. Similar to household chores, you will also want to outline how discipline will take place in your changing home environment. Although there are bound to be some disagreements between all the adults over what's right or wrong for the children, talking about discipline beforehand can help to get everyone on the same page and set clear boundaries. You and your spouse should sit down with his mother and explain to her how disciplining is done in your household. Include everything that's relevant—major infractions, typical punishments, and quirks of each individual child. Then, you may want to explain what you expect of her. Perhaps, you want to leave the disciplining up to you and your spouse. In this context, your MIL might simply tell either of you when one of the kids is out of line and allow you to handle the issue. Just be sure that everyone understands their role. Also, encourage your mother-in-law to respectfully support you and your spouse's disciplinary decisions, or, at the very least, not verbally challenge or criticize them in front of the children. You might say, “Mom, I know you may not agree with all of our choices, but it would be great if you could show your support in front of the children.” Learn to pick your battles. Sometimes, relenting a little in one area can be enough to make everyone satisfied. Try not to be extremely stringent about the small stuff that doesn't matter all that much to you. That way, you can continue to hold your ground about the big issues without seeming inflexible. For instance, if your MIL has something that's important to her that she wants to do, such as doing the laundry a certain way, don't fight her on it if the change doesn't really affect the household environment, and isn't all that important to you. Decide if your home needs modifications. If your elderly mother-in-law is moving into your home, you may need to make some logistical changes to ensure her comfort. Many families often build an in-law suite which provides most of the essentials of a home and allows her a sense of privacy. Depending on your MIL's health you may also need to modify bathrooms and other rooms to promote handicap accessibility. Work with your spouse and your MIL's health care team to determine what changes need to be made in your home before she arrives. For example, if you have a multi-story home, it may be best to set your MIL up in a downstairs bedroom to reduce her need to take the stairs. You might also need to install a ramp outdoors to accommodate her wheelchair, if she has one. Make it a team effort. Communication between you and your spouse should be the top priority during and after the transition of living with your mother-in-law. The two of you need to be in accord and your spouse needs to be willing to maintain any limitations with his mom. If he or she falters in supporting your guidelines, you may end up continually at war with your MIL about this issue or that one. What's more, you might also find yourself at war with your spouse. Presenting as a united front is incredibly important. For one, if your spouse doesn't fully cooperate, your mother-in-law may not respect your decision and try to fight you on it. Seeing that the two of you are firm in your rules will minimize the chances of that. Communicate any issues with your spouse first. Working in accord also means that you should bring any problems to your spouse before discussing them with his or her mom. By doing this, you have a chance to vent your frustrations in a safe space. Then, the two of you can come up with an action plan as a couple. Your spouse may want to address any issues with mom alone or with you present. Respect his or her choice either way. Hold your tongue if your mother-in-law says or does something in defiance of your boundaries. You can easily say something in the moment that you later regret. Spouting off in anger can quickly result in creating a divide between you and your spouse because you were disrespectful with his mom. You might say “Honey, your mother criticized my parenting in front of the kids today. It really made me feel like we weren't on the same team. Could you please talk with her about this when you get a chance?” Make the most of your couple time. Your mother-in-law living in the home can potentially eliminate the intimacy factor between you and your spouse. The time you and your spouse may have spent together watching TV after putting the kids to bed or after a long day's work might be interrupted by her presence. It's essential that the two of you cherish and protect your alone time, which will strengthen your bond despite the new household changes. Talk with your mother-in-law and explain your needs. You may be able to request that she babysit so that you two can go on a date. Or, you might simply let her know that on Fridays, you and your spouse enjoy lunch together, and you'd appreciate if you could keep it that way. Balance your demands by doing plenty of things as a whole family and also encourage your spouse to spend time with his or her mother, too. An example of how to approach this subject might be “Ms. April, we usually go to dinner on Fridays as a couple. We would like to continue this tradition. However, we would like to start going to brunch on Sundays as a family, and would love it if you joined us.” Don’t sacrifice your own needs. Whether it's a weekly mani/pedi, morning run or workout session, or a blissful cup of coffee before the kids wake, be sure you are practicing regular self-care. Three generations of family members are a lot to care for. You may now be responsible for caring for your kids, your spouse, and your MIL. You can't pour from an empty cup, so be sure to make time to care for you as well. Share a hobby. Building a positive relationship with your mother-in-law is significant to the well-being of everyone in your household. Plus, maintaining a friendly, respectful nature with her is good role-modeling for your children. One way to boost the connection between the two of you is to join in on one of her hobbies or invite her to participate in yours. Ask for her opinion sometimes. Even if you find your mother-in-law particularly difficult, she is still your spouse's mother and, therefore, deserves your consideration and respect. Instead of shutting her out of the big decisions, consult with her. Doing so may make her feel like a valued member of the family. Likely, asking her opinion may present you in a more favorable light as well. Keep in mind, asking her opinion does not translate to taking her advice. Grandparents truly want to be helpful. So, even if you choose to go a different route, it still counts that you asked and listened to her opinion on the matter. Here's one way to ask her opinion: “So, we were thinking about visiting Cole in college soon. We would like all of us to go together as a surprise. Do you think it would be best to go the first or last weekend in the month?” Include her in family activities. Multi-generational families are becoming more and more common these days. Even if you are not so happy about having to live under the same roof as your mother-in-law, do your part to make her feel like a part of the larger family. This means that merely sharing meals or holding casual conversations is not enough. Include her in different outings to help her feel like a true part of things. Although you might have a tense relationship, she is still family. Plus, your children probably love to spend time with her. Invite her out for a special dinner to celebrate the kids' good grades. Ask if she wants to join in on this year's summer vacation. These small acts of kindness may go a long way towards improving your relationship. Give her a role, if she wants it. With aging parents, the last thing you want to do is make them feel useless or like a burden. If your MIL has moved in with you, she may desire a way to contribute in the household. Depending on your mother-in-law's abilities, offer her some level of autonomy within the household so that she does not feel like wasted space. For example, if your spouse's mom can safely and effectively babysit the children, it may be viewed as an insult when you hire a babysitter. If she is still able to operate a vehicle, you might assign her to after-school pickup duty. Ask her “Hey, Mom, is there some way you would like to pitch in with the kids or in the house? If you would like to help out, we appreciate it.”	Discuss how housework will be divided. Explain your disciplinary process for children. Learn to pick your battles. Decide if your home needs modifications. Make it a team effort. Communicate any issues with your spouse first. Make the most of your couple time. Don’t sacrifice your own needs. Share a hobby. Ask for her opinion sometimes. Include her in family activities. Give her a role, if she wants it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-What-It-Means-to-Love-Someone	How to Know What It Means to Love Someone	Love comes in different forms, for strangers, friends, family members, and romantic partners. If you're in love with someone romantically, you'll often feel their emotions as your own. You'll feel sad when they are, and you'll be happy when they are too. You'll feel yourself around that person, like you don't have to hide anything, and you'll accept them for who they are as well. When you're away from them you'll miss them, and you'll always want more of them like you're addicted. Love grows over time as you get to know each other and overcome problems together, but without the right care and attention, it can also fade.	Know that you focus on someone else's happiness, not just your own, when you are in love. Being in love is about connecting with another person emotionally, caring for their happiness as if it was your own. When you love someone their fate becomes intertwined with yours. You may feel sad when they cry, get angry when they are hurt, and celebrate with their successes. If you can't wait to share good news with them or hear about their day, love is likely growing. This does not, however, mean that love is completely selfless. You should feel the same connection coming back to you as well. Know that you do not need to share all the same interests to be in love. You do not have to like all of the same things in order to love someone. In many cases, having differences allows your love to grow, as you share and teach each other parts about yourself that the other person never knew. Disliking someone's taste in music, for example, does not mean that you cannot love them. Judgement, anger, or disrespect for each other's interests, however, may prevent love from really growing. Be yourself with the person you love and love them for being themselves as well. When you allow someone to be exactly as they are, without any belief that they aren't good enough, without any belief that they would be “better” if they were different, you're in love. Loving someone is about accepting them as they are, loving them despite, or even because of, their faults. No one is perfect, but they don't have to be for you to love them. You may even learn more about yourself with this person, as loving them helps reveal truths about you that you might not have noticed before. If your love is dependent upon the other person acting and speaking how you want, then your feelings are conditional. We often confuse this with love, but this is just positive thoughts about someone. This is loving what a person says or does , not loving them. Know you may feel "addicted" to them when they aren't around. This is not just a turn of phrase: being in love actually changes your brain chemistry to "reward" you when they are in your life. If you are constantly thinking about them, missing them when they are gone, and finding ways to stay in contact with each other, love is likely blooming. This should be different, however, from obsession, when you think of them so much you cannot function on a day-to-day basis. This desire to be with someone sometimes manifests itself as a fear of losing them, which is a natural part of love. Know that loving someone doesn't mean you never fight. Love in the real world, contrary to movies and TV, is not eternal sunshine and rainbows. Even people deeply in love will fight and argue, from parents and children to happily married couples. However, loving someone is about appreciating them even when you disagree. Little arguments and fights don't push you apart, and you are able to work back to a common ground through careful communication. Even when you're angry or upset with them, you still love them, and these fights can often make you closer. Love doesn't go away in an instant after one bad day. It may fade eventually, but it takes a lot of time. Love is a feeling, not an action, so don't look at what you're doing as much as what your feeling or thinking about. Ask yourself what love means to you. Everyone has different needs and wants in a relationship, and that leads everyone to a different definition of love. What do you need in a friend or lover? What do you offer? Have you ever felt like you were in love, and what did it feel like? Love changes and grows with age: 20-somethings who just moved in together may have a different definition than a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. This doesn't mean, however, that both couples don't love each other. If you feel like you are in love, and the feeling lasts several weeks or months, you are likely in love. Know that love takes time to develop. Love at first sight, though romantic, is not a real phenomenon. Attraction happens quickly, as does infatuation, but love takes time to develop. Love is based on an understanding of the other person emotionally and socially, and such an understanding cannot be rushed. There is no "right" amount of time to fall in love, but you do need to be with someone long enough to feel like you understand them. Remember that not all love is romantic. Love is not just about sexual attraction or romance. Most people will happily admit that they love their families and best friends. Love is based on a deep relationship, a connection that lets you know you can trust someone completely. You understand them and they understand you -- not perfectly, but enough that you feel invested in each other's lives and happiness. Let the person know that you will always be there for them, no matter what. If they're having problems or are upset, show them that you care. Just listening to someone's concerns is often enough to assure them that you care. You don't need to fix all of your loved one's problems, you just need to be there for the bad times as well as the good. Schedule time to be together frequently. When you're in love with someone, spending time with them is not a chore or stress. You'll want to be with them, so making time to do activities together is no problem. Find things you love doing together and make time to do them -- the people you love should be a naturally high priority on your schedule. Spend time talking together, not just doing activities. You need to be able to listen and share your thoughts in order to maintain love and trust. Compromise on arguments and decisions. You are not always right, and neither is your loved one. Being in love is about remembering how important you are together, not always trying to end up on top. While you should stay true to yourself, being in love means taking their point of view into account as well as yours. What is there side of the story? Is there something you didn't realize? Are you mad because of something that happened, or because you got too caught up in the argument? Do you still love and respect them? This is more important than a "winner" of any argument. Build trust together. Loving someone requires a degree of vulnerability. You have to be willing to open up about yourself, sharing the good times and asking for support during the bad. This, though difficult at first, is crucial to having a happy, loving relationship. Trusting each other deepens your bond together and allows you to grow and evolve, and your love will evolve accordingly. You need to know what your partner wants and needs, and they need to know you, in order to keep your love alive. Trust is not just about talking, it is about listening carefully. Be open and honest about your schedule and life. Hiding things often leads to painful reveals later on. Take care of yourself, by maintaining your own life and happiness outside of your loved one. You need, above all, to take care of yourself in order to take care of someone else. Try not to "lose" yourself by neglecting your friends or old hobbies once you fall in love. Remember, being in love does not mean you do everything together, it means you respect each other for who you are. Some healthy ideas include: Take some occasional time apart-- if you are in love, it will not be destroyed by a few weeks alone. Hang out with your friends, especially friends from before the relationship began. These friendships are not unimportant now that you're in love. Develop personal hobbies or interests that you can eventually share or use to have "me" time when you need a moment to relax. Remain affectionate with each other. Just because you've been together for a while does not mean that a hug, a kiss, or a nice letter sent to each other can't keep the bonds of love strong. Remember that love takes effort to maintain, but it shouldn't be hard. Show your love and affection from time to time to keep the love alive. Break up your routines from time to time. Predictability is the bane of many relationships, as you fall into a groove and feel "trapped" or upset. A degree of surprise is essential to keep your love going strong, but that doesn't mean you need to shake everything up every few months. A few surprises here and there shows that you care enough about each other to spice things up and think about each other. Take a vacation, even if just for a long weekend. Make time to see each other once a week, but make it somewhere new each time. Go to a class or seminar together to pick up a new hobby. Make new friends by inviting other couples over for drinks or dinner. Start a project together, like a book, garden, painting, etc. Limit any jealous feelings by staying happy for your partner. It is natural and acceptable to feel jealous at times. However, when one loves another, jealousy doesn't take up too much space in the heart. If the other finds a new romantic partner, gets their dream job, or is a better cook than you, you should take pride in their happiness. Feelings of anger or jealousy are natural, but they should not overshadow your relationship. A part of you should be genuinely happy for the other one's life successes. Jealousy is actually healthy in small amounts -- it becomes dangerous, however, when it morphs into suspicion. Know that, sometimes, love fades naturally. Not all love can last. Whether it is because you are fighting more often than usual, life moves you apart, or your interests slowly drift away, some couples fall out of love. The spark cannot stay alive always, and though it hurts to break off a loving relationship, sometimes it is for the best. Know that you should want to spend time together, not feel obligated. Love is not an obligation. You should want to willingly spend free time with someone you love, and if you do not you need to examine why things are different now. Do you just need some time alone, or is there a more serious issue in your relationship? Everyone has times they hope to be alone, but this is different from constantly ignoring or regretting the time with the one you love. You should never feel exhausted or sad after spending time together. Know that making plans without thinking about your partner is an early sign that you are losing love. This is not about planning what to do for lunch, but bigger life goals. If you begin prioritizing your life without thinking about where your partner fits into the picture, you've lost the feelings of commitment necessary to stay in love. Being in love with someone means they are on your mind and a part of your foreseeable future. Notice if signs of intimacy or affection have faded. This is true of all love, romantic and otherwise. If you no longer want to touch, tell each other what you enjoy about each other, be near each other, or have a conversation, then something is up. Again, these things are easy when you are in love, but can feel strained or even embarrassing when your love fades. End a relationship if you don't feel like you love someone anymore. It is often as simple as asking yourself, "Do I feel in love anymore?" You might not be able to point to a reason or flaw that caused you to fall out of love, but this is an unfortunate fact of life. People grow and change, and sometimes they grow apart. While you may still like the person, the love may be gone, and it is unlikely to come back once it has faded. It may be hard to break-up with someone, but trying to fake or force your love will only lead to more pain down the road.	