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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-More-Juice-out-of-a-Lemon	How to Get More Juice out of a Lemon	There are a couple of tricks you can use to get more juice out of a lemon. Try putting a whole lemon in the microwave on medium power for 15 seconds to heat it up and make it easier to juice. You could also soak the lemon in warm water for 30 minutes to warm it up as well. Before you juice the lemon, roll it around on the counter by pressing down on it with your palm. This will loosen the juices and allow you to get more out of the lemon. Another trick is to use the tines of a fork to poke the membranes of a cut lemon before you squeeze it again to loosen any juices that may be trapped in there.	Freeze your lemon before thawing and heating it. To get the maximum amount of juice from your lemon, freeze it before juicing. After freezing solid, take it out and let it thaw for 4-8 hours, until the rind reaches room temperature. When you heat it afterwards, the frozen juice will expand in the membrane of the fruit and break down. This will make the juicing process more efficient and give you the most juice possible. It's actually a lot harder to juice a lemon when it's cold or at room temperature. Heating the lemon before cutting it is the best way to juice your fruit. Put a whole lemon in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Place the lemon onto a paper towel or plate. Set the lemon in the center of a microwave. Heat the lemon on medium power for 10-20 seconds. This is faster than soaking the lemon in warm water, but it's a little riskier. If there are any tiny holes in the lemon's rind, you'll end up evaporating some of the juice. If your lemon is at room temperature, heat it for 10 seconds. If it was in the refrigerator, microwave it for 20 seconds. Soak the lemon in a bowl of warm water for 30-40 minutes. Grab a large bowl and fill it with hot water from your sink. Place your lemon in the bowl and let it sink to the bottom. Let the lemon soak for 30-40 minutes, replacing the water once every 10 minutes to ensure that it stays warm. This is more time-consuming than microwaving your lemon, but you won't cause any of the juice to evaporate. Roll the lemon around before cutting it to loosen the juices. Before you cut your lemon, roll it around on your countertop or cutting board. Set the lemon down so that it lays on its side. Place your palm on top and press down with moderate pressure. Then, roll the lemon back and forth between your palm and the hard surface. Do this for 30-45 seconds to soften the membrane inside the lemon. Wash your lemon and set it out on a cutting board. Wash your hands with soap and water before rinsing the lemon under cool water. Shake it over the sink and dry it with a paper towel to remove the excess water. Set your fruit out on a clean cutting board. This process can get kind of messy, so wash your hands to keep the juice free of contaminants. Cut the lemon lengthwise in half through the center for a clean cut. Grab a non-serrated chef's knife with a sharp edge. Brace the lemon with your nondominant hand and place your knife directly over the center of your lemon. Puncture the lemon with the blade of your knife and remove your nondominant hand to get it out of the way. Press all the way through the center to cut it in half. The idea here is to expose as much of the membrane as possible. When people cut a lemon horizontally, they end up trapping a lot of the juice near the stems. Peel the lemon over a strainer to extract the juice. Hold the uncut lemon upright on your cutting board. Brace the lemon with your nondominant hand. Starting at the top of the lemon, cut into the rind at an angle away from you. Carve through the rind by moving your knife back and forth between the skin and the membrane. Repeat this process by rotating the lemon to remove the skin. Peeling your lemon is a little messy, but it's the only way to access the juice from every part of the lemon. Always cut away from your nondominant hand as you brace the lemon. If your lemon is too small or your hands are too big, you can hold it in place by gripping it with tongs. Squeeze the lemon hard while holding it over a large bowl. Take your lemon and hold it over a large bowl, just beneath the rim. Wrap your palm around the peeled lemon and point the exposed membrane down towards the bowl. Squeeze hard to remove the majority of the juice. With slices, hold the opposite ends between your index finger and thumb. Squeeze your fingers together to remove most of the juice. Place a strainer over your bowl if you don't want any of the membrane to end up in the juice. If your bowl is too small, you'll end up sending lemon juice all over the place. Get a bowl that is at least 4-5 times the size of your lemon. Use the tines of a fork to poke the membrane before squeezing again. After you've given your lemon an initial squeeze, grab a fork. Use the tines of the fork to poke holes in the surface of your lemon. Poke each section 5-10 times to break the membrane apart. Then, squeeze the lemon again to extract even more juice. You can use a knife instead of a fork if you'd like. The tines of a fork make it easy to puncture the lemon multiple times at once, though. Use a hand juicer to extract the juice cleanly. A juicer is an excellent tool when it comes to extracting liquid from a fruit. Cut the lemon in half width-wise if you're going to use a juicer. After cutting your lemon, place one half on top of your juicer with the skin facing up. Press down while twisting the lemon into the blades. Do this for 45-60 seconds to extract the juice. Repeat this process with the other half of your lemon. Twist the top of the hand juicer off by hand to access the juice that collects underneath.	Freeze your lemon before thawing and heating it. Put a whole lemon in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Soak the lemon in a bowl of warm water for 30-40 minutes. Roll the lemon around before cutting it to loosen the juices. Wash your lemon and set it out on a cutting board. Cut the lemon lengthwise in half through the center for a clean cut. Peel the lemon over a strainer to extract the juice. Squeeze the lemon hard while holding it over a large bowl. Use the tines of a fork to poke the membrane before squeezing again. Use a hand juicer to extract the juice cleanly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Control-Body-Odor	How to Control Body Odor	To control body odor, shower using an antibacterial body wash, which will get rid of odor causing bacteria. Ideally, you should shave your armpits daily since hair will provide additional surface area for the bacteria to multiply. After you get out of the shower, make sure to dry your armpits properly before you apply deodorant. If you don't, the excess moisture will allow the odor causing bacteria to multiply. If you're on the go, clean your armpits using baby wipes or a washcloth and soap before you reapply deodorant. To control strong body odor, speak to your doctor about getting prescription strength deodorant.	Develop and follow a good daily hygiene routine. A good daily hygiene routine will help minimize the bacteria that cause offensive body odor. Include the following practices in your daily routine. Shower or take a bath daily. Wash your entire body with antibacterial body wash or soap, paying special attention to your underarms, groin, and feet. Shave your armpits. Hair provides additional surface area for bacteria to multiply, but by shaving you will reduce the number of odor causing bacteria on your body. Dry yourself thoroughly. After you get squeaky clean, dry yourself off with a clean, dry towel. Excess moisture provides a breeding ground for bacteria, so dry your armpits especially well. Make your skin less hospitable to odor causing bacteria. After showering and before applying deodorant, spritz your underarms with white or apple cider vinegar and then wipe them dry with a cloth. This extra step will reduce the number of odor causing bacteria on your skin and help you to smell better all day. Use baby wipes on the go. In addition to showering daily, keep your armpits and other parts of your body clean and sweat free by using baby wipes or adult body wipes. Buy a deodorant that contains aluminum chloride. Although some scientists have suggested a link between aluminum chloride deodorants and breast cancer, conclusive evidence of this link has yet to be found. If you are still concerned, you can purchase a deodorant without aluminum chloride. However, deodorants without aluminum chloride will not be as effective against sweating. The aluminum chloride in antiperspirant deodorants will reduce sweating and less sweat means less odor causing bacteria. If your body odor is especially strong, ask your doctor about a prescription strength deodorant. Make sure that the label reads “antiperspirant” on the deodorant. If the deodorant does not say “antiperspirant,” then it will just add fragrance without controlling the sweat. Prepare your armpits before you apply deodorant. Make sure that your armpits are clean and dry. It is best to apply deodorant right after you have showered, but if it has been a few hours since your last shower, use a washcloth and soap to clean your armpits and remove any excess sweat. Then, dry your armpits thoroughly before you apply your deodorant. Apply deodorant to your underarms twice daily. Apply your deodorant once in the morning and again in the afternoon or evening. Deodorant wears off as you move and sweat throughout the day, so a second application may be necessary for keeping dry and maintaining a pleasant scent. Always wear clean clothing and wash your clothing after each use. Do not re-wear clothing—especially shirts, undergarments, and socks—because odor causing bacteria can attach to clothing and multiply. Spritz your dry clean only items with a vinegar and water solution. Since washing your dry clean only garments every time you wear them may not be an option, you can keep odor causing bacteria at bay with a simple vinegar and water solution. For your dry clean only items, prepare a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water, turn the garment inside out, and spritz a little of the vinegar/water mixture onto the underarm area of your garment. (Spot test your garment first to make sure the vinegar solution does not cause any discoloration.) Repeat this process after each wear. Keep a set of clean dry clothes handy. Stash an appropriate spare shirt in your car, gym bag, and/or office so that you can change out of sweaty clothing on the go. Invest in some moisture wicking clothing. Moisture wicking clothing is specially designed to help keep you dry during workouts. Wearing moisture wicking clothing will reduce the amount of sweat and bacteria on your body and your clothing. Evaluate your diet. Some foods can contribute to body odor, so it is worthwhile to think about what you eat and consider reducing or eliminating foods that may be making your situation worse. Think about how often you include the following foods in your diet. Spicy foods. Foods that are spicy may significantly raise your body temperature and make you sweat more than usual. Meat and fish. A study published in Chemical Senses found that men who abstained from meat for 2 weeks smelled better to the opposite sex than men who did not abstain. Fish can also cause body odor to smell more for some people. Sulfurous foods. Some foods contain higher amounts of sulfur than other foods, which contribute to body odor. Limit your intake of eggs, cheese, onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, and cauliflower. Alcohol. When you drink alcoholic beverages, the unpleasant smell of the alcohol may linger on your skin and breath. Caffeine. Drinking too much coffee or other caffeinated beverages (cola, tea, etc.) may cause you to sweat more than usual. Reduce or eliminate the foods that you identify as potential contributors to your body odor. This process may be difficult, especially if some of your favorite foods and beverages seem to be contributing to your body odor. But remember your reasons for reducing or eliminating these items and go slowly. Try reducing or eliminating one item per week until you have made the necessary adjustments. Incorporate more foods and beverages into your diet that help to make you smell nice. Chew on parsley after dinner, eat oranges or apples between meals, drink water with lemon throughout the day, sip herbal tea instead of your usual afternoon coffee, or add a sprinkle of cinnamon to your morning oatmeal.	Develop and follow a good daily hygiene routine. Make your skin less hospitable to odor causing bacteria. Use baby wipes on the go. Buy a deodorant that contains aluminum chloride. Prepare your armpits before you apply deodorant. Apply deodorant to your underarms twice daily. Always wear clean clothing and wash your clothing after each use. Spritz your dry clean only items with a vinegar and water solution. Keep a set of clean dry clothes handy. Invest in some moisture wicking clothing. Evaluate your diet. Reduce or eliminate the foods that you identify as potential contributors to your body odor. Incorporate more foods and beverages into your diet that help to make you smell nice.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stain-Laminate-Flooring	How to Stain Laminate Flooring	Staining your laminate flooring will help give it a richer color and more shine. Before you stain your flooring, you'll want to sand it to help the stain adhere better. Once you've sanded it, you can apply 3-4 coats of wood stain with a cloth, waiting 2 hours between coats. When you've finished your last coat, you'll need to wait 2 to 3 days before walking on the floor so the surface can cure.	Wash the floor thoroughly before staining it. The laminate finish will adhere best to the floor if it's clean. Sweep and mop the floor thoroughly, paying attention to corners and any visible dust or debris. Repair any dents, cracks, or chips in the laminate flooring. Before you stain the floor, inspect it for any chips, cracks, or dents. Depending on the extent of the damage, fill minor damage with laminate floor patching material or replace excessively damaged planks. You can buy laminate floor patching material from most home improvement stores. Fill the entire dent, crack, or chip with the floor patching material using a putty knife and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Sand the floor with 220-grit sandpaper. Using light pressure, hold 220-grit sandpaper over the floor's surface. Rub the sandpaper across the surface in a circular motion, smoothing out any small bumps or imperfections. Sanding the floor will help give it a little grit, so your paint or finish will adhere to the floor's surface better. To speed up the sanding process, you can use a sanding block or orbital sander instead. Wipe away any residual sandpaper dust. After sanding the floor, use a damp washcloth to remove any dust left behind by the sandpaper. Use a dry washcloth to absorb excess water on the floor before applying any stains. Do not stain the laminate floor until it is completely dry. Choose a floor finish with a rich, warm color. Although traditional wood stains don't work on laminate, laminate floor finishes can provide a similar color. Buy a laminate floor finish online with a tint resembling wood stain for a lasting color. If you want to give your floors a reddish tint, for example, choose a mahogany-colored laminate floor finish. Make sure you purchase a laminate, not wood, floor finishes. Laminate is less absorbent than wood and needs specialized floor finishes. Coat a section of the floor in laminate finish with a washcloth. Dip the washcloth in the floor finish and apply the protective finish to the floor in thin, even strokes. Cover 2 feet (0.61 m) sections of the floor at a time before moving on to the next section. Smooth any stroke lines you notice with the washcloth for an even, glossy finish. After coating the first section, inspect the color and decide whether you like it before finishing the entire floor. Apply the laminate finish to the rest of the floor. Wait 30-60 minutes for the first section to dry, then repeat the process with the next section. Work from the back of the room to the front to avoid smudging the laminate finish before it dries completely. Let each section dry for at least 30 minutes before working on the next one. Add 2-3 additional coats of laminate finish. Let the first coat dry for at least 2 hours, then add more coats for a richer color and longer-lasting finish. Continue applying coats of laminate finish until you reach your desired color, waiting 2 hours between each coat. Adding more coats also helps smooth any stroke marks left by the previous layer. Let the final coat cure for 48-72 hours. After applying the final finish coat, leave the room to let the finish dry for at least 2-3 days. Avoid stepping on or touching the floor while it dries to prevent streaks or smudges. Over time, your finish's color may fade. Reapply 1-2 finish coats if your floor looks dull or you want a richer color. Choose a polyurethane-based paint in a color that mimics floor stain. For a richer color than laminate finish, you can paint your laminate flooring instead. Pick laminate paint that mimics the desired finish (cherry, maple, or honey, for example) for a strong color that's similar to wood stain. You can buy polyurethane-based paints online or from most home improvement stores. Eggshell or semigloss paints are usually durable and long-lasting on laminate surfaces. You might also choose an epoxy or an enamel paint designed for floors and porches. Coat the surface with a layer of laminate primer. Dip a foam brush in the laminate primer and apply a thin coat over the surface in long strokes, working from the back to the front of the room. Let the surface dry for 30-60 minutes before applying any coats of paint. Choose an extreme bond primer or a primer made specifically for laminate to help the paint adhere better. If you can't find a laminate primer, oil-based primers work as well. Apply the first coat of polyurethane-based paint. Wash the foam brush and dip it in the paint, then apply it in thin strokes to the entire surface. Work from the back of the room to the front to avoid smudges, then let the paint dry for at least an hour before applying additional layers. If you're sensitive to the smell of paint, wear a respirator while you work. Add 2-3 additional coats of paint. After waiting an hour for the first coat to dry, apply another paint coat over the first using the same method. Depending on how bold of a color you want to achieve, you can apply 1-2 additional layers of paint, waiting an hour in-between each application. For a stronger and longer-lasting color, apply at least 3 coats of paint. Let the paint cure for at least a week. After applying several coats of paint, leave the room and let the paint dry for at least a week. Avoid touching or stepping on the floor while it dries to prevent smudging the paint as it cures.	Wash the floor thoroughly before staining it. Repair any dents, cracks, or chips in the laminate flooring. Sand the floor with 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe away any residual sandpaper dust. Choose a floor finish with a rich, warm color. Coat a section of the floor in laminate finish with a washcloth. Apply the laminate finish to the rest of the floor. Add 2-3 additional coats of laminate finish. Let the final coat cure for 48-72 hours. Choose a polyurethane-based paint in a color that mimics floor stain. Coat the surface with a layer of laminate primer. Apply the first coat of polyurethane-based paint. Add 2-3 additional coats of paint. Let the paint cure for at least a week.
https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Muggle-Quidditch	How to Play Muggle Quidditch	You'll need 15 total players to play Muggle Quidditch. Before playing, tape 6 hula hoops to pipes and arrange 3 on each side of the field. Collect a volleyball for the Quaffle, 3 dodgeballs for the bludgers, 1 tennis ball for the snitch, and 14 brooms. Break 14 players into 2 groups of 7, and have final player tie the tennis ball to their waist - the game ends when one team gets the tennis ball! Score as a chaser by throwing the volleyball through the hoops, and have beaters throw the dodgeballs at the other team to temporarily tag them “out.”	Stay on your broomsticks. In Quidditch, you must hold your broomsticks between your legs at all times with one hand on the broomstick. Every player should have a broomstick they stay on at all times. Use four balls. In Quidditch, you need four balls to play. There is one volleyball, known as the quaffle. There are two dodgeballs, known as the bludgers. There is one small ball, such as a tennis ball, that is strapped to one player. This is the snitch. Learn how to score points. Players attempt to get the quaffle (volleyball) through the hoops on the ends of the field. Getting a quaffle through a hoop means 10 points are scored for that team. The only other way to score points is to catch the snitch by grabbing the ball attached to the player carrying it. The team that catches the snitch gets 30 points. The quaffle can be passed between players on the same team. Learn how the bludgers work. Players on opposing teams throw bludgers at one another. If someone is hit by a bludger, they must dismount their broomstick and tag one of the hoops on the end of the field before they can return to the game. Call penalties as needed. In Quidditch, there is always one ref. If you're the ref, it's important you stay vigilant and call penalties if players are not following the rules. If you call a penalty, it's up to you to decide how long a player should be removed from the game. The following can result in a penalty: Not keeping your broomstick in position (i.e., between your legs with one hand on the stick) is a foul. Failing to dismount a broomstick and tag a hoop after being hit with a bludger is a foul. If any player besides the seeker touches the snitch, this is a foul. Any kind of rough playing, such as shoving or hitting, may result in a foul. Find a big enough space. Quidditch requires a field that's at least 36 yards (33 m) by 66 yards (60 m). Although wizard Quidditch is played over an oval field, muggle quidditch is typically played in a rectangular field. You can play in a local park or see if a local field used for sports matches is opened to the public. Keep in mind, this is the length for a regulation Quidditch match and doesn't have to be followed strictly when just playing for fun. If you don't mind less space, you can play Quidditch in a smaller park or even someone's backyard. Goal posts are placed on a line 18 yards (16 m) from the centerline. The keeper zone starts 12 yards (11 m) from the centerline and reaches to the end of the field. Get pipes for the goal posts. You need 6 pipes or poles; 2 of each length: 3 feet (0.91 m), 4.5 feet (1.4 m), and 6 feet (1.8 m). You can find these at a local hardware store, craft store or even some toy stores. You may need to use scissors or a knife to cut down pipes that aren't the right lengths. If you want to stick the posts in the ground, either make them about.25 feet (0.076 m) longer or use a piece of rebar as an anchor. Tie hula hoops to your pipes or sticks. There is no standard size for the hula hoops. Just make sure they're big enough that a volleyball can pass through them. Use string or twine to tie the hula hoops to your pipes or sticks. Place the goal posts. The pipes or sticks you just made are your goal posts. There should be three goal posts on either end of the field. Place the 6 feet (1.8 m) goal post in the center, with the 4.5 feet (1.4 m) goal on the right and the 3 feet (0.91 m) goal on the left. Keep spacing between the posts even, about 7.5 feet (2.3 m). Select a captain. Each team should have a captain who's responsible for deciding which players take on which roles. You can pick a captain based on who's the most levelheaded or you can do something like draw straws. The captain will be able to choose which role in the game (i.e., chaser, beater, etc.) they want to play. Choose your chasers. Each Quidditch team should have three chasers. Chasers are responsible for throwing or kicking the quaffing (volleyballs) through the hoops at the end of the field. Select your beaters. Each team should have two beaters. Beaters are responsible for throwing the bludgers (dodgeballs) at players on the opposing team. This will temporarily kick players out of the game, giving your team the advantage. Pick a keeper. Each team needs one keeper. A keeper's job is to guard the hoops at the end of the net and prevent the other team from scoring. Assign one seeker. The seeker's job is to catch the snitch. Each team should have a single seeker. Select a person to carry the snitch. In Quidditch, the game ends when the seeker catches the snitch. The team that catches the snitch is awarded 30 points. In muggle Quidditch, one person wears a waist band with a small ball, such as a baseball, attached to the band. The ball is the snitch and the person who carries it must evade the other team's seekers. Assign a ref. Find someone to be the referee in the game. The ref's job is to start the game by tossing the quaffle (volleyball) into the air and call out penalties. Pick someone who has good judgment and is usually fair during games and other events. Wear the same color shirts. To tell teams apart, both teams should have a color to wear. One team can wear yellow t-shirts and the other can wear blue t-shirts, for example. Add different colored accessories to differentiate your roles. Accessories in various colors should be used to differentiate between each player's specific role on any given team. You can opt for things like sweatbands and bandanas. The colors you choose to represent different positions is up to you. Follow the gender maximum rule if you're playing league Quidditch. If you're making an official Quidditch team, such as one for your school, you have to follow the gender maximum rule. Each team can only have a maximum of four players who identify as the same gender on the field simultaneously. However, once the person carrying the snitch enters the game, that number increases to five. A person's gender is the gender they identify with, which may not necessarily be the gender they were assigned at birth. Quidditch welcomes players of all genders and gender identities. Get in the starting position with your broomsticks. Have opposing teams stand on either side of the field with their broomsticks between their legs. Players will remain still until the ref starts the game. Release the balls to start the game if you're the ref. If you're the ref, start the game by standing near the edge of the field. Release the bludgers (dodgeballs) and quaffle (volleyball) onto the field. Players can then enter the field and begin the game. Defend the hoops if you're a keeper. If you're a keeper, stay near your team's hoops. Try to knock away the quaffle (volleyball) if it gets close to the hoops. It's your job to make sure the other team does not score too many points. Try to score if you're a chaser. If you're a chaser, pursue the quaffle (volleyball) throughout the game. Move the quaffle across the court by throwing or kicking it and then toss or kick it through the other team's hoops. You can only toss the quaffle through the front of the hoops. Disrupt the players if you're a beater. If you're a beater, your job is to toss bludgers (dodgeballs) at the other players. If a player is hit with a bludger (dodgeball), they'll be temporarily out of the game. Other beaters can be hit with bludgers by the opposing team. However, beaters cannot hit the player carrying the snitch with a bludger. In the event a bludger goes out of bounds, the ref can quickly retrieve it. Stop playing temporarily if you're hit by a bludger. In the event you're hit by a bludger (dodgeball), let go of any balls you're holding. You also have to dismount your broom. You must tag one of the hoops on the court before you can get back on your broom and keep playing. All players, including beaters on the other teams, need to stop playing if they're hit by a bludger. The one exception is the person carrying the snitch, as they're not technically a player for either team. Have someone track the score. You or another player should keep track of the score. Each time a keeper gets the quaffle (volleyball) through the other team's net, they score 10 points for their team. The snitch, when caught, is worth 30 points. Release the snitch after 17 minutes. After 17 minutes of game play, the player carrying the snitch should be released onto the field. The carrier's job is to run around the field attempting to evade both seekers. The player carrying the snitch is not permitted to leave the field during the game, but needs to work hard to evade the seekers. This is why it's important to choose someone very agile to carry the snitch. Pursue the snitch if you're the seeker. If you're the seeker, your job is to catch the snitch when it would help your team win. The game ends when the snitch is caught. Remember, the snitch is the ball attached to the carrier's waistband. You must grab ahold of the ball to catch the snitch. End the game when the snitch is caught. Under most circumstances, a game of Quidditch ends when the snitch is caught. Thirty points are assigned to the team who caught the snitch and the score is totaled. Continue the game to settle a tie. In rare occasions, the score will end up tied after the snitch is caught. If this is the case, simply keep playing. The next team to score 10 points using the quaffle will win the game. Stay aware of the score as a seeker. It doesn't make sense to catch the snitch until doing so would result in your team winning. Therefore, if you're the seeker keep an eye on the scoreboard. Don't pursue the snitch until catching it would ensure your team would take the lead. Assign roles based on ability. Different roles require different skill sets. If you're the captain, assign roles based on an individual player's specific skills. The seeker needs to pursue the snitch, so pick someone who's very fast. If someone runs track, for example, they could be the seeker. Players with experience playing basketball or volleyball may be good chasers, as it involves pursuing, kicking, throwing, and passing a ball. Anyone who's played dodgeball or a similar game would make a good beater, as they'd be able to hit players with bludgers. If anyone has experience as a goalie in a game like soccer or hockey, they would make a good keeper. Don't get hung up on the different sized hoops if you're a chaser. While the hoops are different sizes, the sizes do not correlate to points. Any hoop is worth 10 points for your team. Therefore, don't worry so much about which hoop you throw the ball through. This will only distract you. Focus on getting a ball through any hoop that's accessible to you. Target chasers in open areas if you're a beater. If you hit your own player with a bludger by mistake, this will hurt your team. It's easy to hit the wrong player if you're throwing a bludger in a crowded area of the field. Look for chasers in open areas, without a lot of other players nearby. These are the easiest targets to hit as a beater.	Stay on your broomsticks. Use four balls. Learn how to score points. Learn how the bludgers work. Call penalties as needed. Find a big enough space. Get pipes for the goal posts. Tie hula hoops to your pipes or sticks. Place the goal posts. Select a captain. Choose your chasers. Select your beaters. Pick a keeper. Assign one seeker. Select a person to carry the snitch. Assign a ref. Wear the same color shirts. Add different colored accessories to differentiate your roles. Follow the gender maximum rule if you're playing league Quidditch. Get in the starting position with your broomsticks. Release the balls to start the game if you're the ref. Defend the hoops if you're a keeper. Try to score if you're a chaser. Disrupt the players if you're a beater. Stop playing temporarily if you're hit by a bludger. Have someone track the score. Release the snitch after 17 minutes. Pursue the snitch if you're the seeker. End the game when the snitch is caught. Continue the game to settle a tie. Stay aware of the score as a seeker. Assign roles based on ability. Don't get hung up on the different sized hoops if you're a chaser. Target chasers in open areas if you're a beater.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-Crush-to-Like-You-(for-Kids)	How to Get Your Crush to Like You (for Kids)	Although there is no guaranteed way to get your crush to like you back, there are things you can do to get them to notice you and get to know each other better. Try to be outgoing when your crush is around so that they notice you as a happy and approachable person. Be positive, friendly, and laugh a lot so that you look like someone that's fun to be around. Once you've gotten the attention of your crush, start talking! Get to know them by asking them questions about their life. Find out the sort of books, music, and sports they are interested in. Look for a common interest that you both share. This gives you conversation material and possibly some ideas of things you can do together. Try to spend some time together once you've gotten to know each other. You can hang out either in a group or just the two of you.	Don't come on too strong but try to get his or her attention. If the boy or girl you have a crush on hasn't noticed you, you might be tempted to just tell them how you feel. If your crush hasn't taken notice of you yet though, this can be creepy. It can also lead them to take you for granted. Don't stalk your crush. You will seem creepy! To get your crush to notice you, you'll definitely need to be around them sometimes. But, if it seems like you're following them all the time, this can also seem creepy. Make sure when you are around your crush, you are busy with something. You want to look like you have a life of your own, not like you're just hanging around waiting for attention. Be outgoing. When your crush is around, try to behave like the life of the party. Laugh, talk to others, and be noisy (but not irritating). You want to look like a happy person with an active social life. Be approachable when your crush is around. A lot of people get tense trying to look calm and cool around their crush. Instead of looking calm, they end up looking closed-off. Try to avoid this and look like you're friendly and open to talking. Showcase your talents, but not too much, or they might start to think you're a show-off. Look for an opportunity to show something you're good at in front of the crush. Do you play an instrument well? Look for an opportunity to show your talent when your crush is around! Are you good at baseball? If your crush is around, ask your friends to play catch. It's good to look successful, but you don't want to look full of your self. You definitely don't want to look mean. Show what you're good at without putting other people down. Use your eyes. Sneak some peeks at your crush, but don't stare. You want to let your crush see you've noticed them, but don't just keep gazing at them to get their attention. You want to just glance at your crush, every once in a while, for less than a second. Look (and smell) your best. When you know your crush will be around, try to look your best. Wear nice clothes, and keep your hair and nails neat and clean. You want to smell nice, too. Keep your body clean. You might want to wear a little perfume or cologne so you have a distinctive smell. Don't overdo it though. Scientific studies show subtle smells are more attractive. In fact, many people find too much perfume very unpleasant. Start a conversation. Once you've caught your crush's eye, say hello. Introduce yourself and find something to talk about. Learn about your crush. Find out what your crush likes to do. Ask them some questions about their favorite activities. Find out what kinds of music, books, or movies your crush enjoys. This can be great material for a conversation. Everyone likes talking about their own interests. If you know any of your crush's friends, you can also ask them some questions about your crush's interests. Sometimes, having the news that you are asking questions about your crush get back to them can have an added bonus. It can signal that you like them without coming out and saying it. Find a common interest. Hopefully, you and your crush like some of the same things. Once you've found out what he or she likes, this should give you some ideas about things to talk about when you are together. It can also give you some ideas for things you might be able to do together. Don't pretend to like things you don't like to impress your crush. This isn't being true to yourself. Also, your crush will find out eventually that you don't actually like or know much about it. This can be embarrassing. For example, if you and your crush have the same favorite band, that can be great material for a conversation.But, if you hate a band and your crush asks you about them, just politely say that you don't like them much. Then bring up something you do like. That way, you don't seem negative, but you aren't pretending to be someone you aren't. Spend time together. Once you've had a chance to chat with your crush a little, look for some opportunities to spend time together. Use your common interests as a way to do this. If you like to draw and your crush is in the art club, you can join too. If you both like baseball, see if your crush wants to go to a game. At first, its probably a good idea to try to spend time with your crush in a situation where other people are around. But once you've had a chance to get to know each other, try asking your crush to do something where it will just be the two of you. Be positive. Most people enjoy being around people who are positive. So, when you're spending time with your crush, try to be positive and happy. After all, hopefully being around this person makes you feel good. Don't put yourself down. Nobody likes a bragger, but at the same time, you shouldn't belittle yourself. If you want your crush to like you, you should show that you like yourself. If your crush gives you a compliment, say "thanks!" Don't complain too much. Everyone has a hard day now and then and needs to blow off a little steam. Mainly though, try to keep your conversations with your crush lighthearted and fun. Make eye contact. Once you start spending time with your crush, you can start sending signals that you like him. This is another place you can let your eyes do the talking. At this point, you should start making eye contact with your crush for a couple of seconds, gaze, and then look away. See if they do it back. Don't keep eye contact for too long. It can be creepy. Smile. After you make eye contact with your crush, smile to yourself. Don't make it a giant grin; you don't want to seem too excited. But, a little smile lets your crush know you're happy they're paying attention to you. Be yourself. However you decide to flirt with your crush, it's important to be yourself. Don't pretend to be someone else to please your crush. They'll never truly like you if they don't know the real you. Also, don't try too hard on the flirting. Don't over think it. Giving your crush tons of compliments, laughing at every joke he or she makes, or constantly trying to bat your eyelashes or strike handsome poses will not seem genuine. No matter how stressful this is, try to just be calm and be your real self. Make contact. After you've gotten to know your crush, if he or she seems to react well to your flirting, try touching him or her in a playful way. For example: When your crush makes a joke, laugh, and lightly touch his or her arm or hand. Another thing is to lightly punch him in the arm. If you are walking past your crush in a hallway or somewhere like that, try lightly brushing your shoulder against theirs. Make it look accidental. Lightly wiggle your fingers on your crush's hand or arm. Stand close to your crush. But, don't make him or she feel uncomfortable. If they move away, respect their space. Hold your crush's hand to lead him or her to places. When you're next to your crush, rub your fingers on his or her wrist to tickle it. Give your crush a hug when saying hello or goodbye. If you think your crush is starting to like you back, kiss their cheek to see their reaction. However, if your crush hasn't shown signs of interest in you, do not try this. If they have shown signs of interest, take the risk and try it when you two are alone.	Don't come on too strong but try to get his or her attention. Be outgoing. Showcase your talents, but not too much, or they might start to think you're a show-off. Use your eyes. Look (and smell) your best. Start a conversation. Learn about your crush. Find a common interest. Spend time together. Be positive. Make eye contact. Smile. Be yourself. Make contact.
