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https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Foal	How to Care for a Foal	To properly care for a newborn foal, check to see if its breathing right after it's born. If it isn't, try rubbing its nostrils with a towel, or pick it up about 1 foot off the ground and drop it, which may startle it into taking a breath. Once the umbilical cord breaks, dip the severed end in a 1-2% iodine solution, then leave the mother and foal to bond without intervention, as long as the foal nurses within a few hours of birth. If it doesn't, you may have to help the foal find the mare's teat. In any case, have the foal examined by your vet within a day of its birth.	Check to see if the foal is breathing right after it is born. A foal should breathe on its own for the first time within a few seconds after being born. If it does not start breathing right away, try rubbing its nostrils with a bit of hay or a towel to get it to breathe. If this does not work, pick up the foal and drop it from about 1 ft (0.30 m) off the ground. Make sure no parts of the amniotic sac are covering or within the foal's nostrils. Run your index finger and thumb down the sides of the foal's muzzle as if you're squeezing toothpaste from a tube. This will help to expel any excess fluid. If the amniotic sac is still covering the foal's mouth and nostrils, then you may need to break it. Press your thumb into the amniotic sac to break it if needed. It is normal for the foal to expel some clear mucus and fluid on its own after birth. Call a veterinarian if the foal still will not breathe. Dip the severed umbilical cord in a 1 to 2% iodine solution. Do not try to cut the cord for the foal! Cutting the cord too early can cause the foal to have circulatory problems and convulsions. It is best to let the foal break it on its own. Wait for the foal to pull the umbilical cord apart on its own. If needed, you can use your fingers to break apart the cord, but do not use scissors to cut it. Then, dip the end of the umbilical cord still attached to the foal into a solution of 1 to 2% iodine. An easy way to dip the cord is to fill a shallow dish with iodine and raise it up under the foal while it is standing. Another option is to wait until the foal is asleep and pour iodine over the cord. Repeat the iodine dip 3 times daily for the next 2 days to protect the foal against an umbilical stump infection. Be sure to check the umbilical stump daily for the next few days after the foal is born. The stump should remain dry. If it appears to be wet, then it may be leaking urine and will require veterinary treatment to fix it. Watch for signs of infection as well, such as swelling, heat, and discharge. You can buy 1 to 2% iodine solution in a drug or grocery store. Help the foal find its mother’s teat only if it is struggling. The foal should stand up and begin nursing within 2 hours of being born. It may struggle at first, but do not intervene unless the foal cannot find the teat. If this happens, milk the mare to get a bit of colostrum on your finger, and then let the foal suck the colostrum off while keeping your finger next to the teat. After a few seconds, take your finger away and guide the mare's teat into the foal's mouth. If the mare won't allow the foal to nurse, then it may need to be tranquilized for a few days until it will accept the foal. Contact your veterinarian in this case. Place extra hay or bedding around the foal if the ground is slippery. The foal should start to get up on its own within 10 minutes of being born. If it struggles to do so, don't try to help it stand. Its bones may not be ready to bear its weight yet and you can permanently damage the foal by trying to make it stand before it is ready. Throw extra hay or bedding material on the ground beneath the foal to help it get its footing. The foal should try to walk or even run within 90 minutes or being born, so ensuring that the floor is not slippery is important. Have your veterinarian check the foal within 1 day of its birth. To ensure that the foal is in good health, call your veterinarian to set up an appointment as soon as the foal is born. Also, be sure to watch for important milestones within the first 2 hours after birth, since your veterinarian may ask about these. Some crucial post-birth milestones that your veterinarian may ask you about include: 5 minutes: Lift its head 10 minutes: Attempt to get up 30 minutes: defecate 45 minutes: Vocalize 55 minutes: Stand up 1 hour: Nurse 90 minutes: Walk or run 2 hours: Take a nap Allow the foal to nurse from its mother as often as it wants. Foals need to nurse about once every 1 to 2 hours during their first few days, and each session may last several minutes. Do not try to interfere with this process since it is important for your mare and foal to bond, and for the foal to get the nutrition it needs. If the mare has rejected the foal or if the mare is unable to nurse the foal for another reason, then call your veterinarian right away. Let them know the situation and ask about getting some colostrum that you can give to the foal. Colostrum protects the foal and provides it with a concentrated sources of early nutrition. Locate a nurse mare if the mare is unwilling to nurse her foal. If the mare is unwilling or unable to nurse the foal, then you will also need to locate a nurse mare as soon as possible. You can bottle-feed or bucket-feed an orphaned foal if a mare nurse is not available, but this can be more difficult than finding a nurse mare since the foal requires feedings every 1 to 2 hours. Consult your horse's veterinarian to find a nurse mare if you do not have one yourself or know of one nearby. Your veterinarian can also instruct you in how to properly bottle-feed the foal if needed. Provide unlimited hay for the foal. Foals may show an interest in eating hay as early as 10 days. However, some may not be interested in hay until around 8 to 10 weeks. Ensure that the foal always has access to high-quality hay and allow it to begin eating hay when it is ready. You may also allow the foal to forage in the pasture with its mother. Supplement the foal’s diet with a high-quality grain feed at 4 to 6 months. Every day, the foal will require 1 lb (0.45 kg) or feed for every 100 lb (45 kg) of body weight, or about 1 lb (0.45 kg) for every month of its age. Divide the total daily amount into 2 to 3 portions. Always remove any uneaten grain feed from the foal's stall. Expect the foal to develop diarrhea at around 1 to 2 weeks. If you notice the foal start to defecate liquid or have looser stools than normal it may have diarrhea. It is very common for foals to develop what is known as “foal heat diarrhea.” This results from the foal eating feces, and it should resolve on its own within a few days. Monitor the foal to ensure that it seems healthy. As long as the foal continues nursing regularly and seems alert, there is nothing to worry about. However, call your veterinarian if the foal stops nursing, seems weak, or becomes dehydrated. Note any limb weakness or deformities. It is common for foals to have deformities or weakness in their limbs shortly after birth. These issues may correct themselves once the foal starts getting more exercise and builds up its strength. Tell your veterinarian about anything unusual you have noticed so they can check your foal for issues. For example, you might notice that your foal's fetlocks are at an odd angle and that they touch the ground when it is standing. This may correct itself as the foal gets stronger, but tell your veterinarian about it to be sure. Check for hernias near the naval and scrotal area. If you spot any bulges in the foal's naval or scrotal area, tell your veterinarian about them. These may be hernias. If they are on the small side, then they may go away on their own with time. However, large hernias will likely require surgery. Your veterinarian can assess the hernias and advise you on the best course of action. Look at the foal's eyelids and lashes to detect entropion. Entropion is when the foal's eyelids and eyelashes are flipped inward towards the eyeball. If the foal will let you, you can gently turn the eyelid and lashes right-side out. However, if they struggle against you when you try to do this, stop and contact your veterinarian. Usually, entropion only causes mild discomfort and tearing for the foal. Your veterinarian may be able to prescribe an ointment to ease this irritation.	Check to see if the foal is breathing right after it is born. Dip the severed umbilical cord in a 1 to 2% iodine solution. Help the foal find its mother’s teat only if it is struggling. Place extra hay or bedding around the foal if the ground is slippery. Have your veterinarian check the foal within 1 day of its birth. Allow the foal to nurse from its mother as often as it wants. Locate a nurse mare if the mare is unwilling to nurse her foal. Provide unlimited hay for the foal. Supplement the foal’s diet with a high-quality grain feed at 4 to 6 months. Expect the foal to develop diarrhea at around 1 to 2 weeks. Note any limb weakness or deformities. Check for hernias near the naval and scrotal area. Look at the foal's eyelids and lashes to detect entropion.
https://www.wikihow.com/Control-and-Steer-a-Horse-Using-Your-Seat-and-Legs	How to Control and Steer a Horse Using Your Seat and Legs	To control and steer a horse using your seat and legs, relax in the saddle and maintain good posture. Next, hold your lower legs gently against the horse's sides, adjust your feet so that the stirrups are along the ball of each foot, and carry your weight evenly in each foot. Then, squeeze your legs gently inwards to get your horse to walk forward. Turn your head, shoulders, and hips toward the direction you want to go and tense your body when you want the horse to stop.	Create a straight line through your ear, shoulder, hip, and heel. Mount your horse and relax into the saddle. Imagine a line running from your ear down to your heel on both sides. Try to keep this alignment secure as you ride, as this keeps your weight over your horse's center of gravity. To initially find this alignment, stand up in the stirrups and find the position where you can easily balance. Then gently lower yourself down onto your horse's back. Your ear, shoulder, hip, and heel should be relatively in line and you may need to make only a few small adjustments. Losing this alignment can send your horse confusing signals as you are riding. If your legs slide forward, your weight will fall onto your horse's back which is difficult for it to carry. Contrastingly, if your legs are too far back, you will tip forward. Hold your lower legs gently against your horse’s sides. Let your lower legs hang down from your knees. Wrap your lower legs softly around the sides of your horse. This causes your knees to open slightly and prevents you from gripping the saddle at the knee, which can cause you to be unbalanced. Adjust your feet so that the stirrups are along the ball of each foot. Gently push your heel below your toe and let your toes slightly point outward. Carry your weight evenly in each foot. Relax your back to keep it straight. A relaxed, yet straight back is one of the most important aspects of having a correct riding posture. Avoid concentrating too much on having a straight back, as this often causes overcompensation which can make your back arch uncomfortably. If you feel nervous or tense during your ride, it's common to perch in the saddle and for your back to arch without even realizing it. This tells your horse to tense up and to prepare for flight, which in turn makes both you and your horse tenser. Try to relax as much as possible, so that your position remains correct and your back stays straight. This will help you and your horse to communicate. Follow your horse’s motion with your body. Move with your horse during your ride. Relax your body and feel how it moves as your horse moves. You will feel lifts and rolls through your hands, hips, seat, and legs. Feeling flexible and comfortable with your horse's natural movement means that you will be able to understand how to use your seat and legs well to communicate with your horse. Squeeze your legs gently inwards to ask your horse to walk on. Position your weight evenly over the saddle and look straight ahead at where you want your horse to move towards. Gently pulse with your lower legs as your horse moves forward to maintain the motion. It can be helpful to lighten your seat as you ask your horse to walk on. Imagine that you are growing slightly taller towards the sky, rather than tensing up or gripping with your knees. When you are asking your horse to walk, imagine that you are holding a ball between your calves. Try to simply hold the ball in place, rather than compress it. This is the right amount of pressure to apply as you squeeze and pulse with your legs. Open your body towards the direction that you want to go. Turn your head, shoulders, and hips toward the right or the left. If you want to move toward the right, apply gentle pressure with your left leg and let your horse move into your right leg. Contrastingly, if you want to move toward the left, apply gentle pressure with your right leg and let your horse move into your left leg. A helpful way to think about turning is that your horse will move off or turn away from the pressure. As your horse begins to turn, follow the motion and let the weight in your seat shift slightly to the outside. Feel your hands, seat, and legs open towards the inside. Return to your normal, aligned position to stop turning. Once your horse has turned enough to the right or the left, stop using your turning aids. Position your weight evenly in your seat, look straight ahead, and gently pulse with each leg to ask your horse to walk on again. Tense your body when you are ready to stop. Become less flexible and more still to stop following the motion. Slow down the speed at which your hands follow the bobbing motion of your horse's head. Reduce the flexibility in your hips and seat to stop following the motion. This indicates to your horse that you are going to ask to slow down or stop. Tighten your stomach muscles to reduce the movement in your hips and seat. Sink your weight into your seat bones. Relax in the saddle, keep your weight distributed evenly, and make sure that your back is relaxed. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, sink your weight down as you stop following your horse's movements. Stop pulsing with your legs. Your legs help to maintain the rhythm and speed of your horse. Stop applying pressure with your legs and let your calves relax and remain still. Your horse will come to a halt. Pulse your legs gently at an increased rhythm to speed up. Keep your body aligned and gently apply more pressure with your lower legs. Lighten your seat slightly by sitting taller. Move your body to follow the same rhythm. Immediately after using your legs, relax your body and become more flexible to your horse's motion to signal an increase in pace. Let your hips and seat be flexible and follow the faster swinging motion. Allow your hands to move with the increased bobbing motion of your horse's head. If you don't signal your horse using both slight leg pressure and letting your body move forward in the same rhythm, this will be confusing and your horse may not understand what you are asking. Follow your horse’s motion with your elbows. Once you have started giving the correct signals with your legs, hips, and seat, let your arms relax. Allow your elbows and hands to follow the increased speed. This helps your body to be open to the new movement. Slow your aids to slow down the pace of your horse. Consistent signals with your seat and legs will communicate to your horse to maintain the same pace. Pulse your legs gently at a slower rhythm and let your hips and seat follow your horse at a slower pace. Once your horse has slowed to your desired speed, use your legs and seat to maintain the movement again. While you are asking your horse to slow down, reduce the slight swinging motion of your hips and gently slow your arm motion. Using your legs and seat in this way helps to reduce the speed of your horse regardless of if it is moving at a walk, trot, or canter.	Create a straight line through your ear, shoulder, hip, and heel. Hold your lower legs gently against your horse’s sides. Adjust your feet so that the stirrups are along the ball of each foot. Relax your back to keep it straight. Follow your horse’s motion with your body. Squeeze your legs gently inwards to ask your horse to walk on. Open your body towards the direction that you want to go. Return to your normal, aligned position to stop turning. Tense your body when you are ready to stop. Sink your weight into your seat bones. Stop pulsing with your legs. Pulse your legs gently at an increased rhythm to speed up. Move your body to follow the same rhythm. Follow your horse’s motion with your elbows. Slow your aids to slow down the pace of your horse.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Castle-Cake	How to Make a Castle Cake	To make a castle cake, start by pouring cake batter into two cake pans, one larger than the other, and baking for 30 to 35 minutes. Once they've cooled, slice off the tops so your cakes are flat, use a spatula to spread frosting evenly over both cakes, and place the smaller one on top. Then, use cake ice cream cones as “turrets,” filling them with leftover frosting and using food coloring to paint them to match the frosting. Finally, use a sugar cone as the tower, use graham crackers as the doors and windows, and decorate with candy.	Gather your ingredients. To make a castle cake, start by baking two separate cakes in different sizes to make the different sections of the castle. Preheat your oven to 400° F (204° C). To make the cakes and frosting, you'll need your ingredients for the cake, along with: One medium and one large mixing bowl Sifter Electric beaters 8-inch greased cake pan (round or square) 6-inch greased cake pan (round or square) Wire cooling rack Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, sift the ingredients together. Sifting will remove clumps and help the batter come together quicker. There are several ways you can sift flour without a sifter , including by using a whisk or strainer. If you don't have cake flour, you can make some by mixing all-purpose flour with cornstarch. For every cup of flour in the recipe, replace two tablespoons of flour with two tablespoons of cornstarch. For this recipe, replace six tablespoons of all-purpose flour with cornstarch. Add the butter and sugar in increments. Add the butter a quarter-cup at a time. Use the electric beaters to beat the mixture until it takes on the texture of coarse sand. Then add the sugar in quarter-cup increments as well. When you've finished beating in all the butter and sugar, the mixture will look like wet sand. Add the eggs, and then the wet ingredients. Add the eggs one at a time and beat each one into the mixture before adding the next. When all the eggs have been incorporated, add the milk and vanilla. Once you add the milk and vanilla, increase the speed of the beaters to medium–high and mix until everything comes together as a smooth batter. Divide the batter and bake. Pour equal amounts of batter into each prepared cake pan. Bake the cakes for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Set the cake aside to cool for five to 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool. After five minutes, turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and remove the cake pans. Allow the cakes to cool to room temperature before assembling and decorating the castle cake. Make the frosting. Combine the sugar and butter in the medium mixing bowl. Beat with electric beaters on medium speed until smooth. Add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk. Beat the mixture and add more milk if necessary to achieve a smooth, light, fluffy, and spreadable frosting. Beat in the food coloring 5 to 10 drops at a time, until you achieve the color you want for the castle. You can use any color food coloring you like. Cut the cakes. Using a pastry knife or cake cutter, slice off the top quarter-inch to half-inch (0.6 to 1.25 cm) of the cakes to ensure they both have a smooth, flat top. Then cut each cake in half and separate the tops and bottoms. Prepare a cake plate that you can assemble and serve the cake on. This will make it easier to move and present the cake once it's fully assembled and decorated. Wash and dry the cake plate, then set it aside. Place the cakes on two separate plates to frost them. Apply the crumb coat. With each cake bottom, spread a thin layer of frosting on the top. Then place the top of each cake back onto the bottom of the cake. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the sides and top of each cake. Use a flat frosting knife to spread the frosting out evenly over the cake, making sure the cake underneath isn't exposed anywhere. Refrigerate the cakes for 20 minutes to help the icing set. The crumb coat is a layer of frosting that will trap any crumbs, which will make the final frosting layer look smoother and cleaner. Assemble and frost the castle. Remove the cakes from the fridge. Place the larger cake on the cake plate. Using a spatula, pick up the smaller cake and carefully center it on top of the larger cake. Apply a generous layer of frosting over all the exposed areas of cake. Smooth and even the icing out with a flat cake knife. Set aside a few spoonfuls of leftover frosting. Return the cake to the fridge and let the icing set for 20 to 30 minutes. Add the turrets. Take eight of the cake cones and stack them in pairs of two. Each stacked pair will be a turret for the castle. Use a cake decorating brush and your edible dust or food coloring to paint the cones in a color that matches or complements the frosting. Affix one turret to each corner of the larger bottom cake. Gently press the base of the turret into the frosting to secure it in place. Add the tower. Fill the wide top portion of the last cake cone with leftover frosting. Turn the sugar cone upside down (so the tip is pointing up), and gently press the wide opening of the cone into the frosting inside the cake cone. Paint the tower with the same food coloring or dust as the turrets. Affix the tower to the very top center of the cake. Gently press it into the frosting to secure it in place. Add the doors and windows. Break or cut all of the graham crackers in half lengthwise. Leave one of the halves intact and set it aside for the door. Break the remaining pieces in half again widthwise (along the serrated center of the cracker). Take the full half and gently press it into the center front of the bottom cake layer. This will be the door of the castle. For the windows, position the graham cracker quarters around the outer faces of the cake to create windows for the castle. Decorate the castle with candy. Use jelly beans, gum drops, sprinkles, licorice, chocolates, or other candies to decorate the cake if you like. You can create a border around the castle, add candies randomly, create borders for the door and windows, or add other elements to the castle with the candy. You can also lay a full graham cracker in front of the door to replicate a bridge or gate. Chill the cake until it’s ready to serve. To prevent the icing from warming up and the decorations from sliding off, return the cake to the fridge or a cold cellar until you're ready to serve it. If you've made the cake to replicate a specific castle, position a small toy or figurine on the castle as a cake topper right before serving.	Gather your ingredients. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and sugar in increments. Add the eggs, and then the wet ingredients. Divide the batter and bake. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool. Make the frosting. Cut the cakes. Apply the crumb coat. Assemble and frost the castle. Add the turrets. Add the tower. Add the doors and windows. Decorate the castle with candy. Chill the cake until it’s ready to serve.
https://www.wikihow.com/Win-UNO	How to Win UNO	To win at UNO, pay close attention to what your opponents play on their turns. If a player has to draw cards to find a color, it's a sign that they don't have any of that color in their hand. You can make them draw more cards by playing cards in that color before they get a chance to regroup. You should also try to change up the color on the discard pile as often as you can. That way, if one of your opponents has a lot of cards in the same color, they won't be able to easily get rid of them. On the other hand, if you have a lot of cards in the same color in your hand, try to keep that color on the discard pile for as long as you can. Another strategy is to use your reverse and skip cards to prevent players with a low number of cards from playing. You can play a skip card to skip their turn or play a reverse card to reverse the direction of gameplay in the opposite direction they're in. Try to hold onto your +2 and +4 cards for as long as you possibly can so you can use them in an emergency, like when one of your opponents gets down to UNO. You can also hold onto the Wild cards until the end of the game so you can quickly go out without anyone being able to stop you.	Start the game. UNO can be played with 2 to 10 players and it is appropriate for ages 7 and over. Deal out 7 cards face down to each player. The remaining cards are placed in the middle of the area where you are playing and the top card is turned over to create the discard pile. Each player looks at their cards, keeping them hidden from other players. There are some variations where more cards are dealt. The rest of game follows as normal. Play the game. The player who plays first must match a card in their hand to the card on the discard pile. You can play a card that matches the color or the number of the discard pile. For example, if a green 7 is turned over, you can either play any green card or a 7 of any color. You can also play an action card, which is any of the cards in the deck that are not number cards. For skip, reverse, and draw 2 cards, you must match the color of the card on the discard pile. You can play a wild and wild draw 4 any time you like. Once you play a card, it is the next player's turn. If you don't have a card to play, you must draw a card. If you draw a card that you can use, you may play it at this time. If you can't use the card that you drew, play moves to the next player. Ending the round. Play continues until one player uses all of their cards. Once you have one card remaining, you must say 'UNO. If one of the other players catches you with one card and you didn't say UNO, you will have to draw two cards. Once a player has used all their cards, the remaining players give the winner their cards and they add up the points. Number cards are worth their face value, skip, reverse, and draw 2 cards are worth 20 points, and wild and wild draw 4 cards are worth 50 points. It is advise-able to keep plus four card for using it on last. One of the reasons is because it can be used on any color card, you will able to drain your card as fast as possible. The game ends once a player reaches 500 points and that player is declared the winner. Play your highest cards first. When scoring UNO, the points you give the hand winner are based on the cards left in your hand. The number cards are tallied by face value, so the 9 is worth 9 points, the 8 worth 8, and so on. Since you don't want to be left with a lot of points in your hand to give the round winner, play your highest numbered cards first. This way, you will have less points in your hand if someone else ends the round. If you have higher numbers in a different color than the one in play, try to change the color by playing a matching lower number in the color of your high cards. The one exception is the 0 card. There are only four 0 cards in each deck, so if you are trying to keep the color from being changed by your opponent, play a 0 to make it much harder for them to play the same number of a different color to change the color in play. Drain your colors. If you have a lot of one color, try to play as many of those in that one color you can before the color is changed. You don't want to end up near the end of the game with four cards of four separate colors. This will make it much harder for you to win the game. Remember you can change the color back to the one you have the most of by matching the same numbers of different colors. Pay attention to your opponents. If your opponent has played a few cards in one color, you might want to change the color to lower the likelihood that they can play. You can do this by playing the same number card in a different color. On the other hand, if you notice that your fellow player has had to draw for a few turns because they don't have the color being played, do your best to keep it on that color. This will force them to draw more cards and increase your chances of winning. Play skip cards. Skip cards force the player after you to lose their turn and are great to stop those with UNO from playing. Play one if the person next to you has UNO, skipping their turn and allowing the next person to play. It will also give you one more turn to play. When this happens and play returns to you, try another strategy or make sure you get rid of the card in your hand that is worth the most points. Make sure you don't hold on to too many skip cards. Holding one or two can work in your favor, but stock piling them will add up to a lot of points if you're caught with them. They are worth 20 points each. If you are playing two player UNO, you can use your skips right away because it gives you another turn automatically. Just be careful to end on a skip that you can match. You don't want to have to draw cards because you can't match the color. It is advise-able to use the odd number which you think is not with the opponent. So, he will withdraw a card and if he did not get the card, the next turn is yours. Use reverse cards. Reverse cards change the direction of play. They can come in very handy when trying to manipulate game play, making it where the player with the least amount of cards doesn't have a chance to play. Use a reverse if the next player has fewer cards than you or has UNO. This takes away their turn and gives your fellow players a chance to make them draw cards. If you are playing with two people, reverse cards act exactly like skip cards. In this instance, you can use the skip and reverse cards as early as you want. It's a great way to quickly reduce the number of cards you have in your hand. Make sure you don't hold on to too many reverse cards either. They are useful, but they are also worth 20 points each if you get caught with them. Use wild cards. Wild cards change the color of game play. These can be very useful if the player after you has been on a streak with one particular color and is running low on cards. Play it to change the color to one that you think they might not have. You can also use these to change the color of play to a color that you have a lot of. This will help you get rid of more cards and help you win the hand. Don't stockpile these cards too much. They are worth 50 points each if you get stuck with them at the end of the round. Play draw 2s (+2) and wild draw 4s (+4). Draw 2s are great cards to fill up the hands of those around you and ensure they can't win. If the player after you only has a few cards left, play a draw 2 in order to make them draw two cards. This will give you the advantage because they will have to draw cards and miss an opportunity to play a card as well. Wild draw 4s work in a similar way, but you can use them to your advantage by changing to a color that matches more of your cards. This way, you make the person after you draw more cards and you get the added bonus of playing more cards from your hand. If you see the person that goes before you has only a few cards left, use a reverse and then a draw 2 or wild draw 4. Although they will be able to play one card, they will have to draw cards on their next turn, filling their hand back up and getting you closer to winning. If you want to stockpile a few of these to use at opportune times, try keeping draw 2s instead of wild draw 4s. If you are caught with a wild draw 4, it is worth 50 points, but the draw 2 is only worth 20.	Start the game. Play the game. Ending the round. Play your highest cards first. Drain your colors. Pay attention to your opponents. Play skip cards. Use reverse cards. Use wild cards. Play draw 2s (+2) and wild draw 4s (+4).
https://www.wikihow.com/Charge-a-PS3-Controller	How to Charge a PS3 Controller	To charge your PS3 controller, start by pressing the power switch on your PS3 console to turn it on. Then, plug the USB end of your charger cable into one of the USB slots on the front of your console, and the smaller end of the charger into the slot on the front of your controller. Next, press the controller's power button, which has the PlayStation logo on it. At that point, you should see a red light on the front of your controller, which will start blinking when your controller starts charging. Let your controller charge for at least an hour before you unplug the charger cable.	Press your PlayStation 3's power switch. You'll find it on the right side of the PS3's front, though early PS3 models may have the power switch on the back of the console instead. Doing this will turn on your PS3. Locate your controller's charger cable. Your PS3 should have come with a USB cable to charge your controller; it has a large end, which is the USB plug, and a small end, which plugs into your PS3 controller. If you don't have a PS3 charger cable, you can purchase a new one from Amazon. Make sure you're using an original Sony charger and not a third-party charger, since non-Sony cables have been proven to be inconsistent. Plug the USB end of the charger into your PS3. It should slide into one of the narrow, rectangular slots on the front of your PS3. If the USB end isn't fitting into the PS3's port, rotate the USB end 180 degrees and try it again. The piece of plastic inside of the USB cable needs to fit below the piece of plastic at the top of the USB slot on your PS3. Plug the narrow end of the charger into your PS3 controller. There is a small slot on the front of the PS3 controller; this is where the cable plugs into. Press the controller's power button. It's a circular button with the PlayStation logo on it. You should see a red light appear on the front of your controller. Wait for the controller's light to begin blinking. Once it does, your PlayStation 3 controller is charging. Leave your controller on the charger cable for at least an hour before disconnecting it. Reset your PS3 controller. To do so, insert a pin or a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the controller, just below the L2 button. Plug your controller into a different USB port on your PS3. If your controller isn't charging, this will help determine whether or not the USB port is causing problems. Plug your controller into a computer's USB port and turn it on. While you can't charge a PS3 controller on a computer, your controller will still light up if you press its power button while it is attached to a computer. If the controller doesn't light up, the problem is with the cable. Use a different charger cable. In some cases, the problem may lie with a faulty or defective USB cord. Third-party USB cables often don't work with PlayStation technology, so if you buy a new cable, make sure it's from Sony.	Press your PlayStation 3's power switch. Locate your controller's charger cable. Plug the USB end of the charger into your PS3. Plug the narrow end of the charger into your PS3 controller. Press the controller's power button. Wait for the controller's light to begin blinking. Reset your PS3 controller. Plug your controller into a different USB port on your PS3. Plug your controller into a computer's USB port and turn it on. Use a different charger cable.
