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https://www.wikihow.com/Spoil-a-Chihuahua	How to Spoil a Chihuahua	To spoil a chihuahua, get it a big, fluffy dog bed to sleep in when it's not cuddled up with you at night. You can also fill a basket with fun toys for your chihuahua to choose from, like tennis balls, squeaky toys, and stuffed animals. Also, consider getting your chihuahua a collar with its name embroidered on it and some cute clothes to dress it up in when it's cold outside.	Give your Chihuahua a big bed to sleep on. Chihuahuas like their naps and sleep 12 to 14 hours a day on average. Get a big, fluffy dog bed from the store, stack some soft blankets, or try making your own custom bed. The more customized the bed is, the more spoiled your dog will look on it. Most people don't realize dogs sleep so much because they wake up so quickly. When your Chihuahua isn't active, it is most likely getting its beauty rest! Chihuahuas like getting close to their owners, so expect your dog to squeeze up close to you at night. After all, spoiled dogs sleep on mattresses! Get a variety of toys for your dog. Every spoiled dog has a big basket brimming with colorful toys. Chew toys, fetch toys, and other varieties all meet different needs your dog has. To keep your dog entertained, keep plenty of toys in your home and replace older toys as they fall apart. Choose durable toys like ropes or small balls when you join in on the fun. These toys withstand rougher activities like fetch and tug of war. Plush toys are good comfort toys for your dog to chew on. Select toys made from stronger materials if your dog will play with them while you're not home. Many of these toys have squeakers or other fun quirks. Treat toys provide mental stimulation for your dog. You put a treat in the toy, then let your dog figure out how to get its tasty snack. Even stuffed animals are good toys. Many Chihuahuas adopt a stuffed animal or another object as a comfort toy. They will sleep next to it and stay by it when you're not around. Serve food and water in customized dog bowls. A fancy Chihuahua can do better than the plain plastic bowls other dogs use. Look for some special bowls at local craft or pet stores. Stylish bowls are made from a variety of materials, from metal to ceramic. Many of these bowls have custom graphics that show off your dog's status. If you're crafty, try making your own bowls. For example, print your dog's name on the bowl, or get images like a crown to show your dog's royal status. For extra style points, get a customized water bowl. For instance, choose bowls that say “prince” or “princess” for your pampered pooch. Choose specialized collars and leashes for your dog. A truly spoiled Chihuahua needs more than a basic rope leash and plain collar. Shop around for pretty accessories that make your dog stand out. Select accessories that look unique, such as those with graphics or embroidery. For instance, have your dog's name embroidered on its collar for style points. Look for places that take custom orders on pet accessories. Many places online make this part easy, but you may also be able to find retail design shops in your area. Set up a quiet area for your Chihuahua to escape to when it’s stressed. Sometimes your Chihuahua won't feel like being around others. Having a little “den” for your dog is particularly helpful if you live with other people or animals. Pick a spot away from the activity and noise of your home, such as in a spare bedroom. Set up the area so it belongs to your dog. For instance, put soft cushions, toys, and other things your dog likes in the den area. Choose an enclosed area, such as a doggy playpen with a door your Chihuahua can open. That way, no one else will bother it when it wants to be alone. Buy your Chihuahua stylish clothing that fits. Chihuahuas often enjoy playing dress up, which is why you may have seen some fashionable dogs on TV. They get lots of attention from their owners, and then they get plenty of additional attention from other people appreciating their fashion. A lot of clothing has additional benefits, such as keeping your Chihuahua warm during cold weather. Measure your dog after grooming it in order to get clothing that fits well. Chihuahuas generally don't mind fitting into warm, enclosed spots, but even they don't like clothing that feels restrictive. If your dog has a hard time dealing with its clothing, make sure the fit is right. Having at least 1 sweater or shirt is a good idea, especially if you plan on taking your dog outside in the winter. Snow boots also help. Chihuahuas are small dogs that get cold easily, so bundle it up! Be careful about putting on clothing in hot weather. Don't let your Chihuahua overheat. Set aside time in the day to give your dog lots of attention. A Chihuahua will bask in all the attention you give it. Take some time to pet and play with your dog at least once a day. Focus fully on your dog during this time. If you're having fun, your Chihuahua will be a happy member of your pack. Remember to spoil your Chihuahua even during busy days. Creating a daily routine helps ensure your dog gets plenty of attention no matter what else you have going on. Alternative sources of attention help keep a Chihuahua spoiled when you're busy. Have other people watch after your dog or give it a stuffed animal friend, for instance. Pet your dog and give it belly rubs. A well-loved dog is a happy dog. A Chihuahua will squeeze up next to you on the bed or couch and let you touch it all over. Chihuahuas often like being petted on the back of the neck, under the chin, and at the base of the tail. In addition, try massaging your dog's back and shoulders. Your Chihuahua may not like having its ears, nose, legs, or tail touched. Each dog has its own preferences, so watch how it reacts to know what areas to avoid. Teach your dog commands for a fun way to learn new tricks. View basic obedience training as a way to spend time with your Chihuahua while teaching it something fun. Have plenty of treats on hand and offer it when your dog does something you like. Eventually, it will be able to do the “trick” on consistently. Some common commands to start with are sit, stay, come, and down. Training may seem like the opposite of spoiling a dog, but your Chihuahua will get so much attention and so many treats that it won't mind. Training is a great way to help a hyperactive Chihuahua calm down. If your dog is nervous around people, for instance, telling it to stay still gives it a chance to learn that the situation is safe. Throw your Chihuahua a party with cake and presents. Celebrate your dog by making it a star for the day. Invite your dog's friends to come over. Wrap up some nice presents, such as new toys or clothing. Then, get a cake made from safe ingredients like peanut butter, applesauce, and pumpkin. Have a party for your dog's birthday, a special occasion, or for the sake of spoiling your dog on a random day. Look for local bakeries that produce cakes for dogs. If you like baking, try making your own. Come up with activities that the dogs can do, such as swimming in a pool or playing games. Keep in mind that dogs are creatures of habit, so in some cases throwing a party may upset your dog more than it will entertain it. Take your Chihuahua walk once a day. Exercise keeps your dog healthy and happy. A walk gives your Chihuahua a chance to strut their stuff while exploring the great outdoors. If you have the time, take a second walk or extend your walk to spend more time with your dog. Chihuahuas are prone to trachea injuries. To avoid the risk, get a harness that fits your Chihuahua comfortably. Hook the leash to the harness instead of your dog's collar. Using a stroller is the ultimate way to spoil a Chihuahua, but your dog won't get much exercise in it. It may be a good option if you're walking a long distance, walking in hot weather, or walking through a busy location. Get a new household pet to keep your dog company. Chihuahuas are pack animals that often get along well with other pets. Other Chihuahuas make for perfect companions, but many Chihuahuas get along with bigger dogs and even cats. Introduce new pets to your house slowly and gradually, watching for any signs of aggression. A good friend is an extra source of love for your Chihuahua. When they play together, they burn excess energy. Having company helps a lot when you're busy. Every animal has its own temperament. Some Chihuahuas feel threatened by other animals, especially big dogs. Problems like nervousness and aggression are solvable only through training. Bring your dog with you when you're on the go. Since Chihuahuas are small dogs, they're easy to bring with you when you run errands, visit friends, and take car trips. Roll back the window and treat your dog to a ride whenever you can. Go to the pet store, for instance, and let your dog choose some treats or toys. Find other enjoyable places that welcome dogs, such as the local dog park. Remember that not all public places welcome pets. Look up your region's dog laws and read the rules of any establishment before taking your dog to it. Public areas are filled with cars, dogs, and other people that may be scary or even dangerous for your dog. Keep your dog close to you on a leash at all times. If your dog is still afraid, train it and expose it often to public places. Taking a dog on a ride has many benefits. People will likely give your dog lots of attention. Many places hand out or sell treats like doggy ice cream. Ask before bringing your dog to someone else's home. Most people don't mind, but some may not enjoy having your dog over for a visit. Be aware that it is also a good idea to have some time apart from your dog and not spend all day every day with it. Otherwise, your dog may become dependent on you and become distressed when you are away. Find new friends for your dog outside of your home. Choose a safe location like a dog park or a walkable part of your neighborhood. Keep your Chihuahua leashed at all times. Then, let it approach other dogs or even people. Many Chihuahuas are afraid at first but get more comfortable with repeated trips. Exposure training often helps dogs become less clingy and aggressive. The best time to do this is when your dog is young, although adult dogs are still capable of adapting. Make sure the area is as safe as possible for your dog. If you go to a dog park, for instance, stick to areas that allow only small dogs. Let other people play with your Chihuahua if it is friendly. Show them how to touch and pet your dog in a way it likes. Watch for any signs of nervousness or aggression, like bared teeth or snarling. Your pooch is sure to get tons of attention from others. Hold your Chihuahua proudly and let it feel like the boss. Sometimes this helps a dog feel safer, so it is more willing to let strangers approach it. If you live with other people, have them take turns playing with and spoiling your Chihuahua. Chihuahuas often latch onto their primary caregiver, so letting your Chihuahua bond with everyone makes it less clingy and aggressive. Upgrade to a quality dog food with healthy ingredients. Good food gets pricey, but nothing is too good for a spoiled Chihuahua. The high-end foods have limited amounts of grain. Instead, they have specific animal proteins like fish or chicken. Many even include fruits and vegetables. Make sure you choose kibble meant for small dogs. Regular dog food is too big for Chihuahuas! To spoil your dog even more, try giving it some wet, canned food. Most dogs lap wet food up like it's a special treat. Give your dog special treats like peanut butter or ice cream. There are many ways to spoil your Chihuahua with treats, such as by purchasing a bag of treats from the store. Many stores and even some bakeries sell homemade dog treats. Frozen treats are great on a hot day, so chill some peanut butter or specialty doggy ice cream in the freezer for your dog to lick. Spoil your dog further by making your own treats. For example, make a basic baked treat by combining flour, oats, and peanut butter. A lot of people food is safe for treats, including many cooked meats, fruits, and vegetables. Avoid toxic things like grapes, avocados, and chocolate. Always make sure to limit your dog's treats so that your dog will enjoy them on the special occasion it gets to have a treat! Bathe and brush your Chihuahua at least once a month. Give your Chihuahua a spa day to keep it looking like a star. Use a shallow sink so your dog isn't in too much water. Get it a good doggy shampoo and conditioner, then spray it down with warm water. Brush your dog's coat to keep it looking its best. Have a fluffy towel nearby. Dry your dog off right away, especially during colder months, so your poor pup doesn't have to shiver. To make bath time safer, place a non-slip mat in the sink and never leave your dog unattended. Trim your dog's nails at least once every 3 months. A spoiled dog not only looks good but feels good. Long nails are annoying and sometimes painful. Look for the small, dark marks on your dog's nails, indicating where the vein or “quick” is. Trim the nails down as far as you can with a pair of clippers from a pet supply store. Dip the nail in styptic powder or cornstarch if you nip the quick. Grooming an energetic Chihuahua gets pretty challenging. If you have a hard time, take your dog to a professional. A good groomer can trim nails, bathe your dog, and provide other services for a spa day away from home.	Give your Chihuahua a big bed to sleep on. Get a variety of toys for your dog. Serve food and water in customized dog bowls. Choose specialized collars and leashes for your dog. Set up a quiet area for your Chihuahua to escape to when it’s stressed. Buy your Chihuahua stylish clothing that fits. Set aside time in the day to give your dog lots of attention. Pet your dog and give it belly rubs. Teach your dog commands for a fun way to learn new tricks. Throw your Chihuahua a party with cake and presents. Take your Chihuahua walk once a day. Get a new household pet to keep your dog company. Bring your dog with you when you're on the go. Find new friends for your dog outside of your home. Let other people play with your Chihuahua if it is friendly. Upgrade to a quality dog food with healthy ingredients. Give your dog special treats like peanut butter or ice cream. Bathe and brush your Chihuahua at least once a month. Trim your dog's nails at least once every 3 months.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Cradle-Cap	How to Get Rid of Cradle Cap	One of the most effective ways to get rid of cradle cap is to rub your fingers over the scaly patches of skin and gently peel away the dead skin. If the dry patches need loosening up first, try bathing your baby's head in warm water so you can gently brush them away with a soft-bristled brush. For stubborn cradle cap, you can spread some baby oil or petroleum jelly on the dry patches, wait 15 minutes, and then try to remove them. Finally, infants with cradle cap often have dry, easily-irritated skin, so use a humidifier in your baby's room to keep skin moist.	Remove the scales with your fingers. The baby's scalp won't be harmed if you use your hands to take off the "cap." It's the simplest, and one of the most effective, ways to get rid of the scales and dry patches that occur when a baby has cradle cap. Rub your fingers over the scaly patches, then gently peel and scrape away the scaly dead skin and discard it. If you don't want to use your fingers to pick off the scales, put on a pair of thin latex gloves (as long as your baby isn't allergic to latex). You could also cover your hands with plastic wrap to prevent directly touching the scales. Keep in mind that cradle cap is not contagious, and picking off the scales will make your baby more comfortable. Don't use tweezers or another sharp tool to remove the scales, since you may accidentally poke the baby's head and cause an injury. Wash the baby's head every day. Use warm water to bath the baby's head, and gently massage his or her scalp with your fingers. The water will help loosen the cradle cap scales, when you can then peel or scrape away. Using a mild baby shampoo can help loosen the scales, so consider adding one to your washing routine. However, you may find that shampoo dries the baby's scalp out further. Use a soft-bristled brush to help loosen the scales while the baby's head is still wet. Use oil and jelly. Sometimes cradle cap scales need a little outside help before you can peel them off. Spread baby oil or petroleum jelly on the dry patches, then wait 15 minutes to let the scales soften before removing them. Olive oil and vegetable oil also work well for removing the scales. Use shampoo and warm water to wash away the oil when you're finished. Leaving traces of oil can actually make the problem worse by causing more scales to form. Use a medicated dandruff shampoo. When cradle cap keeps coming back a few days after you scrape it away, switching to a medicated shampoo a few times a week might be an effective treatment. Dandruff shampoos contain tar, which reduces flakiness and helps prevent skin from drying out. Shampoos containing the antifungal medication ketoconazole or 1 percent selenium sulfide may also be used to treat cradle cap. Dandruff shampoos that contain salicylic acid aren't recommended for babies, since this ingredient may be harmful to babies and it can be easily absorbed through their skin. Talk to your doctor before using a medicated shampoo on your baby's scalp. He or she will recommend a shampoo brand or provide you with a prescription for the shampoo that is right for your baby's needs. Consider using hydrocortisone cream. If your baby's scalp is inflamed, red or itchy, hydrocortisone cream, which is also used to treat rashes and bug bites, might help relieve the symptoms. Check with your doctor before using an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. Humidify your home. Infants with cradle cap often have other symptoms related to dry, easily-irritated skin. Use a humidifier in your baby's room to keep the air moist and humid so his or her skin doesn't get too dry. Moisturize the baby's scalp after bathing. Applying a moisturizer while the scalp is still slightly damp and warm after bathing can help trap moisture in the skin, preventing it from becoming dry and scaly. Use a lotion or ointment formulated for babies' sensitive skin. Consider the baby's diet. Cradle cap is in some cases caused by an allergy to baby formula. If your baby has red patches on his or her face and experiences diarrhea and other allergy symptoms in addition to cradle cap, talk to your doctor about switching to a formula that is healthier for your baby.	Remove the scales with your fingers. Wash the baby's head every day. Use oil and jelly. Use a medicated dandruff shampoo. Consider using hydrocortisone cream. Humidify your home. Moisturize the baby's scalp after bathing. Consider the baby's diet.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hug	How to Hug	To give a great hug, make sure to hug only when the person seems prepared for your embrace and extends their arms. Next, hold the hug for a moment before letting go, or wait until the person loosens their hold, especially if they are upset and need comforting. Additionally, follow the other person's lead to judge how tightly you should squeeze. For example, if they are hugging softly, hug back the same way, but if they like bear hugs, feel free to squeeze tightly.	Approach your crush carefully. Smile and say some caring words or compliments. Make sure that he or she is expecting a hug! It can be awkward if you come up and hug someone out of the blue, especially in the city. Hugs often happen at celebratory events like birthday parties, graduations, or when two people are reunited after a long absence (that may be the right time to give someone a nice hug). Lean forward and put your two arms around your crush, pressing the person you are hugging warmly toward you. Lucky you! If you are a man, her arms should be around your neck, and you should be embracing her around the waist. Keep her in that position for no more than a couple seconds, and let go as soon as she does. Look her in the eyes when you separate and continue the conversation naturally. If you are the woman, put your arms behind his neck and press your chest lightly against his chest. Let go as soon as he does. Do not linger or you will seem desperate. Go up to your friend. Give your friend a genuine smile. Embrace your friend. Girls: Close your eyes and think about how much you love your friend when hugging. Press as much as you feel without squishing your friend. Do not clap the person you're hugging on the shoulders. Some girls think you don't like them if you do it that way. Guys: Embrace strongly, and clap each other on the top of your backs. If you're having an emotional moment, hold the hug for a brief moment and do not clap each other's backs. Approach your lover and put your hands on his or her shoulders. The experience is just as romantic no matter who initiates the hug. Look your lover in the eyes and say, "I love you. " If you want to tell him or her how much you care and how much you love spending every second together. Fall into each other. Hug the person you love for as long as you want to. Males: Carefully sliding both your hands down from her shoulders, put them on her waist and slide them around her lower back. Put your head on her shoulder and press her towards you for as long as you like. If you want to, you can give her a small massage with your hands, and try to warm her. You can also lift her in the air and shift her weight towards you. Girls especially love this one. When you separate, you can look into your lover's eyes, smile genuinely and, if the situation is fitting, kiss her like you mean it. Females: Extend your arms toward him and wrap them around his neck and shoulders. Lean as close as possible and press your torso against his. In situations of extreme intimacy, interlocking your leg in his is appropriate. Avoid holding your arms below his shoulders and embracing too tightly, even if you're about the same height as he is. Walk over to your family member. Approach your family member with kind feelings. Obviously, the feelings won't be the same as what you'd feel for a crush, a lover or a close friend (unless you and your family members are also friends). Embrace your family member. Continuing to talk while hugging is okay. Where you place your hands is not important because the person you're hugging won't think it over too much. Press gently. You don't necessarily have to have hard contact. Stroke your hands quickly across the top of the other person's back. Smile when you let go. Hug only when the person you want to hug extends his or her arms. If the person doesn't look like he or she is preparing to hug you, then you may want to back off. Be welcoming when you hug. If either of you requested the hug, then make the person you're hugging feel safe. Act as though the two of you are the only people who matter at the moment. Avoid hugging the person too tightly. The best way to judge how tightly or loosely to hug is to let whomever you're hugging indicate what they want by how hard they squeeze. If they are soft, be soft back; if they like bear hugs and squeeze tightly, hug back the same way. Hold the hug for a moment before letting go. A hug is a powerful way to communicate that you care for another person, as it can feel great and improve the other person's mood. Ending the hug too early may make both of you feel awkward. Know when to give a long, loving hug, especially if the person is feeling upset or down. If you feel comfortable, go along with it and hug until the other person lets go or loosens his or her hold.	Approach your crush carefully. Lean forward and put your two arms around your crush, pressing the person you are hugging warmly toward you. Go up to your friend. Embrace your friend. Approach your lover and put your hands on his or her shoulders. Look your lover in the eyes and say, "I love you. Fall into each other. Walk over to your family member. Embrace your family member. Hug only when the person you want to hug extends his or her arms. Be welcoming when you hug. Avoid hugging the person too tightly. Hold the hug for a moment before letting go. Know when to give a long, loving hug, especially if the person is feeling upset or down.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Song-You-Don%27t-Know-the-Name-Of	How to Find a Song You Don't Know the Name Of	To find a song you don't know the name of, start by visiting a music recognition website, like Midomi or Tunebot. Then, sing or hum the melody of the song into your computer's microphone and wait for the website to match the melody with a song in its database. If you know some of the lyrics to the song, try entering them into an advanced search option on a search engine, or post them on a music forum, like Name My Tune, and ask if anyone knows what song it is.	Search any lyrics you can remember. Close your eyes, and concentrate on any words you can remember from the song. Maybe you remember the phrase "destiny is calling me" or "wish we could turn back time." Use quotation marks around specific phrases to narrow your search. Remembering more lyric phrases increases your likelihood of finding the song. Avoid excessively searching common words like "the," "and," "or," "but," and so on. These can clog up your search with unrelated results. Add context to your search terms. Perhaps you heard this song on a specific TV show or movie. Search for "song playing during the credits of Grey's Anatomy, season six" or "song featured on The Voice in February 2017." Check movie soundtracks or scores for instrumental music. Try alternate spellings. The song you're looking for might repeat a specific name. If the way you're spelling it isn't bringing up results, retry your search with less common spellings. You might try "Kjiersten" instead of "Kiersten," or "Zach" rather than "Zack." Make sure none of your searched words are misspelled. Sometimes pop songs intentionally misspell/abbreviate words like "tonite" instead of "tonight" or "2" instead of "to." Use advanced search options. Most search engines offer advanced settings, if general searches aren't offering any results. You can limit your search to pages released within a certain year, or find pages containing all of the words included. You can also eliminate certain words or lyric phrases, if the popular results aren't what you're looking for. Ask around on music forums. Enlist the help of music enthusiasts to find the song. Look in music forums for specific genres, like metal or instrumental. Make a post including as many details about the song you can remember. Include lyric phrases, any relevant context, and anything else you remember. WatZatSong and Name My Tune are both general music finding sites. The popular social news site Reddit hosts a forum called "r/tipofmytongue," where users can ask for help identifying unknown songs. Download music recognition apps. If the song is currently playing while you're in a restaurant or book store, some apps allow you to record the song and upload it. The app will then match the recording to songs in their database and offer the most likely match. Some well-known music recording apps include Shazam and MusicID. Enter the melody into a searchable music site. Music recognition apps might not aid your search if the song's already ended. If you have a microphone, some music websites allow you to sing the melody or tap the rhythm of the song and upload the recording online. Try singing or tapping the melody into your microphone. The website will then compare your recording to their song database and return with possible matches. Midomi, Tunebot, and Musipedia all allow users to upload recordings. Visit artist websites. You might know the song's artist but not the specific song. Check out their official website and scroll through their album lists. Input every song title into a music website like Spotify or iTunes until you find what you're looking for. Look up the most recent music charts for new songs. If you've heard this song on a "Top 40" or "Greatest Hits" channel, you might have luck checking top music charts. Check music charts from your city or country for the best results. Popular charts include Billboard, Official Charts, and BBC Radio 1. Check genre-specific charts. Some songs are popular within a specific subculture but otherwise unknown. If you're not having luck with "Top 100" sites, try charts focused on a certain genre. Music charts for country, rap, Latin, and other genres. Find music charts from past decades. You might have heard an "oldies" song popular ten or more years ago that newer charts won't list. If you know the approximate time period it might have been released, search for music charts from earlier generations. Billboard allows users to view the Top 100 list from 1953 and onward. Other sites have cataloged Top 100 lists from as early as 1940. Contact your local radio station. Call or email the radio station you heard the song on, and ask whether they know which songs they played on a certain date or time. Include any relevant information you can remember. Some radio stations also post their schedules online, which you can peruse on your own. When traveling, you can use a radio locator to find info about a specific station.	Search any lyrics you can remember. Add context to your search terms. Try alternate spellings. Use advanced search options. Ask around on music forums. Download music recognition apps. Enter the melody into a searchable music site. Visit artist websites. Look up the most recent music charts for new songs. Check genre-specific charts. Find music charts from past decades. Contact your local radio station.