https://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Trail-Horse	How to Buy a Trail Horse	When buying a trail horse, you should examine it from a distance to make sure it's calm and well balanced. If the horse seems nervous or sick, politely tell the seller that you're not interested. However, if the horse seems healthy, you should ask to walk it around the yard or field so you can evaluate how it responds to you. Watch out for any discomfort or skittishness, like a bobbing head, pinned ears, or a swishing tail, which are signs that it's not a good fit for you. Then, if the horse responds well to you, ask to ride it to see if its movements are safe and solid. Additionally, make sure to check its medical history and have a vet assess the horse before you buy it.	Consider a horse's age. An older horse can still have many good years left, while a young horse will need time to become strong enough to take a rider and go on long treks. For a trail horse, it's often advised to choose an experienced horse that's over 10 years old. Many trail horses are in their 20s and some even make it to 30 years old, so age is a question of your preference and the horse's health. Most horses can't be ridden until they're 2 years old, but they still require years of intense training. Keep in mind that older trail horses may be unable to go up challenging hills and on technical trails because of arthritis or old injuries. Because not all breeds develop at the same speed, you should have your vet evaluate whether your horse is fit to ride and how many years you can expect to enjoy together. Decide whether you want a mare, a gelding, or a stallion. A gelding, or a castrated stallion, is perhaps best suited to most trail riders. It is less dominant than a stallion and doesn't pose the hormonal challenges some mares do when they're in season. It may be that when you are searching for a horse other factors will matter more than the sex of the horse. However, it's a good idea to come into the buying process with at least a loose preference that you can be willing to bend on. Stallions come with extra maintenance challenges because they need to be trained. They are not for inexperienced owners or those who don't want to constantly work with them and help them learn behavior management. Geldings are the most laid back, do the best in group settings, and are easy to transport together. They are also calmer and more relaxed to surprises while out on the trail as compared to mares or stallions. Consider whether you want a registered or branded horse. Buying a trail horse that is registered or branded can add to its value. It will most likely also have papers, so you can track its age and pedigree. However, you'll probably also pay more for a registered and branded horse. Checking your horse's pedigree allows you to understand its lineage and to assess whether it is likely to have specific health problems in the future. Think about appearance, physical ability, and conformation. Conformation is the structure and proportion of the horse's body. Though everybody wants a pretty horse with perfect conformation, this doesn't necessarily mean the horse will perform better than a horse that is less perfect looking. Determine what conformation or appearance flaws you can live with so long as the horse is a good trail horse. Having an idea of what you want before looking at horses will help you to more quickly assess whether a potential horse is right for you. Taking an experienced horse friend or even a veterinarian with you when you go to look at horses can help you catch conformation issues early. Talk to horse professionals you know. When you begin looking for a trail horse to buy, talk to the horse professionals you interact with, including trainers, teachers, stable owners, and veterinarians. They will likely know about available horses in your area and whether the available horses are right for your needs. If you hear about an available horse from someone you know and trust you should check that horse out. It is likely that the horse is well cared for and a quality animal. Conversely, they will be able to steer you away from known horse dealers that are unreputable. Search advertisements. If word of mouth doesn't yield any results, try the classifieds in local papers, equestrian magazines, or on the Internet. You may find the perfect trail horse through one of these avenues. Be cautious when buying a horse from someone you don't know personally. Assess their character, ask for references, and look at the conditions they are keeping their horses in. All of these factors, as well as the health and fitness of the horse they are trying to sell, will let you know whether or not to buy from them. Ask questions to make sure the person is reputable: “How long has the horse been in your possession?” “Has the horse been sick at all while under your care?” “Is the horse on any supplements or medications at the moment?” “What level of work has the horse been in and what is it doing now?" Talk to horse breeders and dealers. There are a variety of professionals in the horse world that are in the business of buying and selling horses. Talk to breeders and sellers in your area about your needs and see if they can provide you with a horse that is right for you. It may be more costly to buy a trail horse from a professional horse seller. Be cautious when buying a horse from a dealer or breeder. Their job is selling horses, so they may be overly motivated to sell you a horse that is not right for you. They may sell you a horse that will be difficult to train, has a history of issues, or cannot perform how you want it to. Talk to a seller about their horse. Before making the effort to go see a horse, you should have a detailed discussion with the seller about the horse's temperament, experience, and history. This will give you a better sense if this horse is possibly the horse for you. This discussion can also give you information about whether the seller is someone you want to do business with. Ask them how they care for their horses, what their history with horses is like, and other questions that can help you determine if they care for their horses well. Schedule an appointment to see a horse. Before making your choice, you should have the chance to thoroughly evaluate a potential horse. This is the point at which you can gauge the horse's behavior, personality, and comfort with being a trail horse. If a seller does not want to let you spend any time with a potential horse, walk away from the sale. You should be able to get to know a horse a bit before buying it. A good private seller will be more than willing to help you spend time visiting with and riding the horse. They should want to evaluate you and make sure you are a good fit as well. Bring somebody along with you to evaluate the horse. Make sure the person you bring along is knowledgeable about horses and can offer an objective opinion. They will be able to give you a second opinion and will be a good resource for questions you need answered. Also bring along a camera to make a video of the horse. This way, you can watch the video later at your leisure to help you make your decision. Look the horse over from a distance. Before you approach the horse, look it over from a few feet away. If it looks well balanced, sound of body, and calm, continue with your evaluation. If it doesn't look good and seems nervous, sick, or otherwise unsound, leave. Tell the seller politely that you are not interested in buying the horse. Don't let them pressure you into looking at the horse further. Evaluate how well the horse reacts to handling. Ask the owner to touch the horse on its head, neck, flanks, and belly. Watch it move and look for signs of discomfort or skittishness, such as a bobbing head, pinned ears, or a swishing tail. Determine whether the horse's reactions look trustworthy. A good trail horse will be very calm and won't respond to touch or sudden movement with shock or discomfort. Evaluate how the horse moves. Ask the owner to walk it and ride it. While the horse walks, trots, canters, and gallops, watch for signs of lameness. Also check the range of motion and the length of stride of the horse. Determine whether the horse's movements look safe and solid. This is where bringing a helper can be really beneficial for you. A professional trainer or rider should have a good eye for assessing the gait and movement of a horse. The seller should be more than happy to ride the horse. They should then let you get on to see how you work with the horse. Analyze the horse's mannerisms and demeanor. See whether its posture is relaxed or uneasy. Evaluate if the horse can stand still, how it handles getting in and out of a trailer, and how calm it is during bathing and clipping. Make a sudden movement in front of the horse and see how it reacts. Stand at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away from it, in case it rears up or tries to bolt. If you can see the white of the horse's eyes, it's nervous or panicked. Check the horse's medical history. Obtain a copy of its medical history from the owner, and ask your own vet to give the horse a physical. This will allow you to find out if it's in good health and whether there are any structural problems with its body. Your vet should also assess the horse's eyesight as this is key in a good trail horse, as well as its heart, hearing, and musculoskeletal system. Ride the horse a number of times. Ask the horse's owner if you may ride the horse in order to see how you interact with it. Ultimately, your interaction will be one of the most important factors when deciding to buy a trail horse. While the horse may not be perfectly comfortable with you, it should not be aggressive or spooked by your presence. A good trail horse should be calm even with a stranger. You should be able to come by and ride the horse multiple times over a week or two in order to get multiple examples on what the horse is like to ride. Negotiate for the horse. When buying a trail horse it is perfectly reasonable to negotiate over the price. However, remember to discuss more than the price. It is important to discuss the timeline for payment, and consider asking for a trial period with the horse. This is a period of time when you are responsible for the care of the horse but you can bring it back if you don't want to keep it. A fairly standard trial period time is 30 days, which will allow you to try the horse in your own setting and to see if any issues pop up. If the seller won't move on price, discuss things they might throw into the sale, such as tack or moving the horse for you. If you have agreed to a trial period with the horse, get the agreement in writing. Pay a deposit once an agreement is signed. At this point you may need to give the seller a deposit for the horse. This will show that you are committed to buying it and that the seller will not offer it to any other buyers. This deposit can be anywhere between 10% and 30% of the selling price. It should only be given once a written agreement is signed. The written agreement should include the circumstances in which your deposit can be refunded. This should include a refund if you find the horse is medically unfit once it is examined by a veterinarian. Have a veterinary assessment done. Before you pay for the horse, you need to have it assessed by a veterinarian. The vet can look the animal over for obvious health issues and do testing to look for diseases it might carry. This is important to do before you finalize the sale because if you pay for the horse, you are responsible for the cost of its veterinary care. In many cases, if you want to insure the horse, a clean bill of health is required to begin coverage. Don't avoid getting a veterinary assessment done because of the cost. It can end up costing you a lot more in the long run if you buy a sick or diseased horse. Pay for the horse. Once you have agreed on a price and the veterinary assessment is done, you should pay the seller for your horse. After payment is made, you will need to make arrangements for moving your new horse home. Get a receipt for your payment and keep all documents in a safe place so you can prove that you own your new horse. This is especially important if you have paid cash for your horse, as there is no electronic paper trail.	Consider a horse's age. Decide whether you want a mare, a gelding, or a stallion. Consider whether you want a registered or branded horse. Think about appearance, physical ability, and conformation. Talk to horse professionals you know. Search advertisements. Talk to horse breeders and dealers. Talk to a seller about their horse. Schedule an appointment to see a horse. Bring somebody along with you to evaluate the horse. Look the horse over from a distance. Evaluate how well the horse reacts to handling. Evaluate how the horse moves. Analyze the horse's mannerisms and demeanor. Check the horse's medical history. Ride the horse a number of times. Negotiate for the horse. Pay a deposit once an agreement is signed. Have a veterinary assessment done. Pay for the horse.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Teeth-Straight	How to Make Your Teeth Straight	The best way to make your teeth straight is to visit your dentist or orthodontist for braces or removable aligners. However, there are things you can do to help keep your teeth straight. Try to get into the habit of sleeping on your back or side, because sleeping on your stomach can cause your teeth to shift out of alignment over time. Also, avoid resting your chin in your hand if you sit at a desk all day.	Find an orthodontist. Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating irregularities in your teeth. See your regular dentist and ask for a referral to an orthodontist. Your dentist can probably make helpful suggestions for finding a professional in your area. The orthodontist will evaluate your teeth, jaw, and gums and help you decide on the best treatment plan for you. If you have health insurance that covers dentistry, call your insurance company and ask for a list of in-network orthodontists that they will cover. Some dentists can do orthodontic work, whereas others will refer you to a specialist. Just ask! Get braces. Braces are a traditional way of realigning crooked teeth. You will have small brackets cemented to your teeth and connected by wires. The braces will apply pressure to slowly move your teeth into a straighter position over time. You will see your dentist or orthodontist periodically so they can appropriately tighten your braces. How long you have braces varies and depends on your teeth, but the normal range is between one and three years. Braces now are more comfortable than ever before. Choose your type of braces. Braces can be fun bright colors, or subtler tooth-colored brackets. Some braces can even be placed behind your teeth (lingual braces) so you don't see them much – they're nearly invisible, but may be less comfortable. Discuss your options with your orthodontist. Wear your retainer. Your dentist or orthodontist will probably give you a retainer after your braces are removed. This is a removable mouthpiece that keeps your teeth in their new position. You'll wear it at night for a while, but not forever. Be sure to wear your retainer as directed by your dentist so your teeth don't start to shift back to their previous position. Get fitted for an aligner. Aligners are made of clear plastic or acrylic that you wear over your teeth every day. See your orthodontist to have an aligner specially made for your mouth. You will need to revisit the orthodontist for a new set every month or so. This process gradually moves your teeth into a straighter position. Wear your aligner appropriately. Because your aligner is removable, you'll be responsible for wearing it correctly. Follow your dentist or orthodontist's instructions about how long to wear your aligner each day. Take out your aligner before you eat or brush and floss your teeth. Choose a reputable brand. There are numerous brands of aligners available, such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Your orthodontist can help you choose the best kind for you. Some internet companies offer less expensive, mail-order aligners that you use without seeing an orthodontist. Having a full examination by a professional is a safer way to straighten your teeth and know if aligners are right for you. Have surgery. If your teeth are crooked because your jaw is misaligned, surgery can help. Surgery will not change the position of your individual teeth. It can change the position of your jaw if your upper or lower jaw sticks out and causes what dentists call a “bad bite.” This will improve the overall position of your teeth and can straighten your smile. Stay away from DIY methods. The American Organization of Orthodontists strongly warns against using at-home remedies to straighten your teeth. Following “how-to” guides from the internet without an orthodontist's supervision can damage your teeth and gums and cause lasting harm. It's much safer and more effective to have a professional treat your teeth than to try to do it yourself. Do not: Wrap string or rubber bands around your teeth Use paper clips Bite on objects like pencils Follow the advice of a YouTube video or blog See your orthodontist if you’ve been trying to straighten your teeth at home. DIY tooth straightening methods can cause pretty severe harm to your teeth and gums. If you have been trying to fix your teeth at home using a “how-to” guide from the internet, stop right away and see your dentist or orthodontist. They can help repair and prevent further damage, and begin to straighten your teeth safely and appropriately. Sometimes, damage from DIY methods can be irreversible. Sleep on your back. If you sleep on your stomach, you constantly apply gentle pressure to the side of your face and your teeth. Slow, gradual pressure over time is what causes teeth to move, so sleeping on your stomach may make your teeth shift out of alignment after a while. Get in the habit of sleeping on your back or your side. Sit up properly at your desk. If you sit at a desk a lot, it's easy to rest your chin in your hand throughout the day. This habit can shift your jaw and teeth subtly. When sitting, tilt your pelvis back so that you aren't sitting on your tailbone. This creates an easier posture to help you avoid slumping forward and leaning your head on your hand. Avoid sucking on objects. Thumb sucking and overuse of pacifiers commonly causes crooked teeth for children, whose teeth and gums are developing. Help your child have a healthy smile by eliminating these habits as early as you can. For adults, avoid habits that put consistent pressure on your teeth and gums like constantly chewing hard candy or sucking on objects absentmindedly. Maintain good oral hygiene. If your gums and teeth are healthy, your teeth are more likely to stay straight. Develop good oral hygiene habits to avoid gum disease and tooth decay and maintain straighter teeth. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. Breathe through your nose. Breathing through your mouth all the time may cause your jaw to narrow and can shift your teeth out of alignment. Remember to breathe through your nose whenever possible. If you have sinus problems or difficulty breathing through your nose, talk to your doctor about solutions.	Find an orthodontist. Get braces. Choose your type of braces. Wear your retainer. Get fitted for an aligner. Wear your aligner appropriately. Choose a reputable brand. Have surgery. Stay away from DIY methods. See your orthodontist if you’ve been trying to straighten your teeth at home. Sleep on your back. Sit up properly at your desk. Avoid sucking on objects. Maintain good oral hygiene. Breathe through your nose.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fall-Asleep-with-Your-Eyes-Open	How to Fall Asleep with Your Eyes Open	While most people can't actually fall into a deep sleep with your eyes open, you may be able to go into a sleep-like trance state by meditating with your eyes open. Find a quiet, dimly-lit state, and either sit, kneel, or lie down comfortably. To practice open-eye meditation, try to focus each of your eyes on a different object as you let your mind drift. At first, you may only be able to do this for a few seconds, but over time you should be able to gradually increase the time you can meditate.	Recognize the benefits of short naps. Falling asleep for even just 10 minutes can help improve your energy, concentration, memory, and focus. Indeed, napping should be considered an asset in improving productivity. Consider building naptime explicitly into your schedule so that you can maximize your potential at work or school. Taking a longer nap is not recommended, since it increases your likelihood of being noticed without providing the maximum benefit. Try to keep your naps to just a few minutes in length when you are at work or school. Find a secret place to nap. In an ideal scenario, you will be able to nap in complete privacy, so that your colleagues and bosses do not realize that you are napping. Find an out-of-the-way location where you can stretch out and close your eyes for just a few minutes. If you can, see if you might be able to nap in the following places: Your office Your car A bathroom A seldom-used storage room Sit in the back of the room. You don't always have the option of napping in private. If you have to go to work or school exhausted, try to get a seat toward the back of the room, away from the speaker or teacher. Give yourself some space to rest without getting caught. As long as you remain at the back of the room, it is unlikely that someone will notice that your eyes are closed. Wear sunglasses. If you feel yourself begin to nod off at work or school, put on a pair of sunglasses. Not only will you be able to sleep more effectively in a dark environment, but it will be less likely that you will be noticed. Nobody will realize that your eyes are closed. If you do not have a pair of sunglasses, consider wearing a hat or cap that you can pull over your eyes during key moments. Maintain good posture. One of the giveaways that you are sleeping isn't your eyes at all: it is your body language. A slumped posture with a slack jaw, open palms, and open mouth is much more likely to draw attention to your nap than your eyes. When you fall asleep in public, rest your elbow on the desk in front of you and bend your arm 90 degrees. Then prop your head up on your closed fist. This will help keep your head upright and will disguise your nap. Find an ally. If you are forced to nap among your colleagues or fellow students, enlist a friend who can assist you if you are in danger of being noticed. Your ally might wake you up if your name is called or nudge you when everybody is moving their seats. Be sure to return the favor if your ally also wants to take a secret nap every now and again. Recognize the power and danger of microsleeping. Microsleep is a condition when your brain falls asleep while you are in the middle of a task such as driving or working. Your eyes might remain open during this period even though your brain is not functioning normally. This condition can be powerful, since nobody will realize that you are asleep, and your eyes might indeed remain open. However, this is also a dangerous condition, especially if you are driving a vehicle or operating machinery. If you find yourself losing a few minutes of time, you might be experiencing microsleeps. Microsleeps are more likely to occur if you experience a prolonged period of poor sleep. They are also more common among those who work second or third shifts. You cannot intentionally microsleep; they are caused by chronic sleeplessness and exhaustion. Recognize the benefits of meditation. Meditation can improve your focus, concentration, energy, and overall happiness. Meditation can also significantly reduce your stress levels. Studies also demonstrate that those who practice any kind of daily meditation are generally more optimistic about life. Recognize that meditation can mimic, but not fully replace, sleep. Moreover, meditation can allow your brain to cycle between beta waves (when you are awake) and alpha waves (the stage that immediately precedes sleep). By meditating, you are not replacing your sleep cycle. However, you are giving your brain the rest periods it needs in order to be fully awake during your beta cycles. Only 10-15 minutes of meditation can provide this positive, sleep-like benefit. Those who meditate regularly do not need to sleep as often as those who do not meditate. This is one of the reasons why many people find it easy to fall asleep immediately after meditating: your brain is primed to fall asleep. Meditation is not the same thing as sleep, however. Meditation can also be used to correct sleep disturbances for this reason. Tell yourself that meditation can be done with your eyes open. Many people expect that meditation requires closed eyes. However, there are methods for meditating that do not require you to close off your vision. Indeed, some people report feeling particularly rejuvenated and refreshed after an open-eye meditation experience. This type of meditation is particularly useful for those who have to integrate meditation into their public transit commute, workday, or school day: you can meditate without being noticed. All you need is a place to sit and a few minutes of time in which you can meditate. Find a dark, quiet place to practice meditation techniques. If possible, choose a dark, quiet, calm place to practice your open-eye meditation. When you become more advanced, you will be able to meditate in the middle of a busy classroom. But to begin with, try a dimly lit space in your home. Close the blinds and turn off your devices in order to eliminate as many distractions as possible. Get comfortable. Keep your back upright but loose. Sit comfortably. Many people enjoy sitting in the lotus position to meditate. However, you are free to meditate in whatever way keeps your body relaxed. Just be sure that you maintain a good, non-slumping posture. You can sit on a chair, kneel, or even lie down if you prefer. Keep your hands loose and open, resting in your lap. Some people find that incense or scented candles can help them relax and focus. Feel free to try this as you begin to practice open-eye meditation. Practice focusing on two sets of objects at once. You will not be able to meditate with open eyes right away. To build up your open-eye meditation skills, begin by practicing having each of your eyes focus on a different object. Choose one object to your left to focus on and one object on your right to focus on. Try to maintain this dual focus for as long as you can, even if it's just a few seconds. Your brain will be so focused on the visual information that all other distractions and mental noise will begin to disappear, allowing you to achieve a restful, relaxed meditative state. Gradually increase the time you spend focusing on these two sets of objects. If you want to challenge yourself, you might also try turning your head while keeping the image of these two objects in your mind. Soon you will begin noticing other objects in the room that are in front of you. Be aware of these objects, but do not let them distract you. For example, you might be awed by a beautiful beam of light in your home. However, you do not want to think about the dusty shelf you have to clean that you just saw. Dismiss such worries from your mind. Breathe deeply. Once you have gotten used to focusing on two sets of objects at once, begin to integrate deep breathing exercises into your meditation. Breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, and then release slowly through your mouth. While you might have to explicitly time yourself as a beginner, your goal is to make deep breathing automatic eventually so that you no longer have to "count" inside your head. Integrate open-eye meditation into everyday life. Once you have mastered the art of open-eye meditation in a calm, controlled environment, you can begin to bring it into your daily life. It will be challenging to do so at first, but you must be patient and forgiving with yourself. Let your body be a source of calmness and relaxation even while the world around you is chaotic and distracting. Soon, you will be able to achieve a restful, focused state with your eyes open when you are at work, school, or on the bus. Consider alternative states between wake and sleep. Many animals who sleep with their eyes open experience a state in between wake and sleep. This method does not work for humans. However, there are other ways to achieve a sense of awareness and consciousness while sleeping: this is known as lucid dreaming. A lucid dream is when a dreamer becomes suddenly aware that he or she is dreaming. The dreamer can then gain control of the dream world and be fully conscious during sleep. Read about lucid dreaming to "plant the seed. " Scientists don't know why, but simply reading about the phenomenon of lucid dreaming can cause people to experience a lucid dream. Enhancing your awareness of the phenomenon, for some people, is sufficient to experience the phenomenon. Visit your local library to research the topic, or read about it online. Expose yourself to as many articles and stories as you can in order to "plant the seed" of lucid dreaming in your mind. Perhaps you will get lucky and experience a lucid dream on your own. Get a good night's sleep. The most important step to gaining control over your dreams is to get enough sleep each night. This will maximize the amount of time that you experience REM sleep, which is when most dreaming takes place. Keep a dream journal. Maintain a dream journal and update it religiously. This will train your brain to recognize common themes and emotions of your own dreams. This will help your brain realize when you are dreaming in the middle of a dream state. Be sure to keep a journal close to your bed so that you can write your dreams down immediately upon waking. If you get distracted after a dream, you are more likely to forget what happened during your dream. Tell yourself you want to dream lucidly. Immediately before bed, tell yourself that you want to experience a lucid dream. Prepare your brain to be aware during the dream state. Focus on this desire intently each night. Download a lucid dreaming application. There are phone applications that are designed to help cue your brain to realize when you are dreaming. Download one of these apps and use it while you sleep. It will help monitor when you are dreaming and will play an audio cue to try to make you recognize your own dream state without fully waking up.	Recognize the benefits of short naps. Find a secret place to nap. Sit in the back of the room. Wear sunglasses. Maintain good posture. Find an ally. Recognize the power and danger of microsleeping. Recognize the benefits of meditation. Recognize that meditation can mimic, but not fully replace, sleep. Tell yourself that meditation can be done with your eyes open. Find a dark, quiet place to practice meditation techniques. Get comfortable. Practice focusing on two sets of objects at once. Breathe deeply. Integrate open-eye meditation into everyday life. Consider alternative states between wake and sleep. Read about lucid dreaming to "plant the seed. Get a good night's sleep. Keep a dream journal. Tell yourself you want to dream lucidly. Download a lucid dreaming application.
