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https://www.wikihow.com/Pick-Up-a-Woman	How to Pick Up a Woman	To pick up a woman, look for a woman who has glanced or smiled at you, or appears bored with her current company, which are all signs she's open to meeting someone new. Once you've found someone, smile at her as you approach and start a conversation with confidence by saying something like, “Mind if I join you?”. During your introduction, make sure to turn your body towards her and avoid distractions, like checking your phone, since you want to show that you're focused on her. You should also show that you're interested in getting to know her by asking questions about what she does and her opinions, such as what her hobbies are or what she thinks of the cocktails. If you feel things are going well, ask her something like “How about we go somewhere more private to talk?”. However, if she says “No” or rejects your advances, make sure to accept her wishes and back off.	Know when to approach. The first step to picking up a woman is finding the right woman. You should find a woman who looks ready to talk to someone new, whether it's because she's bored with her current company, or just because she's out and looking for some fun. Though you can't always tell if a woman wants some new company, the more open she is, the more likely you'll be to succeed. Here are some tell-tale signs that you should go up to her: Obviously, if she's checking you out. If she has looked over at you more than once, and has even smiled when you caught eyes, then she is checking you out. If her friends are all looking over at you and giggling, then she -- or at least one of her friends -- is checking you out. Get over there already. If she looks bored or annoyed with her company. Maybe she's yawning repeatedly when talking to a needy girlfriend, or she keeps rolling her eyes at the group of loud bros she showed up with. Come on, knight in shining armor -- it's your chance to gallop on over and save her from her company. If you read the situation correctly, then she'll appreciate the change of pace. Don't approach if she's on a date, unless it's obviously not going well. If she's having an intense lip-locking session with her man, steer clear. But if she's on what looks like a first date and she looks absolutely bored or the guy she's with is spending more time checking his phone, you can approach her when the guy steps out if you're feeling bold. Don't approach if she's having an intense catch-up session with her girlfriend. If she's in a big group of women, that's one thing, but if it's her and another friend, and they are talking quickly and intensely and they haven't scanned in crowd in over an hour, she's probably getting some much-needed catch up time with a friend. Approach her with confidence. Once you've found your target, you need to show her that you're confident about who you are, that you love what you do, and that you'd love to get to know her, but your life won't be over if she rejects you. Coming across as desperate or approval-seeking can be a big turnoff. Remember that most women will know if they want to go home with you within the first fifteen minutes of the conversation, so make your time with the girl count. Here's how to do it: Make eye contact. First, make eye contact with her from across the room. Then, make sure to lock eyes with the woman when you come up to her. You don't have to be creepy about it, but you should show that you're comfortable enough with the situation to look into her eyes instead of staring at the floor or your feet. Smile. Smiling will show that you're cool with the situation, and that you're not nervous. Remember: you're happy with who you are, so even if she rejects you flat out, you'll walk out with your head high. Don't slouch and don't cross your arms over your chest. Keep your body open -- anything can happen. Give her all of your attention. Without getting too close, turn your body toward her, and avoid any distractions, like checking your phone every five seconds -- or at all. Part of looking confident is dressing well. You don't have to wear something expensive, but just put on a flattering outfit that fits well, and look like you've showered earlier that day. Have a killer opening. Once you've come up to the girl, you have to make sure you say and do the right thing so you hook her interest. If you start off on the wrong foot, it may be hard to recover, so you should make a good impression as soon as you can. Here's how to do it: Relax. If you're not relaxed when you join her, she'll know it in a second and will be turned off. Remind yourself that the worst thing that can happen is that she rejects you. Can you survive that? Don't use a pick up line. Unless you think she has a really silly sense of humor, avoid any common pick up lines like, "You must be tired, because you've been running through my mind all night." Women won't appreciate your lack of originality. Make it clear that you're hitting on her. If you're indirect with your approach, you might come across as someone who's looking for friendship, rather than a date. To avoid any confusion, express your interest right away. For instance, you might say, "Would you like to come sit with me? I'd love to buy you a drink." Introduce yourself. Tell her your name, and if you want to be cute and formal, you can even shake her hand. Make her feel like the most amazing woman in the world. Let's face it. People want to feel special. Don't feed her corny lines about how hot she is. Instead, let her know that you think she's a unique chick and do in an authentic way. Here's how to do it: Ask her questions about herself. Don't pry or get personal. Just ask her a few questions about herself, like what she loves to do, if she likes her neighborhood, or even her favorite sports teams or TV shows. You don't want to walk away and have the girl think, "Wow, he doesn't know one thing about me. He obviously just wanted to talk to me because he thought I was hot." Ask her opinion on things. Show that her opinion matters. Just ask her some light-hearted questions about what she thinks of the cocktails at the bar you're at, or even if she likes your new shoes. Don't be afraid to compliment her even if you think she's heard it all before. If she's beautiful, interesting, or has a great sense of humor, tell her. If you're casual and honest about it, you won't overwhelm her. Fascinate her. The key to picking up a woman is not only making her enjoy talking to you, but to make her think, "Hey, this is awesome -- I want more of this." To help her see how great you are, spend some time talking about yourself. Then, you can use whatever you're talking about as a way to ask creative questions to learn more about her, as well. Show her what makes you special. Without showing off, tell her at least two or three things that will make her want to get to know you. Did you teach yourself Japanese or spend a year on a motorcycle in Rio? Definitely make a point to mention that. Find some common bonds. Find something you have in common, whether it's your love for college basketball or Mexican food, that you can talk about. Don't make her think, "I love talking to this guy, but I just don't think it'll go anywhere because we don't have anything in common." Tell her something interesting. Show her that you're a guy who reads the paper and knows what's going on in the world. Without being boring, tell her a random fact that caught your eye recently. Be yourself -- to a point. This means that you should show her who you really are instead of putting up a phony front, but that you should also tone down the more unique parts of your personality until she gets to know you better, or she may be thrown off. Here's how to do it: Don't be a poser. Don't act like you're this hot shot who gets a lot of women. Just be a cool guy who wants to get to know her. Don't talk about all the other girls in your life, or she'll think, then why is he talking to me? Show her who you are. Tell her a bit about your interests, what you do on the weekends, or mention that awesome trip you took to Tahoe with your buddies. The girl should have a sense of who you are besides that guy who is hitting on her. Remember that you're not with your bros. Though she can get to know you for real later, hold off on the crass jokes, or the stories that might make you come off in an unflattering light. Charm her with your sense of humor. Women love guys who can make them laugh, especially if they can do it without trying too hard. You should show her that you're funny and that she'll have a good time if she's with you. Don't make her think you're trying so hard to make her laugh that she just feels sorry for you. Here's how to do it: Keep up some witty banter. If she says something funny, don't just say, "That's so funny" and laugh without responding. Instead, fire back something equally funny to show you can keep up. Tease her gently. Women love if you tease them if you do it the right way. Just poke fun at something she says, or tease her about her unique laugh. This will develop your relationship on a more playful level. Make fun of yourself. Don't be self-deprecating, but show that you don't take yourself too seriously and that you're able to laugh at yourself. Know when you are not welcome. Part of making a graceful exit is knowing when you are not wanted. This could be for a variety of reasons. Maybe the girl's just not digging you. That's okay. Maybe she has a boyfriend and doesn't want to waste your time. Maybe she just wants to spend time with her girlfriends. Whatever the reason, once you get the sense it's time to leave, get going. If the conversation lags completely and the girl is checking her phone or looking around constantly, it's time to leave. If her friends start rolling their eyes at you or ignoring you, it's time to leave. Once you know it's time to go, don't embarrass yourself further by saying, "Well, it looks like you're just not interested" or "Sorry to bother you." Just say, "Hey, it was great talking to you. I'll see you around later." Walk out with a smile on your face, even if you're disappointed. But if she's laughing a lot, maintaining eye contact, playing with her hair, and just generally looking like she's having a great time talking to you and wants more, it's time to step it up. If it's going well, take it to the next level. If you've really clicked during the conversation, and the girl is clearly into you, then it's time to kick it up a notch and see where this thing goes. You're trying to pick up the woman, right? So what are you waiting for? If you're at a bar or nightclub and things are wrapping up, you can say, "How about we go somewhere more private to talk?" Or, "What do you say we get out of here?" If you know the girl wants to keep hanging out but you don't want to turn her off by trying to isolate her yet, ask her if she and her friends want to go to a quieter bar down the street, or invite her out to an after party with your friends. Remember, she just met you, and even if she likes you, she may not want to get down on the first night. If you're not ready to ask her to come home with you, get her number. Don't be nervous. Just make it clear that you're really asking her out. Say, "Hey, this has been a great conversation, and I'd love to talk to you more over drinks or dinner. Can I get your number to set that up?"	Know when to approach. Approach her with confidence. Have a killer opening. Make her feel like the most amazing woman in the world. Fascinate her. Be yourself -- to a point. Charm her with your sense of humor. Know when you are not welcome. If it's going well, take it to the next level.
https://www.wikihow.com/Live-Without-Social-Media	How to Live Without Social Media	To live without social media, deactivate your accounts and delete any social media apps from your smartphone or tablet, since this will remove the temptation to check them. If you use social media on your computer, use a browser extension like StayFocusd to block social media websites. Additionally, since you'll have more free time when you stop using social media, you should use it to immerse yourself into a new hobby like writing or learning to play an instrument. When you're with your family and friends, ask them to use social media when they're not spending time with you, since you don't want to be lured back.	Deactivate your social media accounts. You may find it easier to stop using social media if you deactivate or get rid of your accounts altogether. Most social media sites allow you to deactivate your account rather than delete it completely in case you want to come back. Delete an Instagram Account Delete a Twitter Account Deactivate a Facebook Account Delete a YouTube Account Delete a LinkedIn Account Remove social media apps from your tablet or smartphone. Every time you go onto your phone and see the Facebook app, you risk temptation. Deleting these apps makes it easier to stay off social media and focus on what matters most to you. Block social media websites in your browser. If you're finding it hard to avoid clicking to social media websites, download a browser extension like StayFocusd to block the sites. If this seems like an extreme step, only go halfway. Block these sites only on your primary web browser, so you can still access them elsewhere. If you prefer, you can choose to limit your time spent on certain websites rather than block them completely. If you need to, you can also block these sites on your iPhone. Change your routines to avoid social media. Some people check their social media accounts as soon as they wake up in the morning, during breaks at work or school and while they are falling asleep. Think about when you tend to look at social media, and then find another activity to fill that time. While you eat meals, try to focus on the food. Think about the taste and texture. If you're eating with others, talk to them instead of looking at your phone. When you feel like having a conversation with someone, do it in person. If nobody is around, try going to a café or other busy location where people may be available to chat. Keep your phone far away from you at night. Not only will this prevent you from using social media, you may fall asleep easier. Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. If you think about it, there are both positive and negative things about social media. If social media didn't have its benefits, you wouldn't spend so much time with it! To live happily without social media, you'll have to replace the positive things about it with positive alternatives. Start by making a few lists. Write a list of good things about using social media. What is it that you like about social media? Use concrete examples, like: “I can keep in touch with my friends who live far away.” “I can find out about things happening in my area.” “I'm reminded of my friends' birthdays.” List ways to do those things without social media. Now that you have a list of social media positives, figure out how to accomplish those tasks (or get those feelings) without being tethered to a computer or cell phone. For example: “I will send letters to and plan to visit my faraway friends.” “I will find events in the newspaper or by asking friends what they are doing.” “I will make a list of birthdays and pin it to my wall.” Make a list of the things you don’t like about using social media. Now you'll make a list of concrete things that bother you about social media. Consider things you haven't done or finished because of the time you spend on social media. Examples: “I use social media instead of [something you love to do].” “I don't get enough sleep because of how I use social media.” “I feel insecure when I look at social media.” List ways to improve the negatives by leaving social media. How will those negative things in your life turn into positives if you leave social media? “I will have more time to do [something you love to do].” “I will be able to fall asleep earlier if I'm not looking at social media.” “I will feel better about myself if I don't see things that make me feel insecure on social media.” Throw yourself into a new hobby. In addition to getting really good at something, devoting time to a new hobby will help you fill the idle time you once filled with social media. Having a hobby will also boost your creativity and keep your brain sharp. If you're having trouble thinking of a new hobby, take a look at some of these ideas: Art: comics illustration, film-making, jewelry-making, making your own clothes , macramé, decoupage , interior design, makeup. Music: analog synthesizers , choir, making guitar pedals, becoming a DJ. Writing: lyric poetry, amateur journalism, short stories, personal memoirs. Exercise: martial arts, swimming, dancing, aerial yoga. Helping others: raising money for a good cause , helping a non-native speaker learn your language, training pets, sharing meals with people experiencing poverty. Find a penpal. If part of what you like about social media is how easy it is to meet people, seek a penpal instead. When looking for a penpal , think about things that would keep you interested in writing to someone new. You'll likely find that getting interesting things in your mailbox is more exciting than any social media notification. Finding a penpal in another country is a fun way to learn about other places. In addition to writing letters, you can also send and receive mix CDs of your favorite music, artwork, stickers, photos, and books. Stay on top of current events. Because the majority of people get their news on social media, you may be surprised to learn that there are other ways to stay connected to current events. Most areas still print newspapers, most of which you can also find on the web. News radio, podcasts, and television news networks may even expose you to a wider variety of information than what's supplied by your social networks. Ask your friends for their contact information. Studies show that while social media keeps us connected to others online, it decreases the quality of our off-line relationships. You can strengthen these relationships by gathering phone numbers and addresses from people you care about. Write this information down in an address book or personal organizer and keep it handy. It's also a good idea to ask them how they like to be contacted. Some people may be more open to talking on the phone than others. People who are less likely to talk on the phone or make in-person plans may prefer communicating via email. Tell your friends and family to put away their phones. When you're spending quality time with someone, ask them to save social media and texting for later. It probably doesn't feel good to have to compete with social media for your friends' attention. Also, hearing about what's happening on Facebook may entice you to return before you're ready. Make plans to do things with other people. Having positive experiences and interactions with friends will help you stay both healthy and happy. When you have fun social events on the horizon, you'll feel less isolated. Find out which bands or artists are visiting your town, and then plan to see the event with friends. Research good cafes or restaurants in your area and ask a friend to meet you for a meal. Plan a camping trip with a group of people. Try to choose a location where the Internet is inaccessible! Sign up for an activity that requires you and a friend to do something at a regularly-scheduled time. For example, weekly yoga classes, volunteer opportunities, or writing groups. Start a project with a group of people, such as a band, sports team, or foreign language study group. Keep busy. If you often check social media when you're bored, you'll need to fill your time with things that keep your mind focused. You clean, read, study, catch up on homework, or go out. Not only will you stay on top of things like coursework or the cleaning, but it may also reduce your social media temptations. Become a regular at a café or regular event. Hanging out at the same places often will undoubtedly introduce you to people who share similar interests. When you go to these events, appear relaxed, friendly, and approachable to encourage conversation. Go to the same open mic event every month, and maybe even participate! Find an art gallery you like and go to their opening every month. Visit the same café regularly so people start to recognize you. Join a group for people who share the same interest. You can use a site like Meetup.com to make new friends who like to hang out in-person. You may find a group that shares a certain identity (e.g., heritage, occupation, orientation) or common interest (e.g., oil painting, beat-making, women's basketball) and forget all about social media. Ask for support. If you find yourself unable to stay off social media, reach out to your friends and family. Let them know why you want to stop using social media , and ask them to help you fill your time. Internet addiction can interfere with life to the point of becoming a serious addiction. If you're feeling shame and having trouble steering clear of social media, there are non-judgmental therapists and help groups who can help you defeat your addiction.	Deactivate your social media accounts. Remove social media apps from your tablet or smartphone. Block social media websites in your browser. Change your routines to avoid social media. Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Write a list of good things about using social media. List ways to do those things without social media. Make a list of the things you don’t like about using social media. List ways to improve the negatives by leaving social media. Throw yourself into a new hobby. Find a penpal. Stay on top of current events. Ask your friends for their contact information. Tell your friends and family to put away their phones. Make plans to do things with other people. Keep busy. Become a regular at a café or regular event. Join a group for people who share the same interest. Ask for support.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-You-Have-Anxiety	How to Know if You Have Anxiety	If you think you might have anxiety, ask yourself if you ever experience feelings of dread and tension that don't seem to go away, which is a major symptom of anxiety. You should also consider whether you ever disconnect from other people and from your emotions when something overwhelms you, since this is another common symptom of anxiety. Try to recognize if you avoid particular situations that cause you too much stress. For example, if you find yourself avoiding school work, professional responsibilities, or social interactions because you're afraid of being overwhelmed, you might have anxiety issues. If you're struggling with anxiety, talk to a doctor, psychiatrist, or counselor, who can help you work through some of your negative feelings.	Watch for episodes of excessive or intense worry. Perhaps the most characteristic feature of anxiety is a long-lasting or intense feeling of dread and tension. Sufferers of anxiety often find themselves worrying constantly, even when they have nothing in particular to worry about. Worrying is often accompanied by physical tension and jitteriness, and is characterized by a pessimistic attitude, and an anticipation of the worst outcome in the situation causing the worry. Identify feelings of blankness or being unreal. One of the most bizarre feelings associated with excessive anxiety is a feeling of detachment, or unreality, especially in situations where the anxiety sufferer is overwhelmed by the source of their anxiety. During such episodes, you feel utterly disconnected from others, and from the world around you, and you may find yourself unmotivated to do much of anything. For example, feeling as if your emotions and motivations have been turned "off", as if by the flip of a switch, following an episode of intense worry or stress may be a sign that you are experiencing excessive anxiety. Recognize episodes of fear or panic. The fear or panic may be associated with a real situation from your life, or may simply manifest as a general fear, such as of death, or loss of control. Alternatively, the fear may have no source you can identify. This fear may prove difficult to control, and difficult for others to comfort, which makes it one of the most debilitating symptoms of anxiety. If difficult or stressful situations — be they social, financial, or work-related, cause you to feel overwhelmed and incapable of dealing with your problems — you may be experiencing the effects of excessive anxiety. It is normal to sometimes be troubled by thoughts of death and dying, either your own or that of someone close to you, but if these thoughts begin occurring with such frequency or intensity that they distract your from important activities or prevent you from sleeping they may be a sign that you are experiencing an unhealthy amount of anxiety. Pay attention to your mood. The symptoms of anxiety can be very difficult to cope with, especially if they are frequent or severe. The resulting strain can make it difficult to maintain a calm or happy mood, which can strain work, school and personal relationships, and making it a challenge to enjoy a normal social life. Frequent anxiety sufferers often find themselves feeling irritable and display difficulty concentrating or participating in social interactions. Be attentive to avoidance behaviors. Regular sufferers of anxiety attacks will often find themselves fearful of situations which have, in the past, been triggers for stress or anxiety. If you find it very difficult to enter into situations which you associate with stress, or you often find yourself compelled to take significant steps to avoid such situations, this may indicate that you are experiencing an unhealthy level of anxiety. For example, if you find yourself often procrastinating school work, professional responsibilities, or social interactions because you fear being overwhelmed by the stress caused by these activities, you may be experiencing the effects of excessive anxiety. Be wary of drug and alcohol abuse. Self-medication, or use of unprescribed drugs and alcohol to treat the symptoms of illness, is common among chronic sufferers of anxiety. You should be honest with yourself regarding the role that drugs or alcohol play in your own relationship with anxiety. If you feel that your use of substances is out of your control, and is detrimental to you, it's important that you reach out to friends, loved ones, or medical professionals to help you deal with the problem before it impacts your health. Pay attention to unexplained discomfort and pain. Nausea, headaches, dizziness, and muscle soreness are all common symptoms of anxiety. If you regularly experience such discomfort, this may be a sign that you are experiencing excessive anxiety, especially if standard methods for relieving the discomfort are ineffective. Notice signs of physical tension. The body often manifests psychological strain physically, through symptoms like muscle tension, rapid heartbeat and breathing, trembling, and shortness of breath. Often experiencing such physical tension, especially in the absence of a non-psychological cause, such as vigorous exercise, may be a sign of anxiety. Fidgeting behaviors, such as tapping your hands and feet, grinding your teeth, or clenching your jaw may also be signs of anxiety-related physical tension. Be mindful of changes in your sleep patterns. Anxiety often has a very noticeable effect on how well you sleep, how much sleep you get, and how energized and alert you feel after sleeping. Oversleeping and insomnia (a sustained problem getting to sleep and staying asleep) are both common anxiety symptoms. Oversleeping intentionally to escape worry, or being kept from sleep by an overly active, worrying mind are both classic problems for sufferers of anxiety. Monitor your digestion. Your digestive system is very sensitive to changes in your physiology, including psychological changes like experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is often associated with frequent feelings of nausea, as well as frequent urination or diarrhea. Many anxiety sufferers experience a frequent or even constant queasy feeling, much like the pit-in-your-stomach sensation associated with a stressful realization. Be aware of fluctuating appetite and weight. Anxiety often affects what, and how much, you want to eat. If you notice that you are often not hungry, or simply not motivated to eat, this may be a sign of anxiety. Conversely, frequent overeating, especially as a distraction from worry, can also be a manifestation of anxiety. Watch for episodes of snowballing or overwhelming worry. For sufferers of anxiety attacks, the feelings of worry and dread associated with anxiety can "snowball", becoming so intense that they overwhelm everything else, and leave the sufferer stunned, panicking, and unable to process what is going on. These episodes are often brought on by high-stress events or situations, are extremely unpleasant and bewildering, and can last from a few minutes, to hours or even entire days. Anxiety attack sufferers often experience a "deer-in-the-headlights" feeling of being stunned and unable to decide how to respond to a stressful situation. Watch for intense physical tension or discomfort. Sufferers of anxiety attacks often experience sharp drops or increases in body temperature (hot or cold flashes), as well as feelings of intense shortness of breath or rapid, erratic heartbeat. Be mindful of obsessive thinking. Anxiety attacks are often accompanied by obsessive thoughts, which are intense, and unwanted thoughts associated with a problem, worry, or stressful situation. During an anxiety attack, these thoughts may seem to engulf the sufferer, making it difficult or impossible for them to focus on anything else. While these obsessive thoughts may be associated with a concrete problem in the sufferer's life, they can also be much more abstract. For instance, the obsession may be centered on a disturbing or stressful image or sound which becomes "stuck" in the sufferer's mind, preventing thought of anything else. Consult a medical professional. Anxiety attacks are painful, and often debilitating. The physical and emotional strain associated with regular, intense anxiety can also have long-term effects on your health. If you are struggling with anxiety, you should talk with a medical doctor, psychiatrist, or counselor about your symptoms, and possible treatments for anxiety. The simple act of asking for help from others can help alleviate your symptoms, and set you on a path for less-stressed living.	Watch for episodes of excessive or intense worry. Identify feelings of blankness or being unreal. Recognize episodes of fear or panic. Pay attention to your mood. Be attentive to avoidance behaviors. Be wary of drug and alcohol abuse. Pay attention to unexplained discomfort and pain. Notice signs of physical tension. Be mindful of changes in your sleep patterns. Monitor your digestion. Be aware of fluctuating appetite and weight. Watch for episodes of snowballing or overwhelming worry. Watch for intense physical tension or discomfort. Be mindful of obsessive thinking. Consult a medical professional.
https://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Basic-Words-and-Phrases-in-Chinese	How to Learn Basic Words and Phrases in Chinese	To learn Chinese, immerse yourself in the language by watching Chinese films and cartoons. Alternatively, listen to Chinese podcasts or CDs while you're exercising, doing housework, or commuting to work. To improve your tone and pronunciation, look for a local Chinese conversation group, or find a native Chinese speaker to practice with by placing an ad on an online forum.	Learn some basic vocabulary. The first thing to do when learning a new language is to memorize some simple yet important words and start practicing with them as soon as possible. Although things like grammar and sentence structure are important, they mean nothing until you develop a basic vocabulary. Here's a short list to get you started: Hello = nǐhǎo, pronounced [nee hauw] With 2 third tones. Not "ho" or "how," but somewhere in the middle. Listen to a native speaker as a reference. Yes = shì, pronounced [sher]" But not as in "sure". ALWAYS listen to a native speaker, as it is difficult to understand how to pronounce these words without hearing them. No = bù shì, pronounced [boo sher] Goodbye = zài jiàn, pronounced [zai jee-ian] Morning = zǎoshàng, pronounced "[zauw-shaung-hauw]" Afternoon = xià wǔ. There is almost no clear way to describe the "x" in pinyin with English pronunciations. Look it up and listen to a native speaker say it. Contrary to popular misinformation, the "x" DOESN'T AT ALL sound like "sh"! Evening = wǎn shàng, pronounced [wang shaung] Head = tóu, pronounced [toe] with a 2nd tone that goes up. Feet = jiǎo, pronounced [jee-yau] Hands = shǒu, pronounced [show]. With a 3rd tone, this goes from neutral to lower to neutral. Beef = niú ròu, pronounced [nee-o row] but not with the soft "r"—instead, use a more defined "r". Chicken = jī, pronounced [jee] Egg = jī dàn, pronounced [jee dan]. "Dan" has a 4th tone, that goes down. It is slightly forceful sounding (but not too forceful sounding!). Literally, "chicken egg". When speaking of eggs in general, use this. Specify the egg type by using the animal's name and then dàn. Noodles = miantiao, pronounced [miàn tiáo] Always look up pronunciations of every word spoken by a native speaker. Most Mandarin pinyins just simply cannot be described perfectly with English sounds! Learn some basic phrases. Once you've built up a little vocabulary, you can start working on some basic phrases and expressions that will help you to navigate everyday conversations. Here's a few to get you started: How are you? = nǐ hǎo ma? pronounced [nee hau mah] (see above for pronunciations) I'm fine = wǒ hěn hǎo, pronounced [wuh hen hau] Thank you = xiè xiè. There is almost no clear way to describe the "x" in pinyin with English pronunciations. Look it up and listen to a native speaker say it. Contrary to popular misinformation, the "x" DOESN'T AT ALL sound like "sh"! The "ie" part sounds close to "yieh" You're welcome = bù yòng xiè, pronounced [boo yong xi-yeh] Sorry = duì bu qǐ, pronounced [dway boo qi]. Like with the Mandarin "x," a proper pronunciation described with English letters is almost impossible. I don't understand = wǒ bù dǒng, pronounced [wuh boo dong] What is your surname (family name)? = nín guì xìng, pronounced [neen gway xing] What's your name? = nǐ jiào shén me míng zì, pronounced [nee-jee-yow shen-ma ming zi]" My name is _____ = wǒ jiào _____, pronounced [wuh jee-yau] Learn the tones. Chinese is a tonal language, which means that the same word can mean different things depending on the tone used to express them (even if the spelling and pronunciation are the same). This can be difficult for English speakers to grasp, but learning the tones is essential if you want to speak Chinese properly. There are 4 major tones in Mandarin Chinese, as well as a neutral tone: The first tone is a high, flat tone. It is expressed in a relatively high voice, with no rising or dipping. Using the word "ma" as an example, the first tone is expressed in writing as "mā". The second tone is a rising tone. It starts at a lower level and gets progressively higher, like when you say "huh?" in English. The second tone is expressed in writing as "má". The third tone is a dipping tone. It starts at a medium level, then dips lower before rising again, like when you say the letter "B" or the word "horse" in English. The third tone is expressed in writing as "mǎ". The fourth tone is a falling tone. It starts at a medium level and gets progressively lower, like when you are giving a command (such as telling someone to "stop") in English. The fourth tone is expressed in writing as "mà". The fifth tone is a neutral tone. It does not rise or fall, like the first tone, but this tone is expressed in a flat voice. The fifth tone is expressed in writing as "ma". Work on your pronunciation. Once you have learned the correct pronunciation of the tones by listening to native speakers (YouTube is good for this) and practicing them yourself, you need to work on applying them to words. This is essential, as the same word can have a completely different meaning depending on which tone is used. For example, using the tone "mā" instead of "má" could be the difference between saying "I want cake" and "I want coke"—two completely different meanings. Therefore, when you're learning vocabulary, it is not enough to learn the pronunciation, you must also learn the correct tone. Otherwise you could use the word in the wrong context and be completely misunderstood. The best way to work on your pronunciation is to speak with a native Chinese speaker who can encourage you when you get it right and correct you when you're wrong. Work on grammar and sentence structure. It's a common misconception that Chinese is a "grammar-less" language. Chinese has quite a complex grammar system; it's just very different from that of English and other European languages. Luckily, when learning Chinese, you will not have to learn any complicated rules involving verb conjugations, agreement, gender, plural nouns, or tense. Chinese is a very analytic language, which makes it quite simple and straightforward in some respects. Another bonus is that Chinese uses a similar sentence structure to English—subject-verb-object—which makes translating back and forth between the two languages somewhat easier. For instance, the sentence "he likes cats" in English is translated as "tā (he) xǐ huan (likes) māo (cats)" in Chinese even when the pronouns change! On the other hand, Chinese has its own grammar structures which are very different from those used in English and can therefore be very difficult for the English speaker to grasp. These grammatical features include things like classifiers, topic-prominence, and preference for aspect. However, there's no point in worrying about these things until you've mastered basic Chinese.	Learn some basic vocabulary. Learn some basic phrases. Learn the tones. Work on your pronunciation. Work on grammar and sentence structure.
