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https://www.wikihow.com/Throw-Wiffle-Ball-Pitches	How to Throw Wiffle Ball Pitches	To throw a wiffle ball pitch, make a “C” with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb. Curl your ring finger and little finger so they're in the holes on the ball, and throw the pitch. If you want to throw a rising screwball, make the holes face right and cover 3 of them with your middle finger. Place your index finger next to your middle finger with a small gap. Then, snap your wrist as you throw the ball, aiming outside at the batter's knee level to let it rise up into the strike zone. For a slider, make a “C” with your middle finger, index finger, and thumb, with the holes facing right if you're a right-handed pitcher. Make sure your hands don't cover the holes as you release the pitch.	Position your thumb and other fingers on opposite sides of the ball. Most pitches rely on a hand position that is much like a standard fastball grip in baseball. Imagine that the Wiffle ball is divided into 2 halves by an equator-like line. Make a “C” with your thumb and index finger, then position your hand directly over this line. Close your middle finger around the ball, too, and straddle the equator line with both your index and middle fingers. Be sure to keep your thumb on the opposite side. Depending on the type of pitch you want to throw, you can angle the ball's holes to the left, right, top, or bottom. If you partially or fully cover up any of the holes, keep in mind that you'll change the rotation and angle of the ball. Keep your dominant leg bent behind you as you prepare for your pitch. If you're a right-handed pitcher, you'll want to keep your right leg behind you and your left leg forward. Start by planting your feet about shoulder-width apart, then step your left leg forward. Take 1 step to the left with your front foot to make your stance more sturdy. You'll do the opposite if you're a left-handed pitcher. Lift up your back heel and add a slight bend to your back knee to give your pitch more power. Stay loose and keep a slight bend in your front leg as well. Experiment with overhand, underhand, and sidearm pitches. Depending on the effect you want your pitch to have, you can throw the ball in any of these 3 methods. Raise your arm above your head and release the ball over your head for an overhand pitch. Swing your arm out to the side and let the ball go at waist-height for a sidearm pitch, or slightly higher for a 3/4 pitch. Swing your arm down low and release the ball below your hips for an underhand pitch. Whichever technique you use, keep your eyes focused on your target and avoid throwing the ball diagonally across your chest. It's natural to want to do this, given the momentum in your body, but try to direct the ball as straight out from your body as possible. Rotate your hips as you follow through on your pitch. It's important to keep your body loose so you don't strain anything or deliver a rigid pitch. As you move your arm forward and release the ball from your hand, allow the hip in line with your pitching arm to shift forward. Feel free to allow your back foot to drag forward, too, as your hip shifts forward. If you're delivering a powerful or fast pitch, go with the momentum and lift up your back leg. Stay light on your feet so you don’t strain your joints during the pitch. If you have a lot of momentum in your body after the pitch, you'll need to pivot slightly on the ball of your front foot as your back leg comes off the ground and your hip rotates forward. A stiff, grounded stance might lead to an injury. Throw a slider by aiming the holes to your right, if you’re right-handed. Start by making a “C” with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb. Get these 3 fingers into position around the ball. If you're a right-handed pitcher, rotate the ball so the holes point toward your right side. If you're a left-handed pitcher then point the holes toward your left. Make sure that your hands don't cover any of the openings for this pitch. Throw this right down the middle rather than angling your arm. This is the most common—and possibly the easiest—Wiffle ball pitch. Position the holes to the left for a screwball, if you’re a right-handed pitcher. Or aim the holes toward the right if you're a left-handed pitcher. Create a “C” with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb, then place your hands around the ball without covering any of the holes. Let the ball slide off your fingers when you throw it to give it some spin. When throwing this pitch, angle it away from the batter, across your body, to accomodate for the break. Position the holes upward for a straight fastball. With the holes pointed upwards, place your index and middle fingers on the spaces between the holes. Keep your thumb directly below them on the smooth side of the ball so that your hand forms a “C” shape. Make sure you use a relatively loose, flexible grip with your ring finger barely grazing the ball. Modify this by covering up 2 of the holes with your top 2 fingers, and try pitching this at a variety of arm angles. Use a scuffed ball, or a ball you've scratched and scored so it has a rougher texture, to throw a more powerful fastball. When practicing this, stand close to your target and start with slow arm movements. Once you're warmed up, back up farther away from the target and speed up your pitch. This will help avoid an injury. Turn your grip sideways with the holes facing down for a riser. Make a "C" with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb as you would for a slider, but position your fingers so they're running parallel to the ground. Keep your pinky and ring fingers to the side or try curling them up in the small circle between the holes where the patent number is printed. Throw this as a sidearm pitch, keeping the release point low. Just before the release point, snap your wrist to get the maximum rise. Point the holes upwards with a sideways grip for a sinker. This pitch is similar to the riser, but the holes should be pointing up instead of down. Grip your index and middle fingers around 1 side of the ball with your thumb on the other side so your hand forms a “C.” Keep your hands parallel to the ground with the holes facing upwards. Try curling your pinky and ring fingers below the bottom of the ball. Throw this as a sidearm pitch to encourage the ball to sink downward. Cover up the holes with your middle finger for a 12-6 curveball. Position the ball with the holes facing downward. Grip it with your index and middle fingers close together, but with your middle finger covering about 3 of the holes. Give the ball some topspin by flicking your wrist so your fingers roll off the bottom of the Wiffle ball. Try modifying the position of the ball so the holes face to your right if you're right-handed for a different effect. Bend your index and middle fingers against the ball for a knuckle pitch. First, arrange your hands into the basic grip for the pitch you want to modify. Modify it by bending your index and middle fingers at the first joint. Place your fingernails flat against the ball and keep these 2 middle knuckles raised up. When you release the ball, allow your top knuckles to push away the Wiffle ball to give it a spin. For example, with a knuckle slider, you'd get a counter-clockwise spin. Don't let your ring and pinky fingers wrap around the ball. Adjust your follow-through by snapping your wrist for a nasty slider. Position your hands higher on the side with no holes for this pitch. For dramatic movement and a big break, turn your wrist slightly so that the holes face the batter when you follow through. Snap your wrist so your fingers graze the side of the ball when you release it. This will be a slower pitch than a regular slider but the dramatic curve will throw off the batter. Place your middle finger into a hole for a slider change-up or riser change-up. This works best with a scuffed or cut Wiffle ball. Hold the ball with the holes as you would for a regular slider or riser, then insert the tip of your middle finger into 1 of the holes. Wrap your other fingers and thumb loosely around the ball. Throw a slider change-up over the top if you want to make the ball break left, or try throwing it at 3/4 if you want to add some rise toward the end. Use different arm angles to make the ball break at different spots when throwing a riser change-up. Hold the holes toward your hand and use a loose grip for a straight change-up. Face the ball's holes toward your palm and hold the ball with a secure grip. Just be sure not to cover the holes heavily with your fingers or palm. Hold the ball with just your index and middle fingers, or add your ring and pinky fingers to the grip to modify this pitch. Throw this forcibly as you would with a fastball, but whip the ball out of your hand at the end with a snap of your wrist. The goal of a change-up is to trick the batter into thinking you'll pitch a fastball, but the change-up will be a slower pitch.	Position your thumb and other fingers on opposite sides of the ball. Keep your dominant leg bent behind you as you prepare for your pitch. Experiment with overhand, underhand, and sidearm pitches. Rotate your hips as you follow through on your pitch. Stay light on your feet so you don’t strain your joints during the pitch. Throw a slider by aiming the holes to your right, if you’re right-handed. Position the holes to the left for a screwball, if you’re a right-handed pitcher. Position the holes upward for a straight fastball. Turn your grip sideways with the holes facing down for a riser. Point the holes upwards with a sideways grip for a sinker. Cover up the holes with your middle finger for a 12-6 curveball. Bend your index and middle fingers against the ball for a knuckle pitch. Adjust your follow-through by snapping your wrist for a nasty slider. Place your middle finger into a hole for a slider change-up or riser change-up. Hold the holes toward your hand and use a loose grip for a straight change-up.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Vet-for-Your-Ferret	How to Choose a Vet for Your Ferret	To choose a vet for your ferret, look for someone who specializes in small or exotic animals since ferrets require specialized care. You can try searching for local vets that work with ferrets online and reading reviews to find one you might like. Alternatively, you can talk to someone at a ferret association or check out their online directory to see if they recommend any vets. Or, if you got your ferret from a pet store, you can ask an employee there if there are any vets they suggest.	Ask friends with ferrets to recommend a vet. If you already know someone with a pet ferret, they may be able to recommend a good vet. Ask your friend about their experiences with their ferret's vet, and find out what they like or dislike about the vet. Ask them a few specific questions, such as: How convenient do they find the vet's location and hours? Is the staff professional and knowledgeable? Is the vet good at answering questions and explaining their ferret's health issues and treatments? Get recommendations from the shelter or pet store. If you got your ferret from a shelter or a pet store, ask the staff if they can recommend a good vet. They should also be able to provide information about your ferret's past health history and veterinary care. Talk to someone at a ferret club. If you know of any ferret clubs or associations in your area, they may be able to recommend a good vet. Some organizations, such as the American Ferret Association, maintain online directories of vets specializing in ferret care. Check with a professional organization. Many vets specializing in exotic pets choose to become members of professional organizations, such as the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV). These organizations often keep directories of member vets. Check a professional association website like aemv.org for exotic mammal vets near you. Do an online search for vets that work with ferrets. Use a search engine to look for ferret vets in your area. Use search terms like “ferret vets near me” or “best ferret vet in Baltimore.” Look for vets that are convenient to your location, and read online reviews to get an idea of other people's experiences with each vet. Decide what kind of vet is best for your needs. Ferrets sometimes require specialized care. In general, it is best to choose a vet who specializes in small animals or exotic pets, preferably someone who has had plenty of experience with ferrets. If your ferret has special health issues, you may need a vet who specializes in the kind of care your ferret needs. For example, if your ferret has cancer, you may need to find a veterinary oncologist. Check out the vet’s website. Once you've picked out a vet that seems like a good match, spend some time exploring their website (if they have one). A veterinary website should have information about the vet's locations, hours, payment options, services, and medical specializations. Call the vet’s office and ask any questions you might have. Before you make an appointment, call your potential vet to get a better idea of how well they will suit your needs. In addition to clearing up any questions about their practice, a phone call can help you get an idea of how friendly and professional the vet's staff is. Try asking a few basic questions, such as: How much experience does the vet have caring for ferrets? How many ferret patients does the vet currently have? Is the vet a member of any professional organizations for exotic pet vets (e.g., the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians)? Is the vet's office equipped to deal with medical emergencies? What kinds of payment options are available? Meet with the vet before you get a ferret, if you can. If you don't have a ferret yet, it is a good idea to establish a relationship with a vet first. That way, you can start getting your new ferret the care it needs immediately. A vet can also advise you ahead of time about how to care for a new ferret and what sorts of issues you can expect. They may even be able to recommend a reputable pet store or shelter. Ferret breeders are incredibly rare. However, if you can find a reputable ferret breeder, then this is another option. Assess your first visit. Consider your initial vet visit with your ferret to be a test run. Check to see that the office is clean and well maintained, and pay attention to how professional and efficient the staff is. Focus on the manner in which the vet and their staff interact with your ferret, and whether they adequately address your questions and concerns. If you aren't satisfied with your visit, consider finding a different vet. Do your research to find the right vet, but also trust your instincts. If the vet just doesn't feel like a good fit for you and your furry pal, keep searching.	Ask friends with ferrets to recommend a vet. Get recommendations from the shelter or pet store. Talk to someone at a ferret club. Check with a professional organization. Do an online search for vets that work with ferrets. Decide what kind of vet is best for your needs. Check out the vet’s website. Call the vet’s office and ask any questions you might have. Meet with the vet before you get a ferret, if you can. Assess your first visit.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remember-Anything	How to Remember Anything	To remember anything, try writing it down over and over again on a piece of paper so it sticks in your brain. The more times you write it down, the more likely you'll remember it! Alternatively, if you need to remember a list of things, try using the first letter of each word to make an acronym. For example, if you need to remember to pick up crackers, apples, and tea at the store, you could make the acronym C.A.T. Then, you can think of the acronym at the store to help jog your memory. You can also remember something by making up a story about it in your head. For instance, if you need to know the names of historical figures for a test, you could come up with a funny story about all of them hanging out together. During the test, you can think of your story to remember all of their names! If you're trying to remember tasks or meetings in the long-term, try using a calender, setting reminders, or sending yourself a follow-up email.	Don't multitask. Concentration is incredibly important for retaining your memory.You need to keep things simple. This is why you enter a room and forget why you came in. It's because you were probably planning your party at the same time, or thinking about the TV episode that you just watched and you weren't concentrating. When you're studying and trying to remember things for school, then focus on that one task.Don't think about that friend's party from the weekend. Don't try to do a bunch of different tasks at the same time, or you won't get the full benefit from any of them. Avoid external distractions. Get away from your typical surroundings that make demands on your time, when you need to study. This means leaving your house, your family, your friends, your pets, your TV while you're studying. Find a specific place to study and don't do other things while you're there (like pay your bills, do leisure activities, etc.). Make sure that you only study when you're in that place, as it will help your brain get into the studying mode. Choose an area that has good ventilation and light so that you are more likely to stay awake and not get distracted. If you do find that you can't work and that you're not retaining anything, take a short break (not too long and don't do anything that will start consuming your time like going on the internet). Go for a short walk, or get a drink. Avoid internal distractions. Sometimes the distractions don't come from your friends or family, but come from your own brain. Often when you're reading something for school you find that your brain hasn't been on the material, but instead has been thinking about that party you're going to or wondering whether you've paid your electricity bill. Keep a specific notebook for these distracting thoughts. If it's a thought that requires later attention (like paying your electricity bill), jot that thought down and dismiss it from your mind so you can work. Make the distraction a reward. Tell yourself that once you have finished reading (and understanding and remembering) this next section, you'll take a break to deal with the thoughts, or daydreams. Study in the afternoon. Studies have shown that the time of day correlates strongly to how well people remember things when they're studying. Even if you think of yourself as a morning person or a night person, try to do the most important of your studying in the afternoon. You'll recall the information better. Summarize each paragraph in the margins. If you're reading something that you need to remember, write a short summary of each paragraph in the margins. Writing things over again not only helps keep things in your memory better, but it will also serve as a memory jog when you're looking over your notes and readings for that test (or even for class). Write down the main points from each things you're reading, so that you can jog your memory when you need to and to show that you read and comprehended what you were reading/studying. Write things over and over. Writing things down a bunch of times helps cement things in your memory, especially those peskier ones like dates and vocabulary words for foreign languages. The more you write them down the more they'll stick in your brain. Use mnemonic devices. Certain things are hard to do through an association or visualization technique and so you have to use a different memory technique, called mnemonic devices. There are a variety of different devices that you can use. Some work better for certain types of information than others. Make acronyms for things you're trying to remember. Take the first letter of each word and turn it into an acronym that makes sense to you. For example you might do H.O.M.E.S. for the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior). Mnemonics can be useful for remembering spelling. Make up a little rhyme/nonsense phrase using a word for each letter. For example to remember necessary you might remember 'Never Eat Cake; Eat Salad Sandwiches And Remain Young'. Make acoustics. This basically is a nonsense phrase that helps you remember the first letter of a sequence of information (this is used a lot for mathematical formulas). For example Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally is used to remember the order of operations: Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract. You can also make up little poems or rhymes to help you remember important information. For example: "I before e except after c/ or when sounding like a/ in neighbor and weigh" helps you remember where e and i go when they're together. Use word association. There are a couple different types of association, but the importance of all the different association methods is that you associate something you already know with something you're trying to remember and what you already knows helps you recall the second part. Use a funny or odd image to recall a fact that you need to remember. For example, if you're trying to remember JFK's involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion, you might visualize the president swimming in the ocean with a bunch of pigs. While it may seem silly, the association of ocean and pigs will lead you back to JFK and you won't forget. Number association is associating certain numbers with a mental image. This is partly why so many passwords and codes that people come up with have some sort of meaning to them (like birthday, cat's birthday, anniversary date, etc). So if you're trying to remember your library number (say it's 52190661), you could say May 21, 1990 is your brother's birthday (that takes care of 52190). You could then say that your mother is 66 years old and you've only got one of her (which takes care of the 661). When you're trying to recall the number, visualize your brother and a birthday cake and then visualize your mother. Visualize. If you want to fix something in your memory, make sure that you put a lot of effort into visualization of it. You want to focus on the details. For example, if you're trying to remember a novel, focus on imagining the characters and the scenery in great detail and make sure you have a visual aid that recalls each character, some specific characteristic. Make up stories. When you need to remember a string of images (or words, as in a shopping list) come up with a silly little story to remember them. The story fixes the images in your mind, so you can recall them later. For example if you need to remember to get bananas, bread, eggs, milk, and lettuce from the store, you might make up a story where a banana, a slice of bread, and an egg have to rescue a head of lettuce from a lake of milk. It's a super silly story, but it has all the elements of your list linked together and will help you remember them. Change the position of a household object. A great way to help remind yourself to do something is to put something in your house somewhere obvious and out of place. For example, you could put a heavy book in front of your front door to help you remember to turn in your take-home final. When you see the out of place item it will jog your memory. Exercise your body. There's a huge correlation between mental health and bodily health, so maintaining your body's health and exercising it, will help you maintain your mental health and improve your memory. Walk every day for about 30 minutes. It's a gentle way to get some exercise (and you can do some exploring too!). The benefits of exercise on your mental health will last for a long time. It's not just walking, there are lots of different ways to exercise and have fun! Try doing yoga, or put on some music and dance. Exercise your mind. Working the mind can help prevent memory loss and can help improve your overall memory. Things that work your brain are the things that make you tired after you've done them, and make you need to take a break. These include: solving math problems, learning to knit, reading dense material. Change things up. You want your brain to keep from getting complacent, so keep learning and trying new things. This will force your brain to keep from going stagnant and will help improve your memory.For example: You could learn a new word everyday, or learn about your countries history. These improve memory and make you more intelligent. You can also memorize a poem every couple of weeks. It makes for a good (if nerdy) party trick and it will help improve your memory. So get memorizing Beowulf ! Get enough sleep. Sleep is incredibly important to improving and maintaining your memory. It's why you shouldn't stay up all night studying for a big test, but do a chunk of studying in the afternoon and then get enough sleep that your brain can process all the information you just shoved into it. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night, so that your brain can go through all the important stages of sleep and you feel well-rested. Shut down any electronic devices at least 30 minutes before you go to bed, so that you give your brain time to calm down and prepare for sleep. This means all electronic devices: phone, computer, kindle, etc. Say things aloud. Saying things aloud that you're trying to remember will help you remember them. If you tend to forget things like whether you've turned the oven off, when you do turn the oven off say out loud "I turned the oven off." You'll find that later you'll be better able to remember that you turned the oven off. Repeat a person's name after you've been introduced to them (although do it in a natural manner). Say "Hi Anna, it's great to meet you." This will solidify the connection between the person and their name so it's easier for you to recall later. You can also do this to remember dates and times and places. For example, if you're invited to something repeat the invitation back to the person who gave it, like "The Blue Mouse Theater at 6? I can't wait!" Be observant. Of course, even with work, you're not going to be Sherlock Holmes, but training your observational skills will help you a lot in remembering things (people, faces, names, where you put your car keys). It takes to time to build this skill, but it's well worth it in the long run. Practice this skill by looking closely at a scene (you can do this anywhere: your home, on the bus, at work) and, closing your eyes, trying to recall as many details about the scene as you can. You can also do this with a photograph, as long as it's an unfamiliar one. Look at it for a for a second or two and then flip it over. try to recall as many of the details as you can remember. Repeat the exercise with a different photograph. Eat the right foods. There are foods that can help boost your memory in the long term. You should be eating them anyway as a part of a healthy diet, but you should definitely be eating them if you want to keep and maintain your memory. You want to go for foods that containing antioxidants (like broccoli, blueberries, or spinach), as well as those with Omega-3 fatty acid (like salmon or almonds). Try to eat 5-6 small meals during the day, instead of three big meals. This will help you avoid dips in blood sugar, which make your brain not function as well. Make sure that you're eating healthy foods.	Don't multitask. Avoid external distractions. Avoid internal distractions. Study in the afternoon. Summarize each paragraph in the margins. Write things over and over. Use mnemonic devices. Use word association. Visualize. Make up stories. Change the position of a household object. Exercise your body. Exercise your mind. Get enough sleep. Say things aloud. Be observant. Eat the right foods.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Away-With-Stuff-at-School	How to Get Away With Stuff at School	If you want to get away with stuff at school, try preparing for the worst by brainstorming how your plan could fail. For example, you might plan to cheat on a test, but end up with a substitute teacher who keeps watching you. To improve your odds of not getting caught, keep your plan to yourself or only tell your most trusted friends. Be prepared with an excuse or cover to get away with your plan, if you're going to write your cheat sheet on some tissues, bring them to class every day and not only during the test.	Always think things out beforehand. Think of yourself as a master criminal, like an art thief. Do the best art thieves just decide on the spot to grab a painting off the wall and run for it? No! They plan every detail well in advance. So do the same and know exactly what you are going to do before you do it. Acting rashly leaves you wide open and exposed. You don't know who is watching or who will be coming around the next corner. Every now and then you might get away with something that you did purely on impulse. Consider yourself lucky. Don't assume that everything will work out exactly the same way twice just because you got away with it once. Know your environment. Learn the layout of your school. Don't limit yourself to just the basics, like where the cafeteria or library is. Note every nook and cranny, too, like that spot under the stairs in A-wing's stairwell, which hardly anyone passes because the fire exit there faces the woods instead of the parking lot. Have a perfect working knowledge of where to find the best place to get away with stuff unobserved. Find out where each exit is. Also note whether the doors have alarms that will ring when opened. Check for blind spots. Scan the ceilings and upper walls for cameras and mirrors. Make a mental note of any spots hidden from view. Note which halls are patrolled by hall monitors and how frequently. Make a mental map of the outside grounds as well. Note which areas are wide open to view from the school's windows, and which are covered by trees, bushes, and other structures. Know your enemy. Study your teachers and other staff. Learn their habits and schedules. Get a sense of how strict and observant they are in general. Note if they tend to get more upset over very specific infractions (like cheating) while letting other bad behavior slide (like being five minutes late). These are the people you need to sneak around, so plan your actions around them. Pay attention to how your teachers act in class. Do they walk up and down the aisles a lot? Do they stick to the blackboard in front? Do they mostly sit at the desk or do they remain standing with a better view of the class before them? Use bathroom breaks to note which teachers monitor which halls. Do they spend that time grading papers with their noses glued to the page? Or do they actively walk the halls, on the lookout? If you have to sign in for the bathroom, note which teachers are assigned to which bathrooms. Learn which bathrooms are assigned to teachers of the opposite gender, so they are less likely to enter while you're in there. Don't forget the other adults who work there! Pay attention to the maintenance people, cafeteria staff, grounds crew, and office workers, too. Pay attention to schoolmates who might rat on you, too. For example, if your arch-nemesis is seated right beside you in class, asking for your classmates for help during tests may be much more risky. Maintain cover. Be a good student! Remember: you want to get away with stuff, not be known as the “bad kid.” Earn the trust of your teachers and the other staff. Convince them that your consistent good behavior is never going to change. This way they are less likely to notice when it does! Having straight A's can help you look like a good student, but grades aren't everything. Whether you ace tests without even trying or struggle to earn okay grades, remember that your behavior is most important. Impress your teachers as someone who is really invested in their schoolwork and takes it seriously, even if school isn't your strong point. Turn assignments in on time. Take notes in class. Participate in discussions. Get to class before the bell. Ask for help from your teachers if you're having trouble. Treat your schoolmates with respect to avoid being known as a "bad kid," even if you're a straight-A student. Weigh the risks versus the rewards. Before you do anything, ask yourself if it is really worth it. Be aware that punishment will vary according to your offense, your school's policies, your parents' attitudes, and even the law. Find out exactly what you might be in for if you get caught, and then reconsider moving forward. For instance: Being late to class might only get you written up. Cutting class may land you in detention right away. Skipping school will give you one less day that you can be considered absent without repercussions (even if no one catches you). Smoking cigarettes on campus might get you suspended, expelled, or in legal trouble. Prepare for the worst. Whatever it is you intend to do, assume you will get caught. Improve your chances of succeeding by knowing each and every way that you could possibly fail. Brainstorm every single way this might happen. For instance: If you plan on skipping school, the school may call your parents to let them know you are absent. Also, you may need to turn in a doctor's or parent's note the next day. Plus, any neighbors who stay home during the day may notice you doing the same. If you're cutting class, your escape to the parking lot might be in full view of classroom and office windows. If you do get away, you might bump into teachers or other staff who left campus for lunch break. In the meantime, your teacher that period might check the school's absentee roll. If you cheat on a test, your teacher may spend the test period patrolling the aisles. They may also instruct you to put all of your belongings in your bookbag, meaning that hiding a cheat sheet will be tougher. And even though your fellow classmates may want to help, they may be unsubtle about it and get you both into trouble. Deal with every scenario. Start sketching out different plans that address each way you could possibly get caught. You may not find one that addresses them all, but try for it, anyway. Decide on which plan is the most foolproof. Don't discard the others, though. Keep them as backup plans in case Plan A falls through. If you're skipping school, consider these different actions: asking your parents directly for a mental health day; faking an illness; calling the attendance office in the morning and posing as your parent before the school calls them; putting a show on for the neighbors by leaving for school and then running back home as if you're sick. When cutting class, think about: only skipping classes during lunch periods when kids are allowed to leave campus; avoiding businesses and other public spaces; risking a write-up for being late to homeroom so you end up on the absentee roll. To cheat on a test, consider: using items that you are allowed (like tissues, beverage labels, or even your pen) to write or hide cheat sheets; writing answers on your skin and using clothes to hide them; training beforehand to read cheat sheets quickly while the teacher's back is briefly turned; training with your friends so everyone is comfortable. Review your plans yet again. Leave as little to chance as possible. Go over your plans with a fine tooth comb. Make sure that you aren't forgetting anything. Try to think of any details, no matter how small or random, that might trip you up. Remember, your teachers can hit or miss, but you can't miss, not even once! Think about things like: Whether any special events (like assemblies or book fairs) are scheduled that day, which might disrupt the school's normal flow. Any student-teachers, special speakers, principals or other higher-ups, or any other new people who might be observing your class soon. If a change in weather might spoil your plans (like, say, a sudden rainstorm soaking you wet when you cut class to hang out behind the football field). Keep it to yourself. Remember that the first step in getting caught is sharing your secret. Even if you have come up with the most brilliant sure-fire plan ever, put your pride aside and seal those lips. Avoid the risk of someone else spoiling your fun with their own loose lips. This goes for both before and after. Telling someone else about what you're going to do might inspire them to do the same. Trouble is, they might not have thought things out as much as you. Then, when they get caught, the adults know what to look for. Bragging about it afterward is just as bad. Remember: gossip travels fast, and you could get busted. And even if the school can't prove what you did, they now know to keep their eye on you in the future. Include as few people as possible. Whatever you're doing, if you can do it by yourself, then do it by yourself. Don't run the risk of someone else getting caught and spilling the beans. Even if you trust them to not tattle, keep in mind that they still might brag to other kids about what you got away with. If you have to make it a team effort, then: Keep your numbers small. Only include your most trusted friends. Swear them to secrecy so no one outside your circle knows what you're up to. Keep your best tricks to yourself. Let's say that hidey-hole at the back of your locker is key to your plan. But does anyone else need to know it's there? Probably not. Pick the right time. Just because you have a near-perfect plan, don't put it into action willy-nilly. Keep in mind that even the best laid plans can fail. Understand that there is ALWAYS a chance of being caught, even if you pulled this off once before. With that in mind, ask yourself whether the risk is worth taking today or if your plan would be better saved for another time. For example: If you're skipping school or cutting class, consider what's being taught that day. Can you afford to miss this lesson, or will skipping it put you behind? If you have a substitute teacher, does that improve your chances? Or does this unknown person make your plans less certain? If you're about to cheat on a test, ask yourself how badly you need this grade. Would it be smarter to settle for a C today and save your master plan for when you really, really need a better grade? Be slick. One of the best ways to avoid getting caught is to look like you aren't doing anything wrong, so don't act guilty! Imagine yourself as an adult who is watching you. Check yourself for any little thing that might call attention to yourself or give away what you are doing. Change your behavior, appearance, or gear as needed. Walk at a relaxed pace, like you own the place, with your chin up and your eyes straight ahead. Avoid slouching or rushing, which shows that you have something to hide. Take nice, deep breathes in through your nose and out through your mouth to stay relaxed. Come up with innocent-looking signals to communicate, like curling your hair in your finger or raising your chin and scratching your neck. Use your pen or pencil to tap messages back and forth, like three quick taps followed by two slow taps to ask for help with question 32 on your test. Use doodles as a written code to hide your cheat sheet's meaning. For example, with “2 + 2 = 4,” use triangles for “2,” a square for “4,” a circle for “+,” and a slash for “=.” Lay the groundwork for your cover and excuses. If getting away with your stunt means changing anything major in your appearance or behavior, don't wait until the last minute. Ease into it instead. Remember that you want to come across as acting normal, so if you need to act differently in order to succeed, let everyone get used to your new "normal" before putting your plan into action. If you know you're going to skip the next school day, start acting a little sluggish and under the weather the day before. If you plan on cutting class later on in the day, maybe use the early morning to make a lot of emergency runs to the bathroom so it seems less odd if you don't show up for class later. If you intend to use tissues or a beverage label as a cheat sheet, start bringing them to class each day, not just the day of the test. If you use doodles as code for cheat sheets, make a habit of always doodling in your notebooks and on your book covers, so it just looks like something you do to pass the time.	Always think things out beforehand. Know your environment. Know your enemy. Maintain cover. Weigh the risks versus the rewards. Prepare for the worst. Deal with every scenario. Review your plans yet again. Keep it to yourself. Include as few people as possible. Pick the right time. Be slick. Lay the groundwork for your cover and excuses.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Software-Company	How to Start a Software Company	If you've already earned a computer science degree, the best way to start a software company is to do market research and come up with an innovative product idea based on user needs. Obtain any necessary patents and trademarks to protect your product. Then, make a business plan that details marketing, operations, and financial plans. Have developers and beta testers use your product to test its user-friendliness, effectiveness, and efficiency.	