https://www.wikihow.life/Become-Healthy	How to Become Healthy	To become healthy, try to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine by doing things like using the stairs at work or taking your dog for long walks. Also, try to eat more fruits and vegetables every day and cut back on sugary junk foods. Aim to do both cardio exercises, like jogging, and strength exercises, like lifting weights, several times a week if possible. You can also be healthier by drinking more water every day and limiting your intake of sugary sodas and juices.	Exercise every day. Exercising your body through formal fitness routines or simply through being more active throughout the day is beneficial to your health. Regular exercise is one of the most important steps toward a healthy body and mind, with innumerable benefits such as a decreased risk of Alzheimer's,type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancers. You should strive for some form of physical activity each day. You don't necessarily have to hit the gym seven days a week. Simply look for opportunities to be active at least 20 or 30 minutes each day, such as parking father away or choosing to walk somewhere instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, taking your dog for long walks, etc. You will still get a lot of health benefits through daily moderate exercise. Choose an activity that's convenient and that you enjoy. If you love long walks, take your dog for a brisk 30 minute walk each night. If you love biking, consider biking to work each day instead of driving. Try aerobic classes, Zumba, pilates, or high-intensity training. Reach your ideal weight. Carrying too much or too little body fat can affect our health in many ways. Being underweight is also not ideal for your health. It's important to find a comfortable and healthy balance for your frame and height. Speak with your doctor for guidance as to where you fall on that spectrum. One tool that can determine if you need to gain or lose weight by discovering your BMI. This is a calculation based on your height and weight and you can use a BMI calculator online to figure out if you need to gain or lose. Your BMI should be between 18.5 and 24.9. Anything lower than 18.5 is considered underweight. Anything higher than 24.9 is considered overweight. A BMI over 30 is considered obese. Be aware that BMI is not always an accurate indicator (if you are very short and very muscular, for instance, your BMI may be skewed), so make sure you also talk with your doctor. If you are overweight or underweight, talk to your doctor about a weight loss or weight gain plan. You gain or lose weight by eating more or less calories than you consume each day. Food labels and online nutrition calculators can help you assess the amount of calories in your food. You can also use online calculators to estimate how many calories a given activity burns for you considering your height and weight. While being overweight or underweight is not healthy for your body, it is also unhealthy to make very sudden or drastic changes to your diet. Remember that weight gain and loss both require a slow, gradual, and consistent change to your diet and exercise routine in order to be safe and healthy for you. Exercise all of your muscle groups. Many people prefer to focus exclusively on either cardio health (running, biking, etc.) or weight training. However, a truly healthy body needs to exercise both sets of muscles. Not only does doing several different activities work all your muscles (which can help prevent injury), it also keeps you from getting bored. Include aerobic and strength training workouts in your routine. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly. Moderate aerobic activity would include things like walking or light cycling. Vigorous activity would include things like jogging, running, and intense cycling. You should incorporate strength training twice a week. Strength training can come in the form of lifting weights or engaging in activities like Pilates, which forces you to use your body as a weight to strengthen and tone core muscles. Take precautions when exercising. While exercise is necessary for a healthy body, if you don't follow certain precautions and exercise correctly, you put your body at risk for injuries. Make sure you treat your body with respect when working out. Ease into a fitness routine. Do not try to go from a sedentary lifestyle to working out at the gym five days a week. Give yourself small fitness goals, like taking a certain number of steps per day, or running half a mile, then a mile, then two miles. Stay hydrated. You should sip water throughout your workouts. Becoming dehydrated can lead to dizziness or headaches during your sweat session. Have a rest day between strength training workouts. Get a fitness partner. Having someone to walk or jog with or take group fitness classes with at the local gym can be motivational. It can also help by providing you with someone you know that can watch for signs that you are overdoing it. Evaluate your diet. In the early stages of working toward a healthier lifestyle, you must assess what you are currently eating. If you notice any unhealthy habits, strive to make changes to your diet. Keep a food diary. For a week or so, write down every food that you eat. Websites like www.myfitnesspal.com provide free templates for logging foods and keeping track of calories. It's important to know what your areas of strength and weakness are so that you can make improvements where needed. Get a rough sense of how many calories you're eating. Women need about 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day. Men need about 2,400 to 2,600. However, these levels are for sedentary adults. If you're more active, you may need to be consuming more calories. Adopt a healthier diet. After keeping a food log for a week, make adjustment to your diet. You want to make sure you're getting the healthiest foods possible. At every meal throughout the day, half of your plate should be plant-based, such as fruit and vegetables, and processed as little as possible. In other words, uncooked fruits and vegetables are ideal. Round out your meals and snacks with lean protein like chicken breast or tofu, dairy, and whole grains. Remember that a healthy diet is about variety: your body requires many types of nutrients to function optimally, and eating a bland diet of the same foods every day (even if they are healthy foods) will not provide these nutrients. Not all fats are bad for you. Good fats can be found in oily fish like salmon and tuna, avocados, nuts, and olive oil. These are essential to a well-balanced diet and proper brain functioning. It may take a few days or even weeks for your body to become accustomed to eating healthy foods. Some foods like caffeine, carbs, alcohol, and sugar are addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms like headaches or moodiness. . Drink water Even though our bodies are made mostly of water, most Americans do not consume enough water throughout the day. Drinking more water can help with your overall health and minimize fatigue, hunger pangs, and other symptoms of dehydration. It's a common misconception that you should drink eight glasses of water a day. The amount of water each person needs a day varies depending on body size, activity level, and climate. In general, to calculate how much water your body needs at rest in a cool climate, divide your weight in half. A 200 pound person needs about 100 ounces a day when doing things like working at a desk or watching TV. If you're more active, or live in a hotter climate, you may need a bit more than half your body weight. Even caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea count toward your total intake of water, but these should not make up the bulk of your fluid intake. Replace sugary drinks. Soda, juice, or alcoholic beverages are heavy on calories and sugar but low on nutrition. These should be banned from your diet if you want to be healthy. If you don't enjoy the taste of plain water, drink decaffeinated tea or add a bit of 100% juice into your water. You can also try creating infused water: make a pitcher of ice water and put in a variety of sliced fresh fruits or even herbs like rosemary or mint. It's essentially a mild herbal tea. Eat breakfast. Research has shown that people who skip breakfast tend to overeat during the remainder of the day. So, to curb your appetite, don't skip the first meal of the day. Many Americans eat a carb-heavy breakfast like donuts, waffles, or cereal, which can be high in calories but low in nutrition. These types of breakfast will not keep you feeling full very long. Instead, opt for protein like eggs or unsweetened yogurt with fruit, and lowfat milk, fresh orange juice, tea, or black coffee (avoid adding sugar and cream). Eat at regular, planned times. Train your body to expect a specific amount of calories at regularly scheduled meals three times a day. If you find that you feel hungry in the afternoons or mid-mornings, try eating smaller meals more frequently. Avoid mindless eating throughout the day or eating late night snacks. Snacking isn't bad for you if you do it right. In fact, grazing throughout the day on healthy snacks like yogurt, nuts, or string cheese can keep you from feeling deprived and overindulging later. Just make sure it's all in moderation and that you keep track of your calorie intake, since it can be easy to overdo it by mistake. Quit Smoking. Smoking is directly correlated with lung and mouth cancers, heart disease, stroke, and cancers of the throat, pancreas, and bladder. It is impossible to be a truly healthy person who smokes. Seek help to quit if you can't do it on your own. Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking. He or she may be able to help you form a treatment program. You should seek support when quitting smoking. Ask your friends and family members to support your decision. If you know people who smoke, request that they not do so in front of you. You might also want to consider joining a support group. Have Safer Sex. Engaging in risky sexual behaviors puts you at risk for unwanted pregnancies as well as sexually-transmitted diseases. Use protection when having sex and avoid sleeping with partners you do not know. Latex condoms can greatly reduce the risk of contracting an STD. If you do not know your partner's status, always use a condom during sex. Make sure you check the expiration date and check for tears. If you're sexually active and not in a monogamous relationship, get screened for STDs routinely. Make an appointment with your doctor at least every six months for a full panel STD test. If you're uncomfortable going to your regular doctor, there are many free clinics that offer STD screening. Many STDs are treatable with antibiotics; however, they can cause serious complications, such as infertility, if left untreated long-term. STDs which are common and treatable are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Some STD that are not curable but one can live with are herpes, HIV, and genital warts.The majority of STDs have no symptoms so the only way to know if something is wrong is getting tested. Stop binge drinking. Binge drinking has a lot of negative effects on your overall health. You should strive to drink in moderation only. Having more than three drinks in one night is considered heavy drinking. Heavy drinking, especially on a regular basis, can lead to a host of health problems including cancer, heart failure, and stroke. If you do drink, have only a couple of drinks a night. Do not feel pressured to drink. Binge drinking is a common past time, especially for young people, but try to remember your health. There are absolutely no health benefits to binge drinking. If you're in a social situation where people are drinking heavily, have something like soda instead of alcohol. It is recommended that women stick to one drink or less per day and men have two drinks or less per day. If you consume more than a few drinks a week, recognize that you may have a drinking problem and join Alcoholics Anonymous or quit drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous. . Clear your anxious thoughts Stress and anxiety can take a toll not only on your mental wellbeing. They can also affect your physical health. Learn some strategies to control intrusive, anxious thoughts and to take your mind off of your troubles. Confront your anxieties by allowing yourself to think through what is bothering you, determine how much control you have over the situation, and then set aside worries about anything you cannot control. Consider practicing meditation to take your mind off your anxieties. Meditation is a conscious way of clearing your thoughts, most often by focusing on your breathing or other physical sensations and not allowing other thoughts to take residence in your mind. If you have chronic trouble controlling worrisome thoughts, consider seeing a therapist. You may have an underlying anxiety disorder. . Think positively By focusing on the positive in given situations, rather than dwelling on the negative or ruminating possible bad scenarios, you can improve your physical health: studies have shown that people who think positively can fight off illness like colds and heart disease better than people who think negatively. It can be hard to retrain a lifetime of thinking negative thoughts. Start by focusing on things you are grateful for instead of things that worry you or bother you. Every time you start to think a negative thought — whether its a worry that your boss won't like your report or a mental criticism of another person's appearance — replace that thought with two things you are thankful for in that moment.	Exercise every day. Reach your ideal weight. Take precautions when exercising. Evaluate your diet. Adopt a healthier diet. . Replace sugary drinks. Eat breakfast. Eat at regular, planned times. . .
https://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-Aortic-Stenosis-in-German-Shorthaired-Pointers	How to Diagnose Aortic Stenosis in German Shorthaired Pointers	Because aortic stenosis is the most commonly diagnosed congenital heart disease in larger dogs, try to look into a German shorthaired pointer's genetic history before you adopt it. If that's not available to you, bring the puppy to a veterinarian, who may be able to use their stethoscope to hear the sound of turbulent blood flow near the heart, which can be a sign of aortic stenosis. You should also keep an eye out for other warning signs of aortic stenosis, including heart disease symptoms like tiring easily, coughing persistently, fainting, or blue-tinged gums. If you think your German shorthaired pointer might have aortic stenosis, take it to the vet for an official diagnosis, testing, and treatment.	Investigate a German shorthaired pointer's genetic history before you adopt it. A puppy born with aortic stenosis may show no symptoms at all. This may be especially true if the problem is mild and the heart is able to compensate for the problem. However, Aortic Stenosis is a genetic condition, meaning that the problem may be passed down from parents to puppies. Get the health records of the parents, and grandparents, if you can, to see if the disease is in the puppy's genetic history. Get the puppy checked out by a vet before you adopt it. With this disease, the aorta is abnormally narrow, which causes turbulence in the blood flow leaving the heart. Your veterinarian may be able to hear this with a stethoscope when he or she listens to the dog's chest. An aortic stenosis refers to a narrowing of the aorta, which is the main artery leaving the heart that carries oxygenated blood to the organs. Blood leaving the heart via the aorta is under a huge amount of pressure, as the heart is providing the energy to push blood all the way around the body. If the aorta is narrowed, this adds resistance to the heart as it pumps. Keep an eye out for the warning signs of aortic stenosis. Unfortunately, the signs of aortic stenosis are not specific to this condition. With aortic stenosis, the heart has to pump extra hard to overcome the extra resistance caused by the narrow aorta. If the narrowing is severe or the heart is fatigued, there is a restriction on the circulation of blood to the rest of the body and the dog starts to show clinical signs of heart disease. If your dog has any of these symptoms of heart disease, you should take it to the vet to get checked out: Tires easily: The dog is happy but tires easily with exercise, play, or exertion. This is a very subjective thing but you know your own dog. If the dog's endurance starts to drop and it regularly lags behind where once it would have bounded ahead then take note. Cough: The dog coughs persistently. The cough is due to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and tends to be a moist. How often the dog coughs depends on the severity of the fluid build up. In mild cases, it might be infrequent (a few times a day) while in more advanced cases the cough could be several times an hour. Fainting: The dog faints or has brief episodes of collapse that are triggered by getting up from rest or by exercise. Blue-tinged gums: A blue tinge to the gums and the membranes lining the mouth, which gets worse when the dog exercises. Get regular veterinary exams. When a puppy or a dog visits the vet for a check-up or vaccination, it is routine to listen to its heart sounds using a stethoscope. Aortic stenosis causes turbulence in the blood as it leaves the heart. This turbulence may be heard as a murmur. If the narrowing is only slight, then the murmur may be too quiet to hear. However, in moderate or severe cases the vet may hear a heart murmur. The loudness of the murmur can often be related to the severity of the aortic stenosis. The narrowing can worsen as a dog grows larger, so a murmur can develop up to the age of 12 months. Investigate the murmur's cause. It is not possible to be definite about the nature of the problem based on listening alone. There are several different heart abnormalities that also present with a heart murmur in young dogs, such as PDA (patent ductus arteriosus), VSD (ventricular septal defect) and mitral valve disease. The treatment and long-term outlook vary depending on the cause. This means it is important to investigate further and be sure what the problem is. Ask your vet to do a blood test. In an adult dog, if the clinician hears a murmur it could be "innocent" or a sign of distress. A blood test can be done to figure out if the murmur is a cause for concern. The proBNP blood test looks for markers in the blood that signal that the heart muscle is distressed. This is useful to know in adult dogs because it can help determine how serious the problem is and if investigation and treatment are required. This is not so useful in puppies. A loud murmur indicates a severe problem, so the test isn't necessary. If the problem is mild then the chances are that the heart hasn't become fatigued yet, so a normal blood test may give a false sense of security. Get x-rays done. This will allow you to see how your dog is coping with the condition. X-rays can show a clinician how the heart and lungs are coping. For example, x-rays can show if there is fluid build up in the lungs (pulmonary edema), which is a sign that the heart is struggling and treatment is required. On an x-ray that is taken looking down on the dog's backbone, a bulge in the aorta just after the narrowing may be evident. When looking at the heart as a clock face, the bulge is located at around 12 - 1 pm position. Discuss whether an electrocardiogram should be done to test the health of the heart. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is another test that can give information about the heart's health but does not specifically diagnose aortic stenosis. The ECG readings can show enlargement of the left ventricle, which is the chamber that pushes blood through the aorta and is under maximum stress. Once the heart muscle becomes fatigued it tends to thicken and the chamber enlarges, as suggested on an ECG trace. Ask for an echocardiogram to be done. This will give the most complete picture of the aortic stenosis. If you are short of money and can afford only one test, then an echocardiogram is your best option. This is because this type of ultrasound exam images the heart and the great vessels and gives a 2D picture of their structure and shape. In the hands of a skilled ultrasound operator it is possible to see both the narrowing of the aorta and the 'post-stenotic bulge' (the bulge after the narrowing). It is also possible to see the blood flow within the aorta and to visualize the turbulence within the aorta. The operator can also measure the thickness of the left ventricular wall, which can give information about how well or poorly the heart is coping. Determine if treatment is required. The treatment options depend on the severity of the aortic stenosis and the age of the dog. A mild case may not need treatment. If heart failure develops in later life then treatment with diuretics to relieve congestion in the lungs is advisable. As with all serious health problems in your pets, you need to balance your desire for the animal to live a long and happy life, its quality of life, and your ability to pay for medical care. It is a good idea to have veterinary insurance for your pet, so that the cost is not the determining factor in your medical choices. Treat the condition with drugs and lifestyle changes. In some cases, drugs that slow a racing heart beat can help the heart function more effectively. Also, if the dog is prone to fainting or collapse, then restricting the amount of exercise it gets is important. This will help to avoid overloading the heart, which can cause fatality. Consider surgery if the condition is severe. In a young dog with a severe stenosis, a specialist veterinary cardiologist may consider doing surgery. The surgery consists of dilating the narrowing using special techniques called balloon valvuloplasty. However, there are real risks to this procedure. Most importantly, it is risky to give a dog with a severe heart problem anesthetic and this procedure does run the risk of completely rupturing the aorta.	Investigate a German shorthaired pointer's genetic history before you adopt it. Get the puppy checked out by a vet before you adopt it. Keep an eye out for the warning signs of aortic stenosis. Get regular veterinary exams. Investigate the murmur's cause. Ask your vet to do a blood test. Get x-rays done. Discuss whether an electrocardiogram should be done to test the health of the heart. Ask for an echocardiogram to be done. Determine if treatment is required. Treat the condition with drugs and lifestyle changes. Consider surgery if the condition is severe.
https://www.wikihow.com/Move-Clothes-Hangers	How to Move Clothes Hangers	One easy way to move clothes hangers is with garbage bags. Keep your clothes on the hangers, then use a zip tie or rope to tie the hangers together in groups of 5. Pull a garbage bag over each bundle of clothes and pull the bag tight to secure everything. If you'd rather move your hangers without the clothes on them, try stacking them. First remove your clothing. Then, stack your hangers in neat piles of 10 or 12. Wrap a tie around the bottom bars of the hangers, and bring the tie back up and wrap it around the neck to secure the bundle.	Sort out the hangers you want to keep. Most hangers are inexpensive so decide if it is worth the trouble to transport them all to your new home. Put the higher quality wire or wooden hangers into one pile to be kept. Add the plastic and wire hangers of lesser value into a separate pile to be purged. Even efficiently packed hangers take up a lot of space so make sure that the hangers you decide to keep are worth the effort of moving. Give your excess hangers to acquaintances. Ask your friends, neighbors, and family if they need hangers. If they do, then give them the hangers you decided not to move with you. This is a double win: you have less items to move and your friends get free hangers. Try posting the hangers to networking sites like Craigslist or Nextdoor. These sites might help you find someone who wants the hangers if your acquaintances do not. Offer for them free and see if you get any responses. Ask nearby dry cleaners if they want wire hangers. Some dry cleaners will accept wire hangers for reuse in their business. If you have a lot of wire hangers, call the local dry cleaners and ask if they are interested. That way you won't have to create waste by throwing the hangers out. Donate your hangers to local charities or thrift shops. Some charities and thrift shops will accept unwanted plastic or wooden hangers and use them to store clothes or merchandise. Before making the trip, call ahead and ask about the organization's policy on hangers. For large organizations like Goodwill, this may differ from store to store. Determine how many boxes you will need. Wardrobe boxes are special cardboard cartons designed to move clothes that are still on the hanger. They each have a metal hanging bar so you can hang your clothes up. One wardrobe box generally holds about 2 feet (0.61 m) of closet space. To calculate how many wardrobe boxes you need, measure the clothes in your closet, and divide that number by 2 feet (0.61 m). Wardrobe boxes are available at almost any packing supply store. Hang your clothes in the wardrobe boxes. If you have additional hangers that you want to bring, hang them in the wardrobe box as well. This is an easy way to move your hangers. Hanging them from the rod in the wardrobe box will prevent them from becoming tangled during transport. To maximize moving space, try hanging items like belts and purses from your hangers. Close and seal the wardrobe box when it is packed. After you have placed your hangers and clothes in the wardrobe carton, press down the flaps on the top of the box. Use heavy-duty packing tape to seal the top of the box. Then use the tape to seal the front of the carton shut. Transport the wardrobe box rightside up. To keep your clothes and hangers from falling off the wardrobe rod, make sure you move the box with the rod side facing up. If necessary, draw an arrow on the side of the box indicating which side the rod is on. Put your clothing on hangers and divide them into multiple sections. Take out any clothes you want to pack and place each item on a hanger. Then, sort the clothes into multiple sections of 5 to 7 items each. To make it easier to unpack, you may want to sort similar clothes together. For instance have summer and winter piles and maybe another group for more formal clothing items. Tie each set of hangers together with a zip tie, cord, or rope. This will make it easier to both place the trash bag over the clothes and to move the hangers. Try to keep the hangers as close together as possible; this will help to conserve space in the moving van. It will also make it simpler to place the bag over the clothes. Place a clean garbage bag over each bundle of clothes. Take the empty garbage bag and pull it up over the clothes, making sure the ends of the hangers stick out of the top. This can be done while the clothes are hanging up or lying in a flat pile, whichever you find easiest. Pull the strings of your garbage bag tight to secure everything. If your clothes are long and you don't want them bunched up in the bag, poke a small hole at the bottom and pull them through. Just remember that if they aren't in the bag, they will not be protected from dust or dirt. Use a rope or cord to secure the garbage bag if necessary. If your clothes are particularly large, bulky, or heavy, tie the top of your garbage bag with a zip tie or cord to keep everything in. When the bag is secure, you can carry your clothes by the hangers. Remove the bags when you arrive at your new home. Simply unfasten the top of the bag and remove it. Then untie and separate the hangers. Your clothes, and hangers, are now ready to be hung in your new closet. Remove all clothing from your hangers. So you can pack your hangers properly, make sure to remove any clothing items still on them. If necessary, remove any plastic wrap or paper from the hangers as well. Sort your hangers by material and size. Try to keep hangers of similar size together, that way they're easier to bundle and move. Place wire hangers in their own group to prevent them from scratching wooden or plastic hangers. Stack your hangers in neat piles. Place 10-12 hangers (with nothing hung on them) into each pile. Stack the hangers neatly on top of one another and, if necessary, place rubber bands around the hangers to temporarily hold them in place. Tie each bundle with cable ties or stretch wrap. Start with top of the grouped hangers, near the necks. Wrap the ties around the bottom bars and then bring the tie back up to the neck. Tie the cables ties near the necks of the hangers to hold the bundle together. Don't use packing tape to secure the bundles as it will damage the surface of the hangers. Wrap the bundle of hangers with a sheet. After you've bundled everything together, wrap your hangers in a sheet, tablecloth, or old blanket to provide more protection. It will also prevent the hangers from scratching anything in the moving truck. Bundling the hangers together makes them easier to transport and will help to lower the risk that they will be cracked or broken during the move. Unwrap each bundle at your new home. When you are ready to use the hangers, simply remove the sheet and the zip tie or plastic wrap. Your hangers will be neatly stacked together and ready for use in your new closets.	Sort out the hangers you want to keep. Give your excess hangers to acquaintances. Ask nearby dry cleaners if they want wire hangers. Donate your hangers to local charities or thrift shops. Determine how many boxes you will need. Hang your clothes in the wardrobe boxes. Close and seal the wardrobe box when it is packed. Transport the wardrobe box rightside up. Put your clothing on hangers and divide them into multiple sections. Tie each set of hangers together with a zip tie, cord, or rope. Place a clean garbage bag over each bundle of clothes. Use a rope or cord to secure the garbage bag if necessary. Remove the bags when you arrive at your new home. Remove all clothing from your hangers. Sort your hangers by material and size. Stack your hangers in neat piles. Tie each bundle with cable ties or stretch wrap. Wrap the bundle of hangers with a sheet. Unwrap each bundle at your new home.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Better-Decisions	How to Make Better Decisions	To make better decisions, first write your problem down on a piece of paper, since writing it out can help you focus on it. In addition to better understanding the issue, write down what your motivation is for making a certain decision. For example, do you want to get a new car because your friends have one or because you need one for work? While making informed decisions is important, don't overload on information to the point that you become confused. Instead, consider a few options or points of view fully, then commit to the decision that seems best.	Outline the issue. Before you can make a good decision, you need to clearly outline the issues. This will help you focus on the decision you are making and not be distracted by unrelated things. It may help if you write down a simple sentence or two that says “The decision I need to make is…” You should also ask yourself why you feel the need to make this decision. What is your motivation? This will help you understand the actions that you are about to take. Perhaps you have decided to purchase a new car. Are you purchasing the car because you need a new car? Do you want a new car because one of your friends got a new car? Understanding your motivation can help you avoid making bad decisions. Deal with your emotions. Your emotions do have an impact on the decisions you make. This is not a bad thing. The key is to be able to identify and control your emotions. Good decision making is a combination of using your emotions and being rational. You should only include emotions that are directly related to the decision you are making. If you received some bad news right before you go to work or school, those negative emotions will influence some of the decisions that you make. If you are aware of this, you can take a second to calm yourself down and remind yourself that you need to focus on the task at hand. Do not overload on information. You may hear people talk about making informed decisions. While it is important to have information upon which to base your decision, too much information can be bad thing. We usually make decisions based on the most recent information that we have taken in. You should prioritize the information that is most important and relevant to making your decision. You may want to make a mental or actual list of only the information you need. If you have been thinking about your decision for a long time, take a break to clear your mind. You could go for a walk or read a book for 15 minutes. Consider multiple options. Make a list of all your options, no matter how ridiculous you feel they are. Your unconscious mind plays a major role in your decision making. Scientists have found that most of the decisions we make are based on our unconscious mind. These decisions often turn out to be the right decisions, based on the information available. Practice mindfulness as part of your decision making. You should set aside any distractions and take time time to meditate on the decision at hand. Take a deep breath and think about your decision, different solutions, and the pros and cons of each option. Just 15 minutes of meditation has been shown to improve decision making. Your meditation should be focused on the present moment. If your mind begins to wander, redirect your thoughts back to the decision you need to make. Keeping your emotions in check and arming yourself with the necessary information you need will allow your unconscious thinking to make better decisions. Remove yourself from the decision. It is difficult to make a decision when you are involved in the situation. Pretend that it is your friend's decision, and they have come to you for advice. We often give different advice to our friends than we give ourselves. This will help you see your decision from multiple perspectives. If you are making a decision about whether or not to stay in a relationship, pretend that your friend is in the relationship and not you. You would then consider the relationship from the perspective of both people involved in the relationship.You then may think about ways your friend could solve some of the problems in the relationship and what the different outcomes could be. Using an outside perspective will also help you keep your emotions in check. Consider the risks and rewards. You should make a list of the positive things and negative things that may occur as a result of your decision. You should also think about who else may be affected by the decision you make. Remember there are pros and cons to every decision. You should make a decision where the good things outweigh the bad things. No decision you make will be perfect. If you are planning to buy a new car, some of the pros would be having a good warranty, the latest technology, or better gas mileage. Some of the cons may be a higher car payment and increased car insurance. You would consider these factors along with your financial situation and your current transportation situation. You should think about the best things and worst things that can happen as a result of your decision. You should also consider what will happen if you do not make a decision at all (which is actually a decision in itself). Avoid common traps. Your preferences and usual thinking patterns can sabotage your decision making at times. You may frame your decision, get the right information, and weigh the pros and cons and still not make the best decision. It is important that you are aware of your preferences and biases that can influence your decision making process. Always view your problem from different perspectives instead of sticking with your initial solution. You can seek advice from people who think differently from you to get more insight.#*Do not make a decision just because it is the most comfortable. Change is difficult, but sometimes trying something different or unusual is the best solution. If you already have your mind made up, do not just seek information that supports what you want to do. Try to be objective and consider all sides of the issue. Focus on the decision that is in front of you and your present situation. Remind yourself that the past is the past and do not base your decisions on previous mistakes or successes. Create an action plan. Once you have decided what you are going to do, you should write out steps to actually implement it. Your action plan should include the your step-by-step approach, your timeline for implementing your solution, and how you will include any other people who may be impacted by your decision. For example, if you have made the decision to go on a vacation, you need to make specific steps to make the vacation happen. Your steps may include budgeting and saving money for your trip, talking to anyone who would be going on the vacation with you, determining a date for the vacation, figuring out transportation and hotel details, and a timeline for when each of these items needs to be completed. Commit to your decision. Don't drag your feet, look back, or wonder. Choice becomes a decision when implementation takes place. Focus your time, energy, self, and purpose on the decision. If you can't do this and you are still thinking about alternatives, then your decision will be not be good because you're not able to let go of those other options. It is very important to follow through with your decision. Trying to make the decision is one of the hardest parts. You can get so caught up in making the right choice that you never take any action. If you do not follow through on a decision, you may miss out on some of the rewards and benefits. If you were debating about applying for a new job and never took action to actually fill out the application, someone else would get the job. You missed the opportunity to even be considered. Evaluate your decision. Part of making better decisions is to assess the decision that you made. Many people forget to reflect on the decisions they have made. Evaluation will help you see the things that went well and the things that did not. This process can also help inform any decisions you make in the future. Questions you make ask yourself include: Were you happy with the outcome? What could you have done better? Is there anything you would have done differently? What did I learn from this? Have a backup plan. No one makes the right decisions all of the time. Do not be too hard on yourself. Sometimes, we are forced to make decisions without adequate time or information to make a decision. Even if a decision did not turn out like you wanted it to, you can use the experience to make a different choice. You probably considered multiple options when you made your decision. You can go back and try some of the other things that you considered. You can also start the process over again.	Outline the issue. Deal with your emotions. Do not overload on information. Consider multiple options. Remove yourself from the decision. Consider the risks and rewards. Avoid common traps. Create an action plan. Commit to your decision. Evaluate your decision. Have a backup plan.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Honeysuckle	How to Grow Honeysuckle	If you want to grow honeysuckle in your garden, select a sunny spot where the ground retains some moisture after a heavy rain, but does not flood. If you want the honeysuckle to climb, either pick a spot near a fence or a wall or build a trellis, and place the plants 6-12 inches away from the support structure and 3-15 feet away from other plants. Plant the honeysuckle in the early spring, after the threat of frost has passed. If you are using the honeysuckle as ground cover, plant them 2-5 feet apart. Plant the honeysuckle in the early spring, after the threat of frost has passed.	