Know that you focus on someone else's happiness, not just your own, when you are in love. Know that you do not need to share all the same interests to be in love. Be yourself with the person you love and love them for being themselves as well. Know you may feel "addicted" to them when they aren't around. Know that loving someone doesn't mean you never fight. Ask yourself what love means to you. Know that love takes time to develop. Remember that not all love is romantic. Let the person know that you will always be there for them, no matter what. Schedule time to be together frequently. Compromise on arguments and decisions. Build trust together. Take care of yourself, by maintaining your own life and happiness outside of your loved one. Remain affectionate with each other. Break up your routines from time to time. Limit any jealous feelings by staying happy for your partner. Know that, sometimes, love fades naturally. Know that you should want to spend time together, not feel obligated. Know that making plans without thinking about your partner is an early sign that you are losing love. Notice if signs of intimacy or affection have faded. End a relationship if you don't feel like you love someone anymore.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hide-a-Hickey	How to Hide a Hickey	One way to hide a hickey is to gently brush the area with a stiff-bristled toothbrush, which will increase circulation to the hickey. Make sure to avoid pressing too hard, or you might make it worse. After brushing the spot, the redness and swelling will spread, but wait 15 to 20 minutes and it will start to fade. Then, apply a cold compress to the hickey for another 15 to 20 minutes to bring the redness down. If you can't do this method right away, try covering the hickey with a turtleneck sweater or a jacket that has a collar that covers your neck.	Hide the hickey with the right shirt. Wearing a shirt or sweater to hide your hickey may be the easiest way to protect your love bite from the world. Whether you're a male or female, here are a few things you can try: A turtleneck sweater. A turtleneck long-sleeved shirt. A jacket or a sweater with a collar that covers your neck. Just make sure you normally wear this type of thing, or your friends will be more likely to notice your hickey because they will be laughing at your popped collar. Don't wear a turtleneck in the middle of the summer. That will just draw more attention to your neck. Girls can still try wearing tank tops with a high collar while they're still trendy. Wear a top that draws attention away from your neck. Try wearing a shirt that has a funny logo on it, stripes, or an unusual zipper. The busier your top, the less likely people will be to look at your neck. Hide the hickey with the right accessory. The right accessory can also help hide your hickey if your shirt just isn't doing the trick. Here are some accessories to try: A scarf is the most common accessory to use to hide your hickey. Just make sure you're wearing it during the right season and that if you're indoors, you don't look weird when you keep your scarf on. And you may want to avoid wearing a scarf if you never wear a scarf. If you're really preppy, drape a sweater across your shoulders, but only do it if you've tried this look before. If you're desperate, you can stick a bandage over the hickey and make up a story. If you're a guy, you can use a bug bite as an excuse, and if you're a girl, you can say you burned yourself with a curling iron. If you have a cat, you can say he scratched you. But remember that making up a story is more likely to draw attention to you. If you're a girl or a long-haired man, then obviously covering your hickey with your hair is the way to go. Just make sure you check to see that your hair is in place. Avoid wearing jewelry that draws attention to your neck. Ladies, instead of wearing a necklace or earrings, wear cool rings or bracelets. Men, put away your dog tags or chains, and wear a watch instead. Gather materials. Whether you're a girl with a lot of makeup, or a guy who has to ask a girl for help or to do the walk of shame to the drugstore, it's important to have all of the right materials before you start covering your hickey up with makeup. Here's what you need to get the job done: Green corrector. Purple corrector. Concealer. A make-up brush. Foundation (optional). Apply yellow corrector to the inside of the hickey. The trick is to apply the color opposite on the color wheel to balance out and neutralize the color of the hickey. The inside of your hickey will be purple while the outside will be more red, so you'll need to use yellow to color the inside of the hickey. Apply the yellow corrector gently to the inside of the hickey, using a thin brush. Apply green corrector to the rest of the hickey. Clean your brush and use it to apply the green corrector to the remaining red part of the hickey. Apply concealer over the hickey. Find a concealer that matches your skin tone and apply it over the hickey with your make-up brush. If you're not sure about which shade is best, first try using it on the other side of your neck to see if it blends in. Once you've applied it with the brush, you can dab it with your fingers to set it into your skin. Bring the make-up with you wherever you go so you can reapply it in case it smudges during the day. To ensure that the makeup lasts as long as possible, apply a translucent powder on top of the concealer to lock it in place (if it looks too powdery, spray some setting spray on top). Apply foundation. If you want extra coverage for your hickey, you can apply a layer of foundation to keep the hickey hidden. Apply the foundation with a foundation brush and use a sponge to blend it in further. Brush the hickey and surrounding area with a stiff-bristled toothbrush. Do this gently and lightly to increase the circulation around the area. If you press too hard, you could make the hickey worse. Use a brand-new toothbrush. Wait 15-20 minutes. The redness and swelling will spread, but it will tone down if you wait. Apply a cold compress to the hickey. Leave it there for another 15-20 minutes. Repeat if necessary. If you see that your hickey is less noticeable, try the method again. If you see that you've made it worse by brushing too hard, then keep icing it and wait for it to go away. Apply ice to the area. Applying ice or cold to your hickey in any form will help reduce the swelling. Here are some things to try: A cold compress. Ice in a zip-lock bag. A cloth dipped in icy water. A cold spoon. Moisten a spoon with water and put it in the fridge for five minutes. In a pinch, grab a frozen item out of your freezer and hold it against your hickey. Apply the ice to your hickey for twenty minutes. Leave it on for a while, then take a break, and apply the ice again. If you're feeling too much pain, put the ice away for a while. Do not apply ice directly to the hickey. Make sure it is covered by a cloth, paper towel, or zip-lock bag. If you're using a spoon, you should place it in the freezer every five minutes to keep it cool, or keep a few cold spoons in the freezer to speed up the process. Apply heat to the hickey. Apply a warm towel or heating pad to your hickey. Leave it there until the area is warm. Just be careful not to burn yourself. If you're heating up a pad in the microwave, make sure you follow direction and give it time to cool down. Apply heat until your neck is warm enough Do not apply heat to your hickey right away. You should only do this after 48 hours of getting your hickey. If you just got your hickey, apply ice and begin massaging the area. Massage the area from the inside out. Once your neck is warm enough, use your fingers to rub the hickey in a circle, from the inside of the hickey outwards. This will help break up the blood clots and will improve circulation in the area. Apply pressure to the center of the hickey. Drag your fingers from the center to the outer edges of the hickey. Remember to be gentle. If you apply too much pressure, you can make it worse. Repeat the process a few times daily. Take a break and try the massage again a few hours later.	Hide the hickey with the right shirt. Hide the hickey with the right accessory. Gather materials. Apply yellow corrector to the inside of the hickey. Apply green corrector to the rest of the hickey. Apply concealer over the hickey. Apply foundation. Brush the hickey and surrounding area with a stiff-bristled toothbrush. Wait 15-20 minutes. Apply a cold compress to the hickey. Repeat if necessary. Apply ice to the area. Apply the ice to your hickey for twenty minutes. Apply heat to the hickey. Massage the area from the inside out. Apply pressure to the center of the hickey. Repeat the process a few times daily.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Nicotine-from-Your-Body	How to Remove Nicotine from Your Body	To remove nicotine from your system, try to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods that help your body metabolize it. Drink at least 15 cups of water a day if you're a man and 11 cups if you're a woman, which will help you urinate the nicotine out of your system quickly. You can also drink other fluids, like green tea or fruit juice, to boost your hydration. Eat foods high in antioxidants, such as spinach, strawberries, and nuts, since they help metabolize the nicotine so it can leave your body through sweat or urine. Another way to speed up your metabolism is to eat foods that encourage your liver to produce bile, like carrots, leaks, and egg yolks. Along with these dietary steps, try going for a jog or run, since physical activity will cause you to sweat and expel more nicotine.	Drink plenty of water. Since nicotine is expelled from the body through urine, making yourself urinate more will remove nicotine from your body. Drinking water will also dilute the nicotine that remains in your body. This will increase your chances of passing a nicotine urine test administered by your employer. As a minimum, adult men should drink 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of fluids every day. Adult women should drink 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of fluids every day. Note that in some states, blood nicotine tests are illegal for employers to give prospective employees. You can look up your rights in your municipality. Supplement the water with other healthy beverages. Not all of the fluid that you drink during a day has to be water. Liquids without artificial flavoring or added sugars—like green tea or cranberry juice—will increase your body's hydration and increase the rate at which you pass nicotine through your urine. When trying to clear nicotine out of your body, avoid alcohol, soda, and coffee. These substances do not hydrate the body as well as water and juices, and introduce many additional chemicals. Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants will help your body metabolize the nicotine, which will lead to it being quickly expelled through urine and sweat. Antioxidants also help remove toxins (e.g., nicotine) from your body. Foods that contain high levels of antioxidants include: Leafy vegetables like kale or spinach. Nuts, including peanuts, walnuts, and pecans. Fruits like blackberries, cranberries, and strawberries. Eat foods that stimulate the liver to produce bile. Increasing your liver's production of bile will encourage your body to metabolize faster. This will result in nicotine passing through your body more quickly. So, the more bile-stimulating foods you consume, the faster you'll expel nicotine through your urine and sweat. Foods that prompt bile production include: Garlic and onions. Egg yolks. Vegetables like radish, leeks, asparagus, celery, and carrots. Load your diet with foods that contain vitamin C. Vitamin C accelerates your body's metabolism, which will result in faster processing of nicotine through your system. Foods that are naturally high in vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, papaya, and kiwi. You can also purchase a vitamin C supplement in pill form. Check the “Supplements” section of your local grocery or health-food store. Go for a jog. Jogging, and other cardio workouts, will raise your heart rate and cause you to sweat. As you sweat, nicotine will pass out of your body in the sweat itself. Make sure that you jog long enough to work up a good sweat. Depending on the region you live in, the time that this takes will vary. Jog for at least 15–20 minutes. If it's cold outside, or if you prefer not to run outdoors, you could visit the gym and run on a treadmill. Visit a sauna. Saunas are designed to provide a hot, steamy environment with causes you to sweat. This is an ideal way to pass nicotine from your system: the more you sweat, the more nicotine will pass out through your skin. Sit in the sauna for 20-30 minutes, then take a dip in the pool. Then, get back in the sauna for another 20-30. If you don't have a sauna at your disposal, try to find other hot environments that will make you sweat. For example, lay out for a couple of hours at the local pool. Stop smoking to permanently remove nicotine from your body. In order to remove all of the nicotine in your body—and keep nicotine out—quit using all tobacco products. These include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes (or twisps) , and chewing tobacco. When removing nicotine from your body, anything short of stopping the use of tobacco products is only a temporary fix. In addition to the possibility of nicotine addiction, smoking is tremendously harmful to your body in many ways. Stopping yourself from smoking will improve your health and decrease the likelihood of various types of cancer and disease.	Drink plenty of water. Supplement the water with other healthy beverages. Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants. Eat foods that stimulate the liver to produce bile. Load your diet with foods that contain vitamin C. Go for a jog. Visit a sauna. Stop smoking to permanently remove nicotine from your body.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Stromboli	How to Make a Stromboli	To make stromboli, start by mixing yeast, honey, and warm water to make the dough. Then, stir in salt, oil, and half the flour. Add the rest of the flour when the ingredients are fully combined, then kneed the dough for 6 minutes before leaving it to rise for 1-2 hours. For the filling, heat the tomatoes, oregano, and salt. After the sauce has simmered for 10 minutes, roll out the dough into a circle, pour the sauce on top, and top it with cheese and meat. Finish by lining the edges with a beaten egg, folding the dough, and baking for 20 minutes at 450 degrees F.	In a large mixing bowl, stir yeast and honey into warm water. If you have a stand mixer, that's best. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and the mixture begins to foam. These are the signs to look for to know that the yeast is doing its job. Pour in salt, oil and half the flour. Mix it well, and once that flour is fully combined, start adding the rest of the flour in bit by bit until you get the stromboli dough to the consistency you want. It should be a little tacky, but when you touch it nothing should stick to your fingers. Using a standing mixer will greatly eliminate your woes. This is doable by hand, but it'll be a workout. Be patient. Knead for 6 minutes. Turn a timer on and keep those arms working until it buzzes -- resist the temptation to stop any earlier. After six minutes, the dough should be smooth and easy to work with. It may be tempting, but don't cave. If you overwork the dough, it becomes harder to work with, the consistency becomes undesirable, and it won't raise properly. Lightly grease the bowl and the dough. If you don't, it'll dry out. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, set it on your counter, and let it rise for 1-2 hours. Try to use it as shortly after this period as possible -- it's freshest when recently risen. Preheat the oven to 450° Fahrenheit (232° Celsius). Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place in a medium-sized bowl. If it's been on the short side of two hours, check to see that it's adequately raised. Coat the dough with the olive oil. Recover it with the plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. It'll be a bit more manageable when it cools slightly. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes and their juices. Add the oregano and salt and bring to a boil. Stir it occasionally, thoroughly combining the spices. Reduce the heat in the saucepan and simmer. Crush the tomatoes with a wooden spoon until the sauce thickens. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Shape the dough into one 12-to-14-inch round and place on a baking sheet. Cover with the sauce and top it with the cheese and the meat of your choice -- pepperoni, sausage, salami and chicken all work well. But any filling you can imagine works, too. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg. Crack it into a separate bowl, whisk it up, and brush the yolk onto the dough to give it a golden color. Don't throw it out after this step! You'll need it for the top, too. Braid or fold the dough. For instructions on this, scroll toward the bottom of the page. The stromboli can take very different forms, depending on your desired method. Once put together, brush the top with egg and sprinkle the Parmesan and parsley over the egg-brushed surface. These additions will fool your friends into thinking it's restaurant-made. Bake until it is golden brown or crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it, especially if your oven runs hot or cooks unevenly. Transfer to a cutting board and sprinkle with basil. Slice the bread into rounds and divide among individual plates. This recipe should make about 6 servings -- depending on how hungry everyone is, of course. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grab a cookie sheet and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. If you'd prefer, line a sheet with parchment paper (no muss, no fuss, just throw it away after). Prep your ingredients. Chop up your bell pepper(s) and, if applicable, shred the mozzarella. Measure out your ingredients and set aside for swift assembly. The pepper works best for this recipe if it's in thin slices, not chunks. But any shaped pepper is better than no pepper at all! Brown your ground beef in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure to stir frequently to cook it evenly, browning it on all sides. Drain away the juices, fat, and set aside. Form the dough. Place it on the sprayed cookie sheet and get to work. Starting at the center and working outward, form a 12x8-inch (30 by 20 cm) rectangle by pressing out the dough with your hands. Spread the sauce over the dough. Make sure to leave a crust! You want the sauce to within 2 inches of the long sides and 1/2 inch of the short sides. Place the cooked ground beef lengthwise down the center (about 3 inches in width) and to within 1/2 inch of the edges on the short sides. Top with cheese, bell pepper and Italian seasoning -- or whatever whets your appetite. If you'd like your dough to be braided, leave extra room on the sides. Fold the dough. See the next section for possible folding methods. Once folded, if you'd like a golden color, whisk up an egg and brush it on the top just before baking. Add on any spices or cheeses for a flavor-y crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. If your dough seems a bit overstuffed, be especially careful. Keep an eye on it and flip it halfway through, if necessary. Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice as you see fit. This recipe should serve 6. For a roll, start with the thinnest strip of dough. You want the largest section of non-filled dough to be at the end of the roll. This gives it a nice thin-to-thick shape and helps the dough maintain form in the oven. Brush with an egg yolk, if desired. Resume cooking instructions. For a braid, pile your fillings in the center. Start making parallel horizontal cuts about 1 1/2 inches (3.75 cm) from the filling and at 1 1/2 inch (3.75 cm) intervals down both sides. Leave a 1 1/2 inch (3.75 cm) uncut edge at the top and bottom for the ends. Then, fold the uncut top and bottom edges over the filling. Starting at the top, start braiding the cut ends. Fold one strip over from the right side, then the left, and repeat, slightly overlapping a bit each time. Continue in this motion to create a braided effect, tucking in the last strips underneath the bottom, uncut edge. Cover with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and allow the stromboli to rise for 30 minutes. Resume cooking instructions.	In a large mixing bowl, stir yeast and honey into warm water. Pour in salt, oil and half the flour. Knead for 6 minutes. Lightly grease the bowl and the dough. Preheat the oven to 450° Fahrenheit (232° Celsius). Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place in a medium-sized bowl. Coat the dough with the olive oil. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes and their juices. Reduce the heat in the saucepan and simmer. Shape the dough into one 12-to-14-inch round and place on a baking sheet. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg. Braid or fold the dough. Bake until it is golden brown or crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and sprinkle with basil. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prep your ingredients. Brown your ground beef in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Form the dough. Spread the sauce over the dough. Fold the dough. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. For a roll, start with the thinnest strip of dough. For a braid, pile your fillings in the center. Then, fold the uncut top and bottom edges over the filling.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Copper-Coins	How to Clean Copper Coins	To clean your copper coins, start by adding some vinegar or orange juice to a small bowl, and stirring in 1 teaspoon of salt. Next, soak the coins in the solution for 5 minutes, making sure they're spread out so they're all submerged. After 5 minutes, wash the solution off the coins with warm water, since if it's left on too long it can damage them. If you need to remove dirt from your coins, remove the worst of it with a tooth pick. Then, rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto each side of the coin to loosen stubborn dirt. You should also rub the coin gently to remove debris, and rinse it under the tap to wash off the oil. Finally, dry your coins with a microfiber cloth to get rid of excess moisture.	Pour 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar into a small bowl. The coins need to be submerged in the vinegar, so make sure the vinegar doesn't have too much space to spread out. If you plan on cleaning off a lot of coins at once, use a bigger bowl and add more vinegar as needed. Some other options to use in place of vinegar include orange or lemon juice. Like vinegar, citrus juice is acidic and wears off copper oxide on coins. Mix 1 teaspoon (5.69 g) of salt with the vinegar. Stir the salt until it dissolves into the vinegar. The salt helps lift black spots off of old copper coins. Use more salt as needed to make the solution stronger for particularly worn coins. Keep in mind that adding more salt to the solution makes it stronger. Mix in extra salt if you wish, but keep a close eye on the coins to avoid damaging them. Soak the coins in the solution for about 5 minutes. Drop the coins into the bowl, spreading them out so they are all submerged. Try to arrange them in a single layer so the solution reaches both sides of each coin. For a more gradual treatment, leave the coins out of the bowl. Instead, dip a soft-bristled toothbrush into the vinegar solution and scrub the coins with it. Rinse the coins immediately with warm water. Clean the salt and vinegar off of every coin as soon as possible. If you leave the coin alone, the acids continue wearing away the copper. Eventually, exposure to salt causes green spots to form on copper coins. Hold the coins under a little bit of running water to ensure all of the cleaning solution rinses off. Don't leave them in a bowl of water, since the vinegar solution and copper oxide will end up in the bowl and on other coins. Dab the coins with a microfiber cloth and let them air dry. Set a cloth down on a flat countertop, then place the coins on top of it. Arrange the coins in a single layer so they all have a chance to dry without the risk of picking up leftover vinegar or oxide. After drying the coins off as much as possible, leave them exposed to open air for about 5 minutes to eliminate any remaining moisture. Soak the coins in more salt and vinegar if they still look dirty. It may take a few treatments, so work gradually and wash the coins off each time to avoid damaging them. Vinegar solutions are effective for removing dark spots on coins, but they also tend to make coins look a little dull. Shine the coins to make them look better. Cover the coins with ketchup or another acid. Pour some ketchup into a small bowl, enough to cover the coins. Submerge the coins in a single layer in the ketchup. Make sure both sides of each coin are evenly coated. Tomato sauce is acidic, and ketchup is made with salt and vinegar, so it's extra effective at stripping blemishes off of old coins. Hot sauce and brown colas are some other household substances that work well on copper coins. If you don't have ketchup or another acid, try using a metal polish from a general store. It works similarly to ketchup. Scrub the coins with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Press the bristles very gently against the coins to avoid scratching them. Use the brush to work the ketchup into the dirtiest spots on each coin, such as around the lettering and outer edge. If you don't have a brush available, leave the coins submerged in the ketchup for at least 5 minutes. Check back on them every few minutes, especially if you use a highly acidic substance like cola, to avoid damaging them. Rinse the coins off under warm water. Clean off all of the ketchup so the salt and acid do not continue to abrade the coins. Most of the patina, the green or brown film on older coins, will come off as well, leaving you with a pink, clean piece of copper. Newer coins, such as relatively shiny pennies, tend to dull a little when washed in acid. Clear dirt off of the coins with a toothpick. Scrape away the dirt around the engraved parts of each coin, such as letters or images. Also, remove as much dirt as possible around the edges of each coin. You do not need remove all of the dirt on the coins, only enough to make the engraved portions stand out. Clearing away the dirt now makes the coin look clearer once you add the oil to it. Rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto each coin. Dip a drop of oil onto each coin. Work the oil in with your fingers. Scrub away and add more oil as needed to make the coin appear shiny and refreshed. Use sparing amounts of oil to avoid damaging coins. Remember, you can always try cleaning a coin again, but you can't reverse mistakes. Rinse the coins under a trickle of hot water. Let the water drip from the sink faucet to avoid soaking the coins. As you wash the coins, continue rubbing them with your thumb to reach all of the oil. Any debris will come off, leaving you with pristine coins. Repeat the treatment with more oil as needed. For a stronger treatment, let the coins soak in oil for about a day, then scrub them with a soft toothbrush. Blot the coin dry with a microfiber cloth. Lay the coins on the cloth to wick away excess moisture. Tap them with part of the cloth to dry them further. Before storing the coins, leave them out and exposed to open air for about 5 minutes. Combine baking soda and water into a paste. Set out a clean bowl, then fill it with about 1 tablespoon (14.4 g) of baking soda. Gradually pour in about ⁄ 3 tablespoon (4.9 mL) of lukewarm water, stirring it the entire time. Stop adding water as soon as the mixture has the consistency of toothpaste. Add more baking soda and water as needed for larger batches of coins. As a general rule, make the paste at a ratio of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub the paste over the coins to make them shine. Use your fingers to spread a little bit of the paste over each coin. Work the paste into all parts of the coins. When you're done, the coins will look shinier and the details engraved on them will stand out more. The baking soda isn't acidic like vinegar and citrus juice solutions, so leaving the paste in place for a while is safe. Wash the coins off with warm water and dry them. Rinse them under a little bit of running water to remove the leftover paste. Then, pat the coins dry with a soft cloth or towel. Check the coins when you're finished to see how shiny they look. If the coins still look a little dull, try treating them with more paste. Very old or dirty coins require the extra effort.	Pour 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar into a small bowl. Mix 1 teaspoon (5.69 g) of salt with the vinegar. Soak the coins in the solution for about 5 minutes. Rinse the coins immediately with warm water. Dab the coins with a microfiber cloth and let them air dry. Cover the coins with ketchup or another acid. Scrub the coins with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse the coins off under warm water. Clear dirt off of the coins with a toothpick. Rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto each coin. Rinse the coins under a trickle of hot water. Blot the coin dry with a microfiber cloth. Combine baking soda and water into a paste. Rub the paste over the coins to make them shine. Wash the coins off with warm water and dry them.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Water-Rocket	How to Make a Water Rocket	To make a water rocket, cut a circle from a piece of paper, then cut a straight line from the outside of the circle to the center. Fold the paper into a cone and tape or glue it into place. Attach the cone to the bottom of a plastic bottle, then add 3 fins made from cardboard triangles about halfway down the bottle. To make the launcher, cut the bottom off of a can and duct tape dowels to the side of the can. Thread the nozzle of the bike pump through the can and insert the needle through a cork, then push the cork into a hole in the top of the bottle cap.	Make a cone out of paper. This will give your rocket more stability in flight. It is also an important decorative element in making your water rocket look recognizably like a rocket, so be sure to pick out a color paper or spray paint you like. Draw a circle about 1' in diameter. The measurement doesn't need to be precise, as you can make adjustments later. The simplest way to do this is to find a bowl of about the right size, place it upside down on the piece of paper, and trace it. Cut out the circle, and cut a straight line from the outside to the approximate center of the circle. Again, precision isn't particularly important, just estimate where you think the center is. Slide the cut edges over each other to create a cone shape. Hold it over the cone to figure out the right size, and then tape or glue the paper together so it holds that cone shape. Cut three fins out of cardboard. Like the nose cone, these will aid in stability, and make your rocket look more rocket-like. There is no one right way for the fins to look, but they will likely be right angled scalene triangles (i.e. the sides will all be different lengths) with the second-longest sides of the triangles attached to the sides of the rocket. It's up to you to decide the exact dimensions of your fins. Start by cutting a triangle out of cardboard, and holding it up to the side of the rocket to see how it looks. Adjust the shape until you're satisfied, then trace it onto the cardboard twice and cut two more identical triangles. Attach the nose and fins to the bottle. The nose cone goes on the bottom of the bottle. The fins go midway up the body, spaced equally apart from each other around the circumference. Use a low-heat hot glue gun to avoid melting the plastic. Cut the bottom off an oatmeal can. You can use another kind of food can or a piece of PVC piping as well. Just make sure it is the right width for the bottle rocket to be able to sit snugly on it, with the neck of the bottle (the bottom of the rocket) facing down. This will serve as a launch pad for your rocket. Duct tape a dowel or garden stake to the side of the can. You will stick this stake down into the dirt to stabilize your rocket launcher, so it should protrude 0.5' – 1' down off the can. Be sure to tape it firmly in place. Drill a narrow hole through a cork. Use the thinnest drill bit you can find. This hole needs to allow the needle of a bicycle pump to fit snugly into the cork and come out the other side, so that you can pump air into the rocket. Artificial corks work best for this, as real ones tend to crumble. The cork will likely be too long, and need to be trimmed down a bit to allow the needle to go all the way through. Assemble the pieces. Thread the nozzle of the bike pump up through the can, so that it comes out of the top. Push the needle of the bike pump's nozzle through the hole in the cork. Put water in the bottle and seal it. Fill the bottle to about 1/3 of the way full. Insert the cork (already attached to the pump) into the mouth of the bottle. It needs to be as airtight as possible to work, so make sure it is wedged firmly in there. Prepare for liftoff. Pull any excess tubing from the bike pump out of the bottom of the oatmeal can. Sit the rocket on top of the can, and drive the dowel attached to the can all the way into the ground, so that the bottom of the can is resting on the ground. Stand back. Increase the pressure inside the rocket. Start pumping air into the rocket via the bike pump. Before long, the pressure should increase to the point that the rocket is propelled into the sky overhead. If the rocket does not launch, it is probably because it is not airtight. Make sure there are not any holes in the bottle. If there are, patch them up with duct tape. If not, the cork is probably not sealing the bottle tightly enough. Try applying hot glue or industrial strength glue around the lip of the bottle. You may also have drilled too wide a hole in the cork, in which case you will need to try again with another cork and a narrower drill bit.	Make a cone out of paper. Cut three fins out of cardboard. Attach the nose and fins to the bottle. Cut the bottom off an oatmeal can. Duct tape a dowel or garden stake to the side of the can. Drill a narrow hole through a cork. Assemble the pieces. Put water in the bottle and seal it. Prepare for liftoff. Increase the pressure inside the rocket.
https://www.wikihow.com/Succeed-at-Psychometric-Tests	How to Succeed at Psychometric Tests	To succeed at psychometric tests, find out which test you'll be taking and then take free practice tests online. When you get your results, you can focus on your weakest areas so you're more prepared for the actual test. Also, try timing yourself while you answer questions so you don't feel as stressed working against the clock during the real test. In addition to taking practice tests, brush up on your math and reading skills as well as any industry-specific skills that might come up on your test.	Take online practice tests. Find out which specific tests you'll be taking and practice them online. It's also wise to work on logical, verbal, and quantitative reasoning throughout a job search so you're prepared for anything. There are plenty of free online resources that can help you hone your skills. You can find practice tests in a range of categories on The Psychometric Project, a resource developed by UK universities and psychologists: https://www.psychometrictest.org.uk/. Ask your potential employer for sample questions and for the name of the company that developed your test. Search online for that company, and see if their website offers practice tests. You could also purchase or check your local library for practice test books. Focus on your weakest areas. Concentrate on your weaknesses, and don't waste time working on your strengths. Between searching for a job and fulfilling other responsibilities, you probably have limited time to practice. Practice tests can help you identify your weak spots. For instance, you might breeze through a few verbal reasoning practice tests and have a hard time with math. Practice working against the clock. Aptitude tests are timed, and working against the clock can be stressful. Many online practice tests give you about a minute to answer a question, so they're a great way to work on time management. Assessment Day's practice tests are great for practicing time management: https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/. You want to get to the point where you can trust your own reading ability, so that you know you'll usually understand what you just read and don't have to waste time re-reading just to be safe. Refresh your math skills. If you'll be taking a quantitative reasoning test, focus on percentages, fractions, decimals, proportions, ratios, and numerical relationships. Practice multiplication tables, doing arithmetic in your head, and reading charts, tables, and graphs. For fields other than science and engineering, algebra, geometry, and other more advanced branches aren't usually a priority. Check out Math.com for lessons and practice problems: http://www.math.com/. Learn to critically look at each answer choice and choose what matches your answer, not just what happens to be closest. Read and summarize complicated texts. In addition to verbal reasoning practice tests, try reading and understanding difficult texts. Look for articles and book passages on complicated topics with complex sentence structures. Specialized journals, like medical and academic publications, are great sources. Read a text, try to identify its thesis or main point, and summarize how it makes its argument. Create worksheets for yourself with spots to answer questions such as, “What is the main idea of this passage?” or “What evidence does the author use to support their argument?” Beware of choosing answer choices that use overstatements like "everybody likes this" or "nobody believes this." These answer choices are often wrong because there's a margin of reasonableness built into psychometric tests, and those choices are overly exclusive. Brush up on programs and other industry-specific skills. Some aptitude tests evaluate industry-specific skills, like computer programs, coding language, and typing speed. Refer to the job description to identify skills and programs you should practice. For instance, if your job requires expertise in a computer-aided design and drafting program, do practice projects. Look online for program-specific guides, shortcuts, and other resources. Answer the questionnaire honestly. You can't really pass or fail a personality test, so think of it as a questionnaire instead of as an actual test. They're designed to identify attempts to put on an act, so just be honest and go with your gut. If your results show that you were answering questions dishonestly, you can be sure that you won't get a job offer. Think of a personality test as part of the interview process. Try to relax and be yourself during an interview and when you take the test. Employers look at personality test results as one part of a job application. They might raise an eyebrow if you appeared quiet and shy during an interview, but your test results reflect an outgoing, domineering personality. Don’t try to guess what kind of personality the company wants. Don't try to answer questions to fit a personality type, even if a job is typically associated with that type. You never know exactly what a company is looking for, so don't try to outsmart the system. For instance, you might assume that a salesperson is usually confident and domineering, so you answer questions accordingly. However, the company might actually emphasize teamwork and is using the test to screen out aggressive, dominant personalities. Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast. Do your best to get a good night's sleep the night before the test. Have a nutritious breakfast, like a bowl of fortified cereal or yogurt with fruit and nuts. Fatigue and an empty stomach can lower your performance. In addition, go to the bathroom before the test and take care of other potential distractions. Arrive to the test location early. Find out whether you're taking the test at the potential workplace or at a testing center. Make sure you know how to get there and how long the trip will take. Show up 10 to 15 minutes early, and factor traffic and other unforeseen circumstances into your travel plans. If you're taking the test at home, choose a quiet spot and make sure you have a good internet connection. Talk to your employer about a disability, if necessary. If you have a disability that might impact your ability to take the test, let the employer know in advance. They may be able to rearrange the testing process to accommodate your needs. Depending on your location, your employer is likely legally required to accommodate physical and learning disabilities. Read the instructions carefully. Aptitude and personality tests can both include tricky wording. Don't waste too much time reading instructions, but make sure you clearly understand what a question is asking. For verbal aptitude tests, reading the questions before the paragraph they're based on can save time. If you read the questions ahead of time, you'll know what to look for when you read the paragraph. Ask for feedback. Seek feedback whether or not you get a job offer. An aptitude test could identify ways to hone your skills, improve your job performance, and help you become a better candidate during future job hunts. While there are no wrong or right answers in personality tests, you might gain insight into what types of jobs and company cultures suit you best. You could also gain insight into your personality and learn how to adapt better to your field. For instance, if you're shy but your industry requires constant social interaction, you could work on becoming more comfortable around clients, vendors, and coworkers. Ask if you’d be better suited for another position. If the hiring manager concluded that you're not right for the position you applied for, ask about other open positions. Ask them if the results of your psychometric test indicate you'd be a better fit in another department. For example, suppose you applied for a job in product design, but the hiring manager thinks you might be too independent for their team-focused design department. Maybe your independence, self-management skills, and product knowledge would make you a great addition to the salesforce. Stay positive if you don’t get a job offer. Don't take it personally if you don't get a job offer based on your psychometric test results. If you and the potential employer aren't right for each other, you wouldn't want to spend months or years in a work environment that makes you miserable. For example, the company might be looking for a candidate that would drop weekend plans with their family to come into work. If you wouldn't prioritize work over family and your personality test reflected this trait, it's better for you and the company to go in different directions.	Take online practice tests. Focus on your weakest areas. Practice working against the clock. Refresh your math skills. Read and summarize complicated texts. Brush up on programs and other industry-specific skills. Answer the questionnaire honestly. Think of a personality test as part of the interview process. Don’t try to guess what kind of personality the company wants. Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast. Arrive to the test location early. Talk to your employer about a disability, if necessary. Read the instructions carefully. Ask for feedback. Ask if you’d be better suited for another position. Stay positive if you don’t get a job offer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-if-a-Tooth-Needs-to-Be-Pulled	How to Determine if a Tooth Needs to Be Pulled	To find out if your tooth needs to be pulled, look for signs of decay, such as discoloration of the tooth, missing pieces of enamel, or swelling and bleeding of the gums. Additionally, check to see if any of your teeth are loose, and save any teeth that fall out so your dentist can examine them. You may also need an extraction if you're suffering from gum disease, so look out for symptoms such as persistently bad breath and receding gums. Finally, check for problems such as misalignment or overcrowding of your teeth.	Check for tooth decay. Tooth decay refers to any deterioration in the physical tooth surfaces — including cavities — often caused by plaque (bacteria feeding on substances leftover from eating, especially sugary or processed foods) eroding the enamel. This eventually causes inflammation of the inner pulp of the tooth. Decay, if left unchecked, can put deep holes in the tooth and cause infection, leading to extraction. You can see signs of decay or damage by looking carefully in a mirror under good lighting. Check for discoloration on the tooth surface. Look for missing pieces or unusual marks on the tooth. See if the gums around the tooth are red, swollen, tender, painful, and/or bleeding. You may also notice a filling surrounded by black, which may be a secondary decay located at the margins of your filling. Examine the tooth for damage. If a permanent tooth is loose, this may indicate some damage or trauma was suffered in the immediate area. If the tooth falls out on its own, save it in a clean container and bring it to your dentist. Look for signs of gum disease. If your gums around particular teeth are red, painful, swollen, and/or bleed frequently then you may have gum disease and/or an infection that will lead to an extraction. Look for gums that have pulled away from the tooth. Persistent bad breath can be a sign of gum disease. Pay attention to any changes in the way your teeth fit when you bite. Notice you feel any type of mobility of your teeth when you bite. In some cases you may feel an opposing force from a tooth when you bite, similar to a spring that has a force on it. This may be due to an infection at the end of the root If you wear dentures, be aware of any changes in their fit. This can become a more advanced form of gum disease called periodontitis as further bone and tissue loss leads to looser teeth. Consult with your dentist if "crowding" is occurring. A common reason for tooth extraction is when a tooth is trying to break through the gum. One of the most common occurrences of this is when "wisdom" teeth are coming in. If you have a fever and notice swelling, pus, and/or feel pain around the area where the tooth should be emerging, it could be a sign of an abscess and require attention as soon as possible. Swollen tonsils and swallowing difficulties will appear when lower wisdom teeth are involved. Ask your dentist about the risks of keeping the wisdom teeth in or removing them. Check for misaligned teeth. Another reason for tooth extraction occurs when the process of orthodontics (to properly align one's teeth) needs to move forward, but is hindered by the amount of room in the patient's mouth. Braces work by placing a small brackets (metal, ceramic, or plastic) on each tooth and holding them together with wires. Sometimes additional fixtures like oral bands are used on the teeth that serve as an anchor for the wires and exterior head gear are used for more severe bite corrections. Spacers are used between the teeth that need to make room for the bands. Ask your orthodontist about newer and more cosmetic varieties of braces that are just as effective, but less intrusive on the patient's daily life. Braces are usually worn by a patient for a duration of one to three years. Talk with an orthodontist about braces and any steps that will need to be taken once the braces are removed. She will make a determination if an extraction is necessary to make room in the patient's mouth during the procedure. Schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible. If one or more teeth show signs of decay and/or damage, your gums are showing signs of infection, or these areas are giving you pain, then a dentist needs to determine the cause. If your condition is extreme and no dentist is available in a timely fashion, you can consider going to your local emergency room. Before going to an emergency room or to your dentist, make sure they have x-ray equipment. If not, search for a dental x-ray center in order to save valuable time. Every tooth which is not extremely loose requires x-ray before extraction. If you suffered any injury to cause the possible need for extraction, let your dentist know. If your tooth has already fallen out or lost any portions that you managed to save, bring them along. This will help give your dentist an idea of what is left to be extracted. Bring necessary paperwork to your dental visits. Copies of any insurance, discount cards, medical records (or contact information to get them) and identification should all be brought to dental visits. Make sure you inform your dental provider with up to date information regarding medication you are on. He will need to know in case an extraction is the chosen course of action and uses anesthetic and/or painkillers later. Get a dental exam. The dentist will diagnose any oral condition you may be suffering as a result of problems with your teeth and/or gums. You will need to consult with her to make the final determination if extraction is necessary, or if another course of action can be taken. Report to the dentist any incident(s) that may have caused the tooth's decay or damage. Provide the dentist any tooth or parts of tooth you may have saved. Submit to an oral x-ray of your mouth if recommended. Review the extraction procedures with your dentist. Know what to expect if extraction is indeed the recommended course of action. Either version of the extraction procedure will first involve injecting local anesthetic near the extraction area to numb it. Review any medical problems, such as allergies or adverse reactions you may have with anesthesia, if necessary. The most common type of tooth pulling procedure is a "simple extraction" in which the tooth is easily visible in the mouth. The dentist loosens the tooth with what is called an "elevator." Then the dentist uses another tool — forceps —to remove the tooth. Surgical extractions are used for broken or hidden teeth — and are usually performed by oral surgeons, though some regular dentists will perform the procedure. The dentist/surgeon must cut into the gum and sometimes cut away some of the bone around the tooth and cut the tooth itself in order to remove it. Gather information from your dentist on the risks of the extraction. These risks include problems with the physical procedure and aftermath risk with infection. A problem called a dry socket occurs in a small percentage of patients. This happens when the bone under the removed tooth is exposed to contamination if a blood clot doesn't remain in place after extraction. This can also occur after a very difficult extraction that caused the bone and blood vessels to expand. The dentist can accidentally damage neighboring teeth or jaw. The sinuses in the nearby area can be damaged. They will usually heal themselves, but more extreme cases would require additional surgery. Soreness in the extraction area or jaw. Numbness in the extraction area or jaw. This can be long-lasting or permanent if there is nerve damage. In some cases of anesthesia required for the extraction of upper front teeth up to premolars you may experience double vision or eyesight disorder for about an hour Determine your needs after an extraction. This will take a combination of caring for the area the tooth was extracted and pain management. Consult closely with your dentist on keeping up dental hygiene, and spotting warning signs if the affected area is not healing correctly. After the extraction your dentist will have placed gauze in the area to let a blood clot form. Change this pad early to avoid it becoming soaked with blood, but then leave it two to three hours to allow the blood clot to remain and stabilize in the socket. Take your dentist's prescribed painkillers as instructed. Keep ice bags around to apply to your face and reduce swelling. You may try applying the ice for 10-minute intervals. Avoid excessive physical activity, harsh mouthwashes, spitting, drinking from straws, smoking, eating hard foods, and lying too flat when resting for the day or two after the extraction. In addition, avoid heat in the area and do not sleep on that side, especially not propped up on your hands. Try to sleep faced up on a higher position by placing two pillows underneath your head. Report to your dentist immediately if you experience more severe difficulties. Problems are most likely to start at the extraction location, though some symptoms can be more general. Your dentist may place sutures in order to help and fasten the healing but also to protect the blood clot. They should be removed after seven days. Let your dentist know if you have signs of infection such as fever, chills, and/or redness at the extraction location. If you feel nausea and/or experience vomiting soon after the procedure, also let your dentist know. If you feel short of breath, have bouts of coughing, and/or start suffering chest pains within a short time of the procedure, then let the dentist know immediately. Start a better oral hygiene regimen. If you were not already regularly brushing your teeth, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash in order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, then it is at least as important to do so after an extraction. The same techniques generally will work apart from some extra care in the week or two immediately after the extraction procedure. Ask your dentist if she recommends any particular variety of toothpaste and toothbrush for your condition — especially after an extraction. Brush twice a day, including once before you go to bed. When brushing and flossing, don't neglect your back teeth. You should keep mouthwash or a dental rinse as part of the hygiene regimen. Some will instruct you to rinse before the brushing phase, some are to be used after the brushing phase. Change your eating habits. Eating balanced meals and reduced snacking can cut down on the sugars and other stain-leaving foods and drinks that frequently damage teeth. You don't have to eliminate things like coffee, teas, sodas, sugary snacks from your diet — but consume them in moderation. Ask your dentist about varieties of toothpaste or cleaning procedures that might help stave off decay in addition to regular efforts. See your dentist more regularly. Having check-ups and cleaning by your dentist and dental hygienist on a schedule can maintain the health of your teeth and gums. These check-ups, often called prophylaxis, can also spot potential problems early and allow your dentist and you to come up with a plan to deal with them before they become more severe. If you have dental insurance or a discount plan, consult with them on how often they will cover these visits.	Check for tooth decay. Examine the tooth for damage. Look for signs of gum disease. Consult with your dentist if "crowding" is occurring. Check for misaligned teeth. Schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible. Bring necessary paperwork to your dental visits. Get a dental exam. Review the extraction procedures with your dentist. Gather information from your dentist on the risks of the extraction. Determine your needs after an extraction. Report to your dentist immediately if you experience more severe difficulties. Start a better oral hygiene regimen. Change your eating habits. See your dentist more regularly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Hummus	How to Make Hummus	To make simple hummus, soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas in water overnight. In a large pot, cook the drained chickpeas over medium head with 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda for 3 minutes, and then add water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer the chickpeas for 45-60 minutes over medium-low heat. Then, reserve a cup of water, drain the chickpeas, and then blend the chickpeas and 1 clove of garlic for 3-4 minutes. Blend in 1/2 cup of tahini, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of reserved water to finish the hummus.	Cover the chickpeas with 2 in (5 cm) of water and soak them overnight. Put 1 cup (200 g) of dried chickpeas into a large bowl and pour in enough water to cover them by at least 2 inches (5.1 cm). Keep the chickpeas out and room temperature overnight to soak. If you're short on time, put the chickpeas in pot and cover them with boiling water. Soak the chickpeas in the hot water for 1 hour. Drain and dry the chickpeas. Put a colander in the sink and pour the soaked chickpeas into it. Then use paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to pat the chickpeas dry. Mix the chickpeas with baking soda and cook them for 3 minutes. Put the chickpeas into a large pot and scatter 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) of baking soda over them. Stir the chickpeas so they're coated with the baking soda and turn the burner to medium. Cook the chickpeas until they're warmed through. The baking soda will help the skins slip from the chickpeas, which will make the hummus smooth. Cover the chickpeas with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and bring it to a boil. Pour in enough water to cover the chickpeas and turn the burner up to high. Heat the chickpeas until the water begins to boil. Simmer the chickpeas for 45 to 60 minutes over medium-low heat. Turn the burner down so the water bubbles gently. Let the chickpeas cook uncovered until they're soft. Since boiling time will depend on your chickpeas, you may need to cook them longer until they're soft. Turn off the burner and scoop away the loose chickpea skins. Stir the chickpeas well to loosen the skins. Then use a slotted spoon to scoop away and discard the loose skins that float to the top of the water. You can stir the chickpeas again to get more of the skins to float to the top. Drain the chickpeas and reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the cooking water. Set a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the chickpeas into it. Use your fingers to rub the chickpeas and the remaining skins. Set aside 1 cup (240 ml) of the water in the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours. Discard the extra cooking water. You should have 2 cups (400 g) of cooked chickpeas in the strainer. If you have more than this, use them in another recipe. Blend the garlic and chickpeas for 3 to 4 minutes. Put the drained chickpeas into a blender or food processor and add 1 clove of garlic. Place the lid on the blender and combine the ingredients until the chickpeas are smooth. The chickpeas should be very thick like a firm paste. Blend in the tahini, salt, juice, and reserved chickpea liquid. Add 1/2 cup (112 g) of tahini, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Blend the hummus until it's smooth and add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the reserved chickpea liquid at time. The hummus should be smooth and lightened in texture. You may not need all of the reserved chickpea liquid. Taste and serve the hummus. Add more salt, pepper, and lemon juice according to your taste. Then spoon the hummus onto a serving plate and drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top. Sprinkle a little ground sumac or paprika over the hummus and serve it with pita and raw vegetables. Refrigerate the leftover hummus in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and open a 15-ounce (425 g) can of chickpeas. Pour the chickpeas into the strainer so the liquid drains into the bowl. Set the bowl aside and run cold water over the chickpeas to rinse them. Put the chickpeas in a food processor with oil, tahini, juice, and garlic. Transfer the rinsed chickpeas to a food processor and pour in 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil and 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons (22 ml) of lemon juice. Add 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of tahini and 1 small clove of garlic. If you don't have cloves of garlic, substitute 1 teaspoon (3 g) of minced garlic. Blend the ingredients for 3 to 5 minutes. Put the lid on the food processor and blend the ingredients until they combine. Keep blending until the chickpeas become completely smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally. Add the salt and pepper and taste the hummus. Add 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of finely ground black pepper. Pulse the hummus to incorporate the seasoning and then taste the hummus. Adjust the flavor and texture according to your taste. For example, if you want thinner hummus, add a few spoonfuls of the liquid you drained from the can of chickpeas. For a brighter tasting hummus, add more fresh lemon juice or blend in some chopped preserved lemons. Serve the quick hummus. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and consider drizzling the top with some extra-virgin olive oil. For a quick garnish, sprinkle a little paprika or cumin over the hummus. Set out pita bread or chips and raw vegetables to dip into the hummus. Cover and refrigerate leftover hummus for up to 1 week.	Cover the chickpeas with 2 in (5 cm) of water and soak them overnight. Drain and dry the chickpeas. Mix the chickpeas with baking soda and cook them for 3 minutes. Cover the chickpeas with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and bring it to a boil. Simmer the chickpeas for 45 to 60 minutes over medium-low heat. Turn off the burner and scoop away the loose chickpea skins. Drain the chickpeas and reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the cooking water. Blend the garlic and chickpeas for 3 to 4 minutes. Blend in the tahini, salt, juice, and reserved chickpea liquid. Taste and serve the hummus. Drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas. Put the chickpeas in a food processor with oil, tahini, juice, and garlic. Blend the ingredients for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and taste the hummus. Serve the quick hummus.