Develop programming and business expertise. Obtain a degree in computer science by taking programming classes in a variety of computer languages as well as business courses in accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management. If you feel you have the right skills without getting a college degree, you can get an entry-level job at a software company where you can train with a software development mentor. Work for a software company in a management capacity. Strengthen your leadership and communication skills by managing people and bringing new software products to market. Pay particular attention to the needs of end users that are not being met by other software companies, and learn product marketing processes. Generate a product idea. Develop an innovative product idea based on what you have learned and observed about the needs of end users. Once it becomes clear that a market exists for your product idea, consider starting your own software company. Do a lot of market research to find out if there is any current or potential competition. Consult with experts in your field and set up focus groups to provide feedback on your idea. Your local chapter of the American Marketing Association can help with this. Make sure your product idea is viable. Speak with experienced software developers and test out your idea to see if it is doable before making further investments of time and money. Have them sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before discussing the idea. Protect your product idea. Obtain the necessary patents and trademarks. Ask your team of collaborators, if applicable, to also sign a non-disclosure agreement. A template for a non-disclosure agreement can be found online. You may want to hire an intellectual property attorney to see if your product qualifies for a patent. Visit the U.S. Patent Office website for instructions on how to search for existing patents and how to file for a new one. You can trademark your product by adding a "TM" symbol whenever you use your product name. A registered trademark that prevents others from using your product's name needs to be obtained from the U.S. Patent Office. Create a business plan. Write a plan that describes the purpose of your business, product, branding approach, market audience, product competition, and financial needs and plans. This is a strategic plan that will guide you in achieving your goals for the business. You can find more details about how to write a plan here , but you will want to include: Your business concept: The focus here is on describing your business and the market for your products. Market research: Market research is critical, as it describes the nature of the market you are entering into. Identify who your major competitors are, who your target market is, and the preferences and needs of your target market. A marketing plan: This should describe how you plan on addressing the needs of your market, how you will communicate with customers, and how you will advertise your product. An operations plan: This will describe your operations on a day to day basis. It would include, for example, how you plan to develop the product, a timeline, and people and equipment required. A financial plan: This would outline how you will finance your business, what your expected costs are, and projections as to your revenue. Determine the legal structure of your business. This will have implications for how you file taxes and how much you will need to pay. Most small businesses are sole proprietorships that are the easiest to set up and require the least paperwork. If you are considering another legal structure, you may wish to consult a lawyer who specializes in new business start-ups and who can help you pick the structure best for you. Sole proprietorship – A sole proprietorship is owned and run by one person, and there is no legal separation between the individual and the business. As a result, all profits, losses, debts and deeds of the business are your responsibility. This option can be attractive for a small business due to its ease of formation, and due to the complete control it provides. Partnership – A partnership simply refers to the sharing of ownership between two or more people. Partnerships are formed through the negotiation of an agreement between the partners (assisted by a lawyer usually), and each individual partner is liable for his or her share of profits, losses, or liabilities. This can be attractive if you are choosing to run the business with another person to take advantage of combined skills. Keep in mind that each partner is generally liable for the full debts of the partnership. Partners may have to seek payment from the other partners separately if they do not pay their share of a debt. The amount of liability depends upon the terms of any loans the business takes out. Limited liability company (LLC) – To start an LLC, you must, at a minimum, choose a name and file articles of organization with your state, often for a fee. LLC owners pay taxes on their proportion of profits through their individual income tax returns and have to pay self employment tax, but are protected from personal liability for the decisions and actions of the company. Corporation – An independent legal entity owned by shareholders. To register your corporation you must choose a company name and file articles of incorporation with your state. You will also need to register with the IRS and get a tax ID. Corporations file taxes separately from their owners. This may prove advantageous, allowing owners to take advantage of the corporate tax rate, but it may also lead to double taxation (which refers to your corporation's income being taxed, followed by your income from the corporation being taxed when the company pays a dividend or makes a distribution). You should speak with your lawyer or accountant to see if this form of business will benefit you. This structure is generally not appropriate for smaller businesses. Register your business name with your state government, if necessary. A DBA (Doing Business As) is needed whenever you are doing business under a name other than your own. Registering a DBA name is typically done through your state government or county clerk's office. You can search the specific requirements of your state online. This process typically only takes a few minutes to complete. This is typically useful for sole proprietorship, since not using a DBA name means that your business name will automatically default to your personal name. Note that a DBA name is also required if you are starting a corporation. Determine if you need to get a tax identification number for your business. Corporations that must file tax returns will need one, as well as partnerships, which don't file taxes, but do have to file business information annually with the IRS. The IRS does not generally require a tax ID number for sole proprietorships (you can use your Social Security number instead). Become knowledgeable about licensing, taxes and insurance. Once you determine the legal structure for your business, research the requirements of your locality for licensing, paying sales tax and income tax, liability insurance and other requirements. Check https://www.sba.gov/content/what-federal-licenses-and-permits-does-your-business-need to see if your business needs any federal permits or licenses, and https://www.sba.gov/content/what-state-licenses-and-permits-does-your-business-need to see if it needs a state permit or license. There are also permits and licenses that may be required by your city or county. The best way to find out if your particular business requires any unique permits is to contact your city, describe your business, and inquire about any requirements. For example, many cities require "Home Occupation Permits", if you plan to operate a business from your home. Consult an accountant or attorney, if necessary. It is important to have liability insurance for a software company in case your software has a bug that ruins your client's computer system. Raise funds for your software company. Software development requires time and resources. Make a complete list of the start-up capital you will need to finance your business. Explore venture capital funds. Contact venture capital firms that have previously funded software companies to discuss the possibility of entering into an agreement. Do an online search to find companies that have provided early-stage funding for products similar to yours. Note that you will be giving up equity in your company if you accept venture capital funding. Research grants and loans. Contact your local Small Business Administration office to see if you qualify for an SBA-backed bank loan. Explore the availability of funding from local universities who may be interested in financing start-up companies. Find investors among relatives and friends. Discuss your software product idea with family and friends to explore the possibility of their investment in your business. Consider online funding sources such as the Lending Club and Kickstarter. Purchase the necessary equipment and applications. Equip your development team with computers, programming applications, data storage capability, servers and all of the necessary tools for creating and distributing the software. Find office space to rent using a real estate broker who specializes in commercial real estate. You will need to hire a freelancer to design packaging if this is a product that will be offered on a store shelf. You will also need to hire a company to manufacture the CDs, if applicable. Hire developers. When hiring developers, look for candidates who have the required programming skills and the desire to work in a software start-up environment. Consider offering key employees stock in the company. Advertise on job boards such as Monster.com and Indeed.com. Be very specific about the skills and number of years of experience you are looking for. In addition to knowing the right programming languages, look for those who have experience working on teams to bring a new product to market. Check all references carefully. Ask friends and colleagues in similar types of software industries for recommendations. Create a development time line for the product. Allot a reasonable amount of time to the development of your software product. A complicated data management system may take much longer to develop than a simple mobile phone application. Before creating the time line, get input from your development team and outside experts to make sure the time allotted is appropriate for the type of software you are brining to market. You want to beat any other potential competition, but you do not want to offer a product that is full of bugs because it was rushed. Oversee the development process. Facilitate clear communication between you and your development team to ensure that everyone is operating under the same product vision. Hold status meetings weekly to make sure progress is being made according to your timeline. Test your software product after the development phase. Establish a structured quality control and assurance process. This may involve a small team of developers testing each feature for smooth functioning on various operating systems, or bringing in new testers with fresh eyes to interact with the product. Write up a complete set of testing procedures and make sure all testers are following it to the letter. If steps are skipped it will not be a valid test. Gather a team of beta testers. Allow a small and select team of end users to use your product to gauge its user-friendliness, effectiveness, accuracy and/or efficiency. Then fix all bugs and retest. Finalize your product by fixing all bugs and errors, and conduct a final test to ensure quality. Choose beta testers from industries that you previously determined have a need for your type of software. Market your product. Hire a marketing firm or experienced marketing professionals to work for your company. Consult with such professionals during the product development process to help shape decisions about product features, uses and market audience. Marketing professionals should be getting feedback on product features, etc., from potential customers rather than just from the software developers in your company. Develop a website and a Facebook page for your company when your product is ready to launch. Provide a lot of "teasers" about what is to come and what the software will be able to do for them. Determine the price point for your product. Compare it to similar products on the market. Then decide if you want to charge via a licensing fee, a time-limited subscription or per transaction by the end user. Licensing fees are usually a one-time charge for the life of the product, such as purchasing the current version of Microsoft Office. A time-limited subscription would be for a specific period of time before an additional charge is incurred. This would be appropriate if you foresee a lot of upgrades being released. Per transaction would be a charge every time the customer uses the software such as at a point of sale.	Develop programming and business expertise. Work for a software company in a management capacity. Generate a product idea. Protect your product idea. Create a business plan. Determine the legal structure of your business. Register your business name with your state government, if necessary. Determine if you need to get a tax identification number for your business. Become knowledgeable about licensing, taxes and insurance. Raise funds for your software company. Purchase the necessary equipment and applications. Hire developers. Create a development time line for the product. Test your software product after the development phase. Gather a team of beta testers. Market your product. Determine the price point for your product.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-over-a-Cold	How to Get over a Cold	To get over a cold, get plenty of sleep each night, as sleep is important to your immune system functioning properly. Drink plenty of water, tea, and soup to stay hydrated, which will help your body fight the cold and reduce symptoms caused by dry sinuses. You should also avoid sugary foods and drinks, since sugar can weaken your immune system and make it harder for you to recover. To relieve uncomfortable sinus symptoms, try using over the counter nasal decongestants or dab menthol or eucalyptus under your nose to open your breathing passages.	Get plenty of sleep. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and sleep is even more important when your immune system is compromised. Make sure that you're well-rested: don't stay up too late, and sleep in when possible. Sleep gives your body time to heal. Consider calling in sick at work--or going in late--to give yourself plenty of time to sleep in. You don't need to stay in bed all day unless you feel so inclined, but try at least to take it easy. Stay hydrated. It is easy to become dehydrated when you're sick, and dry sinuses will only worsen your cold symptoms. Drink plenty of water, tea, and soup to minimize irritation. Avoid drinking alcohol and sugary drinks, as even low consumption can weaken your immune system. Wait to resume these habits until you're well and your immune system is ready for the beating. Consider using a humidifier in your bedroom to keep from breathing dry air at night. You can buy an electric humidifier at some department stores and drugstores. Avoid exposure to germs. Your immune system is already compromised, so try to stay away from bacteria that might make your condition worse. Avoid hospitals, crowded areas, and other sick people; avoid any place where germs congregate. Wash your hands with antibacterial hand sanitizer several times throughout the day. Consider carrying a small bottle of hand sanitizer about with you. Whenever you come into contact with germs or sick people, cleanse your hands. Avoid infecting others, especially children, the elderly, and anyone with a weak immune system. Cover your nose and mouth with your arm, a tissue, or a handkerchief when you sneeze or cough. Wash infected pillowcases, towels, clothing, and utensils to avoid reinfecting yourself once you're well. Avoid sugar. Sugar consumption weakens your immune system, and eating a lot of sugar-heavy foods may reduce your body's ability to recover from cold symptoms. There is some medical disagreement as to whether avoiding sugar during a cold can actually reduce the duration, but it is generally accepted that avoiding sugar in general is better for your immune system. People tend to get sick at times when they're eating a lot of sugar: times of stress, and during the winter months. Stress itself weakens the immune system, so the combination can be dangerous. It is best to avoid excess sugar before these times, so that you don't compound the problem. Avoid candy, soda, and other sweets. Fruit juice is sugary, but it is also typically high in Vitamin C--just try to avoid juices that have a lot of sugar added to them. Many other animals are able to convert sugar into vitamin C, but humans cannot. Sugar competes with vitamin C in the body, so high sugar consumption often results in low vitamin C concentrations. Use nasal decongestants to relieve sinus symptoms. Decongestants will not reduce the duration of your cold, but they may make it easier to tolerate the symptoms. These drugs are available in pill, chewable, and liquid form; you may also consider using steroidal nasal sprays. Decongestants are generally safe to take, provided that you follow the dosage instructions listed on the package. You can find nonprescription decongestants in the aisles of most pharmacies, drugstores, and grocery stores. The active ingredient in most commercial decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Decongestants work by narrowing blood vessels in the lining of the nose. This reduces how much blood flows through the area so that swollen tissue inside the nose shrinks and air can pass through more easily. Do not use decongestant medications for more than 3 days, lest your body becomes dependent on them. If you become dependent on these medicines, your nose may feel even more stuffed up when you quit using them. This is known as the “rebound effect.” Use cough suppressants to relieve coughing. You can find over-the-counter cough syrup in most pharmacies and grocery stores, and you can find soothing cough drops--medicated and non-medicated--in the same places. Some cough syrups are designed to facilitate your function in everyday life, while some (such as Nyquil and Z-Quil, and any medicine ending in "PM") will help you sleep when you're coughing keeps you awake. Dextromethorphan is the primary active ingredient in most cough medicines. It is safe to ingest in moderation, but do not drink more than the recommended dose--especially if the bottle contains the expectorant guaifenesin--and avoid taking it if you are on antidepressants. Consider carrying cough drops around with you throughout the day. Cough syrup lasts much longer than cough drops, but cough drops tend to be herbal, non-medicated relievers that will not make you drowsy. Use over-the-counter pain relievers to alleviate headaches, sore throats, and other pain. Pain medications will not shorten the duration of your cold, but they may make some of the symptoms more bearable. You should only use these drugs to temporarily relieve severe pain; do not use them habitually, and be careful not to develop a dependence. The active ingredient in most over-the-counter pain medications is either acetaminophen or any of several nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Although these products are effective at relieving pain, not everyone responds to them the same way--so if one drug doesn't work for you, another might. Make sure to follow the dosages listed on the packaging. Never take more than the suggested dose, and never take pain relievers for longer than recommended. "Nonprescription" does not mean "nontoxic". An overdose of acetaminophen, for instance, can cause liver failure that can lead to liver transplant or death. Avoid taking antibiotics to treat a cold. Colds are caused by viruses, and antibiotics aren't effective in treating viruses. Try using menthol or honey to relieve coughing and sore throat pain. If you don't want to take over-the-counter pain cough suppressants or pain relievers, you can use natural compounds to similar effect. Consider using menthol--the active chemical in mint--to relieve your throat symptoms. Keep a package of Altoids with you, or gargle with mint-flavored mouthwash, and use the mild numbing effect of the menthol to soothe your pain. Consider using honey as a cough suppressant. Researchers have tested it against dextromethorphan and found honey even more effective. This trick may be especially useful for treating children who refuse the taste of over-the-counter cough suppressants. Be careful not to over-use honey, however, as the sweetness that suppresses coughs may also weaken the immune system in large doses. Try using menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor oil to open your sinuses. Place a small dab of mentholated salve under your nose to help open breathing passages and help restore the irritated skin at the base of the nose. Menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw. Consider taking herbal supplements to boost your immune system. Support your immune system with vitamins, herbs, and other natural aids: vitamin C, zinc, garlic, ginseng, echinacea, etc. Consider taking a multivitamin for general support. These supplements will not magically cure your cold, but they may strengthen your body and enable it to fight the infection more effectively. You can find immune-support supplements in health-food stores and many grocery stores. Research the effects of any herbal supplement before you put it into your body--but know that these herbs and vitamins typically aren't nearly so potentially hazardous as many over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Echinacea has been touted as an "immune stimulant", but its supposed ability to prevent or reduce the severity of colds is disputed within the medical community. Laboratory tests have shown garlic working against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, although further research is pending. A number of small studies—and staunch practitioners of eastern medicine—suggest that ginseng can powerfully stimulate immune function. Drink hot liquids to relieve nasal congestion. Hot liquids help relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the inflamed membranes that irritate your nose and throat. Hot tea, hot soup, hot water with lemon juice or hot herbal tea are good choices. Make sure that the liquid isn't uncomfortably hot, or else you may scald your throat and put yourself into even greater discomfort. If you're so congested you can't sleep at night, try a hot toddy, an age-old remedy. Make a cup of hot herbal tea. Add one teaspoon of honey and one small shot (about 1 ounce) of whiskey or bourbon. Limit yourself to one. Too much alcohol inflames the sinus membranes, which is counterproductive if you're trying to treat a cold. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve a sore throat. Gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp (5 g) of salt dissolved in 8 fl oz (240 mL) of warm water to reduce swelling and relieve your discomfort. If you have post-nasal drip--mucus running down from the back of your nose into your throat--gargle often to prevent more throat irritation. Consider gargling with apple cider vinegar. The high levels of acidity can kill bacteria in your throat--plus, apple cider vinegar helps boost your immunity by increasing your white blood cell count, and it is a natural expectorant that kills bacteria and loosens phlegm. Consider gargling with antibacterial mouthwash. The mouthwash may not relieve your symptoms, necessarily, but it will kill some of the bacteria in your throat so that the germs propagate more slowly. Apply hot packs to your face to open congested sinuses. You can buy reusable hot packs at a drugstore, but you can make your own at home. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 30 seconds in a microwave. You can also run hot faucet water (or pour hot/boiling water) over a washcloth until it is thoroughly soaked. Before you apply the hot pack to your face, make sure that it isn't going to scald you. Blow your nose often to relieve congestion. Blow gently so that you don't irritate your sinuses or disturb your inner ear--hard blowing could cause nosebleeds and ear infections. Try holding one nostril shut and blowing out of the other, then switching nostrils. Blow your nose into your hands during a hot shower, and let the water wash away any mucus. This is a great way to completely--if temporarily--clear your sinuses. Consider using a fresh roll of toilet paper as a cheap alternative to tissues. Keep the roll near you in case you need to wipe your nose, blow your nose, or sneeze. Keep your head elevated to avoid becoming congested when you sleep. Prop your head on one or two extra pillows; make sure that they're clean. You may become congested at night as fluids flow to the back of your throat, especially if you usually sleep on your back. Consider sleeping on your side or your stomach to keep your throat and nose open.	Get plenty of sleep. Stay hydrated. Avoid exposure to germs. Avoid sugar. Use nasal decongestants to relieve sinus symptoms. Use cough suppressants to relieve coughing. Use over-the-counter pain relievers to alleviate headaches, sore throats, and other pain. Try using menthol or honey to relieve coughing and sore throat pain. Try using menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor oil to open your sinuses. Consider taking herbal supplements to boost your immune system. Drink hot liquids to relieve nasal congestion. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve a sore throat. Apply hot packs to your face to open congested sinuses. Blow your nose often to relieve congestion. Keep your head elevated to avoid becoming congested when you sleep.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-Better-Handwriting	How to Have Better Handwriting	To have better handwriting, grip your writing utensil with enough pressure that it won't slip out of your fingers while writing but be gentle enough to keep your hand from cramping or shaking. Once your grip feels comfortable, practice your handwriting by doodling any kinds of shapes. Additionally, practice writing all of the letters in the alphabet in both upper and lower case. You can also try mimicking a style that you like, writing more slowly to help you focus on precise lettering, and working with directional charts and handwriting workbooks.	Stretch your fingers, hand, arm, and shoulder. Spending a few minutes stretching will help your muscles used for writing become stronger and more flexible. This will help prevent your hand from cramping or tiring out quickly. You will want to focus these stretching exercises on the hand you write with, but your non-writing hand can help out too. Here are some possible stretches: Wiggle and stretch your fingers using both hands. Match your hands up (like you're giving yourself a high five), and push your fingers against each other. Interlace your fingers and push your hands out in front of your body. Alternate between making a tight fist, and then opening your hand wide to stretch your muscles. Flex and reach to touch each of your fingers to your thumb. Try to coordinate each touch with the beat of a song. Roll your wrist around in circular motions. You can also flex your wrist back and forth. Roll your shoulders in forward circular movements and backward circular movements. Gather your materials. Before you start practicing your handwriting, you will want materials that will help with your practice. Some helpful materials include: A table or a hard surface to write on. Having a smooth, hard surface to write on will immediately increase the readability and clarity of your handwriting. A lined notebook or lined paper. This will help keep track of the size of your letters. A writing utensil. Some people debate over which is better to use for handwriting: a pen or a pencil. A pen can sometimes write smoother because of the free flowing ink, but a pencil but might better for someone looking to work on technique and correct mistakes. Either way, pick a writing utensil that is comfortable to hold in your hand. Find a comfortable writing position. Many teachers would say that having proper posture is a must for having legible handwriting. Having proper posture constitutes as sitting up straight with your shoulders pushed back, and sitting with your legs uncrossed, and feet on the floor. Usually, a chair with a high, flat back is suggested for added back support. While practicing proper posture might be helpful in terms of writing in a balanced seated position, and relieving some tension on your back, it is not something you should get hung-up on. Sit in a comfortable position that gives your arm and hand enough room to move freely as you write. Assess and adjust your grip. Everyone holds their writing utensil differently, but a common way of holding a pen or pencil is gripping it between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, while resting the middle part of the pen on either the index finger knuckle, or in the webbed part of your hand between the thumb and index finger. You want to grip the pen with enough pressure that it won't slip from your hand while writing, but gentle enough that your hand isn't shaking and cramping within minutes. For people who write with their left hand, it may help to write with your hand hooked, creating a mountain shape between the forearm and thumb of your hand. It may also help to hold the pen a little bit higher up, so you can see what you are writing. Try learning a different writing technique. Most people write using their fingers to create the shape of their letters. This is called finger-writing. Using only your fingers to draw out the letters can put a lot of strain on your finger muscles, causing your hand to tire and cramp more quickly. An alternate and less strenuous way to write, is relying on your shoulder and arm muscles to do the work instead of your finger muscles. You will know if you're using these muscles correctly if your forearm and shoulder move as you write. Some people who write or draw for their profession (calligraphers, architectural drafters, etc.) have found it easier and more precise to write and draw using their shoulder muscles. Using your forearm and shoulder muscles to write are beneficial because surprisingly, these muscles are capable of fine, intricate motor movements, and also tire out a lot less easily than your finger muscles. Here's how to teach yourself to write using your shoulder and forearm muscles: Write big air letters. Writing in the air simulates the same movements you would use to write on paper using your shoulder and forearm muscles. It's just like writing on a blackboard. Remember that your forearm should guide the shaping of the letters, while your shoulder should provide the power. Once you get comfortable with the shoulder and forearm movements, make the size of the letters you are drawing out smaller and smaller. Then, once you feel you are ready, practice with pen and paper. Concentrate on keeping your fingers, hand, and wrist steady while your forearm and shoulder provide the movements. Doodle. Doodling is a simple way to practice making writing movements with your shoulder and forearm muscles without having to construct precise letters. You can doodle some shapes and symbols used in the alphabet to get move comfortable with curves and angles. Common alphabet shapes you can practice are ///// s, \\\\\ s, +++++ s, and OOOOO s. You can also practice waves and zig-zags for other letters of the alphabet. Practice writing all the letters of the alphabet. It is easiest to begin with the individual letters of the alphabet before moving on to more complicated words and sentences. Begin by writing the alphabet in all uppercase letters and all lowercase letters. Then, you can start writing the individual letters both uppercase and lowercase, together (for example, Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, etc). Focus on writing just the uppercase alphabet letters. Practicing writing the alphabet letters in small groups can help you conquer writing out similar letters in smaller portions. By focusing on groups of letters that have similar shape, stroke count, and structure, you can solidify the the movements necessary to write out those letters. All uppercase letters should be the same height. The uppercase letters of the alphabet can be divided into these smaller groups: Uppercase letters made using one stroke of the pen. L,V,U,W,Z,C,O,S Uppercase letters made using two strokes of the pen. B,D,J,K,M,N,PQ,R,X,T,Y,Z Uppercase letters made using three strokes of the pen. A,E,F,H,I Focus on writing just the lowercase alphabet letters. While uppercase letters should all be the same height, lowercase letters should vary in height. For example the letters in group 1 should be smaller than the letters in group 4, since the letters in group 1 are all rounded letter whereas the letters in group 4 they have longer tails and stems. Lowercase letters - group 1. m,n,r,u Lowercase letters - group 2. a,c,e,s,o Lowercase letters - group 3. b,d,h,j,g,p,q,f,y Lowercase letters - group 4. v,w,x,z Practice with directional charts and handwriting workbooks. Everybody has their own style of handwriting, but there are certain sequences when writing out the letters that make it easier to move on to the next letter. For example, rather than starting a lowercase 'e' with the bottom tail and bringing your pen up and around, begin with the short line in the middle of the letter, and bring the pen out, up, around, and down, so you can move to the next letter naturally. Handwriting notebooks usually consist of writing spaces that are lined in different ways to help with letter sizing and proportion. Repetitive practice writing out letters and sentences can make your handwriting neater and easier to read. Experiment with different writing styles. Maybe you noticed your handwriting looks a lot better when your letters are more curvy and loopy. Maybe it's easier for you to write comfortably when your letters are bigger than your usual handwriting. Whatever it may be, practice writing with different styles like loopy, bubbly letters, angled, sharp letters, or narrow, tall letters to see what is easiest for you to write and for others to read. There are a million ways to write your letters, experiment to find what works best for you. Copy handwriting that you like. If you just received a birthday card from your uncle, and you really like the way he writes his J's and c's, get some tracing paper, place it on top of his writing, and trace away. This will help with recognizing and imitating different elements that you want to incorporate into your own writing. Write slowly. As you progress to writing words and sentences, writing slowly will help you identify areas of your writing that need improvement, such as letter spacing, word spacing, letter size, and slant. By taking your time, you can focus on making your letters uniform and sharp. Practice whenever you can. Write out your to-do list or grocery list by hand. Doodle while you're on the phone. Keep a journal and write about your day. The more you practice, the better you will become.	Stretch your fingers, hand, arm, and shoulder. Gather your materials. Find a comfortable writing position. Assess and adjust your grip. Try learning a different writing technique. Doodle. Practice writing all the letters of the alphabet. Focus on writing just the uppercase alphabet letters. Focus on writing just the lowercase alphabet letters. Practice with directional charts and handwriting workbooks. Experiment with different writing styles. Copy handwriting that you like. Write slowly. Practice whenever you can.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Goth-Makeup	How to Apply Goth Makeup	To apply goth makeup, begin by washing and moisturizing your face so you can start with a fresh, clean slate. Next, apply foundation that is 2 shades lighter than your skin tone all over your face and follow it up with a dusting of translucent powder to set the foundation. Then, accentuate your eyes with black eyeliner, smoky eyeshadow, and 1-2 coats of black mascara. Finally, apply a dark lipstick shade, like black or deep purple, and mist your face with a setting spray to lock your look in place!	Look for a foundation that is two shades lighter than your skin tone. Most goths have a nearly dead look, where their skin looks almost white and very pale. It's important that you use a good foundation to act as a base for your makeup. Select a foundation that is two shades lighter than your skin tone to give yourself a pale look that does not look cakey or so pale it looks like you wearing a white mask. If you have a darker skin tone, look for a foundation that is two shades lighter than your natural skin tone and also buy white makeup press powder to apply over the foundation. This will give you an ethereal, grayish skin tone without appearing like you are wearing a white mask that is very different than your natural skin tone. You should also invest in makeup primer, which often contains SPF. Primer helps to prep your skin for foundation and help your makeup last longer. Wearing primer that contains sunscreen will also help to give you a more pale look, as the sunscreen will prevent your skin from tanning. Pick up eyeshadow in dark shades. Though the goth look may be dark, this doesn't mean you can't have some fun with your eye makeup. Look for eyeshadow in dark shades like black, purple, blue, and red. Many goths will play their eye shadow color off their lip color and vice versa. Consider how your eye shadow selections might work with the lipsticks you buy to create a total goth look. Try an eyeliner pencil in black if you are new to using eyeliner. If you are nervous about applying eyeliner or new to using eyeliner, you may want to try an eyeliner pencil first. The pencil is easy to apply and any mistakes can be adjusted with a Q-tip dipped in water or the edge of your finger. Look for eyeliner pencils in black that are labeled long lasting and non smudging, as you do not want the eyeliner to end up getting all over your face. This would be more of a racoon look, rather than a goth look. Go for black liquid eyeliner if you are skilled at applying eyeliner. If you are confident with pencil eyeliner and want to try something new or if you have used liquid eyeliner before, look for liquid eyeliner in black. Liquid eyeliner usually creates a more defined line around your eyes and will stay on throughout the day. Consider getting waterproof eyeliner if you tend to sweat or your eyes tend to water. This will ensure the eyeliner stays on your eye lids and does not run down your cheeks or get on other areas of your face. Get black mascara. Black mascara is a must for the goth look, as it will darken your eye area and make you look more vampy. Go for black mascara that will lengthen your lashes and give your eyes an extra shot of dark color. If you are into playing around with color as part of your goth look, you may go for colored mascaras in darker tones like blue or red. You can apply these tones on your bare lashes or layer them on top of black mascara for a fun, unique goth look. Look for lipstick in dark shades. The goth look would not be complete without dark lips. While pure and simple black lipstick can look great, you can also play around with darker shades like maroon, dark red, or dark purple. You may decide to invest in several different dark shades of lipstick so you can alternate the shades depending on your mood. The lipstick colors can also be used to compliment your current goth look for a specific day. Exfoliate and moisturize before you apply the foundation. To get the slick goth look, it is important that you exfoliate your skin with a foaming cleanser and a toner. The foundation will look much better on skin that is smooth and clean. You should also apply a facial moisturizer to give your skin a supple, hydrated look. This will prevent dry patches from forming on your skin throughout the day as you wear your goth makeup. Apply sunscreen and primer to your face. To ensure your skin stays young and damage free, always apply sunscreen to your face. Look for sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Alternatively, you can look for a primer that contains SPF so both products are in one package. Sunscreen will also protect your skin from tanning, giving you a more pale goth like look. Apply primer all over your face in one thin layer using clean fingers. You can also put primer on your neck to protect it from the sun if it contains SPF. Use a makeup sponge to apply the foundation. Once you have clean, smooth surface to work on, take a makeup sponge and apply the foundation to your face. You can find makeup sponges at your local beauty supply store or in the makeup aisle of a department store. You can also use your fingers to apply the foundation, but it can be difficult to apply the foundation evenly with your fingers. Apply one thin layer of foundation over your skin, making sure you get foundation on areas that tend to get red, such as around your nose, between your eyebrows, and on your chin. Only apply one layer of foundation, as too much foundation on your face can lead to caking. It can also make it look like you are wearing a white mask, as opposed to lightening your skin tone. Set the foundation with powder. To keep the foundation in place all day long, use a light face powder. Apply the face powder using a powder pad. Make sure you apply the powder to your entire face so your foundation does not risk getting runny or streaky throughout the day. Apply the eyeliner. If you are using an eyeliner pencil, you can simply line your eyes with the liner on the top and the bottom of the lash line. Try to create a distinct dark line around your lash line to create a goth look. If you are using liquid eyeliner, you can create more intricate eyeliner styles. For example, you may want to create small “wings” that extend from your upper eyelids for a winged eyeliner look. To do this, start with the eyeliner on the inside of your eyelid and as you move outward, gently let the eyeliner extend a one inch past the corner of your eye. This will give you a more vampy goth look. If you have trouble drawing the “wing” with liquid eyeliner, you can use the eyeliner pencil first to draw the wing and then go over it with liquid eyeliner. Use a makeup brush to apply eyeshadow. To give your eyes more punch, you can choose a darker shade of eyeshadow and apply it using a makeup brush. Eyeshadow is a great way to make your goth look feel more unique to you. For example, you may decide to apply a purple eye shadow on your lower lids and then use black eyeshadow on your upper lids and around your eye crease. This will create a dark look for your eyes. Put on the mascara. Finish your eye look by applying black mascara to your eyelashes. You can curl your lashes before you put on the mascara to help your eyelashes better frame your eyes. Put on one coat of mascara and let it dry. Then, apply another coat is you want your eyelashes to appear darker. If you have very light eyelashes or very few eyelashes, you may want to apply false eyelashes to give your lashes more definition. Finish with lipstick. Complete your look with a dark lipstick in black or purple. You can use a small makeup brush to apply the lipstick or apply it directly from the tube. Use a Q-tip to remove any imperfections on your eye makeup or your lipstick. Run the Q-tip under your lips to ensure the lipstick looks perfect. Use a face mist to set the makeup. Goth makeup looks best when it is clean and smooth, so use face mist to keep your makeup in place and to keep it looking fresh. You can find face mist at your local drugstore or in the beauty aisle. The mist is great for keeping your skin hydrated, especially if you live in a hot climate.	Look for a foundation that is two shades lighter than your skin tone. Pick up eyeshadow in dark shades. Try an eyeliner pencil in black if you are new to using eyeliner. Go for black liquid eyeliner if you are skilled at applying eyeliner. Get black mascara. Look for lipstick in dark shades. Exfoliate and moisturize before you apply the foundation. Apply sunscreen and primer to your face. Use a makeup sponge to apply the foundation. Set the foundation with powder. Apply the eyeliner. Use a makeup brush to apply eyeshadow. Put on the mascara. Finish with lipstick. Use a face mist to set the makeup.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Refrigerator-Dill-Pickles	How to Make Refrigerator Dill Pickles	To make your own refrigerator dill pickles, wash a batch of kirby cucumbers and trim off the ends with a knife. In a large saucepan, heat 3 ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of water, 3 ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of apple cider vinegar, and 2 teaspoons (11 g) of salt until the brine begins to boil, then remove it from the heat. Add dill, garlic, and onion to the jar, and then place as many cucumbers in the jar as you can. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and place the lid on the jar, allowing it to cool on the counter. Place the pickles in the refrigerator for at least 1 day before enjoying!	Cut 1 1⁄2 pounds (0.68 kg) of cucumbers into spears. Rinse the kirby cucumbers and dry them completely. Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and cut off ⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) from the ends of each cucumber. Then cut each in half lengthwise. Cut each piece in half again to make quarters. To make spears, cut each quarter in half lengthwise. If you can't find small pickling cucumbers, cut English cucumbers into spears that will fit into your storage container. Bring the vinegar, water, and salt to a boil. Pour ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of apple cider vinegar into a pot and add ⁄ 4 cup (180 ml) of filtered water and 2 teaspoons (11 g) of sea salt. Turn the burner to high and heat the brine until it comes to a boil. Once the brine boils, turn off the burner. Stir the brine occasionally so the salt dissolves. Divide the dill, garlic, and spring onions between 2 jars. Set 2 pint jars on your work surfaces and put 1 teaspoon (2 g) of dill seed into each. Peel 4 garlic cloves and put 2 cloves in each. Then put the chopped white part of a spring onion into each jar. Put the cucumber spears into the 2 jars. Insert as many cucumber spears into each jar as possible. The spears should fit tightly into the jars, but ensure you don't crush them. Pour in brine and cool the sealed jars to room temperature. Carefully pour enough brine into each jar to completely cover the spears. Then screw the lids on the jars and leave them to sit at room temperature until they're cool enough to handle. Avoid putting hot jars in the refrigerator or freezer since this can shock the pickles and cause the glass to shatter. Refrigerate the pickles for at least 1 day. Once the jars are at room temperature, put them in the refrigerator. Chill them for at least 1 day so the flavors develop. You can store the pickles in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, coriander, and dill with boiling water. Pour 1 ⁄ 2 cups (350 ml) of distilled white vinegar into a heatproof measuring cup or jug. Add 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar, 4 teaspoons (23 g) of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon (1.5 g) of coriander seeds, and 3/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of dill seeds. Stir in 2 cups (470 ml) of boiling water and set it aside to cool. Stirring in the boiling water will dissolve the sugar and salt. This will create a brine. Cut 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of cucumbers into 1/4 in (6 mm) thick slices. Rinse the cucumbers and then dry them completely. Trim off 1/4 in (6 mm) from the ends and discard them. Then slice the cucumbers into ⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) thick rounds. For crinkle-cut pickles, use a wavy cutting tool to slice the cucumbers. If you'd like to substitute English cucumbers for the small pickling cucumbers, just slice the cucumbers into pieces that will fit in your storage container. Toss the cucumbers with the chopped dill and garlic. Transfer the cucumber slices to a large bowl. Coarsely chop 3/4 cup (5 g) of dill and 3 garlic cloves. Scatter them over the cucumber slices and then use a large spoon or your clean hands to mix them. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and set a plate on them. Once the brine is cool, pour it over the cucumber slices in the bowl and stir the slices well. Then take a plate that's slightly smaller than the bowl and set it directly on the cucumbers. The weight of the plate will submerge the cucumbers so they're all coated with the brine. Cover and refrigerate the pickles for at least 8 hours. Stir the pickles once or twice as they chill for the first 8 hours. Then you can eat the spiced dill pickles or transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for longer-term storage. Use the pickles within 1 week.	Cut 1 1⁄2 pounds (0.68 kg) of cucumbers into spears. Bring the vinegar, water, and salt to a boil. Divide the dill, garlic, and spring onions between 2 jars. Put the cucumber spears into the 2 jars. Pour in brine and cool the sealed jars to room temperature. Refrigerate the pickles for at least 1 day. Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, coriander, and dill with boiling water. Cut 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of cucumbers into 1/4 in (6 mm) thick slices. Toss the cucumbers with the chopped dill and garlic. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and set a plate on them. Cover and refrigerate the pickles for at least 8 hours.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Free-Public-Birth-Records	How to Find Free Public Birth Records	To find public birth records in the US, use an online service like familysearch.org or ancestry.com. Although none of these services are free, some of them offer free trials, which you can use for a month. Also, keep in mind that birth records are only available to immediate family members for at least 75 years after their birth date. If that fails, you can also find birth records by contacting your state. Search the National Center for Health Statistics website for information on how to obtain birth records in your state. However, keep in mind that this will cost you between 3 and 30 dollars.	