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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Fly-Trap	How to Make a Fly Trap	To make a fly trap, start by cutting a plastic water bottle in half with scissors. Then, flip the top half over to create a funnel and tape it to the cut edge of the bottom half. Next, make the fly bait by dissolving sugar in water in a pot on the stovetop. Pour the mixture into the funnel on the trap and add some pieces of fruit and white vinegar with it. When you're finished, put your fly trap in a sunny spot where the bait will rot and attract lots of flies.	Grab an empty soda bottle. This can be one that is used, or simply pour out the soda. Make sure that all the soda has been removed and that it has been washed out with warm water and remove the cap. Cut the top off from the bottle. Use a pair of scissors. Poke a hole through the bottle using one of the blades on the scissors. Do this right where the funnel of the soda bottle ends, and where the large shaft begins (near the middle of the bottle). After you have poked the hole in the bottle, insert your scissors and cut around the bottle. Cut off the entire top funnel, so that what you have left are two separated pieces: funnel (top) and shaft (bottom). Try to cut as close to the edge of the funnel as possible, otherwise, when you flip the funnel upside-down it won't stay in place. You can also use a sharp knife to cut the top funnel off, but make sure not to cut yourself. If you are doing this project with your kids, it is better to use a safe pair of scissors. Flip the cut piece over. Stick it into the bottom half of the bottle. If you cut close enough to the edge of the funnel, it should stick inside as you slide it in. Join the two cut edges of the bottle parts together. The simplest and most effective way is to staple the edges together. Simply staple three or four times around the bottle, equidistant from one another. If this project is done with children, an adult should staple the two parts together. If you do not have a stapler, the following two options work fine as well. Tape is another good option, but make sure that the tape is water resistant. Apply three or four pieces of tape around the funnel. If you wish to use superglue, or regular glue, that will also have to be water resistant. Before you add the funnel, apply a thin layer of glue around the top inside of the base. Then insert the funnel upside-down. Use your fingers and press the funnel with the base. Hold the two pieces into place until it is dry. Create a melted sugar mixture. Pour five tablespoons of sugar into a pot. Place the pot on a stove top. Flatten the sugar so that it lies evenly across the bottom of the pot. Pour in enough water to cover the top of the sugar. Slowly heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it boils. Stir the mixture well. Dissolving sugar in hot/warm tap water makes sweet water but boiling makes "syrup", a more concentrated attractant. Let the liquid sit until it goes from hot to warm. Spoon the liquid into the funneled end of the bottle. Try to drip it down the edges of the funnel so that when the flies come towards the funnel, they will stick right from the start. Use another type of bait. You can slice up some apple chunks, and push them through the bottom of the funnel. A piece of raw meat will work as well, as do a few tablespoons of old wine. You can also simply add in water mixed with either sugar or honey. Add in vinegar. If your bait of choice is a liquid, add in a few teaspoons of vinegar, preferably white vinegar. This will help keep bees and other unwanted insects away from the trap. Put the bottle in a sunny spot. This will help the fruit/meat to rot and thereby increase the likelihood of flies smelling the bait. It will also cause liquid mixtures to evaporate, thereby creating a pheromone, drawing the flies towards the trap. Marvel at your new fly trap as it catches flies. Repeatedly breathe into the bottle. This will improve your results because insects are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide. You can also rub the bottle in between your two hands to create more heat. Throw the bottle away. After you see that flies begin to accumulate, throw the bottle away, and create another one. Eventually, the effects of your bait will be used up, and you will have to start again. If you try to empty the bottle, it will be hard because flies/bait will get stuck to the inside of the funnel. You also do not want to have to handle dead flies with your hands. Find a suitable can. A standard size dog food can or a soup can are perfect. Remove the paper label, the can lid, and wash it clean with warm water. Dry before proceeding to the next step. Cut out lengths of duct tape. They need to be long enough to wind around the can. Try not to touch the sticky ends, or get them dirty, otherwise the trap will not work. Wrap the lengths around the can. Press the duck tape tightly against the can with your hands. Give the duck tape a gentle rub in order to transfer the stickiness. Remove the duct tape from the can. The surface of the can will now be sticky. Gently touch the can to see how sticky it is. If it is not very sticky, repeat with new lengths of duct tape. Tape a small flashlight to the underside of a can lid. Put the lid over the base of the flashlight. This will create a base for the flytrap. It is best if you can find a UV flashlight, as flies are mostly attracted to UV light. Put the can outside at night. Sit the can upright so that all the stickiness is available to catch flies. Switch on the flashlight and place it into the can. Make sure that the flashlight is upright, and has new batteries in it. Wait for the flies. They'll be attracted to the light but get stuck on the sticky sides of the can. Replace the can. If you have successfully caught flies with the can, it is best to throw it away. Make sure to use a pair of gloves when you contact the can, so you do not have to touch the flies. It might be best to have a plastic grocery store bag ready to place the can in, before you throw it away in the trash. Obtain a small container. This can be either a glass jar (jelly jar) or a plastic container, something you might put nuts or peanut butter in. If the container or jar has a lid, remove it. Add vinegar to the container. Buy a jar of apple vinegar and pour about an inch or so of it into the container. This will attract the flies to the container. Add dish soap to the vinegar. Use a few drops of dish detergent or soap to the vinegar to break the surface tension. Otherwise, the flies can use their legs to stand on top of the vinegar and drink it up. Add fruit/raw meat. Instead of adding the vinegar/dish soap mixture to your container, fruit and meat are also okay options. Simply chop up what you want to add in, and place it in the bottom of the container. The rotting smell of the food will attract the flies to the container. Switch up your bait depending on what type of flies you're trying to catch. For fruit flies, place bananas in the trap, or use raw potato if you need to catch fungus gnats. For house flies, you can use anything odiferous. Cover the container in plastic wrap. Rip off a piece that is at least three inches by three inches. Press the wrap tightly around the rim of the container with your hands. If the plastic wrap is not staying in place, add a few pieces of tape, or place a rubber band around the wrap. Poke holes in the plastic wrap. Use a toothpick, scissors, knife, etc. to poke at least four small holes in the plastic wrap. This will allow the flies to gain entry into the trap. Place the trap outside. The flies will enter the trap through the holes. However, it will be almost impossible for them to escape, because they will not be able to find the holes. They will also be inclined to snack on whatever is in the container. Kill the flies. Some of the flies will have likely died in the trap over a period of time. However, some other flies will likely still be eating whatever you put in the container. Bring the trap inside of the house and place it near the sink. Turn on the hot water in your sink. Make sure that the stopper is down, so your sink fills up. When it is filled, place the container in the sink for ten minutes. This will drown the flies. Throw out the dead flies. Remove the plastic wrap and throw it away. Put the container in your trash can and bang the container against the inside of the can. Do this until all the flies have been removed, along with whatever mixture you put in there to begin with. Disinfect the container. You can do this by simply washing the container out with soap and warm water. You can also use certain safe chemicals which will make sure the container is clean and ready to use again. After the container is clean, you can use it again to make another trap. Get out a grocery store paper bag. The bag should generally should be tall, as you will need to make long strips of sticky fly paper. Do not use plastic bags, otherwise the sticky mixture won't stick to the plastic. Cut out strips of paper. Use a pair of scissors, and cut out strips that are about one inch by six inches. You will need about four-five of these strips. After you have them cut out, lay them flat on the table. Poke holes in the strips. Use a pair of scissors, or a knife and poke a hole about one inch from the end of the strip. Do this to each strip. You can also use a hole-punch if you have one of those as well. Tie a string through the hole. Cut a piece of string/wire that is at least six inches long. You will need strings for each strip of paper. Feed the string/wire through the hole and tie a knot. How to Tie a Knot Make a sugar mixture. Place one part sugar, one part honey, and one part water into a saucepan. Put the saucepan on the stove, and heat on medium-high until the ingredients are mixed in well. After the ingredients are mixed, let the mixture cool to room temperature. Dip the paper into the mixture. Place each strip into the mixture in order to coat it in syrup. Place each strip on a baking sheet, and let the strips dry out. Hang the strips up. Find a nail, or a tack, and hand the string up. You can either place them all near each other, or hang them all around the house. Hanging them near one another will make a more effective trap. Throw the paper away. After your strips have been coated in flies, simply take them down and throw them away. If for some reason the strips are not working, it is likely that they do not have enough syrup on them. You can always make a new batch of syrup and dip the paper in again, or start over entirely and make new strips.	Grab an empty soda bottle. Cut the top off from the bottle. Flip the cut piece over. Join the two cut edges of the bottle parts together. Create a melted sugar mixture. Spoon the liquid into the funneled end of the bottle. Use another type of bait. Add in vinegar. Put the bottle in a sunny spot. Repeatedly breathe into the bottle. Throw the bottle away. Find a suitable can. Cut out lengths of duct tape. Wrap the lengths around the can. Remove the duct tape from the can. Tape a small flashlight to the underside of a can lid. Put the can outside at night. Wait for the flies. Replace the can. Obtain a small container. Add vinegar to the container. Add dish soap to the vinegar. Add fruit/raw meat. Cover the container in plastic wrap. Poke holes in the plastic wrap. Place the trap outside. Kill the flies. Throw out the dead flies. Disinfect the container. Get out a grocery store paper bag. Cut out strips of paper. Poke holes in the strips. Tie a string through the hole. Make a sugar mixture. Dip the paper into the mixture. Hang the strips up. Throw the paper away.
https://www.wikihow.com/Curl-Your-Hair-With-Socks	How to Curl Your Hair With Socks	To get beautiful curls or waves without damaging your hair with hot styling tools, try using tube socks! For ringlet curls, gather 6 to 8 long, thin dress socks. Wash and dry your hair, then, when it's damp, place a tube sock perpendicularly across a 2-inch section of hair. Roll your hair up around the sock until you get to your roots. Tie the ends of the sock together to secure the roll. Repeat on each section of your hair and allow it to air dry. Once your hair is fully dry, untie the socks and gently tousle your hair. For lasting curls, use a little hairspray.	Gather 6-8 dress socks. The longer and thinner they are, the better. The amount of socks you need will depend on how thick your hair is. If you have very thick hair, you might need 10-12 socks. Wash and towel-dry your hair. Be sure to condition your hair and brush out any tangles prior to styling. Hair should be damp, but not dripping. Style your hair in 2-inch sections. Grab a section with your non-dominant hand and hold it at the end. Place a tube sock across your hair so that it is perpendicular. The sock should be placed halfway between the roots and ends of your hair. Wrap the end of your hair around the sock. You should leave about one or two inches at the end loose. Roll the sock up toward your roots. Once you reach the roots of your hair, tie the ends of the sock securely together. Repeat on each section of your hair. It's easier to start at the bottom of your hair and work your way up. Don't style bangs, if you have them. Allow hair to dry. You can sleep with the socks in overnight, or if it is daytime, sit out in the sun and allow hair to dry. Release the socks from your hair. Do this one-by-one using each section, and gently tousle your hair to release the curls. Be sure your hair is fully dry before removing the socks. Spritz hair with hairspray for lasting curls. You should use hairspray if your hair is naturally straight and does not usually hold a curl for long. Cut the toe off of a tube or dress sock. You should cut off about two inches of the sock. Roll the sock into a donut shape. You might consider using two socks for a thicker ring. This will result in larger waves. Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Hair should be slightly damp. You can either shower and towel-dry hair prior to styling, or spritz your dry hair with water. Fasten with an elastic hairband. Hold the ponytail vertically above your head. Place the end of the ponytail through the hole in the sock ring. Now wrap the end of your ponytail around the ring and roll down the sock until you reach your head. The bun should stay in place. Allow hair to dry overnight. If it is daytime, then leave the sock in place for 3-4 hours, or as long as it takes for hair to dry completely. Remove the sock and hair tie. Gently tousle your hair to release the waves. Use hairspray to set the waves. Spritz your hair with hairspray if you have naturally straight hair or if you want to achieve lasting waves throughout the day. Finished.	Gather 6-8 dress socks. Wash and towel-dry your hair. Style your hair in 2-inch sections. Wrap the end of your hair around the sock. Roll the sock up toward your roots. Repeat on each section of your hair. Allow hair to dry. Release the socks from your hair. Spritz hair with hairspray for lasting curls. Cut the toe off of a tube or dress sock. Roll the sock into a donut shape. Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Hold the ponytail vertically above your head. Allow hair to dry overnight. Remove the sock and hair tie. Use hairspray to set the waves. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Punish-a-Dog	How to Punish a Dog	To punish a dog effectively, tell it something similar to “think again” in a cheery, but corrective voice so it knows it's done something wrong. If it continues to disobey you, turn your back and leave the room so the dog feels ignored and will be less likely to disobey you again. You should also ignore your dog if it barks at someone because it will feel rewarded if you scold it. In addition, be sure you reward good behavior with treats or verbal praise when it does something right.	Correct your dog's behavior. If your dog misbehaves, give them a cue or sign that they've made the wrong decision. You might say, "think again," or a similar phrase in a cheery, but corrective tone of voice. The tone should suggest, "Are you sure you want to do that?" Your dog will recognize your tone as much as the words. Remember that your dog is not maliciously trying to disobey you. When your dog does something you don't want them to do, you need to let them know not to repeat this behavior in the future. React quickly to bad behaviors you want to stop. Associations between a behavior and a consequence must be very close together in time for your dog to easily understand the relationship between the two. Remove your attention. If the dog continues to do the wrong thing, turn your back or leave the room so that your withdraw attention. Dogs are sociable animals and want to be at the center of things. Being left out or ignored makes them reconsider their actions. If you catch bad behavior early, you can stop it before it's ingrained. For example, if you're teaching your dog a command and they refuse, say, "think again," and turn your back. Your dog should realize that they've done the wrong thing. Turn back around and repeat the initial command. If they still don't cooperate, say, "think again," and turn your back. Repeat this until they understand the correct behavior. Avoid giving attention to bad behavior. Once you know how you should react to a disobedient dog, understand what reactions reinforce bad behavior. Sometimes, your dog might be acting badly just to get your attention. By acknowledging your dog or shouting at them, you're accidentally rewarding the behavior with attention. This will make them more likely to repeat the behavior in the future. Remember that even scolding and shouting are rewards to a dog. For example, if the doorbell rings, it may catch your dog off guard making them bark with surprise. If you ignore the bark, they get no reward and won't bark the next time they hear the bell. But, if they bark and you shout at them to be quiet, you have accidentally rewarded the barking with attention. Now, they'll be more likely to bark the next time they hear the bell. Do not raise your voice or hit the dog. Verbal or physical punishment is not an effective way to prevent bad behavior. Instead, your dog will simply learn to fear you. For example, hitting your dog after they urinate in the house might just cause them to hide where they urinate. They may become secretive and disappear to urinate. This won't help you, since you'll spend more time looking for soiled areas in order to clean them up. Your dog doesn't understand physical or verbal punishment. They'll just be confused and hurt, which will damage your relationship. The most important of disciplining a dog is to be clear and to use time and repetition instead of force. Teach bite inhibition. Biting is a bad behavior that must be controlled. Teach your dog that biting can hurt people. Do this by giving a high-pitched yelp and removing your hand when your dog nips at you. Take your hand away and stop playing for a few minutes or leave the room. Withdrawing the fun and attention is punishment in terms that your dog will understand. They'll soon associate rough playing with an end to the game and will avoid the behavior. Full-grown dogs that bite might be doing so because they are aggressive, and it will be more difficult to train them to stop without professional help. Consider calling your vet or an obedience trainer for insight. Figure out what's causing your dog's bad behavior. Remember that dogs do not misbehave out of malice. If your dog appears to misbehave, such as chewing your shoes, destroying furniture while you're out, or growling at strangers, then the dog has a reason to do so but you haven't figured out what it is yet. Spend some time figuring out why your dog is acting out. For example, if your dog chews the furniture when you are out, they may be doing so because they're bored or anxious at being separated from you. Remove triggers for bad behavior. Once you've figured out what's causing your dog's bad behavior, try to remove the triggers. Maybe you've found that your dog barks when something excites them, like seeing someone walk down the street or a car drive past. To prevent barking, you might close the curtains. You can also make arrangements so your dog is less likely to get caught by surprise, which can trigger a lot of bad behavior. For example, if your dog is easily started by a certain trigger, like the mailman, make sure your dog is in the backyard before the mailman comes each day. Reward good behavior. While punishing your dog for bad behavior is fine, rewarding it for good behavior is the best way to help the dog learn good habits. Use positive reinforcement if your dog plays nicely, responds to commands, or successfully eliminates in the right spot. Offer them treats, give the dog praise by saying "Good dog!" in a cheerful voice, or offer a few head scratches or belly rubs. Reward the behavior immediately after the action, so your dog creates a positive association. If you reward them too soon or too late, your dog won't understand why they're getting the reward. Keep your dog active. Dogs that are bored or inactive tend to bark more than well-exercised dogs. If your dog spends most of his day inside, they may just jump up, bark, or act out when they finally does get outside or when you get home. Try to let your dog get a walk or run outside for at least an hour every day. Staying active might keep your dog from behaving badly. Make sure the dog has plenty of chew toys. This can keep them active and occupied when they have to remain inside. It can also prevent bad behaviors, like gnawing or chewing things they shouldn't. Establish routines. Your dog may engage in bad behaviors if they're feeling stressed or unsure of his surroundings. You can make them feel more secure and relaxed by establishing simple routines. For example, if your dog is inappropriately urinating, start by crate training them and regularly taking them outside to the same spot to urinate. If you do this at set times, they'll learn to associate urinating with the correct spot. You should also feed and play with your dog at regular times. This way, your dog will learn to expect attention and care. They'll be less likely to act out or try to get your attention if they know that playtime is coming. Know when to get help. If you can't figure out what's causing your dog's bad behavior or if your dog's behavior doesn't improve, get the advice of a professional animal behaviorist or pet psychologist. You can ask your veterinarian to recommend someone who's trained, registered and approved. You may also ask your vet to check the dog over for a medical condition that may be causing the bad behavior. Getting a physical is especially important for older dogs. For example, your dog might have an incontinence issue due to a medical problem. Your vet will be able to diagnose and recommend further medical or behavioral treatment.	Correct your dog's behavior. Remove your attention. Avoid giving attention to bad behavior. Do not raise your voice or hit the dog. Teach bite inhibition. Figure out what's causing your dog's bad behavior. Remove triggers for bad behavior. Reward good behavior. Keep your dog active. Establish routines. Know when to get help.
https://www.wikihow.com/Heal	How to Heal	To encourage physical healing, take a nap to let your body recharge. You can also help your body grow stronger with a balanced diet, including fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins. If you're trying to heal mentally, keep an emotional journal so you can identify what's causing your negative feelings. If you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, finding a support group could be your best option, whereas meditation could help you beat stress. While you're healing, speak to your doctor about any available treatments that might help with your situation.	Acknowledge your problems. Often, the first step to healing is realizing that there is a problem. If you have suffered a loss or are going through a major life change, you may be dealing with some form of anxiety or depression. Many people let mental health issues go untreated, because they feel they are not "real" problems. But healing yourself emotionally can be just as important as healing an obvious injury, such as a broken leg. Take an emotional inventory. Keep a journal that tracks your thoughts and emotions. Do you see patterns? Finding the reason for discomfort is a good place to start healing. If your body has gone through a physical trauma or illness, your mental health can suffer, too. Recognize that in order to heal your body, you need to help your mind heal. Talk about your feelings. It can be very therapeutic to express yourself. Ask a trusted friend if she has time to talk. Take steps to improve your situation. There are several steps you can take to help yourself mentally heal. If you know the reason that you are not emotionally well, you can change your situation. If you are healing from an illness, for example, reach out to your doctor to talk about your mental health symptoms. Then, work with them to create a plan of action. Taking the first steps toward addressing the reasons you're struggling may help you feel less anxious. If you need to heal from a traumatic emotional situation, try to establish some order in your life. If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, for instance, follow a routine to help you remember to eat, bathe, and check in with people who care about you. Perhaps you need to heal from a rough patch in your career. Stabilize your situation by actively accelerating your search for a new job. Get a support system. Surround yourself with family and friends who are supportive. Explain that you need their companionship, and ask them to spend a little extra time with you. Reduce anxiety by doing breathing exercises and challenging negative thoughts. Feeling anxious is one of the greatest roadblocks to mental healing. Anxiety can lead to horrible uncertainty, depression, and insomnia. You can do several things to keep your anxiety levels in check, such as deep breathing exercises. When you are feeling stressed, take a few minutes to focus entirely on your breath. Take deep breaths in and slowly release them. Your heart rate and your anxiety will decrease. Learn to meditate. Meditation has been shown to have profound positive impacts on mental health. To begin, find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably and clear your mind. You can download guided meditations on your smartphone, or take classes. Focus on the positive. There actually is power in positive thinking. Make a list of the good things in your life. Make it a point to reflect on those things for a few minutes each day. Practice self-care. When you are mentally healing, self-care is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Self-care means taking time to think about your own needs and ensuring that you are giving yourself everything you need. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential. Make sure you're meeting all of your basic needs. For instance, eat regular meals, drink 8-10 glasses of water, bathe, and brush your teeth every day. Once a week, clean up your living space and do your laundry. Additionally, pay your bills each month. Self-care can also mean setting boundaries. If you have been around negative people, remove yourself from that social circle. Give yourself boundaries so that you get adequate rest. For example, don't check your work e-mail late in the evening. Let your mind recharge. Make sure to set aside time for yourself each day. Do something that makes you feel good, such as watching your favorite show or taking a bubble bath. Get some rest. When you are recovering from an illness, injury, or life change, your body needs to recharge. Making sure that you are getting enough sleep is essential. When healthy, most adults need between 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Allow yourself to get more sleep when you are healing. Take a break when you need to. If you find yourself feeling weak or sleepy, take a nap. Create a good sleeping environment. Make sure that the room is cool, dark, and comfortable. Try to avoid electronic devices (including tv) an hour before bed. This will help your brain relax and promote deeper sleep. Eat a healthy diet. The food you eat can have a major impact on your health. When you are healing, it is especially important to make sure you are giving your body the nutrients it needs. Eat balanced meals that include fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. If you are healing, it might be hard to eat big meals. Try eating several small meals throughout the day to make sure you are getting enough nutrients. If solid foods aren't sounding good to you, try making some smoothies. You can pack them full of healthy fruits and vegetables and add protein from yogurt or peanut butter. Ask your doctor if you need to adjust your diet to aid your individual healing process. Exercise when your doctor says you're healthy enough. When you've been ill or are coping with mental illness, it can be very frustrating to have to forgo your regular exercise routine. When you are feeling up to it, it can make you feel mentally and physically better to start reintroducing some physical activity. Just make sure to take it easy and only do what your body is capable of. Make sure to ask your doctor if you are cleared to exercise. Try low-intensity cardio. If you usually run, try going for a walk instead. If you have experienced dizziness with your illness, avoid resistance work, such as weight training. Your coordination will not be at it's best and you could injure yourself. Ask a friend to join you for a walk. It's important not to isolate yourself during the healing process, so this is a good time to get some socialization in, too. Use medications. Modern medicine can be very helpful in treating and curing illnesses. Make sure to discuss all of your options with your doctor. If they prescribe medication for you, it is essential that you take it exactly as specified. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you are worried about the side-effects of your medication, speak up. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Before you start taking a new medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it won't interact with any medications you're taking. If you have a bad reaction to medication, call your doctor immediately. Visit your doctor. During the healing process, it is important that you check-in regularly with your doctor. Let them know if you are progressing, or if you are having any issues. Let your doctor know that you want to be involved in figuring out the right treatment plan for you. Discuss your choices. There might be alternative treatments that could help your condition, so make sure you know all of your options. For example, they may recommend lifestyle changes or alternative medicine, if that's what you prefer. The options available to you will depend on what's causing your symptoms. Talk about risks and benefits. Ask your doctor to explain their recommendations and weigh how they will affect you and your health. Attend counseling sessions if you're struggling emotionally. If you are healing emotionally, see a mental health professional, such as a licensed therapist. Counseling can help you deal with many issues, such as recovering from a loss or dealing with anxiety. Ask your primary care physician to recommend a reputable therapist. You can also talk to your human resources (HR) department at work to find out if your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which may connect you with a therapist. In some cases, you may have to wait for an appointment. Don't be afraid to ask for a consultation when you are looking for a therapist. You want to make sure to find someone that you feel comfortable with. Ask lots of questions, such as which methods they use in therapy, and what their specialties are. You can also ask whether your insurance covers treatment. Try physical therapy. Physical therapy can be very beneficial if you are dealing with chronic pain or a long-term recovery. A physical therapist can help you recover lost skills and make you feel stronger. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a good physical therapist. Physical therapy sessions not only build muscle, but they use specific exercises to relieve pain and increase your mobility. You will usually need to attend a series of physical therapy sessions to see the results. Get a massage. Massage therapy is a great way to help your mind and body heal. A massage can relieve muscle tension or pain. It can also serve as a mood-booster, and relieve anxiety. Make an appointment with a licensed massage therapist. There are many different types of massage, such as Swedish, Shiatsu, and hot stone. Describe your issues to your therapist and ask what they recommend. Many insurance plans cover massage therapy, so make sure to look into your plan.	Acknowledge your problems. Take steps to improve your situation. Reduce anxiety by doing breathing exercises and challenging negative thoughts. Practice self-care. Get some rest. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise when your doctor says you're healthy enough. Use medications. Visit your doctor. Attend counseling sessions if you're struggling emotionally. Try physical therapy. Get a massage.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Sales-Tax	How to Calculate Sales Tax	To calculate sales tax, first convert the sales tax from a percentage to a decimal by moving the decimal 2 places to the left. Then multiply the cost of the item or service by that decimal to get the sales tax. Remember to add the sales tax to the cost of the item or service to get the total amount you will pay for it.	Multiply the cost of an item or service by the sales tax in order to find out the total cost. The equation looks like this: Item or service cost x sales tax (in decimal form) = total sales tax. Add the total sales tax to the Item or service cost to get your total cost. Once you've calculated sales tax, make sure to add it to the original cost to get the total cost. If the total sales tax is $5 and your original item cost was $100, your total cost will be $105. Try this example. You're buying a basketball in the state of Colorado, where sales tax is 2.9%. The basketball costs $25. How much is the total cost of the basketball, including sales tax? Try another example. You're buying groceries in the state of Mississippi, where the sales tax is 7%. The grocery bill costs $300. How much is the total cost of the grocery bill, including sales tax? Try a third example. You're buying a car in the state of Massachusetts, where sales tax is 6.25%. The car costs $15,000. How much is the total cost of the car, including sales tax? "De-calculate" by working backward if you know the original cost of the item. You can work backwards to figure out the sales tax rate as long as you know how much the item initially cost. Know that some American states do not have sales tax. These states currently include: Delaware New Hampshire Montana Oregon Alaska Know that states levy different taxes for different goods. A state or district, such as District of Columbia, may have a general sales tax of 6%, but set the tax rate on liquor and prepared food at 10%. New Hampshire, for example, has no general sales tax but still taxes restaurants, food services, hotels, room rentals, and motor vehicle rentals at 9%. Massachusetts, for example, only starts counting sales tax associated with clothing when the bill exceeds $175. So if you buy under $175 worth of clothing in Massachusetts, the state government won't tax it. Be sure to check with your local state and city when calculating sales tax. We don't often talk of "city sales tax," but it's there. Most people, however, just lump it in with state sales tax. If you want to know exactly how much money you'll pay in taxes for a certain item, check your local state and city tax laws for more information	Multiply the cost of an item or service by the sales tax in order to find out the total cost. Once you've calculated sales tax, make sure to add it to the original cost to get the total cost. Try this example. Try another example. Try a third example. "De-calculate" by working backward if you know the original cost of the item. Know that some American states do not have sales tax. Know that states levy different taxes for different goods. Be sure to check with your local state and city when calculating sales tax.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Pine-Trees	How to Grow Pine Trees	To grow pine trees from seeds, collect large, unopened pine cones, and set them in the sun. Once they have dried out, shake the pine cones over a piece of mesh to extract the seeds, and place the seeds in a container with water for 1-2 days. Then, place the seeds between layers of moist paper towels in the refrigerator, and check for growth after 3 weeks. Plant any seeds with growth in cylindrical tubes with pine tree potting mix to encourage long roots.	