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Time-Capsule	How to Create a Time Capsule	To create a time capsule, start by finding a shoebox, bin, or old suitcase. Then, pack it with items that show what it's like to live today. For example, pack a recent newspaper or magazine, currency, fashionable clothes, photographs, or packaging from your favorite candies. You can also write a description of what it's like to live today so you can see how much the world has changed when you open the time capsule. For instance, write about current fads, attitudes, and hot topics of the day. When you've finished making your time capsule, you can store it inside to protect it from the elements, or you can bury it outside. If you choose to bury your time capsule, add a few gel bags to reduce moisture and stop your items decaying over the years.	Choose an audience for your time capsule. Think about who your time capsule is for. This will help you pick contents, a location for the capsule, and a container. Whether you plan to open the capsule yourself, you would rather have your grandchildren open it, or you want a stranger from the distant future to stumble upon it, you should be clear about your intent. If you are struggling to find an audience, think about what kind you would most like to open. Do you wish your grandparents had left you a time capsule filled with memorabilia and handwritten notes? Does the thought of opening a 150 year old capsule left by someone lost to time long ago thrill you? Make a list of possible objects to include for your audience. . Depending on your audience, you may have different priorities for your contents. You can always collect more objects for your time capsule than you end up putting in. Your only limits are space and the ability of your capsule contents to be safely stored. If the capsule is for yourself, focus on personal mementos of your life as it is right now. Things like a pair of earbuds you wore every day for 2 years, an old key, or a takeout menu from a favorite restaurant will bring memories back in just a few years. For a time capsule that you plan to pass down to your children or grandchildren, find things that will interest them about your life and your world. Both personal objects of significance to you and your family, like wedding invitations, and things that depict the state of the world, like technology, are good choices. If your capsule is for people in the far future to uncover long after you are gone, focus on the era you are in. Things that may seem to be of little value now may be fascinating to someone in 75 or 100 years. Put toys in the capsule for kids. If you are making the time capsule with children, or for future children, toys and simple games can be a way to excite kids about the experience. Of course, don't lock a child's favorite toy away for years and years, but a handful of toys from when they were younger can help them get interested. Toys can change over the years more than you might think, and for a child they can be fondly remembered years later. Pick out some current newspapers or magazines. For a more general audience, print media showing current events or trends is a good choice to carry into the future a sense of what it was like to be alive in your era. You can even cut out headlines or articles from the day the capsule will be put in its resting place. Be sure to keep the paper in plastic sleeves to ensure that it is preserved. Store journals, letters, and photographs for a personal touch. Whether or not the time capsule is for you and your family, many people find it rewarding to read messages between people from the past. Journals and photographs each provide a captivating look at another person's life, as well. These are especially vulnerable to damage, so protect them in special archival sheets if the capsule will last more than 5 years. Choose any other objects that are compact and non-perishable. There is no limit to what you can keep in a time capsule, so long as it will fit and won't reach its expiration date before you want it to be opened. Most food and drink are not great candidates for your time capsule, as they are likely to rot or spoil before the opening date. If you are out of ideas for what to put in your time capsule, run through your daily activities in your head. What objects do you use? What do you look at? What do you read? Asking yourself these questions can give you many new ideas. Write and enclose a letter, if desired. This gives you an opportunity to tell your future audience about daily life, current fads, fashions, attitudes, and trends, what you think the future might look like, and anything else that you would like to say. You can also mention your intentions in creating the capsule. Write the letter as though it were addressed directly to whoever will open the capsule. This will give it a much more personal feeling than a letter that is closer to a list of facts than a piece of communication. Make an inventory of everything in the capsule. Write down all of the contents and place the list in the capsule and in your records. This will help future openers know that everything is in place, and help you remember what you put in the capsule. Choose a duration for your time capsule. For a personal time capsule, 10 to 30 years may be enough, whereas a generational time capsule meant for your grandchildren may need to last 60 to 70 years. If you want your capsule to be opened at an even later date, you will want to start planning the logistics. It's okay to not have a specific date for the capsule to be opened. Maybe you want to open it when you are married or reach retirement. Plan for the worst wear and tear. No matter wear you plan to store your time capsule, damage could ruin the contents before anyone ever sees them. You should keep the contents wrapped separately from one another and choose a container that can withstand worse than it is likely to endure. Use a shoebox, bin, or old suitcase for a short-term, indoor option. If your capsule is only supposed to last 5 to 10 years, a simple, everyday container will keep the contents safely tucked away and easily portable, without the risk of outdoor stowing. Keep in mind that a capsule made of cardboard or paper may be completely destroyed by fire, flood, or other natural disaster. Use a coffee canister for a simple, short-term choice. If you have a used coffee tin around, the aluminum will hold up below ground for around 10 years. To avoid getting water past the lid, bury the container inside a Ziploc bag, or other airtight plastic wrapping. Select a highly weatherproof for long-term stowage. If you plan to place the time capsule outdoors or bury the time capsule, select a container that is likely to survive, like a commercial or home-built aluminum, stainless steel, or PVC plastic capsule. One example of a sturdy home-built PVC container is a PVC tube with an end cap attached with PVC cement and a test cap lid that can be screwed tightly into the pipe. Consider using desiccant "gel bags", such as those included in the packaging of electronic goods and in bottles of vitamin tablets. These help to absorb any moisture that may have been present at the time of encapsulation and help to kill microbes that may make some of your items perish. Use your imagined audience to decide where to put the capsule. If you are planning on opening the time capsule yourself, you may be able to store it in your own home or buried in your backyard. For an audience in the future aside from your family, a spot that is off of private property may be best. Be sure to store your outdoor capsule in a place that is safe from development and construction, like just outside a national park or landmark, particularly if you choose to bury it. Choose burial for a traditional time capsule approach. While burial may not be the best choice, for several reasons, it is certainly the classic way to store your capsule. Buried capsules are very likely to be forgotten or lost, and being underground makes the contents much more susceptible to damage from moisture. Another positive side of underground storage is that it is less likely to be removed or opened early as it might be indoors. Outdoor storage has a better chance of staying in one place. Store your time capsule indoors for a safer alternative. Out of the elements, indoor time capsules are a secure alternative to storing them underground. While they may be more tempting to open and a little less captivating than buried time capsules, you should still consider an indoor approach for shorter term storage. Choose an outdoor, above-ground option for a fun challenge. One interesting alternative is to store your time capsule items in a stainless steel vacuum food jar hidden inside a camouflaged polyurethane hollow rock or log. These above-ground time capsules are called Geocapsules and can provide a further level of adventure to the time capsule experience. Mark the container with the current date and the intended opening date. This ensures that the opener knows the exact origin of your time capsule and, if they found it unintentionally, knows when to open it. Avoid using ink to mark the outside of a buried capsule. An engraving would hold up best, but weather-grade paint is another good option. Noting these dates on the outside and inside of the capsule creates extra assurance. Do something to remind yourself or others about the time capsule. At minimum, you will need to record the location and intended opening date on paper, digitally, and in a secure location. If you keep a calendar, set reminders each year, or schedule an email to be sent to you on a certain date. Consider writing the location and opening date in your will, or leave a letter with a grandchild containing instructions. Make extra arrangements for a time capsule that will outlive you. If your time capsule is intended for retrieval years or decades after its original placement, make doubly sure that several people know of its exact location and surroundings. Ask them to hold the information for safekeeping, passing it along if necessary. Take photographs of your placement, identify GPS coordinates, and write down all data important for relocating the precise location. Register the time capsule to make it feel more official, and give the capsule a higher chance of being found if all else fails. Seal the time capsule and store it. Be sure to seal it tightly and completely. Remember to use a plastic bag on the outside as well for outdoor storage. If it's a personal time capsule, the hard part will be resisting the urge to open it, but soon you will forget all about it until you are reminded! Place a marker of some kind on the exact site of a buried capsule. Even if it is just a painted rock, keeping some kind of visible, yet not overt, sign of the spot to dig for the capsule will help you or someone else in the future avoid losing the treasure.	Choose an audience for your time capsule. Make a list of possible objects to include for your audience. Put toys in the capsule for kids. Pick out some current newspapers or magazines. Store journals, letters, and photographs for a personal touch. Choose any other objects that are compact and non-perishable. Write and enclose a letter, if desired. Make an inventory of everything in the capsule. Choose a duration for your time capsule. Plan for the worst wear and tear. Use a shoebox, bin, or old suitcase for a short-term, indoor option. Use a coffee canister for a simple, short-term choice. Select a highly weatherproof for long-term stowage. Use your imagined audience to decide where to put the capsule. Choose burial for a traditional time capsule approach. Store your time capsule indoors for a safer alternative. Choose an outdoor, above-ground option for a fun challenge. Mark the container with the current date and the intended opening date. Do something to remind yourself or others about the time capsule. Make extra arrangements for a time capsule that will outlive you. Seal the time capsule and store it. Place a marker of some kind on the exact site of a buried capsule.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Face-Framing-Layers	How to Cut Face Framing Layers	To cut short face framing layers, begin with damp, combed hair. Comb the hair above your forehead down in front of your face so that it covers your eyes. Twist the hair tightly and choose where you would like the layers to fall against your face. For example, if you have wavy hair, cut your hair just below your mouth, whereas if you have curly hair, cut it at your chin. Hold your twisted hair away from your face with your non-dominant hand. Position the scissors horizontally to your twisted hair and cut through the twist in a straight line. Release your hair and use a blow dryer and brush to style your new layers.	Get your hair damp. For best results, cut these layers on damp hair. A good time to cut is post-shower, right after you've towel-dried your hair. Another option is skipping the shower and misting your hair with a water-filled spray bottle. You can approach it either way. When deciding the length of your layer, you'll be going with an adjusted measurement to account for spring-back. Curly hair should be wet, not damp, before being cut. Wet your hair in the shower or under a sink tap. If you decide to use a spray bottle, make sure that you provide an even layer of water from the roots to the tips to dampen the hair. Detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb. Before you start cutting on your hair, it's important that you detangle it thoroughly. Knots and tangles will slow you down and possibly contribute to uneven layers. Start at the ends of your hair and gently work your way up to the roots with the comb. Then, smooth your hair down with your hands. Comb the hair above your forehead straight down. Your layers should cover your top section of your head. Use the outer corner of each eyebrow as a guide. The hair that falls between those two midpoints is what you want to work on. Comb the hair straight down over your face. When sectioning your hair, make sure to go up to your apex (or highest point) of your head. You will need to blend these layers all the way around to the back. Grab that section of hair and twist it. This will separate the section from the rest of your hair. Then, clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Now you can concentrate only on the hair around the forehead, which will become the short, face-framing layers. Decide where you want the layer to fall based on your hair type. If you have straight hair, aim to cut the layer at around the mouth area. Wavy and curly hair both spring up once dry, so you need to cut off less to get the same effect. For those with wavy hair, cut right below your mouth, between your mouth and chin. If you have curly hair, cut at chin-level. You can always go back and cut more if you aren't happy with the results. Tighten the twist and hold it up and away from your face. Holding the twist up will help you create a soft framing bang instead of a blunt edge. Twist the hair tightly and hold the very end of twist with your non-dominant hand. Use a sharp pair of barber's scissors to snip through the twist. Hold the scissors horizontally. Double check where you've decided to cut. Then, snip right through the twist in a straight line. The twisted hair will ensure you end up with soft ends rather than bluntly cut ends. Release the twist and shake out your hair. The hair you removed will fall away. Comb through the newly-cut section of hair. Then, grab a round brush and comb through them again. Style your new layers with a blow dryer and round brush. Using the round brush, brush the hair inward toward your face. Blast your hair with the blow dryer as you roll the length of the hair through the brush. Then aim your blow dryer downward to finish drying the new layers so they fall smoothly around your face. Style the rest of your hair as usual. Brush your dry hair thoroughly. Start with dry hair and use a paddle brush to work through any knots. You want to start with smooth, detangled hair. This type of style will provide more layers in the front of your face than in the back of your head. Keep this in mind before proceeding with the haircut. Lean over slightly and brush your hair forward. Direct all of your hair forward to your forehead. Gather all of your hair near the forehead, almost at your hairline. Hold it there with your non-dominant hand. Once you've gathered all your hair, you can stand back up again. Secure the hair near your front hairline with a hair tie. You are basically forming a ponytail at your forehead. Hold the hair securely with your non-dominant hand and use your dominant hand to twist the hair tie into place. Try to keep your hair as smooth as possible. Hold the ponytail right in the middle with your non-dominant hand. Grab on to your ponytail about midway down, so that the ends are exposed. Twist it gently. Choose where you want your shortest layer to fall. Let the ponytail fall down your back to help you decide how short you want the shortest layer to be. Hold the spot with two fingers. Be cautious with your length. It is better to cut off less in the beginning than to cut off too much accidentally. You can always cut off more later. Cut the end of the ponytail using several straight snips. Lift the ponytail straight up while still grasping the hair with two fingers. Use a series of short, horizontal snips to cut in a straight line along your fingers. Remove the hair tie and brush out your hair normally. Brush your hair into your usual part. The freshly cut hair will fall around your face softly. Style your hair as usual and enjoy your swingy, face framing layers! If your layers feel too bulky, try holding each strand straight out and make vertical cuts into each strand. This can help reduce some of the bulk. If the layers are too choppy or blunt, you may need to blend them more. You can always visit a professional salon to help fix any mistakes you may have made.	Get your hair damp. Detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb. Comb the hair above your forehead straight down. Grab that section of hair and twist it. Decide where you want the layer to fall based on your hair type. Tighten the twist and hold it up and away from your face. Use a sharp pair of barber's scissors to snip through the twist. Release the twist and shake out your hair. Style your new layers with a blow dryer and round brush. Brush your dry hair thoroughly. Lean over slightly and brush your hair forward. Secure the hair near your front hairline with a hair tie. Hold the ponytail right in the middle with your non-dominant hand. Choose where you want your shortest layer to fall. Cut the end of the ponytail using several straight snips. Remove the hair tie and brush out your hair normally.
https://www.wikihow.com/Approach-a-Bisexual-Guy-in-the-Closet	How to Approach a Bisexual Guy in the Closet	To approach a bisexual guy in the closet, try being direct so you can find out for certain if he is interested in dating you. Ask him something like, “Do you date guys?” If he says yes, then you can try suggesting a place to go by picking something that you will both enjoy based on your conversation. For example, if you both like horror movies, invite him to the movies with you. If he says that he isn't interested in dating guys or isn't ready to come out of the closet, say something reassuring so he feels safe and you can return the conversation to a friendly space. For instance, you could say something like, “No worries, I just figured I'd ask.”	Pay attention to body language. The way that a guy holds himself and behaves around you may give you your first sign that he is interested in you. When people are attracted to each other, they tend to face each other, lean in close or stand close, and do subtle things like: Smiling and making eye contact. This is the classic sign of interest. If a guy is attracted to you, then he will probably make eye contact with you even if you are across the room and he may also flash you a smile. Raising an eyebrow. This is called an eyebrow flash and it is a quick involuntary movement that people make when they are attracted to someone. Watch for a quick raised eyebrow when you first see him. Parting lips. People also tend to part their lips slightly when they are attracted to someone. This is a quick gesture that will happen right as you make eye contact if he's interested in you. Watch for preening gestures. Self-grooming or preening gestures are another indicator that he might be interested in you. If you notice that he is adjusting his tie, smoothing his hair, or otherwise trying to improve his appearance, then this is also a good sign that he is attracted to you. For example, you might notice that he is absent-mindedly smoothing out his shirt while he is talking to you, or stroking his facial hair to ensure that it looks neat. Note any intimate touches. If he is really interested in you, then he might touch you in a gentle way, such as by placing a hand on your arm or shoulder, even if it is only for a moment. If he seems to be touching you now and then, then he might be doing so to show his interest. For example, if you tell a joke and he laughs while grasping your forearm with his hand, then this could be his way of showing that he finds you attractive. Consider how the person acts with other people. You might also try comparing his behavior towards you with his behavior towards other to determine if he is interested in you. If he is warmer and more affectionate towards you than anyone else (male or female), then this might be a sign that he thinks you are attractive. For example, if he laughs at all of your jokes, but barely cracks a smile at anyone else's jokes, then he may be interested in you. Smile and make eye contact. Classic flirtation tactics like smiling and making eye contact are good places to start. Whether you see him from across a room or you are sitting across a table from each other, smiling and making eye contact is a good way to show your interest. However, smiling and making eye contact is a friendly gesture, so it is a lower stakes version of flirtation that some other bolder options. Try making eye contact for a few seconds and then look away for a moment. Then, look at him again and see if he is still looking at you. If he is, then this might indicate that he finds you attractive. Flash him a smile to send the message that you also find him attractive. Strike up a conversation. Before you ask a guy out, you will probably want to get to know him and find out if you two have anything in common. Otherwise, it might turn into a boring date. Ask him about his interests, likes, and dislikes, and background to start getting to know him. Some questions you can ask him include: What do you do for a living? What do you like to do for fun? What kind of music do you like? Did you grow up around here? Do you have any pets? Are you having a good time? Give compliments. Compliments are always appreciated, whether you are flirting with someone or not. By giving the guy a compliment, you can increase his confidence and send a message that you are attracted to him. If he's interested, then might reciprocate with a compliment of his own. If he's not interested, then he can politely say thanks and then change the subject. Try saying something like, “You have a great sense of style! I love your suit.” Or, you can be a bit bold and say something like, “I am sorry if I am staring, but you have gorgeous eyes.” Try some playful touching. Giving him a few playful touches is a fun way to flirt and gauge his interest at the same time. Try some brief, gentle touches to let him know that you are attracted to him. These gestures may also give him the confidence to touch you back. For example, you can try touching him on the arm or shoulder when he says something that you find interesting or funny. Or, if you want to be a little bolder, then you can try placing a hand on his back to guide him as you are walking through a crowded place together. Hint at your interest. A subtle approach might be best if you think that there is a chance he might not be into guys. If you are still unsure about whether or not this guy is interested in dating you, then you might say something to hint at your interest in a date. This is a lower stakes way of indicating your interest that will give him the opportunity to politely decline. For example, you could try saying something like, “I need a date for this movie I want to check out on Saturday. You wouldn't happen to know a guy who would accompany me, would you?” Or, you could try saying, “I really want to ask this cute guy out, but I am not sure if he dates guys or not. What would you do in my situation?” Be direct. If hints don't seem to work or if you just want to find out for certain if this guy is interested in dating you, then take a direct approach. Ask him in a straightforward way if he dates guys. If he says yes, then you can ask him if he'd like to go on a date with you. For example, you might try simply saying something like, “Do you also date guys, or just women?” If he confirms that he dates both men and women, then you could try saying something like, “That's awesome! We should hang out sometime.” If he says no, then there might be a little awkwardness after. However, this will pass. Try to say something reassuring to return the conversation to a friendly space. For example, you might say something like, “Okay, cool. I just ask every guy I meet because I can never tell, you know?” Try suggesting a place to go. If you are getting lots of positive sign from him, then you can go ahead and ask him on a date. Pick something that you will both enjoy based on your conversation and suggest a specific day and place to meet up. For example, you could say something like, “Since we both love horror movies, we should check out that new one on Saturday. What time works for you?” Or, try saying something like, “I really want to check out that new Indian restaurant, too. Let's go together this Thursday!”	Pay attention to body language. Watch for preening gestures. Note any intimate touches. Consider how the person acts with other people. Smile and make eye contact. Strike up a conversation. Give compliments. Try some playful touching. Hint at your interest. Be direct. Try suggesting a place to go.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Cork	How to Clean Cork	To clean cork, dampen a rag with warm water and wipe the cork down with it, which should be enough to remove any dirt and grime. For stubborn spots and stains, scrub the cork with soapy water or white vinegar and then rinse off the solution with water. You can also try mixing a 1/4 cup of borax with a few drops of water to make a paste and then scrubbing the cork with it using an old toothbrush.	Vacuum cork floors. Vacuum or sweep your cork floors. Do this to remove any obvious layers of dirt or dust. That dirt can scratch the floor over time. Use a soft-bristled broom or a low setting on your vacuum. Prepare a cleaning solution with soap, vinegar, and water. Combine a drop of mild dish soap with ¼ cup (60 mL) white vinegar and 1 quart (.946 L) of warm water. Put the solution in a spray bottle to apply it most easily to any surface. Mix it gently by rocking it back and forth or stirring gently. Don't shake it or you'll create unwanted suds. Don't worry if you add a little extra soap. You can also use a combination of liquid soap and water. Try combining 5 drops of soap to every quart (.946 L) of water. Use store-bought cleaners. Try using a gently abrasive cleaning solution. Watch out for cleansers that contain bleach. These can discolor your cork. Also avoid acidic cleansers that might damage your cork. Don't use products like a Swiffer on your cork floors, as they can leave streaks. Mop cork floors. Use a soft mop to wash the floor with store-bought cleansers, soap and water, or your solution of water, vinegar, and soap. Rinse off the cleaning solution or you might see streaks or a soapy film when the floor is dry. Allow the floor to air dry or dry it with a soft rag. Wring out any extra water when you begin mopping to avoid over-saturating the floor. This extra water could damage the cork. Scrub your floors by hand twice a year for a deep cleaning. Apply a small amount of Murphy Oil Soap to a microfiber cloth. Start in the back corner of the room, then use your cloth to scrub the cork. Slowly work your way across the room until the entire floor is clean. Although hand scrubbing your floor is optional, it will help you maintain your floors and keep them clean. Avoid using a steam mop to clean cork floors. Steam mops use a lot of water as they clean the floor, which can damage cork flooring. The steam may damage the finish on your floor or the cork itself. It's best to avoid using this type of cleaner on your floors. Wipe away dirt with water. Get a rag or soft cloth damp with warm water. Use the damp rag or cloth to wipe down the cork. Try to loosen any dirt while you wet the cork. Put your cork under running water. Wash your cork directly under the faucet tap. Do this for cork that you are prepared to get fully wet, like a fishing rod grip. Don't leave standing water on cork floors. Also don't submerge shoes with cork uppers or heels under water. This could ruin any leather or suede on the shoes. Wash other kinds of cork with a cleaning solution. Use a damp sponge, gently scrub a soapy cleaning solution into your cork. Rub in circles and clean the entire surface. Rinse the cleaning solution off of the cork. Finally, dry it with a clean, soft rag or allow the cork to air dry overnight before using. Clean smaller cork items with mild detergent and water, the vinegar, soap, and water cleaning solution above, or store-bought cleaners. Make a paste with Borax. Make a paste with Borax to remove tough, ground-in dirt. Combine water with Borax in a shallow bowl. Start with about ¼ cup (60 mL) Borax and add just enough drops of water to make a thick paste. Scrub the cork with Borax paste. Rub the Borax paste into your cork with a soft, damp brush -- even a toothbrush will do. Scrub the entire surface of the cork with the paste. Rinse the paste off well. Use a rag to dry the cork. Repeat the scrubbing process and leave the paste on the cork. Let the paste dry on the cork overnight. Wipe off the dried paste with a rag. Wipe up spills as soon as they occur. Use a paper towel or a clean cloth to soak up the spill and prevent it from soaking into the floor. Don't allow liquids to sit on your floor, as they may cause damage. Even though your floor has a seal, it's best to not have spills sitting on the surface. Place trays or mats under your plants or pet bowls for floor protection. Plants normally have drainage at the bottom, and water can spill out of your plant pots or pet bowls. This can potentially damage your cork floors, especially if it pools under the pot or bowl where you don't see it. Using a tray or floor mat can protect your flooring. Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide. If you have cork that you want to disinfect -- for example, old wine bottle stoppers or communal yoga mats and blocks -- apply a thin coating of hydrogen peroxide to the cork with a damp sponge. Rub the sponge over the cork. Allow it to air dry completely before using. Don't dilute the hydrogen peroxide. You do not need to rinse the hydrogen peroxide off the cork. Sand the cork once or twice a year. You can sand any item made of cork, even floors. Very gently rub the cork with sandpaper that has fine or extra fine grit. Only sand in one direction and avoid sanding in circles. Doing this will remove any layers of dirt, but it will also remove the top layer of cork. Accordingly, limit the number of times you sand your cork each year. Protect with cork sealant. Use a commercial sealant to protect cork shoes, floors, and fishing rod grips. Consult with a flooring professional or manufacturer to determine the best sealant for your cork floors. For other products, try using sealants manufactured for cork shoes. Use the sealant to keep your cork clean and prevent it from deteriorating over time.	Vacuum cork floors. Prepare a cleaning solution with soap, vinegar, and water. Use store-bought cleaners. Mop cork floors. Scrub your floors by hand twice a year for a deep cleaning. Avoid using a steam mop to clean cork floors. Wipe away dirt with water. Put your cork under running water. Wash other kinds of cork with a cleaning solution. Make a paste with Borax. Scrub the cork with Borax paste. Wipe up spills as soon as they occur. Place trays or mats under your plants or pet bowls for floor protection. Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide. Sand the cork once or twice a year. Protect with cork sealant.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Roommate-Wanted-Ad	How to Write a Roommate Wanted Ad	By writing a good roommate wanted ad, you'll have a better chance of finding a great match. Start your ad with a catchy headline to hook potential roommates, like "Roommate wanted to share great apartment near downtown!" Then, promote any stand-out features that will appeal to the type of roommate you're looking for. For example, if you're looking for a quiet roommate who keeps to themselves, you could write, "Furnished, clean, great for someone who enjoys quiet nights in." Or, if you want a roommate who you could go out with, you could write, "Close to public transportation, restaurants, bars, and fun nightlife." Include a description of the current occupants too, like your age ranges, genders, and things you have in common. It's totally OK to describe what kind of roommate you want as well so you find a better match. You could write something like, "Would love to live with a nonsmoker and someone who is clean and quiet."	Figure out what you and your home have to offer. It's a good idea to brainstorm about what you can offer a potential roommate before you write an ad. This can help you more easily write the ad text and attach photographs that will attract quality roommates. Some examples of what you might offer are: convenient location, your great personality, pets, cheap rent. Write out a list of what you have to offer so that you can easily draw upon it when you write your ad. Think about what you are looking for in a roommate. You'll also want to consider what you are looking for in a roommate before you compose your ad. This will help ensure that you thoroughly address every contingency that may happen with a roommate. A roommate's habits can significantly affect you and your home. Make sure to think about factors such as personality and habits such as cleanliness. If you've ever had a roommate, think about what you liked and disliked about them. You can use this information to help direct you as you formulate a list of what you are seeking in a roommate. Create a list of what you are looking for in a roommate so that you can easily draw upon it when you write your ad. Decide where to place your ad. Where you place a roommate ad can determine the type of roommate you attract. Considering where to place the ad can not only help you find the place best to advertise but also help the best roommate find you. You can advertise for roommates in different locations including online, in the newspaper, on public bulletin boards, or having someone you know make an announcement. Reading ads for roommates in different sources can give you a sense of the clientele and types of people each publication offers. Perusing ads can also help you write the best text for your needs. Coin a catchy headline. You want to compose an ad that will appeal to type of roommate you are seeking. Coining a catchy and engaging headline can direct and hook potential roommates. Keep your headline short and to the point. Remember, this is just to draw in potential roommates. For example, if you are looking for a roommate who attends a nearby college or university, you could use the headline, "Roommate Wanted to Share Great Apartment Near Campus!" If you have pets, you could write “Cat lover seeking cat lover to share great apartment and kitty cuddles.” Define the location of the house or apartment. One of the most important items potential roommates look for in an ad is the apartment or house location. This can help weed out potential roommates who may not like the location or cannot afford it. Include basic information about the location such as if it is a house, an apartment building, and how many people live there. If you want to protect your privacy, only include the apartment building name, not your unit number. Inform readers of the type of building, the location, and the neighborhood. With a house, you can include the street. Ask potential roommates to email or call you for an interview and the house or building's specific location. Promote the apartment with its features. List the features of the room, apartment or house, and the neighborhood. Consider things that will appeal to the type of roommate you are seeking to help you locate the best person for you and your flat. Make sure to include features about the apartment such as furnished, clean, friendly community, carpeting, windows, washer and dryer, and air conditioning. You'll also want to include information about public transportation and parking. For example, if you are looking for a roommate who is quiet and a homebody, you may want to include things like "located in secluded area, quiet at night, perfect for individuals who want to avoid noisy bar traffic." If you are looking for someone who could go out with you, you could write “located in an area close to restaurants, bars and nightlife.” Describe the current occupants. Write a brief description of the current occupants of the house including you, other roommates, and pets. This can also help weed out people who may not have similar needs or wants as you. Include information about how you and any other occupants use the apartment or house, whether it is active or quiet, or if people work or stay at home all day. Make sure to include the sex and age range of everyone living in the apartment or house. Explain what type of roommate you are seeking. It might seem like you are being picky to include the type of roommate you want, but the point of your ad is to attract someone with whom you can live. Listing specifics such as nonsmoker, male or female, and attributes is very important and can help you run avoid uncomfortable situations down the road. Depending on where you live, there may be discrimination laws about excluding certain people or groups as roommates. For example, it may be illegal to write “no women” or “Christians only” in an ad. Consult local rental laws to see what you can and cannot include in a roommate wanted ad. This part of the ad should make the right person say “that's the flat or house for me.” Make sure to include information about items such as cleaning expectations, behavior in common areas, cooking, smoking, parties, and guests. List the cost of rent and any other fees or expenses. Towards the end of your ad, include financial information about renting with you. Be as specific as possible and make sure to include any additional fees such as utilities or cleaning costs. Potential roommates should know exactly how much they will be expected to pay prior to applying, which should also help weed out unwanted persons. List the rent, the cost of utilities, and any other fees such as cleaning services or parking rates. Make sure to include how much security deposit you require. You may want to let potential roommates know that you will be conducting interviews for the space. It's always a good idea to ask for references from potential renters. You can include a line about references with the financial information, which may detract otherwise unsavory potential roommates. Provide your contact information at the bottom of the ad. You want potential roommates to contact you without sharing too much information. This will help protect your privacy. You can include your first name in the ad, but don't use your last name. Only include a phone number if you have caller ID. Use an anonymous e-mail address created specifically for your roommate search. This will make it easy to ignore people that may not be right for your space. Attach photos of the advertised space. Including pictures of the space you are advertising can also help attract potential roommates. Make sure to include pictures of the room, common areas, and any other features you want to highlight.	Figure out what you and your home have to offer. Think about what you are looking for in a roommate. Decide where to place your ad. Coin a catchy headline. Define the location of the house or apartment. Promote the apartment with its features. Describe the current occupants. Explain what type of roommate you are seeking. List the cost of rent and any other fees or expenses. Provide your contact information at the bottom of the ad. Attach photos of the advertised space.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-a-Fight	How to Stop a Fight	If you're trying to stop a fight in public, stay calm, and address the situation with a soothing voice, nonthreatening body language, and slow movements. Call the police if weapons are involved, or directly ask somebody nearby to help you break up the fight. To stop a fight at home, reframe your disagreement as a problem you have to face together rather than the other person being the problem. Additionally, use “I” statements, like “I feel frustrated when… “ to communicate, rather than blaming the other person by starting a sentence with “You.”	Stay calm. If two other people are starting to fight, you should try to diffuse the tension by appearing relaxed. Use a soothing tone of voice, nonthreatening body language (for example, keep your hands raised in front of your chest), and slow movements. Assess the situation quickly. Fights move quickly so you won't have a lot of time. You need to determine how serious the situation is, if you are in danger, whether you need to call for help, and what strategies might work best to stop the fight in this particular situation. Try to determine whether anyone has a weapon or is likely to reach for an object to use as a weapon (for example, a bottle in a bar fight). If so, call the police and do not intervene. Try to move other onlookers, especially children, to safety. Notice whether the fighters have "back up," often in the form of onlookers who are egging on the fighters. Gang fights and similar situations are unpredictable and you should not try to intervene. Look around for any large objects that you can push between the fighters, like trash cans, desks, or anything else that is big but possible for you to quickly move into place. Even something as small as a pen can potentially be used to hurt others, so don't assume that the situation is safe just because no guns or knives are involved. Call the police. If either fighter has a weapon of any kind, call the police and do not try to intervene. You should also call the police if you are physically unable to restrain a fighter or fear that your safety would be in jeopardy if you intervened. Unless a police officer happens to be in the vicinity, it may be too late by the time they arrive. If it is safe to do so, try to break up the fight yourself while you wait for them to arrive. Get help from another onlooker. If there is anyone else within hearing range, get them to help you break up the fight before attempting to do it yourself. In situations like this, onlookers don't generally stop to help unless you tell them specifically. So instead of yelling "Someone help me!" look someone in the eye and say "Help me stop the fight!" If possible, choose someone who is larger than the fighters and looks strong and athletic. But in a pinch, any able-bodied adult will do! Don't leave the scene of a fight to get help unless you have to, especially if the fighters are juveniles. If you're at school or in another setting where there are no adults present, you can always send a kid to get another adult. Get between the fighters. This recommendation is only for situations in which both fighters are unarmed and the fight has not escalated to full-on blows. Be aware getting between two fighters is a risky choice, and you may be injured. You should also know that in many schools, it is illegal for teachers to touch students, even to intervene in a fight. When two people are gearing up for a fight, they tend to confront each other with their chests puffed and their shoulders back, staring directly into each other's eyes. Put your body between them during this stage, and you can help break the invisible tension between them. Face the antagonist. If one of the two fighters is "picking a fight" or purposely antagonizing the other, this is the person you should attempt to redirect and calm. Use a soothing voice and try to reason with the person. Most people do not want to fight, but fear looking weak if they back down. For that reason, it's your job to give the antagonist an "out" or a reason to not fight the other person without losing face. If you know the person, use his or her name, and try phrases that will resonate like, "What about your kids?" or "Do you want to go back to jail?" If you do not know him or her, try soothing phrases like, "It's OK, calm down," or "Think about what you're doing; do you really want to face the consequences of a fight?" Restrain an active fighter. This can be very difficult unless you have had training in self-defense or martial arts of some kind, or if you are out of shape or smaller than the attacker. It can also be risky, as you might get injured or be accused of hurting someone. However, there are times when you must intervene to stop someone from hurting someone else. Get behind the attacker and use a half-nelson grip to take her down. A half-nelson is a wrestling technique designed to take an opponent to the ground. To execute this move, pass your dominant arm under the attacker's arm on the same side (that is, your right arm under her right arm, or your left under her left). Reach your arm up over her back and grip her neck. Pin her other arm using your free arm. Recognize situations in which fights are likely to occur. You can avoid an altercation altogether by recognizing the types of situations that often lead to tense and violent interaction. These often include: Events where people are drinking too much alcohol. Avoid bars and nightclubs late at night, especially establishments that tend to get rowdy. Leave if you sense that other people are becoming agitated. Road-rage related fights. Be courteous while driving and follow posted signs. If someone tries to confront you, avoid eye contact and drive to the nearest police station. On a school playground. Tell your parents, a teacher, or counselor if someone is threatening to hurt you or if you fear for your safety at school. If they do not do anything to help, tell someone else until you get help. If no one will help you, call the police. Try to get away. Rather than engaging with a person who wants to fight you, try to walk or run away from them to avoid a fight. Remember that in many situations, such as at school or on the job, engaging in a fight can get you in trouble or even put into jail-- even if you think you are only engaging in self-defense. Get attention. If you are being attacked, draw attention of onlookers and passersby to try to get help. If someone is trying to fight you, they might back down if there are more people on your side. Scream or yell as loudly as possible. Remember, most people who see a bad situation will not become personally involved if they can help it; it's a psychological phenomenon known as the "bystander effect." Look someone in the eye and instead of asking for help, tell them to help you. If you know their name, use it. Say, "Help me, this person is trying to attack me," or "Call the police, NOW!" Use verbal techniques. If you do not have a weapon and you do not know any self-defense techniques, you can try using verbal techniques to "talk down" your attacker. Try using soothing words. Most people who are angry are unable to think clearly, and their heightened emotional state can take several minutes to return to normal. Try talking to the attacker in a soothing tone of voice for several minutes or as long as possible to give him or her time to return to a more rational state of mind. Make empathetic statements. Often a person will try to fight you because he or she thinks you have done something wrong. While you might vehemently disagree, in order to avoid being hit or otherwise attacked, you can try making statements that show you are empathetic to how the person feels. You might try saying, "You're right, that was a stupid thing I did. I don't know why I did that, but I'm sorry." Learn self-defense. If you fear for your safety and want to be truly prepared for someone who might try to fight you or who might attack you, you need to learn how to use physical force to defend yourself. Take classes from a trained professional in personal self defense or any number of martial art techniques such as jujitsu or tae kwon do. Look for a course that specifically teaches defensive techniques; ask the instructor before signing up if this course is right for you and how long it will take before you learn usable techniques. As with anything else in life, if you want to be good at self-defense and to have it be a skill you can easily access, you should practice it consistently. Understand what is normal. Some level of verbal disagreement is normal in intimate relationships, like that between spouses or between kids and their parents. But disagreements and conflicts should not be handled by fighting. Yelling, name-calling, belittling the other person, threatening to leave, or withholding attention or affection are not healthy ways to fight. Unfortunately, many people grow up in households where these types of fighting are commonplace, and they tend to handle their own disagreements in much the same way throughout life. In a relationship where fighting is commonplace, it can be difficult to retrain all of the involved parties to stop fighting and instead talk through disagreements in ways that are respectful. But your goal should be a collaborative relationship where differences are resolved through dialogue and where everyone feels safe, respected, and cared for. Reframe your disagreements. Instead of a fight, try to understand differences of opinion or disagreements as a problem-solving challenge. A fight is a situation where you and the other person are against each other. But you and your child, parent, or spouse are not against each other, you are partners! A disagreement is an opportunity to collaborate with your partner for a mutually-satisfying solution. Reframing a fight as a collaborative partnership doesn't make it easier to solve, but it does change the dynamic of the interaction. It is not you against them, it is you and them against the problem. Set ground rules. Every healthy relationship has rules, whether spoken or unspoken, about what types of behavior are acceptable. If your relationship struggles with fighting, setting ground rules can be a first step toward a more emotionally stable and fulfilling relationship. Agree about what is off-limits during a disagreement. For example, name-calling, threats to leave, or personal insults should be avoided. Agree to allow the other person a "time-out" if a disagreement begins to become heated. Promise to revisit the issue later, when all parties are calm. Sometimes, just thirty seconds to breathe and cool down is enough; other times, it might be a good idea to go to bed and sleep on it, and resume discussions the next day. Communicate. The only way to resolve a conflict is to talk through it. Learning how to discuss how you feel and why you are upset can be difficult. It is a good idea to begin practicing during smaller disagreements rather than waiting for big blow-out fights. State why you are upset. Be clear and specific, and try using "I" statements rather than statements that blame the other person. For example, "I feel frustrated when I have to take out the trash," rather than "You didn't take out the trash." Let the other person state their side. Be willing to listen and give the benefit of the doubt. Many verbal fights result from a misunderstanding or from jumping to conclusions about another person's motivations. Brainstorm solutions. Remember, this is a collaborative activity. Both parties likely have ideas for their own optimal solution, but the goal is to find a solution that works for everyone. Be willing to compromise, especially on issues that really aren't that important to you. It is difficult to come to a true agreement if you only give the other person one option. Reconnect after a fight. Remember why you love this person. As frustrating as disagreements may be, you should make a point to reconnect and reassure each other that you are still as committed to them as you were before the disagreement. Hold one another, hug, pat the person on the back, or reconnect in any way you can. Tell the person you care about him or her. Get help. If your family's fighting is out of control or you feel like you or someone else is in danger, tell an adult you trust or call the police. In the United States, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY, for deaf callers). Trained counselors at this 24-hour hotline can help you plan your next step.	Stay calm. Assess the situation quickly. Call the police. Get help from another onlooker. Get between the fighters. Face the antagonist. Restrain an active fighter. Recognize situations in which fights are likely to occur. Try to get away. Get attention. Use verbal techniques. Learn self-defense. Understand what is normal. Reframe your disagreements. Set ground rules. Communicate. Brainstorm solutions. Reconnect after a fight. Get help.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-for-a-Marriage-License-in-Tennessee	How to Apply for a Marriage License in Tennessee	Before applying for a marriage license in Tennessee, see if you can complete a pre-application form online from your county clerk's office, to save you some time by submitting a lot of the necessary information ahead of visiting the clerk's office. If not, complete the usual form from the clerk's office. Gather the necessary documents, including your birth certificate, social security card or passport if you're not American, and any divorce papers or death certificates if you were married before. Book an appointment with the county clerk's office, making sure both of you can attend at the same time because this makes processing quicker. Bring your fee, relevant documents and completed forms with you. Once you've got your licence, make sure to use it within 30 days.	Make sure you have proof of your date of birth. Since you have to be 18 years of age or older to get married in Tennessee (without parental consent), you'll have to provide proof of age. A certified birth certificate or government issued photo identification (such as a driver's license) is acceptable. Have your social security number available. This is another requirement for obtaining the marriage license. It's a good idea to have the social security card itself in hand. If you're not a US citizen, and don't have a social security card, then you'll need a valid passport. Gather important facts. There's certain information you'll need for the application, such as: Your parents' full names (including mother's maiden name) Your parents' state of birth and address (if living) The number of your prior marriages The date your last marriage ended (if applicable). Obtain a certified copy of your divorce decree. If you're the prospective bride, and you had your name changed in a divorce, you should also have changed your name on your driver's license. If you didn't, you'll need to provide a certified copy of your divorce decree. It's probably wise for both the bride and groom to have any divorce decrees available, just in case any issues concerning the divorce come up during the application process. Get a certified copy of your former spouse’s death certificate. If either the bride or groom is a widow or widower, having a certified copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate is a good idea, again in case the county clerk has any questions. Contact the county clerk's office where you plan to apply for the marriage license. The clerk's office is where you'll be able to get your application. Most, if not all, county clerk offices have a website. A listing of the counties and their contact information can be found at www.tncountyclerk.com. Complete a pre-application form online. In order to save time, many county clerks provide an online form that allows you to submit much of the necessary application information in advance. Check with the clerk's office to see if they offer this service. Determine the fee. There's a charge to apply for a marriage license in Tennessee. It varies from county to county, but it's usually around $100. Look on the clerk's website, or call. Also, find out if you need to bring cash, in case some clerks don't accept checks or credit/debit cards. Consider taking a 4 hour premarital preparation course. If you take this course within a year prior to the date you apply for the license, the county clerk will deduct $60 from the application fee. You'll need to get a Certificate of Completion when you finish the course. Again, the clerk's office can give you more information about this. Call the county clerk to see when you can come in. The clerk's office will tell you the days and times when they process marriage license applications. They'll set up a specific date and time for you if they work by appointment. They may also have this information online. Bring the fee and the necessary documentation with you. If you forget the fee or any of the needed documents (referred to in Part 1), you'll have wasted a trip to the clerk's office. Check to make sure you have everything you need, before you leave home, including the Certificate of Completion for the premarital preparation course, if you took it. Plan to appear at the clerk’s office together. Under Tennessee law, both the bride and groom need to sign the application and swear to the truth of the information it contains. To speed the process, it's best to arrange your schedules so that you can go to the clerk's office at the same time. Make sure your parents or guardian are with you if you’re between 16 and 18 years old. If either applicant for the marriage license is 16 or 17 years old, his or her parents, guardian, next of kin, or person having custody has to join in the license application, under oath. They have to state that the applicant is 16 or over, and that the applicant has their consent to marry. Use the license within 30 days. The marriage license is only valid for 30 days. If you don't get married within that 30 day period, you'll basically have to start the application process from scratch.	Make sure you have proof of your date of birth. Have your social security number available. Gather important facts. Obtain a certified copy of your divorce decree. Get a certified copy of your former spouse’s death certificate. Contact the county clerk's office where you plan to apply for the marriage license. Complete a pre-application form online. Determine the fee. Consider taking a 4 hour premarital preparation course. Call the county clerk to see when you can come in. Bring the fee and the necessary documentation with you. Plan to appear at the clerk’s office together. Make sure your parents or guardian are with you if you’re between 16 and 18 years old. Use the license within 30 days.