Select a sunny, moist spot. While honeysuckle plants can tolerate partial-shade, they flourish in the sun. If possible, choose to plant your honeysuckle in a location that receives full sun. The site you choose should also have soil that retains some moisture—excess water should drain off. Without sunshine, honeysuckle plants will not flower profusely and they may shed their leaves. Install supports for your plants if needed. Once you have selected the location, determine if the plant will serve as ground cover or if the honeysuckle will climb up a support structure. If you intend to use the plant as ground cover, you will not need to install a support structure. If you would like to train the honeysuckle to climb, you will either need to plant it near an existing wall or fence, or install a trellis, stakes, wall, or fence. If you are not planting your honeysuckle near an existing fence or wall, Insert the support structure into the ground prior to planting the honeysuckle. If you install the structure after placing the plant in the ground, you may damage the root system. Plant the honeysuckle in the early spring. After the threat of frost has passed in the spring, you may plant the honeysuckle in your garden. If you are using the honeysuckle as ground cover, plant them between two and five feet apart. If you are training your honeysuckle, place each plant six to twelve inches away from the support structure and three to fifteen feet away from other plants. Dig a hole as deep as the plant's current root system. The hole should be two to three times wider than its container. Combine new compost into the soil you removed from the hole. Remove the honeysuckle from its container without damaging the root system. Loosen the plant's soil with your fingertips before placing it in the hole. Scoop half of the soil-compost mixture into the hole. Water the area to remove unwanted air pockets. Allow all of the water to drain. Fill in the rest of the hole with soil-compost mix. Water your transplanted honeysuckle thoroughly. If you are training your honeysuckle, attach the plant to the support structure with old nylon hosiery tied in a figure eight. The crossed part of the tie should lay between the stem and the support structure. Care for your honeysuckle. There are several actions you can take to ensure the health and prosperity of your honeysuckle plant. These include: Immediately after planting, cover the base of the honeysuckle with a two-inch layer of compost, followed by a layer of mulch. The mulch will help the soil retain water. If your region receives less than one inch of rain per week, water the honeysuckle plant. After your honeysuckle has flowered, prune the plant. Find a large container. When you plant honeysuckle in a container, the pot must be large enough to accommodate the plant's growing root system. Select a container that is two to three times larger than the honeysuckle's current pot. If you intend to install a support system within the pot, the container will also have to accommodate for the trellis or stakes. Plant the honeysuckle in the container. Fill your large pot approximately halfway full of soil and/or compost. Carefully remove the honeysuckle from its plastic container without damaging its root system. Insert the plant into the large pot so that the base of the plant sits flush with the lip of the container. Fill in the empty space with more soil and/or compost. If you need to elevate the honeysuckle, add more soil or compost to the pot until the plant's base reaches the lip of the container. The type of honeysuckle you choose to plant is dependent upon the size of the container you wish to use, the climate of your region, and availability at local nurseries, markets, and stores. Before you purchase a honeysuckle, make sure the variety is not considered invasive. Install a support system. In order to train your honeysuckle to climb, you must provide it with a support structure. You may position the container next to a south-facing wall or fence. If this option is not available to you, you may install a trellis or set of stakes within the pot itself. You can create a makeshift cage out of three bamboo dowels and nursery wire. Insert the three dowels along the inner edge of the container at even intervals. Wrap a piece of nursery wire around the top of the three dowels. Cover the rest of the structure—from its top to its base—with five to seven rings of nursery wire. Train your honeysuckle. Once your structure is in place, you can train the plant to climb up the trellis, stakes, wall, or fence. Wrap the plant's vines around the support structure. You can attach the honeysuckle to the structure with old nylon hosiery. If you have not already done so, move the honeysuckle to a sunny location and water the plant. Take cuttings from a honeysuckle plant. You can start a new honeysuckle plant from a cutting, or portion of an existing plant, treated with root hormone. Remove six to eight inch pieces of vine from your honeysuckle plant with a sharp knife. The cut you make should be slanted as opposed to straight across. If possible, separate the cutting from the vine just below a leaf node, or the portion of the stem that produces leaves. Remove the lowest two sets of leaves. Take your cuttings from a plant that is at least two years old. Remove the stem's outer layer. With a knife, carefully scrape off the top layer of the stem. You do not need to remove the entire layer, only the portion that spans from the base of the cutting to the lowest leaf node. This distance will be approximately two inches. This step is optional and should be avoided if you do not have a steady hand. Treat the cuttings with root hormone. Root hormone is used to enhance the growth of plant's roots. Place a small amount of powder or liquid root hormone into a clean disposable dish. Dip two inches of the cutting into the root hormone. Tap the excess product off on the side of the dish. Root hormone is commonly used on cuttings, like honeysuckle, that generate roots rather slowly. Plant and cover your cutting. Fill a small container with fresh soil or compost. Insert the cutting two inches into the fresh soil. Stick a bamboo skewer into the soil approximately half an inch away from the cutting. Water the cutting. Cover the plant with a plastic bag and seal the bag with a rubber band. The bamboo stick with keep the bag off of the cutting. Let your honeysuckle take root. Once the cuttings are planted, relocate the containers to a bright, sunny sport. Within two to three weeks, the cuttings should produce roots. To check their progress, lightly tug on the cutting to see if it is attached to the soil. When the roots are at least one inch long, you may transplant them to a larger pot or into your garden. Don't forget to water your cuttings. The soil should remain moist, not damp or dry. Monitor your new plants for disease and pests. Honeysuckles are susceptible to certain diseases and pests. The most common of these are powder mildew and aphids. Watch your honeysuckles closely to look for molding, mildew, bite marks, and other damage that could indicate a problem with your new plant. Powder mildew attacks plants that don't have sufficient water. Prevent it by watering your plant regularly and keeping the soil moist and well drained. Aphids feed on the leaves of the plant. They are typically treated with insecticide soaps for large infestations. However, if you only have a few of them you can spray them away with a garden hose. Other insects, including scale insects, spider mites, and caterpillars, can also impact your honeysuckles. You will need to remove any pests and eggs, using insecticide as necessary, along with removing injured leaves. Purchase or collect honeysuckle seeds. Honeysuckle seeds are not available in every region, at every nursery, or through every seed catalogue. If you can not find a supplier and you have access to a honeysuckle plant, you may collect the seeds directly from the spent flowers. Honeysuckle seeds are found in pods. When the pods become dry and brittle, they are ready for harvest. Ripe pods should snap off the stem and split a small amount when squeezed. Dry the seeds. After harvesting the pods, the wet seeds need to dry. Dry the seeds in a well ventilated room. The room should be kept at a temperature between 70 and 95℉. After two to six weeks, the seeds will be ready to plant. You can dry the seeds in a closed paper bag, an open plastic cup, or a mixing bowl covered with a piece of screen, lightweight fabric, or cheesecloth. Plant the seeds. Fill a small container with moist perlite soil. Sprinkle or place the seeds on top of the soil. Water the seeds immediately. The seeds will germinate within fifteen days. The seeds must be wet to germinate, or transform from a seed to a seedling. Check the soil every day to determine if the seeds need additional water.	Select a sunny, moist spot. Install supports for your plants if needed. Plant the honeysuckle in the early spring. Care for your honeysuckle. Find a large container. Plant the honeysuckle in the container. Install a support system. Train your honeysuckle. Take cuttings from a honeysuckle plant. Remove the stem's outer layer. Treat the cuttings with root hormone. Plant and cover your cutting. Let your honeysuckle take root. Monitor your new plants for disease and pests. Purchase or collect honeysuckle seeds. Dry the seeds. Plant the seeds.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wifi-Antenna	How to Make a Wifi Antenna	To make a WiFi antenna using a paper clip, start by straightening out the paper clip and cutting it so it's 61 millimeters long. Then, about 19 millimeters away from one of the ends, bend the paper clip at a 90-degree angle. Next, take the ink cartridge out of a ballpoint pen, and cut off 12-18 millimeters of the tubing that contains ink. Once you've done that, slide the cut-off piece of tubing over the bent part of the paper clip, and gently heat it with a lighter to make the tubing shrink. Finally, insulate the antenna with electrical tape before inserting it into the antenna port.	Gather your materials and tools. In order to make the antenna, you will need a large paper clip (50-75 mm, or 2-3 inches long), an empty Bic ballpoint pen, and a roll of electrical tape. You will also need a metric ruler, scissors, wire cutters, and a lighter. Straighten the paper clip. Unfold the paper clip into straight piece of metal. Measure and cut the paper clip. In order to get the best signal, your paper clip wire should be 61 mm long (2.4 inches). Try to get as close to this measurement as possible for the most effective antenna. Bend the paper clip. Bend about 19 mm (3/4 inch) of one end of the straightened wire at a 90° angle. This will be the part that inserts into the WiFi antenna port. Remove the ink cartridge from the pen. Since you're going to be clipping the ink cartridge, it's best if you use a pen that is empty and doesn't write anymore. Clip off about 12-18 mm (1/2 - 3/4 inch) of the tubing that used to contain the ink. If it is not empty, this can get messy, so be sure to hold the tube away from you when you cut. Cut the tube over a surface that you don't getting stained. Slip the tubing over the bent part of the paper clip. Place the cut-off piece of tubing over the bent end of the paper clip. Make sure that the tubing extends past the end of the paper clip by about 1.5 mm (1/16 inch). Shrink the tubing with the lighter. Take a lighter or other heat source and GENTLY heat the tubing on the paper clip. This will shrink the tubing and make a tight fit to the paper clip. Insulate the antenna. Wrap the paper clip in electrical tape to prevent excess interference with the wireless signal. Insert the paper clip into the antenna port. Insert the 'tubing' end of the paper clip into the antenna connector, ensuring that the connector pin and the paper clip are pressed together inside the tubing. If you can get them to overlap the signal will be even better. Collect your materials and tools. To build this directional antenna, you will need an N-Female chassis mount connector, four #6x1/4" nuts and bolts, 1-1/4" (32 mm) copper wire, pigtail patch cable, and an empty aluminum can. You will also need a drill, a soldering iron, and a screwdriver that fits the bolts A pigtail cable is a patch cable with a connector at both ends of the cable. The aluminum can should have one side without a lid and one side with a metal bottom. Measure the can's diameter. The can's diameter determines where the connector is mounted. Your can should be at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, but can be as big as 6 inches (15.2 cm). Mark the connector's mounting point. Measure up from the bottom of the can and mark the outside where the connector will be. The measurement will vary depending on the diameter of the can. This measurement is determined for maximum signal strength. Below are some common measurements: 3 inches (7.6 cm) - 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) - 2.07 inches (5.25 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm) - 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Punch a hole in the side of the can. Use a drill bit the same size as the small side of the N-Female connector to drill a hole where you measure. You can also use a hammer and nail if you don't have a drill. If your N-Female connector has screw holes, drill smaller holes around your larger one to allow you to mount it with the nuts and bolts. Measure and cut the wire. Take your copper wire and line it up with the the metal connector on the small side of the N-Female connector. The little brass tube and the length of the wire should total 1.21 inches (3.07 cm) when lined up. Get as close to this measurement as physically possible for the best connection. Solder the copper wire to the small end of the N-Female connector. Use the soldering iron to attach the wire to the brass tube on the back of the N-Female connector. This creates the probe. See this guide for details on soldering. The wire should be sticking straight out from the connector. Secure the probe in the can. After the solder has finished cooling, mount the probe to the can with the wire on the inside and the screw connector on the outside. Use the nuts and bolts to secure the probe to the can. Connect the can to the wireless card using the pigtail cable. Screw the pigtail cable onto the probe mount, and then connect the other end to your wireless card's antenna connector. Point the can at the physical access point. The can will need to be pointed directly at the wireless access point. You can mount it to a camera tripod with a zip tie for easy pointing. The range you can achieve with your antenna will vary depending on the size of the can, the accuracy of your measurements, and any interference between the antenna and the access point.	Gather your materials and tools. Straighten the paper clip. Measure and cut the paper clip. Bend the paper clip. Remove the ink cartridge from the pen. Slip the tubing over the bent part of the paper clip. Shrink the tubing with the lighter. Insulate the antenna. Insert the paper clip into the antenna port. Collect your materials and tools. Measure the can's diameter. Mark the connector's mounting point. Punch a hole in the side of the can. Measure and cut the wire. Solder the copper wire to the small end of the N-Female connector. Secure the probe in the can. Connect the can to the wireless card using the pigtail cable. Point the can at the physical access point.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Sweet-Potato-Mash	How to Make Sweet Potato Mash	To make boiled sweet potato mash, start by peeling 4 large sweet potatoes and cutting them into 2-inch chunks. Then, put them in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring them to a boil. After 20 minutes, drain the water from the pot and add 1/2 cup of milk and 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter. Next, mash the sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher, or use a hand mixer if you prefer a creamier texture. Finish by adding salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, add maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a sweeter taste.	Peel and cut the sweet potatoes. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the sweet potatoes, then rinse the bare sweet potatoes with running water. Cut each one into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks. Since you'll be removing the skins from the sweet potatoes, there's no need to scrub them clean beforehand. A simple rinse after peeling the spuds should be enough to remove any residual dirt from the flesh. Try to keep the pieces evenly sized to promote consistent cooking. If you cut the pieces much smaller than instructed, they may disintegrate. If you cut them too large, they will take longer to cook. Cover with water. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large stockpot. Add enough cold water to cover them by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Place stockpot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a boil, then cook the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes. Test the sweet potatoes for doneness by piercing one chunk with the tines of a fork. If the sweet potatoes are ready, the fork should slide into the chunk easily and nearly break it apart. Drain the water. Pour the contents of the stockpot through a colander to drain any water, then return the chunks of sweet potato to the pot. Keep the stockpot on a heat-resistant surface but do not return it to the stove. It's best to return the sweet potatoes to the empty stockpot than to place them in a separate bowl. The residual heat should help dry any remaining water lingering on the surface of the sweet potato chunks. Mash with milk and butter. Roughly mash the softened sweet potatoes using an electric hand mixer, immersion blender, potato masher, or fork. Add milk and butter, then continue mashing until combined. If you prefer chunky sweet potato mash, use a fork or potato masher and limit the amount of milk and butter you add. In fact, you can omit the milk completely to make the mash as hearty as possible. On the other hand, if you prefer creamy sweet potato mash, you'll need to use an electric hand mixer or immersion blender. Add the full amount of milk and butter, and beat the sweet potatoes until smooth. Season as desired. Add your desired seasonings to the sweet potato mash. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings into the mash. For basic sweet potato mash, add salt and pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) pepper and adjusting as needed. For a conventionally sweet taste, stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. If you prefer savory sweet potato mash, use salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. If you enjoy spicy foods, try mixing in a little chilli sauce with some cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve. The sweet potato mash is finished. Enjoy it while it's still hot. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Meanwhile, prepare a baking sheet by covering it with aluminum foil. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes. Rinse the sweet potatoes under cool, running water and use a vegetable brush to scrub away as much visible dirt as possible. Pierce each sweet potato several times using the tines of a fork. Do not peel the sweet potatoes during this step. You'll remove the skins after the spuds have finished baking. Piercing the sweet potatoes should help regulate the distribution of heat, preventing the sweet potatoes from bursting while they cook. Try to make four to seven sets of piercings, and position the holes evenly around the entire spud. Roast the sweet potatoes until tender. Place the sweet potatoes on your prepared baking sheet, then place the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Roast the sweet potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes. When ready, a fork inserted into the center of the thickest sweet potato should glide all the way through without resistance. The sweet potatoes should also give a little when squeezed in the center. Cool slightly. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Set them aside for about 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to safely handle with your bare hands. Peel the sweet potatoes. Cut a slit into skin of each sweet potato using a knife. Then, peel the entire skin away using your fingers. When fully roasted, the skins of the sweet potatoes should loosen and peel away without much effort. You shouldn't need to use a vegetable peeler or knife. Work carefully, however, to avoid burning your hands. If you have difficulty peeling the skins away, you can cut the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and use a spoon to dig out the flesh, leaving the skins behind. Mash the sweet potatoes with milk and butter. Place the flesh of the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Lightly mash the sweet potatoes with a fork. Gradually add the milk and butter, working in small increments and mashing after each one. Stop when the mash reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer chunky sweet potatoes, you should add very little (if any) milk and minimal butter, and continue mashing the spuds with a fork or potato masher. If you prefer creamy mash, use the full amount of milk and butter and beat the sweet potatoes using an electric hand mixer or immersion blender. Season as desired. Add 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) pepper, or adjust the amounts to fit your sense of taste. If you would prefer another flavor profile, however, skip the salt and pepper and add the appropriate set of seasonings instead. Sweeten the mash with the conventional autumn flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Try mixing in some salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to create a more savory dish. Spice things up by adding a few dashes of chilli sauce, along with some cinnamon and nutmeg to balance the flavor. Serve immediately. The sweet potato mash is ready and best enjoyed while hot. Wash the sweet potatoes. Rinse the sweet potatoes under cool, running water. Use a vegetable brush to scrub away the dirt and debris. Note that you should not peel the sweet potatoes during this step, even though you'll eventually remove the skins before mashing the spuds. Prick the sweet potatoes. Prick each sweet potato several times using the tines of a fork. Position these prick holes around the entire sweet potato; do not restrict them to one side. The piercing step is necessary because it regulates the distribution of heat throughout each sweet potato. If heat and steam build up in the sweet potatoes while they cook, they could burst and create a huge mess in your microwave. Microwave until tender, turning once. Microwave the sweet potatoes on full power for 5 minutes. Turn each one, then continue microwaving in 5-minute intervals until they feel tender. Depending on the size of the sweet potatoes, you may need to microwave the entire batch for about 5 minutes per spud; for four sweet potatoes, that could be a full 20 minutes. It's best to continue microwaving in 5-minute or less intervals, however, to prevent the sweet potatoes from overcooking. When ready, you should easily be able to pierce through the side of the thickest sweet potato and into its center. The sweet potatoes should also be easy the squeeze between your fingers. Scrape out the flesh. Let the sweet potatoes cool for a couple of minutes. When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise, then use a spoon the scrape out the flesh and transfer it into a large bowl. Mash with milk and butter. Gradually add the milk and butter, working in small increments, while simultaneously mashing the sweet potato flesh with a fork or potato masher. Continue until the mash reaches your desired consistency. For chunky sweet potatoes, add minimal milk and butter, and mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or fork. For smooth and creamy sweet potatoes, add the full amount of milk and butter, and use an electric hand mixer or immersion blender to create the mash. Season to taste. Choose which flavor profile you'd like to try, then add the appropriate seasonings. Mash or stir until the seasoning mix into the sweet potatoes. Keep things simple with standard salt and pepper. Use approximately 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) pepper, or adjust these amounts to taste. Try something sweet by adding a little maple syrup. Pair this flavor with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mash if you'd like to accent the savory side of sweet potatoes. Mix in some chilli sauce with a little cinnamon and nutmeg to create something with a spicy kick. Serve. The sweet potato mash should now be ready to enjoy.	Peel and cut the sweet potatoes. Cover with water. Boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Drain the water. Mash with milk and butter. Season as desired. Serve. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes. Roast the sweet potatoes until tender. Cool slightly. Peel the sweet potatoes. Mash the sweet potatoes with milk and butter. Season as desired. Serve immediately. Wash the sweet potatoes. Prick the sweet potatoes. Microwave until tender, turning once. Scrape out the flesh. Mash with milk and butter. Season to taste. Serve.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Jerky	How to Make Jerky	To make chicken jerky, toss the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and ginger in a resealable plastic bag to create the marinade. Next, cut the chicken into thin slices, add them to the bag, and let them sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavor. Then, briefly roast the chicken in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. Finally, heat the dehydrator to 145 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange the strips on dehydrator trays. Your chicken jerky will be ready in 5-7 hours!	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Prepare a shallow baking dish by lining it with aluminum foil. You will not be dehydrating the chicken in the oven. You should, however, cook the chicken for a brief time in the oven before you dehydrate it in order to kill any bacteria living inside. The heat provided by the dehydrator is insufficient for this task. Cut the chicken into thin slices. Use a sharp kitchen knife to slice the chicken into strips that are ⁄ 8 to ⁄ 4 inch (0.3 to 0.6 cm) (3.175 to 6.35 mm) thick. The thinner the strips are, the more jerky you will have and the less time it will take to dry the meat. Mix all of the seasonings together. Toss the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and ginger in a 1 gallon (4 L) resealable plastic bag. After adding the seasonings to the bag, zip it closed and toss the bag gently to mix the marinade together. Toss the chicken in the marinade and let sit. Add the chicken strips to the bag in let them sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavor. Seal the bag and gently toss the chicken in the marinade so that all of the meat is well coated. Place the meat in the refrigerator as it sits in the marinade. Briefly roast the chicken. After pulling the chicken out of the marinade, place the strips on your prepared baking sheet and cook in your preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. As soon as the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius), immediately remove it from the oven. Meanwhile, preheat the dehydrator. Preheat the dehydrator to 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius). The dehydrator will need about 10 minutes to preheat, so this should be done as you pre-roast the chicken. Arrange the strips on dehydrator trays. As soon as the chicken is ready to remove from the oven, arrange the strips in single layers on dehydrator trays. Place the trays in the dehydrator once done. Dry for 5 to 7 hours. Check the chicken jerky after the first 5 hours. It should be completely dry when done. If it is not completely dry by that point, continue cooking up to an additional 2 hours, checking the jerky every 30 minutes. Combine the pork, seasonings, and food coloring. In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground pork, fish sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, soy sauces, wine, white pepper, sugar, and red food coloring. Mix with the back of a spoon until the red food coloring is evenly distributed. This could take a few minutes. Mix in a circular motion for best results. When done, the mixture should have a paste-like consistency. Note that this particular type of pork jerky is called bak kwa. Refrigerate the meat mixture. Wrap the bowl containing the meat mixture with cling wrap and let it sit for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat your dehydrator. Your dehydrator will need roughly 10 minutes to preheat. Set it to a medium temperature. Spread the meat mixture out on a sheet of parchment paper. Use the back of a spoon to spread the meat mixture out on a piece or parchment paper until it is only about 1/5 inch (5 mm) thick. Make sure that the parchment paper is sitting on a flat countertop. Spread the pork mixture out into as even a layer as possible. If the meat begins to stick to the spoon, brush the spoon with a little vegetable oil before continuing to flatted out the meat. Create an indentation using a sheet of wire mesh. Gently press the wire mesh into the top of the pork mixture, only applying enough pressure to create a faint pattern on top of the meat. Rub vegetable oil on the wire mesh first to ensure that it does not stick to the meat. Wire mesh can usually be found near the barbecuing supplies at any grocery store, market, or kitchen supply store. Transfer the meat to a dehydrator tray. Carefully slide the sheet of meat onto a dehydrator tray and place the dehydrator tray back into the dehydrator. If you have difficulty moving the entire mass of pork, you can cut it into several pieces before moving it over. Dry for 6 to 12 hours. Check the pork jerky after the first 6 hours. It will be done when the center is completely dry and the edges have begun to turn crisp. If the jerky is not done after 6 hours, continue dehydrating it up to another 6 hours, checking on its progress every hour. Cut the jerky into strips. Use a pizza cutter to cut the finished jerky into the sizes and shapes you want. You could also use a clean pair of kitchen scissors for this task. You may find it helpful to use the indentation left by the wire mesh as a guide. Briefly freeze the salmon. Place the salmon on freezer-safe trays or plates and freeze for 45 to 60 minutes. This step is not essential, but partially freezing the fish will make it easier to cut. You do not want the fish to be completely frozen, however. If working with frozen salmon, let the salmon thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours and start working with it once it becomes soft enough to cut into. Prepare the marinade. Combine the soy sauce, molasses, lemon juice, pepper, and liquid smoke in a 1 gallon (4 L) resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag closed and give it a gentle shake to mix the ingredients well. Cut the salmon into strips. Remove the salmon from the freezer and use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the salmon into thin strips. Make each strip roughly 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3.175 to 6.35 mm) thick. The thinner the strip, the quicker it will dehydrate into jerky. Add the salmon to the marinade and let sit. Transfer the strips of salmon to your bag of marinate and let sit for 2 to 3 hours, giving the fish plenty of time to absorb the flavor. Seal the bag and toss gently to coat all of the salmon. Leave the salmon in the refrigerator as it sits in the marinade. Preheat the dehydrator. Set the dehydrator to a medium setting roughly 10 minutes before you intend to use it. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Drain any excess marinade from the salmon using a colander. Pat the fish dry using clean paper towels. Transfer the salmon to dehydrator trays. Place the strips of salmon onto dehydrator trays in a single layer. Once done, return the dehydrator trays to the dehydrator. Dry for roughly 6 to 12 hours. Let the salmon dry for 6 hours checking it. It will be done once it feels completely dry to the touch. If the salmon jerky is not quite done at 6 hours, continue dehydrating it up to another 6 hours, checking every 30 to 60 minutes. Make classic beef jerky. Beef jerky is one of the most popular types of jerky. Start with a lean cut of meat, like flank steak or top round, and dehydrate fine strips of the beef in a dehydrator or oven. Put a twist on beef jerky. You can add different seasonings and marinades to your strips of beef in order to create more flavorful beef jerky. Spice things up. You can make a spicier version of beef jerky by adding a little capsicum sauce. Try teriyaki beef jerky. Soy sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper combine to form Asian-inspired flavors. Prepare South African beef jerky. Also referred to as biltong , South African beef jerky is prepared with sea salt, white pepper, malt vinegar, white vinegar, and raw brown sugar. Make venison jerky. Venison, or deer meat, is another popular meat to use for jerky. It goes well with seasonings like onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Try beef jerky sticks for a change of pace. While traditional jerky is prepared in strip form, you can also use the dehydrating method to prepare beef jerky in sticks. Use a different method to dehydrate your meat. If you do not have a meat dehydrator, you could also dehydrate the jerky in a conventional oven or in a saucepan. Finished.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Cut the chicken into thin slices. Mix all of the seasonings together. Toss the chicken in the marinade and let sit. Briefly roast the chicken. Meanwhile, preheat the dehydrator. Arrange the strips on dehydrator trays. Dry for 5 to 7 hours. Combine the pork, seasonings, and food coloring. Refrigerate the meat mixture. Preheat your dehydrator. Spread the meat mixture out on a sheet of parchment paper. Create an indentation using a sheet of wire mesh. Transfer the meat to a dehydrator tray. Dry for 6 to 12 hours. Cut the jerky into strips. Briefly freeze the salmon. Prepare the marinade. Cut the salmon into strips. Add the salmon to the marinade and let sit. Preheat the dehydrator. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Transfer the salmon to dehydrator trays. Dry for roughly 6 to 12 hours. Make classic beef jerky. Put a twist on beef jerky. Make venison jerky. Try beef jerky sticks for a change of pace. Use a different method to dehydrate your meat. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bad-Luck	How to Get Rid of Bad Luck	If all of the signs are pointing to bad luck as a cause of your recent misfortunes, you can get rid of it with a few tried-and-true superstitious tricks. For a quick fix, try throwing some salt over your left shoulder. If that doesn't work, you can burn incense or sage to ward off negative energy and make your house smell good! Try carrying around protective charms, like keys, clovers, or crystals, to keep the bad luck at bay 24/7.	Use salt. Salt is considered good luck by many cultures in the world. In order to get rid of many forms of bad luck you can take a pinch of salt and throw it over your LEFT shoulder (throwing salt over your right shoulder will bring you more bad luck). Alternatively, you can cleanse your body of bad luck by bathing in salt water. Simply add two tablespoons of salt to a bath of hot water. Another method is to sprinkle sea salt in the corner of each room and underneath each windowsill. This will protect your home from bad luck. Don't throw away pieces of broken mirror. If you break a mirror you should never just throw the pieces away. This will effectively seal your fate and give you 7 long years of bad luck. You can either take all of the pieces of the mirror and grind them down to dust and scatter it in the wind or take a single piece of the mirror (big enough to reflect but not big or sharp enough to be dangerous to yourself or anything else) and wait until the next full moon. Depending on how close you are to the full moon you'll still get bad luck for a small while but if you use the mirror to reflect the full moon and gaze into it, it nullifies the bad luck. You can then bury the piece of mirror or keep it. Burn incense. Burning incense is an effective way to get rid of bad luck and negative energy. Choose pungent scents like sandalwood or jasmine, and if you are burning more than one stick, make sure to use an odd number rather than an even number. If you are experiencing bad luck in your personal life, burn the incense at home. Carry the incense from one room to the next, letting the scented smoke fill all four corners of your home. If you are experiencing bad luck at work, burn the incense in your office. Carry protective charms. Small, protective charms are a great way of warding off bad luck as you go about your daily life. They can be worn on a chain or bracelet or carried around in a pocket. Some of the most common ones include. Keys : Key charms have been used to bring good luck since ancient times. Wearing three keys together is said to unlock the three doors of wealth, health and love. Shamrock and clover : Wearing fresh shamrock or clover, or wearing a charm in the shape of the rare four-leafed clover is a popular method of bringing good luck. Each of the four leaves represent a lucky characteristic; wealth, fame, love and health. Horseshoe : Horse shoes are said to be lucky , as they ward off the "evil eye". Hang one in your home for protection or wear a Horseshoe symbol on a chain - just make sure the ends are pointed upwards, otherwise the good luck can "escape". Rabbit foot : A rabbit's foot is believed to bring good luck and protection in many cultures. However, not any foot will do - it must be the left hind foot. In addition, the foot must be stroked or rubbed in order to activate the good luck. Burn sage. Sage has been burned by people of various cultures for years as a way of clearing out negative energy. The practice of burning sage is known as smudging. Buy a stick of sage or some dried sage and light it up. It should smolder rather than burn. Carry the sage around your home, waving the smoke away from you into every corner of the house. Open the doors and windows to let the negative energy exit. If you like, you can burn some sweetgrass afterwards to invite positive energy into your home. Use crystals and stones. Various crystals and stones are believed to have mythical properties, ranging from protection, to warding off negative energy to bringing good luck. Keep these crystals or stones in your home, place of work, or carry them on your person. Black tourmaline will protect you from negative energies, such as the ill-wishes of others. Rose quartz will encourage positive energy to replace the negative. Labradorite will protect you from psychic vampires or leeches, who will attempt to suck your energy and positive emotions from you. Amethyst will protect you from harm while travelling, and protect soldiers from harm. Other stones that can be used for protection from negative energies or evil spirits include: ruby, quartz, peridot, obsidian, jasper, moonstone, black onyx, emerald, turquoise, blue topaz, sugilite, citrine, carnelian and bloodstone. Do a good deed. One of the best ways to change your luck is to earn yourself some positive karma by doing good deeds. This is a way of repaying for any bad things you've done in this life or a previous one. Improve your karma by making a donation to charity, or by helping people in need, such as the homeless, elderly people or orphaned children. It is important that you do these good deeds out of a sincere desire to help others. If you are only performing good deeds to win good karma and make your own life easier, the action is voided. Engaging in charity work will also help to put your own situation in perspective - you may think you have suffered from bad luck, but once you see the suffering of others you may realize that your situation is not so bad. Cleanse your chakras with fresh flowers. Fresh flowers can be used to cleanse your seven chakras - getting rid of negative energy and inviting new fortune. You will need at least seven different types of flowers, in as many colors as possible (any color but white). Remove any stems and leaves, you just need to flowers themselves. Place the flowers in a basin of water and put it outside to soak in the sun for an hour. This allows the water to soak up the positive energy of the flowers. Bring the basin to the bathroom and use a washcloth to bathe in the flower-energized water. As you bathe, concentrate on a patch of light emanating from the center of your forehead. Allow this light to spread all over your body. When you have finished bathing, carefully collect the flowers, place them in a paper bag and dispose of them. Imagine your bad luck being thrown away with the flowers. Pray. Praying to God, or whatever spiritual being you believe in can help you to regain good luck. Remember to pray regularly, and ask for forgiveness for past wrongdoings and negative thoughts. Take some time during your prayer sessions to reflect on who you are as a person and whether you could take any steps to better yourself. Thank God for all of the good things in your life - this simple action could change your perspective on your perceived "bad luck" and make you realize that you are, in fact, blessed. Declutter your home. Living in an untidy home can block positive energies from flowing through the house and create negative feelings and bad luck. This simple action can give you renewed energy and empower you to change your luck from bad to good. Start by decluttering your home - remove any unwanted or disused items and throw them away. Then give your house a thorough cleaning - clearing cobwebs and removing dust. Try rearranging your furniture, to improve the flow of energy and repaint your walls to bring new life to your living space. Try listening to music and burning incense while you work and leave all of the doors and windows open to let the sunshine in - this will encourage positive energy to flow into your renewed living space. Use the power of light. Introducing bright light into your home is an effective way of getting rid of bad luck and diffusing negative energies. Try turning on all of the lights in your house and lighting candles, so there are no dark spots for bad energies to hide in. One practice which uses the power of light to protect you from bad luck and attract good luck in its place is to light three candles - two of them must be white, one for protection and one for cleansing, and the other one must be orange, to bring about a change in luck. Travel to another country. Traveling to another country is said to get rid of bad luck, as the bad luck gets left behind and will disperse in your absence. The further you can get away from your home country, the better. Crossing an ocean or flying to somewhere in a different time zone works best. Travelling could also help you to realize that the bad luck is not on you, but on your house or job situation. Taking some time away may help you to understand the changes that need to made on your return, in order to get rid of bad luck. Avoid actions or circumstances that bring bad luck. Many superstitions regarding things that bring bad luck are well known, but it is a good idea to recap on the main ones. This way you can try to strategically alter your behavior to avoid bad luck. Even if the bad luck is unavoidable, you will be able to recognize the signs and take immediate steps to reverse the it. Some common indications of bad luck include: Breaking a mirror - this is said to bring seven years of bad luck. Seeing a crow - if a crow crosses your path, it is said to be bad luck. However, if two cross your path, the bad luck is reversed. Walking under a ladder- this is believed to be bad luck as a ladder leaning against the wall forms a triangle - symbol of the Holy Trinity. By walking through the triangle you are violating sacred ground. Putting shoes on any table - In England, putting shoes on the table was said to be a sign of respect for a dead miner. Therefore, by putting shoes on the table you are tempting fate. "Jinxing" yourself - this means saying out loud something bad that you think will happen to you. This is a form of tempting fate. To reverse it, knock 3 times on a table or any other surface but, make sure your knocking can be heard. Wearing opals is believed to be bad luck - unless you were born in the month of October Stepping on a crack in the pavement/sidewalk. As the old saying goes: "step on a crack and fate will break your mother's back!" Having a black cat cross your path is said to be bad luck. This superstitions comes from black cats' association with witches and magic. Opening an umbrella indoors is considered to be bad luck - a superstition that comes from the Ancient Egyptians (who used umbrellas for shade). In those times, opening an umbrella indoors was believed to be an insult to the God of Sun. Familiarize yourself with some of the more vague superstitions. Some superstitions are less well-known. It is a good idea to read up such superstitions and be aware of the risks associated with certain actions, otherwise you may inadvertently bring bad luck upon yourself. Examples of some of the less well known causes of bad luck are: Picking a penny up if it is tails up. Getting dressed with your left arm/left leg first. Seeing an owl during the day Knitting a pair of socks for your boyfriend - he'll walk away from you. Killing ladybugs or spiders (especially money spiders). It is bad luck to close a pocket knife unless you were the one who opened it. "Sleeping with feet towards a door will lose you your soul forevermore" If an owl hoots three times in your garden. Sleeping on or under a dinner table. Starting a venture on a Friday. Killing a bee within your home. Turning a loaf of bread upside down once it has been sliced will bring you terrible luck. Saying the word "Pig" at sea. If you ever drop a knife, picking it up yourself will bring you bad luck in money and love. You should ask someone else to pick it up for you. To start a new venture, meet someone new, or start a relationship on Friday 13th. Stabbing needles though your yarn balls brings bad luck to anyone who wears something made from that yarn. If you buy a new pair of shoes, you must wear them on the wrong feet first or you will have bad luck whenever you wear them Be careful of superstitions that foretell death and sickness. Most superstitions only foretell bad luck, however some superstitions also foretell death and sickness. You should definitely familiarize yourself with these: If a robin flies into a room through a window, death will shortly follow. You must hold your breath while going past a cemetery or you will breathe in the spirit of someone who has recently died. If you open your front door and are greeted by a magpie staring at you, this is a sure sign of death If you dream of death it's a sign of a birth, if you dream of birth, it's a sign of death. If the left eye twitches there will soon be a death in the family. A white moth inside the house or trying to enter the house means death. Dreaming of white is believed to foreshadow death. Recognize when your luck begins to change. Once you have taken some positive actions to get rid of your bad luck, it is important that you stay alert to signs that your luck is changing. Examples of such signs include:	Use salt. Don't throw away pieces of broken mirror. Burn incense. Carry protective charms. Burn sage. Use crystals and stones. Do a good deed. Cleanse your chakras with fresh flowers. Pray. Declutter your home. Use the power of light. Travel to another country. Avoid actions or circumstances that bring bad luck. Familiarize yourself with some of the more vague superstitions. Be careful of superstitions that foretell death and sickness. Recognize when your luck begins to change.