https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-a-Mouse	How to Catch a Mouse	To catch a mouse, start by buying a few mouse traps online or from a grocery or hardware store. Spring-loaded traps are an effective and inexpensive option, and are more humane than glue traps. Bait the traps with foods that are high in fat, sugar and protein. While cheese can work as bait, better choices are peanut butter, bacon, chocolate, or pet food. Because of its sticky consistency, peanut butter is often a very effective option. Set the traps, then place them in spots where you've seen evidence of a mouse, and check on them every day to see if you've caught one. To make your own mousetrap, start by partially flattening an empty paper towel roll so it can rest on a flat surface without rolling. Then, put some bait that won't fall out, like peanut butter, on the inside of one end of the tube. Once you've added the bait, balance the tube on the end of a counter or table near where you've seen the mouse. Place a tall bucket or trash can directly below it. Wait for the mouse to crawl through the tube to get the bait, which will cause it to fall into the bucket or can. Check the can daily, or any time you notice the tube has fallen. Once you've caught the mouse in the bucket, carry it outside well away from your home before letting it go.	Purchase several traps. Mouse traps come in many types, including traditional spring-loaded traps, electric traps, and glue traps. They vary in their method of eliminating mice but are handled in basically the same way. These can all be purchased at most hardware stores and online. Multiple traps are useful for ensnaring a single mouse, but mice spread quickly so you may have more than one in your home. Avoid poison. The mouse will eat the poison and die somewhere hidden. In addition, the poison can be eaten by children and animals. Glue traps are the least humane. The mouse will either starve to death or chew off its own leg and die in an unknown location. Pick a bait. Forget the idea that mice eat cheese. While cheese can work, mice eat grains, fruit, and seeds in the wild. Peanut butter is a common household foodstuff that mice love. High-fat, high-protein, and sugary foods also attract them, such as bacon and chocolate. The stronger the object smells and the softer it is, the more likely the mouse will be to respond. Bait a trap. Be careful not to use too much bait. Keep your bait to the size of a pea and place it firmly inside the trap. Many people make the mistake of adding too much bait. On a spring trap, for example, this allows the mouse to eat without stepping onto the trap. It is best to bait the trap before you set it. In spring-loaded traps, for example, it's easy to trigger the trap and have it snap closed on your fingers. Keeping the bait thin can also force the mouse to work more to eat it. Peanut butter for instance when left in a thin coating will start to dry. Find a location where you think the mice will be. Mice like enclosed dark spaces, such as in a cupboard or under furniture. They often stick near walls when scurrying about. You may find rat droppings or smell urine. Place a trap. Go back to where you found evidence of the mouse. Now push the trap all the way to the wall. The baited trigger part or opening should be in contact with the wall. For a standard spring trap, the mechanical part should be away from the wall. Mice run along the wall, so this is more likely to attract them and, if the trap is perpendicular to the wall, prevent them from triggering it prematurely. Set multiple traps. At a maximum of two or three feet (.6-.9 meters) away along the wall, set another trap. Repeat this in both directions until the high-traffic areas are covered. Of course, even for one mouse, multiple baited traps increase the likelihood of catching it. But if one mouse got in, another might have also and they reproduce quickly. You may have multiple areas with a lot of mice traffic. Cover those areas too. Check the traps every day. Return often to see if the trap has been activated. If you've caught a mouse, you need to dispose of it quickly or else the mouse will start to decompose, creating an awful smell while attracting other pests and bacteria. Dispose of the mouse. Put on protective gloves and possibly a breathing mask. Throw disposable traps away and take them to the dumpster to avoid lingering smells in your home. When on a budget, traps can be reused. Scrub them thoroughly with soap and water while wearing disposable gloves. Throw the gloves away before resetting the traps. Clean up contaminated areas. Be sure to wash your hands after handling the mouse and cleaning up your house. Pick up droppings with a paper towel, launder fabrics, and scrub surfaces with soap and water to avoid exposure to harmful bacteria. Get a paper towel tube. Save an empty cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels or toilet paper. Similar objects can be used as long as they're big enough for the mouse to fit inside but also flimsy enough to not support the mouse's weight. Stores may also carry humane traps. Check at your hardware store or online. Flatten one side of the tube. Run your fingers along the length of the tube on one side, pressing in as you go. When finished, the tube should be able to rest flat-side-down on a counter or table. Bait the tube. Place bait on one end of the tube. A small dollop of peanut butter, some cracker crumbs, or a sliver of bacon will be enough to attract the mouse. Peanut butter works well because it sticks to the inside of the tube. Balance the tube on the edge of a counter or table. Choose an edge that is a few feet off the ground but also has some free floor space under it. Place the tube flat-side-down with the baited end off the counter, then push the tube until it is half off the edge. If you're having trouble getting the tube to stay still or balance, you can tape it lightly. Make sure the tape isn't holding it tight enough that it won't move when the mouse is inside. If you do not have a table or counter that will work, you can instead construct a ramp up to the top of the bucket. Numerous objects, including cardboard or stacked wood, can be used as long as the ramp is sturdy enough to support the mouse's weight. Get a bucket or trashcan. Find an empty container that will catch the mouse. Make sure the container is at least two feet tall or else the mouse may escape the trap. Place the bucket underneath the tube. Your catching container goes directly under the baited end of the tube hanging off the table. When the mouse moves in to get the bait, its weight causes the tube to fall off the table and into the bucket. Check your trap frequently. Come back at least once a day to see if the tube is in place, the bait has been eaten, or a mouse is in the bucket. Make adjustments, such as rebalancing the tube. If a mouse is caught, it must be moved soon or else it will starve. Starving mice will also eat one another. Release the mouse outside. The mouse needs to be moved at least a mile (1.6 km) away. This prevents the mouse from returning to your home. To keep the mouse safe from predators, go no further than three miles (4.8 km). Find an area with cover, such as wooded areas, wood piles, or rocky ground and consider leaving food in such enclosed areas until the mouse can get established. Food options include uncooked oatmeal, peanuts, bird seed, and dry pet food. Disinfect surfaces where the mouse has traveled. These surfaces may contain dangerous bacteria from the mouse. Pick up droppings using paper towels and scrub surfaces with soap and water. Don't forget to wash your hands.	Purchase several traps. Pick a bait. Bait a trap. Find a location where you think the mice will be. Place a trap. Set multiple traps. Check the traps every day. Dispose of the mouse. Clean up contaminated areas. Get a paper towel tube. Flatten one side of the tube. Bait the tube. Balance the tube on the edge of a counter or table. Get a bucket or trashcan. Place the bucket underneath the tube. Check your trap frequently. Release the mouse outside. Disinfect surfaces where the mouse has traveled.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Treat-Sore-Hocks-in-Rabbits	How to Treat Sore Hocks in Rabbits	To treat sore hocks in rabbits, take it to the vet right away if you notice that its feet are red, inflamed, or oozing fluid. Your vet will clean its feet and recommend an anti-bacterial cleaning solution you can use at home. After soaking its feet in the solution, apply an anti-bacterial cream and wrap the feet with bandages. Additionally, give your rabbit any prescribed pain medications by mixing the pill with its favorite food. You should also remove soiled bedding from its cage once a day to avoid a new infection.	Take your rabbit to your vet right away. A rabbit with sore hocks can be in so much pain that it can't find any way to rest comfortably in its cage. In addition, the bottom of its feet could be red, inflamed, and oozing discharge (indicating infection). If your rabbit just can't get comfortable in its cage, and its feet are looking abnormal, take it to your vet as soon as possible for treatment. Try to find an exotic animal vet in your area that has experience treating rabbits. Use the website http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/ to find a rabbit vet in your area. Allow your vet to clean your rabbit’s feet. After diagnosing your rabbit with sore hocks, your vet will gently clean the affected areas of its feet using a wound cleanser. If your rabbit is in a lot of pain, it may resist the cleaning procedure. However, the feet must be clean before any other medication can be applied to them. Your vet may use an antibacterial soap to clean your rabbit's feet. After the cleaning, they may apply an antibiotic cream to the affected areas. After cleaning and applying the antibiotic cream, your vet may bandage your rabbit's affected feet. However, rabbits do not like their feet being bandaged. Don't be surprised if your rabbit tries to chew off the bandage. Begin home care with a rabbit foot soak. After the initial foot cleaning by your vet, you will need to continue cleaning and treating your rabbit's feet at home. Your vet will recommend various products (Betadine, Nolvasan, Epsom salt) in which you will soak your rabbit's feet two to three times a day. Betadine and Nolvasan are antibacterial solutions that are available at your local pharmacy. Use a small bowl to soak your rabbit's feet. Holding your rabbit, gently lower the affected foot into the bowl. Your vet will instruct you on how much cleaning solution to use and how long you should soak your rabbit's feet. After soaking your rabbit's feet, gently dry them off with a clean towel, apply antibiotic cream (if needed), and bandage them. Continue home care with bandages. Bandaging materials (sterile gauze pads, elastic bandaging material) are available at your local pharmacy. To bandage, place one gauze pad on the bottom of the affected foot, then wrap the foot and lower leg with the elastic bandage, leaving the toes unwrapped. Do not wrap so tightly to reduce blood flow to the foot. Bandaging a rabbit's foot can be tricky, so ask your vet to show you the proper bandaging method. Your rabbit may resist having you soak and bandage its feet, especially if it's in a lot of pain. You could try feeding it treats while you hold it and treat its feet. If this doesn't work, talk to your vet about strategies to keep your rabbit still enough to treat its feet. Give your rabbit antibiotics. If your rabbit's feet have become infected, your vet will prescribe antibiotics. They can be applied directly to the affected feet (cream or ointment) or given by mouth. Oral antibiotics are recommended for severe cases of sore hocks when the feet have become extremely infected. Certain antibiotics can cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) problems in rabbits by reducing the amount of 'good' bacteria in the GI system. If your rabbit needs an antibiotic, your vet will be very careful about selecting the right one. In addition to an antibiotic, your vet may recommend giving your rabbit probiotics, which contain healthy digestive bacteria. Oral antibiotics are liquid and usually given using a syringe inserted into the side of a rabbit's mouth. When applying an antibiotic or cream, do not touch the tip of the container to the infected skin. Follow the prescription instructions carefully when giving your rabbit an antibiotic. Administer pain medication to your rabbit. To reduce your rabbit's pain, your vet will prescribe a pain medication. This pain medication may be an anti-inflammatory drug, such as carprofen or naproxen. As with the antibiotic, follow your vet's prescription instructions when giving your rabbit the pain medication. The pain medication may be in pill form. To give your rabbit a pill, you can hide the pill in of your rabbit's favorite treats, or crush the pill and mix it in with either your rabbit's favorite food or some fruit juice. Use the bottom of a butter knife to crush the pill. Make the cage flooring comfortable. In the wild, rabbits move around on grass and soft earth, which allows them to sink their claws and toes into the ground and have adequate foot support. Unfortunately, it's hard to replicate that type of flooring for pet rabbits. If your rabbit has been sitting on a wire mesh cage flooring, without another soft area to rest its feet, you will need to make the cage flooring more comfortable. If buying a smooth-bottomed cage isn't practical, cover the entirety of the wire mesh flooring with soft flooring. For example, place a towel on the wire mesh and pile a thick layer of soft bedding, such as straw, on top of the towel. You could also place cardboard on top of the wire mesh. Cardboard is very absorbent, though, so you will need to change it frequently. If your rabbit's cage already has smooth flooring, consider covering it with a soft cotton mat that has a rubber bottom. The soft cotton mat will give your rabbit traction, which will keep it from slipping and sliding on the smooth surface. Make sure that all bedding is deep and absorbent so that it can adequately cushion the hocks. Remove soiled bedding regularly. Urine is very irritating to the skin and can cause sore hocks. If your rabbit likes to sit in its litter box, its feet will be constantly exposed to urine, leading to sore hocks. As you treat your rabbit, remove soiled bedding from your rabbit's cage at least once a day. When you remove the soiled bedding, make sure you also remove your rabbit's feces. Both urine and feces and contribute to bacteria buildup in the cage that can worsen a sore hock infection. your rabbit’s cage. Clean In addition to removing soiled bedding regularly, you should also keep your rabbit's whole cage clean. Each day, remove any uneaten food, then clean your rabbit's food and water bowls with hot and soapy water. Every two weeks, clean the cage more thoroughly: clean the cage and toys with a diluted vinegar solution (4 parts water to 1 part vinegar). Trim your rabbit’s nails. Long nails can curve under a rabbit's foot and damage the skin, causing sore hocks. If your rabbit has long nails, trim them during the course of treatment. Following treatment, keep them short as a way to prevent another case of sore hocks. If you are not comfortable trimming your rabbit's nails, have your vet do so. If you do decide to trim your rabbit's nails on your own, be sure not to trim past the quick of the nails. The quick is the blood vessel that runs through the middle of each nail. Trimming past the quick would be very painful for your rabbit and cause bleeding. Help your rabbit lose weight. Usually, an overweight rabbit cannot stand properly, causing it to put unnatural and uneven pressure on its feet. This pressure can cause sore hocks. If your rabbit is overweight or obese, you will need to gradually lower its weight to decrease the pressure on its feet. This will involve feeding your rabbit a healthy diet and increasing its exercise. Talk with your vet before starting your rabbit on a weight loss program. Your vet will let you know how much weight your rabbit should lose and help you devise an effective weight loss plan. Exercise options for your rabbit including digging, chasing you, and running through an obstacle course. Be mindful that, at the start of treatment, your rabbit's feet may hurt too much for exercise. A healthy diet for your rabbit includes hay, fresh vegetables, and limited amounts of pellets and treats. Treat orthopedic problems. A rabbit with arthritis or other skeletal problems will have a hard time maintaining correct posture, increasing the likelihood of sore hocks. If your rabbit has orthopedic problems along with sore hocks, your vet will treat your rabbit for those other problems as well. You can make your rabbit's cage more comfortable by using a litter box with a low front and shallow food and water bowls.	Take your rabbit to your vet right away. Allow your vet to clean your rabbit’s feet. Begin home care with a rabbit foot soak. Continue home care with bandages. Give your rabbit antibiotics. Administer pain medication to your rabbit. Make the cage flooring comfortable. Remove soiled bedding regularly. your rabbit’s cage. Trim your rabbit’s nails. Help your rabbit lose weight. Treat orthopedic problems.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Cast	How to Clean a Cast	Cleaning your cast correctly is important so you don't damage it. If you get your cast dirty, wipe the dirt, food, or other marks off with a damp cloth. For more stubborn dirt, try putting a small amount of dish detergent on a damp cloth and gently wiping it down. Then, use a dry cloth to wipe away the soap and dry the cast. You'll also need to keep your cast dry during daily activities. When you take a bath or shower, put plastic around the cast and try to avoid getting it into the water.	Wipe the outside of the cast with a damp cloth. If you happen to get your fiberglass cast dirty, try wiping off the dirt, food, or other mark with a damp cloth. Make sure the cloth is only damp and not too wet. It should not leave any pools of wetness behind on your cast. No matter if you have a plaster or fiberglass cast, you should never get your cast wet or submerge it into water, even if you get it dirty. Though fiberglass casts are waterproof, the soft lining inside is not, so you want to keep them dry. If you have a fiberglass cast and a waterproof liner, you may be able to get the cast wet. Use mild detergent to clean your cast. If either type of cast gets dirty on the outside and a damp cloth isn't enough, try using mild dish detergent. Put a small amount of dish detergent on a damp cloth. Gently and carefully wipe away the dirt. Use a dry cloth to wipe away the soap and dry the cast. Keep the cast from getting dirty. The most important thing to do while you or someone else has a cast is to keep it clean. This means keeping it away from dirt and sand if possible. You should also try to limit how much you sweat in it, because sweat and grime can cause it to get dirty. Be careful when you eat. Try not to drop food onto or into the cast. If you need to, cover the cast while you eat. This may be important if a child has an arm cast. Protect the cast when you bathe or shower. When you take a bath or shower, put plastic around the cast and don't put that part of your body into the water. You can use plastic bags or trash bags secured with waterproof tape to help keep your arm dry. When you are taking a bath, you must not get your cast wet even if you have a fiberglass cast. Don't try to wash the cast in the shower. It may be easier to give children a sponge bath to ensure that their cast stays dry. If your fiberglass cast has a waterproof liner, you might be able to take a shower. Ask your doctor before you try. Dry your plaster cast with a hairdryer on cool. If you happen to get your plaster cast wet, or you sweat inside your cast, you need to dry it inside and out. To do this, use a hairdryer set to the cool setting. This will provide air that will dry any moisture inside and outside of the cast. Don't use the hairdryer set on the warm or hot setting. This can burn the skin and cause problems. It can also cause more sweating and moisture in the cast. Let a fiberglass cast dry naturally. Your fiberglass cast with a waterproof liner can get wet, either in the shower or swimming pool. After you get out of the water, it will take around an hour for the inside of the cast to dry. Be patient and let the cast dry naturally. Don't use a hairdryer to try to dry the fiberglass cast faster. Don't stick a towel in or around the fiberglass cast. Use care with body casts when going to the bathroom. Body casts can be difficult to deal with and keep clean, especially when going to the bathroom. You want to make sure that if you or your child has a body cast, you do not get urine on the cast. Find a way to prevent splashing urine onto the cast, such as toilet paper in the bedpan. Make sure no urine rolls along the skin into the cast. Wipe away the urine immediately. Avoid using deodorizers. You may want to use something to help with the smell of the cast or to help keep it clean. However, don't do this. This can lead to more grime and problems, especially inside the cast. Keep those types of things away from the cast. For example, don't place lotions, powder, or deodorants on, inside, or near the cast. Determine the type of cast you have. Though taking care of a fiberglass or plaster cast is similar, there are important distinctions between the two. Make sure you know what kind of cast you have and the type of liner you have so you can care for your cast properly. Fiberglass casts can hold up better if they happen to get wet. However, you should not submerge them in water, go swimming with them, or take a shower with them if you have a normal liner. The liner can get wet and irritate or cause sores on your skin inside the cast. Some fiberglass casts come with waterproof liners. If you have a waterproof liner, you may be able to submerge it in water, but only with your doctor's approval. For example, you may be able to go swimming or take a bath with it. Plaster casts cannot get wet. Water can damage the cast and cause problems. It may even possibly cause the cast to dissolve and fall apart. You should take care to always keep your plaster cast dry. Know when to see the doctor. If you get the cast completely wet somehow, you may need to see a doctor. Sometimes, a wet cast will completely dry, but often, a wet cast won't dry completely, and it will cause sore spots on your skin inside the cast. You should call the doctor if you notice: Pain and tightness in the injured limb Numbness or tingling in the injured hand or foot Burning or stinging under the cast Injured fingers or toes of injured limb becoming cold or blue Inability to move fingers or toes of injured limb Swelling below the cast Red or raw skin around the cast Fever of 101F (38C) or higher If the cast gotten wet but has not dried after 24 hours, call the doctor. Most casts will start to smell a little after you wear them for awhile. However, any foul or extremely bad odors are an indication of a problem. You should go see a doctor if the smell is bad because this might mean you have an infection.	Wipe the outside of the cast with a damp cloth. Use mild detergent to clean your cast. Keep the cast from getting dirty. Protect the cast when you bathe or shower. Dry your plaster cast with a hairdryer on cool. Let a fiberglass cast dry naturally. Use care with body casts when going to the bathroom. Avoid using deodorizers. Determine the type of cast you have. Know when to see the doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Speak-With-a-Yorkshire-Accent	How to Speak With a Yorkshire Accent	If you want to speak with a Yorkshire accent, work on your pronunciation and learn a few words and phrases to sound more authentic. For example, pronounce the vowel “a” as if it's short in most words. So if you want to say “apron,” drop the long “a” sound and instead use a short “a” as in “cat.” You'll also want to shorten -ing endings to -in, so instead of saying “I'm going running,” you'd say “I'm goin' runnin'.” Also, drop your “h” sound at the beginning of words. Another way to work on your accent is to use some common words, like “owt” instead of “anything” and “nowt” instead of “nothing.” If you want to say “yes” to something, instead say “aye.” You can also tell people you need to use the “bog” when you have to go to the bathroom. If you want to play with some common phrases, try "'ow do?" instead of "how are you?" You can also tell people you are "chuffed" when you're feeling pleased or happy.	Pronounce the vowel "a" as a short "a. " When you say words with the letter "a" in them, you should say the "a" like you would in the words "apple," "bat," and "gas." Don't use the long "a" sound, like in the words "ape" and "acorn." For example, if you wanted to say the word "apron," instead of saying it with a long "a" (ay-pron), you would use a short "a" (a-pron.) Shorten -ing endings to -in. People who speak with a Yorkshire accent don't pronounce the "g" at the end of -ing words. Whenever you use a word ending in -ing, drop the "g" and finish the word with "in." For example, instead of saying “I'm going running,” you would say “I'm goin' runnin'.” If you were looking for your keys, you would say "I'm lookin' for my keys." Drop the “h” at the beginning of words. Instead of making an "h" sound, just start off the word with the letter that comes after "h." For example, instead of saying "I need help with my homework," you would say "I need 'elp with my 'omework. "This hamburger is horrible" would be said "This 'amburger is 'orrible." Drop the words “the” and “to” from your vocabulary. People in Yorkshire County replace these two words with a simple "t" sound, like the sound at the beginning of the words tiger and tomato. The "t" sound should be quick and barely perceptible. For example, instead of saying “I love the mall,” you would say “I love't mall.” It should sound like "I love-tuh mall." If you were going fishing, you would say “I'm goin' t'fish.” It would sound like "I'm goin' tuh-fish." Say “owt” instead of “anything. ” People in Yorkshire County always say "owt," not "anything." Pronounce "owt" exactly as the word out is pronounced. For example, if someone asks you what you want for dinner, you could say “I'll 'ave owt,” meaning you'll have anything to eat. You would ask your friend if they want anything from the shops by saying "Do you need owt from't shop?" Say “nowt” instead of “nothing. ” Just like with the word “owt,” you want to pronounce “nowt” like now with a t on the end. If somebody says “you're good for nowt,” they're saying you're good for nothing. You could say "I 'ave nowt in my wallet," if you're all out of money. Say yes to something by saying “aye. ” “Aye” is pronounced like the word “eye.” If someone asks you a question and your answer is yes, you would say "aye." For example, if someone asked if you wanted a slice of cake, you could say “aye” if you were interested. "Aye, I'll 'ave a drink," means "Yes, I'll have a drink." Use “allus” instead of “always. ” People in Yorkshire County shorten "always" and blend the middle of the word together so it sounds like "allus." For example, if your boss said to you “you're allus late for work,” you'd probably want to start being on time more. "I'll always love you" would be "I'll allus love you." Tell people you need to use the “bog” when you need the bathroom. In Yorkshire County they say “bog” instead of "toilet". Pronounce "bog" like it rhymes with "hog" or "jog." For example, you would say “I need't bog” instead of “I need the toilet.” If you wanted to know where the bathroom is, you could ask "Where is't bog?" Say “famished” instead of hungry. In Yorkshire County people let each other know they want food by saying they're "famished." For example, if you wanted to go get lunch with your friends, you could say to them “Let's get food, I'm famished.” If someone asked you to get dinner with them, you could say "Aye I'd be 'appy to, I'm famished." Tell people you’re “flayed” if you feel scared. People who speak with a Yorkshire accent often say they're "flayed" if they're really scared by something. The word "flayed" indicates that something frightened you a lot. For example, instead of saying "I'm always scared watching scary films," you would say “I'm allus flayed watchin' scary films.” Say “ey up” when you’re greeting someone. “Ey up” is just a casual way of saying hello to someone. For example, if you ran into your friend on the street, you could say “ey up” to greet them. Ask people “ow do? ” instead of “how are you?” You're dropping the “h” sound from “how” and replacing “are you” with “do.” If you're meeting your friend for lunch, instead of saying “Hey, how are you?” when they arrive, you'd say “Ey up, ow do?” Say “be reight” to let someone know everything will be alright. Pronounce “reight” like you're saying the word “rate.” If someone asks if you're going to be OK, instead of saying “I'll be alright,” you would say “I'll be reight.” Say you're "chuffed t'bits" if you're feeling proud of yourself. "Chuffed" is a common Yorkshire word meaning "pleased" or "happy." For example, if you got accepted to your dream university, you might text your friends saying "I'm chuffed t'bits!" Tell someone you’re “chuckin’ your guts up” if you’re sick. If you call in sick to work, you might say to your boss “I'll be reight, I jus' ate a bad butty and I'm chuckin' my guts up.” Your boss would understand that you'll be alright, you just ate a bad sandwich and now you're sick. Say “eeh by gum” instead of “oh my god. ” Use this phrase to express that you're shocked by something. For example, you might say “eeh by gum, you flayed me” when your friend sneaks up behind you and scares you. Tell people “in a bit” when you want to say goodbye. You're telling them you'll see them “in a bit.” This is a friendly goodbye.	Pronounce the vowel "a" as a short "a. Shorten -ing endings to -in. Drop the “h” at the beginning of words. Drop the words “the” and “to” from your vocabulary. Say “owt” instead of “anything. Say “nowt” instead of “nothing. Say yes to something by saying “aye. Use “allus” instead of “always. Tell people you need to use the “bog” when you need the bathroom. Say “famished” instead of hungry. Tell people you’re “flayed” if you feel scared. Say “ey up” when you’re greeting someone. Ask people “ow do? Say “be reight” to let someone know everything will be alright. Say you're "chuffed t'bits" if you're feeling proud of yourself. Tell someone you’re “chuckin’ your guts up” if you’re sick. Say “eeh by gum” instead of “oh my god. Tell people “in a bit” when you want to say goodbye.