https://www.wikihow.com/Baste-a-Turkey	How to Baste a Turkey	To baste a turkey, take it out of the oven and peel back the foil that's covering it. Then, use a spoon, cup, or bulb baster to pour your basting liquid over the turkey. You can use all kinds of liquids for basting, like stock, wine, beer, gravy, and juice. After you've poured your basting liquid over the turkey, cover it back up with the aluminum foil and let it continue cooking. Repeat the process every 20-30 minutes until the turkey is finished cooking.	Prepare your turkey for roasting. This includes de-frosting it, washing, stuffing, and trussing, etc. Want some ideas? wikiHow is full of 'em. How to Roast a Turkey How to Brine, Truss, and Roast a Turkey Slow Cook a Turkey How to Roast a Turkey With Moist White Meat Turn on the oven and place the prepared turkey in its large roasting pan. If you have one available, place the turkey on a rack in the pan so the drippings fall to the bottom of the pan and are easy to get to. Some people choose to baste from the drippings in the bottom of the pan, while others choose to make a special mixture separately to put over it. What you use to baste is up to you. Set your timer, and let the roasting begin. You'll want two timers: one for the basting intervals and one for the whole time. How long you put it in for overall largely depends on the size of your turkey. Set your basting timer for 30 minutes. You will be basting at every 30 minute interval. After 30 minutes, open the oven to baste. Pull out the rack part-way. Open the roasting pan lid, or pull back the foil tent cover a bit. Look at the meat. Is it starting to get a little tan? Excellent. Your turkey is ready for its first basting session. Some people do prefer to baste every 20 minutes or so. However, the shorter the interval, the more you'll be strapped to the oven. Take out a spoon, cup, or bulb baster. A bulb baster is a special rubber tool to suck up and pour out liquids. It's like a large, soft syringe. If you don't have one, a spoon or cup will work just as well. Baste your turkey. Take some of the liquid you prepared for basting and pour it gently all over the surface, using your spoon, cup, or bulb baster. Use any kind of stock, wine, butter, oils, gravy, or juices. The idea is to keep the turkey meat moist. It's easiest to use the juices at the bottom. However, if you have a recipe for an herb butter, a marinade, or a gravy, that's great, too. Put the lid or tent cover back on, and put the turkey back in to roast. Reset the timer for 30 minutes. Go watch an episode of your favorite TV show or pick up a book, but don't go too far away! Repeat this process of checking and basting with your reserved liquid every 30 minutes. Soon, once again, you will have liquid on the bottom of the pan. Now use that instead of any liquid from a bowl. Whether you used the original meat juices or something else, it is now at the bottom of the pan, infused with meat juices, ready to be reused again. Remove extra liquid if the juices touch the bottom of the turkey. Don't let the turkey stew in juices. This will make the meat soft instead of giving it that golden outside, crispy rind. This is why a small rack in the roasting pan is best. With a rack, it stays out of all the juices. But keep the juices! Use some of the juices as a gravy base, or pour some into a bowl for table dressing over stuffing, vegetables, potatoes, etc. Don't let it go to waste! That juice has been stewing for hours with delicious turkey juices. Make a foil tent. Many people choose to forgo the basting entirely and instead wrap the turkey in a foil tent – basically just a layer of aluminum foil loosely over the turkey. This keeps the juices in, serving the same purpose as the basting. This is more convenient in that once the foil is placed, you can set it and forget it, instead of going into the kitchen every half hour for maintenance. Spray with apple juice. Instead of getting into the pan and dealing with hard-to-get-to juices or melting butter and herbs and getting sticky, just spray the turkey with apple juice! If you have a spray bottle, it's incredibly convenient. Of course, you could always infuse the apply juice with honey, herbs, butter, or anything else you can imagine for a more savory touch. Use bacon. Want to put a trendy take on your turkey? What's better than bacon? Fry up some bacon, add in some paprika, garlic, or maybe some onion, and keep the juices. Set the bacon aside on paper towels to dry. Then pour the bacon juices all over the turkey. When the turkey is near done, chop up the bacon and sprinkle it over the turkey. Know that you don't need basting for a brined turkey. A brined turkey is one that is kept in a large bucket or cooler for around 12 hours with a mixture of water, salt, broth, honey, and other additives. It's a great way to ensure that your turkey stays incredibly moist, and no basting required! You still have to cook the turkey as normal, and using a foil tent is a good idea. Some people choose to use wood chips on the bottom of the pan to give it a roasted hickory taste. If this sounds interesting, check out the article !	Prepare your turkey for roasting. Turn on the oven and place the prepared turkey in its large roasting pan. Set your timer, and let the roasting begin. After 30 minutes, open the oven to baste. Take out a spoon, cup, or bulb baster. Baste your turkey. Put the lid or tent cover back on, and put the turkey back in to roast. Repeat this process of checking and basting with your reserved liquid every 30 minutes. Remove extra liquid if the juices touch the bottom of the turkey. But keep the juices! Make a foil tent. Spray with apple juice. Use bacon. Know that you don't need basting for a brined turkey.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Roaches	How to Get Rid of Roaches	To get rid of roaches, keep your kitchen as clean as possible to cut off their food source. Wash dirty dishes right after using them, wipe the floors and countertops regularly to get rid of crumbs, and clean up spilled food in your kitchen cabinets. Keep your trash in a sealed bin so roaches can't get into it. Additionally, make your own cockroach bait by mixing 3 parts boric acid with 1 part powdered sugar. Sprinkle the bait in your kitchen cabinets, behind appliances, and in your pantry. The sugar will attract roaches, and when they eat it, the boric acid will kill them. Make sure to keep children and pets away from your cockroach bait. If you encounter a roach while you're cleaning or putting out bait, spray it with soapy water to kill it. Keep in mind that it can take weeks or months to get rid of all the roaches in your home, so you may want to hire an exterminator if you can't wait that long.	Cut off water sources. Cockroaches must have a source of water. Depending on the temperature and their size, they can live for a month without any food, but no more than a week without water. Find all the water leaks in your house , and fix them. Once their water source(s) have been eliminated, they will be much more interested in eating gel-based baits you set out. Clean your house thoroughly. A clean house is key to keeping cockroaches away, and the first place to start is the kitchen. Wash your dishes and put food away promptly after meals. Clean up crumbs and spills right away, and generally keep the area clean. Pay special attention to range tops, as cockroaches love grease. Hide your food. Keep food containers sealed, and don't leave food out for extended periods. Don't leave dirty dishes out overnight, and don't leave fruit on the countertop. Mop the floor routinely. This should clean up crumbs and sticky spots. Do not slop water against the walls; remember, they need water. Take out the trash regularly. Have one trash can for food in your house. Don't let it sit for too long. Use a trash can with a lid, rather than one that stays open. Keep it in sealed containers that aren't sitting right next to your house. Use store-bought cockroach bait. Cockroach bait is either housed in a childproof-case or applied as a gel and contains a slow-working poison mixed in with an attractive food (for cockroaches). The roaches eat the poison and bring it back to the nest, where it eventually kills all the other roaches. Place the bait in an area where you know cockroaches will encounter it, such as along baseboards, under the sink, and in corners. It should be as close to the nest as possible, so that as many roaches as possible will eat it and take it back to the nest. Most cockroach baits contain Fipronil.05% or Hydramethylnon 2% as the active ingredient. Roaches will eat the poison, then excrete it back at the nest, where other roaches will come into contact with it and die. Killing roaches using this method can take several weeks. Once the first generation of cockroaches is killed, their eggs will hatch, and more cockroaches will have to be poisoned before the nest is gone for good. Try homemade cockroach baits. Mix one part powdered (not granular) boric acid (sometimes sold as a roach-killing powder, but often available in pharmacies), one-part white flour, one part powdered white sugar. The sugar and flour attracts the roaches, and the boric acid kills them. Sprinkle the powder in the backs of drawers and cabinets, under the refrigerator, under the stove, and so on. You can also try a similar mixture of 1-part boric acid, 2 parts flour and 1 part cocoa. Expect at least 3 cycles of disappearance/reemergence of progressively smaller hordes of cockroaches, lasting about 2 weeks each. Continue using boric acid till roaches are gone. Kids, dogs, and some other pets will eat this mixture. Boric acid is not highly toxic to humans and pets, but is for external use only, so place it where only the bugs can get it. The mixture will cake hard in humid environments, so paper or foil trays may be needed to protect your floors and cabinets. Use a solution of soap and water. This is an easy way to kill adult roaches. Make a light solution of soap (bath soap is fine) and water that is thin enough to spray through a spray bottle. You can splash it, spray it or just throw it on the roach. Just 2 or 3 drops of a soapy water solution can kill a roach. Ensure that it makes contact with the roach's head and lower abdomen. If you can turn the roach over, hitting the belly is best. The roach will run or try to run, but will suddenly stop and die or be almost dead in one minute. The soapy water kills them by forming a thin film over the roach's breathing pores that stays in place due to surface tension, causing the roach to suffocate. Throw the roach away as soon as possible, since it could recover if the water dries up or has not touched a large percentage of its body. Use an insecticide spray. Get some insecticide that is labeled for use against cockroaches and contains Cyfluthrin or another insecticide as the active ingredient. Spray wherever cockroaches may be hiding or entering the house, including along walls, in cracks, and in vents. Keep pets and children out of the way when you are spraying, and follow all safety instructions on the product's label. If you're also using roach bait, don't spray near the bait. The spray may contaminate the bait and cause roaches to stay away from it. Using spray against roaches works to keep them out of sight for the present moment, but it can also serve to drive them further into your walls and make the problem worse. It's important to treat the nest as well as killing roaches on site. Apply a liquid concentrate. Liquid concentrates, once the exclusive domain of professional exterminators, are now being made for use by the public. The concentrate is a poison or deterrent chemical that is diluted with water and then sprayed, wiped, or mopped onto just about any surface, crack or crevice to kill roaches that walk there. Concentrates can be particularly effective providing protection against re-infestation, as they usually deter roaches for 1-2 weeks or more. Get professional grade pesticides. For the worst infestations, as a very last resort, you might want to order the strongest pesticides available. Look for a pesticide that contains Cypermethrin. Professional baits, glue traps with pheromones, and professional sprays are far more effective than products bought at a local home store. Cy-Kick CS is a micro-encapsulated product that is very effective against roaches. You'll probably have to buy it online, because this pesticide isn't usually sold in hardware stores. It will kill live bugs, as well as provide a residual effect for three months. Spray it around the perimeter of your home and in places like your basement. The downside is that this will kill all bugs, even ones that eat roaches, like spiders and millipedes. Use this only as a last resort, and don't use it at all if you have pets and kids around. It's a very strong poison that will harm anyone who eats it. Use store-bought cockroach traps. Cockroach traps lure cockroaches in and then trap them with an adhesive. Get several of these, and place them wherever cockroaches are known to frequent. While this is an effective way to kill a small population of adult roaches, it won't affect the nest itself. Use water jars. A simple and effective homemade way to lure and trap roaches is with a jar placed next to a wall. This allows the roaches to get in, but not escape. Any bait can be placed in the jar, including coffee grounds and water, but it also works with plain water in drier climates. Again, this is a good way to kill adult roaches, but it doesn't affect the nest and eggs. Use soda bottle traps. Take a plastic soda bottle and cut off the top where it curves. Invert the top and place it into the body of the bottle so that it acts like a funnel inside the bottle. Tape it into place around the rim. Pour a bit of water with soap in the bottom of the bottle, and set the trap in a place where roaches hang out. They'll craw into the trap and drown. Move yard debris away from the outside of the house. Cockroaches love piles of wood and other convenient hiding places, and as the weather turns colder, they'll migrate inside the house to keep warm. Make sure your woodpile is far away from the house. Remove piles of straw, leaves, clippings, and any other yard waste. Seal the house to keep roaches from entering. Seal cracks in exterior walls to keep roaches out of the house by blocking their entrance. Seal cracks everywhere you can inside your house as well. This takes time, but the payoff is great, because you eliminate most of their favorite hiding and breeding places. Fill every crack inside every cabinet in your kitchen. Fill the cracks on both sides of floor, door, and window moldings. Fill all openings around pipes in bathrooms and kitchens. Set out preventative traps. Even if you successfully got rid of a nest, prevent a re-infestation by setting out traps that will kill roaches before they get out of control. The best approach is to leave the caulk off a few cracks that are close to potential areas of entry, like the drain or vents, and place traps as follows: Spray over with insecticide (such as Raid) in either gel or liquid form. This serves as a second line of defense should any roaches survive or get past the physical barriers; this will at the very least weaken them. Alternatively sprinkle salt under kitchen cabinets and in cracks. If the place is vacant for an extended period, mop tiled floors with salty water before leaving. Fix any openings with caulk, Spackle or some other hardening mixture. If the crack is on a baseboard or wood, after putting the Spackle down, rub with resin or cover with wood paint. Once the Spackle has hardened, 4-6 hours after its application, it is child-safe.	Cut off water sources. Clean your house thoroughly. Hide your food. Mop the floor routinely. Take out the trash regularly. Use store-bought cockroach bait. Try homemade cockroach baits. Use a solution of soap and water. Use an insecticide spray. Apply a liquid concentrate. Get professional grade pesticides. Use store-bought cockroach traps. Use water jars. Use soda bottle traps. Move yard debris away from the outside of the house. Seal the house to keep roaches from entering. Set out preventative traps.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bed-Bugs	How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs	To get rid of bed bugs, start by machine washing all of your infested bedding with hot water. If one of your infested items can't be washed, seal it in a plastic bag and put it in a hot, sunny area for several days until the heat kills the bed bugs. Once you've washed or bagged all of your infested items, thoroughly vacuum your house to pick up any leftover bugs or eggs.	Alert your landlord or property manager if you don’t own your home. If you own your home, skip this step. Otherwise, call your landlord or property manager right now. Depending on where you live, they may be required to pay or assist with treatment. Even if they aren't, it's important to let them know what's going on with their building. It's not super common, but bed bugs can travel to other floors. If you own a condo, contact the head of your condo association to let them know what's going on. Leave your furniture where it is and don't do anything hasty. If you start taking things out of the infested room to get them away from you, you're only going to spread the infestation. The odds are high you'll be able to salvage all of your furniture. Keep any pets crated far from your bedroom for the near future. If you have a cat or dog and haven't noticed them scratching a lot, they probably haven't been attacked and are not infested (bed bugs prefer humans and rarely go after pets). While you're treating your mattress, the bed bugs may go after your furry friend instead. Leave your dog or cat in a crate for the night on the opposite side of your home to keep them safe. You only need to do this until you can handle the problem. You may have to deal with a few nights of a whining pet, but it's better than letting bugs jump all over them! Get quotes from exterminators to see if you can get the bugs professionally removed. Depending on the scope of the problem, professional bed bug removal will cost $1,000-2,500. You can certainly remove the bugs on your own, but it's much easier to have a professional do it. Get at least 4-5 different quotes to see who has the best price in your area. If you do hire an exterminator, they'll show up, inspect the infestation, and treat your home for you. You'll likely need to stay somewhere else for a night or two, though. This is the only real solution if an entire property is infested. It's really unrealistic for a non-professional to treat an entire home. Luckily, bed bug infestations are usually only found in the bedroom. Seal your sheets, blankets, and infested clothes in airtight garbage bags. Grab some garbage bags with tightening handles. Stuff your sheets, blankets, and any dirty clothes inside and tie the bag off. Use multiple bags if you need to. Take these bags to your laundry room or local laundromat. You don't need to worry about spreading bed bugs at a laundromat so long as your bags are sealed, you don't dump the clothes on any surfaces, and you place the clothes directly in the washing machine. You can probably leave any clean clothes you have hanging up. You definitely need to wash whatever is in your drawers, but you can handle that later since these bugs and eggs aren't the main concern right now. In an average infestation, roughly 70% of the bed bugs will be in your mattress. If you can't get an exterminator out today or you're still weighing your options, at least treat your mattress before going to bed to get a good night's sleep. Wash and dry your clothing, sheets, and blankets on high heat. Take the bag to your washing machine and place your blankets, sheets, and dirty clothes in the washer. Wash them with laundry detergent on high heat. When they're done, dry them on high heat. Use as many loads as necessary. This will kill any bed bugs and eggs in your clothes, blankets, and sheets. Repeat this process for all of the clothes in your drawers over the course of the next 1-3 days. Freeze un-washable fabric items in a plastic bag for 4-12 days. If you have any delicates you can't wash or fabric-lined items, place them in an airtight plastic bag. Set the plastic bags in the freezer and set your freezer to the coldest setting available. Keep these objects and smaller items in the freezer. If you can get the temperature to 0 °F (−18 °C), leave the bags for 4 days. Otherwise, leave them for 8-12 days. This applies to teddy bears, hacky sacks, trinkets, hats, or any small fabric item that can't be placed in a washer. The bugs will freeze to death and any eggs that are trapped in the item won't hatch. Do this in batches if you don't have a particularly big freezer. Open up as much space as you can by dumping the ice out and eating whatever frozen meals you have left. This is really only important for things near or on your bed. If you have fabric items on your desk or something, they're probably okay. Vacuum your mattress, bed frame, box spring, and carpet to remove any bugs. Clean your vacuum bag out. Then, get a thin hose attachment and vacuum everything. Go over each section of your mattress 2-3 times. Vacuum the sides and base of your bed frame. Then, vacuum the floor. Go over carpeted areas 2-3 times. This will remove any adults that are hanging out around your bed. If possible, use a HEPA vacuum or vacuum bag. The bed bugs won't be able to climb out of these bags after you suck them up. Encase your mattress in a protective cover before you sleep. After you've vacuumed everything, get a plastic mattress cover designed to keep bed bugs out and wrap your mattress in it. Seal it and put a new set of sheets on. Rest easy knowing the odds are now extremely low you'll get bit up tonight. A few new bed bugs may get through, but you shouldn't wake up with tons of bites. Get a second mattress cover to encase your box spring if you use one. Set anything you clean or wash aside into a clean part of your home where you're positive there aren't any bed bugs to keep these items quarantined. Place bed bug traps along the base of your bed to keep stragglers off. Bed bug traps, known as interceptors, will draw bed bugs in and keep them from moving around. Pick up 4-8 interceptors and place them around the legs of your bed frame. This will keep any bugs from climbing up the bed frame while you sleep. When you wake up, inspect the traps to see just how many bugs you're dealing with and throw the traps out in an outdoor bin. This should give you an idea of how bad the infestation is. The more bugs you see in the traps, the more serious the problem is. Repeat this process on the day you’re going to remove the bugs entirely. All of this will keep the bugs off of your bed, but you aren't done yet. Once you're ready to get to do your final extermination, repeat all of these steps. Vacuum everything, wash your dirty clothes, and freeze anything you forgot about. This will make it much easier to eradicate the rest of the bugs. The only thing you don't need to repeat is the mattress and box spring wrapping. Once those items are encased, leave them. There's no need to take your mattress out and re-vacuum it. If you completed all of these steps and haven't spent a night resting or waiting for an exterminator, there's no need to do them again. Steam-clean your walls, furniture, and carpets at 130 °F (54 °C). On the day you're going to eradicate the bugs, get a steamer and load it with water. Turn it to the highest heat setting available and run the steamer along your bed frame, floors, baseboards, carpets, and crown molding. This will kill any bed bugs that come in contact with the steam. Steaming high-risk surfaces will kill any bugs and eggs that come in contact with the steamer. Pick up some silica aerogel or diatomaceous earth to kill bed bugs. There are two safe options when it comes to bed bug pesticides you can apply yourself. Silica aerogel is a pesticide that will coat any bugs that come in contact with it and suffocate them. The more popular option is diatomaceous earth, which is a powder that will poison any bugs that touch it. Both are safe to use in your home. Organic or “natural” remedies like tea tree oil or homemade sprays are not effective at combatting bed bugs. Foggers and bug bombs are generally not recommended for bed bugs. These all-at-once treatment options are tempting, but bed bugs are pretty good at tucking into nooks and crannies where the aerosol or gaseous insecticide won't reach. Apply the pesticide to every crack, baseboard, drawer, and carpet. Snip off the top of the nozzle on your pesticide. Squirt a quick puff under your baseboards, around your bed frame, inside your drawers, and around the corners of your home. If there are any cracks in your walls, squirt the powder inside. Treat every hidden and hard to reach area and let the powder do its job. You may be tempted to just completely coat your home in this stuff. This isn't any more effective than just applying it to the targeted areas where the bed bugs are hanging out. Leave the pesticide for at least 10 days before vacuuming it up. At a minimum, let the pesticide sit for 10 days, which is how long it takes for the eggs to hatch. However, the longer you can leave it, the better. When you're convinced they're gone, vacuum up all of the pesticide, put your clothes back in your drawers, and take solace in the fact that the problem is gone. If you do find new bites or spot new bugs, you'll need to repeat this entire process. It may take 2-3 attempts to get rid of bed bugs. If the bed bugs keep returning no matter how many times you fight them off, you may need to bite the bullet and hire an exterminator.	Alert your landlord or property manager if you don’t own your home. Keep any pets crated far from your bedroom for the near future. Get quotes from exterminators to see if you can get the bugs professionally removed. Seal your sheets, blankets, and infested clothes in airtight garbage bags. Wash and dry your clothing, sheets, and blankets on high heat. Freeze un-washable fabric items in a plastic bag for 4-12 days. Vacuum your mattress, bed frame, box spring, and carpet to remove any bugs. Encase your mattress in a protective cover before you sleep. Place bed bug traps along the base of your bed to keep stragglers off. Repeat this process on the day you’re going to remove the bugs entirely. Steam-clean your walls, furniture, and carpets at 130 °F (54 °C). Pick up some silica aerogel or diatomaceous earth to kill bed bugs. Apply the pesticide to every crack, baseboard, drawer, and carpet. Leave the pesticide for at least 10 days before vacuuming it up.