https://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Noni-Juice	How to Drink Noni Juice	If you want to try drinking noni juice, you can blend it yourself at home. Set unripe, or hard, noni fruit on your counter for a few days or until the skin turns clear and the fruit feels soft. Rinse the fruit off and put it in your blender with a half cup of water. Blend the fruit until you get a thick, applesauce-like juice. Pour your juice into a strainer or sieve with a bowl under neither to remove the seeds. Add some water to the blended noni juice until it thins out enough to drink. Noni juice has a strong taste that might not be very appealing, so try adding some honey to the juice or adding it to a smoothie recipe. Since noni juice is an herbal supplement, start with a tenth of a cup per day. You should also check with your doctor to make sure noni juice is okay for you to drink.	Let unripened fruit rest for a few days. Unripened noni feels hard to the touch. Set the unripened fruit on a counter. After a few days, you'll notice the skin turning clear. When the fruit feels soft, it's ready for use. Noni juice is also sold bottled, as dried fruit, as a powder, or as a capsule. These can all be consumed immediately and may help you avoid noni juice's nasty smell and taste. Blend the fruit in water. Rinse the fruit off and place it in your blender. Your blender may need some water to operate. If this is the case, add a half a cup (120 mL) of cold water and add more as needed. Blend the fruit until you end up with a thick, applesauce-like juice. You can slice the fruit into smaller portions if it doesn't all fit in your blender. Since a ripened noni is soft, you can also crush it with your hands. Strain the juice to remove the seeds. Get out a strainer or sieve. Hold it over an empty bowl or funnel placed in a serving glass. Pour your juice into the strainer and use a spatula to stir the juice so it drains. Use your spatula to scrape out any juice left in the blender. The strainer will catch the fruit's seeds. Mix the noni juice with water. The blended noni juice is still thick. Add some water to thin it out and make it easier to drink. You can add as much as you need into the bowl or serving glass. You only need about one fourth of a cup (60 mL) of noni juice a day. A single fruit provides enough juice for two people, so don't hesitate to thin the juice with water. Flavor the noni juice with fruit. Noni juice has a strong, unappealing taste. You can reduce this by turning the noni juice into a smoothie. For example, try blending five oz (.14 kg) carrots, a peeled orange, two tablespoons of coconut milk, a cup of (240 mL) coconut water, four oz (.11 kg) pineapple, two tablespoons of shredded coconut, and a cup of ice with a teaspoon of your strained noni juice. You may also simply pour a little bit of fruit juice or honey into a glass with the noni juice. It won't completely hide the noni flavor, but you'll get used to it over time. See a doctor before drinking the juice. Noni juice is a herbal supplement. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor to make sure it's safe for you to drink. Noni juice is said to have many wonderful health benefits, but these are unproven and can come with side effects. Stay in contact with your doctor in case you experience a negative reaction to the juice. Start with small quantities of noni juice. A tenth of a cup (about 30 mL) is a common starting dosage. You only need a shot of the juice per serving. As you get used to the juice, you can increase the dosage or have a second dose later in the day. Take no more than three cups (750 mL) a day. For noni extract in capsule form, limit yourself to 500 mg a day. Read the label to find out how much extract is in each pill. Avoid noni juice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Noni juice has been used in the past for abortions. Although there's no conclusive evidence proving that noni will harm fetuses or babies, it's best to play it safe. Cut noni out of your diet for the time being. Stop drinking noni juice if you experience liver or kidney problems. Anyone with liver or kidney diseases should stay away from noni. Potassium and other components of noni juice will make these problems worse. Speak to your doctor to find alternative options. Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and nausea are common symptoms of these diseases. You may see skin yellowing with liver disease. Kidney disease may come with swelling in the face, hands, and feet. Avoid noni juice if you have a high potassium level. Noni gives your body a high dose of potassium. High potassium, or hyperkalemia, affects your heartbeat and muscle operation. If your potassium level changes or you start experiencing problems, stop drinking noni juice. Symptoms of high potassium include fatigue, numbness, nausea, chest pain, and heart palpitations.	Let unripened fruit rest for a few days. Blend the fruit in water. Strain the juice to remove the seeds. Mix the noni juice with water. Flavor the noni juice with fruit. See a doctor before drinking the juice. Start with small quantities of noni juice. Avoid noni juice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop drinking noni juice if you experience liver or kidney problems. Avoid noni juice if you have a high potassium level.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Gun-License-in-North-Carolina	How to Get a Gun License in North Carolina	To get a gun license in North Carolina, you'll first need to print out the application found on your local county sheriff's office website. Once you have your copy of the application, take it to your local county sheriff's office to fill it out in person. When you're finished, present your application, as well as a valid ID, to the clerk and pay a 5 dollar application fee. After you submit your application, you'll be given a release of court orders form, which you'll need to get notarized by a notary public. Then, take the notarized form to the sheriff's office within 5 days and wait 14 to 30 days for your application to be processed.	Meet the age and residential qualifications. You must be 18 years old and a resident of the county in which you are applying for at least 30 days. You must also have a North Carolina (NC) Driver's License or ID card displaying your current residential address. If you are a resident alien, then you must bring your Social Security card, Resident Alien card, and a NC driver's license or ID card. If you are a naturalized citizen, then you must bring a valid U.S. passport or your naturalization certificate. Active military personnel must bring their 1380E forms. Discharged military personnel must bring their DD-214 forms. U.S. citizens born to U.S. parents outside of the U.S. must bring a Certificate of Citizenship, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certification of Report of Birth. Meet the additional requirements. You must not be convicted of a felony, under indictment of any felonious offenses, or a fugitive of justice. You must not be a user of or addicted to depressants, narcotics, marijuana, or stimulants. You do not qualify if you have been deemed incompetent due to mental illness, or if you have been committed to a mental institution. Additional reasons for disqualification include: A conviction due to a domestic violence offense. A pending or unresolved criminal charge. A suspended driver's license. A substantial history of arrests, convictions, or reports indicating a persistent pattern of criminal activity. Discharge from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions. An illegal alien status, or residing in the U.S. unlawfully. A U.S. citizen who has renounced their citizenship. Fill out the application online. Visit the website of your local county sheriff's office. Fill out all of the required information on the application. Sign the application with your initials. Once you have completed the application, you will be charged $5 for every permit, as well as a one-time $3 convenience fee. Once you have submitted your application, you will need to print the release of court orders form to be notarized. Fill out the application in person at your local county sheriff’s office. Bring a valid NC Driver's License or ID Card with you. Fill out all of the required information on the application. Present your valid ID with your completed application to the clerk. You will be charged $5 for every requested permit. Upon submission of your application, you will be given a release of court orders form to be notarized. You can find the address of your local county sheriff's office on their website. Notarize your release form. Visit your local City Hall, post office, or bank to have your release form notarized. Make sure to bring a valid ID with you like a driver's license or ID card. The notary public will act as a witness when you sign the form. Then the notary will seal the document with a stamp. Bring the release form to the sheriff’s office within 5 business days. You must bring the form to your county sheriff's office whether you applied online or in person. If you do not, then you will need to re-apply. Your application will not be processed until you have submitted the notarized release form. Pick up your license within 28 days of notification. Depending on which county you are applying in, it may take 14 to 30 days for your application to be processed. Once it is processed, you will get a letter or email indicating whether your permit request was approved or denied. Pick up your permit as soon as possible if you were approved. If you were denied a permit, you can appeal this decision by submitting a typed or written petition to the Superior Court Judge. You must also submit the sheriff's notice of denial. The processing fee will cost $200. Meet the same qualifications as for a purchase permit. However, you must be 21 years of age to apply for a concealed handgun permit. You must meet the same resident, criminal, mental illness, and drug qualifications to be eligible for a concealed handgun permit. The same U.S. citizenship restrictions also apply. Consult the official qualifications and regulations at https://ncdoj.gov/download/98/concealed-carry-handgun/16346/firearms-publication-november-2018 (starting on page 14 of the document). Complete a firearms training and safety course. You must take a course that has been created and approved by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission. Search for courses online or in the Yellow Pages. Alternatively, contact a firearms dealer to find a business that offers training. If you are a law enforcement officer, or an officer who has retired within the last 2 years, then you do not need to take this course. Fill out an application at your county sheriff’s office. Bring your certificate of completion and a valid photo ID (NC Driver's License or ID card) displaying your current address. Fill out all of the required information and present your photo ID. Pay the required $90 application fee. If you are a current Law enforcement officer, then you must bring your law enforcement badge, Firearms Qualifications Scores, and a statement from your superior indicating that you are eligible to carry your weapon and are not under disciplinary action. If you are a law enforcement officer who has retired in the last 2 years, then you must bring a copy of your letter of retirement. You must also bring a statement from the head of the agency where you previously worked indicating that you were not under criminal or administrative investigation within six months of retirement, or involuntarily terminated. Fill out an application online and print it. Visit the website of your local county sheriff's office to find the application. Fill out all of the required information. Sign the application with your initials. You will be required to pay a $90 application fee, as well as a one-time $4 convenience fee for applying online. You must print and bring the application to your local county sheriff's office afterward to submit it for review. Obtain a set of fingerprints from the City-County Bureau of Identification. You can find a City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) agent at a Public Safety Center. The personnel at the sheriff's office will inform you about how to get a set of fingerprints from the CCBI after you have submitted your application. Walk-ins are accepted at the CCBI. The fingerprint fee of $10 is included in your application fee. Pick up your permit from the county sheriff’s office. Your application will be processed in 45 days. You will receive a letter or email of approval or denial. You must pick up your permit within 28 days of notification. Present a valid photo ID or driver's license to receive your permit. If your application was denied, you can appeal the decision by submitting a typed or written statement to the District Court Judge. You must also attach the sheriff's letter of denial to the statement. The filing fee is $150.	Meet the age and residential qualifications. Meet the additional requirements. Fill out the application online. Fill out the application in person at your local county sheriff’s office. Notarize your release form. Bring the release form to the sheriff’s office within 5 business days. Pick up your license within 28 days of notification. Meet the same qualifications as for a purchase permit. Complete a firearms training and safety course. Fill out an application at your county sheriff’s office. Fill out an application online and print it. Obtain a set of fingerprints from the City-County Bureau of Identification. Pick up your permit from the county sheriff’s office.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-an-English-Horse-Show	How to Dress for an English Horse Show	To dress for an English horse show, wear a fitted pair of breeches that are buff, khaki, canary, light grey, or rust colored, along with a slim-fit shirt that you can tuck in. You should also wear a coat that falls at your hips, opting for something that's navy, black, brown, grey, or dark green. Also, wear jodhpur boots if you're under 13 years old or a pair of tall laced field boots if you're 13 or older.	Pick a fitted pair of breeches in a traditional colour. Breeches are the trousers that riders wear during shows. Choose a pair that are buff, khaki, canary, light grey, or rust coloured. Make sure that the breeches are a nice slim fit and don't wrinkle around your thighs and knees. High-waisted breeches are the most popular option, but are other cuts are permissible. Make sure that the knee-patches on the breeches line up with the position of your knee. Ensure that the breeches are long enough to tuck into your riding boots. Choose a comfortable shirt that fits you well. Pick a shirt that is long enough to tuck into your breeches without falling out. Ensure that the cuffs of the sleeves don't fall over your hands when they are buttoned up. Also, look for a shirt that is a slim-fit, but ensure that there is no pulling across your chest. Shirts with a drop-back hem are a great option, as they don't easily come untucked. Look for breathable fabrics, such as cotton or linen. These will help you to stay cool if you when you are riding in hot climates. Pick a traditional coloured coat that falls to about hip height. Traditional colours include navy, black, brown, grey, and dark green. Choose a coat that falls about halfway down your bottom at the back and just below your hips at the front. This length ensures that you won't sit on the coat when you are in a riding position. Make sure that you are easily able to bend your elbows in the jacket. Woolen coats are the most popular, but softshell coats are also a good option. Choose a coat, shirt, and breeches in different colours. Avoid wearing the same colour from head to toe, as this doesn't accentuate each item of clothing. Purchase items in different colours to create contrast between the different pieces of clothing. For example, a navy coat, white shirt, and khaki breeches would be a smart and eye-catching option. Wear jodhpur boots if you are under 13 years old. These boots are ankle-length and fit snugly around the foot and ankle. Opt for either a flat boot or a small heel. Jodhpur boots are generally black or brown. Buy the shoes a size too big to allow room to grow into them. Choose a pair of tall laced field boots if you are over 13 years old. These boots sit between the calf and knee. Black and brown are the regulation boot colours for English horse shows. Make sure that your boots have laces, as this is a requirement for most shows. Pick boots that fit your legs snugly and are 1 inch (2.5 cm) too long. The leather in the boots will pack down over time by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Buy boots that are longer than you require to allow room for them to shrink. Choose a pair of boots that are slim-fitting and don't slouch down your legs. Make sure that there is enough room in the boots to fit your breeches. Try new boots on with your breeches to ensure that they fit in the boots. Wear new boots in before the show. Walk around the house in your boots for a week before wearing them at a show. This allows the boots to mould to the shape of your foot and helps to prevent blisters from forming. If you have to wear new boots at a show, take plasters or sticky pads with you in case you get blisters. Choose a safety-approved black, brown, or navy helmet. All safety-approved helmets come with a chin strap. These ensure that the helmet stays on while you go over jumps. Look for a helmet that feels comfortable and doesn't dig into your ears. Wear a pair of breathable black gloves. Choose a pair of wrist-length black gloves. These look smart and help you to comfortably hold the reins. Look for a pair of gloves that have breathable fabric to stop sweat from getting trapped inside the gloves. Cotton and spandex are good breathable options. Tie your hair back with a barrette, hair net or tie if it's long. Ensure that long hair is neatly groomed and is secured away from your face for the show. Tuck your hair under the helmet to help keep it out of your face. If you get a lot of flyaways, lightly mist hairspray over your hair to keep it in place. Children under 12 can tie their hair in braids. Choose a black or brown belt. Leather belts are the most popular choice, but any black or brown belt will work. Choose a belt that fits the belt loops in your breeches and is long enough to easily tuck under the final loop.	Pick a fitted pair of breeches in a traditional colour. Choose a comfortable shirt that fits you well. Pick a traditional coloured coat that falls to about hip height. Choose a coat, shirt, and breeches in different colours. Wear jodhpur boots if you are under 13 years old. Choose a pair of tall laced field boots if you are over 13 years old. Pick boots that fit your legs snugly and are 1 inch (2.5 cm) too long. Wear new boots in before the show. Choose a safety-approved black, brown, or navy helmet. Wear a pair of breathable black gloves. Tie your hair back with a barrette, hair net or tie if it's long. Choose a black or brown belt.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Backstory	How to Write a Backstory	To write a backstory, you want to come up with a timeline of your character's life and then choose the defining moments to explore further. A good backstory is important because it helps explain your character's quirks and motivations while making them more believable. To get started, write about your character's childhood and recent past. For example, you could write about a moment from your character's childhood that relates to their relationship with their father. Once you have a few detailed stories, try to work them into your main story seamlessly.	Identify the purpose of a backstory in your story. Start by asking yourself, “Why am I writing a backstory for this character?” “What purpose will the backstory serve in my main story?” Consider how the backstory will deepen your character and strengthen your narrative. Identify what you want the backstory to do in your main story. This will help you start the backstory with purpose and intent. For example, you may want the backstory to reveal a character's haunted past and help to explain why a character is so damaged in the present. Or you may want the backstory to show the character's complicated relationship with their father, who has just passed away in the present. Make a timeline of the character’s life. To help you get started on the backstory, sit down and outline a brief timeline of the character's life. Begin from their childhood to their present. Draw a line indicating their life span and break it into sections for “childhood,” “adolescence,” and “adulthood.” You can then briefly plot key experiences or moments of the character's life on the timeline. If you are writing about a character who is a teenager, you may only have childhood and adolescence sections on the timeline. If you are writing from a child's perspective, you may only have a childhood section, broken into smaller parts. Read examples of a backstory. To help you get a better sense of what makes a good backstory, read examples of a backstory in literature. Most popular novels will have a backstory woven into the narrative. Many short stories will also contain a backstory throughout or broken into sections that go from the present to the past. Examples of a backstory in writing include Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, "Tiny Smiling Daddy" by Mary Gaitskill, and Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Go through your favorite stories and identify where a backstory is placed in the narrative. Notice how long the backstory is in the narrative and how it is woven into current events in the story. Often you can identify the backstory in your favorite stories by a shift from the present tense to the past tense. There may also be an indicative clause at the beginning of the backstory like “When I was a child…” or “As a young girl…”. Create a childhood backstory. Begin at the beginning of the character's life. Create a backstory that includes key moments from the character's childhood. Pick specific moments and events from childhood that are particular to the character. The childhood backstory should include experiences that are defining and significant to the character. For example, if your character is struggling with their relationship with their father in the present of the main story, you may write a backstory that includes childhood memories with the character's father. The backstory may show how damaging the character's childhood was because of their father. Write short pieces about the character’s recent past. If you do not want to go all the way back to childhood, you can write short pieces about events that happened before the character's present in the story. Create short pieces that focus on key moments or events in the character's recent past. Think about how the character's past interacts with the present as you write these short sections or pieces. For example, if you have a main character who is depressed and anxious with their partner, you may write a backstory about a recent miscarriage they experienced. Or you may write a backstory about a bad fight the character had last week with their mother. Make the backstory complex and immersive. The backstory is not an excuse to simply dump information onto the reader. Instead, it should be just as complex and immersive as the main story. Make the backstory specific to the character. Try to immerse your reader in the details of the backstory so it feels like part of the main story. For example, rather than write a backstory like, “I hated my father. He was absent most of the time and I never got over it,” make it more detailed and complex. You may write instead, “When I was a boy, my father worked fifteen hours a day. Then, he came home and went straight into his study, where he drank until morning. I said maybe ten words to him throughout my childhood.” Avoid a long backstory. When it comes to a backstory, shorter is often better. As you write the backstory for a character, try to keep it as short and to the point as you can. Though it may be tempting to go on about a character's past, having a long backstory can often distract the reader from present events and bog down your narrative. This is especially important if you are writing a short story, as the form usually does not call for a long backstory. If you are writing a longer piece like a novel, you may have more room to include more of a backstory. Connect the backstory to the character’s present. As you write the backstory, try to always connect it back to the character's present in the story. Write a backstory that relates to the character's current conflict or problem. The backstory should deepen the emotions or feelings the character is having in the present. For example, if you are writing a story about a character dealing with a break up, do not include a backstory about her childhood pet. Instead, you may include a backstory about her relationship with her former partner to deepen the emotions she is feeling in the present. Check the tone and language of the backstory. Once you have finished a draft of the backstory, read it aloud to yourself. Listen to the language and the word choice. Notice if the backstory matches the tone and mood of the main story. If you are writing the backstory in the first person, make sure the language in the back story suits the first person voice in the main story. Revise the backstory so it fits with the main story's tone and style. You do not want the backstory to sound like it was written separate of the main story, as this can disrupt the reader's experience of the story. Cut down the backstory. Just because you have a detailed backstory of your character does not mean you have to use all of it in the main story. In fact, when it comes to a backstory, less is often more. Read through the backstory and cut it down so only the key events or moments are included. Focus on the parts of the backstory that really get at the core of the character and demonstrate the themes or ideas in your main story. For example, you may remove a backstory about the character's childhood if the character is an adult in the present and the childhood memories do not relate to the present action of the story. Put the backstory in the main story. One of the trickier components of a backstory is weaving it into your main story effectively. Try not to give too much too soon to the reader. Instead, place the backstory into the story in doses or short sections. Include only one to two lines of backstory in a scene set in the present. This way, the backstory doesn't feel too distracting to the reader. Make sure the backstory does not take over the main story when you place it in the narrative. The main story arc should be more immediate and important than the backstory.	Identify the purpose of a backstory in your story. Make a timeline of the character’s life. Read examples of a backstory. Create a childhood backstory. Write short pieces about the character’s recent past. Make the backstory complex and immersive. Avoid a long backstory. Connect the backstory to the character’s present. Check the tone and language of the backstory. Cut down the backstory. Put the backstory in the main story.