https://www.wikihow.com/Speak-Well-and-Confidently	How to Speak Well and Confidently	If you want to learn how to speak well and confidently, follow these 6 steps:Step 1: Write concise notes outlining your speech. Don't try to write out your entire talk – just make notes that cover your most important points. Bring your notes with you on the day of your presentation for reference. Step 2: Practice your speech frequently. You'll feel more confident if you know what you're going to say, and how you will say it. It's a good idea to practice in front of a mirror to work on making eye contact and using gestures effectively. If you are able, present your talk to a small group of family or friends, and ask for their feedback.Step 3: Before giving your talk, take a few moments to calm and center yourself with relaxation techniques. Try breathing deeply, inhaling with your nose until your lungs are full, and exhaling through your mouth. Another effective technique is visualization: Imagine yourself delivering a great speech, and the audience's applause when you are done.Step 4: Make sure your audience can hear and understand you by speaking loudly and slowly enough so that they can easily follow what you are saying. Slow down, enunciate clearly, and pause from time to time to allow your audience to process what they have heard. A steady, deliberate pace will make you seem more authoritative, and your speech more effective.Step 5: Make eye contact with your audience from time to time throughout your speech. Pick out a few supportive people in the room, and move your gaze between them. You can imagine you're giving the speech just to them if the audience seems intimidating.Step 6: Conclude your speech with a concise statement of the main theme of the talk, and thank the audience for listening. Enjoy the applause – you've earned it!	State your opinions with conviction. Before you speak, you have to make sure you really believe in what you say, whether you're saying that Kanye's new album is amazing or that the growing inequality gap in the United States should be the government's #1 concern. You don't have to sound arrogant to get your point across and to sound like you really believe in what you're saying instead of turning to other people for validation or approval. Make eye contact. For one thing, it is polite for others. Also, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully. Find a few friendly faces to focus on so your confidence goes up while you're speaking and that you're communicating your message even more clearly. If you look down at the floor, you won't look confident, and if you're looking around while you talk, people may think that you're distracted or looking for something better to do. Look people in the eyes when you talk to them - you can look away for a moment or two to get your footing, but in general, stay focused on the eyes of the people you're talking to. If you see someone looking confused or concerned when you're speaking, you may even think about whether or not you're being clear enough. However, you shouldn't let one confused person get you off track. If you're talking to a larger group where it's difficult to really make eye contact, focus on looking at just a few people in the audience. Use the shortcut method for better speaking. Chances are that you'll sometimes have to speak in public as part of your role. While this can seem intimidating, the benefits of being able to speak well outweigh any perceived fears. To become a better speaker, remember the following strategies (deliberately kept short for ease of memory): Plan appropriately. Practice. Engage with your audience. Pay attention to body language. Think and speak positively. Cope with your nerves. Watch recordings of your speeches. This will help you to improve each time. Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids. Knowing what you're up against and having a sense of where you'll stand, how the crowd will look, and what it will feel like to move around as you speak can definitely ease your nerves. It's far better to know what you're facing than to have a big surprise -- and a blow to your confidence -- on the day of the big event. If you really want to know the room, you can also show up on a day before your actual speaking engagement to get a sense of what it's like. Visualize success. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear and confident. Visualize the audience clapping – it will boost your confidence. Close your eyes and imagine the most confident and well-spoken version of yourself up in the audience, dazzling them with his words. Or if you're nervous about speaking in a smaller social setting, picture yourself wowing a small group of friends with your words. Picturing the scenario you want to enact can go a long way in making you succeed. This way, when it's time for your big moment, remember what you visualized -- how can you get there? Know your audience. Knowing who you're talking to can go a long way in helping you speak with confidence. If you're addressing a large audience, it's important to know where they come from, how old they are, and what their general knowledge is about your subject. This can help you prepare your words accordingly. If you're talking to a handful of people, knowing as much about them as you can -- their political beliefs, their senses of humor -- can help you say the right thing (and to avoid saying the wrong one). One of the reasons people get nervous when speaking is because they don't like the unknown; that's why you have to gather as much information as possible. Have confident body language. Body language can go a long way in making you appear and feel confident. If you want to have confident body language, here's what you should do: Have great posture Avoid slouching Don't fidget with your hands Avoid pacing around too much Look ahead of you instead of down at the floor Keep your face and body relaxed Know your material. Pick a topic you are interested in. Know more about it than you include in your speech or conversation. If you know a lot about your subject, you will feel a lot more confident when you have to speak about it. If you only prepared what you were going to say the night before and are terrified of getting questions you won't know how to answer, then yeah, your confidence will not be at an all-time high. Knowing 5 times more about your subject than you're going to say will make you feel prepared for the big day. If you will leave some time for questions after your speech, you can practice giving it to a friend in advance; have the friend ask some tough questions to help yourself prepare for what may come. Praise yourself every day. This will promote your own confidence, which is important when you speak. With more confidence, people will take your thinking more seriously. You don't have to think you're perfect to truly praise yourself and let yourself feel like the amazing person that you are. Remind yourself of all of the great things you've accomplished and worked so hard for. Look in the mirror and say at least three things about yourself, or make a list of all of the great things that make you who you are. If you can't think of anything you'd want to praise yourself for, then you'll need to work on boosting your confidence. Build your self-esteem by focusing on something you're good at, addressing your flaws, and spending time with the people who really care about you and make you feel good about yourself. Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. While you don't want to shout, you should speak loudly enough so that people don't have to ask you to repeat yourself. Speaking quietly or softly will make people think you are shy and that you don't have confidence in what you're saying -- that you don't really want to be heard anyway. If you speak in a low voice, not only will others not be able to hear what you say, but you will also portray a submissive demeanor, which suggests the opposite of a confident one. On the other hand, you don't want to speak so loudly that you're talking over people just to be heard. Your words alone should get people's attention. Expand your vocabulary. Read as much as you can, from online journals such as Slate or Salon.com to serious literature like Anna Karenina. The more you read, the more you'll know and the more expansive your vocabulary will be. You'll be learning new words and understanding new phrases without even knowing it, and soon, you'll be using the words you read while you're speaking. Having a wide vocabulary is a must if you really want to speak well. This doesn't mean that you have to throw fifty $100 words into your speeches or everyday conversations every time. Just a few key "fancy" words can make you sound more intelligent, but not like you're trying too hard. Keep a vocabulary journal. Write down all of the new words you've encountered while reading and define them. Avoid excessive slang. If you want to be well-spoken, then you can't go around using slang or too much casual phrasing. Of course, if your audience is young and hip, you don't want to sound too formal or stilted, but you should avoid saying things like, "You guys," or "Hella" or "Nailed it!" or whatever phrases are going around in your culture these days. Of course, if you're just speaking with friends, then slang is fine, but if you're addressing a more mature audience and want to speak well, then you should avoid it. Don't be afraid to pause. Some people view pausing as a sign of weakness, but this is absolutely not the case. It's okay to pause to gather your thoughts and to think about what you're going to say next. What's far worse is speaking too fast and sounding like you're rambling, being frantic, or even saying something that you will immediately regret. Part of slowing down and speaking thoughtfully means that pauses in your speech will sound more natural. If you use verbal pauses (such as "um" or "uh") while you speak, don't be too worried about it. It's just a natural way of getting our minds into gear and even President Obama uses them quite frequently. If you think you use them too much, you can try to tone it down, but don't think that you have to avoid them completely. Use gestures only when necessary. Gesturing while you speak is a great way to get your points across and to emphasize your words. But don't use your hands or gestures too much when you speak or you will come off as a bit frantic, like you're using your gestures to compensate because your words aren't enough. Instead, keeping your hands at your sides and using them in just a few key moments when you're talking will help you get your point across. Be more concise. Another part of speaking well means knowing what not to say. You may think that you have to give ten examples to prove some point, but in reality, you may only need just one or two, and your ideas will come off more strongly because you chose the best points instead of throwing the entire kitchen sink at the audience you're addressing. If you're giving a speech, then every word has to count; if you're just talking to some friends, it's still best to avoid rambling. If you're giving a speech, then write it down and say it aloud. Reading your own words can help you see where you're being repetitive, and which things you'd like to cut. Repeat your main points. You may think that stating your main points once is enough and that your audience will get what's most important about what you have to say. Well, that's where you're wrong. If you have a few main points that you really want to get across, whether you're addressing a crowd or trying to make a point during an argument with a friend, stating your main points again, perhaps at the end of your conversation or speech, will help you define your message and make your point even more clearly. Think about writing an essay. You have to repeat your main points at the end of every paragraph and in your conclusion, don't you? Well, speaking is not so different. Use concrete examples to grab your audience. Concrete examples are the bread and butter of any speech or conversation. Whether you want to convince your audience to use renewable energy or convince your best friend to dump her loser boyfriend, you'll need to present a few cold, hard facts to get people's attention. Pick the statistics, anecdotes, or stories that will most effectively get your point across. Remember, it's not about throwing a million statistics at your audience -- it's about using a few key points that they will actually remember. Tell a story or two. If you're giving a speech, a story at the beginning or the end can help introduce your points in a more human way. Develop a relaxing routine. Begin by addressing the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves. Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything. ("One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. Pause. Begin.) Transform nervous energy into enthusiasm. It's all about finding whatever works for you. Maybe drinking a cup of peppermint tea before you speak does the trick. Maybe drinking water every five minutes will do it for you. Once you find what works for you, stick to it. You can also develop a routine for talking to friends. Find something that calms you down when you're nervous about speaking, whether it's grabbing a Koosh ball in your coat pocket or smiling a bit more. Practice, practice, practice. Rehearse out loud with all equipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. Work to control filler words; practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer and allow time for the unexpected. The more you practice, the more natural and well-spoken you will sound when it's time to speak. And the better you feel like you know what to say, the more confidence you'll have when it counts. Don't apologize. If you're nervous or have accidentally misspoken, don't draw people's attention to it by apologizing for it. Just get on with what you have to say and people will forget all about what you said. Saying, "Sorry guys, I'm just so nervous," or "Oops, that was awkward," will only make things more awkward and uncomfortable. Everyone makes mistakes and there's no need to acknowledge yours unless you're really, really good at poking fun at yourself. Concentrate on the message – not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience. The most important thing is to get your point across, not to look like Steve Jobs when you do it. If you focus less on yourself, you will feel less self-conscious and more like a messenger, and that will take off a lot of the pressure. Before you speak, remind yourself about how important the message that you have to convey is, and why conveying it matters to you. This will make you stop worrying about whether you're talking too fast or sweating too much. Gain experience. Mainly, your speech should represent you — as an authority and as a person. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need in a safe and friendly environment. Just getting into the habit of giving speeches or speaking publicly will also help you succeed. Even if you just want to speak confidently in front of friends or strangers, the more you do it, the better you'll be at it. It's like any other skill. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They're rooting for you. Think positively about what you have to do before you begin and know that no one wants you to trip, stumble over your words, or forget what you were going to say. Everyone wants the best for you, and you should want that too. Speaking can be a scary thing, whether you're talking to a football stadium of people or just your class, and everyone wants you to do your best.	State your opinions with conviction. Make eye contact. Use the shortcut method for better speaking. Know the room. Visualize success. Know your audience. Have confident body language. Know your material. Praise yourself every day. Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. Expand your vocabulary. Avoid excessive slang. Don't be afraid to pause. Use gestures only when necessary. Be more concise. Repeat your main points. Use concrete examples to grab your audience. Develop a relaxing routine. Practice, practice, practice. Don't apologize. Concentrate on the message – not the medium. Gain experience. Realize that people want you to succeed.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-an-Attention-Seeker	How to Stop Being an Attention Seeker	To stop being an attention seeker, find ways to shift the focus from yourself to others, for example by volunteering to help other people. Alternatively, try spending time with family and asking them about their lives. Work on developing mindfulness techniques like meditation, which will make you more aware of yourself, your feelings, and your surroundings. To improve your chances of changing your behavior, write down a commitment to do so, including weekly goals like volunteering for 2 hours, and share it with a friend.	Practice a creative art form. People who are considered attention seekers tend to behave in ways that are inauthentic. They do things for attention, rather than simply being or expressing who they really are. Doing something creative is a great way to express yourself authentically, and practice being yourself. You can choose any form that you want, including painting, writing, making music, singing, or practicing a craft. If you've never done something creative before, don't be afraid. Try something that interests you, even if you don't know if you'll be any good at it. Remember that you're doing this for you. Practice expressing yourself creatively without worrying what others will think, or planning to show off what you make. Use social media constructively. Social media can often be misused by people who are seeking attention. It's okay to use social media to make plans with friends and stay on top of current events. However, if you notice that you're using it just to get attention, you should reconsider before you post. Notice if most of your posts seem like bragging, or like showing off. Notice if your posts often express feeling sorry for yourself, or seem like you're fishing for compliments or support. An attention-seeking post could be, "Always having the most fun with the coolest friends in the world!!", whereas you could instead post a picture of your friends and write, "So grateful to have such great friends in my life." If you need support, instead of writing something like, "Worst day of anyone's life, ever. I totally want to crawl into a hole and die right now," you could write, "I had a really terrible day today. Is anyone available to talk? I could use some company." It's okay to ask directly for support with social media. However, be clear that you're asking for support, and keep the conversation private once someone offers. Focus on others. When you're always seeking attention, most of your focus is on yourself. In order to shift this, try focusing on others. There are many ways to do this. You can spend time with people you care about, volunteer, or even spend time learning about others. Are there people in your community who are in need? You could volunteer your time at a soup kitchen or retirement home. You could also volunteer at your local library, reading to kids or helping students with homework after school. Spend time with friends and family, and ask them about their own lives. Remember how much you care about them, and spend time investing in what they have to say. You can invent a way of focusing on others that's fun for you. For example, you could organize a coat drive in the winter, or organize a neighborhood cleanup. However, don't compare yourself to others, as this often leads to inadequacy. Usually, comparisons stack your every day experiences up against other people's highlight reels, which can make you feel bad about yourself. This can make you seek attention even more. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. Even though it feels bad to dwell on mistakes we've made, many people replay those things over and over again in their heads. Allow yourself forgiveness, and see what you can learn from your mistakes. You can't change the past, but you can learn valuable lessons from it. Tell yourself how great it is that you've learned something new and can change the way you do things in the future. If you remember certain times that you acted in an attention-seeking way in the past, forgive yourself for those things, too. The fact that you can acknowledge those behaviors means you can work to prevent them in the future. Talk to yourself kindly, the way that you would to a friend having a difficult time. Say to yourself, "I know I messed up that time, but I was doing my best in the moment. Everyone messes up sometimes. It's okay, and I'll try to do things differently next time." Create a daily practice of authenticity. Choose ways that you want to practice being authentic each day. This can mean doing something that you enjoy by yourself, or reciting an important affirmation to yourself. Practice being yourself and acting in a way that feels genuine, without worrying what people will think. You can make a practice of doing one thing each day, when you feel that you're being true to how you feel in the moment. This could mean saying something honest that you haven't before, such as, "Actually, I don't like going to that cafe very much." It can also mean doing something differently, such as wearing an outfit that's comfortable, even if it's not stylish. You can develop personal affirmations to help you accept yourself. You can say something like, “I am a valuable, lovable person the way that I am,” or, “I accept and love all aspects of myself even as I work to grow and change.” Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness refers to trying to stay present wherever you are, without getting lost in thoughts or feelings that take you out of the moment. Mindfulness is most often practiced through meditation techniques. However, there are many ways to practice mindfulness. You can find books or websites that offer meditation techniques, or visit a meditation center to find guidance on how to begin meditating. You can also use an app, such as Insight Timer, Calm, or Headspace. If meditating isn't right for you, practice mindfulness by noticing the physical sensations you're experiencing. If you start to get distracted by guilt, shame, or unpleasant memories, just notice the feeling of your clothes on your skin, or your feet on the ground. Commit to making the change. It is almost impossible to make a change in ourselves if we don't consciously commit to doing so. If you want to change or eliminate your attention-seeking behavior, make a commitment to do so, and to take specific steps toward that goal. Write down your commitment. You can put it on a calendar, marking the day you commit to start working on it. Write down daily or weekly goals, such as, “I will meditate for five minutes each day,” or, “Each week, I will volunteer 5 hours of my time to a charitable cause.” Tell someone else about your commitment. Tell a trusted friend or family member. They can check in on you to see if you've followed through on your commitments. Spend quality time alone. If you're an attention seeker, you probably try to spend lots of time with other people. Practice spending time by yourself, too. Set a goal for how much time you'll spend alone each day or week. When you're alone, do things that you enjoy. This will help being alone feel more fun and enticing. You can read your favorite books and magazines, walk around your favorite park or neighborhood, or dedicate time to a favorite hobby. It may be uncomfortable to spend time alone at first. However, push through that discomfort and you'll begin to cherish the time you get by yourself. Monitor your progress. Once you have a practice for making positive changes, take time to reflect and see how you're progressing. You can do this by writing in a journal, asking for feedback from someone you trust, or simply taking some time to think back on the past day or week. Be gentle with yourself as you progress. Making big changes in yourself doesn't happen overnight. Praise yourself for any positive changes. Give yourself credit for the work you've done. Say to yourself, "Great job. You've really been doing your best at this, and it's working." Look for the root of your attention seeking behaviors. Identifying why you're seeking attention can help you confront the root cause of your behaviors. For example, you may have a feeling of inadequacy, you may have trouble being alone, or you may feel like you aren't doing enough with your life. Confronting these issues will help you overcome your attention seeking tendencies. Journaling can help you explore your feelings. You can also talk to a therapist who can help you identify your underlying issues. Rely on friends and family. This should be someone you who you know will be honest with you. They should also be someone who you know has your best interests at heart. You'll need to trust their opinion, and to be willing to hear them, even if it's hard. they could be a sibling, aunt, close friend, or coworker. Choose someone whom you see or interact with regularly. That way, they'll be able to notice your behaviors on a more regular basis. Make sure the person will be willing to tell you things that you might not want to hear. Make sure the person is able to be kind and compassionate, even when sharing things that may sound critical. Ask for an honest evaluation. Let them know the kinds of behaviors that you're concerned about. Ask them to keep an eye out for those. They can also tell you if they think your emotional reactions to situations are dramatic or overblown. If you don't know which behaviors to look for, you can simply tell the person that you're worried that you're an attention seeker. Ask them to point out any behaviors that reflect that. You can also ask the person if they've already noticed anything you do that seems like attention seeking. Say something like, "I'm trying to work on my attention-seeking behaviors. Have you noticed any of them? Would you be willing to keep an eye out and let me know if you notice me doing things for attention?" Join a support group. Attention seeking behavior is often associated with addictive behavior and personality types. If you don't struggle with any kind of addiction, it may not make sense to join a group. However, if you are aware of other addictions or compulsive behaviors in yourself, consider joining a support group. Common addictions that are often paired with attention seeking are alcoholism, drug abuse, and compulsive eating. Being an attention seeker does not necessarily mean you're at higher risk for addiction. Seeking help from a group can be useful whether or not you have one other person whom you've asked for help. You can find listings for local support groups online. If there is not a group in your area, there may be online groups that can provide support. Go to therapy. If you don't have an individual person or a group to help you, you may want to find a therapist. Therapists can help you work through your attention seeking behaviors, as well as the underlying issues that have led to them. You can seek out a therapist for individual sessions, or see if they have a therapy group that would make sense for you. You can find listings for local therapists online. Many sites will have profiles of each therapist. You can see if they have a specific focus, or have experience dealing with your particular problems. Some therapists may accept health insurance or offer sliding scale payment plans.	Practice a creative art form. Use social media constructively. Focus on others. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. Create a daily practice of authenticity. Practice mindfulness. Commit to making the change. Spend quality time alone. Monitor your progress. Look for the root of your attention seeking behaviors. Rely on friends and family. Ask for an honest evaluation. Join a support group. Go to therapy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Practice-Kissing	How to Practice Kissing	To practice kissing, try making the letter “O” with your finger and thumb and then hooking your other thumb through the hole to make a pretend mouth that you can kiss. Make sure you wash your hands before practicing so you don't get any germs in your mouth. Alternatively, find a ripe fruit, like a plum, apricot, or mango, and bite a mouth-sized hole out of. Once you've got a pretend mouth you can use, experiment with kissing softly and forcefully to find the right balance. You can also practice gently pushing your tongue into the mouth for more intimate kissing.	Curl your left hand loosely like you are making the letter "O". Your thumb should be on top of your fingernails. Tuck your right thumb into the opening on your left hand. When each thumb is bent at the second joint, they will rest parallel to each other and mimic a pair of lips. Place your mouth gently on your thumbs. Practice lightly kissing the shape of your "thumb lips." Experiment with your tongue. Try lightly running it over your thumbs and around the inside edges. Gently push it between your thumbs. Practice kissing both gently and more forcefully. Try to find a good pressure that feels right. Find a ripe piece of soft fruit, such as a plum, apricot, or mango. These fruits are soft and taste good. Bite a small, mouth-sized hole in the fruit. Use this as the mouth that you'll practice kissing with. Kiss the fruit mouth gently. Try to establish a rhythm. Kiss the top part of the "mouth," and then the bottom part of the "mouth." For goodness' sake, don't eat your kissing partner. Use your tongue by gently pushing it into the flesh of the fruit. Remember to use the tongue sparingly. You don't want to overdo it with the tongue. Find someone you wouldn't mind kissing. If you want your first kiss to be special, then try picking the person you think would make it the most special. If you're worried that your kissing technique isn't all that great yet, then maybe choose someone you'd be less embarrassed about. (And stop worrying! Kissing is fun once you get the hang of it.) There's nothing like kissing a real, breathing human being. A person will respond to your lips like a hand or a fruit can't. Kissing comes naturally to humans. That's why we do it! Practicing kissing before you actually kiss is like practicing riding a bike on a seesaw. It doesn't really prepare you for the real deal. You get good at riding a bike by riding a bike, just like you get good at kissing by kissing another person. Ask someone casually or just go for it. If you're a girl, you might just be able to go up to a guy and ask him if he wants to kiss. (Or you can develop a friendship with him and if it blossoms into something stronger, kiss him when you're close.) If you're a guy, your job is going to be a bit harder. Look for a good opportunity to kiss someone: Kiss someone you think is attracted to you. It's hard to know sometimes, but if you know that someone does or doesn't like you, use that information accordingly. Work up to a kiss. Work up to a kiss first by flirting. Touch the person's shoulder gently when you're talking to them; compliment an aspect of their eyes; or stare longingly into their eyes. Be physically close to the person. It'll be awkward if you're five feet away when you move in for a kiss. Get close to the person. Maybe even put your arm around their waist if all the signals you're getting say "yes!" Make sure your lips are locked and loaded. You want your lips to be supple, soft, and smooth before you kiss. Balm your lips regularly before you kiss so that they're free of dry, flaky skin that can distract from the moment. Remember: Do not apply lip-gloss before you kiss. Lip-gloss can be sticky, glittery, and sweet. You don't want the sticky, your partner doesn't need the glittery, and you don't need the sweet. Your lips are sweet enough! Do not apply lipstick before you kiss. Lipstick may look smashing, but it's usually for older women. It can smudge when you kiss, leaving your kissing partner marked. Make sure your breath smells good. If you have the luxury of brushing your teeth right before the kiss, take advantage of it. If not, take a breath mint. Avoid onions, garlic, and other strong-tasting foods right before you kiss. Move closer to your partner. Send the signal for your partner to get ready for the kiss by getting really close. Almost uncomfortably close. If your partner moves back, she/he isn't ready for a kiss. If your partner stays where s/he is or moves even closer, you know you're doing something right. Make and maintain eye contact until you kiss. This one is important. Fix the other person's gaze with your eyes. The eyes are very powerful, and they can communicate a lot of things that we can't with our voice. When you move in for the kiss, turn your eyes to the person's mouth. You want your mouth to land on the other person's mouth, so you need your eyes if you don't want to botch the landing. Once your lips are interlocked, close your eyes. We don't know why, but it's kinda creepy to have someone staring at you while you kiss them. It's better just to close your eyes altogether. Kiss at a slight angle. If you try to kiss your partner straight on, your noses are going to get in the way and keep you from actually meeting lips. Instead, tilt your head either to the left or the right slightly so that your noses don't disturb the action your lips want! If you're sitting next to a person, the side your sitting on should dictate which way you tilt your head: If you're sitting to the left of someone, it's best to tilt your head to the left. If you're sitting to the right of someone, it's best to tilt your head to the right. Make the first kiss last. The first time you kiss, keep your lips locked for a couple seconds, unless the other person opens their lips and starts kissing quicker. If you let the first kiss last, you'll get rid of some butterflies and set the stage for the next couple of kisses. Start kissing your partner's upper and lower lip. Not at the same time, of course. Start by taking your lips and softly kiss your partner's lower lip a few times. Then, move to their upper lip. Be gentle. Your partner will appreciate it, even if your heart is beating through your chest. Plus, it will make the kiss more sensual. Be responsive. Responsive just means respond to what the other person is doing. A kiss is like a dance: you have to move based on how your partner moves. Go for slow instead of fast. A bad kisser will try to rush the kiss, kissing at about a thousand lips per second. Slow it down, savor every last touch of the lips, and remember to keep your eyes closed! Save the french kiss for later. Not everyone is ready to start more intimate types of kissing at the same time. If you force a french kiss, you will probably embarrass yourself, and this could ruin your date, and the moment.	Curl your left hand loosely like you are making the letter "O". Tuck your right thumb into the opening on your left hand. Place your mouth gently on your thumbs. Experiment with your tongue. Practice kissing both gently and more forcefully. Find a ripe piece of soft fruit, such as a plum, apricot, or mango. Bite a small, mouth-sized hole in the fruit. Use this as the mouth that you'll practice kissing with. Kiss the fruit mouth gently. Use your tongue by gently pushing it into the flesh of the fruit. Find someone you wouldn't mind kissing. Ask someone casually or just go for it. Make sure your lips are locked and loaded. Make sure your breath smells good. Move closer to your partner. Make and maintain eye contact until you kiss. Kiss at a slight angle. Make the first kiss last. Start kissing your partner's upper and lower lip. Save the french kiss for later.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Matcha-Tea	How to Make Matcha Tea	To make matcha tea, begin by sifting 1 1/2 teaspoons of matcha into a smallbowl. The sifted tea should be smooth and not clumpy. Once the tea is sifted, slowly pour 2 oz (60 ml) of hot water into a separate tea cup. Allow the water to cool slightly before pouring in into the matcha. Whisk the tea for 15 seconds in a zigzag motion. Pour the tea back into the tea cup and drink it while it's still hot. You can also add sweetener and milk to taste!	Sift 1½ scoop of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside. Place a sifter over a small tea bowl and measure out the matcha powder into it. If you do not have a matcha scoop, measure out 1½ teaspoon (2 grams) of matcha. Gently tap the sifter to sift the tea into the bowl. This will break up any clumps and give you a smoother matcha in the end. Usucha is a thinner type of matcha tea. Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of hot water into a separate tea cup. The water needs to be just below boiling, about 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). Do not pour the hot water into the tea bowl with the matcha yet. Slowly pour the hot water into the tea bowl. This will help prevent the matcha from clumping. The hot water will also have warmed the tea cup up for you, making it ready for the tea. At this time, you may also want to dry the tea cup with a clean towel. Whisk the tea rapidly for 10 to 15 seconds with a "chasen" using a zigzag motion. A chasen is a delicate, bamboo whisk made specifically for preparing matcha tea. Do not use a metal fork or whisk as this will affect the flavor and aroma of the tea. This will give you a foamy tea. For a smoother tea, use circular motions. Pour the tea back into the tea cup and drink it immediately. This tea is not brewed like regular teas, so the tea powder will eventually settle to the bottom of the cup. Sift 3 scoops of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside. Place a small strainer over a small tea bowl and measure out the matcha powder into it. If you do not have a matcha scoop, measure out 3 teaspoons (4 grams) of matcha. Gently tap the side of the strainer to sift the tea into the bowl. This will break up any clumps and give you a smoother matcha in the end. Koicha is a thicker type of matcha tea. Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of hot water into a tea cup. The water needs to be just short of boiling, about 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). Do not pour the hot water into the tea bowl with the matcha just yet. Make sure that you use filtered water or spring water. Ordinary tap water contains too many minerals which may affect the flavor of the tea. Pour half of the water into the tea bowl. Do not pour in all of the water all at once, or it will cause the tea to clump up. Whisk the tea rapidly with a chasen using circular motions. A chasen is a delicate, bamboo whisk made specifically for preparing matcha tea. Do not use a metal fork or whisk as this will affect the flavor and aroma of the tea. Keep stirring until the matcha is dissolved into a thick paste. Pour the rest of the water into the bowl and stir it. Use your chasen again and half-circular motions. Keep stirring until the matcha paste thins out. It won't be thin like Usucha, but thicker and darker. Pour the matcha into the tea cup and drink it immediately. If you wait too long, the matcha powder will settle to the bottom of the cup. Sift 1½ teaspoon of matcha powder into a cup or mug. Place a small strainer over a cup and measure the matcha powder into it. Gently tap the side of the strainer to shake the matcha powder into the cup. This will get rid of any clumps and give you a smoother drink in the end. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water into the cup. The water should be hot but not boiling, about 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). Briskly stir the tea using zigzag motions to make it frothy. Try to use a chasen (bamboo whisk) for this, but if you don't have one, a regular mini whisk will do. Keep whisking until all the powder is dissolved. Heat the milk and sweetener. You can do this using a milk frother on an espresso machine or in a saucepan on the stove. You can even do it in a cup in the microwave. Do not let the milk come to a boil; keep it between 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). Froth the milk for about 10 seconds, if desired. You can do this by using a frother on an espresso machine. If you do not own an espresso machine, pour the milk into a separate cup and use a hand frother to froth it instead. Pour the hot milk into the latte. Place a large spoon just inside the rim of the frothing cup to hold back the foam. You do not have to use all of the milk—pour in as much as you'd like. Scoop the foam on top of the cup. Reach into your frother cup and scoop out the foam with a spoon. Gently place the foam on top of the latte. If you'd like, you can add another scoop or two of foam. Spread it evenly across the top of the latte. Garnish with a sprinkle of matcha on top, if desired, and drink it immediately. If you wait too long, the matcha powder will settle to the bottom of the cup. Sift 1½ teaspoons (2 grams) of matcha powder into a cup or mug. Place a strainer over a cup and measure out the matcha powder into it. Gently tap the side of the strainer to sift the powder into the cup. This will get rid of any lumps and give you a smoother latte. Add some sweetener, if desired. You will be adding the hot water next, so it is better to add the sweetener right now. The hot water will help dissolve it much better than cold milk will. You can use any type of sweetener you wish, such as agave nectar, honey, maple syrup, sugar, etc. Whisk in 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of hot water into the tea. The water must be very hot, but not quite boiling—about 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). After you have poured the water in, briskly whisk it using a zigzag motion. You can use a chasen (bamboo whisk) for this, or you can use a metal whisk. Keep whisking until the matcha dissolves and there are no lumps or clumps. You will end up with a thick, green paste. Whisk cold milk into the cup. You can add as much milk as you'd like, and you can use any type of milk. Many people find that almond milk complements the flavor of matcha tea exceptionally well. Keep whisking the milk until it is combined with the matcha paste. There should be no streaks or swirls; you'll get a light green beverage. Add some ice cubes, if desired. To prevent the latte from getting watered down, consider using ice cubes made from milk. You can also omit the ice if you don't like your iced lattes as cold. Garnish the latte with a sprinkle of matcha powder, and drink it immediately. If you wait too long, the matcha powder will settle to the bottom of the cup.	Sift 1½ scoop of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside. Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of hot water into a separate tea cup. Slowly pour the hot water into the tea bowl. Whisk the tea rapidly for 10 to 15 seconds with a "chasen" using a zigzag motion. Pour the tea back into the tea cup and drink it immediately. Sift 3 scoops of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside. Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of hot water into a tea cup. Pour half of the water into the tea bowl. Whisk the tea rapidly with a chasen using circular motions. Pour the rest of the water into the bowl and stir it. Pour the matcha into the tea cup and drink it immediately. Sift 1½ teaspoon of matcha powder into a cup or mug. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water into the cup. Heat the milk and sweetener. Froth the milk for about 10 seconds, if desired. Pour the hot milk into the latte. Scoop the foam on top of the cup. Garnish with a sprinkle of matcha on top, if desired, and drink it immediately. Sift 1½ teaspoons (2 grams) of matcha powder into a cup or mug. Add some sweetener, if desired. Whisk in 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of hot water into the tea. Whisk cold milk into the cup. Add some ice cubes, if desired. Garnish the latte with a sprinkle of matcha powder, and drink it immediately.