Choose the species of pine that is the best for your soil and your climate. Some types of pine trees used for landscaping include white pine, jack pine and Scotch pine. Ask the seller about growing environments if you live in a different climate or at a different elevation than the location where the seedling was grown. Decide between using bare-root seedlings or seedlings grown in a container. Bare-root pine seedlings must be planted during the late fall and winter, when pine trees are dormant. Container-grown seedlings can be planted at any time, although the hottest summer months will require additional shade and water to prevent dehydration and sun damage. Most seedlings can be kept for several weeks between 35º and 38º F (1.7 – 3.3ºC), but you should check with the seller in case the species you bought has different requirements. Lightly water the root system and rearrange it if necessary. Keep the roots damp until you are ready to plant, but refrain from soaking them in water, which could kill them. If the roots form a dense ball, or circle the sides the of the container, carefully rearrange the main root branches so they are more spread out. Some seedlings are sold with a small amount of soil mixture packed around the roots. Try to keep as much of this on the roots as possible while rearranging. Choose the right area to plant your pine tree. Each pine tree should have plenty of open space, with no small plants around its base and no root systems of other trees nearby. Choose a location where the tree will receive direct sunlight during the cooler parts of the day. If you cannot plant a pine tree somewhere with shade on its west side, instructions are included below for creating a sun shade. A mix of sand and loam is best for pine trees, but you should only need to mix in suitable organic mulch such as sphagnum if the soil is a hard clay consistency. Choose an area with well-draining soil. A 1 foot (30 cm) deep hole filled with water should drain easily within 12 hours. If it does not, you may need to install drainage. Choose a good day for planting. Do not plant trees when conditions are windy, dry, or above 85ºF (30ºC). The soil should not have standing water or ice on the day you plant, but should not be parched either. Dig a hole larger than the root system and fill the bottom with topsoil. The top layer of soil is the highest quality, so fill the bottom few inches (about 10 cm) with topsoil after you dig your hole. Be sure to dig the hole large enough that the roots still fit after you've added the topsoil. Warning : Contact your utility company to discover the location of underground lines before digging any large holes. Try to plant the tree to the same level it was planted in the nursery. If you're unsure, it is better to plant the tree too high than too low. If you're planting more than one pine tree, be sure to leave at least 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 m) of spacing so they can grow to mature width without any obstruction. Some varieties of pine may need even more space, like the huge Austrian pine. Remove the container or burlap from the seedling. Although burlap and other biodegradable material can be left on the plant, carefully removing it gives the seedling a better opportunity for growth. Place the pine tree roots carefully at the bottom and cover with soil. Fill the hole again after planting, periodically patting down loose soil with your shovel handle, not with your feet. Fill the hole until it is level with the surrounding soil, or slightly lower if the climate is especially dry, so water can run into the roots. Have an assistant hold the tree upright while you fill the hole if necessary. Lightly stake only if the tree cannot support itself. Staking pine tree seedlings is only necessary in areas of unusually high wind. If you think the pine tree is in danger of blowing over, use one or two stakes attached by ties or straps, and leave enough room for the tree to sway. Do not loop wire directly over the tree. Protect young pines from hot sun. You may need to provide a sunscreen for your small pine tree by using a tarp or sheet of painted plywood. Planting where there is shade from another tree or a building is also a practical choice. The shade should be on the west side of the tree, which is where the sun is located during the hottest parts of the day. Mulch around the tree frequently. Wood chips are cheap and work well for pine trees. Apply them to several inches (centimeters) depth around the tree, leaving space around the trunk. While mulch should help control weeds in addition to providing good growing conditions, you should pull out any grasses or other small plants near the base of the tree if you do see any grow there. Do not use a plastic barrier underneath the mulch. The tree needs water and air to be able to pass through the mulch. Water as needed depending upon type of pine, weather conditions, and soil. Instead of following one watering guide without variation, you should pay attention to how moist the soil is around your tree. Here are some tips: Soil that feels moist and holds together when picked up should not be watered, as over watering can suffocate the roots. Only water when the soil is mostly dry and crumbles apart, until it feels moist again. Water more in fall so the tree is prepared for winter. Water additionally during dry winter spells to protect young trees from drought, which is especially dangerous when the tree expects a wet season. Protect the young pine trees from animals. A plywood sunscreen can also do double duty as an animal repellent. However, if you live in an area with deer or other persistent, large wildlife, you may need a plastic tube or chicken wire fence encircling the seedling. Protect young pine trees from pests. Pines can attract a number of insect pests, including weevils, boring insects like bark beetles, and sawyer beetles that spread the pine wood nematode. While these pests may or may not kill the tree, they can all do significant damage. Be proactive and try to protect your trees. Many pests can be controlled chemically by spraying seedlings with insecticide and fungicide. Trees may need repeated applications to kill off pests, as the larval stage of boring insects live underneath the bark and aren't affected. You can also ward off pests by good management. Keep your trees healthy, for instance, as pests are less likely to attack healthy young saplings. Plant trees on medium soil to promote vigorous root growth and check your plantings often to prune dead or dying limbs. Planting some pine varieties (i.e. white) with hardwood trees or under a hardwood canopy seems to protect them from Dendroctonus bark beetles. It's often best to remove damaged trees that will be vulnerable to pests. Always remove and destroy trees killed by boring insects, too. Prune dead or diseased branches only. Pruning to direct growth is not necessary for pine trees and may stunt their growth. Cut dead or diseased branches a short distance from the trunk, leaving the "branch collar" ring between the branch and the trunk. Follow the instructions in the article How to Prune a Tree carefully to avoid damaging your pine. Understand how long this method takes. Growing pine trees from seeds can be a long, challenging process. You will have to acquire seeds when the pine cones are ripe, most likely in autumn. Depending on species and climate, you may need to prepare the seeds for 30–60 days as describe below before planting in pots. They will grow slowly, and may take over a year before they can be transplanted into outdoor soil without significant risk of death. While most pine cones ripen between August and October, some species such as the Scotch pine remain usable until March. Your local climate will also be a factor. Read the description of ripe pine cones so you know what to look for. See Growing Pine Trees from Seedlings for an easier, faster method. Collect large pine cones. Pine cones come in two varieties: small male cones and large female cones. Only the female cones produce seeds. Choose large pine cones with scales that are not fully open, or spread apart. If the scales are spread apart, they may have already released their seeds. You may take fallen cones or pick them from the tree by twisting them off the branch. Female pine cones are usually higher on the tree, so you may need a stepladder or a hooked pole. Choose brown or purplish pine cones, as fully green cones are not mature and have not produced useful seeds. Pine trees that have produced many cones are more likely to produce useful seeds. Spread the cones out on a dry, warm surface. Place them in direct sunlight if possible, and let them dry out so the scales open and give you access to the seeds. You may warm the room to speed this along, but do not heat the cones above 113ºF (45ºC). Extract the seeds. Each scale of the pine cone should have one or two seeds underneath it, sometimes attached to a thin "wing" for catching the wind. Shake the cones on a tray with 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) mesh or hardware cloth; the seeds should fall out of the cones and through the mesh. Shake over a tarpaulin to easily collect the seeds afterward. Use tweezers to pull out stubborn seeds, or if you only collected a few cones. Put the seeds in a clear, water-filled container for 24–48 hours. Use room temperature water. Besides providing the seeds with water they need to begin growing, this provides a test of which seeds are usable. The full, viable seeds should slowly sink to the bottom of the container. The empty, unusable seeds will float to the top. Cut open one or two of the largest floating seeds to check whether they are actually empty. If they are full, wait longer for the remaining seeds to sink. Discard the floating seeds at the end of this process. They are not usable. Large operations sometimes place a bag of seeds in running water, which is better at removing fungal spores that could cause infection. This is difficult to achieve at home, but you could consider changing the water every 12 or 24 hours. Decide whether to store the seeds before planting. Fresh pine seeds acquired in fall can usually be planted immediately. However, even fresh seeds may benefit from a special environment which increases the speed of germination (sprouting) and reduces the chance of your seeds staying dormant after planting. Storing seeds in this way to mimic ideal seasonal conditions is called stratification. Different species of pine tree do best in different conditions. Identify your species in a regional tree identification book or website if possible, and look up how long "stratification" takes. If you can't, the below methods should work as long as you check the seeds' progress regularly. In general, pines that grow in relatively warm climates further south (but not at high elevations) require little to no stratification before planting and can simply be stored dry at room temperature, while pines from damper, colder climates cannot grow without a cold, moist period. For a small quantity of seeds, store between moist paper towels. If you have a handful or two of seeds or fewer, this method may be easiest. Stack paper towels until the stack is 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (3 to 6 mm). Add just enough water to moisten every part of the towels, then hold vertical by one corner until the excess water drains off. Place the seeds on one half of the paper towels in one layer, then fold the other half over the seeds. Seal in a ziploc or similar plastic bag and store in the refrigerator at about 41ºF (5ºC). You may wish to include a thick straw or other thin tube to allow a small amount of air exchange with the outside, to ensure the environment has sufficient oxygen. Note : certain species benefit from several weeks of storage in a warm, dark area before transfer to the refrigerator. The duration of this warm period varies widely by species, so search for specific information online if you can identify your seeds. For a large quantity of seeds, store in a cheesecloth bag. Immediately after completing the soaking step, put half a pound (0.23 kg) of seeds or less onto a square of cheesecloth or other soft mesh material and tie it into a bag. Hang or hold up the bag and let the excess water drain for about a minute. Tie the neck of a larger, plastic bag to the neck of the cheesecloth so the water can continue to drain without soaking the seeds. Hang this in your refrigerator at about 41ºF (5ºC). Note : If you can identify your species, search for information on "stratification" for that species online. You may wish to store the bag in a warm location before transferring to the fridge. Check your seeds weekly for sprouting. A seed beginning to germinate will crack open and start to extend a growing root. Depending on the species and the individual seed, this could take anywhere from 3 weeks to multiple years, although you never need to store a seed for that long before planting. For seeds that refuse to sprout after several weeks, you can encourage them by letting them dry out, then repeating the treatment. If the growing season is over or you wish to save seeds for next year, dry the surface but leave them slightly damp, then store in the refrigerator. Keep checking regularly to be sure they don't sprout. Plant the seeds in a tube or pot with a pine tree potting mix. Pine seeds are vulnerable to infection and rodents when planted in outdoor soil. Try to find plastic tubes intended for growing pine trees, as these are best for encouraging long root structures that will support the tree. Otherwise, an ordinary small plant pot will work. Instead of using soil, use a potting mix intended for pine trees, or create your own mix of 80% pine bark and 20% peat moss. Push the seeds just under the soil with the pointed root facing downward. If keeping the plants indoors, keep the pots on a raised table to make it more difficult for mice to reach them. Care for your seedling. Follow the instructions for Caring for a Pine Tree Seedling to provide proper care. With the correct levels of sunlight and water, your tree should be ready to transplant into a taller tube or pot after one or two years, depending on the species. Pine trees grow best with plenty of sun, but young seedlings are susceptible to damage during the hottest part of the day. Place the seedling somewhere it will be shaded during the early afternoon, such as near an east-facing window. Keep the seedling moist but not soaked. Carefully transplant the seedling to a larger pot after it reaches 2 inches (5cm) in the smallest "multi pot" tubing, or once it reaches 4 to 6 inches (about 10 to 15 cm) in a medium sized tube or pot.	Choose the species of pine that is the best for your soil and your climate. Decide between using bare-root seedlings or seedlings grown in a container. Lightly water the root system and rearrange it if necessary. Choose the right area to plant your pine tree. Choose a good day for planting. Dig a hole larger than the root system and fill the bottom with topsoil. Remove the container or burlap from the seedling. Place the pine tree roots carefully at the bottom and cover with soil. Lightly stake only if the tree cannot support itself. Protect young pines from hot sun. Mulch around the tree frequently. Water as needed depending upon type of pine, weather conditions, and soil. Protect the young pine trees from animals. Protect young pine trees from pests. Prune dead or diseased branches only. Understand how long this method takes. Collect large pine cones. Spread the cones out on a dry, warm surface. Extract the seeds. Put the seeds in a clear, water-filled container for 24–48 hours. Decide whether to store the seeds before planting. For a small quantity of seeds, store between moist paper towels. For a large quantity of seeds, store in a cheesecloth bag. Check your seeds weekly for sprouting. Plant the seeds in a tube or pot with a pine tree potting mix. Care for your seedling.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Feed-a-Dog	How to Feed a Dog	To feed a dog, start by determining how much food it needs every day based on its size and activity level. For example, if you have a large dog, give it 1 cup of food for every 22 pounds it weighs. If you have a smaller dog, give it 1 ½ cups of food for every 22 pounds. Then, set regular morning and evening meal times so it will know when to expect food. Alternatively, if your dog doesn't have a tendency to overeat, consider free feeding it by leaving out a bowl of food at all times.	Find food rich in proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. Dogs need a diet comprised of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber in order to be healthy and happy. As you select your dog food, make sure you choose foods rich in these nutrients. As dogs lived on a diet of protein in the wild, this is the most important ingredient to look for when selecting dog food. Make sure whatever diet you choose is rich in protein. Look for brands of dog food that use real meat products, or incorporate various proteins in your dog's diet. Your dog can eat organ meat, such as heart and liver, which may be cheaper to find if you're making your dog food at home. Carbohydrates are also important to a dog's diet. You can use carbohydrates found in products like wheat, barely, corn and oats. You can also use carbs found in green vegetables like spinach or broccoli. Many commercial dog food brands contain these types of carbs for your dog. Fruits may be used to assure your dog gets enough fiber in his diet. However, check with your vet before feeding your dog fruits. Certain fruits, like grapes, may be poisonous to your dog. . Read food labels on commercial dog foods The cheapest way to feed your dog is to go for a commercial brand of dog food. Most commercial dog food brands are made with a combination of protein, fat, and fiber. They are also fortified with the vitamins and minerals your dog needs for his overall health. When selecting a commercial brand of dog food, however, make sure to read the label to make sure the brand is healthy. Look for types of ingredients you recognize, such as specific types of meat and grains. Products with a lot of byproducts listed may not be as healthy for your dog. Avoid food that uses a heavy amount of preservatives. You should also avoid food that does not specify the type of meat used. Look for products stamped by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The Association of American Feed Control Officials controls guidelines regarding how a product can be labeled. A product with a stamp from the AAFCO is more likely to have a honest label. If you want to make sure you're getting a quality product without any hidden ingredients, check for an AAFCO label. Keep in mind an AAFCO label is not foolproof or a guarantee the food is healthy. You should still read ingredient lists, talk to your vet, and look at reviews online before selecting a commercial dog food. Avoid certain foods. If you're making your dog's food at home, or occasionally give your dog table scraps, certain people foods are poisonous to dogs. Make sure to never give your dog any of the following foods: Raisins Onion Garlic Yeast dough Sugary foods, which can lead to obesity or teeth problems Chocolate Caffeinated beverages Consult your vet if you plan to prepare your dog's food at home. You can make dog food at home, using household ingredients like meats, fruits, and vegetables. Arguably, a homemade diet could be healthier for your dog as the food may contain less preservative and additives. However, dogs have nutritional needs depending on their size, energy level, and age. You should consult a vet before attempting to make your dog's food at home. You want to make sure your dog is getting all the nutrients for optimal health. Dogs need specific vitamins and minerals in their diet for optimal health. It's a good idea to talk over such requirements with your vet to make sure your choice of homemade dog food gets your dog these nutrients. If your dog has a specific health condition, your vet may want you to supplement your dog's diet with dietary supplements. Eggs can be a good source of homemade protein for your dog, but you should never feed your dog raw eggs. Adjust the food type based on your dog's age. If you have a puppy or an older dog, you may need to get puppy chow or a dog food brand designed for senior dogs. Dogs of these ages have specific dietary needs that cannot be met with regular dog food. Puppies should be fed a combination of wet and dry food. The food should be between 25 and 30% protein. Puppies have a tendency to overeat, so it's a good idea to feed at regular times rather than free feeding. This is particularly true if your puppies are a small breed. If you have an older dog, ask your vet when to begin a senior diet. Bigger breeds of dogs need a senior diet earlier. Very large breeds will need a senior diet as early as 5 years. You will need increased amounts of certain vitamins, like Vitamin E and Beta Carotene, which you can find in some commercial dog foods. Your vet may also prescribe a supplement. Watch out for senior dog foods that contain low amounts of protein. A dog's need for protein does not change as he ages. Figure out how much food your dog needs. The amount of food a dog needs depends on several factors. Before you begin feeding a dog, you want to check to see how much food a dog needs. Dogs need different amounts of food depending on their size and activity level. Over or underfeeding your dog can have affects on his health. For a general rule, if you have a smaller breed you should your dog 1.5 cups a day per roughly 22 pounds. For larger dogs, go for 1 cup a day per 22 pounds. However, there are other factors to consider. If your dog is overweight, particularly active, sick, older, or younger, he may need more or less food. If you're concerned your dog has special needs, ask a vet for feeding recommendations. Decide whether or not to free feed. Free feeding dogs means leaving a bowl of food out at all times and refilling it when necessary. For the most part, this is not recommended as dogs have poor impulse control. They may overeat if allowed free access to food. However, under some circumstances free feeding may be okay. Nursing mothers may need to free feed, as they'll need more nutrients. If you have a dog that does not seem to overeat, you may be able to get by free feeding him but you should monitor his weight closely. If you choose to free feed, use dry food as it will not spoil. Establish meal times if you want to feed your dog on a schedule. It's best to feed your dog on a schedule. This way, you'll make sure your dog is only getting the recommended amount of food for his size and age. You can feed your dog a couple of meals a day, staying within the recommended feeding amounts for his breed and size. Try to feed your dog at roughly the same time each day so he knows when to expect food and is hungry around meal times. Break up the amount of food your dog needs into a couple of meals a day. If your dog needs a cup of food a day, for example, give him half a cup at breakfast and half a cup at night. Limit feeding time if necessary. If your dog is not trained to eat on a schedule, you may have to time meal times so he gets used to eating at a certain time. He may leave food out between meals, resulting in food spoiling if you're feeding him a diet of canned foods. You can place food on the floor for a period of 30 minutes, and remove the food after this time period is up. Eventually, your dog should learn to eat at meal times. Be careful when removing your dog's food. Some dogs may get aggressive if you separate them from their food. Limit treats to prevent obesity. Treats should represent 5% of a dog's daily calories. Too many treats can result in problems like obesity. Limit treats throughout the day and avoid using treats as a reward for good behavior too often. Choose a good place to feed your dog. Feed your dog in a part of the home reserved just for him. If you feed your dog in a busy area, like the middle of the kitchen, he may become territorial about food. Instead, pick a corner in the living room where you can always feed your dog. If you have multiple dogs, you may want to feed them in separate rooms. This may be particularly important if your dogs tend to be territorial about their food. Pick a spot that's easy to clean, like wood floors over carpeted floors. You can also consider putting a plastic mat down where you feed your dog so you can clean up spilled food more easily. Make sure your dog has access to water. Water is essential to a dog's health, especially if you live in a warm area. Keep water out for your dog at all times. Keep your eye on the water bowl and refill it when necessary. Create a diet plan for an obese dog. If your dog is overweight, you may need to form a diet and exercise plan to help him lose weight. Obesity in dogs can cause diabetes, joint problems, and problems with the liver. If your dog is overweight, talk to your vet about how to correct the problem. Discuss the type of dog food you're using with your vet, as well as the amount you feed your dog. Your vet may recommend you switch to a different type of food, or that you cut back on the amount you're feeding your dog. You can make other changes as well to help your dog hit a healthy weight. You can walk and play with your dog regularly. You can also reduce the amount of table scraps you feed your dog throughout the day. Talk to your vet about altering feeding habits if your dog is recovering from surgery. If your dog is recovering from surgery, he may need an increased amount of food to heal. You may have to feed your dog more, or switch to a more nutrient-rich brand of dog food. Talk to your vet about feeding requirements when your dog's recovering from surgery. Watch for warning signs of illness if your dog starts skipping meals. If your dog starts to skip meals, this may be a sign something is wrong. Usually, a dog skipping meals is not a cause for concern. Your dog may simply not be hungry or have a mild issue, like a stomach cramp, causing a loss of appetite. However, if not eating accompanied by symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, contact your vet. Your dog may be coming down with an illness. Introduce new foods gradually. If you need to transition your dog to a new type of food, do so gradually. Problems like vomiting and diarrhea may arise if your dog is transitioned between food types too quickly. You should start by mixing small amounts of the new food in with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new food over time.	Find food rich in proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. . Look for products stamped by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Avoid certain foods. Consult your vet if you plan to prepare your dog's food at home. Adjust the food type based on your dog's age. Figure out how much food your dog needs. Decide whether or not to free feed. Establish meal times if you want to feed your dog on a schedule. Limit feeding time if necessary. Limit treats to prevent obesity. Choose a good place to feed your dog. Make sure your dog has access to water. Create a diet plan for an obese dog. Talk to your vet about altering feeding habits if your dog is recovering from surgery. Watch for warning signs of illness if your dog starts skipping meals. Introduce new foods gradually.
https://www.wikihow.com/Shave-Your-Dog	How to Shave Your Dog	Before you shave your dog, keep in mind that your dog's coat actually protects it from the sun and helps keep it cool during hot weather, and shaving off a dog's coat is generally not recommended. However, if you've talked to your vet and they think that your dog has too much fur, you can shave some of it off using an electric clipper with a comb attachment. Just make sure you leave at least an inch of fur to protect your dog's skin from the sun.	Don’t fear the heat. It seems intuitive that your dog's coat will make the summer unbearable. Actually, its fur acts as insulation, cooling it down and protecting it from the sun. For this reason, the ASPCA has issued a blanket proclamation that owners should not shave their dogs. In addition to cooling it, the dog's fur coat protects it from the sun. Without it, a dog is liable to get sunburn, and is more susceptible to skin cancer. Some (not all) experts suggest that certain dogs that were bred for extreme cold weather climates do have coats that are too thick for warm summers. Consult with your veterinarian and ask if your dog might be a bit too hairy for its own good. Even in cases where your dog might need a bit of grooming, don't overdo it. You should leave at least an inch of hair to protect it from the sun. Think about moisture. If there is a good reason to shave your dog, it might not be the sun, but rather the rain. Dogs can develop a condition called myiasis – an invasion of maggots into the fur – when exposed to too much moisture. This might be a concern if your dog has a thick, matted coat of fur and is outside in the rain often. Ask your veterinarian if myiasis is a serious concern for your dog. Even if your dog does have the previously mentioned risk factors, the condition can typically be prevented if you keep your dog clean and are attentive to open wounds. Avoid shaving a dog with a double coat. A double coat is an undercoat of fine, fluffy hair. It might not be readily visible under the heavier coat above, but many popular breeds have it, including the German Shepherd, Pomeranian, Chow, Husky, Malamute, and Samoyed. As these dogs get older, the likelihood increases that some of their hair will not regenerate after a shave, leaving them with a patchy, scruffy coat. Consider a professional shave. Dog grooming typically costs somewhere from $30 to $90. This includes the price of trimming the dog's hair, but also maintaining its nails and a variety of other important hygienic functions. For some people this might be a difficult sum to raise, but generally your dog can do – and might even be better of – without the trim. Therefore, if the choice is between shaving it yourself and not shaving it at all, usually not shaving it is the better option. When shaving your dog, there is a risk that you will injure it. When this is considered, it is quite likely that a professional grooming is the cheaper option; a vet bill will cost more than any bath and shave. Purchase equipment. You will need a clipper, a comb that attaches to the clipper, a brush and some lubricant. Buy a clipper designed for dogs at a pet shop or an animal grooming store. If you know that your dog is often startled by loud noises, test the various clippers available to see how loud they are. Pick one that won't make much noise. Purchase an E comb. This comb is designed to leave an inch of hair left, which is the length typically recommended. Keep the clippers cool. It is easy for a clipper to overheat, burning your dog. Take frequent breaks to cool down the raiser. Apply the lubricant that comes with the clippers to prevent the device from overheating. Clean your dog’s hair. If there are clumps in its hair, it will be hard to pull the clippers through. This could be painful for your dog and difficult for you. Wash and brush your dog to get these tangles out of its hair and get it ready for the shaving. Restrain your dog by its collar. You want to prevent your dog from moving too much while you shave it. If your dog is at all resistant, you should probably have a second person around to help secure it in place. Shave with the growth of the hair. If you shave against the growth of the hair you can create harsh lines. Use slow, gentle strokes. If you are having trouble figuring out what direction to shave, take a credit card and rub it along the hair. If you begin picking up the hair and pulling it backward, you are pushing against the grain of the hair. You will want to shave in the opposite direction. Start with sensitive areas. As time progresses your dog might get more impatient. Begin with the hard to get spots and then move on to the easier areas. A good order is head, underarms, under-tail, behind the head, back, sides, belly. Unless your dog is completely still you should skip its face altogether. Even then, stay at least an inch from the eye while shaving. Shave the underarms. When the dog is standing, lift up its arm in a comfortable position. Shave under the arm and repeat with the other arm. Shave the groin. Lift your dog's leg as if it were going to go to the bathroom. Shave underneath the leg. This will keep the dog clean when it needs to go to the bathroom, especially for long-haired dogs. Repeat with the other leg. Shave the bottom. Raise its tail and shave around the bottom. This is also to keep it clean when it goes to the bathroom. Be careful here too. Shave the rest of the body. Start behind the head and go down the neck to the back and then down both sides. Shave the belly carefully and remember to shave away from your hand.	Don’t fear the heat. Think about moisture. Avoid shaving a dog with a double coat. Consider a professional shave. Purchase equipment. Keep the clippers cool. Clean your dog’s hair. Restrain your dog by its collar. Shave with the growth of the hair. Start with sensitive areas. Shave the underarms. Shave the groin. Shave the bottom. Shave the rest of the body.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cite-Uptodate	How to Cite Uptodate	To cite UpToDate using APA style, start by listing the author's last name followed by a comma and their first initial. Then, add a period after the author's name, followed by the publication year in parentheses and another period. Next, include the title of the article, followed by a period, and write the word “In” and the deputy editor's first initial and last name. After that, write "Ed." in parentheses, add a comma, and write “UpToDate” in italics. Finally, add a period and finish with the access date and a direct link to the article.	Start with the names of the authors. Use the authors' last names and initials. For your citation entry, use the names of the authors of the article, not the names of anyone who may have updated the article. If there are multiple authors, list them exactly as they appear under the title of the article. Separate the names with commas, and include an ampersand before the final author's name. For example: "Lane, L., & Kent, C." Place the year of publication in parentheses. Immediately after the names of the authors, include the year the article was published. Look at the article information in the database and use the year that's listed after "this topic last updated." For example: "Lane, L., & Kent, C. (2017)." UpToDate recommends that you use the current year as the year of publication. Ask your teacher or advisor if you are unsure. Provide the title of the article. Type the entire title of the article, using sentence-style capitalization. Generally, you'll only capitalize the first word. If there is a subtitle, put a colon after the title and capitalize the first word of the subtitle as well. For example: "Lane, L., & Kent, C. (2017). Incredible and super: Examining superhuman powers." List the deputy editors and the name of the database. Since you're building the citation as a chapter in a book called "UpToDate," you'll put the word "In" before the names of the editors. Then list the editors with their initials followed by their last names and the abbreviation "Ed." in parentheses. "UpToDate" should be italicized. For example: "Lane, L., & Kent, C. (2017). Incredible and super: Examining superhuman powers. In S. Lee (Ed.), UpToDate." Close with an access date and a direct link. The final part of your APA citation provides the date you retrieved the article along with a direct citation to the article. This allows your readers to go directly to the article you cited without having to search for it. For example: "Lane, L., & Kent, C. (2017). Incredible and super: Examining superhuman powers. In S. Lee (Ed.), UpToDate. Retrieved July 18, 2017, from www.uptodate.com/contents/superhuman-powers". There is no period at the end of the citation. In your actual citation, include a full link including the "https." The web address in the example is not a real article. Start with the authors' names. In AMA style, you start with the authors' last names followed by their initials, with no punctuation and no spaces between the initials. Use the original authors of the article. If there is more than one author, list them as they appear on the title page for the article, separated by commas. For example: "Lane L, Kent C." Provide the title of the article. After the names of the authors, the next part of your AMA citation is the full title of the article. Use sentence-case, capitalizing only the first word of the title. If there is a subtitle, use a colon before the subtitle, but do not capitalize the first word of the subtitle. For example: "Lane L, Kent C. Incredible and super: examining superhuman powers. Indicate the editors and the database. You want to cite an UpToDate article in AMA as though it is a chapter in a book called "UpToDate." Start with the word "In" followed by a colon. Then list the deputy editors followed by a comma and the abbreviation "ed." Then include the name "UpToDate" in italics. For example: "Lane L, Kent C. Incredible and super: examining superhuman powers. In: Lee S, ed. UpToDate." List the location of the publisher and the date of publication. Since you're treating UpToDate like a book for the purposes of the citation, you must provide the location of the publisher and the date of publication. UpToDate is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The publication year is always the current year. For example: "Lane L, Kent C. Incredible and super: examining superhuman powers. In: Lee S, ed. UpToDate. Waltham, Mass.: UpToDate, 2017." Provide a direct link to the article and the date accessed. Close your AMA citation with the link to the article so your readers can go right to it without having to search. Then include the date you accessed it, in case it changes in the meantime. For example: "Lane L, Kent C. Incredible and super: examining superhuman powers. In: Lee S, ed. UpToDate. Waltham, Mass.: UpToDate, 2017. www.uptodate.com/contents/superhuman-powers. Accessed July 18, 2017. Use parenthetical citations in APA style. When you quote or paraphrase information you found in an UpToDate article, APA style requires an in-text citation that includes the names of the authors and the year of publication. Two authors are separated by an ampersand. For example: (Lane & Kent, 2017). Separate the names of multiple authors with commas. If there are more than 5 authors, include the first author's name followed by the Latin abbreviation "et al." For example: "Lane, et al., 2017)." Use footnotes in AMA style. When citing in-text using AMA, include a superscripted numeral immediately after the material being quoted or cited. The superscript number corresponds to the number of the full citation. For example: "Many people with superhuman powers acquired those powers after a traumatic accident. " In the footnote corresponding to the note, you'll put the full citation to the reference. Don't list the reference more than once. If you need to reference it again, refer back to the original footnote with the full citation. Follow authors' names with the date of publication in APA style. Sometimes your writing flows better to include the authors' names directly in a sentence. If you're using the APA method, put the date of publication in parentheses after the authors' names. For example: "According to Clark and Kent (2017), most people with superhuman powers are not aliens from another planet." Follow authors' names with superscript numbers in AMA style. Since the AMA style uses footnotes, when you include the authors' names in a sentence, you'll include the superscripted number immediately after the authors' names rather than at the end of the sentence. For example: "According to Clark and Kent, most people with superhuman powers are not aliens from another planet."	Start with the names of the authors. Place the year of publication in parentheses. Provide the title of the article. List the deputy editors and the name of the database. Close with an access date and a direct link. Start with the authors' names. Provide the title of the article. Indicate the editors and the database. List the location of the publisher and the date of publication. Provide a direct link to the article and the date accessed. Use parenthetical citations in APA style. Use footnotes in AMA style. Follow authors' names with the date of publication in APA style. Follow authors' names with superscript numbers in AMA style.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-Light-Skin	How to Have Light Skin	If you want to have light skin, you can try some home remedies, like lemon juice or baking soda. Try mixing lemon juice with honey or diluting it with water in a spray bottle. Then, apply it to your skin regularly. Alternatively, combine baking soda with honey to make a mask and apply it to your face for 10 minutes. You can also lighten your skin by exfoliating it. For example, use a homemade scrub of honey and sugar on your face to remove the outermost layer of skin, which will be darker due to exposure to the sun. Remember not to exfoliate more than once or twice a week, because doing it too often can irritate your skin.	Squeeze on the lemon juice. Lemon juice is commonly used to lighten hair and can even be added to the white cycle of your laundry as a bleach alternative. You can spot-apply lemon juice to dark spots as a lightening agent, but note that the citric acid is harsh and can irritate your skin. If you want to use lemon juice regularly or over large areas, consider diluting it or creating a gentler paste by mixing it with honey or yogurt. You can mix lemon juice with water in a spray bottle, rub the rind on your skin, or make masks and lotions. No specific way is guaranteed to work faster than any other. Be patient; lightening your skin with lemon takes time. Don't use lemons on areas that have been recently waxed, shaved, or have cuts. Apply plain yogurt. In addition to the fact that yogurt is a very gentle bleaching agent, it contains lactic acid that moisturizes, zinc that combats sunburn, and active cultures that attack harmful bacteria and fungi. In comparison to formulated, exfoliating products, yogurt doesn't exactly come up to snuff. It contains about.9% free acid; it's Alpha Hydroxy Acid levels are considerably lower than most other alternatives. It won't hurt you, but it may not give you the results you're looking for. At the very least, certainly not quickly. Use baking soda. Baking soda is commonly used as a household cleaner and tooth whitener, but it can also lighten skin. Though it is relatively gentle, note that over-applying can have a drying effect; to create a more skin-friendly paste, mix baking soda with honey, apply it as a mask, and let it sit for at least ten minutes. Baking soda is used as an exfoliant. It won't lighten the skin you're in, but it can remove sun-damaged skin cells that have darkened. Wash and exfoliate your skin. This helps remove the outermost layer of skin that is darkened and/or damaged by contact with the sun. Avoid over-exfoliating, however, as this can interfere with you skin's natural oil production and cause greasiness. One cheap and effective homemade exfoliant is brown sugar mixed with honey. On its own, honey can make skin feel remarkably soft; coupled with the gritty sugar texture, the two make for a very effective scrub. As a bonus, honey is an antibacterial agent that can help keep you from breaking out. Wear a shimmering powder. By scattering light, the powder will not only make your skin appear brighter, but also even out blemishes. Baby powder can do this, too. It's light enough to fill in your pores like a powder foundation, but heavy (and white) enough to subtly affect your skin tone. Make sure not to apply too much, though, or you'll end up looking like an 18th-century Geisha. If all else fails, use a skin-lightening cream. Be forewarned, however, that hydroquinone – the active ingredient in many bleaching creams – has been banned in many countries due to studies suggesting that it is carcinogenic. Bearberry (Beta-Arbutin) and kojic acid are also recent trends in skin lightening. However, recently bearberry has been linked to hydroquinone and has also been deemed unsafe ; kojic acid, on the other hand, has passed its tests. Used at levels of 2% (no higher) in cosmetic products, it's safe. Note: in lab testing, skin lightening results were seen at 4%. Stay out of the sun. If you have to exercise, join a gym or hit the road before dawn or after dusk. Wear a brimmed hat when necessary and don't forget to wear sunscreen daily – even if it's cloudy outside. Up to 80% of the sun's rays can pass through clouds. Don't forget your lips! Slather on a lip balm that has built in SPF 15 in addition to your daily moisturizer. Practice healthy skin habits. A healthy glow is important to any skin tone. While you're working on the getting your skin a bit fairer, keep to a routine that will let your skin radiate brilliance. Don't smoke. It causes a sallow, uneven skin tone that can easily show up in young people. The habit can also increase the likelihood of developing sun spots, a mark usually reserved for the elderly. Keep a nutritious, healthy diet. In particular, up the vitamin C. It's key to the production of collagen, a protein that aids in the growth of cells and blood vessels and gives skin its firmness and strength. Seek the advice of a dermatologist. A professional will be able to run you through all your options if you're dead-set on altering your skin tone. There are over-the-counter and prescription products they may be able to set you up with that are safe and more effective. In addition, they can debunk the myths that abound about skin care and provide knowledge that no website can parallel. Talk to your doctor before you take any serious action.	Squeeze on the lemon juice. Apply plain yogurt. Use baking soda. Wash and exfoliate your skin. Wear a shimmering powder. If all else fails, use a skin-lightening cream. Stay out of the sun. Practice healthy skin habits. Seek the advice of a dermatologist.