https://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-Ear-Infection-Pain	How to Relieve Ear Infection Pain	If your ear infection's causing you pain, there are a few ways you can relieve your symptoms. Hold a warm compress or a washcloth soaked in warm water to your ear for 15 to 20 minutes. You can re-soak your cloth and repeat this as many times as you like. Another way to relieve your ear pain is to warm 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil or honey and add 3 or 4 drops into your infected ear. Just make sure it's not too hot. Repeat this 3 or 4 times a day. If your pain's severe or lasts more than 24 hours, or you have symptoms like a fever, discharge from your ear, or dizziness, visit your doctor as soon as you can.	Try a warm compress. A warm compress may help alleviate ear pain. Use a clean washcloth soaked in warm water and place the washcloth over the ear. Replace the washcloth often, every 15 to 20 minutes, or as needed. You can also press a warm bottle or warm bag of salt over the ear. Try an olive oil treatment. Olive oil is a great home remedy for ear infection pain. Warm one teaspoon of olive oil, making sure that it does not get too hot. You don't want to burn the ear. Using a medicine dropper, add three to four drops of the warmed oil to the affected ear. Repeat three to four times a day. Alternately, you can also soak a small piece on cotton in the olive oil and place the cotton in your ear. Repeat 3-4 times a day. Always warm the oils to about body temperature. You can test the temperature by dropping a bit of the oil on your wrist. Be very careful about warming the oil because it can cause serious damage to the inner ear if it is too hot. The best way to warm oils is to pour some into a dropper bottle and let the dropper bottle stand in an inch or so of heated water until it is warm. Use herbal oils. A few herbal oils can act as natural antibiotics and have antiviral properties. Mullein oil is traditionally used for earaches, and has soothing and antibacterial properties. It can be purchased online or at an herbal store. Using calendula in ear drops can also be used to help relieve pain. Make sure to talk to your doctor before using any herbal remedies on children. Try garlic. Garlic oil has antibacterial and antiviral properties and has been used for centuries to treat ear infections. You can make your own garlic oil by warming up one teaspoon of fresh, minced, or crushed garlic in one tablespoon of olive oil. Let it infuse for 15 minutes and run it through a fine mesh sieve. You can mix the remaining oil with an equal amount of olive oil or just use the garlic oil. Use three to four drops in each affected ear three to four times a day. You can also slice some garlic and put the garlic pieces in a cloth or paper towel. Place the garlic pouch on the ear. You can secure it by tying around your head with something, like a piece of cloth. Make sure whatever you put the garlic in allows the garlic to seep into the ear, but keeping it from directly touching the skin. Make sure to talk to your pediatrician before using garlic in your child's ear. Use ginger. Ginger can be used to relieve pain as well. Mince or crush one teaspoon of fresh ginger and add it to one tablespoon of olive oil. Let it infuse for 15 minutes and run it through a sieve. Use three to four drops in each affected ear three to four times a day. Speak with your doctor before using ginger to help your child's ear infection. Make an onion compress. Cut up half an onion and gently heat it in some olive oil. When the onion is soft, let it cool before pouring it into a cotton cloth. Fold the cloth so that the onion doesn't fall out, and place the compress over the ear, allowing the warm onion juice to flow into the ear. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat every three to four hours. Use honey. Honey has antibacterial and healing properties, so you can use it to help relieve ear pain. Warm up some honey and put three to four drops into the affected ear. Make sure the honey is not too hot. You don't want to burn your ear. Repeat three to four times a day. Try over-the-counter medicine. There are a few different kinds of medicines you can buy to help relieve ear pain. Ear drops can help with the pain. You can also use acetaminophen (like Tylenol) or ibuprofen (like Advil) to help relieve pain. Do not use aspirin in children under the age of 2 years or in any child or teenager after the flu or the chicken pox. Giving aspirin to a child or teenager can lead to Reye's syndrome, which is a potentially fatal disease that causes the brain and liver to swell. The risk of a child or teen developing Reye's syndrome is even higher after the child or teen has had chicken pox or the flu. Get prescription medicine. Most adults with mild ear infections heal within a week using home remedies. However, if the ear infection is severe enough, your doctor might prescribe antibiotics. Generally, antibiotics are only used in severe cases and not for every ear infection. If the pain or infection is bad enough, your doctor can prescribe eardrops or other medicine. For children younger than six months of age with an ear infection, antibiotics should be given immediately. Do not try to use home remedies for an ear infection on a child. Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed drug for ear infections. Your doctor may recommend taking 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours for a mild to moderate infection. For a severe infection (patients with fever) your doctor may prescribe 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours. Your doctor may also prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanate if your infection does not respond to amoxicillin or if you have severe ear pain and/or other symptoms, such as a high temperature. If you are allergic to penicillin, then your doctor may prescribe cefdinir, cefpodoxime, cefuroxime, or ceftriaxone instead. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are bacteria that may be to blame for your ear infection. Taking antibiotics should attack the bacteria. However, if your infection does not seem to improve within 48 to 72 hours after starting antibiotics, then call your doctor. Purchase oil products. There are a number of commercial ear oil products that can be purchased in most stores or online. Examples of these include: Wiseways Herbals, NOW Ear Oil Relief, HerbPharm Kid's Mullein/Garlic Ear oil, and Gaia Herbs Ear Oil with Mullein/St John's wort. Try these if you don't want to make your own. Make sure to follow the directions for use. If your child has an ear infection, do not try to treat it yourself. Ear infections in young children are more likely to lead to serious complications, such as hearing loss, facial paralysis, brain abscess, and meningitis. Take your child to see a doctor right away if he or she is having ear pain. Recognize the symptoms of an ear infection. An adult or older child should be able to identify if she has an ear infection. An infant cannot, so you will have to look for symptoms. The symptoms of an ear infection include: Tugging or pulling at the ear (this may be the only sign in some infants) Ear pain, especially when lying down Irritability, crying, and fussiness Difficulty sleeping Hearing loss Fever of 100oF or higher Loss of appetite Drainage from the ear Dizziness or a feeling that the room is spinning Warmth, redness, or pain around the ear Swelling or itching Monitor the risks for ear infections. Ear infections cannot be caught from another person. However, certain conditions can lead to ear infections. Be alert for ear infections if you or your child encounter any of the following conditions: Allergies, colds, or sinus infections Cold climates Changes in altitude or climate Pacifier or sippy cup use, or drinking a bottle while lying down Exposure to smoke Family history of ear infections Contact your physician. Most ear infections can be treated at home. However, some ear infections are severe and need to be taken care of by a doctor. Call your doctor if any of the following apply: Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Severe pain Severe pain that suddenly stops. This may indicate a ruptured eardrum. Drainage from the ear Any new symptoms, such as dizziness, headache, swelling, or weakness in the facial muscles If the ear pain lasts more than 24 hours Change in hearing ability	Try a warm compress. Try an olive oil treatment. Use herbal oils. Try garlic. Use ginger. Make an onion compress. Use honey. Try over-the-counter medicine. Get prescription medicine. Purchase oil products. Recognize the symptoms of an ear infection. Monitor the risks for ear infections. Contact your physician.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-from-Sweetened-Condensed-Milk	How to Make Caramel from Sweetened Condensed Milk	Remove the label from a sweetened condensed milk can and place it in the center of a pan. Fill the pan with lukewarm water, then bring the water to a simmer. Let the can sit for 2 hours to make a light sauce or 3 hours to make a thick sauce, and be sure to check on the can every 30 minutes to prevent scorching. Once it's finished, remove the can from the water and let it cool down before opening.	Remove the label from the can. Only use a can of condensed milk that has a sealed lid for this method: do not use a can with a pull-tab lid. There will be a fair bit of pressure building up inside the can as you boil it, and you don't want the lid popping off. Fill the saucepan with room temperature water. Make sure the can is fully immersed and that there's an extra two inches (five cm) of water covering the can. This will prevent the can from overheating and possibly exploding, and prevent the milk from burning. Place the unopened can in a medium or large saucepan. By placing the can on its side, you will prevent it from bouncing around as the water boils. Bring the water to a simmer over high heat. When it begins to simmer, turn it down to medium heat and allow to simmer for two to three hours (two hours for a lighter dulce de leche, or three hours if you want the sauce thicker and darker). Check on the can every 30 minutes. Turn the can every half hour to prevent scorching. Top up the water as needed to ensure there's always one to two extra inches (two-and-a-half to five cm) of water covering the can. Remove the saucepan from the heat. When two to three hours are up, remove the can with a slotted spoon or tongs and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool to room temperature. Don't open the can until it has fully cooled. Prepare your double boiler. Fill the bottom of a double boiler with about two inches (five cm) of water and bring it to a boil. Open a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour the contents into the top portion. Use a saucepan and a glass bowl if you don't have a double boiler. Half fill a small or medium saucepan with water, and set a large glass bowl inside the saucepan, making sure it doesn't touch the water (if it does, empty out some water). Make sure the glass bowl is big enough to form a seal with the saucepan. Heat the milk. Place the milk over the boiling water in the double boiler and cover with a lid. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, until the milk becomes thick and reaches the desired caramel color. Use aluminum foil to create a lid if you are using a saucepan and glass bowl. Remove from the heat. As it cools, whisk the dulce de leche until it is smooth and free of lumps. Allow it to cool for about 20 minutes before serving or using in a recipe. Preheat your oven to 425 F (218 C). Open a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour the contents into a nine-inch pie plate. Cover the pie plate with foil. Place the pie plate in a larger baking dish. A larger pie plate or large roasting pan will do. Add hot water to the baking dish until it comes halfway up the pie plate. Bake for one hour. After an hour, remove the baking dish (with the pie plate inside) from the oven. Remove the foil and whisk the milk. Check the consistency and color. If the milk hasn't achieved the desired thickness or caramel color, cover it with the foil again and return the pie plate and water-filled baking dish to the oven. Top up the water if necessary. Check every 15 minutes. After the first hour, check on the confection frequently until it reaches the desired consistency and caramel color. Remove it from the oven when you are happy with the dulce de leche, or until it has achieved the color of peanut butter. Transfer to a mixing bowl. As the dulce de leche cools, whisk it until it's smooth and creamy, about three minutes. Prepare the can. Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk. Place the unopened can on its side directly on the bottom of the pressure cooker. Fill the pressure cooker with enough water to fully immerse the can and cover it with an extra inch (two-and-a-half cm) of water. Do not exceed the maximum fill line on your pressure cooker. Secure (lock) the lid and heat. Heat on high until the pressure cooker reaches the proper pressure. Immediately lower the heat slightly, but keep the temperature high enough that the pressure cooker maintains pressure. You want the heat high enough to simmer the water, but not so high that the pressure cooker whistles. Continue cooking for 40 minutes. When the 40 minutes are up, remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Release the pressure. Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release its steam and reduce its pressure, or with the quick release valve. Do not open the pressure cooker until all the steam has been released and the pressure has dropped. Open the pressure cooker and remove the can. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the can from the water and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool to room temperature, and don't open the can until it has. Prepare the can. Remove the label. Place the unopened can on its side on the bottom of the slow cooker. Fill the slow cooker with enough water to fully immerse the can and cover it with an extra two inches (five cm) of water. Heat on low for eight to 10 hours. For a lighter dulce de leche, cook for eight hours; for a thicker and darker sauce, heat for ten hours. Turn off the slow cooker and remove the can. Use tongs or a slotted spoon. Allow the can to cool on a wire rack to room temperature before opening.	Remove the label from the can. Fill the saucepan with room temperature water. Place the unopened can in a medium or large saucepan. Bring the water to a simmer over high heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Prepare your double boiler. Heat the milk. Remove from the heat. Preheat your oven to 425 F (218 C). Place the pie plate in a larger baking dish. Bake for one hour. Check every 15 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Prepare the can. Secure (lock) the lid and heat. Continue cooking for 40 minutes. Release the pressure. Open the pressure cooker and remove the can. Prepare the can. Heat on low for eight to 10 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and remove the can.
https://www.wikihow.com/Malt-Barley	How to Malt Barley	To malt barley, start by letting it soak in cool water for 8 hours. Drain, then let it dry for 8 hours. Repeat until 95 percent of the grain has chitted, or grown small white rootlets. Then, spread the barley on baking sheets, zip them into plastic bags, and store in a cool area. Every 4-8 hours, mist the barley with water and turn each grain over until the sprouts inside the grains are as long as the grain. Then, dry the barley in the oven at 125 °F for 6-8 hours, remove the rootlets, and store the barley in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.	Transfer the barley to a large food-safe bucket. You can malt as much barley as you like. It's important to work in manageable batches depending on your equipment. Malting barley requires a large bucket, a strainer, baking sheets, and a dehydrator. A good quantity of barley to start with is between 1 and 4 pounds (450 and 1,810 g). Don't fill the bucket more than halfway; otherwise, there won't be room for water and expansion as the grains absorb water. Make sure to use whole raw barley, and not pearled, hulled, or other types of grain that have been processed. Fill the bucket with cool water and soak the barley for 8 hours. Add enough water to completely cover all the grains. The water will kick start the germination process. During soaking, store the barley, uncovered, somewhere cool. The temperature should be between 50 and 60 °F (10 and 16 °C). During soaking, dirt and components from the husk will dissolve in the water, and these will be drained out later. Getting rid of these particles will make for a better tasting malt. You can soak the barley for longer than 8 hours if necessary, but don't soak it for longer than 16 hours at a time. The barley can drown if you leave it in the water for too long. Drain the water. Pour the barley into a large strainer or colander to strain out the water. As the barley is draining, clean the soaking bucket with hot, soapy water. Rinse the bucket well to remove any soap residue. This will help to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. It's important to drain and air dry the barley between soakings, because the barley will die if it doesn't get enough air. Air rest the grains for 8 hours. Transfer the drained barley from the colander back to the cleaned soaking bucket. Leave the barley to air dry in the same cool location for 8 hours to give the grains access to plenty of oxygen. While the grains are air resting, clean the colander with hot, soapy water. Repeat the soaking and drying process. When the barley has been air rested for 8 hours, fill the bucket with enough cool water to completely cover the grains. Leave the barley to soak for another 8 hours. After that time, drain the barley in the colander and transfer it back to the bucket to air rest for another 8 hours. Be sure to clean the bucket and colander with hot, soapy water between uses. Examine the barley for chits. Pick up a handful of grains and look for small white protrusions growing from the bottom of the grains. These are chits, and they're rootlets that appear when the barley has absorbed enough water. The soaking and air drying cycles are complete when about 95 percent of the grains have chitted. Continue soaking and air resting the barley in 8-hour periods until most of the grains have chitted. Chitting could require between 2 and 3 soaking and air-drying cycles. If the barley doesn't chit after 3 or 4 soaking and drying cycles, it may not be viable, which means it won't sprout. Discard the barley and start again with a new batch. Spread the barley out in a single layer on baking sheets. Transfer the barley to 1 or more clean baking sheets. Use your hand to spread out the grains. The grains can be touching, but make sure they're not piled on top of each other. For large batches of barley, you'll need to use multiple baking sheets. Place the baking sheets inside plastic bags. Open up a large plastic garbage bag and lay it down flat. Insert a baking sheet filled with barley inside the bag, and fold the opening of the bag under the baking sheet. The plastic will keep the barley moist as it germinates. Repeat with the other baking sheets. Store the barley in a cool and well-ventilated area. The ideal temperature for germination is 64 °F (18 °C). Good places for germination include well-ventilated root cellars, garages, and basements. Barley that gets too hot or wet will be susceptible to mold growth. Barley that's too cold or dry won't germinate properly. Mist and flip the barley every 4 to 8 hours. The barley will produce heat as it germinates, so you must keep it cool and moist. Remove the baking sheets from the bags and mist the barley with cool water. Turn each grain over by hand as you mist. Return the baking sheet to the garbage bag and refold the opening of the bag under the baking sheet. Repeat the misting and flipping 3 to 6 times a day. If the barley is being germinated somewhere warm or dry, you may have to mist 6 times a day to keep it cool. However, if the barley is somewhere cool or damp, you may only have to mist 3 times a day. Monitor the size of the acrospire. Each time you mist and flip the barley, take a few grains and inspect the acrospires for growth. Flip the grain to the smooth side and use a knife to cut open the husk lengthwise. Look for the sprout at the bottom growing upward (away from the roots). The germination process is complete when the acrospires are about as long as the barley grain itself. The full germination period typically takes 2 to 5 days. The acrospire is the first sprout that appears during the germination process. Don't confuse the acrospire with the roots, which are visible and growing out of the bottom of the barley grain. Return the grains you tested to the baking sheet with the other barley. Spread out the barley on food dehydrator racks. Unfold the garbage bags and remove the baking sheets from the bags. Transfer the barley to the dehydrator racks. Spread the grains out with your hands so they're in a single layer. Drying the barley at a low temperature will stop the germination process and remove excess moisture from the grains. Dry the barley for up to 24 hours in a dehydrator. Set the dehydrator to 120 °F (49 °C) and turn it on. Leave the barley to dry for 6 to 8 hours, and then test it for doneness. Pull the rootlets attached to the grain. If they separate easily from the grain, the barley is sufficiently dry. Otherwise, continue dehydrating the barley until the rootlets start to fall off easily. Dry the barley in an oven as an alternative. Set the oven to 125 °F (52 °C). Transfer the barley to clean baking sheets and spread the grains out into a single layer. Place the baking sheets in the oven and dry the grains for 6 to 8 hours. Test the rootlets to see if they fall off easily, and continue drying the barley until they do. Don't dry the barley in an oven that can't go as low as 125 °F (52 °C), because drying the barley at too high a temperature will destroy the enzymes in the grain. Sun-dry the grains in warm climates if necessary. If you don't have a dehydrator or suitable oven, you can dry the barley in the sun in warm, dry climates. Spread the barley out in a single layer on baking sheets. Place the barley in direct sunlight and leave it out to dry all day. Bring the barley in at night to protect it from predators, and return it to a sunny location in the morning. The drying process could take 2 to 3 days, depending on the outdoor temperature. Bring in the barley immediately if it starts to rain. Remove the rootlets. When the barley is sufficiently dry that the rootlets fall off easily, turn off the dehydrator or oven, or bring the barley in from outside. Transfer the dried barley to a colander and shake the colander to remove the rootlets. To avoid having rootlets fly everywhere, shake the grains outside. Store the barley in an airtight container. Transfer the malted and dried barley to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, food storage container, or freezer bag. Store the grains in a cool, dry location, for up to a year. A good place for barley storage is a dry root cellar, or the refrigerator if you have room.	Transfer the barley to a large food-safe bucket. Fill the bucket with cool water and soak the barley for 8 hours. Drain the water. Air rest the grains for 8 hours. Repeat the soaking and drying process. Examine the barley for chits. Spread the barley out in a single layer on baking sheets. Place the baking sheets inside plastic bags. Store the barley in a cool and well-ventilated area. Mist and flip the barley every 4 to 8 hours. Monitor the size of the acrospire. Spread out the barley on food dehydrator racks. Dry the barley for up to 24 hours in a dehydrator. Dry the barley in an oven as an alternative. Sun-dry the grains in warm climates if necessary. Remove the rootlets. Store the barley in an airtight container.
https://www.wikihow.com/Win-a-Wrongful-Termination-Lawsuit	How to Win a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit	To win a wrongful termination lawsuit, start by collecting evidence for your case, like work emails, the contract you signed when you began working, the company handbook, and your pay stubs. Then, speak to an attorney who can help you file your claim and present your case. If you allege discrimination, your attorney may tell you to file with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission.	Record your impressions of the termination. Write down all the circumstances of your termination while they are fresh in your mind. Create a timeline of events, when you were notified and when you were asked to leave. Document the names of everyone involved. Get copies of all paperwork. Be sure to have a copy of your termination notice. Secure a copy of your personnel file. Ideally, you will have kept a record of all official communications, such as prior reprimands or commendations, as well as informal comments and information about raises. Employers sometimes like to hustle people out of the building immediately after being terminated. You may not have time to return to your office and make copies to take home with you. Store copies of annual reviews, correspondence, emails, and employee handbooks at home. In this way you will have easy access to this material. Keep pay stubs and financial records. You will need to prove how much the wrongful termination cost you in money. Pay stubs will help establish the amount of wages you lost. Speak to co-workers to uncover if you are being singled out. If you were fired for making an error, speak to coworkers who also made the same error. If someone else made the same mistake but did not receive the same punishment, this could be proof of discrimination. Common reasons for termination are poor job performance and absenteeism. Your termination letter should specify your violation. Particularly seek out co-workers who differ from you in terms of age, race, gender, or religion. If they were treated differently, then you may have strong evidence of discriminatory intent. Send a follow-up email to your supervisor. If you are fired in person, follow up with an email to your supervisor summarizing the contents of the discussion. This might be the sole record of the meeting you have. Stay professional and don't send the email until you can avoid being argumentative. The purpose of the email is simply to document the discussion. If you do not feel comfortable sending an email, then simply makes notes about the conversation as soon as possible. Determine if you work in an "at will" state. Every state except for Montana is considered at will. This means employers can terminate your employment at any time. There are important limitations to “at will” termination. For example, your employer cannot fire you for an illegal reason, such as gender or racial discrimination, or in retaliation for you exercising a legal right. You may also not be fired for refusing to perform an illegal act. Also, an employer may not make your work environment so uncomfortable that he can anticipate that you will quit. This is called "constructive discharge." Look for an employment contract. If you signed a contract when you began working, that contract should spell out the terms of your employment and the steps for termination. Gather employee handbooks and policy manuals. Some states will consider handbooks, policy manuals and other documentation as creating “implied contracts” between employer and employee. Your implied contract might entitle you to a notice period or severance pay before being terminated. Language in a handbook must be sufficiently clear that a reasonable employee would believe that a contract is being offered. For example, language such as “shall” or “must” or “never” before a promise is sufficiently clear evidence of a contractual promise. But a clear disclaimer stating you have been hired “at will” and that the handbook is not a contract trumps any implied contract. Review a union contract. A union contract supersedes the “at will” doctrine. The union contract should spell out grounds for dismissal, as well as employer procedure. Speak to an attorney. Employment law differs from state to state, and the facts of your case are unique. Only a qualified employment attorney can offer tailored legal information. To find an attorney, contact your state bar association. They should have a referral system. If costs are a concern, most attorneys will represent you under a contingency fee agreement. Under this arrangement, an attorney only gets paid if she wins your case. Typically, she will get around 30-40% of the award amount. Under a contingency fee agreement, clients still most pay for costs, such as filing and service fees, so be sure to budget for that. Find the appropriate forum. If you have a breach of contract claim, then you may file for suit in civil court. However, if you allege discrimination, you probably need to exhaust administrative remedies first at either the state or federal level. If you allege discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, color, genetic information, or retaliation, then file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). You may also file discrimination claims with state agencies. For example, in California, almost all plaintiffs file with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing because the state agency's rules are more advantageous that the federal ones. In California, you can also request an immediate right to sue and skip the administrative process. Constructive discharge suits are brought in both state and federal courts. Perform a self-assessment. Visit the EEOC's online self-assessment tool to find out if the EEOC is the right agency for you to file with. You have 45 days from the discriminatory action to contact an EEOC counselor. Be prompt. Fill out a complaint. You initiate a wrongful termination suit by filling out the appropriate form. The correct form depends on whether you are suing for breach of contract or filing a complaint for discrimination/retaliation with the EEOC or a comparable state agency. In state court actions for breach of contract, you may secure a blank complaint form from the County Clerk. You will fill in your name as plaintiff and your employer's name as defendant. You initiate the EEOC process by first contacting the office. An EEOC counselor will discuss your rights with you. After your final interview, your counselor will give you a letter with information about how to file the complaint. State agency rules may differ from the EEOC. If you choose to file with a state agency, contact them about proper requirements and procedures. File soon. Whether filing a breach of contract claim in state court or a complaint with an administrative agency like the EEOC, you cannot sit on your rights. You must file before certain deadlines. Statute of limitations for breach of contract vary by state. In California, you must file suit within 4 years. In Illinois, you have 10 years. You must file a formal complaint with the EEOC within 15 days of receiving notice from your counselor about how to proceed. File the complaint at the EEOC office where you were counseled. Allege illegal termination. In order to win a wrongful termination lawsuit, you will need to prove that your termination was illegal. If suing for breach of contract, you should quote the contract provision your employer violated. For example, if you were promised employment for 3 years, quote the provision that says that. Attach a copy of the employment contract to your complaint. In an EEOC formal complaint, you must include your name, address, and telephone number; a short description of the discriminatory events; why you believe you were discriminated/retaliated against (e.g., race); and a description of any injury you have suffered. The complaint must also be signed by you or your lawyer. Perform discovery. In a lawsuit, each side is able to request documents in the possession or control of the other party. If you don't already have copies of your employee handbook or personnel file, then you can request them now. Ask for copies of internal checklists or procedures. Companies routinely require that checklists be followed when firing someone. If your employer deviated from established protocol, you may have evidence that discrimination or retaliation was the real motivation. Sit for your deposition. In addition to exchanging documents, each side is allowed to question witnesses before trial begins in order to establish what each witness knows. As the plaintiff, you most assuredly will be asked to sit for a deposition. Prepare thoroughly. Sit down with your attorney and run through questions you will be asked. Be sure to do as many deposition preps as necessary to feel comfortable. At the deposition, be sure that you understand the questions thoroughly. Also, never guess; answer “I don't remember” if you do not remember information. Oppose the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Many employment suits are dismissed before trial. A defendant will allege that there are no factual disputes to be resolved at trial and that the defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Entertain settlement. If the defendant fails to secure summary judgment, it may want to settle. There are many factors you must consider before accepting or rejecting a settlement: How strong your case is. You might lose at trial. With a settlement, you at least will gain some compensation. The amount offered. If your case is strong but the settlement amount is low, you might want to proceed to trial or counteroffer for a higher amount. Discuss this with your attorney. The emotional burden of trial. At trial, the defendant will paint an unflattering picture of you. Cross-examination on the witness stand may also be stressful. If you want to avoid these stressful situations, a settlement may be ideal. Go to trial. If settlement talks fail, then only a trial will vindicate your rights. At trial, your attorney will examine witnesses, present evidence, and make a final argument to the judge or jury. Prepare to testify. Undoubtedly you will be called to testify at trial. You will be asked about your job performance and about your working relationship with others. Prepare the same way you did for the deposition. Assist your lawyer by getting her any documents she needs. Any delays only hurt your case.	Record your impressions of the termination. Secure a copy of your personnel file. Keep pay stubs and financial records. Speak to co-workers to uncover if you are being singled out. Send a follow-up email to your supervisor. Determine if you work in an "at will" state. Look for an employment contract. Gather employee handbooks and policy manuals. Review a union contract. Speak to an attorney. Find the appropriate forum. Perform a self-assessment. Fill out a complaint. File soon. Allege illegal termination. Perform discovery. Sit for your deposition. Oppose the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Entertain settlement. Go to trial.
https://www.wikihow.com/Read-a-Stock-Chart	How to Read a Stock Chart	To read a stock chart, check the top left hand corner to identify the stock. Next, choose a time frame, like daily, monthly, or yearly, to access different views. For a quick overview of the latest price, moving average, and volume traded, check the summary key in the top left hand corner. For specifics, refer to the chart itself, which has an upper and lower section. The upper part tracks changes in price and the bottom section tracks volume. Moving averages are generally indicated by lines across the chart.	Identify the chart. The first thing to do is identify the chart that you are looking at. Look to the top left hand corner of the chart and you will see the ticker designation, or symbol. This is a short alphabetic identifier, generally three or four letters long. For example, the symbol for Ford Motor Company is "F" while the symbol for Forward Industries is "FORD". It is important to have the correct symbol when looking up information on a company. You can search for tickers by company online. There may also be a time and date for the chart. If you are using charts online they can be updated frequently or even in real-time. Choose a time window. This can be daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Depending on where you are accessing the chart, you may be able to choose between these different views. Looking at these different timescales will help you identify longer and shorter-term trends, and see when the stock has formed "consolidations." Consolidations are periods of stable prices (very little movement). Remember that the horizontal X-axis always shows the time period (left to right). Note the price on any given day and look for consolidations in the days that follow. Note whether they form above or below the price in question. There could be consolidations both above and below. When they are above, the consolidations signify resistance to the price moving up. When they are below they show resistance to downward movement and are referred to as "support". Stock traders often use support levels as opportunity to purchase a stock anticipating a rebound in price. Traders use resistance levels as indication that the stock price will decrease. Note the summary key. Just below the stock designation in the top left hand corner of the chart, you should see the summary key. This will give you the key information from the chart in numerical values that you can read quickly. The amount of information included in the summary key will vary depending on the chart. It should at least give you the latest price, and the price moving averages. It may also tell you about the volumes traded. Track the prices. The chart itself will be divided into two sections, the larger upper section and the smaller lower section. The upper part of the chart tracks the changes in the price the stock has been traded at over the period covered by the chart. This may be shown with a line, bars, or with markers known as “candlesticks.” The prices are shown along the vertical Y-axis. Often these markers will be colour-coded. For example, if the stock closed up on a particular day, the marker may be black. If the stock closed down it may be marked in red. Note the volume traded. In the bottom section of the chart, you will see the information on the volume of stocks traded. This is a crucial indicator, which helps you to determine when there is particular momentum, positive or negative, in the market. Like the pricing, the volume traded bars may be color-coded. The color refers to whether the closing price is up or down from the closing price of the previous day. A decrease is generally reflected in red and an increase is green or black. A closing price identical to the previous day's may be gray or black. The color-coding is not fixed, so be sure to read the chart carefully and consult the key. Watch for thinly traded stocks, or stocks that are traded at a low volume. These stocks are difficult to move and often cannot be sold without major loss. You must also be aware of false signals, which make it appear as though a declining stock is about to go back up, but it is in fact going to keep falling. This may be due to timing lags, irregularities in data sources, smoothing methods, or calculation errors. Look at the moving averages. The moving averages are a key tool in stock analysis. A moving average is a calculation of a stock average price of a period of time that is constantly adjusted as time goes by. As a consequence, it is a lagging average that is intended to smooth out price fluctuations over a specific period of time. On a chart these are generally indicated by lines which cut across the chart. The averages shown will depend entirely on the particular chart you are looking at, and you may be able to select different averages to view. The moving average helps smooth out any major fluctuations in price. They provide a clear general indicator of the change in price of the stock over time. Moving averages can help identify a trend pattern, but there may be some lag as they refer to past prices. Identify the stock. Financial newspapers are the traditional way to read up on the movements of stocks on the market. These may have been superseded by the more immediately updated information on the internet, but they can still provide a useful guide when researching stocks. The presentation may vary, but in general a stock quote chart should have around twelve columns. The name of the stock will often be shortened version of the name of the company. One column will show the ticker name for each stock. Note the long term price changes. The first two columns on the chart should be labelled “52W Low” and “52W High,” or something similar. The figures in these columns record the highest and lowest price at which the stock been traded in the last 52 weeks, or a year. This will be kept up-to-date, but in general will not include the trading from the day before. This information gives you a useful picture of the longer term price history of a stock. It can indicate a general pattern or trend, but should be supplemented by further research. Check the price/earnings ratio. The price to earnings ratio is an important piece of information that you can get from the chart. The column for this will typically be headed something like P/E, or P/E Ratio. This is a ratio used for valuing companies by measuring current share price in relation to per-share earnings. It is sometimes known as a multiple. Basically, this ratio indicates how many dollars an investor must invest in company to receive a dollar return. If a stock had a P/E or multiple of 20, it would indicate that investors would be willing to pay $20 for $1 of current earnings. In a chart, the P/E is determined by dividing the current stock price, by the earnings per share from the previous four financial quarters. Read the daily statistics. The daily information of the stock will tell you the volume traded the previous day, the starting and closing price, along with the net change. The chart will also show you the highest and lowest prices at which the stock was traded on the previous day. If the stock closed either up or down by more than 5%, that stock will be shown as bold in the chart. This is an easy way to pick up the stocks that made the biggest moves, up or down, in the previous day's trading. Keep in mind that, even after the markets close, stock prices continue to fluctuate. This is because shares of stock are traded in other markets around the world 24/7.	Identify the chart. Choose a time window. Note the summary key. Track the prices. Note the volume traded. Look at the moving averages. Identify the stock. Note the long term price changes. Check the price/earnings ratio. Read the daily statistics.
https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Spider-Egg-Sacs	How to Identify Spider Egg Sacs	To identify spider egg sacs, start by looking at the shape of the object. If it's a round ball or a tiny ball with spikes all over it, it could be a spider egg sac. Also, check to see how big the object is. Spider egg sacs are typically smaller than a quarter. The color of spider egg sacs are typically white or off-white, though some may be brown, yellow, or yellowish-green. You can also look around to see if a spider web is nearby since spiders often leave their egg sacs with their webs.	Notice the shape and texture. To determine if what you are looking at is a spider egg sac, consider the shape and texture. Spiders create egg sacs out of silk webbing, so the shape and texture may vary depending on the type of spider that created it. Some common spider egg sacs shapes include: round ball a disc with a rounded part in the middle squishy pillow fluffy mass of silk a ball with tiny spikes all over it Observe the size of the sac. Spider egg sacs are small. They are often smaller than a quarter. Observe the size of the sac (or sacs) to determine if it might have been made by a spider. For example, if you find something that is the size of a soccer ball, then this is not likely to be a spider egg sac. However, if you find something the size of a dime, then there is a good chance that it is a spider egg sac. A spider egg sac will be about as big as the spider that made it. For example, if you have spiders in your area that are about the size of golf balls, then the spider egg sacs may be about the same size. Keep in mind that some spiders make just one egg sac, while others make several small ones. Look at the color. Most spiders create egg sacs that are white or off-white. However, this is not true of all egg sacs. Some eggs sacs are brown, yellow, or even yellowish-green. Observe the color to determine if what you are looking at might be a spider egg sac. For example, if the color of the sac is pink or black, then it is probably not a spider egg sac. Pay attention to the location. While some spiders carry their egg sacs around with them, most spiders leave their egg sacs suspended in a web. If you have spotted something that you think might be a spider egg sac, check to see if it is suspended in a web or attached to a wall or other surface with some silk webbing. Some species of spider lay their eggs in sacs that are on the ground, so there might not always be visible webbing. Check for baby spiders. The presence of baby spiders can also indicate that you have found an egg sac. Female spiders can lay hundreds of eggs in an egg sac, and when the eggs hatch, lots of tiny spiders may start crawling out of the sac. If you see any small, pale-colored spiders crawling around what you think might be an egg sac, then it probably is one. Note the pattern. Different kinds of spiders weave different kinds of webs. Observing the web will not be possible in all cases, as not all spiders leave their egg sacs in their webs. However, if you can't tell what kind of spider you're dealing with just by looking at the egg sac, then it is a good idea to check out the web. Common spider web patterns include: Orbs. Circular patterned webs. Cobwebs or tangle. Messy looking fluffy webs that often appear in the corners of ceilings. Funnels. Webs in the shape of a tunnel that are located in low-traffic areas. Sheet webs. Flat sheet-like or bowl-shaped webs. Wooly webs. Slightly sticky webs with an indistinct shape. See where the web is located. Spiders make their homes in all sorts of places. You might find a web in a hole in a brick wall, the corner of a room, a tree, or a pile of dead leaves. Considering the location of a web will help you narrow down the possibilities for what type of spider's eggs you are looking at. For example, tarantulas often live in burrows in the ground with a thin web covering the opening, disc web spiders often make their small grey webs on tree bark and brick walls, and comb footed spiders often make their webs in houseplants. Get a good look if you can. Because many types of spider egg sacs look similar, it can be difficult to identify one without seeing the spider that left it. Some spiders lay their eggs and then depart, in which case you won't see them around, but a number of them will stay close and protect the eggs until they hatch. If you do find the spider that made the egg sac you are trying to identify, getting a good look at the spider is your best chance at getting an accurate identification. Pay attention to the coloration. Spiders come in many different colors and patterns. Some, like the distinctive Black and Yellow Garden Spider, are immediately recognizable, while others are more common looking. Try to notice the details. For example, if the spider is brown, what shade of brown is it? Does it have any other markings? Is it the same shade of brown over her entire body? Notice the hair. All spiders are covered with small hairs, but this is not always noticeable. If you do see hairs on a spider, try to think of how you would describe them. For example, does this spider have hairs that are visible from a distance, like the Bold Jumping Spider, or are the hairs practically invisible even up close, like the hairs on a Brown Recluse? Gauge its size. Many people are afraid of spiders, so it can be easy to mentally exaggerate how large one is. However, getting an accurate way to describe the size of the spider may make it easier for you to identify it. Try to be objective. Is the spider the size of a pencil eraser? A quarter? A golf ball? Your fist? Most species of spiders have an average size range in inches or centimeters. Try to estimate its size in inches or centimeters to help you as you try to identify it.	Notice the shape and texture. Observe the size of the sac. Look at the color. Pay attention to the location. Check for baby spiders. Note the pattern. See where the web is located. Get a good look if you can. Pay attention to the coloration. Notice the hair. Gauge its size.