https://www.wikihow.com/Build-Your-Own-Air-Conditioner	How to Build Your Own Air Conditioner	To build your own air conditioner using a box fan and a cooler, start by unscrewing the grid on your fan. Once that is off, twist 1/4" diameter copper tubing in concentric circles at the center of the grid you've just taken off, attaching the tubing to the fan grid with zip ties. Then, connect the loose end of cooper tubing to clear pliable tube. Once that is done, fill a cooler with ice water and place a fountain pump inside the water. Submerge your plastic hoses in the ice water, plug in your pump, and your homemade A/C should be ready to go.	Unscrew the front gridded panel of your box fan. Twist 1/4" (6mm) diameter copper tubing in concentric circles starting at the center of the exterior side of your grid. Attach the end of a length of copper tubing to the center of the grid using zip ties. Twist the tubing into a tiny circle. Continue twisting the tubing around the original circle until you have a series of concentric circles. Connect the tube to the grid with zip ties. You want plenty of tubing attached to your fan grid, but not so much that air can't pass through the spaces between the tubing. Screw the front, with the tubing attached to the exterior, back onto the box fan. Attach one end of a 3/8" (9.5 mm) clear pliable tube to your fountain pump and the other end to the top end of your copper tubing. The ideal tubing for this project is the type of tubing used in fish tanks. Connect the other piece of 3/8" (9.5 mm) plastic tubing to the bottom end of the copper tubing. Seal the connection with plumber's putty. Fill the cooler with ice water. Submerge the unconnected end of the second plastic tube beneath the water. Place the fountain pump in the cooler. Put a towel under your fan. The towel will catch the condensation that will form on the outside of the copper pipes. Plug in the fountain pump and turn on the fan. Clean your radiator before you use it. You can soak it in water and mild soap and then let it air dry. Place a high-speed fan behind the radiator. You may have to place some objects under the radiator to line it up with the fan. Attach a garden hose to a spigot on the exterior of your house. Connect the vinyl tubing to the inlet tube on your radiator. You may have to try a couple of sizes to find the right size of tubing that will fit over the copper tubing from your radiator. The tube length should be long enough to connect with the garden hose outside. Feed the tubing through a window and attach the tubing to the spout end of your garden hose with duct tape. You may need to cut a small hole in your window screen to make this work. Coil your garden hose up and wrap it in a towel for insulation. Wrap pipe insulation around the exposed end to keep the water cold. Attach another length of plastic tubing to the outlet tube of your radiator. 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Try placing a large plastic garbage can beneath the stream to catch the water, and recycle the water in your garden. Attach a small hand valve to the plastic inlet tubing that goes into the radiator. 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Open the hand valve completely. On the outside of your house, open the garden hose spigot to find the right water flow volume. Plug in the fan and turn it on. When you're ready to switch off your homemade air conditioner, close the hand valve and unplug your fan.	Unscrew the front gridded panel of your box fan. Twist 1/4" (6mm) diameter copper tubing in concentric circles starting at the center of the exterior side of your grid. Screw the front, with the tubing attached to the exterior, back onto the box fan. Attach one end of a 3/8" (9.5 mm) clear pliable tube to your fountain pump and the other end to the top end of your copper tubing. Connect the other piece of 3/8" (9.5 mm) plastic tubing to the bottom end of the copper tubing. Fill the cooler with ice water. Place the fountain pump in the cooler. Put a towel under your fan. Plug in the fountain pump and turn on the fan. Clean your radiator before you use it. Place a high-speed fan behind the radiator. Attach a garden hose to a spigot on the exterior of your house. Connect the vinyl tubing to the inlet tube on your radiator. Feed the tubing through a window and attach the tubing to the spout end of your garden hose with duct tape. Coil your garden hose up and wrap it in a towel for insulation. Attach another length of plastic tubing to the outlet tube of your radiator. Attach a small hand valve to the plastic inlet tubing that goes into the radiator. Open the hand valve completely. Plug in the fan and turn it on.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-a-Clingy-Girlfriend-or-Boyfriend	How to Cope With a Clingy Girlfriend or Boyfriend	If your girlfriend's or boyfriend's clingy behavior is stressing you out, take time to assess your relationship and figure out what's causing it. For example, maybe they're feeling insecure because you've been spending less time together lately. Don't make assumptions, though—ask questions about what they're thinking and feeling to prevent any misunderstandings. Let them know how their behavior makes you feel, and work together to create boundaries and ground rules.	Understand what makes people cling. Often, partners cling when they fear that the person they care about is about to leave. You may subtly be spending less time together, texting or calling less often, or not be sending the same reassurance that you had previously. The fear of abandonment can kick in. While it's not your role to provide assurance, you can understand the behaviors and motivations behind clinging. If your partner starts to worry about you leaving, remind him or her while neither of you can predict the future, you are both happy now, and now is where the focus is best placed. Reflect on your own history. Sometimes you choose people whom you share a great attraction, yet trigger your deepest insecurities. This can be true of your partner, too. Without you realizing it, you can trigger insecurities in your partner that have never been explored before. Realize that this may mean one person wants to pull closer or wants to pull away. While it's tempting to run, it can also be worth it to stick with it and work through the issues. Perhaps you've had clingy people in your life before (like a younger sibling or an ex) and your current partner's behavior is triggering those memories, causing you to want to run. Before you go blaming your partner, take a few moments to reflect on your own life. Have there been previous relationships when you've clung? What made you cling, and how did the other person respond to your behavior? What is it about the clinginess that upsets you, and how do you respond to it? Do you respond in anger, frustration, or distancing yourself? Navigate manipulation. There's a distinction between neediness and manipulation. Manipulation often involves you giving up something for the other person. A manipulator may use weaknesses against you, blame you for things, or suggest that only you can help him or her. Especially if you tend to be a genuinely helpful person, be careful not to be taken advantage of by your partner. Ask yourself whether your partner's actions or needy or if they are manipulative. Manipulation can be punishing you when your partner doesn't get his or her way (giving the silent treatment, not performing household chores), or as extreme as threatening to hurt the self if you don't do what he or she wants. If you find yourself feeling punished when you don't comply with your partner's demands or neediness, it may be manipulation. If you feel like you are being manipulated, be careful in how you interact with your partner, especially when talking about offering help, money, or giving up something. For more information, check out How to Pick Up on Manipulative Behavior , How to Recognize a Manipulative or Controlling Relationship , and How to Deal With a Manipulative Person. Be patient with your partner. Your partner can't necessarily help he or she feels clingy. Remind yourself of all the things that make your partner great and that make the relationship great. Be patient and empathetic toward your partner for why he or she feels this way. Perhaps your partner has felt abandoned in the past or there are things you don't fully understand about him or her. When you feel angry or frustrated, remind yourself to be patient, loving, and gentle toward your partner and his or her emotions. Use imagery related to a healthy relationship. If you tend to run away, imagine yourself in a secure, equally balanced relationship. If your partner tends to cling, have him or her imagine the self in an equally balanced relationship. Even imagining a safe, healthy relationship can be helpful, especially when under stress. Set aside some time with your partner for this exercise. Close your eyes and imagine what a healthy relationship looks like to you (and your partner). Imagine feeling calm, centered, and happy at the thought of this relationship. What does it feel like? What do the two of you do together, and not do together? Then, shift your attention and imagine that that is the relationship you have. When you are finished, open your eyes and discuss. Evaluate if you’re in a codependent relationship. Often there's something about the relationship that's beneficial to both people and not just one person. So, if you have a partner that you perceive as clingy, is it possible that somehow you benefit from or play into the clinginess? Some signs of codependent relationships include an inability to find happiness outside of one person, staying with someone even though your partner has some unhealthy or destructive behaviors (like drug abuse or alcoholism). Do you find yourself giving to your partner (emotionally, physically, financially) even at the cost of your own health or well-being? Ask yourself if you give up your own needs to fulfill the needs of your partner. This can lead to short-term and long-term consequences. Ask yourself whether you are genuinely happy with your partner or if you stay with him or her based on what you'd lose if you broke up. Flow with the relationship. Remember there will be times that you will be needy and times when your partner will distance from you. This is the normal flow of relationships. When you care about someone, you choose to love and support him or her during the ebbs and flows, even when it influences your life. Remind yourself that circumstances and situations can always change, and that relationships are fluid. Is your partner being clingy because of a situation or life event? If so, you may need to give your partner a momentary break and focus on being supportive. There will be times you will need extra support, too. Think about what is bothering you. While it may seem simple, think about what it is that really bothers you. Are there specific situations when your partner feels clingy? Are there any factors you bring in, such as you get upset with the clinginess when you're tired, stressed, or frustrated? What thoughts and feelings come up when you think about your partner being clingy? Do you tend to run from relationships when they become serious? Or have you been the clingy partner in the past? Reflect on your own dating history and think if this has anything to do with how you feel. Try to look at things from your partner's perspective. He or she might be afraid of losing you or may feel depressed. You may want to write down what bothers you, when, and why so you can better understand how to express yourself. Discuss how you feel with your partner. It's not fair to you or your partner to hold these feelings in and keep them to yourself. Have a talk with your girlfriend or your boyfriend and let him or her know that you feel overwhelmed. Your partner may not know the way you feel and unintentionally smother you, and by you holding in your feelings, you may begin to resent your partner. Plan to have a talk with your partner and gently let him or her know what bothers you. It can be difficult to have these conversations, but remember that it's important to communicate your feelings to your partner. Don't accuse your partner of being clingy. Be gentle in your approach, saying, “It's important to spend time with you, and yet it's also important for us to have our separate lives and interests, too.” Say, “I feel a healthy relationship includes spending quality time together, and also time apart. It's important to me to keep my interests and friends while still being in a fulfilling relationship with you.” Instead of only expressing your concerns, try to think of some actionable steps you can bring up in order to offer some solutions, which can be found in the next section. State your feelings and concerns. You may feel like pinning the problem all onto your partner, saying “You make me feel….” or “I hate it when you…” Avoid this trap, which may lead to hurt feelings or escalation of blame. Instead of potentially placing blame or accusation onto your partner, state the way you feel. You can start by saying, “There are times I feel overwhelmed by how much time we spend together.” Say, “My concern is…” to state the source of the feeling. For instance, say, “When you want to spend all your time with me, I feel overwhelmed. My concern is that we will get so wrapped up in each other that the rest of life will slip away.” Agree to set some boundaries. After you discuss how you feel, set some healthy boundaries with your partner. Ideally, you want to come up with the boundaries together so that you both agree on them. If you're feeling smothered by your partner, you may want to designate one day a week when you choose to spend time with other people; you can make it a friends day, family day, or self-care day. You can set boundaries on physical time together, time on the phone, texts, etc. You can say, “I love receiving texts from you throughout the day and knowing you are thinking about me. Sometimes I can feel a little overwhelmed, though. Can we cut back on texting while I'm at work?” Keep boundaries healthy. You don't want to be controlling or feel controlled by your partner. Ideally, boundaries should benefit both partners by giving you some space and allowing your partner to not rely heavily on you or your support. If your partner calls you for help constantly, you can set a boundary, as this can burn you out. While it's not a bad thing to offer help, it can deplete you. Discuss with your partner ways he or she can help herself, call other people, or work through difficult situations without relying on you. Remember that boundaries help to create a healthy sense of self, they aren't there to push your partner away. Enforce the boundaries you set. While it's fine to set boundaries, the real test comes in enforcing them. Especially when you set in a new system, your partner may feel like you are abandoning him or her, and make more effort to contact you or be with you. When you set boundaries, also discuss ways to enforce the boundaries. You may need to turn your phone on silent or off completely, or say “no” more often. Remind yourself and your partner that you set these boundaries to help you, and that they need to stay. Of course, it's okay to re-negotiate boundaries once they are no longer serving you. Participate in your own hobbies. If you find that you and your partner spend all of your time together by default, find ways to enjoy activities on your own. Maybe you are interested in learning to sew but have never gotten around to it, or your partner wants to learn to dance. This is a great opportunity to explore your own interests without feeling like you need to be around your partner. Having your own hobbies helps you and your partner make friends independently while doing activities that you enjoy. Some hobbies you may want to check out include hiking, snow shoeing, knitting, painting, or reading. Spend time with your own friends. Sometimes love can sweep you off your feet, and then several months later you may realize you no longer spend time with your friends and family. It's important for your mental and emotional health to surround yourself with friends and have friends in your life. If you've cut out your friends from your life, invite them back in. Organize a guys' night or a girls' night to spend with just your friends. Plan a weekend getaway or a movie night. Exercise. Joining a gym or a sports team is a great way to blow off steam, challenge your mind and body, and sweat a little bit. Exercise is good for mental, emotional, and physical health, and should be performed 30 minutes or more, several times each week. Many gyms offer classes. If you're interested in weight training, yoga, pilates, or other group fitness classes, check out your local gym and see what they offer. Challenge yourself. Start an endeavor that you've never done that's currently out of your reach. Having a goal and working toward it can be motivating, exciting, and challenging. Perhaps you want to run a marathon or complete a difficult craft project. Find a goal that excites you, and go do it. Go hike Mount Whitney or do a week-long backpacking trip. Teach your dog how to do complicated tricks. Bike 100 miles in one day. The possibilities are endless!	Understand what makes people cling. Reflect on your own history. Navigate manipulation. Be patient with your partner. Use imagery related to a healthy relationship. Evaluate if you’re in a codependent relationship. Flow with the relationship. Think about what is bothering you. Discuss how you feel with your partner. State your feelings and concerns. Agree to set some boundaries. Enforce the boundaries you set. Participate in your own hobbies. Spend time with your own friends. Exercise. Challenge yourself.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Bag	How to Make a Paper Bag	To make a paper bag, first cut out a rectangle-shaped piece of paper that's about twice as wide as you want your paper bag to be. Rotate the paper so one of the long sides is at the bottom. Then, fold the bottom edge up about 2 inches (5 cm), crease along the fold, and unfold. Fold the short sides of the rectangle in toward the center so they overlap slightly, and glue or tape them together where they overlap. Flip the bag over so the glued or taped crease is facing down. Next, open the bag slightly and press the side creases inward about 1 ½ inches (4 cm). Press down on the inverted sides to crease them and create an accordion effect. Now, fold up the top layer of the bottom of the bag along the existing crease you made before. Flatten the bottom of the bag by pressing down on the corners. Then, fold and glue the top edge of the bottom down to the horizontal crease. Fold and glue and bottom edge of the bottom up to the same crease. Use your hand to open up the bag, and punch or poke 2 holes near the top of the bag on each long side. Finally, thread a string or piece of ribbon through the holes and tie a knot on each end to make the handles.	Choose and gather your materials. Depending on what kind of paper bag you want to make, you want to keep in mind what you want it to look like, how sturdy it is, and whether or not you'd like it to have a handle. You'll need scissors, glue, a ruler, and a pencil to help you assemble the bag Coloured or patterned craft paper is ideal for this project. It's thicker material helps to keep the bag sturdy and allow it to bear more weight inside. Craft paper comes in all designs and colours. Wrapping paper or newspaper is good material to use if you have something more delicate in mind. A thin piece of rope or ribbon works to create a handle. Gather materials like stencils, feathers, glitter, paint, and colouring pens and crayons to decorate your bag. Cut a piece of paper to 9.5 x 15 inches (24 x 38 cm). Use a ruler to measure out the dimensions and a light pencil to stencil out the shape. Or you can cut a rectangle of any size. Save yourself some time by using the naturally straight edges of your paper. If your piece of paper is the right size, cut your paper bag from the corner instead of in the middle of your material. . Decorate your bag In some cases, decorating your bag before assembling it is much easier. If you're making a pattern or painting the bag in a different colour, it's easier to decorate with a flat piece of paper to ensure your pattern and colour remain the same throughout. Decorate only one side of the paper. You can decorate both sides if you would like to show off a fun pattern inside the bag or to cover up unsightly materials, especially if you're using newspaper. Place the cut out paper in front of you on a flat surface. Make sure to place it in “landscape” orientation or long sides up and down, short sides to the left and right. If you have decorated your paper, make sure the decorations are dry and faced down. Fold the bottom edge of the paper up 2 inches (5 cm) and sharply crease the fold. When you're done, unfold. This end will later become the bottom of the bag. Locate the center points of the top and bottom edges. To do this, you can either calculate the center points with a ruler or fold your paper to find its center. There are three points you will have to mark: Maintaining a landscape orientation, bring the short sides together as though you were folding the whole thing in half, and pinch the top and bottom of the would-be fold to mark where the center of each long side is. Lightly mark these spots with a pencil. Mark the paper again a 3.5 inch (9.5 cm) to both the left and right of each center point. When you're done, you should have six marks in total: three in the center of one long edge of your paper and three on the other. Fold the sides of the bag into place. Be sure to maintain the landscape orientation as you work to fold the sides as follows: Bring the right edge of the paper to the center pencil line and fold. Once the fold is properly creased, unfold. Repeat the inverse on the opposite side. Flip the paper over, re-fold the left and right sides downward toward the center, and glue them where they overlap. Be sure to fold along the same lines as before (but note that the folds will be inverted). Let the glue dry completely before moving on to the next step. Flip the bag over so that it sits glued-side-down. Make sure to orient it so that one of the open ends points toward you. Fold the side-creases inward to create a slight accordion effect. You will be making the sides of the bag so that it opens up as a rectangle. With your ruler, measure inwards about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) from the left-hand side of the bag. Lightly mark this with your pencil. Push the left side-crease of the bag inwards toward the interior of the bag. Do this until the left-hand mark you made in the previous step sits on the outer edge of where the paper is bending. Press-fold the paper downwards so that the pencil mark lines up with the new folded edge. Try to keep the top and bottom edges symmetrical as you press the paper down. Repeat on the right-hand side. When you're done, the body of the bag should fold inwards on either side just like a grocery-shopping bag. Prepare the bottom of the bag. To determine which end is the bottom, look for the crease lines you folded previously that mark the bottom of the bag. Keep the bag flattened for now and prepare the bottom: Fold and glue the bottom of the bag into place. Once you've determined where the bottom of your bag is, piece together the bottom: Fold the bag 4 inches (10 cm) up from the bottom and crease it along this line. Keeping the rest of the bag flattened, prop open up the bottom of the bag. The inward-flaring creases should pop open, forming a square edge. Inside, you should see a triangle of folded paper on either side. Piece together the bottom of the bag. You will be folding a few sides to the center, using their triangular shape to ensure the bottom of the bag is evenly put together. Fold the top and bottom sides of the open, square-shaped bottom completely down. Use the outermost edge of each interior triangle as a guide. When you're done, the bottom area should have 8 sides like an elongated octagon instead of 4 sides like it had before. Fold the bottom strip of the “octagon” upwards towards the center of the bottom of the bag. Fold the top strip of the “octagon” downwards towards the center of the bottom of the bag. The bottom should now be neatly folded shut; glue the edges where they overlap and let dry. Pop the bag open. Make sure the bottom is completely closed off and that there are no gaps in the glued edges. Add your handles. You can use ribbon, rope, or string to make the handles or you can leave your bag as is without handles, but handles are harder and take more time. Hold the two top of your bag closed and use a hole puncher or pencil to make 2 holes at the top of your bag. Don't punch your holes too close to the edge of the bag or the weight of your bag plus anything inside it could break the handle. Reinforce the holes by lining the hole's edges using clear tape or glue. Slide the ends of your handle string through the holes and make a knot on your handle string on the inside of the bag. Make sure the knot is big enough so it doesn't slide through the hole. You may have to tie another knot over the existing knot to increase its size. The knot keeps the handle in place.	Choose and gather your materials. Cut a piece of paper to 9.5 x 15 inches (24 x 38 cm). . Place the cut out paper in front of you on a flat surface. Fold the bottom edge of the paper up 2 inches (5 cm) and sharply crease the fold. Locate the center points of the top and bottom edges. Fold the sides of the bag into place. Flip the bag over so that it sits glued-side-down. Fold the side-creases inward to create a slight accordion effect. Prepare the bottom of the bag. Piece together the bottom of the bag. Pop the bag open. Add your handles.
https://www.wikihow.com/Look-After-Your-Sick-Guinea-Pig	How to Look After Your Sick Guinea Pig	To look after your sick guinea pig, make sure to take it your vet right away since guinea pigs can go downhill quickly once they get sick. Once you bring your pig home, follow your vet's treatment plan, which may include medications such as pills or antibiotics. Additionally, monitor its reaction to the medication and take it back to your vet right away if you notice symptoms like diarrhea. You should also keep your guinea pig warm during its recovery by placing a towel wrapped heating pad at one end of its cage.	Let the vet examine your guinea pig as soon as they become ill. Once guinea pigs get sick, they can go downhill fast. If you notice any signs of illness in your guinea pig, bring them to the vet right away. Discuss your guinea pig’s symptoms with the vet. Guinea pigs often contract an illness due to improper care, an improper diet, or interaction with another guinea pig who has an infectious disease. You should talk to the vet about your pig's symptoms and your care procedures for your pig, as it can help them to determine the cause of their illness. Guinea pigs are susceptible to the following illnesses or issues: Digestive disorders caused by bacteria, viruses, or a parasite. The symptoms of a digestive disorder include diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration, a lack of energy and a lack of appetite. Dental issues, such as slobbering. This is caused by a misalignment of your guinea pig's teeth, which then make it difficult for your guinea pig to swallow or chew. This can result in excessive slobbering or drooling. They may also experience weight loss, bleeding from the mouth, or abscesses in their mouth. Nutritional disorders, such as a vitamin C deficiency. Like other small mammals, guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C and must eat vitamin C in their diet. If your guinea pig has a vitamin C deficiency, they may display an inability to walk around, a limp, or low energy. An adverse reaction to antibiotics. Guinea pigs are highly sensitive to certain antibiotics and penicillin-based drugs such as amoxicillin are toxic to guinea pigs. If your guinea pig has an adverse reaction to antibiotics, they may display symptoms like diarrhea, a lack of appetite, dehydration, or a drop in body temperature. Sometimes, antibiotic poisoning is fatal to guinea pigs. Receive treatment and care instructions from the vet. The vet should examine your guinea pig, noting their symptoms, and prescribe medication for their illness. The vet may also suggest certain home care tactics you can try to make your guinea pig more comfortable and help them recover. Make sure your vet does not prescribe any oral penicillin-based drugs, including penicillin, ampicillin, lincomycin, clindamycin, vancomycin, erythromycin, tylosin, tetracycline, and chlortetracycline for your guinea pig, as they can harm your guinea pig. The vet should prescribe antibiotics that will be gentle on your guinea pig's system, and will not have a toxic effect on your pig. Use a syringe to give your pig liquid medication. Liquid medication may be prescribed for a respiratory bacterial disease or for a digestive disorder. If the vet prescribes liquid oral medication for your guinea pig's illness, you will need to use a 1cc syringe with no needle to give your pig the medication. Shake the medication before you put it into the syringe in the correct measured amount according to the prescription. Prop your pig in your lap with their back pressed into your ribcage. Hold them with your left hand around their stomach and use your forefinger and thumb to grip their head and jaws, just below their eyes. Keep your grip around their head firm and secure so they cannot move their head around. Use your right hand to stick the syringe into the side of their mouth, behind their front teeth. Move it down toward their back teeth until they begin to grind on the syringe. Slowly depress the contents of the syringe into their mouth. Stop doing this if your pig stops chewing, as a chewing motion indicates that they are swallowing the medication. Wiggle the syringe until they starts chewing again and all the medication has been swallowed. Give your pig pills with a hemostat. Your guinea pig may need to be given vitamin C pills if they has a vitamin C deficiency. A hemostat is a scissor-handled clamp that is used for compressing bleeding blood vessels. You can find them at medical supply stores or online. The shape and size of the hemostat is good for dosing your guinea pig with pills, as it can fit down into your pig's molars. Hold your guinea pig in the same way you would hold her to give them oral medication with a syringe. Use the hemostat to insert the pill down to their molars. Make sure that they make a chewing motion as this is an indication that they have swallowed the medication. Administer subcutaneous fluids with a butterfly catheter. Subcutaneous fluids are often prescribed only if your guinea pig cannot take oral medication or liquid medication via their mouth. The vet can show you how to insert a butterfly catheter into your guinea pig. You will need to use a catheter to give your guinea pig subcutaneous fluids as a form of medication. Place your guinea pig on a table facing away from you to give them eye drops. If your guinea pig develops eye issues, the vet may prescribe eye drops. You can administer eye drops by placing your guinea pig on a table, facing away from you. Then, hold the bottle dropper above and behind their head. Hold open her eye with one hand as you apply the drop from above her. This will ensure they cannot see the dropper clearly and get spooked as you try to give them the medication. Place your guinea pig on flat, folded towels. While guinea pigs often live in loose bedding in their cage, placing your pet on flat, folded towels can help you to keep track of their urine and stool production. It may also be easier for them to lay down and walk around if they isn't feeling well. Keep your guinea pig warm with thermal wraps. Your guinea pig may feel chilled due to their illness. You can use these wraps to relieve sore muscles. The thermal wraps will heat up when exposed to air and stay warm for up to eight hours at a time. Make sure the thermal wrap is not too warm for your guinea pig or too tight on them. You can also wrap a water bottle in a towel and place it at one end of their cage for warmth. Guinea pigs with respiratory issues and digestive disorders should be kept clean, warm, and well rested during their recovery. Monitor your guinea pig’s reaction to medication. You should note if your guinea pig's symptoms get worse while on the prescribed medication, especially if they are on antibiotics. Many antibiotics can cause diarrhea and upset the balance of bacteria in your pig's intestines. If you note any symptoms of a negative reaction to antibiotics in your pig, you should take them to the vet right away. The vet will likely stop the antibiotic treatment and prescribe another medication. Hand feed your guinea pig if they do not have an appetite. If your guinea pig has an illness that causes them to lose their appetite, you will need to use hand feeding to try to get them to eat. Many ill guinea pigs will also stop urinating or eliminating due to malnourishment. It is essential that your guinea pig consumes food and water to help them recover. Adult guinea pigs should consume about 6 grams of dry feed/100 grams of body weight and 10 to 40 ml water per 100 grams of body weight. You should try to hand feed your guinea pig plain food pellets softened in water with minced parsley, vegetables, and carrots. You can also combine pet slurry with wheat grass juice or natural cranberry juice to make it more appetizing. To hand feed your pig, make sure they are standing upright on a flat surface or flat on their stomach. Do not rest them on their back as this can be a choking hazard. You can also place your pet in a little pouch or wrapped in a towel. It may help to position your pig facing away from you. Put food in your hand and place it in front of your pig. Feed them slowly so they have time to chew and swallow. Weigh your guinea pig once a day. You should monitor your guinea pig's weight by using a kitchen scale to weigh your pig one or twice a day. This will help you to determine if the hand feeding is working effectively and if your guinea pig is starting to gain healthy weight, despite their illness. You can also use a chart to write down your pet's weight each day and determine if their weight is improving. Bring your guinea pig to the vet if they are not showing signs of improvement. If your guinea pig's symptoms do not improve despite medication and home care, you should bring them to the vet for further treatment.	Let the vet examine your guinea pig as soon as they become ill. Discuss your guinea pig’s symptoms with the vet. Receive treatment and care instructions from the vet. Use a syringe to give your pig liquid medication. Give your pig pills with a hemostat. Administer subcutaneous fluids with a butterfly catheter. Place your guinea pig on a table facing away from you to give them eye drops. Place your guinea pig on flat, folded towels. Keep your guinea pig warm with thermal wraps. Monitor your guinea pig’s reaction to medication. Hand feed your guinea pig if they do not have an appetite. Weigh your guinea pig once a day. Bring your guinea pig to the vet if they are not showing signs of improvement.
https://www.wikihow.com/Impress-a-Boy-in-Middle-School	How to Impress a Boy in Middle School	Impressing boys in middle school is all about being confident and getting to know them. When you start a conversation with a boy, look for common interests and joke around with him a bit. For example, if you sing, you can talk to a boy about what music he likes and his favorite bands. Don't be afraid to talk to the boy's friends, which will make you look more confident. You can also ask them about the boy you like to learn more about him. Do some fun hobbies in your free time to help build your self esteem and give you impressive things to talk about with him. If you think a boy might like you back, make the first move and ask for his number or social media accounts. Your confidence will likely impress him.	Write down a list of your strengths and weaknesses. It's difficult to put yourself out there without healthy self-esteem and a sense of confidence , and shyness is common in middle school. A big part of self-confidence is being more aware of yourself. Writing down a list of your strengths and weaknesses can help you uncover your best attributes. Play these up when interacting with a boy you like. For example, if you have a great smile, be sure to use it often around the boy. Identifying your weaknesses can help you make improvements. Smile and make eye contact. Along with confidence, one of the best ways to make yourself more noticeable to a boy is to look approachable. Smiling gives the instant impression that you are friendly and approachable. Making eye contact is also important, but be careful not to stare. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. A big part of confidence is looking and feeling your best. It doesn't mean being overly fancy, just wear clothes that make you happy and it will be easy to project a confident image to the boy you like. For example, if you feel comfortable and attractive in certain outfits, wear them when you know you will see him. Pursue your own interests. It can be easy to get wrapped up in having a crush on a boy in middle school, but spending some time on your own interests, such as sports, clubs, or other hobbies, can make you look more confident with yourself. Pursuing your interests may even give you something to talk about with the boy you're trying to impress. Try not to compare yourself to others. Nothing kills confidence faster than comparing yourself to your peers. It's easy to feel inadequate when thinking about what you don't have, so it's important to minimize these feelings if you want to get the attention of a boy you like. Be cautious when it comes to social media. Many teens spend a lot of time projecting a particular image through their social media profiles, but this is often an exaggeration. Try not to dwell on what your peers are posting on social media because it can harm your self-esteem. Get to know him. If you aren't sure if he likes you or not, trying to become friends first may be the way you want to go. Get to know him a bit, spend time with him, and find some common ground. Ask him about his hobbies or how he likes to spend his time and open up a bit. Keep it casual. Find common interests. If there are activities you both enjoy, you'll have more reasons to spend time with him. Ask him what kind of music he likes to see if he has similar interests. You can even talk about classes you have together. Spend time with his friends. This may help you learn more about him. Get a little closer to him, but don't overdo it. If you have a crush on this boy and are trying to be friends first, be careful not to come on too strong. As you get to know him better, reveal some more personal information about yourself. However, if he isn't also telling you about himself, you may want to stay more remote instead of opening up. Don't spill your soul. Have inside jokes and secrets with him. This is a great way to open up to each other and can help you gauge his sense of humor. Having inside jokes allows you to establish common ground and can strengthen your friendship. Ask him if he has a crush! After you've gotten to know each other and share a certain level of trust, you may feel comfortable enough to ask him if he has a crush. This can move the relationship forward if he's interested in you! Be sure to ask at a time when it flows naturally; do not force it into an unrelated conversation. If he isn't interested, don't be visibly upset. Put your best foot forward; you can still be friends and his feelings about you may change over time. Let him see your best self. As you become friends and spend more time together, let your confidence show. If you try too hard to be someone you're not, he won't get to know the real you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. He'll be impressed by how cool, understanding, and fun you are. Identify why you like this boy. Be sure it isn't all about his looks. Get to know him first so you can be sure he isn't a jerk. Take opportunities to chat with him in class or in the hallways. Without getting to know him, you may eventually realize you don't have anything in common. Maybe you enjoy his positive attitude or sense of humor. Don't be nervous about talking to him. After working on your confidence and identifying why you like the boy, it's time to jump in and talk to him! Make sure you talk about things he likes, or the conversation may die quickly. For example, if he's on a sports team, tell him he played well. If you're still feeling shy, find ways to be around him in a group because he still might notice you if you smile and make eye contact. Get to know his friends. They can be sources of information, such as if he likes you or the kinds of things that interest him. Ask them about activities they enjoy doing together.You can even talk about classes you have together or ask for help in a certain subject. Then you can use this information to make conversation with the boy you're trying to impress. If his friends reveal anything personal about him, be careful not to mention this to him. He may think you're prying. Find an excuse to get his number. After talking to him for a little while, an opportunity to ask for his number may come on its own. For example, if you're walking on a class project together, that's the perfect time to ask. Connect with him on social media if he doesn't have a cell phone. If he doesn't have his own phone where you can call and text him, he might be active on social media. Mention Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and add him on those sites. Mention previous conversations or something he might find interesting if you're looking for a way to initiate a dialogue on social media. Don't be too forward. Just a little bit of flirtation will get the message across. You don't want the guy to think that you'd flirt with just anyone. Make him feel special about getting some attention from you. Don't talk about other guys. While you may not mean anything by it, this could send the wrong message to the boy you're trying to impress. He may think you're interested in someone else.	Write down a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Smile and make eye contact. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Pursue your own interests. Try not to compare yourself to others. Get to know him. Get a little closer to him, but don't overdo it. Let him see your best self. Identify why you like this boy. Don't be nervous about talking to him. Get to know his friends. Find an excuse to get his number. Don't be too forward.