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Concept-Map	How to Make a Concept Map	To make a concept map, start by writing an important concept related to the project you're working on in a box or oval at the top of a piece of paper. Then, draw 2 or 3 arrows extending down off the first concept, and write a concept related to the main one underneath each arrow. For example, if your main concept was "Trees," the two concepts below that could be "Leaves" and "Wood." Finally, continue to branch off from each concept, and look for ways that the different concepts are related to each other.	Brainstorm a list of important topics. Before you choose the subject at the top of your hierarchy map, you should write down a list of important subjects related to your project or assignment. If you know that your project should be about trees, for example, then that word would go at the top of your concept map. But if you just know that you have to write or think about objects in nature, or materials made from nature, then your task is a bit harder. First, write out all of the concepts related to your general subject: Trees Oxygen Wood Humans Plants Animals Houses Paper Choose the most important concept. Once you've brainstormed a list of concepts related to your project, you can choose the concept that is most essential to all of the others -- the one from which all of the others stem. This may be obvious, or it may require a little thought. Remember, if it's a hierarchical map, then the central word should be the one that connects all of the others. In this case, the word is "Trees". This word will appear in a box or oval at the top of your map. Note that in some cases, you can skip the first step. If you already know that you have to write a paper or give a presentation on "Trees," for example, you can write that word at the top of the hierarchical map right away. Link the key word to the second most important words from your list. Once you've found your keys word, draw arrows extending downward to the left and right that connect the word to the next two or three most important words. These next words should be able to connect to the other words you've brainstormed, which will appear below them. In this case, the hierarchical term is "Trees," and it will be linked to the two next most important terms, "Oxygen" and "Wood". Link the second key words to less important words. Now that you've found your key word and the next most important words, you can write the words that relate to the second key words below these. These terms will become more specific, and should relate back to the words above them, "Oxygen" and "Wood," as well as the most central word, "Trees." Here are the terms that you'll list below these more central terms: Humans Plants Animals Houses Paper Furniture Explain the relationship between the terms. Add lines to connect the terms, and explain the relationship between the terms in a word or two. The relationships can vary; one concept can be part of another, it can be crucial to another concept, it can be used to produce another concept, or there can be a variety of other relationships. Here are the relationships between the concepts on this map: Trees give oxygen and wood Oxygen is important to humans, plants, and animals Wood is used to make houses, paper, furniture Write the main topic in the center. The spider concept map is organized with a main topic in the center, sub-topics branching from the main topic, and supporting details branching off the sub-topics. This format will actually make the map resemble a spider. This type of map is also ideal for writing an essay, because it can help you generate supporting evidence and understand the primary and secondary details of the subject. The spider concept map is also very useful for helping you see which topics are richer than others, because you'll see that you can "branch off" more concepts from larger topics. Let's say the main topic is "Health." Write this topic in the center of a piece of paper and circle it. This circle should be larger and more prominent than the others to emphasize that this is the most important topic. Write the subtopics around the main topic. Now that you've written your main topic, you can write down the subtopics around it. You can write them in smaller circles and connect the circles to the main topic, "Health." You can first brainstorm a list of subtopics before you choose a few of them -- let's say three. These subtopics should be large enough for you to write at least three supporting details about each of them. Let's say you've brainstormed the following concepts related to health: lifestyle, relaxation, no stress, sleep, healthy relationships, happiness, diet, fruits and vegetables, exercise, avocado, massage, walking, running, stretching, bike riding, three balanced meals, and proteins. Pick the three most important subtopics, which can encompass many of these terms and are broad enough to incorporate a number of concepts. From this list, the most productive terms are: exercise, lifestyle, and diet. Write these terms in circles around the main topic and connect them with lines. They should be somewhat evenly spaced around the central topic, "Health." Write the supporting topics around their the subtopics. Now that you've chosen three supporting topics, you can write the supporting topics around them. Just do the same thing you did in the last step: brainstorm a list of supporting topics around the subtopics. Once you've chosen your supporting topics, you can just connect them with the subtopics with a line or even draw a circle around them to connect them. They should appear smaller than the subtopics. Around the subtopic "exercise," you can write the following terms: walking, yoga, variety, how often, how much, and biking instead of driving. Around the subtopic "lifestyle," you can write the following terms: sleep, healthy relationships, relaxation, massage, routine, variety, and love. Around the subtopic "diet," you can write the following terms: fruits, vegetables, proteins, balance, carbs, and hydration. Keep going (optional). If you'd like to make your spider concept map really specific, then you could even take it a step further and write some supporting topics around the supporting topics. This can be useful if you're dissecting a particularly difficult topic that has many layers. It also depends on how long your paper, assignment, or project should be -- if it requires more words or time, then you can expand your concept map a bit. Around the supporting topic "sleep," you can write, "8 hours a night," "don't drink caffeine before bed," and "the same amount every night" Around the supporting topic "yoga," you can write "yoga for meditation," "power yoga," or "vinyasa yoga". Around the supporting topic "balance," you can write "three meals a day," "protein with every meal" and "healthy snacks". Choose your starting point or problem. The flowchart map allows you to examine a process and see the multiple options for getting it done. The flowchart can be linear and can just flow from one concept to the next, but it can also have multiple elements for examining a variety of outcomes. The starting point can be a process or a problem that needs a solution. Let's use the starting point, "Lamp doesn't turn on". Write the easiest solution for the problem. For the problem, "Lamp doesn't turn on," the most typical solution is that the lamp is not plugged in. Just write, "Lamp plugged in?" and connect it with an arrow to "Lamp doesn't turn on". Write the two results for this solution. Write a line from "Lamp plugged in?" that says "no" and another that says "yes." If you follow the line that says "no", then the response would be "Plug in lamp". Connect this response to "no" with a line. You've completed one flow of the concept, starting with "Lamp doesn't turn on" to "Plug in lamp". If you follow this "flow," then it should solve the problem. But if the lamp is plugged in, you'll follow "yes" to another option: "Bulb burned out?" This is the next logical solution. Write the results for the next solution. From the question, "Bulb burned out?" you'll need to branch out two terms: "yes" and "no" If the answer to "Bulb burned out" is "yes," then you'll need to connect this word to the solution, "Replace bulb", You've completed another flow of the concept, because this should fix the broken lamp. But if it turns out that the bulb is not burned out, you'll have to follow "no" to the last option: "Repair lamp". You have now completed a flowchart for the problem of a broken lamp, which will lead you to one of three solutions: plugging it in, replacing the bulb, or repairing the lamp.	Brainstorm a list of important topics. Choose the most important concept. Link the key word to the second most important words from your list. Link the second key words to less important words. Explain the relationship between the terms. Write the main topic in the center. Write the subtopics around the main topic. Write the supporting topics around their the subtopics. Keep going (optional). Choose your starting point or problem. Write the easiest solution for the problem. Write the two results for this solution. Write the results for the next solution.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Title-Page	How to Make a Title Page	To make a title page with APA, space your title down the page about ⅓ of the way. Set your computer to double space the title page, and center all of your information horizontally. If your title is especially long, you can use 2 lines for it, but remember to cut out any extra words and to be as precise as possible. Under your title, place your full name, but skip any titles, such as “Dr.” Below your name, add the institution you are affiliated with.	Space your title down the page. Use the return key to move your title down the page. It should be about 1/3 of the way down the page. If your title is especially long or it has a colon in the middle of it, you can place it on two lines. Cut out extra words and abbreviations. In APA style, you should be as precise as possible. Use title case capitalization. That means that you capitalize important words, such as nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives, but that you don't capitalize unimportant words, such as articles, prepositions, and conjunctions. Basically, you don't capitalize words that are three letters or fewer unless they are at the beginning of a title or after punctuation. Place your name under your title. Press the return key once. Type out your name. You should use your first name, middle initial or initials, and your last name. Skip titles such as "Dr." If more than one person is responsible for the paper, include all author names. Separate two names with the word "and." Separate three or more names with commas, placing the word "and" between the final two. Add your institution. The institution is your university or other organization you're affiliated with. Basically, you are telling your reader where you did the majority of your research. If you have multiple authors who are affiliated with the same institution, place the name of the institution after you list the names of the writers. If you have multiple authors who are affiliated with different institutions, separate the names of the authors and write the name of each writer's corresponding university below his or her name. Double-space your title page. Highlight your text. In the paragraph group, under the "Home" tab of a Word document, select the line spacing button. Under the spacing drop-down menu, select "2." Your text should now be double-spaced. Center your title horizontally. Highlight the text on the page. At the top of the screen, click on the button under paragraph to center your text. It should move all of it to the center of the screen. Add a running header. A running header goes at the top of your paper, and it continues throughout the paper. On the first page, your header will be "Running head: KEY TITLE WORDS." You do use all capital letters for the title here. Your header is not your full title. Rather, it is two or three key words. Generally it should be fewer than 50 characters long. Use your document's running page numbers to add a page number to the upper right-hand corner. You only need to add the number, not "p." or "pg." To add a header in most newer word processing systems, simply double click in the header area at the top of the page. You won't be able to see the area before you click. However, just double-click near the top of the page, and it should bring up the header section. You will also have to click "Different First Page" at the top of the screen, as your other headers will omit "Running head:" and just use the title of your paper in all capital letters. Format your page properly. Use 12-point Times New Roman font. Also, make sure all your margins are set to 1 inch. Skip the title page unless it is required by your teacher. MLA format doesn't require that you use a title. Therefore, unless your teacher requests a title page, you can just center your title on the first page of your paper and begin your text below. If you're doing your title this way, make sure to include your name, your teacher's name, your course, and the date. Double space the title and the information you just entered on the upper left-hand side. You'll also have a header on the page on the right side that includes your last name and the page number on the same line. Skip down the page. Again, you want to start about 1/3 of the way down the page. Type the title of your paper in. Put it all on one line, even if it has a subtitle separated by a semi-colon. If it's too long to fit on one line, divide it at the semi-colon. Use title capitalization, meaning you only capitalize important words. Place your name under the title. Skip down a line (leaving a line blank), and write "by." Underneath that, write your name. If there are two writers, separate the names with the word "and." If there are more than two writers, separate the names with commas, placing the word "and" in between the last two names. Move towards the bottom of the page. You will have three lines at the bottom, and the bottom line should be just above the margin. On the top line, write you class name and section. Below that, include your professor's name. Under that, write out the date. Center the text horizontally. Highlight the text on the page. Under the paragraph grouping, click the button to center the text. Format your title page. Your title page, just like the rest of your paper, should have 1-inch margins all around. You should also use a readable font, such as Times New Roman, in 12-point size. Type your title 1/3 of the way down the page. Press return until you reach about 1/3 of the way down. Type your title in all capitals, trying to keep it on one line unless it has a subtitle. If the title has a subtitle, put it on the line underneath. The title should have a colon at the end if it has a subtitle underneath it. Skip down the page. Move your cursor down the page four or five lines at least. This portion of the title page should start about halfway down the page or below. Write your name, class information, and date. Type in your name. Hit the return key, and type in your class information. Below that, add the date. Write out the name of the month. The day and year should be in numerical format, however, and separated with a comma. Here's an example: February 1, 2013. Center the text. Highlight the text on the page. Under the paragraph grouping, choose the button that centers text. Apply formatting to your text. Use 1- to 1 1/2-inch margins, which should also apply to the rest of your paper. Make sure your font is legible. Chicago recommends Times New Roman or Palatino in 12-point font, though you can go as small as 10 point.	Space your title down the page. Place your name under your title. Add your institution. Double-space your title page. Center your title horizontally. Add a running header. Format your page properly. Skip the title page unless it is required by your teacher. Skip down the page. Place your name under the title. Move towards the bottom of the page. Center the text horizontally. Format your title page. Type your title 1/3 of the way down the page. Skip down the page. Write your name, class information, and date. Center the text. Apply formatting to your text.
https://www.wikihow.com/Set-Up-a-Tent	How to Set Up a Tent	To set up a tent, start by laying down a plastic or vinyl tarp on the ground to prevent the bottom of the tent from gathering moisture. Next, lay the tent flat onto the tarp and connect the tent poles. Then, insert the poles into the corresponding flaps and raise the tent. Finally, stake the tent to the ground by fitting the metal stakes through the corner flaps, then pushing them into the ground.	Lay a tarp down before putting up your tent. When setting up your tent, it's important to put a barrier in between the ground and the bottom of your tent to protect it from gathering moisture. A good-quality plastic or vinyl tarp should accompany any tent. Fold the tarp into the relative shape of the tent, but slightly smaller. You don't want any part of the tarp to hang out beyond the edge of the tent, otherwise it'll collect water underneath in case it rains. Fold up longer edges and tuck them under the tent. Lay out and account for all the components of your tent. Most modern tents are made of lightweight nylon, all-in-one tent poles, and stakes, while older army-style tents often feature more complicated poles and cloth coverings. At the very least, you'll need the tent itself and the poles, and the method of putting them is generally the same. Lay your tent onto the tarp. Find the bottom side of the tent and put that side down on the tarp. Orient the windows and door of the tent in the direction you'd like them to face. Lay it out flat and turn your attention to the poles. Connect your tent poles. Depending on your particular tent, they may be connected with bungee ropes, or they may be numbered and require that you connect them yourself. Put the tent poles together and lay them across the flat tent. Insert tent poles into the corresponding flaps in the tent. Most basic tents will have two tent poles that cross each other to form an X that will form the basic frame of the tent. To fit them into the tent, usually you'll put the end of the pole into an eyelet at each corner, and slide the pole either through small flaps on the top of the tent, or attach plastic clips on the top of the tent to the pole. Read the directions for your particular tent, or look closely to determine how the poles fit in. All tents are differently designed. Raise the tent. This will take some coordination, so it's usually helpful to have a partner for this part. After you've fit both poles through their connection spots, they should probably bend of their own according, straightening up and raising the tent into what looks basically like something you could sleep in. Some tents will need a bit of coaxing. Pull the corners apart so they're square and make sure the poles are secure and untangled. Depending on the tent that you use, there may be plastic hooks attached to little chords that are part of the construction. Hook those onto the tent pole frame in the appropriate place, after you've raised the tent up some. Attach any other necessary structural components to the tent so that it stands up. Stake the tent to the ground. When you've got the tent square on the tarp, use the metal tent stakes to fit through the flaps near the ground at the corners and push them into the ground. If you're in rocky or particularly hard ground, you might need to use a tiny hammer or other blunt object to hammer them in a little. Some tent stakes are pretty easy to bend, so be careful as you do this. Add on the rain fly, if you have one. Some tents come with an extra rain guard, called a rain fly. It's basically another sheet of material that covers the tent. Some have corresponding tent poles and are more elaborate than others, so read the instructions that come with your tent to learn how to put it together if you have a complicated one. Let the tent air dry in the sun before packing it away. If it rains while you're camping, it's important to let the tent thoroughly dry inside and out before packing it away, or you'll have a mildewy surprise next time you want to go camping. Hang it up on some low-hanging branches, or on the clothes line when you get home to let it dry out thoroughly, and then pack it away securely for next time. Roll up each item separately and pack them individually. If you've got a stuff-sack in which to pack your tent, it can seem difficult at first to get the whole thing back in there. There's no secret way to fold a tent, and it's usually better to roll them up as opposed to folding them, anyway. Lay each item--the tent itself, and the rain fly--and fold them lengthwise, then roll them up as tightly as possible and insert each into the sack. Don't fold tents the same way each time. It's important to not form creases in your tent, which can start weak spots in the fabric that will widen into holes. Roll, stuff, and cram your tent, but avoid folding it and pressing sharp creases into it. It's better to have a stuffed and wrinkly tent next time you go to pitch it, then to have really sharp creases that'll form holes. Remember, a tent isn't a fashion statement, it's a shelter from the elements. Add the stakes and poles last. When you've got the fly and the tent in the bag, stuff the poles and the stakes carefully in on the side. It'll likely be pretty tight in there, so be gently and don't catch the poles on the edge of the tent and rip it. Open up and air out tents regularly. Sometimes, it can be a while between camping trips. It's a good idea to open up your tent semi-regularly and air it out in the yard to make sure there isn't any moisture ruining the fabric or mice taking up residence in your abode. You don't have to pitch it, just take it out, shake it out, and put it back in a different way. Find an appropriate camp site. Choose a wide-enough open space in which you can assemble your tent. If you're in a state or national park, make sure that you're camping in a designated camping area. Make sure that you're not on private property and follow all the laws in the area that govern camping. Find a flat spot at your camp site on which to pitch the tent. Remove rocks, twigs, and other debris from the spot that you're going to pitch on. If you're in an area with pine trees, spreading a thin layer of pine needles can make the ground a little softer and better for sleeping. Avoid setting up your tent in swales, divots, or hollows in the ground. Anywhere that's lower than the surrounding area will pool with water in the event that it rains. Even if you've got a waterproof tent, it'll be a tough situation when it starts floating away. The ideal ground is flat and raised up compared to the surrounding area. Pay attention to the direction of the wind. Position the side of the tent with doors away from the prevailing wind, making the tent less likely to balloon and create extra tension on the stakes. Try to use the natural tree line to create a windbreak if it's especially windy. Move closer to the trees so they'll block off the breeze a little bit. Avoid camping in dry river/creek beds in case flash flooding occurs and avoid camping under trees, which can be dangerous in storms and can drop branches without warning on your tent. Determine where the sun will rise. It can be a good idea to anticipate the sun's path for the morning time, so you won't be rudely awakened. In the summertime, tents can act like ovens, meaning that you'll wake up sweaty and irritable if you set up your tent in the direct path of the sun. In the ideal tent placement, you'll remain in the shade through the morning so you can wake up comfortably at a time of your choosing. Organize your campsite appropriately. Keep the sleeping area well away from cooking and toilet areas, preferably upwind of them. If you have a fire at your campsite, make sure it's not close enough to spray sparks onto the tent, and make sure you put your fire out completely before you turn in for the night.	Lay a tarp down before putting up your tent. Lay out and account for all the components of your tent. Lay your tent onto the tarp. Connect your tent poles. Insert tent poles into the corresponding flaps in the tent. Raise the tent. Stake the tent to the ground. Add on the rain fly, if you have one. Let the tent air dry in the sun before packing it away. Roll up each item separately and pack them individually. Don't fold tents the same way each time. Add the stakes and poles last. Open up and air out tents regularly. Find an appropriate camp site. Find a flat spot at your camp site on which to pitch the tent. Pay attention to the direction of the wind. Determine where the sun will rise. Organize your campsite appropriately.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Scones	How to Make Scones	To make scones, first, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Then, add 4 cups (500 g) of flour, ¼ cup (50 g) of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (29 g) of baking powder and 1 teaspoon (6 g) of salt to a large bowl. Blend in 3 sticks of butter with a pastry cutter until the butter is balled up into pea-sized pieces. In a separate bowl, add 4 eggs and 1 cup (240 mL) of heavy cream, and whisk together. Now, pour the eggs and cream into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir the mixture together until you have a thick dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and use a rolling pin to flatten it until it's roughly ½ inch (1 1/4 cm) thick. Cut the dough into 4-inch (10-cm) squares, then cut the squares diagonally to make triangles. Place the triangles on a baking sheet and brush the tops of them with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk or heavy cream. Finally, bake the scones on the middle rack in your oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top of each scone is browned and flakey. Glaze the top of your scones with honey, vanilla, milk, or powdered sugar for a sweeter treat.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Make sure that there is nothing inside your oven and that the baking rack is positioned in the center. Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Pour the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt into a large bowl and stir with a fork or whisk until everything is well-blended. For less-sweet scones, use 3 tablespoons of sugar. For sweeter scones, increase the sugar to 1/3 cup (65 grams). For savory scones, omit the sugar. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Cutting the butter will make it more manageable and easier to mix. Mix the butter and flour mix until it resembles a coarse, crumbly meal. You can use a pastry blade or your hands. The crumbles should be roughly the size of peas. Do not over-work the dough, however; this will result in tough, overly-dense scones. To make chocolate chip scones, add ½ cup (90 grams) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir. For more ideas on what you can add in, click here. Pour the cream or half-and-half into the dough a little bit at a time and mix it. Start with a few tablespoons of the liquid, and keep adding and stirring until the dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl and clump up. You may end up using a little less/more than ½ cup (120 milliliters) of your liquid. To give your scones a little more flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream or half-and-half. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator. Leave it there for 15 to 20 minutes. This will give the butter enough time to cool back down, making the dough easier to handle later on. Prepare your egg wash. Mix one egg with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of cream, half-and-half, or milk. Beat the mixture with a fork or whisk until the yolk is all broken up and there are no streaks. You will be spreading this on your scones later on. Cut the dough in half and put one of the halves back into the fridge. You are cutting the dough in half so that you don't end up over-rolling the dough, which could lead to a tough pastry. Putting the dough back into the fridge will prevent it from becoming too soft too soon. Be sure that you cover the dough going back into the fridge with some plastic wrap. Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured surface and roll it out. Make it somewhere between ¾ to 1 inch (2 to 2.5 centimeters) thick, but not thinner or it will not rise enough. Keep in mind, however, that the thicker your dough is, the longer it will need to bake. You can create a line in the centre of your scones to cut through when they are baked and ready to fill with cream or butter by rolling out to half the thickness you require then folding your scone mix in half. Cut through both layers to form the individual scones. Cut the scones using a knife or cookie cutter. There are several ways you can do this. Here are some ideas: Make traditional scones by cutting the dough into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) circle, and then slicing it into eight wedges like a pizza or pie. Make round scones by cutting circles out of the dough using a drinking glass or a circle-shaped cookie cutter. Using a sharp knife, cut the scones into squares. Transfer the scones onto a baking sheet. To prevent sticking, consider covering your baking sheet with some parchment paper. If you have more baking sheets and enough room in your oven, you can roll and cut the other half of the dough; otherwise, you will have to wait until the first batch is done baking. Brush the scones with the egg wash. Dip a brush into the egg wash, and lightly run the bristles over the tops of the scones. This will give the scones a shiny-texture after you bake them. Transfer the scones into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The scones are done once they turn golden brown. Cool the scones on a wire rack. Carefully lift the scones off the baking sheet using a spatula and transfer them to a wire rack. Wait about five minutes for them to cool. Serve the scones. You can serve them plain or you can decorate them by drizzling some sugar glaze over them. You can also serve plain scones with some clotted cream or jam. Cover your scones with a vanilla glaze. You will need 1 cup (125 grams) of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with a fork until everything is smooth., adding up to 2 tsp. additional milk for desired consistency. If the glaze is too thick, you may add up to 2 teaspoons of milk. Cover your scones with a lemon glaze. Mix together ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of lemon juice, 2 cups (250 grams) of powdered sugar, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this over your scones after you have baked them and let them cool. Add cranberries and orange zest to your scones. Begin making some scones using the original recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of grated orange skin to the flour mixture and mix. After you have added the butter, stir in ½ cup (60 grams) of chopped, dried cranberries. Mix well, then roll, cut, and bake. To make lemon-blueberry scones, use lemon zest instead of orange zest, and dried blueberries instead of cranberries. Add some canned pumpkins to make scones fit for Fall. Use the basic recipe for the scones, but use brown sugar instead of white, and buttermilk instead of cream. Add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of ground ginger to the flour mixture. Mix ½ cup (120 milliliters) of canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the buttermilk before adding it to the flour and butter mixture. For heartier scones, add 1/3 cup (50 grams) of raisins and/or ¼ cup (30 grams) of chopped pecans or walnuts. Make scones fit for Fall using brown sugar and pecans. Start by making some basic scones , but use brown sugar instead of regular sugar. Add ½ cup (65 grams) of chopped, toasted pecans to the cream or half-and-half. Stir, then pour the cream into the flour mixture. Make some bacon, Cheddar, and chive scones. Begin by making some basic scones , but do not add any sugar. Instead, add ¼ cup (55 grams) of chopped, cooked bacon, ¾ cup (75 grams) of shredded Cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of chopped, fresh chives to the cream or half-and-half. Add some flavor with a pinch of freshly-ground pepper. Pour the cream into the flour mixture and stir gently until everything is spread evenly throughout. Make some scones with ham and Swiss cheese. Start out with the original recipe , but skip the sugar. Instead, add ¾ cup (75 grams) of shredded Swiss cheese and ¾ cup (115 grams) of chopped, cooked ham to the cream or half-and-half. Pour the cream into the flour mixture and combine with a spoon until everything is mixed together.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Mix the butter and flour mix until it resembles a coarse, crumbly meal. Pour the cream or half-and-half into the dough a little bit at a time and mix it. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator. Prepare your egg wash. Cut the dough in half and put one of the halves back into the fridge. Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured surface and roll it out. Cut the scones using a knife or cookie cutter. Transfer the scones onto a baking sheet. Brush the scones with the egg wash. Transfer the scones into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool the scones on a wire rack. Serve the scones. Cover your scones with a vanilla glaze. Cover your scones with a lemon glaze. Add cranberries and orange zest to your scones. Add some canned pumpkins to make scones fit for Fall. Make scones fit for Fall using brown sugar and pecans. Make some bacon, Cheddar, and chive scones. Make some scones with ham and Swiss cheese.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pick-up-a-Gerbil	How to Pick up a Gerbil	To pick up your gerbil, first give it a couple of days to adjust to its new home before you pick it up so you don't scare it. Once your gerbil is comfortable with you, cup your hands and scoop it up from underneath. It's easier to do this if you can nudge your gerbil into a corner of its cage first so it doesn't run away. Then, when it's in your hands, slowly lift it up. However, don't lift it too high that it could hurt itself if it jumped out of your hands.	Give your gerbil time to adjust to his new home. You may be tempted to start holding your gerbil as soon as you bring him home, but he will need time to learn his new environment first. Let him explore his cage and get used to where things are. Give him at least a few hours of exploration time. Gerbils can be very timid, so your gerbil may need longer than a few hours to adjust to his new home. Giving your gerbil up to one to two days to adjust is also recommended,but your gerbil may not need that long. Wash your hands. Even during your gerbil's adjustment time, you do not need to leave him completely alone—you just shouldn't try to pick him up. Interact with him by placing your hand in his cage and letting him learn your scent. Make sure to wash your hands first, though—he should become familiar with your personal scent, not the scent of whatever you just ate! Let your gerbil explore your hand and arm. Place one clean hand into your gerbil's cage for two to five minutes at a time. You can have your palm facing up or down. Do your best not to flinch or jerk your hand away if your gerbil starts to nibble. The nibbling is his way of exploring. If you do not want him to nibble, blow a gentle puff of air near him and say 'no.' Keep your hand and arm as still as possible as your gerbil explores them; it may help to take all other accessories out of your gerbil's cage so that your hand and arm are his only sources of exploration. Talk to him quietly as he is exploring you. If he will let you, stroke him gently with your other hand. Give your gerbil treats. Offering treats is a great way to gain your gerbil's trust. When he crawls onto your hand, give him a few treats (e.g., sunflower seeds, Cheerios, small pieces of bread). Remember that sunflower seeds can cause obesity in gerbils, so do not be too generous when treating him in this way. You could also turn your whole hand into a food bowl by holding some of his normal food in your hand. Not only will your gerbil gladly come to your hand and start eating, but he will also learn to associate your hand with something positive, making it easier to handle him. Interact with your gerbil every day. If your gerbil is particularly timid or skittish, it may take him a while to be comfortable with you. That's okay! By interacting with him on a daily basis, he will learn that he can trust you. Gerbils are up for playing at any time of day. Play sessions should last at least 15 minutes, and can be longer if your gerbil does not have a cagemate. Gerbil-proof the room. Before you pick up your gerbil, make sure the room is free of hazards and does not have any nooks or crannies where your gerbil could run and hide. Remove or hide electrical cords and wires and close all windows and doors. In addition, block access to any radiators or vents into which your gerbil could fall. In case your gerbil leaps out of your hands, you want to be sure he will be safe and that you will be able to find him. You may want to practice picking him up in your bathroom. Place a few towels in the bottom of the tub and plug the stopper. Place your gerbil's cage in the bathroom and find a comfortable way to position yourself in the tub so you can lift him out of his cage and into the tub. The bathroom is a small enough space where your gerbil would not be able to escape and hide. Remain calm. By now, your gerbil is probably pretty comfortable with you and your hand. Now, it's time to practice picking him up. Do not be nervous—your gerbil's excellent sense of smell could allow him to smell the adrenaline in your sweat if you are anxious. When you place your hands in your gerbil's cage, leave them still for a short while so he knows you are there; this can also let you calm your nerves before picking him up. The calmer you are, the calmer he will be, and the easier it will be to pick him up. Coax your gerbil into a corner of his cage. The preferred way to pick up your gerbil is to scoop him up from underneath with your hands. This will be easier to do if you can gently nudge him into a corner with both of your hands. Cup your hands together, with fingers pressed closely together, and let your gerbil climb onto your hands. Having him in a corner will prevent him from running away from you during your attempt to pick him up. You may want to encourage your gerbil to climb onto your hands by holding a few small treats. Pick up your gerbil. When your gerbil is in your hands, slowly lift him up. Compared with other small pets, gerbils are not big fans of being picked up, so he will need some time to get used to the idea of being in the air. Start by lifting him up only about one inch (2.5 cm) into the air and then placing him back down. As your gerbil settles in to the idea of being picked up, gradually lift him up high enough to lift him out of his cage. Do not lift him too high—he could seriously injure himself if he jumps from a high height. If your gerbil does not want to climb onto your hands, encourage him to run into an empty toilet paper tube or plastic cup. Cover the open end(s) with your hand(s) and lift him up out of the cage. You can then gently 'pour' him into your hands. Let your gerbil move around. It may be tempting to hold your gerbil close to your chest and keep him still. However, the best thing you can do is give him the freedom to crawl on your hands and arms. Keeping him still would mimic your gerbil being trapped in a predator's claws in the wild—you definitely do not want your gerbil to see you as a predator! Place your gerbil gently back down in his cage to give him time to rest from being picked up. Do not pick up your gerbil by his tail. This cannot be emphasized enough! Gerbils have very thin skin on their tails. If you try to lift him up by his tail, the skin would slip off of his tail, exposing the bones. If the skin comes off, your veterinarian would need to amputate that portion of the tail. Otherwise, the damaged portion of the tail would slough off. The portion of the tail that you grab may actually break off as a defense mechanism. In the wild, this allows gerbils to slip away from predators that grab them by the tail. Unfortunately, your gerbil's tail will not regrow once broken off. Refrain from picking up your gerbil from above. In the wild, a predator bird will swoop down from overhead and scoop up a gerbil with its claws. If you reach down and wrap your hand around your gerbil, he will probably think you're a predator. To avoid being seen as the bad guy, scoop him up from underneath, rather than grabbing him from above. Avoid placing your gerbil on his back. When you have picked up your gerbil, do not try to lay him on his back in your hand. In the wild, gerbils typically do not lie down with their bellies in the air. If you try to put your gerbil in this position, it will feel very uncomfortable to him. He may struggle so much to get out of the position that he injures himself. Do not punish your gerbil. If your gerbil starts to nibble at your hand or looks like he wants to jump, do not punish him by yelling at him or flicking his nose. Punishing him will serve only to make your gerbil fearful of you, which would weaken your bond with him. Instead, give him a gentle puff of air.	Give your gerbil time to adjust to his new home. Wash your hands. Let your gerbil explore your hand and arm. Give your gerbil treats. Interact with your gerbil every day. Gerbil-proof the room. Remain calm. Coax your gerbil into a corner of his cage. Pick up your gerbil. Let your gerbil move around. Do not pick up your gerbil by his tail. Refrain from picking up your gerbil from above. Avoid placing your gerbil on his back. Do not punish your gerbil.