Know that access to birth records of living people are typically limited to immediate family members. If you are looking for the records of someone born in the last 75 years, you will usually need to be related to them, and the records will typically not be available for free. You can acquire them through your state or local registry. Discover the person's year of birth and the local jurisdiction where they were born. Birth records are often held at the county level, so you will need to know at least the state and preferably the local jurisdiction to recover them. If you do not already know when and where your relative was born, then you can try using census records or ancestry websites to discover this information. Check the online index of census records for the years 1790-1940. These can show you if the person's name appears in the census. If so, you can look up their information at the National Archives or one of the 14 regional archives. Census records are confidential for 72 years, so the 1940 census is the latest one that can be searched. Ancestry.com has digitized many of the federal census records so that they may be searched online. You can perform this search for free from any National Archives facility. You can also sign up for a 14-day free trial, but be sure to cancel before the trial period is up, or you will be charged the monthly membership rate of $19.99. Use newspapers, many of which are now searchable online. If you know where the person you are searching for lived and approximately when they died, obituaries can be a useful place to find birth information. Gather additional information as needed. The more information you have, the better your chances of finding a birth certificate for the person you are searching for. If you apply for records from a state, in particular, you will usually need: Full name of the father, if listed on the birth certificate Full maiden name of the mother, if listed on the birth certificate City of birth Full name Use an online service to get records for free. There are many online services that allow you to search digitized birth records. Some like familysearch.org let you look through databases for free. In most cases, you cannot see the actual certificates, but you can view the information from them. There are also fee-based services like archives.com and ancestry.com, which offer free trials during which you can access the information you desire. Be aware that records are confidential for all but immediate family records for 75 or more years after the birth date. In addition, most states did not begin recording birth records until after 1880 (usually around 1905), so the amount of records which are in the public domain is limited. Local counties or cities may sometimes have older records that have been digitized. If using a paid site, be sure to cancel your membership before your trial is up to avoid being charged. Contact your state and pay for the record you are seeking if a free online search fails. You can look up the appropriate vital records department on the National Center for Health Statistics website , which has free information on how to obtain birth records in each of the U.S. states. Apply online, by mail, or in person to obtain birth records. For most states, you can apply online for birth records, by mail, or in person at a central state facility or in the county where the person was born. However, no states or territories provide free records. The cost ranges from $3 to $30. Gather the necessary information. To find results for the person you are looking for you will need their name, approximate birth year, and district or county of birth. In addition, it helps to know their mother's surname. To search for birth records with the General Records Office, it is best to have a GRO index number, which you can search for online at freebmd.org or via microfiche at: The Library of Birmingham Bridgend Local and Family History Centre City of Westminster Archives Centre Manchester Central Library Newcastle City Library Plymouth Central Library The British Library Consult obituaries. Many newspapers can now be searched online, and those that cannot are usually available at public or research libraries. Obituaries typically have information on the place and date of birth, as well as the mother's surname. Explore a free online site like freebmd.org. Freebmd.org contains free information taken from national birth records, census data, and parish records. You can search with limited information, but for best results you will need at least a surname, approximate year of birth, and district or county of birth. Try a pay site. Sites like ancestry.co.uk or rootsuk.com provide images of historical birth records and other documents for a fee. Memberships in the UK start at 13.99 pounds a month. Contact the General Records Office to order an official record if you cannot find one online for free. The office has records for England and Wales dating back to 1837, but they cost 9.25 pounds to order. Gather the necessary information. Because birth records in Scotland and Ireland were kept by local parishes until recently, it will help if you know the religious denomination of the person whose records you are looking for. In addition, you should try to learn: The person's full name The name of their parents, spouse, and next of kin The approximate date of their birth Place of birth Consult obituaries. Many newspapers can now be searched online, and those that cannot are usually available at public or research libraries. Obituaries typically have information on the place and date of birth, as well as the mother's surname. Regional newspapers are typically best, unless the person you are searching for was very well-known. Search online for free with familysearch.org. You can perform a search by location, using the map at the bottom of the search page. Enter as much information as you know on the form. You can view transcribed records for free, though if there is a picture of the document, you will have to visit a family research center to see it. The site can direct you to the nearest center. Try a pay online site if you don't find what your looking for at familysearch.org. In addition to sites like ancestry.co.uk or rootsuk.com, there are sites for both Ireland and Scotland that will search a variety of records for you. scotlandspeople.gov.uk – Contains information from parish registers dating to the 16th century, Catholic registers dating to the 18th century, statutory registers starting in 1855, and census records and valuation role going back to mid 19th century. You can search the records for free, but there is a fee for viewing documents. rootsireland.ie – Contains transcriptions of nearly 10 million birth or baptismal records. Requires a subscription to search the index. Contact an official register to get an actual certificate. Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland each have their own register that will issue birth records for a fee: National Registers of Scotland – You will need the full name, date or year of birth, parent's names, and place of birth if known. General Register Office of Ireland – You will need the full name, approximate date of birth, gender, father's full name, and mother's first name and birth surname. General Registers Office of Northern Ireland – You will need the child's full name, approximate date of birth, sex, mother's maiden surname, and the registration district sub-district if known.	Know that access to birth records of living people are typically limited to immediate family members. Discover the person's year of birth and the local jurisdiction where they were born. Gather additional information as needed. Use an online service to get records for free. Contact your state and pay for the record you are seeking if a free online search fails. Apply online, by mail, or in person to obtain birth records. Gather the necessary information. Consult obituaries. Explore a free online site like freebmd.org. Try a pay site. Contact the General Records Office to order an official record if you cannot find one online for free. Gather the necessary information. Consult obituaries. Search online for free with familysearch.org. Try a pay online site if you don't find what your looking for at familysearch.org. Contact an official register to get an actual certificate.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Bears-Away	How to Keep Bears Away	To keep bears away while you're camping, try to eat canned or dried food since fresh food is more fragrant and likely to attract a hungry bear. You should also keep all of your food, as well as other fragrant items like deodorant and insect repellent, in a bear-proof or airtight container to mask the smell and keep bears out. Also, when you're finished cooking, immediately pick up food scraps and put them in the trash. Then, before you go to bed, move the trash away from your campsite and hang it at least 10 feet in the air.	Hide your garbage with bear-proof trash cans. Bears are attracted to food smells, so they will want to dig through your garbage. A bear-proof trash can uses a locking lid to keep bears out of it. They're also sturdier than other trash cans. Another option is a locked shed to hold your garbage cans. Take your garbage out as close to pickup time as you can. Double bag your garbage to contain smells. Wash your trash cans often to decrease lingering scents. You can also pour ammonia on your garbage, which will decrease the likelihood a bear will go digging through it. Never mix bleach and ammonia, as it creates toxic fumes. Remove bird feeders from your yard during summer months. Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat meat and plants. They have no problem going after the seeds you leave out for your local bird population. When bears are out of hibernation in the summer, they're likely to visit your yard for a tasty snack. If you do have bird feeders, hang them up high. Aim for at least 10 feet (3.0 m)off the ground with no nearby trees. Also, make sure you clean up the seed under the feeder regularly. If you see a bear near your bird feeders, stop putting out birdseed for at least a month. Keep fruit trees away from your home. Like birdseed, fruit can attract bears to your home, particularly if you don't harvest it in a timely manner. If you want fruit trees, don't plant them right next to your home, but instead, set them back as far as you can. Put them at the back end of your property or yard. In addition, pick fruit as soon as it ripens or even when it's slightly green. Sweep up any fruit that falls to the ground and spoils. Avoid leaving pet food outside, particularly at night. Bears are attracted to any food source, including food for outdoor pets like dogs and livestock. If you must leave food outside to feed your animals, bring it in at night when bears are more likely to roam and forage. If you need to store food outside, use airtight, odorless containers. Keep compost heaps and wood piles at the back end of your property. The food you place in a compost pile could attract a bear to the area, particularly strongly scented fruits like melons or pineapple. Wood piles can attract insects and small animals, which the bears will also eat. Avoid putting strongly scented fruits in your compost area, as they will attract bears if you do. Clean your barbecue after each use. Burn off any remaining food particles on the grill by letting the fire flame up. Scrape the grill down with a grill brush while it's still warm. Once it's just warm to the touch, scrub down the grill with a sturdy brush, dish soap, and warm water to remove any grease left behind. Focus on the grate and the area below the grate. The residue left behind can attract bears, particularly any meat drippings at the bottom. Keep your barbecue in a locked area if possible so bears can't get to it. Avoid leaving food outside near your home. If you have a meal outside, bring all the food back inside at the end of the night. Don't leave out scraps or leftovers for the birds to eat, as they can attract bears. Clean up around the eating area by wiping down your table and sweeping up any scraps left behind. Enclose beehives and chicken pens with electric fencing. Chickens and honey are tasty snacks for bears, so they will draw them to the area. Set the enclosures for these animals away from your home, protected by electric fencing. You can purchase electric fencing kits at home improvement stores. To set up an electric fence , place a post at each corner and one every 40 feet (12 m). Add insulators and string the wire along the posts. Connect the wire to the charger to run electricity through the wire. Add deterrents to your home and yard to keep bears out. Electric fencing and motion-activated lights can be enough to scare bears away from your yard. For your home, you may want to install bars or grates over the windows, as bears can smash through glass. Motion-activated water spraying systems, made for all kinds of animals, may also deter bears. Close off the areas below decks and porches in the winter. These areas are the perfect place for bears to hide out, so block them off, particularly in winter. Buy wood panels large enough to cover these areas, and nail them in place. Also, block off any crawlspaces below your home by nailing wood panels across them. Similarly, bolt and reinforce doors on cabins and add heavy shutters to the windows. Bears occasionally break into summer homes to den, especially when they are sure humans have vacated the area. Choose a campsite away from areas that are likely to attract bears. Bears are attracted to hiking trails and salmon streams. You'll also find them near animal carcasses. Similarly, a back-country fire pit may attract bears if previous campers left food. Avoid all of these areas when you are setting up your camp. Pick an open area to set up camp, where you can spot bears and they can see you. Set up your cooking area at least 100 yards (91 m) from your tents. Separate your sleeping space and your cooking space with at least an American-sized football field. To measure it out, count 120 steps from your sleeping area. That will keep the bears as far away from your sleeping area as possible so you stay safe. Cut down on food smells by eating canned or dried food. Food scents are one of the main draws for bears. If you cook fresh food, you're more likely to draw a bear your way. Eat foods like beef jerky, dried fruit, canned soup, and canned chicken to keep you going instead of cooking foods like hot dogs over an open fire. However, bears have a very acute sense of smell, so sticking to these types of foods will not be a deterrent by itself. Store food in bear-proof containers. Choose containers specifically made for camping with bears to store your food. These containers are sturdy enough to keep bears out, and you can find them at camping and sporting good stores. They also mask scents so you're less likely to attract bears. Alternatively, use airtight containers to hide the scent of the food. Do not store food in your tent, as that may encourage a bear to come rummaging around while you're sleeping. Store food in campers, trailers, or vehicles, which bears will have more trouble getting into. If you're camping in the backwoods, lock any food away in a bear-proof container and hang it 10 feet (3.0 m) from the ground. Swing it out at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from other branches and the trunk. Similarly, if you've cooked in your clothes, change them before going to bed. Place your food-scented clothes in a bear-proof container. Hide away fragrant items that may attract bears. Food is not the only thing that will attract a bear. Almost any strong smell can entice a bear to come rummaging around, including perfumes and soaps. Place items like soap, deodorant, insect repellent, and toothpastes in the same areas you keep your food. Better yet, try to leave scented items at home, and pick unscented items when possible. Clean up your cooking area after you finish eating. Don't leave food you're eating lying around, as that could attract local bears. Similarly, pick up any food scraps that land around your campground, and put them in the trash. Wipe down any cooking surfaces with soapy, warm water, then rinse it off with clean water. Take your food trash away from your camp before bed. When camping in a campground with others, take your trash to the campground's main trash before turning in for the night. That way, a bear will be less likely to visit your camp. Strain the food out of your dishwater before disposing of the water. Put the food bits in with your trash. When camping in the backwoods or back country, hang your trash from a tree along with your food. Hang it at least 10 feet (3.0 m) in the air, away from the trunk and other branches. Never bury or burn food garbage, as bears will find it. Purchase a bear bag to store your snacks. A bear's sense of smell is extremely acute, and they are constantly foraging in the summer and fall months. A bear bag can help hide the scent of your food, keeping the bears at bay. A bear bag is made of very strong polyethylene. Place your food in a separate aluminum liner and then in the bag, which the bear can't rip into. Put the whole thing in a waterproof, airtight plastic bag to minimize scents. Talk, sing, and make noise when you are out on a hike. The most dangerous bear is one that doesn't realize you're coming. If you make noise to announce your presence, they're more likely to get out of the way and leave you alone. If you don't want to talk, carry a satellite radio and set it to a talk show. Hike with other people to deter bears. A bear is more likely to approach an individual than a group. Groups tend to make more noise than individuals, so the bear has a chance to silently sneak away before you run into it. Go back the other way if you see a bear in the distance. When you see a bear, back away slowly, keeping an eye on the bear as you do. Take another route, or simply hike back the way you came. If you leave it alone, it will likely leave you alone. However, it's never safe to enter an area where you see a bear. If you spot one, get out of that area. Stand your ground if a bear charges you. Bears run far faster than humans, and you're likely to encourage the bear to chase you if you run. Instead, wave your arms and make a lot of noise. Often, the bear will decide to turn away rather than attack. However, don't look the bear in the eye, as it may see that as a threat. Don't try to climb a tree. For it to work, the tree would have to be right next you, and you'd need to get at least 30 feet (9.1 m) up the tree quickly to escape the bear. Black bears will climb after you. Grizzlies are less likely to climb after you, but they may attempt it. Employ bear spray if a bear charges at you. Bear spray is a type of pepper spray that sprays farther than an average can. Typically, it can spray up to 30 feet (9.1 m). If a bear is coming at you, spray a cloud of pepper spray between you and the bear. To use the spray, release the safety and press down on the nozzle. Spray when the bear is about 30 to 60 feet (9.1 to 18.3 m) away. You can even spray it in the bear's face if it gets close. Spraying takes some practice, so try it with an inert can. Practice in headwinds and crosswinds, as well as with the wind at your back. Keep bear spray within easy reach, such as in a holster. You won't be able to get it out of your pack in time. Don't spray it on yourself or your gear. As long as you don't spray it in your face, it's not dangerous. However, the smell quickly fades, and for that reason, it's not an effective deterrent. Play dead if a bear does attack you. In the unlikely event a bear does attack, curl yourself up in the fetal position and go limp. This position shields your organs, and a bear you surprised may give up once it realizes you're not a threat. Fight back if the bear keeps attacking you. If playing dead hasn't given the bear incentive to leave after a few minutes, it's time to start fighting. Kick, throw rocks, use sticks, and attack with whatever you can get your hands on. You may be intimidating enough to scare the bear away.	Hide your garbage with bear-proof trash cans. Remove bird feeders from your yard during summer months. Keep fruit trees away from your home. Avoid leaving pet food outside, particularly at night. Keep compost heaps and wood piles at the back end of your property. Clean your barbecue after each use. Avoid leaving food outside near your home. Enclose beehives and chicken pens with electric fencing. Add deterrents to your home and yard to keep bears out. Close off the areas below decks and porches in the winter. Choose a campsite away from areas that are likely to attract bears. Set up your cooking area at least 100 yards (91 m) from your tents. Cut down on food smells by eating canned or dried food. Store food in bear-proof containers. Hide away fragrant items that may attract bears. Clean up your cooking area after you finish eating. Take your food trash away from your camp before bed. Purchase a bear bag to store your snacks. Talk, sing, and make noise when you are out on a hike. Hike with other people to deter bears. Go back the other way if you see a bear in the distance. Stand your ground if a bear charges you. Employ bear spray if a bear charges at you. Play dead if a bear does attack you. Fight back if the bear keeps attacking you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Handstand-Push-Up	How to Do a Handstand Push Up	To do a handstand push up, first place your hands on the ground, 6-12 inches away from a wall, so you'll have something to balance on. Then, get on your hands and knees so you're facing the wall with your hands in front of you. When you're ready to do the handstand, rock your legs upward until they rest on the wall behind you. Make sure to maintain tension in your core during this process so you don't fall. Then, if you can, carefully lower your head to the ground. Once your head touches the floor, press upwards with your arms to lift yourself back up. To get better, try doing 5 sets of 5 push ups, taking a break between each set.	Place your hands 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) from the wall. Get on your hands and knees so that you're facing the wall with your hands in front of you. Keep your palms either facing forward or turned out 5 to 10 degrees at most. Be sure to keep your hands a bit wider than shoulder width. Always work on a matted surface whenever possible. Kick up into a handstand against the wall. Start by rocking forward and backward to generate momentum. Afterward—as you rock forward—kick one of your legs straight behind you, followed by your other leg. Press down on the ground to lift yourself up and rest your toes or the soles of your feet against the wall. Keep your back slightly arched. If you're having trouble holding yourself up, bring your legs back to the ground and keep practicing your kick ups before proceeding to the next step. If it feels more comfortable, bend your first leg slightly after kicking it up. Make sure your head lines up between your arms instead of leaning it back against the wall so you keep your spine straight. Walk your feet up the wall if you aren't comfortable kicking up. If you've done all of the preparation for handstand pushups but find it scary to kick up against the wall, you can walk your feet up instead. Get on your hands and knees with your back to the wall and make sure your feet are 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) from the wall. Now, place one foot against the wall, followed by the other, and walk your way up the wall. If you're walking your feet up the wall because you can't physically kick up against the wall, you should do preparation before continuing, as a pushup will likely be difficult. Maintain tension in your core. After you're in a handstand position, it's important to establish and maintain tension in your core. Tighten your lower back and abs while continuing to breathe steadily. Focus on ensuring that your midline—the middle line through your body—is straight and stable so that you don't fall. Never hold your breath while maintaining tension in your core. Lower the top of your head to the ground. Maintain the tightness in your back and abs and slowly lower yourself gradually. Start by only going a short distance and work towards eventually touching your head to the floor. Always try to keep your elbows bent as you lower yourself. Make sure your fingers are spread apart and pointing straight ahead. When pointing your fingers, use your middle or index finger as a guide. Press upward from the floor after your head touches it. Once you've lowered yourself to a point you're comfortable with, press upward while maintaining the same tightness in your core. Keep your middle straight and continue raising yourself up until your elbows are fully extended. Keep your neck in a neutral position looking ahead. Do 5 sets of 5 reps. Continue pressing yourself upward from the floor and lowering yourself to the ground. Each time your head touches the ground, 1 rep is complete. Do 5 consecutive reps to complete 1 set, and take a 5-minute break in between each set. Don't push yourself too hard! If you're having trouble, decrease the number of sets or reps. Use a smaller range of motion at first. Slowly work your way to lowering your head all the way to the ground. Place a folded panel mat in front of you. Lay out the mat in front of you where you plan on doing the handstand. That way, you'll have some padding if you fall over or lose your balance. Purchase folded panel mats from fitness and athletics stores. Kick 1 leg up into your handstand at a time. Extend your arms out on each side of your head. Step with 1 foot forward into a lunge position and bend forward at the hips. Place your hands down on the padded mat so they're shoulder-width apart. Kick 1 of your legs up above you and then lift your second leg off the ground. Keep your front knee above your ankle as opposed to your toes. Push upward using the heel of your front foot. Grab a plyo box and kick up to the ceiling if you want a greater challenge. Plyo boxes are used mostly in Crossfit and add extra support. Check that your biceps are parallel to your ears and extend one foot with your toes pointed to the floor. Start rocking backward and forward to create momentum. After gaining momentum for 2 to 3 seconds, kick yourself up with your feet, making sure that your back foot leaves the ground before your bent foot. You may have to kick harder rather than softer—it's easier to decrease your speed to balance compared to increasing your speed to compensate for too little balance. If you over kick, turn sideways and cartwheel yourself to your feet.	Place your hands 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) from the wall. Kick up into a handstand against the wall. Walk your feet up the wall if you aren't comfortable kicking up. Maintain tension in your core. Lower the top of your head to the ground. Press upward from the floor after your head touches it. Do 5 sets of 5 reps. Place a folded panel mat in front of you. Kick 1 leg up into your handstand at a time. Grab a plyo box and kick up to the ceiling if you want a greater challenge.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-an-Aquatic-Frog	How to Take Care of an Aquatic Frog	To take care of an aquatic frog, feed it frog pellets, live or frozen brine shrimp, or frozen bloodworms 3 times a week. When you feed your frog, give it as much food as it will eat in 15 minutes. Use a turkey baster to place the food directly on the bottom of the tank so it's easy for your frog to find, especially if there are fish in the tank. If there's any left over food, take it out of the tank so it doesn't dirty the water.	Use a 10 gallon (38 L) tank that is no more than 12 in (30 cm) deep. Your frog will need enough space to move around with ease. If you have more than one frog, you will need an extra 1 gallon (3.8 L) per frog. The more space, the better. Aquatic frogs, especially dwarf frogs, are not particularly strong swimmers, but they do need to come up to the surface of the water to breathe regularly. Anything deeper than 12 inches (30 cm) will make it too difficult for your frog to surface. If the tank is crowded, it will not only cause stress to your frogs, but it will also mean you will have to clean the water more often. Install a tank cover with no openings. Aquatic frogs like to jump. If there are any openings in the top of your tank, they may jump out of your tank. Aquatic frogs will die if they are outside their water habitat for more than 15-20 minutes. Even small openings in the tank lid for filters or air lines may be big enough for your frog to hop through. Be sure you get a lid that has covers for any unused holes, or buy the covers separately. Some aquarium covers come with plastic on the back side where you can cut small openings for any wires or tubing that needs to go into the tank. Cut the holes so they fit the wires or tubes very snugly so the frogs won't be able to get out that way. Give your frogs a variety of hiding places. Aquatic frogs feel more happy and secure if they have somewhere to hide. Use aquarium decorations or shelters specifically designed for aquatic frogs. You can also use live plants or soft artificial ones. Try using unpainted clay flower pots lying on their side in the tank. This is a perfect hiding place for your frogs, and it's an easy and budget-friendly solution for you. Don't use anything in the tank that is painted or glazed. Some of the chemicals can leach out into the water and poison your frogs. Add a standard aquarium light. Aquatic frogs don't need fancy basking lights like reptiles do. However, they do need regular periods of light and dark to mimic their natural outdoor habitats. You can buy a regular aquarium light and a timer set to give the frogs 10 hours of light per day. LED aquarium lights are long lasting and energy-efficient. While most tank plants will thrive under LED lights, if you have a more exotic plant, like Ammannia crassicaulis or other plants that require high lighting to thrive, check with your local aquarium supplier to find out if you might need to get a special plant light to keep it happy. Keep the frogs comfortable by heating the water to at least 75 °F (24 °C). Aquatic frogs prefer a water temperature around 78 °F (26 °C). You can either always keep the room where the frogs live at 80 °F (27 °C) or find an aquarium heater at your local pet store or aquarium specialist. Many aquarium heaters attach to the inside of the aquarium and must stay fully submerged in the water. If you want to free up more space inside your aquarium for plants and inhabitants, get an in-line external heater that sits on the outside of the tank. It's also a good option if you have a lot of plants in your tank. The submersible heaters are not as effective at circulating the warmth in a heavily planted space. Use an aquarium filter for fewer water changes. A filter will help keep the water clear and balanced. With a water filter, you will only need to change the water when the nitrate levels get too high. Aquatic frogs are very sensitive to noise. Because of this, filters that sit inside the tank can be far too loud for them. Use an external canister filter instead. Find it at your local aquarium supply store. Place noise-absorbing padding under the filter to reduce the vibration and noise in the tank itself. Be sure your frogs' legs can't get sucked into the inlet slots or holes for the filter. If in doubt, find an intake sponge at your local aquarium supply and place it over the intake hole. Add an aerator, especially if there are fish in the tank. Because frogs come up to the surface for air, they don't absolutely need an aerator, but installing one will keep your tank water healthy by encouraging good bacteria to thrive. It is also necessary if you have fish or shrimp or any other creatures breathing with gills living in the tank. Buy a standard air pump and an air stone at your local aquarium supplier. An aerator can also be a source of entertainment for your frogs. Many of them like to play with the air bubbles. The hum of the air pump can irritate the frogs' sensitive ears. Try to isolate the pump by hanging it from a nail in the wall so it doesn't touch the wall or the side of the tank. Fill the tank with conditioned water. Put room temperature, non-chlorinated water into the tank. Fill the tank until it is three quarters (3/4) full. Attach and activate your lights, heater, and aerator. If you are using spring water that you know has no chlorine or chloramines, all you will need to do is add a starter bacteria additive. Find one at your local aquarium supplier for small aquatic habitats. This will introduce healthy bacteria to your water and make it ready for the frogs. Use a dechlorinator to remove any chlorine or chloramine from the water, both of which are harmful to frogs. If don't have a dechlorinator and you know for sure that your water only has chlorine (and not chloramine), you can let your tank sit undisturbed for 48 hours to let the chlorine evaporate before adding your frogs. Add a substrate to make your tank more attractive. Frogs don't need to have anything covering the bottom of the tank, but it can be visually appealing. Buy a colorful aquarium gravel in a color that contrasts with your frogs so you can see them better. If you do use a substrate, buy an aquarium vacuum cleaner so you can vacuum out any bits of food or other debris every week so it doesn't get stuck in the gravel and rot. Keep clawed frogs in a tank separate from other species. The most common aquatic frogs are the African dwarf frog and the African clawed frog. Their care requirements are the same, but the clawed frog should not share the aquarium with other species. You can easily house dwarf frogs along with small aquarium fish or shrimp. Dwarf frogs have webbed fingers on their front legs. Clawed frogs have no webbing on their front feet. Dwarf frogs are under 2 inches (5.1 cm)in length, whereas clawed frogs can reach a size of 5–8 inches (13–20 cm) as adults. Although you should never release any pet into the wild, this is especially true for clawed frogs. They are extremely predatory, invasive species. Feed your frogs until they are full 3 times per week. Pick three non-consecutive days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for example) to feed them. Give them as much food as they will eat in about 15 minutes. You will have to experiment a bit to find the right amount. Remove any uneaten food from the tank with a net or aquarium vacuum after 20 minutes so it doesn't start to rot and dirty the tank water. Frogs are opportunistic feeders, which means they will always eat if they find food. That's why if you feed them every day, they will become overweight. You can also add ghost shrimp to the tank to help you clean up any unwanted food. They are better at scavenging for food at the bottom of the tank than the frogs are, so they will find any tiny bits of food that the frogs and your vacuum or net might miss. Be sure to buy large shrimp because the frogs will eat shrimp if they can get their hands on them (and fit them into their mouths). If you are using a commercial aquatic frog food, remember to follow the dosage instructions on the label. Purchase commercial frog pellets or sticks. Commercial foods are usually manufactured for aquatic turtles, newts and frogs. You can find it at most pet stores. Check the feeding instructions on the label for the correct feeding amount. Average-sized frogs usually need 3-6 sticks per meal. Break the stick in half to make it easier for them to swallow. Most pellets will specify 3 or 4 pellets per frog, per meal. Add variety to your frogs’ meals. Commercial frog food will ensure that your frogs get the right nutrients. However, once or twice per week you can feed your frogs something more exciting instead of the commercial pellets or sticks. Try live or frozen brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, finely chopped earthworms, or tiny pieces of frozen beef heart. For example, if they are being fed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, try giving them a meal of commercial pellets or sticks on Monday (when they are the most hungry because they haven't eaten over the weekend), then feed them special frozen foods on Wednesday and Friday. Talk to your local aquarium specialist to find the right alternative food for your budget and your frogs. Live bloodworms have hooks that can injury your frogs' throats, so be sure to only feed them the frozen variety. Check the dosage recommendations on the frozen food you buy. Most come in small frozen cubes. One cube is usually enough to feed 3 frogs for one meal. Cut the cubes with a knife warmed under hot water. Place the food at the bottom of the tank. Use a turkey baster to put the food directly onto the bottom of the tank. You may want to use a small terra cotta dish to put the food on so the frogs will always know where to find it. If your tank has filtration and aeration that results in a lot of water movement in the tank, the food will not stay on the terra cotta dish. In this case, simply put the food on the bottom of the tank for the frogs to find on their own. Frogs don't have great vision, so they may not realize there is food for them before it starts to spoil. To help them out, gently tap on the glass 3 times every time you are about to give them food. They will learn that the tapping means they should get ready to look for food. If you have fish in your tank, it's especially important to place the food at the bottom where the frogs can easily get to it. If you simply sprinkle the food on the top of the water, the fish will eat most of it before it gets down to the frogs. Start by feeding the frogs during the day, then switch to nighttime feeding. Although frogs are somewhat nocturnal, they can easily adapt to being fed during the day. It's also easier for you to gauge how much food they are eating if you feed them when their aquarium light is on. Once you get the hang of how much they eat, you can switch to feeding them as soon as their light turns off in the tank to simulate their wild environment. Replace 20% of the water and rinse your filter every 14 days. To do this, use an aquarium water change kit from your pet store. Turn off the filter, take it out, and rinse it with some of the tank water to clear out any debris. Set everything up just as you did when you first got your frogs. Refill the tank ¾ full with conditioned water and add a starter bacteria additive. Take out and clean any accessories in the tank with tank water and a scrubbing brush. You can also use a small bucket to scoop water out of the tank. Check the water chemistry weekly with an aquarium water test kit. Find the test kit in your local pet store or online. The kit will measure the levels of ammonia, pH, nitrate, and nitrite. Fill the provided test tubes with water from your tank, add the test drops according to the instructions, and then compare the results to the color card in the kit. Follow any recommended care instructions on the card. You can also use aquarium water test strips, which are a bit easier to use, but will be more expensive in the long-run. Replace 30% of the water if the ammonia or nitrite levels are high. If your water test kit shows that you need to lower the ammonia levels slightly , or lower the nitrite levels, start by replacing 30% of the water with fresh, conditioned water and cleaning out any debris in the tank. You can also increase the aeration of the tank to help prevent the problem in the future. You may want to buy some neutralizing drops from your local pet store. Although they won't fix the imbalance, they will neutralize the negative effects on your frogs and other inhabitants. Add plants to the tank to reduce nitrate levels. Although nitrates are not as harmful to frogs as ammonia or nitrite, they still cause reduced oxygen levels, which can stress out fish and frogs. Plants use up nitrates, so adding plants to the tank is the most effective way to keep nitrate levels under control. Add baking soda to the water if you need to increase the pH. Use 1 tsp (4.9 ml) of baking soda for every 5 gallons (19 l) of water to increase the pH. Remove your frogs gently with a net and place them in a holding tank before trying to raise the pH. Dissolve the baking soda in a little water. Add the mixture to your tank, stir it, and wait approximately 30 minutes.Then, put the frogs back in the tank. Find a frog holding tank at your local pet store, or use a bucket filled halfway with tank water. Retest the water one day after you added the baking soda. If it's still too high, you can repeat the process once per week until you achieve the right pH level. Add driftwood to your tank for an easy and natural fix for high pH. Boil 1-2 pieces of driftwood to sterilize them before adding it to the tank. Driftwood is like a natural filter that removes contaminants to lower the pH level. You can find driftwood at a nearby beach, or buy it at your local pet store. Don't buy driftwood meant for reptiles, as these have often been treated with harmful chemicals.	Use a 10 gallon (38 L) tank that is no more than 12 in (30 cm) deep. Install a tank cover with no openings. Give your frogs a variety of hiding places. Add a standard aquarium light. Keep the frogs comfortable by heating the water to at least 75 °F (24 °C). Use an aquarium filter for fewer water changes. Add an aerator, especially if there are fish in the tank. Fill the tank with conditioned water. Add a substrate to make your tank more attractive. Keep clawed frogs in a tank separate from other species. Feed your frogs until they are full 3 times per week. Purchase commercial frog pellets or sticks. Add variety to your frogs’ meals. Place the food at the bottom of the tank. Start by feeding the frogs during the day, then switch to nighttime feeding. Replace 20% of the water and rinse your filter every 14 days. Check the water chemistry weekly with an aquarium water test kit. Replace 30% of the water if the ammonia or nitrite levels are high. Add plants to the tank to reduce nitrate levels. Add baking soda to the water if you need to increase the pH. Add driftwood to your tank for an easy and natural fix for high pH.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Shark-Teeth	How to Find Shark Teeth	To find shark teeth, start by heading for a beach in a shark-populated area early in the morning, when the water is calm and it's easier to spot them. When you get there, look along the shore line and in the shallow waters. Keep an eye out for small, black objects, since black is the most common color of fossilized shark teeth. Additionally, pick up anything that looks like a triangle without a top, or that's shaped like a “Y." If you don't have any luck scanning the beach's surface, try scooping up sand and sifting through it, instead.	Learn about shark migration patterns. Sharks migrate to and from different areas depending on the time of year. Some areas have lots of shark teeth because large numbers of sharks travel around the shores often. For example, sandbar sharks are found in large numbers off the east coast of Florida in spring when they mate. They move north at the end of summer and have their pups, so areas like Delaware Bay have a large population towards the early fall. Find a beach. Look up shark populated areas and select a beach to search for teeth. Sharks live in salt water only (except bull sharks who swim up into freshwater rivers that connect to the ocean). So don't go looking in your local pond. Sharks are more common in hot, humid places such as Hawaii and Florida. Although they can also be found at the poles. Many coastal regions of states near the ocean like California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia, Carolina, and Alabama were once underwater. You can sometimes even find shark teeth fossils in these areas on dry land or in river beds since large portions of the state were submerged. Sharks were often drawn to these shallow waters to seek food. Go after a storm. Big storms can bring in all sorts of debris from the ocean, including shark teeth. There will also be fewer visitors on the beach on days when the weather is less than ideal. Start early. Go in the morning when there are fewer people in the water. The calmer waters will make it easier to see any shark teeth. Weekdays are usually a less popular beach time, so go then if possible to avoid the crowds. Be prepared. You won't find a shark tooth in five minutes. Be prepared to stay at the beach for a couple of hours. Bring sunscreen and some water to stay there properly without harm. You may also want to pack a picnic lunch. Ask locals to help you find the best spot. People may be able to tell you about shark tooth hot-spots or places where they commonly found teeth. If you aren't from the area, a local may be able to tell you which beaches draw crowds and when, and which ones have a lot of teeth. You can improve your chances of finding teeth right away if you find someone that can point you in the right direction. Get a permit, if necessary. Depending on what state or country you are looking for shark teeth in, you may need to get a permit before searching for fossils. In some areas, permits aren't necessary for shark teeth, but you never know what else you might find. Learn what shark teeth look like. Shark teeth have a pointy top and a thin body. Most teeth along the beach or shoreline are 1/8" to 3/4" but you can often locate larger teeth further out in the ocean. Some teeth look like a triangle without a top, some are more Y-shaped. Identification can sometimes be difficult because the tooth characteristics can change depending on the location of the tooth in the jaw, and the age or sex of the shark. Look for the color black. Many fossilized shark teeth are black. These are what you are most likely to find along the beach. Other less common colors of shark teeth are gray or brown. Modern shark teeth are usually white in color on the tooth and the root, they are seldom found along the shoreline. Remember everything you find that is triangular isn't a shark tooth, they could be rocks or stones so be sure that you know the looks of a tooth. Look for any souvenir shops near the beach. They may have some shark teeth for sale so you can see an example of what you are searching for. Scan along the shore and in the shallow waters. Shark teeth can often be found in easily on top of the loose sediment. It might be hard to spot among the shells and pebbles. If you just look on top of the sand you might not have a lot of luck. Scoop up some sand near the water's edge. If you do not spot any teeth on the surface, you will need to start digging. Bring some tools. You might want a shovel, trowel, or bucket. You will probably want something to sift sand with, like a colander or strainer. Dig in a place where sand is unusually elevated. Teeth won't always be on the surface. Sand constantly covers up old sand with new sand. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. Search in the water. If you aren't having much luck on the beach, try moving out into the shallows. Bring your strainer and reach down below the surface and scoop up some sediment. Sift through the sediment to see what you find. While shark teeth are the big catch, keep an eye out for other cool items like stingray, porpoise, or crocodile teeth. You might find some cool shells, too. Consider renting some scuba diving equipment. You can search more terrain off the shoreline when you go diving and you might find some larger, older shark teeth by searching a little further from the beach. Be patient. Don't just glance at an area of sand and move on. Finding sharks teeth usually takes a bit of time and persistence. Waves may bring in new teeth, so it is a good idea to check areas multiple times. A single shark can produce up to 25,000 teeth over a lifetime, so there are plenty of them out there to be found.	Learn about shark migration patterns. Find a beach. Go after a storm. Start early. Be prepared. Ask locals to help you find the best spot. Get a permit, if necessary. Learn what shark teeth look like. Look for the color black. Scan along the shore and in the shallow waters. Scoop up some sand near the water's edge. Search in the water. Consider renting some scuba diving equipment. Be patient.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Nylon-Purse	How to Clean a Nylon Purse	Cleaning your nylon purse regularly will help it last longer and keep it looking new. To make a homemade cleaning solution, mix together cool water and a few squirts of dish soap. Dip an old toothbrush in the solution, then gently scrub your bag, working on one area at a time. Once you've scrubbed the bag, wipe it down with a wet cloth to remove all the soap. Then, blot it dry with a clean cloth. You can also wash your nylon bag in the washing machine. Just wash it on a regular cycle with about half the amount of detergent you'd usually use. Once it's clean, let it air dry fully.	