https://www.wikihow.com/Figure-Concrete-Yardage	How to Figure Concrete Yardage	To figure concrete yardage, start by breaking your project up into multiple rectangular prisms. Then, convert all of the measurements for each prism to the same unit, and find the volume of each prism by multiplying its length, width, and height. Next, convert the volumes into cubic yards or cubic meters since that's how concrete is measured. Finally, add up the volume of each prism to find your total concrete yardage.	Familiarize yourself with how concrete volume is measured. Concrete's volume (the amount of physical space it takes up) is typically measured in either cubic yards (yds ) or cubic meters (m ). A cubic yard is a 3-dimensional cube that is 3 feet long in each dimension, while a cubic meter is a cube that is 1 meter long in each dimension. Typically, bags of dry concrete mix will specify the volume of "wet" concrete each bag will make when properly mixed with water. Below are rough estimates for how many bags of dry concrete mix it takes to make one cubic meter of wet concrete: 40 kg bag: 56 bags to make 1 cubic meter 32 kg bag: 71 " " " 1 cubic meter 26 kg bag: 86 " " " 1 cubic meter Break your concrete project up into different rectangular prisms. Compared to other 3-D shapes, a rectangular prism's volume is relatively easy to calculate, so, if possible, it is best to break your entire project up into one or more rectangular prisms. For example, if your project calls for you to pour a single rectangular slab-on-grade, that slab would be your only prism. However, if you need to pour a slab along with 4 straight walls, each wall would be its own prism, resulting in a total of 5 prisms. A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with six faces, all of which are rectangles; opposite faces in a rectangular prism are parallel to each other. In layman's terms, a rectangular prism can be thought of as any "boxy" shape with straight edges. Calculate the volume of each prism. A rectangular prism's volume can be found by multiplying its length times its width times its height. For example, in the next few steps, let's imagine that we're pouring a slab that is 10 feet (3.05 m) long, 12 feet wide (3.66 m), and 4 inches (10.16 cm) deep. Convert all measurements to the same units. Our slab's length and width are given in feet and meters, but its height is given in inches and centimeters. For our volume equation to work, all measurements must be in the same units, so we must convert. Since there are 12 inches per foot, we should divide our inch value by 12 to get a value for feet. The slab is 4 / 12 = 0.33 feet deep. To convert from centimeters to meters, simply divide a centimeter value by 100. A slab that is 10.16 cm deep is 10.16 / 100 = 0.10 meters deep. To convert back to centimeters, multiply by 100. Find the volume of the prism using the formula: Volume = Length * Width * Height. Multiply the 3 dimensions together to arrive at the prism's volume. In our example, the slab's volume is 10 ft × 12 ft × 0.33 ft = 39.6 cubic feet. To find the metric equivalent, we use our meter measurements instead of our feet measurements. 3.05 m × 3.66 m × 0.10 m = 1.12 cubic meters. Convert the volume into cubic yards or cubic meters as needed. The slab's volume above is expressed as 39.6 cubic feet, but, unfortunately, concrete is usually measured in cubic yards. There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard, so, to convert to cubic yards, we can divide by our cubic feet value by 27. The slab's volume is 39.6 / 27 = 1.47 cubic yards. Alternatively, since there are three feet in a yard, you can divide each individual foot measurement by 3 to get yard values and then multiply these together to get the same answer. Concrete is also often measured in cubic meters. In our example problem, we already found this value. However, in the case that you need to convert between cubic yards and cubic meters, know that: 1 cubic yard = 0.764554858 cubic meters 1 cubic meter = 1.30795062 cubic yards Find additional prism volumes as above. If you have more than one prism in your concrete pour, calculate each one's volume individually using the above method. Finally, add all of the volumes together to arrive at your total volume for your project. Be careful that none of your prisms overlap, or you will end up counting some of the concrete twice, which can lead to you buying more than you need. Calculate the volume of any irregularly-shaped forms. Not every concrete job can be easily split up into rectangular prisms. If you have a spread footing in your concrete design, for example, you can't accurately approximate its shape using rectangular prisms. To find the volume of an irregular form, first find the area of a cross-section of the form. Then, multiply that area times the length of the form. For example, if a spread footing is 3 yards (2.74 m) long and has a cross-sectional area of 0.25 square yards (0.21 square meters), then the volume is 3 × 0.25 = 0.75 cubic yards (or 2.74 × 0.21 = 0.58 cubic meters). Additionally, some common non-rectangular shapes have convenient equations to find their volume. Below are a few of the most common: Cylinders: Volume = (Pi)r × h, where "r" is the radius of the circle at either end of the cylinder and "h" is the height of the cylinder. Triangular Prisms : Volume = 1/2bh 1 × l, where "b" is the length of the base of one of the triangular faces, "h 1 " is its height, and "l" is the length of the prism. Spheres: Volume = (4/3)(Pi)r , where "r" is the radius of the circle that represents the sphere's circumference. While it's unlikely that you'll ever have to pour a perfect sphere, note that many dome-like shapes are just spheres cut in half. Buy a little more concrete than you need. A good rule of thumb is to add 5 to 10 percent to your figured volume to account for spillage, waste, or over-excavation. Because you can't reasonably expect to use your concrete with 100 percent efficiency, be sure to order more than you actually need. For instance, if you have figured a total volume of 20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic meters), then you should order 1.05 × 20 = 21 cubic yards (or 1.05 × 15.3 = 16.1 cubic meters). If you are pouring steel-reinforced concrete, the steel reinforcing will displace some of your concrete's volume. Usually, you don't need to consider this in your calculations. This will keep your figures on the conservative side. Convert your volume figure to weight, if necessary. Truck-mixed concrete is sold by volume, but bags of concrete mix are sold in retail establishments by weight. Often, dry mix will have information on the bag indicating the "wet" weight or volume each bag produces. Concrete weighs about 4000 pounds per cubic yard (2400 kg per cubic meter). So, if you need 2 cubic yards (1.53 cubic meters) of concrete, then you need (2 * 4000) or 8000 pounds, or (1.53 * 2400) or 3672 kg of concrete. As noted above, buying more dry concrete mix than is needed is usually much safer than buying less concrete mix than is needed - unused mix can always be used in the future. Ensure your concrete pour is a rectangular prism. Contractors have devised a quick, easy system of determining how much concrete yardage is needed for a given pour. This method doesn't require you to use any volume equations - however, there are two stipulations for its use. First, it only works for rectangular prisms (basic "box-shaped" pours). This method is easiest for relatively shallow pours, but it's possible for all rectangular prisms. Second, it requires that your pour area's length, and width measurements be in feet and that its depth measurement be in inches. To convert any of your measurements to feet, use the conversion factors below: 1 yard = 3 feet 12 inches = 1 foot 1 meter = 3.28 feet 30.48 centimeters = 1 foot Find the square footage of the area you're pouring. Square footage (written "sq. ft" or ft ) is a measure of 2-dimensional area typically used to describe floor space. To determine your concrete job's square footage, simply multiply the length and width of the area you're pouring into without taking into account its depth. For example, let's say we're pouring into a rectangular prism that is 10 ft wide, 5 feet long, and 6 inches (0.5 feet) deep. Its square footage would be 10 × 5 = 50 sq. feet. We don't need to worry about its depth yet. Remember, this method only works for rectangular prisms. In other words, your pour area must have straight vertical edges. Divide your square footage by a numerical coefficient. Now that you've found your square footage, all you need to do to find your project's concrete yardage is to divide the square footage by a certain number - the thicker your project, the smaller the number; the thinner your project, the larger the number. Below are coefficients for a few common thicknesses. If your project's thickness isn't listed below, don't worry - you'll learn how to easily figure out your coefficient in the next step. If your project is 4 inches thick, divide your square footage by 81 to determine your yardage. If your project is 6 inches thick, " " " " " 54. If your project is 8 inches thick, " " " " " 40. If your project is 12 inches (1 foot) thick, " " " " " 27. Determine odd coefficients manually. If the thickness of your concrete pour doesn't match any of the examples above, you can quickly calculate it by dividing 324 by the thickness of your concrete project (in inches). Then, divide your square footage by your answer to find your project's yardage. For example, let's say our 50 sq. ft concrete pour is 7 inches deep. We would find our concrete yardage as follows: 324/7 = 46.28 50/46.28 = 1.08 cubic yards.	Familiarize yourself with how concrete volume is measured. Break your concrete project up into different rectangular prisms. Calculate the volume of each prism. Convert all measurements to the same units. Find the volume of the prism using the formula: Convert the volume into cubic yards or cubic meters as needed. Find additional prism volumes as above. Calculate the volume of any irregularly-shaped forms. Buy a little more concrete than you need. Convert your volume figure to weight, if necessary. Ensure your concrete pour is a rectangular prism. Find the square footage of the area you're pouring. Divide your square footage by a numerical coefficient. Determine odd coefficients manually.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Baby-to-Sleep-Through-the-Night	How to Get a Baby to Sleep Through the Night	To get your baby to sleep through the night, start by establishing a nighttime routine and sticking to it consistently. For example, giving your baby a bath and putting on their pajamas at the same time each night can help them understand that it's time to go to sleep. Keep the lights dim and speak in a soft voice as you put them into their crib. If your baby uses a pacifier, let them suck on it as they fall asleep to soothe them.	Start the bedtime routine at the same time each night. Consistency is key when teaching your baby good sleep habits. Put your baby to bed at about the same time every night. This will help your baby to associate sleep with a specific time of night and make the process easier for both of you. For example, you might put your baby to bed at 7:30pm each night. Don't change their bedtime on certain days of the week. Keep it the same every day, including the weekend. Give your baby a bath and put on their pajamas. Something as simple as giving your baby a bath and getting them into their pajamas can help them to understand that it is time to go to sleep. Do this at the beginning of your baby's bedtime routine so that they will associate these activities with winding down. Use calming bath products, such as a lavender scented soap and lotion. You could also give your baby a soothing massage with baby lotion after their bath. Dress your baby in pajamas that are appropriate for the season, such as warm fleece pajamas in winter or lightweight cotton pajamas during the summer. Dim the lights and ensure that the room is quiet. After your baby is in their pajamas, don't take them out of the bedroom or do anything to stir them up. Dim the lights, turn on a night light, and play some soft music to help your baby calm down. Ask other household members to keep quiet during your baby's bedtime routine since noises in the hallway or in other rooms may disturb your baby. After your baby is in their pajamas, avoid letting them play with stimulating toys or playing games with them. Keep your voice low and calm when you speak to them and don't talk too much. Read a bedtime story and sing a lullaby. Another way to start calming your baby down for bedtime is to read them a story and sing a calming lullaby while you hold them. Make this a standard part of your baby's bedtime routine. Over time, your baby will begin to associate these activities with sleep. For example, you could read your baby Goodnight Moon and sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” every night to help them get sleepy. Put your baby in their crib while they are drowsy but awake. While it can be tempting to rock and cuddle your baby to sleep each night, this may lead to sleep issues later on. Your baby will start to depend on you to fall asleep, and they may have trouble falling asleep again if they wake up in the night. Instead, wait until your baby seems drowsy and close to falling asleep, and then place them into their crib. Always place your baby in their crib on their back! This decreases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). When your baby is able to roll over on their own, they will adjust their position in bed to get comfortable. Speak softly and keep the lights turned down low if your baby wakes up. Even after your baby is capable of sleeping through the night, your baby may still wake up sometimes in the middle of the night. When they do, make sure to speak in a calm, low voice while you change them, comfort them, etc. This will help you to avoid stimulating your baby too much and make it easier to get them sleeping again. If your baby needs to be fed during the night, avoid playing or talking too much as you feed them. Offer your baby a pacifier to help soothe them. A pacifier may satisfy your baby's urge to suckle and keep them asleep for longer stretches. It can also help to soothe your baby to sleep after you put them into their crib. Give your baby a pacifier before you lay them down for the night and help them find it again if they wake up. Allowing your baby to suck on a pacifier while they sleep can also help to reduce the risk of SIDS. Try swaddling your baby to help them feel secure. Place an open blanket onto a flat, sturdy surface, such as a bed, and fold over 1 corner of the blanket. Place your baby onto the blanket with their head on the folded corner. Wrap 1 corner of the blanket over your baby's body so that it covers their arm. Then, bring the bottom of the blanket up and over the baby's feet. Wrap the third side across the baby's other arm and tuck it under them. You can also purchase special swaddle-wrap sleep sacks to help keep your baby warm and comforted. Keep in mind that swaddling is typically used for newborns, so this might not be as helpful for a baby older than 3 months Place your baby back into their crib after taking care of their needs. Once you have changed, fed, and/or comforted your baby, place them right back into their crib. Remember to lay your baby on their back! Don't try to rock your baby to sleep or hold them until they fall asleep as this may cause them to rely on you doing this in the future. Avoid placing your baby in bed with you until they fall asleep. While this may work sometimes, it can teach your baby to dislike being in their crib and there is also a risk of your baby suffocating, so it's best to avoid doing this. Place your baby in their crib after their bedtime routine. The Ferber Method is compatible with any bedtime routine, so you won't have to change what has been working for your baby. The only difference is in how you respond to your baby after they are in bed. Go through your usual routine with your baby. Then, once your baby is drowsy and ready for sleep, place them into their crib. Leave the room and allow them to cry for 5 minutes. After you have placed your baby on their back, exit the room. Your baby may cry, but this is normal. Allow your baby to cry for up to 5 minutes before returning to the room again. You can listen just outside the door or use a baby monitor. Return to the room after 5 minutes and give your baby a reassuring pat. After 5 minutes have passed, come back into your baby's room and give your baby a reassuring pat and tell them everything is okay. Try saying something like, “You're okay! Mommy loves you!” or “Go back to sleep, sweetie. I love you!” Leave for 10 minutes and then come back to reassure your baby again. After reassuring your baby, leave the room again and this time do not return for 10 minutes. Your baby may continue crying for the full 10 minutes or they may tire themself out and fall asleep. Either way, wait for 10 minutes before you return to the room, and then reassure your baby in the same way as before. This can be difficult for many parents to do since listening to your baby cry can be heartbreaking. However, it is a necessary part of the process. Continue to increase the time by 5 minutes each time you leave the room. The goal is to gradually increase the time by 5 minutes after each visit to your baby's room to reassure them. At a certain point, your baby should fall asleep on their own. Repeat the process every night and your baby should fall asleep faster after a few nights of using this technique. Keep in mind that this method is controversial. Some parents think it is too extreme and prefer variations where they stay in the room while their baby cries or where they wait until the baby's natural bedtime—no matter how late it is—and then put the baby to bed when they seem truly sleepy. If this technique does not work for you and your baby, then try something else.	Start the bedtime routine at the same time each night. Give your baby a bath and put on their pajamas. Dim the lights and ensure that the room is quiet. Read a bedtime story and sing a lullaby. Put your baby in their crib while they are drowsy but awake. Speak softly and keep the lights turned down low if your baby wakes up. Offer your baby a pacifier to help soothe them. Try swaddling your baby to help them feel secure. Place your baby back into their crib after taking care of their needs. Place your baby in their crib after their bedtime routine. Leave the room and allow them to cry for 5 minutes. Return to the room after 5 minutes and give your baby a reassuring pat. Leave for 10 minutes and then come back to reassure your baby again. Continue to increase the time by 5 minutes each time you leave the room.
https://www.wikihow.com/Smell-Good-Without-Taking-a-Bath-or-Shower	How to Smell Good Without Taking a Bath or Shower	There are plenty of products you can use to make you smell good if you can't have a bath or a shower. Use wet wipes to clean your face, armpits, and feet so that you feel clean and fresh. You can choose scented wet wipes for a pleasant fragrance. Dry shampoo can be a good idea if you want to freshen up your hair. Simply spray the dry shampoo onto your roots to help soak up excess oil and keep your hair smelling clean. Applying deodorant to your armpits is also a good way to prevent bad smells and to freshen up in a hurry. You can carry deodorant with you so that you can use it whenever you need it. A spritz of cologne or perfume is ideal if you want to cover up a bad smell. Spray the cologne or perfume on your chest, neck, and wrists.	Use wet wipes to wipe yourself down. You can use scented moist towelettes or baby wipes, it's up to you. Use the wipes to thoroughly wipe down your armpits, privates and feet, as these are the areas most prone to bad odor. Then, use additional wipes to clean the rest of your body. Use separate facial wipes to quickly clean your face. This may not have a significant impact on odor, but a clean face will help create the appearance of cleanliness. Facial wipes will also help prevent acne and other facial bacteria. Give yourself a sponge-bath. You can use an actual sponge or a wet washcloth/towel to clean yourself. This is a great way to freshen up when you're in a hurry or when you don't want to waste water. Focus on your armpits, private areas, and feet first, and then give the rest of your body a wipe down. All you'll need is warm water, a washcloth, and a bit of soap to freshen up. Use dry shampoo on your hair to keep it fresh. If you don't wash your hair, it might get a little bit greasy (which can look and smell bad). If you want to freshen up your hair, simply spray your roots with dry shampoo. Dry shampoos usually come in spray or powder form. The best dry shampoos soak up oil, clean hair, leave you smelling fresh, and provide a boost of volume to your hair. Giving your hair a freshly washed look and smell will help you appear to be well-groomed. Choose a spray dry-shampoo for best results and easy application. Dry shampoos can be purchased online, at beauty stores, and at your local convenience stores. It's sometimes necessary to comb dry shampoo through your hair to get rid of any residue. Apply baby powder to your body after you wipe yourself down. The baby powder will leave a nice scent and absorb extra oils. Apply deodorant to your underarms. Using deodorant is a great way to prevent you from developing a bad smell, as well as a great way to freshen up in a hurry. It's a good idea to carry deodorant with you so that you can reapply it as needed. There are numerous types of deodorant and antiperspirants, so choose the right kind for you. Some go on as clear liquids, some are deodorant sticks, and some are sprays. Do a little online research to decide which kind of deodorant is best for you. Antiperspirants prevent you from sweating, whereas deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of your sweat. Every time you do bathe or wash your underarms, make sure to apply some deodorant to your underarms before you get dressed. This will help prevent bad body odor from developing. Spray yourself with cologne or perfume. If you're feeling a little stinky, spritz yourself with some perfume or cologne. You can also use a body mist if you prefer subtler scents. Don't spray too much of your scent, as it can become overpowering. Spritz your neck, wrists, and chest. Make your own body mist by adding a few drops of an essential oil of your choice to a spray bottle filled with water. This is a natural way to absorb bad odor. Use scented body wash and lotion. Using scented body washes whenever you give yourself a sponge bath, and scented lotions after you wash up, is a great way to stay smelling good for longer. Rub your entire body with a scented lotion after you dry off, and carry scented lotion with you to reapply throughout the day. Wear clean clothing. If you want to smell good, your clothing has to smell good. It's important to wear clean clothing, especially clean undergarments. Change your underwear and socks daily to avoid the inevitable bad smells. Wash your dirty clothes before putting them on again. Try wearing breathable fabrics, such as cotton, to allow your skin to breathe. This will help with odor if you tend to sweat or perspire. Deodorize your shoes. Having smelly feet is a problem many people deal with, and foot odor can be exacerbated if you don't shower often. Keep your shoes and feet smelling fresh by using deodorizes on your feet and in your shoes. The most common method of getting the stink out of shoes is using baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda in your shoes daily to keep them fresh. If you're dealing with a serious odor problem, pour a generous amount of baking soda into your shoes, place them in a plastic bag, and leave them in your freezer overnight. This should eliminate the bad smell. Another method of deodorizing shoes is leaving orange peels in your shoes overnight. The citrusy smell should eliminate the foul odor. Spray fresheners on your clothing. If you can't seem to get the bad smell out of clothing, or you absolutely don't have time to wash the shirt that you must wear, use a fabric freshener. Spray your clothing with a light spritz, don't completely douse it. Popular fabric fresheners include Febreze and Lysol. You can also make your own fabric softener out of common household materials. Combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with hot water, and put the mixture in a spray bottle. If you want to add a smell-good factor, use a few drops of essential oils like lavender or peppermint. Freshen your breath. Having good breath will attribute to your overall good smell. You should brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash every day. It's also a good idea to carry around gum or mints to help keep your breath fresh.	Use wet wipes to wipe yourself down. Give yourself a sponge-bath. Use dry shampoo on your hair to keep it fresh. Apply baby powder to your body after you wipe yourself down. Apply deodorant to your underarms. Spray yourself with cologne or perfume. Use scented body wash and lotion. Wear clean clothing. Deodorize your shoes. Spray fresheners on your clothing. Freshen your breath.