https://www.wikihow-fun.com/Freak-People-Out	How to Freak People Out	All it takes to freak people out is a little creativity and some bravery. Try casually saying things in public that are bizarre. For example, go to a take out restaurant and ask for your meal to go. You can also talk in a funny voice or develop an odd affectation, like saying “stranger” after every sentence in an old-fashioned wild west accent. Another way to freak people out is to be loud, like singing for everyone to hear in the middle of the grocery store. You can also go for an odd look by wearing strange or themed clothing for no reason, like dressing for Christmas in the middle of June. Wearing clothes incorrectly will also freak people out, so try wearing your shirt or pants backward or inside out.	Say strange things. One sure-fire way to freak people out is to casually say things in public that are bizarre or troubling to the average person. You can experiment with speaking directly to people or purposely allowing them to overhear personal conversations. Below are just a few ideas: Go to a take out restaurant and ask for your meal to go. Have a troubling conversation on a phone or headset. Be loud enough for nearby people to hear you. Say sketchy things like, "Keep eating it! I don't care how many pages there are!" or "Take the shot. Look, I'm paying you to do this." {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/45\/Freak-People-Out-Step-1Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Freak-People-Out-Step-1Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/45\/Freak-People-Out-Step-1Bullet2.jpg\/aid132406-v4-728px-Freak-People-Out-Step-1Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Talk in funny voices, like the voice of Darth Vader, Yoda, or Kermit the Frog. Develop a strange affectation. For instance, you might say "stranger" after every sentence in an old-fashioned wild west accent. Ask strangers for help with bizarre problems. Try asking someone randomly "what year is it?", and, when you get an answer, act surprised and/or worried. You can try other questions, like "what country" or even "what century", "what continent", "what planet" and "what galaxy", etc. Alternatively, you can try asking something really weird that they probably won't have an answer for, like "what section of the universe" or "what coordinates". Ask for bizarre advice. For instance, go into a gardening store and ask an assistant "How long do I need to cook potting mix for?" or "How long will I need to water the asparagus before it sprouts its wings?". Have conversations with inanimate objects. For instance, in a department store, go up to a shirt and say "Oh, hi Fred! So how's the building going? Really? Aw, that's sad. I hope your wife gets better soon! Bye!" Surprise people with completely random outbursts. Run up to people on the street and say "Hi", or "I like cheese", then ask them what they prefer - green bums or silver cheeks. Say things like "The end is near," "They are watching us," or "They're coming for us." Make random noises. Say nonsense words such as "Eeeee!" or "Mmmm!" for no apparent reason. Whisper a lot, or all of the time. Whisper random things to someone or hum random creepy things. Be loud. Making loud, emotional outbursts is a sure way to shock, frighten, and otherwise freak out the people around you. Make reasonable decisions about when and where to be loud, though. Don't shout anywhere that you're likely to get yourself in trouble or cause a serious incident, like in a movie theater, in a room where a test is taking place, or around police. Sing loudly and/or in another language. Pick annoying songs. Sing in unusual styles - for instance, sing raunchy raps like an opera singer and well-known gospel tunes like it they are death metal songs. Have outsized reactions to small problems. When you experience a small inconvenience, have a reaction that's far louder than necessary. If you notice your shoe is untied, shout, "OH GREAT! THIS AGAIN! JUST WHAT I NEED!" When you kneel down to tie your shoe, keep going: "OH, NO, NO ONE NEEDS TO STOP AND HELP ME HERE. YEAH, JUST KEEP ON WALKING!" Pretend to have a very loud speaking voice. In your normal, daily conversations, use a very loud voice, but pretend like it's your normal voice and it's difficult for you to speak more quietly. Don't outright shout - it's funnier if you can convince people your condition is real. Try screaming. In areas with a few people around, pause whatever you're doing and stand still. Stare at something near you with a frightened look in your eyes. After a few moments, step back as if shocked and run away screaming. Have a strange appearance. First impressions are everything. If you can give a really weird one, you'll be able to freak people out without even opening your mouth! See below: Wear strange or themed clothing for no reason. Try dressing like it's Christmas Eve in the middle of June. Look like you're having a really, really bad day. Dress completely disheveled - leave curlers in your hair, smear your makeup, press your hair into an odd shape, or even leave a slap-mark on your face (you can do the real thing or use makeup). Wear clothing that is the wrong size. See if you can disappear inside a giant suit jacket or if you can squeeze into a T shirt that's two sizes too small! Wear clothing incorrectly. Try wearing your shirt and/or pants backwards, or, if you're really not faint of heart, try wearing your shirt as pants and your pants as a shirt. Pull pranks. Pranks, tricks, and practical jokes can help you pull the wool over your friends' eyes (with hilarious results). Below are a few ideas for pranks that will totally freak your friends out: If you have a substitute teacher, switch names with one of your friends for the day/period. Even if they don't consent, say "NO. I AM JOHN DOE! HE'S AL ALLEN!" Pretend you are a lost foreigner. For example, learn a few Japanese phrases and then speak only in Japanese, acting as if you don't understand English. You can also try with other exotic languages, like Swahili. When you're in a lift, stare into your bag and randomly say, "Are you all right? Got enough air in there? Yes you can eat the clothes..." For added effect, make weird replies in strange voices, ventriloquist-style. Put your friends in awkward situations. Make your friends feel like they've accidentally said something that has hurt your feelings, but make sure the connection you make is a ridiculous one. For instance, if your friend says, "Hey, do you want to go biking after school over at the bridge?", get a sad look in your eye and say, "Last time I went biking at the bridge... I never saw my pet guppy again." Tell everyone you changed your name. The name can be serious or funny, but be drop-dead serious when you try to convince people that that's actually your name. If they don't buy it, pester them until they do. Once the person/people finally agree to call you by that name, switch it back again. Celebrate random holidays, like “Talk Like a Pirate Day” and "Hedgehog Awareness Week”. Make tee-shirts and show your spirit! Shout greetings to people at random. Play pretend. Pretending to be someone (or some thing ) you're not can have a truly freaky effect if you pick your roles right. This is a great chance to exercise your acting ability - the crazier you can act without breaking into giggles, the better! Keep in mind that impersonating police or government officials is a crime! Run into a store and ask what year it is when they tell you run out yelling, "It worked, it worked!" (Best if you wear old fashioned clothing) {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/70\/Freak-People-Out-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Freak-People-Out-Step-6Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/70\/Freak-People-Out-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\/aid132406-v4-728px-Freak-People-Out-Step-6Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Act like a character from a TV show that you like. This is best if your chosen character has a distinctive costume and voice. For example, you might try wearing a skirt and suit jacket and talking in an angry tone as if everyone is House and you are Dr. Cuddy. Pretend to have a phony affliction. For instance, pretend to be a blind person in public, then get into a car and drive off, or have a friend push you around in a wheelchair, then stand up to shake his hand. Pretend to be on the run from the law. Get a friend to wear a dark suit. In public, run around as if you are trying to get away or hide from someone. After people see you, make sure your friend comes into the scene right away, following your path. Allow your friend to chase you. Pretend to be any fantasy character. Dress and act like a witch, robot, zombie, vampire, Werewolf, ghost, warlock, etc. For instance, if you choose to be a vampire, then wear a cape and hold your hand in front of your face as you hiss, “AHH! Sunlight! I'm burning!" Pretend to be a psychic. Have strange premonitions in public. For instance, if you're at a fast food restaurant, look up at the menu for a while, squinting and rubbing your temples. Lean over to the person next to you in line and say, "Don't try the fries" or something like that, then mysteriously leave so that the person can't ask why. Pretend to be part of a tragic romance. If there's a bench nearby, pretend to be dying on it as if it's a deathbed. Have a friend with you - the two of you should dress up like a prince and princess or another star-crossed couple. Hold your partner's hand and say things like "I'll always love you." You might even try bizarre ideas like, "Tell my mum I love... waffles." Be too personal. Saying and doing things that are too intimate or personal for the situation at hand is super awkward and creepy. Freak people out with one of the suggestions below, or make your own: Propose to random strangers in random places. Be sure to choose places with some romantic value, like fountains or bridges. Ask for advice with very personal problems. Involving people in problems that no sensible person would want to be a part of can be quite freaky indeed. Try asking strangers for advice treating hemorrhoids, for instance! Act like you're old friends with a stranger. Talk to a stranger like you've known him or her since you were children. For instance, make bizarre inside jokes and try to get him or her to do a secret handshake that you make up as you go. Make bizarre romantic remarks. Pretend that you've fallen in love with someone, but that you're hopelessly awkward. Shuffle up to someone and say something like, "Hey.... I, uh... I, um. I like your glasses." Expose the world to personal arguments. On the phone (or with a willing friend), have a loud argument about something extremely personal, childish, or petty. You might try saying something like, "I can't believe you ate the last waffle! This is so like you. You just walk into people's lives and take, take, take, but you never give!" Interweave very revealing things in a normal conversation and continue with the normal conversation as if nothing untoward was said. For example: "Can you direct me to the library? I grow horns on harvest moons. Is the library this way?" Dance like a fool. A high-energy approach can go a long way when it comes to freaking people out. Ridiculous dancing is a great way to employ your physical comedy skills. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Dance in inappropriate places. Try moonwalking through the library or doing the electric slide through the checkout line at the grocery store. Do spontaneous, flash mob-style choreographed routines. Learn complicated dance or cheerleading routines with your friends and do them in random places, like Walmart or in the middle of the street. Try to involve strangers in spontaneous dance parties. Bring a radio or laptop into a shop or supermarket. Play a song by Parry Gripp or Bryant Oden (eg. "Do You Like Waffles?"). Start dancing and ask random people if they want to join in. Some people actually may join in if you wait long enough. Give in to sudden dancing fits. In a mall or another public place, walk around casually, fall to the ground, start dancing, then go back to walking. Be disturbing. When all else fails, acting in ways that are creepy or downright startling will freak people out for sure. Use common sense here - don't do anything that will get you arrested. Below are a few good ideas: There's always the old classic - simply hide somewhere, then pop out and scare anyone who walks by. Sometimes simple is better. Startle people with your appearance. Try wearing a crazy amount of makeup on your eyes, but covering them with huge, dark sunglasses. Try to look sullen and silent, but not scary, or people will avoid you. If someone tries to talk to you, pull the sunglasses off and surprise your victim with your look. Walk around with your eyes open really wide and/or smile grandly so the edges of your eyes crinkle. If someone asks why, tell them a crazy reason, like that goblins told you to. Carry suspicious objects. For example, label a suitcase "livers" and walk around with it throughout the day. Appear disturbed by security cameras. For instance, stand in the corner of an elevator and stare at the camera with a horrified look on your face. Keep your eyes on the camera even if people come in. Develop a bizarre, freaky talent like kicking your own head or turning your eyelids inside out. Eat weird foods in public. This is even better if the food has a noticeable odor. You might try olives, pickled onions or gherkins. Name your planner/pencil/ruler/calculator/binder. Call it by its name all day. If anyone asks you why your planner has a name, give him or her a weird look. Pretend to draw strangers into criminal conspiracies. Go up to someone and whisper, "I've got it in the truck outside. Where do you want it?" emphasizing the word "it". If they ask what "it" is, say "Sir/Ma'am, you told me not to say it out loud," then run out of sight before they can ask any questions. For added effect, you can wear a high-collared jacket and/or dark sunglasses to make yourself look shady and hard to recognize. If you're spotted later in your normal clothes, pretend not to remember ever talking to the person. For obvious reasons, don't do this near police, at airports, etc.	Say strange things. Be loud. Have a strange appearance. Pull pranks. Play pretend. Be too personal. Dance like a fool. Be disturbing.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-the-Popular-Guy-Want-You	How to Make the Popular Guy Want You	The key to making a popular guy want you is getting to know him and flirting with him a bit. Start conversations with him about things you have in common, like mutual friends, classes you have together, and music you both like. Compliment him and flirt with him a little to show him that you're interested. However, take your time with him so he'll always want more. Act confident and friendly, but remember to be yourself so he'll fall for your genuine personality. To keep his interest, try to look your best whenever you see him. Wear clothes that fit you well and bring out your best features, and style you hair in a way that makes you feel cute, like wearing it down, curling it, or braiding it.	Say hello. Whether it's your first time talking to him or the millionth, smile as you approach him and act friendly. Walk up and say hi, or toss a casual greeting his way as you pass him in the hall. Keep it simple but not too simple. Say hi and ask how his day is going, but don't make it boring with the same old, “Hi! How are you?” Try something more engaging and personal like, “Hey! What's up, blue eyes?” Comment on his appearance. If he's wearing clothes or such for something you know, comment on that. Find something interesting or that you like. If you've never heard of what's on his clothes, backpack, etc, ask about it! It's a win-win either way! You might find another thing you like, but if you don't, you're still starting a conversation with him! Be sure to avoid cheesy pickup lines because your popular guy has probably already experienced a lot of that, and you want to stand out from the crowd! If you aren't ready to say hi yet, don't rush yourself. Wait until you feel comfortable enough to do it. Make a name for yourself in school. If your goal is to make the popular guy want you, you'll need to make sure he knows who you are first! Get involved in activities that interest you so that you can meet more people and get a reputation as a friendly, involved person. If he knows a lot of people admire you, maybe he will try to get to know you. Consider joining an afterschool activity group, becoming a member of the student government, or participating in other schoolwide activities. If he participates in any activities, consider joining those as well (as long as they interest you too). Hang out with him and his friends. If possible, try to spend time with him in a group setting – preferably with mutual friends around. This will be a low-pressure situation for him to get to know you and see how fun and interesting you are. If you have mutual friends, ask them if you can tag along to activities and events you know he'll be at. Make friends with his friends so that they will say positive things about you to your popular guy. Get the conversation going. Whenever you have a chance to spend some time around your popular guy, try engaging him in a conversation. You'll hold his attention by asking him questions about things he's already familiar with, interested in, or enjoys doing. Don't just ask him questions he can respond yes or no to. Try to talk about things that will prompt a more involved answer. Ask him about his favorite band and if he's ever seen them in concert. Ask him if he's thought about what he wants to do after graduation. Ask him to tell you about the family vacation he took this summer that you overheard him mentioning to someone else. Avoid boring topics. Your popular guy is probably the kind of person who has seen it all and done it all. If you want to grab his attention, you want to give him something new and interesting to think about. Think of something exciting that you've done and tell him the story. Tell him about that time you traveled out of the country with your family, or how you swam across the lake at summer camp. Avoid talking about things that will bore him like his good looks or other things everyone knows he is good at (like sports). Be friendly. Being nice may make you less intimidating to your popular guy. At the very least, it will give him a favorable impression of you. Even if he isn't interested or available now, he will remember you for being nice later when he is available. This means that you should smile at him, ask him questions about himself, and treat him how you would treat your friends – or how you would like other people to treat you. Talk to him in class. Make sure that you show him a little attention when you see him in class. Try to sit next to him in class so it's easier to make eye contact and start a conversation if you have some free time. You can also try talking to him during lunch or on your breaks between classes. Connect with his interests. If you want to grab his attention, you should try to show him that you have some things in common. Whether it be hobbies, sports, future goals, or personality quirks, finding commonalities can help you relate to your popular guy. Tell him about a concert you went to if he really likes music. Discuss the season finale of his favorite show. Leave him wanting more. A great way to make your popular guy want you is to always leave him wanting more. You don't want him to get sick of you or to feel like you are too available. Don't overstay your welcome if you're hanging out together. Give him a chance to wish you had stayed longer. On occasion, cut conversations short and act like you have somewhere else you have to be. This makes you look busy, desirable, and not at all desperate. Be gentle, but persistent. Remember that after rejection, that it's not the end of the world. Don't go crying and begging for him to take you. The guy will probably get annoyed or embarrassed. Give him a space for a couple of weeks, then consider trying again. Don't keep going after him forever. If he rejects you outright, consider moving on to find someone else who is more interested. You never know if another cute guy out there is attracted to you! Surround yourself with people who value you. If you want to draw the attention of a popular guy, you'll need some confidence and support. Create a circle of friends who love you for your unique personality and this will give you the confidence to be yourself in all situations. People are drawn to those who are clearly comfortable in their own skin. Having friends who love and support you will help you build this kind of confidence. Be yourself. Don't change yourself for this guy – it's not worth it. It's okay to update your wardrobe, put more effort into your appearance, or even try some new activities to get his attention. But only do so if you are comfortable with these small changes and you feel like you're still being true to yourself. It's more likely that he will like you more if you are genuine. Never do something you are uncomfortable with. For example, if you don't normally like to swear, you will probably look awkward doing it. Just talk how you normally do and be confident that you don't need to cuss for people to like you. Pay attention to your clothing choices. Love your body and flaunt it. Don't hide beneath baggy potato sacks. If you notice that your popular guy seems to find a girl attractive, take note of what she's wearing so that you can get an idea about what he likes. You can consider integrating some of these styles into your wardrobe, if you like them. At the same time, make sure to stay true to your own style instead of just turning into a clone But don't forget to be yourself. Don't wear things for the sake of him; wear them for you. Wear clothing that brings out your best features. If you like your butt, wear tight pants with a pocket design to draw attention to that area. Make sure the clothing fits well and you can wear the items with multiple outfits. You'll have more things to wear a great black bag with than a hot pink one. Bathe regularly. When it comes to attracting the attention of a guy (popular or not), the importance of personal hygiene cannot be overstated. Make sure you shower regularly, wash your hair often, and brush your teeth every day. This will ensure that you smell good and have fresh breath. This includes wearing deodorant every day. You can use the roll-on kind or the spray kind. Additionally, make sure that your clothes are always clean and smell nice too. Style your hair. Whether your hair is short or long, you should fix it in a way that is stylish and flattering. Long, straight hair is always in style, but curly hair or short sporty looks can be cute too. You may want to invest in high quality shampoos and conditioner. Pay a little extra and go to the best stylist you can afford. A good stylist will know hair and they can find a great look for your face shape. Try out wild colors! Do something a little different with your hair every day. Sometimes the best way to get a guy's attention is by making yourself visually interesting. Find a beauty regimen that works for you. Take care of your skin to help keep it looking its best. This means washing your face every day, removing your makeup each night (if you wear any), and using beauty products that work for your skin. For example, if you have dry skin, you should use face lotion intended for dry skin. If you have oily skin, use face lotion (and other products) intended for oily skin types. Drink lots of water! This will flush impurities out of your pores and lessen your chance of blemishes and dry skin. If you have acne, consider investing in dermatologist recommended products to help clear up your skin. Visit a dermatologist if you have persistent skin problems. Avoid going overboard with the makeup. Makeup should be used to enhance your natural beauty, not to overshadow your features with artificial elements. It's not about wearing a lot or wearing trends, it's about wearing what makes you look and feel better. You should never wear too much makeup and always wear colors that complement your skin tone and eye color. Mascara is almost always a safe bet, as long as you know how to apply it properly. If not, ask a friend who does. If you're clueless about makeup, ask your parents to take you to a makeup counter for a consultation. Take notes. If you can't afford to buy all the makeup there, get the foundations and look for the colors elsewhere. Or buy a little at a time.	Say hello. Make a name for yourself in school. Hang out with him and his friends. Get the conversation going. Avoid boring topics. Be friendly. Talk to him in class. Connect with his interests. Leave him wanting more. Be gentle, but persistent. Surround yourself with people who value you. Be yourself. Pay attention to your clothing choices. Bathe regularly. Style your hair. Find a beauty regimen that works for you. Avoid going overboard with the makeup.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-Pudding	How to Make Caramel Pudding	To make custard caramel pudding, start by melting the sugar over a medium heat in a dry pan. Once the sugar turns brown, add the water and swirl the pan to mix the caramel. Pour the caramel into ramekins, then heat the milk over a medium heat. When the milk starts to boil, remove it from the heat and beat the eggs and sugar. Finish by mixing the milk into the egg mixture and pouring the pudding through a strainer into the caramelized ramekins. Place the puddings in a tray of water and bake them at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes.	Set up your oven or steamer. This recipe makes a stiffer pudding that you can invert and de-mold onto a plate. You can make it in an oven or in a pot fitted with a steamer. Here is how to set this up depending on what you want to use: {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/1c\/Make-Caramel-Pudding-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Make-Caramel-Pudding-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-190px-Make-Caramel-Pudding-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":307,"bigWidth":"190","bigHeight":"127","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} If you want to make this in an oven: preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill a baking pan with 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of water. The pan needs to be large enough to hold your ramekins. If you want to make this in a steamer: fill the pot with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) of water. Place the steamer on top of the pot. Prepare the caramel by melting the sugar in a dry pan and then adding the water. Place the sugar in a dry pan, then melt it over medium heat. Once it melts and turns brown, add the water; the caramel will start to bubble. Swirl the pan to mix; don't stir it. Immediately pour the caramel into small ramekins and set aside. Tilt the ramekins around to spread the caramel evenly across the bottom. Work quickly before the caramel hardens. You will have enough to coat two large ramekins or four small ones. Scald the milk in a small saucepan. Pour the milk into a saucepan, and cook it over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it starts to boil, take it off the stove and set it aside to cool. Move onto the next step immediately; you still want the milk to be warm when you go to use it again. Whisk the egg in a bowl until creamy, then stir in the sugar. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. You can do this by hand or by using an electric mixer. Beat the milk into the egg mixture, then stir in the vanilla essence. Slowly pour the milk into the egg mixture to prevent curdling, stirring as you pour. Keep whisking until everything is combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Once everything is mixed, stir in the vanilla. Pour the pudding through a strainer into the caramelized ramekins. The strainer will remove any strands of egg white and give you a smoother, silkier pudding in the end. Steam or bake the pudding. Return to the items you have prepared at the beginning of the method. Bake or steam the pudding according to one of the methods below. The pudding is ready if a fork inserted in the middle comes out clean. If you are baking the pudding: place the ramekins into the water-filled pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes on the lower rack. Make sure that the water doesn't cover the ramekins; if it does, pour some water out. If you are using a steamer: let the water come to a boil, then insert the ramekins. Cover the steamer and simmer for 10 to 20. Remove the steamer from heat and wait 5 minutes. Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour. Take the ramekins out of the oven or steamer, and set them aside to cool to room temperature. Once they have cooled, chill them for at least 1 hour in the fridge; don't put hot ramekins into the fridge or you will change the interior temperature. Run a knife through the sides of the pan, then invert the pudding onto a plate. Slowly lift the ramekin off the plate, leaving the pudding behind. Serve the pudding. You can serve it as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Keep any leftovers in the fridge. Scald the milk in a saucepan. Pour the milk into a saucepan and cook it over medium heat. Stir it frequently to prevent a skin from forming. When the milk starts to bubble, turn off the heat, and set the milk aside to cool. This recipe makes soft pudding that you serve in bowls. It does not have a caramelized top and you do not need to de-mold it. Beat the eggs in a bowl until they are creamy. You can do this by hand or with an electric mixer. The more eggs you use, the richer your pudding will become. Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of the milk. You are only adding part of the milk. This will help the ingredients blend together more smoothly. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the rest of the milk. Stir the mixture as you pour to help everything mix together. Avoid pouring too fast, or the mixture will curdle. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. During this time, the pudding will start to thicken. As soon as it turns thick, you are ready for the next step. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla and butter. To help the butter melt faster, cut it into small cubes or slices first. These will give your pudding extra flavor and richness. Stir the pudding every 10 minutes until it has completely cooled. Once it has reached room temperature, you can continue chilling it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. Don't place hot pudding into your fridge, or you'll change the interior temperature. Serve the pudding. Scoop it into small serving bowls, and serve it with a spoon. You can serve it as is, or add a dollop of whipped cream on top. Refrigerate any leftovers.	Set up your oven or steamer. Prepare the caramel by melting the sugar in a dry pan and then adding the water. Immediately pour the caramel into small ramekins and set aside. Scald the milk in a small saucepan. Whisk the egg in a bowl until creamy, then stir in the sugar. Beat the milk into the egg mixture, then stir in the vanilla essence. Pour the pudding through a strainer into the caramelized ramekins. Steam or bake the pudding. Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour. Run a knife through the sides of the pan, then invert the pudding onto a plate. Serve the pudding. Scald the milk in a saucepan. Beat the eggs in a bowl until they are creamy. Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of the milk. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the rest of the milk. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla and butter. Stir the pudding every 10 minutes until it has completely cooled. Serve the pudding.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Baby-Food	How to Make Baby Food	To make baby food, pick fresh, ripe ingredients that are easy to puree, such as bananas, squash, sweet potatoes, and apples. Wash and peel the produce, and cut it into small 1 inch pieces. Then, steam the food by boiling it in a few inches of water over medium high heat for 5-10 minutes until all of the pieces are soft. Place the food in a food processor and pulse until its completely smooth. If your baby is under 6 months old, pass the food through a mesh strainer to remove any solids before feeding them!	Use fresh produce at peak ripeness. Produce is at its most nutritious and flavorful when it's perfectly ripe. Since you won't be adding sugar and salt to the food, it's important to choose ripe produce - otherwise, it will taste bland. Look for produce that is brightly colored and ripe without being too soft or bruised. Follow individual guides for each type of fruit and vegetable to determine when specific items are ripe. Farmer's markets are great places to find fresh produce at its peak, since they tend to stock only fruits and vegetables that are in season. You can use frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, but it's better to use fresh whenever possible. Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables often have additives to help preserve them. Read the label carefully if you decide to buy frozen or canned vegetables. Choose organic produce when possible. Many fresh fruits and vegetables are treated with pesticides and other chemicals before they are harvested. If possible, shop in the organic section of your supermarket so you can be sure the food you make for your baby is chemical-free. Some fruits and vegetables are more apt to become contaminated by fruits and vegetables than others. For example, apples are treated with more pesticides than any other produce, so you may want to go out of your way to buy organic apples. Avocados, on the other hand, aren't treated with as many pesticides. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e6\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e6\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid1330600-v4-728px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Know which foods your baby can eat. Some babies are ready to start eating solid food as early as 4 months old, while others aren't quite ready that early. Talk to your pediatrician about starting your child on solid foods. When your baby is ready, the transition should be slow; introduce just a few foods at once. Babies transitioning from a diet of breast milk or formula-only can have pureed fruits and vegetables, like banana, squash, sweet potatoes, and apples. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Make-Sure-You-Are-Giving-Your-Guinea-Pigs-the-Right-Food-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Sure-You-Are-Giving-Your-Guinea-Pigs-the-Right-Food-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Make-Sure-You-Are-Giving-Your-Guinea-Pigs-the-Right-Food-Step-3.jpg\/aid1330600-v4-728px-Make-Sure-You-Are-Giving-Your-Guinea-Pigs-the-Right-Food-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Babies who have eaten some solid foods and are between the ages of 4 and 8 months can have pureed or strained vegetables and fruits, meats, legumes, and cereals. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/aid1330600-v4-728px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Talk to your doctor about when to introduce mashed foods and finger foods to your baby's diet. It's important to do so only after the baby has developed certain skills. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/aid1330600-v4-728px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Know which foods babies shouldn't consume. Babies under one year of age should not be fed certain foods, since they can cause allergies and other illnesses. Never feed a baby these types of foods until after he or she has reached one year of age: Dairy products made from unpasteurized milk Honey Outdated canned food Home-canned food Food from dented cans Wash and peel the produce. Use a scrubber to scrub the skin of the vegetables and fruits, especially if it isn't organic. Make sure to wash off any dirt or grit. If the vegetable or fruit has a peel, use a peeler to remove it, since tough skins are difficult for a baby to eat. Chop the produce into 1-inch pieces. Since you're going to steam the produce, you'll need to chop it into equal-sized pieces so that it will steam efficiently and evenly. Chop squash, sweet potatoes, applies, or whatever type of produce you have using a sharp knife. Bananas and other very soft foods don't need to be steamed before you puree them. Be sure to use clean cutting boards and knives. If you're processing more than one kind of food, wash the cutting board and knife with hot, soapy water in between foods. Steam the food. Place the food pieces in a steamer basket. Add a few inches of water to a large stockpot. Cover the pot and place it on the stove over medium high heat. Remove the pot from heat once the food pieces are soft, after 5 - 10 minutes. Use a clean fork to test the food pieces to see if they are soft. Steam the food to a softer texture than you'd normally do for yourself, since it should be completely smooth once you puree it. Only use water to steam the produce; don't add butter, salt, sugar, or any other ingredients unless you're sure your baby can digest them. Puree the food in a food processor. Place the soft food pieces in a food processor and process them until completely smooth. If you don't have a food processor, you can use blender, food grinder, or a potato masher. Be sure no chunks of food remain if your baby is under 6 months old. Older babies may be ready for mashed, rather than pureed, food. Clear this with your doctor before deciding how much to process the food. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-8Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-8Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Make-Baby-Food-Step-8Bullet1.jpg\/aid1330600-v4-728px-Make-Baby-Food-Step-8Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Cook meat to the correct internal temperature before pureeing. If you're preparing meat, chicken or fish for an older baby, be sure to cook it to the correct internal temperature to kill bacteria. Use a meat thermometer to be sure. Meat should reach an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C), chicken should reach 165 °F (74 °C), and fish should reach 145 °F (63 °C). Cooked meat may be pureed just like any other food. You can mix it with tomatoes or another savory produce item. Strain the baby food through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate any solids. This final step will ensure the texture of the food is appropriate for your baby's system. Store the baby food in clean glass jars. Portion it into jars with tight-sealing lids to ensure the food stays fresh and doesn't get contaminated. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before using (1 day for meat and fish). If you're storing food in the freezer, be sure to use freezer-safe containers. Baby food may be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month. Always label the food with the type of food and the date you processed it. You can also reuse baby food pouches and use them to store baby food. Reheat frozen baby food thoroughly. It should be completely reheated to an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C). Don't defrost baby food at room temperature. This may allow bacteria to grow. It's safer to actually heat the food before serving.	Use fresh produce at peak ripeness. Choose organic produce when possible. Know which foods your baby can eat. Know which foods babies shouldn't consume. Wash and peel the produce. Chop the produce into 1-inch pieces. Steam the food. Puree the food in a food processor. Cook meat to the correct internal temperature before pureeing. Strain the baby food through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate any solids. Store the baby food in clean glass jars. Reheat frozen baby food thoroughly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Thermos	How to Make a Thermos	To make a simple thermos, all you need are a bottle with a cap, paper towels, aluminum foil, scissors, and electrical tape. First, wrap the paper towels around the bottle until it's covered by at least 3 layers. Then, wrap 1 layer of aluminum foil around the bottle, over the top of the paper towels. Use scissors to cut away any excess paper towel or foil that's sticking out beyond the bottle. Make sure that enough paper towel and foil is cut away from the top of the bottle so that you can drink from it. Once the bottle is neatly covered, wrap it tightly with electrical tape. This keeps the thermos secure and provides another layer of insulation.	Rinse out a 2 L (2.1 US qt) plastic bottle with soapy water. You can use a new 2 L (2.1 US qt) bottle or reuse one that had another drink in it. Put a squirt of liquid dish soap in the bottle and fill it ¼ full with hot water. Screw on the cap and shake the bottle to clean it out. Rinse out the bottle with clean water until you don't see any more soap. Old soda bottles work well for making a thermos. Avoid using smaller bottles since it won't be able to fit the inner bottle. Cut the neck off of the bottle with a utility knife. Lay the bottle sideways so it's easier to cut into. Place the blade of your knife about 3–5 centimetres (1.2–2.0 in) down from the top of the cap. Carefully push the blade of the knife into the bottle and use a slight sawing motion to cut around the bottle. Rotate the bottle as you need to so your knife doesn't slip. Recycle the neck of the bottle when you finish the cut. It doesn't matter if you make the cut perfectly straight. Utility knives can easily slice through plastic, so be mindful of where you hold the bottle so you don't cut your fingers. Split the bottle in half to separate the top and bottom. Keep the bottle laid on its side so it's easier to cut. Place the knife so it's about 10–13 centimetres (3.9–5.1 in) from the bottom of the bottle so the blade is parallel to the other cut you made. Push the blade carefully into the plastic and pull it slowly around the circumference of the bottle. Hold the bottle steady with your nondominant hand so it's easier to cut, and rotate it as needed. If the bottle has a label, remove it so you can cut through the bottle easier. Wrap a 1 L (1.1 US qt) glass bottle with 2 layers of aluminum foil. Get a glass bottle with a small mouth and a resealable cap so you can use your thermos multiple times. Rip off a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap around the entire glass bottle. Press the foil as tightly as you can around the glass bottle and tape it in place. Put another layer of foil over the first for added layers of insulation. The aluminum foil will help insulate the inner bottle as well as create a reflective surface so cold drinks don't warm up from the sun as quickly. You can buy empty glass bottles online or from some kitchen supply stores. Do not use plastic bottles for the inside of your thermos since they are not manufactured to handle hot liquids or be used multiple times. Glue the glass bottle inside the bottom half of the plastic bottle. Turn on a hot glue gun and let it heat up completely before using it. Hold the glass bottle upside down with your nondominant hand and the glue gun in your dominant hand. Make a zigzag pattern of hot glue on the bottom of the glass bottle to get even coverage. Quickly press the glass bottle inside the bottom of the plastic bottle and hold it in place for 30 seconds. You don't have to glue the glass bottle to the bottom of the plastic bottle, but your bottle will be sturdier if you do. Hot glue dries quickly, so work as fast as you can so it adheres properly. Feed the glass bottle’s neck through the top half of the plastic bottle. Position the top half of the plastic bottle over the glass bottle. Push the top half of the plastic bottle down as far as you can until the cut edge along the top presses against the glass bottle's neck. Make sure the cap on the glass bottle sticks out from the hole you cut in the plastic bottle earlier so you can easily drink from it. If the glass bottleneck doesn't fit through the hole at the top of the plastic bottle, then trim the plastic bottle with your utility knife. Use hot glue to secure the top of the plastic bottle to the glass bottle. Hold the top of the plastic bottle firmly against the glass bottle's neck so there aren't any gaps and keep it in place with your non-dominant hand. Use your dominant hand to apply a generous layer of hot glue around the top edge of the plastic bottle. Continue holding the plastic bottle in place until the glue sets, which should take about 30–60 seconds. If there are still gaps between the top edge of the plastic bottle and the glass bottle's neck, apply more hot glue to fill them in. You can also wrap 2–3 layers of packaging tape around the edge if you don't have any hot glue. Wrap packaging tape around the middle of the plastic bottle to secure the halves. Make sure the packaging tape overlaps the top and bottom halves of the plastic bottle so it can create an airtight seal. Guide the tape around the bottle and press it tightly against the plastic to seal it. Continue wrapping around the bottle 2–3 times with the packaging tape so it doesn't come undone or break. You can also try using duct tape to help seal the bottle. Pour hot or cold liquids into your thermos using a funnel. Avoid pouring the liquid directly into the bottle since you could easily spill and loosen the tape around your thermos. Put the narrow end of a funnel into the glass bottle and slowly pour your drink inside. Be careful not to overfill the funnel, or else it could spill out. Pull the funnel out of the bottle and seal the cap on the bottle to use your thermos. Avoid using the thermos for anything with solids, such as soups or stews, since the food could get stuck inside. Drink from the thermos like a regular bottle. When you want to use your thermos, take off the cap and take a sip. You can also pour your drink into another cup if you don't want to drink directly from the thermos. If you're drinking a hot liquid, test the temperature of your drink before taking a big sip so you don't accidentally burn your mouth. Thermoses can keep drinks hot for many hours, so always be sure to check the drink temperature on your lips or with a finger beforehand. Clean the thermos out with soapy water after each use. Rinse the thermos out with warm water first to remove any liquid that's inside. Put a squirt of liquid dish soap in the thermos and fill it halfway with warm water. Shake the thermos to clean the inside before emptying it out. Finally, rinse the thermos out with clean water until you don't see any more suds. Place the thermos upside down to drain and dry. Rinse out your thermos as soon as you finish what's inside to reduce the risk of bacteria growing. Don't submerge the thermos or put it in the dishwasher since the tape will come undone.	Rinse out a 2 L (2.1 US qt) plastic bottle with soapy water. Cut the neck off of the bottle with a utility knife. Split the bottle in half to separate the top and bottom. Wrap a 1 L (1.1 US qt) glass bottle with 2 layers of aluminum foil. Glue the glass bottle inside the bottom half of the plastic bottle. Feed the glass bottle’s neck through the top half of the plastic bottle. Use hot glue to secure the top of the plastic bottle to the glass bottle. Wrap packaging tape around the middle of the plastic bottle to secure the halves. Pour hot or cold liquids into your thermos using a funnel. Drink from the thermos like a regular bottle. Clean the thermos out with soapy water after each use.