https://www.wikihow.com/Move-to-the-Netherlands	How to Move to the Netherlands	To move to the Netherlands, apply for a C-visa if you live outside of the EU and want to stay there for 3 months or less. For a long-term move more than 3 months, apply for a residence permit and a long-term visa if necessary for your country. Once you receive your permit, take your passport, copy of your birth certificate, residence permit, rental contract, and marriage certificate to the Gemeente, which is the Town Hall. When you're finding a place to live, ask the property manager if they allow you to register the address with the Town Hall, which can increase their taxes.	Don’t worry about getting a visa if you are moving from within the EU. The Netherlands is part of the Schengen area of Europe, which includes a number of countries with a common visa and no border controls. You don't need to worry about getting a visa if you are a citizen of one of the countries in the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland. However, if you are from Croatia, a new EU member, you will still need a visa. If you have two nationalities and passports, you may need a visa, depending on which passport you use to enter the country. Apply for a C-visa for periods of less than three months. If you want to move to the Netherlands for three months or less, you can just apply for a short-stay visa. You will be able to live in the Netherlands for up to 90 days within a six-month period. The cost for a short stay visa is sixty euros. As long as your employer has a work permit in your name, you can work with this type of visa. You cannot apply for a residence permit with this type of visa. Apply for a long-term visa for periods of longer than three months. If you want to move to the Netherlands for longer than three months, you'll need a long-term, MVV visa. You apply for the MVV visa at the same time as your residence permit. The process will be slightly different depending on where you are coming from. For the residence permit, you need to book an appointment with an office of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). If you are travelling from the UK, you can apply for a visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has a Netherlands Visa Application Center. You don't need a long-term visa if you are from the EU, USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Switzerland or Vatican City. However, you'll still need a residence permit from the IND. To make an appointment with IND, call +31 88 0430 430. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. To see the cost of various long term visas, visit the IND website. You don't need a visa if you are travelling from one of the European Union or European Economic Area member states or from Switzerland. Visit a Netherlands Embassy close to you to ask about specific visa requirements for your situation. Visit the doctor and receive any necessary vaccinations you need. Prior to your move, you should also do a check up and get any health certificates you may require. For instance, you should get routine vaccines like measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, varicella vaccine and your flu shot. If you are not travelling from the US, you may need Hepatitis A, B and other vaccines. Bring the necessary documents from home. You will need official documents to register with the town hall, which is called the Gemeente. If your documents are not written in Dutch, English, French or German, you have to get an official translation. It makes sense to bring extra copies of important documents, such as your birth certificate and marriage certificate. Bring the following documents with you from home: Valid passport (or personal identification). Residence permit, such as a sticker in your passport, ID card or letter from IND. Rental contract. Certified copy of your birth certificate. If applicable, you need your foreign marriage certificate, divorce certificate or registered partnership. Find an address to register at. You'll need a rental contract or agreement to get your BSN or social security number, which means you need to find a place to live prior to registering with the Gemeente. When you search for a place to live, you need to ask the property owner if they allow registration at the address - some owners don't allow registration because it increases their taxes. If you have any friends in the Netherlands, you should ask them for help finding an apartment or room. You can search Facebook rental groups for the Netherlands. If you are studying in the Netherlands, you may want to get university accommodation. Make an appointment to register at the town hall. You should book your appointment with the Gemeente (town hall) as soon as you arrive in the Netherlands. Ask them when the next available appointment is and then book a day and a time. If you are moving to Amsterdam, you can call the Gemeente at 14020 255 29 09. If you are moving to Utrecht you can call 030 286 00 00. If you know the city you are moving to, you can see if they have online appointment booking. Find the website for the Gemeente at your final destination and book an appointment online. Learn the language. Although most people in the Netherlands speak English, you should learn the language. People will appreciate it if you make the effort to speak their language. Find a language class upon arrival or use language tapes. Dutch can be tricky to learn, but it is certainly worth the effort if you plan to move to the Netherlands. Get a job in the Netherlands. You should consider your employment prospects before moving to the Netherlands. Because most jobs require strong Dutch language skills and all of the restrictions around hiring people who are not citizens of the European Union, you should prepare yourself for a long job search. If you are a scientist or a highly trained professional in a particular area, your employer may be able to sponsor you. Convert your currency into Euros. Remember, the more money that you bring, the better start that you will get in the Netherlands. Bear in mind that the Euro may be worth more or less than your own currency. Look for a bank with good online foreign language services. Because it is very difficult to pay for anything with foreign bank cards in the Netherlands, you should get yourself a Dutch bank account. Although there are a lot of banking options, few banks have good online English services. Figure out how you'll be covered for health care. You are required to have health insurance in the Netherlands. You can get basic coverage for 109 euros. You should make sure you either have a health insurance plan or travel insurance that includes it. If you fail to get insurance within three months, you'll be fined for 386 euros. If you are not insured, you will receive basic medical aid but you can expect a high bill. However, every hospital has a fund for non-insured or people without papers, so you will never be denied urgent medical aid. The Netherlands has agreements on health insurance with the EU and EEA countries as well as Australia, Cape Verde Islands, Croatia, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Vojvodina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and The Republic of North Macedonia. Brace yourself for culture shock. Things may take some getting used to, such as driving on another side of the road, or the temperature. However, try to laugh it off! These things will come in time. Meet new people. You should find new places to meet Dutch people, such as the local pub, gym or at school. Although the Dutch are known to be a direct and fairly extroverted lot, they generally do not invite you to their home unless you've made your way into their circle of close friends and family. You can meet acquaintances at work, in the pub, at the gym, at school, or at your hobby club. When making your first steps into Dutch society, you may find it helpful to get in touch with fellow countrymen. One of the richest resources for expats in the Netherlands is Expatica. Obtain citizenship after five years of residence. After living in the Netherlands for five years in a row, you can become a Dutch citizen. You will need to prove fluency in Dutch, adopt a name that can be easily pronounced in Dutch and renounce your other citizenship. You will need to apply through the IND and the process takes about a year.	Don’t worry about getting a visa if you are moving from within the EU. Apply for a C-visa for periods of less than three months. Apply for a long-term visa for periods of longer than three months. Visit the doctor and receive any necessary vaccinations you need. Bring the necessary documents from home. Find an address to register at. Make an appointment to register at the town hall. Learn the language. Get a job in the Netherlands. Convert your currency into Euros. Look for a bank with good online foreign language services. Figure out how you'll be covered for health care. Brace yourself for culture shock. Meet new people. Obtain citizenship after five years of residence.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Bacon-in-the-Microwave	How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave	To cook bacon in the microwave, first line a microwave-safe plate with a few paper towels. Spread the bacon out on top of the paper towels so none of the strips are overlapping. Then, place a couple more paper towels on top of the bacon to catch any grease splatter. Microwave the bacon on high for 30 seconds per slice. Then, check to see if the bacon is finished cooking. If it's not, continue microwaving it in 30-second intervals until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. When it's done, let the bacon cool for 1 minute, then gently blot it with a paper towel to remove any excess grease.	Prepare a microwave-safe dish, preferably glass or Pyrex. Place several layers of paper towels over the dish. The paper towels will absorb all the bacon grease, leaving a mess-free kitchen, which means no dirty dishes to wash. Lay up to six uncooked bacon strips across the paper towels. Don't overlap them, or the bacon won't cook evenly. Place a layer of paper towels over the top of the bacon strips. This will prevent splattering grease from creating a mess in your microwave. Cook the bacon. Heat the bacon in the microwave for approximately 3 minutes on the highest setting, or 30 seconds per slice. Note that the time may vary by microwave and according to the amount of bacon cooking. Drain the bacon. Remove the bacon from the plate and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess grease. Allow it to sit for about 1 minute to cool. Remove the bacon from the paper towels promptly or it will stick, leaving pieces of paper towel on the bacon. Eat the bacon. Bacon cooked this way is crispy and delicious, and it won't have as much fat as pan-fried bacon, so it's actually healthier. Enjoy the crisp bacon with your eggs or pancakes, in a toasted bacon and tomato sandwich , or as a snack. Place a microwave-safe bowl on a microwave-safe plate. In this method, the bacon is draped over the side of the bowl. As it cooks, grease runs down into the bowl and onto the plate below for easy cleanup. Hang slices of bacon over the rim of the bowl. Place as many slices of bacon as you want around the rim of the bowl. If you don't want the bacon sticking together, keep gaps between the pieces; otherwise, don't worry about it. Cook the bacon. Place the bacon-draped bowl into the microwave. Cook the bacon on the highest setting for about 90 seconds per slice. If you're cooking a full pound of bacon, it may take up to 15 minutes. To avoid splattering the microwave with grease, you can lightly cover the bacon with a few paper towels. Rotate the microwave plate at 10 minutes. This will ensure even cooking of the bacon. Or, if you don't like your bacon crisp, take it out at this point. Be careful! The plate is hot and the hot grease has dripped onto it. Keep checking the crispness to see if it's to your liking. Remove the bacon from the microwave. You may need to use an oven mitt, as the bowl and plate will be hot. Carefully take it from the microwave and put it down on a heat-safe surface. Use tongs to take the bacon slices off the bowl and lay them out flat on a paper towel. If you let the bacon slices cool on the bowl, they will form a "U" shape for serving. Be very careful not to spill the bacon grease as you remove the plate from the microwave. Save the grease. If you want, the grease can be saved for cooking. Either pour the grease into a storage container straight from the plate, or place it in the fridge (as shown here) and allow it to harden with cooling and scrape off. It makes fried eggs very tasty! Dispose of the fat if you don't want to use it for cooking. Be very careful handling the bowl and plate, as they're extremely hot.	Prepare a microwave-safe dish, preferably glass or Pyrex. Lay up to six uncooked bacon strips across the paper towels. Place a layer of paper towels over the top of the bacon strips. Cook the bacon. Drain the bacon. Eat the bacon. Place a microwave-safe bowl on a microwave-safe plate. Hang slices of bacon over the rim of the bowl. Cook the bacon. Remove the bacon from the microwave. Save the grease.
https://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-Frisbee	How to Throw a Frisbee	If you're not sure how to hold a Frisbee, grip the Frisbee in your fist so your thumb is on top of the disc, your index finger sits along the edge, and the rest of your fingers are underneath it. Stand with your dominant foot pointed straight forward and your non-dominant foot at a 90° angle to the other one. When you're ready to throw, curl your wrist slightly back towards your body so that your elbow is pointing up and outward, then extend your arm straight out, releasing the Frisbee at the end of the motion.	Grip the Frisbee in your fist. Your thumb should be on top of the Frisbee, your index finger should be against the edge and your remaining fingers should touch the underside. Stand with your feet at a 90-degree angle to your target. Your right foot should be in front if you are right-handed, and your left foot should be in front if you are left-handed. Curl your wrist slightly back towards your body as you hold the Frisbee. Your elbow should be pointing up and outward. Point the Frisbee at your target. Usually, you are throwing your Frisbee to another person, so you will want to aim your Frisbee so that your partner can catch it easily. Move your arm forward quickly. Straighten your arm and, as your arm is almost fully extended, flick your wrist and release the Frisbee out towards the target. Your wrist should snap with a spring-like motion. Release the Frisbee at different heights for different effects during the throw. For the most stability, try releasing it just above your belly button. Release your Frisbee with the appropriate amount of power. Too much power or too little will cause the Frisbee to hit the ground, wobble or fly wildly. Practice your throwing technique. Practice will perfect your own technique and give you a feel for how the Frisbee interacts with air currents. Try throwing the Frisbee between two cones with a friend Try throwing the Frisbee at a target. For example, you could throw the Frisbee into a box or toward a tree. Increase your power. During your throwing action, shift your weight from your back foot to your front foot while twisting your hips. For more stability, step outwards with your dominant foot. Get the details right. Remember these details while fine-tuning your throw. Concentrate on your wrist snap. This action will add spin to your throw, which will make it more accurate and will keep the Frisbee from wobbling Bend your elbow during your toss. The elbow bend will also improve your accuracy while increasing the power of your throw. Keep the disc level as you throw. Imagine that the Frisbee is a dish of ice cream and that you are trying not to spill your dessert.	Grip the Frisbee in your fist. Stand with your feet at a 90-degree angle to your target. Curl your wrist slightly back towards your body as you hold the Frisbee. Point the Frisbee at your target. Move your arm forward quickly. Release your Frisbee with the appropriate amount of power. Practice your throwing technique. Increase your power. Get the details right.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Sunburn-on-Horses	How to Treat Sunburn on Horses	To treat sunburn on your horse, rub some diaper rash cream onto the sunburn to help soothe it. Or, for a more natural solution, try applying aloe sun gel once or twice a day to the area until the skin heals. You should also keep your horse in its stable for a few days while it heals, or in the shade if you take it outside. However, if the sunburn doesn't go away, make an appointment with your vet so they can treat the underlying condition and prevent the burn from getting worse.	Identify where the horse is burned. The most sensitive areas of a horse are the bare patches around their muzzle, down the bridge of their nose, their ears, and around their eyes. They can also develop sunburns on any light-colored patches on their coat. If you notice a sunburn, examine the horse for any other affected areas. A sunburn will feel hot when touched. The skin may be more pink than normal or peeling. If the skin is blistered and bubbling or if you notice clear or yellowish fluid seeping from the burn, call a vet. These are signs of a more serious burn. A horse with a sunburn may become head shy or refuse to put on their bridle. Move the horse into the shade. You may want to stable the horse for a few days while they recover. If they go outside, keep them under some trees or in a shaded paddock. This will prevent their sunburn from worsening. Make sure that your stable is well-ventilated so that the horse does not suffer from heat exhaustion during the day. If you take your horse out, try putting on a fly mask or another sun blocking mask to protect burnt areas. Rub on some diaper rash cream. Creams designed to soothe diaper rash may also treat sunburn on horses. You can choose any commercial brand from your local drug store. Apply it once or twice a day to affected areas until the sunburn disappears. Depending on how bad the sunburn is, it may take a few days or a few weeks for the horse to heal. Apply aloe to the burned areas. Aloe can provide cooling relief while hydrating the horse's skin. You can buy pure aloe sun gels at a drug store or grocery store. Gently massage it into their burn once or twice a day until the horse heals. Give your horse plenty of water. If your horse has a sunburn, they may also be thirsty or at risk of heat stress. Give them fresh water to drink. Make sure that they always have access to water as they recover. Call your vet. If the sunburn is serious or if it doesn't go away after a few days, call your vet. Some underlying conditions can cause horses to become more sensitive to the sun. You will need to treat these to prevent the burn from worsening or recurring. Most minor sunburns should heal after a few days. If your horse's sunburn is not healing, there may be something else wrong with the horse. Tell your vet if your horse is currently taking any medications like tetracyclines or sulfa antibiotics, which can increase their sensitivity to the sun. Check your field for photosensitizing plants. Some plants can make horses more sensitive to the sun if eaten. Examine any pastures or fields your horse grazes in for alsike clover, St. John's wort, ragwort, perennial ryegrass, or wild buckwheat. Your horse's symptoms should go away once they stop eating the plant. If they continue to eat it, they may be at risk of developing liver damage. If these plants are found, you will need to eliminate the problematic plants from your field and introduce safer plants. Reduce inflammation with a steroid cream. Your vet may prescribe you a steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone, to help reduce any swelling or inflammation from the burn. Follow the label's directions before applying. Use an antiseptic cream if the burn is peeling or oozing. An antiseptic cream, such as Savlon or Sudocream, can prevent infections in blistered or oozing skin. Gently rub it into the affected areas. If the sunburn is very severe, the vet may inject an antibiotic. An over-the-counter triple antibiotic, like Neosporin, can be helpful for treating open sores. Stable the horse during the day. Keep your horse out of the sun between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, especially in summertime. Let the horse rest in a cool, ventilated stable. Ride your horse the morning and evening, when the sun is weakest. Some stables have a night turn out, where horses get grazing time at night to protect them from the sun and heat. If your horse has lots of white in its coat, ask the barn if your horse can take part in the night turn out. If you do let your horse out during the day, make sure they have shade. Let them rest under some trees or in a covered paddock. Apply sunscreen to your horse. You can use children's sunscreen or horse sunscreen. Before exposing your horse to the sun, rub the sunscreen around the bare areas of their face as well as to any white or light-colored areas of their coat. Extra strong zinc oxide works great on the sensitive, pink skin around the muzzle. Put a fly mask over your horse's face. A fly mask will protect the most sensitive areas of your horse's face against the sun. Choose a fly mask that will cover the eyes and muzzle. For the best coverage, look for a fly mask with an extra long nose piece. If your horse doesn't like the fly mask, try gently pressing it against their face or hanging it from their ear to let them get used to it. The fly mask can get goopy from sunscreen. If this happens, rinse it out with a hose and let it dry in the sun. Cover light-colored horses with a blanket. If your horse has large patches of white or light colors on their back, drape a fly sheet or blanket over them to keep the sun off. If it is hot, choose light, airy fabrics that won't overheat your horse.	Identify where the horse is burned. Move the horse into the shade. Rub on some diaper rash cream. Apply aloe to the burned areas. Give your horse plenty of water. Call your vet. Check your field for photosensitizing plants. Reduce inflammation with a steroid cream. Use an antiseptic cream if the burn is peeling or oozing. Stable the horse during the day. Apply sunscreen to your horse. Put a fly mask over your horse's face. Cover light-colored horses with a blanket.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Popcorn-from-Your-Teeth	How to Remove Popcorn from Your Teeth	To remove popcorn from your teeth, move your tongue around your mouth and apply pressure where you feel bits of popcorn. If that doesn't get rid of the debris, try swishing water or another drink around your mouth. You can also chew gum, which will help to dislodge bits from your teeth while increasing salivation. If you're at home, use dental floss to loosen the bits of popcorn. Alternatively, insert a toothpick between your teeth and move it around until you get rid of the popcorn.	Use dental floss. The American Dental Association recommends using dental floss at least once every day, but especially when you know there is debris stuck between your teeth. This may also include soft debris, which can include bread. The starch will turn into sugar and bacteria will grow. Try to work the floss as close to the gum as possible between the teeth where the popcorn is stuck. Form the floss into a c-shape around one tooth, then around the next tooth. Work the floss back and forth or up and down, but be sure to also press down and massage your gums to ensure you're flossing thoroughly. Rinse your mouth out with water. Use a toothpick. Take great care to avoid stabbing or otherwise injuring your gums. Insert the flat end of a toothpick between your teeth at the site where the popcorn is lodged. Gently work the popcorn out from between your teeth, moving it either upward or forward. If this doesn't work or if the toothpick doesn't have a flat end, use a pointed end and gently work the toothpick along your gums. Use extreme caution to avoid injuring your gums or the poking the inside of your mouth. If your teeth are too crooked, then you may need to look for a strong fabric wire that can act like a floss. Brush your teeth. Brushing is highly effective at removing dental debris like popcorn. Wet the bristles of your toothbrush, then add fluoride toothpaste, and brush thoroughly, being sure to get all of your teeth. When you brush your teeth, use a gentle circular motion, and brush for at least 2 minutes. If you scrub your teeth too hard, you could wear away the enamel. Toothpaste is optional for removing debris, but the foaming action may help. Squeeze out a pea-sized blob of toothpaste onto the bristles of your toothbrush. Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gum. Try to work the popcorn out from between your teeth using the bristles in various strokes and movements. Once you remove the popcorn, rinse the bristles of your toothbrush to avoid reintroducing the debris into your mouth. Move your tongue over the affected teeth. Try to gently "pick" at the popcorn using your tongue. Do not overdo this, as it may cause pain and inflammation to your tongue. Rinse your mouth. You can use plain water, but using a salt water rinse will help ease any inflammation you're experiencing and reduce the chances of an infection. The gritty texture of salt may provide additional assistance in removing food debris. Mix one tablespoon of salt into an eight ounce glass of warm water. Stir until the salt is well-dissolved. Swish the salt water on the affected side of your mouth. Try to focus your rinsing around the location of the popcorn. You can also use an oral irrigator or WaterPik if you have one. Try chewing gum. Chewing gum increases salivation in the mouth, and can also help physically dislodge debris from your teeth. Sugar-free chewing gum has even been shown to reduce dental debris by up to 50%. Focus your chewing on the affected side of your mouth for optimal results. Take a pain reliever. If the dental debris remains lodged between your teeth long enough for an abscess or infection to form, it can be quite painful. An over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help reduce inflammation and relieve the pain until you can see a dentist. Maintain good oral hygiene but avoid any excess trauma by trying to pull out the debris Use clove oil. Clove oil has been shown to have pain-relieving and antibacterial properties. Clove oil may help relieve dental pain until you can visit a dentist. Dab some clove oil onto a cotton ball or the tip of a cotton swab. Apply the clove oil cotton to the site of the pain. Repeat as needed until you can see your dentist. Use a cold compress. Applying a cold compress to the outside of your mouth may help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Wrap an ice pack in a towel. If you don't have an ice pack, wrap several ice cubes in a towel, or soak a towel in cold water. Hold the towel over the affected side of your face. Use the cold compress for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Then leave it off for at least 10 minutes before reapplying. You can do this 3 to 4 times a day. Call your dentist to schedule an appointment. Your dentist will be able to remove the irritating popcorn debris, and may perform a routine cleaning to ensure that there are no other problem areas in your mouth. If an abscess or infection has formed, your dentist will also be able to treat the problem, and may recommend a prescribed medication to help manage the pain. If you're having any kind of dental pain, it's important to see your dentist as soon as possible to rule out any underlying problems.	Use dental floss. Use a toothpick. Brush your teeth. Move your tongue over the affected teeth. Rinse your mouth. Try chewing gum. Take a pain reliever. Use clove oil. Use a cold compress. Call your dentist to schedule an appointment.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Noodles	How to Cook Noodles	To cook noodles, start by bringing a pot of water to a boil and adding a pinch of salt, which will give the noodles some extra flavor. Then, carefully add the noodles to the boiling water. If the noodles are too long to fit in the pot, just break them in half before putting them in. Let the noodles cook until they're tender, which usually takes around 5-12 minutes. When they're finished cooking, drain them in a colander and serve.	Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill up a big saucepan and place it on a burner over high heat. Drop a pinch of salt in the water. This helps flavor the noodles and helps the water boil at a higher temperature, reducing the cooking time. Place the noodles in the boiling water. If you have long, thin noodles, like spaghetti, you might need to break them in half to fit them all in the pot. Don't add the noodles until the water has come to a rolling boil, or they'll end up getting soggy and mushy. Add the noodles gently so you don't splash hot water back onto your skin. Boil the noodles until tender. Depending on how thick the noodles are, you may need to boil them from anywhere from 5 minutes to 12. Read the instructions on your noodle package to determine the correct time. Test to see whether the noodles are done. Pull out one noodle with a fork or slotted spoon. Taste the noodle. It should be soft enough to easily chew, but still have a bit of bite, meaning the noodle is 'al dente.' You can also try these other ways of testing whether the noodles are done: Toss a noodle against the wall. If the noodle sticks, it's ready. Look at the ends of the noodles. If they're white compared to the rest of the noodle, they need more time. Hold the noodles up with a fork. If they swing easily back and forth, they're done. Remove the noodles from heat and drain. Pour the noodles into a colander to drain the water away. Put the noodles in a bowl and add a few drops of olive oil. Stirring in just enough oil to finely coat the noodles keeps them from sticking together. Dress the noodles or use them in a recipe. Wheat and egg noodles are delicious with plain butter, olive oil, and salt and pepper. You can also use them as part of a casserole , add them to soups, or top with pasta sauce. Soak dried rice noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. This softens the noodles to prepare them for cooking. If you're using fresh, rather than dried, noodles, you can skip the soaking step. Drain the noodles. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the noodles to the boiling water. The boiling time will vary according to the style of the rice noodle. They cook very quickly, and are ready when they're just soft. Rice stick-style noodles should boil for about 5 minutes. Vermicelli-style rice noodles will need to boil for only about 2 minutes. Drain the noodles. Pour them into a colander to drain the hot water. Serve the noodles. Use the noodles in salad or soup. Deep fried rice vermicelli is also a popular dish. These noodles can be shaped into a bird's nest presentation when freshly removed from hot oil. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the water from heat and let it cool slightly. Mung bean noodles shouldn't be boiled; they need only to soak in hot water. Add the noodles to the hot water. Leave them for about 15-20 minutes, until they become soft. Drain the water. Pour the noodles into a colander to let the hot water drain. Add the noodles to a dish. These noodles can be added to soups, stews and stir-fries. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Drop the noodles into the boiling water. Wait for the water to return to a boil. Add 1 cup of cold water to the pot. This prevents the noodles from overcooking. Cook the noodles until they turn tender. It should take 5 - 7 minutes. The noodles should still taste a little chewy when they're finished. Be careful not to cook the noodles too long, as they become mushy very quickly. Drain the noodles. Rinse them briefly under cool water to stop the cooking process. Serve the noodles hot or cold. During the summer, the Japanese like to eat soba noodles in a cold broth; during the winter, warm broth is often used. They're delicious with a light dressing and grilled vegetables or fish.	Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop a pinch of salt in the water. Place the noodles in the boiling water. Boil the noodles until tender. Test to see whether the noodles are done. Remove the noodles from heat and drain. Put the noodles in a bowl and add a few drops of olive oil. Dress the noodles or use them in a recipe. Soak dried rice noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain the noodles. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the noodles to the boiling water. Drain the noodles. Serve the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the water from heat and let it cool slightly. Add the noodles to the hot water. Drain the water. Add the noodles to a dish. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Drop the noodles into the boiling water. Wait for the water to return to a boil. Add 1 cup of cold water to the pot. Cook the noodles until they turn tender. Drain the noodles. Rinse them briefly under cool water to stop the cooking process. Serve the noodles hot or cold.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cite-Footnotes-in-MLA	How to Cite Footnotes in MLA	To cite footnotes in MLA, you need to add a number after the reference in the text that corresponds to a footnote at the bottom of the page. If the information you've paraphrased, quoted, or referenced is found in the footnote rather than the text itself, you can direct readers to the full footnote by using the letter “n” and the number that corresponds with the number of the footnote. For example, if you quote an author in your literature essay, you would follow the quote with a footnote like, “n4.” At the bottom of the page, the number 4 would be next to the full quote or additional information related to your reference.	Use the author-page method for parenthetical citations. Generally, when you paraphrase or quote a reference in your research paper, you should follow it with the author of the work and the page number (or page numbers) where the material appears. For example: "(Eggers 23)." The citation goes inside the punctuation. Do not include any punctuation or abbreviations (such as "p.") before the page number. Distinguish multiple works by the same author with shortened titles. In some papers, you'll want to discuss several books or articles written by the same author. Include 1 to 3 words from the title so your readers know which specific work you're talking about. Your shortened title typically will be made up of the first couple of words in the title, excluding any initial articles such as "a" or "the." Put article titles in quotation marks and book titles in italics. For example: "(Eggers, Heartbreaking Work 23)." Add the footnote number to cite a specific footnote. If the information you've paraphrased or quoted is found in a footnote rather than in the text itself, it's appropriate to direct your readers to that particular footnote by using the letter "n" followed by the footnote's number. For example: "(Eggers 23n4)." If you're referencing multiple notes on the same page, use brackets and the abbreviation "nn." For example: "(Eggers 23 [nn 4, 7, 9])." Leave out page numbers for electronic sources. If you're citing an online source that includes numbered footnotes (or more probably, numbered endnotes), you won't have a page number. You ordinarily wouldn't have a parenthetical citation for these sources, but you should point your reader to the footnote you quoted or paraphrased. For example: "(Eggers n4)." Build references into your text where possible. Parenthetical citations can disrupt the flow and readability of your text. For this reason, the MLA style guide encourages writers to include the author's name in the text of your paper itself, so you only have to note the page number where the information is found. For example: "When Dave Eggers wrote his book, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius , he was unprepared for how the book would be embraced by cancer survivors (23n4)." Gather information about the source. When you provide a full citation in your "Works Cited," you need to provide information about the whole work. Regardless of the type of work, all MLA citations include the same basic components. Generally, you'll need the author, title, names of other contributors, any specific version or issue numbers, and publication information. For print sources, this information can be easily found by looking on the title page of the work. Online and multimedia sources may require additional research to find the information that you need to build a full citation. Ask your instructor or a librarian for help if you're having trouble finding the information you need. Use the "container" concept for a work that's part of another work. The 8th edition of the MLA style guide introduced the concept of "containers." As you build your citation, you start with the smallest unit and move up to the largest. For example, you might be citing the footnote to an article in an academic journal found in an electronic database. Start with the name of the article, then the name of the journal, then list the database where the journal is housed. Add a direct URL and your date of access for works accessed online. A direct URL allows your readers to go directly to your source and read it themselves. Since things found online can move around or disappear, the date you accessed it can help a reader find an archived copy if it is later removed. For MLA citations, you don't have to include the "http://" portion of the URL, just the part that begins after the slashes. Typically this starts with a "www." Check your citation against MLA templates. MLA provides online templates which can help you practice building full citations using the container method. You can also use these templates to check your work after you've created a citation, especially if you have an unusual source.	Use the author-page method for parenthetical citations. Distinguish multiple works by the same author with shortened titles. Add the footnote number to cite a specific footnote. Leave out page numbers for electronic sources. Build references into your text where possible. Gather information about the source. Use the "container" concept for a work that's part of another work. Add a direct URL and your date of access for works accessed online. Check your citation against MLA templates.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Black-Beans-(Frijoles-Negros)	How to Cook Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)	Before cooking black beans, sort them to remove any debris and soak them in cold water for at least 4 hours to reduce the cooking time. Then, place the beans in a large pot over a medium-high heat with at least 1 inch of water above the beans. After the beans boil for 2 minutes, reduce the heat to low, and let the beans simmer for about 1 hour. Cook the beans without a lid for a crunchier bean or with a lid for a softer bean.	Sort the beans. Go through your bag and remove stones, damaged beans and other unwanted foreign material. Most bags of beans don't have any stones, but its always good to be safe. You may use canned beans or dried beans. Wash the beans in a colander,then place them in a pot on the stove over medium high heat and stir. Canned beans need only be warmed, not cooked through. Soak dried beans in cold water. Soaking the beans reduces cooking time, and helps the beans retain nutrients. It also helps to break down complex sugars on the outside of the bean that cause people to get gas). Pour the dried beans into a large bowl. Fill with water until the beans are fully covered. Soak beans at least four hours. If possible, soak the beans overnight. This will greatly reduce cooking time. Rinse the beans. Add the beans to a large saucepan or Dutch oven about 4 US quarts (4,000 ml) in size. If you are using a saucepan, use one that is heavy and durable. Add water to the pot. There should be an inch of water above the beans. Cook over medium-high heat. A tablespoon of any seaweed like kombu reduces beans' flatulence effect. Boil beans for 2 minutesif (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-1d7a7412e4')); Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer with or without a lid: If you are keeping your beans harder, like for use in salads or pasta dishes, leave the top off. If you are using them in soups, casseroles or burritos you want them to be softer, so cook them with the lid on but keep the lid slightly ajar. Check the beans. After cooking for an hour, begin checking the softness of the beans. Depending on the age of the beans, it may take one or two hours to cook. Remove beans from the heat, pour into a colander, and serve. Make delicious vegan burgers. Black beans can be transformed into a tasty vegan burger. Try something Cuban. This recipe for Cuban black bean soup will warm you on the coldest of days. Add black beans to your salsa. Nothing adds a bit of excitement to plain salsa like the addition of delicious black beans.	Sort the beans. Soak dried beans in cold water. Rinse the beans. Add water to the pot. Boil beans for 2 minutesif (WH.video)WH.video.add(document.getElementById('mvid-1d7a7412e4')); Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer with or without a lid: Check the beans. Make delicious vegan burgers.