https://www.wikihow.com/Set-Goals-for-Life	How to Set Goals for Life	To set goals for your life, start by writing down the things you like, the things that make you happy, and the parts of yourself you want to improve. Then, read over your list and use it to come up with life goals for yourself. Try to make your goals as specific as possible so they're easier to measure and work toward. Once you know your goals, do some research online to figure out what skills and resources you need to accomplish them.	Think about what you want. Many people have only a vague sense of what they want from life. In this first step, your task is to starting converting ideas like "happiness" or "security" into things you would like to do. Get a pen and some paper and start writing down things that are important to you in life. It's okay to be general at this stage, but try not to be vague. For example, if the first thing that pops into your head is "happiness," that's fine. But try to define that term. What does "happiness" mean to you? What would you consider a happy life? Think about how you wish to live and what it would take to make you feel like you'd made a difference in the world, if that's something you're interested in. Write about yourself. One good way to start moving from general to specific is to do some free-writing about yourself. Think about your personality and your interests. This can help you define what is most important to you. Try writing about how you enjoy spending your time. Begin your brainstorm by writing down what you enjoy doing and what excites you. Don't limit yourself to activities or experiences that you think are productive or "worth doing." The point of a brainstorm is to get down as many ideas as possible, and this list will be useful later on in the process. Write about things you are interested in and/or would like to learn more about. Are you interested in science? In literature? In music? Any of these could become lifelong pursuits. Write about things about yourself you'd like to improve. Are you hoping to develop your skills as a public speaker? As a writer? As a photographer? Again, these can all become life-long pursuits. Imagine your future. Think about your ideal future. What does it look like? Ask yourself questions that will help you get to a detailed picture. For example, imagine you are trying to decide on a long-term career. Here are some questions you might ask: What time do you want to wake up every morning? Where do you want to live? The city? A rural area? A foreign country? Who will be there when you wake up? Is it important to you to have a family? If so, a job that requires a lot of long trips out of town might not be the best choice. How much money do you want to make? The answers to these questions may not be enough to point you toward a single dream job, by they can certainly help you rule some out. Make your goals specific. After all this brainstorming, you should have some ideas about what you'd like to do with your life. In fact, you probably have several! Now is the time to make them as specific as possible. For example, you may at this point have the idea that you might want to become a scientist. That's a good start. But now, think about what type of scientist you'd like to be. Do you want to be a chemist? A physicist? An astronomer? Be as specific as you can. Imagine you've decided becoming a chemist might be the right path for you. Now, ask yourself what type of work you'd like to do within that field. Do you want to work for a private company, developing new products? Do you want to teach chemistry at a university? Think about why. By now, you probably have a few strong contenders for life goals. Examine each one and ask yourself: "why do I want that?" Your answers may lead you to revise your goals. In general, setting goals that are meaningful to you because they relate to your personal values will make you more likely to succeed at reaching them. For example, let's say you've decided to put "become a surgeon" on the list. You ask yourself why, and determine that it's because surgeons make a lot of money and are well respected. Those are valid reasons. But, if you discover that those are the only reasons, you might want to consider other careers that could provide the same benefits. Becoming a surgeon requires a lot of education. It can require keeping very unusual hours. If these things are less appealing, consider other goals that might achieve the same benefits of wealth and respect. Rank your goals. At the point that you have a few (or many) possible life goals, it's time to get serious about making a plan for achievement. A first step in this is prioritizing your goals. Be careful not to just set goals that you think will make you happy once you achieve them, but goals that also honor your values and reflect who you truly are and what you truly care about. These are easier to follow through on! Deciding which goal or goals are most important can help you decide which ones to start working on first. You also may need to start cutting goals from the list at this point. Some goals may not be achievable together. For example, you probably can't become a doctor who is also an astronaut and a famous rap music artist. Any one of these goals can take a lifetime to achieve. All of them together may be impossible. Other goals might work well in tandem. For example, if you want to be a beer brewer and open a restaurant, you might combine these to create a new goal: open a brew pub. Part of this ranking process will be a matter of assessing your personal commitment to each goal. You are not likely to achieve long-term goals that you are only moderately committed to, especially if there are other goals on your list that are much more important. Do some research. Once you've narrowed the field to a single goal or a few that work well together, take some time to find out how to achieve these goals. You'll want to ask questions like: What skills will you need to learn? What educational qualifications are necessary? What types of resources will you need to acquire? How long should you expect the process to take? Create subgoals. Achieving life goals is almost always a long and complicated process. Based on your knowledge of what it will take to achieve your goal, the next step is to break it down into smaller components. Creating subgoals will make the process manageable and will help you create a step-by-step plan for reaching your ultimate goal. Make these subgoals as measurable and tangible as possible. In other words, there should be a clear definition of each subgoal that makes it easy to tell when you have achieved it. For example, if your goal is to open a restaurant, your subgoals might include saving up a certain amount of money, finding a location, designing the interior, getting it furnished, obtaining insurance, getting various permits and licenses, hiring employees, and finally, having a grand opening. When working on long term goals, it's easy to feel like you aren't getting anywhere. With list of manageable and clear subgoals, however, it is much easier for you to see your own progress. This reduce the temptation to give up. Try divide and accomplish strategy with long term goals (years), short term goals (months), projects (weeks), and tasks (days). A good goal planning software can also help you to be accountable, list and organize your projects and extract your most important tasks and plans every day. Create a timeline. Once you've got the steps to achieving your goal mapped out, set some deadlines. Think about how long each sub goal should reasonably take, and make a timeline for achieving them. Having deadlines will keep you motivated by adding a sense of urgency. It will also make you accountable for meeting goals at certain times, rather than letting them slip down your priority list. Using the restaurant example, if you want to have $10,000 saved within three years, you can break that down to about $278 a month.This will help you remember to actually set aside the money each month, rather than spending it on other things. Plan for obstacles. Finally, try to imagine things that could interfere with your plan. Thinking in advance about obstacles you might encounter will help you develop ideas for how to deal with them, if they come up. For example, imagine you have decided to become a research chemist. You decide to apply for a graduate program in the top school for chemistry. What happens if you aren't accepted? Will you apply elsewhere? If so, you'll probably need to do so before you even find out if your first-choice school accepted you. Or maybe you think it's a better idea to wait until the following year and apply again. If so, what will you do during that year to make your application more appealing? Create the right environment. Whatever your goal, there are probably some environments that are better for achieving it than others. Do whatever you can to make sure that the people and physical spaces you spend time with don't create obstacles. For example, if you are entering a medical program, you're going to need to study long hours and concentrate on your work. If you live with friends who party all the time and will encourage you to do the same, you might want to consider moving. Surrounding yourself with other goal-oriented people can also help keep you accountable and motivated. Get to work. Pick a date to begin work on the first subgoal on your list. Then, dive in! If you aren't sure how to accomplish your first subgoal, it is too complicated to be your first subgoal. If you can't identify the first step toward that goal, you may need to to more research and/or break it down into smaller subgoals. Set a start date at least a few days in the future. If it's a goal you're excited about, the anticipation will help get you motivated and enthusiastic for the first step. You can also use the downtime before the start date to adjust your plan, get advice, or acquire any tools you need to achieve your goal. Work on your goals consistently. Once you get started, the key to achieving life goals is work on them steadily and consistently. This is a step-by-step process that is going to take a long time. It is crucial, therefore, to keep making progress. Many people set goals and then jump in with great enthusiasm, devoting a lot of time and energy to the goal in the early stages. Enthusiasm is great, but try not to burn yourself out in the first few weeks or months. You also don't want to set standards that you won't be able to live up to in the long run. Remember that you are in this for the long haul. This isn't a race, it's a journey. A good way to ensure consistent progress is to build time into your daily routine for working on your goals. For example, if you are studying to become a chemist, set aside a specific portion of each day for homework from your classes, for example, 3pm to 7pm. Set aside a specific part of the day for developing your own research, say 7:30pm to 9pm. Try to always use these hours for these purposes, unless you absolutely must deviate from that schedule. But at 9pm, call it quits for the night and do something to relax. Keep in mind that to achieve any goal, there is no away around investing a lot of time and effort. Putting in the hours and the sweat is how you will achieve your goal. Stay motivated. Because consistency is so important, it is crucial that you stay motivated. Having achievable subgoals is crucial to your motivation. It will be much easier to stay enthusiastic and committed if you feel that you are making progress. Use reinforcement to create incentives. Positive reinforcement is adding something good to your life. Negative reinforcement is taking away something unwanted. Both can help you stay motivated. If you are trying to keep yourself focused on filling out a permit application for your restaurant, and notice you are getting distracted, offer yourself a reward. Maybe after you've finished the application, you can treat yourself to a professional massage. Or, maybe you'll be more motivated by allowing yourself to skip out on a weekly chore for once. Either way, reinforcement can keep you on task. Punishing yourself for failing to achieve subgoals is not as effective as reinforcement good behavior. If you opt to create unpleasant consequences for yourself, make sure to use rewards, too. Track your progress. One of the best ways to stay motivated is keep track of your progress and check it regularly. Depending on your goal and personal preferences, you can use an app, a journal, or a calendar. Any of these will help remind you of subgoals you've already achieved. They can also keep you accountable to yourself for staying on schedule. Writing in a journal regularly can also help ease stress and anxiety that might come with the process of striving for a long term goal.	Think about what you want. Write about yourself. Imagine your future. Make your goals specific. Think about why. Rank your goals. Do some research. Create subgoals. Create a timeline. Plan for obstacles. Create the right environment. Get to work. Work on your goals consistently. Stay motivated. Track your progress.
https://www.wikihow.com/Regrout-Tile	How to Regrout Tile	Before regrouting your tiles, remove any remaining grout with a utility knife or chisel to prevent mold and maintain a neat appearance. Next, mix your grout in a bucket, then apply it to the gaps between your tiles with a rubber float. Once you've filled every joint, remove excess grout from the floor by holding the float at a sharper angle so it scrapes up the excess grout but leaves the rest in place. To finish, let the grout dry for 15 minutes, fill a bucket with water, and clean the floor with a sponge.	Decide what type of grout you will be using. This is dependent on the size of your grout's joint (the space between the tiles where the grout lies). There are two types of grout for regrouting tile: sanded and unsanded. If your grout joints are larger than 1/8 inch (.3175 cm) use sanded grout to fill in the space; if your joints are going to be less than 1/8 inch (.3175 cm) use non sanded grout to fill in your joints as it is more compact. A good rule of thumb is to use unsanded grout if your grout lines are ⁄ 8 in (0.32 cm) or less, because it's better for getting into smaller spaces. Use sanded grout for grout lines wider than ⁄ 8 in (0.32 cm), because the sand will provide some reinforcement. If you're only replacing some of your grout, try to color-match your existing grout as closely as possible. However, keep in mind that there may still be some variation, even if you buy the exact same brand and color of grout that was used before. That's because grout will change color over time as it oxidizes and absorbs dirt and grime. Remove existing grout. If necessary, remove the existing grout before preparing to lay down new grout. This will keep the appearance clean and even, as well as prevent mold contamination. Tools for removing grout include a utility knife, a ceramic chisel, a hammer and a small scraper with a retractable blade. Apply tile sealant. Apply a tile sealant over the surface of your tiles if they have become porous so the grout does not sink underneath the surface when regrouting your tile. Do this by using a tile sponge, a roller, or simply wipe the tiles with a coat of sealant and allow to dry for 24 hours. Mix the grout. Mix the grout in one of the 5 gallon (19 L) buckets using a drill with a mixing attachment or paddle mixer. Do an initial mix and then let it sit for a couple of minutes, and then mix the grout again. You may not want to mix it all at once. Just mix up a few cups at a time. Apply the grout. Apply a generous amount of grout to your grout joints along your tile floor using the rubber grout float. Be sure to distribute extra grout into the grout joints in order to fill them completely. Grout all areas of your tile floor except the expansion joints; these are the areas between the floor tile and bathtub, wall, door, and cabinet or sink area. The rubber grout float is a rectangular, flat tool with a steel handle and rubber surface used to distribute grout. Hold the rubber grout float at a 30 degree angle and distribute grout across the surface of the tile floor. Keep in mind that it is important to work quickly because the grout will harden in a short amount of time. Remove excess. Remove the excess grout from the tile floor once every grout joint has been filled. Do this by going over the tile with the rubber grout float, only this time use it at a sharp angle and move it diagonally across the tile floor in order to scrap the excess grouting material off. Moving diagonally avoids detaching recently laid grout from the grout joints. Let the grout set and prepare bucket. Let grout set for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. While the grout is setting, fill your second 5 gallon (19 L) bucket with water and grab your tile sponge to clean the tile floor. Prepare your sponge. Dip the tile sponge in the bucket of water and wring out any excess water leaving a damp tile sponge. Clean the surface. Wipe all grout residue off of the tile using the damp tile sponge in a diagonal motion. Clean the excess grout from the expansion areas using the margin trowel to leave those areas completely clean for caulking. If you're grouting tile made of a smooth material like porcelain or ceramic, it will be relatively easy to scrape away the grout, even if it hardens. However, if you're grouting a porous or rough tile, like one made from natural stone, clean the grout residue as quickly as possible, because it's very difficult to remove once the grout once it starts to dry. Rinse and repeat. Rinse tile sponge and repeat the previous step until all of the grout residue is removed and tile is completely clean of grout haze. Make sure to wring out as much water as possible each time you rinse the sponge. Cure grout. Allow grout to cure for 24 to 48 hours before stepping on it to ensure its stability and to make sure that it is completely dry. Finish expansion joints. Caulk the expansion joints using a grout caulk in a color that matches your grout. Completely fill these expansion joints then smooth and concave using your finger. You can find grout caulk at large home improvement stores. Apply final sealer. Apply a penetrating sealer using either a sponge or spray bottle to the grout joints once the grout has completely cured. Wipe off excess sealer from the tile according to the label, as it will stain the tile otherwise. While it won't make your grout completely waterproof, using a penetrating sealer will help keep water from penetrating as deeply into the grout as it normally would.	Decide what type of grout you will be using. Remove existing grout. Apply tile sealant. Mix the grout. Apply the grout. Remove excess. Let the grout set and prepare bucket. Prepare your sponge. Clean the surface. Rinse and repeat. Cure grout. Finish expansion joints. Apply final sealer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Order-at-McDonald%27s	How to Order at McDonald's	While the McDonald's menu may be big, you can make the ordering experience easier by picking your meal ahead of time and ordering politely. When you get to McDonald's, take some time to look at the menu board so you can plan your meal. If you're trying to save money, opt for something from the Value Menu, which has burgers, sandwiches, fries, and drinks for 1 to 3 dollars. To cut some calories from your meal, order a Happy Meal for a smaller portion or get a salad without dressing. Once you know what you're getting, wait in line until it's your turn to speak with the cashier. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask them. Make sure to be polite and speak clearly, because the more polite you are the more helpful they'll be.	