https://www.wikihow.com/Recognize-a-Leaking-Heart-Valve	How to Recognize a Leaking Heart Valve	If you're experiencing symptoms like chest pain or pressure, heartburn, or shortness of breath, you may have a leaking heart valve. Since this can lead to a heart attack, call emergency medical responders to be safe. Your doctor will most likely diagnose your condition by listening to your heart, but may need to take measurements and images to determine which valves are leaking. If your symptoms include heart palpitations when you lie on your left side, chest congestion, and fluid buildup in your feet and ankles, you might have a mitral regurgitation, which can be treated with blood pressure medicine in mild cases. However, if your symptoms include a heart murmur when the left ventricle relaxes, heart palpitations, or heart failure, you may have an aortic valve regurgitation and need surgery.	Call emergency medical responders if you are having a heart attack. Heart attacks can produce similar symptoms to heart valve leaks. In addition, a leaky heart valve can cause a heart attack. If you are unsure whether or not you are having a heart attack, you should call emergency medical responders to be safe. Heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain or pressure Pain that travels to your neck, jaw, down the arm, or back Feeling that you will vomit Abdominal discomfort, especially in the upper central (epigastric) region Heartburn or indigestion Shortness of breath Sweating Exhaustion Lightheadedness or dizziness Go to the doctor if you might have a mitral regurgitation. This valve is the one that leaks most frequently. In this condition, when the left ventricle contracts, blood travels both into the aorta and back into the chamber it came from (the atrium). This can increase the amount of blood in the left atrium, create more pressure in the pulmonary veins, and produce fluid build-up in the lungs. If your condition is mild, you may not notice any symptoms. If your condition is severe, you may experience: Heart palpitations when you lie on your left side Shortness of breath Coughing Chest congestion Fluid buildup in your feet and ankles Dizziness Chest pain Heart failure Visit your doctor if you think you have aortic valve regurgitation. When the left ventricle relaxes, blood is supposed to travel out of the heart into the aorta. But if the valve leaks, it also returns to the left ventricle. This can increase the amount of blood in the left ventricle, causing it to thicken and pump less efficiently. The walls of the aorta may also develop weak areas that may swell. Aortic valve regurgitation can be a congenital condition or be caused by high blood pressure, an infection, or injury to the valve. Symptoms include: A heart murmur when the left ventricle relaxes Heart palpitations Heart failure Discuss pulmonary regurgitation with your doctor. Blood travels through the pulmonary valve as it goes from the heart to the lungs. If the valve leaks, some blood returns to the heart instead of going to the lungs. This condition is rare, but can be caused by congenital heart problems, high blood pressure, rheumatic fever, or a heart infection. Not everyone has symptoms. If you do, they may include: A murmur between heartbeats Enlarged lower right chamber of the heart Chest pain Exhaustion Dizziness Passing out Heart failure Ask your doctor about tricuspid valve regurgitation. You have tricuspid valve regurgitation if some of the blood flows backward into the right atrium instead of going to the lungs when the right ventricle contracts. This can be caused by an enlarged ventricle, emphysema, pulmonary stenosis, an infection of the tricuspid valve, a weak or injured tricuspid valve, tumors, rheumatoid arthritis, or rheumatic fever. Diet pills containing phentermine, fenfluramine, or dexfenfluramine may significantly raise your risk of tricuspid regurgitation. Symptoms may include: Weakness Exhaustion Swelling in the legs and feet Abdominal bloating Decreased urination Pulsing veins in the neck Ask your cardiologist to listen to your heart. The cardiologist can obtain a great deal of information by listening to the sound and timing of the blood flowing through your heart. Many valve leaks produce heart murmurs, which are atypical sounds as the blood travels through your heart. The cardiologist will evaluate: The sounds of the blood flowing through your heart. If you have a heart murmur, the doctor will consider how loud it is and when during the heart beat it occurs. This can help the doctor determine how serious your valve leak is and where in the heart it is located. Your medical history, including any conditions that might make you more likely to develop leaky heart valves. This includes infections of the heart, injuries to the heart, high blood pressure, or a genetic predisposition to heart problems. Let your cardiologist take measurements and images of your heart. This can help identify where the leaky valve is and how severe it is. This is important for determining the cause of the leak and creating a treatment plan. You cardiologist may want you to have: An echocardiogram. This exam uses sound waves to create a picture of your heart. The doctor can see if your heart is enlarged and see whether the valves have structural problems. The doctor will take measurements of the parts of the anatomy, and how well they are working. The test is typically less than 45 minutes long. The doctor or technician will put some gel on your chest and then move an ultrasound device over your chest. It is noninvasive and won't hurt. It is also not dangerous for you. An electrocardiogram (ECG). This test records the strength and timing of the electrical impulses that make your heartbeat. It is noninvasive, won't hurt, and is not harmful for you. The doctor or technician will put electrodes on your skin which will enable a machine to read and measure the electrical signals of your heartbeat. This test can detect an irregular heartbeat. A chest X-ray. X-rays do not hurt. They travel through your body without you feeling it and create an image of your heart. The doctor may be able to identify if parts of your heart are enlarged. You will need to wear a lead apron to protect your reproductive organs during this procedure. Cardiac catheterization. This test is invasive. A small catheter enters a vein or artery and then is inserted into the chambers of your heart. The catheter measures the pressure in the different areas of your heart. This information can be helpful in diagnosing valve problems. Reduce your salt intake. A low-salt diet can help lower your blood pressure, which will in turn reduce the strain on your heart. It will not repair a defective valve, but it can reduce the likelihood that it will get worse. Even if surgery isn't necessary for you, your doctor may still recommend you eat a low-salt diet. Depending on how high your blood pressure is, your doctor may want you to reduce your salt intake to 2,300 or even 1,500 mg per day. Some people eat as much as 3,500 mg per day. You can reduce your salt intake by avoiding salted processed foods and canned foods with salt added. Avoid adding table salt to your food, salting meat when you cook it, or salting rice and pasta water. Lower your heart attack risk with medications. Which medications your doctor recommends will depend on your particular situation and medical history. If you are at a high risk of having blood clots or high blood pressure, your doctor will probably prescribe medications for those conditions. Medications will not repair a leaky valve, but they can improve conditions that make the leakage worse, like high blood pressure. Possible medications include: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. These are common blood pressure medications for mild mitral regurgitation. Anticoagulants such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) and clopidogrel (Plavix). Blood clots can cause strokes and heart attacks. These medications reduce the probability that you will develop a blood clot. Diuretics. These medications prevent you from retaining too much water. If poor circulation is causing your legs, ankles and feet to swell, you may be prescribed diuretics. They will also reduce your blood pressure. Diuretics can be used to relieve swelling caused by a tricuspid regurgitation. Statins. These medications lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is often associated with high blood pressure and it may exacerbate the leakage. Beta blockers. Beta blockers reduce the rate and force at which your heart beats. This reduces your blood pressure and can reduce the strain on your heart. Repair a leaking valve. The standard way to repair a faulty valve is through surgery. If you have a valve repaired, be sure to go to a cardiac surgeon who specializes in valve repair. This will give you the best chances for a successful surgery. Valves can be repaired through: Annuloplasty. If you have structural problems with the tissue around the valve, it can be reinforced by implanting a ring around the valve. Surgery on the valve itself or the supporting tissues. If the valve itself has been damaged through infection or injury, it may be necessary to repair the valve itself to stop the leak. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). This is a newer, minimally invasive option for people who are unable to undergo open chest surgery. Instead of removing the faulty valve, a replacement valve is placed inside it via a catheter. The new valve is expanded and begins functioning in place of the old valve. Get a new valve if yours can’t be fixed. Aortic and mitral regurgitation are common reasons for valve replacement. The first choice is generally to use as much of your own tissue as possible, but if that isn't an option, your surgeon may recommend using tissue from a heart donor, an animal, or a metal valve. Metal valves last the longest, but increase your risk of blood clots. If you have a metal valve, you will need to take anticoagulants for the rest of your life. The new valve can be implanted using different techniques: : A transcatheter aortic valve replacement. This method is used for replacing the aortic valve and has the benefit that it is less invasive than open-heart surgery. A catheter is inserted either through an artery in your leg or a cut in your chest and then used to insert the new valve. Open-heart surgery. Heart valve surgery can prolong the life of your heart tissues and improve your quality of life. Most surgeries are successful and any complications are usually effectively managed (there is a 5% mortality rate). Possible complications include bleeding, a heart attack, an infection, an irregular heartbeat, or a stroke. If you need heart surgery, go to a specialist who is extremely experienced in the procedure you require. Ask your cardiologist for recommendations.	Call emergency medical responders if you are having a heart attack. Go to the doctor if you might have a mitral regurgitation. Visit your doctor if you think you have aortic valve regurgitation. Discuss pulmonary regurgitation with your doctor. Ask your doctor about tricuspid valve regurgitation. Ask your cardiologist to listen to your heart. Let your cardiologist take measurements and images of your heart. Reduce your salt intake. Lower your heart attack risk with medications. Repair a leaking valve. Get a new valve if yours can’t be fixed.
https://www.wikihow.com/Recognize-Hepatitis-A-Symptoms	How to Recognize Hepatitis A Symptoms	If you've been exposed to hepatitis A, you may develop flu-like symptoms like fever, tiredness, low appetite, and vomiting or nausea. However, keep in mind that it might take several weeks to develop symptoms, since the incubation period for the infection is between 15 and 50 days. In addition to flu-like symptoms, you might also experience upper abdominal pain and pain in your joints and muscles. Watch for jaundice, dark urine, and pale or clay-colored stools too. If you've noticed symptoms of hepatitis A, go to a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.	Get medical help if you’re jaundiced. Hep A has a discrete onset of flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain and sometimes followed by jaundice, dark-colored urine and clay-colored stools. Jaundice is yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, or sclera (whites of the eyes) that often appears two to three weeks after onset of flu-like symptoms and post resolution of an active illness. Jaundice is caused by excess bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow-orange pigment in bile made by the liver when red blood cells are broken down. High bilirubin in the body indicates a problem with the liver. The easiest place to notice jaundice at home is yellowing of the whites of the eyes. See your doctor if you may have been exposed to Hepatitis A and feel like you have the flu. The incubation period for Hepatitis A is 15 to 50 days, with an average of 28 days, so you won't feel sick until two weeks or longer after exposure to the virus. Some generic symptoms occur with a variety of illnesses, but if you experience these and are at-risk for Hepatitis A exposure, be suspicious of infection and see your doctor: Rapid onset of fever. Malaise or fatigue. Low appetite. Nausea or vomiting. Evaluate your pains. Abdominal pain and joint pain can also occur as symptoms of Hepatitis A. See your provider if you experience these along with other symptoms or risk factors. Seek care if your urine and stool look different than usual. Dark urine and clay-colored, pale stools are other symptoms of Hepatitis A that are less frequent in more common illnesses. Understand which risk factors matter for you. The symptoms of Hepatitis A can be mild, lasting one to two weeks, to severe, lasting several months. Symptoms can also be non-existent (especially in the young children under six years of age), or they can more severe, especially in adults. There are risk factors that make some people much more likely to contract Hepatitis A than others. Know your risk factors and be better able to recognize Hepatitis A. Know where it’s risky to travel. Those who live in or travel to Africa, Asia, Central or South America, or Eastern Europe are most likely to come in contact with Hepatitis A, where there is intermediate to high prevalence of the virus. Therefore, if you plan to travel to the areas of the world where Hep A is endemic, get vaccinated. Two doses spaced six to 12 months apart are required. You can contract the illness even if you use good hygiene and stay in fancy hotels. Tell your doctor if you’re in a high-risk group. Hepatitis A is contracted through person-to-person contact or by ingesting contaminated food or water. You are at higher risk and should inform your doctor if: You live with or take care of someone with Hepatitis A, or adopted a child from a country with high incidence of the illness. You are a man who has sexual contact with other men. You use illegal drugs, injected or not. You have a clotting-factor disorder such as hemophilia. You have sexual contact with someone who has Hepatitis A. Your work puts you at risk for contact, such as a research lab or healthcare professional. Ask your doctor if you should get the vaccine. There is a Hepatitis A vaccine available for children over one year old, and a combined Hepatitis A and B vaccine available for adults over 18. There is no serious risk associated with getting the vaccine, and the most common side effect is tenderness at the injection site. Discuss risk factors with your provider to determine if you should be vaccinated to prevent Hepatitis A. Get tested immediately if you think you’ve been exposed. If you may have encountered Hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated, your doctor can accurately diagnose you with a simple blood test for Hepatitis antibodies and immunoglobulins. Your healthcare provider can give you a dose of Hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin to limit the length and severity of the infection, but this only helps if it is within two weeks from exposure. Let your doctor rule out more serious illnesses. Almost everyone recovers fully from Hepatitis A. In rare cases, however, untreated Hepatitis A can lead to permanent liver damage including fulminant hepatitis and acute liver failure. This is uncommon but more likely in adults over 50 years old and those with underlying liver disease. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can cause similar symptoms to Hepatitis A, and you cannot tell the difference just from how you feel. Hepatitis B and C can be more serious and chronic illnesses that require different treatment, so a correct diagnosis is important. Seek medical care immediately if you suspect a child is infected. Children under six years old are most likely to have an asymptomatic infection. If an unvaccinated child under six has been exposed to the virus, it is best they get tested. The severity of symptoms worsens with increasing age. Adults over age 50 are at higher risk of severe symptoms and complications.	Get medical help if you’re jaundiced. See your doctor if you may have been exposed to Hepatitis A and feel like you have the flu. Evaluate your pains. Seek care if your urine and stool look different than usual. Understand which risk factors matter for you. Know where it’s risky to travel. Tell your doctor if you’re in a high-risk group. Ask your doctor if you should get the vaccine. Get tested immediately if you think you’ve been exposed. Let your doctor rule out more serious illnesses. Seek medical care immediately if you suspect a child is infected.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-You-Are-Asexual	How to Know if You Are Asexual	While every asexual person is different, there are some patterns that may help guide you as you figure out if you're asexual. For example, you might not think about sex very much or even understand the appeal of it. Additionally, it may be hard for you to understand why some people are considered “hot” or why someone would want to have sex with another person. If you've had sexual experiences, consider if you felt let down, thought it was more weird than exciting, or would rather have been doing something else, all of which could indicate that you're asexual.	Notice if you don’t think about sex very often. Think about how often you think about sex, and for how long you think about sex. As an asexual, you might find that sex doesn't really interest you. You might go days, weeks, or even years without thinking about sex. For example, you might not be able to remember the last time you had a sexual thought. Similarly, you may realize that you occasionally think about sex when people bring it up, but it quickly leaves your mind. Pay attention to how you feel when others make sexual comments. It's common for people to talk about sex on TV, and you probably have friends who talk about sex. Think about how you feel when these topics come up. If you're asexual, you might notice the following: You get bored when people talk about their crush, their sexual desire, or their sexual experiences. Your mind wanders when people talk about sex. You don't understand what makes someone “hot.” You pretend to be interested in sex to fit in. Think about how you react to sexually suggestive material. This includes things like sexy pictures, sex scenes in movies, and porn. Consider if you lack the desire to look at these materials. Then, think about how you react when you see them. You may be asexual if you don't find these items stimulating and don't understand why people do. For instance, you might not understand why people like porn. You may find it boring or gross instead of arousing. You may feel bored or uncomfortable during sex scenes in movies. You may not get aroused when you see someone in revealing clothing. Reflect on whether or not you enjoyed any prior sexual encounters. You can still be asexual even if you've had sex before. In this case, think about how you felt about your sexual experience, why you did it, and if you'd do it again. For instance, you might still be asexual if any of the following apply: You may have felt like you were supposed to have sex or that you'd like it if you tried it. You've never wanted to initiate sex. You may have had sex and realized you didn't enjoy it. Sex might feel weird to you instead of fun. You may have felt like you were just going through the motions. You might find most other activities to be more fun than sex. Decide if you’d rather masturbate than have sex. You can be asexual and enjoy masturbation. You might get sexually aroused but not be attracted to other people. It's normal to feel this way. If you enjoy masturbation but think you might be asexual, consider if you may just enjoy taking care of your own sexual needs. Talk to your doctor if you think you may have a medical issue impacting your interest or experience with sex. While asexuality is a normal, healthy sexual orientation, some mental and physical disorders can cause low libido or disinterest in sex. Visit your doctor if you're concerned that your feelings toward sex are related to an underlying condition. Then, you can decide if you want to treat your condition. For instance, you might have 1 of the following: Body dysmorphia is when you're consumed by negative thoughts about your body or perceived flaws. Anyone can develop body dysmorphia, but it's especially common with people who are transgender. If you have body dysmorphia, it may be hard for you to imagine or feel confident having sex with someone. Sexual dysfunction disorders cover a wide range of symptoms. Treatment is optional, depending on what the patient wants. Complex PTSD is a trauma response that can cause you to withdraw and be afraid to open up. You may have no desire for sexual relationships. With therapy, your sexual feelings may return. Recognize the difference between romantic orientation and sexual orientation. Don't assume that you can't be romantic if you're asexual. You can be asexual and still feel romantic attraction to someone. You may enjoy holding hands, cuddling, talking, sharing meals, and even kissing. Additionally, you can form a deep, lasting bond with someone. You may also be aromantic, which means you don't have romantic feelings. This means you may prefer to just enjoy friendships and familial relationships. It's common for people who are asexual to be panromantic, which means you can fall in love with anyone regardless of gender. You may develop romantic feelings for someone of the same gender or of a different gender. Notice the difference between aesthetic, sensual, and sexual attraction. There are different types of attraction, and sometimes that can be confusing. Aesthetic attraction is when you think someone looks good but don't necessarily feel sexually interested in them. Sensual attraction is when you want to cuddle, kiss, or be close to someone. Sexual attraction happens when you have the desire to have sexual contact with someone. Understand that you can have aesthetic and sensual attraction to someone and still be asexual. If you're aesthetically attracted to someone, you might think, “Her face is so beautiful.” However, you have no desire to be intimate. With sensual attraction, you might think, “This person is attractive and fun to be around. I want to cuddle and hold hands with them.” If it's sexual attraction, you might find the person attractive and want to have sex with them. Watch for signs that you may be gray-asexual or demisexual. Both gray-asexuality and demisexuality are part of the asexual spectrum. You may be gray-asexual if you have some sexual interest or occasionally feel attracted to someone. Similarly, you might be demisexual if you feel sexual attraction to someone only after you've developed a deep emotional connection with them. If you're conflicted about whether or not you may be asexual, consider if these labels might better reflect your sexual identity. To figure out if you're gray-asexual, think about times you've been attracted to someone or that you've gotten aroused by something sexual. This could be a sign of gray-asexuality. If you suspect you may be demisexual, consider if you've only been attracted to someone you love or deeply like. For instance, you might develop sexual feelings for someone you've dated for a long time but not be sexually attracted to anyone else. Accept that your asexual identity is totally normal. While people may not understand asexuality, it's a normal sexual identity that is just part of who you are. Don't worry about trying to change yourself. Instead, embrace your asexuality as apart of what makes you a unique, interesting person and be confident in who you are. There's nothing wrong or bad about being disinterested in sex. It's okay to question your sexual identity and be uncertain about how you feel. Take as much time as you need to understand yourself. You're not obligated to fulfill someone else's stereotype or desires. You don't need to have sex to prove something or make someone else happy. Recognize that every asexual person is unique. You may relate to some traits of asexuality but not others and still be considered asexual. Asexuality is a spectrum, so you may think differently about sex than others. Here are some examples: You may be grossed out by sex, find it boring, or think it's mildly enjoyable. You may want to never have sex or may like doing it because your partner enjoys it. You may not get sexually aroused at all, but it's possible that you sometimes will. You may enjoy masturbating, you may use it as a release, or you might dislike masturbation. Join a support network if you want help understanding your identity. Learning more about asexuality can help you better understand yourself. Plus, it can empower you to share your identity with your friends, family, and romantic partners. Look for a support group online to connect with others who share your sexual identity. For instance, join Asexuality Visibility & Education Network (AVEN). Take as much time as you need to decide your sexual identity. While some people instinctively know their sexual identity, it's normal to go through a period of questioning and discovery. This can last as long as you need to figure out your preferences. Don't rush to label your identity or feel pressured to explain yourself. Continue learning about yourself and how you feel, and you'll figure out your sexual identity when you're ready. It's okay to experiment with sexuality to find out if you like it, but don't feel pressured to do it. Take your time and only do what feels comfortable to you.	Notice if you don’t think about sex very often. Pay attention to how you feel when others make sexual comments. Think about how you react to sexually suggestive material. Reflect on whether or not you enjoyed any prior sexual encounters. Decide if you’d rather masturbate than have sex. Talk to your doctor if you think you may have a medical issue impacting your interest or experience with sex. Recognize the difference between romantic orientation and sexual orientation. Notice the difference between aesthetic, sensual, and sexual attraction. Watch for signs that you may be gray-asexual or demisexual. Accept that your asexual identity is totally normal. Recognize that every asexual person is unique. Join a support network if you want help understanding your identity. Take as much time as you need to decide your sexual identity.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Baskets	How to Make Baskets	To make a basket with newspaper, first roll newspaper around a long, thin rod and glue it in place before removing the rod. Then, make a base from cardboard and fabric, and lay out your newspaper "sticks" in a spoke pattern on the base to make the uprights that will be the frame of your basket. Next, weave the sticks in and out of the uprights, adding sticks by putting the end of one tube into the beginning of the next. Keep weaving newspaper sticks in and out around the uprights until you reach the height you want, then finish your basket by gluing down the tops of the uprights.	Make the base of the basket. You'll need to lay out 5 reeds parallel to one another, with about 3/8ths of a space between them. Weave a sixth reed perpendicularly through the other 5. Bring the sixth reed over the first reed, under the second, over the third, under the fourth and over the fifth reed. Weave 4 more reeds in this manner, making sure that they are parallel to the sixth reed. Ensure that the squares formed by the base weaving are no bigger than 3/8 inch (.9 cm). Bend the reeds. Bend the reeds that stick out from the square base into an upwards position. These bent reeds are called spokes. Bending them will make it easier to weave and these spokes will act as the supports for the basket. Split a center spoke. Split one end of either the third or eighth spoke, starting where it comes out from under the last spoke to cross it. You will now have eleven spokes. You'll be putting the weaver into the split. Weave the basket. Put the tapered end (the smaller end) of a weaver reed into the split spoke and hold it in place with a clothespin. Keep the weaver reed near the base of the basket and weave, by going over one spoke and under the next. If you're going for a square shape, hold the base corners together with clothespins. This will help maintain the shape of the base. Continue to attach and weave new reeds through the spokes for 3 or 4 rows, depending on the desired height of the basket. Each new reed should be stacked above the reed woven before it. Do your best to make the weave snug and tight, but not too tight or you can screw up the base of the basket. You, also, want to make sure that the weave isn't too loose. Foot the base. This means closing up those square holes that are still in the base. Starting in the left corner of your basket, take the corner spoke and tug it gently. Tug more firmly on the second spoke. You want to tug quite firmly on the middle spoke because this will create an arch in the bottom of the basket. Move to the 4th spoke and tug gently again. Straighten your spokes and repeat on all 4 sides of the basket, until the holes in the base are closed. Continue weaving. Keep attaching and weaving new reeds through the spokes. Make sure that you don't pull too hard on the corners, because that will make your spokes bend inward and you'll lose your basket's shape. You also don't want your corners to be too loose, which can happen if you aren't keeping your spokes upright and parallel while you weave. Stop weaving once you've reached your desired height. Pack the base. Push or pull the woven rows down towards the base as you weave. Ensure that there is no space between the base and the rows. Start pressing or pulling from the base and move up to the newer reeds as you go. A properly packed basket should have a nicely arched base, straight, parallel spokes, properly spaced corners, and tight weaver rows. Finish the top of the basket. Stop weaving your last reed after you have woven 4 spokes past the split spoke. Taper the reed with scissors, moving from the fourth spoke to the end of the reed. Weave until all of the final reed has been woven into the spokes. Trim the basket. Cut the spokes with scissors. The spokes should be 1/2 to 2 inches (1.3 to 5 cm) higher than the last woven reed. Fold the spokes towards the inside of the basket over the top row of reeds. Insert the end of each spoke into the third row from the top. Ensure that each spoke lies flat against the inside of the basket. Make the rim. You'll wrap a reed around the top row of the basket and pin it to the basket with a clothespin. Now, anchor the new reed by weaving its bottom end into the top few rows inside the basket. This reed is called the lacer. Bring the lacer up and over the reed pinned to the basket and insert it through the front of the basket into the woven rows. Now pull the lacer inside the basket. Continue wrapping the lacer around the pinned reed, circling the circumference of the basket. Glue the end of the lacer inside the basket. Make your newspaper sticks. You'll use these rolled up sections of newspaper as the spokes and weavers for your basket. Get a thin stick, like a thin knitting needle or a pine skewer or 3mm dowel. Cut the newspaper in half horizontally and then again horizontally. Place the stick at a corner of the piece of newspaper at an acute angle to the newspaper. Start rolling the newspaper around the stick, making sure that you're doing so tightly. When you've rolled it all the way to the other corner, glue it onto the newspaper roll to hold it in place. Remove the dowel or knitting needle. One end will usually be a bit narrower than the other on the newspaper sticks, but that's how it is supposed to look. When you're weaving you'll stick the narrower section of one newspaper stick into another to make them longer. Make the base. Cut out two rectangular pieces of cardboard whatever size you want your basket to be. On one side of one of the cardboard pieces, put double sided tape. Lay out your newspaper sticks along the sides (you'll want to do about 13 on the long side and 7 on the short size). Always use an odd number of sticks when making your base. Use double sided tape on the second piece of cardboard and press into place a piece of fabric, whatever color you'd like. Put glue on the side that won't be facing out and glue the two pieces of cardboard (one with the fabric and one with the sticks) together. Put something heavy on them and leave to dry (about and hour). Begin weaving. Start at one of the corners. Take a newspaper stick (a weaver) and fold it in half. Thread it around the corner stick. Using each half of the weaver weave around the upright sticks, with one half of the stick and the other half in back. Keep the upright sticks parallel to one another and pulled upright, and keep the weavers pulled tight. You don't want them too loose. At the corners you'll want to do an extra twist (over and under) before continuing the twist down the next side. Make the newspaper stick longer. As you reach the end of a tube, you'll need to add another stick to it, so that you can keep going. This is a lot easier than it sounds! All you have to do is insert the narrow end of the second stick into the first and push it in enough that it is secure. Finish the basket. Once you've added rows until you've reached the height you want, it's time to finish the basket. This is very easy. Cut the leftover upright newspaper sticks to about 1 inch (2.54 cm). For every other upright stick you'll fold into down into the basket and glue it in place. Use a clothespin to dry it in place. For the sticks you didn't fold into the basket, you'll fold down on the outside and weave into the upper part of the basket. Paint it. This is a completely optional step, as newspaper baskets look cool just as they are, but you can also paint them a color of your choosing. You could use a white acrylic paint and add a tinted varnish (which makes them look like a more 'authentic' basket), or you could use a bright, bold spray paint.	Make the base of the basket. Bend the reeds. Split a center spoke. Weave the basket. Foot the base. Continue weaving. Pack the base. Finish the top of the basket. Trim the basket. Make the rim. Make your newspaper sticks. Make the base. Begin weaving. Make the newspaper stick longer. Finish the basket. Paint it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-an-FIV-Infected-Cat	How to Care for an FIV Infected Cat	To care for a FIV infected cat, feed it a nutritious diet of dry kibble, which is less likely to cause build-up on its teeth and lead to infections. Additionally, try to boost your cat's vitamins by giving it vitamin E, Vitamin A, or zinc. Make sure to stick to a routine, like feeding it at the same time each day. You'll also need to get your cat vaccinated every year, since FIV positive cats get sick easily.	Feed your FIV positive cat a nutritious diet. It is important to give your cat a good diet in order to keep him or her as healthy as possible despite the FIV. Ask your veterinarian about good, quality brands of cat food. Feed your cat dry kibble. Dry kibble is the best food you can feed your cat, as wet food has a tendency to build up on teeth, causing tartar buildup that can lead to infections. Your primary goal should be to do everything you can to keep your cat infection-free because FIV causes it to be very susceptible to infections. Feed your cat food that is appropriate for its age. Vets often recommend life-stage diets from Hills, Purina, and Royal Canin. These diets provide for the specific nutritional needs of young animals (under 12 months of age), adults (classed as 1 – 7 years), and senior animals (over the age of 7 years). Matching the life-stage diet to the age of your cat can promote longevity. Get your cat vaccinated regularly. FIV causes your cat's immune system to become weak, which means that it is very susceptible to other illnesses, like cat flu. Because of this, it's important that you get your cat vaccinated against illnesses every year. Talk to your vet about which vaccines to give your cat, as some diseases are more common in certain areas than others. Your vet will most likely suggest that you get your cat vaccinated against feline distemper and other cat viruses. Keep your cat parasite-free. A FIV-infected cat's body is less likely to handle infections well. FIV-infected cats also need all the nutrients that they can get and many parasites will rob your cat's body of those nutrients. You need to treat your cat for both internal and external parasites. Control worms (internal parasites) with milbemax (containing milbemycin.) This wormer is effective against all classes of worms. Indoor cats should be dosed once every three to four months. Cats allowed outdoor access, especially those that hunt rodents, should be wormed monthly. External parasites such as fleas and ticks can also compromise your cat's health. Vets often recommend Stronghold (UK)/ Revolution (US). This external parasite medication combats all external parasites in the same way that milbemax fights internal parasites. Boost your cat’s immune system with vitamins it can eat. It is a good idea to boost its immune system with vitamins. You can give your cat vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium, and zinc. Talk to your vet about the proper dose for your specific cat. Your vet will most likely recommend something along the lines of 3 to 5 ml of LC-vit daily or 5 ml of Nutri-Plus Gel daily. Talk to your vet about giving your cat injectable vitamins. If your cat is very weak and has a hard time eating, you should consider giving him or her injectable vitamins to boost its health. Again, it is always important to talk to your vet before giving your cat any supplements or medication. An injectable supplement that is often recommended by vets is Coforta, which is injected at 0.5ml to 2.5 ml per cat once a day for 5 days during a single treatment period. Give your cat L-lysine supplements. L-lysine is a supplement that can help prevent flare-ups of infections that are common in FIV-positive cats. L-lysine aids in protein synthesis and is involved in tissue repair and maintenance. The recommended dose is generally 500 mg daily mixed with food. Talk to your vet before giving your cat supplements. Consider interferon treatment for your FIV-positive cat. In interferon therapy, your cat is injected intravenously with interferons, substances that are part of the immune system and help to fight viral and bacterial infections. By increasing the number of interferons in your cat's body, your cat becomes more resistant to infections, which means that it has a better chance of living a long, happy life. Interferons are speciality medications that are veterinarian administered. They can be costly, but studies have shown they have minimal side effects in cats. Seek veterinary help if your cat shows signs of illness. FIV-positive cats have a much harder time fighting off infections and other illnesses. Because of this, it is best to take your cat into the vet as soon as you notice that it is sick, rather than waiting to see if the situation will resolve itself. Generally, your cat will simply need to be put on antibiotics to help his or her body fight the infections. You should always be on the look out for signs that your cat is feeling unwell, including: Coughing. Sneezing. Runny eyes or nose. Decreased appetite. Increased thirst. Vomiting or diarrhea. Minimize the amount of stress your cat feels. Stress can have physical effects on your cat because his or her immune system is already weak. When an animal is stressed, its body releases a natural steroid—cortisol—in order to help the body cope with the stress. Long term exposure to cortisol suppresses the immune system and, in a cat that already has a weakened immune system, this will decrease his or her limited ability to fight infection. : Keep your cat’s routine the same. Change can really stress a cat out, from having a new pet around to moving to a new house. Try to keep your cat's environment as normal as possible. Don't forget to continue to play with your cat. Give it toys and spend quality time with it as usual. You don't want to exhaust a cat with FIV but you do want to continue to enjoy the company of your pet. Use a plug-in diffuser. You can purchase diffusers that emit feline pheromones that will keep your cat calm. Vets recommend Feliway, which contains a synthetic version of the pheromone (a hormone messenger) that a contented cat gives off. Feliway is odorless to people, but to cats it sends of a reassuring message that all is well with the world. Understand how FIV is transmitted. It is important to know how FIV is spread so that you can keep your FIV-free cats healthy and make sure that your FIV-positive cat still has a happy life. FIV is most commonly spread through a cat's saliva, though it can also be spread through blood and semen. The most common way for a cat to contract FIV is through getting bit by an FIV-positive cat. Keep in mind that FIV is a relatively fragile virus that cannot survive in the environment beyond a few seconds. Outside the body, FIV is rapidly damaged by drying, UV, heat, light and basic disinfectants, and poses no risk to other cats. The virus requires direct transmission from infected saliva of one cat, into the bloodstream of a healthy cat. Consider keeping your FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats separate. Studies have shown that it is not absolutely necessary to keep your healthy cats separate from your FIV-positive cats if they get along well. If your cats have a tendency to fight, however, it is a good idea to keep them separate. In studies done by the University of Glasgow, it was found that when FIV-free and FIV-positive cats were around each other, there was a 1-2% transmission rate. You will have to decide whether that 1 to 2% is too much of a risk to take. Spay or neuter your FIV-positive cat. When cats get spayed (females) or neutered (males), they become less aggressive, which means that the chances that they will get into fights is greatly reduced. If you have an FIV-positive cat that you want to remain an outdoor cat, it is a good idea to get it fixed so that it is less likely to bite another cat in a fight. Keep a male cat indoors if he is likely to get into fights with other cats. As a responsible cat owner, your priorities should be to keep your FIV-positive cat healthy, and to make sure that it does not infect any other cats. Male cats tend to roam over large distances, sometimes across several acres and are likely to encounter other cats on their travels. If he is likely to scrap with these cats, then it is essential to keep him indoors. Keeping a territorial cat indoors might not be the most ideal situation, particularly if he is used to roaming around outside, but it might be the only way to keep him from spreading FIV to other cats in your neighborhood. Talk to a vet about the health of cats in your area, particularly if you live in a city. If you live in a city, it is a good idea to talk to a local veterinarian about the incidence of FIV in the area. If there is a large population of feral cats who are FIV-positive, you may want to keep FIV-free cats indoors but may feel alright about letting your FIV-positive cat stay an outdoor cat. If FIV is rare in a high cat density neighborhood, then, as a responsible owner, you should keep your FIV-positive pet indoors. If you live in an area with a low population of cats, such as remote countryside, then the risk of cats meeting and fighting is low, and it is acceptable to let your FIV-positive cat out. Take your cat to be examined if it gets bitten by another cat. Check your cat for bite marks regularly. You should take your cat to the vet if you notice a bite mark and at the same time that it develops a fever. FIV causes a severe fever that will last for 3 to 7 days. When you take your cat to the vet he or she will check for: Swollen lymph nodes. When cats become ill, their lymph nodes swell up. Your vet will check to see if this is occurring in your cat. White blood cell levels. FIV causes decreases in white blood cell counts. Your vet will take a blood sample to see if your cat has low white blood cell counts. Be aware that your cat will become a carrier and might not exhibit symptoms. Most cats recover from the first stage of the disease (the fever and low white blood cell counts). When they recover, they will stop exhibiting signs of illness but will still carry the disease. This period of 'health' can last for several months to several years. Doing all of the things will help lengthen your cat's life and prolong this stage in which she is just a carrier of the disease. Look for signs of terminal illness that are commonly associated with FIV. FIV causes immune deficiency that can lead to your cat developing other illnesses. You should monitor your cat for any signs of illness including : Chronic respiratory infections caused by bacteria and viruses. Gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea (Gastroenteritis). Skin lesions (sores). Mouth lesions (sores). Neurological symptoms like psychomotor problems (like trouble moving around), psychological problems, dementia, and convulsions. Weakness. Emaciation. Dull or poor coat. Chronic urinary tract infections.	Feed your FIV positive cat a nutritious diet. Feed your cat dry kibble. Feed your cat food that is appropriate for its age. Get your cat vaccinated regularly. Keep your cat parasite-free. Boost your cat’s immune system with vitamins it can eat. Talk to your vet about giving your cat injectable vitamins. Give your cat L-lysine supplements. Consider interferon treatment for your FIV-positive cat. Seek veterinary help if your cat shows signs of illness. Minimize the amount of stress your cat feels. Keep your cat’s routine the same. Use a plug-in diffuser. Understand how FIV is transmitted. Consider keeping your FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats separate. Spay or neuter your FIV-positive cat. Keep a male cat indoors if he is likely to get into fights with other cats. Talk to a vet about the health of cats in your area, particularly if you live in a city. Take your cat to be examined if it gets bitten by another cat. Be aware that your cat will become a carrier and might not exhibit symptoms. Look for signs of terminal illness that are commonly associated with FIV.