Make a cleaning solution with cool water and dish soap. To make a homemade cleaning solution, mix cool water with a few squirts of dish soap. How much you need will depend on if you're cleaning a whole bag or just an isolated stain. For a few small stains, use a cup (8 ounces) of water and about an ounce of dishwasher soap. You can double or triple this amount for a whole bag. Don't use hot water when mixing a homemade solution. Hot water will set the stain and make it harder to get out. Use a toothbrush to scrub the bag. Dip a toothbrush into your cleaning solution. Then, with your hand holding the bag from the other side, scrub small areas of the bag at a time. You should move the brush in a circular motion to bring up any dirt or stains. You should create a bit of a lather as you do this. If you there are stains on your bag, use the same procedure, but scrub a little longer. How long you have to scrub will depend on the size of the stain, but you should scrub for at least a minute. Wipe down with a wet cloth. Once you're done scrubbing the stain, wipe down the area you cleaned with a cloth dipped in clear water. You may need to repeat this step more than once to get all of the soap off the nylon. Blot the bag dry. Nylon is pretty water-resistant, so you should be able to blot the bag dry. If your bag has cloth straps, they'll take longer to dry. Use the cool or cold water setting. You'll want to wash your bag in cool to cold water. Set your washing machine's water temperature to the coolest setting it has. This prevents any stains from setting while your bag is washed. Add detergent. You can use the detergent you normally use for clothes for cleaning your nylon bag. This could be powdered detergent, liquid detergent, or detergent pods. You should use about half of the normal amount of detergent you would use when washing a small load of laundry. Wash it on a regular cycle. You don't need to set the washer to a gentle cycle for nylon bags. Use the same settings you would use for your more durable clothing – jeans or t-shirts. Let the bag air dry. Nylon is pretty water-resistant, and the spin cycle of your washing machine should wick most of the extra moisture off. If the bag has fabric – not nylon – straps, those will need to air dry. Soak up excess liquid. If you spill any oil on your nylon bag – including salad dressing or car oil – you'll want to remove as much of it as possible immediately. Using a towel or napkin, dab at the oil to remove as much as you can. The more oil that is allowed to sit on the fabric of your bag, the harder the stain will be to remove. Cover the stain with talcum powder. Cover the area with talcum powder after you've removed the excess liquid. Let the powder sit on the stain for a minute or two. Brush the powder away. Once you've let the powder sit, gently brush it away with a toothbrush. The talcum powder should absorb the oil, leaving the nylon of your bag stain-free. Repeat as necessary. Depending on how much oil soaked into your bag, you might have to repeat these steps. Keep in mind that you might not be able to remove all of the oil from your nylon.	Make a cleaning solution with cool water and dish soap. Use a toothbrush to scrub the bag. Wipe down with a wet cloth. Blot the bag dry. Use the cool or cold water setting. Add detergent. Wash it on a regular cycle. Let the bag air dry. Soak up excess liquid. Cover the stain with talcum powder. Brush the powder away. Repeat as necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Embroider-by-Hand	How to Embroider by Hand	Once you've transferred your design onto fabric, place your fabric into an embroidery hoop. Figure out which sections of the design will be filled in and what colors you want them to be. When you're ready to begin, thread an arm's length of embroidery floss onto a needle and knot the end of it. Begin stitching the lines and shapes of your design, starting from the edges of the design, moving inward.	Select a cloth. You'll need to carefully consider what fabric you want to embroider. This can be a complex decision. For beginners, it's a good idea to start with a basic, white or light colored cotton or canvas fabric. As you learn and experiment with different materials, you'll have to keep some other things in mind as well: Choose a fabric that complements the item that the embroidery will be on. Choose a firm fabric with a good thread count (28 or higher), especially if the design will involve heavy items like ribbon or buttons. Select the embroidery floss. First things first, for serious projects make sure you're getting embroidery floss and not “craft thread” or similar looking products. These are ill suited to embroidery because the thread is much lower quality and the color can bleed. However, for small test projects and learning exercises, it can be perfectly useful and more economical. You'll also want to adjust the weight (thread count) of the floss to the level of detail you're trying to create. The more detailed the project, the thinner the floss should be. The more bold the design, the thicker the floss should be. Don't worry too much about the type of embroidery floss you buy. There are many types but generally of the thinner threads, the only impact is on the final look (whether it comes out shiny or more matte in finish). Beginners shouldn't worry about this. Be careful not to buy embroidery thread, since this is designed to be used with a machine. Embroidery floss comes in a variety of colors and sheens. Some even sparkle. Select a needle. For your first, basic projects you'll want to get a basic embroidery needle. A size 12-18 needle is a good starting point for canvas embroidery. Some needles have sharp points while others have blunt points but for beginners, a sharp point will get you through most starting projects. Use embroidery needles rather than sewing needles due to the longer eye on the needle (These are able to hold multiple threads or a full skein). Get your tools and supplies. You'll need an embroidery hoop of a reasonable size for your design. You'll also need a method of transferring your design onto the fabric (discussed in the following section). There are also other helpful extras like thimbles and needle threaders that can make your life much easier (and less painful!). Choose a design that you want to embroider. When you're first starting, it's a good idea to stick to something as basic as possible. Go for clean lines, not too much area to be filled, and larger shapes. It takes awhile to develop the dexterity to do detailed, fine work, so go with these basic designs for now. Good beginner shapes include: flowers, stars, and simple line art. You can find designs online or you can draw or trace one of your own. Apply your design. You'll have to decide on a method for applying the design you found or made onto your fabric. For beginners working with simple fabrics, tracing is probably the easiest. You can also get iron on transfers, but beware that these are permanent and cannot be removed if you make a mistake. If you're brave, you can draw the design freehand. You can also try things like water-soluble fabric, which allows you to trace or print the design onto the temporary fabric and embroider directly onto it with the backing fabric underneath. Stencils are also a good option when you're first learning how to embroider, especially since those designs tend to be simple. Try using a light box or light from a window to trace designs from paper to fabric. Figure out where things go. Before you can continue, you need to know what goes where in your design. What areas will be filled? What color will they be? What sections are in the background vs foreground? This is crucial in making sure that your project goes smoothly. Not planning ahead is like getting in car without a map and just expecting to end up in New York City. Assemble your hoop. Embroidery hoops—which you should not skip on—are formed by two wooden circles with a clasp that holds them together. The inner circle goes on the backside of your fabric and the outer circle goes on the front side that you will be embroidering. Fit them together and then tighten the screw holding the frames together. You'll want to be extra sure that the fabric is taut. This is the point of the hoop after all! The fabric should feel tight like the top of a drum. Cut the floss. Cut a length of floss to embroider with. The floss's length will depend on how much area you want to embroider, what kind of stitches you're doing, and how thick the floss and fabric are. Generally, you do not want the doubled up thread to be longer than your arm, since this will be a pain to have to pull, but you can do it if the project calls for that much continuous thread. Thread the floss onto the needle. Thread the floss onto the embroidery needle, just like how you'd thread a normal sewing needle. This is why using an embroidery needle is important though: the eye is much longer to accommodate the extra threads. However, unlike sewing, you won't double up the entire length of the thread. Instead, you will only double up part of it, leaving a long tail to embroider with and a short tail of about 3” that will be extra. Move from background to foreground. Before you put the thread to fabric, it's important to understand where the threads are going to go. In embroidery, you generally want to start with background items and move forward, as parts of the design get closer to you. This is so that you can overlap your stitches between colors and sections to create depth. Knot the floss. Before you start stitching, you'll need to create some kind of stopper to keep the floss from coming right back out of the fabric. When you're first starting, making a knot at the end of the long tail is probably easiest. As you get more skilled, you'll want to switch to using a waste knot, since this will keep extra bulk to a minimum. Start your stitches in the right spot. When you do finally start your stitches, it's a good idea to start at a joint or corner. This will create a more natural, flowing look. Look for spots where one object touches another. If your design is very basic, like a circle, you just have to pick a spot and start. Learn to undo stitched mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when stitching, even the pros. It is as useful to learn how to undo mistakes as it is to learn the stitching. For help on undoing unwanted embroidery stitches, see: How to Remove Embroidery. Do test stitches when you can. When you work on projects, you of course want to dive right in and get to the fun! But it's a good idea to do a test section with the combination of fabric, needle, and floss that you will be using. This allows you to make sure that the final product looks good and you have the size of all of the various parts adjusted correctly. Satin stitches make good test stitches. Learn how to make really even stitches. When you've got down the basics, you want to work towards making your more even, clean, and aligned. Very even stitching is generally considered the mark of a good embroiderer. This is a skill that comes through practice and you will get it with time. Just be sure to pay attention and aim to have even stitches. Work on making your stitches smaller. Not much modern embroidery calls for small stitches, but older styles sometimes require fine, detailed stitches. You'll need to work on your dexterity, aim, and eye in order to do the really fine embroidery that the seasoned pros do. Like even stitches, this is a skill that comes from practice, so make an effort. Work your way up and keep practicing. As with any craft, it's very important to start slow and really work your way up to more complex pieces. If you try to take on too much right at the beginning, it's easy to get frustrated or feel like you can't learn how to do it...which isn't true. You can do this! Just keep trying! Finished.	Select a cloth. Select the embroidery floss. Select a needle. Get your tools and supplies. Choose a design that you want to embroider. Apply your design. Figure out where things go. Assemble your hoop. Cut the floss. Thread the floss onto the needle. Move from background to foreground. Knot the floss. Start your stitches in the right spot. Do test stitches when you can. Learn how to make really even stitches. Work on making your stitches smaller. Work your way up and keep practicing. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.life/Shrink-Cotton-Fabrics	How to Shrink Cotton Fabrics	One way to shrink cotton fabric is by boiling it. Check the tag to make sure that the fabric is 100% cotton. Then, fill a large pot with water, leaving enough room to put your fabric in the water without overflowing the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Carefully submerge the fabric in the water, and let it soak for 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to make sure the fabric is all the way in the water. Remove the fabric from the water and place it directly into the dryer. Turn the dryer on the highest setting to complete the shrinking process.	Select your fabric. Be sure that your fabric is 100% cotton. Realize that the shrinking process is permanent, so make sure you really want to shrink the item on which you are using this method. If the tag says "preshrunk," your efforts may or may not be in vain. Give it a try, but know that any shrinking method won't be as effective. It could also shrink in certain places and not in others. Worth a shot? Boil a large, clean pot of fresh water. Make sure to leave enough room to put your fabric in without the water overflowing. If you'd like, you can add a cup of white vinegar to keep the colors from bleeding. Soak the cotton item in the boiling water for about 5 minutes. Since a bit of color loss may happen, it's important to shrink your items separately (unless they're the same color, of course). You may wish to stir the fabric with a wooden spoon to ensure that it is completely soaked. If you only want your item to shrink a bit, bring the water to a rolling boil, take it off the burner, and wait 5 minutes before you put your shirt in. The longer you wait, the less it'll shrink. Put directly into the water it can shrink up to 2 sizes. Carefully remove the item from the water and place it in the dryer. Set the dryer for the highest possible setting and tumble dry your item until it is completely dry. You're dealing with very hot objects right now. Be careful! Use an oven mitt, potholder, or towel to protect your hands -- don't touch anything directly unless it's cooled off. Repeat these steps as many times as necessary until your fabric is the size that you want. It will shrink the most in the first go-around, but it can still shrink a bit more with each successive boil. Select your fabric. Again, be sure your fabric is 100% cotton and that you actually want it shrunk. If it's not 100%, it could still shrink -- just probably not as much. If it's 100% cotton but "preshrunk," you'll need to weigh your options. It's possible it won't shrink it all, that it'll shrink only in certain places, or that it'll shrink just fine. Place only the fabric you wish to shrink in the washing machine. Do not run the washer with other clothing or fabrics that do not need to be shrunk or that might bleed in the wash. In hot temperatures, colors are more likely to bleed, so it's best to avoid the possibility. Set the water temperature for both the wash and rinse cycles to "hot," and start the washer. Some people recommend adding an enzyme solution to the wash, but this has not been verified. However, you may add a cup of white vinegar if you're concerned with color loss. Place your fabric in the dryer once the wash is completed. Once more, set the dryer to the highest possible heat setting and wait until your fabric is completely dry. If you want it to only shrink 1/2 - 1 size, however, consider checking on it halfway through. You don't want to shrink it too much! A nice, woven cotton dress shirt will shrink anywhere from 1-3%. Doesn't sound like much, but a 35" arm means about 1" will disappear! Repeat these steps until your fabric is the size you want. The first time you shrink it will be the most effective, but you can get it a little smaller with another few washings. Boil the cotton fabric item in water. Follow one or other of the two methods above for this step. When you take out the boiled fabric, place it on the ironing board. Put a cloth over the cotton article. This is important to stop the direct heat from damaging it. Iron the cotton cloth until the article is completely dry. It will now have shrunk.	Select your fabric. Boil a large, clean pot of fresh water. Soak the cotton item in the boiling water for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove the item from the water and place it in the dryer. Repeat these steps as many times as necessary until your fabric is the size that you want. Select your fabric. Place only the fabric you wish to shrink in the washing machine. Set the water temperature for both the wash and rinse cycles to "hot," and start the washer. Place your fabric in the dryer once the wash is completed. Repeat these steps until your fabric is the size you want. Boil the cotton fabric item in water. When you take out the boiled fabric, place it on the ironing board. Put a cloth over the cotton article. Iron the cotton cloth until the article is completely dry.
https://www.wikihow.com/Enjoy-a-Cruise	How to Enjoy a Cruise	To prepare for a cruise, ask the cruise line what their dress code is, and check the weather forecast a few days in advance so you can pack accordingly. Then, on the day you depart, remember to bring your ticket and photo ID so your boarding goes smoothly. You may also need your passport if you're traveling out of the country. Once you're on board, head to your room to get your luggage, and explore the ship to find out where you'll be dining and what fun activities are available.	Set a budget, remember to ask questions while planning your trip such as what is and what is not included in the total cost, "all inclusive" cruises usually cover food and some non-alcoholic drinks such as water or juice, but drinks containing alcohol and food off the ship is not included, plan for this in your budget. Plan also for excursions, which you should schedule in advance, spaces can fill up quickly on popular ones. Give yourself plenty of travel time to get to connecting flights and to port, you may find it best to fly in the day before the ship leaves to allow for travel delays. Talk to your travel agent they should be able to offer a great deal of information on the trip and activities that are available while in port. You can also look up information on your destination online or in travel books(available in most book stores and libraries) Find out the dress code for the cruise. Check with your travel agent or contact your cruise line before you pack. In most cases resort casual is a safe bet- khakis, nice slacks, and comfortable shirts. Depending on your style and which cruise you are taking there maybe nights when formal dress is required or suggested, you will find this information with your brochures. Check the weather forecast before departure and bring clothes accordingly. You may want to pack shorts and a t-shirt in your carry on if you are leaving somewhere cold and arriving somewhere warm so you can make a quick change at the airport upon arrival. Be sure to leave some extra room in your luggage to bring home souvenirs or other treasures from your trip. It may be helpful to pack a collapsible bag inside another piece of luggage to use when coming home. Getting on that ship for the first time is exciting! Make sure you have all of the proper paperwork (passport, photo id, etc.) before getting in line to board to insure a smooth boarding. Keep your carry on with you, as your luggage will be put on the ship for you. Once on board get accustomed to the lay out of the ship and find your room. Your luggage should be brought to your room by the staff. Check your dining room, if your cruise assigns dining rooms (on your seapass your dining room and seating time will be on it). This is a must. You might want to be in a table for 2 to only find you're in a table of 8 or vice versa. Shortly after boarding there will be a safety meeting, do not miss this all passengers must attend. There the staff will show everyone where the life boats and life jackets are and what to do in case of emergency.Please be considerate of your shipmates and don't be late for this meeting. ~Daily news bulletins will be delivered to your room to inform you of the activities planned for the following day. These are for your benefit and come in handy in planning all the things you want to do. Port arrival and departure times will be listed there, as well as special activities on the ship; movies, classes, contests, shows, hours of service for services and amenities, etc. Some ships have a channel on the television in your room with all the information you need (weather, estimated times for arrival in port, etc. Sea days are the days where you're just sailing and not in port. This is the time to take advantage of the beauty parlor, gym, and other amenities offered. Get to know your cruise director. The cruise director and his/her crew are in charge of most of the activities on board. Port days will be days spent off the ship (you can choose to stay on) You must make sure to take your photo id and any other papers required with you to get back on the ship at the end of the day. You should keep track of the time you need to get back to the ship they will not wait for you if you miss the boat! Excursions are things to do in port. Most excursions have to be reserved ahead of time. Depending on where you are cruising excursions may include things like snorkeling, para-sailing, helicopter rides, there should be plenty to choose from for everyone. Remember to steer clear of the cruise ship's help desk right after boarding the cruise, as it will likely be swamped with passengers. Wait until that night or the next day to book your excursion, buy packages, etc.	Set a budget, remember to ask questions while planning your trip such as what is and what is not included in the total cost, "all inclusive" cruises usually cover food and some non-alcoholic drinks such as water or juice, but drinks containing alcohol and food off the ship is not included, plan for this in your budget. Give yourself plenty of travel time to get to connecting flights and to port, you may find it best to fly in the day before the ship leaves to allow for travel delays. Talk to your travel agent they should be able to offer a great deal of information on the trip and activities that are available while in port. Find out the dress code for the cruise. Check the weather forecast before departure and bring clothes accordingly. Be sure to leave some extra room in your luggage to bring home souvenirs or other treasures from your trip. Getting on that ship for the first time is exciting! Keep your carry on with you, as your luggage will be put on the ship for you. Once on board get accustomed to the lay out of the ship and find your room. Check your dining room, if your cruise assigns dining rooms (on your seapass your dining room and seating time will be on it). Shortly after boarding there will be a safety meeting, do not miss this all passengers must attend. ~Daily news bulletins will be delivered to your room to inform you of the activities planned for the following day. Sea days are the days where you're just sailing and not in port. Get to know your cruise director. Port days will be days spent off the ship (you can choose to stay on) You must make sure to take your photo id and any other papers required with you to get back on the ship at the end of the day. Excursions are things to do in port.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Shark	How to Draw a Shark	To draw a cartoon shark, draw a circle with a curved triangle on the bottom, extending to the left. On the right side of the circle, draw a curved triangle, and then sketch a fishtail onto the end of the bottom triangle. On the sides of the bottom triangle, draw two pointed triangles for the fins, with one larger fin on the back. Draw the shark's eyes where the circle meets the top triangle, and add a small mark on the snout. Extend the triangle into a toothy smile and erase the excess lines to form your shark!	Draw a circle. Below the circle, draw a curved line extending to the left with a cone shaped end. Draw a pointed angle on the right side of the circle. Sketch a "fishtail" on the bottom of the drawing using angled shapes. Draw the shark’s fins. These are characterized by being pointy and slightly curved. Draw the shark’s nostrils and the eyes using an egg-like shape. Add a curved line for the eyebrows. Real sharks do not have big eyes like these but it's okay to use your imagination for cartoon versions. Draw the shark’s mouth. Sharks are known to have really sharp teeth, you can draw its teeth using triangles. Sketch out the shark’s body from the outline. Darken the fins and tail. Draw the shark’s gill slits using three curved lines. For a cartoon shark, you can divide the body into the posterior and anterior parts using a line straight across the body. Erase unnecessary lines. Color the drawing. Draw a triangle with the pointed angle facing the right. Stretch out the triangle by elongating the shape using two not so straight lines across and end it with a vertical line. At the left side of the drawing, draw a curved triangle with the pointed angle facing downwards. Draw the shark’s fins using triangles. The shark has pectoral fins, dorsal fins and anal fins. Add the tail using slender angles pointing towards opposite directions. Using the outline and sketch the shark’s head. Add the eyes, nostrils and mouth. Darken the lines for the fins and tail. Darken the lines of the shark’s body based on the outline. Add five lines on the side of the shark for its gill slits. Divide the shark into anterior and posterior part usually because of its color. The posterior part is darker in shade. Divide the drawing using slanted strokes right across the shark's body. Erase unnecessary lines. Color the drawing. Draw an oblong for the midsection of the shark. Draw a sharp curve on the left part of the oblong drawn previously for the head section. Draw a longer curve on the opposite side to make the body. Draw angled curves to make the fin outlines. Draw a long angled sharp curve with another smaller curve the bottom for the tail fin. Draw curves for the mouth and gills; Add a circle near the mouth and edge of the head for the eyes. Based on the outline, draw the whole sharkif (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-c1b2c44dc9')); Erase the unnecessary outlines. Color your bull shark! Draw an arc with a sharp corner for the head. Draw a moon shape for the mouth and add thin needle like shapes inside the mouth for the teeth. Draw a curve connected at one end to complete the body outline of the shark. Draw angled curves to make the fin outlines. Draw a long angled sharp curve with another smaller curve the bottom for the tail fin. Based on the outline, draw the whole shark (add eyes and curves on the body of the sand tiger shark)if (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-392f90abad')); Erase the unnecessary outlines. Color your sand tiger shark!	Draw a circle. Draw a pointed angle on the right side of the circle. Sketch a "fishtail" on the bottom of the drawing using angled shapes. Draw the shark’s fins. Draw the shark’s nostrils and the eyes using an egg-like shape. Draw the shark’s mouth. Sketch out the shark’s body from the outline. Darken the fins and tail. Draw the shark’s gill slits using three curved lines. Erase unnecessary lines. Color the drawing. Draw a triangle with the pointed angle facing the right. Draw the shark’s fins using triangles. Add the tail using slender angles pointing towards opposite directions. Using the outline and sketch the shark’s head. Darken the lines for the fins and tail. Darken the lines of the shark’s body based on the outline. Add five lines on the side of the shark for its gill slits. Erase unnecessary lines. Color the drawing. Draw an oblong for the midsection of the shark. Draw a sharp curve on the left part of the oblong drawn previously for the head section. Draw a longer curve on the opposite side to make the body. Draw angled curves to make the fin outlines. Draw a long angled sharp curve with another smaller curve the bottom for the tail fin. Draw curves for the mouth and gills; Add a circle near the mouth and edge of the head for the eyes. Based on the outline, draw the whole sharkif (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-c1b2c44dc9')); Erase the unnecessary outlines. Color your bull shark! Draw an arc with a sharp corner for the head. Draw a moon shape for the mouth and add thin needle like shapes inside the mouth for the teeth. Draw a curve connected at one end to complete the body outline of the shark. Draw angled curves to make the fin outlines. Draw a long angled sharp curve with another smaller curve the bottom for the tail fin. Based on the outline, draw the whole shark (add eyes and curves on the body of the sand tiger shark)if (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-392f90abad')); Erase the unnecessary outlines. Color your sand tiger shark!
https://www.wikihow.com/Pass-the-Bar-Exam	How to Pass the Bar Exam	To pass the Bar exam, gather the needed study materials, like outlines or summaries of black letter law and practice questions for all sections of the exam. Next, set up a study schedule for yourself starting weeks or even months before the test to give your self plenty of time. Since the amount of material is so vast, prioritize broad knowledge over memorizing details and work on learning the overall structure of the law. Then, take several practice tests to gauge how well you're absorbing the material before taking the real thing!	Assess your options in light of your particular needs. There are three ways to study for the Bar exam: take a Bar preparation course, work with a tutor or study on your own. The method that is right for you will depend on your individual needs. Students who performed well in law school and are taking the Bar exam for the first time, as well as those who failed the Bar previously by only a few points, are the most likely to succeed with a generalized study plan, like a commercial Bar preparation course. Such courses are designed with the needs of the average student in mind. Repeat-takers (especially those who received low scores on past tests) or students who performed poorly in law school should seriously consider an individualized study plan, such as working with a tutor, to address their unique needs. If you are working a full-time job or caring for small children, choose an approach that allows you to maximize your available study time. A traditional Bar preparation course may not be right for you as it typically requires a significant daily time commitment and assigns a broad range of exercises, some of which may not be necessary for your success on the exam. Consider the particularities of the Bar exam in your jurisdiction. The only section of the Bar exam that is the same in nearly every jurisdiction is the MBE, a six-hour 200-question multiple choice exam, which tests the following subjects: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Evidence, Real Property, Criminal Law and Procedure and Torts. The subjects tested on the essay portion of the Bar exam are specific to each jurisdiction. For example, New York tests 11 subjects, in addition to those also tested on the MBE, including Administrative Law, Business Relationships, Family Law and UCC Articles 2 and 9 while California tests eight state-specific subjects, including Community Property. Some states test practical skills through a section known as the Performance Test. Several, including Texas, New York and Illinois, have adopted the Multistate Performance Test. Others, like California, administer their own version of the performance test. The difficulty of the exam varies dramatically, with California tending to have the lowest passage rate (27.2% in February 2018 ) and other states like, Wisconsin and Minnesota boasting passage rates well above 80%. Find a good bar preparation course. Students who performed well in law school or failed the Bar exam the first time by only a few points may be a good match for a commercial Bar preparation course. If this is your situation, you will have a plethora of courses from which to choose. In selecting one, pay close attention to the price, format and emphasis of the course to determine whether it is right for you. BarBri (www.barbri.com) provides a comprehensive overview to the entire exam, including the essay, MBE and performance test portions. It is a popular course, but also one of the most expensive , with prices ranges from $3895 in California, New York, Texas and Illinois, $2995 in Wisconsin, Washington and Tennessee and only $1400 in Iowa. PMBR (www.kaptest.com) and AdaptiBar (www.adaptibar.com) are excellent choices for MBE preparation. PMBR is part of the full bar review course offered by Kaptest, a course that is similar to BarBri in terms of scope but slightly cheaper, with prices ranging from around $2000 to $3000 depending on the state. AdaptiBar is an online supplemental Bar prep program that provides only licensed questions from the NCBE and advanced technology that adapts to your individual strengths and weaknesses. AdaptiBar costs $395 for complete access to the website during the months leading up to the exam. LLMBarExam is designed specifically for international LLM students preparing for the Bar in New York, California and Texas. The course costs $3450 regardless of the state. Find a good tutor. Not everyone needs a tutor to pass the Bar exam. However, some test-takers, especially those who graduated near the bottom of their classes in law school or who have already failed the Bar exam, are likely to benefit from the individualized help a tutor can provide. If this is your case, keep these tips in mind in looking for a tutor: Ask the academic support office at your law school or friends who have had to re-take the Bar exam for tutors they recommend. Interview prospective tutors to determine which would be the best fit for you. Ask them about pricing, their approach to helping students pass the Bar exam and testimonials from other students they have helped. Choose a tutor experienced and sensitive enough to pin-point your particular weaknesses and formulate a study plan that addresses those weaknesses. Choose a tutor you feel you can trust and who will support you, especially if you are studying for the exam after having already failed. Gather the right materials. Test-takers who choose to work on their own, and some who work with tutors, will need to obtain their own materials. There are two types of materials you will need: 1) outlines or summaries of black letter law and 2) practice questions for all sections of the exam (i.e. essays, MBE and performance test). For outlines and summaries of black letter law, there is no need to purchase brand new study materials. Borrow them second-hand from friends or buy them on Craigslist, Amazon or Ebay. Look for fairly recent editions, as jurisdictions periodically update the subjects tested on the Bar exam. For practice essay and performance tests, print out questions from past exams free of charge on your jurisdiction's Bar website. Be sure to also print out model answers from the same website so that you have a basis for analyzing how your own answers can be improved. For practice MBE questions, buy or borrow an MBE practice book or supplement your individual study program by enrolling in the online course offered by AdaptiBar (www.adaptibar.com). Commit to a study schedule. If you are studying on your own, you will need to create a schedule that ensures you allocate sufficient time to reviewing and preparing outlines for every subject, taking practice tests and memorizing your outlines. To determine how many weeks you will need to study for the Bar exam, first identify how many hours you can set aside for studying per week. If you will be studying full-time, then about eight weeks should be sufficient. If, on the other hand, you will only be able to study about ten hours a week, you will need much longer and should plan to start studying several months before the exam. Allow yourself breaks. Avoid burnout by giving yourself time to recuperate from hours of study. Prioritize broad knowledge over knowing every detail. The amount of material tested on the Bar exam is so vast that it will not be possible for you to learn it all. If you try to memorize every detail, you will likely learn only a portion of the total material and miss major areas of the law that are critical to passing the exam. If, on the other hand, you focus on learning the overall structure of the law, you will acquire sufficient knowledge to answer the variety of questions that come up on your exam. Create a succinct outline for each subject tested. To ensure you learn only the overall structure of the law, instead of wasting time on tiny details, you will need to simply your study materials by creating succinct outlines for each subject tested. Select one master outline from which to gather material for your outlines. This could be the notes from the lectures at your commercial Bar preparation course or the outline of black letter law that comes with your Bar study materials. Whatever source you choose, make sure it is comprehensive in its coverage of the law. Limit each subject outline to less than ten pages so that it is short enough for you to actually learn. Include only must-know material, such as the rules you will need to analyze specific issues. Take practice tests. In addition to having a sufficient knowledge of the law, your success on the Bar exam will depend on your ability to convincingly apply that knowledge in response to tricky essay and multiple choice questions. For this reason, you must set aside ample time for practice questions. This is especially the case if you struggle with timing - then you want to start practicing even earlier and timing yourself more often. Once you have completed an outline for a particular subject, immediately practice individual essay and MBE questions related to that subject. This will guide you in improving your outline by highlighting information that is missing or unclear, while also helping you learn the material in the way in which you will be tested on it. If the exam given in your jurisdiction includes performance tests, set aside time in your schedule for doing a practice performance test at least once a week. A lot of students ignore the performance test portion -- don't make this mistake! As the date of the Bar exam near, practice full-length Bar exams. It may be a good idea to occasionally take practice exams under less-than-ideal circumstances so that your are better prepared for unexpected problems that may arise during the actual test. It is also a good idea to use "real" MBE questions when you practice (that is, use questions invented by the National Conference of Bar Examiners, which is the organization that writes the bar exam). There are several sources for real MBE questions. Note that many traditional commercial courses invent their own questions so it is good to use a combination of commercial course questions and real questions when you study for the bar exam. Get feedback by comparing your practice essays and performance tests to the model answers. Keep in mind your own answers do not need to be as perfect as the model answers-- you only need to obtain a minimal passing score on each question to pass the exam overall. Practice between 1500 to 3000 MBE questions during your period of study. If you are a week away from taking the test and have not devoted enough time to practice MBE questions, you may be able to catch up by answering between 150 and 300 questions every day through the weekend before the exam. Hone your essay writing skills. The most common mistake made on essays is to recite boilerplate law at the expense of thoroughly analyzing the facts. Instead, aim to incorporate as many facts as possible into your answer and link each fact to the relevant law. As you practice responding to essay questions, keep these tips in mind: Read the fact pattern very carefully. Make a mark next to each fact (a little box or star). Take quick notes in the margins regarding the major legal issues you spot. Prepare an outline with a structure based on the major legal issues (i.e. Was Dave negligent?) followed by sub-issues (i.e. Dave's duty, breach of duty, causation, harm). Review each fact you marked and find a way to incorporate it into your outline. Write out your response using the IRAC (issue, rule, analysis, conclusion) formula. State the issue or sub-issue and underline it as a heading in the essay. Follow with a concise rule statement. Then, insert a brief but sufficient analysis that references specific facts from the question. Finally, write a conclusion. Time yourself to make sure you finish within the allotted time. When you are finished, compare your response to the model answer. Look for legal issues you missed and examples of how you could have boosted your analysis. Save memorization for the end. While you will only achieve a true understanding of the subject matter tested by reviewing and applying it repeatedly over a period of several weeks or months, the same is not true for memorization. Most memory experts agree that short-term memory is measured in hours and days, not weeks. For this reason, it is best to wait until the last five to ten days before the exam to memorize the material. Aim to memorize about two subjects per day, starting with the MBE subjects, since these are the areas in which you will need to know the most detail.When you memorize these subjects, start by focusing on the highly tested areas of law. The National Conference of Bar Examiners has a subject matter outline that states the highly tested areas of law for each subject. Memorize only the most important points for each subject, ideally taken from succinct outlines you prepared while reviewing the material. Decide whether to handwrite or take the exam on a laptop. In most cases, you will have the option of either taking the written portion of the Bar exam on a laptop or responding to the questions by hand. Many test takers prefer to use a laptop because it allows them to write faster and organize their responses more easily by cutting and pasting as they work. It is best to choose the option with which you feel most comfortable, while keeping these factors in mind: The main disadvantage to typing is that your computer could malfunction, causing you to lose precious time and possibly fail the exam. If you know that your laptop is prone to crashes, you should either consider handwriting the exam or borrowing or buying a new laptop. The disadvantages to writing are that your handwriting may not be legible enough for the Bar grader to read, you may be slower at writing than typing and that the amount of writing you do may cause your hand to cramp. If you do choose to handwrite the exam, practice writing continuously for the same increments during which you will have to write when you take the test. If you decide to take the exam on your laptop, load the exam software used in your jurisdiction as soon as possible before the exam date. Test out the software by taking a practice exam to confirm that it works. If handwriting, practice writing with different pens before exam day to find the one that works best for you. Also, allot more time to outlining your responses as it will be difficult to reorganize your response once you have started writing. Book a hotel. Many Bar takers choose to stay in a hotel near the test center, even if they live in the same city or metropolitan area, so that they don't have to worry about commuting or arriving late to the test. Some students stay at Airbnbs or prefer to stay with family members or friends to cut down on anxiety. It is ultimately a matter of personal preference. If you choose to stay in a hotel, book your room as early as possible. Hotels near test centers tend to book up quickly. If you are concerned about the cost of staying in a hotel, consider saving money by renting a room or apartment through Airbnb. Read the rules and policies for taking the test in your jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction has strict rules for taking the exam, including the items that can be brought into the exam room, the times by which applicants must enter the test center and be seated at their desks and the form of ID that one must carry and be ready to show at any time during the exam. Cell phones, hats, water bottles and digital timers are examples of items that may be prohibited. Recently, some jurisdictions have disallowed examinees from bringing in any kind of watch. Be sure to consider what items you will need during the test (i.e. highlighters, pencils, inhalers, wheelchair) and confirm that you will be permitted to bring them with you on exam day. Plan what you will eat during the exam week. To ensure you stay alert and focused during the exam, it is important that you eat enough before each session to keep you full, while not making you sleepy or moody. Try out different foods before the test to see which work the best for you. If you are staying in a hotel, consider renting a mini refrigerator or taking an ice chest so that you have full control over what you eat rather than relying on the meals offered by the hotel. Prepare yourself physically. Taking the Bar exam is physically exhausting. It lasts about two to three days and requires that you perform at a high level under stressful circumstances. To ensure that you are physically strong enough to endure the exam, it is important that you take care of your health throughout your study period through regular exercise, sleep and healthy meals. Schedule exercise into your daily routine by committing to work with a trainer or attend yoga classes. This will guarantee you make time for exercise, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or behind in your studies. For optimal mental clarity and performance during the exam and throughout your study period, eat foods that will stabilize your glucose levels, such as healthy fats and proteins. Carbohydrate laden meals will have the unintended consequence of provoking a rise and subsequent crash in your blood sugar that can impair your concentration. Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. The Bar exam is as mentally taxing as it is physically exhausting. Once the exam begins, you will need to be fully present and focused for six hours a day for either two or three days. Long hours of studying and worrying over the outcome of the exam can take their toll on you mentally and emotionally. Preserving your mental clarity and emotional well-being throughout the study period is key to passing the exam. Take study breaks. Allow yourself time to play and do activities that put you at ease. If you notice that your anxiety or fear of failure becomes so paralyzing that it is preventing you from studying, seek out help. Take practice tests under less than ideal circumstances to prepare yourself for distractions during the exam. Stay calm. Many students live in fear of failing the Bar exam. This is unnecessary and counterproductive to maintaining the healthy mental and emotional state you will need to perform your best on exam day. Remind yourself that you are entirely capable of passing this exam. You only need a minimal passing score on each section to pass the exam overall. Even if you have failed before, there is still hope for you to pass if you identify your weaknesses and modify your study plan in a way that allows you to overcome them. Come to terms with the worst-case scenario. The worst that can happen is you will fail and have to re-take the exam. This would not be the end of the world, nor the end of your career. You will still have the opportunity to pass the exam in the future and practice law in the way that you had hoped. Many intelligent and successful lawyers failed the Bar exam at least once.	Assess your options in light of your particular needs. Consider the particularities of the Bar exam in your jurisdiction. Find a good bar preparation course. Find a good tutor. Gather the right materials. Commit to a study schedule. Prioritize broad knowledge over knowing every detail. Create a succinct outline for each subject tested. Take practice tests. Hone your essay writing skills. Save memorization for the end. Decide whether to handwrite or take the exam on a laptop. Book a hotel. Read the rules and policies for taking the test in your jurisdiction. Plan what you will eat during the exam week. Prepare yourself physically. Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Stay calm.