https://www.wikihow.com/Enter-a-Beauty-Pageant	How to Enter a Beauty Pageant	You can easily apply for most beauty pageants online. Just search online for local upcoming beauty pageants and check the requirements to make sure you're eligible. Then, you'll need to create a pageant resume that lists all of your achievements and why you think you're a good candidate. You'll also need a platform statement, which is basically a cause or issue that you're passionate about, like combating homelessness or embracing diversity. Usually you can submit all of this online along with an application. If you're chosen for the pageant, you'll probably need to pay an entrance fee in order to officially join.	Search different beauty pageants to find the ones you are eligible for. Use the online magazine www.tftj.com as a reliable resource for finding legitimate pageants for girls and women looking to participate in the teen, Miss, and Mrs. category divisions. You might be eligible to enter more than one kind of contest. For example, some married women, looking to participate in a beauty contest, can not only enter the beauty pageant aimed towards married women but may also be eligible to enter beauty pageants such as 'beauty after 30' and so on. Compare and contrast different pageant details to measure which options offer the most opportunity. Make sure that the pageant you are eligible for and trying to enter offers prizes and/or scholarships you deem worthy before you pay any entry fees. Beware of any prerequisite requirements. There are some pageants that are only open to participants that have won pageants and held titles previously. There are state pageants who require you to have never participated for a previous national title. Some pageants consider contestants who have been married, had a marriage annulled, or who have ever been pregnant ineligible for competing. So make sure you are applying to pageants that align with your status. Create your pageant resume. Similarly to what a resume does for people in a workforce, pageant resumes explain to pageant judges why you should be considered for the state or national titleholder. Follow the formatting instructions for your resume to a t, making sure that it all fits on one page. Be prepared to include your platform issue, your talent, your scholastic honors, leadership roles, accomplishments, interesting facts about you, and employment on your resume. Margins should be set for 1” for all four sides of the Word document. The font has to be Times New Roman in the font size 10-12. Set the justification to “left,” type “Name:” in bold, followed by hitting the space bar twice and then typing your name as you want the judges to know it. For example, Name: Candace Young. Move to the next line and type “Title:” in bold. Hit the space bar twice and then type your state title. Repeat this action when you move to the next line and type “Hometown:” in bold as well. Depending on the pageant, you may be asked to include answers to 2-3 open-ended questions in your resume. Those questions might be, “How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and aspirations?” or “What social issue, other than your platform, will have the greatest issue on your generation and why?” Decide on what your platform statement will be. Keep in mind that your platform statement is the cause or issue that you choose to dedicate your time and bring awareness to. An example of a platform statement is America's need to embrace cultural diversity and inclusiveness. Another sound example of a platform statement is poverty levels and homelessness. Think of efforts you hope to align yourself through volunteering and implementing strategy to resolve. Choose an issue you see your nation is facing or one that affects lives globally that really resonates with you. Write your platform statement. This one page, single-spaced document explains to the judges what your chosen platform will be and why it is important for someone vying for the title to embrace your platform. Also explain how the platform you stand by will further the brand of the overall pageant to the public. The word document should have margins set to 1” on all four of its sides and have a font style Times New Roman with a size between 10 and 12 inches. Set the justification to the left. Focus on what you think is critical that the judges know about your platform and why it's necessary that you are the person who does the job and promotes the issue. Also consider elaborating on a plan on creating awareness of the platform, your marketing strategy, media plans, and/or the way you will change behaviors regarding the issue. Start your application. The first step to entering the beauty pageant is submitting your application (submission form, platform statement, and pageant resume), a photo (typically a headshot), and an entry fee. Applications can be written or electronic. Pay special attention to the photo that you submit to pageants because it is the photo that will end up in the pageant program book and will represent you to judges as their first impressions of you. The pageant director will review the application you send over and decide whether or not to consider you as a finalist to compete in the pageant alongside the other participants. Be sure to include all of the components of your application at one time to ensure that everything is submitted by the deadline. Submit your entrance fee. After reviewing your application and doing your phone interview with the judges, you will be contacted if you're chosen. When you're officially accepted to compete, your entry fee is due. Pageant fees can be as much as $1800 depending upon the state or level of beauty pageant you're entering. Set a timeline and task list of what you have to do leading up to the pageant. Once you have been approved to enter the contest and have been named a finalist, you must start preparing for the pageant. Keep it simple and don't go overboard by spending a lot of money. Incorporate a dance class once or twice during the week and workout to tone and strengthen your body for the competition. Take care of your nails by getting them cleaned and manicured regularly, especially before the pageant. Judges will notice your nails during the interview portion of the pageant so it is important that they are polished and well-kempt. Consider whitening your teeth. It doesn't have to be an extensive or expensive dentist office visit; there are plenty of over the counter options that will add sparkle and whiteness to your smile as well. Put your pageant looks together. Choose age appropriate options, but if you find yourself stumped about where to go, err on the side of caution and go the traditional route. For example, a great evening gown color choice is white. Choose hair, makeup, and shoes that coordinate with that palette. Decide on a hairstyle for the pageant. Hairstyles should be neat, polished, elegant, and away from the face. Have a trim before the competition and make sure your hair is the lustrous picture of health. Practice different makeup looks and settle on one that best fits your features and your look. The goal for your makeup look should be “less is more”. Appearing too caked on will make you look false, but appearing on stage completely bare faced may make you look washed out underneath the lights. Stay away from wearing lots of jewelry, accessories, and/or hats because it draws attention away from you instead of toward you. Take care of your health. A strong emphasis is placed on beauty and believe it or not, beauty is health. A daily beauty regimen, focused on diet and exercise, will increase your chances of success at any beauty event. Participating in a beauty pageant is as competitive as any other sport or contest. This requires equal amount of hard work and determination to succeed. Prepare yourself mentally. Have confidence in yourself and your ability to give the pageant your all. Preparation is the key to feeling confident about your capabilities. Practice the interview portion of the pageant with sample questions with friends and family members to get comfortable with answering questions on your feet with ease. Be creative and positive when you make your answers to put your best foot forward. Read up on current events so that you are not afraid to voice your opinions on certain topics. Stand firmly behind your beliefs as you answer some controversial subject matters. Memorize your introduction so that it will become second nature to you when you introduce yourself to the judges. Most of the time, your introduction is your name, age, and hometown. Add personality by including a famous quote by someone you admire or something witty. Project your voice to speak loudly while on stage. You want to be sure that you speak loudly and clearly and that the judges hear your confidence and your passion for the title you're trying to win. Know why you want the title and how you will use it to make your community better. Be prepared to answering questions about what makes you a great role model, your favorites, ambitions, and your career goals. Whenever you're asked a question, follow it up by offering a brief explanation of why you feel the way you feel. This adds another layer to your answer and infuses it with your character and beliefs. Consider hiring a pageant coach. Hiring a coach is the quickest way to give you the upper hand in a beauty pageant. Coaches are not only well-versed in knowing the traits and qualities that judges are looking for, but they are adept at the ins and outs of pageantry. Train consistently to do the work to get better. Practice is the closest way to get to perfection. Practice your talent, walking, public speaking, your modeling stance, and facial expressions. Practice smiling in the mirror to understand the look of your facial expressions. Pay attention to the details. Make sure that all of the components of your look are presentable for competition. The dress/outfit should look good and feel good while you're wearing it. When you're comfortable in what you're wearing, you see it on your face and it helps maintain confidence. Inspect your outfit for snags, sag, bulges, or dragging. Make sure that everything fits like a glove. Inspect your hair and makeup to make sure that there are no flyaways, strands out of place, or makeup on your teeth. Walk with confidence and elegance. It is important to maintain great posture while you walk because bad posture can ruin your chances of winning a pageant. Walk with your shoulders back, take appropriately sized steps, and lightly swing your arms as you glide against the stage. Focus on looking relaxed, but not too relaxed. The pageant director will provide further detail about what pattern you're walking on, so get the foundation of a great walk and the rest will surely follow. Always smile as you walk and be aware of where the judges are stationed to make eye contact with them as you hit your marks while you walk. Excel at the production number. A pageant is usually preceded by a production number, or an opening dance number. Although you are certain to have ample rehearsal time to get the routine down, if you are still feeling shaky about it, enroll in a dance class to help you improve so that you're confident when it's time to perform. Participate in other competitions within the pageant. There might be a point in the pageant where you model your favorite outfit, model a casual outfit, perform a dance routine, memorize a speech, etc. These are typically optional because they don't add or subtract from winning the actual pageant title, but they do offer different prizes. Have confidence to truly shine. Walking around in front of a large crowd of people agreeing to be judged for the sake of owning a coveted title can be a scary moment, but feel the fear and do it anyway. The more you participate in pageants and own the room you're a part of, the more confident you will be because pageantry will be second nature.	Search different beauty pageants to find the ones you are eligible for. Beware of any prerequisite requirements. Create your pageant resume. Decide on what your platform statement will be. Write your platform statement. Start your application. Submit your entrance fee. Set a timeline and task list of what you have to do leading up to the pageant. Put your pageant looks together. Take care of your health. Prepare yourself mentally. Project your voice to speak loudly while on stage. Consider hiring a pageant coach. Train consistently to do the work to get better. Pay attention to the details. Walk with confidence and elegance. Excel at the production number. Participate in other competitions within the pageant. Have confidence to truly shine.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-an-Infected-Tattoo	How to Treat an Infected Tattoo	If your new tattoo is mildly infected, treat it at home by wrapping an ice pack in a thin towel and holding it on your skin for 10 minutes. Ice the infected area 2 to 3 times a day to reduce swelling and inflammation. To protect your tattoo from dust, dirt, and sun exposure, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to it and cover the area with a non-stick bandage. When you're inside, let your tattoo breathe by removing the bandage and airing it out in a shady area away from sunlight. Infections might get a little itchy, in which case you should take an antihistamine like Benadryl. However, make sure to take it with a meal and never take more than the prescribed amount. If your infected tattoo doesn't get better after 2 weeks, see a doctor to determine the best treatment options.	Apply a cold pack to reduce inflammation. Do not place ice directly onto your skin. Instead, wrap the ice in a thin towel before placing it on your skin. Apply the ice for 10 minutes. Remove the ice for 5 minutes to let your arm rest. Repeat 2-3 times a day as needed. Take an antihistamine to relieve itching. An antihistamine like Benadryl can help reduce inflammation and itching. Always take an antihistamine with a meal, and never take more than the prescribed amount. Don't take an antihistamine like Benadryl if you know you're allergic to it. Use petroleum jelly and a nonstick bandage to protect your tattoo. Apply a thin layer of a petroleum jelly product like Vaseline. Cover your tattoo in a nonstick bandage to protect it from dirt, dust, and sun exposure. Replace both the jelly and the bandage daily. If the bandage sticks when you try to remove it, soak the bandage with warm water before trying again. Sooth and treat a mild skin irritation with aloe vera. Aloe vera contains compounds that may ease pain and promote skin repair. Leave the tattoo and aloe vera uncovered until it dries. Reapply as needed. Let your tattoo breathe whenever possible. While it is important to cover your tattoo from dirt, dust, and sunlight, it's equally important to let your tattoo breathe. Exposing your tattoo to clean, shady air gives your body the chance to heal it on its own. When you're home, remove the bandage. Go to the doctor after two weeks or if symptoms get worse. If these methods are not working to treat your inflammation, or if your symptoms got worse after you started treating them, see a doctor or dermatologist. They can take a skin biopsy or blood test to determine the best measures for treating your tattoo infection. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or other medicine that you can't access without a prescription. Treat an allergic reaction with a topical steroid ointment. Unlike infections, allergic reactions are caused by ink, most commonly red ink. If you have a red rash that looks bumpy and feels itchy, you probably have an allergic reaction. Such a reaction won't go away with traditional infection treatments. Treat an allergic reaction with a topical steroid ointment until it goes away. For a mild topical steroid ointment, try Derma-Smoothe or Aclovate Cream. For slightly stronger options, try Dermatop Cream or Cutivate Cream. If you're not sure what strength of topical steroid ointment you should get, ask your dermatologist for advice. Go to the doctor immediately if you see red streaks. Red streaks are a sign that there is an infection, and it may be spreading. Occasionally, streaking can be a sign of blood poisoning, also known as sepsis. They look like red lines shooting out from your tattoo in every direction. Sepsis can cause serious illness, so seek out a doctor or medical professional immediately. Note that general redness is not a sign of blood poisoning. Expect small amounts of blood and fluid during a new tattoo's healing process. After a new tattoo, you should expect small amounts of blood for up to 24 hours. Your tattoo should not be soaking a bandage, but a little amount of blood is normal. You should also be prepared for clear, yellow, or blood-tinged fluid to be released in small amounts for up to one week after the procedure. You can also expect a new tattoo to be raised for a week after you get it. After about a week, your tattoo will start flaking into small flecks of colored or black ink. If the area begins is discharge pus, you could have an infection. Contact your doctor or dermatologist to get it checked out. Check for any fever, swelling, inflammation, or itching. Your tattoo shouldn't be painful, tender, or itchy after a week. If it is, it's probably infected. Get any future tattoos at licensed tattoo shops. Before getting a tattoo, make sure your tattoo parlor has the proper licenses and uses clean and safe methods. All tattoo employees should wear gloves, and your needles and tubes should be in sterile, sealed packages before being used. If you feel uncomfortable with your chosen tattoo shop's procedures, find a new one! Keep the skin covered for 24 hours after getting a tattoo. This helps the tattoo heal during its tenderest stage and protects it from dirt, dust, and sunlight. Wear loose clothing that won't stick to your tattoo during the healing process. Clothing that rubs against a tattoo can cause an infection. If you're struggling to keep your clothing from sticking to your tattoo, cover your tattoo in petroleum jelly and a bandage for up to 6 weeks after getting it. Avoid picking at your tattoo until it's fully healed. Scratching can damage your tattoo and cause infection. Stay out of the sun and water for 6-8 weeks after getting a tattoo. Exposing your tattoo to water and sunlight increases the chance of infection and scarring. When showering, cover the tattoo in plastic wrap to keep it from getting wet. Pat, don't rub, your tattoo after washing. Rubbing can cause irritation or even puncture the skin.	Apply a cold pack to reduce inflammation. Take an antihistamine to relieve itching. Use petroleum jelly and a nonstick bandage to protect your tattoo. Sooth and treat a mild skin irritation with aloe vera. Let your tattoo breathe whenever possible. Go to the doctor after two weeks or if symptoms get worse. Treat an allergic reaction with a topical steroid ointment. Go to the doctor immediately if you see red streaks. Expect small amounts of blood and fluid during a new tattoo's healing process. Check for any fever, swelling, inflammation, or itching. Get any future tattoos at licensed tattoo shops. Keep the skin covered for 24 hours after getting a tattoo. Wear loose clothing that won't stick to your tattoo during the healing process. Avoid picking at your tattoo until it's fully healed. Stay out of the sun and water for 6-8 weeks after getting a tattoo.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Basil-Indoors	How to Grow Basil Indoors	To grow basil indoors, choose a container with draining holes, fill it ¾ of the way full well-draining soil, and scatter 5 to 7 seeds on top. Then, cover the seeds with a thin layer of dry soil and moisten the soil with water using a spray bottle. Next, place the pot in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight each day so the seeds can germinate. When you can see the seeds sprout leaves, water them twice a week to keep them hydrated. Additionally, make sure your plants get 10 to 12 hours of light each day, using fluorescent grow lights if necessary.	Purchase basil seeds from a reliable source. Visit your local nursery or garden store to pick out basil seeds you'd like to plant, or you can buy them online. You can often buy a packet containing over 100 seeds at a very low price. If you're buying the seeds online, do some research to find out which websites have the best seeds. Use coarse, well-draining soil to plant the seeds in. Basil needs nutrient-rich soil that is able to drain water easily in order to grow into a healthy plant. You can find well-draining potting soil at a garden store, as well as online. Fill ¾ of a container with the soil. The container should offer sufficient drainage and can be made of clay, plastic, stone, or concrete. Use a spray bottle filled with water to give the soil a little moisture before filling the container up with soil so that it's not quite full. Look for drainage holes in the bottom regardless of the material. These are critical to ensure good drainage and a healthy plant. Be sure to use a tray underneath your pot to prevent water from coming out of the holes and leaking all over. A regular clay pot is a popular option, or seedling trays made of plastic. Scatter the seeds into the container of soil. If you're using small seedling trays, try to place about 3 seeds in each tray. If you're using a larger pot, scatter 5-7 seeds on top of the soil, placing them evenly apart from one another. It's important to plant more than 1 seed in each tray in case some of them don't end up sprouting. Aim for spreading the seeds about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart from one another. You don't need to press the seeds into the soil. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of dry soil. You don't need to add a thick layer, just enough to cover the seeds you've just planted—a layer of roughly 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). This will be just thick enough to protect the seeds while also helping them grow. Avoid packing down the soil once it's in the container. Add additional moisture to the soil using a spray bottle. Use a spray bottle filled with water to spray the soil with a little bit more moisture—especially the added top layer. If you don't have a spray bottle, run your hands under a faucet or dip them in a cup of water and sprinkle the water over the soil using your fingers. Place the pot or container on top of a tray to catch any water that leaks out. You can place a piece of plastic over the container or pot to lock in moisture. Place the container in a sunny spot indoors. Basil thrives in full sun but needs at least 6 hours of sunlight each day to grow properly. The best spot to set up your basil plant would be near a well-lit, warm window. Be careful if you're setting the basil directly onto the windowsill. The glass window can cause the basil plant to become too warm or too cold more quickly than usual. If you are in the northern hemisphere, a south-facing window typically works best. If you don't have a space in your house that gets at least 6 hours of sun a day, consider using a supplemental light source. Watch your basil seeds germinate after 5-10 days. The exact amount of time it takes for your seeds to sprout will depend on the amount of sunlight they get, the soil temperature, and the available moisture. Be patient and continue to keep the seeds moist and warm. Water the basil from its base twice a week to keep it well-hydrated. Instead of pouring water directly onto the leaves and stem of the plant, pour water right at the soil line. This way, the roots are able to absorb water from the base, and you avoid dripping wet leaves. Test the dampness by sticking your finger into the soil about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. If the soil feels dry even at this depth, lightly water the plant. Use an artificial light source to provide additional care. If you cannot provide enough natural sunlight for your basil, use fluorescent grow lights or specially designed high-intensity lights instead. Basil plants receiving no natural light should receive 10 to 12 hours of artificial light. Keep standard fluorescent lights roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the tops of your plants, and keep high output and compact fluorescent lamps 1 foot (30 cm) above the plants. High-intensity lights should be 2–4 feet (0.61–1.22 m) above plants. Check the plant's pH levels once a month. A good pH level is usually between 6.0 and 7.5. You can maintain this pH by using organic fertilizer found at your local garden store, or online. Simply mix the organic fertilizer into the soil, and test the soil using pH strips. Since basil is primarily used for culinary purposes, many non-organic fertilizers may pose a potential risk. Simulate a natural habitat by running a fan. Direct an electric fan toward the plant, allowing it to rustle the leaves for at least 2 hours a day. Doing this prevents the air around the plant from getting too stagnant and works like an outdoor breeze would. Put the fan on the lowest setting. Thin your plants out once the seedlings have 2 pairs of leaves. The plants should be 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart to ensure adequate room for growth. You can either thin them out by snipping the basil off at soil level or by removing the basil by the root. Use your fingers or a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor to carefully dig the soil away from the base of a seedling. Slide the tongue depressor under the developing roots or carefully "wiggle" the seedling, roots and all, out of the soil with your fingers after it is exposed. Replant the removed seedling in another pot or in the same pot 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) away from any other seedling, if desired. Pinch off the tops once the seedlings reach 6 inches (15 cm) in height. Once your plant has 3 sets of leaves, it's ready to be pruned. You can use sharp scissors to make the cut right above the set of leaves. Pinching the tops off will encourage better leaf growth and will prevent your basil from becoming "leggy." Prune the basil every couple of weeks. Focus on removing leaves that are weak, stunted, or otherwise damaged. Leaves you prune from your basil plant are still good to eat. Water your basil plant if it starts to wilt. Wilting is usually a sign that your basil plant is thirsty, so water the soil and then let the water soak through before adding any more. It's also a good idea to move the plant out of any sunlight for a few hours while it recharges after wilting. After watering and moving the plant out of the sun, you should see it start to look healthier after about 4 hours. Snip off any dead leaves with clean pruning shears, if necessary. Harvest your basil before it flowers. This gives you the freshest, biggest leaves to work with. If your basil plant has started flowering, pinch off the flowers to help redirect the energy back to growing basil leaves. The flowers will be visible, making it easy to spot when the plant has started flowering. Pick off the leaves when you need small amounts of basil. You can use your fingers to pinch the leaves off, or you can use sharp scissors to cut them. Picking off a few leaves won't harm the plant in any way. Try not to remove more than a third of the leaves on the plant unless you plan to harvest all of it. This helps ensure your plant has enough energy to keep growing. Cut right above where 2 large leaves meet for larger amounts. This will give you a stem's worth of basil leaves. Cutting above the leaves allows new growth to continue, which will preserve your basil plant for a longer stretch of time. Cutting stems just below a pair of leaves may prevent the stem from growing further.	Purchase basil seeds from a reliable source. Use coarse, well-draining soil to plant the seeds in. Fill ¾ of a container with the soil. Scatter the seeds into the container of soil. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of dry soil. Add additional moisture to the soil using a spray bottle. Place the container in a sunny spot indoors. Watch your basil seeds germinate after 5-10 days. Water the basil from its base twice a week to keep it well-hydrated. Use an artificial light source to provide additional care. Check the plant's pH levels once a month. Simulate a natural habitat by running a fan. Thin your plants out once the seedlings have 2 pairs of leaves. Pinch off the tops once the seedlings reach 6 inches (15 cm) in height. Water your basil plant if it starts to wilt. Harvest your basil before it flowers. Pick off the leaves when you need small amounts of basil. Cut right above where 2 large leaves meet for larger amounts.
https://www.wikihow.com/End-a-Business-Partnership	How to End a Business Partnership	Ending a business partnership with an individual or company can get complicated, so you'll need to bring in a business lawyer if you haven't already. One party can dissolve the partnership, even if the others don't want to, but they'll have to pay reparations to cover their losses. Once you've got a lawyer, meet with the other parties and come to an agreement on how you will divide liabilities and who will keep any shared property or assets. If you struggle to come to an agreement, meet with a mediator who can help you remain objective. Once you've settled on the terms of your partnership dissolution, follow the procedure outlined in the agreement, which will usually involve all of your partners voting, then signing a dissolution agreement. You'll also need to notify your state of the partnership's termination. Visit your Secretary of State's website to find the appropriate forms.	Read the business partnership agreement. You should have signed a partnership agreement before forming the partnership. This agreement should have laid out how to dissolve the partnership. Find your copy and read it. If you cannot find your copy, then ask one of the other partners for a copy. Some people form general partnerships without agreements. In that case, you will need to come to an agreement with the other partners as to how the dissolution should proceed. If you can't come to an agreement, then typically all liabilities and assets will be divided by a judge equally between the partners. You may want to consider mediation if you and the other partners cannot come to an agreement on how to wind up the business partnership. Look at the partnership’s finances. Before ending the partnership, you should consider the state of the current business. For example, you should consider what obligations the partnership has outstanding (e.g., contracts, liens, mortgages). Is there client work that remains unfinished? Ask yourself whether now is a good time to end the partnership. Also consider how much the business is worth. If the partnership dissolves, each partner receives a share of the partnership's assets and liabilities according to their ownership interest. You should try to get some sense of how much might be left over after all liabilities are paid. You might also want to have the partnership appraised. You can find a business valuation service on the Internet. By using a professional, you gain a better sense of the value of the partnership. Identify any property you loaned to the partnership. It is common for partners to bring personal property or even real estate to the partnership. For example, you may have lent office space in a building you own to the partnership. Also, you might have donated a car or other personal property (like a computer) for the partnership to use. This property should have been identified in the partnership agreement. Make sure the property is in good working condition. If something has been broken or damaged, then you should press to be compensated for the damage. If there was no partnership agreement, then go through the business and identify what property you loaned to the partnership. Absent a partnership agreement, this property might legitimately belong to the partnership. Nevertheless, you can ask the other partners to let you leave with it once the business ends. To bolster your claim to the property, you should get documentation that shows you were the original owner. For example, if you have loaned a car to the partnership, then you should have the original registration in your name. Likewise, if you lent personal items (like a computer or phone), then look for the original sales receipt. These documents can help you later on, if you end up going to court with the other partners. Meet with a lawyer. You definitely will want a business lawyer involved if you are dissolving the partnership. Dissolution is a complicated procedure, and partners remain liable for the debts of their partnership. Accordingly, you will want a qualified attorney on hand to operate as a sounding board. To find a qualified business attorney, you should visit your state's bar association and use its referral program. You can also ask for recommendations from any other lawyer you or the partnership have used in the past (such as a real estate lawyer). Discuss how to dissolve the partnership. If you have a partnership agreement, then dissolution procedures should be spelled out in the agreement itself. Be sure to follow them. However, if you don't have a partnership agreement, then you need to discuss the particulars of dissolution with the other partners so that you can all come to agreement. Consider the following: How will you divide present liabilities? These are the debts that the partnership has already accrued. How will you handle future liabilities? Because each partner is personally liable for the debts of the partnership, then you could be on the hook if the other partners do not pay their share of the debts. Have people identified personal property that they want returned? Has it been damaged and should the partnership pay to fix the property? Will one partner take the lead on the dissolution? If so, how should other partners be notified? Who will retain the partnership books and papers after dissolution? How will storage costs be paid for? Consider mediation. If the partners are struggling to reach agreement about how to divide liabilities, then you should consider mediation. With mediation, all interested partners will meet with a third party neutral (the mediator). The mediator listens to all of the partners and helps them reach a solution that is mutually acceptable. The mediator does not act as a judge or state who is right or wrong. Instead, the mediator facilitates exchange and the formulation of creative solutions to problems. Your local courthouse probably has a list of mediators; it may even run a mediation program. You should contact the court clerk to check. Mediation is not free. Instead, mediators often charge between $70 and $400 an hour for their services. Nevertheless, this amount is probably much less than what a lawsuit between partners will cost. Sign a dissolution agreement. Based upon your discussions (or mediation), you and the other partners should draft and sign a dissolution agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to terminate the original partnership agreement. You should have a lawyer help you draft a dissolution agreement for all parties to sign. The dissolution agreement explains how the business will be wound up. It might nominate one partner to take the lead on the liquidation. Also, the agreement should contain a release which prohibits partners from bringing lawsuits related to the partnership after dissolution. After the document has been drafted, each partner should take some time to review it and also meet with an individual attorney. You want to make sure that the agreement protects your rights and interests. Dissolve the partnership formally. Follow whatever procedure is outlined in the partnership agreement. Typically, all of the partners will vote. Make sure to record the vote. Cancel credit cards. If the partnership has credit cards or access to other lines of credit, then you should cancel them as soon as possible. You do not want one of the partners to start racking up debts now that the partnership is on the verge of being dissolved. Call the credit card company as soon as possible and provide any information requested. Pay off debts. Upon dissolution, the partnership needs to pay off its liabilities. The partnership agreement should state the priority in which debts will be paid. Typically, you will need to pay off debts owed to external creditors before reimbursing other partners for loans made to the partnership. Even if you are not the partner responsible for writing checks, you should ask to stay apprised of how the settling of debts is going. Ask to see the books as often as you like and get copies of any cancelled contracts or other financial documents. Get paid. After all other liabilities have been paid, remaining capital and profits will be distributed among the partners. The partnership agreement should explain how profits are to be allocated. Typically, they are divided according to the ownership interest of each partner. Generally, if there is no money left over but debts remain, then those liabilities will also be divided between the partners based on ownership interest as well. If you do not have a partnership agreement, then liabilities and profits will be divided however the partners agree. This area is often ripe for lawsuits, so if you come to an agreement with the other partners, then be sure to put that agreement in writing. Take back your property. If you loaned property to the partnership to use, then you need to repossess it. For example, you might have let the partnership use office space in a building that you own. Make sure to repossess the keys to the building. If you loaned a computer, laptop, or cell phone to the partnership, then physically re-take possession. File state forms. You probably will need to notify your state of the partnership's dissolution. Visit the Secretary of State's website for your state to find appropriate forms. If you did not have to file a registration or certificate with your state upon formation of the partnership, then you might not be required to file a dissolution form. Nevertheless, it could be a good idea to file one just the same. Your lawyer should be able to find the forms and complete them for you. Make sure that you get a copy of any form filed with the state. Meet with an accountant. Dissolving a partnership entails no direct tax consequences. However, tax liability might have accrued, e.g., because partnership property has increased in value. For this reason, it would be wise to meet with a tax professional or with an accountant. Notify others of the dissolution. You need to let clients, customers, and distributors know that the partnership is dissolved. Send each a letter and keep a copy for your records. You might also want to publish a notice in the newspaper that the partnership is dissolving. This publication would put others on notice that they should not do business with any partner who claims to be representing the partnership.	Read the business partnership agreement. Look at the partnership’s finances. Identify any property you loaned to the partnership. Meet with a lawyer. Discuss how to dissolve the partnership. Consider mediation. Sign a dissolution agreement. Dissolve the partnership formally. Cancel credit cards. Pay off debts. Get paid. Take back your property. File state forms. Meet with an accountant. Notify others of the dissolution.