https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Tumbling-Composter	How to Build a Tumbling Composter	If you want to build an on-the-ground tumbling composter, drill holes in the bottom and lid of a large trash can, then drill holes in the bottom, middle, and top of 2 long pipes. Thread a rod through the middle 2 holes in the pipe and secure the rod with nuts and bolts, then pass the bottom of the pipes through the bottom of the trash can and bolt that into place as well. Place the lid on the trash can over the pipes and bolt it into place, and use bungee cords to secure the lid further if you need to.	Gather the materials needed to build an “on-the-ground” tumbling composter. An inexpensive and less complicated way to build your own tumbling composter is by creating an “on the ground” tumbling composter, which is simply a container outfitted to hold compost that you “turn” by simply rolling the container across the ground. Purchase or obtain a large cylindrical container with a lid that fits tight. A garbage can works best, and is likely the easiest to find. Select either a plastic or metal garbage can that will hold at least 30 gallons; large containers used for composting hold 55 gallons. Wash the garbage can or container thoroughly if it has been used. Additional materials you'll need include : Two 48" lengths of 1/2" metal/aluminum pipe One 36" length of 1/4" steel threaded rod (zinc plated) Four 2" long 1/4" bolts Eight 1/4" nuts A 1/4" metal drill bit A 7/8" drill bit Drill Hacksaw Measuring tape Ear and eye protection 2 elastic bungee cords that are the same length as the can's diameter (optional) Drill two holes into the lid and bottom of your container using a 7/8” drill bit. The holes you'll drill into the lid need to be 4” from the outer edge of the lid and directly across from each other, or specifically 180 degrees apart. The holes at the bottom of the container need to be 2” from the edge. You'll need to place the holes at the bottom in a sunken part of the container's base because you'll be sticking metal or aluminum pipes through these holes and you want your tumbling composter to be able to stand upright once assembled. Create aeration holes all over your container. Drill several holes, about 15-20, into the top and bottom and along the sides of the container using your drill and a 1/4” drill bit. Space the holes evenly. The holes will allow oxygen to flow freely throughout your tumbling composter. Drill two holes straight through each end of your two metal or aluminum pipes using a 1/4" metal drill bit. Make sure to place them as close to the end of pipes as possible. Doing so will enable your tumbling composter to stand up properly. Drill two additional holes into each pipe, and then thread your rod through those holes. Once the pipes and connected rod are placed inside the container, the rod will need to rest in the middle of the container. Therefore, your two additional holes must measure at half the height of your container. Measure the height of your container and divide that measurement by two. The number you come up with will be the length you measure on your two pipes to determine where your two holes will be drilled. Use your 1/4" metal drill to drill the two holes straight through the pipe. Before you thread your rod through the new holes, it'll need to be cut down to size in order to fit inside your container. To do this, measure the diameter of the container at the point where the pipes' holes will be. You found this point earlier by dividing the height of your container by two. When you come up with the diameter of the container, cut the rod 1” shorter than that, so it'll fit easily inside the container. Slide one end of the rod through one of the pipes until the pipe is about 3” from the other end of the rod. Then screw onto the rod two of the 1/4" nuts. Start at the end of the rod that is farthest from the pole. Each nut should be about 4" from each end of the rod. Once secured, the first nut will be right next to the pole, while the second nut will be about 4" from the end of the rod. Once the second nut is secured, slide the rod through the second pipe, stopping when the pipe touches the 1/4" nut. Secure the two pipes by screwing an additional 1/4" nut on the outer edges of the rod next to each pipe. Secure the pipe and rod structure to your container. Place the structure inside the container and then turn the container on its side to make it easier to thread the ends of the pipe through the two 7/8” holes in the bottom of the container. Secure the pipes by sliding a 2” bolt through the 1/4" holes you drilled into the ends of the pipes, and then screwing two 1/4" nuts onto the ends of each bolt. Stand the container upright and then secure the lid by threading the tops of the pipes through the two 7/8” holes. You'll need to drill holes into the length of the pipes just above the lid, so that once bolted the lid will stay secure when you roll it on the ground. Use a marker to mark the spots where you'll drill your holes, and then to ensure your holes are even, disassemble your tumbling composter, and lie the pipes flat on the ground when you drill them. Drill two holes straight through each pipe using the metal 1/4" drill bit, and then reassemble your tumbling composter. Fill your tumbling composter with composting ingredients and secure the lid. To secure the lid, follow the same method used to secure the pipes to the bottom of the container. Use two bolts and nuts on each side of the bolts, after you've filled your tumbling composter with composting ingredients. Slide one bolt through each of the 1/4" holes you've just drilled, and then secure those bolts by attaching a 1/4" nut to each end of the bolts. If necessary, you can secure bungee cords over the top of the container by laying them in a crisscross pattern over the lid and securing the cords either underneath the handles of the lid or through a few newly drilled holes. Test the security of your lid by rolling your new tumbling composter across the ground. Make sure your lid is tightly secured by rolling it across the ground. If dirt begins to spill from around the top, adjust your bolts, or tighten or obtain bungee cords to further tie down your lid. Gather the materials needed to construct a “barrel-roll” tumbling composter. If you prefer to expend less energy turning your compost, building a “barrel-roll” tumbling composter will help. This type of tumbling composter sits atop a wooden structure and turns on an axle, such as a PVC or steel pipe, that runs directly through it. You'll need to purchase or obtain a plastic or steel barrel, between 20 and 55 gallons (75-200 liters), including a 48 inch (1.25 meter) length of 2 inch (5 cm) schedule 80 PVC pipe, or a length of 1 1/2 to 2 inch (3.8-5 cm) galvanized steel pipe. You'll also need: 2X4 treated lumber Nails Circular saw Jigsaw Drill motor, drill paddle bit, and drill bits Hole saw Basic hand tools (hammer, measuring tape, flexible metal ruler, framing square) Hinges Latches Door handle “L” brackets Drill holes in the center of the top and bottom of your barrel. Measure the diameter of each end of your barrel, and then divide that measurement by two to determine the center point. Your holes should be large enough to fit the pipe you'll be using as the axle. If you can, cut off a small piece of your axle pipe, place it over each center mark, and trace a circle along the outside of the pipe. If you can't, measure the diameter of your axle pipe and draw a circle of the same size around each center point. Once your circles have been created, use a drill paddle bit or hole saw of an equal size to create your holes. Drill holes into the body of the barrel for aeration. Using a 1-inch (2.5 cm) bit space 15-20 holes evenly along the sides of the barrel. This will allow oxygen to flow freely throughout the container. Create a door on the side of your barrel. Before you start cutting out a door, trace the shape of the door you want along one side of the barrel using a flexible metal ruler and a framing square. The measurements for the door will differ depending on the size of your barrel. If your barrel is on the smaller size, like 20 to 30 gallons, trace a 12” by 12” square. If it's a 55 gallon barrel, you can outline an 18” by 12” rectangle. The longer side should be parallel to the length of the barrel. Make a couple small holes in one of the corners using your drill to allow space for your jigsaw blade to start cutting. Continue to use the blade all the way around the outline of the door until the shape is removed. The door will likely be a bit flimsy once secured. If your barrel is plastic, secure two pieces of wood to the inside of the barrel, one along the side where you've placed your hatches and the other on the opposite end where you'll place your latches and handle. If your barrel is metal, use two steel plates instead of wood. Consider flattening two “L” brackets to use for your steel plates. To secure the door, install two hinges at the top corners, then install two latches at the bottom corners to lock the door. You can place a handle at the center point of the two latches to help with opening and closing the door. Attach a sheet of metal inside the barrel to act as a mixing fin to help turn the compost when the barrel rotates. A long spare piece of galvanized sheet metal bent into an “L” shape and bolted to the interior wall of the barrel will do this nicely. Put the fin opposite from the hatch, so as to weight balance the empty container. Pass the pipe or post through the center holes. When you're ready, slide the pipe through the center holes. The length of pipe sticking out of each side of the barrel should be long enough to rest each end on the wooden structure you'll create. If you're using a plastic barrel, the weight of the compost inside your tumbling composter can break the plastic , so before inserting the pipe through the holes secure two slabs of wood to the barrel to distribute the weight of the compost. Take two slabs of wood, such as 2”x4” pieces, and drill into each piece a hole large enough to fit your pipe through. Line each hole up to the holes on either end of your barrel and nail the boards to the barrel. Alternately, you can secure an “L” bracket to each side of the pipe, which will also distribute the weight of the compost. Build a wooden saw buck to support the compost barrel. Nail 2 sets of 2x4s (pieces of wood that are 1.5″ × 3.5″ or 38×89 mm in terms of height and width, respectively) in an x-frame, and nail two 2x4s across the feet at the bottom for support. Set the barrel with the pipe in the wooden 2x4 saw buck. Rotate the barrel in the sawhorse frame using the pipe or post as an axle to ensure it works properly. If it does, you can now fill your tumbling composter with leaves and other compostable material, and allow your new "garden helper" to do its job.	Gather the materials needed to build an “on-the-ground” tumbling composter. Drill two holes into the lid and bottom of your container using a 7/8” drill bit. Create aeration holes all over your container. Drill two holes straight through each end of your two metal or aluminum pipes using a 1/4" metal drill bit. Drill two additional holes into each pipe, and then thread your rod through those holes. Secure the pipe and rod structure to your container. Fill your tumbling composter with composting ingredients and secure the lid. Test the security of your lid by rolling your new tumbling composter across the ground. Gather the materials needed to construct a “barrel-roll” tumbling composter. Drill holes in the center of the top and bottom of your barrel. Drill holes into the body of the barrel for aeration. Create a door on the side of your barrel. Attach a sheet of metal inside the barrel to act as a mixing fin to help turn the compost when the barrel rotates. Pass the pipe or post through the center holes. Build a wooden saw buck to support the compost barrel. Set the barrel with the pipe in the wooden 2x4 saw buck. Rotate the barrel in the sawhorse frame using the pipe or post as an axle to ensure it works properly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Pet-Behaviorist-for-Your-Cat	How to Find a Pet Behaviorist for Your Cat	Before you try to find a behaviorist for your cat, identify the issues you want to address, like biting, scratching, not using a litter box, or separation anxiety, since you'll want the behaviorist to have some previous experience dealing with those issues. Then, try searching for pet behaviorists in your area online, and read reviews to find someone who seems like they'd be a good fit for your particular situation. You can also ask your vet for a referral if you can't find someone online. When you find someone you like, reach out and ask them about their prior experience, favorite treatment methods, and qualifications. Remember that a pet behaviorist should have a graduate degree in animal behavior. If someone you interview doesn't, they're probably not qualified enough.	Do a general online search. The quickest and easiest way to find pet behaviorists in your area is to do a basic online search. Search for "pet behaviorist" and the name of your area. This should give you a general list of who is working in this field near you. If you do not get many results from your search, try searching for alternate words. For instance, try searching for "veterinary behaviorist" instead of "pet behaviorist." Search the websites of professional organizations. There are professional organizations for veterinary animal behaviorists that keep lists of their members. These list can help you find someone that is actually licensed and educated in this field. For instance, the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the Animal Behavior Society both have online lists of members and their contact information. Ask your veterinarian for a referral. In many cases, your veterinarian will be a great source of information about specialized pet professionals in your area. Discuss your cat's specific problems with the veterinarian and then ask them for any suggestions of who to take your cat to for its problem. In many cases, it will be the veterinarian that suggests that you take your cat to a specialized cat behaviorist. In this case, they should have a suggestion for you of who to go see. Going to your veterinarian for a referral has the added benefit of making sure that your cat's behavior problem doesn't have a medical cause that can be easily treated. Tell your veterinarian about the cat's problems and then ask them if there might be a health problem at the root of the bad behavior. Ask friends and family for suggestions. If you have friends or family members that have used a pet behaviorist before, you can ask them who they used and if they liked them. At the very least, if they did not like them then you can leave that behaviorist off your list. You can even ask on social media platforms if anyone you are connected with has any recommendations. This is a good way to ask a lot of people all at once for their recommendations. Figure out your cat's specific issues. In order to find the right behaviorist for your cat, you should first identify your cat's exact behavior problems. Knowing exactly what issues you need treated will help you figure out if potential behaviorists will work well for your cat. There are a wide variety of issues that behaviorists typically treat, including: Biting Scratching Hissing Not eating Not using a litter box Excessive meowing Running away Self mutilation Separation anxiety Various phobias Consult with several behaviorists. It is a good idea to talk to several pet behaviorists before picking one. This will help you to figure out whether a specific behaviorist can help your cat and which one will be best for your cat. When you consult with these behaviorists you can get a general feeling for their demeanor and you can ask them questions about their: Qualifications Experience Treatment methods Training methods Make sure the behaviorist is qualified. There are three types of veterinary pet behaviorists: Applied Animal Behaviorists, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAABs), and Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (ACAABs). These veterinary professionals all have specific graduate degrees in animal behavior, either a MS, MA or PhD, or they went through post-graduate work on behavior after veterinary school. If a potential behaviorist does not have this type of educational background, then you should find someone else that does. It will cost more to take your cat to a veterinary professional that has an advanced degree than it would to someone who does not. However, just remember that you are paying for their advanced education and experience. Look for a behaviorist that has several years of experience. A behaviorist with a lot of experience will be better equipped to help your cat. Discuss your cat's issues. Have a honest conversation about your pet's problems and what the behaviorist can do to treat them. You should discuss not only what the cat is physically doing, for example attacking strangers, but how that behavior is impacting your life, for instance if it limiting your relationships with friends. This kind of honest conversation will allow the behaviorist to truly understand the seriousness of the situation. Make sure you answer all of the behaviorist's questions truthfully, even if they don't seem relevant to your cat. Sometimes behaviorists will ask personal questions about your work life or marriage in an attempt to understand the kind of environment your cat is living in. Discuss treatment philosophy and experience. If your cat has an especially bad behavior problem then you will need to find a pet behaviorist that is experienced with treating hard cases. Ask them whether they have treated cases like your cat's and what type of treatment they think would be appropriate. It may be helpful to write out some questions you have before going to a consultation appointment. This will help you to assure that you ask all of the important questions you have thought of. When asking the behaviorist about their experience, feel free to ask for some references from former clients that you could contact. If they refuse, consider looking for a different behaviorist to work with. Watch how the behaviorist interacts with your cat. Once you have decided on a behaviorist for your cat, you should watch the treatment sessions to see how the behaviorist interacts with your cat and what their treatment process is like. This will help you to assess whether the behaviorist is right for your cat and it progress is being made. If your cat is not responding well to the behaviorist or is not progressing after several sessions, feel free to try a different behaviorist. Care for your cat's basic needs. In order to minimize bad behavior and keep your cat happy and healthy, you should make sure that you are fulfilling your cat's basic needs. On the most basic level, these include giving it food, water, shelter, a clean place to go to the bathroom, and affection. If you don't provide one of these, such as when a cat's litter box doesn't get cleaned regularly, your cat may act out in order to get your attention about the situation and in order to express its displeasure. If your cat is having behavior problems, it does not automatically mean that you are not providing for its basic needs. Behavior problems can have a wide variety of causes, many of which have nothing to do with the care you give your cat. Provide stimulation. In addition to providing for your cat's basic needs, many cats that are bored and not stimulated enough can lash out and begin to have behavior problems. This means that you should provide your cat with a variety of types of stimulation, which could include: Feather toys Catnip toys A cat tree A scratching post Cat climbing shelves A perch with a good view outside An interactive puzzle toy Care for the cat's health. You should take your cat to see a veterinarian for regular veterinary exams and for care if it gets sick or injured. Making sure that your cat is healthy will go a long way towards keeping it healthy and bad behavior free. Some behavior problems, such as urinating outside of the litter box, can have a medical cause. If your cat begins to act out inappropriately and uncharacteristically, have it seen by a veterinarian to rule out a medical cause for the bad behavior.	Do a general online search. Search the websites of professional organizations. Ask your veterinarian for a referral. Ask friends and family for suggestions. Figure out your cat's specific issues. Consult with several behaviorists. Make sure the behaviorist is qualified. Discuss your cat's issues. Discuss treatment philosophy and experience. Watch how the behaviorist interacts with your cat. Care for your cat's basic needs. Provide stimulation. Care for the cat's health.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wear-Pink-Shoes	How to Wear Pink Shoes	To create a feminine look, opt for pale pink sneakers paired with skinny jeans and a cream-colored top. If you want a dressier vibe, pair pink heels with a little black dress and blinged-out jewelry. To create a casual, masculine look, pair pink sneakers with fitted jeans and a graphic tee. For a more polished feel, wear pink wingtips with gray tailored pants and a white button-up.	Go for bright pink shoes to make a statement. Pink comes in hundreds of different shades, and you may be wondering how to choose between them. If you want a bold look, pick pink shoes in shades like fuchsia, rose, watermelon, and hot pink. Pair them with clothes in neutral hues to make your shoes stand out. Stick with pale pink shoes if you prefer a quieter look. Your pink shoes don't have to scream, “Look at me!” Opt for shoes in a softer shade if you have a more understated style. Shoes in ballet pink or blush still add a touch of femininity without being too loud. Pair them with neutral clothes for a low-key vibe, or choose garments in similar shades of pink for a monochromatic look. A pale pink slip dress and pale pink kitten heels create a soft, sweet look. Choose pink heels for dressy occasions. Pink heels take any outfit from drab to dynamite! Choose a low heel for formal events and a high heel for drinks or dates. Pink heels look great with skinny jeans, tailored trousers, dresses, and skirts, so you can easily create an outfit for any event. For a typical day in the office, pair pale pink mules with gray dress pants and a pink blouse. Pair hot pink pumps with your favorite little black dress for a night out with the girls. Try pink sneakers for casual events. Pink sneakers are perfect for picking up your dry cleaning or hanging out with your besties. Pair them with skinny jeans if you want to show off your shoes, or opt for flared jeans so just a hint of your shoes are visible. Dark-wash skinny jeans would look great with hot pink sneakers. Throw on a white oversized sweater and you're ready for brunch! Pick pink boots if you want a statement piece. Pink boots are dramatic and fun for special occasions. Wear them with clothing in neutral colors to make sure they're the star of your outfit. Over-the-knee boots in a dusty rose would pair well with a white slip dress and minimal jewelry. Wear fuchsia booties with cuffed jeans and a printed top for dinner and drinks. Opt for pink sandals in the summertime. Pink flip flops make great pool shoes, while pink Birkenstocks are perfect for summer barbeques. No matter what kind of sandal you prefer, you can make a statement by wearing them in your favorite shade of pink. Opt for soft shades of pink for understated looks. There are tons of pink shoes for men on the market right now, and many of them come in pastel shades. If you prefer a softer color or just don't want your shoes to stand out as much, stick with colors like blush and cherry blossom. Try wearing hot pink shoes to make a statement. If you love wearing pink and aren't afraid to take it to the next level, pick a pair of shoes in a bright, daring shade like magenta, fuchsia, or raspberry. Pair your hot pink shoes with clothes in neutral colors to make them stand out. For instance, wearing tailored white pants with hot pink shoes really makes them pop. Wear pink sneakers with jeans or shorts for a casual vibe. Pink sneakers are a super trendy item for men right now, so you'll probably be able to find a pair from your favorite shoe designer. Pair them with jeans or shorts for running errands, working out, or meeting up with friends. Hit the gym in black shorts, pink sneakers, and a plain white tee. Head to the bar in dark-wash jeans, a graphic black tee, and pink sneakers. Pair pink dress shoes with tailored slacks for a polished look. You can find several styles of dress shoes, from loafers to brogues, in shades of pink. Wear them with suits or slacks in neutral, complementary colors like gray or navy. Gray dress pants would look great paired with pink wing-tips. Choose a button-up shirt with a pattern containing the same shade of pink as your shoes. A navy suit with a white shirt and pink oxfords will make a statement for special events. Pick pink work boots for a more rugged look. Though pink isn't usually thought of as a rugged color, it can be when talking about Timberlands! If you prefer work boots over dress shoes or sneakers but still want to wear pink, you're in luck. Several companies have come out with pink boots for men. Pair them with jeans and a solid-colored shirt to keep that rugged vibe. Distressed jeans and a white henley would look great with pink boots.	Go for bright pink shoes to make a statement. Stick with pale pink shoes if you prefer a quieter look. Choose pink heels for dressy occasions. Try pink sneakers for casual events. Pick pink boots if you want a statement piece. Opt for pink sandals in the summertime. Opt for soft shades of pink for understated looks. Try wearing hot pink shoes to make a statement. Wear pink sneakers with jeans or shorts for a casual vibe. Pair pink dress shoes with tailored slacks for a polished look. Pick pink work boots for a more rugged look.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-Anime-Girl%27s-Clothing	How to Draw Anime Girl's Clothing	To draw anime girls who look 3 dimensional, you'll need to learn how to draw their clothing. Consider where the clothing might bunch, wrinkle, stretch, or flow so it doesn't simply lie flat on your character. Many anime girls go to school, where they'll wear a traditional sailor uniform, so practice drawing a white shirt with a sailor collar, a tie, and a skirt. You'll also want to work on drawing casual clothing, traditional Japanese clothing, and some funky fashions that your character might enjoy wearing. As you practice your styles, consider what kind of fabric you're drawing since some are soft and thin and others are thick and rigid.	Know how fabrics rest on forms. Fabrics don't "meld" to whatever they're resting on - they hang loosely. Keep in mind that fabric resting on a sphere will have a different form than fabric resting on a cube. Whenever you're in doubt, just think of what lies beneath the fabric. Know the female figure. Stereotypically, female bodies tend to have an "hourglass" shape to them, with long legs and large breasts. This isn't the case in real life - everyone's body is different! However, regardless of the girl's shape, a female body differs from a male body in the sense that a male body is more angular and straight, whereas a female body has a tendency to seem less sharp. Know how clothes work on female figures. Clothes are influenced by the body's size and shape. For example, if a small girl were to put on a sweater several sizes too big for her, it would be evident as the sleeves would be hanging off her hands. Chests can also influence the clothing - a large chest size could cause a shirt to not fit properly, requiring a larger size for the girl. Learn about clothing and wrinkles. When clothes or clothing material wrap a person's body they will always show marks to indicate they are covering an object with multiple shapes, movements, or attachments. These marks are what we call wrinkles. Learn about typical clothing material. The type of material used influences the appearance of clothes. Some clothes are soft and thin, others thick and rigid. Check out other clothing materials. Other clothes are downright unique in form and texture. The material may also vary depending on the time or purpose it was created, such as for historical outfits, modern, futuristic, or fantasy clothing. Study the behavior of clothes in action. Clothes don't just hang down flat - they move with the person wearing them. Depending on the type of clothing, the material it's made of, the action the girl is doing, and whether wind should be moving it, the clothes will be shifting and wrinkling in different ways. Choose suitable clothing. Consider what you are capable of drawing as well as how you would like your anime girl to appear. Also keep in mind the personality of the character - a girl who's meant to be dark and mysterious isn't going to be wearing a bunch of frills! Try drawing school uniforms. Depending on the type of school your girl goes to, she may wear different types of uniforms. The stereotypical sailor fuku that's often seen in anime, also called the sailor uniform or seifuku , consists of a white shirt with a skirt, with a sailor collar over the shirt and a tie of some sort. In anime and manga, most sailor fukus are depicted as having rather short skirts - however, the skirts of the sailor fuku's uniform are actually typically knee-length or longer. They tend to be depicted as shorter because many girls in Japan roll their skirts at the waist, giving the appearance of a shorter skirt. These are most often seen in middle schools, although some high schools use them. High schools in Japan are gradually switching over to a more Western-style uniform, which consists of a plain shirt, a skirt or pants, a tie, and a blazer. Again, the skirts aren't short - they're rolled up! Gym uniforms tend to be solid color, usually something such as black or navy blue. The summer gym uniform typically consists of a pair of gym shorts and a short-sleeved gym shirt. The winter uniforms will usually be longer and have a jacket. Depending on the school, the uniform may have the owner's name written on it in kanji or katakana. However, katakana is usually reserved for students with foreign names. The shoes the students wear outdoors are usually a pair of black or dark brown loafers. However, Japanese schools require students to change into uwabaki , or a pair of soft slippers meant for indoor wear. The appearance of uwabaki differs from school to school, but they can have the appearance of typical slip-on shoes without rubber soles. Try drawing casual clothing. "Casual clothing" can be defined as something that you would typically leave the house in, or see most people walking around in - for example, jeans and a sweater in the winter months, or shorts and a T-shirt in the summer months. However, remember that certain people have certain styles, and some styles, such as Lolita fashions, would not be considered casual clothing. Does she wear cutesy styles? Styles considered "cute" are typically clothes that are "girly" colors such as pink, purple, and baby blue, with ruffles or frills, as well as bows - whether on the clothes or in her hair. If she's wearing a skirt or dress, it will likely puff out to the sides a bit. What if your girl is fashion-oriented? There are many different outfit types you could draw her in! Short dresses and skirts, shorts, cardigans or jackets, cute designer T-shirts - the possibilities are endless. Just make sure that everything she's wearing looks good together, or else she'll look more like a fashion train wreck than a fashionista! If she's a tomboy, you can put her in something like a pair of dark jeans and a video game T-shirt can work wonders. Keep in mind that most tomboys don't put a lot of effort into their appearance, and most of them don't wear skirts. Try a baggy look. If your girl is a gamer, somewhat of a loner, or just values being comfortable over looking nice, try dressing her in baggy clothes, such as an oversized sweater or shirt and a pair of loose jeans, or an oversized skirt with a baggy top. Shoes that go well with this type of style are brand-name sneakers, such as Converse or Vans. Try drawing sleepwear. Unless your girl just sleeps in her clothes, there are many different ways to have her dress for bed. Things such as nightgowns tend to hang straight down, especially if the material is somewhat thick. Large shirts tend to do the same, but will move differently than a nightgown - nightgowns will "spin" more than shirts do. Regular pajamas are essentially pants and a shirt. Depending on the type of pajamas, the shirt could be long-sleeved, short-sleeved, a button-up, a flannel, have a print on it, or just be plain. Generally, pants tend to be either short or long, and longer pants are more likely to have prints on them than decorations like ruffles. Try drawing Western formal clothing. Formal clothing in the West often refers to things such as dresses and tuxedos. However, in Japan, formal clothes are things such as kimonos and are covered in another section. Typically, anime girls wear longer dresses when they're trying to be formal but not traditional. These dresses can be like ball gowns or wedding dresses - which all vary in types! In Japan, not conforming is typically frowned upon, but if you want, try drawing your girl in a tuxedo. Try drawing traditional Japanese clothing. Traditional Japanese clothing are clothing such as kimonos and yukatas. Make sure you know the difference between all the clothing before drawing the clothing, though. Be wary when drawing a kimono's folds. The kimono is always wrapped left side over right, unless going to a funeral! Try drawing very "out there" fashions. Not everyone likes to conform to society - so why should your girl conform? You can try the classic "emo" or "scene" looks. These looks are typically noticed from their artificial and teased hair, along with certain clothing fashions - scene has colorful clothing, while emo clothing is usually limited to things like black, gray, and deep shades of red. Some girls that follow these fashions also have piercings! The lolita fashion is fairly well known for its large, frilly and lacy dresses, along with its many accessories such as parasols and the over-the-top girliness it portrays. Try battle clothing. Most people don't fight in over-the-top, revealing armor. However, if that's what you want someone to wear, feel free to draw it! Just be aware that the armor needs to be able to move with the girl as she's fighting, so it shouldn't be tight enough to constrict her movement. Add accessories. Suitable accessories include hair bows, bangles, rings, necklace, gloves, socks, and more. Anime girls often have a watch or a talisman of some kind. Cat ears are a common addition too. Also, if you're going for Japanese style, a fan is always nice. Try drawing different hairstyles. While hairstyles and clothing are not the same thing, a hairstyle can make an outfit look quite nice. For example, a girl who wanted to look "cute" could have her hair in pigtails, whereas a girl who just wanted to do something simple may have her hair in a loose ponytail. Mix things up! Even if your girl doesn't have her hair styled, her hair doesn't have to be boring. She can have wavy hair or curly hair, or be wearing hair accessories such as headbands, barrettes, or a knitted beanie. If you want, try giving her an unusual hair color. In anime, the hairstyles rarely ever conform to reality, and color is no exception!	Know how fabrics rest on forms. Know the female figure. Know how clothes work on female figures. Learn about clothing and wrinkles. Learn about typical clothing material. Check out other clothing materials. Study the behavior of clothes in action. Choose suitable clothing. Try drawing school uniforms. Try drawing casual clothing. Try drawing sleepwear. Try drawing Western formal clothing. Try drawing traditional Japanese clothing. Try drawing very "out there" fashions. Try battle clothing. Add accessories. Try drawing different hairstyles.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Woman-Feel-Beautiful	How to Make a Woman Feel Beautiful	To make a woman feel beautiful, you can try complimenting her at times when she might feel disheveled and unattractive. For example, when she gets out of bed, you might say something like, “Morning, beautiful”. It's also important to listen when your partner communicates her insecurities with you and show that you understand by giving cues like nodding, as this will help her feel accepted for who she is. Additionally, try surprising her with an unexpected gift, like flowers, to show your appreciation.	Compliment her at unexpected times. If you want to help a woman feel beautiful, throw in compliments throughout the day. A compliment during an unexpected time, especially a time when she might be feeling disheveled or otherwise unattractive. Start off the day with a compliment. When she gets out of bed in the morning and goes for her morning coffee, say something like, "Morning, beautiful" or "Looking good." Compliment her when she's in her element. Women like to feel their significant others like them for their personalities, hobbies, and interests as well as their physical qualities. If she's an avid hiker, tell her she looks gorgeous when she's sweaty and sunburnt because she looks so happy from a long day outdoors. If she works in a hospital, tell her you love how cute she looks in her scrubs. Be persistent. Women who are insecure may reject compliments. If she rejects a compliment initially, reassure her. Say she's not feeling pretty on a particular day and brushes aside your compliment. Follow up with something like, "Well, you look beautiful to me." Love her flaws. Most women have some insecurities about their bodies or physical appearance. A great way to make her feel beautiful is to talk her through these insecurities. Assure her you think she's beautiful just the way she is. Let her know that the qualities that she dislikes about herself make her unique and that you find them beautiful. Try saying something like, “You know how you hate that bump on your nose? Well, I love it! It's part of what gives you a unique appearance and I think it is beautiful.” Talk up the body parts she feels insecure about. If she hates her legs, for example, tell her she looks great when she's wearing a shorter skirt. If she insists her arms are too chubby or too muscular, give her extra attention when she wears a sleeveless shirt or dress. Women can have insecurities about their personalities that they feel make them unattractive as well. If she feels that she's too emotional or too cold, reassure her that everyone has flaws or aspects of their personality they dislike. However, assure her that the things she dislikes about herself do not dampen her beauty. Talk her up around others. Sometimes people feel direct compliments are disingenuous. If you want to make a woman feel beautiful, talk her up to others. This can make her more trusting of your words. When you're out at a party or social gathering, tell other about you like about this woman. You can talk about her physical qualities, saying something like, "Doesn't she have the prettiest smile?" You can also talk up her more attractive personality traits, something like, "Isn't she funny?" Surprise her with small gifts and gestures. People feel beautiful when they feel appreciated. Find ways to surprise a woman with small gifts and gestures. This will make her feel positive about herself, making her feel beautiful. Bring her flowers on a random day of the week. Surprise her with a small note telling her she's beautiful. Buy her a small gift and leave it in her mailbox. Order her lunch and have it delivered to her work. Include a note on the delivery slip wishing her a good day. Send her a text telling her you think she's pretty, smart, funny, or any other attributes about her you admire. Be creative. Think of what your girlfriend, wife, or friend enjoys and think of kind gestures she'll appreciate throughout the day. Plan a fancy date. Sometimes, getting dressed up for a night on the town can help a woman feel beautiful. Make reservations at a fancy restaurant. Buy tickets to a musical or concert. Plan a date that involves dressing up. This will allow your wife and girlfriend the opportunity to choose an outfit, jewelry, and make-up that make her feel confident and beautiful. Engage in foreplay during sex. Women enjoy foreplay before sex. Not only does it help stimulate sexual desire, foreplay can raise a woman's self esteem. If she feels like you admire her body, she'll feel better about herself. Take time to nurture different parts of her body. Kiss her neck, ears, shoulders, and breasts. Run your hands up and down her body. This will make her feel that you want her physically, increasing her sense of self confidence. Dirty talk can also help. It does not have to be vulgar or explicitly sexual, but expressing your attraction to her in words can help. Tell her what about her attracts you. Describe what aspects of sex you enjoy with her. Many women feel insecure in bed and want to turn the lights off. Suggest you leave them on, as you want to see her fully. Even if she says no to this, she'll be flattered that you're attracted enough to her that you want the lights on. Understand female insecurity. Female insecurity is a common problem for a reason. Statistically, being conventionally attractive is advantageous to one's career and personal life. Women, even very conventionally attractive women, often feel insecure about their looks and tend to feel threatened by beautiful women. Try to be understanding of this and provide emotional support through listening. Understand women do not actively try to be insecure but there is a lot of societal pressure to fit a certain standard of beauty. Communicate. One of the best things you can do to help a woman feel beautiful is to talk to her. Allow her to openly communicate her insecurities to you. Listen when your wife, girlfriend, or female friend expresses negative thoughts about her appearance. Practice active listening by summarizing what is said after she finishes talking and give verbal cues, like nodding, to show you're paying attention. Recognize when there might be a problem. While you can provide reassurance, understand you cannot fix someone else's insecurity. If you're concerned that your wife, girlfriend, or female friend is overly concerned with her appearance, gently suggest she talk her concerns over with a counselor or therapist. This is especially important if her concerns or insecurities interfere with her daily life. It could indicate a deeper issue, such as low self-esteem or Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Nurture her passions and interests. Women like to feel beautiful for their minds as well as their bodies. By encouraging her passions, you make a woman feel beautiful. Encourage her to pursue her interests. If she's interested in singing, ask her to sing for you. If she's an avid painter, ask to take a look at her work. Ask her about what's important to her. Ask her about her work, school, hobbies, and interests. Showing a vested interest in a woman's personality, as well as her exterior qualities, can help her feel beautiful.	