https://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Confederate-Jasmine	How to Plant Confederate Jasmine	Confederate jasmine is a hardy and fragrant plant you can grow from a cutting. First, take a 5-6 inch cutting from a mature plant in the spring or early summer. Remove all leaves except for the top ones, and plant it 2 inches deep in a container filled with potting mix. Place it in a warm but shady spot and water the soil whenever it gets dry. After a few weeks, transfer the cutting with its soil to a larger pot with drainage holes or replant it in your garden. Plant it somewhere with indirect sunlight and keep the soil moist. You'll also need to place a stake in the ground for your confederate jasmine to climb.	Take a 5- to 6-inch (13- to 15-centimeter) clipping from a mature plant in the spring or early summer. Select a shoot with a semi-ripe stem that is mostly green with hints of light brown, snipping it off with sharp scissors directly above the node. Do this in the early morning, when the plant is full of moisture. Remove most of the leaves. Use scissors to snip away all the large leaves, but you can leave the small, fresh leaves growing at the tip of the cutting alone. Dip the end of the stem in rooting hormone and shake off the excess. Regardless of the cutting or the conditions it grows in, rooting hormone can give your plant a helpful boost. While helpful, though, this step is not always necessary. If you have had luck growing other plants without using rooting hormone, or if the clipping you took came from a notably strong confederate jasmine plant, the cutting will likely take root even without the use of rooting hormone. Make sure to keep the soil, moisture, and temperature conditions ideal to give your cutting the most opportunity to grow. If you have never grown a plant from a cutting before, or if you have had difficulty doing so, you should seriously consider using rooting hormone. Rooting hormone is also beneficial in cases where your cutting may not have the chance to sit in ideal conditions. Fill small cups or plastic seedling trays with potting soil. The container should be no more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) deep. Use a potting mix that consists of soil and organic material, like peat. Selecting a mix that includes perlite can improve drainage. Place the cutting 2 inches (5 centimeters) deep in the potting medium. Make a hole with your finger or the blunt end of a pencil before inserting the stem to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the stem itself. Pack the soil around the stem to hold it firmly in place. Wet the soil using a gentle spray. Use a spray bottle, since a watering can is likely to moisten the soil too much. Do not drench the growing medium. As your cuttings develop into seedlings, you should avoid allowing the medium to dry out, but you must also prevent it from becoming soggy. Keep the cutting in a warm spot, located in shade to indirect partial sun as it develops. Direct sunlight can dry the soil out too quickly, thwarting its development. Gently tug on the cutting after one to five weeks. Resistance indicates the development of roots, which means that it is ready to be planted in a more permanent spot. Check your cutting after each week. If you do not feel any resistance, allow your cutting to continue growing, checking again the following week. If you do not feel any resistance after the first two months, and the cutting has begun showing signs of withering, dispose of it and try again. If you do not feel any resistance after the first two months, but the cutting looks as healthy as ever, enough of a root system may have developed for you to attempt transferring it. The roots will be weak, however, and the plant will have decreased odds of survival, so it is your decision whether or not to exert additional energy or whether you would prefer to try again with a new cutting. Select a location that receives partial to full sun. Areas of an outdoor garden that receive at least six full hours of direct sunlight are considered "full sun," while areas that receive three to six hours of direct sun are labeled as "partial sun." Eastern and southern areas of the garden that receive the sunlight in the morning and early afternoon are most preferable. Loosen the soil by digging into it with a rake or chopping it up with a trowel. Loose soil promotes better drainage and makes it easier for the roots to spread. Mix compost and sand into the soil. Compost provides the plant with nutrients and sand allows the soil to drain more effectively. Manure and perlite can be used as substitutes for the two additives, respectively. Dig these elements into the top 1/2 to full foot (15 to 30 centimeters) of soil. Dig a hole that is as deep as the container you grew your seedling in. For instance, if you grew your seedling in a 4-inch (10-centimeter) plastic seedling tray, then you should dig a 4-inch (10-centimeter) hole. Hold the seedling container on its side and gently squeeze or "wiggle" the jasmine out. The soil should stay intact around the roots. Place the bottom of the stem into the hole. Cover it with soil and gently pat the soil around the stem to hole it in place. Give the growing site a generous watering to saturate the roots. Soak the soil with water from a hose or watering can until the surface of the soil is visibly damp. Insert a stake, bamboo pole, or trellis behind the jasmine. The pole should be inserted into the ground about 1 foot (30 centimeters) behind the jasmine to avoid interfering with its roots. As it grows, you will need to train it to climb this support. Select a large container with a diameter between 18 and 24 inches (46 to 61 centimeters). Even though your seedling may not need this space yet, Confederate jasmine expands rapidly, and it will need this extra room soon enough. The pot must also have several drainage holes. Place coffee filters over the drainage holes. Doing so prevents soil from falling through but allows water to pass out. Fill 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot with a potting mix. Use a nutrient-rich, well-draining mix, like one composed of soil, compost, and sand. Fix a pole, stake, or small trellis into the soil, near the side of the container. Push down on the stake until it stands against the bottom. Pack soil around it until the pole is firmly fixed in place. Remove the confederate jasmine from its seedling container, soil and all. Tip the seedling container onto its side and gently squeeze the plastic with one hand. With the other hand, guide or "wiggle" the jasmine out. The soil should remain intact around the roots. Place the seedling in the pot. Add more potting mix around it until it you bring the soil level up to where it was in its seedling container. Pack the soil around the seedling to keep it firmly in place. Saturate the soil and roots with water. Use a watering can to pour water onto the soil until the surface looks visibly damp. Pause for a minute or so after you water the soil to allow the water to settle. If the surface no longer appears damp, give the soil more water. Continue pausing and watering until the surface stays wet even after you allow the water to settle. Fill the pot with additional soil as the stem grows. Stop once the top of the soil is about 2 inches (5 centimeters) below the rim of the pot. Water your confederate jasmine regularly. As a hardy perennial, it can handle the occasional drought, but that does not mean you should make a habit of forgetting about it. Once the top inch (2.5 centimeters) of soil feels dry, you can give the plant another watering. Note that confederate jasmine grown in pots may need more watering than jasmine grown in your garden outdoors. Try to provide the plant with bright indirect light. If located indoors, you can shield the jasmine with sheer curtains. During the winter, you should allow the plant to soak in at least four hours of direct sunlight each day. Indirect light is not necessary for jasmine planted outdoors, as long as the jasmine is planted in the ground. Soil dries faster inside a pot than it does in the ground. As a result, a potted jasmine indoors may struggle to retain enough water if kept out in direct sunlight for an extended period of time, while a garden jasmine can stay out in direct sun for several hours without suffering damage. Monitor temperature changes. If planted in a pot indoors, you should strive to maintain a daytime temperature of 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 22 degrees Celsius) and a nighttime temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 13 degrees Celsius). Add fertilizer in the spring. Use a balanced, water soluble fertilizer, and apply it after you water the plant. If the leaves start to yellow later in the growing season, you may need to apply more fertilizer. Tie the vines onto the support pole or trellis as they grow. Use twine or yarn. Training the vines to climb will maximize growth. Pinch back the tips of the vine. Remove the bud at the end of the vine by pinching it out with your fingers or by snipping it off with a pair of garden shears. Doing so stimulates branching and results in fuller plants. The energy inside the plant will be guided away from the single flower bud and redirected toward side shoots, instead. Prune the vine after it flowers if you need to restrict its spread. Cut the stem off above the node. Regular pruning can be done to cut the plant back, but occasional pruning can actually stimulate further growth in the same manner that pinching the buds back can. Failing to prune your jasmine may cause it to grow wildly, causing it to overflow and get out of control. Pruning allows you to control the direction of the spread. These cuttings can also be used to propagate more confederate jasmine plants, if desired.	Take a 5- to 6-inch (13- to 15-centimeter) clipping from a mature plant in the spring or early summer. Remove most of the leaves. Dip the end of the stem in rooting hormone and shake off the excess. Fill small cups or plastic seedling trays with potting soil. Place the cutting 2 inches (5 centimeters) deep in the potting medium. Wet the soil using a gentle spray. Keep the cutting in a warm spot, located in shade to indirect partial sun as it develops. Gently tug on the cutting after one to five weeks. Select a location that receives partial to full sun. Loosen the soil by digging into it with a rake or chopping it up with a trowel. Mix compost and sand into the soil. Dig a hole that is as deep as the container you grew your seedling in. Hold the seedling container on its side and gently squeeze or "wiggle" the jasmine out. Place the bottom of the stem into the hole. Give the growing site a generous watering to saturate the roots. Insert a stake, bamboo pole, or trellis behind the jasmine. Select a large container with a diameter between 18 and 24 inches (46 to 61 centimeters). Place coffee filters over the drainage holes. Fill 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot with a potting mix. Fix a pole, stake, or small trellis into the soil, near the side of the container. Remove the confederate jasmine from its seedling container, soil and all. Place the seedling in the pot. Saturate the soil and roots with water. Fill the pot with additional soil as the stem grows. Water your confederate jasmine regularly. Try to provide the plant with bright indirect light. Monitor temperature changes. Add fertilizer in the spring. Tie the vines onto the support pole or trellis as they grow. Pinch back the tips of the vine. Prune the vine after it flowers if you need to restrict its spread.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Home-Health-Aide	How to Become a Home Health Aide	To become a home health aide, determine your state's or region's requirements. Usually, no education other than a GED is required to apply for a position, but you can stand out from the crowd and demonstrate professionalism by taking training courses online or through a local college. After completing coursework, take the Direct Care Alliance Personal Care and Support Credential Exam to certify your abilities and increase your value. Then, put together a strong resume that details your experience and education and start applying for jobs!	Decide whether you have the physical ability for the job. As much as you may enjoy helping others, you should be aware that the job duties require physical strength and good health. Indeed, the U.S. Department of Labor notes that home health aides suffer job related injuries and sickness more frequently than people in other occupations. Imagine lifting another person who has limited physical strength and the inability to assist you in moving them from place to place. A home health aide must be able to maneuver their patients in and out of wheelchairs, cars, and ambulances. Taking a shower, using the toilet, sitting up to eat, and changing clothes are things we do every day without thinking about it. As a home health aide, you will have to help others do these tasks multiple times a day. Determine if you have the mental capacity for the job. Home health aides work under the direction of a nurse who is not always available. Therefore, as a home health aide, you will be responsible for many of the basic medical needs of your patient. You must be competent in observing and recording any changes in your patients and report it immediately to your supervisor. Both sudden and gradual changes in a person's daily routine and liveliness could signal a major health issue that needs immediate medical attention. You should be knowledgeable in taking vital signs, blood pressure, administering medication, oxygen equipment, and other life-supporting duties such as CPR. Coping with the working environment. A home health aide must have patience, interpersonal skills, dependability, and good time management skills. A good balance in these characteristics will help with the high levels of stress that can sometimes be a part of the job. Since home house aides enable the elderly, convalescent, and disabled persons to live in their own homes, responsibilities include maintaining the patient's personal hygiene. Bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with toileting or cleaning bedpans is not a pleasant task. Therefore, you should be aware of how personal and private your responsibilities will be. In some cases, the working environment can be stressful from the demanding nature of the job, so it is important to relax, eat properly, exercise, and get enough sleep. You can be exposed to environmental hazards such as second hand smoke, pest infestations and unsafe neighborhoods. Determine your state’s requirements. Each state sets different requirements for the education and training for home health aides, but no formal education is required to apply for a home health aide position. Certificates and training courses are often offered in many online courses and college campuses. Call the Department of Health in the state where you plan to work. Ask if you need a high school diploma, and whether you need formal experience in a healthcare setting. Ask whether you must get a certification or license and what kind of exams you must take. Find out whether you must complete on the job training with a home health aide employer before you receive final certification or a license. In particular, ask if you must become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) before taking state exams. Satisfy the educational and pre-employment training requirements. There is no national credentialing, training, or education requirements for home house aides. You can, however, take certain steps to not only demonstrate your professionalism and skill but also to climb the career ladder beyond work experience. Get your high school diploma or GED, even if your state does not require one. Having a diploma makes it easier if you want to advance to become a home health aide coordinator or supervisor. Call a home healthcare employer and ask if you can observe for a day or two so you can experience first-hand what the work involves. Attend community college or take an online class from the National Association for Home Health Care. Complete the pre-employment training that many health care companies require. This usually requires you to work under a licensed aide for several months. It may also require you to attend workshops and lectures. At the end of the training, you must pass a competency examination. Take the Direct Care Alliance (DCA) Personal Care and Support Credential Exam. It is difficult for employers or patients and their families to assess your ability and knowledge. A Personal Care and Support Credential, however, provides a way to demonstrate your professionalism and skills. In order to apply for this exam, you must have completed forty hours of coursework, six months of personal support services, or worked for two years in the profession. Successful completion of this exam demonstrates your knowledge as a competent and professional home house aide, increases market value, and widens career opportunities. For consumers, this exam assures that you have met national industry standards, you are qualified, and that you take your job seriously. This credential looks good on a resume. It proves to potential employers that you are of higher quality, competent and professional, and better qualified. Create a resume. A resume is the initial mode of communication to an employer that you are interested in an open position. Your resume should clearly reflect who you are and that you possess the skills and abilities that merit an interview. Resumes should summarize your education, work history, and any other experience, volunteer work, or responsibility that make an excellent candidate for the position. There are plenty of websites dedicated to writing an excellent resume. Try to choose one from an academic or recently updated source since strategies change frequently on the job market. The design of your resume should be clear, crisp, and without error. Refuse using colors other than white and unless you want an artsy position, keep your resume professional and aesthetically pleasing. Proofread your resume several times and then have someone else do it once or twice. Employers will certainly find your errors. Never lie or exaggerate anything on your resume. Even if an employer does not catch it before they hire you, they can still fire you if they catch it later. Focus on skills and abilities that you possess if you have little or no work experience. Network. Good networking starts with a plan. A good plan starts by realizing what talents, strengths, and skills you possess or could add value to the position you desire. Think about it deeply and write them down. One of the most important strategies in networking is to start early and make sure that you keep a balanced approach. Remember, you have to not only look for a job but be able to convey what you can do to help your potential employer. Be sure to make your own business cards and, if possible, update your online profiles in case a potential employer wants to search for you at a later date. Follow up on any leads and stay in touch with the people who you networked with. A position might open up at a later date and you don't want people to forget who you are. Prepare for the interview. An interview is an opportunity to convince a potential employer that you the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience for the position. Be prepared, dress well, be on time, and smile. Make sure you research the internet for all there is to know about your potential employer. This will demonstrate that you are interested in the business and make you stand out as an applicant. Think about what questions they might ask you based on the profession and your research. Reread your resume, they will ask you several questions about it. Dress appropriately. Don't be too formal or too casual, wear neutral colors, and make sure you are not too wrinkly. Prepare extra copies of your resume, buy a notepad and pen, a portfolio of your work, and any other information you might need to complete an application form. Try to prepare all of these items the night before so you are not scurrying around the house minutes before you have to leave. Prepare a list of questions for the end of the interview. Employers will always ask if you have any questions. If you say “no” this could be seen as rude, not prepared, or uninterested. Once you arrive, be mindful of your actions in the waiting room, sit up straight, be attentive, project confidence, and be respectful and courteous. Otherwise, you will have no chance.	Decide whether you have the physical ability for the job. Determine if you have the mental capacity for the job. Coping with the working environment. Determine your state’s requirements. Satisfy the educational and pre-employment training requirements. Take the Direct Care Alliance (DCA) Personal Care and Support Credential Exam. Create a resume. Network. Prepare for the interview.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Class-C-License	How to Get a Class C License	If you'll be driving a small passenger bus or transporting small amounts of hazardous materials in the US, you'll need a class C driver's license. To get your class C license, you'll need to file an application for a Commercial Driver's License with the DMV. The specifics vary by state, but you'll usually have to provide a medical exam report and vision test to prove that you're fit to drive a commercial vehicle. You'll also need to take a written exam. Once you've passed the written exam, you'll get a permit to practice driving small commercial vehicles with supervision. When you feel confident handling a commercial vehicle, take your final class C test to get your license. Contact your DMV for information about when and where you can take the exam.	Confirm that you’ll need the generally-defined “Class C” license. At least half of the states in the U.S. add variations to the criteria, or call this license something other than “Class C.” To simplify things a bit, ask yourself the following three questions: Is the vehicle I'll be driving designed to carry either 16 or more passengers (including myself) or chemicals requiring placards (Rigorously known as "hazardous materials", often abbreviated to as HAZMAT) as per federal guidelines? Does the vehicle have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of no more than 26,000 pounds (12,000 kg)? If the vehicle will be towing anything, does the towed vehicle (e.g., trailer) have a GVWR of no more than 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg)? If you answered “yes” to one of the options in Question 1, Question 2 is a “yes,” and Question 3 is either “yes” or not relevant, then you do indeed need the equivalent of a Class C license in your state. Put the definition into more practical terms. Class C can be a bit confusing, because it's basically meant to cover larger vehicles that don't fit into Class A (over 26,000 lbs. total GVWR, including at least 10,000 lbs. towing) or Class B (over 26,000 lbs. total GVWR, with no more than 10,000 lbs. towing). Practically speaking, though: Small passenger busses, small HAZMAT vehicles, and smaller trucks towing trailers generally fit Class C criteria. Full-size school or city busses, tractor-trailers, box trucks, and flatbed trucks usually don't fit Class C criteria. Find the “Class C” equivalent in your state. Some states, including Connecticut, Kansas, Utah, and Virginia, have a Class C license that follows the general criteria very closely. Several others break the larger Class C down into smaller sub-categories, or simply use a different classification terminology altogether. Visit an informational site like https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/types-of-drivers-licenses/ to get the basics for your state, then contact your state DMV directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Determine if you need to be at least 18 or 21 years old. In order to to get any type of CDL that permits you to drive across state lines in the U.S., federal code requires that you be at least 21. However, some states do offer CDLs for intrastate driving only, if you're at least 18 years of age. If you're over 21 and get the proper, valid CDL for your “Class C” driving needs in your state, this licensure will be valid even in states that have different “Class C” requirements. Get a copy of the CDL manual for your state. These should be freely available at your local DMV office, and may be accessible online at your state's DMV website. The CDL manual for your particular state will give you the most specific and up-to-date guidance for the process where you live. Some CDL test-prep or training websites offer to “sell” you a copy of your state's CDL manual. However, you should be able to get one of these for free no matter which state you live in. Fill out your state’s CDL application. Each state is responsible for developing its own application, so the particulars will vary based on where you live. However, expect to provide basic identification information, along with perhaps information on your driving history and any criminal history. Plan to pay an application fee as well. You'll probably need to provide proof of identity and residency (e.g., copies of your Social Security Card, current driver's license, passport, utility bills, etc.). Provide a medical exam report and vision test. Again, the details will vary here by state, but you should expect to undergo both a physical exam and a vision exam as part of your application process. Because you'll be licensed to carry precious (e.g., passengers) or dangerous (e.g., HAZMAT) cargo with a Class C CDL, you must demonstrate adequate physical health and eyesight for safety reasons. Prepare for and take your state’s written CDL exam. Each state prepares its own written exams, so use your state's CDL manual for guidance on the test's format and content. Additionally, since you'll probably be carrying either passengers or HAZMAT with a Class C license, see if you need to take additional written exams in order to get “endorsements” in one or both of these categories. Numerous websites will sell you test prep services and practice tests that are advertised as specific to your state's CDL Class C exam. These can be very helpful, but look over your options carefully and ask for recommendations from other CDL drivers before forking over money for one of these programs. Keep your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days. Once you've passed your written test(s) and earned your CLP, the process for getting your permanent license will once again vary by where you live. However, federal code requires that you possess your CLP for at least two weeks before you can take any driving tests to earn your CDL. But don't just sit around for two weeks. Instead, practice and prepare for your driving test! Complete any training programs that are required by your state. Once you've earned your permit (CLP), some states require that you take a specific type of training program in order to proceed toward your full license. These requirements might include classroom training, on-the-road training, or both. Check your state's CDL manual for details. If you'll be carrying passengers or HAZMAT, you may need to take training programs that are specific to these areas as well. Get on-the-road practice alongside an experienced CDL driver. Whether it's required by law where you live or not, your chances of passing your driving test will greatly improve if you get in the cab and practice under supervision. Work with a driver who has a valid Class C CDL, and ask lots of questions and take their instruction to heart. Some states may require that your supervising driver have a specific amount of experience, or be licensed very specifically (e.g., a HAZMAT or passenger endorsement). They may also need to keep track of and sign off on your practice sessions. Check your CDL manual for details, or contact your DMV. Schedule a date and time for your driving test. Contact your DMV for information about when and where you can take your CDL Class C driving exam. Keep in mind that you need to bring a vehicle (that meets the Class C criteria in your state) to the test. So, if you need to borrow a vehicle from a friend or current/potential employer, set that up ahead of time as well. Pass all three components of your Skills Test. Each state conducts its CDL licensing tests independently, but U.S. code does require that this “Skills Test” include three elements: a Vehicle Inspection Test, in which you demonstrate your knowledge of the vehicle type you'll be driving. a Basic Controls Test, which covers the primary control mechanisms (steering, brakes, etc.) for the vehicle. a Road Test, in which you will drive the vehicle and be evaluated by a licensed inspector. There may also be specific passenger or HAZMAT tests as part of your Class C exam. Pay the fee and drive away with your Class C CDL. Once you pass all elements of the Skills Test, you'll be the proud owner of a Class C CDL (or its equivalent) in your state. Make sure all the information on your license is accurate, pay any required fees, and drive off into your new career!	Confirm that you’ll need the generally-defined “Class C” license. Put the definition into more practical terms. Find the “Class C” equivalent in your state. Determine if you need to be at least 18 or 21 years old. Get a copy of the CDL manual for your state. Fill out your state’s CDL application. Provide a medical exam report and vision test. Prepare for and take your state’s written CDL exam. Keep your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days. Complete any training programs that are required by your state. Get on-the-road practice alongside an experienced CDL driver. Schedule a date and time for your driving test. Pass all three components of your Skills Test. Pay the fee and drive away with your Class C CDL.