https://www.wikihow.com/Kill-the-Queen-Ant	How to Kill the Queen Ant	To kill the queen ant in a colony, try pouring 2 to 3 gallons of boiling water onto the anthill, as this should kill any ant in the vicinity. Alternatively, combine 3/4 of a cup of microwave-heated maple syrup with 1/4 of a cup of borax. Then, put the solution on any ant trails to kill the ants. You could also try putting a line of corn starch around the anthill, since the ants will take it inside for food, and swell up and die due to the fiber content in starch. If none of these methods prove successful, try spraying the nest with an insecticide or ant killer.	Identify the queen. Depending on the species of ant, the queen may be easy or hard to identify. In some species, the queen is much larger than the other ants in the colony. However, the easiest way to spot the queen ant is to look for the ant with wings. Queen ants in most species will have wings at some point in their lives. Because they have wings, after they lose them you can see where the wings were attached. Queens have a larger thorax (the middle section of the body) than the other ants. Find the nest. You may need to find the nest so you can kill the queen. The location of the nest depends on the type of ant. Some ants set up nests in the wood or flooring of your home. Others will be in garden sheds, potting soil, or gardens. Some ants will be in hills around your yard. Don't kill the ants if you don't know where the nest is. Follow the ant trail to the nest. Disrupt the nest to look for the queen. Sometimes, you may come across the queen ant around the nest. To try and urge the queen ant out, knock over the ant hill or disrupt it somehow. If you see the queen ant, kill her. Be careful when rooting out the queen, so you don't get bitten. Never use this method with fire ants. Use hot water. One natural way you can try to kill the queen ant is to use water to flush the colony. Start with about two to three gallons of boiling water. Pour it directly onto the ant hill. This should kill any ant it touches, including the queen ant. Don't do this to fire ants. If you accidentally get any on you, you can get injured. Try borax. Making a solution of borax or boric acid and a sugary substance can help kill ants, including the queen. Mix ¾ of microwave heated maple syrup or honey with ¼ cup of borax. Stir until smooth and combined. This creates a liquid bait for the adult ants. To make a solid bait that will kill larva, use the same ratio of powdered sugar to borax, mixing until it is combined. Place large drops of the baits in the middle of a trail of ants, including any walls, railings, or sidewalks. Place the liquid and solid mixtures along the trail as you near the nest. If there are multiple trails, do it on each trail. Don't place borax in the garden or on soil. If you have ants in your garden, place the solution on something to protect the soil and your plants. You can buy borax at the supermarket or home improvement stores. Borax is toxic. Make sure to prevent pets and children from getting into this solution. Try cornstarch. Cornstarch is another natural method you can try to kill the queen ant. Place a line of cornstarch around the nest or ant hill. The ants will take the cornstarch into the colony to be used as food. The fiber content in the starch will make the ants swell and die, including the queen if she eats the cornstarch. This may take a while to work, but may be more effective and long-lasting. Use insect killer. If you know where the nest is, use spray insect or ant killer to kill the ants and the queen. Read the label to look for specific ingredients, like bifenthrin, permethrin, or deltamethrin. Make sure to follow the instructions exactly since ant killer is toxic. Protect your eyes and face from chemical sprays. Be careful outside if there is wind or a breeze. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fb\/Kill-the-Queen-Ant-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Kill-the-Queen-Ant-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fb\/Kill-the-Queen-Ant-Step-7.jpg\/aid8583320-v4-728px-Kill-the-Queen-Ant-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Make sure to use caution with any pesticides in your home. Make sure to protect pets and children from getting into the ant killer. Try cleaning supplies. If plain boiling water doesn't help, cover the ant hill with cleaning supplies. Use what you have you in your kitchen. Try dish detergent mixed with hot water. Pour it on top of the hill. Try using a dry cleanser, like Comet, in the kitchen. Shake out a light layer. This is especially effective where the kitchen counter meets the wall, or under the sink. The ants you see will walk through the cleanser and take it back to the nest. Leave the cleanser layer out overnight or up to 2 days. Use cardboard to push the powder into the sink... then use a wet rag to clean the counters and sink. If ants return, reapply the cleanser. Don't use things like cleansers or bleach mixtures in areas where your pets or children may come across it. If you want to try something stronger, try pouring a cleanser or bleach mixture. However, be careful to not bleach colors out of surfaces, especially if using bleach. Also, you will need to use diluted bleach and ventilate the room. Use ant bait. Ant bait is a type of pest killer that is poisonous to ants. The ant bait has a sweet substance mixed with the poisonous substance. It attracts ants, and the ants mistake it for food, so they carry it back to the nest. The poison in ant bait is carried back to the nest and is then ingested by ants. If an ant dies and other ants eat it, they will ingest the poison that killed the ant. The ants will spread the poisonous food to the colony, including the queen. However, keep in mind that this can take up to three weeks. When you're doing this, don't spray or treat any ant trails that you see. Only 15% of the ants in the colony are foragers, and they will be quickly replaced. Instead, let them carry the ant bait back to the colony. Hire a professional. If you fail to kill the queen ant and cannot get rid of the ants, call an exterminator. They can use methods to kill the ants and prevent infestations. Exterminators can be expensive, so you may want to try these other methods before calling someone to help. Clean your home. Ants are attracted to sugary, sweet things. If you have a messy home with lots of food particles, especially sweet crumbs, this could lead to an infestation of ants. Ants may also be drawn to water, especially in dry climates. Cleaning your home can help remove the reason for the ants, including the queen, to be in your home in the first place. Take your time to do a thorough cleaning. Look under and behind furniture. Take special care with the kitchen, dining room, and children's bedrooms. Look under the fridge, in drawers, and in pantries for any open or spilled sugary foods or beverages that may attract ants. Disrupt the trail. Ants leave scented insect trails for other ants in their colony to follow. Wiping the trail away or even mopping won't eliminate it. Instead, try using vinegar to wash away the scent trail the ants follow to find food or their nest. Clean kitchen counters (especially after using a cleanser product). Wipe peroxide across counters where ants walked. This breaks up the ants' scent trail. Remember, if you're using ant baits, do not wipe away the trail, since you need the ants to be able to find their way back to the colony to spread the poison. Repel the ants naturally. If you want to help keep ants away, try natural solutions. Line any windowsills or doorways with coffee grounds. You may also want to put cinnamon, crushed eucalyptus, crushed chilis, cayenne pepper, diatomaceous earth, or camphor oil around common entry points in your home to keep ants away. Placing garlic in cabinets and pantries may keep ants away. You can also place natural plants in your home that repel ants. Mint and lavender will help ants avoid your home. Using plants helps reduce any chemical dangers and puts nice plants in your house.	Identify the queen. Find the nest. Disrupt the nest to look for the queen. Use hot water. Try borax. Try cornstarch. Use insect killer. Try cleaning supplies. Use ant bait. Hire a professional. Clean your home. Disrupt the trail. Clean kitchen counters (especially after using a cleanser product). Repel the ants naturally.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-Lots-of-Energy-After-Having-Little-Sleep	How to Have Lots of Energy After Having Little Sleep	To boost your energy after you've had little sleep, start the day with a drink of coffee or green tea to get caffeine, which helps your cells wake up. When you shower, finish by switching the shower to cold, then warm, and back to cold for 30 seconds as this will get your blood flowing. Instead of eating a sugary breakfast, which will make your energy levels crash, try getting plenty of carbs and protein, such as by eating natural peanut butter on wholemeal bread. Finally, sip on water regularly to avoid fatigue.	Use sunlight to your advantage. Sunlight and even other bright lights in your house can help signal to your body that it's time to get up. By getting into bright light just after waking up, whether by going outside or flooding your bedroom with light, you alert your body to the fact that it's time to start the day, giving you more energy for the morning. Try taking ashwagandha in the morning to promote natural energy. Ashwagandha may help to promote energy and reduce fatigue when taken daily. Purchase an ashwagandha supplement in the vitamins and supplements section of your local grocery or drug store. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for how much to take. Make sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking before you try this supplement. Give yourself a facial massage to reduce fatigue. Massage your scalp and ears with your fingertips to help promote blood flow to these areas. Then, try gently tapping your face with your fingertips to help yourself wake up even more. Massage has been shown to be an effective strategy for reducing fatigue in breast cancer patients, so it might be helpful if you're sleep deprived. Inhale the scent of grapefruit and bergamot essential oils. These oils are thought to have energizing properties. Place a few drops on an oil diffuser and keep it near you throughout the day, or carry a bottle of essential oil with you and inhale the scent from the bottle whenever you need a boost. Essential oils have been shown to reduce fatigue in rats, so it might be an effective strategy for people as well. You can purchase essential oils in the beauty section of most drug and grocery stores, or buy them online. Other scents may also help you stay awake, such as peppermint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Get your morning caffeine fix. Caffeine can give you a boost of energy. It stops the cells in your body from accepting adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that tells your cells to sleep. Caffeine tells those same cells to wake up, and it encourages faster brain function. Coffee, tea, and many sodas all contain caffeine. For instance, a cup of green tea has 24 to 45 milligrams of caffeine in a cup, while a coffee can have anywhere from 95 to 200 milligrams. Try not to drink more that 200mg (one to two 5-oz cups of coffee) each day. While this number can vary depending on your weight, sensitivity, and sex, but you should never drink more than 600mg a day (between four and seven cups). And avoid caffeine pills, which people often turn to when overtired. These can be very dangerous and even fatal. Because you build up a tolerance if you drink coffee every day, try to save it for the times when you really need it. Use a shower cycle to wake up. A warm or hot shower can make you feel sleepy instead of awake. However, you can counteract the effect by using a cold-hot-cold cycle at the end. That is, when you're finished cleaning yourself up, switch the shower to cold for 30 seconds. Next, switch it back to hot for 30 seconds. Finally, go back to cold for 30 seconds. This cycle gets your blood pumping and increases your energy for the day. Skip the sugar. Instead of eating a ton of sugar, which is tempting to do when you're tired, try eating complex carbohydrates and protein. Sugar can give you a rush of energy, but then your energy will crash. Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, offer more sustained energy, especially when you pair them with protein. For instance, try some natural peanut butter on whole-wheat bread or a piece of fruit with a slice of cheese. Make hydration a priority. Dehydration can lead to fatigue. Therefore, staying hydrated will help keep your energy up. Try sipping on water throughout the day to make sure you get enough. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink 13 cups and women drink 9 cups of water every day. Other liquids can contribute to your water intake, such as juice and coffee. However, drinking too much juice can pack on extra calories and cause a sugar crash, so try to limit your intake. Also, though you can count caffeinated beverages, you shouldn't make them the majority of the liquid you drink in a day. Try a piece of gum. Keeping something in your mouth, such as a piece of gum, can help increase your alertness. The best time for this type of trick is when you're in a meeting that you absolutely need to stay awake for. Try a short nap. If you find you just can't keep your eyes open, even a short nap can help restore your energy. In fact, a 10 to 20 minute nap is all you need; any longer, and you can go into deep sleep, leaving you feeling groggy. If you can't take a nap, try paradoxical relaxation. Take a moment to close your eyes. In your mind, focus on one muscle group, such as your shoulder and back muscles. Concentrate on what you're feeling in those muscles for about 15 seconds. Repeat with other muscles in your body. Doing so can give you some of the benefits of taking a short nap without having to conk out. Keep the light coming. Light not only helps you wake up, it can help you stay energized for the rest of the day. To help get over the slump of the afternoon, make sure you throw your curtains open, letting in plenty of natural light. Turn on some music. Music can help increase your energy when you're sagging, according to one study. To help even more, tap along with the beat or hum, which ups your alertness. If lyrics distract you, try picking an instrumental piece that has energy. As an added bonus, music can help ease tension. Take breaks to walk around. When you're sitting for long periods of time, you're going to feel more sleepy. Just getting up every hour or so and walking around can help boost your energy and keep you alert when you sit back down. Take a moment to laugh. Whether it's catching a few minutes talking with your coworkers or peers or pulling up a funny internet meme, a laugh can be good for you. It gets your blood flowing, leaving you more energized. Step outside. Stepping outside, particularly in a green area, for just 20 minutes a day can boost your energy. If you're feeling sluggish because you didn't get enough sleep, try heading to the park at lunchtime to help get you through the afternoon.	Use sunlight to your advantage. Try taking ashwagandha in the morning to promote natural energy. Give yourself a facial massage to reduce fatigue. Inhale the scent of grapefruit and bergamot essential oils. Get your morning caffeine fix. Use a shower cycle to wake up. Skip the sugar. Make hydration a priority. Try a piece of gum. Try a short nap. Keep the light coming. Turn on some music. Take breaks to walk around. Take a moment to laugh. Step outside.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Palomar-Knot	How to Tie a Palomar Knot	To tie a Palomar knot, start by holding a fish hook vertically with your thumb and pointer finger, threading some line through the eye, and pulling 12 inches of line through. Next, thread the line back through the eye and leave room for 6 inches on both sides. After that, make an overhand knot by crossing the looped line over the tag line and the line leading back to the reel. Then, turn the looped line under the tag and reel line and loosely pull. Finally, drop the hook through the loop, pull the knot tight, and clip the tag line.	Thread the line through the hook eye. Hold the fishing hook vertical with your thumb and pointer finger. Poke the fishing line through the eye of the hook, and pull about 12 inches of line through. Thread the line back through the hook eye. With the tag line pulled through the eye of the hook, poke the fishing line back through the hook eye. Leave room for about 6 inches of line on both sides of the hook eye; the tag end of the line and the looped end through the hook eye. This will ensure that you have enough line to make your overhand knot and pass the hook completely through the loop. Try not to pinch the line and push it through the hook eye. If you're working with very fine line, pinching it will create a kink that can cause a break in your line later when you're fishing. Make sure that the tag line and reel line are not crossed over each other or twisted before you tie the overhand knot. Make an overhand knot. With both doubled up lines, make a simple overhand knot. Cross the looped line over the tag line and line leading back to the fishing reel. Turn the looped line underneath the tag and reel lines, and loosely pull it. Make sure that the hook is hanging at the bottom of the loose knot. Leave enough space in the looped section of the line so the hook can later fit through the center of the loop. Drop the hook through the loop. Hold the overhand knot with your thumb and pointer finger, and place the finishing hook though the looped end of the line. Gently pull all the lines back to make sure nothing is caught on the hook or around the sometimes rough area of the bottom of the hook eye. Pull the knot tight. Use your mouth and tongue to lubricate the line and the knotted area near the hook eye. Hold onto the hook with one hand and let go of the looped line. Pull the main line and the tag line simultaneously with your other hand to secure the knot. Lubricating the knot with saliva or water reduces friction in the line, which in turn reduces the chances of having the line break later on. The final knot should be secure on the top of the hook eye, not on or near the bottom of the hook eye or the hook shank. Clip the tag line. Separate the tag line and the line going back to the reel, and pull them in opposite directions to make sure the knot is tied tight. Use scissors to trim off the excess end of the hanging tag line. Leave a centimeter or two of leftover tag line.	Thread the line through the hook eye. Thread the line back through the hook eye. Make an overhand knot. Drop the hook through the loop. Pull the knot tight. Clip the tag line.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Hypothyroidism-Naturally	How to Treat Hypothyroidism: Can Natural Remedies Help?	To treat hypothyroidism naturally, eat more iodine-rich foods, like yogurt, seafood, and eggs, which can help your thyroid function properly. You can also incorporate ginger into your diet to help with hypothyroidism since it's a powerful anti-inflammatory. Also, take 1-2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds with water every day, which can improve the functioning of your thyroid. If you don't already, spend 15-20 minutes a day in the sun so you're getting enough vitamin D, which will help your immune system.	Eat foods that are high in iodine. An iodine deficiency could cause hypothyroidism, so some dietary adjustments could help. The main sources of iodine are seafood, iodized salt, milk, and bread. As long as you consume the recommended amounts of these foods, you should have enough iodine in your diet. The recommended daily iodine intake is 150 micrograms, and a teaspoon of iodized salt contains about 250 micrograms. However, don't only get your iodine from salt, because one teaspoon is higher than the recommended salt servings for a whole day. Remember that you need iodized salt, because regular salt doesn't contain iodine. This means that the salt in many processed foods doesn't provide any iodine. Take an iodine supplement if you have a deficiency. Some areas of the world don't have access to iodine-rich foods or salt. In this case, a daily iodine supplement could bring your levels back to normal and boost your thyroid function. Don't start taking an iodine supplement without consulting your doctor first. These supplements could interfere with some medications, or could cause an overactive thyroid if you didn't have a deficiency. Avoid foods and supplements that could inhibit your medication. If your doctor prescribes medication for your condition, then some foods and supplements could interact with it. To make sure your medication works properly, eat the following foods 2-4 hours before or after taking your medicine: Walnuts, soy and soybeans, and cottonseed. Supplements and medications that could also interfere with thyroid medication are iron, calcium, antacids, and cholesterol medication. Try ashwagandha supplements to regulate your thyroid. There is some evidence that ashwagandha could boost your thyroid function and fight hypothyroidism. However, this evidence is only suggestive, so ask your doctor before taking these supplements. Visit your doctor if you show signs of hypothyroidism. This condition requires a medical diagnosis and treatment, so don't hesitate to see your doctor if you show symptoms. The main symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, joint pain, constipation, and irregular menstrual periods. If your thyroid has been underactive for some time, it could also cause thinning hair, dry skin, and depression. Take synthetic thyroid hormones to restore thyroid function. This is the main medication that doctors use to fight hypothyroidism. They boost your thyroid activity and should treat the issue. Follow your doctor's directions and take the medication exactly as prescribed. You should generally take your medication on an empty stomach, but follow your doctor's instructions. Adjust your dosage if you notice any side effects. There's often some trial and error to determine the best dosage for your medication. Too little won't make your symptoms disappear, and too much can make your thyroid hyperactive. Stay in touch with your doctor about your symptoms and adjust your dosage if they tell you to. Whenever you adjust your dosage, the doctor will order a blood test in a few weeks to measure the levels of hormone in your body. This is a standard practice. Stop taking drugs that might lower your thyroid function. In some cases, medications could suppress your thyroid function. Review any medications you're taking with your doctor. If your doctor thinks one of them could be causing your condition, then stop taking it to see if you improve. Some heart, psychiatric, and cancer medications are associated with hypothyroidism, so be sure to ask your doctor if you're taking any of these medicines. Never stop taking any prescription medications without asking your doctor first.	Eat foods that are high in iodine. Take an iodine supplement if you have a deficiency. Avoid foods and supplements that could inhibit your medication. Try ashwagandha supplements to regulate your thyroid. Visit your doctor if you show signs of hypothyroidism. Take synthetic thyroid hormones to restore thyroid function. Adjust your dosage if you notice any side effects. Stop taking drugs that might lower your thyroid function.
https://www.wikihow.com/Help-Flood-Victims	How to Help Flood Victims	To help flood victims, try making a monetary donation to a reputable organization, like the American Red Cross or UNICEF. You can also donate used or newly purchase goods, such as blankets, clothes, and first aid kits. Alternatively, consider volunteering with an organization, like Habitat for Humanities, to help clear the debris and rebuild damaged homes. If you're unable to travel to the site, get in touch with your local branch of an aid organization to see if they need help in their call center or donation processing facility.	Find out where the flood happened. Chances are you already have a specific flood trajectory in-mind, but if you don't or aren't abreast with smaller-scaled floods happening throughout the world, the first step is to find out which regions have suffered floods and need help. Depending on where the flood occurred, different humanitarian organizations will be involved in coordinating relief efforts. If the flood occurred in the United States, chances are the American Red Cross and Salvation Army will be marshalling aid and leading relief efforts. If it is an international natural disaster, check to see if UNICEF or AmeriCares are providing aid in the affected area. Visit the organization's website or call to find out what kind of aid they are providing and how you can best get involved. Stay informed and up-to-date over time. As the needs change, so will the ways you can help -- some ways might be more inline with your abilities or resources over others. Different needs will arise at different moments in the crisis. For instance, there will be emergent needs in the immediate aftermath as well as long-term rebuilding needs for years to come. Sometimes an organization will reach maximum capacity with certain types of donations (like clothing), but have a deficit in another area. The best way to know what is most needed is to frequently check-in with the status of their aid efforts and need by calling or looking for updates on their social media accounts. Decide how you would like to help. There are several ways to get involved, and each has their own pros and cons as detailed below in and in the following sections. If you have extra funds or goods, you might consider making monetary donations. If you have time, skills, or other supportive resources to offer in lieu of monetary donations, you can offer these to those in need. There are pros/cons for each this type of involvement: for donations, a pro is that you can act quickly and put resources in the hands of organizations who can decide how to best help the victims. A con to making donations is that you don't necessarily know if all of your money will go directly to the victims (be sure to research how organizations administer donations before you give to them). One of the biggest pros of volunteering instead of donating money is that you get to feel like you really providing hands-on helps while interacting with people. A potential con is the danger and risk of injury associated with traveling to flood zones. Make a monetary donation. Sending money is an easy and effective way to help. Be sure that you are donating to a reputable organization like The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, or UNICEF. Unfortunately, some sham organizations can crop up in the aftermath of disasters as ploys to steal well-intentioned donations. Ask if you can make a donation via text message. A recent trend among aid organizations is to provide a phone number and keyword for people to make a donations. The amount you give will show up on your next mobile phone bill. It's as easy as sending a text message, and much more meaningful! Donate goods. If you have extra or unneeded items laying around, consider donating them to flood victims in need. Gently used clothing, socks, shoes, bedding, and blankets are almost always in need after a devastating flood. You can also help the children affected by floods by sending them books and toys. Purchase and donate new, non-perishable food items and bottled drinking water. First aid kits, tents, mosquito netting, soap, and hygiene products might also be needed. Donate blood. Floods can cause serious injuries and there may be a need for more blood after a the disaster. If there's a blood drive in your area, and if you meet the health/age requirements, consider becoming a donor. Donate your leave time. Some large companies, especially governmental agencies or offices, allow people to donate their unused sick time or vacation leave to others in need. Contact the human resources representative at your work and ask if you can transfer some of your leave time to those unable to work as a result of the flood. Volunteer in the affected area. If it's safe enough to travel to the afflicted area, see if aid organizations are looking for volunteers to help on the ground. If you meet height, weight, age, fitness, education, and U.S. citizenship requirements, consider joining the National Guard. The National Guard is a part-time, locally organized branch of the U.S. military that responds to natural disasters (both in the U.S. and sometimes abroad) as part of their call of duty. After completing basic training, you can chose a short-term enlistment (three years) and then continue to be a member of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) who are called up in the event of emergencies like natural disasters. Consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanities or other organizations whose mission is to clear debris, help homeowners salvage their personal belongings, and rebuild damaged homes. Volunteer your professional services. Your time and talents are a valuable resource and can help those in need. If you are a health care professional, see if you can donate your medical services or supplies. If you are a contractor or work in construction, volunteer your manpower, supplies, and other resources towards rebuilding efforts. If you are an educator or child care worker, offer to provide support and assistance with displaced families and their children. If you are a business owner, especially in the area surrounding the flood, offer discounts or gratis goods/services to those affected by the flood. Volunteer outside of the affected area. Even if you can't be there on the ground, you can still make a big difference by volunteering. Get in touch with the local branch of the aid organization working with flood victims and see if they need help in their call center, hotline, or donation processing facility. You can also become a community liaison by collecting local donations and bringing them to the regional sorting facility. Offer shelter. If you live nearby the flood area and your house is intact, consider fostering a displaced family who may have lost their home and everything they own in the disaster. Offer spiritual support. Many people rely on their faith during times of crisis and draw emotional and spiritual strength from the support of church and religion. If you are part of a church or religious organization, encourage your leaders to reach out to flood victims with support as well as tangible aid. Some large religious organization, like the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team , send crisis-trained chaplains into areas impacted by natural disasters to coordinate relief efforts and provide further emotional and spiritual support for those affected. If you are a spiritual person, pray for the flood victims and/or reflect for a moment on the situation. Open your heart to ways you can help, and be a comfort to those in need. Offer emotional support. In additional to other forms of help, you can make some basic, caring gestures towards those in need. Ask how you can be most helpful to those affected by the flood. They might need a hot, home cooked meal, help taking care of their pets, or photographing flood damage for insurance claims. Be a good listener and remember that sometimes its best to just listen and not offer your own opinions or solutions without being asked for them. Remember that people need support in the days, months, and even years following natural disasters. Be sensitive to the fact that new issues and difficulties can continue to arise, even after the flood waters subside.	Find out where the flood happened. Stay informed and up-to-date over time. Decide how you would like to help. Make a monetary donation. Donate goods. Donate blood. Donate your leave time. Volunteer in the affected area. Volunteer your professional services. Volunteer outside of the affected area. Offer shelter. Offer spiritual support. Offer emotional support.