https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Raw-Ginger	How to Eat Raw Ginger	To eat raw ginger for its health benefits, try slicing a thin piece off a peeled ginger root and chewing on it like a piece of gum, which can help with indigestion. Once the flavor is gone, throw it away and slice yourself another piece. Consider chewing on ginger like this if you've lost your appetite, as the ginger has compounds that can increase your body's production of digestive juices. If you have a cough, cut a 1-inch square chunk of ginger and slice it into small pieces. Once the ginger is chopped up, place it in a cup and pour a cup of boiling water over it to make a soothing ginger tea. Try adding a teaspoon of honey and a few squeezes of lemon juice for extra flavor!	Pair ginger with root vegetable soup. The spiciness of ginger pairs well with creamy soups. Ginger in creamy, root vegetable soups are especially great in cold weather, since the ginger adds flavor and warms you up! Make a simple root vegetable soup by doing the following: First measure out 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh chopped ginger, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) ground coriander, and ⁄ 2 tsp (2.5 mL) ground mustard seeds. Then add them and ⁄ 2 tsp (2.5 mL) of curry powder to 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of hot oil in a heavy pot. Add 1 US tbsp (15 mL) fresh minced ginger, 2 c (470 mL) of chopped onions and 4 c (950 mL) of thinly sliced carrots rounds to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes and then add 5 c (1,200 mL) of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let everything simmer for 30 minutes. Let it cool and then blend the soup in batches in a food processor or blender until it's all smooth. Return it to the soup pot and add broth ⁄ 4 c (59 mL) at a time if it's too thick. Grate fresh ginger into stir-fry. Stir-fries are super easy to make at home. Mix together your favorite protein and vegetables, plus a bit of sauce, to a fry pan with a few ounces of oil. Stir over a medium heat until everything is cooked. Grate a bit of ginger into your stir-fry about halfway through to add some spice. Add ginger to your desserts. Because ginger is spicy, it pairs well with sweets. You can add some ginger to most cookie, cake, and pie recipes to spice them up. Check the recipes to see when you should add the fresh grated ginger. Depending on the type of recipe, you might need to add it with other semi-wet ingredients or with dry ingredients. Fresh ginger is usually more potent than ground, dry ginger, so keep that in mind when you're looking at the measurements. You might want to reduce the amount of dry ginger by 3/4 or 1/2 when you use fresh instead. The longer you let the ginger mingle with other flavors, the stronger the taste will be. If you're making a pumpkin pie with ginger, for example, make the pie the day before you want to serve it for a stronger ginger flavor. Make a ginger salad dressing. Add ⁄ 4 c (59 mL) of oil and ⁄ 4 c (59 mL) of vinegar to a blender. You can choose whichever oil and vinegar flavors you like. Then add a 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger, chopped fine. You can add salt, pepper, and other spices as you like. Blend everything together until it's smooth, and you have a ginger dressing! Chew on raw ginger to settle indigestion. If you're suffering from a stomachache, a bit of raw ginger could help. Slice a thin piece of raw ginger off a peeled ginger root and chew on it the way you would a piece of chewing gum. Once the flavor has gone out of the piece of ginger, you can throw it away and get another piece. Raw ginger is great if you're experiencing nausea related to pregnancy, since it will settle your stomach without bothering your baby. Make hot tea from ginger to sooth a cough. The size of the chunk of ginger you'll want to use depends on how strong you like your tea. To start, try a chunk of ginger about 1 inch (2.5 cm) square. Cut up the chunk into smaller pieces and place it in cup. Then pour 1 c (240 mL) of boiling water over the ginger. You can peel the ginger root chunk before you slice it, but you don't have to. You can add 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of honey and a few squeezes of lemon juice to the cup for extra flavor. Use it to prepare your juicer. If you're juicing as part of your diet, adding ginger can increase the health benefits of eating right. Before you make your juice, slice a 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger off a ginger root. Take the ginger remnants out and then make your juice as you normally would. Your juice will have the flavor and benefits of ginger without adding anything chunky to your juice. If you like, you can leave the ginger in your juicer for a chunkier, spicier juice. Chew on raw ginger to increase your appetite. Some of the compounds in ginger can increase your body's production of digestive juices. If you haven't been feeling well and having been losing weight because of it, ginger can give you your appetite back.	Pair ginger with root vegetable soup. Grate fresh ginger into stir-fry. Add ginger to your desserts. Make a ginger salad dressing. Chew on raw ginger to settle indigestion. Make hot tea from ginger to sooth a cough. Use it to prepare your juicer. Chew on raw ginger to increase your appetite.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cite-a-Book-Chapter	How to Cite a Book Chapter	To cite a book chapter in MLA, put the author's last name, followed by the page number the quote appears on in parentheses at the end of the quote. Additionally, create an entry in the Works Cited page, starting with the author's last name, followed by a comma and their first name. After their name, list the title of the chapter in quotes, and add a period inside the final quotation marks. Then, list the book's title in italics, add a comma, and include the editor's first and last names. Finally, list the publisher's name, the year of publication, and the pages of the chapter, prefaced by “pp.”	Make a parenthetical in-text citation when quoting in your paper. When you want to quote from a book chapter in your paper, you need to create a parenthetical in-text citation that follows the quote. This will include the author's last name, a space, and then the exact page number the quote appears on, all of that contained within parentheses. The final period to indicate the end of the sentence should appear after the in-text citation, not before it. For example: Many scholars believe it is important to “help the student talk about his or her fears” (Harris 29). For book chapters with 2 authors, list both last names, separated by the word “and.” For example: (Harris and Smith 29). For book chapters with 3 or more authors, just include the first listed author followed by the phrase “et al” and a period. For example: (Harris et al. 29). Begin the Works Cited page with the author’s name. On your Works Cited page in MLA format, you should begin the citation for the book chapter with the author's name. List the author's last name first, followed by a comma, then include their first name, followed by a period. For example: “Harris, Muriel.” Make sure your entry is listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name. If there are 2 authors, include both names in the same format (last name, first name) separated by an “and.” For example: “Harris, Muriel and Smith, John.” For a book chapter with 3 or more authors, include just the first author's name, followed by a comma and the phrase “et al.” For example: “Harris, Muriel, et al.” Include the title of the book chapter in quotes. After the author's name, you'll need to list the title of the book chapter in quotation marks. Add a period inside the final quotation mark. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.”” Make sure to capitalize all major words in the titles. If the title of the book chapter includes a word or phrase in quotation marks, you'll need to use the double quote mark (“) around the entire chapter title and the single quote mark (') around the words within the title that appear in quotes. For example: “Talk to Me: 'Engaging' Reluctant Writers.” List the title of the book in italics. After the book chapter title, you'll need to include the title of the book italicized, followed by a comma. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One ,” Include the editor’s name. If you want to cite one book chapter, it's likely that this is because the chapters are written by different authors and gathered together into the collection by an overseeing editor. This is true for most collections, anthologies , and even some textbooks. The editor's name will be preceded by the words “edited by.” Then you will list the editor's name with the first name appearing first and no punctuation between the first and last name (the reverse of how you listed the chapter author's name), followed by a comma. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One , edited by Ben Rafoth,” If there are 2 editors, list both with “and” between them. For example: “edited by Ben Rafoth and Sam Smith,” If there are 3 or more editors, list each name separated by a comma, with “and” before the last name. For example: “edited by Ben Rafoth, Sam Smith, and Bob Brown,” If there is no editor, just move on to the next step. List the publication information and the page range of the book chapter. After the editor's name, you'll need to include the name of the book's publisher and the year the book was published, separated by a comma. You'll also need to list the page range of the chapter prefaced with “pp.” and followed by a final period. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One , edited by Ben Rafoth, Heinemann, 2000, pp.24-34.” Create an in-text citation after the quoted material. If you want to quote from a book chapter in APA format, you'll need to let the reader know where the quote came from by including the author's last name, the date of publication, and the exact page the quote appears on inside parentheses. The final period of the sentence should appear after the parenthetical citation. For example: Many scholars believe it is important to “help the student talk about his or her fears” (Harris, 2000, p. 29). For a chapter with 2 authors, include both author's last names in the in-text citation, separated by an ampersand (&). For example: (Harris & Smith, 2000, p. 29). For a chapter with 3-5 authors, list all of the authors' names, separated by commas, and include an ampersand before the last name. For example: (Harris, Smith, & Thomas, 2000, p. 29). For a chapter with 6 or more authors, you'll just include the first author's last name and the phrase “et al” followed by a period. For example: (Harris et al., 2000, p. 29). If you include the author's name and/or the publication date in the sentence preceding the quote, you can omit them from the parenthetical citation. For example: According to Muriel Harris (2000), it is important to “help the student talk about his or her fears” (p. 29). Begin the Reference Page with the author’s name and the publication date. The author's name should appear first in your citation in this order: last name, first initial. There should be a period after. Then include the publication date in parentheses, also followed by a period. For example: “Harris, M. (2000).” For a chapter with 2 authors, list both names in the same order (last name, first initial), separated by a comma and an ampersand. For example: “Harris, M., & Smith, J. (2000).” For a chapter with 3-7 authors, list each name in the same way, separated by a comma, with an ampersand preceding the last name. For example: “Harris, M., Smith, J., & Thomas, E. (2000).” For a chapter with more than 7 authors, list the first 6 in the same way, then add an ellipsis (…) and list the last author's name. For example: “Harris, M., Smith, J., Thomas, E., Jones, D., Hale, B., Brown, H.,…Johnson, L. (2000).” Be sure to list the citation in alphabetical order on your References page. Include the title of the book chapter, followed by a period. After the author's name, you should list the title of the book chapter in sentence capitalization. This means that only the first letter of the first word (and the first letter of the first word after a colon) should be capitalized. Then include a period after the chapter title. Note that the title of the chapter should not be italicized. For example: “Harris, M. (2000). Talk to me: Engaging reluctant writers.” List the editor and the title of the book the chapter appears in. Write the word “In” followed by the editor's first initial (then a period) and their last name, followed by (Ed.) and a comma. This indicates the editor of the book collection. Then include the title of the book, also in sentence capitalization style. Do not include a comma or a period after the book title. Italicize the book title. For example: “Harris, M. (2000). Talk to me: Engaging reluctant writers. In B. Rafoth (Ed.), A tutor's guide: Helping writers one to one ” If there are 2 editors, list both names with an ampersand between them and add an “s” to (Eds.). For example: “In B. Rafoth & S. Smith (Eds.),” If there are 3 or more editors, list all names separated by commas, with an ampersand before the last one. Also add an “s” to (Eds.). For example: “In B. Rafoth, S. Smith, & B. Jones (Eds.),” Include the page range and publication information. After the book title, leave a space and add the page range of the book chapter in parentheses with “pp.” preceding the numbers; then add a period. After, add the city of publication, a comma, the state or country of publication, a colon, and the name of the publisher, followed by a final period. For example: “Harris, M. (2000). Talk to me: Engaging reluctant writers. In B. Rafoth (Ed.), A tutor's guide: Helping writers one to one (pp. 24-34). London, United Kingdom: Heinemann.” Begin with the author's name. Write the author's first name, middle initial, and last name. Include a comma at the end. Format: Author First M. Last Name, Example: Ruth A. Miller, Add the title of the chapter. Put the title of the chapter with a comma after it in quotation marks. Do not italicize the title of the chapter. Format: Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter Title," Example: Ruth A. Miller, “Posthuman,” Note the title of the book. After the title of the chapter, write "in" (lowercase). Then, put the book title in italics followed by a comma. Format: Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter Title," in Book Title , Example: Ruth A. Miller, “Posthuman,” in Critical Terms for the Study of Gender , List the editors, if applicable. Next, write "ed." and list the name(s) of the editor(s) in first name, middle initial, last name format. If there is more than 1 editor, write "and" between their names. Format: Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter Title," in Book Title , ed. First M. Last Name Example: Ruth A. Miller, “Posthuman,” in Critical Terms for the Study of Gender , ed. Catharine R. Stimpson and Gilbert Herdt Write the publishing information. Include the place where the book was published, add a colon, list the name of the publisher, add a comma, then write the year of publication. Put all of this publishing information in parentheses, then end with a comma. Format: Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter Title," in Book Title , ed. First M. Last Name (Place of Publication: Publisher, date), Example: Ruth A. Miller, “Posthuman,” in Critical Terms for the Study of Gender , ed. Catharine R. Stimpson and Gilbert Herdt (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2014), Finish with the page number. The final piece of the footnote citation is the page where the information you are citing came from. List the page number and end with a period. Format: Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter Title," in Book Title , ed. First M. Last Name (Place of Publication: Publisher, date), page cited. Example: Ruth A. Miller, “Posthuman,” in Critical Terms for the Study of Gender , ed. Catharine R. Stimpson and Gilbert Herdt (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2014), 325. List the author’s last name, first name. The first thing you should include in a Bibliography citation in Chicago style is the author's name. You should list the author's last name, followed by a comma, then the author's first name, followed by a period. For example: “Harris, Muriel.” For a chapter with 2 or more authors, list the first name in the same order (last name, first name), then each subsequent name in the order “first name last name,” separated by commas, with “and” before the last name. For example: “Harris, Muriel, and Bill Jones.” The citation should be listed alphabetically by the author's last name in accordance with your other entries. Include the title of the book chapter in quotation marks. After the author's name, you'll need to list the title of the book chapter inside quotation marks. You should capitalize all major words in the title. The following period should appear inside the closing quotation mark. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.”” List the title of the book with the word “In” before it. After the book title, you'll need to add the title of the book that the chapter appears in. You should first write the word “In” (with a capital "I") and then the title of the book with all major words capitalized and followed by a comma. Italicize the book title. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” In A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One ,” Include the editor’s name and the page range of the book chapter. After the comma following the book title, you should add the editor's name. Write the words “edited by” and then the full name of the editor in first name last name format, followed by a comma. Then write the page range of the book chapter, followed by a period. Do not include “p.” before the page numbers. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” In A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One , edited by Ben Rafoth, 24-34.” List the publication information last. After the page range, you should write the city of publication, followed by a colon. Then include the name of the publisher, a comma, and the date of publication, followed by a final period. For example: “Harris, Muriel. “Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers.” In A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One , edited by Ben Rafoth, 24-34. London: Heinemann, 2000.”	Make a parenthetical in-text citation when quoting in your paper. Begin the Works Cited page with the author’s name. Include the title of the book chapter in quotes. List the title of the book in italics. Include the editor’s name. List the publication information and the page range of the book chapter. Create an in-text citation after the quoted material. Begin the Reference Page with the author’s name and the publication date. Include the title of the book chapter, followed by a period. List the editor and the title of the book the chapter appears in. Include the page range and publication information. Begin with the author's name. Add the title of the chapter. Note the title of the book. List the editors, if applicable. Write the publishing information. Finish with the page number. List the author’s last name, first name. Include the title of the book chapter in quotation marks. List the title of the book with the word “In” before it. Include the editor’s name and the page range of the book chapter. List the publication information last.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Hair-Thinning-Shears	How to Use Hair Thinning Shears	To use hair thinning shears, separate your hair into 3 inch sections. Next, hold the shears diagonally with the tips pointing up at the ceiling and grab the first section of hair. Place the shears about halfway down the section and cut into the hair with the shears. Then, flip the scissors around so the tips are pointing down at the floor and cut into the section at the same halfway point. Do this for the remaining sections, then comb your hair out thoroughly!	Buy a pair of blending and texturizing shears. These shears are very versatile, and are able to cut about 40-70% of hair off in a few quick cuts. They can be used to add a level of texture, or naturally blend different levels of your hair. There are generally 25 teeth on this particular type of shear. Add chunking shears to your array of scissors. If you have especially thick hair to cut, these are great. However, they can be difficult to use and leave holes in the cut, so only use them for very thick hair. They can take big chunks out at once (40-80%), and can cut through thicker hair than a standard pair of shears. These even work best with curly hair, which is hard to cut with normal scissors. These shears have about 7-15 teeth on them. Get a pair of finishing shears. They remove much less hair than the other two pairs of shears. This is a great pair of shears to go back over your hair after you have already made a pass with the standard shears. They give your hair a softer, lived in look. However, you will have to make more passes with these shears, as they take so little off. Find shears with adjustable screws. Most, if not all shears, are stainless steel. However, shears with an adjustable screw can make all the difference in the world. If you find that the tension is off, then the screw allows you to adjust it. Comb through your hair. Make sure your hair has been freshly washed and is still damp. Then, use a comb and pass it through your hair a few times. Run your hand through your hair when you are done combing. Check for any knots or bulges. Try and shake them loose, then pass your brush/comb through the area again. Grab a section of your hair. This section of hair should be from the front of your face. Each section is usually around ½” thick. Pull the strands out, away from your body, and hold the ends in between your fingers with one hand. You will want to hold your hand about 2-3 inches away from the ends of your hair. Use your other hand to hold the thinning shears. Take the shears to the outer section of the hair and cut the hair diagonally about one inch inward from the outer tips. If you want to you can flip the shears around and cut at the same spot, but with the shears facing the opposite direction. Take another section of hair with your hand. This should be immediately behind the first section you just finished thinning out. Pull the hair outward and hold the section of hair in between your fingers. Take the thinning shears and cut through the section of hair, starting one inch away from the tips. Once more, you can flip the shears around and cut in the same spot for added thinning/shaping. Repeat until you have gone all the way around. Make sure that you get all of your ends. To ensure you get all of them, you can do some minor overlapping cuts. You can take a few hairs from a previously thinned section and add them to the section you are about to thin. This will guarantee that you snip all of the ends to the same length. Feel free to go back, and cut again if you feel as if they are misshapen, or still too bulky, but be careful not to cut too much. Note that as you move from onto a new section, drop the previous section of hair except for a small section to guide the length of the cut. Clean your ends off. You can either take a towel, or run through the ends with your hands. You want to make sure you loosen your hair, and let the trimmed hair fall to the ground. This would also be a great time to wash or rinse your hair, and clean the snipped hair out. Dry your hair off. If you have just stepped out of the shower, or been outside in the rain, it is critical that you dry your hair off. Use a towel, and run through your hair. You can also use a blow dryer if your hair is really soaking wet. This is because thinning shears have a difficult time cutting through wet hair, which can make a person's head look very bad as a result. Comb through your hair until it is smooth. You can use a brush if your hair is thick, or a comb if your hair is thin. Make at least 20-30 passes through, depending on the treatment of your hair, and its texture. After you are done, run your hands through your hair to see if there are any knots. If there are, try to take a few more passes with the comb/brush. If you have curly hair, you might want to consider straightening your hair. Otherwise, the thinning shears might cut your hair unevenly. Separate your hair with hair clips. Each section should be about 3 inches, or 76 mm, wide. Simply grab an estimated length of hair and hold it with your hand. You can attach the hair clip against the hair bundle, or around it, as long as it remains contained and separated. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may need to add more hair clips. Remove one of the hair clips. The first one you remove should be in the front part of the head. Comb through that section of loose hair and straighten it out some more. Then gently pull the comb towards the end of your hair, but not all the way. Hold your hair high in the air, with the comb still attached at the end. Begin to thin your hair. About halfway down the strand, cut that section of hair with the thinning shears. The tips of the scissors should be pointing upward towards the ceiling. Then comb out the hair. If it still looks bulky, flip the scissors around and cut at the same point with the tips of the scissors pointing downward. This will complete the thinning for this section of hair. You can now release the shears and place them on a nearby table. Let the comb in your other hand loose. Go back through the sheared section, and comb through. This will release the cut hair and get it out of the way. If some hair seems to be stuck, run your fingers through it slightly to loosen them. Otherwise, you can wait until it is over to clean your hair in the shower. Thin your hair out in sections. Each time you complete a section of hair, allow it to fall with the rest of the hair that has already been thinned out. Remember to do both an upward and downward cut for each section. It is better to follow clockwise, or counterclockwise. Do not do random sections, otherwise it might end up looking unnatural. Comb through your hair one last time. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may need to go back around with the thinning shears and thin more hair. This time do not cut at the same spot. Instead, do one more angular cut and then comb your hair and check it.	Buy a pair of blending and texturizing shears. Add chunking shears to your array of scissors. Get a pair of finishing shears. Find shears with adjustable screws. Comb through your hair. Grab a section of your hair. Use your other hand to hold the thinning shears. Take another section of hair with your hand. Repeat until you have gone all the way around. Clean your ends off. Dry your hair off. Comb through your hair until it is smooth. Separate your hair with hair clips. Remove one of the hair clips. Begin to thin your hair. Let the comb in your other hand loose. Thin your hair out in sections. Comb through your hair one last time.