https://www.wikihow.com/Mod-Podge-a-Puzzle	How to Mod Podge a Puzzle	To modge podge a puzzle, you'll need some wax paper, modge podge puzzle saver, and a foam-tipped paintbrush. First, you'll need to slide a sheet of wax paper under your puzzle. Then, spread a thin coat of modge podge over your puzzle. Don't worry if it appears white at first, since it will dry translucent after 15 to 20 minutes. Once the first coat is dry, you should apply a second thicker coat, which will need at least 30 minutes to dry. After the second coat is dry, gently flip the puzzle over on the wax paper. Apply a thick coat of modge podge to the back of your puzzle, then flip it back over after 20 minutes.	Assemble the puzzle on wax paper if you plan to preserve it. If you think you'll want to permanently preserve a jigsaw puzzle once it's finished, go ahead and build it right on top of one or more sheets of wax paper. Check the finished dimensions of the puzzle on the box and create a wax paper work surface that's at least 2 in (5.1 cm) bigger on all sides. For instance, if the finished puzzle has listed dimensions of 18 by 24 in (46 by 61 cm), tear off overlapping strips of wax paper to create a work surface that's at least 20 by 26 in (51 by 66 cm) Laying wax paper underneath the puzzle keeps sticky Mod Podge from getting all over your table, counter, desk, floor, or other puzzle-assembly surface. Mod Podge isn't too hard to wipe away when it's wet, but really tough to remove once it dries! Slide wax paper under the puzzle if you’ve already assembled it. You may not realize you want to preserve a jigsaw puzzle until after you've assembled it. In this case, rip off one or more strips of wax paper—depending on the size of the puzzle—and carefully shimmy and slide them under the puzzle's edges. Extend the wax paper beyond all the puzzle's edges by at least 2 in (5.1 cm), and make sure the entire underside of the puzzle is resting on wax paper. Mod Podge may soak all the way through puzzle pieces that are made of thin cardboard. If you don't put wax paper underneath, the pieces may get glued to your table! Roll over the puzzle with a rolling pin to smooth it out. Jigsaw puzzles tend to be a bit lumpy and/or wavy due to all the irregular joints among the pieces. Give the entire puzzle surface a few rolls back and forth with a kitchen rolling pin to flatten it. A wine bottle or can of food will also do the job. Use Mod Podge Puzzle Saver for the best results. There are several varieties of Mod Podge brand products, but Puzzle Saver is definitely the best choice for this job. It comes in a large plastic jar, which is enough for at least a dozen puzzles, and a small plastic jar, which will serve at least a couple of puzzles. Look for Mod Podge Puzzle Saver at craft stores and “big box” retailers with crafting departments. Dip a foam-tipped paintbrush into the Mod Podge. You have 2 options here: either choose a foam-tipped brush that's small enough to fit into the Mod Podge jar, or pour some of the Mod Podge into a bowl and use a larger brush. In either case, only dip the tip of the brush into the Mod Podge, since the first coat on the puzzle should be a thin one. Pick up foam-tipped paintbrushes at craft stores or hardware stores. They're inexpensive, so buy at least 2 or 3 for a single puzzle project. Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over the puzzle with smooth, even strokes. Dip the foam brush tip back into the Mod Podge after every few strokes, as needed. While covering the whole puzzle surface in a thin layer of Mod Podge is what's most important here, using long, steady strokes may reduce the number of brush marks you'll have to sand away later on. Mod Podge Puzzle Saver is semi-translucent white in the jar and when you first apply it—but don't worry, it becomes transparent when it dries! Save the paintbrush in a zip-close bag or discard it after finishing the first coat. Foam-tipped paintbrushes are cheap enough that you may be fine with using a new one for each coat of Mod Podge you apply. Otherwise, seal the used brush in a zip-close bag until it's time to apply the next coat. If you try to clean the brush with water it won't dry in time for the second coat. Allow the first layer to dry for 15-20 minutes. Mod Podge is mostly dry once it goes from translucent white to transparent. Press your fingertip to several spots around the puzzle surface—if the Mod Podge is slightly tacky but not sticky, it's ready for the second coat. Mod Podge may take slightly longer to dry in humid conditions. Apply a second, thicker coat in the same fashion as the first. Dip the foam brush deeper into the Mod Podge this time and brush on more of the material with each stroke. However, don't just “glop” it onto the puzzle surface—still use steady, even, long brushstrokes. Use either a fresh foam paintbrush or the brush from the first coat that you stored in a zip-close bag. Allow the second coat to dry for at least 30 minutes. Test the puzzle surface with your fingertip to see if the Mod Podge is still tacky. If it is, try again in 5 minutes and repeat as needed. Do not move on to flipping the puzzle until the Mod Podge is no longer tacky. The drying time will take longer in humid conditions. Flip the puzzle over on the wax paper. Carefully lift the puzzle by one edge to start peeling it away from the wax paper. Peel, lift, and flip slowly and steadily to turn the puzzle over on the wax paper. The 2 coats of Mod Podge should be more than enough to keep the puzzle pieces in place as you do this. If you want to be extra cautious when flipping the puzzle, grab 2 flat sheets of cardboard that are larger than the puzzle. Slide the wax paper and puzzle onto one sheet of cardboard, lay the other sheet on top, and flip the entire “sandwich” over. Remove the cardboard sheets, peel away the wax paper, and slide new sheets of wax paper underneath the now upside-down puzzle. Brush a thick layer of Mod Podge onto the back of the puzzle. Style points don't count this time around! Just be sure to give the entire back of the puzzle a good coating of Mod Podge. This coating is simply extra protection to further ensure that the puzzle remains permanently stuck together. Some crafters skip this step altogether without any problems. Think of it as “Mod Podge insurance” that's recommended but not essential. Turn the puzzle back over after 15-20 minutes. Test with your fingertip to make sure the Mod Podge is only slightly tacky. As you lift the puzzle, peel away the wax paper if it's stuck to the edge at all, then flip the puzzle right-side up. Place it on the wax paper once again. Scrape off any excess glue along the edges with a crafting knife. You'll likely have some dried Mod Podge that extends over the edges of the jigsaw puzzle. To remove it, lift one edge of the puzzle at a time and gently press a razor knife or other sharp crafting knife to the side of the edge (that is, not the top or bottom surface of the puzzle). Slide the blade along the edge, using gentle, even pressure, to scrape away the excess glue. Work carefully so you don't cut into the puzzle—or cut yourself! If you intend to frame the puzzle, feel free to skip this step and instead simply peel off any larger bits of overhanging glue with your fingers. Sand away any brush marks with #0000 steel wool. Even if you have an exceptional Mod Podge brushing technique, there will still be some dried brush marks visible on the glossy puzzle surface. Grab a piece of #0000 steel wool (which is the ultra superfine type) and gently and evenly work it over the surface with small circular motions. Brush away any resulting dust on the surface with a clean cloth, or just take a deep breath and blow it off of the surface. Ultra superfine (#0000) steel wool is available at craft stores and online. Display the jigsaw puzzle as-is or frame it. With 2 coats of Mod Podge on the front and 1 on the back, your puzzle will be plenty sturdy to display simply by tacking or taping it to a wall. However, to add a bit more elegance to your display, buy a picture frame that's large enough to hold your completed puzzle. As another display option, consider laying the puzzle on a wooden tabletop and then installing a glass tabletop over it.	Assemble the puzzle on wax paper if you plan to preserve it. Slide wax paper under the puzzle if you’ve already assembled it. Roll over the puzzle with a rolling pin to smooth it out. Use Mod Podge Puzzle Saver for the best results. Dip a foam-tipped paintbrush into the Mod Podge. Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over the puzzle with smooth, even strokes. Save the paintbrush in a zip-close bag or discard it after finishing the first coat. Allow the first layer to dry for 15-20 minutes. Apply a second, thicker coat in the same fashion as the first. Allow the second coat to dry for at least 30 minutes. Flip the puzzle over on the wax paper. Brush a thick layer of Mod Podge onto the back of the puzzle. Turn the puzzle back over after 15-20 minutes. Scrape off any excess glue along the edges with a crafting knife. Sand away any brush marks with #0000 steel wool. Display the jigsaw puzzle as-is or frame it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Go-to-Sleep-on-Time	How to Go to Sleep on Time	If you're having trouble getting to sleep on time, it's important to commit to a bedtime routine in order to make regular sleep a habit for your body. Start by setting a fixed bedtime that works with your schedule. Additionally, create a nightly bedtime ritual to cue your body that it's time to go to bed. You might have a warm bath, drink a cup of tea, or read a book. To improve the quality of your sleep, make sure your sleeping environment is comfortable, dark, quite, and free of electronic screens.	Find out how much sleep you need. Everyone needs adequate sleep to function properly and to stay healthy, but sleep requirements vary by age and activity level. Understanding how much sleep you need can help you plan for a good night's sleep. Newborns 0-3 months old require 14-17 hours of sleep every day. Infants 4-11 months old need 12-15 hours of sleep every day. Toddlers 1-2 years old need 11-14 hours of sleep every day. Preschoolers 3-5 years old need 10-13 hours of sleep every day. School age children 6-13 years old need 9-11 hours of sleep every day. Teenagers 14-17 need 8-10 hours of sleep every day. Adults, aged 18-64 need 7-9 hours of sleep every day. Older adults above 65 years, need 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Anyone who is very active, stressed, or sick, may need to take short, daytime naps to rest and recharge. Recognize the importance of a good night’s sleep. Regardless of age and general sleep recommendations, your body requires adequate rest to function at its best. Make sleep a priority in your life. It contributes to your body and mind's optimal functioning. Numerous negative consequences of insufficient sleep include disease, chronic inflammation, high blood pressure and stress, diabetes, obesity and mood disorders. Lack of sleep also affects mental performance such as the ability to focus. It may affect your ability to do your job well. Keep a sleep diary. When you wake up every day, record in a sleep diary how long and well you slept, and how you felt after waking up. Your sleep diary can help you identify patterns that are hindering (or helping) your sleep. Your sleep diary may indicate factors that are impacting your sleep. Remove or adjust these as necessary and continue to write in your diary. For example, you might notice that on days you nap that you don't sleep as well at night. If this is the case, try skipping your nap and see if that helps you get to sleep on time. Talk to your doctor if you have trouble sleeping over a long period of time or notice distinct patterns in your sleep. Adjust your sleep patterns as necessary. There will be circumstances in which you need to adjust your sleeping habits. From high stress events to illness and even to just identifying problems in your sleeping habits with a sleep diary, adjusting your sleep to these situations will help you get enough sleep and maintain your health. Accommodate for situations that require you to change your sleep. Be flexible in your schedule and sleep habits to accommodate events that will disrupt your sleep. By adjusting your sleep plans before and after the event, you can make sure you aren't negatively affected by the change. If you know that you're about to enter a particularly stressful time at work, home, or school, you would also want to adjust your sleep patterns to make sure that a lack of sleep doesn't cause you more stress. Avoid naps if you have trouble sleeping. Naps are a popular way to take a break and recharge during the day. But they can also have the side effect of keeping you from falling and staying asleep. Avoiding naps during the day may help you fall and stay asleep. If you find that you need a nap or naps, take it before 5pm and keep it short. Thirty minutes is enough to help you refresh and recharge. If you find that you need multiple naps during the day or are just generally exhausted at times when you should be awake, consult your doctor to rule out medical conditions. Set a fixed bedtime. Establish a reasonable time to get to bed on most days, including weekends. Having this designated bedtime will help regulate your circadian rhythms, or body clock, and may also help you fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. When you set your bedtime, make sure that you consider factors like exercise, eating, and alcohol consumption. You want to make sure your body has at least two to three hours to process these activities before you go to bed. The best way to set your internal body clock is to wake up at the same time every day, even if you had a bad night's sleep. Don't set a bedtime that is too late or one that corresponds to when you feel tired so that you don't stay alert and in turn not get tired. Stick to this schedule as much as possible and adjust it if necessary. Create a comfortable sleeping environment. You won't want or be able to sleep if your bedroom isn't comfortable. By controlling factors such as the temperature and darkness, having comfortable bedding, and removing stimulating electronics, you will help yourself get to bed on time and fall and stay asleep. Alternatively, use software and features like Night Shift and F.lux. Set temperature in bedroom to between 60 to 75 °F (15.6 to 23.9 °C) for optimal sleeping conditions. Keep computers, TV and work materials out of room to strengthen association between bedroom and sleep. Light stimulates you to be awake, so make sure that your room is dark enough to sleep. You can use curtains or eye masks to help with rooms that are exposed to a lot of light. Noise will also keep you from getting to sleep. Keep your room as quiet as possible and consider a white noise machine to combat any loud noises that may filter into your bedroom. A comfortable mattress, pillows, and bedding can make you want to get to bed on time. Exercise early in the day. Exercising early in the day can help you fall and stay asleep because it tires your body and will also relax you. But avoid exercising too close to your bedtime, which may stimulate you and keep you from sleeping. Exercise at least three hours before bed so that your body temperature and cortisol levels can return to normal. Higher body temperature can make it difficult to sleep and having more cortisol in your system from exercise may stimulate you. Vigorous exercise best, but any activity is better than nothing. Don't exercise at the expense of your sleep. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Caffeine, alcohol, and cigarettes are stimulants that will interrupt your sleep. Avoiding them before bedtime will help you get to and stay asleep. If you consume nicotine or caffeine, avoid them within four to six hours of your bedtime. Limit yourself to one to two alcoholic drinks per day or less and avoid drinking within three hours of bedtime. Even though alcohol might help you fall asleep, after a few hours it acts as a stimulant. Avoid late or heavy meals. Eating too close to your bedtime or having heavy meals can affect your ability to sleep. Plan to eat lighter fare at dinner and within a few hours of your bedtime to ensure that you are able to get and stay asleep. Try to eat two to three hours before your bedtime. Big or spicy meals can cause discomfort and indigestion. If you're hungry before bedtime, have a snack about an hour before you turn out the lights. Start winding down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode. Taking an hour or so to begin winding down before bed will signal your body and brain that it's time to sleep and help you get the best night's rest. Avoid electronics such as televisions, laptops, tablets, and smart phones within an hour of your bedtime. Not only can shows, work, or social media stimulate your brain, but the light from these devices also makes it difficult for your body to fall asleep. Dim the lights in your home and bedroom. Light will stimulate you, so dimming the lights within an hour of your bedtime signals your brain that it's slowly time to go to bed. Having a calming bedtime ritual will help you wind down for a good night's sleep. Create a bedtime ritual. Once you've begun to wind down and are close to bedtime, having a set ritual will further clues your body that it's time to go to bed. There are different activities you can do as a part of your ritual such as having tea or a warm bath. A bedtime routine reduces anxiety, stress or excitement that can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Reading a book in bed with the lights dimmed will relax and entertain you while not overstimulating you. A warm cup of herbal tea such as lavender or chamomile will relax you and help you sleep. A warm bath is not only relaxing, but the rise and fall in body temperature it causes will promote drowsiness Go to bed even if you’re not tired. Go to bed at the same time every night whether or not you're tired. Sticking to this consistent sleep routine will help you get to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Getting into a comfortable bed with the lights dimmed may help you get to sleep faster even if you don't feel tired. If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed, go to another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired enough to sleep. See a doctor if sleep problems continue. If, despite all of your efforts to get a good night's sleep, you are unable to get to sleep or stay asleep, then consult with your healthcare provider. You may have insomnia, a sleep disorder in which you have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.	Find out how much sleep you need. Recognize the importance of a good night’s sleep. Keep a sleep diary. Adjust your sleep patterns as necessary. Avoid naps if you have trouble sleeping. Set a fixed bedtime. Create a comfortable sleeping environment. Exercise early in the day. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Avoid late or heavy meals. Start winding down. Create a bedtime ritual. Go to bed even if you’re not tired. See a doctor if sleep problems continue.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-English-Essay	How to Write an English Essay	To write an English essay, start by collecting your notes and sources to brainstorm a thesis, also known as your main argument. Once you have an argument, begin your essay by writing a paragraph that introduces your topic and thesis. After the introduction, write out body paragraphs, which should each start with a topic sentence and develop your thesis by providing specific examples. Finally, finish your essay with a conclusory paragraph, then, edit it for grammar, clarity, and any filler content.	Set aside time to write. You cannot write a quality essay in 10 minutes. It's best to give yourself ample time to write and revise the essay. Try to factor in some time for breaks between drafts as well. If you're approaching a deadline, however, you may need to make the best use of the time you have. Sit down and write. While it's important to prepare to write, when it comes down to it, you just have to start putting content on the page. Remember that you can always go back and make improvements later, and that revisions are part of the writing process. Draft a tentative thesis. Your thesis is one of the most important elements of your essay. A thesis statement summarizes the main argument or position of your essay in one sentence. It lets readers know what the essay will attempt to show or prove. Everything in your essay should be connected to your thesis in a straightforward way. Your instructor will expect to see a well-crafted thesis early on in your essay. Place your thesis at the end of your first paragraph. If you don't understand how to write a thesis, ask your instructor for help. This is an important concept that will keep coming up in courses where you have to write papers. Develop your introduction. Once you have a compelling thesis statement, craft the rest of your introduction around it. You can also save this step for after you've drafted the body of your essay if you feel intimidated by the introduction. The best introductions "grab" the reader's attention and make them want to keep reading. Some effective strategies for creating an introduction include: Telling a personal anecdote Citing a surprising fact or statistic Overturning a common misconception Challenging the reader to examine her own preconceptions Jot down an outline for the remainder of your essay. Outlining involves developing a basic structure for your essay, which can help you stay on track while writing drafts. Look over your notes and invention exercises and think about how you can organize this information in an outline. Think about what information should come first, second, third, etc. You can create a numbered outline using a word processor or just put it on paper. Don't worry about being too detailed when you create your outline. Just try to get the major ideas on paper. Collect all of your notes and materials. Before you start to write, gather together all of the notes, books, and other materials that you will need to reference in order to answer the essay prompt effectively. Support is essential for an effective English essay, so do not try to write your essay without these materials. If you have time, read through your notes before you begin. Make sure that you have your outline handy as well. You can build on your outline by expanding on each of the points in the order that they are listed in. Include topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph. Topic sentences signal to readers what a paragraph will discuss. Start each of your paragraphs with a topic sentence so that your instructor will be able to see that your ideas progress in a clear, direct manner. Think of the topic sentence as a way to tell readers what you'll talk about in the rest of the paragraph. You don't need to summarize the whole paragraph—just provide readers with a taste. For example, in a paragraph that describes Okonkwo's rise and fall in Things Fall Apart, you might begin with something like: “Okonkwo starts out as a poor young man, but then rises to a position of wealth and status.” Develop your ideas as much as possible. Make sure that you include as many details as possible throughout your essay. Remember that padding (filling in with meaningless text or using extra wordy sentences) is not an effective strategy for writing essays because instructors can see right through it. Your instructor has probably read hundreds of student essays over their career, so they'll know when an essay has been padded. Fill your essays with details that make your essay useful and insightful instead. If you get stuck, some good strategies for developing your ideas include: Returning to the invention stage. This includes exercises such as freewriting, listing, or clustering. You can also revisit your notes and books to see if there's anything you missed or forgot. Visiting your school's writing lab. You can find a writing lab on most college campuses. They are free to students and can help you improve your writing at any stage in the writing process. Talking to your instructor. Take advantage of your professor's office hours or one-on-one appointments. Meet with them and discuss ways that you can improve your essay before you hand it in. Cite sources using MLA style citations. If you use any sources at all in your essay, then you will need to cite them using the style that your instructor prefers. MLA style is the most common citation format used in English courses, so you will need to know how to use it. Provide in-text citations as well as a works cited page at the end. An MLA style works cited page starts on a new page at the end of the essay. Provide entries for each of the sources that you used. These entries should include the information necessary to allow the reader to find the source with ease. MLA style in-text (also called parenthetical) citations provide readers with the author's last name the page number for the information. It's necessary to include an in-text citation for any information that you quote, summarize, or paraphrase from a source. It comes right after the sourced information, and it includes the author's last name and page number in parentheses. Work towards a conclusion. The general structure of an essay usually goes from broad to specific. You could visualize this tendency as an upside-down pyramid or as a funnel. By the time you get to your conclusion, it should feel as though the information in your conclusion is inevitable. It's essentially a recap of everything you've spent your whole essay trying to prove. However, there is also potential to use your conclusion for other purposes. You may find that you want to use your conclusion to: Qualify or complicate the information in your essay Suggest a need for further research Speculate on how the future will change the current situation Give yourself plenty of time. Leaving your essay to the last minute is not a good idea. Try to allow yourself at least a couple of days to revise your work. It is important to take a one to two day break from your essay after you have completed it. Then you can come back to it and revise with a fresh perspective. Focus on improving the content of your essay first. Some people only focus on the grammar and punctuation when revising an essay, but this is less important than the content of your essay. Answer the essay question in as much detail as possible. Reread the essay question or assignment guidelines and ask: Have I answered the question in a satisfactory way? Do I have a clear thesis? Is my thesis the focus of my essay? Do I include adequate support for my argument? Is there anything else I could add? Is there a logic to my essay? Does one idea follow the next? If not, how might I improve the logic of my essay? Ask a friend to read your essay. Having a friend or classmate take a look at your work can be helpful as well. Someone else may catch simple errors or notice something else that you missed because you have been looking at the document so much. Try swapping essays with a friend from class. You can read and comment on each other's essays to make sure that both of you have done the best work possible. Make sure that you swap papers at least one day before the paper is due so that you will have time to correct any errors that your friend finds. Read your essay out loud. Reading your essay aloud can help you to catch simple errors that you might not have noticed otherwise. Read your essay out loud slowly and have a pencil nearby (or be prepared to edit on your computer). As you read, correct any errors that you find and make a note of anything that you think could be improved, such as adding more details or clarifying the language. Analyze the topic or essay question. Take time to read over the essay question or guidelines and think about what the assignment is asking you to do. You should underline any keywords such as describe, compare, contrast, explain, argue, or propose. You should also underline any central themes or ideas that the assignment asks you to discuss such as freedom, family, defeat, love, etc. Always ask your professor if you don't understand the assignment. It's important to have a clear idea of what they want before you start working on the assignment. Consider your audience. Your instructor is your primary audience for the essay, so you will need to consider your instructor's needs and expectations before you write. Some basic things that your instructor will need and expect from you may include: A well-detailed answer that satisfies the assignment requirements A clear and direct piece of writing that is easy to follow A polished paper with no minor errors, such as typos or misspellings Think about what you will need to include. After considering your instructor's expectations, take some time to think about how you can accomplish these broad goals. Consider what you will need to include in your essay. For example, if you are tasked with writing about a character in a book, then you will need to provide lots of details about that character. This will probably require rereading some passages of your book as well as revisiting your notes from class. To ensure that your paper is easy to follow, you'll need to make sure that there's a logical order to your essay. Do this by creating an outline and checking your work for logic. Start early and give yourself lots of time for revision. Try to complete your first draft about one week before the paper is due. Develop your ideas. Invention exercises can help you to draw out details that you already know, which can give you a great jump start on writing your essay. Some useful invention exercises include: Freewriting. Write as much as you can without stopping. If you can't think of anything, write “I can't think of anything to write,” until something comes to mind. After you finish, go over what've written and underline or highlight any useful information for your essay. Listing. Make a list of all of the details and information that are relevant to the essay prompt. After you have listed everything that you can think of, read over it and circle the most important information for your essay. Clustering. Write your topic in the middle of the page, then branch out with other connected ideas. Circle the ideas and connect them to the main one with lines. Keep going until you can't do any more. Research your topic if necessary. If you have been asked to conduct research for your paper, then you will want to do this before you begin drafting as well. Use your library's databases and other resources to find the best information possible for your paper. Good sources to use for English essays include books, articles from scholarly journals, articles from trustworthy news sources (NY Times, Wall Street Journal, etc.), and government or university sponsored web pages. Many instructors include “research quality” in their grading criteria, so including poor sources, such as blogs, may result in a poor grade. If you are not sure if a source is of good quality, ask your instructor or a librarian.	Set aside time to write. Sit down and write. Draft a tentative thesis. Develop your introduction. Jot down an outline for the remainder of your essay. Collect all of your notes and materials. Include topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph. Develop your ideas as much as possible. Cite sources using MLA style citations. Work towards a conclusion. Give yourself plenty of time. Focus on improving the content of your essay first. Ask a friend to read your essay. Read your essay out loud. Analyze the topic or essay question. Consider your audience. Think about what you will need to include. Develop your ideas. Research your topic if necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Name-Your-Business	How to Name Your Business	To name your business, try brainstorming 10 adjectives that describe your business and 10 things that will make it stand out. Then, use your list to come up with a great name! You can also look in dictionaries, books, magazines, and catalogues to find words or phrases that capture your sense of your business. As you start generating ideas, challenge yourself to come up with 100 names. Then, eliminate the ones that are too complicated. When you limit your list to 5 names, say them out loud, search them on the internet, and try them out with friends to see if one fits.	Define your business. Before you begin to brainstorm a name, you need to be able to define the products, services, and customer experience your business will provide for its customers. Write down the key benefits of your products and services, as well as what will make your business unique. Write down at least ten adjectives that will describe your business, and ten things that will make your business stand out. Once you have a firm sense of what your business will be like and what it will do, you'll be better able to find the perfect word or phrase to define it. Use your resources. Look through the dictionary, magazines, books, and a catalogue of business names to find words that stand out to you, or to look at the names of successful companies and figure out what makes their names work. Why do the brands Nike, Sephora, Old Navy, or Victoria's Secret stand out? What can you do to make your business stand out in the same way? Hold a brainstorming session. Plan a session with all of your future employees, or even your family members or creative friends if you have a small group of people. You should sit down and dedicate your time just to thinking of a name to get the best results. Set a rule for the brainstorming session that everyone suspend judgment on any name ideas suggested. The key to good brainstorming is freedom to create a list of ideas inspired at the moment, not to immediately choose the perfect name. Brainstorm ideas that are closely related to your business. You should start by brainstorming names around the benefit, features, and customer experience. But as you expand your ideas, you can start thinking more broadly. At first, use these qualities, but you can also think more abstractly. Here are some things to keep in mind as you expand your ideas: Go broader and brainstorm names around intuitive and associative feelings around the benefit, features, and customer experience, such as visual, audio, smell, touch, taste. Ask participants what imaginary or visceral associations come to mind when they think of your business or product benefits. For example, when you think of your product, does it make you think of a cool calm sea? A tiger? Relief? Bitter taste? Use real words that are easy to understand, or made-up words that are fun and roll easily off the tongue. Don't pick a name that is too close in sound or spelling to the name of another company."Nikey" might be pronounced differently from "Nike," but the names sound too similar. Write down at least 100 names. Even if some of the names sound silly or irrelevant, they may end up being your golden ticket. At first, while you're suspending judgment, you should just write down as many names as you can so you have more to work with as you start filtering down your options. Get creative. You can make up a name, like "Acura," that captures the essence of your product without being a real word. Consider investing in a professional naming service (optional). Though a professional naming service can be costly and can take from six weeks to six months to find the best name for your company, the value that the company brings to your business may be worth it. If you've tried brainstorming a number of times and have come up with nothing you like, this may be an option for you if you have some money to spare. Eliminate names that are too complicated or unwieldy. You want the name of your business to be easy to say and easy to remember. You may think you're being original or clever, but if no one knows how to say your name or can't remember it, you're in trouble. Here are some things to think about as you start to eliminate complicated names: Avoid names that are more than 2 or 3 syllables long. Avoid names with a long set of initials or numbers that will be hard to remember. Eliminate any names that just don't sound good. If it doesn't roll of the tongue, it's not a good name for a business. Avoid cute puns. Unless the outside world thinks the name is funny and cute and customers actually "get" the joke, you run the risk of alienating your potential customer base. Eliminate names that are too broad. Though your company's name should appeal to ask many people as possible, it shouldn't be so general that customers have no idea what kind of business you have or what service it represents. The name should signal the value, expertise, and uniqueness of your business, so it has to be specific while not constraining you. Watch out for names that limit the potential scope of your current and future business. If you call your coffee shop, "Mary's Coffee Shack," you may limit it to selling other items. Eliminate the names that are already trademarked. Once you've eliminated most of the names you're working with, it's worth it to check to see if the name is already trademarked. If the name is already taken, you can run into a lot of trouble that can bankrupt your business down the line. You're better off checking that the trademark is available first. If you're in the U.S., you can use this search tool to find out if the name is available. You should also ask a professional agency to make sure that the name is not taken. Eliminate the names that aren't web-ready. Once you've narrowed down your search a bit, you should eliminate any names that don't have available URLs. You don't want to pick a website name that is slightly different from your company name, or to have to buy an existing website from a customer who already owns it. It's easier to start fresh. Just do a simple web search to see if the name is available online. Leave at least five names on your list. These remaining names should be easy to say, specific enough to convey the value of the company, and they should not be trademarked. Once you've narrowed down your options, you can test these names to find the perfect fit for your company. Do your research. Do some consumer research by testing out the five or so names with potential customers and see how they respond to the names. You can even talk about the names with a focus group, seeing how a group of people reacts to each name and hearing what they have to say about the feeling that each word evokes. Hearing how other people would react to the name can help you find the best fit. Just make sure that you're testing the names on people who might actually make up your customer base. Different names resonate with different types of people. Doodle each name. This may sound silly, but you can get a better sense of what works for each name when you write it down, draw it, or even start doodling a potential logo. Having a sense of how the word would look on the page can help you see if this name is something that you can see on top of your business stationery or hanging above your store. Say each name aloud. Saying each name aloud will help you see which name rolls off the tongue the most smoothly, and which name sounds the best when said aloud. This can give you an idea of how the name of your business would sound if you heard it over the radio or over the phone. Go with your gut. If you've narrowed your list down to two or three names that meet all of your criteria, but you just can't settle on one, just think about the one that will feel the most right. Which name would you love to have representing your business? If you really aren't happy with any of the names you're left with, keep brainstorming. If professional naming companies can take months to come up with the perfect name, then you should certainly spend more than a day or two on this difficult decision.	Define your business. Use your resources. Hold a brainstorming session. Brainstorm ideas that are closely related to your business. Write down at least 100 names. Consider investing in a professional naming service (optional). Eliminate names that are too complicated or unwieldy. Eliminate names that are too broad. Eliminate the names that are already trademarked. Eliminate the names that aren't web-ready. Leave at least five names on your list. Do your research. Doodle each name. Say each name aloud. Go with your gut.