https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Shoulder-Width	How to Measure Shoulder Width	To measure shoulder width, make sure the person being measured is wearing a shirt that fits well so the seams can be used as a guide for the tape measure. Then, have them stand with their shoulders relaxed, and locate the shoulder points, or acromion bones, which are at the upper tips of the shoulders. Next, measure the space between the shoulder points, taking care to go up and over the curve of the shoulders. Bring the tape across the back and back down to the outside edge of the other shoulder point.	Ask someone for help. Since standard shoulder width measurements are taken along the upper portion of your back, another person will actually need to take this measurement for you. If you cannot find anyone to help you take this measurement, use the “Measure Shoulder Width with a Shirt” method, instead. That method can be performed by yourself and usually produces an accurate result. Wear a shirt that fits well. While not strictly necessary, a tailored dress shirt is ideal since you can use the seams of the shirt to help guide the tape measure. If you do not have a tailored dress shirt, any shirt that fits correctly in the shoulder area will work. You do not need to measure the shirt when using this method, but a good shirt can provide helpful guide points. Stand with your shoulders relaxed. Your back should be straight, but your shoulders need to hang naturally in a relaxed position. Locate the shoulder points. These points are actually marked by your acromion bones, which can be found at the upper tips of your shoulders. These two points should also be the points at which the shoulder meets the arm, or the points at which the shoulder begins curving down into the arm. If you are wearing a dress shirt that fits your upper body correctly, you can use it as a guide. The shoulder seams on the back of your shirt will usually match up with your actual shoulder points. If your shirt does not fit perfectly, use your knowledge of how loose or snug the shoulder fit is and adjust your two end points accordingly to make improvements. Measure the space between your shoulder points. Have your helper position the end of the tape measure flat against your back at the first shoulder point. Your helper should then measure up and over the curve of your shoulders, across your back, then back down to the outside edge of the other shoulder point. Keep in mind that you should be measuring across the broadest part of your shoulders. This usually lands out roughly 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) below the neckline. The tape measure will not be horizontally straight during this measurement. It must bend at a gentle curve along with your shoulders. Write it down. This measurement is your shoulder width. Mark it down and save it for your records. Standard shoulder width can be used for both men's and women's attire, but it is most often used for men's tailor-fit dress shirts and blazers. Shoulder width essentially measures the width of the yoke of your ideal shirt size. You will also need this measurement when determining the best possible sleeve length for a shirt or blazer. Ask for help. Even though this measurement is taken across the front of your body, making it easier for you to handle the tape measure yourself, your shoulders and arms should still hang as naturally as possible during this process. As a result, asking someone else to take the measurement for you is advised. Note that if you are only asked for "shoulder width" and not specifically for "front shoulder width," you should use your measurement for "back shoulder width." Back shoulder width is the standard measurement, while front shoulder width is much less common. Your front shoulder width will usually be close to or the same as your back shoulder width, but there can be slight differences based on age and weight. Certain conditions, like scoliosis and osteoporosis, can yield more dramatic differences. Wear the right sort of shirt. For a front shoulder width measurement, look for a tailored shirt that has a wide neckline or consider wearing a shirt with straps. This measurement deals with the supporting points of your shoulders rather than their truth width. As such, a shirt that illustrates how far these supporting points are is better than a snug shirt with a standard or high neckline. Stand with your shoulders relaxed. Your back should be straight and your chest should be out. Keep your shoulders loose and relaxed, with your arms hanging comfortably at your sides. Locate the correct shoulder points. Use your fingers to gently press into the flesh along the top of your shoulder and look for the mass where your shoulder bones come together. This is your front shoulder point. Repeat the same process on your other shoulder. Ideally, each shoulder point should land in roughly the same area as a back shoulder point, just to the inside of where your arm starts dropping off. Your weight and age can alter this position, though, so these points do not always match up. Your front shoulder point will actually end up being at the outermost solid portion of your shoulder where your shoulder is capable of supporting a neckline or strap. You might be able to use your shirt as a guide. If the straps or neckline of your shirt are about as wide as they can be without slipping off your shoulders, they are approximately aligned to your front shoulder width. The inner point of each strap or each side of the neckline will match up with your front shoulder points. Measure across the front of your body. Ask your helper to lay the end of a tape measure flat against one shoulder point. Your helper should then extend the tape measure across the front of your body, following the natural curve of your shoulders, until it reaches the opposite shoulder point. The tape measure will not be horizontal or parallel to the floor. Instead, it must bend subtly along with the natural bend of your shoulders. Write down the measurement. This is your front shoulder width measurement. Write it down and save it for future reference. Front shoulder width can technically be used for both men's and women's attire, but it is most commonly used when designing or tailoring women's attire. This measurement is typically used when designing or tailoring necklines. Your front shoulder width is the maximum width a neckline can be without falling off your shoulder. This measurement also makes it easier to space straps on bodices in a way that will prevent them from slipping off your shoulders. Find a shirt that fits well. A tailored dress shirt is your best option, but any shirt that fits your shoulders correctly will work as long as that shirt has sleeves. The accuracy of this measurement depends entirely on the shirt you choose to measure, so make sure you pick a good one. For the sake of accuracy, use a shirt that fits in the shoulder area as correctly as possible. If you want a looser fit, you can always add 1 inch (2.5 cm) or so to the measurement after you take it. This measurement can be substituted for your back or standard shoulder width measurement. Do not use it to substitute for your front shoulder width measurement, though. Since this measurement is not quite as accurate as one measured across your actual shoulders, you should only use this option if you are unable to use the traditional method of measurement. Lay the shirt flat. Place the shirt on a table or other flat working surface. Smooth it out so that the material lies as flat as possible. For the sake of consistency, you may want to keep the back facing up as you measure. This does not matter much, though, since the location of the shoulder seams will almost always be the same on both the front and back of you shirt. Locate the shoulder seams. The shoulder seams are the points at which the sleeves meet the torso portion of the shirt. Measure from seam to seam. Place the end of the tape measure at the top of one shoulder seam. Bring the tape measure straight across the top of the shirt until it meets the top of the second shoulder seam. The tape measure should lie flat and horizontal across the shirt. It should also be aligned parallel to the bottom of the shirt. Write down your results. This measurement is your shoulder width. Consider marking it down and saving it in your records. While not quite as accurate as a shoulder width measurement taken from your actual shoulders, this measurement will almost always provide a close enough approximation to your true shoulder width. This measurement is most commonly used for tailored men's pieces, but it can be used for both men's and women's tops.	Ask someone for help. Wear a shirt that fits well. Stand with your shoulders relaxed. Locate the shoulder points. Measure the space between your shoulder points. Write it down. Ask for help. Wear the right sort of shirt. Stand with your shoulders relaxed. Locate the correct shoulder points. Measure across the front of your body. Write down the measurement. Find a shirt that fits well. Lay the shirt flat. Locate the shoulder seams. Measure from seam to seam. Write down your results.
https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-the-Dissolved-Oxygen-Level-of-Water	How to Measure the Dissolved Oxygen Level of Water	To measure the dissolved oxygen level of water with a meter, first manually adjust the meter to read zero. Next, connect the probe and turn the meter on for 15 minutes. Then, use the control knob to align the red line with the 31 degree Celsius line and set the central line to 0. Once you've finished calibrating the meter, place the probe into some water and write down the measurements on the meter.	Gather your materials. For this measurement, you need 2 flasks with stoppers, a calibrated pipette, a graduated pipette, manganese sulfate, water, alkali-iodide-azide, sulfuric acid, sodium thiosulfate, and a starch solution. Collect a sample. Take a 300 mL sample of water. This can be from a tap, a stream, a pond, or any other water source. Collect the sample in a flask with a stoppered top. Mix manganese sulfate with the water. Use a calibrated pipette to add 2 milliliters (0.068 fl oz) of manganese sulfate into the sample. Put the tip of the pipette just beneath the surface of the water before releasing the contents. Stopper your bottle and mix the manganese sulfate by inverting the bottle several times slowly. If you drop the contents into the water they will come in contact with the air and this will introduce oxygen into the sample and alter results. If any air bubbles occur, then the sample is contaminated and you will need to start over. Add alkali-iodide-azide to the sample. Next, add 2 milliliters (0.068 fl oz) of alkali-iodide-azide to the sample using a calibrated pipette. The tip of the pipette should be just below the surface of the water before ejecting the contents. Stopper the bottle and mix the alkali-iodide-azide by inverting the bottle slowly several times. If oxygen is present you will observe the formation of floc. This is an orange-ish solid that will settle in the bottom of the flask. Fix with sulfuric acid. Use a pipette to measure 2 milliliters (0.068 fl oz) of concentrated sulfuric acid. Drop the sulfuric acid into the solution. Do not place the tip of the pipette into the water. Mix the acid by inverting the flask several times. The floc should redissolve. Wear gloves and goggles for safety when working with sulfuring acid. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest. Do not inhale. Titrate 201 mL of sample. Measure exactly 201 mL of sample into a new flask. Place this sample beneath a graduated pipet filled with sodium thiosulfate. Add sodium thiosulfate until the sample turns a pale yellow color. Write down the initial amount of sodium thiosulfate in the pipet. Stir the solution continually as you titrate. Introduce starch solution. A starch solution will react with the iodine present in the sample to form a blue color. You only need to add 2 milliliters (0.068 fl oz) of starch solution. Stir or swirl the solution well. Starch solution can be made by mixing water with corn or potato starch, or you can buy one premade. Continue to titrate. Once the sample turns blue, continue titrating with sodium thiosulfate. Add the titrant slowly, as one drop will make a difference at the end of the titration. You should stop titrating when the blue color is gone from the sample. Hold the sample up against a white background in order to look for blue color. Understand the results. When the titration is complete, write down the amount of sodium thiosulfate left in the pipet. Subtract this amount from the initial amount of sodium thiosulfate to find how many mL of sodium thiosulfate you used to titrate the sample. The amount of sodium thiosulfate in mL is equal to the dissolved oxygen content in mg/L. For example, if you used 8 mL of sodium thiosulfate, that would correspond to a dissolved oxygen content of 8 mg/L. Calibrate the meter. Manually adjust the meter to read zero by turning the screw in the middle of the meter. Next, connect the probe and turn the meter on for fifteen minutes for optimum performance. Adjust the redline with the control knob to align with the 31 °C (87.8 °F) line and set the central line to 0. All meters are calibrated differently. See the manufacturer's instructions for variations that are specific to your meter. Meters are calibrated in Celsius not Fahrenheit. Measure a sample of water. Place the probe into a sample of water that you wish to measure. Allow the meter to stabilize. Write down your reading. Check the sample a few times to make sure the meter is calibrated. Analyze the measurement. Understand that running water will have a higher dissolved oxygen content than still water. Higher altitudes mean less dissolved oxygen. Consider these things when you look at your measurement to be sure that the measurement makes sense given the sample you are taking. Choose your reagent. There are two reagents used to do colorimetric analysis of dissolved oxygen. One is indigo carmine and the other is rhodazine D. If you expect low levels of dissolved oxygen, rhodazine D is a good choice. Use indigo carmine for higher levels of dissolved oxygen. Introduce the reagent to your sample. Once you have chosen a reagent, introduce it to a sample of water. Drop the reagent into the sample of water and watch for a color change. The deeper the color, the more dissolved oxygen present. Indigo carmine will produce a deep blue color. Rhodazine D will produce a deep pink color. Measure the oxygen levels by matching the colors of the solution to the key. If you are using rhodazine D, record the dissolved oxygen range promptly at 30 seconds after adding the reagent. The same holds true for measuring small ranges of dissolved oxygen with indigo carmine. If you are measuring a sample with higher levels of dissolved oxygen, wait 2 minutes and record the result.	Gather your materials. Collect a sample. Mix manganese sulfate with the water. Add alkali-iodide-azide to the sample. Fix with sulfuric acid. Titrate 201 mL of sample. Introduce starch solution. Continue to titrate. Understand the results. Calibrate the meter. Measure a sample of water. Analyze the measurement. Choose your reagent. Introduce the reagent to your sample. Measure the oxygen levels by matching the colors of the solution to the key.
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Peace-Lilies	How to Care for Peace Lilies	To care for peace lilies, plant your peace lilies in well-draining soil and keep them in a bright area away from direct sunlight. Peace lilies are easy-to-grow plants that thrive indoors, and you can also plant them outdoors if you live in a warm, humid climate. The brighter the area, the more likely they are to produce flowers. Water your peace lilies whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, but avoid overwatering them since this can cause their leaves to yellow. Repot your peace lilies once a year in the spring using pots that are at least 2 inches (5 cm) bigger than the old ones. Repotting your peace lilies will give them room to grow and keep them healthy. You should also wipe down the leaves once per year to remove dust since dust can block the leaves from absorbing sunlight. Fertilize your peace lilies every 6 weeks with a liquid, balanced fertilizer if they're growing in bright lighting, or every 12 weeks if they're growing in low lighting. If you notice the tips of the leaves browning, it could be a sign that you're underwatering your peace lilies or giving them too much sunlight.	Choose a spot for your peace lily. Peace lilies are native to hot, moist, shady tropical rainforests. Thus, in most temperate climates, they cannot be left outside year-round. However, inside, where it is usually relatively warm and humid compared to the outside environment, the plant can do well. The peace lily should be close to, but not directly under a window in a warm room in your house where it will benefit from indirect sunlight. North or West facing windows are best as these do not allow direct sunlight all day. Try to avoid exposing your plant to cold air or too much sun, as these can cause the plant to become unhealthy and develop brown, shriveled leaves. Water the peace lily adequately. The best care you can give your peace lily is to water it attentively. When (and only when) the potted soil is dry, add enough water to make it damp, but not so much as to create standing water. Too little water will cause the plant to wilt and die - in fact, if you neglect to water your plant, you should be able to see it visibly droop. However, too much water can cause a condition called root rot which can be fatal to the plant. Aim to water about once per week, when the soil is dry. It is sometimes recommended to even wait until the plant has begun to wilt ever-so-slightly before each watering. Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle. Peace lilies thrive in the high humidity levels of the tropics, so, in addition to watering the soil, regularly mist your lily with a spray bottle to replicate the humid air of the rainforest. Mist your plant more frequently in the summer growing season - the more water you can supply the blooms, the healthier it will be. This plant is sensitive to chlorine, so use dechlorinated water. You can dechlorinate tap water by leaving it out at room temperature for 24 hours. Trim any unhealthy leaves from your plant. Compared to certain other plants, peace lilies don't need to be pruned very frequently. However, if, for whatever reason, one or more of your lily's limbs or leaves become brown or wilted, you may want to prune the leaves to keep the plant from wasting energy on the dying appendage. Use cleaned, sharp scissors/pruning shears to remove any unhealthy or dead spots - make your cuts cleanly and near the soil level without damaging healthy tissue. Wilting and brown leaves can simply be an indication that you forgot to water your plant, but they can also be a symptom of a more serious problem. If you find yourself frequently needing to prune even when caring for your lily properly, look for signs of a more serious problem (see "Solving Peace Lily Maladies" below) and seek to cure the root cause. If you fertilize, do so cautiously. Apart from water and indirect sunlight, your plant will not need much maintenance. Fertilizers and nutrient supplements should not be necessary to grow a healthy, thriving peace lily. However, if you desire to do so (for instance, because you want to grow exceptionally large, vibrant blooms), take care so as not to over-fertilize, as peace lilies can be somewhat sensitive plants. Use a standard 20-20-20 house plant fertilizer at one half or one quarter its recommended strength about once per month in the spring and summer, when the plant's growth is most active. Green blooms are a sign of over-fertilization. If your plant exhibits this symptom, stop fertilizing and cut your fertilizer dose in half next growth season. Recognize the signs that signify that re-potting is necessary. Like nearly all potted plants, if allowed to grow, peace lilies will eventually become too big to comfortably thrive in their original container. When your peace lily becomes too large for its pot, you may notice that it seems to require increasingly frequent watering and/or that its leaves turn yellow for no apparent reason. You may also be able to see its roots crowd the surface of the soil. Generally, peace lilies should be re-potted every 1-2 years, so if it's been about this length of time and you notice some of the above symptoms, your plant is a likely candidate for re-potting. Use a pot of suitable size. When you re-pot a peace lily, you'll obviously want to use a bigger pot than you were using previously so that your plant has additional room to spread its roots and grow. Use a pot about 2 inches (5.1 cm) wider in diameter than the previous pot - a relatively small increase in pot size can give a plant enough room to grow for several years. Generally, peace lily's won't ever require pots larger than about 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, so if your pot is larger than this and the lily is still exhibiting troubling symptoms, there may be another issue. Almost any pot material is fine - ceramic, plastic, and clay all work well. Make sure your pot has one or more drainage holes on the bottom. It's essential that water be able to drain from the pot - if not, your lily may become at risk for root rot. Use an appropriate potting mix. As has been alluded to above, peace lilies are native to tropical rainforests. They typically grow under a thick, multi-tiered forest canopy and thus are nearly constantly surrounded by decaying plant matter. When picking a potting soil, choose one that retains this quality. Use a peat-based potting soil that contains composted bark, along with sand or perlite. Ideally, your soil should be light and springy (to allow proper drainage) and have little to no odor. Transfer your plant to its new container. Prepare your new pot by filling it with enough compacted soil so that your plant sits comfortably on top of it. Ideally, you should only need to add dirt around the sides of the plant, rather than below it or on top of it. Gently pack your soil down so that it will support your plant firmly without sinking downward. Pry or dig your peace lily out of its pot and place it atop the soil in its new pot. Add soil from the original pot around the plant in its new pot - using familiar soil can ease the plant's transition to its new home. Water your plant and add more soil when the water makes the soil in the pot settle. When the transition is complete, the soil in the new pot should be at a level of about 1/2" to 1" (1.3 to 2.5 cm) below the rim of the pot. Be prepared to use a stake to support the new plant. After it is re-potted, your plant's roots won't immediately have a strong hold on its new soil. This can make it difficult to get your plant to stay upright. If you're having a difficult time balancing your plant, use a sturdy wooden stake or dowel to hold the peace lily's stalk up. Bury the stake in the potting soil (taking care not to damage the plant's roots) and use a wire to tie the stalk to the stake. Remove the stake when the plant has established its roots and is able to stand on its own. To create two separate plants, pot a "crown" from the old plant. If, rather than moving your plant to a new pot, you'd like to instead grow an entirely new plant in another pot, remove one of the plant's crowns and pot this in the new pot instead of the entire lily. A peace lily's "crowns" are clusters of two or more leaves that are separate and distinct from the main part of the plant. To separate a crown from your main lily, first, remove the entire plant, crowns and all, from its pot. Work from the top of the crown down to the roots, disentangling the roots of the crown from the roots from the main plant. This can take some time and lead to accidental root breakages - this is common, but try to avoid breaking more roots than necessary. When you've completely separated the crown from the main plant, plant it in its own small pot (no bigger than about 6 inches in diameter) as you would do with a normal peace lily. Recognize the signs of under-watering and over-watering. One of the most common sources of problems when growing peace lilies is an improper watering regimen. Under-watering and over-watering can cause a variety of non-specific symptoms that sometimes overlap with other peace lily ailments. However, since improper watering is also one of the easiest problems to fix, try attempting these remedies first before moving on to a more drastic solution. Under-watering should be fairly obvious: dry soil accompanied with wilting, yellowing leaves and a drooping stalk is a dead giveaway. Fix this by watering and misting more regularly - at least once a week for each. Note that plants that outgrow their containers will have a difficult time absorbing the water they need from a typical watering session. Over-watering can be slightly harder to diagnose, but is often characterized by brown leaf tips. Note that over-watering can lead to root rot, a separate, much more serious condition. Repot a plant with root rot. Root rot is serious condition that can affect any potted plant with roots below the surface and can easily kill the plant. Generally, root rot is caused when a plant suffers from over-watering or poor drainage. If the roots are held in contact with standing water for a prolonged period of time, it becomes difficult for them to get the air that they need to function correctly, and as a result they will literally begin to rot. Certain types of microorganisms called water moulds contribute to the spreading rot, the spores of which can spread root rot to another plant if adequate moisture is present. Root rot is often fatal, but, to attempt to remedy it, immediately remove your lily from its pot and cut off any dead, slimy, or otherwise rotten portions of root. Pot the plant in a new pot with dry soil and proper drainage. Though root rot infects the plant below the surface, it will cause the plant to visibly begin to die above ground. If your lily seems to become increasingly wilted even with proper sun and frequent watering, root rot is likely the culprit. Use insecticidal soap to remove pests like aphids or mites. Peace lilies are sometimes susceptible to infection by aphids, mites, or other small arthropods. If you notice your lily's leaves begin to wilt or die, especially if accompanied by visible pests, a sticky, slimy discharge, or the presence of white webbing, it's likely that your plant has a pest infestation. Use a strong stream of water to blast the pests off of the plant, then, to make sure they don't return, use a plant-safe insecticide or this homemade recipe for insecticidal soap: Combine 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) vegetable oil, 3 Tbsp (16 g) cayenne pepper, and 1 Tbsp. (12 g) natural fat-derived soap (not liquid dish soap) in 1 quart (.95 liters) of warm water. Use a spray bottle to give your plant a thorough coating, but not before testing on a small part of the plant and leaving the soap in place for a day to ensure it doesn't cause any damage. Clean or dispose of a fungus-infected plant. Fungus infections can range from harmless to potentially fatal. If you see a white or grey fuzzy growth on the surface of the soil, you don't need to be terribly concerned, as this fungus is not a danger to the plant (though it can irritate some humans, especially those susceptible to allergies). To clear this minor fungal growth, you may want to try sprinkling cinnamon (which has anti-fungal properties) on the fungus. However, if the lily itself develops a dark or black coating on its stalk or leaves for no other apparent reason (frost damage, etc.), your plant likely has a serious fungal infection. Discarding the entire plant is always a viable option in this case, as fungal spores can be very persistent, remaining in the soil and surrounding area for a significant amount of time, where they can re-infect other plants. However, if you'd like to try to save the plant, carefully remove all the affected areas of the plant and discard them somewhere that they'll pose no danger. (like your garbage). Next, water the plant with compost tea , a natural fungicide, to attempt to kill spores that remain in the soil.	Choose a spot for your peace lily. Water the peace lily adequately. Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle. Trim any unhealthy leaves from your plant. If you fertilize, do so cautiously. Recognize the signs that signify that re-potting is necessary. Use a pot of suitable size. Use an appropriate potting mix. Transfer your plant to its new container. Be prepared to use a stake to support the new plant. To create two separate plants, pot a "crown" from the old plant. Recognize the signs of under-watering and over-watering. Repot a plant with root rot. Use insecticidal soap to remove pests like aphids or mites. Clean or dispose of a fungus-infected plant.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Liquid-Bandage	How to Remove a Liquid Bandage	To remove a liquid bandage, start by washing your hands with soap and water so that if the wound isn't fully healed you don't risk transferring bacteria to it. Next, wash the bandage and surrounding skin with soap and water. Then, soften the bandage by putting a wet towel over it, which will loosen the adhesive. You can also soften the bandage by applying another layer of liquid bandage over it. Finally, once you've softened the bandage, gently peel it off and discard it.	Wash your hands. This is especially important if the wound under the bandage has not had enough time to heal and poses a risk to open during the bandage removal. Dirty hands contain bacteria that can be transferred to the wound during bandage removal. Use warm water and soap to wash your hands. Be sure to remove all visible dirt on the skin as well as under the fingernails. Scrub for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself twice. After washing, dry your hands to remove all moisture. If you aren't able to wash your hands with soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol. Do not attempt to remove a liquid bandage if your doctor has advised against it. Wash or wipe the bandage and the skin around the bandage clean. Remove all visible dirt and wash the skin around the bandage with soap and water. It's okay to wash the bandaged area too, because the soap will not irritate wounded skin that has the liquid bandage over it. It is important to have the skin around the bandage clean, especially if the wound has not had time to heal. Once the bandage has been removed, the wound is open and susceptible to bacterial infection. Optionally, you can remove the bandage after taking a bath to ensure your skin is clean. Do not use alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic liquids as these may cause skin irritation. Soften the bandage to remove it. Liquid bandages are meant to stay on your skin until they come off but you can remove the bond between the bandage and your skin by softening the bandage to loosen the bond. You can soften the bandage by applying a new layer of the liquid bandage over the old one. This will help soften the bond between your skin and the bandage. Optionally, you can place a clean, wet towel over the bandage to soften it and loosen the bond between it and your skin. You can also soften the bandage during a bath, or by giving the bandaged area a soak in a bowl of water. Peel the bandage off. After the bond is loosened, you can peel the bandage off. Be careful not to injure the wound or skin underneath. If the edges are not “peeling off”, take a wet cloth and wipe the bandage away. Do this before the bandage begins to harden after being softened. You may need to gently rub the area with a towel to help remove the bandage, but do this only if it does not injure the wound underneath. Try not to drag or scrub the towel over the area. Wipe or rinse the skin and the affected area if needed. Be gentle not to disrupt the wound. Use the first aid steps recommended for wound care if the wound begins to bleed (see below). If the skin (or wound) appears healthy, you can leave it as is after you have removed the liquid bandage; there is no need to apply a new bandage if your skin has healed. However, if the wound has not healed, you may want to re-apply a new liquid bandage (see below). Do not apply alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic liquids on the wound as these may cause irritation. Wash your hands. This is especially important if the wound under the bandage has not had enough time to heal and poses a risk to open during the bandage removal. Dirty hands contain bacteria that can be transferred to the wound during bandage removal. Use warm water and soap to wash your hands. Be sure to remove all visible dirt on the skin as well as under the fingernails. Scrub for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself twice. After washing, dry your hands to remove all moisture. If you aren't able to wash your hands with soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol. Do not attempt to remove a liquid bandage if your doctor has advised against it. Wash or wipe the bandage and the skin around the bandage clean. Remove all visible dirt and wash the skin around the bandage with soap and water. It's okay to wash the bandaged area too, because the soap will not irritate wounded skin that has the liquid bandage over it. It is important to have the skin around the bandage clean, especially if the wound has not had time to heal. Once the bandage has been removed, the wound is open and susceptible to bacterial infection. Optionally, you can remove the bandage after taking a bath to ensure your skin is clean. Do not use alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic liquids as these may cause skin irritation. Apply acetone or nail polish remover to a cotton ball or pad. Acetone, the most common type of nail polish remover, will help soften and lift the liquid bandage from your skin. However, it can irritate some people's skin, so try the softening method first if you have sensitive skin. Dab the acetone onto the bandage. Make sure the acetone gets onto the whole bandage. You may need to saturate the bandage with acetone to soften it. Peel the bandage off. After the bond is loosened, you can peel the bandage off. Be careful not to injure the wound or skin underneath. If the edges are not “peeling off”, take a wet cloth and wipe the bandage away. Do this before the bandage begins to harden after being softened. You may need to gently rub the area with a towel to help remove the bandage, but do this only if it does not injure the wound underneath. Try not to drag or scrub the towel over the area. Wipe or rinse the skin and the affected area if needed. Be gentle not to disrupt the wound. Use the first aid steps recommended for wound care if the wound begins to bleed (see below). If the skin (or wound) appears healthy, you can leave it as is after you have removed the liquid bandage; there is no need to apply a new bandage if your skin has healed. However, if the wound has not healed, you may want to re-apply a new liquid bandage (see below). Do not apply alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic liquids on the wound as these may cause irritation. Wash and dry the affected area. The skin and wound area must be completely dry before liquid bandage can be applied. Pat dry with a soft towel to avoid disturbing the wound. If the wound is bleeding, stop the bleeding first before applying the bandage. Press the wound with a towel and hold the pressure until the bleeding has stopped. You can also press an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or towel over the wound to reduce blood flow and stop the bleeding. Elevating the wound above the level of your heart can also reduce bleeding. Liquid bandages should only be applied over minor wounds, such as superficial cuts, abrasions and scrapes that are not deep and do not bleed heavily. If the wound is deep or bleeds heavily for over 10 minutes (regardless of attempts to stop the bleeding), seek medical attention immediately. Apply the liquid bandage over the wound. Use a spreading motion from one end of the wound to the other. Use one continuous movement until you have covered the wound completely. If the wound is a cut, bring the edges of the wound together with your fingers to help seal the wound. Do not place the liquid bandage inside the wound. It should be applied only on the surface of the affected area. Allow the bandage to dry for a few minutes. This allows the adhesion or bond between the bandage and skin to develop. Do not apply another layer of liquid bandage over the old one after it has dried. This will loosen the old bandage. Keep the liquid bandage dry. Although it is waterproof, you should not let it sit in water as this will remove the bandage. You can still take a shower or go swimming as long as you are not soaking in the water for an extended time. Do not apply any lotions, oils, gels, or ointments over the affected area. This will weaken the bond between the liquid bondage and your skin. Avoid scratching the site as this may remove the liquid bandage. The liquid bandage will fall off naturally in 5 to 10 days.	Wash your hands. Wash or wipe the bandage and the skin around the bandage clean. Soften the bandage to remove it. Peel the bandage off. Wipe or rinse the skin and the affected area if needed. Wash your hands. Wash or wipe the bandage and the skin around the bandage clean. Apply acetone or nail polish remover to a cotton ball or pad. Dab the acetone onto the bandage. Peel the bandage off. Wipe or rinse the skin and the affected area if needed. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply the liquid bandage over the wound. Allow the bandage to dry for a few minutes. Keep the liquid bandage dry.