Compliment her at unexpected times. Love her flaws. Talk her up around others. Surprise her with small gifts and gestures. Plan a fancy date. Engage in foreplay during sex. Understand female insecurity. Communicate. Recognize when there might be a problem. Nurture her passions and interests.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Veet	How to Use Veet	To use Veet, start by spreading it over the area of your skin where you want to remove hair using the spatula that came with the cream. The cream only needs to be on the surface of your skin, so don't worry about rubbing it in. Once you've applied the cream, leave it on for 3 minutes before gently scraping it off with the spatula. When you're finished, rinse your skin with warm water and pat it dry.	Apply a small drop of cream to the area you wish to treat. Wait 24 hours to see if there are any adverse skin reactions. If you suffer from a skin-related disorder or take medication that can affect your skin, consult a doctor before using this cream. If your skin shows no irritation, continue using the cream. Do not use the cream if the cream itself is not all the same color, or if the tube it comes in is damaged. Avoid letting the cream make contact with metal or cloth, which can damage or discolor the material. In case of accidental contact, clean the surface immediately with water. Keep Veet hair removal cream out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a doctor immediately and show the outer pack of the product. Squeeze a handful of cream into the palm of your hand. Only produce enough cream to cover the intended area. Avoid making contact with eyes. If you get any cream in your eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately. Spread the handful of cream onto the intended area. Use the spatula tool that is included to evenly apply the cream and fully cover hair. Apply the cream to the surface of the skin rather than rubbing it into the pores. The removal cream is designed for legs, arms, underarms and bikini lines. Do not use the cream on the face, head, breast, perianal or genital areas as severe irritation and burning can occur. If you apply the cream to these areas and experience irritation, wash the cream off gently and consult a doctor. Don't apply the cream to moles, scars, spotty, irritated or sun burnt skin. Avoid contact with skin that has been shaved in the last 72 hours. Avoid contact with broken or inflamed skin. If cream gets into broken skin, wash it with lukewarm water and 3% of boric acid solution. Talk to a doctor if the pain is not alleviated after rinsing. Don't use this cream immediately after a hot bath/shower. The cream contains alkali and thioglycolate, which can more easily irritate tender skin. Leave the cream on the target area for 3 minutes. Be sure you carefully time this period as leaving the cream on longer can seriously irritate skin. If you experience any smarting or tingling during use, remove the cream immediately and rinse thoroughly with water. If this sensation persists, seek medical advice. Scrape the cream away gently with the spatula. First, use the head of the spatula to test a small area. If the hair comes away easily, remove the rest of the cream with the spatula. Use a soft sponge or washcloth to remove the cream if the spatula is too abrasive. If needed, you can leave the cream on longer before fully removing. Do not exceed 6 minutes, as your skin will likely become irritated and produce a painful burning sensation. Rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water. Wash away the residual cream and any stray hairs. The best way to do this is to take a shower and use a Loofah or sponge to softly scrub the area. Pat yourself dry with a soft towel. Do this gently as the area may still be tender after using the removal cream. Always wait 72 hours between cream applications. This will reduce the amount of irritation and inflammation sustained to the skin. Do not apply antiperspirant or perfume to the treated area, or sunbathe before 24 hours has passed. Skin may be tender and will be especially sensitive to the sun or to the chemicals in said products. Apply a small amount of wax to the target area with a Perfect Finish wipe (included). Monitor your skin for 24 ours to ensure that waxing will not cause irritation. If your skin doesn't become irritated, it is likely safe to use the waxing strips. For first-time waxers, start by removing hair from the legs. This is one of the less sensitive parts of the body. Once you have some experience, move on to more sensitive areas like the underarm and bikini line. It is not recommended to use the strips to wax areas of skin that have already been waxed. If you take medication that affects your skin, get approval from a doctor first before using Veet wax strips. Do not use Veet ready-to-use wax strips if you are elderly or diabetic. There could be serious health risks involved. Waxing is fine if pregnant; however, know that your skin may be more likely to bruise. Clean the skin area of skin you intend to wax. Either shower or use a washcloth to scrub away any dirt or residue that may be on your skin. Dry your skin very well after cleaning. Moisture will prevent proper adhesion of the wax to the skin. Rub the wax strip between your hands for 5 seconds. This is done to warm the wax and prepare it to be bonded with hair. Traditional hair waxing techniques usually involve heating a thick wax solution in the microwave or in warm water. Though not as complicated a process, Veet strips still require some heat before waxing can occur. Slowly peel the strips apart. You can reuse each strip until it loses its grip. Place a strip onto your skin and rub it repeatedly. Rub the strip in the direction that your hair grows. For waxing legs, rub the strip from knee to ankle. Exercise the same caution as if using the removal cream. Do not apply it to the head, face, genitals, or other sensitive private areas. Don't apply the wax strips to varicose veins, moles, scars, or irritated skin. If you experience irritation, remove the wax by using a Perfect Finish wipe from the box. Alternatively, you can use cotton balls soaked in baby oil or body oil. Since the wax is resin based, it will not rinse off with just water. Be sure that the hair you are waxing is at least between 2-5 mm long. Hair that is shorter than 2 mm may not adhere well to the wax and therefore will not be pulled during removal. Immediately pull the strip back on itself. The quicker you pull the strip off, the higher your chances are of removing most of the hair. Remove the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth. This will increase the likelihood of hair being pulled. Hold the skin taut with one hand and make sure you keep the strip parallel to the skin. This will maximize effectiveness and minimize discomfort. Avoid pulling the strips outward as this will only break the hairs. Wipe the waxed area with a Perfect Finish cloth. You can also shower to better remove waxy residue from your skin. Wait 24 hours before applying antiperspirant and perfume products, or before sunbathing. Since waxed skin may still be tender, doing these things may cause irritation or discomfort.	Apply a small drop of cream to the area you wish to treat. Squeeze a handful of cream into the palm of your hand. Spread the handful of cream onto the intended area. Leave the cream on the target area for 3 minutes. Scrape the cream away gently with the spatula. Rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water. Pat yourself dry with a soft towel. Apply a small amount of wax to the target area with a Perfect Finish wipe (included). Clean the skin area of skin you intend to wax. Rub the wax strip between your hands for 5 seconds. Slowly peel the strips apart. Place a strip onto your skin and rub it repeatedly. Immediately pull the strip back on itself. Wipe the waxed area with a Perfect Finish cloth.
https://www.wikihow.com/Organize-Your-School-Agenda	How to Organize Your School Agenda	If you're having trouble organizing your school agenda, try using your planner to keep track of your personal life as well so that you're more likely to want to use it! Additionally, make sure to write down new assignments right away, so you don't forget! When you have some spare time, write down your class schedule, and add any important due dates from your syllabus. Finally, for a try using colored dividers or markers to organize by class, and don't forget to highlight important tests and quizzes.	Buy an agenda that works for you. Do you need a planner with lots of space for writing? Does it need to be small enough to fit in your bag or backpack? Consider space for notes, how much room is allotted for each day, whether a monthly calendar is included. Choose one that fits your personality and needs and you'll be more likely to use it. Academic-year planners usually run from summer to summer, across calendar years, making them ideal for students. Planners with wire binding lie flat and can be folded over, making them more versatile. Find or buy additional supplies. Beyond just an agenda, you'll want multicolored pens or pencils, highlighters, self-stick notes and page flags. You may also want paperclips for attaching loose sheets and stickers to give some extra personality to your agenda. Personalize your agenda. Give your planner some personality and you'll be more likely to enjoy using it. Decorate with stickers, markers, decals or anything else that reflects your interests. Make it fun and you'll get more out of it! Write important dates in your calendar. Note the start and end of your academic year, semester breaks, holidays and any other relevant dates. Include school events such as football games, dances and standardized test dates too. Add your class schedule. Copying a schedule of classes into your planner means you'll always have it handy. This can help if your classes don't all meet every day or you're still trying to remember the order. Add dates from your syllabus. If your teacher gives you a semester plan, use it. Write down dates of major projects, tests, quizzes and anything else that might be relevant. Make a list of books or other supplies you know you'll need right away. Make it part of your routine. Keep your agenda with you all the time and consult it every time you get an assignment and every afternoon when you're reviewing homework. No amount of writing in your agenda will help if you don't consult it later! Write assignments down right away. Get in the habit of writing homework and tasks down immediately. If it's a long term assignment, write down when it's assigned, a few key reminder dates along the way, and the date it's due. Write it down both on your monthly calendar and the actual date it's due. This will help you plan ahead more effectively, and writing things down helps reinforce them in your mind. Highlight tests and quizzes. Work backwards, giving yourself reminders a week ahead and a few days ahead to study or work on upcoming projects, so you're not left scrambling at the last minute. For bigger projects, designate work time along the way. Color-code your classes. If you're a visual learner, or like to make things easy to see at a glance, using a different color for each class or subject will make it easy to see what's going on in any given week. But don't overdo it, or you won't be able to remember what stands for what. Cross completed assignments off. If you've turned in an assignment, make a check mark or cross it off and you'll know for sure it's done. Then you'll never have to wonder whether you remembered your math homework. Make a to-do list. Every evening, make one for your day ahead. Review it at the end of the week. Having a daily and weekly to-do list will keep you on track and give you the satisfaction of crossing things off when they're done. Use page flags or tabs to mark important pages. If you've got things you need to consult again and again, flagging the page will make it much easier to find and reference. Mark each month with tabs and it will be easier to find what you're looking for. Use self-stick notes for temporary reminders. Write down things like phone numbers, important information and notes to yourself. But if it's really vital, write it in your planner for real. Keep everything in it. If your planner has pockets, use them for handouts, permission slips, or other helpful information. You can also paperclip relevant documents for the dates you'll need them. Use it for daily life. You can also use your planner to keep track of family vacations, dates, appointments, activities and anything else you have to do. It will be easier to keep track of everything and you'll be able to see at a glance what might interfere with schoolwork. And make sure you schedule free time, too!	Buy an agenda that works for you. Find or buy additional supplies. Personalize your agenda. Write important dates in your calendar. Add your class schedule. Add dates from your syllabus. Make it part of your routine. Write assignments down right away. Highlight tests and quizzes. Color-code your classes. Cross completed assignments off. Make a to-do list. Use page flags or tabs to mark important pages. Use self-stick notes for temporary reminders. Keep everything in it. Use it for daily life.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-a-Home-Inspection	How to Prepare for a Home Inspection	To prepare for a home inspection, try to address as many issues with your home as possible before the inspection, including water damage, electrical issues, rotting exterior wood, mold, plumbing problems, and structural damage. If you're unable to address an issue with your home due to time constraints or limited funds, fill out a disclosure form so the inspector is aware of it. Also, you may want to hire your own inspector to assess your home before the actual inspection to catch anything you might have missed.	Look for any signs of water damage. Signs of water damage is a concern to a home inspector — not to mention your potential buyer. One that is of great concern is ceiling stains. This is because ceiling stains usually indicate that water has gotten somewhere it shouldn't have. Even if the stain came from something insignificant, home inspectors will be concerned about a more serious issue. Keep a home inspector from suspecting faulty plumbing or a poor exterior seal by repairing water-damaged portions of the ceiling, ensuring that there is not a recurring cause of water damage. Address any potential electrical issues. Often, electrical issues arise when someone who occupied the house did their own electrical maintenance, or because of changes in the electrical code after work was done. Essentially, anything that has not been done according to code will lead to poor inspection results. Make sure all outlets and your panel boxes are up to code. Consider hiring an electrical contractor to look at anything you're uncertain about. Make sure that all outlets in bathrooms and near the kitchen sink— or anywhere near a water source — are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets. These are designed to prevent accidents from happening if appliances being used are exposed to water. Make sure breakers in the electrical panel only have one wire on each lug. Double-tapped breakers are safety hazards. Check to make sure that all outlets in the home are grounded. Ensure bathrooms are properly ventilated. Especially if the home you're hoping to sell is older and there are any bathrooms without windows, there's a good chance its ventilation will not meet current construction standards. Specifically, if you have an interior bathroom, insure that any bathroom exhaust fans vent to the exterior of the home. Replace exterior wood that has begun to rot. Even if the rotting is minimal and seemingly inconsequential, replace it. Rotting indicates a lack of maintenance, especially regular exterior painting. Check exterior trim, window casings, and areas around decks. While checking exterior wood, touch up any spots where the paint has begun to deteriorate. Make sure the home’s plumbing is up to par. You should also know that many homes have at least one or two minor plumbing issues that should be addressed before an inspection. In particular, replace or adjust leaky faucets, loose toilets, and slow drains. Be aware that a home inspector will also inspect the valves of boilers and water heaters. If these are found to be faulty, they can likely be easily replaced by a plumber. Close any potentially unsealed parts of the home’s exterior. Windows and chimneys often have poor seals or cracks. One common sign of a poor window seal is fogging of the glass. Chimneys, on the other hand, are especially exposed to the weather, and commonly develop cracks or loose mortar over time. If one is not present, install a metal cap to help protect the chimney. If cracks exist near the top of the chimney, they can easily be repaired by a mason — the sooner the better; however, if a large crack is present near the base of the chimney, consult a professional about whether the chimney poses a potential structural risk. Check the roof venting to ensure that it is metal and not plastic. Plastic venting has a short life span and it can cause a lot of damage when it cracks. Inspect the flashing around the chimney to ensure that it had been correctly installed. If not, the paint may be peeling. Check for mold. Even if you think there's no chance you have mold in the home, double check. Mold in the attic, which can grow when moisture is trapped, is one of the most common things discovered by a home inspector, and homeowners are often unaware that it is there. Have a professional test for mold throughout the home. Cloudy black patches on walls, ceilings, and shower curtains are signs that there is mold present; a professional can help you determine the extent of the problem. Remediate any radon presence in the home. Using a test kit purchased at a home improvement store or online, test for the presence of radon in your home. Along with mold, radon is another significant issue that homeowners are often unaware of preceding an inspection. Radon is a naturally occurring gas beneath the surface of the Earth that sometimes enters homes through cracks in the home's foundation. Radon is a commonly known carcinogen, and home inspectors may test for it if testing is required by law where you live or if you have paid extra for it. Radon in the air can be remediated relatively easily, and should be addressed as quickly as possible. Radon in your home's water supply is a much more significant issue. The benchmark frequently used to determine the level that requires remediation in water is any presence of Radon above 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). You can also install a radon detector. Check on your basement and crawl spaces. Ensure basement walls are free of any substantial cracks, and reseal any minor cracks that are present. Make sure below-ground crawl spaces have vapor barriers or have them installed. Further, if your basement or crawl space has windows below ground level, make sure each has a clean, intact window well and cover. Though easy to overlook, there are a few things that should never be stored in basements or crawl spaces — including paints, solvents, and other flammable liquids. Remove them if they are present in these areas. Fill out a disclosure form regarding any unaddressed issues. Address any issues with your home to the greatest extent possible. If you do not have the funds or time to fix substantial issues, fill out a seller disclosure form in detail, listing all of the defects you are aware of. Disclosure forms are required in many states, and are recommended even when not required. Your negotiations may be detrimentally affected by defects in the home that are identified by a home inspection ordered by a potential buyer. Be upfront about any known defects. Get a seller’s inspection. Consider ordering a home inspection of your own before you put your house on the market. While prospective buyers will usually be the ones hiring a home inspector for an unbiased assessment of the home, it may be worth hiring one of your own to make sure you are aware of any issues that need to be addressed. Further, have a home inspection already completed so you can show favorable assessments to prospective buyers or share information about any issues you've already addressed. Attending the inspection may help your inspector point out specific issues that need to be addressed. Leave home, but leave a note outlining the location of certain things. Plan to not be present for a potential buyer's inspection, but leave a note outlining where the inspector can find the things they need to look at. In particular, oddly located water heaters or furnace systems may be hard to find, and the inspector will appreciate your pointing them out. Identify hidden entries to beneath homes with pier and beam foundations. Provide proof that the septic system is in working order. The inspector will not conduct an inspection of your septic tank. It is up to you to provide proof of a recent professional inspection that states the condition of the septic tank. Don't leave a loose pet at home, as you do not want the inspector to be startled or otherwise have to deal with an animal. Make paperwork readily available. Keep and provide a file of any documentation regarding maintenance and repairs of the home. These should include, at the very least, evidence of finance inspections, receipts for any repairs, and any insurance claims you've made on the home. Be able to prove, with paperwork, that you've addressed any issues that have previously arisen in regards to the home. Depending on the area you live in, any remodeling would have required permits that also need to be included. Be ready for an early arrival. Many home inspectors will arrive at a home quite early. Some prefer to do a quick run-through before a Realtor or potential buyer arrives if they are also attending the inspection. Keep boxes and other possessions out of the way. Remove any clutter from areas that may need to be inspected. The cabinets beneath any sinks will need to be clear, and access to built-in fixtures such as water heaters must be entirely accessible. It's also best to get basements or attics as clear as possible, as underground walls and attics will need to be thoroughly inspected. Even in storage rooms — in particular attic storage areas — you will need to pull boxes into the center of the space so that structural components such as trusses and exterior wall conditions can be readily assessed. Have utilities turned on and operable. A home inspector will not personally ignite a pilot light, flip electrical breakers, or turn a home's water on. Make sure everything is turned on and in working order before the inspector arrives so this does not impede the inspection. If the home has been empty for some time, run faucets and other water sources to make sure water is flowing and does not contain unsightly sediment from sitting in pipes for a while. Double check that an inspector will be able to enter the home. It seems obvious, but this is an important step, as there are several things that may obstruct an inspector. Make sure any gates are unlocked, and keys are left in lock boxes. Let the inspector know beforehand about preferred methods of entry to the home. Check to see that any sheds or garages are also accessible. Get rid of snow and ice. If it's winter, make sure snow or ice will not obstruct entrance to the home nor cover anything that will need to be inspected. In addition to making sure the driveway is safely accessible, remove snow from any windows and clear any built up snow from the foundation of the building. Finally, remove any icicles that have formed on the home or other structures on the property. Check the lights. Though you don't necessarily want to simply leave all the lights on in your home, making sure lights are easily found and have working bulbs is important. Lights with broken or absent bulbs will force the inspector to determine whether the fixture itself is inoperable, a time-consuming and potentially frustrating task. Consider leaving lights on in small spaces — such as crawl spaces, attics, and furnace rooms — that are hard to see into or don't have light sources with easily accessible switches. Do not attempt to hide any issues with the home. Avoid shoddy fixes or minimal adjustments — they may be noticed by a home inspector and will indicate that you have not put meaningful care into the home. Additionally, you should notify potential buyers of recent things you've done to the home, including repairs, replacements, or plans to do so in preparation for a sale. Clean all appliances. To some degree, this is common sense — but it's worth double checking. Make sure washing machines and dryers are clean and empty. Further, clean the home's oven and stove top. Both of these things will need to be tested, and the presentation of any dirtiness in the home reflects poorly on an inspector's assumptions on the home's upkeep. There are plenty of low-cost, quick tidy-up tasks that can be done to improve an inspector's perspective of a home. Cleaning everything is a great place to start. Test all of the smoke detectors in the home. This is surprisingly easy to forget, and though easily remedied, worth being addressed prior to an inspection. Replace batteries and get new or additional detectors wherever necessary. In newer homes, there needs to be a working smoke detector in almost every room, aside from bathrooms and closets, but including hallways. Keep in mind that older homes (those built before the year 2000) do not have to have a smoke detector in every room, just one on each floor. All properties also have to have a working carbon monoxide detector on every floor. It is best to put the carbon monoxide detector close to the floor and near the bedrooms. Touch up exterior caulk jobs. Look over everywhere there is caulk on the exterior of the building. This will be caulk around almost anything, not just the windows. Check around doors, connections to exterior appliances, trim, and portions of the home that extend out of a previous level and have a seam along the roof. Similarly, touch up the mortar on the foundation or anywhere on a brick home. Attend to the home's air system. In particular, replace the air filters if the home has an HVAC system. Further, clean the air returns, vents, and other accessible parts of the system. Have any service tags or notes clearly visible. Keep the exterior of the home free of debris. Keep mulch or other yard material at least six inches from the start of a home's siding. Trim any plants that are touching any part of the building so that nothing is touching the home's foundation, roof, siding, or chimney. Finally, clear the roof itself and the gutters of any collected debris. If you keep stacks of firewood, make sure no firewood is stacked against the exterior of the home. Do not place garbage cans next to the house because they can attract pests and cause cracks in the siding. Make sure any downspouts or drains are pointed and slope away from the home. Also, check the areas where outside drains connect to the interior of the house. They may be hidden and leak without being noticed.	Look for any signs of water damage. Address any potential electrical issues. Ensure bathrooms are properly ventilated. Replace exterior wood that has begun to rot. Make sure the home’s plumbing is up to par. Close any potentially unsealed parts of the home’s exterior. Check for mold. Remediate any radon presence in the home. Check on your basement and crawl spaces. Fill out a disclosure form regarding any unaddressed issues. Get a seller’s inspection. Leave home, but leave a note outlining the location of certain things. Make paperwork readily available. Be ready for an early arrival. Keep boxes and other possessions out of the way. Have utilities turned on and operable. Double check that an inspector will be able to enter the home. Get rid of snow and ice. Check the lights. Do not attempt to hide any issues with the home. Clean all appliances. Test all of the smoke detectors in the home. Touch up exterior caulk jobs. Attend to the home's air system. Keep the exterior of the home free of debris.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cheese-Omelette	How to Make a Cheese Omelette	To make a cheese omelette, first crack 2 eggs into a mixing bowl. Then, add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of water and a dash of salt and pepper. Adding water to the egg will make your omelette light and fluffy. Whisk everything together until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Next, heat 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter in a pan over medium heat until it melts and coats the bottom of the pan. Then, pour in the egg mixture. After about 10 seconds, use a spatula to gently guide the egg into the middle and away from the sides. Keep doing this until the egg firms up. Now, sprinkle ⅓ cup (42 g) of grated cheese on one half of the cooked egg, and fold the other half over the cheese using the spatula. Finally, cook the omelette for 30 more seconds, or until the egg is completely cooked through, and enjoy!	Break two eggs into a bowl. Make sure that the eggs are room temperature. Cold eggs can lead to a tough, over-cooked omelette. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk. You want to break up the yolks until there are no strands or globs left. The mixture should be a little frothy. If you wish, you can add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper at this point. Consider adding a few small pieces of cold butter to the beaten eggs. This will result in a richer, fluffier omelette. For a lighter, fluffier omelette, add a little bit of water to the egg mixture. The steam from the heating water will cause the eggs to fluff up when cooked. Butter an 8-inch (20.32-centimeter) skillet. Turn on your stove and set the heat to medium. Place the skillet on the burner and drop 2 teaspoons of butter or margarine onto the surface. Using the handle, tilt the skillet around until the entire surface is covered with the melting butter. This will prevent the eggs from sticking to the surface of the pan. If you do not have a skillet, you can use a non-stick frying pan instead. Pour the egg mix onto the skillet. Shake and tilt the skillet so that the egg mixture coats the bottom. Continue spreading the egg around with a spatula. As the top of the omelette begins to set, run your spatula around the edges of the omelette. Lift them up slightly to let the uncooked egg flow under the omelette. Add the cheese just before the omelette finishes cooking. When the omelette is still runny and shiny on top, sprinkle the cheese down the middle of it. The omelette will continue cooking after you fold it in half. If you wait until the omelette is fully-cooked! the result will be a very dry omelette. Consider adding some other ingredients as well, such as sliced up mushrooms, herbs, or bits of ham. Make sure that any ingredients you add are already cooked (with the exception of cheese and herbs). For more ideas, refer to the section in this article on adding variations to your omelette. Fold the omelet in half. Slide the spatula under one part of the omelette and lift, flipping the omelette over onto itself. Finish cooking the omelette, then transfer it to a plate. When the underside of the omelette starts to turn golden brown, take the skillet off the burner. Use a spatula to slide the omelette off the skillet and onto a plate. Garnish and serve the omelette. You can serve the omelette as it is, or you can garnish it with some herbs, such as chives, basil, oregano, or parsley. You can also serve it with a few slices of fried bacon or toast. Although omelettes are typically served for breakfast, you can eat yours for lunch or dinner as well! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure that the baking rack is in the center of the even. Omelettes are usually fried, but if you have to feed a lot of people, baking them is the best way to go. Not only will you be making multiple servings all at once, but you also won't have to worry about the first batch of omelettes getting cold while you work on the others. Prepare your baking dish. Select a 9 by 13-inch (22.86 by 33.02-centimeter) baking dish. A glass or ceramic casserole dish will work the best. Lightly grease the inside of the dish with butter, making sure to cover the bottom and the sides. Mix the eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Break open 10 eggs into a bowl and pour in 2 cups (450 milliliters) of milk. Beat everything together with a whisk until the yolks are all broken, and the milk is combined with the eggs. Chop the parsley. Take a few sprigs of flat-leafed parsley and chop it into fine bits. You will need enough chopped parsley to fill ¼ cup (5 grams). Dice the cooked ham. Using a sharp knife, cut the ham into long, horizontal strips. Then, cut across the strips vertically, making little cubes. You will need enough to fill 1 cup (150 grams). If the ham is not yet cooked, you will need to warm it up after you have chopped it. Simply scoop the ham into a dish and heat it in the microwave for a few seconds. Add the cheese, ham, and parsley to the egg mixture. Mix everything together with a whisk. Make sure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. If you do not have, or if you do not like Parmesan cheese, use Cheddar cheese instead and omit the parsley. Use chopped chives for garnish at the very end. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Hold the bowl over the baking dish and tilt it, allowing the egg mixture to pour into the dish. You can use a spoon or spatula to help ease the mixture out of the bowl and spread it evenly. Put the dish into the oven. Do not cover the dish or wrap foil over the top. Let the omelette bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Take the omelette out of the oven when it is finished. You can tell if it is finished when the top is golden-brown. If you are still in doubt, stick a knife into the omelette and pull it out. If the knife comes out clean, the omelette is ready. Let the omelette cool for 5 minutes before serving it. Serve the omelette. Cut the omelette into squares, and use a spatula to transfer each square onto a plate. If you wish to add some color to the omelette, you may chop up one chive and sprinkle the pieces over the top. Consider adding variations to your omelette. A cheese omelette can be made using different types of cheese. It can also be enhanced with additional ingredients, such as mushrooms, herbs, and ham. What ever ingredients you add to the omelette will need to be already cooked, with the exception of herbs and cheese. This section will give you some recipe variations and ideas. Use different types of cheese. You can experiment using different types of cheese in your omelette, such as Feta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Keep in mind, however, that different types of cheese pair better with different types of ingredients. Here are some examples: Feta cheese pairs best with tomatoes, spinach, and broccoli. Parmesan cheese works best with ham, onions, and mushrooms. Cheddar cheese works well with almost anything, but especially bacon, ham, and tomatoes. Limit your ingredients. When choosing your ingredients, try not to add too many; this may cause the omelette to fall apart when you try to fold it or move it to a plate. Instead, consider limiting yourself to two or three extra ingredients (excluding the eggs and seasoning). Add some color to your omelette with tomatoes and spring onion. Dice 1 tomato and mix it with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese, 3 chopped basil leaves, and 1 chopped spring onion. Grease your skillet with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, and fry your omelette as usual. Once it begins to set, add the tomato and cheese mixture on top, and fold it over. Let the omelette cook for 30 more seconds before removing it from the heat and serving it. Make a ham and cheese omelette. Cook your omelette as usual, but add a slice of finely-chopped ham to the cheese mixture. After you fold the omelette in half, but before your serve it, garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped up ham. Add sliced mushrooms to the omelette. Heat a handful of sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden-brown. Scoop the mushrooms from the pan and mix then with ¼ cup (25 grams) of grated Cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. Cook your omelette as normal, and add sprinkle the cheese-parsley-mushroom mixture. down the middle before folding it in half and serving it.	Break two eggs into a bowl. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk. Butter an 8-inch (20.32-centimeter) skillet. Pour the egg mix onto the skillet. Continue spreading the egg around with a spatula. Add the cheese just before the omelette finishes cooking. Fold the omelet in half. Finish cooking the omelette, then transfer it to a plate. Garnish and serve the omelette. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking dish. Mix the eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Chop the parsley. Dice the cooked ham. Add the cheese, ham, and parsley to the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Put the dish into the oven. Take the omelette out of the oven when it is finished. Serve the omelette. Consider adding variations to your omelette. Use different types of cheese. Limit your ingredients. Add some color to your omelette with tomatoes and spring onion. Make a ham and cheese omelette. Add sliced mushrooms to the omelette.