https://www.wikihow.com/Heal-Cracked-Skin-on-Fingers	How to Heal Cracked Skin on Fingers	To heal the cracked skin on your fingers, keep your skin moisturized when you wash your hands by switching to a liquid soap for sensitive skin. Avoid bar soaps unless they have soothing ingredients like aloe or oatmeal, since they're more likely to dry out your skin. When you shower, limit yourself to only 5 or 10 minutes, because the hot water will strip away oils that naturally moisturize your skin. For extra healing power, apply a fragrance-free oil or cream moisturizer after drying your hands to lock in your natural oils. Be sure to dab the moisturizer in instead of rubbing, which can make any peeling or cracking worse.	Switch to a mild, gentle soap with added moisturizer. Many popular soaps contain ingredients that will dry out your skin excessively. If you already have cracked skin on your fingers, these soaps will make your condition worse. Look for a liquid soap with words like "gentle" on the label, or that state clearly that they're for sensitive skin. Bar soaps typically dry your skin out more than liquid soaps, even if they contain moisturizers. If you prefer bar soap, look for one that is oil-based or that includes soothing ingredients, such as aloe or oatmeal. Avoid using anti-bacterial gels to clean your hands. They contain alcohol and can dry your skin further, making the condition worse. Wash in warm water instead of hot. Heat dries out your skin. However, washing your hands in cold water may not get them as clean as you want. Use warm or tepid water. Test the temperature with the inside of your arm, rather than with your fingers. Try to use warm water in the bath or shower as well, especially if the rest of your skin is also dry. Limit bath or shower time to 5 to 10 minutes. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, long exposure to water can dry out your skin. The water dilutes and strips away the oils that naturally moisturize your skin. You may also want to switch to a gentle liquid bath or shower wash, particularly if you're experiencing dryness on other parts of your skin. Bath and shower washes designed for babies and children are naturally gentle and typically unscented. Pat your skin gently dry after washing, bathing, or showering. When you've finished washing, gently pat your skin to dry it rather than rubbing it. Rubbing your skin can cause it to become inflamed and can worsen the peeling of cracked, dry skin. A soft washcloth or hand towel is gentler on your skin than a paper towel. Never use air dryers on cracked skin – the heat will cause excessive dryness and could worsen your condition. Try carrying a handkerchief with you to dry your hands in public places where hand dryers and paper towels may be all that is available. Avoid lotions with fragrances and other chemicals. Fragrances and chemicals act as drying agents that can pull moisture from your skin. Fragrant compounds are also frequently alcohol-based, which also dries out your skin. Look for an unscented lotion designed for dry and sensitive skin that is oil- or cream-based. Some fragrances and chemicals can also cause an allergic reaction, which may be part of the problem with your dry skin. If you were previously using a fragranced lotion, that may be part of the reason for the cracked skin on your fingers. Use an oil or cream moisturizer immediately after drying your hands. Dry your hands thoroughly, then gently apply an oil- or cream-based moisturizer. After the moisturizer is absorbed, gently massage your hands and fingers with steady pressure to allow the moisturizer to absorb more deeply. This will lock in the natural oils and moisture in your skin to promote healing. Dot small amounts of the moisturizer all over your hands and then dab it in, rather than rubbing it. You don't want to exacerbate any peeling or cracking. If your skin still feels dry, you may want to reapply the moisturizer, repeating the same process. Treat your hands with a moisturizing ointment overnight. Wash your hands and treat any deep cracks with an anti-bacterial ointment, such as Neosporin. After that has dried, gently dab a thicker ointment onto your hands and fingers. Cover your hands with light cotton gloves to seal in the moisture. Ointments that contain petroleum jelly lock in moisture and help heal cracked skin better than anything else. However, these ointments will likely feel greasy and may inhibit your activity during the day. In a pinch, thin cotton socks can work if you don't have appropriate gloves available. Just be aware that they may slip off during the night and you may end up with grease stains on your sheets from the ointment. Use rubber gloves whenever you're working with harsh cleansers. Cleaning is something everyone must do, but if you have cracked skin on your fingers, it can be painful. If you're cleaning the bathroom or washing dishes, rubber gloves can protect your cracked skin and keep your condition from getting worse. Lined rubber gloves typically will be better for your skin. Rubber gloves can cause friction that makes dry, cracked skin worse. Make sure your gloves are completely dry on the inside before you put them on your hands. If you're going to reuse rubber gloves, take them off from the wrist so that chemicals from the cleansers don't touch your skin. Rinse off the exterior and hang them up to dry. Try a liquid skin bandage for deeper cracks. Liquid skin bandages work to seal deeper cracks and keep water and bacteria from penetrating the skin while it heals. You can buy these at any pharmacy or drug store or online. Most liquid skin bandages come with an applicator. Wash your hands and dry them. You may want to wait a minute to make sure the skin is completely dry. Then use the applicator to paint the liquid skin bandage over the deeper crack. Give the liquid skin bandage a minute to dry. Pull on your skin gently to see if the edges of the skin along the crack move. If they do, apply an extra layer. Liquid skin bandages are waterproof and may last up to a week. Wear gloves if you're outside in cold weather. Cold weather is often a cause of dry, cracked skin on fingers. Invest in a good pair of warm gloves and wear them whenever you're outside in temperatures below 36 °F (2 °C). If possible, wash your hands and apply moisturizer before putting your gloves on. Wash your gloves at least once a week with non-fragranced detergent designed for sensitive skin.	Switch to a mild, gentle soap with added moisturizer. Wash in warm water instead of hot. Limit bath or shower time to 5 to 10 minutes. Pat your skin gently dry after washing, bathing, or showering. Avoid lotions with fragrances and other chemicals. Use an oil or cream moisturizer immediately after drying your hands. Treat your hands with a moisturizing ointment overnight. Use rubber gloves whenever you're working with harsh cleansers. Try a liquid skin bandage for deeper cracks. Wear gloves if you're outside in cold weather.
https://www.wikihow.com/Carry-a-Girl	How to Carry a Girl	To carry a girl, place 1 arm around her back and 1 arm around the bend in her knees. Squat down and move upward, lifting your body as well as her's with your legs, not your back. Once in your arms, keep her close to maintain balance and make the experience more intimate. Also, have her place her arms around your shoulders for added support. To lower her down, squat slightly and lower the arm that's holding her legs, allowing her feet to touch the floor.	Place your arms around the girl. To start, place your arms around the girl you want to carry. You can place one arm around her back and the other arm around the bend in her knees. Have her place her own arms arounds your shoulders to make the process of picking her up easier. Lift with your legs. When lifting an object heavier than a few pounds, you want to lift with your legs instead of your back. This prevents back strain. Squat down and position your arms around the girl. Then, move upward, lifting your own body with your legs instead of your back. You can keep your balance by spreading your feet apart slightly before lifting, providing you with a wider base. If you feel you're losing your balance, you may want to set the girl down and start over just to be safe. Keep the girl close to your body as you carry her. When carrying a heavy object, you should keep that object close to your body. A human body is no different. If you carry a girl closer to you, the process will feel more intimate and romantic. Pull the girl in close to you. Have her pull herself in close by nestling in your arms. You can gently squeeze her legs and back, bringing her body closer to your body. Keep your back, shoulders, and neck straight. When carrying a heavy object, keep your back, shoulders, and neck straight. Try to consciously bring your shoulders back when carrying a girl, straightening out your back. You may stumble a bit as you carry a person, but try to do your best to keep your body straight. Imagine a vertical line is drawn between your ankles and the tip of your head. Have her hold on for added support. You do not want to drop a person you are carrying. This can cause injury. For added safety, ask that the girl hold onto you. She can gently wrap her arms around your shoulders for support. Put her down when you feel tired. As most people weigh over 100 pounds, carrying a person can be strenuous work. Only carry a girl as long as you feel comfortable. When you begin to feel strain in your muscles, gently put the girl down. Squat slightly, lowering your body with your legs and not your back. Lower the arm that's holding her legs, allowing her to safely place her feet onto solid ground. Help her stand back upright if she stumbles at all while you're putting her down. Have the girl stand. A fireman's carry is traditionally used to carry someone to safety in the event of an injury. However, if you're not professionally trained, it's a bad idea to interfere with an injured person. You can still use the fireman's carry for fun. To start, have the girl stand directly in front of you so the two of you are standing face-to-face. Position yourself to lift the girl. To start the fireman's carry, shift your weight to your right leg. Put it between the girl's legs. Then, have her drape her right arm over your right shoulder. Place your head under the girl's armpit and wrap your arm around her right knee. Squat down and have the girl lean on your shoulders. Now that you're in the position, squat down. Have the girl lean her body over your right shoulder, shifting her weight onto the right side of your body. Then, take her right hand with your right hand, pulling her torso around your neck. Lift the girl. From here, you can stand up. The girl's torso will be draped around your neck, with her legs on the right side of your body. You'll be holding her legs and right hand with your right arm. Her head should be leaning on your left shoulder. Once again, make sure to lift with your legs over your back. Due to how weight is distributed, you should be able to carry a girl for a fairly long distance using the fireman's carry. However, the positioning may feel awkward or uncomfortable for the girl. She may ask to be put down if she feels uncomfortable being carried like this. Go slowly to avoid strain or injury. If you're not a weight lifter by practice, you should go slowly when lifting someone. Lifting with your legs can reduce the risk of back strain, but it does not completely eliminate it. Go slowly when lifting. Pay attention to your body. If you feel strained, you should stop. Avoid picking someone up in an emergency if you lack professional training. The fireman's carry is primarily used to transport injured victims during emergencies and accidents. You should avoid using it if you do not have professional training. You could inadvertently make someone's injuries worse. Only use the fireman's carry for fun. Make sure someone is okay with being picked up. Not everyone likes being picked up. Even if you've been dating a girl for awhile, she may not find being carried fun or romantic. Make sure to ask if it's okay beforehand, especially if you've never lifted her before. You should also pay attention to body language. If she's standing with her arms folded or stepping back, you may be invading her personal space. Be careful picking someone up in public. For a lot of reasons, a girl may dislike being picked up in public. Some people are uncomfortable with public displays of affection. Also, if the girl is wearing a short skirt, you do not want to accidentally expose her underwear while picking her up. A girl wearing a short skirt may want to keep her hand on her skirt when being picked up. Before picking a girl up in public, ask her if it's okay first.	Place your arms around the girl. Lift with your legs. Keep the girl close to your body as you carry her. Keep your back, shoulders, and neck straight. Have her hold on for added support. Put her down when you feel tired. Have the girl stand. Position yourself to lift the girl. Squat down and have the girl lean on your shoulders. Lift the girl. Go slowly to avoid strain or injury. Avoid picking someone up in an emergency if you lack professional training. Make sure someone is okay with being picked up. Be careful picking someone up in public.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prune-a-Mulberry-Tree	How to Prune a Mulberry Tree	Mulberry trees grow quickly, so it's important to prune them at least once every winter when they're dormant and protected from disease. When you prune your tree, use clean lopper shears to cut off any visibly dead or damaged branches. Make the cuts as close to the trunk as possible. Just avoid pruning branches that are over 2 inches in diameter, since Mulberry trees have a hard time healing large cuts. Once you've removed damaged branches, you can prune for size and shape. If your Mulberry tree is overcrowded, trim off branches that cross each other or interfere with each other's growth. You can also trim the height of the branches, which will make it easier to harvest fruit.	Disinfect your clippers before trimming. To make sure that your mulberry tree stays healthy and disease free, be sure to clean your clippers before using them. You can do this with a household disinfectant product, such as Lysol or bleach. You can also rub isopropyl alcohol on the clippers to disinfect them. Cleaning your clippers is especially important if you have more than one mulberry tree. Unclean clippers can transfer diseases between the trees and unintentionally infect trees that were previously disease free. Pick the right tool for the job. When cutting a branches that are close to 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter you should use loppers. These are shears that can handle large diameter branches because they have longer handles that can give you leverage. If you are cutting a smaller branch, such as one under 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, you can use simple pruning shears. Make cuts close to the trunk. if you are removing whole branches you should make cuts as close to the trunk as possible. There should still be a small swollen area left where the branch emerged from the trunk, but the rest of the branch should be removed. When cutting off a small dead area, cut the piece back to the closest part of the branch that is still alive. This is usually where there is a growth split in the branch or all the way back to the trunk. Avoid pruning branches that are over 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter. Mulberry trees have a hard time healing cuts that are large. This exposed area will leave the tree vulnerable to diseases and fungi and has a tendency to bleed sap. Be sure to keep the sap of the tree off of your skin, as it can be irritating to some people. Prune the tree in winter. Trimming while the tree is dormant for the winter allows the tree to heal the wound easily, and minimizes the chance of diseases or fungi entering the tree through the cut. This is because there are fewer diseases and fungi active during the winter. Wait to prune your mulberry until about a month after it has lost all of its leaves. This will ensure that the tree is actually dormant. Mulberry trees have a tendency to bleed sap from areas where they are trimmed. This is less likely for cuts made during winter but may still occur. Cut off dead and damaged branches. To keep your mulberry tree healthy, it's a good idea to remove branches that could encourage disease. Any branches that have not produced leaves should be considered dead and should be removed. While it's a good general idea to wait for winter to trim your mulberry, dead branches should be removed as soon as they are identified. Just be aware that the cut may bleed sap for weeks or even months, which is common with mulberry trees. Do minimal trimming to ensure plentiful fruiting. One of the best reasons for having a mulberry tree is getting to enjoy the fruits that it produces in the summer. The fruit of a mulberry grows on branches that grew the previous year, so you shouldn't trim the tree much if you want a lot of fruit. To ensure that you can harvest the fruit easily, you should control how tall the tree gets. This will allow you easy access to the fruit that develops in the tree's canopy. It will also minimize the chance of birds getting to the fruit before you are able to harvest them. If you do trim your tree, start with the bottom third of the tree and work your way up. Selectively thin the plant. To make sure that your mulberry tree is full and evenly shaped, eliminate overcrowding and ill-placed branches. Trim off branches that cross each other or interfere with each other's growth. Try to make it so the branches going up and down the tree are 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart from each other. By doing this you can train the tree to grow in a way that is pleasing to the eye. Look for shoots that are spaced close together on branches. Eliminate one so that the other can thrive. Cut off any branches that make the tree look unattractive or unkempt. For example, trim off branches that grow out of the trunk below the main mass of branches. Do slight trimming in summer. Although most trimming should be done in winter, you can do some selective trimming in the summer if your tree is growing too much for your liking. For example, you can trim off the top of the tree in summer to control its height. You can also trim 1 or 2 branches back halfway if you are trying to create a thicker branch. Do summer trimming in the first half of the summer. If you do it later in the season you may trim off fruit buds that are emerging. Summer trimming is more likely to encourage sap seeping from the cuts. Take this into consideration when deciding whether a tree needs a summer trim. Trim the tree on a regular basis. How often you trim your mulberry tree depends on what you want it to provide for you. If you want to control your tree's size and have more access to its fruit, then you should trim it every year. If you want a fuller tree that provides a shady spot underneath, then trimming it every 2 or 3 years is sufficient. Whether you want a full and large shade tree or a productive fruit tree, you should trim off dead or damaged branches as soon as possible. Don't trim off the main branches on your tree unless they're diseased or dying.	Disinfect your clippers before trimming. Pick the right tool for the job. Make cuts close to the trunk. Avoid pruning branches that are over 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter. Prune the tree in winter. Cut off dead and damaged branches. Do minimal trimming to ensure plentiful fruiting. Selectively thin the plant. Do slight trimming in summer. Trim the tree on a regular basis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Donate-Bone-Marrow	How to Donate Bone Marrow	One way to donate bone marrow is to register online with a donation organization, like Be the Match. After you make an account with Be the Match, order a cheek swab kit from them so they can use your DNA to match you with potential recipients. Make sure to keep your contact information up to date once you're on a bone marrow registry, because they most likely won't find a potential match until months or even years later. However, once a match has been found, you'll need to go through more testing and sign a consent form. If the doctors determine that you need to donate blood marrow, head to an outpatient facility to undergo a surgical procedure where surgeons will withdraw liquid marrow from 2 small incisions in your pelvic bone.	Learn about the 2 different kinds of donation and what they entail. Traditional bone marrow donation requires a surgical procedure during which doctors will withdraw liquid marrow from 2 small incisions in your pelvic bone. The more common method today, however, is called PBSC (peripheral blood stem cell) donation, in which stem cells are filtered from the donor's blood in a process similar to plasma donation. During a traditional bone marrow transplant, you'll be under a general anesthetic. During a PBSC transplant, you'll have blood removed from one arm, passed through a filtration system to remove blood-forming cells, then returned into your other arm. As a donor, you may be asked to undergo either procedure. It's also possible to donate stem cells from umbilical cord blood after giving birth. This procedure is usually used for small children. If you're interested in donating umbilical cord blood, talk to your doctor. Understand the commitment before you sign up as a donor. Receiving a bone marrow transplant can be a life-saving procedure for a patient, but it's also a more complicated and inconvenient process for the donor than other procedures, like giving blood. Take some time to really consider this decision before you register. Do some research and make sure you're willing to donate if you're found to be a match. Bone marrow transplants are typically given to people with diseases, such as leukemia and lymphoma , that require a stem cell transplant. About 1 in every 540 registered donors will be called on to make a donation. If you're found to be a match, you'll still have the option of backing out of the donation. Become a donor if you’re between 18-44 years old. Younger donors produce more cells of a higher quality than older donors, and studies have shown that recipients of cells from younger donors have a better chance of long-term survival. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 can sign up to be a donor, though—there is just a lower chance that you'll be asked to donate if you're between 44-60. The upper age limit also takes donor safety into account. There is a slight increase in the risk of complications for older donors. Make sure you meet the medical criteria to be a donor. The medical guidelines for bone marrow donors differ from those for blood donors. If you're matched to a patient, you'll be given a thorough physical exam and answer more questions about your health history, but a few conditions that could prevent you from donating include: HIV/AIDS Hepatitis B or C Severe arthritis Asthma requiring regular or daily pills Autoimmune diseases that affect your whole body, like fibromyalgia or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Heart disease A history of strokes Serious kidney or liver diseases Consider donating if you have a minority ethnic background. When doctors look for a bone marrow match, they compare types of human leukocyte antigen (HLA). The HLA markers used in the matching process are genetically inherited, meaning that people with shared ancestry—and the same ethnic or racial—background are more likely to be matches. If you're part of a racial minority or are of mixed race, you may have the chance to be the only possible match for a patient. Ethnic backgrounds with the current greatest need for donations include African American or Black, Asian, American Indian and Alaska natives, and Hispanic or Latinos. Register at a bone marrow drive to talk to experts before you sign up. Bone marrow donation organizations like Be the Match regularly hold events to register people. At an event, you'll create an online account and order a cheek swab kit or swab your cheek in person. You'll also have the chance to ask volunteers and registry staff any questions you might have about donating. A cheek swab is needed to obtain a sample of your DNA, which the registry will use to match you with potential recipients. To find events in your area, go to https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/register-at-a-local-event/. If you live outside the U.S., contact your country's international donor center. For a selected list, see https://bethematch.org/about-us/global-transplant-network/international-donor-centers/. If you're between the ages of 45 and 60, you'll need to pay a $100 tax-deductible fee to cover the cost of joining. Join the bone marrow registry online for convenience. If there are no in-person registration events in your area, you can sign up online. You'll create an account with your email address and answer a few basic medical history questions. Then, you'll receive a cheek swab kit in the mail, complete it according to instructions, and mail it back to complete your registration. Talk to a doctor if you want to donate to a specific person. If someone in your family needs a stem cell transplant, you might have a good chance of being a bone marrow match for them. In this case, talk to their doctors about getting tested and making the arrangements to donate. If you choose this option, you will likely not be put on a bone marrow registry. The doctor will simply test your DNA privately, only comparing it against the DNA of the other person. If you have any questions, ask your doctor. Keep your registry contact information up to date. It's impossible to know when you might be contacted about a potential match—it might be in a few months, a few years, or never at all. No matter what, it's crucial to keep your registry contact information current so that if you do match with a patient, you can move forward with the process as soon as possible. To see if you're a match, a doctor will compare the proteins in your blood cells with those of their patient. The more similar they are, the better the chance of the patient's body accepting the transplant. Decide whether you want to donate when you become a match. When you get contacted as a potential match for a patient, respond promptly as instructed. The donation is voluntary, so just because you get matched doesn't mean you have to go through with it. Think carefully before making this decision. Backing out may have a serious effect on the patient's health, but you may have legitimate reasons for doing so, such as a health issue or being unable to take time off to recover. If you decide to donate, you'll sign a consent form. No doctors or registry officials will pressure you to sign this form—it's completely your own decision. If you decide not to donate, tell the registry and doctors right away so they can start searching for another donor. Go through more testing and appointments if you match with a patient. After being matched, you'll go through a physical examination and possibly more tests, including another cheek swab or blood sample. If you're chosen as the best match for the patient, you'll attend an information session, where you'll learn more about the exact donation process and possible risks and side effects. You'll also sign the consent form at this session. At the information session, you'll also learn whether you'll undergo a bone marrow or PBSC donation. You can ask the doctors about the patient as well. Most information is confidential, but centers are typically able to tell you their age, gender, and disease. Undergo a safe surgical procedure if you’re donating blood marrow. If you give a traditional bone marrow donation, you'll be in a hospital outpatient facility all day and sometimes overnight. You'll be under general anesthesia for about 2 hours. During the donation, you'll be lying on your stomach and the doctors will use hollow needles to withdraw liquid marrow from small 2 small incisions in your pelvic bone. General anesthesia is used for about 96% of bone marrow donations, but some facilities use regional anesthesia, either spinal or epidural. The procedure removes only a small fraction of your total bone marrow, and your marrow will naturally replenish itself within a few weeks of the donation. Donate PBSC through a process similar to plasma donation. Before a PBSC donation, you'll be injected with filgrastim, a medicine that increases the amount of stem cells in your blood. You'll receive these injections on each of the 5 days before the donation. During the donation, you'll have a needle put into each of your arms. Blood will be removed from one arm, then passed through a blood cell separator machine to collect the necessary cells. The remaining blood will be returned to your body through your other arm. The cells removed by the blood separator machine are blood-forming cells, platelets, and some white blood cells. Plasma and red blood cells go back into your body. Your first filgrastim injections will be given at a donor center or clinic. On days 2-4, you can get your injections at your home or workplace. You'll get the last injection at the center, followed by the donation itself. The donation can take up to 8 hours. Prepare for the side effects of your procedure. Both donation procedures come with side effects, which can vary from donor to donor. Some side effects could include: For bone marrow donation: back or hip pain; fatigue; muscle pain; headache; bruising at the site of the incision. These aches can last a few days or up to several weeks. For PBSC donation: filgrastim side effects can include headaches, bone and muscle pain, nausea, trouble sleeping, and fatigue. Side effects of the donation procedure include tingling around the mouth, toes, and fingers, muscle cramps, and bruising around the injection site. Understand the risks of donating blood marrow or PBSC. The risks of both procedures are minimal, with over 99% of donors making a full recovery. Bone marrow donation risks are mostly related to anesthesia, while PBSC risks are even smaller. For bone marrow donations, a small percentage of donors experience serious complications from anesthesia, or damage to their hip bones, nerves, or muscles. Serious risks of anesthesia are rare; common side effects include sore throat or mild nausea. For PBSC donations, fewer than 1% of donors experience serious side effects. The donation might require the placement of a central line if your arm veins prevent needle placement, but the risk of serious complications from this are small. Get back to your routine a few days after the donation. Recovery time from either procedure depends on the person and procedure, but most patients of either procedure are able to go back to their normal activities within a few days to a week. For a bone marrow donation, you may be asked to stay at the hospital overnight, then take several days to fully recover. With a PBSC donation, donors are typically able to leave quite soon after the donation and get back to their usual routine within 1-2 days. If you gave a bone marrow donation, your marrow will take 4-6 weeks to return to normal levels, but you'll typically be able to get back to your usual activities within a week. Get in touch with your recipient if your center allows it. If you're interested in learning more about the recipient of your donor, ask your donation center what their protocol is. In the U.S., you should be given updates every few months following the transplant. Some centers allow you to communicate anonymously with your recipient, and others will let you contact them directly after 1 or more years. It's important to remember that although receiving a transplant can be life-saving, not all recipients end up surviving, whether due to pre-transplant chemotherapy and radiation or health complications following the transplant. For many recipients, though, the transplant is a success. Contact your registry or donor advocacy program if you have any issues. If you have any long-term physical or mental side effects from your donation, get in touch with your registry. They will typically cover medical expenses and help find medical care for you following the donation. You can also contact a donor advocacy program to learn more about your rights and support options after the donation.	Learn about the 2 different kinds of donation and what they entail. Understand the commitment before you sign up as a donor. Become a donor if you’re between 18-44 years old. Make sure you meet the medical criteria to be a donor. Consider donating if you have a minority ethnic background. Register at a bone marrow drive to talk to experts before you sign up. Join the bone marrow registry online for convenience. Talk to a doctor if you want to donate to a specific person. Keep your registry contact information up to date. Decide whether you want to donate when you become a match. Go through more testing and appointments if you match with a patient. Undergo a safe surgical procedure if you’re donating blood marrow. Donate PBSC through a process similar to plasma donation. Prepare for the side effects of your procedure. Understand the risks of donating blood marrow or PBSC. Get back to your routine a few days after the donation. Get in touch with your recipient if your center allows it. Contact your registry or donor advocacy program if you have any issues.