https://www.wikihow.com/Delete-Xbox-Profiles	How to Delete Xbox Profiles	To delete an Xbox profile, start by going to the settings menu and selecting "System Settings." Then, open the storage menu, and select "All Devices." Next, select "Game Profiles" near the top of the list, and click on the profile you want to delete. Finally, press the "A" button, and then press "Delete."	Open the Settings. Press the Guide button, and then navigate to the Settings menu. Select System Settings. Open the Storage menu. You will see a list of attached storage devices. From here, select All Devices. A list of categories will appear. Open Game Profiles. This category should be towards the top of the list. IN this section, you will see every profile that is currently associated with the system. Delete the profile. Select the profile that you want to delete and press the A button. A new menu will open with a Delete option. When you press Delete, you will be given two choices. You can delete the profile only while continuing to store the save games and achievements, or you can delete the entire profile and all associated data. If you just received the Xbox and are deleting the accounts of users who won't be using the machine anymore, delete all the data to make more room for your own. Press the Guide button. From the window that opens, you should be able to select Download Profile. If you can't see this option, it means you are signed in with another profile. To sign out, press the X button. Enter your account. Enter your Microsoft account information. This is the email address that you used to sign up for Xbox LIVE, Hotmail, or other Windows services. After you enter your account, you will be asked for your password. The Microsoft account used to be called your Windows Live ID. They are the same thing now. If the account is a Child account, you will need the parent/guardian's account information. Select the storage destination. The most common place to store profiles is on the hard drive. The Xbox will automatically put the profile in the correct directories. Once you select the destination, the profile will begin downloading. This may take a while depending on the speed of the connection. Choose whether or not to remember the password. By default, the password for the account you download will not be remembered, and will need to be reentered the next time the account tries to sign in. If you are the owner of the Xbox, or it belongs to a trusted friend, you can save the password to make signing in easier in the future.	Open the Settings. Open the Storage menu. Open Game Profiles. Delete the profile. Press the Guide button. Enter your account. Select the storage destination. Choose whether or not to remember the password.
https://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-Hem	How to Sew a Hem	There are several ways to sew a hem, but the double-fold hem and the blind stitch hem are the most common. For a double-fold hem, lay your clothing out and fold the fabric edge up ⅝-inch. Create a second fold over the first ⅝-inch wide so the raw edge of the first fold is hidden under the second fold. Pin the hem in place, then sew it by hand or with your sewing machine. To finish off the hem, iron it so it lays down flat.	Decide how you will sew your hem. There are two ways to sew a hem: by hand or with a sewing machine. While the latter is obviously faster, the former allows you to sew a hem without many tools. If you can, set up your sewing machine for your hem; use a straight stitch for a double-fold hem. Fold your hem. Lay out your clothing on a countertop pattern-side down, with the hem/edge in front of you. Fold the fabric edge up ⅝-inch, and use an iron to flatten it out. Then, starting from the edge, create a second fold over the first ⅝-inch wide, so that the raw edge of the first fold is hidden under the second fold. ⅝-inch is the standard seam allowance, but you can use whatever measurement you want for your hem. Pin the hem in place. Use multiple straight pins to secure this fold. Insert the pins so that the blunt end (often with a pearl) sticks out from the hem, while the needle-end of the pin is inserted towards the fabric. This will make them much easier to remove as you sew (if you're using a sewing machine). Sew your hem. Either with your sewing machine or by hand, use a matching thread to your fabric and sew a straight stitch along the top edge of the fold. Work all the way around until you've sewn the whole hem, and then tie off and cut your thread. Iron the hem. You're almost done! To finish off your hem, you need to iron it so it lays down flat. If your fabric can handle it, use a bit of steam to help with the ironing process. When you're done ironing, turn your fabric right-side-out, and enjoy your newly completed hem. Determine if you have the necessary tools. Although you can hand-sew a blind hem, it can be very difficult and the process is much easier on a sewing machine. In order to sew a blind hem on a sewing machine, you must have two tools: a blind hem foot, and the proper stitch. A blind hem foot can be purchased at most sewing shops for around $10. In addition, check to see if your sewing machine comes with a stitch that looks like this: ^----^----^. Prepare your fabric. If you haven't already, prewash your fabric to prevent it from shrinking later. Then, place your fabric on a countertop with the pattern side down. Fold your hem. Determine your seam allowance, as this is the width of the fold you will be making; a traditional seam allowance is ⅝-inch. Fold this much of the fabric up from the edge, and then do it again. This will hide the raw edge under fold, so that it won't be seen in the finished hem. Use an iron to flatten this fabric out. Pin the hem in place. Use a series of straight pins to hold the fabric in place. Insert the pins so that the blunt/pearl end is on the fabric portion, while the needle/tip is sticking out towards the edge of the hem. If you are using a sewing machine, fold your ironed section under the fabric. Take the portion of fabric that you just folded/ironed, and fold it in the opposite direction so that it is hidden under the fabric. However, fold it so that about ⅛ of an inch is exposed. Your piece of fabric should now have the pattern-side down, but the tiny ⅛-inch exposed fold at the edge will show the fabric. Sew the hem. For hand sewing, start at the edge of your fold. Just above the fold, pick up a very small portion of the fabric. Then go left about 1/4 in and pick up a bit of the fold. Right above that, pick up a very small portion of the fabric again. Continue in this manner until you reach the end of your hem. For a sewing machine, change your stitch to the one that looks like '--^----^--'. Turn your fabric sideways on the sewing machine, so that the ⅛-inch fold is on the right side, and the rest of the fabric is on the left. Begin sewing down the edge where the fold and the rest of the fabric meet. You should keep the edge of the fabric plumb to the divider on your presser foot. Sew like this all the way down the hem, until you reach the end of your fabric. You should notice that the '^' stitches will hook onto the body of the fabric, while the regular straight stitches in between remain on the ⅛-inch folded portion. Finish your hem. Tie and cut off the excess thread, and then unfold your hem. On one side (the back) you should see the hem sewn with the '--^----^--' pattern. However, on the other side the stitch should be 'blind', as in you'll only see a tiny dot where the '^' stitch hooked onto the fabric. If this is the case, use an iron to flatten out the hem, and complete your sewing project.	Decide how you will sew your hem. Fold your hem. Pin the hem in place. Sew your hem. Iron the hem. Determine if you have the necessary tools. Prepare your fabric. Fold your hem. Pin the hem in place. Sew the hem. Finish your hem.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Ibid	How to Use Ibid	To use the abbreviation Ibid, which comes from the Latin word ibidem, wait until you have the same source cited consecutively. Once you've written out the first citation, place "Ibid" in the space where the second citation would go. If the page number is the only detail that changed between the 2 citations, include a comma and the new page number after "Ibid." If the citation keeps repeating, use "Ibid" to replace any consecutive citations after the first citation until you need to cite a different work.	Write “Ibid. ” if the same exact source is cited consecutively. Anytime a single work is immediately and exactly repeated within a single citation or across two citations, you can change the second mention to “Ibid.” Let's say you have a citation “Mike Wilson, A History of Cats (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2011), 8.” and the citation immediately following is identical. You can change that second citation of the Wilson book simply to read, “Ibid.” Add a page number after “Ibid. ” if only that detail changes. Look for instances in which only the page number differs between consecutive citations of a single source. In those cases, you can change the citation that follows the first citation to read “Ibid., [page number].” Let's say your citation is, “Jen Fox, I Love Siamese Cats (New York: Random House, 2000), 9.” If the citation immediately following cites page 10 of the same book, you can change that second citation to read, “Ibid., 10.” Follow up with more “Ibid. ” uses if the single source keeps repeating. Write “Ibid.” if the source following an “Ibid.” citation or an “Ibid., [page number].” citation cites the same page of the same work. Let's say that after your citation of, “Mike Wilson, A History of Cats (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2011), 8.” there are 3 identical citations all from page 8 of that work. All citations after the first one can be changed to “Ibid.” Similarly, if after your “Ibid, 10.” citation of the Fox book, there is another citation to page 10 of the Fox book, you can simply write, “Ibid.” Use Ibid only to refer to a single work. If, for instance, your footnote 21 and footnote 22 both refer to the Wilson and Fox books, you can't just write "Ibid." to cover both of them in the latter footnote. "Ibid." (with or without a page number notation) can only refer to a single work. However, if footnote 21 referred to Wilson and Fox (in that order), and then footnote 22 referred to Fox and Wilson (in that order), you'd start footnote 22 with "Ibid.;" since the Fox book is immediately repeated across consecutive citations. Consult your style guide to create a works cited list. Use the style guide assigned to you by your professor to format a works cited list for your essay. This citation list is typically its own page at the end of the essay. Here you will list all the sources you used to find quotes or other relevant materials presented in your work. Depending upon your style guide, a primary citation of a book from your list may look something like this: “Mike Wilson, A History of Cats (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2011), 8.” Examples of common style guides include the Chicago Manual of Style, the Turabian Citation Guide, and the AMA Manual of Style. For now, don't treat sources repeated in the list any differently from one another. Simply focus on creating a proper citation for each work. Identify primary citations. Look over your list and notice which sources repeat often. Use a highlighter to mark the first time a citation for a specific work appears in your list. If a source only appears on your list once, you don't need to worry about using ibid, as there are no subsequent references. Use “Ibid. ” or “Ibid., [page number].” for immediate repeats after primary citations. Look to the citation immediately after your primary citation. If it's the same, or the same other than the page number, choose the appropriate version of ibid to use. So if you have the citation “Mike Wilson, A History of Cats (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2011), 8.” and the citation immediately following is the same, you can change that second citation of the Wilson book to, “Ibid.” If the citation following that primary citation of the Wilson book is to page 9 of the book instead of page 8, change the second citation to "Ibid., 9.” Create secondary citations when sources repeat non-consecutively. Look for places where citations to the same source repeat, but with other citations in between them. In these cases, you'll create a secondary citation for the repeating instances. Depending on your chosen style guide, you'll write a secondary citation as something like the author's name, a comma, the page number, and then a period. Let's say an unrelated citation appears between a primary reference to page 8 of the Wilson book and a second identical reference to the Wilson book. The second citation would become, “Wilson, 8.” Similarly, if the second citation to the Wilson book is on page 9 rather than page 8, the citation would become, “Wilson, 9.” Creating a secondary citation is the same whether there is one unrelated citation between the two or several. Use “Ibid. ” when secondary citations immediately repeat. Look over your works cited list for places where secondary citations repeat. Change repeat secondary citations to “Ibid.” for clarity. So, for instance, your list might look like: [Smith book primary citation] Ibid. [for Smith primary] [Wilson book primary citation] [Smith book secondary citation] Ibid. [for Smith secondary] Ibid., 23. [for Smith secondary with different page noted]	Write “Ibid. Add a page number after “Ibid. Follow up with more “Ibid. Use Ibid only to refer to a single work. Consult your style guide to create a works cited list. Identify primary citations. Use “Ibid. Create secondary citations when sources repeat non-consecutively. Use “Ibid.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Clams	How to Clean Clams	To clean your clams for a tasty meal, start by tapping any of them with open shells and throw away any that don't close up. If you see any shells that are cracked or broken, throw those clams away as well. Then, place them in a bowl of water and dispose of any clams that float. Now you've got rid of the bad clams, soak the rest in a bowl of water for 20 to 60 minutes to get rid of grit and other dirt.	Tap any clams that have open shells. You can use a countertop, spoon, or your finger to lightly tap the shell. Throw out any clams that do not close when tapped. This indicates they are dead and unsuitable for eating. Throw away clams that are cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged. Damaged shells can allow bacteria to enter, making the clam unsafe to eat. This is also an indication that the clam may be dead. Place the clams in a bowl of water. Remove any clams that float. Floating is a sign that the clam is dead. Toxins from dead clams can be transferred from the clam to you, even after cooking. Submerge the clams in a bowl of water. You can use saltwater or freshwater. Soaking methods differ depending on which type of water you choose. Saltwater is often considered to be the more effective method as it mimics the clams' natural habitat for cleaning. To soak the clams in saltwater, mix 1/3-cup salt (100 grams) with 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water. Soak the clams for 30 minutes. Take the clams out by hand. Make another bowl of the saltwater mixture and soak the clams again. This process should be repeated 1-2 more times. For freshwater, submerge the clams in a bowl of cool water. It is fine to use tap water. Let the clams soak for 20 minutes to an hour. The clams will purge any salt, sand, or other grit naturally during this time. Add 2 tablespoons of cornmeal to the soaking water. This may help clean the grit from the clams while they are soaking. The cornmeal may alter the taste of the clams by making them slightly sweeter. Remove the clams from the water with your hands. The debris from the clams will be at the bottom of the bowl, so do not use a strainer. Lifting them out by hand will prevent recontamination of the clams. Scrub the clams with a sturdy brush. Rinse the clams under running water after you have finished brushing them. This will help remove any remaining grit or debris from the outside shell.	Tap any clams that have open shells. Throw away clams that are cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged. Place the clams in a bowl of water. Submerge the clams in a bowl of water. Add 2 tablespoons of cornmeal to the soaking water. Remove the clams from the water with your hands. Scrub the clams with a sturdy brush.
https://www.wikihow.com/Crochet-a-Flower	How to Crochet a Flower	To crochet a flower, start by making a magic ring with your yarn and crocheting 6 single crochet stitches into the center. Then, connect the first and last stitches with a slip stitch. For the petals, chain 2 and attach it to your single stitch with a slip stitch to form a small loop. After you've made 2 loops all the way around, insert a slip stitch, double crochet, and slip stitch into the loop. Repeat this pattern on every loop to complete your petals.	Gather your materials. You can easily make simple flowers using just a few materials. Before you get started, you will need: Yarn. You can use any yarn you like to make your flowers, but if you want to create small delicate flowers, then opt for a light or medium worsted weight yarn. Crochet hook. Make sure that the hook size is appropriate for the yarn you are using. Check the label of your yarn for a recommendation. For example, if you choose a light worsted weight yarn, then a size G/6 (UK 8) hook is best. Scissors Create a magic ring. A magic ring is a double loop of yarn that you can work stitches around and then tighten by pulling on the tail of the loop. It is a simple way to begin a crochet project that needs to be worked in rounds. To make a magic ring, loop your yarn around two fingers twice. Pinch the yarn to secure it in the loop, and then work a slipstitch onto an edge of the loop to secure it. Another option for starting your flower is to make a chain of four. If you use this option, then the center of your flower will be open. Work six single crochet stitches into the center of the circle. Next, begin working single crochet stitches around the circle to begin your flower. You will need to make six single crochet stitches around the magic circle in total. To single crochet, insert the hook through the center of the circle, then yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook. Then, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook to complete a single crochet stitch. You can use the same process if you opted to make a chain into a circle rather than make a magic ring. Pull the tail to tighten the circle. When you have finished working your stitches around the circle, tug gently on the tail of the magic ring to tighten it. This will pull the six single crochet stitches together so that they are forming a circle. You do not have to tighten anything you started your flower with a chain of four. Slipstitch to connect the first and last stitches. To finish the first round, connect the first and last stitches with a slipstitch. To slipstitch, insert the hook into the first stitch in the round and then yarn over and pull through both stitches. Chain two and slipstitch. Next, you will be making the petals for your flower. To start the round, chain two and then use a slipstitch to connect the chain of two to the first stitch. This will form a small loop, which forms the base of your petals and you will work into these loops in your next round. Repeat this all the way around the circle making a loop from a chain of two in each of the single crochet stitches. Work a slipstitch into the first loop. After you have completed a round of the chain of two loops, you will begin working into these loops to complete the petals. To start this round, work a slipstitch into the center of the first chain of two loops. Double crochet into the same loop. Next work a double crochet stitch into the same loop. This will form the peak for your petal. To double crochet, loop the yarn over the hook, and then insert the hook into the loop. Yarn over again and pull through the first loop. Then, yarn over again and pull through the next two stitches. Then, yarn over once again and pull through the last two stitches on the hook. Work another slipstitch into the same loop. To finish up your first petal, all you have to do is slipstitch one more time into the same loop. This will taper the petal down from the double crochet stitch you just made. Repeat the petal sequence. To continue the last round of your flower, repeat the petal sequence for each loop in the round. The petal sequence is slipstitch, double crochet, and slipstitch again. When you complete the final slipstitch, your flower is complete! Tie off the last stitch and cut the excess yarn to finish. You may use the flower as is, or add embellishments if desired. Add a button, sequin, or bead to the center. Embellishing your flower can be as simple as adding something to the center of your flower as an accent. Try adding a button, sequin, or bead into the center of your flower. You can either sew it into place or use some fabric glue to secure it. If you use fabric glue to embellish your flower, make sure to let it dry overnight. Sprinkle on some glitter. You can also add glitter to your flower for an easy way to embellish it. Just add some fabric glue to your flower in the places you want to embellish and sprinkle glitter onto the flower. Then, tap off the excess glitter and let the glue dry overnight. Try adding fabric glue to the outer edges of your petals and then sprinkle glue on them as an embellishment. Or, add glue just to the center of your flower to create a glittery central accent. Crochet some leaves for the flower. If you want to add crocheted accents to your flower, then try crocheting a leaf or some leaves to attach to it. You can crochet a simple leaf using some green yarn and then sew it onto one of the outer edges of your flower using a yarn needle.	Gather your materials. Create a magic ring. Work six single crochet stitches into the center of the circle. Pull the tail to tighten the circle. Slipstitch to connect the first and last stitches. Chain two and slipstitch. Work a slipstitch into the first loop. Double crochet into the same loop. Work another slipstitch into the same loop. Repeat the petal sequence. Add a button, sequin, or bead to the center. Sprinkle on some glitter. Crochet some leaves for the flower.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Blush	How to Make Blush	To make pressed powder blush, mix 3 tablespoons of water with 2-6 drops of red food coloring, depending on how vibrant you want the blush to be. You can also add yellow or blue food coloring to slightly vary the shade. Next, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of baby powder and mix the ingredients until you create a thick paste. Then, transfer your blush into a shallow container with a lid. Finally, place the blush in a sunny window for 24 hours to dry before using it!	Consider making a pressed powder blush. This blush closely resembles the blush you would buy in a store, except that it lacks all of the dangerous chemicals. You can apply it like you would any other pressed powder blush with a brush or makeup sponge. This section will show you how to make pressed powder blush. Find a mixing bowl. You will need a small bowl to mix all of your ingredients together. Make sure that the bowl is clean, or you will risk contaminating your makeup. Put your food coloring and water in a bowl and mix together. You will need 3 tablespoons of water. The amount of food coloring you use will determine how dark or how light you want your blush to be. Here are some proportions to get you started: For a light pink blush, use 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring. For a medium pink blush, use 3 to 4 drops of red food coloring. For a dark pink blush, use 5 to 6 drops of red food coloring. Consider tinting your blush with other colors. You can leave your blush a traditional pink, or you can add other colors to get the shade you want. Yellow food coloring will give you more of an orange tint, while blue will give you more of a purple tint. Start with one drop at a time, and be sure to mix between drops. Do this until you get the color you achieve. If your blush ends up too orange or too purple, then add in a drop or two of red food coloring. If you are aiming for a light-colored blush, you may have to balance this out by adding a few drops water. Add in a bit of baby powder and mix. You want to end up with a thick paste. Try adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of baby powder at a time. If you do not have any baby powder, you can make your own by combining cornstarch and arrowroot powder. The blush will be damp and have a darker color, but it will lighten a little once it dries. Transfer your blush in a container. You can use any container you want, but a shallow container, such as an old makeup pallet, will work best. You will be applying this blush with a brush. Make sure that your container has a lid. Smooth out the blush. When you first put your blush into the container, it may be lumpy. Use a spoon, knife, or spatula to smooth the surface down so that it is flush with lip of the container—just like a store-bought blush. You may end up with some excess blush during this process. If you do, either discard the excess blush or transfer it to another container to make more blush. Consider pressing the blush. If the blush is still too lumpy and moist, you can place a paper towel onto the blush, and then pressing down on it with something hard and smooth, such as a spice bottle or a wooden block. Wait for the blush to dry. Set the blush in a warm, dry, and preferably sunny location. Open the lid and leave it for 24 hours. After this, the blush should be dry and ready to use. Note that, depending on how much water you added, your blush may require more drying time. Use the blush. You can apply your blush as you would any other store-bought powder blush, using a brush or a makeup sponge. Be sure to keep the lid on your container closed when you are not using the blush. Consider making some loose powder blush. This blush closely resembles the loose, mineral powder blush you might buy in a store, except that it costs much less. You can apply it using a brush or poof. This section will show you how to make your own loose powder blush. Find a mixing container. You will need some sort of to combine all of your ingredients. Because you are working with such small amounts, you can use a small mixing bowl, or even a cup. Pour beetroot or hibiscus powder into the mixing container. You will need ½ teaspoon of beetroot or hibiscus powder. Pour the powder through a sifter into a bowl and break up any clumps you may find with a fork. If your powder is still too clumpy, then you may have to grind it further using a coffee grinder or a pestle and mortar. If your beetroot powder comes in a capsule, simple pull the capsule apart and pour out the beetroot powder. Discard the capsule. Keep doing this until you have enough beetroot powder. You can also use freeze-dried or dehydrated strawberries and raspberries as well. Be sure to grind them into a fine powder in a coffee grinder, or by using a pestle and mortar, before using them in your recipe. Add the arrowroot powder and mix. You will need ½ teaspoon of arrowroot powder. Once you have measured it out, add that into your mixing bowl. Mix everything together with a fork. You can also transfer the ingredients into another bowl through a sifter; not only will the sifter blend everything together smoothly, but it will also break up any remaining clumps. If you do not have any arrowroot powder, you can substitute it with cornstarch. Adjust as needed. If your blush is too dark, you can lighten it by adding more arrowroot powder. If your blush is too light, you can darken it by adding some cocoa powder. Be sure to mix everything again after you have added your powder. Consider adding some shimmer. You can add a little shimmer to your powder blush with ground ginger or ground nutmeg. You can also use mica powders as well. Once you have added your shimmer, mix the ingredients again using a fork. Ground ginger will give you a light-colored shimmer. Ground nutmeg will give you a darker shimmer. Consider adding some essential oil. The essential oil is not necessary, but it will help the powder stick better to your skin. It will also give it a nice fragrance. Simply add a drop or two of essential oil and mix the blush again using a fork. Keep in mind, however, that this might cause the blush to become more clumpy. Use floral or sweet fragrances, such as chamomile, lavender, rose, or vanilla. Consider decorating your container. You can leave your container plain, or you can decorate it with stick-on gemstones. You can also make a custom label for it. Consider making a cream blush. Cream blushes don't have to contain dangerous chemicals. By making your own cream blush, you get to decide exactly what goes into it—and you can customize the color too. This section will teach you how to make your own cream blush. You can apply it using your fingers or makeup sponge. Assemble your double boiler. Fill the bottom pot with an inch or two of water and place the upper pot on top. Transfer everything to the stove and turn the stove on to a medium heat. If you do not have a double boiler, then you can make your own by filling a large pot with an inch or two of water, and placing a large bowl over it. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. Measure out the shea butter and emulsifying wax and put it the a double boiler. You will need 1 teaspoon of shea butter and ½ teaspoon of emulsifying wax. Place both ingredients into the upper pot or bowl of your double boiler. Melt shea butter and wax in a double boiler. Heat the two ingredients until they melt. Be sure to stir them while they are melting with a spoon or spatula. This helps the butter and wax melt more evenly, and it mixes them together. Remove the double boiler from the stove. Once the shea butter and emulsifying wax have melted completely, turn the stove off and move the double boiler to a heat-resistant surface. The mixture in the pot should look translucent, and there should be no clumps. Add aloe and mix until smooth. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, measure out 1 tablespoon of aloe gel and transfer it to the mixture. Blend everything together with a spoon or spatula. Try to use a clear aloe gel, as opposed to a tinted one. Add mica and cocoa powders a little bit at a time. Add both your mica and cocoa powders a little bit at a time until you get the color you want. You can use any color of mica powders you want, but pinks and reds might yield the best and most natural results. The cocoa powders will help darken the blush. If you wish to have a lighter blush, then use less cocoa. You will need ½ to 1 teaspoon of each powder, depending on your preferences. Consider dipping a spoon into the mixture, letting it cool, and holding it against your cheek to make sure you have the right color. Transfer everything into a little jar and let it solidify. Once you have achieved the color you want, transfer everything into a small, seal-able jar using a spoon or spatula. Leave the jar in a cool place, unopened, until it has solidified, then seal the jar tightly with a lid. Wait 24 hours before using the blush. This allows it to solidify. Consider decorating your container. You can leave your container as is, or you can personalize it further by adding a personalized label or embellishing it with stick-on gems. Make a simple cheek stain using beets, olive oil, and honey. You will need one peeled and chopped beet, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until everything is smooth. Transfer your stain into a small, seal-able container and store it in the refrigerator. The stain will keep for one month. You can also freeze your cheek stain. It will keep in the freezer for two months. Consider making a simplified cream blush. Sometimes, we just don't have all of the ingredients on hand, or sometimes we don't have the time to melt the butters and waxes. If this is the case, then simply add 1 to 2 teaspoons of mineral powder to 1 tablespoon of moisturizer and transfer it to a small container. Make cream blush using lipstick. You can also make cream blush using lipstick and coconut oil. You will need at least half of a lipstick (not sheer) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Melt the lipstick in the microwave (about 15 to 30 seconds) or in a spoon held over a burning candle. Mix the melted lipstick with the coconut oil and transfer it to a small, seal-able container. Wait until the mixture cools down and becomes solid before using it.	Consider making a pressed powder blush. Find a mixing bowl. Put your food coloring and water in a bowl and mix together. Consider tinting your blush with other colors. Add in a bit of baby powder and mix. Transfer your blush in a container. Smooth out the blush. Wait for the blush to dry. Use the blush. Consider making some loose powder blush. Find a mixing container. Pour beetroot or hibiscus powder into the mixing container. Add the arrowroot powder and mix. Adjust as needed. Consider adding some shimmer. Consider adding some essential oil. Consider decorating your container. Consider making a cream blush. Assemble your double boiler. Measure out the shea butter and emulsifying wax and put it the a double boiler. Melt shea butter and wax in a double boiler. Remove the double boiler from the stove. Add aloe and mix until smooth. Add mica and cocoa powders a little bit at a time. Transfer everything into a little jar and let it solidify. Consider decorating your container. Make a simple cheek stain using beets, olive oil, and honey. Consider making a simplified cream blush. Make cream blush using lipstick.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-an-Edible-Pond	How to Grow an Edible Pond	To grow a pond with edible plants, you'll need a water-safe container like a metal washtub or sealed ceramic pot that's 16 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. Additionally, you will need a mix of plants in plastic pots, including at least one deep-water plant like a sacred lotus that can draw oxygen from the air to the bottom of the pond. You should also get at least one plant that'll provide coverage from the sun like common watercress in order to prevent algae overgrowth and to keep the water temperature cool. When you have your supplies, fill your container with clean water. Then, spread a thin layer of gravel on top of the soil of all your plants to help weigh them down and keep the water from getting muddy. After you've added the gravel, submerge the potted plants into your container of water.	Select a water-safe container to create a small pond. Metal washtubs, preformed pond liners, and sealed ceramic pots are all great choices for your pond. A container that is 16 inches (41 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30 cm) deep will give you enough room for 4-5 plants, which is a great size for a beginner garden. Containers made of wood, like a barrel, can be used only if you line the inside with a pond liner. Plants do better in containers with dark interiors that do not reflect light away from the pond. The container does not have to be visible. You can bury it in the ground or surround it with rocks or decking. If you plan to bring your container indoors permanently, or just for the winter, make sure you select a container that you'll be able to transport easily. Build an outdoor pond if you want a larger water feature. Larger ponds are possible if you have the yard space to dig a large hole that is at least 1.5–2 feet (0.46–0.61 m) deep and 7 by 4 feet (2.1 by 1.2 m) wide. Building it to this size will help ensure the health of the pond water. Line it with a pond liner that is at least 4 feet (1.2 m) larger than the pond itself. Larger, in-ground ponds are complex ecosystems that can be difficult to balance and manage if you are new to pond management. Choose a location that gets 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. The plants in your pond need sunlight in order to thrive, so choose a bright spot. You also need a spot where the plants have protection from the scorching effects of the afternoon sun. Afternoon sun is the most intense, so consider placement of your plants to maximize morning sun and provide a couple hours of late-day shade. Any size container of standing water can be a drowning hazard for young children, so keep this in mind when you are scoping out a spot for your water garden. Keep the pond away from trees that drop their leaves or flowers in large amounts. These can clog up the pond. Line the bottom of your pond with rinsed gravel. Gravel will provide a natural biofilter and substrate for your pond and will give you something to nest your potted plants into. It's important to rinse your gravel before you use it to make sure it is free from dust and other debris that can cloud your pond water. 