https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Russian-Blue	How to Identify a Russian Blue	To identify a Russian blue, look out for a cat that appears long and slender. Check to see whether the cat is around 10 inches tall to its shoulder, which is the average height for Russian blues. If you are looking at a Russian blue, you will also notice its thick, plush coat, and its distinctive green eyes. Examine the color of the coat, which should be a silvery gray and is the cat's most unique feature. If you're still unsure, ask the owner to see the cat's pedigree papers to determine whether it's really a Russian blue.	Learn about the breed. The Russian Blue is a type of purebred or pedigree cat. The origins of the breed are unknown, but it is believed they originated in the Archangel Islands in North Russia. The weather there is extremely harsh in winter, which is why the Russian Blue developed such a thick, plush coat for insulation. The breed started spreading to other parts of the world in the second half of the 19th century, and reached the US in the early 20th century. Notice the cat's size. Russian Blues are around 10 inches in height to the shoulder. Their average weight is 12 lbs., although some individuals will be bigger or smaller than this, depending on their lifestyle, feeding habits, and how active they are. They have an average lifespan of 10 -15 years. Recognize the cat's general appearance. Russian Blues give an overall impression of being a long, slender, elegant cat. They have a long graceful neck when stretched out, but the deep plush coat can disguise this and make the neck appear shorter. The body is lean with fine bones and generally with defined, lean muscles. Notice the eye color. Russian Blues have a distinctive green eye color. This trait starts to develop from 4 months of age and manifests as a rim of green around the outside of the iris, which is the colored part of the eye. All kittens are born with blue eyes, but the color changes to the final adult shade once they get older. Look at the head shape. Russian Blues have a characteristic wedge-shaped or triangular face, which is often described as cobra like with seven distinct planes. Typical cats, in contrast, tend to have a rounder, more apple like skull. This sets Russian Blues apart. Examine the coloring of the fur, nose, and paws. The most striking and unique thing about a Russian Blue is the coat for which it is named. It appears silvery grey, though blue is a traditional description for this color. It should be dense, thick, plush, and double layered. If you look carefully at individual hairs, you will find a grey shaft tipped with lighter grey or silver at the tip. The nose of the Russian Blues will be black, and the paw pads will be mauve. Consider the character of the cat. Russian Blues tend to be shy with strangers, but affectionate once they get to know their owners. They are gentle and playful, which makes them very suitable for first time cat owners. One of their particular quirks is that the Russian Blues likes to play fetch, which is most unusual amongst cat breeds and more usually associated with their canine friends. Russian Blues have a reputation for having a quiet voice, unlike some of the other breeds with an oriental appearance and pointed face, such as the Siamese or Javanese. These breeds can be extremely vocal and screechy. They are great observers and love to actively watch what's going on around them, without necessarily joining in. Like many cats, they are lovers of peace and will prefer to retire to a quieter spot while noisy activities such as vacuuming take place. Check the pedigree papers. Cats are not recognized to have a distinct breed unless they have the pedigree to prove it. You cannot claim that a pretty blue cat is Russian Blue if you don't have the papers to prove it. If there are no paper, that cat is actually considered a Domestic Shorthair, which is the official term for no-breed felines. This doesn't make that cat any less worthy of a good home, of course, but it is definitely not considered a Russian Blue if you ask show judges or breeders. Think about the costs. True Russian Blues are in fact rather rare, and often very expensive. The average reservation fee alone for one in Europe from a decent cattery is around 1000 euros as of 2012. The average cost of Russian Blue kittens in the US is between $400 and $600. Most so-called "Russian Blues" at shelters are in fact just Domestic Shorthairs, as cats of such an expense would not be abandoned. Breeders are also very strict about their standards and often refuse to sell Russian Blues to families that cannot commit to the cat. All pet-quality Russian Blues are sold spayed or neutered to prevent them from reproducing and stop non-breeders flooding the market with Russian Blue kittens, which would make them less exclusive. Consider a DNA test. If you are not sure about your animal's heritage and you don't have papers, consider getting a DNA test. All animals have specific DNA, which provides codes for their parentage. The DNA is equivalent to a fingerprint that points to the genetic origins of the breed. These tests, which are the same technology that criminal and law enforcement agencies use, is now available for pets. The tests look for genetic marker material that indicate the breed of the parents. Reputable sites compare this with data held by the International Society of Animal Genetics, for the best possible accuracy. Chose your site carefully. A good indicator that the site is reputable is if it is run by veterinarians. The sites will typically offer genetic testing for health conditions and hereditary illnesses. Often these sites have parentage tests that are to the same high standard. You can also purchase tests on Amazon or online, but check out the seller carefully before purchasing. You want to make sure you are not wasting your money and that you will get correct results. Collect a sample. The procedure to collect the sample from you cat is simple. The genetic test kit contains two brushes. Place one brush in the cat's cheek and swirl it around for five seconds. Remove the brush from the mouth and hold it in the air to dry for 15 seconds. Next, replace it in the packaging. Repeat with the second brush on the opposite cheek. This should be done away from eating or drinking, so make sure the cat hasn't eaten for at least 15 minutes before taking the test. Send the test off to the lab. Once the lab has received the sample, which is usually via the mail, an average time to get the results is four to five days, either by email or letter.	Learn about the breed. Notice the cat's size. Recognize the cat's general appearance. Notice the eye color. Look at the head shape. Examine the coloring of the fur, nose, and paws. Consider the character of the cat. Check the pedigree papers. Think about the costs. Consider a DNA test. Chose your site carefully. Collect a sample.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Good-Thesis	How to Write a Good Thesis	If you want to write a good thesis, begin with a statement, which makes a specific claim or judgement, such as, "Because certain herbal supplements promote rapid weight loss that results in the loss of lean body mass and muscle, they pose a potential danger to customers." Then, include evidence, like facts you've uncovered during your research, to back up your claim in the main body of the paper. Finish with a conclusion that backs up your thesis statement, and review your paper to ensure the thesis is supported throughout.	Confirm that your idea fits the assignment. Read the assignment prompt from your professor or whatever instructions you have for your writing project. Make sure you clearly understand the requirements of the assignment and what the expected outcome is. This will give you clues as to what kind of research you should do, what kind of question your thesis should answer, and what the paper should accomplish. If you aren't sure if your idea fits the assignment, ask the teacher. Meet them after class, during their office hours, or send them an email. When sending an email, write the name and time of the class in the subject line. Practice brainstorming. Once you have picked a subject, practice a brainstorming activity in which you write down everything you know about the topic. This will help you make connections about what you already know and figure out where there are existing gaps in your knowledge. True brainstorming involves simply writing down everything you know about a topic without much care given to the organization, time spent, or outcome. But there are several more structured methods of brainstorming that include: Freewriting. Freewriting is an exercise that involves giving yourself a time limit (usually 5-10 minutes) and writing continuously until that time is up. Don't worry about grammar, punctuation, sounding academic, or anything like that. The most important thing is that you don't quit writing at any point. At the end of the exercise, hopefully you'll be able to see that you know more than you thought you did and start making connections between your existing ideas. Clustering or mapping. This technique involves making a kind of map by jotting down some of your ideas and then visually (by color coding or drawing lines between connected items) linking items that share some similar traits. This will help you see connections more clearly. Do research. Do some preliminary research about your topic. Choose reliable, reputable sources and focus specifically on areas that you already know less about. Reputable sources for papers include scholarly books and articles that you can find in the library, in online academic databases (like Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, World Cat, etc.), or in Google Scholar. Aim to use sites that end in.edu or.gov (as opposed to.com or.org) as they will be more reliable. Avoid sources like Wikipedia, personal blogs, or other non-academic websites. A good way to tell if a source is reliable is to look at the credentials of the author. If the person who wrote the source has a PhD in a related field, they are an expert, whereas a blogger might have less strict requirements for fact-checking their information. Keep in mind that some of these non-academic sites may include reliable information or lead to you other reliable sources. They can also be helpful for learning basic information about a topic. Determine what interests you. A good thesis statement should be many things, and interesting is one of them. A topic you find boring will be boring to your readers as well. Try to think of something that you are genuinely interested in understanding because that will help you create a paper that is more engaging for your audience. Keep in mind that just because a topic interests you, it may not be easy to find information on it. If your preliminary research doesn't turn up anything valuable, find another topic. State the topic of the paper and give a judgment about it. Your introduction paragraph, and your thesis statement in particular, is like a preview of your entire paper. It should tell the reader what your main idea is and why it matters. The reader should be able to understand the position you will take in the paper simply by reading the thesis statement. Look, for example, at this thesis statement: “Because certain herbal supplements promote rapid weight loss that results in the loss of lean body mass and muscle, they pose a potential danger to customers.” This thesis idea tells the reader what your main idea is (assessing the risks of herbal supplements), what side of the argument your opinions fall on (that these supplements can be dangerous), and gives a piece of evidence (loss of muscle and lean body mass) that grounds your claim in fact. Provide the reader with a blueprint for the paper. One of the main goals of a thesis statement is to tell the reader where this paper will take them. The reader should have a clear understanding of your main idea, where the paper will start, and, in general, what conclusions you will draw at the end. Offer evidence. It is important to show your reader that you are making claims based on facts, not just your opinions or whims. Your thesis should prove that you have done your research and that your paper will be a fair accounting of the topic. You can either provide a broad example of evidence (e.g., “Technology should be allowed in the classroom because it benefits student learning.”) or mention the sub-points that will be detailed in the body paragraphs (e.g., “Technology should be allowed in the classroom because it increases student focus, lowers stress levels, and creates a diversified learning environment.”). Revise your claim to accommodate evidence that doesn’t seem to fit. It is okay to change your thesis as you get further into your research project. As you discover new evidence, your ideas about the topic will change, and your thesis may need to be adjusted. Take a break and revise. Once you have finished the process of writing the entire paper, take some time away from the project. In a couple days, review your work and you will see it with fresh eyes. This will allow you more clarity to revise, to see if your argument works, and to determine if your thesis is an accurate representation of the claim you are trying to make. Things to look for include: That the thesis is supported throughout the paper. Do not discuss topics in the paper that don't fit with your thesis idea. Staying on topic is important for clarity in your paper. That the thesis statement is reflected in the concluding ideas of the paper. Refrain from simply stating facts. A thesis statement should be an arguable idea, meaning that someone could potentially hold and argue the opposing view. For example, the following thesis statement is weak because it just states a fact: “Exercising is good for you.” This kind of thesis statement leads to an uninteresting, underdeveloped paper. It is a proven fact that exercise is good for you and no one would legitimately argue against that. Find the line between too broad and too narrow. Writing a thesis is tricky business. You must give enough background information to guide your reader, but not overshare and provide too much material in your introduction. A broad thesis statement makes claims that are ambiguous, vague, or overreaching. They attempt to address too many topics for the assignment and don't have a clear focus. A narrow thesis statement is too single-minded or specific to use in crafting a well-developed essay. An example of a broad thesis statement is, “Sigmund Freud is one of the greatest psychologists in medical history.” This thesis statement is too broad because it is too general/vague and could discuss almost anything. It doesn't tell you where the paper will go, what the main idea is, or any support for this claim. An example of a narrow thesis statement is, “Sigmund Freud's theories on dream interpretation single-handedly changed the evolution of psychoanalysis.” This thesis statement is too narrow because it only allows for one viewpoint (that Freud was the only influence on psychoanalysis), which will lead to an essay that ignores a lot of evidence (other influences on psychoanalysis). Don’t generalize. Generalizing, especially in thesis statements, is dangerous because it attempts to summarize all of the paper's content into one lump sum idea while omitting any of the supporting details. These kinds of statements are weak because they make a claim that is not backed up by evidence. Statements that generalize tend to start with a phrase like: “What it all boils down to is…” “What this adds up to is…”	Confirm that your idea fits the assignment. Practice brainstorming. Do research. Determine what interests you. State the topic of the paper and give a judgment about it. Provide the reader with a blueprint for the paper. Offer evidence. Revise your claim to accommodate evidence that doesn’t seem to fit. Take a break and revise. Refrain from simply stating facts. Find the line between too broad and too narrow. Don’t generalize.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Spider-Repellent-at-Home	How to Make Spider Repellent at Home	To make spider repellent at home, first put 7 drops of an essential oil, like peppermint or lavender, in a 16-ounce spray bottle, since these oils are proven to repel spiders. Then, fill the spray bottle almost to the top with warm water. Next, add a small squirt of dish soap, put the top on, and shake the spray bottle to mix everything up. You can use your spray repellent by spraying places spiders like to visit — like corners where they make webs or window frames where they are entering your home — once a week.	Combine essential oils and water. Pour seven drops of essential oil in an empty 16 ounce (473.17 ml) glass spray bottle. Then fill the spray bottle up until until about one inch (2.54 cm) from the top with warm water. Use either peppermint, tea tree, citrus, lavender or neem essential oil, as these oils are proven to repel spiders. Try to use a glass spray bottle, as essential oils can sometimes react with plastic. Add dish soap and shake. Add a small squirt of liquid dish soap into the spray bottle, then place the top on the bottle and shake so that the mixture is combined. Because oil and water don't mix, dish soap is needed to break apart the oil molecules so that they can mix in with the water. Spray on entry points. Spray the essential oil spray on any entry points in your house, including around window frames, door cracks, and any crevices that you may notice in your home. Also spray any corners where spiders tend to congregate. If you are spraying furniture or carpets, keep in mind that the oil may leave a stain. Spot test an inconspicuous area of the upholstery or carpet by spraying and making sure the repellent doesn't alter its color before using. Reapply the spray once a week. Natural repellents need to be reapplied more often than chemical-based ones, so make sure that you reapply the spray once a week. Make an ammonia repellent. Combine 1 part ammonia and 1 part water in a spray bottle, then close the spray bottle and shake. Spray the ammonia spray around entry points in your house and other places where spiders tend to gather. Reapply the spray every week. Instead of making a spray, you can also dip a cloth in the solution and use it to wipe around the entry points of your house for a more concentrated application. Make a vinegar spray. Combine one part vinegar to two parts water in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray the vinegar spray around doorways, window frames, or other points of entry in your house, reapplying the spray every week for the best results. Make a saltwater spray. Pour half an ounce (14.78 ml) of salt into a half gallon (1.89 liters) of warm water and mix until the salt is dissolved. Then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Use the spray on points of entry to deter spiders, reapplying the spray once a week. Spraying salt water directly on a spider can kill it. Create a tobacco spray. Fill a spray bottle almost to the top with hot water, then add a healthy pinch of tobacco. Allow the tobacco to soak into and infuse the water for about an hour, then spray the mixture around the entry points of your home. The strong smell of the tobacco will drive away unwanted spiders. Sprinkle cedar shavings. Place a sprinkling of cedar shavings or several blocks of cedar around points of entry and spider-infested areas. You can also lay down cedar mulch in your garden or around the perimeter of your house. The strong smell of cedar will deter spiders and drive them away. Use diatomaceous earth. Sprinkle 100% food-grade diatomaceous earth lightly on points of entry around your home, such as around window sills and doors. Keep in mind that diatomaceous earth will kill spiders , so if you only want to deter them, use a different substance. Diatomaceous earth is picked up on spiders' legs and lower bodies and works by slowly dehydrating the spiders until they die. Though diatomaceous earth kills spiders and insects, it is safe for you and your pets. Use baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda around your house in points of entry or around the areas where you notice the most spiders. The smell of baking soda will drive the spiders away from your home. Line entry points with chestnuts. Place unshelled chestnuts around the various points of entry in your home and areas favored by spiders. Though there is some controversy around the effectiveness of using chestnuts as repellent, with some calling it an old wives tale, others swear by them! Rub entry points with citrus. Rub entry points of your home such as windowsills, doorways and cracks with citrus peels. You can even scatter citrus peels around your home in inconspicuous places to strengthen the effect of this deterrent. Sprinkle tobacco around your home. Because spiders hate the scent of tobacco, you can sprinkle small bits of tobacco around your home to drive away pesky spiders. Use herbs and spices. Scatter bay leaves, whole cloves, turmeric, or ground black pepper around the exterior of your house or around entry points inside your home to drive away spiders.	Combine essential oils and water. Add dish soap and shake. Spray on entry points. Reapply the spray once a week. Make an ammonia repellent. Make a vinegar spray. Make a saltwater spray. Create a tobacco spray. Sprinkle cedar shavings. Use diatomaceous earth. Use baking soda. Line entry points with chestnuts. Rub entry points with citrus. Sprinkle tobacco around your home. Use herbs and spices.
https://www.wikihow.com/Freeze-Tofu	How to Freeze Tofu	To freeze tofu, start by wrapping the tofu in multiple paper towels and putting something heavy on top of it for 1 hour. Use any heavy object, like a skillet or cutting board, to press out the tofu's water. Once you've pressed the tofu, place it in an airtight container to make sure it freezes well. Then, put the airtight container in the freezer and let it sit for at least 24 hours. When you're ready to use your frozen tofu, just let it thaw naturally for a few hours or put it in the microwave for 30 seconds.	Drain the tofu. If the tofu is in a package, open it up and drain off all of the water. Don't spend too much time on the draining process. If you aren't incredibly worried about texture and you just want to keep the food fresh, then feel free to skip the pressing steps and freeze the tofu directly after you drain it. Place the block of tofu onto an absorbent surface. Use a clean dish towel or a layer of 3-4 paper towels. This material should absorb the moisture. If you are using paper towels, then you will need to switch them out every half-hour or so. Press the tofu. Place a flat, heavy object on top. Over the course of an hour or so, the pressure from the weight of the object should gradually push the excess water out of the tofu hunk. Try using a cutting board and/or a skillet. The object should be heavy enough to apply enough pressure, but not so heavy that it crushes the tofu. Make sure that the heavy object is clean! You are going to eat this tofu. Make sure that the object is not something that will be damaged by moisture – e.g. a book. Apply pressure for at least an hour. The act of pressing should squeeze out most of the water. You'll know that the tofu is ready when it feels dry and firm. Slice the tofu. While not completely necessary, this step makes your tofu easier to separate into portions after you freeze it. Dice the tofu or chop it into pieces. Store the tofu in a container. The freezer chamber should be relatively devoid of bacteria, but it's still a good idea to keep the tofu sealed in an airtight container for the sake of preservation. Place your tofu in the freezer. Keep the tofu for at least 24 hours to achieve the fullest firming effect. If you are in a time crunch, feel free to cut short of 24 hours. Any freezing should help. Let it thaw naturally. Take the frozen tofu from the freezer several hours before you plan to cook it. Leave it out on the counter in the airtight container, and allow it to return to room temperature. If you properly pressed your tofu, then it should be much firmer and chewier once it has thawed. Microwave tofu. If you are in a hurry, then you can quickly thaw tofu by zapping it in the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute. The tofu will turn a bright yellow color; almost like amber. This is completely normal.	Drain the tofu. Place the block of tofu onto an absorbent surface. Press the tofu. Apply pressure for at least an hour. Slice the tofu. Store the tofu in a container. Place your tofu in the freezer. Let it thaw naturally. Microwave tofu.
https://www.wikihow.com/Explain-Acids-and-Bases-to-Kids	How to Explain Acids and Bases to Kids	Explaining acids and bases to kids can be a fun way to introduce them to chemistry and pH indicators. Before you experiment, draw out the 14-section pH scale and have your kids help you color it in and label the different sections. Once you finish the chart, it's helpful to point out some common substances that are acids or bases. For example, bleach is a number 13 base and lemon juice is a number 2 acid. Once your kids understand the basic concept, try making a liquid indicator so you can experiment. All you have to do is boil chopped up red cabbage for 30 minutes, then strain the cabbage juice into a cup. Now, you can add substances to the cup to help determine if they're an acid, neutral, or base. For example, when you add baking soda to the indicator, it will turn purple, indicating baking soda is a base. Then, if you add vinegar, the cabbage juice will turn red again, meaning the vinegar is an acid and it neutralized the base.	Draw out the pH scale. Get some paper and markers or crayons. Draw a long, thin, vertical rectangle and draw lines to divide it into 14 sections. Have kids color in each section a different color. Try to create a scale of gradually shifting colors -- for instance, start with light yellow in the bottom section, then move through yellow-orange, orange, red-orange, red, violet, purple, indigo, blue, blue-green, etc. Label the pH scale. Have the kids label each section of the scale with a number in consecutive order, with 0 at the bottom and 14 at the top. Write “Acids” near the bottom and “Bases” at the top. Explain that numbers 0-6.9 apply to acids, 7 is neutral, and 7.1-14 refer to bases. Talk about common acids and bases. Explain that acids and bases are found all over the place. For instance, bodies use acids to help digest food, and many cleaning products contain bases. Ask the kids to name some common substances and guess if they are acidic or basic. You can mention that acidic substances, like orange juice or tomatoes, taste sour. Bases, like baking soda or soap, are bitter. This is also a good time to explain that some acids and bases are very strong and can be harmful. Battery acid and ammonia (a base) are two dangerous substances that may be encountered at home, for instance. Another activity might be to have the children draw or write the mane of some common acids and bases and then identify where they fall on the acid/base scale. Explain what the scale shows. Tell the kids that some substances are acidic and some are basic, and that the pH scale helps people determine how strong those substances are. Point out that many common substances are acids and bases, and mark them on the scale. Common substances and their pH levels include: Bleach (13) Soapy water (12) Baking soda (9) Pure water (7) Black coffee (5) Lemon juice (2) Discuss the chemistry behind acids and bases. If the kids are more advanced or have some knowledge of chemistry, explain that bases produce negative hydroxide ions (OH-) and acids produce positive hydrogen ions (H+). The greater the concentration of H+ ions, the stronger the acid (and vice versa). If the kids know a bit about atoms and molecules, but are new to the concept of ions, just explain that they are particles with a particular charge (positive or negative). You can also mention that acids and bases neutralize each other because mixing them changes the relative concentrations of positive and negative ions. So, if you add baking soda (a base) to vinegar (an acid), the mixture's pH will move closer to 7 (the neutral point on the pH scale). Make some red cabbage juice. Take a head of red cabbage and slice it into thin strips. Let it simmer for 30 minutes in enough water to cover the strips. Strain the juice through a colander and store it in another pot. Let it cool. Pour some of the juice into clear cups. Explain that the red cabbage juice is called an “indicator.” This means that it will help you figure out if a substance is an acid or a base. Take some of the juice and pour it into several clear cups. Put the rest to the side for now. It doesn't matter how much you pour in each cup. A few ounces will be fine, and should leave you enough experiment with several substances. Use as many cups as you have substances to test. For instance, if you want to test milk, tomato juice, and soy sauce, use three cups. Add baking soda to the solution. Take a spoonful of baking soda and pour it into one of the glasses. Have a kid stir until the soda begins to dissolve. The solution will turn from red to blue or purplish. Explain the indicator solution changes this color because baking soda is a base. Pour vinegar into the solution. Take some ordinary white vinegar and pour it into the same glass as the baking soda. Ask a kid to stir the solution. It will turn red again before your eyes! Explain this is because the acidic vinegar changes the pH of the solution by neutralizing the base (baking soda). Try adding different substances to the indicator solution. Practice stirring different substances into cups of the solution. Drinks like cola, lemon juice, or milk work well. Before you try each substance, ask the kids if they think the solution will turn bluish (meaning it's a base) or a deeper red (meaning it's an acid). To help the kids decide, ask them to think about whether or not the substance tastes sour (acid) or bitter (base).	Draw out the pH scale. Label the pH scale. Talk about common acids and bases. Explain what the scale shows. Discuss the chemistry behind acids and bases. Make some red cabbage juice. Pour some of the juice into clear cups. Add baking soda to the solution. Pour vinegar into the solution. Try adding different substances to the indicator solution.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Quince-Jelly	How to Make Quince Jelly	To make quince jelly, start by cutting up around 3 pounds of quince into chunks. Then, put the chunks in a large pot and add enough water to cover all of the pieces. Next, bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes. Once that's done simmering, mash the fruit into a pulp and strain it through a cheesecloth. Finally, boil the juice with some sugar in a pot until it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit.	Prepare the quince for cooking. Wash each quince in cool water. Stem and core the fruit and cut each one into chunks. Leave the peel intact. Cook the quince . Place the pieces in a large soup pot or stew pot. Add enough water to cover all of the pieces by about an inch. Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook the quinces for 45 minutes or so, until the pieces are soft. To test whether the quince pieces are done, poke them with a fork. If the fork slides in easily, the quince is ready. Overcooking the quince will affect the flavor, so make sure it is simmering, not boiling, as it cooks. Mash the quince. Use a potato masher to mash the quince into pulp, leaving no large lumps. The mashed quince should be slightly runny, like loose applesauce. Add a little water if it seems too thick. Strain the quince. Set out a large bowl. Place a mesh strainer over it, and cover the strainer with a large piece of cheesecloth. Pour the quince pulp into the cloth-covered strainer. The juice will begin to run into to the bowl, while the pulp stays in the cloth. Let the pulp strain for about 4 hours. Check the juice in the bowl every so often. You should end up with 4 to 5 cups after a 3 to 4 hours; if it doesn't seem as though you're getting enough juice, mix some water into the pulp and continue letting it drain. Use the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula to press the pulp when the straining time is nearing an end, to extract the last drops of juice. Add sugar to the juice. Measure the final amount of juice you end up with after the straining process is complete. Pour it into a large, clean pot. Stir in just under a cup of sugar for every cup of juice. If you like very sweet jelly, add a full cup of sugar for every cup of juice. For jelly that is tangy and not too sweet, reduce the sugar by a teaspoon per cup and add a few teaspoons of lemon juice. Bring the juice and sugar to a boil. Stir the mixture constantly so the sugar doesn't get stuck to the sides and bottom of the pot. Continue stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved into the juice. Skim the foam. The jelly will begin producing a layer of foam on its surface as it cooks. Use a spoon to skim this off and discard it. Keep skimming off the foam until the sugar is dissolved. Determine when the jelly is ready to pour. As the jelly heats, it will begin to change consistency, since quince have natural properties that cause jelling to occur. When the jelly is ready it will cool into a gelatin-like substance, rather than being runny like juice. Check to see if the jelly is ready by spooning a bit onto a cold plate. After a few seconds, touch it. If it feels like jelly and slightly resists your touch, it's ready. If it's wet like juice, keep cooking it. You can also determine whether the jelly is ready by checking its temperature. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature; the jelly should be ready when it reaches 220 °F (104 °C). Ladle the jelly into sterilized jars. The cooked jelly is very hot, so be careful as you lower it into the jars. Fill each one to about ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) below the rim, then place the seal and lids on the jars. Lower the jelly jars into boiling water. Let them sit for a few moments until you hear the lids pop, which indicates that the seals have been activated. If you're planning on eating the jelly within the next few days, it's not necessary to seal the jars. You can also preserve quince jelly by melting paraffin wax and pouring it into the hot jelly after you ladle it into jars. The wax will rise to the top of the jelly and form a seal. Finished.	Prepare the quince for cooking. Cook the quince . Mash the quince. Strain the quince. Add sugar to the juice. Bring the juice and sugar to a boil. Skim the foam. Determine when the jelly is ready to pour. Ladle the jelly into sterilized jars. Lower the jelly jars into boiling water. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-a-Turkey-Dinner	How to Prepare a Turkey Dinner	To prepare a turkey dinner, start by cooking a turkey in the oven, in a crockpot, in a smoker, or in a deep fryer. If you're roasting a turkey in the oven, make some stuffing in advance and fill the inside of the turkey with it before roasting it. Otherwise, you can make the stuffing while the turkey is cooking. You can also prepare other side dishes, like sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls. Finally, prepare a dessert, like pumpkin pie, apple pie, or carrot cake.	Roast the turkey. A traditional roasted turkey is easy to make with minimal equipment and little experience. Sprinkle the cavity and the outside with salt and pepper. You can chop up onions, garlic, lemon and herbs to stuff into the cavity. For a unique twist, rub white truffle butter under the skin of your turkey. If you're not interested in stuffing the turkey, you could also try spatchcocking it to reduce the risk of drying out the turkey breast. Cook the turkey breast in a crock pot. If you have a slow cooker, this method makes a tender and delicious turkey with minimal fuss. You'll need to stick to a turkey breast that weighs 7 pounds (3 kg) or fewer so that it will easily fit in your slow cooker. You'll also want to broil (grill) the turkey after you finish cooking it, so that you can brown the skin and make it crispy. Deep fry the turkey. For something different, make deep-fried turkey. The turkey takes less time to cook and comes out moist and delicious. You'll need a deep fryer or a large pot for your cooking oil. If you don't have a deep fryer, then you'll need to rig a metal handle to raise and lower your turkey in and out of the hot oil. Make smoked turkey. A smoked turkey needs to be thawed and pre-cooked for half an hour before placing it in your smoker. If you cook turkey in a smoker, then you'll definitely need a meat thermometer to check the temperature. The interior meat can look pink while the outside of the turkey looks dark, even if the turkey's internal temperature measures 165ºF (74ºC). Make sweet potato stuffing. This recipe combines raisins, sweet potatoes and cornbread to create a nutritious alternative to traditional stuffing recipes. While it's fine to use canned sweet potatoes, you can boil or roast sweet potatoes for an even fresher flavor. Make chestnut stuffing. Combine sausage, cooked vegetables and roasted chestnuts to make a stuffing that will serve 4 to 6 people. The inside should be fully cooked while the top is browned and crispy. Make bread stuffing. This stuffing recipe is great if you have no more room in your oven to prepare additional dishes. The dish is cooked in the microwave, which will both free up room and save lots of time. Stuff your turkey. Whether you're cooking your turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another time of year, you need to follow some important safety instructions before you roast a stuffed turkey. Check out the method for stuffing the turkey in the suggested article, and the delicious stuffing recipes included. Make cranberry sauce. Skip the canned glop and try this recipe for making cranberry sauce from fresh or frozen cranberries. To give the sauce additional flavor, add some fresh orange zest. . Make sweet potato casserole This recipe involves cooking sweet potatoes and then adding a crunchy nut and brown sugar topping. Add marshmallows to the top if you want. Also, try 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the sweet potato filling. You'll be surprised how good it tastes. Make asparagus wrapped in bacon. Take fresh asparagus and wrap it in lightly cooked bacon before you grill it or roast it. A dash of balsamic vinegar also makes a good addition to this dish. Bake your own dinner rolls. Fresh-baked dinner rolls will be a hit when served along with your turkey dinner. Add some chopped thyme to your dough to give the rolls a holiday twist. But if you don't have time to make fresh rolls, just pick up some fresh rolls at your local bakery or grocery store. Bake an apple pie. Autumn is a great time to enjoy freshly harvested apples, but you can make apple pie any time of year by following this delicious recipe. Granny Smith apples are traditional, but you can also try Galas or Cortlands. Make pumpkin pie straight from the pumpkin. Are you tired of using squished pumpkin from a can? Use a fresh sugar pumpkin to add class to this traditional autumn dessert. Fresh pumpkin requires a bit of extra prep time, but the taste difference will be worth it. Make mince pies. Mincemeat is a suitably spicy, cinnamon infused addition to the traditional turkey dinner. You can easily prepare meatless mincemeat by combining chopped raisins, candied orange peel, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and the zest of an orange or a lemon. Combine these ingredients and soak them in brandy for a day or so before baking your pie. Bake a carrot cake. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting will let you use up those carrots in your fridge while also creating a great dessert. You can adapt the recipe to make carrot cake cupcakes if you want to prepare something a little less formal. Select some wine. Good choices for turkey include a hearty chardonnay or a light pinot noir. Look for wines with flavor notes, like apple or pear, that complement the other dishes. Dress the table elegantly. . Throw a fancy dinner party	Roast the turkey. Cook the turkey breast in a crock pot. Deep fry the turkey. Make smoked turkey. Make sweet potato stuffing. Make chestnut stuffing. Make bread stuffing. Stuff your turkey. Make cranberry sauce. . Make asparagus wrapped in bacon. Bake your own dinner rolls. Bake an apple pie. Make pumpkin pie straight from the pumpkin. Make mince pies. Bake a carrot cake. Select some wine. Dress the table elegantly. .