https://www.wikihow.life/Bleach-a-White-Shirt	How to Bleach a White Shirt	To bleach a white shirt, start by pretreating any tough stains with a dab of detergent and scrubbing the spots gently with an old toothbrush. Next, put the shirt in the washing machine and pour the bleach into your machine's bleach dispenser up to the fill line. If your machine doesn't have a dispenser, just add 1/2 cup of bleach to the drum once it fills up with water. Use the highest heat setting your machine allows, then run the cycle as you normally would. You can repeat this process if the stains don't fully lift the first time!	Add your shirt to a bucket of cold water. Use laundry bleach. To begin, toss your shirt in a bucket, bowl, or other suitably sturdy container. Cover it with at least a few inches of cold water. Feel free to soak other whites with your shirt. It is more efficient to bleach a number of items than just one. White underwear, socks, pillowcases, and towels often are good candidates. If you do, add extra water so that the clothes have at least an inch or so of water over them when pushed down. You want a container big enough to give you room to stir and agitate your clothing while it soaks. Clean construction-grade buckets are great for this. If you can obtain one with a lid, it will help prevent accidents as well as cut down on any fumes if used inside. Other typical possibilities include a large cooking pot, a bathtub, or your washing machine. Add bleach. Your bottle of bleach very likely has directions on how much is recommended for use. Different bleaches have different concentrations. If you are only soaking your shirt, you may only need a few tablespoons or so. However, if you soak a large load of whites, you may need to add up to 1 cup. Generally, about 1/4 cup of bleach per gallon of water is recommended. If your cloth is soiled, rather than just needing whitening, you may also want to add other cleaning agents for extra cleaning power! Just a few other materials you may want to add are: Laundry detergent Dish detergent Borax Washing soda Note: Never mix bleach and ammonia — this can release toxic chloramine gas. Let the shirt soak for 5-10 minutes. Next, stir the liquid in the bucket to ensure your shirt (and/or any other clothes with it) get a nice, even soaking. Then, set a timer for five to ten minutes and simply wait for the bleach to do its work! You may want to stir every few minutes to ensure the shirt soaks completely. Do not let your whites to soak for too long. Even fabrics that can safely be bleached, like cotton and linen, will eventually be weakened and damaged if exposed to bleach for long periods of time. Rinse the shirt in cold water. Once your shirt has soaked, remove it from the bleach mixture and wash it under cold, clear running water. You want to do this to remove the bleach and other chemicals from the fabric. If allowed to dry, these materials can leave unpleasant residues in the fabric which can smell strongly of chlorine, irritate the skin, and possibly cause yellow stains.. Wring the shirt out and dry. Once your shirt has been rinsed and any bleach or detergent that was used to clean it has been removed, squeeze or wring any excess water out of it. Then, simply dry it however you normally would. For most, the simplest option will be to simply use a drying machine or put out on the line to dry as usual. However, you can also let the shirt air-dry out doors. Drying white clothes in the sun is actually known to have a slight "bleaching" effect, leading to whiter whites (see section below for more information). It is not as dramatic as using bleach, but sunlight does cause bleaching. Remove any staining substances immediately. The method above isn't the only way to bleach a white shirt — you can also use bleach during a normal cycle of your washing machine to whiten your clothing with minimal extra effort. To begin, if your shirt has any stains on it, use a paper towel, a spoon, or any other tool you have handy to remove any excess spilled material from the shirt. The earlier you can remove the sources of your stains, the better the shirt will look in the long run. For ground-in stains, try making a paste of baking soda and water and brushing it into the stain. The baking soda should gradually absorb some of the staining materials, after which it can be brushed away. Pre-treat stains with detergent. Next, pour a tiny spot of liquid laundry detergent directly onto any stain remaining on your shirt. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush (one you don't intend to use for your teeth again) to scrub the stain clean. Leave the scrubbed-in detergent in the shirt before you wash it — allowing it to set helps loosen up the stain, leaving you with a whiter shirt in the long run. If you don't have liquid laundry detergent, you can mix a small spoonful of powdered detergent with water and use it in precisely the same way. Load the washing machine and add bleach. Next, put your pre-treated white shirt (and any other whites you're washing) into your washing machine. At this point, you can add your bleach. The precise way you'll do this will vary based on the type of washing machine you have — directions for the most common types are below: Machines with bleach dispenser: Pour bleach into the bleach dispenser tray, filling it to the indicated line. The washing machine will automatically release the bleach into the load at the appropriate time. Machines without bleach dispenser: Start the wash cycle, then add detergent and 1/2 cup of bleach to the water, then, finally, add your clothing. Very large machines: Use bleach dispenser as above if available. If the machine has no bleach dispenser, add 1 cup of bleach to the water after the wash cycle has begun. Run the washer at the highest allowable heat. You're all ready to start your washing machine! For the greatest cleaning and whitening power, use the hottest temperature setting allowable for the fabric of the garments in the wash. Consult your garment's care label if you are unsure of how hot it can safely be washed — in general, tough fabrics like cotton, denim, and so on can take hot wash temperatures, while many more fragile or manmade fibers can only withstand warm heats. Dry and repeat as needed. When your washing machine is done, remove your white shirt and any other whites you washed with it. Dry as you please — for most, this will usually mean using a dryer, though you can also save energy by air-drying if it's sunny outside. For particularly stained or soiled white shirts, you may need to repeat this cycle several times to restore them to their original brilliant white. For the very best results, try pairing this normal washing technique with one of the others described in this article. Wash as normal. For this method, you'll use the natural bleaching power of the sun's rays to get your shirt looking as white as possible. Before bleach was commercially available, this was the primary way that people kept their whites bright and shining. To begin, wash your white shirt as you normally would. You can use one of the methods described above or simply use whatever washing technique you're used to. Hang clothes outside in warm weather. Next, if the sun is shining and there's no chance of rain, take your wet clothes outside. Hang the shirt over a horizontal wire or a wooden drying rack. If you don't have either of these things handy, you can try laying it on a clean, flat surface, like the floor of a deck or patio, or hanging it over a railing. Try to position the shirt somewhere will it will get plenty of sun — the more, the better. Wait for the clothes to dry. Now, all you've got to do is wait! Over time, the sun will do its work, naturally evaporating the moisture trapped in the fabric. As it does this, the sun will also gently bleach the fabric itself, resulting in noticeably whiter whites without the aid of commercial bleach. This method is great for cloth diapers and other sorts of frequently-soiled white fabrics. The bleaching power of the sun comes from the ultraviolet radiation in its rays. This radiation can actually break up the chemical bonds that produce the colors in stains at a molecular level, causing them to "fade" or lighten in color. Don't let clothes lay in the sun for days on end. While sun-bleaching offers an easy, convenient alternative to commercial bleach, it has its drawbacks as well. Over time, the sun's rays can actually weaken clothing fabric, making it much more susceptible to damage and wear. For this reason, you'll want to avoid leaving clothes out in the sun longer than they need to be. Once your whites have dried, to avoid unnecessary wear, bring them in, rather than letting them sit out. Use bleach only for whites. In general, bleach should only be used for white pieces of clothing. Though it's great for brightening your whites, bleach can lead to laundry disasters when used with certain types of colored clothing. Bleach can strip the dye straight out of colored clothing, leaving you with pale, faded results. Worse still, if undiluted bleach is spilled directly onto colored clothing, it can result in splotchy, uneven faded patches in the spots where the bleach hits the shirt. For these reasons, you'll want to keep most colored clothing far away from bleach. To be clear, there are actually two different kinds of bleach that are commonly available: chlorine bleach, which is suitable only for whites for the reasons listed above, and oxygen bleach, which is usually marketed as a cleaning product with "Oxi" in the name (e.g., Oxiclean, etc.). In some situations, you can use oxygen bleach for treating stains on colored clothing. However, since chlorine bleach is usually what most people think of when they hear the word "bleach", we've focused on this in the safety disclaimer above. Test for colorfastness on an inside seam. While chlorine bleach usually isn't recommended for cleaning colored clothing, oxygen bleach can usually be safely used in small quantities for "colorfast" clothing — that is, clothes with colors that won't run. Sometimes, this information will be contained on the garment's care label. If it isn't, you can test a garment's colorfastness by using the quick test below: Mix 1 tablespoon of oxygen bleach in 1 cup of water. Dip a cotton ball or swab in the mixture and transfer just a drop or so to one of the garment's inside seams (or some other part of the garment that isn't likely to be seen). Wait for about 10 minutes, then check to see if the colors have faded. If they have, don't use the bleach to clean the garment. Don't use bleach for wool, mohair, leather, silk, or spandex. Bleach is a powerful cleaning tool — though it can get your whites looking brand-new, it can damage weaker fabrics. In general, you won't want to use bleach on any sort of garment made from the materials listed above for this reason. Bleach can sometimes ruin or seriously discolor garments made from these fabrics. If you're washing white versions of these fabrics (i.e., white wool, white mohair, and so on), you'll usually be directed to use hydrogen peroxide or another mild bleaching agent rather than bleach. When in doubt, consult a garment's care label. The list above isn't exhaustive, so, if you're ever not 100% sure whether or not you should use bleach to wash a garment, give the label a quick check. Don't mix bleach and ammonia. As noted above, you'll never, ever, ever want to mix bleach and ammonia for any cleaning job. These two common cleaning materials can be very harmful when combined, forming dangerous chloramine gases that can injure (or, if you're continuously exposed to them, even kill you). Chloramine gases are not something you want in your home, so keep ammonia far away from your bleach. Below are just some of the effects of exposure to chloramine gas: Coughing Chest pain Pneumonia Mouth, eye, and throat irritation Nausea Shortness of breath	Add your shirt to a bucket of cold water. Add bleach. Let the shirt soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse the shirt in cold water. Wring the shirt out and dry. Remove any staining substances immediately. Pre-treat stains with detergent. Load the washing machine and add bleach. Run the washer at the highest allowable heat. Dry and repeat as needed. Wash as normal. Hang clothes outside in warm weather. Wait for the clothes to dry. Don't let clothes lay in the sun for days on end. Use bleach only for whites. Test for colorfastness on an inside seam. Don't use bleach for wool, mohair, leather, silk, or spandex. Don't mix bleach and ammonia.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Vodka-and-Tonic	How to Make a Vodka and Tonic	Vodka and tonic is a classic drink you can make with just a few ingredients. First, fill a highball or another small glass with ice cubes. Then, pour in 1 shot of vodka. It's best to keep your vodka in the fridge for a few hours before serving it, since vodka tastes best chilled. Top up your glass with tonic water, which should be just over 3 shot glasses, and stir the drink lightly. For extra flavor, add some fresh lemon or lime juice, mint leaves, or cranberries to your vodka tonic.	Make sure your vodka is ice cold. Before making a vodka tonic, chill the vodka in the fridge overnight or at least for a few hours. Vodka drinks taste best with ice cold vodka. Use a highball glass. A pint glass will be far too large for a vodka tonic and can water the drink down as you fill the glass with ice. Ideally, a highball glass should be used for a vodka tonic. If you don't have a highball glass, opt for another short, squat glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Go for solid, large ice cubes over ice chips. Chips melt quicker and water down the drink. Fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. Add your vodka. Measure out your vodka using a shot glass. Pour the vodka into the drink first. Most shot glasses are about 1.5 ounces. Top your vodka with soda. Measure out about five ounces of tonic water, again using a shot glass. Top off your drink with tonic water. The glass should be filled to near the brim. Stir lightly. Vodka tonics do not have to be stirred much, as this can kill the carbonation. Do some light stirring with a spoon or similar device. Add fresh cranberries. Cranberries can add a nice, fruity flavor to a vodka tonic. Add a few fresh cranberries to the top of your glass. You can also add a splash of cranberry juice instead if you prefer. Mix in lemon or lime juice. Use a fresh lemon or lime if you go this route. Cut the lemon or lime into wedges and squeeze the juice into the drink. You can also place a lemon or lime wedge on the edge of a glass. Try mint leaves. Mint leaves can give your drink a nice, minty flavor. If you want to add some extra taste, garnish your drink with a few fresh mint leaves. Finished.	Make sure your vodka is ice cold. Use a highball glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add your vodka. Top your vodka with soda. Stir lightly. Add fresh cranberries. Mix in lemon or lime juice. Try mint leaves. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Open-Minded	How to Be Open Minded	If you want to be more open-minded, push yourself to try something new each week. For example, you might eat lunch at a new restaurant, sign up for a new class, or watch a movie you normally wouldn't pick. Also, try reading about things you don't know much about, like a place you've never been or a topic you're unfamiliar with. This will help broaden your mind by exposing you to new situations, perspectives, and ideas.	Embrace the unknown. If you want to be more open-minded, then the first thing you have to do is embrace something that is completely foreign to you. Sure, this may sound a bit broad, but the unknown can really mean something as simple as taking a different route to work, finally accepting that coffee date with your neighbor, or seeing a movie by a director you've never heard of. If you want to be more open-minded, then you should try to embrace one new unknown thing every week—or even, every day. Have you never checked out that new restaurant in town because you don't know what it's like there? Now's the time to check it out. Have you avoided signing up for that English class you're interested in because you don't know anything about Romantic poetry? Go for it. Have you avoided the Barre classes at your yoga studio because you're afraid you won't know what you're doing. Check them out and you'll see that it wasn't as scary as you thought. Don’t knock anything before you try it. Close-minded people are famous for forming negative opinions of things they've never even tried. They may hate the other pizza place in town without even setting foot in the door, or they think the vegan movement is completely silly without ever trying it themselves. So, the next time you catch yourself espousing a negative opinion about something, ask yourself what evidence you have to support your ideas. If you find that there is absolutely no evidence to prove your case, then you should try that thing yourself before you say anything else. If your only evidence comes from biased sources, such as your favorite blogger or your best friend, who agrees with everything you say, then that doesn't really count. Just say “yes” instead of “no. ” If you want to be more open-minded, then you have to start saying “yes” to the things you would formerly say “no” to. This could be your friend's standing invitation to go to go on a hike, your co-worker's invitation to join your company's bowling league, or even your barista asking if you'd like to try the new latte special. Stop saying no to things and start saying that you'd like to try them. You'll be surprised by how quickly this changes your perspective. The next time you say no to something, ask yourself what lies behind this impulse: is this fear of the unknown? An unwillingness to step out of your comfort zone? The desire to be hanging out in bed in your pyjamas instead of meeting new people? Face the feeling and find a way to fight it. Learn to examine every situation from multiple angles. This is easier said than done, of course. Let's say you're politically liberal and support a serious handgun ban. Sure, you may think your way is the best way, and you don't have to change that, but you should read some arguments from the other side to see what the other people are saying. You may find that they have some good ideas of their own; and if you don't, then you'll feel more justified in your own opinion because you'll be more informed. Read up on how other countries run their governments. America could learn a thing or two from Sweden and vice versa. Seeing how other people do things can give you a better sense of any situation, whether it's fighting crime, dealing with adoptions, or offering easier and cheaper access to healthcare. Let's say you're a very devout Christian. Can you try reading up on other religions, or understanding the reasons why someone might not believe in God at all? Make a list of these reasons and see if it makes it easier for you to understand your differing perspectives. This doesn't mean you have to change your mind, but it will help you have a more open-minded outlook. Think of three positive things for every negative one. Though being close-minded doesn't necessarily equate with being negative, many close-minded people tend to look at most things at the world as being negative or threatening and tend to stick to the things they know. So, the next time you catch a negative thought crossing your brain—or even the next time one escapes your lips—counter it with a positive thought. It'll feel good. Let's say you catch yourself saying, “It's freezing today. This weather sucks.” Can you think of anything good about the cold day? Try: “But there's nothing like drinking a pumpkin spice latte in your favorite café when it's cold outside.” Or: “Maybe it'll snow later. I love snow.” Being more positive will help you embrace the things you thought you hated. The same goes for whining and complaining. If you catch yourself whining and complaining about something, immediately counter your complaints with praise or excitement surrounding that thing. You can find the good in almost any situation. Maybe you hate your 2-hour commute from Sacramento to Berkeley, but you can love the alone time you get to listen to your favorite audiobook. Pick up a completely new hobby. This is another great way to adjust your perspective and to become more open-minded. Try karate, hiking, oil painting, power yoga, photography, or any other activity that you have never tried before, don't know much about, and don't even particularly think you'd be good at. Sign up for a class in your town or at a local college. You will meet new people also interested in that thing and will learn to look at the world in a new way. Who knows, your new hobby may even turn in to a passion. And if you really find yourself having a passion for something new, your outlook will improve. A love for photography, for example, will change the way you look at the world. Mix up your routine. Close-minded people tend to do the same thing every day because they're convinced that they wouldn't be happy if they did something different, had a different breakfast, or took a different route to work. So, do just that. Don't eat the same bagel and cream cheese and go for some oatmeal and a fruit salad. Don't go to the gym after work; try running in the morning instead. And don't go straight home after work or school, either; hang out with your co-workers or friends instead. You'll be surprised by how quickly you'll start looking at the world in a new way when you get out of your old rut. Routines are a good way to bring order and stability to your life and there's nothing wrong with them. But if you want to be more open-minded, mixing it up once in a while will show you that there's more than one way to live your life. Let's say you planned to stay in all weekend and watch that ''Law & Order'' marathon you've been craving. Your friend invites you to her beach house at the last minute—if you want to start changing your life for the better and to be more open to new experiences, then you better say yes. Educate yourself. If you want to be more open-minded, then you have to broaden your horizons any way you can. Educating yourself is a broad idea, and you can achieve this through going to school, taking some night or online classes, or just by reading more books and watching online tutorials about how to do more things. The more educated you are, the less like you are to fall victim to bias. Spend three hours on wikiHow next Sunday and learn how to do ten new things. Then, try them out. Being more educated will make you more informed and less likely to form close-minded opinions. Being educated will also help you hold your ground in your position if you like to argue, and it will also help you become more open to the point of view of the person you're arguing with. Read more. It's hard to be open-minded without reading. You should read widely: non-fiction, literary fiction, magazines, newspapers, blogs, or almost any kind of reading materials will enrich your life and make you understand that there are an infinite amount of ways to live and enjoy your life. Read a book about a country you've never been to, or a book about a political movement you don't know much about. The more you know, the more power you'll have to make educated decisions and to be more open-minded. Start a Goodreads account and try to tackle at least three books a month, at first. See what other people are reading and get inspired. Spend hours at a bookshop perusing the shelves until you find a book that speaks out to you. Then, make a goal of finishing it by the weekend. Join a book club. This will make you even more open to a wide variety of literature and will expose you to a number of new opinions. Travel as much as you can. Though many people have a limited budget, you should make a habit of traveling when you find the money. If you only have a little bit of money to spare, just travel to a fun destination a few hours away from your hometown and try to learn something new. If you have more money to work with, go look at the Mayan ruins in Mexico, check out the plethora of museums in Paris, or spend a weekend in Montreal. If you can't afford to travel, watch the Travel Network. Though it won't be as exciting as the real thing, it will give you more perspective into how people live in other countries. Volunteer in a foreign country. This is a great way to give your time while exploring a new place. Learn a foreign language. Learning a foreign language is a great way to broaden your horizons right from the comfort of your own home. Order Rosetta Stone, get another language learning guide, or even invest in a private tutor or take a class in the language. You'll understand how anything linguistic system works and will end up having a better understanding of your own. You'll also pick up some information about a foreign culture and will understand more about the world. If you get really committed to the language, you can find other native speakers to talk to. This will help you learn even more about the world. You can watch foreign films in this language to get a better sense of how people speak. You'll also gain valuable insights into the culture you are learning about. Get out of your comfort zone. Maybe you're afraid of heights. Go stand on the roof of a building (if it's allowed). Hate going to noisy restaurants? Make a dinner date and see if you survive. Afraid of meeting new people? Go to a singles' mixer or a meet-and-greet in your town or let your friend drag you to a party. Make a habit of doing this as often as you can and you'll slowly feel your mind opening up. Write down five things that make you really uncomfortable. Find a way to do as many as you can. This will take time and courage but you'll feel better for it. Educate yourself when you watch TV. Whether you watch just two hours of TV a week or if you watch two hours a day, you can make a habit of watching something that opens up your mind instead of closing it off further. Put away those reruns of crime shows you've seen a million times and change the channel from Maury Povich. It's time to watch the History Channel, see if a classic film is playing, or watch a documentary about the environment. Don't watch anything that you feel is only making you stupider. You're better off staring at the wall. Check out Turner Classic Movies. You'll gain a new appreciation of classic films and may change your opinion of anything made before 2010. Eat food from a cuisine you’ve never heard of. You may like eating your three favorite foods, but if you want to be more open-minded, then you should check out the new Burmese or Ethiopian place everyone has been talking about. Never had food from El Salvador? It's never too late to try. Sure, Mexican, Italian, and Chinese are old favorites, but if you want to be more open to new experiences, then you'll have to try new things, even if you have no idea what they'll taste like. If you're trying a completely new cuisine, try to go with a friend who is an expert and knows exactly what to order. This will increase your chances of having a good time. Have dinner with your friend’s family. The next time your friend invites you over for dinner with his or her family, don't make a lame excuse for staying in. Sure, meeting a friend's parents or siblings can be a little intimidating, and understanding the dynamics of another family isn't always easy. But hanging out with your friend and his or her family will make you see that there are multiple ways to live, and that the way you were raised isn't the only way to live. Your friend's parents might be more funny, strict, entertaining, exciting, quiet, or friendlier than yours. No two families are alike, and you'll see that every family has its good and bad sides. If your friend's family have different political or religious opinions, take it as an opportunity for an intellectually exchange, as long as it stays friendly. If your friend's parents come from another culture, then learn about it to broaden your horizons! Listen to talk radio instead of pop music. When you're heading out for that soul-crushing morning commute, turn off Katy Perry and put on KCRW. Sure, pop music may give you some pump-up points to help you feel even more caffeinated in the morning, but nothing will wake you up and make you feel better than some food for thought. Make a goal of listening to talk radio when you get in the car next time and see how much you learn. If you desperately need your music fix, try something new! Genres like classical and jazz can ease you into the day, while upbeat Latin or reggae music can wake you up quickly to prepare for the day ahead. Listening to other experts talk about a variety of political and social topics will give you a better sense of what's going on in the world. It's like reading the news without picking up the paper. You can also download podcasts on a variety of topics on the iTunes or Android stores. Don’t judge a person until you know his story. Many people who struggle with being open-minded are also known to judge people before they really know them. If you tend to judge people when you first meet them, or even when you just first hear about them or see them across the room, then you need to work on approaching every new person on a case-by-case basis without judging him based on his background, appearance, or accent. This can be tricky if you're used to quickly forming opinions on someone based on his appearance or the first five minutes of a conversation. Take a look at yourself in the mirror. Do you think people will be able to know everything about you after looking at you for five minutes? Probably not. The next time you meet a new person, try to really understand where he or she is coming from before you form any kind of an opinion. You may be the kind of person who is prone to jealousy and who instantly hates any friends that your friend brings around because you're possessive. Instead, think of it like this: if your friend likes this person, then there must be something good about him. Try to seek it out. Ask people lots of questions. If you're close-minded, then you may tend to think that you don't have anything to learn from or about other people. So, the next time you meet a new person or talk to an old friend, ask him or her more questions than you normally would without sounding like you're in the interrogation room. Ask the person what he's been up to that week or if he read anything good lately. You'll be amazed by how much you'll learn. If a person just came back from a trip to an exotic place, ask for all the details. If you know the person well, ask him about what his childhood was like. You may hear some really interesting details and will learn something new. Be friends with people from different walks of life. If you want to be more open-minded, then you can't just be friends with your five best friends from high school or college, all of whom basically share the same interests, and expect to have a broad perspective on life. Make friends from work, your ceramics class, your favorite neighborhood bar, or from different classes in school. Though you shouldn't hand pick your friends based on their diversity, try to hang out with people that have a variety of jobs, interests, and backgrounds. Being friends with people from diverse backgrounds will give you insight into different perspectives on the world. If you have really eclectic friends, some of them may not even end up liking each other, and that's okay. Let a friend introduce you to his favorite hobby. If your friend is really passionate about printmaking or yoga, let her take you to a class or show you how it's done. You'll be able to gain expert knowledge from your friend and will have a new appreciation of something you never considered before. Try to challenge yourself and pick something that you previously scoffed at; you'll be surprised by how much it can change your life. Seeing your friend get really passionate about something you know nothing about can also help you have a more open-minded approach to how other people choose to spend their time. Accept more invitations. This is an easy way to be more open-minded. Though you don't have to say yes to every invitation, you can make a habit of saying yes 50% more and going to parties or places where you never thought you'd end up. It could be a potluck at your neighbor's house, your aunt's yearly barbecue that you always skip, or even a poetry reading your friend has been trying to get you to go to for months. Exposing yourself to a wide variety of events will make you more open-minded. Try to accept invitations to different types of events. Just saying yes to party invitations may not necessarily broaden your horizons if you say no to everything else. Engage in friendly debates. If you're close-minded, then you may love to argue about a topic because you're convinced that you're completely right. Well, the next time you find yourself in the middle of a little debate, take a friendlier, inquisitive approach. Don't tell the person all of the reasons why he is wrong, but ask him to tell exactly why you should believe his perspective. You won't change your own mind, but you will definitely like something new. You don't want to develop the reputation of being the guy who argues with everyone until he clears out the room. Instead, be easygoing, not aggressive, even if you're really passionate about a topic. Befriend a person you don’t think you would ever like. You might have never thought you would be friends with a staunch Republican, a girl who is obsessed with her modeling career, or a guy who chain smokes and covers his body with tattoos. Though it may be hard to seek these people out, if you do find people that you feel you would not be compatible with in your social circle or around you, be friendly and invite them out for a cup of coffee. You'll become more open-minded and may even end up making a new friend in the process. If you don't get along, then that's fine, but at least you can't blame yourself for trying. Remember that people may also be stereotyping or thinking negatively about ''you.'' You can help others be more open-minded by sharing your perspective, too.	Embrace the unknown. Don’t knock anything before you try it. Just say “yes” instead of “no. Learn to examine every situation from multiple angles. Think of three positive things for every negative one. Pick up a completely new hobby. Mix up your routine. Educate yourself. Read more. Travel as much as you can. Learn a foreign language. Get out of your comfort zone. Educate yourself when you watch TV. Eat food from a cuisine you’ve never heard of. Have dinner with your friend’s family. If your friend's family have different political or religious opinions, take it as an opportunity for an intellectually exchange, as long as it stays friendly. Listen to talk radio instead of pop music. If you desperately need your music fix, try something new! You can also download podcasts on a variety of topics on the iTunes or Android stores. Don’t judge a person until you know his story. Ask people lots of questions. Be friends with people from different walks of life. Let a friend introduce you to his favorite hobby. Accept more invitations. Engage in friendly debates. Befriend a person you don’t think you would ever like.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-the-Cupid-Shuffle-Dance	How to Do the Cupid Shuffle Dance	To do the Cupid Shuffle, start by taking 4 steps to the right, in time with the music. Next, take 4 steps to the right, so you end up back where you started. Kick your right foot out and tap your heel on the floor, then alternate feet for a total of 4 kicks. Finally, you'll “walk it out,” or pivot on the ball of your feet, walking in place while slowly turning to the left. Repeat this 3 more times until you're facing back forwards. Don't forget to put your own creative spin on the dance moves!	Warm up as the music starts. You'll know what's coming, because the song starts by repeating the words, “Cupid Shuffle.” Get to a good spot on the dance floor where you have a little bit of space to showcase your moves. Typically, this dance works best when people are lined up in rows. Use the musical intro to find your groove. Shake off any self-consciousness you might have and get ready to have some fun. Take four steps to the right. Step your right foot out to the side, and then bring your left foot to meet it. You will be doing this four times total. If the dance floor is pretty crowded, you may only be able to take baby steps. If you have lots of space, feel free to take large steps. By watching the crowd around you and listening to the music, you will easily be able to step in the correct rhythm. Take four steps to the left. Like you did on the opposite side, you'll be bringing your left foot out, planting it, and bringing your right foot to meet it. As long as you are moving to the left, feel free to add a little pep to your step. For example: Add a little hop or bounce. Do a smooth slide. Sway your hips to the music. Get your arms moving. There isn't any choreography for your arms, so you can play around with this. Don't lock your arms to your side, however, or you'll look uncomfortable and robotic. Bring some individuality to your dance by trying any of the following: Snap your fingers. Shimmy your shoulders. Place your hands on your hips. Stand with your feet together. Once you've finished stepping to the right and the left, bring your feet back together and stand up straight. For the next move, you will be staying in one place and facing forward. Make sure you have room in front of you to extend your leg. Kick your right foot out. Bring it down so that the side of your heel taps the floor in front of you. Your toes will be pointing slightly to the right, never hitting the ground. As your right foot comes out in front of you, your left leg will give a slight bend. Bring your right foot back to center, and tap your left heel out. Once you get comfortable with this basic step, you can really make it your own. Try giving a little jump as you switch out your feet. Repeat a kick on each leg, so that you kick to the front a total of four times. Don't forget to stay bouncy on bent knees, so that you don't look stiff and uncomfortable throughout the dance. Continue to move your arms to the rhythm as your leg kicks out. Alternate which arm and leg you move. For example, when you kick out with your right leg, give your left arm a swing. When you kick your right leg, move your left arm. Here are some sweet moves to try: Pop out your arm, like in a swimming stroke motion. Do some forward punches, keeping your fists in front of your chest. Roll your wrists to the music; this is great for crowded rooms. Stand with your feet hip width apart and bend your knees. Once you've completed all four kicks, get in this stance immediately. Just like the steps and the kicks before this, you will be alternating going from right to left, twice. Lift your heels up a bit, so most of your weight is on the balls of your feet. Unlike with the kick, you won't need much space for this move. You should still be aware of your surroundings. Swivel back and forth from right to left, with knees bent. You should be turning on the balls of your feet. Picture it as if you were getting into a running stance toward the right, then swiveling to the opposite wall and getting into a runners stance to the left. This is called “walking it out” and you can have fun with this move. Keep your arms bent, as they would be if you were actually running. As you swivel, you can get lower and lower to the floor. Rotate your whole body a quarter turn as you’re swiveling on bent knees. In other words, you'll be “walking it out” while slowly turning your whole body to the left. When you restart the dance from the beginning, you will be facing a different wall. You'll continue to do this dance and doing a quarter turn each time, so eventually you will have made a complete circle.	Warm up as the music starts. Take four steps to the right. Take four steps to the left. Get your arms moving. Stand with your feet together. Kick your right foot out. Bring your right foot back to center, and tap your left heel out. Continue to move your arms to the rhythm as your leg kicks out. Stand with your feet hip width apart and bend your knees. Swivel back and forth from right to left, with knees bent. Rotate your whole body a quarter turn as you’re swiveling on bent knees.