https://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-Lust	How to Overcome Lust	To overcome lust, choose a hobby to distract you whenever you have lustful thoughts, like decorative braiding or memorizing a holy text. If your lust is directed at a particular person, try hanging out with them in groups so that you have less opportunity for lustful thoughts. You should also avoid physical contact with the person, since this is likely to increase your lustful feeling. Whenever you look at them, focus on their eyes rather than any other body part which may trigger your lust. In order to control your lust for sexual or pornographic material, consider putting a filter on your computer or other electronic device to block access to such content.	Stop tempting yourself. Learn to stop seeking out things which make you lustful. This mainly means training yourself to fight the temptations of pornography but it can also mean not going to movies or avoiding driving on certain parts of the highways. This is difficult, but lustful habits are just like any other bad habit and can be broken. Be persistent! Learn respect for yourself and others. If you allow lust to be the driver in your daily relations with others, then you're not connecting fully with yourself. You are allowing your bodily desires to determine who you are and how you behave, rather than letting your mind and personality do some of the thinking. Similarly, you are not respecting them by viewing them in this lustful way. If you truly have feelings for them, you will work hard to fight these feelings and do right by them (and yourself!). Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol remove your inhibitions, making it harder for you to fight lustful feelings. If you partake in these, stop. It will really help a lot! You can still go out to bars with friends, just ask to drink any soft drink or apple juice instead (both look like alcohol, so you won't feel awkward). Acknowledge your needs. Most holy books acknowledge that sexual desire is normal, so don't feel bad about having sexual needs. Acknowledge them, because not doing so can create a very unhealthy mentality and make those feelings even stronger! Let yourself feel sexual feelings but do not act on them. Look for alternative philosophies. There are lots of different kinds of lust and lots of different ways of looking at lust. Now, if your lust is causing or may cause someone else physical harm, then yes, it is a problem that needs to be dealt with. However, if your sexual feelings are released between two consenting adults, that may be okay. Sexual feelings are natural, and if your concern with them is only based in your religious teachings, it may be time to further explore other religious teachings. Different sects will take very different positions on the matter. Be prepared. If you go in unprepared, then of course you're going to have problems. Acknowledge that you have issues with lust and then prepare yourself when you know you will be going anywhere with temptations. Preparing yourself mentally and having a game plan is half the battle. Bounce your eyes. When you go somewhere where temptation is strong, follow the practice of bouncing your eyes. This means that if you see something that can cause lust, immediately find something else to look at. This is a very handy practice and can help a lot. Focus on a hobby. Another thing you can try is to focus on doing something you enjoy. This is a great trick for when you're having lustful thoughts at home or in other areas where your temptation is within yourself and not from an outside cause. Having an activity which is mobile is especially helpful, since these thoughts can occur at any time. Consider learning decorative braiding, or other creative hobbies which are easy to do anywhere. You can also challenge yourself to memorize as much holy text as possible. Another method would be to volunteer. This is an activity which can not only distract you but it can also help you do God's work. Pray or recite a memorized verse. Another way to distract yourself would be to recite, either aloud or in your own head, any verse you know. This can remind you of God's love and help you keep his laws. Avoid the causes of your temptation. The best way to avoid lust is to remove the causes of your temptation. For many people the main cause of temptation is pornography. If you find that you can't focus on the important parts of life and your pornography collection is building up like the pyramids in Egypt, it may be time to take a break. Set up a filter on your computer to keep you from looking at the images. Hang out in groups. If you cannot avoid the person who causes you to lust, you'll need to find a healthier way to interact with them. One option would be to only spend time together when you are with other people. This will help keep you from saying or doing things you shouldn't. Spend time together in safe places. If even spending time only in groups isn't helping, another option is to spend time with them only in places like a church, temple, or other holy meeting place. God will protect you and help you focus only on Him and not on your lustful thoughts. Look at their eyes. When you look at them, make sure you focus only on their eyes and not on any body part which excites your lust. They say that eyes are the window into the soul, so focus on their eyes in order to see their soul. This will help make you more respectful and remind you how God would want you to treat them. Partake in friendly activities. Only do things with them that respectful friends would do. Do not do activities which may seem like dates. Just look at any situation you're in and think about what your grandmother would say about what you're doing. If she would approve, then you're probably okay. Do not touch them. Touching them, even if you just touch them in reasonable places like the hand or arm, can sometimes make lustful thoughts worse. Try not to touch them at all, if you're really having trouble. This can help a lot. Do right by the object of your affection. If you really can't keep your behavior in check around your boyfriend or girlfriend, it may be time to get married. This is God's intention and why he created husbands and wives, so that they can exercise these feelings in a way that pleases him. Just keep in mind that you should marry someone who is a good match, spiritually, physically, and mentally, for you and only get married if you are ready to be serious about each other. If you can't take your relationship that seriously, you may not be ready for a sexual relationship. Getting married to give yourself an outlet for sexual feelings should be a last resort. Marriage is a serious undertaking and should not be approached lightly. Acknowledge that you need help. If you do not have the option of marriage and the other tricks aren't working, you may need to acknowledge that you need help. You know what they say: "Admitting that you have a problem is the first step to fixing it". Talk to your spiritual adviser. Talk with your local priest, preacher, imam, rabbi, or other spiritual adviser. They will be able to give you some advice and also help keep you on the right track. That's what they're there for! Don't be ashamed: they are trained to deal with problems like these and they know that this can be a problem for even the most devoted and faithful. Sequester yourself. Take yourself as far away from temptation as possible. For men this may mean joining the military. For women this may mean going to an all-women's college or all-girl's school. Your family will understand and support your decision. Stay with members of your own gender until you learn to overcome your feelings. Remember the problems that lust creates. If you act on these lustful thoughts, you are opening yourself up for according punishment. STDs, STIs, unwanted pregnancy, as well as other punishments, will await you if you cannot keep yourself under control. Be careful and act responsibly! Pray for God's help. God will help protect you from these unwanted feelings but you must work with him. He will send you help but you have to keep your eyes open and look for the solution that he has sent. This can be hard sometimes, but with the help of your friends, family, and spiritual advisers, you will get the help you need. "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13	Stop tempting yourself. Learn respect for yourself and others. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Acknowledge your needs. Look for alternative philosophies. Be prepared. Bounce your eyes. Focus on a hobby. Pray or recite a memorized verse. Avoid the causes of your temptation. Hang out in groups. Spend time together in safe places. Look at their eyes. Partake in friendly activities. Do not touch them. Do right by the object of your affection. Acknowledge that you need help. Talk to your spiritual adviser. Sequester yourself. Remember the problems that lust creates. Pray for God's help.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mudslide	How to Make a Mudslide	To make a classic mudslide, start by drizzling some chocolate syrup in a rocks glass with as much ice as you like. Next, in a cocktail shaker, mix together cream, vodka, Kahlua, and Bailey's. Then, pour the mixture into the rocks glass, filling it to the top, and serve immediately. If you prefer your mudslide frozen, put the vodka, Kahlua, Baily's, cream, and chocolate syrup in a blender, top it off with ice, and blend until smooth.	Drizzle 1 fl oz (30 mL) of chocolate syrup in a rocks glass. Fill up the glass with as much ice as you want. Some people like to add the chocolate last instead. You can set it aside and drizzle it on top of your mudslide last. You may serve the drink in a chilled martini glass if desired. Shake the vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s, and heavy cream. In a cocktail shaker, shake together 3 fl oz (89 mL) of heavy cream, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Bailey's. Pour the mixture into the rocks glass. Fill it up to the top. Serve immediately. Pour all of the ingredients into a blender. Put 1 fl oz (30 mL) of chocolate syrup, 3 fl oz (89 mL) of heavy cream, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Bailey's into a blender. Top off the blender with ice. Blend until smooth. Puree the mixture until it reaches the texture you like. It should resemble a chocolate milkshake when you're done. Pour it into a hurricane glass. Drink the frozen mudslide as is, or top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and more chocolate syrup. Pour the Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka into a shaker. Add 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Bailey's Irish cream to a shaker. Shake it up until it's fully blended. Mix in 0.25 fl oz (7.4 mL) of butterscotch schnapps cream. This replaces the chocolate for a wild white spin on the classic mudslide. Pour it into a hurricane glass. Top it off with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch syrup.	Drizzle 1 fl oz (30 mL) of chocolate syrup in a rocks glass. Shake the vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s, and heavy cream. Pour the mixture into the rocks glass. Pour all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour it into a hurricane glass. Pour the Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka into a shaker. Mix in 0.25 fl oz (7.4 mL) of butterscotch schnapps cream. Pour it into a hurricane glass.
https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-a-Muskie	How to Catch a Muskie	To catch a muskie, plan on fishing during the warmest hours of the day, which is when muskies are most active. When you're selecting your equipment, opt for a heavy action rod from 7 to 9 feet long, since muskies can grow in excess of 50 pounds. Additionally, choose smaller, slower baits like glide baits if you're fishing in cold water, or fast moving baits like spinnerbaits for warm water fishing.	Select a body of water to fish. In general, muskies are cold-water fish. They are found as far south as Tennessee and as far north as Northern Ontario. As secretive as muskie anglers can be with their honey holes, there are many ways to determine whether these fish swim in your body of water. Perhaps most reliable is to use your state or province's Division of Natural Resources. Also check local fishing forums, clubs, and bait shops. Go to the Division of Natural Resources' website for the state you plan to fish in. You should be able to find local bodies of water, such as lakes and creeks, where muskellunge can be found, as well as reservoirs that stock them. Choose a location within the body of water. Muskie water can be daunting to analyze. These fish live in lakes that are frequently thousands of acres, and knowing where to start can be a challenge. Being familiar with migratory patterns is therefore critical. Look up the current water temperature for the body of water you've selected. From the initial thaw through early spring, when water temperatures range from the upper 40s to low 50s Fahrenheit (about 7 to 12 degrees Celsius), focus on the shallowest parts of the lake. Once water temperatures reach the mid-50s Fahrenheit (about 13 Celsius), fish in depths of five to twelve feet. At 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius), focus on the fish's summer homes: deeper structures, such as deep weed beds, submerged rock piles and timber. In autumn when the water dips back into the 60s and 50s Fahrenheit (10 to 20 Celsius), fish in the shallows where there are schools of prey, such as shad, perch, and whitefish. When the water cools to the 40s and 30s Fahrenheit (-1 to 9 Celsius), fish in deeper water where muskies reside throughout the frozen months. This is often when you can catch the largest fish. Pick a time to fish. The adage of fishing at the “crack of dawn” is not entirely true. Like all fish, muskies cold blooded, and so their body temperature is a direct product of their environment. As a result, in early spring and late fall periods, muskie are actually most active during the warmest hours of the day when the sun is directly overhead. During the warmest months of the year, the opposite is true, and muskies find their most ideal hunting temperatures at dusk and dawn. Choose the day. If you fish during the daytime, choose a day with a new or full moon. If you'll be fishing at night, pick a night with a full moon. Solunar calendars have been developed for muskie fishing for years, establishing that fishing during these moon phases are an advantage for anglers. Create a repeatable pattern. Many successful muskie anglers keep a running log of fish seen and fish caught. Using either a map or a GPS system, keep track of the day, time, and location of each muskie encounter to generate a reproducible seasonal pattern. As seasons pass, add new spots to your log. Over time a body of water can essentially become an algorithm, where you need only to plug in the conditions and season to know where you should fish. Choose a rod and reel. Use heavy tackle. Adult muskellunge can grow in excess of 50 inches and 50 lbs (22.7 kg). Try heavy action rods from seven to nine feet long. Pair a muskie rod with a large bait-casting reel, preferably in a fast gear ratio, to allow “catching up” to fast-moving fish. Heavy action rods have the backbone to not only fight such a large fish, but also to cast the jumbo-sized lures used to target muskies. Select line. The higher a line's “pound test” is, the stronger the line will be. In order to prevent line breaks and missed fish, use heavy, braided line with a pound test between 80 and 100. Because muskies have such sharp teeth, connect the main line to the lure with either a steel or heavy fluorocarbon leader. Pick a lure size. The variety of muskie lures available can be overwhelming. Muskies are notorious predators who eat nearly every other freshwater fish in their waters, other muskies, frogs, and even rodents. In general, don't be intimidated by using baits that seem absurdly large. Muskies frequently prey on fish 25%-50% their length, so using 8-12” lures is well within reason. Keep in mind that these fish are cold-blooded, and so their activity level is determined heavily by the season and water temperatures. In colder water, fish are more sluggish. Select small baits such as rattle traps and crank baits. In more ideal water temperatures, from the 60s to the low 70s in Fahrenheit (15.5°C to just above 21°C), fish are much more active. Use larger baits such as rubbers and swimbaits. Choose the lure’s movement. In cold water, look for lazier, slow baits like glide baits, jerk baits and jib baits to draw more strikes. In warmer water, use fast-moving baits like bucktails, spinnerbaits and topwaters. When the water temperature is hot, the fish will be sluggish, so use deeper and slower baits. When water visibility is low, look for baits with rattles, large blades, or other mechanisms of creating noise and water movement. Aside from typical auditory organs, muskies also utilize the lateral line, which is a set of sensory organs that run down the length of many freshwater fish. This lateral line system can detect small changes in water movement and pressure gradients created by prey (and lures) when visibility is decreased. Select a lure color. In clear waters, natural colors and patterns work best. In stained or muddier waters, anglers should use lures that are easier to detect. When the water is clear, “match the hatch.” For example, use perch imitations in waters where perch are the predominant forage, and shad imitations in waters where shad are the predominant forage. When the water has low visibility, opt for bright colors like chartreuse, orange, or white. Alternately, choose very dark colors such as black to provide the greatest contrast to dirty water. Select a retrieve. Deciding how to retrieve a lure depends on water conditions and fish activity levels. In ideal conditions when fish are active, use a more rapid retrieve. Slower retrieves are necessary in both cold and warmer summer waters. When the fish give you positive feedback by either following your bait or actually biting, try to repeat that retrieval pattern throughout the day and when you encounter similar conditions. Muskie are famous for stalking baits before deciding to strike. While they can often be seen following behind a lure, more frequently they follow just out of site. For this reason, perform at least one figure-eight maneuver boatside at the end of each retrieval. The change in direction often triggers hesitant fish, and the figure-eight itself gives an angler more time to notice a fish closing in on the bait. Use the right tools. Always use sharp hooks. Since large hooks right out of the package are often dull, bring a sharpening tool designed for large hooks. Carry jaw spreaders, needlenose pliers, a long-handled hook remover, and either a mini bolt cutter or side cutters. Bring a cradle, or if that's not possible, a large net. Try to use a net only if you plan to keep the fish. If you must use a net and you plan to release the fish, your net should have rubber-coated bags to reduce the fish's mucus loss. A deep net (about 52”) with an opening between 34 and 44 inches should suffice. Make sure to net the muskie head-first. These essential tools will protect the fish as well as you as an angler, since you will be handling the business end of a toothy fish as well as very large hooks. Unhook the fish. Allowing the fish to remain in the water for unhooking and initial handling is essential to the well-being of trophy muskies and the maintenance of our fisheries. Grab the back of the hook with your pliers and lift it. Use a long-handled hook remover to retrieve hard-to-reach hooks. If a hook is embedded too deeply to remove it, use sidecutters or a mini bolt cutter to trim the points off the hook. Hold the fish properly. Don't put your hand in the fish's mouth or gills to retrieve your hook. If the fish thrashes, its teeth or gill rakers could injure you. Hold a small muskie firmly across its back, right behind its gill covers. If the muskie is large, hold it by the tail and under the body while it's still in the water boatside, so another person can free the hooks. Do this inside of a cradle, if possible. Always wear gloves when handling muskies. The gloves should be protective fishing gloves that are puncture resistant. Leave the fish in the water within the net or cradle as long as possible, removing it only briefly to photograph or measure it. Despite their size and ferocity, these fish are not known to be hardy and do not tolerate extensive handling well. Release the fish. You can help preserve the quality of muskie fishing by practicing catch-and-release. Bring a camera with you to take a photo of your catch. Don't keep the fish unless you are going to have it mounted. Slide the muskie into a cradle to release it into the water, so that it doesn't injure itself. Revive the fish by rocking it gently back and forth before releasing it. Don't release the muskie until it remains upright by itself – in other words, it shouldn't be lying on its side in the water.	Select a body of water to fish. Choose a location within the body of water. Pick a time to fish. Choose the day. Create a repeatable pattern. Choose a rod and reel. Select line. Pick a lure size. Choose the lure’s movement. Select a lure color. Select a retrieve. Use the right tools. Unhook the fish. Hold the fish properly. Release the fish.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Forensic-Pathologist	How to Become a Forensic Pathologist	To become a forensic pathologist, take as many science classes, like biology and chemistry, as you can while you're still in high school to prepare for a pre-med program in college. In college, try to find a supportive forensic pathology professor who can help you find internships and write you letters of recommendation. As you enter your senior year, register to take the MCAT exam and apply for medical school. Then, get experience in the field and network by working in a morgue or shadowing a medical examiner at the local hospital.	Consider if forensic pathology is the right path for you. Before you pursue a specialized education, you should research the state of the profession. There is currently a shortage of forensic pathologists both in the U.S. and in many other countries. Demand for this job is high, but the pay is also low compared to other doctors who specialize in internal medicine. The average mid-career salary of a forensic pathologist is between $150,000 and $180,000. This pay is lower than even entry-level salaries for doctors entering into careers in hospital pathology. You should investigate the salaries of forensic pathologists in your area -- the salaries of state-employed coroners and research assistants should be publicly available. Given the high cost of medical school, you should consider if you can pay off your student loans with this salary. Prepare for your medical career in high school. It's never too early to think about what you might want to do as a doctor. In high school, take as many courses in biology, chemistry, physics and psychology as you can. If you enjoy these courses and can do well in them, then you might pursue a pre-med program in college. Pursue a pre-med focus in college. As you are researching colleges to attend, consider going to a school with a strong pre-med program. When you visit the college, ask members of the admissions team how many of its graduates are accepted into medical school. Although the requirements will vary between different medical schools, you should consider taking the following courses in college: At least one full year of biology with labs. You will probably want to take at two years (four semesters) of biology in order to be a competitive candidate for medical school. Inorganic (general) chemistry and organic chemistry. Two semesters of a physics course. A mathematics course and a statistics course. English literature and composition. A course in behavioral sciences (such as psychology or sociology) to prepare for the Behavior section of the MCAT. Take electives in forensic science, criminal justice, or other forensic pathology areas. Find a supportive advisor. If your university offers a focus on forensic pathology, consider working closely with a professor who focuses in this area. They will be able to help you find internships, take the lead on research projects, and also write letters of recommendation for medical school. Gain clinical experience. You will want to show your prospective medical school that you are serious about working as a forensic pathologist. Consider finding an internship at a morgue or requesting to shadow a doctor who works as a medical examiner. Take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). In your sophomore year of college, you should discuss when you should plan to take the MCAT with your advisor. Generally you should take the exam in the calendar year before you plan to go to graduate school (so if you want to begin medical school in 2017, you would take it in 2016). The MCAT is divided into four sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (59 questions) Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (59 questions) Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (59 questions) Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (53 questions) The MCAT is not something you can cram for overnight. It will require you to synthesize much of the material you have studied in your coursework. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers a practice on-line test, which you should use to study. Test prep businesses such as Kaplan also offer practice courses, but they can range between $1800-$2200. Many pre-med programs will also offer study courses and guides to the MCAT. You should also form a study group with your classmates and friends to help prepare for the test. Most test-takers who gained admission to medical school had an average score of 31.4 and a total GPA of 3.69. If your score was significantly below this, you might want to discuss with your advisor your plans for re-taking the test. Most re-takers only score between 1-3 points of their original score. Go to medical school. If you are accepted into medical school, you should try to find a program that offers a forensic pathology focus. This will fall under the general umbrella of Anatomical and Clinical Pathology. First Year in Medical School. There is a good chance this will be your most difficult year in medical school. You will be required to take a course in gross anatomy in which you will learn anatomy on cadavers. As a forensic pathologist, you will frequently work with corpses, so if this is something you detest in medical school, you should switch specializations. You will also take courses on histology, pathology, and biochemistry. Second Year in Medical School. Your second year will be a mix of course work and clinical experience. Here, you will learn about many diseases you will encounter in a hospital or while working in private practice. This might include things such as heart attacks, blood clots, congestive heart failure, etc. Third Year in Medical School. This year consists of clinical rotations in which you will practice in a variety of different medical specialties, such as internal medicine and obstetrics-gynecology. You should make sure that your program will help you arrange a clinical rotation in forensic pathology. Fourth Year in Medical School. In this year, you can spend an extended rotation in the field in which you want to specialize. This would be the year you could spend in a morgue or a county medical examiner's office. Here, you will truly get a sense of the daily life of a forensic pathologist and whether it is something you want to pursue long-term. Get an internship in forensic pathology. Generally, the first position a doctor will get after graduating from medical school will be an internship. Most internships for new medical examiners will be located in morgues, the county examiner's office, or another publicly funded office. Some private hospitals also have forensic pathologists on staff. Use your connections from your fourth-year rotations in medical school to find a position in this kind of setting. You will need to be supervised by a trained forensic pathologist. Because there is such a shortage of forensic examiners, you might be faced with working very long hours and conducting hundreds of autopsies over the course of this year. Pursue a four-year residency as a forensic pathologist. Taking a residency is generally the next step for doctors after they have finished their internship. In your residency, you might take on slightly more complicated or advanced work than as an intern. For instance, you might be responsible for analyzing toxicology reports or for preparing paperwork that is needed over the course of a death investigation. Take a fellowship as a forensic pathologist. You will also generally need to complete a one-year fellowship at an approved medicolegal investigation facility in order to gain specialization in the field. Check with your local chapter of the American Board of Pathology to make sure the facility at which you are completing your fellowship is approved. Get certified as a forensic pathologist. After your fellowship, residency and internship, you can become board-certified as a forensic pathologist. You will need to have completed at least 50 autopsies in order to gain certification. Certification will also involve taking an exam distributed by the American Board of Pathologies. It will test a combination of medical, anatomical and legal questions.Contact your local chapter of the ABP to find exam dates and further information on the test. You will need to renew your certification once every ten years. Certification requirements also vary by region, so if you move, you may have to get re-certified. Run for the coroner's office. In many countries, the coroner is an elected position. In this role, you might be able to propose legislation on death investigation protocol or other laws related to your field. You will also generally have to sign off on death certificates as a coroner. Embrace advanced in technology. Forensic pathology is a constantly shifting field with advances in biotechnology. Some medical examiner offices are currently testing "virtual autopsy" technology in addition to more traditional gross autopsies. You should consider if you have an interest in technology that would advance your work. Join the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). Because the United States currently only has half of the number of forensic pathologists that it needs, joining a professional organization is especially important. It will be helpful to exchange professional knowledge and learn the latest developments in your field. You should also be open to fostering new doctors and connecting with medical colleges so young med students know forensic pathology is a viable career path.	Consider if forensic pathology is the right path for you. Prepare for your medical career in high school. Pursue a pre-med focus in college. Find a supportive advisor. Gain clinical experience. Take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Go to medical school. Get an internship in forensic pathology. Pursue a four-year residency as a forensic pathologist. Take a fellowship as a forensic pathologist. Get certified as a forensic pathologist. Run for the coroner's office. Embrace advanced in technology. Join the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
https://www.wikihow.com/Give-an-Intramuscular-Injection	How to Give an Intramuscular Injection	Before you give an intramuscular injection, wash your hands with soap and warm water and sanitize the area with an alcohol swab to prevent infection. Next, remove the cap and carefully insert the needle perpendicular to the skin. Then, pull back the plunger a little and inject the medication slowly. After you've made the injection, pull the needle out at the same angle you inserted it, and press on the injection site with a small piece of gauze to prevent bleeding. Finally, make sure to dispose of the needle properly in a special needle receptacle.	Wash your hands prior to starting the procedure. Good hygiene is important to minimize the risk of infection. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Reassure the patient and explain how the procedure will unfold. Specify the location of the injection you are giving, and describe how the medication will feel once injected if the patient does not already know. Some medications can be initially painful or sting upon injection. Most do not, but it is important for the patient to be aware of this if it is the case to minimize any distress that may ensue from not knowing. Sanitize the area with an alcohol swab. Prior to performing the injection, it is important that the patch of skin over the muscle where the injection will take place is sterilized and clean. Again, this minimizes the chances of an infection following the injection. Allow the alcohol to air dry for 30 seconds. Do not touch the area until you give the injection; if you do, you'll just have to clean the area again. Encourage the patient to relax. If the muscle receiving the injection is tense, it will hurt more, so relaxing the muscle as much as possible helps to ensure the least pain felt on injection. It can sometimes be helpful to distract the patient before injecting by asking them questions about their life. When the patient is distracted, their muscle is more likely to be relaxed. Some people also prefer to be positioned in a way in which they cannot see the injection taking place. Seeing the needle approaching can cause worry and distress in some, and will result not only in increased anxiety, but also in tensing of the muscle. To help the patient relax, suggest they look in another direction if they want to. Insert the needle into the specific location. Start by removing the cap, and then insert it smoothly at an angle of 90 degrees to the skin. If you are just learning to give the injection, do not go too quickly, as you want to ensure you do not push the needle in too far and hit the bone. About one third of the needle should remain exposed. Be careful not to go so fast that you either miss the spot or cause any more damage to the skin than is needed. As you practice and become used to giving the injection, you can increase your speed. The quicker the insertion, the less pain your patient will feel; however, you do not want to sacrifice safety for speed. It can be helpful to pull up the skin around the injection site with your non-dominant hand (as your dominant hand will be doing the injection) prior to injecting. Pulling up the skin can help you mark your target and make it less painful for the patient when the needle goes in. Pull back the plunger before injecting. After injecting the needle but before injecting the medication, pull the plunger back a little. Although this may seem counter-intuitive, it is important because if any blood comes into the syringe when you pull back, it means your needle is located in a blood vessel and not in the muscle. You will need to begin again with a new needle and syringe if this happens. The medication is designed to be injected into a muscle and not into the bloodstream, so if you see any red color when you pull back you will need to remove the needle and dispose of it. Prepare a new needle and choose a different injection site — don't try to give the shot in the same place. Most often the needle lands in the muscle itself. Rarely does it land in a blood vessel, but it is always best to be safe rather than sorry prior to injecting. Inject the medication slowly. While it is best to insert the needle quickly to minimize pain, the opposite is true for the actual injection. This is because the medication takes up space in the muscle, and the surrounding tissue will need to stretch to accommodate the added fluid in the space. Injecting slowly gives more time for this to happen and causes the patient less pain. Pull the needle out at the same angle as you injected it. Do this once you're confident all the medicine has been injected. Press gently on the injection site with the 2 x 2 gauze. The recipient may feel a slight discomfort; this is normal. Have the recipient hold the gauze in place while you dispose of the needle. Dispose of the needle properly. Do not throw needles into the trash. You may receive a hard plastic container made especially for used syringes and needles. You can also use a soda bottle or other plastic bottle with a screw lid. Make sure that both the syringe and needle fit into the container easily and cannot break through the sides. Ask your caregiver or a pharmacist what your state or local requirements are for getting rid of used syringes and needles. Know the parts of a syringe. It'll be much easier to administer a shot if you understand the mechanics behind what you're doing. Syringes have three main parts: the needle, barrel and plunger. The needle goes into the muscle; the barrel has markings, either in cc (cubic centimeters) or mL (milliliters), with numbers next to the markings, and it contains the medicine; the plunger is used to get medicine into and out of the syringe. Medication injected intramuscularly (IM) is measured in cm3s or mLs. The amount of medication in a cc is the same as in a mL. Know where to give the injection. The human body has a number of spots that are most receptive. Vastus Lateralis Muscle (Thigh): Look at your thigh and divide it into three equal parts. The middle third is where the injection would go. The thigh is a good place to give yourself an injection because it is easy to see. It is also a good spot for children younger than three years old. Ventrogluteal Muscle (Hip): To find the correct location, place the heel of your hand on the upper, outer part of the thigh where it meets the buttocks. Point your thumb at the groin and your fingers toward the person's head. Form a V with your fingers by separating your first finger from the other three fingers. You will feel the edge of a bone along the tips of your little and ring fingers. The place to give the injection is in the middle of the V. The hip is a good place for an injection for adults and children older than seven months. Deltoid Muscle (Upper arm muscle): Completely expose the upper arm. Feel for the bone that goes across the top of the upper arm. This bone is called the acromion process. The bottom of it will form the base of the triangle. The point of the triangle is directly below the middle of the base at about the level of the armpit. The correct area to give an injection is in the center of the triangle, 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) below the acromion process. This site should not be used if the person is very thin or the muscle is very small. Dorsogluteal Muscle (Buttocks): Expose one side of the buttocks. With an alcohol wipe, draw a line from the top of the crack between the buttocks to the side of the body. Find the middle of that line and go up 3 inches (7.6 cm). From that point, draw another line down and across the first line, ending about halfway down the buttock. You should have drawn a cross. In the upper outer square you will feel a curved bone. The injection will go in the upper outer square below the curved bone. Do not use this site for infants or children younger than three years old; their muscles are not developed enough. Know whom you're injecting. Each person has a place where it is best to receive the shot. Consider a few things before you administer the shot: The person's age. For children and babies up to two years old, the thigh muscle is best. For those three years and older, the thigh or deltoid are both viable options. You should be using somewhere between a 22 and a 30 gauge needle (this will largely be determined by the thickness of the medication — your doctor will tell you which gauge to use). Note: For incredibly small children, a smaller needle is needed. The thigh can also tolerate a larger needle than the arm. Consider previous injection sites. If the person recently received an injection in one area, administer the shot in a different spot on their body. It helps prevent scars and skin damage. Know how to fill the needle with medication. Some syringes get pre-filled with the medication. Other times, the medication is in a vial and needs to be drawn up into the syringe. Before administering medication from a vial, make sure you have the right type of medication, it is not expired, and that it is not discolored or have particles floating in the vial. If the vial is new, make sure the seal is not broken. Sterilize the top of the vial with an alcohol swab. Hold the syringe with the needle pointed up, the cap still on. Draw the plunger back to the line indicating your dose, filling the syringe with air. Insert the needle through the rubber top of the vial and press the plunger, pushing the air into the vial. With the vial upside-down and the tip of needle in the medicine, draw the plunger back again to the proper dose (or a little past if there might be air bubbles). Tap the syringe to move any air bubbles to the top, then push them into the vial. Make sure you still have the correct dose in the syringe. Remove the needle from the vial. If you don't plan on using it right away, make sure you cover the needle with the cap. Understand the advantages of the Z-track method. When administering an IM injection, the penetrative action of the needle creates a narrow channel, or track, within the tissues. It may be possible for the medication to leak out of the body through this track. Applying the Z-track technique reduces skin irritation and allows for effective absorption by sealing the medication in the muscle tissue. Repeat the steps of hand-washing, filling the syringe, and choosing and cleaning the injection site. Pull the skin taut 1 inch (2.5 cm) laterally to the side with your non-dominant hand. Firmly hold to keep the skin and subcutaneous tissue in place. Insert the needle at a 90° angle into the muscle layer with your dominant hand. Pull back on the plunger slightly to check for blood return, then slowly push to inject the medication. Keep the needle in place for 10 seconds. This allows the medication to evenly disperse into the tissue. Withdraw the needle in a swift motion and release the skin. A zigzag path is created that closes off the track left by the needle and keeps the medication inside the muscle tissue. As a result, patients should experience less discomfort and lesions at the injection site. Do not massage the site as this can cause the medication to leak, as well as irritation.	