https://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-German-Shepherd-Puppy	How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy	To buy a German Shepherd puppy, start by contacting dog rescue organizations in your area, or you can visit the American German Shepherd Rescue Association website for referrals to German Shepherd rescue groups in your state. Find out if any German Shepherd puppies are available for adoption. You can also choose to go through a reputable breeder rather than an adoption agency. Ask the breeder plenty of questions and confirm that you'll receive health certifications if you purchase a puppy. No matter which path you take, it's best to meet the prospective puppy several times before making a final decision to make sure your personalities gel.	Prepare your budget. The cost of a dog does not just include the price you pay up front. You will need to consider whether you can afford normal daily costs, such as food, training, and long term expenses, such as vet bills. Be sure that you can work the cost into your budget comfortably before buying a puppy. Pick the right time. Settling your new puppy into your home and teaching it the ways of the world will take a lot of your time and patience. If you have a really busy schedule or a lot of travel coming up, you may want to wait until you have a lot of time to concentrate on your new puppy. Taking the time to properly train a puppy will pay off in the future. A properly trained dog is a joy to have in your family, while a dog that is not trained could cause a lot of conflict and problems for years to come. Prepare your home. You will need to puppy-proof your home before you bring home your new bundle of joy. Make sure random items you don't want destroyed are put away and that all hazards are out of reach of the pup. Pick a place in your home that will be all theirs for the near future. Don't let your puppy have the run of the place, instead give it a smaller space to adjust to before introducing it to the larger space. This will make the puppy's transition easier. Research the breed. German Shepherds are a great dog breed for active people who want to spend a lot of time with their dog. They are herding dogs, which means that they have a deep seated need to work, even if that means attempting to herd you! You will need to give your dog something to do, exercising its mind and its body a lot of the time. Also be sure that you have met a full grown German Shepherd before you adopt a puppy. You want to make sure that you like the temperament of the breed and that a full-grown dog will be a good fit with your family's lifestyle. Get a referral to a rescue group. Check with local veterinarians' offices, animal shelters, pet supply stores, and other area pet business for referrals to dog rescue organizations in your area. Contact one local dog rescue group for referral to other area groups. Some dog rescue groups work with all dogs, while others are breed-specific. Most rescues groups have established networks with other area rescues. You can also visit the American German Shepherd Rescue Association website for referrals to German Shepherd rescue groups in your state or contact the American Kennel Club for referrals to German Shepherd Rescue Groups. The organization's website also provides links to rescue organizations. Let the rescue group know that you are looking for a German shepherd puppy. Although the majority of dogs looking for new homes through rescue groups are adults, sometimes rescue groups have puppies to place. Most German Shepherds looking for homes through rescue groups do not have papers. If registering your puppy is important, or if you intend to enter it into competitions, you will need its title papers and health records, so a rescued dog may not be right for you. Fill out an adoption application. Many dog rescues will require a thorough application process in order to assure that you will be a good fit for the dog. Be prepared to disclose your address and whether you own your home, as well as your employment status and your philosophy when it comes to raising a dog. Meet a prospective puppy several times before adopting it. You will want to make sure that the dog's temperament works well with you and your family. Ask whether you can get the dog checked out by your veterinarian. You will want your vet to check the dog's general health and for serious conditions, such as heart murmurs. Get as much of the dog's history as possible. Be sure to ask about the dog's health while the rescue has had it and if it is up to date on shots and healthcare. A good rescue should actually offer up this information upfront. Get a history of the dog's healthcare up to that point. Has it had its first vaccination, had heart worm treatment, and parasite control? These should have all been done before the age when a puppy is adoptable. While many rescue organizations cannot tell you much about the dogs they place, because the dogs have been rescued off the street or they have been given up anonymously, sometimes they have a bit of information. Get all the information you can about the dog's past so that you can assess their general background and health. Expect to pay the rescue group for the adoption. Dog rescue organizations are usually run on a shoe-string budget. While they depend mostly on volunteers, they do need funds to transport and care for dogs. Your adoption fee will most likely help to pay for the rescue of other dogs in the future. Locate a reputable German Shepherd breeder in your area. Talk to others who own German Shepherds. Visit area dog parks, dog shows, and other places in your area where people gather with their dogs. Ask if they bought their dog from a breeder and if they were happy with the experience. Check the American German Shepherd Rescue Association and the American Kennel Club websites for German shepherd breeder referrals nationwide. Visit potential breeders in person. It is a good idea to visit several breeders before deciding which you want to buy your puppy from. Ask the breeders questions about the puppies and the mother. You want to determine how knowledgeable they are about the German shepherd breed and how well they take care of their dogs. Look for breeders who participate with their dogs in activities that demonstrate the dogs' abilities. Such activities include Schutzhund, the working breed test for German Shepherds, and dog shows. Choose a breeder who keeps the litter inside of his home or someplace where they receive regular interaction with people. Avoid breeders who keep the dogs in cages away from people and have multiple litters at the same time. These puppies often do not receive the early stimulation necessary for development. Choose a breeder who has completed all the necessary health testing and certifications on the German Shepherds. This includes certification that the dogs do not carry a predisposition for hip or elbow dysplasia, eye disorders, cardiac disease, or Von Willebrand's disease (or VWD). Visit with any puppies available for sale. Although some breeders do sell puppies on the Internet, you should always visit the breeder in person and see the puppy before deciding to buy it. If a litter is not currently available, ask if you can visit with a breeder's adult dogs. Notice the adult dogs' physical appearance. The size, build and coloring of the breeding pair is a good indication of how future puppies will look. An adult male German shepherd should stand 24 to 26 inches (60 to 66 cm) at the top of his shoulder blades. A female should stand 22 to 24 inches (55 to 60 cm). If you like what you see and feel comfortable with the breeder, request to be contacted when a litter is being offered for sale. Observe the way the available puppies and the grown dogs interact with each other and people. German Shepherds should have an even temperament. They should display fearlessness and self-confidence, but not aggression or hostility. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the area where the dogs are kept. The dogs' space should be free or feces and urine, and fresh water should be available. Look for a puppy that demonstrates the qualities desirable in the German Shepherd breed. Don't just pick the cutest puppy of a litter. Check the puppy's temperament before adopting it. German Shepherds are prized for their aloofness, patience and independence. A German Shepherd puppy should be approachable, quietly stay where it is, and show its willingness to meet you with body language, like tail wagging. Try putting it on its back gently. The puppy should resist a bit but not aggressively. Play with a puppy that you are considering adopting. Do they have the spirit and personality that you are looking for? Are they overly hyper or way to shy? These qualities can last into adulthood. If you're unable to play with the puppy in person, ask the breeder to send you videos of the puppy interacting with people or other dogs. This should be able to give you a better idea of the puppy's personality and temperament. Introduce the puppy to every member of your household before buying it, if possible. Although German Shepherds tend to bond most strongly with one owner, they can also form close personal relationships with each member of the family. Remember to ask to see all the paperwork for any puppy you consider buying. A puppy can seem perfectly healthy but may have health issues that are not visible yet. Don't get overly excited about the puppy and forget to do things properly. This could lead to problems down the line. Make sure the puppy has had proper medical care since birth and that there are records of that care that can be provided to you. Also check the ancestor names on the title, if you are getting a purebred dog from a breeder, to make sure there are no duplicates, which would indicate inbreeding and could lead to health problems down the line.	Prepare your budget. Pick the right time. Prepare your home. Research the breed. Get a referral to a rescue group. Let the rescue group know that you are looking for a German shepherd puppy. Fill out an adoption application. Meet a prospective puppy several times before adopting it. Get as much of the dog's history as possible. Expect to pay the rescue group for the adoption. Locate a reputable German Shepherd breeder in your area. Visit potential breeders in person. Ask the breeders questions about the puppies and the mother. Choose a breeder who keeps the litter inside of his home or someplace where they receive regular interaction with people. Choose a breeder who has completed all the necessary health testing and certifications on the German Shepherds. Visit with any puppies available for sale. Look for a puppy that demonstrates the qualities desirable in the German Shepherd breed. Play with a puppy that you are considering adopting. Introduce the puppy to every member of your household before buying it, if possible. Remember to ask to see all the paperwork for any puppy you consider buying.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-If-a-Soft-Contact-Lens-Is-Inside-Out	How to Tell If a Soft Contact Lens Is Inside Out	It can be hard to tell if your soft contact lens is inside out, but there are a couple of simple tricks you can use. Place the lens on your fingertip and examine it closely. If it's the right way, it should have a full curve like a bowl. If it's inside out, the sides will be straighter, like the letter “V.” You can also gently squeeze the edges together between your thumb and forefinger. If the sides stay straight, like a taco, the lens is the right way. However, if the sides curl outwards, it's inside out. If the lens is already in your eye and it's inside out, it will feel itchier and more uncomfortable than normal.	Place the contact lens on your finger. The rounded side should be downward, touching your finger. If it looks kind of like a bowl or a cup on your finger, you have it in the right orientation. If it looks like a dome, with the rounded side up, you have the contact lens flipped the wrong way. If you can't keep the lens even, try placing it on your palm instead. Hold the lens at eye level. Seeing the lens at the correct angle is paramount. Viewing from different angles can play tricks on your eyes, especially because you need the contact lens to see correctly. Look at it directly from the side. Look for the “U”. When the contact lens is correctly oriented, it should have a fairly rounded appearance. It should resemble a wide letter “U”. When it's inside out, however, it will resemble a “V” more than a “U”. Look for flaring at the edges. The lower part of the lens may be deceiving, but the edges themselves will look stretched towards the sides if the lens is inside out. If the lens seems wider at the top, and the lines aren't straight, it's likely inside out. Place the lens between your forefinger and thumb. Adjust your fingers so they are towards the inside portion of the contact lens, and are not covering or touching the edges. There needs to be enough room for the contact lens edges to move. Gently squeeze the lens. Be sure not to smash the lens. The point is not to test the integrity of the lens, or the limits to which it will bend. You just want to see what shape it makes when you bend it. Study the lens. If the edges point straight upward, like the eponymous taco, it is correctly aligned. If they squeeze or round outward, like the head of a vase, then the lens is inside out and should be reversed.. If you squeeze very tightly, a correctly oriented contact lens will bow enough the edges will curve towards one another. Look for laser etching. Some lens manufacturers laser etch small numbers into their lenses that make this process even easier. Set the lens on your forefinger, rounded side down. Simply look for the numbers when viewing the lens from the side. If they are right-side up, the lens is oriented correctly. Check for edge coloring. If you have a tinted lens, there will be a specific look to it if it's inverted. Hold the lens on your fingertip and lower your hand. From there, look downward. If the edge is tinted in a blue or green color, which is dependent on the type of tint in the lens, then it's in the right position. If the edges look like another color, they are inverted. Put the lens in. If none of the other tests make it clear, you might have to insert the contact lens as it is. Unless you're brand new to contact lenses, there will be a definite change in feel when a contact lens is inserted inside out. It will feel irritable, itchy, and uncomfortable. There may be a bit of confusion, however, because similar irritability can occur with a dirty lens that is inserted properly.	Place the contact lens on your finger. Hold the lens at eye level. Look for the “U”. Place the lens between your forefinger and thumb. Gently squeeze the lens. Study the lens. Look for laser etching. Check for edge coloring. Put the lens in.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Zen-Attitude	How to Have a Zen Attitude	Adopting a Zen attitude can help you stay calm even in the most stressful situations. To be more Zen, try to let go of the things you can't control and focus your energy on what you can improve. This will help to reduce unnecessary stress and keep your mind clear. Life can often throw us challenging curveballs, but look for the positives in every situation to help you gain some perspective. For example, if you're stuck in traffic, at least you have more time to listen to music or an audiobook. Try to meditate daily or as often as you can to help you stay calm and understand your mind better. Use a guided mediation app or just set a timer and focus on your breath for a few minutes.	Let go of what you can’t control. You are the only entity that you can fully control. Your thoughts, actions and feelings are what you are able to change. The actions and thoughts of anyone else, on the other hand, are precisely what you cannot control, perhaps despite your best efforts. Learn to let go of what other people think and do, and turn your focus back onto yourself. Give people the benefit of the doubt. If you think you've been wronged or mistreated, evaluate the situation from a third-person point of view. Consider that the offending person might not be aware of what they've done. Give them the benefit of the doubt and consider they are just unaware. Alternately, if someone has disappointed you, think about your expectations. Are they realistic? Were your expectations communicated to the other person? It might help to talk to that person, for example, to clarify how the miscommunication happened. Look at the bigger picture. Putting things into perspective will help you balance the way you approach life. This goes hand in hand with letting go of things you can't control. Ask yourself what else is happening in the world that might be contributing to a negative situation. When thinking about an issue that you can't control, make a list of factors out of your control that impact this issue. For example, if you are having trouble finding a job, think about the downturned economy or the outsourcing of jobs in your industry. Reduce worry by asking yourself if something will matter in an hour or a day from now. Control or change the aspects that you can control. When you empower yourself to take control of certain things, you can feel more adept at maintaining a calm attitude. For example, if you get riled up at the morning traffic, consider controlling your interactions with the traffic by changing the time that you leave in the morning, or taking mass transit. Don't give your mind more fodder for stress, anger and frustration. Instead, reduce these things so you can clear your mind. Focus on what’s going right. Remind yourself about what is positive about your life and what is happening that helps you move forward. Make a list of things that are going well for you. Review this list periodically or post it on your fridge as a reminder. Visualize a positive outcome. While you may not be able to control exactly how things will turn out, you can give yourself a sense of what the most positive scenario will look like. This will also stave off negative thoughts by refocusing your mind on positivity. Use a picture to help you visualize what you want. If you need a new or better car, take a picture of your ideal car at a dealership. Tape it to your fridge or bathroom mirror so you can see it every day. Use affirmations to help you visualize your positive outcome. These statements will help you envision achieving what you want to achieve. You might say, "I am running my own successful business and I have lots of happy clients." Repeat this message to yourself throughout the day to maintain focus and positivity on achieving your positive outcome. Appreciate the journey. When you don't achieve a certain result, it can be discouraging or frustrating. Look for the silver lining in this event. If you've been laid off from your job, for example, you might be frustrated and angry. But consider how this may open other opportunities for you, or how it might give you more time to be with family during an important time. Try to appreciate and revel in the spontaneity and uncertainty. It can be unnerving, but if you are open to all possibilities, you can start to see where positive developments can happen. Keep a gratitude journal. Write down a few things every day that you can appreciate about your surroundings or your present life situation. Look over your writing at the end of every week to see how much you have to be grateful for. Observe and address your anger. Take 15-30 minutes to observe your anger. Sit comfortably in a quiet room where you will be undisturbed. Close your eyes and take deep breaths. Think about your anger. Where do you hold it in your body? Does your head hurt? Are you clenching your teeth? Are you flexing your shoulder muscles? Do you associate your anger with certain colors or shapes? Now open your eyes. Breathe in through your nose. Then breathe out through your mouth. Write a list of the things that are making you angry. These can be large or small; nothing is too insignificant or silly. Remember, this is a time for you to observe and address your anger, rather than hide from it. Choose the top 3 things that make you angry, and make a short list of 3 strategies that can help remedy these situations. This will help you take control of your own feelings and make sure you feel empowered to change what you can change. Pay attention to your stress. Sit in a quiet room for about 15 minutes. Breathe deeply and close your eyes. Think about where your stress sits in your body. Are you storing it in your shoulders? Your neck? Your legs? Are you tightening your fists? Recognize your stress, saying, “I am aware of tension in my back.” Check your response to a negative situation. If something negative happens, observe your feelings. You might feel angry or stressed or sad, which is fine. But don't let those feelings consume you. Choose to view the positive angle of a negative situation. For example, if you missed your bus and need to wait for another one, take advantage of the extra time to treat yourself to coffee. Try not to take things personally. People may say rude or mean things to you or about you. Keep in mind that this is their own agenda, not yours. Their unhappiness does not need to make you unhappy. Smile when you feel down. When you have negative feelings, it is hard to stop yourself from wallowing in them. But having a Zen attitude means not getting mired in bad feelings. Take the first step in lifting yourself up by smiling. A great big smile will momentarily trick your mind into thinking more positively, helping pull you out of a rut. Counteract negative thoughts. When you get into a negative space, your mind tends to run wildly, linking one negative thought with another one and compounding the negativity. In order to help your mind link different, more positive thoughts together, practice the following training exercise: Take about 30 minutes to listen to your inner thoughts. As your mind wanders, you may begin to hear some negative inner talk, such as “I am a terrible person. I forgot my mother's birthday.” Immediately counter that talk with, “That thought doesn't serve me. Goodbye thought!” Tell yourself a more positive thought, layered with compassion, to reassure yourself of your value and worth. I have a lot on my plate right now. I'll make a list so I can keep track of details.” Start the day off right. Having a positive morning routine can help set the tone for the entire day. Wake up to your alarm 15 minutes earlier than usual. Spend a few minutes in bed, take some deep breaths, and assure yourself that today will be a good day. Tell yourself that this is a chance for a fresh start, which will help you center yourself for the rest of the day. Take time in your day for yourself. Finding pockets of time during the day to help you let go of problems, consider remedies or solutions, or treating yourself will help you maintain a Zen attitude. Slow down your activities. Constantly rushing around will add to your stress and make it harder to maintain calm. Take time to enjoy activities like cooking, walking or writing. This will also help you feel more in control over things in your life. Meditate daily. Meditating will give your mind some much needed space to process everyday stresses. Choose the same time of day in order to get yourself into a routine. This is often best at the beginning of the day, when you are preparing for the day. Meditating doesn't need to take very long, so adjust the time to what works for you. Start with a minimum of 5 minutes and work up to 10 minutes, then 25 minutes. Take a minimum of 5 minutes to sit quietly and comfortably. Focus on your breathing, drawing in full, deep breaths through your nose and into your lungs and stomach. Breathe out slowly and deliberately. Count to 4 on the inhale, and count to 4 on the exhale. Keep your eyes open with a soft focus. You can close your eyes if this feels more comfortable to you. As your mind begins to wander, bring it back to focus on your breathing and to resume counting the breaths. Get lots of rest. Sleep is a naturally healing technique that will help you remain calm and ready to tackle the day. Plan to go to bed at a regular bedtime every night and aim to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Unplug your tech devices. Turning off distractions such as your phone or computer will go a long way to uncluttering your mind. Social media and email encourage you to respond to people's needs and requests instantly and constantly. Taking time away from your electronic devices will help you clear your mind.	Let go of what you can’t control. Look at the bigger picture. Control or change the aspects that you can control. Focus on what’s going right. Visualize a positive outcome. Appreciate the journey. Observe and address your anger. Pay attention to your stress. Check your response to a negative situation. Try not to take things personally. Smile when you feel down. Counteract negative thoughts. Start the day off right. Take time in your day for yourself. Slow down your activities. Meditate daily. Get lots of rest. Unplug your tech devices.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Toe-Touch	How to Do a Toe Touch	To do a toe touch, start by doing some jumping jacks and stretching your arms to your toes to warm up your body. Then, when you're ready to do a toe touch, start by raising your arms above your head and swinging them down for momentum. Next, snap them into a “T” position. As your arms reach the “T,” burst into the air by jumping off the balls of your feet. Finally, spread your legs as you jump up and try to reach for your toes.	Understand the toe touch jump. In order to execute this standard gymnastic move, you'll need to swing your arms down and bend your legs into a crouch, then spring up into the air with a sharp motion. You will extend your arms in a "T," and you will spread and raise your legs in a sort of aerial "splits." You'll reach toward your toes, but you don't need to actually touch them. Beyond practicing the move itself, you can prepare for a successful toe touch by stretching all of the muscles and tendons that you will use: your quads, your calves, your back, your arms, your shoulders. Touch your toes. This basic stretch is sometimes referred to as a "toe touch" as well, and it is a great way to prepare yourself for the cheerleading "toe touch" move. Start by standing with your feet together, your back straight, and your hands hanging loosely at your sides. Bend forward at the waist, and reach your hands down toward your toes. Reach as far as you can, then hold your arms and hands steady where they fall. Gradually bend and unbend at the waist, reaching further down each time, until you can touch your toes. Be sure to keep your knees straight. Bending your knees will make it easier to touch your toes, but it won't help you build flexibility. You may not be able to touch your toes on the first day, or at all. Everyone's body is different. Even if you can't physically touch your toes, however, the act of reaching further and further toward the ground should improve your flexibility. Do jumping jacks. Dynamic stretching is one of the best ways to prepare for an active move like the toe touch. Jumping jacks are relatively easy to do, and they simulate some of the motions that you'll go through as you execute your toe touch. Try to snap sharply through the jumping jacks – you want to be tight and precise, not loose and sloppy. Stretch first. Sit on the ground with your legs out in front of you. Then, slowly spread your legs into a "V," as far as they will go without lifting them from the ground. Gently reach your arms down toward one foot, and lean into the stretch as far as feels comfortable. Touch your toe and hold it for 10-60 seconds. Then, straighten back up and repeat with the other foot. After you've stretched each side, try bending your torso forward and extending your arms down the center of the leg "V." Then, try bending forward with one arm reaching down each leg. Hold and repeat these poses until you no longer feel tight. Stretch your hip flexors. You'll need to rotate your hips backward as you jump in order to spread your legs in the way you want. Build strength in your hip joints before you try to toe touch to reduce the risk of pulling a muscle. Sit on the ground with your legs spread and your back straight, and place one hand by each knee. Then, point your toes and raise your legs a few inches off of the ground. Do not hold this stretch for long. Lift your legs, then lower them – then lift them again, then lower them. Perform 10 repetitions of the lift-lower cycle, then give yourself a short break before continuing. Work your hip flexors every couple of days to build power and flexibility. This is one of the most important motions that you'll need for your toe touch. Take it seriously! Begin with your arms above your head. Reach up and wide in a high "V," or clasp your hands straight above your shoulders. Prepare to swing your arms down for momentum. This motion should build the power that you need to jump higher. You can also start by holding your hands together in front of your chest. If you are performing the toe touch as part of a routine, however, it'll make most sense to swing your arms up first. Swing your arms in and down. Bring your hands together in one smooth motion, straight out in front of your body. Bend your knees into a slight crouch. Rest your weight on the balls of your feet, as a springboard for the jump. Clench your fists and let them hang down before your knees – ready to swing back up. Snap into a "T. " Swing your arms up and out into a "T" position at your sides. Try to "snap" sharply into shape; the motion should be tight and precise, not fluid and loose. Your arms should form a crisp angle: straight out from the shoulders, perfectly parallel to the ground, and perpendicular to your torso. Keep your fists clenched. As you form the "T," begin to rise up out of your half-crouch. You may be told to lower your arms in order to bring your legs higher. Don't bother. It will just make your form look sloppy. Jump. As your arms reach the level of the "T," use the momentum of the arm swing to burst up into the air. Jump off of the balls of your feet, and keep your toes pointed. Try to make the leap a fluid motion: from crouch to "T" to jump. Spread your legs as you jump. As soon as you leave the ground, swing your feet out wide. Roll your hips backward to expose your inner thighs. Try to bring your feet slightly higher than your hips. The rolling motion may happen naturally, but noticing the way that it feels might help you gain more control over your technique. Reach for your toes. At the same time as you spread your legs, reach your arms out toward your toes. Bend forward slightly, if that helps. Don't worry about actually touching your toes – just reach down your legs as far as you can. At the "top" or zenith of the toe touch jump, you should reach perfect toe-touching form. Snap back down. From the top of your jump, snap your arms and legs back together as you begin to fall to the ground. Land with your feet together, your knees slightly bent, your back straight, your fists held in front of your knees, and your arms extended fully forward. Hold this position for a moment, then stand up straight. You have completed a toe touch! Practice with resistance bands. If you have access to resistance bands, wrap these loose rubber loops around your ankles as you work on your toe touch. Then, try to perform your toe touches as normal. It will be much harder to fully extend your legs. However, the bands will bring your legs back together more quickly once they're spread, which might help you perfect the sharp "snapping" motion. As an added bonus, this should strengthen your legs. Count time as you toe touch. If you are going to be doing a toe touch as part of a cheerleading or gymnastics routine, you'll probably need to do it to the beat of a song. Try giving each "position" of the toe touch a number from one through eight. On 1 and 2, keep your hands clasped in front of you; on 3, swing into the 'high "V"' pose, and hold it through 4; on 5, snap down into the crouch; on 6, begin your jump and swing your arms into the "T"; on 7, hit the peak of your jump; and land on the count of 8. Listen to a short section of the song on loop, and try to figure out the tempo – the number of beats per minute (BPM). Count to eight in your head as the song loops: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Try to reach each position of the toe touch in time with the beat of the song. Even if you aren't doing a toe touch to a song, the act of counting might help you space out the movements. Practice counting in your head until you do not need to think about the numbers separately from the positions. Work on your toe touch every day. The best way to improve is to practice regularly. Stretch before and after to build strength and flexibility. Make sure that you have plenty of room to perform the full jump! Consider practicing the move in front of a mirror so that you can analyze and improve your form. Otherwise, try working on your form with a partner, for feedback – perhaps a coach, a friend, or another member of your gymnastics/cheer team.	Understand the toe touch jump. Touch your toes. Do jumping jacks. Stretch first. Stretch your hip flexors. Begin with your arms above your head. Swing your arms in and down. Snap into a "T. Jump. Spread your legs as you jump. Reach for your toes. Snap back down. Practice with resistance bands. Count time as you toe touch. Work on your toe touch every day.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Your-Tarantula-Is-Molting	How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting	If you're not sure how to tell if your tarantula is molting, pay attention to its behavior. If you notice that your tarantula hasn't been moving as much as normal, or if it stops eating for a long period of time, it may be preparing to molt. Also, pay attention to whether your tarantula has thinning hair on its abdomen, or whether its abdomen seems darker and shinier than usual, as these can be signs of molting. When your tarantula is ready to molt, it will likely flip over onto its back or side. Do not disturb it during this time.	Watch for decreased movement. Is your spider moving around less than usual? Tarantulas often stop moving or don't move at all to conserve energy before a molt. If your tarantula has not been moving much lately, then this could be a sign that she is about to molt. Note a refusal to eat. Is your tarantula eating? Before a big molt, tarantulas will stop eating for extended periods of time, ranging from a few weeks to a couple of months. If you have noticed that your tarantula has not been eating or that she has been eating less than usual, then this could indicate that she is going to molt soon. Check for clear fluid droplets. Some tarantulas secrete tiny drops of a clear fluid between the joints on their legs, and this can indicate that your tarantula is getting ready to molt. Check to see if you can see these droplets, but keep in mind that not all tarantulas do this before a molt. Look for thinning hair or a bald spot. Some tarantulas will lose hair on their abdomens leading up to a molt. You might notice less hair on your tarantula's abdomen or even a bald spot on your tarantula's abdomen. If you see this, then it is a good sign that your tarantula is getting ready to molt. Your tarantula's abdomen may also appear darker and shinier than usual before she molts. Check what position your tarantula is in. What position is the spider in? During a molt, a tarantula lays up-side down on her back or on her side to get out of the old skin easier. This happens when a tarantula is actively molting and the whole process takes just a few hours. If your tarantula is on her back or side, then she might be trying to molt her skin. Spiders curl up their legs tightly underneath them when they die. If your tarantula is on her stomach and has curled her legs tightly inwards, then she may be dead or dying. Leave your tarantula be. Tarantulas can sustain injuries or even die if they are disturbed while they are molting. Therefore, it is important to leave your tarantula alone while she molts. Plan to leave your tarantula while she is showing signs of molting and for at least one week following a molt. Wait at least one week after a molt to pick up and/or hold your tarantula. Remove the exoskeleton from the cage after your tarantula molts. After your tarantula has completely shed her exoskeleton, you can remove it from her cage. Try using a pair of tweezers to pick the exoskeleton up. Skip feedings for three to five days after your tarantula has molted. Your tarantula will be sensitive and prone to injury following a molt, which means that its normal prey might harm her. Therefore, do not feed your tarantula for at least a few days following a molt. While your tarantula cannot hunt following a molt, she will still need to drink water. Make sure your tarantula has plenty of fresh water at all times.	Watch for decreased movement. Note a refusal to eat. Check for clear fluid droplets. Look for thinning hair or a bald spot. Check what position your tarantula is in. Leave your tarantula be. Remove the exoskeleton from the cage after your tarantula molts. Skip feedings for three to five days after your tarantula has molted.