2 inches (5.1 cm) of gravel is all you need. Fill your pond with clean water. You're going to eat the plants that grow in the pond water so make sure you are starting with water that is as free from harmful bacteria, heavy metals and, toxins as possible. High-quality tap water is usually the best option. Distilled water is not a good option because it contains none of the minerals that are found in natural water sources. Rain water collected in a rain barrel can also be used, as your garden will be watered naturally by the rain anyway. Pot your plants in water-permeable containers. All plants need to be potted, even if they are capable of rooting out along their stems (like watercress). Use plastic pots that have plenty of holes for the water to go in and out of the root system. Line your pot with newspaper, then put in a scoop of organic garden soil. Once your pot is filled about halfway, place the plant's roots gently on top of the soil and then fill in the area around them with soil until the base of the plant is securely buried. If you purchased your plants from a garden center they may already be in plastic, permeable containers. If this is the case, you can move on to the next step. You can find plastic planters and organic gardening soil at most garden centers. Spread a thin layer of gravel on top of the soil to keep the water clear. The gravel will help weigh the plant down and stabilize it. It will also help keep your water from getting muddy by creating a barrier between the pond water and the plant's soil. Larger rocks can be used as needed to keep plants submerged. Submerge potted plants to create your water garden. Deep water plants, like the cattail, can sit on the bottom of most ponds as long as they are set less than 1.5 feet (0.46 m) deep. Submerged and emergent varieties generally do well with 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) of water above the tops of the pots. Surface-cover and bog plants generally enjoy being only 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) from the surface. You can set your plants down in their pots, right into your pond. Use flat rocks or bricks to raise plants up if the pond is too deep for your plants to sit at the right level. Floating planters can help keep emergent and bog plants perfectly positioned. They also can help turn any pond plant into helpful surface coverage. Design a visually-appealing garden. A pond garden is something you can eat, but it can also be a charming addition to a garden, deck, patio, or sunroom. For a striking display, place the tallest plants, like cattails, in the center of the pond with lower-lying, surface-cover plants around the outside. An alternative arrangement is to place taller plants along the back of the pond with shorter plants along the front edge. This layout works well if your pond backs up to a fence, wall, or patio edge. Buy a mix of plants from a reputable pond supplier in person or online. It's important to make sure you are getting what you want and need when you buy your pond plants. Read reviews about stores and their products before choosing where to make your purchases. A reliable seller should be able to provide you with useful and accurate information about the best ways to care for your plants and how to prepare and eat them. Purchase deep-water plants to help oxygenate your pond. It's important to include at least one variety that is a submerged or emergent species. This means it will sit happily at or very near the bottom of your pond where they will help draw oxygen from the air into the bottom of the pond, improving the quality of your water. The sacred lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera ) is an excellent plant for oxygenation and you can eat the petals of its beautiful flowers, roots, and leaves. These can sit at the bottom of your pond, as long as the leaves are above water. Chinese water chestnuts ( Eleocharis dulcis ) will grow about 30 centimeter (11.8 in) to 1 meter (3.3 ft) leaves in summer and die back to a corm in winter. These can sit below the surface of the water, submerged by about 10 centimetres (3.9 in). You can eat the buried corms of the plant raw or in a stir-fry. Cattails ( Typha latifolia ) are a quintessential water garden feature that you can also eat. Their young stems can be eaten raw or boiled (it is said that they taste like corn). The flowers themselves can be roasted and the leaves can be added to salads. Cattails will grow in a pot set at the bottom of a pond and can thrive in depths up to 1.5 feet (0.46 m). Choose plants to provide 60-70% surface coverage for temperature control. These plants require pots for their roots but will grow plenty of floating, leafy foliage to provide coverage from the sun. It's important to select one of these plants because they help prevent an overgrowth of algae and keep the water temperature cooler. Common Water mint ( Mentha aquatica ) grows to about 1 meter (3.3 ft) in height. Like other varieties of mint, it is easy to grow and will spread out to help provide cover for your pond. Use as any herbal mint, in teas or salads. For shadier spots, plant Water Hawthorne ( Aponogeton distachyos ), a plant that will sit at the bottom of a 1.5 feet (0.46 m) pond, but which spreads its leaves and edible flowers across the surface. The flowers reportedly taste similar to red leaf lettuce and can be used in salads or as decorative (and edible) garnish. This is a plant that does well in gardens with ample afternoon shade. Buy a selection of bog-loving plants for variety. There are some great edible plants that will grow happily in your pond under bog conditions, which means they love water-logged soil but don't want to sit more than 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) under the water. These plants will prefer to sit just at or slightly below the water's surface. Some good options include: Brookweed ( Samolus valerandi ), also sometimes called chickweed, thrives in wet, boggy soil and shallow water. You can eat the leaves raw or cooked. KangKong ( Ipomoea aquatica ) is also known as water spinach. It is a perennial that grows best in the warm weather. It's a popular and common ingredient in many Asian cuisines. Add the leaves and steams to salad or stir-fries. Taro ( Colocasia esculenta ) is a staple food source in countries throughout the world, including native Hawaiian cuisine, where it's used to make poi. People generally eat the corms, or tuberous roots, of this water plant but the leaves and stalks are also edible. It enjoys growing beneath the water's surface, with about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of water covering the top of the pot. Silk Stockings, or Sagittaria australis will grow happily in shallow water at a depth of about ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm). The tuberous roots of the plant are edible and can be treated like other root vegetables. Ducks are fond of them too, which gives them their nickname of Duck potatoes. Fertilize your plants every 3-6 months. Use a water plant fertilizer or any solid pellet or tablet fertilizer that is safe to use around vegetables. Just remove your plant from the pond, scrape back the layer of gravel on top, and bury the fertilizer in the pot of your plant. Return the gravel layer and place your plant back into the pond. Look for organic fertilizers to avoid introducing industrial chemicals into your edible garden. Install a fountain to aerate your pond. Find a small pond pump or fountain at a local garden center or online and place it in your pond. A basic fountain assembly consists of a simple pump that sits on or near the bottom of the pond and contains tubing that can extend up to the surface. When connected to a power source, the pump helps circulate the water, mixing it with air. Mosquitoes lay eggs and grow larvae in standing water and algae grows, depriving your pond of oxygen. A basic pond pump or fountain makes your pond less attractive to mosquitos and keeps the water oxygenated. Solar-powered fountains can be a great and simple way to add movement to your water garden without having to worry about plugging it into an electrical outlet. Adding a running water element can enhance the look and sound of your garden. Add helpful bacteria to control mosquitos once a month. The addition of a bacteria called "Bacillus thuringiensis," subspecies "israelensis," or Bti, to your pond water will keep mosquito larva from maturing into biting adults. This bacteria produces a larvicide that occurs naturally in the soil, but when applied to standing water will break the mosquito's lifecycle. This bacteria and the toxin it produces are considered harmless for wildlife and humans and can be purchased in commercial forms from local garden centers or online. The standard commercial product available in most garden centers will treat up to 100 square feet (9.3 m ) of surface area for 30 days.	Select a water-safe container to create a small pond. Build an outdoor pond if you want a larger water feature. Choose a location that gets 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. Line the bottom of your pond with rinsed gravel. Fill your pond with clean water. Pot your plants in water-permeable containers. Spread a thin layer of gravel on top of the soil to keep the water clear. Submerge potted plants to create your water garden. Design a visually-appealing garden. Buy a mix of plants from a reputable pond supplier in person or online. Purchase deep-water plants to help oxygenate your pond. Choose plants to provide 60-70% surface coverage for temperature control. Buy a selection of bog-loving plants for variety. Fertilize your plants every 3-6 months. Install a fountain to aerate your pond. Add helpful bacteria to control mosquitos once a month.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stay-True-to-Yourself	How to Stay True to Yourself	Staying true to yourself can lead to more happiness, confidence, and independence. Part of being true to yourself is saying what you mean. While it can be tempting to give in to peer pressure or social expectations, people who are true to themselves resist this impulse and express their honest thoughts and feelings. This honesty extends to not hiding your character or preferences. For example, if your friends love watching football, but you're not into sports, don't go along with them just to fit in. If you're not sure what your true interests or values are, then take some time to figure yourself out. Think about what you're good at, what you like to spend time doing, and what's important to you.	Speak honestly, no matter who you’re talking to. Part of being true to yourself is saying what you actually mean. It can be very tempting to give in to peer pressure or social expectation and merely repeat the opinions of others. However, people who are true to themselves resist this impulse, and let their honest thoughts and feelings be known (without being rude about it, of course). For example, if some of your friends are singing the praise of a film that you didn't enjoy, you can say something like, “I'm glad you guys like the movie, but it didn't do much for me.” Don’t put others down to make yourself look better. In social settings, it can be tempting to pick on people for the sake of making yourself look witty, clever, or cool. Avoid this impulse. For example, if your friend group is teasing a less-popular person, don't join in the teasing for the sake of making your friends laugh. Instead, say something like, “I think we should stop the teasing, guys.” This will show your friends that you have personal morals and won't change your behavior simply because it gets a laugh. Surround yourself with friends with integrity. The people we hang out with have a big influence on who we are as people, and it's hard to stay true to yourself when everyone around you is influencing or pressuring you to be something or someone other than yourself. Supportive friends can let you know if you're acting out, and can support when you're going through tough times. Choose your friends wisely. Be close with genuinely kind and nice people, not cruel or detracting ones. Make sure that your friends support and admire you for being yourself; if they don't, question their motives and the reasons for your friendships. Make sure you have friends or close family members that can serve as your integrity accountability mentors. This person should help you when you need to consult someone about making decisions in line with your values. Don’t hide your character or preferences. As a general rule, there's very little to be gained by deceiving others about who you are or what you value. People who are true to themselves are comfortable with letting their true beliefs and personality be known. If you feel like you need to conceal parts of your character (including religious or political beliefs), it's possible that you're not being true to yourself. For example, if your friends all love watching rugby games, but you're not into sports, don't go along with them just to feel like you fit in. Instead, say something like, “How about we do something different for once? Let's go bowling.” Examine your own values. Your values will guide your personal interests and behaviors, so it's worth taking some time to figure out what they are. To help you identify your core values, make a list of those characteristics you find important, such as freedom, power, helpfulness, and integrity. Try to prioritize the list. This will help you come up with your core personal values. Your values may change over time. Your list won't remain static, and that's fine. The point is to check in with yourself and clarify your values. You can do this exercise any time to help you with that process. If you are struggling to come up with a list on your own, you can look for one online to help get you started. Determine what some of your own interests are. This is an important part of getting to know yourself and staying true to who you are. Interests can include things like interpersonal skills, professional skills, and hobbies. Once you have a few of your own strengths in mind, you'll have a better idea of yourself and a better handle on what it means to be true to yourself. For example, maybe one of your siblings is an incredible athlete. But, you lack their athletic talent. That's fine! Figure out what you are good at: maybe that's art or business, for example. Or, if you hang around with people who constantly play video games but realize you're not interested in that lifestyle, find a way to spend less time around video games and more time doing something you truly enjoy. Brush off mistakes that you make. Everyone can and will make mistakes. Over time, it's important to learn from the mistakes you've made and move forward, rather than dwelling on them. Otherwise, you'll continue to mentally beat yourself up for something that's in the past and unchangeable. For example, if you fail a test in high school or college, don't be too hard on yourself. Instead, figure out what you did wrong that made you fail, and work to correct that error on your next test. Set SMART goals and work towards them. You'll have more personal drive and integrity if you have personal and professional goals to work towards. SMART is an acronym which stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. SMART goals can help you be realistic about the types of goals you can achieve, and will help keep you on track to meet the goals. For example, say you want to be a musician. First, be specific: decide what type of music you'd like to play, and at what professional level. Then, decide if you can attain these goals. (If you want to be the conductor of a local high-school band, that's very achievable. If you want to be the next Jimi Hendrix, that may be less attainable.) Make sure your goal of being a musician is relevant to your personal interests (even after 1, 3, or 5 years have passed), and give yourself a specific time limit in which to meet your goals. Don’t pay attention to others’ detracting opinions of you. If friends or acquaintances have unjustified criticisms to make, pay them no attention. The people who really mean the most are those who stick by your side and respect and love you for who you are. For example, if a friend decides to make fun of you behind your back for wearing clothes that the friend doesn't like, ignore their rude opinion. However, this isn't to say that you can't learn from positive and constructive feedback about improving yourself from friends and family. Those you trust will sometimes be excellent sources of suggestions for ways to improve yourself that will help bring out your true talents and abilities For example, if a friend says, “I think that you need to work on your temper; you've been angry lately and it's starting to drive your friends away,” their advice would be worth listening to. Write down some qualities that you think are personal strengths. This can help you develop a positive image of yourself. It's hard to be true to yourself if you have a low opinion of yourself in general, or if you lack self-esteem. Pull out a sheet of paper, and write down 5–10 character strengths that you think you have. For example, you could write: Good at the guitar. Sympathetic. Funny. Ambitious when it comes to following my passions. Good listener. Think about how you can live out your strengths. This will help you be true to yourself in a way that is authentic, and that you can maintain over time. For example, if you think you're sympathetic, you may decide that you want to show greater sympathy to your friends and family members. Or, if you have a great sense of humor, try to find ways in which you can make others feel better through some jokes. This activity will help you develop a positive self-image. A positive self-image will encourage you to stay true to yourself and your beliefs, since you will feel less pressure to be someone you're not or to act in a way you find inauthentic. Learn to embrace your flaws. They are a part of you, and that won't change. Balance these by acknowledging and making the most of your good features and putting your best self forward as much as possible. Being true to yourself doesn't mean forcing yourself to be perfect. Rather, it involves knowing your interests and behaviors as a person, and fully embracing yourself. For example, maybe you're impatient, or maybe you realize you have a bit of a temper. It's okay to work on improving these aspects of your personality, without devolving to self-hatred or denial.	Speak honestly, no matter who you’re talking to. Don’t put others down to make yourself look better. Surround yourself with friends with integrity. Don’t hide your character or preferences. Examine your own values. Determine what some of your own interests are. Brush off mistakes that you make. Set SMART goals and work towards them. Don’t pay attention to others’ detracting opinions of you. Write down some qualities that you think are personal strengths. Think about how you can live out your strengths. Learn to embrace your flaws.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starbucks-Vanilla-Bean-Cappucino	How to Make a Starbucks Vanilla Bean Cappucino	To make a Starbucks vanilla bean cappuccino, start by brewing some strong coffee or espresso and chilling it in the fridge. Then, pour the chilled coffee into a blender with some milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can just use extra regular milk and add sugar instead. Finally, fill up the blender with ice and blend everything together until your drink is smooth.	Brew your coffee or espresso. Since it's going to be blended with so many tasty ingredients, make sure it's very strong. Otherwise, the coffee flavor will be masked. The coffee or espresso should taste too strong to drink on its own. Place it in the refrigerator and chill completely. Make sure it's completely cold before you proceed, or your blended cappuccino will be too liquidy. Pour the ingredients into your blender. Pour the cold coffee, milk, sweetened, condensed milk, and vanilla into the blender. Leave out the whipped cream for now. If you want the drink to be extra rich, replace the milk with half and half. If you don't have sweetened, condensed milk, replace it with regular milk and add one to two tablespoons sugar to taste. If you want to make a mocha blended cappuccino, add 1/4 cup chocolate syrup. Fill up the blender with ice. After adding all your other ingredients, fill up the blender to the top with ice cubes. This will give your drink a good icy consistency. Blend the drink until smooth. It might take a few minutes to completely crush and blend all of the ice. Stir the mixture if necessary. Keep going until it reaches a consistency you like. Pour it into glasses. You can enjoy the whole thing yourself or divide it in half to share with a friend. Top it with whipped cream. For an extra delicious touch, add sprinkles or chocolate chips. Brew your coffee or espresso. Since it's going to be blended with so many tasty ingredients, make sure it's very strong. Otherwise, the coffee flavor will be masked. The coffee or espresso should taste too strong to drink on its own. Heat the milk and sweetened, condensed milk. Pour them into a small saucepan and place it over medium low heat. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to steam. Don't let it come to a boil. Remove it from heat when you see steam rising from the surface. If you want an extra rich drink, replace the milk with half and half. If you don't have sweetened, condensed milk, replace it with regular milk and add one to two tablespoons of sugar to taste. If you want to make a mocha cappuccino, add 1/4 cup chocolate syrup. Add the vanilla extract. Stir in the vanilla after you've removed it from heat. Divide the brewed coffee into cups. You can enjoy it all yourself or divide it in half to share with a friend. Pour the milk mixture over the coffee. Be careful, since the mixture will be very hot. Top it with whipped cream. If you made yours a mocha, top with chocolate sprinkles or chocolate chips.	Brew your coffee or espresso. Place it in the refrigerator and chill completely. Pour the ingredients into your blender. Fill up the blender with ice. Blend the drink until smooth. Pour it into glasses. Top it with whipped cream. Brew your coffee or espresso. Heat the milk and sweetened, condensed milk. Add the vanilla extract. Divide the brewed coffee into cups. Pour the milk mixture over the coffee. Top it with whipped cream.
https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Flashlight-Off-on-iPhone	How to Turn Flashlight Off on iPhone	To turn off the flashlight, swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, then tap the flashlight icon.	Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. This opens the Control Center. Tap the flashlight icon. Since the flashlight is on, the icon should be blue. Tapping the icon should turn the icon white. If you don't see the flashlight icon, see this method. Long-press the flashlight icon to adjust the brightness. If you want to make the flashlight brighter, drag the slider to the right. To dim the light, drag the slider to the left. Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings . You'll usually find it on the home screen. Tap Control Center. It's the gray icon with two switches inside. Slide “Access within apps” to On. This makes the apps in the Control Center available from within any app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Customize Controls. A list of apps will appear. Scroll down and tap the + next to “Flashlight. ” The flashlight icon will now appear in the Control Center, which makes turning the flashlight on and off quick and easy.	Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Tap the flashlight icon. Long-press the flashlight icon to adjust the brightness. Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings . Tap Control Center. Slide “Access within apps” to On. Tap Customize Controls. Scroll down and tap the + next to “Flashlight.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deodorize-a-Room	How to Deodorize a Room	To deodorize a room, wash any fabric that might be holding onto odor, like laundry or bedding, and vacuum the floors and upholstery. Open all the windows in the room to let in fresh air, then sprinkle baking soda over carpets, furniture, and mattresses to soak up bad smells, then vacuum it up after about 30 minutes. For even more deodorizing power, simmer a small pot of water scented with lemon peels, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, or other aromatics.	Pick up and wash laundry. Laundry that's piled up on the floor can start to take on a musty odor, and this can make the entire room smell. What's worse, wet laundry can be a breeding ground for mold. Collect laundry from all over the house, separate it into loads, and wash it in the washing machine. To ensure you kill mold and other bacteria on clothes, use a hot water cycle to wash the clothes. To dry your laundry, you can either tumble dry it, or hang it to dry if the weather is nice. Always check care labels before laundering or tumble drying any garments. Wash the bedding. You spend about a third of your life in your bed, so it's no wonder that sheets, blankets, and pillow cases can start to smell up a room after a while. To remove these odors, strip the pillow cases, sheets, and other washable linens and covers from the bed, and wash them in the washing machine. When the bedding is clean, dry it in the dryer or on a line before making the bed again. Clean drains. Kitchen and bathroom sinks and drains can be home to mold, mildew, clogs, and other things that can cause bad smells in your house. To clean the drain, pour 1 cup (220 g) of baking soda down the drain. Pour 2 cups (470 ml) of white vinegar down the drain after the baking soda. Let the mixture foam and bubble for about 30 minutes. When the baking soda and vinegar mixture has had time to bubble its way through the drain, rinse the drain with a kettle-full of boiling hot water. Clean the toilets. Toilets are another household fixture that can house mold, mildew, bacteria, and other stink-sources. Pour 1 cup (235 ml) of vinegar into the bowl. Spray down the outside of the bowl and seat with vinegar as well. Let the vinegar stand for five minutes. Scrub the inside of the bowl with the toilet brush, and wipe the outside of the bowl and the seat with rags or paper towels. Flush the toilet to get rid of any particles that may have been scrubbed loose from the bowl. Remove mold from hard surfaces. Mold has a particular smell that can permeate your entire home. It's important for your health and the smell of your home to deal with any mold problems, such as in the shower, on tiles, in sinks, or in other damp areas of the house. To kill mold: Combine 1 cup (235 ml) of bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water in a bucket Put on protective rubber gloves Open the windows to increase air flow Dip a stiff-bristled brush into the cleaning solution Scrub affected areas with the brush Dip the brush back into the solution regularly as you scrub Rinse the area with a damp sponge Vacuum floors and upholstery. Dirty carpets and furniture can harbor bad smells that make your living areas stink. To remove dust and smelly particles, vacuum all the carpets in the house with a wide brush attachment. To remove dusty and musty smells from furniture, vacuum all upholstered furniture using an upholstery attachment. For the best results, use a vacuum that's outfitted with a HEPA filter, as this will prevent dust and other fine particles from floating back into the air. Take out the garbage. The garbage is one of the worst offenders that cause stinky rooms, especially kitchen garbage that house food and other wet waste. When your kitchen smells, start by tying up the garbage and taking it outside or to the garage. Clean the garbage can. Before putting a fresh bag into the empty garbage can, give the can itself a good cleaning to remove any spills or particles that could cause lingering smells. To clean the garbage can: Put on rubber gloves Remove large pieces of food Rinse the can in the bathtub or outside with a garden hose Wipe the inside dry with rags or paper towels Spray the inside with a generous amount of all-purpose cleaner and disinfectant Let the cleaner sit for five minutes Scrub the can with a stiff-bristled brush Rinse the can Dry the can with rags or paper towels Put in a new garbage bag Clean food-related appliances. Any appliance that comes in contact with food can be a source of smells in your house, especially if there have been recent spills. If you're not sure where the smell is coming from, clean all your food-related appliances, including: Garbage disposal Refrigerator Oven Microwave Give Fido a bath. As much as you love your dog, it's possible that your pup is bringing some bad smells into the house. To eliminate this odor source, give your dog a bath in a tub or sink with pet shampoo, take a trip to the groomers, or visit a pet bath station at the local pet store. Throw your dog's bed into the washing machine and clean it as well to get rid of any lingering odors. Open windows. Fresh air is one of the greatest ways to get rid of bad smells in the house, because the smells can be carried out of the open windows and replaced with clean air. In spring, summer, and fall, open a few windows throughout the house. To create a breeze, open windows that are on opposite sides of the house. In winter when it's not possible to keep the windows open, open a window for just a minute to let in some fresh air. Use fans to increase circulation and get fresh air flowing. Fans are great for boosting the refreshing power of clean air. When you have the windows open, turn on ceiling and standing fans in the house to help create a bigger breeze and get the air moving. Let the sun shine in. Sunlight contains ultra-violet rays, which have the power to kill things like smell-causing mold and bacteria. No matter what time of year it is, open the curtains and drapes throughout the house on a sunny day and let the UV rays in. Sunlight can be an effective odor killer for carpets, furniture, pet areas, pillows and cushions, and other household items that can smell. Use baking soda. Baking soda is one of the most popular deodorizers around, because it's effective and cheap. To absorb smells around the house, sprinkle some baking soda into a couple of small dishes or plates and distribute them around the house. The baking soda will absorb odors from the rooms and get rid of bad smells. To further deodorize household items, sprinkle baking soda over things like carpets, furniture, mattresses, and other possible odor sources. Leave the baking soda for 30 minutes, and then vacuum it up. Try vinegar instead to absorb odors. Vinegar is also an effective deodorizer that you can use to absorb bad smells around the house. Fill a few small bowls with vinegar and place the bowls in smelly areas around the house, such as: Musty basements Bathrooms Kitchens Bedrooms Deodorize with charcoal. Charcoal is similarly a powerful odor absorber that can be used in many rooms and inside appliances to deodorize. Be sure to use pure charcoal and not something that contains lighter fluid. Place a few pieces of charcoal on plates and distribute them around the house. You can put them in: Closets Refrigerator and freezer Living areas Invest in air-purifying houseplants. Certain houseplants are known to clean the air, and they may help to control odors in the house as well. Houseplants you can grow around the house for air-purification include: Snake plants English ivy Lady palms Dracaena Place fabric softener sheets near stinky culprits. Fabric softener sheets make your clothes smell great, and they can do the same for the air in your house. To use these as an air freshener, place sheets in smelly areas around the house, such as in: Shoe closets Garbage cans Wet basements Areas where mold has been Make a simmer pot. When you boil water in the kitchen, the water particles evaporate and get carried around the house. You can turn this into a potent air freshener by adding your favorite herbs, spices, and citrus rinds to a pot, filling it with water, and boiling it on the stove with the lid off for a couple of hours. Ingredients you can use in the simmer pot include: Lemon peels Cinnamon sticks Allspice Basil Ginger Cranberries Orange peels Cloves Bay leaf Use a commercial air freshener. Commercial air fresheners are specifically designed to make the air in your house smell clean and wonderful. These devices often contain chemicals that mask bad odors, plus fragrances that make the air smell nice. Air fresheners come in a variety of forms, including: Sprays Diffusers Gels Waxes Burn incense. Incense comes in many forms and in many different smells. To burn incense sticks, place the skinny end of the stick into an incense holder. Light the opposite end of the stick until the tip begins to glow, and then blow out the flame. As the incense burns it will release sweet-smelling smoke that will make the air smell great. To distribute the smell throughout the entire house, set up a fan on the opposite side of the room to the incense. This will produce air to blow the smoke throughout the house, but not too much breeze that ashes blow everywhere. Never leave incense unattended, as it does produce heat and can cause fires.	Pick up and wash laundry. Wash the bedding. Clean drains. Clean the toilets. Remove mold from hard surfaces. Vacuum floors and upholstery. Take out the garbage. Clean the garbage can. Clean food-related appliances. Give Fido a bath. Open windows. Use fans to increase circulation and get fresh air flowing. Let the sun shine in. Use baking soda. Try vinegar instead to absorb odors. Deodorize with charcoal. Invest in air-purifying houseplants. Place fabric softener sheets near stinky culprits. Make a simmer pot. Use a commercial air freshener. Burn incense.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Management-Case-Study	How to Write a Management Case Study	To write a management case study, first give a clear industry overview of the problem and explain theories and current knowledge. Next, pinpoint all the important issues and identify any underlying problems. For example, conflicts between team members might stem from unclear workplace policies. Finally, generate effective solutions and explain why they will work. Wrap it up with a conclusion that summarizes the problems and solutions you discussed.	Determine the main objective of the case study. You may be writing a case study to fulfill an academic requirement or to help solve problems in real-life situations. An academic assignment typically will come with a specific objective and instructions, whereas a professional assignment might require you to define the objective. Select the best approach. Choose an analytical approach to increase awareness. In the preliminary stages of solving management problems, an analytical case study might best meet the goal of alerting upper management to core facts and issues. An analytical case study primarily focuses on what has occurred and why. Select a problem-solving approach to pinpoint and solve major issues. If the goal is to make solution recommendations, write a problem-solving case study that clearly outlines problems and solutions. Conduct research for your case study. Examine the facts, dynamics, communications and all relevant aspects of the particular situation. Research might involve interviewing people in an organization, reviewing written documents or looking up relevant statistics. Explain the aim of the case study in the opening paragraph. The goal may be to understand the challenges of an organization or to solve interdepartmental conflicts. Provide an industry or company overview. Certain facts or challenges may be common in the particular industry. For example, software bugs may be a common problem in the technology industry, requiring extensive product testing and quality control teams. Explain relevant factors to readers. Outline relevant theories and knowledge. Case studies for academic programs typically require reference to theories and information presented in class. Refer to these theories and explain their relevance to solving the real-life issues in the case. For example, a theory may be that training employees in too large a group leads to less individualized attention and inadequate skills mastery. Identify all relevant issues. If many issues exist, focus on the most important ones. Some issues may be caused by underlying problems. For example, conflicts between team members may be due to unclear workplace policies or employee responsibilities. Recommend solutions. List the most effective solutions first and explain how they will solve core issues. Address the challenges that might accompany suggested solutions. For example, cross-cultural conflicts in an organization might require additional training for managers, which may require funds or an extensive search for topic experts. Write a conclusion that summarizes the main issues and solutions. Emphasize the most effective recommendations. Include a reference to relevant management theories. Explain in a few sentences how these theories support your conclusions. Include a list of references. Cite sources for all statistics, definitions, facts and other research. Follow the required citation format. Check with your professor or manager, and/or review prior case studies in your workplace to identify the required citation format.	Determine the main objective of the case study. Select the best approach. Conduct research for your case study. Explain the aim of the case study in the opening paragraph. Provide an industry or company overview. Outline relevant theories and knowledge. Identify all relevant issues. Recommend solutions. Write a conclusion that summarizes the main issues and solutions. Include a reference to relevant management theories. Include a list of references. Follow the required citation format.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Baptized	How to Get Baptized	To get baptized, start by speaking to a minister within the church you want to be a part of and finding out the specific requirements for baptism within that denomination. Once you've set a date for the baptism, mentally prepare for your baptism by confessing your sins to a minister and accepting Jesus Christ as your savior. On the day of the ceremony, immerse yourself in water and have the minister bless you according to the tradition of your specific church.	