Wash your hands prior to starting the procedure. Reassure the patient and explain how the procedure will unfold. Sanitize the area with an alcohol swab. Encourage the patient to relax. Insert the needle into the specific location. Pull back the plunger before injecting. Inject the medication slowly. Pull the needle out at the same angle as you injected it. Dispose of the needle properly. Know the parts of a syringe. Know where to give the injection. Know whom you're injecting. Know how to fill the needle with medication. Understand the advantages of the Z-track method. Repeat the steps of hand-washing, filling the syringe, and choosing and cleaning the injection site. Pull the skin taut 1 inch (2.5 cm) laterally to the side with your non-dominant hand. Insert the needle at a 90° angle into the muscle layer with your dominant hand. Keep the needle in place for 10 seconds. Withdraw the needle in a swift motion and release the skin.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Caterpillar-Habitat	How to Make a Caterpillar Habitat	To make a caterpillar habitat, get a well-ventilated container and fill it with the kind of plant your breed of caterpillar likes to eat. If you're not sure, try looking it up online or using the plant that you found the caterpillar on. Once you've set up the habitat, keep it somewhere away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures so your caterpillar doesn't dry out. If you live in a dry climate, you can spritz the plants in the habitat to give your caterpillar some extra moisture.	Find a suitable container. The first step to create a caterpillar habitat at home is to find a suitable container in which you can create a nice environment for your caterpillar. There are a wide variety of ways you can do this, including a well-ventilated glass tank, a plastic container, or even by using a couple of 1 litre plastic soda bottles. The size of the container depends on the number of caterpillars that you will have living in the container. As a general rule, each caterpillar should have at least three times their body size in extra floor space. A container for 10 6cm long caterpillars should have be at least 25x25cm of floor space. Caterpillars don't tend to move around that much, but every caterpillar should be able to feed without coming into contact with the others. Prepare the container. To make your container suitable for caterpillars you need to ensure that it's well ventilated, has a little humidity, and that the caterpillars can't crawl out of it. To keep it ventilated, punch lots of small holes in the lid of a plastic container. They should be big enough for air to pass through, but small enough that the caterpillar can't escape. To make the habitat a little more humid, you can place a moistened paper towel inside the container. Don't add any open water into the container, as a caterpillar can easily fall in and drown. Add the caterpillar’s host plant. Caterpillars don't have complex needs, but you do need to make sure they have a constant supply of their host plant for feeding. The host plant is the plant that the caterpillar eats, and tastes can vary significantly across breeds. If you take a caterpillar you found in the wild, look at what plant he is on, and bring that too. Some common host plants include Aster, Hollyhock, Sunflower, Snapdragon, and Violet. If you know the details about your caterpillar, you can search for host plants via the website of London's Natural History Museum. Caterpillars will typically get most of their moisture from these plants, but you can wash the leaves with clean water to leave some extra moisture for them. You can add individual twigs and leaves, or a potted plant. If you add a potted plant, make sure it is kept watered, but also make sure that there is no standing water that could potentially be a drowning hazard. Avoid direct sunlight. The next step is deciding where to place your caterpillar habitat. There is a risk of your caterpillars drying out if they are in a place with too much heat, so don't place the container in direct sunlight, such as on a sunny windowsill. Heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer may also dry out the atmosphere and potentially harm your caterpillars. You can keep them in an unheated place, such as a garage, or introduce more moisture to their environment by placing a moist paper towel in the container. Clean the habitat regularly. Perhaps the biggest potential health problem for your caterpillars comes from their own poop (or frass). If you have an enclosed caterpillar environment, it is especially important that you pay close attention to this. In an enclosed environment, the frass will not dry out properly as it would in an open air environment. In a closed container, you should be checking and cleaning out frass every day. You may want to place some tissue paper or a paper towel on the bottom of the container to help catch and absorb frass. You should still change this paper daily. A more well-ventilated container could be cleaned of frass once a week. It's important to monitor it closely and react accordingly. Find a bucket or open container. Caterpillars don't tend to move around too much once they find a good place to feed, so it's perfectly possible to have a habitat that is open. A caterpillar habitat could be as simple as a single potted plant placed on a table, but if you want to have a bit more control of where your caterpillars can crawl to, find an open bucket or container. If you have a clear container, this will make it easier for you to observe the caterpillars. Make sure it's clean, but doesn't have any lingering cleaning substances on the surfaces. Add the host plant. Next you need to add the host plant to the container. You can do this in a variety of ways, such as just placing a potted plant into the bucket or container, or making some cuttings and placing them inside. Whichever method you use, make sure the leaves are a little damp to add some moisture. If you are adding a whole plant, make sure the plant is healthy and will continue to thrive and grow. A plant will still need light to photosynthesis and remain healthy and a good food source for the caterpillars. Consider adding a screen or net. If you are opting for an open container, you might consider adding a mesh, screen or net over the top of the plant or container. Your caterpillars may attract attention from predators and parasites in and around your home, such as spiders. Adding a net, such as a butterfly net, over the container or the plant can reduce the risk of this. You will struggle to completely eliminate the danger of predators and especially parasites and parasitoids. Regularly cleaning away frass can help, as spiders are drawn to the smell. Maintain the habitat. Once you have built up your caterpillar habitat, it's important that you pay close attention to it. This means regularly cleaning out frass, adding fresh cuttings from the host plant, and ensuring the environment is not too dry. This is a bit of work, but it also gives you time to enjoy observing the caterpillars as they prepare to pupate. You can always add some extra things, such as pebbles or more greenery. Remember that once your caterpillar has found a good place to eat, he won't be too interested in exploring. Try to avoid handling the caterpillars as much as possible. If you do need to handle them make sure your hands are clean, and ensure that you have rinsed off any excess soap. Recognise when your caterpillars are looking to pupate. Once your caterpillars have reached maturity and the last stage of their development, it will begin looking for a place to pupate. You may notice your caterpillars being more active than usual as they move around looking for a good spot to make their cocoon. When it is ready to pupate, the caterpillar may move away from the host plant. Remaining near the host plant can make it especially vulnerable to predators, so he may look for an unusual spot. He will find a place to attach himself to form a cocoon, or, in the case of some species, he will dig into the ground and pupate there. Make sure he has a good environment. You should try to provide plenty of suitable places for your caterpillar to pupate in your container. Put some extra twigs in, and add a fresh layer of soil. Give him options and spots that are a little bit away from the host plant. For most butterfly species you should supply a vertical surface, such as a twig. For moths, you should give them some leaf litter or loose soil. Determine whether to move the chrysalis. In some cases it might be necessary for you to move the chrysalis once it has formed. This should not be taken lightly, but it can be done safely if you are careful. When he emerges as a butterfly, it's essential that he has enough space to fully unfold his wings. He needs space to stretch out and dry his wings or he won't be able to fly and may fall and die. If the pupae is on a stick that you can move, try to carefully move it to a more open space in the container. You might be able to make more space by removing other leaves and twigs while leaving the cocoon itself untouched. If you have to move a cocoon, moisten the silk that attaches it to the surface and very carefully pull it free. Be sure you keep it the right way up and attach it to a string or stick that has more room. You can use a straight pin to attach it, or some glue that is warm and tacky but not hot. Monitor the chrysalis. Once your caterpillar has found his chosen spot and begun to pupate you should keep an eye on him. Not only will you be able to observe an amazing process of transformation, but you can also keep an eye out for any potential predators or parasites. Once he is in his cocoon he has no real defence, so if you have an open container he is very vulnerable. Most caterpillars will stay in their cocoon over the winter, so if they pupate in the fall, they will likely remain in there for months. He could, however, only be in his cocoon for a matter of days before emerging, so it's important to pay attention. Remember that throughout this time they are still alive and still require some care. An occasionally misting of the container with water, or the addition of a wet paper towel will help provide the moisture he needs. Help him release safely. When he is about to break out of the cocoon you may notice a change to the colour of the pupae. This can happen just a few hours before he emerges. The actual emergence happens very quickly, but then you will be able to observe him stretching and drying out his wings for a couple of hours. Make sure he has plenty of space to expand his wings. The butterfly will fly when he is ready, and then you have to choose whether to keep him, or release him into the wild. You should only release him if he is a native to your country.	Find a suitable container. Prepare the container. Add the caterpillar’s host plant. Avoid direct sunlight. Clean the habitat regularly. Find a bucket or open container. Add the host plant. Consider adding a screen or net. Maintain the habitat. Recognise when your caterpillars are looking to pupate. Make sure he has a good environment. Determine whether to move the chrysalis. Monitor the chrysalis. Help him release safely.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Technical-Writer	How to Become a Technical Writer	If you think you want to become a technical writer, research degree programs and certificate options that relate to technical writing at universities and colleges near you. Learn software programs that are useful in technical writing, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Madcap Flare. Get some work experience and some writing samples by volunteering to write local businesses' manuals or other technical documents.	Get a bachelor’s degree in technical writing. Technical writers usually have a college degree. Having a relevant degree or training in the field can multiply your chances of landing technical writing jobs. If you are looking to start school, explore degrees in writing and communication. Technical writing degrees normally give you the option of technical, medical, and scientific options for your degree. You need to select the option that interests you the most. You can go for a double major in writing and another field that you are interested in, such as biology, computer science, graphic design, pre-law, engineering, or mechanics. Add an associate degree or certification. If you already have a degree, keep on updating your credentials through an associate degree or certification in technical writing. Taking classes will help you get practice with technical writing and learn tips of the trade. Adding credentials will give you a competitive edge and can mean more job opportunities. You can also get an associate degree or certificate in communications, English, or journalism. These three fields also train you in writing and some offer a concentration in technical writing. Getting an associate degree is longer than gaining a certificate. A certificate also offers more concentrated classes on a topic, whereas an associate degree will give you more options in the types of classes you can take. A lot of technical writing certificate programs are available online. Taking an online class is something you can do in your free time to build your knowledge and skills. Improve your software and technology skills. Technical writers don't just write; they also prepare documents with diagrams, images, and videos. Making a document with different media requires knowledge of a variety of software programs, like Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe FrameMaker, Madcap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Visio. Take some time to research these programs and practice using them. Being proficient with these programs is usually a prerequisite when you are applying for a technical writing job. If you don't already have access to these programs, either purchase them or use a trial version on your personal computer. It is also helpful to know certain code, such as C++, Python, HTML, and Javascript. Volunteer for experience. Volunteering will increase your experience in technical writing. Call local businesses and ask if they need anyone to write their technical documents. Give them a sample of your work to persuade them. Most businesses would be willing to have their manual written from a qualified person at a low cost or for free. Volunteer work is also a resume and portfolio builder and can open up several job opportunities for you. Get contract jobs. Contract work is a way of building your resume in technical writing and can lead to more full-time opportunities. If you find companies looking for freelance, contract work, express your interest. Working freelance is one way to enter a field when you're new to it because a company does not have to commit to you for long. Collect articles you’ve written. You want to show prospective employers that you know how to write about complex subjects in a simple, easy-to-understand way. A portfolio is a collection of writing samples that displays these skills. If you've already written manuals, how-to guides, or instructions, print them out and store them in a folder to bring to interviews. If you have writing from a previous job, get permission from that employer to use the work in your portfolio. Write your own articles. If you don't already have examples of technical writing or writing that shows off skills needed in technical writing, write a new article. To write an article, find a website that provides a service, like a store where you can purchase clothing. A lot of clothing stores have guides on how to purchase, pay, and exchange or return a purchase. If a store doesn't have a guide like this, write one for them. Use papers you’ve written in school. If you've taken any classes, you have probably had writing assignments. Even if you haven't written a manual or how-to-guide, an essay that describes a complex topic in a simple way is a great example of technical writing. So look through old assignments and find pieces that you can put in your portfolio. Translate a current job into the technical writing field. If you're employed in a field outside of technical writing, see if you can do technical writing for the job. A manual to train people is a type of technical writing. So ask your manager if you can write a training manual for new employees. Then add this manual to your portfolio. Network in the field. Networking in a field brings you close to other people working in it who can then connect you to jobs. An easy way to begin networking in the technical writing field is to join an association. Associations often have monthly meetings where you can meet other writers, hear about their experiences, and learn about job opportunities. Society for Technical Communication is one technical writing association. https://www.stc.org/ Associations also have a lot of resources, like online courses and webinars. Find a mentor through a publishing agency. Another way to break into the technical writing field and get connected to job opportunities is to find a mentor. Contact editors at publishing agencies and tell them you're interested in technical writing. Try giving them a sample of your work as well so they know you're serious. You may have to contact several editors before getting a response. A mentor can also show you the ropes of the trade and help you improve your skills. Search for technical writing job sites. There are a lot of websites to search for jobs, but many of them list all types of jobs, from babysitting to office management. To make finding a job easier, seek out websites that are specific to technical or writing jobs. To find such websites, type in “technical writing jobs” or “writing jobs” in you search engine. Doing this will take a little time and research, but it will pay off in the long-run when you have a list of sites that are specific to the jobs you want.	Get a bachelor’s degree in technical writing. Add an associate degree or certification. Improve your software and technology skills. Volunteer for experience. Get contract jobs. Collect articles you’ve written. Write your own articles. Use papers you’ve written in school. Translate a current job into the technical writing field. Network in the field. Find a mentor through a publishing agency. Search for technical writing job sites.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cancel-an-LA-Fitness-Membership	How to Cancel an LA Fitness Membership	To cancel an LA Fitness membership, start by logging into your account on the LA Fitness website. Then, click "Cancellation Form" to the right, and print out the form. Alternatively, you can ask for a cancellation form in person at an LA Fitness gym. Once you've filled out the form, mail or fax it to LA Fitness, or schedule a meeting with an operations manager to drop off the form in person. Finally, call the customer service number after 48 hours to verify that your membership has been cancelled.	Log in to your LA Fitness online account. Visit https://www.lafitness.com/ and scroll over “Member Tools” in the top toolbar to bring up the dropdown menu. Click on “My LA Fitness” and enter your account details. If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking “Create an online account” button on the bottom right of the screen. When creating a new account, you'll need to input your membership tag number which can be found on your membership card. If you don't know your membership tag number, you can ask an employee at an LA Fitness to provide it to you. Click “Cancellation Form” and fill it out. Once you get into your account details, you'll see a link for a cancellation form on the right side of the screen. This form includes fields for all of the personal details that you provided to LA Fitness including your name, address, and phone number. Print out the form and fill in all the fields. Make sure that all the information on your cancellation form is accurate or it could hold up the process. Obtain a cancellation form from an LA Fitness gym rather than online. If you can't print the form yourself or you're already at the gym, you can obtain a cancellation form from an employee at the gym you go to. Sign in using your membership card and ask for a membership cancellation form. If you have any additional questions about the cancellation, you can ask the employee. Mail in your cancellation form using certified mail. If you use certified mail, you'll receive a receipt when LA Fitness receives the form. Fold the form in half and stick in an envelope with a stamp. Take the letter to the post office and send the form to “LA Fitness, PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170” using certified mail. If your letter is postmarked 5 or more business days before your next billing date, you won't receive another bill. If the letter is postmarked close to the billing date, you may be charged again. Fax your cancellation form rather than mailing it. If you're unsure of the fax number for your gym, you can either call your gym or ask an employee in person. Take the filled out cancellation form and fax it to the number provided to you and make sure to save the fax receipt. The gym should initiate the membership cancellation. Talk to the operations manager to cancel your account in person. Visit or call the gym and ask to speak to the operations manager. Set up a time to meet with them and explain why you want to cancel and give them the cancellation form. The operations manager will then start the cancellation process. Operations managers are typically available in each gym from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call customer service to verify that your account has been canceled. Wait 48 hours for your cancellation form to be processed. Call the corporate number at 888-601-5870. Ask the customer service representative whether your account has been successfully canceled. If your account hasn't been canceled, explain your circumstances and give them receipt numbers and dates when you submitted the form. Visit https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/ContactUs.aspx and input your zip code to find the local number you can call to check the status of your cancellation. Call your bank or card company if you continue to get charged. If LA Fitness refuses to cancel your membership and you still can't get a hold of them, you can call your bank or credit card provider to stop recurring charges on your accounts. Explain to the bank that you tried to cancel your account but that LA Fitness won't cancel it. They will stop future charges to your card. You can also file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau at https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started. Consider freezing your account rather than canceling. If you aren't going to use your membership in the next 30 days but want to use the gym in the future, it may be worth it to freeze your account rather than canceling. Freezing your account costs $10 per month but will prevent you from having to pay start-up fees if you want to start using the gym again.	Log in to your LA Fitness online account. Click “Cancellation Form” and fill it out. Obtain a cancellation form from an LA Fitness gym rather than online. Mail in your cancellation form using certified mail. Fax your cancellation form rather than mailing it. Talk to the operations manager to cancel your account in person. Call customer service to verify that your account has been canceled. Call your bank or card company if you continue to get charged. Consider freezing your account rather than canceling.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-You-Have-an-Ear-Infection	How to Tell if You Have an Ear Infection	If you have an ear infection, you'll have pain in your ear that feels sharp and is more severe when you're lying down. You may also have fluid draining from your ear. The fluid may be clear and odorless, but if it's discolored or has pus in it, you may have an advanced ear infection and need to see a doctor immediately. An ear infection can cause you to have difficulty hearing, and sounds may seem muffled and quieter than they normally are. It could be a sign that your ear is clogged with fluid. In addition to ear pain and drainage, you may feel nauseated. The nausea could be caused by the dizziness that often accompanies ear infections. If your symptoms don't improve after 2 days, see a doctor for treatment.	Determine if you have pain in your ear. Pain in your ear is one sign that you might have a middle ear infection. This pain is typically more severe when you are lying down, especially if you are lying on the side of the infected ear. You may also have a headache, which can make it hard to differentiate the pain in your ear specifically. Laying down or leaning your head to either side can help you pinpoint where the pain is coming from. If you have an outer ear infection (otitis externa), the pain may increase if you pull on your ear, or if you press on your tragus – the small bump in front of your ear. If you have a middle ear infection, then you probably will not notice an increase in pain by pressing on the tragus. Check for drainage of fluid from your ear. The eustachian tubes drain normal secretions from your middle ear. If these tubes become swollen or inflamed, they can't work properly. Fluid builds up in your middle ear, leading to a middle ear infection. You may notice this accumulated fluid running out of your ear. Fluid from an outer ear infection is typically clear and odorless. If the fluid is discolored or includes pus, this may be a sign that the infection has progressed. See your doctor immediately if the fluid drainage seems excessive, or if the fluid is bloody. This may be a sign of more extensive damage to your ear. Fluid is not as common with an inner ear infection, so the absence of fluid doesn't necessarily mean you don't have an ear infection. Notice any redness or itching inside your ear. If your ear is itching, this may be an early sign that you have an outer ear infection. Your ear canal may also appear redder than normal. As the infection progresses, the redness will become more extensive and the itching may grow more intense. It can help to get someone else to look in your ear and see if it appears redder than normal. If only one ear seems to be infected, they can compare it with your good ear. Determine whether you have a loss of hearing. If your ear is clogged with fluid, it may result in hearing difficulties. You will likely be better able to tell if you listen to something with the uninfected ear, then plug that ear and listen with the ear you believe is infected. With an inner ear infection, rather than sounds seeming muffled, they will simply sound quieter than they normally would. Inner ear infections are also commonly accompanied by tinnitus , a ringing or humming in your ears. If you suspect a child or other individual has an ear infection, you may notice that they don't respond to you as they did before. This could be an indication that they don't hear you. Evaluate if you've been feeling nauseous or eating less. Nausea or loss of appetite may be a sign of either an inner ear or middle ear infection. Nausea may also be caused by the dizziness that is common with an inner ear infection. A child with an ear infection may be fussier than normal, but refuse to eat. Changes in sleep patterns are also common. You may also feel lethargic or generally sick, which would also lead to a loss of appetite. Test your balance and vision. If you feel dizzy or have trouble maintaining your balance, you might have an inner ear infection. The easiest way to check this is to sit or stand still and look around you. If the room appears to be moving or spinning around you, that's a sign of vertigo. Vertigo is one of the main symptoms of an inner ear infection. A change in vision, such as double vision or difficulty focusing, may also be a sign of an inner ear infection. See your doctor if you have dizziness or vertigo and it doesn't go away or improve within 2 or 3 days. Take your temperature to see if you're running a fever. Middle ear infections are frequently accompanied by a fever of 100 F (38 C) or higher. However, a fever may indicate numerous other viruses or infections. A fever by itself doesn't necessarily mean you have an ear infection, unless it is accompanied by other symptoms. If you've been taking over-the-counter medication for a cold or allergies, you may not be running a fever because of the effects of the medication. Wait until the medication wears off and take your temperature again. If your temperature is less than 102.2 F (39C), you typically can simply wait and see if the infection goes away on its own. Most mild ear infections improve within a day or two and clear up without medical treatment within a week or two. See your doctor if symptoms don't improve within 48 to 72 hours. Most ear infections will go away on their own. However, if your symptoms don't get any better, or if your condition gets worse, make an appointment with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you also have a fever of 102.2 F (39 C) or higher, or if the fluid draining from your ear contains blood or pus. Tell your doctor if you've been swimming recently. If you've been swimming, particularly in a natural body of water, such as a lake or a river, you may have an outer ear infection. An outer ear infection is commonly called "swimmer's ear" because it is typically caused by exposure to bacteria found in water and soil. Even if you haven't been swimming, you can also contract an outer ear infection if you habitually put cotton swabs in your ears. These can damage the thin layer of skin that lines your ear canal, leading to infection. Describe your symptoms and recent health to your doctor. If you have pain in either or both of your ears, drainage of fluid, and muffled hearing, you likely have an ear infection. You may also have a sore throat, or be running a fever. Ear infections are often the result of a recent illness, particularly a cold or an upper respiratory infection. If you have most of the common symptoms of an ear infection, your doctor may be able to make a diagnosis without doing an extensive examination of your ear. However, many common symptoms are the same as for other conditions. You are more susceptible to ear infections if you've been suffering from allergies. You also have a greater risk of getting an ear infection if you smoke, or live with someone who smokes. Tell your doctor all of the symptoms you're experiencing, even if you feel they are unrelated. This will enable your doctor to better assess whether the problem is an ear infection, or a combination of conditions. Allow your doctor to examine your ear. Doctors typically use an instrument called a pneumatic otoscope to look in your ear and detect whether there is fluid behind the eardrum. The doctor will gently puff air against your eardrum. Normally, this would cause your eardrum to move. However, if your ear is filled with fluid, your eardrum won't move. Your doctor may conduct other tests if your infection is more advanced, if you have recurring ear infections, or if your ear infection has not responded to previous treatments. Try a warm compress to lessen the pain. Most ear infections will go away on their own within a week or two. In the meantime, placing a washcloth dampened with warm water on your ear may help it feel a little better. The warm compress can also help the fluid in your ear loosen and drain. Leave the warm compress on your ear for 10 to 15 minutes, then take it off. After it's been off for 20 to 30 minutes, you can put another one on. Repeat this cycle as often as you want throughout the day. Ease pain and swelling with anti-inflammatory medications. Over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help relieve pain. These medications also reduce inflammation, which can enable the fluid to drain more easily on its own. Follow the instructions on the bottle to take these medications unless your doctor tells you a different dosage. Use auto-insufflation to adjust the air pressure in your ear. You may know of this technique as "popping your ears." To do it safely, tilt your head back slightly. Close your mouth and pinch your nose, then gently exhale. This technique forces air back through the eustachian tubes in your ears and can help the fluid drain more readily. It may take some practice to get the technique right, but don't keep doing it repeatedly if you don't feel any relief the first time. You may damage your ears. Take an antibiotic if prescribed by your doctor. For some types of ear infections, your doctor may start you on a round of antibiotics. This is particularly likely if you are also running a fever of 102.2 F (39 C) or higher. Continue taking the full cycle of antibiotics, even if your condition improves or the ear infection seems to have cleared up. Otherwise, the infection may return. Seek advanced treatment for recurring ear infections. If you have an ear infection that doesn't respond to treatments, or if it keeps coming back, this may be a sign of a more serious problem. Your doctor may do additional tests to determine the source of the infection. For recurrent ear infections, the doctor may place tiny tubes in your ears. These tubes pierce your eardrum and drain the fluid. This procedure is more common in young children who have persistent ear infections.	Determine if you have pain in your ear. Check for drainage of fluid from your ear. Notice any redness or itching inside your ear. Determine whether you have a loss of hearing. Evaluate if you've been feeling nauseous or eating less. Test your balance and vision. Take your temperature to see if you're running a fever. See your doctor if symptoms don't improve within 48 to 72 hours. Tell your doctor if you've been swimming recently. Describe your symptoms and recent health to your doctor. Allow your doctor to examine your ear. Try a warm compress to lessen the pain. Ease pain and swelling with anti-inflammatory medications. Use auto-insufflation to adjust the air pressure in your ear. Take an antibiotic if prescribed by your doctor. Seek advanced treatment for recurring ear infections.