https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Honeycomb	How to Eat Honeycomb	To eat honeycomb, enjoy it raw straight from the container, since the comb itself is tasteless and perfectly safe. You can also try spreading it on a piece of toasted bread or English muffin while it's still hot. Alternatively, chop up bits of honeycomb and stir it into your favorite breakfast foods, such as yogurt or oatmeal. For a savory twist, serve pieces of honeycomb with crackers and salty cheeses, like cheddar or brie.	Toast your bread. Place a slice or two of your favorite bread in the toaster and toast it to your preferred level of browning. Honeycomb also tastes great on a toasted English muffin. Spread honeycomb while bread is still hot. Heat softens honeycomb. Add a few small chunks of honeycomb on top of the bread. While the honeycomb won't melt entirely, it will become more pliable, allowing you to spread it on the toast with a knife or fork. As the honeycomb heats up, it will not only become softer, but more aromatic as well. Eat your toast while it is warm. Toast with honeycomb is great by itself, but you can also add other toast topping as well. Butter and cheese, as well as nuts and sweet fruits, go especially well with honeycomb. If you're adding multiple ingredients on top of your toast, spread those that melt or soften from heat first (like honeycomb or butter). This ensures that you can spread the flavors across the entire piece of toast. Add honeycomb to salads, sandwiches, and chilis. Honeycomb can be used as a topping on salads, sandwiches, and chilis in order to provide honey flavor. Add honeycomb where you might want to taste sweetness, or alongside other cheese and fruit toppings. Pair honeycomb with breakfast foods. Chop small bits of honeycomb and stir them into your favorite breakfast foods, like yogurt or oatmeal. You can also serve honeycomb atop pancakes or waffles. Crumbled honeycomb can also be added to batter for scones. Use it as a mixer or topping in ice cream. Little chunks of honeycomb can be mixed into softened ice cream, or crumbled and drizzled on the top. Honeycomb is often paired with vanilla ice cream to give the ice cream a little bit of extra flavor and texture. Do not add honeycomb to ice cream and then refreeze the ice cream. This can cause the honey in and on the honeycomb to crystallize and become brittle. Enjoy honeycomb with cheese and crackers. Restaurants that serve honeycomb typically serve it with cheese and crackers, but you can also enjoy this snack at home. Cover the cracker with cheese and top it off with a sprinkle of honeycomb. While cheddar and brie cheeses are the most popular to combine with honeycomb, any cheese will do. Sweeter honeycombs typically pair best with creamy cheeses, as it reduces the saltiness of the cheese and can provide texture as well.. Eat the honeycomb raw. Honeycomb can be eaten straight from the container. The comb itself is tasteless and perfectly safe to enjoy.	Toast your bread. Spread honeycomb while bread is still hot. Eat your toast while it is warm. Add honeycomb to salads, sandwiches, and chilis. Pair honeycomb with breakfast foods. Use it as a mixer or topping in ice cream. Enjoy honeycomb with cheese and crackers. Eat the honeycomb raw.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Give-Interferon-to-Cats-with-Viral-Diseases	How to Give Interferon to Cats with Viral Diseases	To give interferon to your cat if it has a viral disease, follow your vet's instructions closely on how much medicine to administer and how often. When you're ready to give your cat an injection, pinch some skin on its back. Then, holding the syringe like a pen, insert the needle at a downward angle and depress the plunger. After you've injected the medicine, carefully remove the needle. It can be helpful to have a friend hold the cat while you use the syringe so you can focus on giving the injection. Once you're done, make sure to put the interferon in the fridge to keep it from going bad. If you notice any side effects in your cat, like fever, muscle pain, an allergic reaction, or loss of appetite, take it the vet right away for treatment.	Follow the veterinarian’s instructions. You must always give the interferon to your cat as recommended by the vet. Your vet will tell you how often to give the medicine to your cat. They may also suggest a proper way to give the medicine to the cat. Listen closely and follow all their instructions. Read the medication label. Before giving your cat the medication, read the label and the literature that comes with it carefully. This will give more information on how to administer the medication, along with potential side effects. Give the medicine as prescribed. The vet will tell you how often to give the cat the interferon. Administer only the amount directed by the vet, and don't give the cat more than that. Make sure to give the cat the medicine around the same time each day. If you happen to miss a dose, give it to your cat as soon as you remember. If you are about to administer the next dose, skip the dose you missed. Never give a double dose because you missed one. Store the interferon properly. If the interferon prescribed is liquid, make sure to keep it refrigerated. It should be kept in an airtight, light-resistant container. The medication should not get overheated. Do not shake this medicine. Give the cat interferon injections for 5 days. Interferon is most commonly given to cats as an injection under their skin. They are given a dosage of 1MU per 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight that is to be administered once each day for 5 days. Pinch some of the skin of your cat's back. Hold the syringe like you would a pen. Insert the needle at a downward angle into the fold of skin quickly. Depress the plunger to administer the medicine. Then pull out the needle. If you need help, have someone hold the cat while you give them the injection. Talk to your vet about the best way to give the interferon to your cat. Wait 9 days and then do another round of injections for 5 days. Give your cat the same dosage — 1MU per 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight — as the first round of treatment. Administer the interferon injections once daily. Wait 41 days and then do a final round of injections for 5 days. The first day you begin this round of injections should be 60 days from when you first gave your cat interferon. Like in the last 2 rounds, give your cat 1MU per 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight daily for 5 days. Give a smaller dose to your cat if your vet says to do so. An alternate way that the vet may give you the interferon for your cat is a daily oral injection that is a smaller dosage. This smaller dosage is based on the weight of the cat, and is given once each day with no weeks off. Make sure to ask your vet what dosage the medication is and how frequently you are to give it to the cat. Apply interferon eyedrops to the eye. If the cat is being treated for the herpes virus, the vet may prescribe interferon in the form of eyedrops. To give this to the cat, wash your hands and secure the cat. Carefully lift the cat's eyelids with your fingers and drop the medicine in their eyes. Close the eyes and gently massage them to spread the medicine. Make sure not to touch the tip of the dropper to any part of the eye. To administer the eyedrops, hold the cat securely in your lap. Tilt their head up so their nose is pointed towards the ceiling. If you have an extra person who can help, you can get them to hold the cat while you administer the eyedrops. You can also try wrapping the cat. Notice any signs of an adverse reaction. Side effects are more common with injections of interferon than when the cat takes it orally. These side effects may include fever, allergic reaction, muscle pain, or loss of appetite. Tell your vet if the cat takes other medications. Interferon may interact with other drugs. Tell the vet about all medication and supplements that your cat takes. If your vet prescribes multiple medications, or your cat takes other drugs, watch the cat carefully for any negative drug interactions. Contact the vet if you suspect your cat is having a reaction. If your cat has any side effects, or starts to act unusual in any way, contact your veterinarian. In some rare cases, interferon may cause damage to the nervous system or the nervous system. The vet may decide to change the dosage or completely take the cat off the medication if they have negative side effects.	Follow the veterinarian’s instructions. Read the medication label. Give the medicine as prescribed. Store the interferon properly. Give the cat interferon injections for 5 days. Wait 9 days and then do another round of injections for 5 days. Wait 41 days and then do a final round of injections for 5 days. Give a smaller dose to your cat if your vet says to do so. Apply interferon eyedrops to the eye. Notice any signs of an adverse reaction. Tell your vet if the cat takes other medications. Contact the vet if you suspect your cat is having a reaction.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Cutting-Board	How to Clean a Cutting Board	If you need to clean your cutting board, rinse it with water immediately after using it to guard against bacteria growth. When you're ready to wash the board, use a few drops of dish soap, hot water, and a sponge to give it a scrub. Then, rinse your board with water to remove soap and dry it carefully to prevent cracking. To get rid of stains on your board, cover it with baking soda before spraying the board with white vinegar. Once the mixture has been on the board for 5 minutes, rinse it off with water.	Rinse your board right after using it. Rinse your board with water right after you use it, rather than waiting until the end of the meal or even the next day when you clean it. This will help minimize bacteria growth and keep your board cleaner. Resist the urge to throw your board in the sink after the meal and forget about it. Clean your board with dish soap and hot water. To clean your cutting board, scrub it with a few drops of dish soap on a sponge and some hot water. Be sure to remove any food particles as you wash, paying particular attention to any grooves or scrapes in your board. Food can collect in these spots. Never clean a wooden cutting board in the dishwasher or soak it in water. The wood will absorb water, which can lead to bacteria and mold forming. Rinse your board. Rinse your board to remove any traces of soap. You don't want whatever you cook next to taste like your dish soap. Dry your board thoroughly to prevent cracking. After you're finished washing your cutting board, dry it thoroughly with a clean dishtowel, removing any excess water. This is particularly important if your board is made of wood, as they are more prone to cracks. Use a combination of white vinegar and baking soda. To sanitize your cutting board after use, sprinkle it with some baking soda. Then, spray the baking soda–covered board with white vinegar. This will fizz, helping draw stains out of your board and deodorizing it. Let this mix sit for 5 minutes and then rinse your board with water, drying as normal. Baking soda is especially effective on plastic cutting boards. Disinfect your board with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Just as hydrogen peroxide can clean a wound, it can also clean your cutting board. Sprinkle your board with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and let it stand for 1 minute to kill any surface bacteria. Then, rinse your board with water, and dry with a dishtowel as normal. Hydrogen peroxide can bleach porous surfaces like wood. Don't let the solution sit too long or it might fade your cutting board. Remove stains with a scrub of coarse salt. For deep, set-in stains on your cutting board, use a coarse salt, such as kosher salt, as a scrub. Wet a sponge and use a handful of salt to scour your board, focusing on any areas of discoloration. Rinse your board with water when finished, and dry with a clean towel. Be sure to wash your hands well and moisturize them with lotion after scrubbing your board with salt. It can be very drying. Another option is wearing kitchen gloves. Wash your board with diluted bleach once a month. Especially if you work with raw meats and fish on your cutting board, use a diluted bleach solution to do a deep clean of your board once a month. Make a solution that's 1/8th bleach and 7/8ths water. Wet a sponge, and scrub your board with the solution. Rinse well with plain water and dry your board as normal with a clean towel. Rub your board with a lemon to deodorize once a week. To keep your board smelling fresh, use half of a cut lemon to deodorize your board. Rub the cut-side of the lemon along the length of the board side to side. Then, rinse with plain water, and dry with a clean towel. Condition your cutting board weekly. If your cutting board is made of wood, use mineral oil to condition your board after it's clean. This will keep it in optimal condition. Do not use organic oils or fats, which can turn rancid, to lubricate your board. Look for products labeled kitchen-grade white mineral oil, such as Howard's Cutting Board Oil. There are other mineral oils meant for lubricating machinery but not for consumption. Look specifically for kitchen-grade oil. You can condition your board every time you clean it, or a minimum of once a week. Simply rub your board with the conditioner, and let it air try so the oil can soak in.	Rinse your board right after using it. Clean your board with dish soap and hot water. Rinse your board. Dry your board thoroughly to prevent cracking. Use a combination of white vinegar and baking soda. Disinfect your board with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Remove stains with a scrub of coarse salt. Wash your board with diluted bleach once a month. Rub your board with a lemon to deodorize once a week. Condition your cutting board weekly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Train-Your-Dog-to-Not-Run-Away	How to Train Your Dog to Not Run Away	To train your dog not to run away, get started with training as early as possible. Work on giving your dog simple verbal commands such as, “Come!” or “Stay,” and remember to use a firm, positive tone of voice. Always give your dog a special treat and verbal praise each time it obeys a command to positively reinforce the behavior. Train your dog with commands for a few minutes every day for the best results!	Begin training a lot when your dog is still young. Just like people, dogs tend to form lifelong behaviors when they're young. You may have a difficult time training a very young puppy, but it's always good to try. If you've adopted an older dog, you can still retrain him or her, but it may prove more difficult. Gather some special treats for your dog. Choose treats that your dog will enjoy, but that are still healthy. You should always use treats designed for dogs, rather than small pieces of your own food. Hold the treats in your pocket or a small bag, so that they are out of sight. Choose a treat that the dog only gets when you practice training. If he or she gets the same treat at other times, it will be harder to get him to associate the treat with the desired behavior. You can break treats up into smaller pieces and your dog will still be just as excited about them. Call your dog to you while you’re in a small room together. Use a simple, verbal command, such as, “ Come.” You can also use your dog's name, as in, “Rover, come.” Say the command firmly once. Wait to see if he/she responds. If he/she doesn't, repeat the command in the same tone. Limit distractions in the room such as other people or TV. Make sure there are no exits for your dog to escape through. This will limit the options of where he can go if he or she's confused. When your dog comes, give him/her a treat. If your dog comes to you, he or she's done a very good thing. Praise him or her and pet him/her to let him/her know that you appreciate this behavior. Immediately give him/her a treat so that he'll/she'll remember that he/she was rewarded for following directions. Pet your dog and speak to him or her lovingly when you give the treat. This is another way of rewarding him/her. Walk away from your dog. Once you've given your dog a treat and praised him/her, the task is over. You can now walk away from your dog. He or she will probably follow you, especially since you just praised him. Continue to walk around until he/she gets bored or distracted and stops following you. Stay inside, or in an enclosed space. Don't give your dog the chance to run away. If your dog takes too long to leave you alone, you can begin another activity on your own, like cooking a meal or doing some chores. Once the dog sees that you're distracted, he'll/she'll likely get bored him or her self. Call your dog again. Once your dog has left you alone, try calling him or her again. Use the exact same command and tone that you did the first time.Your dog will probably be farther away now, so you may need to call louder or repeat the command multiple times. Resist the temptation to move close to your dog. Your dog may think this is a game, or he or she may begin to assume that you will always come to him. Repeat this process until you have regular, predictable success. Practice this command several times a day until your dog will predictably come when called. Be consistent. Make the time to practice every single day. Repetition is what will train your dog to come on command. Just like people, dogs have limited attention spans. If you notice your dog getting bored or antsy, stop for the day. You can practice again tomorrow. Practice this command in increasingly larger spaces. Once your dog reliably comes on command, start to practice in larger spaces. This can mean a larger house, or an enclosed dog run or dog park. Scale up slowly. Don't immediately move from your bedroom to a dog park. Try distracting your dog, once he or she's mastered the command. This step can be the most difficult for a dog, especially for dogs bred to hunt. Distractions can be other people, other animals, or ambient sounds. When your dog is left to roam free in your yard there will be plenty of distractions, so this is an important step for him or her to master. When using other people as a distraction start with people the dog knows. This will be less jarring for the dog than introducing a stranger. Small animals may be birds or squirrels in your yard. These wild animals can generally keep themselves safe from dogs. Don't purposefully put a small animal (like a kitten or gerbil) in danger by introducing it to a dog. Combine a hand signal with a verbal command. “Stay” is the most common command for getting a dog to stay still. However, it's more powerful when combined with a hand signal. An easy hand signal to remember is putting out your hand as though you're telling someone to stop. Practice saying the command and doing the hand signal at the same time. Use a firm, clear tone of voice. Make your signal one clean motion. Walk toward the front door. Act natural, as though you're about to leave the house. Do anything you would normally do, such as grabbing your keys or hat. Don't speak to or look at your dog as you go. Respond if your dog follows you. Even if you're not looking at him, you'll likely hear him trailing behind you. As soon as you notice that he is following you, stop and turn to him. Use the same verbal command and hand signal to tell him to stay. Resist the urge to pet your dog to comfort him at this point. This will encourage him to follow you more. Use the command and hand signal only once and then turn to go again. Repeat this until the dog doesn’t follow you. It may get tedious but continue to turn and repeat the command until your dog stays. You should be able to get all the way to the door without your dog moving from their “stay” position. Repeat this until you can fully open the door without your dog moving. Once your dog can reliably stay until you get to the door, practice opening the door. You should be able to open the door slowly and step through it without your dog moving. Be careful when opening the door. Your dog may still get excited and try to run for it. When your dog can reliably stay, you should be able to open the door for several seconds without him running outside. Praise your dog and give treats for good behavior. Once you've gone out the door and your dog has successfully stayed put, come back inside and give him a treat. You should also pet him and praise him so that he knows how good he's been. Don't give the treats and praise until you're able to get all the way out the door without him following you. Keep treats hidden until you decide to give them, otherwise they can be a distraction. Practice "stay" outdoors. Now that your dog can reliably stay when you head for the door, you can practice outside. Begin in an enclosed area, such as a fenced yard or dog run. Use the same verbal command and hand signal that you used inside. Your dog may get distracted by animals and other people outside. This creates a challenge in getting him to stay. You may need extra practice for him to master it. Try walking away from your dog once you've told him to stay. He should be able to do this outside as well as inside. Practice in increasingly larger spaces. Eventually, your dog should be able to stay in an open yard without running off. Make sure your dog’s environment is familiar. Many dogs run away because they think they need to get home. If you've moved recently, your dog may not understand that your new home is his new home. Whenever your dog will be spending time in a new place, give him time to explore and become familiar with the smells and sounds. Get your dog spayed or neutered. A common reason dogs run off is to find a mate. This is especially true of unneutered male dogs. Having your pet spayed or neutered will help prevent this urge. Spaying and neutering also helps prevent unwanted puppies from becoming strays and crowding shelters. Give your dog plenty of interaction. Dogs are social animals. They need stimulation and interaction or they'll become bored. Make sure your dog has plenty of social time with you, other dogs, or other people. If you work long hours, consider hiring a dog walker or pet sitter to engage your dog during the day. Not all dogs will get along with others. Always introduce dogs while they're on a leash to prevent dangerous fighting. Give your dog plenty of exercise. Sometimes, dogs run off simply because they want to run. Make sure your dog gets plenty of walks and time outside. This way, he won't need to run away just to get exercise. Different breeds need different amounts of exercise. For example, a pug may only be able to walk briskly for 20 or 30 minutes before needing a break. A husky is bred to run great distances. Find out what's healthy for your particular breed. Exercise can include going for walks, chasing a ball or a frisbee, or running around a dog park with other dogs. Reward your dog coming back to you. Make sure your dog knows that coming back is good behavior. When he comes back, praise him and give him a treat. This reward will teach him that coming back can feel as good as running away. Never scold a dog when he returns to you, even if it took him a long time. This teaches the dog that he'll be punished for coming back. Don't only call him back when the fun is over. For example, if you're at the park, call him back for a moment before letting him continue to play. If you always call him right before going home, he'll learn that coming back means that playtime is over.	Begin training a lot when your dog is still young. Gather some special treats for your dog. Call your dog to you while you’re in a small room together. When your dog comes, give him/her a treat. Walk away from your dog. Call your dog again. Repeat this process until you have regular, predictable success. Practice this command in increasingly larger spaces. Try distracting your dog, once he or she's mastered the command. Combine a hand signal with a verbal command. Walk toward the front door. Respond if your dog follows you. Repeat this until the dog doesn’t follow you. Repeat this until you can fully open the door without your dog moving. Praise your dog and give treats for good behavior. Practice "stay" outdoors. Make sure your dog’s environment is familiar. Get your dog spayed or neutered. Give your dog plenty of interaction. Give your dog plenty of exercise. Reward your dog coming back to you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Bunuelos	How to Make Bunuelos	To make Bunuelos, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, an egg, butter, and vanilla. Then, gradually add warm water. Once a dough forms, knead it for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 30 minutes. Afterwards, use your hands to form the dough into round disks. Finally, fry the dough in hot oil on a frying pan until they're puffy and golden-brown. Make sure to top them with cinnamon sugar!	Combine the dry ingredients. Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of sugar in a large bowl. Stir until combined. While not strictly necessary, consider sifting the flour once or twice before adding the other ingredients. Doing so removes lumps and introduces air into the mixture, which should create lighter buñuelos. Add the egg, butter, and vanilla. Form a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the center of that well. Mix to combine. When mixing in these liquid ingredients, knock a little flour from the sides of the well into the liquids, then mix without disturbing the rest of the well. Repeat, working with small amounts of the flour mixture at a time. Once the liquids are thick enough to hold their form, you can incorporate them into the rest of the flour. Continue mixing until all the ingredients are combined and the resulting dough seems like coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water. Add warm water to the dough 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time, mixing after each addition. Continue until you've added 3/4 cup (80 ml) of water total. Once the dough comes together, start kneading it after each addition, too. Continue working with the dough for about 5 minutes, or until it seems soft, stretchy, and smooth. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Cover the bowl of dough with a clean towel and set it aside. Let it rest in room temperature to warm conditions for approximately 30 minutes. Continue with your preparations as the dough rests. Meanwhile, mix the cinnamon and remaining sugar. Combine the cinnamon with the remaining 1 cup (250 ml) of sugar. Stir until evenly mixed. Set aside the cinnamon-sugar mixture until later. You'll use this as a topping for the buñuelos once they're done. Heat the oil. Pour 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil into a large frying pan with heavy sides. Set it on the stove over medium-high heat. The oil will need to reach a temperature between 350 and 360 degrees Fahrenheit (177 and 182 degrees Celsius) before you can fry the buñuelos. Monitor the temperature of the oil using candy or frying thermometer. You should also prepare your working area at this time. Sprinkle flour over the counter and over the rolling pin. Line a plate with clean paper towels or brown paper bags. Divide the dough into 12 balls. After 30 minutes pass, divide the batch of dough into 12 small, evenly sized balls. If the dough starts sticking to your hands, dust your hands with flour before you continue working with it. Flatten the dough. Flatten each ball of dough using a rolling pin, inverted bowl, or your hands. Each portion should be flattened until it is very thin and roughly 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. To use a rolling pin: place the dough on your floured work surface and roll over it until you get an evenly round tortilla. To use an inverted bowl: place a pastry towel over the bowl and spread the ball of dough over it. Use your hands to gently stretch the dough over the sides of the bowl, pulling down on the dough very gently as you work. To use your hands: dust your hands with flour and pat each ball of dough in between them. Gently pat and stretch the dough into a round tortilla. Fry until crispy. Place the raw dough into the hot oil. Fry each buñuelo for about 3 minutes, turning once halfway through. When ready, the buñuelos should become puffy, crispy, and golden brown. Note that you should only fry one portion of dough at a time. Add more oil as needed and check the temperature in between batches. Drain off the excess oil. Remove the finished buñuelo from the hot oil and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels. All the excess oil to drain off for several seconds. Serve with cinnamon-sugar. Sprinkle the finished buñuelos with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and enjoy them while they're still warm. If you pile the finished buñuelos together, they should remain warm until you finish frying the last one. If they seem too cool, however, preheat your oven to its lowest setting and place the batch of buñuelos inside for 5 minutes. Combine the dough ingredients. Place the grated cheese, cornstarch, tapioca starch, sugar, eggs, salt, butter, and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together until a soft, smooth dough forms. Traditionally, Colombian buñuelos are made with a cheese called queso costeño , which is nearly impossible to find outside of Columbia. To obtain a similar flavor, use 1-1/2 cups (150 g) of Mexican queso fresco plus 1/2 cup (50 g) of dry feta cheese. If queso fresco is unavailable, you could use fresh farmer's cheese. Add milk, if necessary. If the dough seems dry, add milk 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time, kneading well after each addition. Stop adding milk once the dough is smooth and holds together. Adding too much milk will make the dough too sticky. Roll the dough into small balls. Pinch off small portions of dough. Roll each portion of dough in between your hands, working it into a smooth ball. If the dough sticks to your hands as you work with it, lightly dust your hands with flour or additional starch. Note that each ball should be about 1 to 1-1/2 inches (2.5 to 3.5 cm) in diameter. Heat the oil. Pour 3 inches (7.6 cm) of vegetable oil into a deep pan with a heavy bottom. Heat the oil on your stove until it reaches 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). If one is available, you may use a deep fryer instead of a deep pan. Use a candy or frying thermometer to monitor the temperature of the oil. The maximum temperature should be 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius), but you can probably cook the buñuelos without difficulty once the oil reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius). Cook the buñuelos until golden brown. Drop several buñuelos into the warm oil. Fry them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on all sides. Fry the buñuelos in small batches to avoid over-crowding the pan. They should be able to float around without knocking into one another. Expect the balls of dough to sink when you first drop them into the oil. After 30 to 60 seconds, though, bubbles should gather around the sides and the ball should float to the top. You'll need to stir and turn the buñuelos with a slotted spoon as they start browning. Otherwise, they may not brown evenly. Drain off the excess oil. Remove the finished buñuelos from the hot oil and transfer them to a plate lined with clean paper towels or brown paper bags. Let the oil drain off for at least 30 to 60 seconds. Pile the drained buñuelos onto a separate dish while you finish the entire batch. The residual heat from the latest ones should help keep the earlier ones warm while you finish frying. Serve warm. Buñuelos are best served hot or warm. You can still enjoy them once they cool to room temperature, too.	Combine the dry ingredients. Add the egg, butter, and vanilla. Gradually add the water. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the cinnamon and remaining sugar. Heat the oil. Divide the dough into 12 balls. Flatten the dough. Fry until crispy. Drain off the excess oil. Serve with cinnamon-sugar. Combine the dough ingredients. Add milk, if necessary. Roll the dough into small balls. Heat the oil. Cook the buñuelos until golden brown. Drain off the excess oil. Serve warm.
https://www.wikihow.com/Etch-Glass	How to Etch Glass	To etch glass, start by taping your design onto a piece of contact paper. Then, cut out your design from the contact paper and stick it onto the glass surface. Afterwards, apply a 1/2 inch layer of etching cream to the contact paper while wearing gloves, since the cream is very acidic. Leave the cream on the surface for 3 minutes, then wash it off. Finally, remove the piece of contact paper to reveal your design etched into the glass.	Cut out a piece of contact paper and tape it to a flat surface. Contact paper is a glossy paper with an adhesive back. You'll use this as a stencil to etch your glass. Tape down the edges of the contact paper onto a desk or hard surface with electrical or scotch tape. Do not peel the contact paper to expose the adhesive back during this step. You'll need to remove the tape to use the contact paper as a stencil later. Tape an image onto the surface of the contact paper. Find or draw an image that you want to etch onto the glass. Cut out the image to a manageable size. Tape the image down to the contact paper. The image must be smaller than the contact paper. Simple images with blocky elements, like clipart or a logo, are typically the easiest types of images to handle. Cut out the design with a hobby knife or razor blade. Start cutting out the design starting from the inner details and moving your way out. Cut through the contact paper around the edges of the image. As you cut out pieces of the contact paper, lift them up to remove them. Continue until the entire image is cut out, then lift up the tape that you applied and remove the contact paper and design from the table. Apply the contact paper to your glass. Peel off the paperback of the contact paper to reveal the adhesive. Press the design onto your piece of glass in the position that you want. Try to get the contact paper as flat against the glass as possible. Apply etching cream over the stencil with a brush. You can purchase a bottle of etching cream online or at an arts and crafts store. Dip a size 3-5 artist paintbrush into the cream and spread a.5 in (1.3 cm)-thick layer across the surface of the contact paper. Smooth out the cream with your brush so that it's an even layer and covering the entirety of your image. Wear gloves and a face mask and work in a well-ventilated area when using the cream. Etching cream is acidic and can burn and irritate your skin if you get it on you. Read the label on the etching cream to learn about any special instructions or precautions that you need to take with your brand of etching cream. Leave the etching cream on the glass for 3 minutes. Leave the piece of glass on a table so that the etching cream isn't disturbed. The cream will react with the glass and make the areas that you applied it to foggy. Rinse off the etching cream and remove the contact paper. Rinse the glass under cold water to remove any remaining etching cream. Then, peel the contact paper from the surface of the glass. If you did everything correctly, you should now see your etched design on the piece of glass. Wear gloves when rinsing the etching cream. Purchase a handheld rotary tool online or at a craft store. A handheld rotary tool is a small electrical device that has a tip that looks like a pen and can be used to etch glass. Look for a rotary tool with a flex shaft advertised in the product description or on the box. This will give the tool more flexibility, which will make it easier to control. Get a tool that comes with a diamond, tungsten, or silicon carbide tip. Experiment on less expensive glass objects first. Etching glass by hand is a skill, so your designs may not turn out perfectly at first. Etch on cups or cheaper pieces of glass to practice your technique before moving onto more expensive pieces. Etching by hand is best used on smaller pieces of glassware rather than larger pieces of glass, like a window. Wear goggles and a respirator. Goggles and a respirator will prevent you from inhaling glass particles and getting glass dust in your eyes. You can purchase both of these things online or at a hardware store. Wear them whenever you are etching the glass. When you etch glass, work in a well-ventilated area. Tape the image that you want to trace onto the inside of the glass. Find an image that you'd like to etch onto the glass online or draw your own picture on a piece of paper. Then, use scotch tape to secure the image on the inside of the glass. You should be able to see the image on the side that you want to etch. Look for or draw an image that isn't overly complex if you're just starting off. Good image ideas include logos, clipart, and text. Flatten the edges out as much as you can if you're etching on a rounded piece of glass. Draw an image with a marker instead of taping an image to the inside. If you don't want to etch a printed out design, you can draw one instead. This will give your design a free-form, unique look. Draw the image directly on the outside surface of the glass with a thick black marker. Give the marker enough time to dry before you start etching. Thick lines are easier to etch than more intricate designs. Turn on the tool and set it to 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. Adjust the settings on the rotary tool so that the tip is rotating at around 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. You can find these instructions in the rotary tool manual. Push the button on the rotary machine to start rotating the tip. Higher RPMs might crack or damage the glass. Usually, rotary tools will have power settings that range from 1-10. If you have a tool like this, adjust the power settings to 5 or 6 to set it to 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. Etch the glass and trace the image. Lightly press the tip of the tool onto the surface of the glass to start etching. Drag the tip of the tool over the lines in your image and take notice of the marks that you're making. Continue tracing around the outside of the image before working on the inner details. You won't have to press hard to make an engraving onto the surface of the glass. It's best to work from one end of the image to the other. Wipe away excess dust and finish tracing the image. Continue slowly etching the image. Use a rag to wipe away dust as you work. Fill in portions of the design by moving the etching tool back and forth over the inside areas of the design. You can attach different tips onto your rotary tool for different etching effects. A diamond tip is better for etching sharp and straight edges. Silicon carbide and tungsten tips are better for shading or filling in larger areas.	Cut out a piece of contact paper and tape it to a flat surface. Tape an image onto the surface of the contact paper. Cut out the design with a hobby knife or razor blade. Apply the contact paper to your glass. Apply etching cream over the stencil with a brush. Leave the etching cream on the glass for 3 minutes. Rinse off the etching cream and remove the contact paper. Purchase a handheld rotary tool online or at a craft store. Experiment on less expensive glass objects first. Wear goggles and a respirator. Tape the image that you want to trace onto the inside of the glass. Draw an image with a marker instead of taping an image to the inside. Turn on the tool and set it to 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. Etch the glass and trace the image. Wipe away excess dust and finish tracing the image.