https://www.wikihow.com/Rack-a-Pool-Table	How to Rack a Pool Table	To rack a pool table, start by putting the 1 ball at the front of the rack. Then, put 2 random balls behind the 1 ball. After you've filled in the first 2 rows, put the 8 ball in the center of the third row. Next, put one stripe ball and one solid ball in the bottom corners, then fill in the rest of the balls randomly. Line up the front of the rack with the middle diamond on the side of the pool table. Make sure the balls are tightly packed, then remove the rack before beginning the game.	Start off with the 1-ball at the front of the rack. This is also called the "apex" of the rack. Make sure that the 8-ball is in the center of the rack. The center of the rack is the middle of the triangle. This should be the third row down counting from the top. Make sure the bottom corner balls are a stripe and a solid. It doesn't matter which is which, as long as you've got one stripe and one solid. Place all the other balls at random. Make sure the 1-ball is at the apex, the 8-ball is in the middle of the rack, and both a stripe and solid are at the bottom corner, but line up all the other balls in random fashion. If solids and solids are together, or stripes and stripes, that's okay. One variant of this step in amateur play is to vary the edges of the rack so that the pattern is stripe, solid, stripe, solid, etc. This will result in the two corner balls being the same, i.e. either both stripe or both solid. Another variant of this step in amateur play is to order the balls down and from left to right, according to their number. This will always result in the 1-ball being at the apex, the 11 and 15 being at the bottom corners, and the 5-ball being in the 8's customary position. Line the apex (the first ball) up with the middle diamond on the side of the pool table. The center of the first ball should be in the middle of the table at one quarter of the length. Some tables have this spot marked with a small dot. Make sure that the balls are tightly packed together. A tight rack makes for an infinitely better break. Preserving the tightness of the rack, lift the rack from the balls. You're ready to start your 8-ball game. If possible, get a diamond-shaped rack for 9-ball. Since the racking technique is different in 9-ball from 8-ball, a different rack is preferred. The pattern of a diamond is 1-2-3-2-1. The traditional triangular rack may be used for racking a 9-ball game, but it will produce a looser rack. In all variants of 9-ball, keep the 1-ball at the apex and the 9-ball in the center. The 1-ball is always at the front of the rack, and the 9-ball is always directly in the center. Place all other balls in random order around the 1- and 9-ball. Like in 8-ball, traditional rules state that all other balls are placed randomly. One amateur variant of 9-ball is that the billiard balls are placed in sequential orders, down and from left to right, excepting the 9-ball, which stays in the middle. If done properly, the 1-ball will be at the apex and the 8-ball will be at the bottom.	Start off with the 1-ball at the front of the rack. Make sure that the 8-ball is in the center of the rack. Make sure the bottom corner balls are a stripe and a solid. Place all the other balls at random. Line the apex (the first ball) up with the middle diamond on the side of the pool table. Make sure that the balls are tightly packed together. Preserving the tightness of the rack, lift the rack from the balls. If possible, get a diamond-shaped rack for 9-ball. In all variants of 9-ball, keep the 1-ball at the apex and the 9-ball in the center. Place all other balls in random order around the 1- and 9-ball.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Italian-Dressing	How to Make Italian Dressing	To make Italian dressing, mix together extra virgin olive oil and white vinegar or red wine vinegar. Next, add lemon juice. To season the oil and vinegar mixture, stir in chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, pressed garlic, and chopped fresh oregano. Finally, whisk the ingredients together until well-incorporated, and serve right away.	Place 1/2 cup (118ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. (30ml) of white vinegar or red wine vinegar. Add 2 tbsp. (30ml) of fresh lemon juice. If you do not have lemon juice, add 2 tbsp. more vinegar. The ratio of vinegar to oil depends upon your preference. Some Italian dressing recipes suggest using a 3 to 2 ratio of oil to vinegar instead of a 2 to 1 ratio. Chop 2 tbsp. (3.8g) of fresh parsley. Use 1 tsp. (0.5g) of dried parsley, if you do not have fresh herbs. Chop 2 tbsp. (5.3g) of fresh basil. Use 1 tsp. (0.7g) of dried basil as a substitute. Press 2 cloves of garlic through a garlic press. Add 1 tsp. (0.6g) of fresh oregano, chopped finely. Substitute with 1/4 tsp. (0.5g) of dried oregano. Consider adding 1 or more of the following ingredients: 1 tsp. (0.6g) of finely chopped fresh marjoram, 1/2 tsp. (0.9g) of red pepper flakes and/or 1/4 tsp. (0.35g) of dried thyme. Add 1/2 tbsp. (7ml or 6g) of honey or sugar, if you like a sweet vinaigrette. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper into the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until the oil and vinegar combine. You will need to whisk for a longer period while the sugar dissolves, if you are making sweet Italian dressing. Serve immediately over fresh greens. Place the remainder in a bottle with a cork or airtight lid. Store the Italian vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.	Place 1/2 cup (118ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. Add 2 tbsp. Chop 2 tbsp. Chop 2 tbsp. Press 2 cloves of garlic through a garlic press. Add 1 tsp. Consider adding 1 or more of the following ingredients: Add 1/2 tbsp. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper into the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until the oil and vinegar combine. Serve immediately over fresh greens. Place the remainder in a bottle with a cork or airtight lid.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Sticky-Rice	How to Make Sticky Rice	To make sticky rice, pour 1 cup of Thai sweet rice into a pot, and soak the rice in 1 to 1.5 cups for at least 4 hours. Drain the rice through a colander or strainer to separate the grains from the water. Then, steam the rice in in a bamboo rice basket or in a wire mesh rack over a steamer. Wrap the rice in muslin and cook on one side for 15 minutes before flipping the rice to cook on the opposite side for an additional 15 minutes. Mold the rice into the desired shape and serve as a side dish or main entree!	Prepare the rice. Measure out the uncooked rice in a pot or steamer. If making more rice, be sure to leave room for an additional 1/2 to 1 cup of water per cup of rice. Rinse the rice if needed. Rinsing or washing rice takes out nutrients as well as some of the starch components of the grains. However, it is optional for the taste. To wash, add water to the rice, rub the rice in your hands, drain the milky water, add new water, and repeat the process until the water is clear. Whether or not rice requires washing will depend on where you live and where you have sourced the rice from. In most developed countries, rice does not require washing for the purposes of cleaning it. Soak the rice. Add the water to the rice grains and leave it on the side to soak between 4 hours and overnight. The longer the rice is soaked, the more the texture will be. Steam the rice. Drain the rice grains through a colander to get all of the water out. Use a Thai bamboo rice basket or a wire mesh rack over a steamer to cook the rice. Wrap the rice in muslin, and steam on one side for 15 minutes. Turn the rice over, and cook for another 15 minutes. Do not overcook the rice or it will become mushy. It should be sticky, but not watery, and hold together well. Prepare and rinse the rice as described above. You may want to leave room for an additional 1/2 cup of water per cup of rice, for example 2 cups of rice and 2 1/2 cups of water Alternately, pour light lemon squash over the rice instead of water as the sugar content of the squash combines with the starch content of the rice and gives an extra sticky finish. Soak the rice with the measured water for 30 minutes. Cook the rice. There are two methods in making this type of rice: using a pot, and using rice cooker. Rice cooker: Leave the water used to soak the rice in the cooker for about 15 to 30 minutes. Add a pinch of salt in the cooker and stir gently. Put the cooker on. Pot: Add the rice and about 1 to 1 1/2 cups more water than rice. Leave it to soak for 20 minutes to 4 hours. Add about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of salt in the pot. Bring it to a boil and immediately lower the heat once it reaches to that point. Simmer the rice for about 10 minutes. Leave a cover lid on at an angle so some of the steam can escape (if there's no vent). Check back on the rice—–if there is water left, simmer it for an additional 5 to 7 minutes more. If there's no water, the rice is ready. Choose a serving method that best complements the food you're serving. Some ideas include: Place a serving size into an equivalent sized serving bowl. Wrap in a banana leaf for an authentic serving approach. Mold the sticky rice in a bowl or other shape, then upend it on the serving plate. Place in one large serving platter and have guests serve themselves with clean fingers (provide water bowls on the table to clean fingers after, as they'll be sticky too).	Prepare the rice. Rinse the rice if needed. Soak the rice. Steam the rice. Prepare and rinse the rice as described above. Soak the rice with the measured water for 30 minutes. Cook the rice. Check back on the rice—–if there is water left, simmer it for an additional 5 to 7 minutes more. Choose a serving method that best complements the food you're serving.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Your-Coach-That-You-Are-Quitting	How to Tell Your Coach That You Are Quitting	When you're read to tell your coach you're quitting, ask if you can talk to them after practice or when they aren't busy. Tell them directly that you are quitting, and explain that you have thought carefully about your decision. You might say something like, “I've been thinking this over, and I think I have to quit. My grades have been slipping, and I need to focus on my GPA.” Before you leave, remember to thank them for their help.	Determine why you want to quit. Talking to your coach will be easier once you have defined the reasons why you need to leave. Perhaps you have an obvious reason, such as a medical condition. Maybe you're just overwhelmed or stressed out by your duties. Being able to put your feelings into words will help you talk to your coach. Some reasons might be: You have a medical condition or injury You need more time to focus on school or work You're not having fun anymore You no longer have the time You have family or personal reasons The coach or teammates are bullies Identify other solutions. If you are upset about quitting or if you are uncertain about your decision, there may be factors that can help you stay on the team. Think about your situation. Are there compromises that you and your coach can work out to help you stay on the team? If you are quitting because the sport takes up too much of your time, perhaps the coach can cut back on practice hours, or perhaps practices can be rescheduled to fit more easily into your schedule. If you have problems with other people on the team, ask the coach to mediate your arguments. Perhaps you can work out a solution together. If you are injured, you can ask the coach if you can still attend practices and events on the sidelines until you have recovered. If you are not certain you will be able to play again, you can volunteer for other, non-intensive tasks such as water duty. Find moral support. If you can, it may help to ask others to back you up on your reasons for leaving. Perhaps they can provide you moral support while you talk to your coach, or maybe they can give you a signed note that explains your reasons for leaving. If you are quitting for medical reasons, ask your doctor or therapist for a signed letter detailing your condition. They may state in the letter that they recommend you to stop the sport. If you are quitting to focus on your studies, you can ask a teacher or professor to write you a note, stating that you need to spend more time on your schoolwork. If you are in middle or high school, your parents might come with you when you talk to your coach. Explain to your parents why you want to quit, and ask them if they would be willing to help you break the news to your coach. Write what you will say first. You can prepare to talk to your coach by writing an outline of what you plan to say. You do not need to write a script; rather, jot down why you are quitting and how you might introduce the topic to your coach. Think about how your coach might respond to you quitting. Do you think they will be understanding? Are you worried that they will be mad? Try to plan for that reaction as you write your reasons. How might you respond to their objections? Keep a confident but polite tone. Emphasize that you want the best for the team, but that leaving is the right thing for you to do now. Practice with a friend or family member. A good way to build confidence before you meet with your coach is to practice your speech on a family member or friend. Ask them if they would be willing to talk you through the process. If you cannot find anyone to listen to you practice, you can talk to yourself in the mirror. You may not want to tell your teammates that you are quitting before you tell your coach. You want your coach to hear the news from you, not from locker room gossip. Give yourself a pep talk beforehand. You may be nervous about telling your coach about your plans to quit. Before you have the talk, energize yourself with motivational sayings. These can give you confidence and ease your nerves. You can say, “You've got this. Just tell them what's up.” You might remind yourself, “You will feel so much better once you have done this. You can do this.” Try to frame the discussion in a positive light. You might tell yourself, “Imagine how relieved you'll be when this is done. You won't have so much stress every day to worry about.” Ask your coach if you can talk after practice. It is good to set aside time when you and your coach can talk one on one. At the beginning of practice, ask your coach if they have a few minutes afterwards to talk. This will give them a heads up that you need to discuss something, and they will not leave immediately. You can say, “Hey coach, can we chat after practice today? I have something I need to discuss with you.” If your coach tries to ask you what you want to talk about, tell them, “I'd like to discuss my future on the team. We can talk more after practice.” Tell them that you are quitting. When the time comes, you should let your coach know directly that you want to quit. By stating it in a clear, confident tone, you will demonstrate that you are serious. You might want to let them know that you have thought this decision over carefully and that this the right decision for you. You can say, “I've been thinking this over for several weeks now, and I think I have to quit.” Another way you can say it is “It's time for me to move onto other things. I need to leave the team.” Explain why you need to quit. You should give your coach reasons why you want to quit. While they may want to change your mind, by stating why you want to leave, you will demonstrate that you have thought this decision through completely. You might say, “I have to focus on my other work right now. My grades have been slipping, and I need to focus on my GPA so that I can get a good job.” You can say, “I've been having pains in my leg, and I went to the doctor. I have a torn meniscus, and I won't be able to play for a while. I think this will give me some time to pursue some other interests in my life.” If you have a doctor's or teacher's note, now would be the time to present it. Say, “I have a note from my doctor if that would help explain the issue.” Let them know how you might consider staying. Perhaps you are quitting because of a problem on the team or maybe your coach can accommodate some of your needs. If there is a reason why you might stay, you should inform your coach what it is. They may be willing to work with you to fix the issue. You might say, “I will be honest. I've had some arguments with members of this team, and unless we can work out something between us, I think it is best for us all if I go.” You can say, “I need more time to study so that my grades do not slip. Maybe if I didn't have to go to that extra weight training session on Friday, I'd be able to manage my time more effectively.” If you have a “bully coach,” it may be best not to tell them that they are the problem. They may redirect their anger at you. Instead, let them know that you are quitting for personal reasons, and do not provoke them. Tell them when you plan to stop. It is good to let your coach know how much longer you are planning to be on the team so that they can prepare accordingly. Give them a date when you will no longer be on the team. You can say, “I'm planning on staying for the rest of the season, but I will not be returning after that.” Alternatively, you might say, “I can only stay on for another two weeks. I'm sorry that I have to leave in middle of the season.” Thank them for their help. Make sure that your coach knows you appreciate their hard work since you've joined them. A sincere thank you can show that you are grateful for their influence and help while you have played the sport. You might say, “It's hard for me to leave, and I really appreciate all that you have done. Thank you so much for believing in me up until this point.” Write the coach an email if you cannot meet. If you cannot tell your coach in person, an email is the best way to get in touch. You may find your coach's email on a school, university, or league directory. If you cannot find your coach's email, you might try writing them a letter. Give that letter to a teammate, who can pass it onto the coach. It is not a good idea to quit in writing unless you are unable to talk to your coach in person. Perhaps you must quit suddenly and can't go to another practice. Maybe you're receiving treatment and cannot see your coach. A letter might read: “Dear Coach, It's hard to say this, but I have to quit the team. I'm sorry I could not tell you in person. I have to go home suddenly for personal reasons, and I will not be able to continue on this season. I'm not sure if I will be able to continue playing. Thank you for all of your support and hard work. I will always appreciate it. Sincerely, Trent.” If you are in middle or high school, you might CC your parents on the email. Alternatively, your parents might write the email for you. Bring someone with you. If you have a coach that is known for abusive or insulting behavior, you should bring someone along with you. The coach may be encouraged to use more polite language if someone outside of the team is there. You might consider bringing a parent, teacher, or friend. Use I statements. Avoid blaming the coach or using accusatory language. This might incense them further. Instead, use “I” statements to focus on your needs. “I” statements are sentences that start with “I”, instead of “you.” They can help defuse the tension. For example, instead of saying, “You always make us stay an hour late after practice,” you can say, “I do not have time to spend on my homework, and I need to focus on my studies.” Stand your ground. Some coaches might try to persuade you to change your mind. Let them know that you are serious about quitting. Let them know that you have thought the issue over very carefully and that unless they can make serious accommodations, you will not be able to continue. You might say, “I appreciate all this team has done for me, but I feel as though my time here is coming to an end. With my family situation the way it is, I need some space to handle my own personal life.” Ignore abuse. If your coach reacts with anger or abuse, try to shake off their insults. They may try to call you a quitter or guilt you into staying. Be firm and confident in your decision to leave. Say, “I am not a quitter. I just know my limits, and I have other things in my life I need to focus on.” Some coaches might try to tell you that you are making a mistake or that you will regret your decision. You can respond, “I know this is the right decision for me now. While I might regret leaving, I also might regret not leaving.”	Determine why you want to quit. Identify other solutions. Find moral support. Write what you will say first. Practice with a friend or family member. Give yourself a pep talk beforehand. Ask your coach if you can talk after practice. Tell them that you are quitting. Explain why you need to quit. Let them know how you might consider staying. Tell them when you plan to stop. Thank them for their help. Write the coach an email if you cannot meet. Bring someone with you. Use I statements. Stand your ground. Ignore abuse.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prove-Adultery	How to Prove Adultery	Although it can be upsetting, you may need to prove adultery during the divorce process. While you don't need to actually catch your spouse in the act with someone else, you do need evidence to match your suspicions. One form of evidence is proof of a romantic relationship that's between your spouse and someone else. Solid examples include love letters, photographs, or text messages. Another form of evidence can be found by looking through shared credit card statements. If you find that your spouse has spent money on expensive gifts you can't account for, then you can use this as evidence. Third-party witnesses of your spouse having an affair are also a form of evidence.	Determine why you want to prove adultery. Before the advent of “no fault” divorce, proving adultery was one of the few grounds on which a divorce could be granted. Today, however, couples can simply claim irreconcilable differences and be divorced. Nevertheless, some states allow people to file for divorce immediately if they can prove adultery. If they claim irreconcilable differences, then they may have to wait a period of time (such as six months). Some states still consider marital misconduct when dividing marital property or awarding alimony, but many states no longer do. For these reasons, you should think about why you want to prove adultery. If your state doesn't take adultery into consideration when dividing assets or awarding child custody, then there may be little reason to expend energy finding proof of adultery. Read your state law. You should read your state law to see if adultery is considered during a divorce proceeding. You can find your state law by searching the Internet by typing “divorce” or “dissolution of marriage” along with “adultery” as search terms. You also should see how your state defines “adultery.” States can define it differently, and many states refuse to provide a clear definition. Sexual intercourse may not be required. In South Carolina, for example, there is no requirement of intercourse. Instead, sexual intimacy is sufficient. Such intimacy has been found when a married woman shares a cruise ship cabin with another man even though they did not engage in intercourse. Mississippi, by contrast, defines adultery as “voluntary sexual intercourse.” Check to see how your state defines “adultery,” if it provides a definition at all. Identify the reasons you suspect adultery. Before taking the time to try and gather proof of adultery, ask yourself why you suspect it. Studies show that men who suspect a partner of cheating are correct only 50% of the time. (Meanwhile, women are much more accurate in their predictions—85% are correct when they suspect a spouse is cheating.) Common warning signs of infidelity include: your spouse expresses less interest in sex he or she is away from home an increasing amount suspicious voice mail messages show up on your machine or suspicious receipts pop up in your spouse's wallet or purse your spouse often wants to go to events or functions alone and is hard to reach when at work there is increased mileage on the car although your spouse does not work far from home Meet with a lawyer. If you are confused about the weight your state gives to adultery in divorce proceedings, then you should meet with an attorney. An experienced divorce attorney can advise you on whether or not you need to prove adultery. A lawyer can also advise you on the legality of collecting certain kinds of evidence. For example, you can access your spouse's cell phone records and emails with a subpoena. However, it is illegal to snoop or try to hack into someone's phone or account. If you hire a lawyer, he or she can properly subpoena the necessary records that can help you prove adultery. To find a qualified divorce lawyer, you should ask friends and colleagues who have gone through a divorce if they would recommend their lawyer. For additional tips, see Hire a Divorce Lawyer. Understand direct evidence is not required. You do not need to actually catch your spouse in the act with someone else. Instead, you generally need to prove that your spouse had the opportunity and inclination to commit adultery. However, your circumstantial evidence must be sufficiently definite that you can pinpoint the time and place of the adultery. Although you don't need videotaped evidence of the adultery, you need more than vague suspicions. Testimony that you've seen your spouse flirting with someone else at dinner parties is not sufficiently definite to show that your spouse had the opportunity and inclination to commit adultery. Get proof of a romantic relationship. You will have strong evidence if you can show affection between your spouse and another person. For example, the following is solid circumstantial evidence of a romantic relationship: sending or receiving love letters or romantic cards physical contact such as hugging or holding hands kissing an expressed desire to get married spending the night together Search credit card statements for gifts. You can look through the credit card statements and find expensive gifts that you can't account for. If your spouse is spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on items but you don't see them around the house, then you should be suspicious. If you believe that your spouse is having an affair with a woman, then look for purchases made at lingerie stores, women's clothing stores, or jewelers. Be aware that you can't open mail unless it is addressed to you. For that reason, you can't rip open your spouse's credit card statement and go through it. Nevertheless, if you share an account then you can certainly look. Go through phone records. If you and your spouse share a cell phone plan, then go through the records and see if he or she is calling someone regularly. You can use “reverse call lookup” services on the Internet to find out if the number belongs to a business or to a person. If your spouse hides the cell phone bill, then you should be suspicious. You cannot open the mail and look at the bill, but you at least have some proof that your spouse wants to hide something. If your spouse throws the bill in the trash, then you can retrieve it. Anything thrown in the trash is fair game for you to pull out and read. Otherwise, you will need to have your lawyer subpoena the phone records. If you think your spouse is calling someone all the time, then let your lawyer know. Think carefully about installing keylogging software. Keylogging software captures every keystroke made on the computer. It is therefore an excellent way to find out who your spouse is communicating with and what he or she is saying. Again, legal issues arise here because you could be intercepting someone's communications illegally. If the court finds that you have violated the law when gathering evidence, then the judge will exclude it at trial. Speak to a lawyer if you have questions about the legality of installing keylogging software. Get eyewitness testimony. People may have seen your spouse kissing someone on the street or disappearing into a building in the middle of the day with another person. You should try to get statements from these witnesses. Although judges will probably discount your own suspicions that your spouse is having an affair, the judge may credit the testimony of third parties. Have the witness write down the day and time that they saw your spouse, as well as the location. Also ask the witness to describe the person that your spouse was with. Hire a private investigator. You could also hire a private detective to tail your spouse and take pictures. You should not do this yourself. Instead you should look into hiring a bonded private investigator who knows the privacy laws in your state and how to work around them. To find a private investigator, you can ask your lawyer for a recommendation or you can search the web. You may also look in the phone book. File for divorce. You will need to cite adultery as a grounds for the divorce. You can do this by checking the box for adultery on your state's printed, “fill in the blank” divorce petition. If adultery is not a grounds for divorce, then it will not appear as an option on the petition. Many states have printed forms for divorce proceedings which make a Do-It-Yourself divorce possible. To find the forms, check with the court clerk for the courthouse in the county where you live. However, if you have large assets at stake, then you should probably hire a lawyer, who can draft the petition for you. Subpoena witnesses. In order to make sure that a witness shows up at your divorce trial, you need to serve them with a subpoena. A subpoena is a legal command for the witness to appear at trial and answer questions. Typically, your lawyer can get subpoenas from the court clerk. Subpoenas must also be served on the witness, either by mail or personal service (hand delivery). You must make sure that subpoenas are served early enough so that the witness has sufficient time to prepare to come to the trial. Ask the court clerk for how much notice you should give. Create exhibits. Any documents that you want to present in court should be created as an exhibit. In practice, this means that you should provide print-outs of anything that exists on a computer or in digital form. For example, if you want to present emails your spouse wrote, then you should print out the email. Likewise, you should print out photographs or transcribe voicemail messages rather than have the judge look at the pictures on the camera or listen to a tape of the message. Cross-examine your spouse. The most dramatic part of a divorce trial will be the cross-examination of your spouse. Your lawyer will prepare extensively for it. Once you have presented your circumstantial evidence of adultery—credit card receipts, emails, and photographs—you can expect your spouse to counter with an “innocent” explanation. It therefore falls to your lawyer to show that your spouse's innocent explanation is actually a fiction. You can help your lawyer prepare for the cross-examination of your spouse by letting your lawyer know your spouse's weaknesses. For example, he or she might have a short temper if interrupted. Your lawyer can therefore subtly interrupt your spouse constantly on the stand, in the hopes of drawing out an angry response.	Determine why you want to prove adultery. Read your state law. Identify the reasons you suspect adultery. Meet with a lawyer. Understand direct evidence is not required. Get proof of a romantic relationship. Search credit card statements for gifts. Go through phone records. Think carefully about installing keylogging software. Get eyewitness testimony. Hire a private investigator. File for divorce. Subpoena witnesses. Create exhibits. Cross-examine your spouse.
https://www.wikihow.com/Recruit-Staff	How to Recruit Staff	To recruit staff, start by writing a description that includes the position titles, salary, time requirements, job duties, required education or credentials, and any other requirements that an ideal candidate should have. Next, advertise the job openings with professional organizations and online communities that are related to your business or industry to receive responses from the most qualified applicants. Then, interview the potential candidates and check their references before hiring them.	Consider hiring internally. Instead of bringing someone in from outside the business, you may have the ideal candidate already in your employ. This method has both its advantages and disadvantage. The advantage of recruiting in-house is that the employees are already familiar with the corporate culture of your business. Corporate culture "describes and governs the ways a company's owners and employees think, feel and act." This kind of employee will have a valuable knowledge of the company and you will have the resources of their past work achievements to help you determine if they're right for the job. The disadvantages of hiring in-house include being limited in your pool of applicants and exposing yourself to the possibility of resentment from other employees who went out for the job but were not chosen. Being very clear about the requirements of the job as well as the hiring process can alleviate any disadvantages and ensure a quality applicant. Establish an intern program. Work with local colleges or schools to employ interns or students seeking work-study credits and experience. Working with interns will give you the inside edge to recruit the best and brightest as soon as they graduate. Network with local colleges and job placement centers to increase the presence of your business. Student advisers will be more likely to send recruits your way. Write a Job Description. Before you write a job description, look at your company's current needs for employment. Decide what features you believe are most important to the job and the criteria that an applicant should meet. You should include position titles, salary, time requirements, job duties, required education or credentials, and any other requirements or requests that an ideal candidate should have. This will help you present a clear vision to potential candidates. You can also list criteria that would be a plus but that is not required. This will help outline your dream candidate but will not limit the applicant pool too much. Make sure to talk to those that will be working with the new recruit and ask them what they require. This will ensure a better placement for the new staff and keep your current staff happier. Reach the right audience. Think about where you believe your ideal candidate would spend time, both in person and online, and advertise your company and job vacancy in those places. Advertise the job opening with professional organizations and online communities that pertain to your business. This will increase the number of qualified candidates that see your listing. Think of businesses that an applicant with your intended skill set might frequent and put up a billboard nearby. You can also use skill-based language on the sign that will attract the necessary applicants. Purchase ad space that will appear when certain keywords are searched in online search engines. This will ensure that people that have the skill set you need will see your ads. Post job offers on job boards. Use job search sites to recruit staff by posting the job description and checking it often. You should also post on a regular basis. Many job seekers only search new postings that are less than a week old to save time. Posting more than once will make sure your posting gets read. Advertise in new places. The new employee that you're looking for may not frequent the traditional places that job advertisements are posted. You may also be able to attract candidates that are currently employed but that might want a promotion or are looking to change up their current employment. Post in the sports or local news section of the newspaper. A job advertisement is more likely to be seen if it isn't lost among the crowd of other help wanted ads. Place flyers in places that are frequented by the most residents in the areas you are looking for possible employees. Gyms, recreation clubs, and libraries are visited by large groups of people on a regular basis and usually have posting boards for advertisements. Posting in these type areas will expand the reach of your job advertisements. Use social media. In the modern technology age, social media platforms are more popular than ever and are visited by thousands of people on a daily basis. This option is both far reaching and cost effective for both applicants and employers. You can also add company information, link to the company website, upload business logos, and link to the application for no extra charge. Possible online venues are Facebook, Twitter, LinkIn, and MyCareer. Ask for recommendations from colleagues and past employees. Others in your industry will likely have recommendations for potential recruits. Ask around to colleagues whose opinions you trust for any recommendations of people that might fit the job requirements. You may also want to contact former employees that might know qualified candidates since they would be familiar with your company. Offer a finder's fee. Offer your current employees as well as third parties such as suppliers, customers, or the general public a small fee if you end up hiring someone they referred. There will be even more people searching for qualified candidates aside from those charged with hiring the new applicant. For current employees, you may can offer non-monetary rewards and instead give them company perks. These can be anything from a better parking space for a year to additional days off. Use referral cards. Send your current employees out with recruitment cards that have the company's website and information on it. If they see someone that they believe will fit the job opening, they can hand them the card to let them know about your company and the job opening. This method will bring you applicants from places that normal job advertisements may not reach and give you a larger and more diverse pool of applicants. Highlight the benefits. Enhance any perks or benefits to the job when recruiting, including health insurance, vacation options, investment and stock opportunities, employee discounts, performance bonuses, and pay raise options. Making the job look as good as possible will increase the enthusiasm of candidates. Offer more than anyone else. New hires that are fielding offers from more than one company will go where the money is, so offer slightly above the average pay for the position. You can also state that you are willing to negotiate. Not every company is, so this will add to your appeal. Recruit diversely. Improving diversity when you recruit staff will enhance your business and give you more opportunities to find great new staff. You should open the job to a wide variety of candidates, making sure to not distinguish who you hire based on age, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, or marital status. Avoid putting any modifiers such as "young" or using gendered pronouns in your job description that might deter certain groups of people from applying. Make a shortlist of candidates. Once you have received all applications, eliminate those who do not fit the basic qualifications you laid out in your job description. If you have too many applicants at this point, consider the qualifications you listed for the ideal candidate that were not mandatory. This will give you those candidates that stand out above all the others based on their extra skill set. Make sure you think about how much time you have to interview. You want to make sure the number of applicants you call in for interviews is low enough that you can give adequate attention to them all. Have multiple people create a shortlist. This will ensure there is no personal bias. Have a multiple step interview process. Perform phone interviews, in person interviews, and if necessary, followup interviews. This gives you more time with each candidate and will help you to fully understand how they would work within your business. If you are interviewing someone who lives far away or out of state, consider online video interviews. This helps to make sure your applicant reach is as far as possible. Ask the right questions. During each type of interview, make sure you ask pointed and relevant questions to the job you are filling. Ask the same set of core questions, but also tailor some of your questions to each applicant's particular qualifications and experiences. Take this time to ask about possible holes in their experience or qualifications. You can also ask applicants about particular skills that might be above and beyond what you were expecting. Hire based on skill. You want to make sure that your final decision is based off of the applicant's overall qualifications and skill set, not just their personality. While having a person that will fit in with your company's corporate culture is important, if the possible hire cannot adequately perform their new job, then you will soon be back in the same position again. Check references. By checking reference, you can find out about the applicants work ethic from past employers. Take the time to call some of the references provided in their resume and ask about work performance, strengths and weaknesses, and reliability. This will give you a better idea of whether the recruit is right for your company. Give yourself as much time as possible. It's important to take your time when making staffing decisions to ensure that you choose the best candidate for the job. Leave a window of opportunity to reflect on potential candidates instead of rushing to make a hasty decision.	Consider hiring internally. Establish an intern program. Write a Job Description. Reach the right audience. Post job offers on job boards. Advertise in new places. Use social media. Ask for recommendations from colleagues and past employees. Offer a finder's fee. Use referral cards. Highlight the benefits. Offer more than anyone else. Recruit diversely. Make a shortlist of candidates. Have a multiple step interview process. Ask the right questions. Hire based on skill. Check references. Give yourself as much time as possible.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Jet-Airplane	How to Make a Paper Jet Airplane	To make a paper jet airplane, start by folding a piece of paper in half lengthwise and then unfolding it. Next, fold the top 2 corners in toward the middle crease. Then, flip the paper over and fold the triangle at the top down so the paper is square. After you do that, fold the top 2 corners in toward the middle crease and fold the 3 small triangles near the center crease up. Finally, fold the paper in half away from you and fold the sides down to make the wings.	Fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise. Perform a book fold to begin. The best type of paper to use is an ordinary 8 ½ in (21.5 cm) by 11 in (28 cm) sheet of printer, or A4 paper. Smooth out the crease after you've folded the paper to make it stronger, and make the folds easier to align. Unfold the paper after you crease it so the you now have a piece of paper with a vertical valley crease. Fold the top two outer corners inwards. You want to fold you paper into the center to create triangles that meet along the middle crease. Run your fingers along the outer edges of the triangles to reinforce the folds with a crease. Make sure that your two smaller, folded triangles come to a point at the top, forming one larger triangle. Turn the paper over. Turn the paper over so that the triangles are facing down. Then fold the triangle you have just formed back. Fold the triangle back over its flat bottom edge. The triangle should now be pointing downward. The paper will now be more in the shape of a square. Position the point to stay inline with the center crease, which is now in a mountain fold. Fold the top two outer corners inwards. You will now repeat your initial corner folds on top of the two triangular folds you already have in place. This will create two thicker triangles that meet along the middle crease. Underneath you should see your original folded triangles creased to form two downward facing triangles at the edges, and two triangles facing outward (both forming a diamond) in the center. Fold three small triangles up. From the tips of the three triangles you now have folded over, comprising of the one in the center, and the two on either side, create three small triangular folds. These folds will help secure the wings of the plane. The size of the folds should be small. You want to make them equilateral triangles with sides about half an inch long. Fold the paper in half. Fold the paper in half in a mountain fold along the original crease. The triangular folds you have just made should be on the outside. If you fold it the wrong way, the triangles will be facing each other inside the fold. You should now begin to see the base of your jet airplane forming. The triangle folds forming the bottom, and the wing tips of your paper plane. Fold one side of the paper down to make a wing. Take the diagonal part of the paper and fold it downward until it lines up straight with the bottom edge of the paper. If you hold your paper with the nose of the paper jet pointing down, the fold should resemble something of an ice cream cone. Flip your paper over. Fold an identical wing on the other side of the paper. Repeat the fold you made for the first wing, aligning the bottom of the fold to the bottom, straight edge of your paper. Before you crease your fold, make sure that it is not only aligned to the bottom edge of your plane, but that the tip in the back aligns with the one from your first wing. By making sure they are even you'll get a consistent flight. Prepare to fly your paper jet. Grip the thick part of the paper below the wings and fan out your wings. Now you can throw your plane in the air and watch it fly. Throw it parallel to the ground or in an upward arc. Don't throw it toward the ground or straight up as it won't stay in the air for very long. Pinch the paper jet towards the front, near the nose. Your plane will have three parts, the base of your jet which is formed by the initial crease, and on either side, two flaps with two triangles pointing upwards followed by wings at the top. You can choose to hold the two flaps between your fingers when you throw your jet, or fan them out. You may find one method works better than the other. Fold a piece of paper in half. Lay your paper on a flat surface and position it so that it is in portrait with the shorter sides on the top and bottom. Perform a book fold to begin. Use an ordinary 8 ½ in (21.5 cm) by 11 in (28 cm) sheet of printer, or A4 paper. Align the edges of your paper and crease your center fold. Unfold the paper after you crease it so the you now have a piece of paper with a vertical valley crease. Fold the top two corners in. With your paper in portrait position, take the top two outer corners and fold each one to meet at the center crease. Your paper should now look a bit like a house. The two folded triangles should come down to about halfway on your paper. Fold the top peak down. Now take the tip of the triangle that has been created by your previous folds and fold it back down to the edge. You should now have a top layer of paper that resembles an equilateral triangle pointing down. This triangle is overlaid on top of two equilateral triangles on either side pointing up. Fold the outer edges into the center line. Take the diagonal portions of your paper that form the outer sides of your two triangles and fold them in. Align the upper sides so that the diagonal edges are now vertical, meeting along the center. With these sides folded in, you should have a flat nose at the top of your paper that looks like a triangle pointing downward. Flip your paper over. You should now have the flat side of your paper with no folds facing you. Take the top half inch of your paper and fold it backwards towards you. You should see a trapezoid shape with two triangles pointing at about a forty-five-degree angle outward on either side of it. Flip your paper back over. Now fold the plane in half in a book fold. You should begin to see the final form of your jet plane. The part of the plane you just folded over should be showing at the nose of the plane, overlaid on top of your original crease. Fold the top flaps down to create the wings. The body of your paper jet plane should be about half an inch tall. The wings don't have to be folded even with the base of the plane. They should go slightly past. Prepare to fly your jet. Pinch the base of your jet and fan out the wings slightly so that the top of your plane is a flat surface. You can apply a small bit of tape to both the front and back of your plane to keep the wings closer together if you wish. Keep your plane level with the ground and flick your wrist to send it flying.	Fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise. Fold the top two outer corners inwards. Turn the paper over. Fold the top two outer corners inwards. Fold three small triangles up. Fold the paper in half. Fold one side of the paper down to make a wing. Flip your paper over. Prepare to fly your paper jet. Fold a piece of paper in half. Fold the top two corners in. Fold the top peak down. Fold the outer edges into the center line. Flip your paper over. Flip your paper back over. Fold the top flaps down to create the wings. Prepare to fly your jet.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-to-Know-Your-Puppy	How to Get to Know Your Puppy	To get to know your puppy, spend time playing with it to get an idea of what kind of games it likes. For example, you can play tug of war, fetch, and frisbee and then buy more toys depending on what your puppy prefers. In addition to playing with your puppy, try to spend as much time as possible with it by doing things like grooming it and teaching it new tricks, which will help you get to know its personality better. You should also keep track of how much your puppy is eating and what times it goes to the bathroom so you can start to come up with a schedule for taking care of it. Additionally, make sure you take your new puppy to the vet so you can learn about any vaccinations your puppy needs or potential health issues.	Bring your new pet to the vet. After getting your new puppy, schedule an appointment with the vet. It is important to assess your puppy's health and a bonus to get it used to vet visits and socialization. Ask your vet what vaccinations your puppy needs, and if there are any potential health problems you should know about. Keep your puppy calm and happy by feeding it treats and bringing a toy along to play with in the exam room. Monitor your puppy’s eating. Weaned puppies under 4-6 months old should be fed 3 times a day to meet their nutritional needs, while puppies 6 months or older only need to be fed twice a day. To establish a solid routine, feed your puppy at the same time every day, and take the food away between meals if it is not touched. Note the times when food is left behind, how much is eaten, and when your puppy begs for food or seems hungry. Adapt your feeding schedule accordingly, if possible, or see a vet if your pet refuses to eat. Track when it goes to the bathroom. Keeping track of when your puppy relieves itself can help you anticipate when it will need to go again and prevent future accidents and messes. Keep a notebook tracking when your puppy whines to go out, or makes a mess, and see if a clear pattern is evident. Try to bring your puppy outside, or to its designated bathroom area (e.g., a spot on the floor covered in puppy pads) around the same time, or a few minutes before, your puppy usually need to evacuate. Note that house training can take 4-6 months, but it is not uncommon for accidents to happen with puppies under a year old. Get a “pup’s eye view” of your dog’s environment. To really understand your puppy's day-to-day experience in your home, lower yourself onto the ground at its level to observe its environment. The rooms in your home will be incredibly different from your puppy's vantage point – plants tower over it, forbidden items like electrical cords and shoes are right in front of it, and comfortable furniture is begging to be climbed onto. Seeing things from your puppy's eyes will make its bad behavior more understandable and may help you reorganize your environment to be more puppy-friendly. For instance, keep power cords and outlets covered as much as possible, and store shoes on high shelves or on shoes racks where they will be less accessible. Download a puppy app. There are many smartphone apps available to help you care for and monitor your new puppy. These apps can help you track your pet's weight, allergies, medications, vet appointments, and exercise. Also, you can store cute photos, videos, and anecdotes about your puppy. To help you get to know your puppy, try 1 of these apps: My Pet Diary, a free app that allows you to store your pet's information, chart its growth, organize pictures, and record diaries about it. Pet Minder, an app (costing $0.99) that records important days and events related to your puppy (e.g. when you started giving him a specific kind of food, when he last visited the vet). Pet Phone, an app that lets you track all of your pet's health-related information (e.g. vet appointments, allergies) and syncs with your calendar to give you reminders. Provide a routine for your puppy. Providing a predictable routine for the puppy, such as feeding, playing, and exercising it at the same times each day, is essential. This helps build a sense of security and enables the puppy to trust you as it's owner. Do your best to stick to the schedule, especially during busy or hectic times, like the holidays, to help your puppy feel safe and secure. Teach your puppy its name. Help your puppy learn its name by making positive associations with it. Call your puppy's name and give it a treat when it responds; if it doesn't respond, toss a treat its way every time you say its name regardless. Similarly, call your puppy's name before giving your puppy its dinner, or while petting it to get the puppy to start responding to its name very quickly. Play with your puppy. All dogs respond differently to games, teasing, and roughhousing – some enjoy it tremendously, while others get scared or bothered. To test this, try playing a particular game then stop, back up, and call your puppy to come sit with you. If it comes over happily, with its head high and tail wagging, it is likely enjoying the game; if it comes over with its head and tail lowered, walking uncertainly and not sitting when prompted, it is likely unhappy with the game and losing trust in you. Be sure to respect you puppy's limits and play the games it prefers. To regain your puppy's trust, continue prompting it to come and sit, and feed it treats and it complies. Train your puppy. Training your puppy can be an excellent way to bond with it, in small, regular doses. At around 12-16 weeks old, puppies can be trained to respond to basic commands (i.e. “sit,” “stay,” “come,” “heel,” “lie down”) in short session lasting 10-15 minutes each. Consider clicker training your puppy as a way of getting the pup to associate the clicker with tasty treats. This will have the puppy look to you for guidance and instruction, and sows the seeds for future reward-based training. For guidelines on how to train your puppy, visit the American Kennel Club's website at http://www.akc.org/content/dog-training/articles/teach-your-puppy-these-5-basic-commands. Be calm around the puppy and never shout at it. Never punish or strike the puppy. Keep your puppy groomed. Puppies are groomed regularly by their mothers during the first couple of weeks of their lives, so they associate gentle grooming with being cared for. It is also important to start grooming your new pet young so that it gets used to be handled by its owner, groomers, and veterinarians in the future. To start, use a gentle brush, and lightly stroke its back, giving it a treat every few strokes. If your puppy resists, try brushing it when it is sleepy and less likely to wiggle away or attack the brush. Cuddle your puppy. Puppies in a litter naturally cuddle together to keep warm, as huddling close prevents heat loss. Away from its litter, you puppy will be inclined to huddle up to you, other family members or pets to stay warm. Indulge your new pet and make time to cuddle it, which will heighten your bond.	Bring your new pet to the vet. Monitor your puppy’s eating. Track when it goes to the bathroom. Get a “pup’s eye view” of your dog’s environment. Download a puppy app. Provide a routine for your puppy. Teach your puppy its name. Play with your puppy. Train your puppy. Keep your puppy groomed. Cuddle your puppy.