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-the-Zoo	How to Dress for the Zoo	When you're heading out to spend the day at the zoo, make sure you're comfortable and prepared for the weather. Take a waterproof jacket with you if it's likely to rain. If it's going to be a hot one, wear loose clothing with breathable fabrics like cotton or linen such as a pair of khaki shorts and a short-sleeved t-shirt. For cold temperatures, wear layers of clothing with a coat and scarf on top to keep yourself insulated. Wear supportive, comfortable shoes so your feet are taken care of while you walk around. To keep all of your belongings together, wear a fanny pack or a small backpack. It's also a good idea to avoid wearing valuable jewelry so you don't risk losing them.	Check the weather and dress accordingly. Most zoos are outside, with a few indoor exhibits and a gift shop. No matter what the forecast says, be prepared for changing temperatures as you enter and exit exhibits and different parts of the park. Wear a waterproof jacket if it's going to rain. Don't let the rain stop you from enjoying your adventure! A lightweight, waterproof rain jacket or a hooded poncho will keep you dry. Add a hat with a brim to keep the rain out of your face, and pack an extra pair of socks in case your feet get wet. Wear light colors and loose clothing if it's going to be hot. Cotton and linen are breathable fabrics that will help keep you cool. Try a pair of khaki capri pants or bermuda shorts and a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt. Cargo shorts and pants will will serve double-duty because they have pockets you can use for snacks, sunscreen, etc. Wear layers if it's going to be cold. Start with a base layer (leggings or long underwear and a long-sleeved thermal t-shirt) under your clothes with fabric made of a polyester blend. Don't forget a nice thick pair of socks. Layer your clothes over that; thick jeans and a wool blend sweater are great options. On top, wear a coat and a scarf. Avoid tight, overly revealing, or offensive clothes. Remember that you'll be crouching, climbing, bending, and moving a lot to see the animals, so you'll want to avoid tight pants that could rip and short skirts, dresses, and shorts that could ride up. Since you'll be surrounded by families with young children, it's probably best to avoid anything see-through, overly revealing, or featuring offensive language. If you're going on a date or have plans before or after and find that dressing comfortably isn't as fashionable as you'd like, consider bringing a change of clothes and leaving it in the car. Bring a change of clothes for the kiddos. Since children are a little more likely to get covered in mud or soaked during an interactive exhibit, bring a change of clothes and some wet wipes to clean them up with. Follow the same steps for them, too, especially sunscreen! Protect your head with a hat. In the heat, wear a wide-brimmed hat in a light color (think safari hat!) to protect your scalp and face from the sun. If it's cold, wear a fleece or wool hat; it'll help keep you warm and also protect you from the sun, which can still burn your scalp! Wear supportive closed-toe shoes. Some exhibits will require you to be in closed-toe shoes and some zoos recommend them for your safety and comfort. It's best to wear waterproof shoes with arch support and breathability, and to avoid shoes that are too tight or too loose so you don't get blisters. Your trusty sneakers are a great choice! Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Even if you don't think you'll need them, sunglasses help protect your eyes from the sun in all kinds of weather. Up to 80% of the damaging UV rays from the sun penetrate through clouds. Apply sunscreen to protect your skin. No matter the weather, apply sunscreen before and during your adventure. The sun is still out in full force whether you can see it or not, so take care to protect your skin and help your group to do the same. SPF 30 or higher is recommended for extended time outdoors, and a water and sweat-resistant formula will protect you in case of rain, sweat, or a particularly wet exhibit. Reapply every two hours. Wear your camera around your neck. You'll definitely want to take pictures of the amazing things you're seeing, so bring a camera on a neck strap that you can wear rather than hold. That way, your hands will be free for other things and it'll also help prevent you from dropping it. Wear a fanny pack or small backpack. Put your cell-phone, keys, wallet, snacks, water, sunscreen, or pretty much anything small you can think of inside and keep your hands free! Bring extras of everything. No matter what the weather forecast says, it could end up being wrong. Or you might get soaked or sullied by a rogue critter, lose your sunglasses, or forget the sunscreen. Bring a small bag with a change of clothes, sunscreen, and extra accessories, like sunglasses and hats. Then you'll also have a place to keep souvenirs! If you don't want to carry a bag, consider bringing one and leaving it in the car. You can always go grab it if needed. Look at the zoo website for helpful tips. Start with the park map and FAQs. You'll learn about the areas that have shade or protection from the weather, how big the park is and how far you'll probably end up walking, and whether they have food available for purchase. Scan the list of prohibited items to ensure you don't bring in too large of a bag or cooler. Avoid wearing most jewelry. There's a chance that you'll get up close and personal with a variety of animals, and long necklaces or dangling earrings might be prohibited during certain interactive exhibits for your safety. There's always a risk of losing valuable items, so it's best to avoid bringing them.	Check the weather and dress accordingly. Wear a waterproof jacket if it's going to rain. Wear light colors and loose clothing if it's going to be hot. Wear layers if it's going to be cold. Avoid tight, overly revealing, or offensive clothes. Bring a change of clothes for the kiddos. Protect your head with a hat. Wear supportive closed-toe shoes. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Apply sunscreen to protect your skin. Wear your camera around your neck. Wear a fanny pack or small backpack. Bring extras of everything. Look at the zoo website for helpful tips. Avoid wearing most jewelry.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Nice-to-Teachers	How to Be Nice to Teachers	Being nice to your teachers is a great way to develop a better relationship with them and set yourself up for success during the school year. When you come into class, smile and greet your teacher to start each class on a positive note. Make an effort to be on time so you don't disrupt the class coming in late. Always bring everything you need to class and do any reading or preparation your teacher asked you to do so you're ready to learn. Try to avoid talking when you're not supposed to, and always follow your class rules to make things easier for your teacher.	Be prepared. Try to be prepared for every lesson so that you can follow along easily. Make sure you have the right supplies, books and completed assignments for each lesson. When you go into class, be ready to learn. When you're doing your homework the night before, write down any questions you have about it. Make sure to ask your teacher those questions the next day. This will show your teacher that learning is important to you. Participate in lessons. Try not to drift off or get distracted. If the teacher asks the class a question and you know the answer, raise your hand. Get involved in group discussions whenever you can. When you do join in, never talk over a classmate or interrupt your teacher. If you aren't sure how to join a class discussion, ask a question. You could say something like, “Mrs. Bell, can we talk more about the main character's motivations in the book?” You could also say something like, “Mr. Turner, can we please go through that equation one more time? I'm not sure I understand the last part of it.” Work on your assignments when instructed. When the teacher gives in-class assignments, always do them when you're supposed to. Work during the work period provided so that you can finish your assignments on time. Try not to distract anyone nearby who's also working on their assignments. If you have a question about something on the assignment, raise your hand and ask the teacher politely for help. Then say something like, “Ms. Miller, I'm not sure if I understand this part of the assignment. Can you explain it?” After the teacher helps you, always say “thank you.” Do your homework. Always doing your homework is a way to show your teacher that you care about the class and what you're learning. Teachers work long hours teaching kids all day, so when students don't do their homework or complete assignments, they feel ignored. Teachers, like everyone, want to feel that what they do matters. When students show that they are learning things, it makes their teachers happy. Doing your homework is one of the easiest ways to be nice to your teacher! If you've been out sick and missed class, always ask your teacher what you missed. Be sure to get your makeup assignments and homework. Follow directions. Whenever the teacher asks you to do something specific, be sure to follow their directions exactly. Do your assignments the way the teacher told you to. Whenever your teacher verbally asks you to do something, always do it without making a fuss. Never do anything disrespectful, like make a face or roll your eyes, when the teacher asks you to do something. If you don't understand the directions given, don't be afraid to raise your hand and ask a question or for assistance. Avoid distracting other students. Never make excessive noise or talk to your classmates during a lesson. Don't shuffle papers around loudly, dig noisily in your back pack or slam books around. This will interrupt your classmates' concentration and your teacher. If you can't pay attention when you sit by your friends, try sitting elsewhere. You can save small talk with your friends for after class. If you have assigned seats, go to your teacher privately after class and ask to be moved. Let them know you'd like to be moved so that you can concentrate on lessons better. Your teacher will appreciate that you are taking an active role in your education. Be on time. Teachers expect you to be on time to class. Everyone is late occasionally, but making a habit of being late will definitely upset your teacher. It makes them feel like you don't care about the class and don't respect their time. On the occasions when you are late, apologize to your teacher sincerely and come into class as quietly as possible. Don't interrupt the teacher in the middle of a lesson by bursting in late and making a lot of noise. This distracts the other students and will no doubt irritate the teacher, as well. It is an open display of disrespect. Practice good manners. Greet your teacher with a smile whenever you see them. Say “please” and “thank you” whenever you interact with them. Refer to them as “ma'am” or “sir” when appropriate. When you use their last name, always say the proper “Ms.” “Mrs.” or “Mr.” in front of it. Never raise your voice at your teacher when you're upset. Speak in a calm voice and use proper grammar. For example, “Yes sir, Mr. Smith, I did my homework.” Another example, “May I please go to the restroom, Ms. Roberts? Thank you.” Don't use slang or speak roughly. Never laugh at or make fun of your teachers. Be sincere. Avoid trying to be the teacher's pet or acting artificially towards them. Teachers usually see through that act quickly. Pay attention during lessons. Always follow along closely during lessons. Raise your hand, ask questions and try to learn the material as best as you can. When appropriate, take notes during class. Taking notes will help you stay focused. When homework is assigned, write it down. Avoid putting your head down on your desk, writing notes to your friends or drifting off. Give the teacher your full attention. If you have a cell phone or tablet with you, don't take it out and use it during a lesson. It's best to keep electronic devices put away during class. When you have them out, it can be very tempting to use them. Be helpful whenever you can. This can be as simple as holding the door open for your teacher when they have their hands full or helping them pick up objects that have been knocked over. Offer to pass out worksheets to the class or pick up everyone's tests. If your teacher needs a quick errand done, such as making more copies of an assignment, offer to do it. Being helpful in little ways is a great way to be nice to your teachers. Raise your hand before speaking. Never interrupt your teacher or speak out of turn. If you have a question or something to say, always raise your hand and wait until your teacher addresses you. Raising your hand and then blurting something out without waiting for your teacher's acknowledgement is just as bad as not raising your hand at all. Avoid asking your teacher silly or pointless questions when you raise your hand. If you have something to say, be succinct – try not to waste any class time. If you have a question that's not related to the lesson, try to wait until the end of class to ask. Follow the classroom rules. Most teachers make their classroom rules very clear on the first day of class, so you should be familiar with them. If you need a refresher, look for the handout you were given at the beginning of the year. Make sure you follow these rules exactly. If you see one of your friends breaking a rule in class, try to get them to stop. Do whatever you can to help your fellow classmates follow the rules, too. Write a letter. This is a great gift to give your teacher at the end of the year. Write about how much your teacher taught you in the last year and how much they mean to you. Describe one or two of your favorite class memories. If it's a teacher you especially loved, you could add a few lines about something they did that helped you grow and become a better person in the last year. Put your letter in a nice envelope. Wait until one of the last days of the school year and leave the letter on your teacher's desk. Create a “Why We’re Thankful for You” list. This is a project that the whole class can participate in. Get a sheet of nice card stock and start a list of reasons why you and your classmates are thankful for your teacher. Encourage everyone to list 1 or 2 reasons they feel that way on the nice paper. Once it's done, put the list in an attractive frame. Leave it on your teacher's desk or hang it on the wall. Make a scrapbook. This is another activity that the whole class should participate in. Come up with 3 basic questions about your teacher and pass them out to everyone in the class. Encourage everyone to answer the questions in their best handwriting and be sure to give everyone a few days to finish it. Once everyone has finished, collect all of the answers and get your classmates to help you arrange them in a book, along with any photos or drawings that anyone would like to submit. Decorate the book and present it to your teacher as a class. Examples of 3 questions to use: Why are you thankful for our teacher? What's your favorite memory from this year? How is our teacher the best teacher ever?	Be prepared. Participate in lessons. Work on your assignments when instructed. Do your homework. Follow directions. Avoid distracting other students. Be on time. Practice good manners. Pay attention during lessons. Be helpful whenever you can. Raise your hand before speaking. Follow the classroom rules. Write a letter. Create a “Why We’re Thankful for You” list. Make a scrapbook.
https://www.wikihow.com/Reuse-Old-Toothbrushes	How to Reuse Old Toothbrushes	To reuse old toothbrushes, try using them as a scrub brush to clean things with, like dishes, fruits and vegetables, and hard-to-reach areas on electrical components. Alternatively, you could use them to stir paint in small cans, or you could stick them in pots to use as garden markers. You could even hold onto one to use as a back scratcher. Or, if you enjoy doing crafts, you could use old toothbrushes to paint with or turn them into needles for knitting.	Check for fraying. If your toothbrush is beginning to fray at the edges, it is no longer fit to brush teeth, and is ready for a new life. Fraying means that the outer edges of the bristles have splayed outward. If the bristles have only a slight outward curve, your toothbrush probably still has some life as a toothbrush left in it. Check your brush's fade line. Some toothbrushes are equipped with a small line (usually blue) that will gradually fade and disappear as the lifespan of your toothbrush deteriorates. If your toothbrush has a fading line to indicate when it is time to be replaced, pay attention and set it aside for other uses once this line has disappeared. Sanitize before repurposing. While reusing old toothbrushes is wonderful, your mouth is known for harboring quite a lot of bacteria. Before reusing a toothbrush, make sure you submerge it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes to sanitize it. Stick around while your toothbrush boils; plastic can break down quickly, and you don't want to come back to a mess of melted plastic. If you are not comfortable boiling your toothbrush, you can also run it through a dishwashing cycle. Dry thoroughly. Just as you would with a toothbrush for your teeth, make sure your old toothbrushes are dry before giving them a new purpose; if they are left wet, mold and bacteria are invited to grow. Drying a toothbrush is simple. All you have to do is store it in an upright position and allow the water to drain from the bristles. Because you are not using the toothbrush on your teeth, you could expedite the process by first drying the bristles with a towel or cloth. Label your toothbrush. To avoid mixing up your cleaning toothbrush with one you are currently using for oral health, label your toothbrush. You can make a mark with a permanent marker on the back of it, or place it inside of your cleaning supply bucket--just make sure it is clear that the brush should not be used in your mouth. Clean dirty sinks. Whether it is the grout surrounding your kitchen sink or the metal stopper in your bathroom sink, toothbrushes are excellent for cleaning small, hard-to-reach areas such as grout lines, seals, and the crevices of sinks and faucets. When you clean grout and sealant, take care not to press down too hard; toothbrush bristles can be extremely coarse, so pressing down too hard risks removing sealant and grout. Aim for firm but gentle pressure. Clean laundry. Toothbrushes are a great way to scrub stains and spots with a bit of spray cleaner or detergent. Simply spray or pour your cleaner onto the spot, and gently scrub in circular motions with your toothbrush. It is particularly important that you make sure your toothbrush is clean before taking on this particular reuse, as depositing any debris onto a stain will make the stain worse. Before using, make sure no dirt or debris has accumulated. This upcycle is better for soft-bristled brushes, as hard bristles could snag or otherwise damage fabric. Maintain electrical components. Your computer screen and keyboard need regular cleaning to function properly. With your computer turned off, run a dry toothbrush over and in between each of your computer keys, then gently tease the dirt and debris from the corners of your computer's screen. Do not press too hard, as toothbrush bristles are quite firm and could scratch your screen if you are not careful. Scrub fruit and vegetables. Rather than going out and purchasing a dedicated vegetable brush, use your old toothbrush! It is small enough to get into the crevices of items like apples, while broad enough to make long strokes against larger vegetables such as potatoes. This use is best for fruits and vegetables with tough skin, such as apples, squash, and carrots. Softer-skinned fruits and vegetables might tear or bruise. Remove old cheese from your cheese grater. Toothbrushes are the perfect size and shape to get into all of the nooks and crannies of your cheese grater. Keep an old toothbrush by your sink, and pull it out when your grater needs a helping hand. Clean beauty products. Using a toothbrush, you can remove debris from the vent of your hair dryer, keep your brow brush is good shape, and keep your hairbrush free of extra hair and dirt. If you are using your toothbrush for beauty products, be sure to clean the brush in between uses, as you don't want to transfer bacteria or debris to your eyes or skin. Scrub baseboard. Baseboard can be difficult to clean, as a rag often seems to leave a lot of dirt behind. Using a toothbrush, make broad, smooth strokes across the top of your baseboard (either with soapy water or without, depending on how difficult the dirt is) for clean, dust-free walls. Detail your car. Cars have countless tiny crevices in need of some extra help. You can keep your head and tail lights sparkling clean using a toothbrush and some soapy water, or you can keep your dashboard, music player, and speedometer all looking shiny and new. If your headlights are particularly dirty, you can use toothpaste and a toothbrush to remove some of the grime. When cleaning your dash, use a dry toothbrush versus a wet one, as there are delicate electrical components that should not get wet within the dash. Polish metal. Metal items have a way of trapping dirt and residue--especially metal items with small, hard-to-reach crevices. Using a toothbrush, however, you can polish your metals until they look brand new. Using baking soda, water, and a toothbrush, you can remove old dirt and oil stains. Toothbrushes are excellent at cleaning bike chains, as well. Make garden markers. Planting a garden? Break or cut off the bristled end of the toothbrush, write or paint the names of the plants you are sowing, and place your markers in the soil. This way, you've reused an old toothbrush, and you've identified each of your plants. If you are leery of plastic in your soil, you can either use bamboo or wooden toothbrushes, or you can attach the toothbrushes to the outside of your garden bed in the same order as your plants. Stir paint in small cans. Although gallon and larger paint cans warrant the use of a full-sized stirring stick, sample-sized cans, and quarter-gallon cans don't do as well using a full-sized stick. Toothbrushes make excellent paint stirring tools for small cans. Make sure you either remove the bristle first, or hold the bristle in your palm as you stir. Placing the bristle into the paint may result in wasted paint, as it would become trapped in the bristles. Scratch your back. Left wholly intact, an old toothbrush can double as a backscratcher, as the bristles are firm enough to provide consistent, steady contact to ease the irritation of an itch. If your brush is going to be used in this way, make sure it is cleaned or sanitized regularly, as contact with skin could result in bacterial growth on the bristles. Create interesting paint strokes. If you are an artist or you love to paint, you can use a toothbrush to introduce a new and unique texture into your work using your toothbrush as a paintbrush. This can be done with watercolors and acrylics. Construct a large “needle. ” If your toothbrush has a hole in one end, you can remove the bristles, and use the remaining portion as a needle, of sorts, to thread runaway laces back through waistbands. You can take this one step further and create a large-scale needle by sharpening the end furthest from the hole. Create a “bristle bot. ” Attach your toothbrush's head (removed from the “stick” of the toothbrush) to a vibrating pager motor and watch as it crawls around. You could even make several bots, and conduct races with your friends or family.	Check for fraying. Check your brush's fade line. Sanitize before repurposing. Dry thoroughly. Label your toothbrush. Clean dirty sinks. Clean laundry. Maintain electrical components. Scrub fruit and vegetables. Remove old cheese from your cheese grater. Clean beauty products. Scrub baseboard. Detail your car. Polish metal. Make garden markers. Stir paint in small cans. Scratch your back. Create interesting paint strokes. Construct a large “needle. Create a “bristle bot.
https://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-Vaginal-Burning	How to Relieve Vaginal Burning	If you're experiencing vaginal burning, see your doctor as soon as possible. Vaginal burning can be caused by various medical conditions, so it's important to rule them out before you try treating it at home. If your doctor rules out medical complications, shower daily and clean the area with soap and water, which will help reduce burning. Try switching your menstrual products, either from tampons to pads or vice versa, since they can sometimes irritate your vagina. Wearing cotton underwear is also a good idea, since it's more breathable than other materials. You can also reduce the burning sensation by applying a cold compress to your vulva. Simply soak a cloth in cold water and leave it on for 5 minutes.	Know what conditions cause vaginal burning. Various conditions can develop in the vagina. One symptom of many conditions is vaginal burning. Some of these conditions are serious and others are minor. The following conditions can affect the vagina and cause burning: Vaginitis or inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is often accompanied by symptoms of burning, itching, and discharge, often with a changed odor. Vaginitis is commonly caused by yeast or bacterial infections. Infections caused by bacteria, like gonorrhea Fungus, like yeast infections such as Candida Viruses, like genital warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus Parasites causing trichomoniasis and chlamydia Cancer of the vagina Vaginal prolapse Diagnose vaginal burning. Vaginal burning is commonly caused by infections, irritation from a tampon or douching, using vaginal hygiene products, diabetes, urinary tract infections, and by normal changes in hormonal levels. Determine if your vaginal burning may be from tampon usage, a recent douching, or use of other vaginal hygiene products. If you think the cause may be medical, the specific cause can be determined by a pelvic exam, microscopic examination of any vaginal discharge and vaginal swabs, taking a culture of vaginal organisms to determine the cause of an infection, or taking a Pap smear. In rarer cases, you may need a colposcopy to closely examine the vaginal walls or cervix, or a vaginal biopsy. Treat a yeast infection with over-the-counter meds. If you have previously had a vaginal yeast infection and are certain that what you are experiencing is another yeast infection, you can use over-the-counter treatments that are available in most drug stores to treat the yeast infection. If there is no relief within three to five days, make an appointment with your doctor or OB/GYN. Some untreated infections can cause serious consequences, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and sterility. Visit your doctor. Any vaginal burning that you don't think is just a yeast infection should be evaluated by a physician. Your doctor can give you an exam to determine what is causing the burning and catch issues that may develop into more serious conditions if left untreated. Vaginal bacterial infections can be treated medically with either topical or oral antimicrobials. These are usually used once or twice a day for five to seven days. Yeast infections can be treated with prescription oral antifungal medication if over-the-counter treatments don't work. Trichomoniasis is always treated with oral medication. Use good vaginal hygiene. Keeping your vaginal area clean can help reduce any burning or itching sensations. Take a daily shower and clean yourself well. Never use douche. Your vagina contains both beneficial and harmful bacteria, carefully balanced to create an ideal, acidic environment. When you use douche, this balance is disrupted and can lead to an overgrowth of the bad bacteria. This can lead to a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis and can push an infection deeper into your body where it can cause more harm. You do not need any special products, like douche, to clean your vagina. The mucus made by your vagina naturally cleans blood, semen, and vaginal discharge. Simple soap and water should be enough to clean your vagina. After using the toilet, always wipe yourself from front to back. This prevents bacteria from fecal matter from getting in your vagina. Avoid using scented tampons, pads, powders, and sprays. In addition, consider using natural or fragrance-free detergents to launder your clothes. Switch your menstrual product. Tampons or sanitary pads can cause irritation of the vagina or vulva, which may lead to burning. Tampons can irritate the inside of your vagina, while sanitary pads and menstrual blood can irritate your vulva. If you use tampons and believe this may be the cause of your burning, start using sanitary pads instead. If you use sanitary pads, try switching to tampons. Wear cotton underwear. If you are itching, switch to 100% cotton underwear, which is breathable and may reduce itching. Try to avoid wearing other fabrics, like lace, satin, polyester, or some other fabric that doesn't breathe. Also change your underwear every day. Avoid wearing tight underwear and tight pants. Try a cold compress. A simple approach to help reduce vaginal burning is using a cold compress. A cold compress or ice pack can help sooth inflamed and irritated skin. Soak a cotton washcloth in cold water. Apply to the vulva or vaginal area for about five minutes as often as needed. Add a few ice cubes inside the washcloth before you apply it to the area. Make a milk compress. Milk is often used to soothe minor burns. It is also a common treatment for relief of dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Try using a milk compress against your vagina to help reduce the burning. Soak a cotton washcloth in cold milk and apply to the vulva or vaginal area for about five minutes as often as needed. You can also use kefir, a fermented milk rich in probiotics, in place of the milk. Eat yogurt. Eating yogurt may help treat yeast infections and reduce the symptoms. Yogurt contains probiotics, which can kill harmful bacteria but encourage the growth of good bacteria. Eat can a cup or two of yogurt daily. Do not insert yogurt into your vagina. While this was once a recommended home remedy, this has not been shown to have any effect on treating a yeast infection. Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is antimicrobial and antifungal. This means it can be helpful in treating yeast infections. You can make a tea tree oil solution and apply it to the vagina; however, some people can be sensitive to tea tree oil, so stop using if it causes further irritation. Place a few drops of tea tree oil in two to three cups of warm water. Soak a cotton towel or washcloth in the mixture. Apply to the vulval or vaginal area for 30 minutes.Repeat twice a day. Try garlic. Garlic has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This can help if you have a bacterial infection. You can either take garlic supplements or add fresh garlic to your food. Do not insert garlic into your vagina. This is another popular home remedy that has no proven benefit. You can also take a garlic supplement of 300 mg. Take an apple cider vinegar bath. Apple cider vinegar has been shown in studies to kill yeast, such as Candida. Apple cider vinegar also helps keep your vagina at a healthy acidic level. Just remember never to put undiluted apple cider vinegar on your vagina. Add two cups of apple cider vinegar to a few inches of warm bath water. Sit in the bath for 20 to 30 minutes every day. Afterwards, pat dry with a clean towel. Use oregano oil. Oregano oil is a common alternative treatment used in folk medicine. It has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, which could help if you have burning due to a bacterial or fungal infection. Mix three to five drops of oregano oil with one tablespoon of olive oil or castor oil. Use your fingers to apply to your vagina and vulva. You can also take an oregano oil supplement. You can take 500 mg twice a day. Try fenugreek. Fenugreek is a folk remedy used with many conditions. Fenugreek seeds are believed to be soothing and help relieve irritation, swelling, and pain. Soak three tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in one liter of warm water overnight. Soak a cotton towel in the liquid and apply to the vulva and vaginal area for 30 minutes. Repeat twice a day.	Know what conditions cause vaginal burning. Diagnose vaginal burning. Treat a yeast infection with over-the-counter meds. Visit your doctor. Use good vaginal hygiene. Switch your menstrual product. Wear cotton underwear. Try a cold compress. Make a milk compress. Eat yogurt. Use tea tree oil. Try garlic. Take an apple cider vinegar bath. Use oregano oil. Try fenugreek.
https://www.wikihow.com/Read-Someone%27s-Mind-With-Math-(Math-Trick)	How to Read Someone's Mind With Math (Math Trick)	To read someone's mind with math, ask your partner to pick a number between 1 and 10. Tell your partner to multiply their number by 2, then multiply the new number by 5. Divide their current number by the original number, then subtract 7 from the answer. Finish by guessing the answer, which should always be 3. If you want to give your trick the appearance of being magical, wear a magician's costume and perform each step with a touch of theatrical flair.	Find a kind willing partner. Find someone you're looking to impress, who has a few minutes to spare for your trick. It's best to find somewhere quiet to do this, as an interruption risks messing it up. Ask him to pick a whole number between one and ten. In theory, they could choose any real number. However, it's best to stick between one and ten for the sake of simplicity. Larger numbers will complicate the math; so will choosing numbers with decimal points or fractions. Impress him with the "End With 3" trick. This trick is a good one to start with, as its one of the simplest. There's just enough substance to make it impressive however, so take the following steps and get them wondering how you knew it: Tell him to multiply their number by 2. Ask him to multiply the new number by 5. Have him divide their current number by their original number. Instruct him to subtract 7 from their current number. "Guess" the answer! If the prior steps were done correctly, the right answer will always be 3. Witness as the fabric of their reality crashes down around them. For example, if your friend chooses 3: 3x2=6. 6x5=30. 30/3=10. 10-7=3. Perform the "Divide by Half" trick. This one's a little more complicated, but it's a perfect way to keep impressing your friend. This time, you'll have to choose a number too, so have an even number in mind before you begin. Once your friend has chosen a number, follow these steps: Tell him to multiply the chosen number by 2. Choose an even number to use yourself. Ask your friend to add this number to the one in his head. Tell him to divide the new number by 2. Tell him to subtract his original number from the equation. "Guess" the number. This time around, the right answer will be half the even number you chose. For example, if you choose 10, and your friend chooses 3, here's how the equation will go down: 3x2=6. 6+10=16. 16/2=8. 8-3=5. 5 is half of 10! Wow your friend with the "Lucky Number 13" trick. This is a great trick that operates on the unique property of multiples of 9. It's very important the number your friend chooses is between 1-10. Once your friend has picked a number, here's how to do it: Tell your friend to multiply his number by 9. Tell him/her to add the first and second digit of his number together. If it's a single digit number (i.e. 9), add 0. Get your friend to add 4 to his new number. "Guess" the answer. Each and every time, the answer will be 13. Watch as they begin to question everything they once held close and dear. If your friend chooses 3, here's how the equation will unfold: 3x9=27. 2+7=9. 9+4=13. Add some panache to your performance. While the most important thing is that you get the steps down right, you're ultimately performing a magic trick for them, and magic requires a certain level of style. Giving your tricks a confident, theatrical presentation will make it more enjoyable for everyone. A magician's costume isn't necessary, but it might be handy in giving the impression you're imbued with magical powers. Understand that certain parts of each trick are smoke and mirrors. A large part of performance magic is in distracting your audience with otherwise useless steps and information. The core mechanic in a lot of these tricks is getting your friend to eventually subtract his given number from the equation. Once the variable is out of the way, you have full control over where the equation goes. Identify unique patterns and occurrences in mathematics. The reason why the "Lucky Number 13" trick works so well is because multiples of 9 between 1-10 operate under in a uniquely identifiable way. In the case, each answer (e.g. 9, 18, 27 etc.) will equal to 9 if you add each digit together. Although this property is unique to multiples of 9, it makes a great trick, especially if your friend was quick to catch onto the fact that other tricks are quick to discard the original number. Acknowledge that every answer hinges upon the constant information in the equation. Adding superfluous additions and subtractions can be done as many times as you want, so long as you're ultimately able to nullify your friend's chosen variable. For instance the "End With 3" trick can be rearranged to end with any number. Try inventing a trick of your own. Once you've had some time getting used to mathematical mind tricks, you might be ready to try crafting your own. While they can become as infinitely complex as you want, it's a good thing to start out small, and slowly work your way up. For starters, use the "End With 3" as a template, and change the values of the constants to make a new equation. From there on, you'll be able to create new and inventive ways of ultimately removing the variable. Don't forget to consistently develop your presentation as well. People want to be entertained, and the way you baffle them with your trick is going to be just as important as the trick itself!	Find a kind willing partner. Ask him to pick a whole number between one and ten. Impress him with the "End With 3" trick. Perform the "Divide by Half" trick. Wow your friend with the "Lucky Number 13" trick. Add some panache to your performance. Understand that certain parts of each trick are smoke and mirrors. Identify unique patterns and occurrences in mathematics. Acknowledge that every answer hinges upon the constant information in the equation. Try inventing a trick of your own.