Compare the cost of combo meals to individual menu items. You'll find several numbered “Value Meals” on McDonald's menu, which typically combine a sandwich (or similar entree) with fries and a drink. These usually will save you money versus buying each component of a meal separately, but only if you really want all 3 parts of the meal. For instance, a Quarter Pounder Value Meal will cost you less than buying the burger, fries, and drink separately. However, if you'd prefer to just ask for a cup of water (which should be free), it's probably cheaper to order the burger and fries individually. Check the “$1, $2, $3 Value Menu” and “2 for $3” or “2 for $4” deals. You'll find a wide range of burgers, sandwiches, fries, drinks, and treats sold individually as part of the Value Menu. You may be able to build your own meal combo for less than any of the numbered Value Meals. And, if you'd like 2 of the same item or are ordering for 2 people, look for any 2 for $3 or 2 for $4 deals. You have to buy 2 of the item to get the 2 for $3 or 2 for $4 price. Otherwise they'll charge you the regular menu price. If you're feeding a larger group, many locations sell baskets of fries, 20-piece McNuggets, and sometimes bags of burgers or family combo meals that can save you money. Don't be afraid to ask if there are any coupons or promotions available as well. Order a salad without dressing or a yogurt parfait for the healthiest options. Generally speaking, these are the healthiest standard menu items. However, many McDonald's menu boards now contain calorie counts, and you can also ask them for additional nutritional information on every menu item. If you really want to eat healthier at McDonald's, search online for “healthy McDonald's menu items” before you head to the restaurant. McDonald's continues to expand their menu offerings in an attempt to appeal to more health-conscious consumers. Order a Happy Meal to reduce your calorie intake a bit. If you crave the classic McDonald's taste but do want to eat at least a little healthier, consider ordering a Happy Meal (yes, they sell them to adults!). The small pouch of fries, kid-size drink, and fresh fruit will be slightly better for your waistline. Get the hamburger (instead of cheeseburger) or 4 piece (instead of 6 piece) McNuggets Happy Meal to shave off some more calories and fat. If you have no interest in the free toy, you can ask them to leave it out! Order from the "secret menu" to make your meal ultra-customized. You'll find many mentions online of McDonald's so-called “secret menu,” but this really just involves making substitutions or combinations of existing menu items. Search online before heading to the restaurant to find some popular secret menu “hacks.” You can, for instance, order any burger “Big Mac style,” which means adding lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and Big Mac sauce to the plain burger. You can also substitute a sesame seed bun on any sandwich. You can also request a “round egg” (a fresh egg cooked in a round form) on any breakfast sandwich instead of getting the scrambled egg sheet that's made from a powdered egg mix. To make sure your fries are hot and fresh, just request “fresh fries.” If you want to make sure your Filet-o-Fish is cooked fresh, request it without cheese. Scan the menu boards while you wait your turn in line. All the standard menu items at the McDonald's you're visiting will be listed on the series of menu boards that are above the counter where you'll order. Pictures of the food accompany many of the menu items, while others are just text descriptions. Most McDonald's now have digital menu boards that rotate through all the items on their ever-expanding menu. You may have to watch for a few moments to see the entire menu. If you have difficulty seeing or reading the menu boards, ask the person at the counter for a braille menu or other ordering assistance. They should be happy to help. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or make requests while ordering. Even if the store is busy, the employee at the counter should be happy to help you get the meal you want. If you want your Big Mac without cheese, request it. If you want to know the cheapest way to get McNuggets and fries for 8 kids, ask. Be polite and speak clearly, though. The kinder you are, the more helpful the person behind the counter is likely to be. Wait for your order after paying for it. You can pay by cash, credit, debit, McDonald's gift card, or possibly by scanning your smartphone (if you have a linked payment app). After you pay, take your receipt and move to the side of the register or to the designated pickup area at one end of the counter. If you're not sure where to wait for your food, just ask! Some McDonald's will now deliver food to your table in the restaurant. If so, they'll give you a numbered tag to display on your table, or an electronic tag to keep with you until your food arrives. Many McDonald's have self-service drink stands. If so, they'll give you an empty cup so you can choose your drink at the stand. Ask for time to check over the menu if you need it. Within a few seconds of pulling up to the speaker box beneath the menu board, you'll probably hear “Welcome to McDonald's, may I take your order?” If you're ready to order, go ahead. If not, simply ask for a moment to look over the menu. The employee will probably tell you to take your time and just start speaking your order whenever you're ready. The employee is listening on a headset at all times, so they'll hear you whenever you start ordering. If you need help ordering off the menu, let the person know. The menu boards outside will match the ones inside, so take your time looking over the various value meals/deals and calorie counts. That way, you can get what you want, perhaps save a little money, and maybe even eat a little healthier! Announce your menu selections slowly and clearly. You don't have to shout into the speaker for the person to hear you, but it helps to speak a bit louder and more deliberately than normal. If you have any questions or wish to make any substitutions or special requests, present these clearly as well. There may be a video screen that lists your order as you go. Check this over to make sure your order has been inputted correctly. If there isn't a video screen, the employee should read back your order to you to confirm they got it right. Listen carefully and make any corrections if needed. Pull around to the designated window. After your order is confirmed, the employee will tell you the total cost and ask you to either “pull around to the window,” “pull around to the first window,” or “pull around to the second window.” Simply follow the drive-thru lane to this window. Some McDonald's have only 1 window, where you'll pay and pick up your food. Others have 2, the first one for paying and the second for picking up your food. Sometimes, though, the first window will be closed and you'll pay and pick up at the second window. McDonald's drive-thru wait times have actually increased in recent years, due to expanding menu options and all the new ways to order (apps, touchscreens, etc.). So try to be patient! Pay for, pick up, and check over your food order. Pay by cash, credit, debit, gift card, or phone payment app at the designated window. Then either pull to the next window or (if there's only 1 window) stay where you are and wait for your food. Once your food is handed to you, quickly scan through the bags to make sure you received everything you ordered. If you find a mistake while you're still at the window, you can ask them to fix it right then and there. If you find the mistake after you pull away, you'll have to either park and go into the restaurant or pull around the drive-thru again. Take your receipt in case you need to go inside or pull back around due to a mistake in your order. Walk up to a touchscreen ordering kiosk in the restaurant. If your chosen McDonald's has these, you'll find them in the vicinity of the main entrance and the walk-up counter. They look like flat-screen TVs mounted vertically, will be displaying ads for menu items on them, and should be labeled as an ordering kiosk. The plan is for practically every McDonald's to eventually have ordering kiosks, but there are no plans to remove the walk-up counters for those who prefer to order from a human. Touch the screen to begin your order. The food ad that is on the screen will be replaced by the initial ordering screen. In many cases, you'll first be asked to select either “dine in” or “take out.” Use your index finger to touch the correct tab on the screen. You might also be asked to select your payment method before you begin ordering. If you want to pay with cash, you'll typically have to walk up to the counter to pay after you've ordered. If you pay by credit, debit, or gift card, you can swipe it right at the kiosk when you're done ordering. Navigate through the menu to select what you’d like to order. The menu items are grouped into major categories like “Happy Meals” and “Beverages,” often in tabs that run along the left side of the screen. Touch a category tab to open up the set of tabs that correspond to the specific menu items in that category. Look for the specific food items or value meals that you'd like to order. For instance, if you just want to order medium french fries, look for a tab like “Fries and Sides” (or similar) on the left side, touch it, then find the tab with the label and picture of fries on it. Choose your preferences for each menu item you select. The touchscreen kiosk is intended to make it easy for you to make substitutions or special requests with most menu items. Look for tabs like “add sauce?”, “add lettuce?”, and so on when you touch on a menu item. For instance, if you want your medium fries with ketchup, you'll touch the “fries” tab, touch the “medium” tab, and select “ketchup” when the sauce and add-on options appear. If you make a mistake, look for a “remove” or “go back” tab as you're ordering an item. Each time you select an item, there will be an “Add to Order” or “Confirm” tab for you to touch. This will add the selection to your order. Confirm and complete your order. When you've finished navigating the menu tabs and have ordered your meal, look for a tab that says something like “Done” or “Complete Order” or “Finish and Pay” at the bottom of the screen. When you touch this, you'll see a list of your entire order, a dialog box asking if your order is correct, and “Yes” or “No” tabs. If there is an error, touch on “No” and you will be able to go back and make changes to your order. If everything looks right, click “Yes” and proceed to payment. Pay for your order and get your pickup number. If you are paying by credit, debit, or gift card, you can pay right at the kiosk and get a numbered receipt. If you are paying by cash, you will likely get your numbered receipt and have to go to the counter to pay. When the number on your receipt is called or is shown on the screen at the pickup area of the counter, your order is ready! If you are going to eat on site and the restaurant has table service, the kiosk will ask you to pick up a numbered tag or an electronic tag and take it to your chosen table. When your food is ready, an employee will bring your order right to you. Download the McDonald’s app to your smartphone. You can find it in both the App Store and the Google Play Store. You'll be asked to create an account and enter in a credit card to pay for your orders. The app is free to download. For the app to work properly, you will need to give it permission to identify your current location so it can direct your orders to the nearest participating McDonald's. Navigate through the menu and select what you’d like to order. You should find the exact same menu items as are available in the nearby McDonald's restaurant from which you will pick up your order. Prices and calorie counts will be displayed prominently so you can look for savings or healthier options. As you use the app, you can identify favorite menu items or standard orders. For instance, if you order a Big Mac meal nearly every time, you can set it so that it will only take a couple of clicks to send that order in. When you are finished selecting what you'd like to order, authorize payment using your saved credit card. The payment won't go through until your order is completed at the restaurant, however. Check in to complete your order when you arrive at the restaurant. When you arrive at the restaurant where you'll pick up your food, click the “check in” tab to send the order to the restaurant. You'll be give a 4-digit code once you check in, and you'll use this code to identify your order at pickup. The payment will go through and your order will be prepared once you check in. McDonald's advises you not to try to order food while driving. Either wait until you reach the restaurant parking lot to choose your order and check in all at once, or pick what you'll order at home, drive to the restaurant, and check in when you there. Choose how to get your food. Once you get your 4-digit code, you'll be given 3 choices to select from. You can choose “Drive-Thru,” tell them your code at the ordering speaker, and pick the food up at the window. Or, you can choose “Curbside,” park in one of the designated pickup spaces, and wait for your order to be brought to your car. Finally, you can choose “Inside the Restaurant” and go to the pickup counter to await your food. Because your order isn't prepared until you check in, you'll still have to wait a few minutes for your food to be ready.	Compare the cost of combo meals to individual menu items. Check the “$1, $2, $3 Value Menu” and “2 for $3” or “2 for $4” deals. Order a salad without dressing or a yogurt parfait for the healthiest options. Order a Happy Meal to reduce your calorie intake a bit. Order from the "secret menu" to make your meal ultra-customized. Scan the menu boards while you wait your turn in line. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or make requests while ordering. Wait for your order after paying for it. Ask for time to check over the menu if you need it. Announce your menu selections slowly and clearly. Pull around to the designated window. Pay for, pick up, and check over your food order. Walk up to a touchscreen ordering kiosk in the restaurant. Touch the screen to begin your order. Navigate through the menu to select what you’d like to order. Choose your preferences for each menu item you select. Confirm and complete your order. Pay for your order and get your pickup number. Download the McDonald’s app to your smartphone. Navigate through the menu and select what you’d like to order. Check in to complete your order when you arrive at the restaurant. Choose how to get your food.
https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Keratin	How to Increase Keratin	To increase your keratin, eat foods that are naturally rich in keratin, like kale, broccoli, onions, leeks, and garlic. Eat foods high in protein, like lean meats, chicken, fish, and eggs, which help your body to produce more keratin. You should also incorporate foods high in vitamin C into your diet, like oranges, mangoes, pineapples, and berries, which your body needs to produce keratin. If you want to make your hair healthier, look for products containing keratin, which will help your hair look smoother and softer. Avoid straightening or bleaching your hair as much as possible, since this will damage the keratin fibers in your hair.	Eat foods that contain keratin. Keratin is found naturally in vegetables like kale, broccoli, onions, leeks, and garlic. Include these foods in your meals to boost your body's keratin naturally. Liver, fish, yogurt, and low-fat milk are other good food sources of keratin. Consume a protein-rich diet. Include healthy proteins in your diet to help your body make more keratin. Eat lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy. Remember that red meat is high in fat, so be sure to balance your other health needs with your keratin-friendly diet. If you're vegetarian or vegan, snack on high-protein products like walnuts, almonds, and beans. Eat omega-3 fatty acids. Include fatty fish in your meals several times a week. Salmon, mackerel, herring, trout, sardines, and tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids that can help your body make keratin. Limit salmon and canned tuna to 12 oz. per week. Don't eat mackerel if you're pregnant – it's considered a high-mercury fish that's best avoided during pregnancy. Up your vitamin C intake. Your body needs vitamin C to make keratin. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, as these are high in vitamin C. Some of the best produce for vitamin C include: Citrus fruit and juice, like orange and grapefruit Tropical fruits like cantaloupe, kiwi, mango, papaya, and pineapple Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, and watermelon Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts Peppers (green and red), tomatoes, and potatoes (sweet and white) Leafy greens like cabbage, spinach, and turnip greens Eat foods rich in biotin. Your body needs biotin to make healthy hair and skin, partly due to its role in keratin production. Upping your intake of biotin-rich foods may improve hair and nail quality, though not much research has been done on this. Get biotin from foods like: Eggs (with the yolk) Vegetables like cauliflower, beans, blackeyed peas, soybeans, and mushrooms Whole grains Bananas Nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, peanuts and their nut butters Get cystine from your diet. Cystine is turned into a building block of keratin in your body. Include foods rich in cystine in meals regularly. Eggs are one of the best sources of cystine. Other good food options are beef, pork, seeds, and milk. Choose lean and low-fat options, which are better for your heart and overall health. Get keratin-based hair products. Some shampoos, conditioners, and styling products contain keratin. Using these products consistently over time may help build up protein on your hair that makes it smoother and softer. Look for these products at your local pharmacy or beauty supply store – they should be clearly labeled. Some examples include: Keratin Complex Shampoo It's a 10 Miracle Shampoo Plus Keratin KeratinPerfect shampoo by Sephora Suave Color Care Keratin Infusion shampoo Keranique Volumizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair Choose shampoo and conditioner with the right nutrients. Use hair products that are enriched with vitamin E, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and copper. It's possible that these nutrients can increase your hair's keratin production. Look for these nutrients on the label or on the ingredients list. Don’t straighten your hair with an iron. Using an electric hair straightener can change and damage the structure of keratin fibers in your hair. If you're trying to improve and increase keratin, blow dry your hair straight on a cool setting rather than using a straightening iron. Don’t bleach your hair. Bleaching your hair damages keratin and your hair's cuticles. Using gentle dyes are okay, but avoid bleaching your hair if you want strong, healthy keratin. Protect your hair from the sun. Protect your hair from those strong summer rays, which can act like bleach on your hair and damage keratin. Wear a wide brimmed hat or cover yourself with an umbrella if you'll be outdoors. Fine, light-colored hair is more vulnerable to sun damage than thicker, coarser hair. Protect your skin from sun damage by covering up or wearing sunscreen on exposed skin. Rinse your hair thoroughly after swimming. Pools and hot tubs contain a lot of chlorine, a chemical that dries out your hair and damages keratin. If you're going to swim in a pool, rinse your hair well with clean water afterwards.	Eat foods that contain keratin. Consume a protein-rich diet. Eat omega-3 fatty acids. Up your vitamin C intake. Eat foods rich in biotin. Get cystine from your diet. Get keratin-based hair products. Choose shampoo and conditioner with the right nutrients. Don’t straighten your hair with an iron. Don’t bleach your hair. Protect your hair from the sun. Rinse your hair thoroughly after swimming.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-White-Board-(Dry-Erase-Board)	How to Make Your Own White Board (Dry Erase Board)	To make your own whiteboard, start by finding or purchasing a thin piece of melamine, which is a white piece of fiberboard with a hard coating, in the dimensions of your choice. Next, buy, measure, and cut wood trim to create a frame around the board. To add a little more character, you can sand and stain the wood, but you don't have to! Then, glue the wooden frame to the board using a clear epoxy. Be sure to let the epoxy set completely before mounting the whiteboard on the wall.	