Speak with an ordinary minister. Ordinary ministers are pastors, preachers, bishops, priests, and sometimes deacons who are vested with the authority to perform the sacrament. Priests have the power to perform baptisms without consulting with a bishop, and they may delegate the job to a deacon. Technically, anyone can perform a Catholic baptism. However, this is usually only done in extreme cases – i.e. when someone is lying on his or her deathbed, and fervently wishes to become baptized and to receive salvation. Clarify why you are getting baptized. Perhaps you've had a born-again experience and you want to seek salvation to affirm your faith. Perhaps you were baptized as a child, and you wish to be baptized again. Perhaps you have recently joined from another church, and you want to be baptized according to your adopted tradition. The reasoning behind your choice will determine many of the details. Remember that you are doing this for you. An adult baptism can deepen your relationship with God, and it can act as a lodestone for your faith. If it feels like the right choice, then perhaps it is the right choice. If you are joining the church from a different Christian denomination, but you have already been baptized in the original denomination: you may not need to get baptized again, depending on the denominations in question. The United Methodist Church, for instance, recognizes prior baptisms from all other Christian denominations except for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Plan the ceremony. Set a date. Invite friends and family. Decide whether you want a big, fancy event, or an intimate affair. Most people hold their baptism ceremony at their local church. You might want to stage a big event in order to solidify your growing role in the church. Baptism is a big step! On the other hand, remember that this moment is not necessarily about your friends and family. It is an act of commitment to yourself and to Christ. Consider supplying food to create a reception-like time of fellowship. Hire a catering company and budget how much you will spend on food. Alternately, ask a friend or family member to help with the refreshments. Immerse yourself. When people are baptized as babies, they have holy water sprinkled over them. As a child, teenager, or adult, you will kneel, sit, or lie in holy water. Specific rites may vary depending on which Church is baptizing you. Get blessed. The administrator of the ceremony (the priest or minister) will bless you "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." He or she will dunk you into the water, then pull you out again. Once you have been blessed and immersed, you have been baptized. Rejoice. You are a Christian! Speak with an ordinary minister. Ordinary ministers are pastors, preachers, bishops, priests, and sometimes deacons who are vested with the authority to perform the sacrament. Priests have the power to perform baptisms without consulting with a bishop, and they may delegate the job to a deacon. Technically, anyone can perform a Catholic baptism. However, this is usually only done in extreme cases – i.e. when someone is lying on his or her deathbed, and fervently wishes to become baptized and to receive salvation. Choose a godfather and a godmother. Pick two people that you think would make great godparents. If you are a child or a teenager, then you may really want to consider designating godparents. If you are an adult, then this step is optional. Ask family members or close friends – people that you trust. Plan the ceremony. Set a date. Invite friends and family. Decide whether you want a big, fancy event, or an intimate affair. Most people hold their baptism ceremony at their local church. Consider supplying food to create a reception-like time of fellowship. Hire a catering company and budget how much you will spend on food. Alternately, ask a friend or family member to help with the refreshments. Bring the baby to the baptism ceremony. Set the date and plan everything out. When the special day comes, take the child to church. The priest, minister, or deacon will administer the ceremony. Submerge or sprinkle the child with holy water. When people are baptized as babies, they often have holy water sprinkled over them. As a child, teenager, or adult, you will kneel, sit, or lie in holy water. Specific rites may vary depending on which Church is baptizing you. Some churches will sprinkle the child with holy water and say that this is enough. Other churches insist that you must be fully immersed in order to be truly baptized. Consult with your priest or minister. Get blessed. The administrator of the ceremony (the priest or minister) will bless you "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." He or she will dunk the child into the water, then pull him/her out again. Once the child has been blessed and immersed, the baptism is complete. Confess your sins. According to the Bible, you must confess your sins before you can be officially baptized. Speak to a priest or another Christian minister. The Bible describes John the Baptist baptizing people as such: "Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins." (Matthew 3:5, 6, NKJV) Repent of your sins. Many believe that it is not enough to merely confess your sins – you must truly repent for what you have done. Think about what it means to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. Ask your priest for help. If you aren't sure how to make the step from confession to repentance, ask your pastor/priest or a knowledgeable member of your church for advice. On Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, many people were amazed by the Holy Spirit. When they asked Peter what to do, he replied, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.” (Acts 2:38, NKJV). Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin. The final prerequisite for baptism is that you really, truly believe. Search deep within yourself to make sure that you are ready for this decision. If you believe that you are ready, then you are ready. Express your intention to become a fully-baptized Christian. There are no age restrictions for baptism. In Christianity, any human being who has not yet been baptized can receive the sacrament of baptism. It is said that baptism leaves a permanent mark on your soul, such that you never need to be "re-baptized."	Speak with an ordinary minister. Clarify why you are getting baptized. Plan the ceremony. Immerse yourself. Get blessed. Speak with an ordinary minister. Choose a godfather and a godmother. Plan the ceremony. Bring the baby to the baptism ceremony. Submerge or sprinkle the child with holy water. Get blessed. Confess your sins. Repent of your sins. Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Kitten-Poop	How to Make a Kitten Poop	To make a kitten poop, start by holding it in your non-dominant hand so its rear is facing you. Then, take a warm, damp washcloth and drape it over your dominant hand. When you're ready, gently massage the kitten's anal area with the washcloth to encourage it to go to the bathroom. Keep massaging until the kitten poops and pees, which shouldn't take longer than 60 seconds. If the kitten isn't eliminating after eating, it's important that you contact a vet in case something is wrong.	Position the kitten for stimulation. After your kitten has been feed, hold the kitten so that your non-dominant hand is under its belly and its rear is facing you. Your grip needs to be gentle, but firm enough so that the kitten can't escape from your hand. Make sure that you stimulate the kitten in a warm room. Young kittens can become seriously ill or even die if they get chilled. Spread a warm wet wash-cloth over your dominant hand. You will be using this washcloth to stimulate the kitten's abdomen and anal region so that the kitten can poop. Mother cats give their babies a thorough tongue bath after each feeding, but a warm moistened washcloth can stand in for the mother cat's tongue. A light-colored cloth is preferable, so that you can also see whether the kitten has urinated or not. Use a washcloth that can be designated for pet purposes only. Do not use a washcloth that you use in the kitchen or for washing your face. You can also use warm water moistened cotton balls or gauze to help a kitten poop. Move your washcloth covered hand towards the kittens bottom. Using your thumb and fingers, gently massage the kitten's anal region through the cloth. Your thumb should be doing most of the work, acting like the mother cat's tongue when she licks her kittens' bottoms to make them go. Check now and then to see if the kitten has pooped or peed. If not, keep massaging the anal area. When the kitten starts to urinate, you will feel some added warmth to the hand that is massaging the kitten's bottom. Keep massaging until the flow of urine stops, then check to see if the kitten is about to poop. This process should not take more than about 60 seconds. If your kitten is not pooping or peeing after feedings, then you should contact a veterinarian. Adjust the washcloth on your hand so that a clean spot is over your thumb. Continue massaging and readjust the cloth as needed. Move the cloth now and then so that the feces does not get the kitten dirty. If you are using cotton balls or gauze, dispose of soiled materials and continue massaging with clean ones. Keep in mind that it is normal for a kitten's feces to be soft as long as they are drinking formula. Completely solid feces will not form until the kitten switches to solid food. Clean and dry off the kitten’s bottom when it has finished pooping. After the kitten has finished defecating, give its bottom a good wipe to make sure it is clean. Then using a dry towel or another dry washcloth, dry the kitten's bottom as much as possible. Making sure that the kitten's bottom is clean and dry will help prevent rash or infections. Return the kitten to its holding area. Place the kitten back with his/her litter-mates in the box or cage where you are keeping them/him/her. Repeat the anal massage process with each kitten you are caring for. Make sure that you use a fresh cloth for each kitten. Clean up your materials. If you used cotton balls or gauze, simply throw them away. If you used washcloths, wash them thoroughly afterwards. Your best option is to wash them in a washing machine on hot with detergent and bleach. Do NOT keep the washcloths in their dirty state for the next time you need to make a kitten poop. Reusing dirty cloths may give your kitten an infection, which could pose a serious hazard to their health. Wash your hands thoroughly after massaging a kitten’s anal area. Even though you are placing a washcloth between your hand and your kitten's anus, that does not mean that urine and feces won't get on your hands. Make sure that you wash your hands with antibacterial soap and warm water after you finish making a kitten poop.	Position the kitten for stimulation. Spread a warm wet wash-cloth over your dominant hand. Move your washcloth covered hand towards the kittens bottom. Check now and then to see if the kitten has pooped or peed. Adjust the washcloth on your hand so that a clean spot is over your thumb. Clean and dry off the kitten’s bottom when it has finished pooping. Return the kitten to its holding area. Clean up your materials. Wash your hands thoroughly after massaging a kitten’s anal area.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Difficult-Spouse	How to Deal With a Difficult Spouse	To deal with a difficult spouse, write down your concerns and practice what you want to say before you talk to them. If you feel there is a problem, include possible solutions to make the conversation more optimistic. Approach the subject on a positive note by telling them you appreciate them and want them to be happy. Then, tell them clearly what is bothering you and what you want. If your spouse responds with negativity, refocus the conversation towards finding a peaceful solution. Try telling them, “I want us to be respectful of each other. I'm willing to do that, are you?”	Prepare what you want to say. Write down your concerns so you can communicate them to your spouse. This will help identify specific behaviors, feelings and solutions. If you believe there is a problem, include a possible solution. Write down your thoughts. It will be helpful to get it all out on paper. Writing down your thoughts is therapeutic and will help organize your emotions in a way that promotes stress reduction. Practice saying your concerns out loud. Don't worry about being perfect. If it is from your heart, that is what matters. When you talk to someone who may overpower you with their negativity, being prepared is a good way to combat the urge to be negative as well. Pick a good time to talk. Avoid early morning conversations when you or your spouse might be grumpy; and try not to talk immediately when you get home from work. Relax and settle down before you approach. If you've been feeling the brunt of his negativity, you probably know what time will hold the most promise for a positive outcome. Talking in public places might be beneficial. The person is less likely to get upset for fear of being embarrassed. Align as many positive things as you can to set the stage for positive communication. Perhaps you could go somewhere that you both enjoy, or you could stay at home and have a great dinner. Maintain a positive attitude while talking. Express your optimism about working together to find a solution. Make it clear that you're interested in your spouse's opinion as well as your own. This is your chance to make a difference in your relationship. It is your time to speak and be heard. Don't let your spouse deter you from your goal of having a good, problem-solving conversation. You're on a mission to be heard so focus on what's important: creating a change for the better. Approach the subject positively by saying something like, “I really appreciate the things you do for me and I really want you to be happy. I get the feeling you're not happy with me based on some of the things you say.” This will start things off. If his first response is negative, try to stop him by saying, “I want to talk about this peacefully because I'm concerned about it; and if we need to change something, then we need to listen to each other.” Diffuse his response with calm, focused discussion. If he can't respond without getting aggressive or agitated, then simply say, “Maybe we can talk about this later.” If he is absolute in his demeanor then you have got a more serious problem on your hands. Don't put yourself in harm's way. Do what you can to get to a safe place. He may respond with an open ear and show you his genuine concern. This is your opportunity to let him know how you feel about being criticized. Don't be afraid to tell him that it hurts your feelings and makes you concerned about your relationship and its future. Keep telling him that you love him and show your support for what he has to say. Figure out what is really going on. If you know that you haven't been doing anything that would constitute your spouse's negative responses, then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your problem solving skills. If a person is always complaining or being critical about most things in life it may be due to something that happened to him earlier in life. There could be an event or a tragedy in a person's life that makes him behave this way. You may find out that he is very unhappy with his job or with an unrelated issue that has nothing to do with you. If he thinks his life is bad because of these things, he might be taking it out on you. He may be resenting you for not being perfect. You need to remind him that you aren't perfect, you weren't when you met, probably never will be, and neither is he. Insecurities about job performance, financial independence, and physical performance can all contribute to a person's constant complaining and negativity. Depression may be at the root of the problem and needs to be dealt with accordingly. He might feel the world is against him and you are part of it. You need to separate yourself from that association and reassure him that you are on his side. Be honest. Lead by example by speaking your truth. This does not mean you have to be brutally honest and hurt the person's feelings. Use your words carefully and keep in mind that you are trying to solve problem that will improve your communication. Be respectful and ask for it in return. Respect is earned. If you act in a respectful manner it will set the stage for being respected in return. If you feel you are not being respected, tell the person, “I want us to be respectful to each other. I'm willing to do that, are you?” Be open. It takes courage to be vulnerable. Opening your heart to the possibility of improvement is essential. You may have a fear of getting hurt, but that is a risk worth taking. Once you experience the reward of being open, it will become easier. Set the stage for a resolution. Lead by example and serve as your own mediator. You want to appear optimistic about the situation. Be attentive and focused so she knows that you are serious and believe that you can solve the problem at hand. Be diplomatic. Having a keen sense of fairness will help get your work done. Listen and be heard. It is common knowledge that you cannot listen and talk at the same time. You need to be able to listen to what she has to say; and you need to feel that you are being heard. If you don't feel you are being heard, then tell her. Don't interrupt. Show your respect for the process by not interrupting. If she interrupts you tell her something like, “I'm not going to interrupt you when you're talking because I want to hear what you have to say. Please let me talk without being interrupted so you'll know exactly what I'm trying to communicate.” Ask for what you want. Know what you want and be able to communicate it. She needs to know how you feel when she criticizes the things you do. Think about these things ahead of time so you can clearly communicate your needs and wants. Preparation will help you stay on task should she decide to add her negative input. Do not compromise your values. Be clear that you are not willing to go against your values. Be specific about what you consider deal breakers. If she constantly berates your grandmother behind her back, which erodes the value you place on your family, tell her. Always tie your needs and wants back to helping the relationship. Confirm that all you want is to be happy and for her to be happy. Ask her what she wants. This will allow her the opportunity to clarify her requests, expectations and desires. It's important to hear what she has to say, which will help her feel understood. Take notes and if she asks you why you're doing that, tell her you want to make sure you don't miss anything she says. Read back your notes to her and ask if you got everything correct. Add anything you missed or anything she would like to add. If she indicates something she wants and you know you cannot agree to it simply say, “I can't agree to that. It's not reasonable to me. Perhaps we can take some time to think about other options and find a compromise.” Deflect negativity. People who have a problem with chronic negativity add a negative twist to every situation. Do not allow yourself to be influenced by your partner's negative and critical thinking. If she continues to be negative tell her, “I'm trying to focus on the positive so we can solve this problem. It's easy to be negative. Being positive is hard, but that's what I'm going to do.” Solicit a commitment for change. You both need to fully embrace the idea of reconciliation. It is crucial that at minimum you agree to try to make a change. That may be your starting point, and then you can build from there. The goal is to commit to the process fully, but you may need to start with small steps. Review the items on both your lists. Let her know that you agree to make the changes, if she agrees to make the changes too. It is acceptable to say things like, “I'm willing to commit to you and this agreement. Tell me how comfortable and willing you are to commit to making things better for us.” Reassure her that you are doing this to make things better for both of you and your future together. Be patient. Change does not come easy for some people. Your spouse has a difficult challenge ahead, especially if he hasn't been aware of his behaviors or what triggers them. Patience is the key to a successful relationship. Convince yourself that although this is an extremely challenging time, it is temporary. Things will improve if you remain focused on your goals. If things aren't going well, don't give up. Discuss the matter and agree to move forward making adjustments if necessary. Compliment each other. When you are pleased with how things are going, tell your spouse. If you see him catch himself being negative and then he corrects himself, acknowledge this as an accomplishment. Everyone needs to know they are doing a good job. It will help both of you stay motivated. Laugh. If you can both find some way to laugh about the situation, it can be healing for both of you. A laugh is the shortest distance between two people. It is almost impossible to stay upset when you are laughing. Try it. Be coachable. Everyone needs a little coaching. Don't criticize your spouse or yourself for making mistakes. Instead, focus on the efforts you both are making to be better people. A tiny step is still a step in the right direction. Let it go. Whether your situation is more serious or you are dealing with a spouse who ignores your requests to take out the trash, it's important to keep things in perspective. No one likes to feel small or diminished or ignored by a spouse or by anyone for that matter. You will find that once you feel heard and respected you will be able to release your feelings of upset and shepherd in feelings of relief. You can let it go. If you try to let something go and it continues to eat at you, then you likely need to process more feelings about the situation. This may include additional chats with your spouse, or going for a hike to physically work out your emotions. It can be upsetting if someone tells you to “just let it go” if you haven't reached a level of resolve about the matter. Take a deep breath and say, “I'm working on letting it go, but I'm not there yet.” Once you settle into a feeling of balanced perspective, you will see that some things are worth getting upset about, and some are not. Renew your commitment to the relationship. Plenty of people decide to renew their wedding or commitment vows for various reasons. This may be a wonderful opportunity to ceremonially show each other that you have not lost interest in your relationship and you are still in love. Making it through tough times together can result in a deeper desire for commitment. Your spouse may realize the pain he has been causing and might feel guilty. He may want to show you that he is sorry for what he has put you through. Let him. Be self-reliant. Happiness is an inside job and you are responsible to create it. You know what makes you happy, so participate in activities outside your relationship that will build a reservoir of positive feelings. It is easier to face negative and difficult people if you are filled with good vibes. A happier you will always make any relationship better. Find a positive source of energy. Dealing with people who are always negative can be very tiring and stressful. Making a change takes time so you will need support and encouragement to face the struggles. Find a friend or person you trust and who can be a source of encouragement. Remember, negative people drain us of our energy so it needs to be replenished. Activities such as exercise, dancing, yoga and golf are only a few ways to recharge your batteries. Avoid people with negative qualities. Stay away from friends and other family members who are negative and non-supportive. These people are best left to themselves. Do not allow them to influence your relationship with your spouse. If being positive was easy, everyone would be doing it. There is a lot of dissatisfaction in the world and many people like to express it without permission. You don't have to listen to it. Work with a professional. If you feel you cannot manage the situation, there are professional counselors, therapists, and mediators who can help. You are human and there are times when you reach the end of your rope and need help. Although it will be difficult, a separation or divorce may be the only answer to your problem. A temporary separation might actually save your relationship. This might provide the right amount of distance that allows you both time to determine the relationship is worth saving. Psychologists and psychiatrists are available in your local area and can be located through the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association.. A mediator will serve as a neutral party and attempt to facilitate a resolution for both of you.	Prepare what you want to say. Pick a good time to talk. Maintain a positive attitude while talking. Figure out what is really going on. Be honest. Be respectful and ask for it in return. Be open. Set the stage for a resolution. Ask for what you want. Ask her what she wants. Deflect negativity. Solicit a commitment for change. Be patient. Compliment each other. Laugh. Be coachable. Let it go. Renew your commitment to the relationship. Be self-reliant. Find a positive source of energy. Avoid people with negative qualities. Work with a professional.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-Blueprints-for-a-House	How to Draw Blueprints for a House	To draw blueprints for a house, start by checking local regulations about construction to make sure you make the blueprints up to standard. Then, make a rough sketch of the house with each room, using a scale of 0.25 inches for each foot. Place a large piece of tracing paper over a poster board, and draw the outline of the outside of the house to scale. Draw a second line inside of the first to note the thickness of the walls, and then draw the interior walls of the rooms for each floor.	Research the rules of the city where you will be building your house. You will have to do a lot of research before you get started to ensure that you are doing things according to your locale's rules. Many regions have special rules and regulations about the type of house you can build. You may have to build a house that meets standards for square footage or that is accessible by road. Check your local government's website or call the office responsible for issuing building permits to find out what you will need to include in your design. If the rules are complex, you may want to hire an architect to help you design your home. They will be aware of all of the rules and know how to design a house that will be up to these standards. Create a rough sketch of your house before drawing blueprints. A rough sketch will help you to figure out what type of house you want to design. Before you create an accurate scaled image of the home you want to build, make a rough sketch. Include the basic features that you want the house to have, but don't worry about drawing these features to scale. For example, if you want to create a 2 story house with 4 bedrooms, you would need to create 2 separate floor-plans and label each room. You could also include special features that you want the house to have, such as built in cabinets and light fixtures. Consult pictures of houses and rooms that you like as your inspiration. Plan to scale your house design by 0.25 in (0.64 cm) per 1 ft (0.30 m). Getting the scale of your house accurate is very important! Before you draw your blueprints, determine what dimensions you want the house to have. Then, convert these dimensions using an architect's scale. 1 ft (0.30 m) will be represented by 0.25 in (0.64 cm) on your blueprint. For example, if you want the living room to be a 12 by 12 ft (3.7 by 3.7 m) space, then you would represent this with a 3 by 3 in (7.6 by 7.6 cm) room on the blueprint. Make sure to consult your scale often and continue to check the scale throughout the design process. Place 24 by 36 in (61 by 91 cm) tracing paper over the poster board. You will need 1 sheet for each floor in the house. Place the poster board on a flat work surface, such as a desk or table and then place the tracing paper over the poster board. Make sure that you have plenty of room to work and that the surface is flat and sturdy. The poster board is important since tracing paper is transparent. Draw the outline of the outside of the house. Identify where you want the borders of the house to be and then draw them to scale. However, make sure to consider the rooms and features that you want the house to have as you draw the outer walls. For example, you might make the exterior walls of your house 30 by 50 feet (9.1 by 15.2 m) if you want an extra-large living room. Add a second line to indicate the width of the house's walls. The second line you draw will be parallel to the first line all the way around. This second line indicates the thickness of your walls. The outer walls of the house should be at least 5.5 inches (14 cm) thick, but they can be thicker depending on your design and insulation plans for the house. For example, if you will be insulating the walls with hay bales, then the walls will need to be thick enough to accommodate the hay bales. Create interior walls for separate rooms and hallways. After you have identified the inner and outer borders of the house, add lines inside the inner walls to indicate where rooms and hallways will be. Use 2 parallel lines for each of the walls and make the interior walls at least 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) thick. For example, you might create walls to indicate the borders of the bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, kitchen, closets, living room, and dining area. Draw any stairways on the first floor and label them with “up. ” If there will be a stairwell going from the first floor to the second floor, draw stairs and lines to indicate the walls alongside the stairwell. Then, write the word “up” at the base of the stairwell with an arrow pointing in the direction that people will walk up the stairs. If your stairwell will not have walls on 1 or both sides, use a dotted line to represent the border of the stairwell. Do the same thing for the stairwells on the second floor of the house, except write "down" and draw an arrow to indicate where people will walk down the stairs. Label rooms, closets, and open spaces with a felt-tipped pen. Once you have all of your spaces drawn to the desired dimensions, write on the blueprints to label these areas. Clearly print the name of the area in the center of each room. For example, write “bedroom” in the center of each bedroom, write “living room” in the center of the living room, and write “closet” in the center of each closet. Draw symbols for the doorways and windows. Use the blueprint symbol template to draw windows and doorways. You can purchase a special ruler with stencils for these symbols, or you can look them up online. Include windows where you want them to be in each of the rooms. Place doorways where people will enter and exit each of the rooms and the house. Make sure that you indicate which direction the door should swing out when you create the doorway symbols. Use symbols to represent appliances and fixtures. Although the appliances and fixtures will be added in later, you still need to ensure that there will be adequate space for them. Use a stencil that includes these symbols or look up the symbols online. Place the corresponding symbols to indicate where you want these items. You can use a symbol template or look up the symbol and draw it freehand. For example, you could include symbols for built-in cabinets in the kitchen, a washer and dryer in the laundry room, or a toilet and sink in the bathroom. Add symbols for electrical elements like outlets and switches. Indicate on the blueprint where you want to install the electrical elements using the corresponding symbols. You can find the symbols by searching online or by using a special architect's stencil. Any plugs, switches, fixtures, or other electrical elements should be indicated in this way. For example, you could include symbols for light switches and electrical outlets in each of the rooms, wall sconces or other built-in lighting fixtures in the rooms, and symbols for a doorbell by the front entrance. Make sure to consult an electrical symbol chart. There are special symbols for different types of electrical outlets, switches, and other elements. Indicate the type and thickness of the flooring for each room. One of the last things you will do is add the flooring, but it is important to indicate what type of flooring will be in each room and how thick the flooring and any subflooring will need to be. For example, the flooring in your living room may simply be a 0.75 in (1.9 cm) thick layer of hardwood, while the flooring in the bedrooms may be a layer of carpet over a 0.75 in (1.9 cm) thick layer of subflooring. Draw dimension lines for each of the rooms and exterior walls. Add lines about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the edges of the rooms to indicate the length of the sides. Then, create another line about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the exterior wall of the house to indicate the total length of each of the outer walls. For example, if you have a 12 feet (3.7 m) long living room next to a 10 feet (3.0 m) bedroom, label these, and then include another line with the total dimensions of the outer wall of the house. Include scaled furniture to help you visualize the space. Adding furniture will help you to get an idea of how well everything will fit into the space you have created. Use symbols for the furniture included with an architect's stencil, or find them online and draw them freehand. If a room seems like it will be cramped, then you can expand it. For example, if your bedroom furniture will not fit comfortably into the bedroom you have drafted, then you could add 3 to 5 feet (0.91 to 1.52 m) to the room. Add a window and door schedule to the right of the floor plan. You will need to purchase windows and doors to fit in the house as you are constructing it. Make sure you know what dimensions these will have to be and indicate on the blueprints where each window and door will go using letters. For example, you might call the front door “Door A” and place an “A” by the front door symbol. For windows or doors that will be the same size, you could use the same letter for each. For example, for any windows that will be 26 by 36 inches (66 by 91 cm), you could use the letter “C.” Choose a program that suits your design needs. There are many different types of blueprint programs available. You can find programs meant for professional architects, such as Cad Pro, or use a program that is accessible to anyone, such as Smart Draw. Download the program onto your device to get started. Keep in mind that some programs can be quite expensive, while others are cheap or free. Make sure that you can run the program on your device by checking the software specifications before you get started. If you cannot run a program on your computer, try one that you can use in your internet browser, such as Smart Draw. Create the house and rooms in your desired sizes. The program should allow you to open a blank page or start with a template. Fill the page or template with the rooms that you want your house to have. You can choose pre-sized rooms from the toolbar, or draw the rooms using the program's tools. Make sure that you consider the total size of the house when you are creating your house's rooms. For example, if the total length of your house will be 30 ft (9.1 m), then you should have plenty of space for 3 10 in (25 cm) bedrooms on 1 side of the house. You can also use a tool in the program to label each of the rooms if desired. Select the windows and doors. The program should have a tool or templates for creating windows. You can drag and drop them on the spots where you want them to go. Then, resize the doors and windows as needed. Make sure that the dimensions of the doors and windows are appropriate for the size of the rooms. For example, you might want to create a small window for a small room, and a large window or a couple of medium sized windows for a large room. Place symbols for appliances and electrical outlets. The program should include a tool or menu with symbols for appliances and electrical outlets. You can choose, drag, and drop the symbols onto the spots of the blueprint where you want them to go. Although appliances are not actually part of the house, putting symbols where they will go in the house will help you to ensure that the spaces will be large enough for them and that the electrical outlets in those spaces will be adequate for each appliance. Print and save your blueprints. When you have finished making the blueprints and you are happy with the design, print and save them. This way you can access a physical and digital copy of them when you will need them. Keep in mind that some free programs will not allow you to download and/or print the blueprints unless you pay for full access to the program.	Research the rules of the city where you will be building your house. Create a rough sketch of your house before drawing blueprints. Plan to scale your house design by 0.25 in (0.64 cm) per 1 ft (0.30 m). Place 24 by 36 in (61 by 91 cm) tracing paper over the poster board. Draw the outline of the outside of the house. Add a second line to indicate the width of the house's walls. Create interior walls for separate rooms and hallways. Draw any stairways on the first floor and label them with “up. Label rooms, closets, and open spaces with a felt-tipped pen. Draw symbols for the doorways and windows. Use symbols to represent appliances and fixtures. Add symbols for electrical elements like outlets and switches. Indicate the type and thickness of the flooring for each room. Draw dimension lines for each of the rooms and exterior walls. Include scaled furniture to help you visualize the space. Add a window and door schedule to the right of the floor plan. Choose a program that suits your design needs. Create the house and rooms in your desired sizes. Select the windows and doors. Place symbols for appliances and electrical outlets. Print and save your blueprints.