https://www.wikihow.health/Treat-Asthma	How to Treat Asthma	To treat asthma, talk to your doctor about prescription medications like anti-inflammatories, which reduce swelling and mucus in your airways, and bronchodilators, which relax the muscles around your airways. These medications can be taken orally or used with an inhaler. Taking an over-the-counter allergy medication can be an effective way to combat mild symptoms. For severe symptoms, your doctor may want to prescribe oral steroids.	Work with your doctor to develop an Asthma Action Plan. You and your doctor should work together to create a plan that describes the use of your asthma medications, your triggers and how to avoid them, as well as what to do when your asthma is flaring. Everyone will have a different action plan as everyone experiences asthma differently. For instance, if the person suffering from asthma is a student, his action plan would include permission to take his medicine at school. The action plan should include emergency phone numbers, a list of triggers to avoid, flare-up symptoms and what to do when they appear, plus how to prepare before exercise so you don't have an attack. Get a prescription. Medication is usually the foundation of asthma treatment. Medication prescribed by your doctor can help keep the disease under control and prevent asthma attacks. There are two types of oral and inhaled asthma medication your doctor may prescribe, and most people take both at the same time: Anti-inflammatories that reduce swelling and mucus in your airways. This can make breathing easier. Bronchodilators that relax the muscles around your airways to improve breathing rate and the amount of oxygen in your lungs. Use an anti-inflammatory. Oral or inhaled medications that control inflammation can be the most important for a person with asthma. They reduce swelling and mucus in your airways and can help control or prevent asthma symptoms if taken daily. Your doctor might prescribe an inhaled corticosteroid such as fluticasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, or mometasone. It may take daily use over a longer period of time for these medications to have their full effect and they come with few side effects. Your doctor may prescribe leukotriene modifier such as montelukast, zafirlukast, or zileuton to help prevent and relieve symptoms for up to 24 hours. Use these drugs carefully, however, as they are linked to psychological reactions including agitation and aggression. Fortunately, these reactions are rare. Your doctor may also give you a mast cell stabilizer such as cromolyn sodium or nedocromil sodium. For severe symptoms not controlled by other methods, your doctor may prescribe short or long courses of oral steroids. These have more possible side effects, so are only used when other treatments aren't effective or when acute symptoms are severe. Take a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators come as short- or long-term medications. Short-term bronchodilators, which are often called rescue inhalers, relieve or stop symptoms and can help during attacks. Long-term bronchodilators help control symptoms and prevent attacks. For some people, pre-treating with medication before exercise can reduce asthma symptoms caused by exercise. Your doctor might prescribe a long-acting beta agonist such as salmeterol or formoterol. These can open your airways, but may also increase your risk of a severe asthma attack. You will usually take them with a corticosteroid. You may also use a combination inhaler such as fluticasone-salmeterol, or mometasone-formoterol. Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic drug that can help control acute or new asthma symptoms. Theophylline is a long-acting bronchodilator which is rarely used for asthma anymore except in certain situations. Use allergy medication. Studies have shown that allergy medications can alleviate asthma symptoms, especially if they are a result of allergies. Talk to your doctor about taking allergy meds for asthma. Allergy shots may decrease your body's reaction to allergens over the long-term. Nasal steroids such as fluticasone may reduce allergy symptoms and thus reduce asthma triggers. Oral antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine, and fexofenadine may reduce or relieve your asthma symptoms. Your doctor can prescribe or recommend an antihistamine for you. Consider bronchial thermoplasty. This treatment, which uses heat to limit the ability of airways to tighten, is not widely available. Speak to your doctor about bronchial thermoplasty if you have severe asthma that doesn't improve with other treatments. Bronchial therapy requires that you undergo three outpatient hospital visits. The treatment heats the insides of your airways, which reduces the amount of smooth muscle that can contract and limit your air intake. The results of bronchial thermoplasty last for up to a year, which means you may need repeat treatments in subsequent years. Limit exposure to triggers. Asthma is often worse following exposure to environmental factors that trigger symptoms. Limiting or avoiding triggers can minimize your symptoms or prevent attacks. Add avoid exposure to very hot or cold weather. Cover your face if you are out in the cold or wind. Keep your immunizations up to date, especially a yearly flu shot, to reduce infections that can trigger an asthma attack. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke if you have asthma, as smoke is a significant trigger of asthma symptoms. Use an air conditioner to reduce airborne pollen circulating indoors. Reduce the dust in your home through daily vacuuming or removing carpeting. Cover mattress, pillows, and box springs in a dust-proof cover If you are allergic to pets, keep them out of the house, or at least out of your room. Clean regularly to remove dust, pet dander, mold spores and pollen. Avoid exposure to pollens or air pollution by limiting the time you spend outside. Reduce psychological stress. Maintain your overall health. Keep yourself healthy with diet, exercise, and regular doctor's visit to help relieve symptoms of asthma. Conditions like obesity and heart disease may exacerbate or cause asthma. Exercise regularly to strengthen your heart and lungs. This may also help manage your weight. Eat a healthy, balanced, and regular diet. Consuming recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables may even help lung function and reduce asthma symptoms. Control heartburn and GERD. There is some evidence that heartburn and GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, may damage airways and make asthma worse. Speak to your doctor and treat both conditions, which may help any symptoms of asthma you experience. Employ deep breathing. There is some evidence that using deep breathing exercises in conjunction with medication can help control symptoms and reduce how much medication you need. It can also relax you, which may relieve psychological stress that exacerbates asthma. Deep breathing helps distribute oxygen in your body. This can reduce your heart rate, normalize your pulse, and relax you, all of which may help control asthma. Inhale and exhale completely through your nose. You may want to breathe to a specific count. For example, you can inhale to a count of four and then exhale for the same number. To optimize your deep breathing, sit upright with your shoulders back. Breathe slowly and evenly, pulling in your belly to expand your lungs and rib cage. Explore herbal remedies. Some studies have shown that herbal and natural remedies may help control asthma. Speak to your doctor before using these remedies. Look for products containing black seed, caffeine, choline, and pycnogenol, as these may help relieve asthma symptoms. Mix three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum. Take twenty drops of this mixture in water to help a severe asthma attack. Eat ginger and turmeric, which may help decrease inflammation. Learn your risk factors. Doctors don't know what causes asthma, but they are aware that certain factors increase your risk for the disease. Learning whether you are at risk for asthma can help you identify symptoms and get treatment. Risk factors include: Having a blood relative with asthma Having allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis Being overweight Being a smoker or exposing someone else or yourself to secondhand smoke Working with or being exposed to exhaust fumes or other pollutants Recognize signs and symptoms. Asthma has a variety of signs and symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Recognizing potential symptoms have can help you get proper treatment. Some of the symptoms of asthma include: Shortness of breath Tightness or pain in the chest Sleeping difficulties Coughing, especially with exercise, acute attacks, or during the night Whistling or wheezing sounds when breathing Undergo asthma tests. If your think you might have asthma, see your doctor. If she thinks you may have asthma, she may order tests after examining you. The following kinds of tests may be the only way to confirm asthma: Spirometry, which examines how much your bronchial tubes narrow and how much air you can exhale after a deep breath. Peak flow meter tracking, to determine your ability to exhale. Methacholine challenge, which uses an asthma trigger to see if you have asthma. Nitric oxide testing to measure the amount of nitric oxide in your breath, which can confirm asthma. Scans like X-ray, CT, or and MRI to look at the tissues of your lungs and nose cavities that can make asthma worse. Allergy tests Sputum eosinophils, to look for the presence of certain types of white blood cell called eosinophils. Receive definitive diagnosis. Depending on the results of your tests, your doctor may confirm a diagnosis of asthma. Speak to her about the best treatment for your specific case.	Work with your doctor to develop an Asthma Action Plan. Get a prescription. Use an anti-inflammatory. Take a bronchodilator. Use allergy medication. Consider bronchial thermoplasty. Limit exposure to triggers. Maintain your overall health. Control heartburn and GERD. Employ deep breathing. Explore herbal remedies. Learn your risk factors. Recognize signs and symptoms. Undergo asthma tests. Receive definitive diagnosis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-the-Proper-Frontline-Plus-Dosage-for-Dogs	How to Determine the Proper Frontline Plus Dosage for Dogs	To determine the proper Frontline Plus dosage for your dog, start by weighing your dog so you can buy the box that matches your dog's size. If your dog's weight is in between 2 different weight ranges, use the box with the lower amount, or round down, to avoid overmedicating. For example, if your dog weighs 22.5 pounds, use the 5 to 22 pound box. However, if your dog weighs more than 132 pounds, you'll need to combine products to get the correct dosage. As an example, if your dog weighs 150 pounds, buy the 89 to 132 pound box plus the 5 to 22 pound box.	Weigh yourself. To determine the correct Frontline Plus dosage, you will need to establish your dog's weight. To determine your dog's weight, you will need to weigh yourself first. Take off your shoes, and take keys, cellphones, and other belongings out of your pockets. Then, step on the scale. Wait a few seconds for the scale to stabilize, and record your weight. Step off. Do not hold on to anything while you are on the scale. This will produce an inaccurate reading. Weigh yourself while holding your dog. Pick up your dog. While holding your dog, step onto the scale again. After the scale stabilizes, record the total weight. Step off the scale. Calculate your dog’s weight. Subtract your weight from the total weight, i.e., the weight of you and your dog together. The resulting number is your dog's weight. For example, if your weight is 120 pounds and the weight of you plus your dog together is 150 pounds, then subtract 120 from 150. The remaining number, 30, is the weight of your dog. Take a trip to the vet. If you do not have a scale at home, or if your dog is too heavy to pick up, then take your dog to the vet's office. Your veterinarian will have a scale that can weigh small, medium, and large dogs. Only use on dogs 8 weeks or older. Frontline Plus is a topical medication that is used to prevent and kill fleas and ticks. You will need to re-apply it once a month. Only use Frontline Plus on dogs that are eight weeks of age or older. Buy the appropriate box. Frontline Plus comes in four different boxes that are differentiated by weight. If your dog weighs 22 pounds or less, then buy the 5 to 22 lb. box. The basic 5 to 22 pound box comes with three.67ml applicators. Only use one applicator per application. There are also 6 and 12 pack boxes available. These come with 6 or 12.67ml applicators. If your dog weighs 23 to 44 pounds, then buy the 23-44 lb. box. The 23-44 lb. box comes with three 1.34ml applicators. If your dog weighs 45 to 88 pounds, then buy the 45-88 lb. box. The 45-88 lb. box comes with three 2.68 applicators. If your dog weighs 89 to 132 pounds, then buy the 89-132 lb. box. The 89-132 lb. box comes with three 4.02ml applicators. Choose the lower amount. If your dog's weight is in between two different weight ranges, then use the box with the lower amount. In other words, round down instead of rounding up. It is always better to use less rather than more in order to prevent an overdose. For example, if your dog weighs 22.5 pounds, then use the 5 to 22 lb. box. Combine products. If your dog weighs more than 132 pounds, you will need to combine products in order to get the correct dosage. This means you will need to buy more than one box. You will need to buy the 89-132 lb. pound box plus an additional box. The additional box you use depends on how many pounds of your dog's weight exceed the 132 limit. For example, if your dog weighs 152 pounds, then apply a 4.02ml applicator and a.67ml applicator since your dog is only 20 pounds over. However, if your dog is 30 pounds over, i.e., 162 pounds, then use a 1.34ml applicator in addition to the 4.02ml applicator.	Weigh yourself. Weigh yourself while holding your dog. Calculate your dog’s weight. Take a trip to the vet. Only use on dogs 8 weeks or older. Buy the appropriate box. Choose the lower amount. Combine products.
https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Developing-an-Inferiority-Complex	How to Avoid Developing an Inferiority Complex	If you're worried about developing an inferiority complex, start by thinking about the things you like about yourself and make a list of them. If someone's always trying to put you down for things you can't control, learn to cut them out of your life so their criticism doesn't wear on you. Then, boost your confidence by reaching out to your close friends and surrounding yourself with people who view you positively.	Look for any hidden agendas. Most often, people who like intimidating others do so to further their own ends. Keeping someone uninformed or less knowledgeable often helps strengthen this person's sense of well-being at your expense. Instead of taking it, try things to empower yourself in these situations. If you let someone else steal your self-worth at work, you could develop an inferiority complex in relation to that. Take pride in your work and don't let them push you down or steal your thunder. Fight against relational aggression. If someone is trying to manipulate you, you need to understand what it means and how it affects you. If someone makes you feel inferior at work because you both want an upcoming promotion, this is something called relational aggression. They may try to strengthening their own position by putting you down and making you feel inadequate and unsuitable for moving up the career ladder. This happens most often among women, but it can happen to anyone. Examples of relational aggression include: social exclusion, spreading rumors or lies, the silent treatment, and threatening to end the friendship unless you do what the person wants. If you experience this, document every incident in a notebook, including dates and times of the incidents and the names of those involved. You can then take your log to your human resources department where further action can be taken. The HR department can then follow through on any company policies regarding bullying. If you are dealing with relational aggression at school, also keep a log and take that log in to the school's principal or other administrators. They can then follow the school's policies and procedures on bullying. Be aware of criticism. You may experience criticism that involves circumstances that you cannot change. This can involve others criticizing you for things that you cannot change, such as disabilities, sexual orientation, skin color, race, ethnic background, or any other aspect of your life. This verbal abuse very often leaves a person feeling emotionally scarred with serious self-esteem issues. This kind of criticism feeds inadequacies and can create or add to an inferiority complex. Since you cannot change your looks, race, or sexual orientation, you may suffer great harm because you cannot change what causes this form of mockery. If this happens often around people you know, be willing to cut these people out of your life. You should not have to be around people who make racist, sexist, or other discriminatory comments. If you can't cut them out of your life, work to set boundaries with people who criticize you in this way. Minimize your interaction with them as much as possible, and let them know their behavior is unacceptable by saying something like, "What you're saying is disrespectful. If you don't stop, I'm ending this conversation." Deal with microaggression. Sometimes discriminatory comments can happen in subtle ways, such as a simple assumption made about you based on your race, class, gender, or other identity. This is called a microaggression. Example of microaggression include: assuming a person is foreign-born because she looks different from the dominant culture, assuming someone is dangerous based on his race, making judgements about a person's intelligence based on his or her race or gender, denial of a person's experience of discrimination. A recent study showed that high levels of microaggression correlate to increased levels of stress and rates of depression. The study also showed that actively engaging in coping mechanisms rather helped lower rates of depression and overall stress. This proves that, even though you can't control the behavior of others, you can control how you cope with your reactions to their behavior. Some strategies for coping with microaggression include: self-care, spirituality, confronting your aggressors, seeking support from allies, keeping records and documenting experiences of abuse, mentoring others, and organizing a public response. Find social support. Studies have shown that people have physical reactions to fitting in and being excluded from group dynamics. You are also more likely to have self-worth, especially if the people around you are positive, happy people. A good group of friends will make you realize how great you are and help you fight against an inferiority complex. Having a happy group is also better for your health. When you are surrounded by a group that makes you feel like you belong, your immune system increases its resistance to communicable viruses and diseases. When we are rejected or no longer part of the group, your body increases its inflammatory response and decreases its resistance to communicable and viral disease. Look for people who offer encouragement and embrace you for who you are, with all your quirks and imperfections. Enjoy their wisdom and grow from their example, striving to become stronger and more reliant on yourself in the process. You can only grow better and more self-assured in a healthy, positive environment. Greater independence leads to more self-confidence. A healthy self-confidence in turn allows you less dependence or reliance on others for determining your self-worth, which will help you avoid an inferiority complex. Distract yourself from ruminating. Strengthen your beliefs and strive to move positively in a forward and more successful direction. Do not allow yourself to be caught in self-doubt and conflicting ideals which others try forcing on you, which can only make you feel bad about yourself. When you sit and rehash past situations and things you wish you had done differently, you are only hurting yourself. Rumination has a direct effect on our physical health and stress levels and can contribute to developing an inferiority complex. If you can't stop ruminating, distract yourself for at least two minutes each time. You will gradually begin to develop a more positive world view and stop focusing on negative, unhelpful things. All it takes is two minutes of intense focus on something else and it will be worth it in the long run. Ignore negative thoughts. When you spend too much time in the past or thinking about what could have happened, you may get sucked into negative thoughts. This can be hard if others are negative about you or try to bring your down. This will only bring you down and make you get stuck in your head, which can lead you to think you are inferior to others. Learn to ignore negative and damaging comments made against you, especially if you make them about yourself. At the back of your mind, adopt the notion that people are entitled to their own opinions. Instead of internalizing these comments, filter or discard the negatively targeted opinions and remember how great you are. Love yourself. Self-compassion, or loving yourself, is a stepping stone to self-acceptance and defeating an inferiority complex. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you show your friends. Be aware that imperfection, failure, and difficulty are all part of life, and that no one is perfect or always gets exactly what they want. Instead of reacting with self-criticism or putting yourself down, treat yourself with sympathy and kindness. Don't ignore your pain or try to plow through it. Acknowledge that you are having a difficult time and ask what you can do to care for yourself. It could be anything from wrapping yourself in a warm blanket to having a good cry to going out to dinner with your best friend. Make changes in your life because you care about yourself, not because of a perceived inadequacy or to fit a perfect ideal. Learn to accept your whole self — including your strengths and your flaws. Show appreciation and respect for your own uniqueness and all the positives you have accomplished and hope to accomplish. Know your own limitations and learn your strengths. Steer clear of any person or situation that will drag you down emotionally and create doubt in your own capabilities as an individual, which can lead you to think you are inferior. If there are areas in your life where you can improve, do so constructively. Building on and improving your weaknesses is the best way to avoid feeling inferior. This is where you might develop an inferiority complex, especially if you allow how others perceive you affect your self-worth. Learn to be happy with who you are. Don't change yourself to make others happy. You can never be exactly like someone else, so don't try to be. Work with what you have and learn to love this version on yourself. This will prevent you from getting an inferiority complex, especially if you learn to never compare yourself to others. Also watch out for cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are worldviews that are distorted either by faulty information or by faulty logic. Common cognitive distortions are personalization, which is where you turn everything around to think it is a personal commentary on or reaction to you. If you notice that some perceived weakness is weighing you down, try to process and deal with it. Don't let the issue weigh you down or make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, work on the weakness if you can, but realize that the perceived weakness does not define you. Some ways to work on your self-acceptance include: making a list of your strengths, surrounding yourself with positive people, learning to forgive yourself for past mistakes, and affirmations. Let go of bitterness and anger. Bitterness and anger can lead you to feel bad about yourself. These negative emotions are energy-draining and set you back, depleting your self-esteem and wasting precious energy. If your anger is rational and justified by hostile circumstances, use it to motivate yourself. Try to forget about it and decide you can be better than the person who angered you, showing more self-control and a more positive attitude. Instead, transfer your energy into real achievements that proves the person who angered or attacked you wrong. Re-track your thoughts to when got angry and bitter, and try to focus on another starting point where your aim is to succeed and move forward.	Look for any hidden agendas. Fight against relational aggression. Be aware of criticism. Deal with microaggression. Find social support. Distract yourself from ruminating. Ignore negative thoughts. Love yourself. Learn to accept your whole self — including your strengths and your flaws. Let go of bitterness and anger.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Boobs-Bigger-Naturally	How to Make Boobs Bigger Naturally	To make your boobs look bigger naturally, follow a healthy diet and exercise plan and wear the right clothes. When it comes to diet, try eating foods that contain phytoestrogens, like walnuts, tofu, oats, and beans, which may increase breast growth. In addition to diet, do exercises that target your chest, like pushups, to increase the size of your pectoral muscles. You'll also want to strengthen your back muscles so you can have good posture, which will push your chest up and out. When it comes to clothing, invest in a good quality, properly sized bra to enhance the look of your chest. You can also try a push-up bra, which will enhance the look of your chest. Avoid baggy or too tight clothing, which can hide or squash your breasts. Instead, go for form-fitting outfits that enhance your look.	Learn about your breasts first. Breasts are made up of specialized milk-producing tissue separated into lobes, as well as fatty tissue that surrounds them. Blood vessels provide circulation to the breast. Connective tissue, made from a protein called collagen, helps hold them up. Eat a diet with the right nutrients. This may not result in dramatic change, as vitamins are linked to overall breast health and not growth specifically. However, consuming the right vitamins may help maintain and support your breasts at their current size. Vitamin C helps collagen restore itself. Collagen helps hold your boobs up and give them shape, so restoring and strengthening it can help give your boobs more lift. Vitamin B6 helps your body make more red blood cells. Increasing the number of red blood cells will improve circulation to your whole body, including your breasts. Vitamin E is an important part of cholesterol control, and can help regulate the fat deposits everywhere in your body, including in your boobs. Try eating foods that contain phytoestrogens. Studies show that women with low levels of estrogen (the female hormone) in proportion to testosterone (the male hormone) tend to have smaller boobs. While scientists are divided on whether foods containing phytoestrogens, or dietary estrogens, have much effect, many women claim to have experienced breast growth by supplementing their diet with these foods. Some foods containing phytoestrogens include: Nuts and seeds with oils, like fennel, walnuts, cashews and sesame seeds Soy products like tofu, soy milk and soy nuts Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, oats and barley Legumes, also known as beans Certain vegetables like beets, collards, carrots and cucumbers Certain fruits like plums, raspberries, apples and pomegranates Some beverages like coffee, red or white wine, and black or green tea Watch your weight. Gaining or losing a few pounds can make a big difference, depending your body type. Gaining weight will cause your body to store more fat in your breasts, while losing some may narrow your waist, making your boobs appear larger. Gain weight if you have a thin build. Since boobs are made up of a great deal of fatty tissue, increasing your fat stores by eating more can help enhance the size of your breasts. However, note that if you gain weight, you'll gain it all over your body. Lose some weight if you have a stockier build. Losing a few pounds will most likely make your breasts smaller, but a slimmer waist will accentuate your breasts and make them appear larger in contrast. Do exercises to target your pectoral muscles. Since your pectoral muscles are directly beneath your boobs, any increase in their size will make your breasts appear larger. Do simple workouts three times a week at home with just your body weight. Push-ups are a classic chest exercise, and target your pectorals while strengthening the rest of your body. Do planks. Lay on your stomach, then prop yourself up on your forearms. Hold this pose for as long as you can, aiming for longer times each time you exercise. This exercise will improve your chest strength while working your whole body. Do dips using two chairs. Place them on carpet so they don't slide, facing each other. Then kneel between them with your palms on the seats, holding your weight with just your arms. Tuck in your legs and lower yourself, then raise back up to the starting position. Repeat, adding more repetitions as you get stronger. Consider hiring a personal trainer. Flexible plans will allow you to learn a moves over a couple of sessions and then continue to practice them on your own. Practice good posture. The better your posture, the more your chest will be pushed up and out. Work to strengthen your back muscles so that good posture is comfortable, and then consciously correct yourself when you feel yourself begin to slouch. Wear the right size bra! Wearing bras that are too small or large can make your boobs appear smaller. Go shopping and ask for a bra size fitting at a lingerie store to learn your real size. Invest in good quality bras. Not only will they last longer, but better quality bras will fit better and help to enhance your boobs more. Wear a push-up bra. These bras will push your breasts up and out, making them appear to be larger. Try on different varieties to test their effect, as well as comfort. Wear form fitting clothing. Tighter clothes will enhance the shape of your chest, while looser or flowing tops or dresses will make your chest seem shapeless. Be careful not wear clothes that are too tight though! Extra tight shirts may squash your boobs, leaving you worse off. Try bra-cup inserts or “stuff” your bra. Invest in silicon “chicken cutlets” that can help pad your bust, or if you're on a budget, use foam or other padding from around the house. Use bronzer, or a makeup a shade darker than your skin tone to contour your breasts if your bra and clothes aren’t doing enough. Using a large brush, apply the makeup to the inner edges of your breasts, creating a contour and the illusion of shadow. Blend to make it appear more natural. Step back three feet and look in the mirror to make sure that your boobs look real, and not as if you've painted them on! Brush translucent powder over the contouring to help set the makeup and reduce shine.	Learn about your breasts first. Eat a diet with the right nutrients. Try eating foods that contain phytoestrogens. Watch your weight. Do exercises to target your pectoral muscles. Do simple workouts three times a week at home with just your body weight. Consider hiring a personal trainer. Practice good posture. Wear the right size bra! Invest in good quality bras. Wear a push-up bra. Wear form fitting clothing. Try bra-cup inserts or “stuff” your bra. Use bronzer, or a makeup a shade darker than your skin tone to contour your breasts if your bra and clothes aren’t doing enough.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-You%27re-in-Love-as-a-Teenager	How to Know if You're in Love as a Teenager	It can be hard to know if you're in love as a teenager, as everything feels new and exhilarating. However, you can examine your feelings to determine if you're in love. Think about how often your special someone crosses your mind. If you think about them regularly throughout the day and wish they were with you when you're apart, this could mean you're in love. You can also write a list of all of the positive and negative things about the person. If you can accept their negative qualities and still feel the same about them, you might be in love! Another way to know if you're in love is to see if your feelings stay the same during the relationship. If you've felt in love with the person for a long time, then you can probably trust those feelings.	Accept the nervous feeling as normal. Feeling scared is completely normal for anyone who is falling in love. The person definitely should not be actually scary, but the vulnerability they make you can feel can be nerve-racking. Loving someone is giving them the ability to hurt you. That can be scary, but accept this as normal. Evaluate how often they cross your mind. It's a sign of love if you think about the person often. Consider when the person you might love crosses your mind. Is it when you see something they would like? Do you wish they could be there doing simple tasks, like homework, with you? Thinking of and genuinely missing the person when you're apart could mean you're in love. It doesn't necessarily mean you're in love if they are all you think about. That could be infatuation. Make a list of all the things you love about the person. Write down all of the positive things about the person you may be in love with. Make another list of all the things that annoys you about them. There should be some things that you don't like about them. Being in love means knowing the person is imperfect, but being crazy about them anyway. Sometimes only time will tell if you care about the true, and not idealized, person that they are. Decide what you would go through to be with them. Love should never be abusive or hurtful in any way, but you will have rough spots throughout a relationship. Consider if you would still love them after an argument, or if you'd stand by them when they're going through a rough time in life. You probably love the person if you are willing to stick with them through adversity. You should not have to go through cheating, mental abuse, or physical abuse to be with a person you love. If your parents of friends don't like the one you love, talk to them about it. Consider if their reasoning in justified before taking action in your relationship. Make sure the feelings are mutual. Simply ask the person about their feeling if you're not sure. It's okay if you are in a relationship but the person doesn't feel like they are in love just yet. Give them time, but consider saving your love for the future if they never return the feelings. You can be in love with someone that doesn't love you back, but it will hurt in the long run. If you're not in a relationship, consider if you're close enough to the person to truly be in love. Examine your feelings after you’ve been together for a while. If you've never been in a relationship with the person, or have only known them for a week, the feelings you're experiencing may not be love. Allow some time to pass and reexamine your feelings. Spend some time with the person and, if possible, have a conversation with them about your relationship. If you have been together for a long time and still feel in love, then the feelings are probably true. The time it takes to fall in love varies from person to person. But, when you're a teen, emotions can be so overwhelming that it feels like love almost immediately. Wait at least few months before proclaiming your love. Assess if the person treats you with respect. You can't help who you fall in love with, but you shouldn't give your love to someone who doesn't treat you kindly. A person that deserves your love should speak kindly to you, be there for you when you are in need, and never do anything that would be considered abusive. Take some time to consider how each of you treats each other. The person you love should treat you so well that they make you a better and more confident person. Test the amount of trust in the relationship. Trust is an important part of any relationship. If you are actually in love, then you trust that person. Some feelings of jealousy on both sides of the relationship are natural, but the jealousy shouldn't be excessive. See how you feel when they go out with friends for the night or talk to other girls or guys. You should also see how they react to you doing the same. Testing out trust does not mean setting your partner up. For example, you should not send another girl or guy to flirt with them to see how they would react. Talk to your parents about your feelings. You may feel grown up as a teenager, but typically, your parents still have a lot of say in your life. Talking to them about love might seem awkward. It can, if fact, be beneficial for everyone. Your parents can talk from experience and guide you through your emotions. Being open with them will also help them be more open to the thought of you in a relationship. Ask your parents if they can set aside time to talk to you. You can say something like “I'm experiencing some unfamiliar emotions, and I'd like to hear your advice.” You can also say “I think I'm falling in love. Can you guide me through these emotions?” Take things slowly. You may be in love, but that doesn't mean you can't take the relationship slowly. Don't feel rushed to explore sexuality or make a serious commitment to each other. Enjoy being young teenagers in love without the pressure. Decide on your boundaries. Figure out what you are and are not okay with in your relationship. For example, you may be okay with kissing, but you aren't okay with going any farther than that. If you and your partner are in love, you should be able to talk openly with each other. Have a conversation with them about your limits so they will know what they can and can not do. Don’t expect too much from your partner. Being in love also means respecting your partner's space. You should be happy when your partner studies hard and works towards their dreams. Don't expect them to be around you 24/7 or make bigger commitments than they handle. If you are truly in love, you want what is best for them.	Accept the nervous feeling as normal. Evaluate how often they cross your mind. Make a list of all the things you love about the person. Decide what you would go through to be with them. Make sure the feelings are mutual. Examine your feelings after you’ve been together for a while. Assess if the person treats you with respect. Test the amount of trust in the relationship. Talk to your parents about your feelings. Take things slowly. Decide on your boundaries. Don’t expect too much from your partner.