Size the board according to the amount of space available. The size of your makeshift board is completely up to you. However, measure out your available wall space ahead of time so you know what size of material to order. Use a tape measure to plan out where you intend on hanging your new board. Write the dimensions down and take them with you to the store. Most whiteboard materials come in 4 ft × 8 ft (1.2 m × 2.4 m) sheets, although there are other sizes available. If you can't find the size you need, you can usually order it at a home improvement store. Purchase a melamine sheet for a classic white-colored board. Melamine is a fiberboard sheet that has a hard coating on one side. Most store-bought whiteboards are made with melamine, so you know what to expect when you use it in your project. Some sheets are textured to look like tile, which can be useful if you need to organize information into squares, but usually a smooth sheet is a better choice. Smoother sheets are easier to erase and look better when written on. Porcelain is a similar option. It actually is more durable than melamine, but that means it is also more expensive. Get a plastic sheet if you're planning on making a clear board. Try plexiglass or Lexan to make something unique. Acrylic and polycarbonate sheets are transparent, allowing you to see the wall behind them. When you write on the board, it is like writing on the wall. Of these materials, Lexan is preferable since it's about half as thick as plexiglass, weighs less, and doesn't shatter if you need to drill it to hang it on the wall. Plastic boards don't stand out as much in most rooms and go well on white walls. You can also get a big sheet of plastic to make a massive board to write all over. The board is very easy to clean and last longer than melamine. Purchase wood trim to build a frame for the board. Pick lengths of molding that are longer than the board so you can cut them to create a picture frame. A pair of 8 ft (2.4 m) pieces is perfect for a 2 ft × 4 ft (0.61 m × 1.22 m) board, for instance. The frame hides the unfinished edges of the board, gives it a pleasing border, and often makes it easier to hang. Use wood molding or furring strips for an easy way to fashion a frame. Store-bought molding is a little costly compared to the rest of the material you use. If you're looking to save money, try repurposing some wood scraps you have lying around. Measure and cut the wood trim using a miter box. Use a tape measure to determine the length and height of your whiteboard. Measure and mark these distances in pencil on the wood you plan on using for the frame. Then, fit the wood into the miter box, lining up the marks with the grooves for the saw. Slide a basic hand saw into the grooves to cut the wood at a 45-degree angle. To check the fit, push the wood pieces together. When they are cut correctly, they fit together like any picture frame. Redo the cuts if you notice any gaps or overlap in the frame. If you have a circular saw , you could use that instead to cut through the wood more quickly. Sand the wood with 120 and 220-grit sandpaper if you are staining it. Sanding the wood helps the stain adhere to the frame pieces. Start with the 120-grit sandpaper and use light but firm pressure to it along the wood's grain. Then, shift to the 220-grit sandpaper and go over the frame again to smooth it out. The grain is the visible fibers in the wood. Follow the lines to avoid leaving some unpleasant scratches on the wood. Spread a staining product onto the wood to give it more color. Choose your stainer, then use a foam brush to spread it along the wood's grain. Go all the way across the wood with single, continuous strokes. When you're done, let the stain set for up to 15 minutes before adding another coating. Additional coats darken the wood, making it look much more appealing after you hang it on a wall. Wear gloves when applying a stainer. If you add too much of it, mop up the excess with a rag before it sets into the wood. Glue the wood to the board using a clear epoxy. Make sure the frame fits well over the edges of the board before gluing them in place. When you're ready to add them, spread the glue across the backs of the framing boards. Set the frames down on top of the edges of the whiteboard, clamping them down if needed to hold them in place. Also, add glue to the edges of the frame boards where they connect to help stick them together. Epoxy glue often comes in 2 parts. You have to mix an equal amount of the resin and hardener to create the glue. Some other glues to try include an acrylic polymer and super glue. A polyurethane construction adhesive is great for sticking foam boards to wood since the foam resists most other types of glue. Hang the board by screwing it onto the wall. Measure every 12 in (30 cm) along the frame. Using a cordless screwdriver, install 2 in (5.1 cm) drywall screws directly through the wood and into the wall. Have someone hold the frame in place the entire time. The screws need to be positioned on the wood supports, or studs, in the wall so your whiteboard doesn't end up crashing to the ground. To locate the support beams in the wall, use a wall stud finder. When you drag it along the wall, it lights up as it detects the beams. Mark these spots so you know where to position the board for maximum security. Buy a sheet of metal the size you want the board to be. When you're making a whiteboard, go with something thin and durable. Metal is perfect for this task. Get a galvanized steel sheet if you're looking for something magnetic. With steel, you can pin magnets to it in addition to drawing on it. Note that while aluminum might seem like a good choice because it's lighter than steel, it isn't magnetic. Use a wood sheet to back and strengthen the board. Many whiteboards aren't a single piece of uniform material. Add a back to your metal board in order to make it easier to move around and hang up. Cork is a great choice since it is soft and lightweight, but you could use plywood or something similar. Try to get backing the same size as the board you wish to make. If you can match it to the size of the metal, then you don't have to do any additional trimming. If the backing is too big, you can cut it with a basic hand saw. However, most home improvement stores will cut the board to size if you ask them to do it when you make your purchase. Use tin snips to trim the metal to size if needed. It all depends on how big you want the board to be and how much space you have for it. If you aren't able to leave the metal sheet as is, get a pair of straight-cutting tin snips. Cut carefully around the metal to reduce its size so it fits over the backing you chose. Cut metal is sharp. Be careful to avoid touching it, and consider wearing leather gloves for protection. There are different types of tin snips, so pick ones with yellow handles. This kind is best for cutting straight lines, which is all you really need to do to make your board. Spray a primer on the metal if you plan on painting it. While there are no rules saying that you have to make your board white, they are traditionally painted this way to make all colors of ink visible. To begin painting your board, get a rust-resistant latex primer. Spray back and forth along the metal sheet in a single, controlled motion. Keep the spray can about 6 in (15 cm) above the metal at all times. Before priming, wipe off any dirt you notice on the metal. Use a soft cloth dampened in water. Using white vinegar or mineral spirits also helps ensure your board is clean and ready for painting. To get a nice, even coating, make a second pass after allowing the initial layer to dry for about 15 minutes. Dry erase markers work very well on bare metal, so you don't have to paint your board at all if you don't want to. If you like the look of shiny metal more than the traditional white of store-bought boards, leave it as is. Keep in mind that darker markers will be a little harder to spot, though. Color the metal white using whiteboard paint. Be sure to note the mixing instructions on the paint can. Mix the actual paint with a liquid activator included with it, then let it settle for about 1 hour. Afterward, spread the paint across the metal using a foam roller. Try to make the surface as smooth and even as possible so you don't leave any rough spots that are difficult to write on. A whiteboard is all about smoothness and consistency. Dry erase markers don't show up well on rough surfaces, so take all the time you need to get the paint right. Wait 10 to 15 minutes before adding additional layers of paint. The whiteboard surface probably won't look the way you want after the first coating. Roll an extra layer of paint over it to ensure that your board is thick enough to draw on. Since metal is dark, consider applying 3 or 4 total layers. Wait a little bit between each layer to allow the paint to dry. Give the metal an even coating of paint. Keep rolling additional coats onto it until you're happy with the way it looks. Glue the painted metal to the backing using epoxy. Epoxy is pretty harsh, so put on a pair of rubber gloves before using it. Mix the epoxy using something disposable, such as a wooden paint stick. When you're ready to use it, spread it immediately over the backing in a thick, consistent layer like you're frosting a cake. Then, set the metal on top of it, painted side up. You could also use a polyurethane-based super glue or a silicone construction adhesive to hold your board together. Wait 72 hours for the paint and glue to cure. Your board won't even be useable yet, so you might as well give it plenty of time to dry. Once the glue settles, you can hang your board without worrying about a big sheet of metal crashing to the floor. Don't write on the board until it has had a chance to dry. Hang the board using sticky picture-hanging strips. Peel the paper backing off the strips, then set 1 on each corner of the back of the whiteboard. The other side of the strips are also sticky, so push the whiteboard firmly against the wall. Press firmly on the whiteboard for about 30 seconds to hold the strips in place. Test out your new whiteboard when you're done. Picture-hanging strips are the only way to hang the whiteboard without drilling holes through it or the wall. If you're planning on hanging the board on your refrigerator, use some glue to stick magnets in the corners. Use epoxy, super glue, or another strong, durable adhesive. Another option is to screw the board to the wall. You could also buy a metal picture hanger that attaches to drywall to hang the board. Purchase plastic covers or wraps to use as a whiteboard. When you're looking for something to write on over and over again, nothing is better than plastic. Report covers (plastic sheets that sheathe important papers) are an inexpensive option. The average cover is about 8 ⁄ 2 in × 11 in (22 cm × 28 cm) in size, making it perfect for small, individual whiteboards. You might be able to find some different sizes, depending on where you look. Report covers look almost like plastic folders or binders. You could get individual plastic sheets, but most covers come in pairs held together by plastic bars that slide off. You can get report covers at most general stores and office supply stores, along with any other supplies you need, if you don't have them already. Trim a piece of white card stock to the same size as the cover. Card stock is great for creating a solid base to write on, but you could also use paper. Since report covers are meant to contain paper, you usually do not need to trim it. Card stock is a little different, so cut it to fit in order to get a stronger whiteboard. Paper whiteboards are not as strong as card stock ones, but you can always swap out the paper. It's really useful for students, for instance. You could put in a math worksheet, then swap it out later for something else. Measure and mark any borders you plan on adding to the sheets. Add a tape border to hold the plastic sheets together and make them more pleasant to look at. Choose a colorful roll of duct tape, then measure its width and divide the number by 2. Trace that measurement around the edges of the plastic using a washable marker. The tape needs to wrap around the edges of the plastic. Half of it will be on the front plastic cover and the other half will be on the back. Outline your border accordingly. Place the tape on the cover to hold the plastic together. Wrap the tape over the edges of the plastic to hold the covers together. Smooth it out to get your completed whiteboard. Plan on leaving at least 1 side of the plastic open if you intend on swapping out the paper between it. For a permanent whiteboard where you won't remove the card stock, tape up all 4 sides. Remember to put the card stock in before you close up the last side. Another way to do this is to wrap plastic around card stock. You could get a sticky plastic film or glue plastic with a transparent decoupage glue. You could also get a piece of card stock laminated to create a strong whiteboard with a clear cover. If you don't have a laminating machine available, check your local library.	Size the board according to the amount of space available. Purchase a melamine sheet for a classic white-colored board. Get a plastic sheet if you're planning on making a clear board. Purchase wood trim to build a frame for the board. Measure and cut the wood trim using a miter box. Sand the wood with 120 and 220-grit sandpaper if you are staining it. Spread a staining product onto the wood to give it more color. Glue the wood to the board using a clear epoxy. Hang the board by screwing it onto the wall. Buy a sheet of metal the size you want the board to be. Use a wood sheet to back and strengthen the board. Use tin snips to trim the metal to size if needed. Spray a primer on the metal if you plan on painting it. Color the metal white using whiteboard paint. Wait 10 to 15 minutes before adding additional layers of paint. Glue the painted metal to the backing using epoxy. Wait 72 hours for the paint and glue to cure. Hang the board using sticky picture-hanging strips. Purchase plastic covers or wraps to use as a whiteboard. Trim a piece of white card stock to the same size as the cover. Measure and mark any borders you plan on adding to the sheets. Place the tape on the cover to hold the plastic together.
https://www.wikihow.com/Rule-Out-Medical-Causes-of-Bad-Behavior-in-Aging-Dogs	How to Rule Out Medical Causes of Bad Behavior in Aging Dogs	To rule out medical causes of bad behavior in aging dogs, check to see if your dog is in any pain since pain from a medical condition may make it aggressive. For example, if your dog has trouble standing up, it could be suffering from arthritis. Also look for signs of vision loss, like if your dog has trouble finding its toys or food bowl, or if it's generally more clumsy. If your dog can't see well, it can get startled more easily and then react aggressively.	Determine if your dog is in pain. To rule out medical causes of bad behavior in your aging dog, your vet will want to know if you've noticed any health problems at home. For example, a painful medical condition can make an older display aggressive behavior to avoid being touched or handled. Arthritis and dental disease can be very painful for dogs. Signs of arthritis include a reluctance to move and trouble standing up. If your dog has painful dental disease, you may notice bleeding gums, missing teeth, and lots of plaque on the teeth. Detect vision loss. If a dog loses its sight as it ages, it can become easily startled because it can't see things very well (or at all) in its environment. When a dog becomes startled, it can react with aggression. Look for signs of vision loss in your dog: Reluctance to enter dark rooms General clumsiness Enlarged eyeballs Difficulty finding familiar items (toys, bed, food bowl) Recognize signs of hearing loss. Just like with vision loss, hearing loss can cause a dog to become easily startled. If your aging dog is losing its hearing, it may take longer to respond to being called. Your dog may not respond even when it's looking at you as you call its name. If your dog isn't responding to you, or responds aggressively because it feels startled, you may think your dog is behaving badly. It can be hard to detect hearing loss in dogs until it is severe. Notice if your dog is drinking more water. House soiling can be due to medical conditions causing increased drinking and urination. Dogs with diabetes or Cushing's disease (excess cortisol production) tend to drink a lot of water, leading to increased urination. Dogs with kidney disease urinate a lot because their kidneys no longer work very well. However, they may not drink much water because the disease can make them feel pretty sick. Dementia can make a dog forget its house training. Also, it may forget where the door is to go outside. Dementia doesn't cause increased drinking in dogs. Observe signs of digestive upset. Digestive problems can also lead to house soiling in aging dogs. Diseases that cause the intestines to become inflamed can cause diarrhea. Examples of these diseases are colitis (inflammation of the colon) and inflammatory bowel disease (general inflammation of the intestines). Take your dog to your vet. Even if you don't think medical problems are causing your aging dog's bad behavior, it's still a good idea to take your dog to your vet's office. Your vet can examine your dog and run diagnostic tests to rule out possible medical causes. At the beginning of the appointment, give your vet a full history of your aging dog's bad behavior, including when it started, if it's gotten worse, and when it happens (being touched, after drinking a lot of water, etc.) Don't wait until you feel like you're at your wits end with the bad behavior. Schedule the appointment soon after you start noticing the bad behavior. Allow your vet to perform a physical exam. Before running any diagnostic tests, your vet will perform a physical exam to detect signs of medical problems. Among other physical exam tasks, they will test the range of motion of your dog's joints, touch its abdomen, and take a close listen to its heart and lungs. The physical exam findings will help your vet determine which diagnostic tests to perform. Even if your dog looks fine on the outside, your vet may still want to perform additional testing to help rule out medical causes of the bad behavior. If you think your dog has lost its sight or hearing, your vet will perform hearing and vision tests during the physical exam. Let your vet take urine and blood samples. Urine and blood samples can provide a lot of information about your dog's health and can indicate underlying medical problems. For example, kidney disease can cause abnormalities in the blood (low or high levels of certain nutrients) and urine (diluted urine). Diabetes leads to glucose in the urine, which is abnormal. Abnormalities in your dog's blood and/or urine won't necessarily indicate that a medical problem is causing your dog's bad behavior. Your vet will consider the results along with the physical exam findings and other diagnostic test results. Agree to x-rays of your dog. If your dog is in pain, your vet will probably want to take x-rays to determine what's causing the pain. X-rays can reveal various causes of pain, including joint swelling, dental problems (loose teeth), and digestive problems (thickened loops of intestine, intestinal blockages). Have your vet perform a neurologic exam. As dogs gets older, their brain function can decrease. This decrease can lead to bad behavior. Dementia is a common neurologic cause of bad behavior in aging dogs. A neurologic exam will help your vet determine if a decrease in brain function is causing your aging dog's bad behavior. Talk to an animal behavior expert. If your vet ruled out medical causes of your dog's bad behavior, further testing will be needed to identify the behavioral cause. Animal behavior experts, such as board-certified veterinary behaviorists and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists, can perform a detailed behavioral assessment of your dog. Your vet can refer you to an animal behavior expert. You can also visit the website http://iaabc.org/consultants to find animal behaviorists in your area.	Determine if your dog is in pain. Detect vision loss. Recognize signs of hearing loss. Notice if your dog is drinking more water. Observe signs of digestive upset. Take your dog to your vet. Allow your vet to perform a physical exam. Let your vet take urine and blood samples. Agree to x-rays of your dog. Have your vet perform a neurologic exam. Talk to an animal behavior expert.