https://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-the-Stirrups-on-an-English-Saddle	How to Adjust the Stirrups on an English Saddle	To adjust the stirrups on an English saddle, start by putting the saddle on the horse, or on a stable surface. Then, pull the buckle downwards until it clicks against the stirrup bar. Next, pull the stirrup towards your left arm until it touches against you. If the stirrup doesn't reach you or feels loose when it's in this position, adjust the stirrup leather to a different hole so it's the right length.	Put the saddle on the horse. If you are not about to ride, you may put the saddle on another surface of the same height. Face the saddle, with the stirrups hanging down. Pull the buckle up against the stirrup bar. If the buckle isn't already in this position, grasp the part of the stirrup leather closest to the saddle. Pull downward until you hear the buckle click against the stirrup bar. If your fingertips reach the buckle when your left arm is fully outstretched, the stirrup leather should be close to your ideal length. If not, use the buckle to lengthen or shorten the leather. Take hold of the stirrup buckle and iron. Place your right hand on the stirrup iron. Place your left hand on the buckle, reaching along the stirrup leather and under the saddle's "skirt." Switch the "left" and "right" if you are left-handed. Pull the stirrup to your left arm. Pull the stirrup toward your left arm until it touches against you. The exact position depends on what type of riding you'll be doing: If you will be jumping, the stirrup should reach your left armpit. For dressage, the stirrup should touch your first ribs. For ordinary riding, the stirrup should be somewhere between these positions, or touch our left arm just in front of your armpit. Adjust the stirrup if necessary. If the stirrup does not reach you or feels slacked when brought to this position, adjust the stirrup leather to a different hole. Repeat these steps until the stirrup is in the correct position. Count the number of holes you moved, so you can do the same with the stirrup on the opposite side. (If the holes are numbered, just make a mental note of the number.) Repeat for the other stirrup. Move to the opposite side of the horse and adjust the stirrups using the same process. This ensures that your stirrups are roughly the same length before you mount. Check the stirrup length after mounting. Sit in the saddle with your legs hanging down comfortably, outside the stirrups. For ordinary riding, the bottom of the stirrup iron should hit the middle of your ankle bone. Ride with slightly shorter stirrups when jumping, to help take your weight out of the saddle when in jumping position. Ride with slightly longer stirrups for schooling or dressage, in order to have closer lower leg contact with your horse. Adjust the stirrup leather if necessary. If the iron is not in the correct place, lift the 'skirt' covering the buckle. Pull the stirrup leather up a few inches (several centimeters) through the stirrup bar. Buckle again into a higher or lower hole on the stirrup leather as needed, then pull the part of the leather closest to the saddle down again. You should hear the buckle click up against the stirrup bar. Keep your feet out of the stirrup irons during this adjustment. Put your feet in the stirrup irons. Make sure the leather lies smooth, not twisted, between your leg and the saddle flap. Turn your toes into the stirrup iron, then forward. (Alternatively, grasp the iron with your hand and turn it outwards, just enough to slip your foot in.) The bend of your knee should be comfortable against the knee roll. Your heels should naturally sink slightly below the level of your toes when the ball your foot is resting on the stirrup iron. When rotating the stirrup by hand, move the left stirrup anticlockwise and the right stirrup clockwise. Check that your stirrups feel even on both sides. If you're not sure, ask your horse to stand at a square halt on a flat surface, without resting a hind hoof. Ask someone to stand in front of your horse and check whether the stirrups look the same length or need further adjustment. It's important to have them as even as possible so that your position in the saddle is centered and your weight is evenly distributed. Uneven stirrups can cause the horse discomfort and muscle damage.	Put the saddle on the horse. Pull the buckle up against the stirrup bar. Take hold of the stirrup buckle and iron. Pull the stirrup to your left arm. Adjust the stirrup if necessary. Repeat for the other stirrup. Check the stirrup length after mounting. Adjust the stirrup leather if necessary. Put your feet in the stirrup irons. Check that your stirrups feel even on both sides.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Dreamcatcher	How to Draw a Dreamcatcher	To draw a dreamcatcher, start by drawing a circle that will be the hoop. Next, draw a 16-sided polygon inside the circle so that the tips touch the circle you just drew. Then, draw a smaller 16-sided polygon inside the first and continue drawing polygons until you reach the center. When you can't add any more polygon shapes, add feathers hanging off the bottom of the dreamcatcher and a loop on the top. Finally, erase any unnecessary sketching lines and color in your drawing.	Draw a ring-shaped figure to make a hoop. Draw a small pinhead circle at the center to serve as center point. The small circle serves as base for 8 leaf-shaped figures overlapping each other and surrounding the inner circumference of the circle at equal distances to each other. Refine the hoop by drawing curves to make it look like encircled by a rope. Draw 3 strings with elongated oval-shaped figures attached to the strings Refine the sketch of unnecessary sketches. Refine and color to your liking to resemble a real Dreamcatcher. Indicate especially the beads and feathers to make it distinct. Draw a circle for the dreamcatcher's hoop. Draw a 16-sided polygon inside the circle resembling a star. Draw a smaller 16-sided polygon inside the figure made in step 2. Continue this process of drawing until a very small 16-sided polygon is apparent. Add detail drawings for the strings and feathers. The strings with feathers are drawn at the east end, west end, and south end of the hoop. Draw another slender string forming a hoop in the north end. Erase unnecessary lines and refine the hands and eyes. Refine and color the drawing as you like! Make the feathers and beads distinct in your drawing.	Draw a ring-shaped figure to make a hoop. Draw a small pinhead circle at the center to serve as center point. Refine the hoop by drawing curves to make it look like encircled by a rope. Draw 3 strings with elongated oval-shaped figures attached to the strings Refine the sketch of unnecessary sketches. Refine and color to your liking to resemble a real Dreamcatcher. Draw a circle for the dreamcatcher's hoop. Draw a 16-sided polygon inside the circle resembling a star. Draw a smaller 16-sided polygon inside the figure made in step 2. Continue this process of drawing until a very small 16-sided polygon is apparent. Add detail drawings for the strings and feathers. Erase unnecessary lines and refine the hands and eyes. Refine and color the drawing as you like!
https://www.wikihow.com/Study-for-a-Geography-Exam	How to Study for a Geography Exam	To study for a geography exam, try using a few different study techniques to help you memorize the maps, terms, and information. Use flashcards to learn key geography terms by writing the term on one side and the definition on the other side of the card. Then, work to remember what the term means without checking the back of the card to help you memorize it. It can also be helpful to memorize countries and locations by their shapes so you can more easily recognize them on a map. When it comes to cities, learn the major cities first and then focus on the smaller cities that surround them. You can also create your own acronyms to help you learn the names of locations. Another helpful strategy is to test your knowledge by taking practice tests online so you can identify what areas you need to focus on.	Find out the time and format of your exam. The first thing to do is get all the information you can about the exam so that you can best prepare. Make sure you know when it is, so you know how long you've got, and you can give yourself time to plan your studies. If possible, find out if the exam is based on essay questions, multiple choice questions, a mixture, or something else. It's very helpful to know if you will have to write essay responses in the exam so that you can practice this in your study. Find out what you will be tested on. Your teacher isn't going to tell you what questions are going to come up, but be sure you know what you'll be tested on more generally. Once you know this you can make sure that you have all the notes, maps, and information that were included in your lessons and could come up in the exam. If need be, compare notes with another student to make sure you haven't missed anything out. Make time in your schedule to study. Before you start it's helpful to think ahead and set aside time for studying. Clear regular spots in your diary which you can use as time to prepare for your exam. You might find it helpful to study at the same time every evening if you like a very strict routine, but a bit of variety can be useful to break it up so try to keep some flexibility. You might find it best to study straight after school while you are still in a working frame of mind, so you can switch off later. Find a good place to study. It's good to have a quiet, secluded spot to avoid being distracted or interrupted when you are studying. This could be your bedroom or the library, or somewhere else. It's a good idea to study somewhere that you have put aside strictly for studying and isn't somewhere you use for other things like watching TV or eating. Make sure it is a comfortable place to sit, and ideally somewhere you can leave your studying materials when you're not working. Organise your class notes. Look through all of your geography notes, and try to organise by particular topics and areas so they are easy to read through and in a good order. By doing this you will also be able to easily identify if you have any gaps from missed classes that you need to get notes on. Be sure that you have all the necessary information in order to study before you start. If you find that you are missing vital notes, borrow them from a student or ask a teacher for help. Work out what material you need to cover. Once you have organised your class notes you should have a good outline of how much material you need to revise for the exam. Just reading through your notes will give you a picture of which elements you feel more confident on, and which ones you need to focus more time on. When you have done this you can write a revision checklist. Identify your priority areas. With your checklist of areas you need to cover, it's a good idea to go through this and try to prioritise the things which you think will require more studying. Highlight the facts that you already know, and focus on the ones that you don't. Be sure that you thoroughly understand the information in order to remember it better. Draw up a Study Timetable. Once you have organised what you need to study and seen how much time you have until the exam, you can move on and make your studying schedule. Put in things like school and sports that you know you will be doing at certain times and look to see what time is left. Break up the time you have identified for studying into half-hour slots. It's good to have a brief break after half an hour or twenty minutes so you keep your mind fresh and concentration high. Limit the time you spend each night studying. Be sure to set aside space for other projects and assignments, as well as other activities. Break up your study topics into half-hour chunks. Now you have your study time slots and the checklist of material you want to learn you need to bring the two together. Break the main topics down into what you think you can cover in thirty minutes, and write them into your schedule. Each person will have their own preferences, but you could, for example, try thirty minutes on rivers, thirty on weather, thirty on rocks and geology, and so on. If you are uncertain about how to do this you can ask your teacher for some advice. Prepare to study. Before you hit the books, drink a glass of water and eat a light snack to refresh your body. Turn off any electronic devices, and ask your family members for an hour of quiet time. By freeing your mind and surroundings of any distractions, you'll be able to focus on your studying. Use flashcards to learn key geography terms. Geography has quite a lot of special terminology that it is important to get clear in your head. A good way to learn and remember terms and words is by using flashcards. Write one term onto a small piece of card or paper, with the definition and brief explanation written on the other side. Create these as you go and eventually, you will build up a good library of cards with key terms which you can then revise easily. Once you have the cards then pick one at random and try to remember what it means, checking the back if you can't. Once you have done this a few times you will find you can remember a lot more than before. For example, you could write “Oxbow Lake” on a card with an explanation of what this is on the reverse side. Tackle the maps. Quite often, geography exams require you to fill out locations and identify countries and cities on maps. Although maps can be difficult to study, there are some useful techniques that can help you to study them effectively and remember them. Memorize your locations by shapes. For example, Italy can be recognized since it is in the shape of a boot. Learn the main cities first before focusing on the surrounding, smaller cities. Create acronyms to help you learn the names of locations. Listen to the world song by Yakko Warner to help you remember countries. Try an online practice test. You can test some of your knowledge about geography and maps on certain websites. Lizard Point has a number of quizzes that you can do and track your progress. Try it at the beginning of your studying and then every few days until your exam. This will help you to get a clear picture of your progress while also helping you identify areas that you need to do some more work on. Not everything will apply to you and your exam, so use your judgement to decide if it is useful or not. Apply effective studying methods. If some of the techniques are working for you better than others, then you might want to focus more time on those ones. By finding the ones that work best for you, you can make studying an easier time. But always keep in mind the big picture of what you want to cover in your studying before the exam. If you are good are maps, you might find that more fun, but don't neglect the areas where you are less strong, even if you do find it more boring. Take breaks. Be sure to take a five-minute break every twenty minutes so that you don't exhaust yourself. You might think that studying for two hours straight means you've done loads of work, but if you lost concentration and were staring into space half the time, then you have wasted time. If you can revise in shorter bursts your studying will be more effective and you will have time to do things that are more fun. In these short breaks stand up and move around a bit to release some tension and get your blood moving around more. Don't take really long breaks, you could lose your flow and find it harder to get back to work. Be wary of listening to music while you study. This can come down to personal preference, but there is research which suggests that listening to music with vocals can lower concentration levels and is best to be avoided when studying. If you find yourself singing along then you're probably not really focused on your geography. Researchers have, however, argued that listening to instrumental music, and in particular Mozart, has a beneficial impact on concentration levels. Create a study date. Every now and then you might like to try studying in a small groups with some of your friends and classmates. This can have advantages and disadvantages, and will depend on how well you work together. Obviously if you end up just talking about other things you are not studying your geography, so you need some discipline. This might be easier for some than others, so if you are trying to work and your friend keeps chatting, try to steer them back on topic and then maybe study on your own in the future. Test each other’s knowledge. One of the big advantages of studying a group is that you can test each other and see where you have gaps. You can do this by using the flashcards you prepared. Pick up a card and read out the term, such as “Igneous rock!” and see who is able to describe and define it more precisely. This also works with maps. Draw the outline of a country on a piece of paper and use it as a quiz question. Or say the name of the country and see who can draw it. You can test capital cities in this way too. You can keep score to make it more fun. Read each other’s essay answers. If your exam has essay questions, it can be very helpful to do a few practice answers and go through them with a friend. Compare how you have approached the question and analyse which of you has best answered the question. Pick out the strengths and weaknesses of each of your approaches, but remember your friend might not be right. You can ask your teacher if they will look at a practice answer. You could also ask a parent or older sibling. Follow a routine. By being faithful and applying yourself to your studies, you'll be able to memorize important facts and do well on the exam. Keep your discipline and stick to your study plan. Remember that you reap what you sow. If you do miss a session, don't give yourself a really hard-time, but make it up over the next day or two with some extra study. Ask someone to test you. By reviewing what you have studied with another person, you'll be able to see how much you know. Ask them to jot down or underline the facts that you aren't familiar with. Also, be open to suggestions from them, as they could come up with good ways to help you memorize facts. It might be helpful to do this with someone who isn't in your class, like a parent. Review your notes and flashcards. Go over the information that you have studied, highlighting facts that you know as you go. Be sure that you thoroughly understand the notes. Hopefully you will have a good command of the terms on the flashcards by now. If there are any you still can't remember, put these aside and spend some extra time just on these. Review easy facts. Although you might know them well, it may become easy to forget them if you have filled your head with other knowledge. You have most likely concentrated on things you were less certain of, but it's a good idea to have a look through some of the easier things before the exam. While you should not spend all your time going over information that you know, you should not completely ignore them. You will keep it fresh in your mind this way. Make a list to guide you. Include the facts that you found easy to study, as well as the ones that you had difficulty with. You can use the list as a reference if you decide to ask a teacher for help. After you have done the exam you can see where you lost marks and whether this matches up with areas you struggled with when you were studying. This experience can help you to study for future geography exams too.	Find out the time and format of your exam. Find out what you will be tested on. Make time in your schedule to study. Find a good place to study. Organise your class notes. Work out what material you need to cover. Identify your priority areas. Draw up a Study Timetable. Break up your study topics into half-hour chunks. Prepare to study. Use flashcards to learn key geography terms. Tackle the maps. Try an online practice test. Apply effective studying methods. Take breaks. Be wary of listening to music while you study. Create a study date. Test each other’s knowledge. Read each other’s essay answers. Follow a routine. Ask someone to test you. Review your notes and flashcards. Review easy facts. Make a list to guide you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Blanch-Peaches	How to Blanch Peaches	If you want to blanch peaches, fill a large pot 3/4 of the way full of water and bring it to a vigorous boil. While the water is boiling, fill a large bowl with ice water and place it on the counter near the stove. Cut a shallow X into the bottom of each peach, which will make it easier to remove the peels after the peaches are blanched. Carefully lower 4 peaches into the boiling water, then remove them with a slotted spoon after 30-60 seconds. Immediately transfer the peaches to the ice bath and leave them there for about 10 seconds, then take them out and remove the skins.	Fill a pot three-quarters full of water and bring it to a boil. Place a pot that's at least 3 quarts (2.8 liters) in size on the stove. Pour in enough water to come three-quarters up the sides of the pot and turn the burner on to high. The water should come to a vigorous boil. If you want to blanch a lot of peaches, consider using a larger pot. Place a bowl of ice water next to the stove. Fill a large bowl with ice and then pour in enough cold water to come three-quarters up the side of the bowl. Set the bowl of ice water on the counter right next to the pot of boiling water. It's important to leave some space in the bowl since the peaches will displace water. Place a cutting board or dish next to the ice water. You'll also need to set a cutting board, slotted spoon, and knife on your work surface. To prevent the cutting board from sliding around, lay a kitchen towel under the board. Since blanching peaches is such a quick process, it helps to have all of your equipment ready and next to each other. Select ripe peaches. If you're using peaches that are completely hard, they won't blanch easily. Instead, look for peaches that are a little soft when you press them. They should also smell fragrant if they're ripe. If you want to peel hard peaches, use a Y peeler to remove the skin. Cut a shallow X on the bottom of each peach. Take a sharp knife and cut an X that's about 2 in (5 cm) long on each peach. You don't need to cut deeply into the peaches. Instead, score shallow lines. Scoring the peaches will make it easier to remove the peel once you've blanched them. Put 4 peaches into the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. Carefully lower about 4 peaches into the boiling water. The peaches should be submerged, although you may need to take a slotted spoon and turn the peaches a little. Leave the peaches in the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. If the peaches are on the riper side, use less time. If they're a little firm still, keep them in for 60 seconds. Avoid leaving the peaches in the boiling water for several minutes or you'll overcook them. Transfer the peaches to the ice bath. After 30 to 60 seconds in the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to scoop up the peaches. Immediately put them right into the ice water that's next to the stove. Move quickly to get the peaches into the ice water. The ice water will shock the peaches and stop them from cooking. Leave the peaches in the ice bath for 10 seconds. If the peaches aren't completely submerged in the ice water, use the slotted spoon to roll the peaches a little. Keep them in the ice water until the skins have cooled. Remove the peaches and pull off the skins. Use the slotted spoon to lift the peaches out of the ice water and set them on the cutting board next to your bowl. Locate the X on the bottom of each peach and use your fingers to pull off the skins. If the peel resists, you can use the knife to pull up an edge of the skin. Cut the peaches and remove the pits. Slice each of the peeled peaches in half and pull out the pit, if you used freestone peaches. If you used clingstone peaches, you'll have to cut the peach flesh away from the pit. Now you're ready to blanch another batch of peaches and use your peeled peaches. Use caution when cutting the peeled peaches since they'll be slippery. Use or freeze the blanched peaches. If you plan on freezing the peaches , slice them and freeze them individually on a sheet. Once they're frozen hard, transfer them to an airtight storage container and put it in the freezer. Freeze the peaches for up to 12 months. If you don't freeze the peaches on a sheet, they'll clump together when you freeze them. This can make it difficult to use them in a recipe.	Fill a pot three-quarters full of water and bring it to a boil. Place a bowl of ice water next to the stove. Place a cutting board or dish next to the ice water. Select ripe peaches. Cut a shallow X on the bottom of each peach. Put 4 peaches into the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer the peaches to the ice bath. Leave the peaches in the ice bath for 10 seconds. Remove the peaches and pull off the skins. Cut the peaches and remove the pits. Use or freeze the blanched peaches.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Website-Business	How to Start a Website Business	To start a website business, start by setting up your site so that it can be easily accessed from both computers and mobile devices. Try to use high-quality images on the site for your products or services to draw customers to your business. Once your site is set up, make sure you can find it on search engines since that's how you'll generate a lot of your traffic. You can also take out ads on LinkedIn, Google, or Craigslist to advertise your site.	Think about what product or services you want to offer. This is going to be number one on your list for starting a business website. For example, you might want to start a website to sell a craft item, beauty product, tool, or other product that you make. You might also be offering a service, such as dog walking, lawn service, house cleaning, or law consulting. Depending on what type of business you want to start, your target customer will be different. Consider your target audience. Think about the age group and gender of the customers you are likely to get. For example, if you are selling beauty products for women you will want to target your business towards women and teen girls. If you are offering a service such as lawn maintenance or house cleaning, your target customer will likely be adults that own their own homes or property. The model of your website and how you advertise will depend highly on your target customer. Stick with a specific, niche audience when you're first starting out. Once you build a customer base, you can start branching out to a more general audience. You will need to target your product and hours of service to your target customer. For example, if your target customer is likely to be working a typical 9-5 job, it might be beneficial to offer your service on weekends etc. Make sure you have any licenses you will need to operate your business. Do some research about this if you aren't sure. For example, if you are starting a contractors business you will need a contractors license. If you are operating a house cleaning, lawn maintenance, or other service business you might need insurance. Make sure your business doesn't require a permit to operate in your town. Even though your advertising and customer communication will probably all be online, if you are offering a service you might need a local permit. Check with your local municipality or city for this information. Think about what type of start-up funds you will need. You might need to secure a small loan or have savings to start your business. Write up a spreadsheet of expected costs. This is the best way to estimate how much money you will need to start your business. Once you know what type of web-hosting service you will use, you will need to calculate how much this company will charge in monthly fees. These are usually very affordable and many free web-hosting services are available. Estimate how much you will need to purchase materials to make your product and how much shipping costs will be for you. If you are providing a service, factor in the cost of transportation within your area of operation. For example, if you have a grass cutting business and are offering landscaping and grass cutting services, you will want to estimate costs for your equipment (lawnmowers, trucks, weed trimmers), maintenance on vehicles and equipment, transportation costs (mileage for work vehicles and cost of fuel in your area of operation) etc. Choose a web hosting service for your website. There are many to choose from, but each has their own features and costs. Google sites offers quick and free tools to set up your own website. Services through Google such as Blogger are widely available. Other free web hosting services such as wix.com and weebly.com are also useful tools. Web hosting services that offer low cost personal and business sites are Intuit, Yahoo, Bluehost and Ruxter. There are pros and cons to each type of web-hosting service. Typically, the services which you pay for tend to offer a more professional looking product without annoying ads on your page. Even once your choose a web hosting service, you should consider setting up a business profile on social media such as Facebook, Google +, Twitter or Instagram. Learn HTML coding. While most web hosting services will have templates for creating your website without necessarily having to code, learning the basics of HTML is important. HTML is a simple and commonly used programming language used to create websites. HTML tutorials are available for free online. Try tutorials such as HTML Dog and W3schools. Most people can learn HTML in an afternoon by watching and practicing with free online tutorials. HTML is a very simple programming language that is very user friendly. This language uses hypertext to link users to different pages. Code is written in a specific syntax with tags to tell the text what to do. For example, a tag might specify whether a text is supposed to link a user to another page, be bolded or italicized, or indicate an image or caption. You can write HTML code in a simple text editor like Notepad or Word and copy/paste it into your web developer software or site. Alternatively, you can use an HTML coding program such as HTML Kit. Create your website. Keep your target customer base in mind. If you have chosen your web service, use their templates to create your website. This will make sure it is usable, easily navigated, and that it looks professional. Using the templates provided by your web hosting service can help you generate your website without necessarily having to know how to code. Use clean lined blocks for text and links with a clickable menu that allows your customers to navigate your site. Make sure you have images of your product or services listed on the site. The purpose of your website is to draw customers to your business and provide them with information about what you do and offer. Have your contact information listed in clear text in a visible spot on your page. Offer an email address and phone number for contact. List all your products and services on your website under a page tab called "Products and Services". Make sure you are clear about pricing on this page. If you are shipping your products to customers, be clear on your website about what company you use (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL etc.). For example, if you are starting a grass cutting and landscaping business you should have a main page with photos of your work, another section with descriptions of the services you offer and packages with prices, and another section with your contact information and availability schedule. Make your website accessible from mobile devices. This is especially important now that more people are using smart phones and tablets. Regular website formats are difficult to navigate using mobile phones and tablets. For example, web formatting allows users for your website to view different sections of your website from a drop down menu. The text is larger, easier to read and easier to click on for linking to different parts of your website. Most web hosting services allow you to make your site available in mobile format. When you are working on your web hosting template, you should see a tab or button that you can check to make your website available in web format. This doesn't really change your website content. It makes links, images, and text easier to read and use on a mobile device. It might change the way your site looks to make it more user friendly for mobile devices. Make sure your website works with search engines. Google, Yahoo, and Bing will provide your business site with lots of traffic. Sites that don't work well with search engines often don't get a lot of organic traffic. Remember, the first goal is to get potential customers to your website to view your products and services. If you can afford it, you can hire a professional web developer to make sure your site is search engine optimized. Most web hosting services already have this built in, however. To make your website most search engine friendly, have the most important aspects of your site coded in HTML. HTML is a coding language that works well with search engines. Items that are in Flash, Java applets, and other languages might not work with search engines as well. Check how your website works with search engines. You can use tools like Google's cache SEO-brower or Mozbar. These websites will allow you to check what content on your page is visible to search engines. Create a social media page for your business. Link to your business page on this profile. Social media is a great way to get your business name, products, and services out there. You can link to your business through your personal profiles to get friends and acquaintances to notice your page. When you make a business page on social media, users can search for it and related pages. Linking to your business website is a good idea, as social media profiles don't always offer the range of promotions, tabs, and photos a business website does. Advertise your website and business online. You can take out ads with search engines, put your business and link to your website on Craigslist and other online sources such as LinkedIn. Service providers tend to fair best with ads on Google and Bing. When you advertise with a search engine your ad will come up as a preferred page or advertised page when people search for the type of service you offer. Craigslist is a great way to advertise your business locally. Go to your city or town's page and create a post about your services. Be sure to include a link to your full website. Try LinkedIn to promote your services. 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Make your website accessible from mobile devices. Make sure your website works with search engines. Create a social media page for your business. Advertise your website and business online. Make business cards.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Chameleon-Is-Male-or-Female	How to Tell if a Chameleon Is Male or Female	To tell if a chameleon is male or female, look at the base of its tail to see if it has a genital bulge. It's a male if you see a bulge, and a female if the area below the tail appears flat. Additionally, note that males are typically more brightly colored than females and are often larger in size. If you have a veiled chameleon, you can tell it's a male by looking for tarsal spurs, which are small bumps on the back of its hind legs.	Check for the hemi-penal bulge. Many species of chameleon exhibit some slight indication of genitalia. This is a small bulge on the underside of the male chameleon, right at the base of the tail. It may not develop until the male chameleon is several months old. Female chameleons will be smooth at the base of the tail. Observe the color. Chameleon coloration varies widely by species, but it is not unusual for male chameleons to be more brightly colored. In many common species, it is only the male who develops striking coloration. If you buy a baby chameleon, its colors may not have developed. Depending on the species, it may be several months before your chameleon's color comes in. Female chameleons may exhibit fascinating colors when in heat, and startling patterns when gravid, carrying eggs. Check size. In most species of chameleon, males tend to be larger. This difference can be inconspicuous or striking, with the male growing to twice the size of the female. Size, however, varies hugely depending on species and care. Some species do have larger females, and others have no size difference at all. Learn your chameleon's species. If you know the species, look up the sex characteristics and determine whether yours is male or female. If you do not yet know the species of chameleon, visit a library or go online and read about the different species. Do an image search and see what species look similar to your chameleon. There are more than 180 types of chameleon classified in the world, but only a few that are common household pets. Ask the dealer. If you didn't learn the sex or species of your chameleon when you bought it, contact the person you bought it from. This is information relevant to your chameleon's care, and they should provide you with it. If you caught your chameleon in the wild, research the kind of chameleons local to your area. However, know that capturing wild chameleons is ill-advised and may be illegal. Identify the sex of a Panther chameleon. Check for a hemi-penal bulge. Male panther chameleons have a small lump at the base of the tail, while females do not. Males tend to be larger, and may grow up to 20 inches long. Panther chameleons all exhibit bright and varied coloration, but male panthers may be lovelier. Identify the sex of a veiled chameleon. Check for tarsal spurs. The males of this species are born with small bumps on the backs of their hind legs. If your veiled chameleon has no tarsal spur, she is female. Males also begin to exhibit a hemi-penal bulge, or small lump at the base of the tail, when they are several months old. If you have several veiled chameleons, you may notice a contrast in the sizes and coloration of different sexes. Male chameleons have a bigger casque, are larger, and are more brightly colored than females. The "casque," or spur on the head, can grow to an excess of 3 inches in male chameleons. Identify the sex of a Jackson's chameleon. Check for a hemi-penal bulge, or small lump at the base of your chameleon's tail. Males will have a bump, while the underside of a female's tail base should be smooth. While both male and females of this species may bear horns above the eyes and mouth, this is more common among males. Identify the sex of a Carpet chameleon. Check for a hemi-penal bulge. Male Carpet chameleons have a bulge at the base of their tail, and tend to be larger than females. Females will not grow to eight inches and will be smooth at the base of the tail. Identify the sex of a Fischer's chameleon. Check Fischer's chameleons for a hemi-penal bulge, present on males. Both males and females may have a "double rostral process," a long bumpy double face prong. These are more pronounced in males, and occasionally absent in females. Identify the sex of a Flapneck chameleon. Measure your Flapneck chameleon. Female flapneck chameleons are larger than males, and may grow to be up to 16 inches long. Male flapneck chameleons are smaller. Check smaller chameleons for a hemi-penal bulge. Identify the sex of a Four-horned chameleon. Check for horns. Males of this species have 2-6 horns on their faces. They also have a large crest on their back, and a casque, or head-bump. Males have a hemi-penal bulge. Females are altogether smoother, possessing neither bulge, horns, crest, or casque. Identify the sex of a Meller's chameleon. Check for eggs. It is extremely difficult to sex Meller's chameleons, as they are virtually identical in appearance. If you have multiple Meller's chameleons, try to catch them mating. A female may lay eggs. Outside of this, an x-ray may be the only way to determine the sex of your chameleon Identify the sex of an Oustalet's chameleon. Check for green color. Only female Oustalet chameleon's may be green. Both males and females may be grey, brown, black, or white. Check as well for a hemi-penal bulge, indicative of a male. Females are smaller, while males may grow to be as long as 30 inches.	Check for the hemi-penal bulge. Observe the color. Check size. Learn your chameleon's species. Identify the sex of a Panther chameleon. Identify the sex of a veiled chameleon. Identify the sex of a Jackson's chameleon. Identify the sex of a Carpet chameleon. Identify the sex of a Fischer's chameleon. Identify the sex of a Flapneck chameleon. Identify the sex of a Four-horned chameleon. Identify the sex of a Meller's chameleon. Identify the sex of an Oustalet's chameleon.