https://www.wikihow.tech/Hear-Full-Stories-on-Hooked-App-on-iPhone-or-iPad	How to Hear Full Stories on Hooked App on iPhone or iPad	To turn on audio on Hooked stories, tap the speaker icon on the title page of a story, or in the upper-right corner while reading the story.	Open Hooked. Hooked is the app that has a black icon with an owl's eyes and beak. When you open Hooked, it automatically displays the last story you were reading. You can turn audio on or off by tapping the speaker icon in the upper-right corner on any story that supports audio. Swipe down on the screen. When you swipe down on the screen, it displays a banner with story title and author at the top. Tap the down arrow in the banner. Tapping the down arrow below the title and author in the banner displays a full page cover of the story with some options at the top. Tap the Hooked icon. The Hooked icon is the circular black icon with the owl's eyes and beak. It's at the top of the screen in the center. Browse stories. To browse stories, swipe left and right to browse stories by category. Swipe up on a category page to scroll and see all stories in a category. Tap a story. This displays the story's title page. If the story supports audio, there will be an audio speaker icon to the right above the story description at the bottom of the page. Tap Audio. This opens the story in the messenger format. Each messages displays automatically with actors reading the messages allowed. If the audio speaker icon is not displayed on the title screen or in-story, you cannot listen to audio for that story. To pause the story playback, tap the pause button at the bottom of the screen.	Open Hooked. Swipe down on the screen. Tap the down arrow in the banner. Tap the Hooked icon. Browse stories. Tap a story. Tap Audio.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Cashews	How to Grow Cashews	To grow cashews, start by planting cashew seeds in a sunny, outdoor area with sandy soil. Then, water the seeds once per week as they grow, and support them with stakes in the ground once they get too tall to hold themselves up. Fertilize your cashew trees once or twice a year with a fertilizer that's rich in zinc, phosphorous, and nitrogen. After about 3 years, your cashew trees should start producing fruit.	Plant your fresh cashew seed in sandy soil. Sandy soil ensures a lack of water logging. Avoid clay based soil and whatever type of soil you use, ensure that it allows for free flowing irrigation as water-logging can lead to damaging the tree. Buy cashew seeds specifically for growing from gardening supply stores. Cashews sold for consumption, even raw ones, are not viable because their protective shell has been removed. Plant your seeds 10 centimetres (3.9 in) deep to make room for expansion of roots. If you plant multiple trees, plant them 30 feet (9.1 m) away from each to ensure adequate room for growth. Using the freshest seed possible will provide the best results so plant as soon as you get hold of it. Use an area that receives moderate rainfall. Cashews can't sustain in areas with heavy rainfall or wind but can thrive in extremely hot temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F). Because of this, tropical areas that are very warm and receive medium levels of rainfall are ideal. If there is too much rain, the roots will drown and the tree will die. Ensure your tree has access to at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Cashew trees thrive in warm, sunny climates and if the tree doesn't receive this much sunlight then it will grow slowly and eventually may not even flower. Ideal locations for growing cashew trees include: Open fields Farmland On top of hills that will not be too windy Water the tree once a week while it is still young. This is to ensure that the root system develops adequately. Once it has matured, water the tree once a week during the summer and withhold from watering in the winter as too much water can result in the tree dying. Fertilize your tree once or twice a year. Cashew trees don't need a whole lot of fertilization but if you do decide to use a fertilizer, it should contain the following ingredients. Nitrogen Zinc (as cashew trees can sometimes be zinc deficient.) Phosphorus Support the tree with a stake. This is particularly important while the tree is young and if you live in a windy climate. Without doing this, it's possible that the tree will be blown over and die. Staking up your tree is easily done with the right supplies. Prune the tree often. This will ensure that you remove any dead or infected branches which, if left untouched, can spread to the rest of the tree. Pay special attention to overcrowded branching areas as pruning generously here will encourage high levels of growth. If diseased branches contaminate other parts of the tree, you risk having fruit infected and possibly the entire tree. Remember to be patient. It takes three years total from sowing the seeds to harvesting the fruits off of the tree. Pick the fruit once it is rosy red and the shell is a dark grey color. This color means that the fruit is ripe and the shell has fully formed. This will often occur around winter or the rainy season (depending on the type of climate you're in). Separate the shell from the fruit (cashew apple). The shell has a kidney shape and is attached to the fruit on one end. Twisting the shell should remove it from the fruit. The fruit is edible also, is full of nutrients, and many people use it in smoothies or even eat it raw. You can store the shells for up to two years before further processing. Roast the unprocessed shells on a pan covered in fine sand for 10-20 minutes. This is done because inside the shells is the nut, but also an extremely acidic, caustic oil that will burn you. It's extremely important to cover the shells with either a lid or have them submerged completely in sand during this process. The temperature needs to be around 190 °C (374 °F) for this process. Anything higher will result in vaporization of the oil into fumes (which should be avoided) and a drying out of the nut inside. Use an old baking tray or a disposable one as the residue of the oil can be difficult to fully remove after. Sieve the shells out from the sand. The shells need to be washed in water with detergent before further handling to prevent any potential contact with the remaining oil. Be careful not to make contact with your eyes or face during this process due to the possibility of remaining oil. Crack the shells. The nuts are ready to be extracted from within. They will have a coating around them that needs to be peeled carefully using the edge of a knife before proceeding to the next step. Roast the nuts in coconut oil for 5 minutes. This is done to get rid of any final residue of the toxic oil and ensure they are okay to eat. The oil should be heated to around 150 °C (302 °F). The nuts are now ready to be consumed.	Plant your fresh cashew seed in sandy soil. Plant your seeds 10 centimetres (3.9 in) deep to make room for expansion of roots. Use an area that receives moderate rainfall. Ensure your tree has access to at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Water the tree once a week while it is still young. Fertilize your tree once or twice a year. Support the tree with a stake. Prune the tree often. Remember to be patient. Pick the fruit once it is rosy red and the shell is a dark grey color. Separate the shell from the fruit (cashew apple). Roast the unprocessed shells on a pan covered in fine sand for 10-20 minutes. Sieve the shells out from the sand. Crack the shells. Roast the nuts in coconut oil for 5 minutes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Washing-Machine	How to Use a Washing Machine	To use a washing machine, start by choosing a wash cycle, like normal or delicate, depending on the kind of clothes you're washing. Then, select a water temperature. The hotter the water, the cleaner your clothes will get, but you should use cold water for delicates or clothes with dyes that might bleed. If you're using a front-loading machine, pour laundry detergent into the drawer that pulls out. If you're using a top-loading machine, pour the detergent directly into the machine. Finally, load your clothes into the machine, close the door, and press the start button.	Check the tags for special washing instructions. Most clothes are machine washable, but always check the tag for further instructions. Some clothes might shrink if you use warm or hot water to wash. Some might be able to handle bleach and some might not. And some garments can't be washed in a machine, such as certain silks and delicates. Always check the label carefully. Put aside clothes that are labeled as "hand wash only" or "dry clean only". In most shirts, clothing care labels are located on the inside left side of the shirt or inside the neck area. In most pants, clothing care labels are located on the inside of the back of the pants. Separate your laundry by "colour". Dyes in clothes, especially pieces that are new, lose their colour during a wash. The colour can bleed onto other clothes and damage your entire load. When you sort your laundry by "colour", this usually means differentiating them by shade. The most basic way to sort your clothes is to separate your darks from lights and wash them separately. You can even sort them more thoroughly by colour. Darks include colours such as blacks, greys, dark blues, dark reds, and dark purples. Lights include pastel colours like whites, pinks, yellows, light blues, light greens, and lavender. Jeans or dark denims especially bleed their colour and should be washed in their own separate load. Sort your clothes by fabric weight. Additionally or alternatively, you can protect your clothes from wear and tear in the washing machine by sorting heavier fabrics from lighter weight fabrics. Most washing machines spin and toss clothes around, and the extra aggravation from heavy fabrics might ruin lightweight fabrics. As well, if you're washing a delicate or lightweight load, the cycle's settings and temperature will be different from a heavier fabric load. Delicates like lingerie, pantyhose, and washable silks should be washed separately. Heavy fabrics include items such as heavy cotton pants, bath towels, jackets, or sweaters. If you choose to sort only by fabric, you can save a lot of energy and money from having to wash multiple colour loads. Put delicates into mesh wash bags. Instead of washing delicates separately, you can place delicates into mesh wash bags to protect them from harsh wear and tear. Mesh wash bags can come in various sizes but generally are used to protect only one or a few pieces of garments. They can be washed together with a normal load. Mesh wash bags don't protect garments from colours bleeding, so be sure to wash them with similarly coloured loads. In most cases, delicates will not bleed and would be safe to wash with a light coloured load. Separate out stained clothing. Some stains need special treatment before you can put the garment into the wash. The most popular stains that need pre-treatment are grease and oil stains. Avoid washing or drying stained clothing in the machine. Certain stains set when heat is added, making them difficult to remove. Choose the right washing cycle. Wash cycles consist of two important speeds: a speed at which it agitates or tumbles the clothes with water, and a speed that spins the water out of the clothes. Depending on what you're washing, the wash cycle you choose should match what kind of fabric you're washing to help maximize cleanliness while also protecting your clothes. Normal Cycle: This cycle goes with a fast/fast approach -- it tumbles fast and spins fast. It helps with cleaning very dirty and sweaty clothes, and is what you will most likely use on a regular basis. Sturdy fabrics like cotton, linen, denim, towels, and bedding do quite well in a normal cycle. Permanent or Perm Press: This cycle goes with a fast/slow approach. These fabrics need fast agitation to be clean but a slow spin to prevent wrinkles. Use this cycle for synthetic fibres like rayons, knits, polyesters, and acetates. Synthetic fibres are known to pill, or create small balls of fibre and slow spin cycles help prevent pilling. Delicate Cycle: This cycle uses a slow/slow approach, reducing agitation and preventing wear and tear. However, the level of cleanliness decreases with its slow tumbling. This cycle is best used for specific or special garments like lingerie, sequinned clothing, laced or loosely woven fabrics, or items made of sheer fabrics like pantyhose. Special cycles: Newer models of washing machines have special cycles that do things such as sanitize, steam, or claim to protect whites and remove stains. Consult your machine's manual for further explanations on what each special cycle does. Set the water temperature. In theory, the hotter the water, the cleaner the clothes. Hot water sanitizes and kills germs better, dissolves detergents more effectively, and removes built up grime so clothes look brighter and cleaner. However, in some cases, hot water can shrink clothes, fade fabrics, set certain stains in, and can be quite expensive for your energy bill. So choose a water temperature that your fabrics can stand but also what you can afford for the best results. Use cool water in the delicate cycle for delicate items, items that have dyes that might bleed, or clothes that aren't especially dirty. Use warm water in the permanent press cycle, dark colours, and moderately dirty loads. Use hot water for bath and kitchen towels, bedding, sturdy fabrics, or any extremely dirtied items. Cold water is the most energy efficient way of washing clothes. About 90 percent of energy used in hot washing cycles is used to heat up the water. It is also the most gentlest way of washing your garments. For some machines, the water temperature is already preset according to what cycle you choose. For example, a normal cycle will most likely use hot water that is 30 °C or 40 °C (85 °F to 75 °F). Pour in detergent and other boosters like fabric softener. It's important to read your washer's manual and find out what type of detergent your machine can handle and also where to put the detergent. Most machines these days can handle liquid and power detergents, as well as other cleaning agents like bleach. Front-loading washing machines usually have a drawer to dispense detergent and will have separate compartments to place fabric softener or bleach. Your machine will dispense the detergents at the right moment for you. Top-loading washing machines require you to pour the detergent right into the drum before you start your cycle. It's best to add your detergents before you load your clothes so the high concentration of detergent doesn't stain or damage your clothes. And in some cases, it's best to turn on the water so the detergent dissolves before you load your clothes in. The amount of detergent needed varies by brand of detergent and type of washer, so check the back of the detergent box and also look for any labels on your washing machine to find out how much to use. Load your washer with clothes. This is pretty simple – just dump your clothes in, but be careful not to overcrowd your clothes. You need space for your garments to move and clean themselves. Some machines may even have options to indicate whether your load is small, medium, or heavy. This option adjusts the water levels within your wash cycle according to the size of the load. Small loads fill about a third (1/3) of your machine. Medium loads fill half (1/2) of your machine. Large loads fill three fourths (3/4) of your machine. Turn on your washer. Ah, sweet success, now all you have to do is hit that on button and you're ready to go! But remember to close the door!	Check the tags for special washing instructions. Separate your laundry by "colour". Sort your clothes by fabric weight. Put delicates into mesh wash bags. Separate out stained clothing. Choose the right washing cycle. Set the water temperature. Pour in detergent and other boosters like fabric softener. Load your washer with clothes. Turn on your washer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Repair-a-Zipper-when-the-Slider-Has-Come-Off-Completely	How to Repair a Zipper when the Slider Has Come Off Completely	To repair a zipper when the slider has come off completely, start by pulling the teeth off the end of the zipper to expose about 2-3 inches of the fabric. Then, work the zipper pull onto the fabric, sliding it on upside down if the zipper was open when it came off or right-side up if the zipper was closed. Next, tug on both sides of the fabric above the zipper pull until you hear it click into place on the teeth. Finally, attach a top stop or square tab to prevent the zipper pull from coming off again.	Get a new zipper pull if yours is damaged. If your slider is broken and not working properly, then you will need to buy a new one. You can find a replacement zipper slider in a craft store. Make sure to get a replacement zipper pull that is the same size and style as your old one for the best results. Bring the old one along for comparison. You can also purchase a zipper repair kit at most craft stores and it will contain everything you need to replace the pull and add top stops and square tabs as needed. Otherwise, you will need to buy the replacement zipper pull, and stop tabs or top stops separately. Pull the teeth off the end of the zipper with pliers. To get the zipper back on, you will need to expose some of the fabric at the end of the zipper. Pull the zipper teeth off one at a time using a pair of pliers. Keep removing teeth until you have exposed about 2” to 3” (5 cm to 7.6 cm) of the fabric. Expose the smallest amount of fabric necessary to get the zipper pull back on. If you have a large zipper pull, then this will be closer to 3” (7.6 cm). If you have a small zipper, then you may be able to expose only an inch or two. Consider the status of the zipper before you pull off the teeth. If the zipper is open, then you will need to pull the teeth off at the bottom of the zipper. If the zipper is closed, then you will need to pull the teeth off at the top of the zipper. Make sure that you expose the same amount of fabric on both sides of the zipper as well. If the sides are uneven, then you may not be able to get the pull back on. Work the zipper pull onto the fabric. The direction of the pull will be different depending on whether the zipper was open or closed when the zipper came off. If the zipper was open, then slide the pull onto the fabric upside down, so that the pull is directed away from the zipper. If the zipper was closed, then slide the pull onto the fabric right side up, so that the pull is directed towards the zipper. Tug on the sides of the zipper above the pull. To get the zipper pull from the fabric part of the zipper to the zipper part of the zipper, you will need to tug on both sides of the fabric above the zipper pull. This will create tension and move the pull towards the zipper teeth. Keep tugging until you feel a click. This indicates that the zipper pull is on the teeth again. Test the zipper after you put the pull back on. Try to move the zipper up and down a few times to see how it is working. When the zipper is back on the zipper teeth, it should zip up and down with ease. If it is crooked or not moving, then you may need to start over and try again. Make sure that you do not zip the zipper off the track again before you secure the end with a new top stop or square tab. Consider whether top stops or square tabs are best. After removing some teeth from your zipper, you will need to replace some of the teeth with top stops and/or square tabs to prevent your zipper pull from coming off the zipper again. Top stops are small pieces that go on one side of your zipper. Square tabs are larger pieces that will bridge across your zipper and prevent the zipper from coming down on both sides while also covering the gap between the zipper sides. Top stops are best for the top of your zipper because they will prevent the slider from coming off again, but they will not prevent you from opening and closing the zipper. Square tabs (also known as zipper bottom stops) are best for the bottom of a zipper because they will prevent the zipper from coming off and cover the gap in the zipper left by the missing teeth. Squeeze a top stop onto the zipper with pliers. If you want to add a top stop to keep your zipper from coming off the slider at the top, then place the top stop right above the first tooth at the top of your zipper. The zipper will need to be slightly open for you to do this. After you have the top stop where you want it to go, use the pliers to crimp the top stop into place. Make sure that the top stop is snug and will not move or come off when you pull on it. Place a top stops on both sides of the zipper to ensure that the zipper will not come off of the track again. Push the square tab’s prongs into place. If you want to use a square tab to close the gap at the bottom of a zipper, then take the square tab and push the prongs through the zipper fabric on both sides of the zipper. Insert the prongs right below the bottom teeth of the zipper. Make sure that the zipper is closed when you do this. After pushing the prongs through, turn the garment or fabric over and use your pliers to bend the prongs inward. Make sure that you crimp the prongs down well so that the tab is secured and the prongs are flat. It is important for the prongs to be flat so that they will not snag on anything or scratch your skin. Finished.	Get a new zipper pull if yours is damaged. Pull the teeth off the end of the zipper with pliers. Work the zipper pull onto the fabric. Tug on the sides of the zipper above the pull. Test the zipper after you put the pull back on. Consider whether top stops or square tabs are best. Squeeze a top stop onto the zipper with pliers. Push the square tab’s prongs into place. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Super-Glue-Out-of-Clothes	How to Get Super Glue Out of Clothes	To get super glue out of clothes, start by letting the glue dry on its own, which should take 15-20 minutes. If you're in a hurry, fill a bowl with water, add ice to make it cold, and dip the stained area into the water for a few seconds to harden the glue. Once the glue is hard, use a spoon or your fingernail to scrape it off. If you can't fully remove the glue, press a cotton ball soaked in acetone against the stain until the glue starts to break down and soften, which can take 3-15 minutes. Then, scrape the remaining glue off.	Take delicate fabrics to a professional dry cleaner. Scraping, acetone, and washing may work for most fabrics, but it can destroy delicate fabrics. Luckily, dry cleaners own products that can safely remove the glue from your fabric. Check the care label on your fabric. If it says that it must be dry cleaned, then take it to a dry cleaner. Delicate fabrics include sheers, lace, and silk. Let the glue dry on its own. Be patient and let the glue dry. If you try to tackle the glue while it is still wet, you'll only make things worse. Do not attempt to speed the process up with a dryer, or you will permanently set the stain into your garment. Soak the stained area in iced water if you are in a hurry. The glue should only take 15 to 20 minutes to dry. If you can't wait that long, fill a bowl with water, then add enough ice cubes to make it cold. Dip the stained area into the water for a few seconds, then pull it out. The iced water will have caused the glue to harden. Scrape as much of the glue off as possible. Place the garment on a hard surface, then scrape the glue off with your fingernail or the edge of a spoon. You won't be able to get all of the super glue off, but you should be able to get most of the larger chunks off. Skip this step if the fabric is loosely-woven, such as knits or delicate muslin, or you'll risk tearing it. Take a look at the affected area and decide if you need to continue. Sometimes, all you need to do is scrape the glue off. If large pieces of glue are still stick to the garment, you will need to move onto the next step: acetone. Test the garment with acetone in an inconspicuous area. Soak a cotton ball with 100% acetone, then press it against an inconspicuous area of the garment, such as a hem or seam. Wait a few seconds, then pull the cotton ball away. If you don't notice any discoloration or disintegration, you can proceed with the tutorial. If you do notice any discoloration or disintegration, stop, rinse the area with water, and take the garment to a dry cleaner. Press a cotton ball soaked in acetone against the stain. Soak another cotton ball with more 100% acetone. Press it against the stain, making sure that you avoid the other parts of the garment. This will help minimize potential damage. You can also use a piece of white fabric instead of a cotton ball. Do not use colored or patterned fabric. Wait for the glue to soften, then pull the cotton ball away. Check on the glue every few minutes. How long it will take for the glue to soften depends on how much glue there is, the exact chemical makeup of the glue, the fabric, and so forth. It can take anywhere from 3 to 15 minutes. Scrape the softened glue off. Once again, use your fingernail or the edge of a spoon to scrape the glue off. You may not be able to get all of the glue off, which is fine. The key to removing super glue safely is to take it slowly. Do not use your fingernail if you are wearing nail polish. The area is soaked in acetone now, which can dissolve the polish and stain the garment. Repeat the acetone process, if needed. While powerful, acetone can only remove the upper layers of the glue. This means that you may have to repeatedly soak and scrape the stain off. If you still see large chunks of glue, soak another cotton ball in acetone and repeat the process. Apply a laundry pre-treatment stain remover. Once most of the stain is gone, apply a laundry pre-treatment stain remover to the garment. Massage the product deep into the stain, then rinse the stain with cold water. Wash the garment using the cycle and temperature on the care tag. This will remove any final residue. Most garments can be washed in warm or cool water. If your garment no longer has the care tag, use cool water and a gentle cycle. If you do not have time to do the laundry, wash the affected area with cool water and soap. Rinse the area, then pat it dry with a towel. Wash the garment again if the stain remains. If the stain is very light, another run through the washer may be all that is needed. If the stain is still visible, you may need to repeat the acetone treatment. Do not put the garment into the dryer if the stain is still there. You can air-dry the garment, however. Dry the garment once the stain is completely gone. The safest option is to allow the garment to air dry, but you can use a dryer if you are absolutely certain that the stain is gone. If you notice any residue after washing the garment, do not put it in the dryer, otherwise you'll set the stain. If there is any residue, put it through the washer again. You can also repeat the acetone treatment, or take it to the dry cleaner.	Take delicate fabrics to a professional dry cleaner. Let the glue dry on its own. Soak the stained area in iced water if you are in a hurry. Scrape as much of the glue off as possible. Take a look at the affected area and decide if you need to continue. Test the garment with acetone in an inconspicuous area. Press a cotton ball soaked in acetone against the stain. Wait for the glue to soften, then pull the cotton ball away. Scrape the softened glue off. Repeat the acetone process, if needed. Apply a laundry pre-treatment stain remover. Wash the garment using the cycle and temperature on the care tag. Wash the garment again if the stain remains. Dry the garment once the stain is completely gone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Food-Cost	How to Calculate Food Cost	To calculate food cost, begin by breaking down the cost for every ingredient you use to make a menu item. Once you know the cost of all your ingredients, add each of these items up to find your total cost. Then, determine how much you sold or will sell that item for. Next, multiply the total cost by 100 and divide it by your total sales. You will then have the percentage of your budget that is potentially going to food costs.	Understand why you need this calculation. The maximum tells you what percentage of your business's operating budget can be allotted to food cost for the operation to still turn a profit. Without knowing this number, you won't be able to tell whether your actual food cost (calculated in a later section) is on target to produce your desired profit margin. Begin by calculating your operating budget. Your company's operating budget is the sum of your current and projected expenses, and your projected profit. To calculate the month-to-month operating budget, you need to keep the following amounts in mind: Target profit Hourly labor (servers, dishwashers, etc.) Salaried labor (managers, owners, head chef, etc.) Utilities (gas, electric, water, wifi, etc.) Fixed costs (rent, mortgage payments, insurance, etc.) Fees and licenses (taxes, liquor license, business license, food handling permits, etc.) Supplies (cleaning supplies, non-food cooking supplies, plates, carryout packaging) Marketing Maintenance Determine how much money you can afford to spend each month. Opening a small business is a big risk, even for experienced restaurateurs. To give your restaurant or catering company a fighting chance, you have to be willing to invest in it — but you also have to protect your own interests to make sure you don't bankrupt yourself. Take advantage of small businesses loans and grants, both from private banks and from federal programs. Consider taking on a business partner to increase your investment; a partner might actively work in the business with you or simply invest funds and collect profits. Assess your personal finances: create a monthly household budget including rent/mortgage, vehicles, food, personal insurance, and all other personal considerations. Do not sacrifice your personal stability for the sake of your business. Examine the repayment options on your loans. Beyond basic awareness of your interest rates, you should also know if you plan to make minimum payments, or begin paying off the loan as soon as possible. How much of your personal money and business income will be diverted to loan repayment? How much is left over? After taking personal finances and loan repayment into consideration, determine how much money can be invested in the business on a monthly basis. Compare this amount to your operating budget. If you cannot afford to meet it, you should adjust your operating budget instead of stretching your finances. Consider enlisting the help of your accountant or banker to help you figure out how far you can safely stretch your finances. Calculate a budget percentage for each of these costs. Once you've figured out how much you can spend every month, figure out what percentage of your monthly budget is allotted to each of the monthly costs calculated in Step 2. For example, say you can afford to spend $70,000 per month on your restaurant. You and your manager each draw salaried paychecks of $3,500 per month. Combined, salaried paychecks cost $7,000 a month, or 10% of your budget. Figure out your maximum allowable food cost per month. Once you have a percentage for each of these amounts, add those amounts up. Whatever percentage is left over in your budget is the maximum amount you can spend on food in order to reach your target profit amount. Salaries (10%) + Hourly wages (17%) + Supplies (5%) + Utilities (6%) + Marketing (4%) + Fees and Licenses (3%) + Maintenance (4%) + Fixed Costs (21%) + Target Profit (5%) = 75% In this example, 75% of your maximum budget is devoted to everything but food cost. To calculate your maximum allowable food cost, subtract that amount from 100%. 100% - 75% = 25% If your monthly budget is $70,000, you can afford to spend up to $70,000 x 0.25 = $17,500 on food cost to reach the 5% profit ($70,000 x 0.05 = $3,500) every month. Choose a date that will begin each weekly assessment period for you. Just as you pay rent, utilities, etc. on the same date each month, you should calculate your food cost based on a regular time period. You should analyze your inventory at the same time every week — perhaps every Sunday, either before or after the kitchen opens. Always take inventory outside of business hours, so no food is being delivered or being cooked. Determine your “opening inventory. ” On the day that begins your “fiscal week” — Sunday, in our case — do a thorough inspection of all the food products in your kitchen. It's important that you're as accurate as possible, so look at your receipts to see how much you paid for each food item. For example, you may have paid $48 for 35 lbs. of frying oil, of which 5 lbs. are left at the beginning of the fiscal week. Calculate exactly how much that 5 lbs. of oil is worth at the opening of your inventory period: ($48 ÷ 35 lbs.) = (X ÷ 5 lbs.) When you solve for X, you see that you have about $6.86 worth of frying oil at the beginning of the fiscal week. Repeat this calculation procedure for every food item you have. Add up all the sums to determine your opening inventory — the dollar amount for the food in your kitchen at the beginning of the fiscal week. Track your purchases. Throughout the week, you will order more food supplies as necessary, based on what's selling best on your menu. Keep all purchase receipts neatly organized in your office so you know exactly how much you spent on food purchases during the day. Take inventory again at the beginning of your next fiscal week. Repeat the process outlined in Step 2. This will give you a number that serves two functions: it is the opening inventory for the next week and the “ending inventory” for the current week. You now know how much food you started the week with, how much you bought, and how much you ended with. Find out how much you made in food sales during the week. At the end of each shift, the restaurant manager should calculate total sales. Look at your sales reports for each day of the week and add them up to calculate your weekly food sales. Calculate your actual food cost for the week. In Part 1 of this article, you calculated your maximum allowable food cost as a percentage of your total budget. Now, you need to calculate what percentage of your budget is actually being spent on food. When you compare those two percentages to each other, you can see whether you're spending too much money on food to keep your business afloat. To calculate actual food cost, complete the following equation: Food Cost % = (Beginning Inventory + Purchases – Ending Inventory) ÷ Food Sales. For our example, let's say Beginning Inventory = $10,000; Purchases = $2,000; Ending Inventory = $10,500; Food Sales = $5,000 (10,000 + 2,000 – 10,500) ÷ 5,000 = 0.30 = 30% Compare your maximum allowable and actual food costs. In the example, there is a maximum allowable food cast of 25%, and an actual food cost of 30%. This indicates that the person is spending too much money on food cost to reach a target profit of 5%. Adjust your purchasing every week to keep your inventory in check. You want to bring down your actual food cost to a percentage at or below your maximum allowable food cost. Keep in mind that this calculation can go wrong if you counted items incorrectly during inventory, counted and input units differently than the inventory pricing (such as by counting 10 cans of tomatoes, but being charged by the case for that item), are missing the invoice for a product you counted in the inventory, or having an invoice processed for a product that you do not have (such as a returned item). Calculate your total cost. For each item on your menu, figure out how much it costs you to make the dish. For example, the breakdown for a cheeseburger might be as follows: $0.21 for the bun; $0.06 for 1 oz. mayonnaise; $0.06 for 1 onion slice; $0.14 for 2 tomato slices; $0.80 for 8 oz. burger meat; $0.02 for ¼ oz. ketchup and mustard; $0.04 for 4 pickle slices; $0.06 for 1 oz. lettuce; $0.18 for 2 slices American cheese; and $0.23 for a side of French fries. Your food cost for the cheeseburger on the menu is $1.83. Multiply the food cost for each item by how many portions of that item is sold every week. Add all of those sums together to find your total cost. For our example, let's say you have a total cost of $3,000. That's how much money you spent to make the food that went out of your kitchen this week. Make sure that all of your items are carefully portion controlled. This will help to ensure that every chef serves the same meal at the same cost. Figure out your total sales. Now that you've calculated how much money you spent to feed your customers, you need to figure out how much money you made off of each item in the process. For each menu item, multiply the sales price by how many portions of that items were sold in a week. Add the sale amounts for every item on your menu together to calculate your total sales. In our example, let's say you took in $8,000 in total sales for the week. Find out your potential food cost. To calculate your potential food cost, multiply the total cost by 100, then divide that number by your total sales. In our example, we would complete the following equation: ($3,000 X 100) ÷ $8,000 = 37.5. Our potential food cost is 37.5% of our budget. Analyze your potential food cost. You now know how much money you can make off your menu items in a given week. Compare that against your maximum allowable food cost to figure out if your menu's prices need adjustment. In our case, the maximum allowable food cost from Part 1 is 25%, and our potential food cost is 37.5% We have a big problem! We need to bring up our total sales so that the potential food cost percentage comes down, reaching the 25% figure we're aiming for. We do that by raising the prices on our menu. You might increase every item on your menu in price by a small amount — maybe 25 cents if your items are fairly inexpensive, maybe $2-3 if they cost a little bit more. Look at your sales figures to see which menu items are most popular with your clientele. You can raise the price on popular items a little more than your less popular items — people will likely be willing to pay for it. Consider getting rid of dishes that don't sell very well. They don't have much earning potential. Continually reassess your menu to make sure you're moving all of the product in your inventory.	Understand why you need this calculation. Begin by calculating your operating budget. Determine how much money you can afford to spend each month. Calculate a budget percentage for each of these costs. Figure out your maximum allowable food cost per month. Choose a date that will begin each weekly assessment period for you. Determine your “opening inventory. Track your purchases. Take inventory again at the beginning of your next fiscal week. Find out how much you made in food sales during the week. Calculate your actual food cost for the week. Compare your maximum allowable and actual food costs. Calculate your total cost. Figure out your total sales. Find out your potential food cost. Analyze your potential food cost.