https://www.wikihow.com/Lose-5-Pounds-in-2-Weeks	How to Lose 5 Pounds in 2 Weeks	To lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks, create a 1,250 calorie deficit every day over the course of 14 days to reach your goal. You can achieve this deficit by incorporating high-intensity interval training into your exercise routine and working out in the mornings to boost your body's ability to burn more calories throughout the day. You can also cut calories from your diet to help you meet the daily calorie deficit. Opt for veggies and protein for every meal and avoid carbohydrates and processed foods.	Work out in the morning. If you currently exercise in the afternoon or evening, consider changing your exercise routine to the morning hours. Some studies have shown that morning workouts boost your body's ability to burn calories from stored fat instead of using calories you've consume through food during the day. Schedule workouts for 20 to 30 minutes after you wake up. In addition, getting up in the morning will help ensure you don't get too busy or tired during the day and then skip a workout later on. Changing up your routine can be difficult at first. But after a couple days of getting up earlier (and going to bed a little earlier), you'll be just fine with your new AM routine. Do high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT workouts are popular these days and for good reason. Studies have shown they help burn more fat and keep your metabolism elevated longer than traditional exercise. Typical HIIT workouts alternate between bursts of very high intensity exercise (like sprinting) and bouts of more moderate intensity exercise (like jogging). Include one to two days of HIIT workouts each week. Perform 45 minutes of cardio with a 10 minute warm up and 10 minute cool down. The 25 minutes in between should be devoted to sprinting for 30 seconds to one minute and returning to moderate intensity for two to four minutes. HIIT boosts the production of the human growth hormone by 450 percent for 24 hours. It helps you lose fat rather than muscle, so it is ideal for weight loss. High-intensity is 80 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. You cannot keep up a conversation and you get extremely “winded.” Moderate-intensity is 65 to 80 percent of maximum heart rate. You can keep up a conversation with a friend, but are short of breath. Alternate between these two. Start weight training. On alternating days where you are not doing a HIIT workout, include some strength training. Keep in mind that it takes a while to build muscle. However, regular weight training along with a healthy diet can help you to build muscle mass over the course of four to 12 weeks, which will boost your metabolism. Strength training exercises help you build lean muscle mass. The more lean muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolism will be. Start your week with popular exercises like bicep curls, tricep presses, chest presses, rows, squats, lunges, and calf raises. These are quick to do and can be easily incorporated into your current exercise routine. Try new weight machines, kettle bells or TRX straps as well. Better yet, work out with a friend or personal trainer who can show you how to use new equipment. Work to the burn for 12 to 15 reps. Do two to three sets. Include other forms of cardio. In addition to HIIT and strength training workouts, include a few days of other types of cardiovascular activity. These types of exercises also help support weight loss. Like HIIT, cardio also burns a significant amount of calories per session. Include 150 to 300 minutes of cardio exercises each week (HIIT can count towards this as well). Other activities can include: jogging/running, using the elliptical, dancing, swimming or taking an aerobics class. One of the main differentiating points of cardio and HIIT, is that these cardio exercises are done at a constant, moderate intensity and not alternating between high and moderate intensity levels. Create a daily calorie deficit of 1,250 calories. One pound is equal to 3,500 calories, so 5 pounds equals 17,500. Over the course of 14 days, this equals a 1,250 calorie deficit per day. You can create part of this deficit with exercise, but you will also need to cut calories from your diet to meet your weight loss goal of 5 pounds in 2 weeks. Although cutting calories results in weight loss, cutting too many calories out from your diet can actually end up in slower weight loss, nutrient deficiencies and fatigue. Also, remember that you're burning calories through exercise as well. This in combination with a smaller calorie deficit from your diet will help you reach your goal easily. Use a food journal or food tracking app to find out how many calories you're currently eating and subtract 500 to 750 from that number. Also continue to track your calories to ensure you're not eating too much and staying within your calorie goal. Eat a hearty breakfast. Breakfast is an important meal, especially when you're trying to lose weight. Don't just choose any breakfast food. This meal should be rich in protein and fiber to help fuel your day and keep you feeling satisfied longer. The combination of higher protein amounts and higher fiber help you feel more satisfied long after your meal has been completed. In addition, the fiber adds bulk to your meal so you feel more full. Try oatmeal with low-fat milk, 0% fat Greek yogurt with ¼ cup of low calorie granola and a handful of berries or a 2-egg omelet with non-starchy veggies or a boiled egg. Try to limit carbohydrates in your diet. Losing 5 pounds in 2 weeks can be easy, but certain diet patterns make it even easier to do. Limiting some carbohydrates in your diet can help you shed pounds a little quicker. Carbohydrates are found in many foods. However, limiting certain types of carbs may help you lose that 5 pounds easier than just following a low calorie diet alone. Carbohydrates are found in the following foods: sugar or foods that have added sugar, dairy products, grains, starchy vegetables and legumes and fruits. Instead of eating breads, rice or pasta, replace these carbs with non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, celery, and peppers. These are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals that are essential to your overall health. Remember that all sugars are carbohydrates, so cut out foods with added sugar to reduce your intake. Check nutritional information and read ingredient lists to check for added sugar. Eat protein and vegetables at every meal. Like breakfast, protein heavy meals supplemented with low calorie vegetables can help you reach your weight goal faster than just a low calorie diet. Instead of counting grams of protein daily, focus on eating one to two servings of leaner cuts of protein at every meal and snack. This will make sure you're getting enough of this essential nutrient. One serving of protein is about 3 to 4 oz or about a 1/2 cup of items like beans or lentils. Make sure to measure your portions to help you stay on track. Choose leaner proteins like poultry, eggs, lean beef, tofu or low-fat dairy to help you stay within your calorie range. Pair your protein with any type of vegetable. Try to stick to non-starchy vegetables like salads, broccoli, peppers, Brussels sprouts or tomatoes since these are very low in calories. Include a 1 cup serving or 2 cup serving of salad greens. They're also high in fiber and other essential nutrients which can help you feel more satisfied with less calories overall. Replace processed foods with more nutritious foods. Limiting or avoiding processed foods during your two week weight loss window will help you to meet your goal without any hang-ups. Processed foods are known to be slightly higher in calories, added sugars, unhealthy forms of fat and many other added preservatives. Eating processed foods on a regular basis or in large quantities can stall weight loss or even cause weight gain. Cut out processed foods like: alcohol, sweetened beverages like soda, candies, baked goods, ice cream, breakfast pastries, sugary cereal, fried foods and processed high fat meats. For example, swap out your evening cookie with fruit and dark chocolate or even a small yogurt for fewer calories and sugar. Or instead of ordering a fried chicken sandwich, opt for grilled chicken breast on a bed of greens.	Work out in the morning. Do high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Start weight training. Include other forms of cardio. Create a daily calorie deficit of 1,250 calories. Eat a hearty breakfast. Try to limit carbohydrates in your diet. Eat protein and vegetables at every meal. Replace processed foods with more nutritious foods.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-Okra	How to Prepare Okra	"To prepare okra, start by trimming off the stem without cutting into the pod itself. Once the okra is trimmed, defuzz the okra by running it under cold water and rubbing the pod gently with a paper towel or vegetable brush. You can also reduce the sliminess of okra by letting it sit in some vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking. After its vinegar bath, slice the okra into chunks if you plan to add it to a gumbo or stew or cut it into thin slices if you want to fry it."	Obtain the okra. You can buy okra from many fruit and vegetable suppliers. Make sure that the okra is fresh. While it may be difficult to harvest your own okra , it is possible and proves inexpensive. Choose okra that is evenly green and about 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) long. Too large and the okra will have a flat taste, and may be too tough to eat. Too small, and the okra will be difficult to cook. Avoid okra that look shriveled or are soft when squeezed. The okra should snap rather than bend. Trim the stem end. Do this without cutting the pod itself. The conical stem attached to the pod can be carefully trimmed around to remove if desired. Remove the thin layer with your fingers. Doing this ensures that the whole vegetable is edible but it is time-consuming to do. Defuzz okra. The fuzziness on okra doesn't have to be removed before cooking on young okra. To remove it from older okra: Defuzz under running water. Rub the pod gently using a fine nylon scourer, paper towel, or a vegetable brush. Pat the okra dry inside a dishcloth or spread it out to air dry. Prevent okra from becoming slimy during cooking. This can be done by giving the okra a vinegar treatment, although you will need to do this well in advance. Pour half a cup of vinegar into a bowl for every 500 g (1 lb) of okra. Gently swish the vinegar over the okra to coat all okra in the bowl. Leave for 30 minutes to soak in the vinegar. Remove the okra and rinse well. Dry and use as suggested by the recipe. Know how to prepare the okra for different dishes. There are different ways to prepare okra depending on how it is being cooked: Slice into even-sized pieces for Cajun and Creole stews (e.g., gumbo) that are thickened using okra after topping and tailing it. Cut into slices or leave whole for frying (see below). Leave whole (but cleaned and prepared) for stews and casseroles where the recipe requires this. If the okra is cooked whole, it is not able to release its gelatinous substance. If using as a thickener, blanch the whole okra first. Slice the okra and add to the dish 10 minutes before cooking time finishes. Use garlic and spices with okra. Okra goes well with eggplant, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Cut off the stems. These are tough, with little flavor; see the instructions above. Slice the okra in 1/4 inch (6.35mm) slices. If you cut them too thick, they will take longer to cook. Beat an egg and soak the okra in this for about 5 to 10 minutes. While that's soaking, put about a cup of cornmeal in a dish with salt and pepper. Don't use flour, as this will cake up and the okra will end up mushy. After soaking for a while, dredge the slices in the cornmeal, covering evenly. Heat about a 1/2 a cup of oil in a skillet on medium to high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the okra into the pan. Stir continuously, making sure it doesn't burn. When the okra is golden, take it out and let drain on paper towels. Enjoy. Finished.	Obtain the okra. Choose okra that is evenly green and about 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) long. Trim the stem end. Defuzz okra. Prevent okra from becoming slimy during cooking. Know how to prepare the okra for different dishes. Use garlic and spices with okra. Cut off the stems. Slice the okra in 1/4 inch (6.35mm) slices. Beat an egg and soak the okra in this for about 5 to 10 minutes. While that's soaking, put about a cup of cornmeal in a dish with salt and pepper. After soaking for a while, dredge the slices in the cornmeal, covering evenly. Heat about a 1/2 a cup of oil in a skillet on medium to high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the okra into the pan. Stir continuously, making sure it doesn't burn. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Right-Bottled-Water	How to Choose the Right Bottled Water	To choose the right bottled water, first be sure to avoid water from municipal sources, which may be labeled as "Distilled Water" or "Purified Drinking Water," but is really just tap water. Artesian bottled water, on the other hand, is typically sourced from a spring or well, and may come with natural minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Once you've checked the packaging labels and purchased the right water, be sure to store it appropriately by keeping it out of light and heat, which may deteriorate the quality and safety of the product over time.	Purchase natural bottled water sources. Companies offer a wide range of water types. However, you may want to purchase water that was bottled from a natural source — like a spring or artesian well water. Try: Artesian well water. This is water that is bottled from a well that contains either sand or rock that acts as an aquifer. Aquifers are important as they are a natural filter for the ground water. Mineral water. This type of water contains no more than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids — it contains both minerals and trace elements. No minerals or other elements that are not already present can be added to the product at any time. Common minerals found include: calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Spring water. This must be collected from an underground source that flows naturally to the ground's surface. This type of water must be collected only from the spring or a tapping system that's directly accessing the spring. Sparkling water. This type of water contains carbon dioxide naturally. After treatment, companies may add carbon dioxide back into the carbon dioxide content. Avoid bottled water from municipal sources. Some companies sell bottled water that is considered "tap water" or comes from a municipal source. If you're looking for an all natural or artesian water, bottled tap water should not be purchased. Purified water must meet the standards laid out by the US Pharmacopoeia. It must go through either distillation, reverse osmosis, or deionization prior to being bottled. However, this is often collected from municipal sources and is generally the same as the water that comes from your tap. You may see these labeled as "Distilled Water," or, "Purified Drinking Water." Bottled purified water is generally not thought to be inferior to other forms of bottled water, however it should be known that it does not come from a natural spring source and is not considered artesian water. Read the packaging labels. If you look at the bottom of the bottle or on the back of the bottle, you will see a label that refers to the type of plastic used in the particular bottle. Many bottled waters use a plastic known as PET. This particular type of plastic is used in a variety of plastic packaging and is considered safe by the FDA. The chemical Bisphenol A (also known as BPA) has come under a lot of scrutiny lately. As with PET, you will see this labeled on products that contain any BPA. However, the FDA has reviewed multiple studies and has stated that BPA is safe for consumers. Calculate your estimated budget for bottled water. Some bottles can be quite expensive — especially those that have unique packaging or claim to be artesian waters. When thinking about purchasing bottled water, you need to consider how many bottles of water you drink daily or plan on drinking. This daily count will help determine how much you should purchase each week. It might be more cost-effective to purchase bottled water in bulk. Many stores give discounts when you purchase larger quantities. You may also want to consider a home bottled water delivery system. Some companies will send large jugs of water and a dispenser that you can use in your home to fill reusable bottles. Store bottled water appropriately. Bottled water, like many foods and beverages, should be stored in the appropriate manner to maintain the quality and safety of the product. Keep bottled water out of the light and heat. It's ideal to store it in a cool, dark location. There is no expiration date for bottled water as long as it's stored still sealed in a dark, cool location. Keep in mind how the bottles of water were handled or stored. You may want to consider washing off the top or lid, especially if it doesn't have an outer protecting film. The top and lid could have bacteria or other contaminants on it from its handling process. Purchase a home water purification system. Home water purification systems may be more cost-effective long-term and cut down on the disposal of large quantities of plastic water bottles. There are two types of purification systems: whole house systems (these treat all water entering a household and are typically more expensive) and point-of-use systems (which treat water at the point of use — like a shower head or kitchen sink faucet). Many people choose the point-of-use systems as they are less costly. These include: Personal water bottles that have a built in filter. Great for on the go people who might not always have access to purified water. Pitchers that have a built in filter and purify water as it drains through the filter. Faucet purifiers that attach directly to the kitchen sink. However, many times specialty faucets are not compatible with these. Refrigerator/freezer purifiers. These are usually built into your appliance and allow you to have purified water and ice cubes that are frozen from purified water as well. Purchase BPA-free reusable water bottles. If you decide to use or consume tap water or you have access to a purified water dispenser, you may want to consider purchasing a reusable water bottle to be more environmentally friendly. Using a reusable water bottle can help cut down on the amount of trash and plastic bottles discarded. Drink tap water. Although tap water or city water may not have the appeal that some bottled waters have, it's a healthy and low-cost alternative to bottled waters. Most tap water is completely okay to drink. If you're worried about it, just purchase a filtered pitcher that sits in your refrigerator so that you have an extra level of filtration. Tap water is tested more frequently and for more bacteria and chemicals than bottled water. In addition, it's required to go through a disinfection process prior to consumption. Up to 1/4th of bottled waters are actually just bottled tap water (this is why it's important to read and understand the labels and marketing terminology).	Purchase natural bottled water sources. Avoid bottled water from municipal sources. Read the packaging labels. Calculate your estimated budget for bottled water. Store bottled water appropriately. Purchase a home water purification system. Purchase BPA-free reusable water bottles. Drink tap water.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wax-Skis	How to Wax Skis	To wax your skis, lay them on a flat surface in a well ventilated space and use a vice or heavy wooden blocks to hold down the tail and tip. Next, apply base cleaner with a cloth to remove dirt, dust, and old wax. Then, use a hot iron to drip melted wax on the board and spread it around to coat the entire surface in a thin layer. Let the wax cool completely cool to the touch before scraping it off with a wax scraper. Finally, brush your ski from tip to tail with a soft nylon brush or a fine horsehair brush.	Choose your wax. Before purchasing your wax, consider what kind of temperatures you will be skiing in. If you can't predict the temperature of the slopes you're headed for, or the area you will be skiing in has a wide variety of temperatures, use an all-temp wax. Otherwise, consider getting temperature-specific wax that corresponds to the temperatures you'll be skiing in. Most entry level waxes are hydrocarbon wax. Fluorocarbon wax is another option, which will give you better performance and speed, but comes with an increase in price. Lay your skis out. Make sure it is a flat, well lit, and well ventilated workspace. If you don't want hot wax dripping on the surface it's on, lay down some newspaper or plastic sheeting first. Use either a vice or heavy wooden blocks to hold down the tail and tip of your ski, so it doesn't move while you work. If your skis have breaks, you'll need to get them out of the way. Do this by retracting them with your hands and then wrapping a strong rubber band around them and the tail piece, to keep them in place at the base. Apply base cleaner. Base cleaner removes dirt, dust, and old wax. Apply it to a towel or cloth and wipe the length of the ski until the whole surface is covered. Don't go overboard with the base cleaner. You don't want to wax your skis until they're completely dry, so just a small splash of cleaner will do. Let the skis air dry and brush. Remember not to touch them, or wipe them down. Once they're dry, if your skis look particularly smooth, you can use a brass brush to create a slightly rougher surface. This will allow the skis to absorb the wax more efficiently. Just brush with a brass brush using moderate pressure. Melt the wax. Hold the hot iron above the ski with the tip pointing down, and touch the wax until it melts, and drips onto the skis. Drip a line or two of wax along the length of the ski. You can use any iron for this, but be warned that some wax will stick to the iron, so don't use an iron that you intend to later use for clothes. You can also buy wax-specific irons that have the advantage of being more consistent with their temperature. It's important to be wary of making your iron too hot, as wax that is too hot can damage your board. For most conventional irons, the appropriate temperature is somewhere between the lower end of the "wool" setting and the higher end of the "synthetics" setting. Allow dripped wax to cover a majority of the surface. Use the iron and gently move up and down along the length of the ski, making sure to spread the wax until it coats the entire surface. Always keep your iron moving as to prevent overheating an area of the ski. Apply more wax where needed. Keep going until the entire surface has been covered by a thin layer. If there's an area with no wax, you can apply the wax to the iron quickly and touch the iron to that area. Let the ski cool. Let your ski sit in room temperature until it is completely cool to the touch. This usually takes around 30 minutes. Err on the side of caution and don't rush to the next step too quickly. Scrap off excess wax. Wax works best as a thin sheen, not a thick layer. Use a wax scraper, or thin plastic edge to remove excess wax. Make sure it is not metal, and that it will not cut into the ski. Angle the scraper in the direction that you're scraping and push it from tip to tail. Remember to file your scraper regularly to keep it sharp Scrape all the wax off the edges of the ski as well. Brush your ski. Brushing will remove even more wax, leaving you with a ski that has just a fine layer of wax in the pores of the base. Use a soft nylon brush or a fine horsehair brush, or both, to brush your ski. Brush from the tip to the tail for five to ten minutes. If you're expecting wet snow, use a nylon brush, as wet snow skiing is improved by a more varied base structure. If you're expecting dry snow, use a fine horsehair brush, as wet snow skiing is improved by finer, smoother base structure. Lay your skis out. Make sure it is a flat, well lit, and well ventilated workspace. Use either a vice or heavy wooden blocks to hold down the tail and tip of your ski, so it doesn't move while you work. If your skis have breaks, you'll need to get them out of the way. Do this by retracting them with your hands and then wrapping a strong rubber band around them and the tail piece, to keep them in place at the base. Apply base cleaner. Base Cleaner removes dirt, dust, and old wax. Apply the cleaner to a towel or cloth and wipe the length of the ski until the whole surface is covered. Let the skis air dry and brush. Remember not to touch them, or wipe them down. Use a soft metal brush, or a fine horsehair brush, and brush off any oxidation (the white and gray areas on the surface of your ski base). Apply the wax to the ski directly. Use the applicator included with the wax. Make sure to cover the entire surface until it looks slightly wet. Try to keep the wax layer as thin as possibly, while still covering the whole surface. Polish the paste wax in. Use whatever polishing tool that came with your paste wax to polish the ski. Vigorous polishing will generate some heat, allowing the wax to adhere to the ski better. Use a soft nylon cloth or brush to wipe the surface of the ski. It just takes a few steady swipes down the length to smooth the layer of wax. This will remove excess wax, ensuring the best performance on the snow. Finish with a finer brush. Use a soft bristled brush as desired to finish the surface. Only a swipe or two down the length is enough.	Choose your wax. Lay your skis out. Apply base cleaner. Let the skis air dry and brush. Melt the wax. Allow dripped wax to cover a majority of the surface. Apply more wax where needed. Let the ski cool. Scrap off excess wax. Brush your ski. Lay your skis out. Apply base cleaner. Let the skis air dry and brush. Apply the wax to the ski directly. Polish the paste wax in. Use a soft nylon cloth or brush to wipe the surface of the ski.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Cat-for-Eye-Inflammation	How to Treat a Cat for Eye Inflammation	To treat a cat with eye inflammation, visit your vet so they can identify the cause and help you decide on a treatment plan. Depending on the condition, your vet may prescribe an anti-inflammatory pill or topical cream to treat its eye. Alternatively, your vet may remove a foreign object, which will require your cat to be sedated. Afterwards, you may need to give your cat antibiotic or antiviral eye drops to deal with an underlying infection.	Look for other symptoms. If you've noticed eye inflammation, you should look for additional symptoms your cat may be having. For instance, your cat may have discharge around the eyes. The cat may also squint, rub its eye, or have more tears than normal. Other symptoms may include sensitivity to light, a change to the shape or size of the pupil, or color changes in the eye. It's important to note other symptoms because that will help the vet narrow down the specific cause, making it easier to treat the problem. Visit the vet. If you notice your cat has eye inflammation, your first step should be to take the cat to the vet. The vet will be able to narrow down the cause and help you decide on a treatment. Expect an eye examination. While examining your cat, the vet will need to perform an eye examination. Often, that will include a dye test, where the vet puts a dye in your cat's eye. Then the vet can better see into the eye, making it easier to diagnose the problem. Ask about blood tests and other tests. Blood tests may be needed to help diagnose any underlying conditions. While a cause cannot always be found, a blood test can at least help narrow down the possibilities. Your cat may need other tests as well, such as a urine test. Use anti-inflammatories. The first step for treatment is anti-inflammatories. These can be applied topically or given as a pill. Your vet may also inject some into or near the eye to help treat the condition. Discuss if the vet needs to remove a foreign object. In some cases, the cause of the inflammation is something your cat got in its eye. The cat will likely need to be sedated before the vet removes the object. Give your cat antibiotic eye drops. Often, antibiotic eye drops will be needed to help treat the problem, particularly if the vet removed a foreign object or if they eye has been scratched at all. The eye drops will help reduce the chance of infection. Ask about antiviral treatments. Often, the underlying cause will be a viral infection. If that's the case, the cat will need to be given antivirals to treat that condition. However, not all viral infections can be treated directly through medication. Typical viral infections include herpes and calici. The effects of herpes can be lessened by L-lysine (an amino acid supplement), famciclovir (an antiviral), trifluridine (antiviral eye drops), and/or betadine (antiviral eye drops). Although these medications aren't licensed for use in cats, your veterinarian may still prescribe them to your cat for use at your own risk. With the calici virus, treatment will be focused on the symptoms, including pain medications and antibiotics to prevent other infections. Give your cat antibiotics. Your vet will often recommend antibiotics, particularly if the inflammation is caused by an injury or an underlying bacterial infection (cold). Antibiotics are also given to help ward off other infections. Mycoplasma, bordatella, and chlamydia can all be treated with antibiotics. Ask about getting medications for “dry eye. ” With this common eye condition, your cat's eye can't produce enough tear fluid to keep the surface of the eye moist. This creates inflammation and a thick, tacky discharge. Your vet will likely prescribe medications that are placed directly on the eye to stimulate tear production, replace the tear fluid, or both. Your vet might prescribe cyclosporine or tacrolimus. Treat allergies. Allergies can be a cause of eye inflammation, and therefore, treating the allergies can help. Your vet may recommend an antihistamine to diminish the cat's reactions to allergens. Steroids can also be useful on occasion. Ask the vet about an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, which may help your cat's allergies. You can also take steps to minimize allergens by limiting your cat's exposure to the outdoors, as well as changing up the cat's food to find one your cat doesn't react to. Discuss if anti-fungals are appropriate. At times, anti-fungals may be necessary to treat the underlying problem. For instance, if the cat has a fungal infection on its eyelids, the vet may prescribe an anti-fungal cream to help treat the issue. Understand surgery may be necessary. In some cases of inflammation, such as uveitis, your cat may need surgery. Generally, your cat will need surgery if it has a more serious underlying condition, such as cancer, in which case the eye may need to be removed. Another condition where your cat will need surgery is if the lens moves out of place. The vet will need to put it back.	Look for other symptoms. Visit the vet. Expect an eye examination. Ask about blood tests and other tests. Use anti-inflammatories. Discuss if the vet needs to remove a foreign object. Give your cat antibiotic eye drops. Ask about antiviral treatments. Give your cat antibiotics. Ask about getting medications for “dry eye. Treat allergies. Discuss if anti-fungals are appropriate. Understand surgery may be necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-to-Hillary-Clinton	How to Write to Hillary Clinton	Since Hillary Clinton doesn't really use social media, the best way to contact her is to mail her a letter. Write a brief, thoughtful message sharing your thoughts, and sign it with your full name. Then, place the letter in an envelope and address it to Hillary Rodham Clinton, Post Office Box 5256, New York, NY 10185. Write your return address on the top left corner, add postage, and put your letter in the mail. Though Clinton may not read your letter personally, you should eventually receive a response from her director of correspondence and briefings.	Address Clinton properly. Hillary Clinton may not be a public official anymore, but you should still address her with respect. To do this, open your letter with a kind salutation that includes an honorific like Mrs., Secretary, or Senator. Your salutation should look something like, “Dear Mrs. Clinton,” or, “Dear Madam Secretary.” If you want to write a formal letter, put a heading above your salutation that includes the date, Hillary Clinton's full name, and her mailing address. Introduce yourself. Since Clinton does not know you, begin the letter by telling her what your name is. If you want, you can also include things like your age, where you're from, what grade you're in, and what you do for a living. So you don't take away from the rest of the letter, keep this section about 1 to 2 sentences long. If you met Clinton at a political rally or other event, feel free to include that information here. Write out your message. Once you've introduced yourself, start composing the body of your letter. This section can be about anything at all, so write down whatever it is you want Clinton to know. If you don't know what to write, consider thanking Clinton for her political service or wishing her luck in any future endeavours. Hillary Clinton receives tons of letters every day, so try to keep your message brief and to the point. If you go over 3 paragraphs, see if you can cut anything to make it shorter. You can either write the letter by hand, which will make it feel more personable, or type it out on a computer, which will make it easier to edit and read. Be as honest as possible. Many politicians, even those no longer in the public eye, appreciate hearing honest, open stories from their constituents. As such, don't be afraid to open up about the impact Clinton and her political career have had on your life. If you feel it's necessary, you can bring up potentially sensitive subjects like the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections. Revise and sign the letter. When you've written out everything you want to say, read through the letter and fix any grammar or spelling mistakes you see. Then, finish your letter with a phrase like “Sincerely” or “Best Regards” and sign your name. If you'd like, you can decorate your completed letter with pictures or stickers. Mail the letter to Clinton’s office. Once you've composed your letter, seal it in a standard envelope and address it to Clinton's office in New York. Then, write your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope, purchase postage for the letter, and put it in the mail.Address your letter to: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Post Office Box 5256, New York, NY 10185 Wait multiple months for a response. Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton does not have time to read all the letters that come her way. However, her director of correspondence and briefings goes through every piece of mail and, whenever possible, responds to them on Clinton's behalf. Due to the massive amount of mail Clinton receives, it may take multiple months for you to get a response. Though your letter will most likely not reach Clinton, the director of correspondence and briefings may relay your thoughts and feelings to her. Do not contact Clinton via phone or e-mail. Since Hillary Clinton no longer holds a political office, she does not have a public hotline or e-mail address you can contact. As such, the only guaranteed way to reach her team is through physical post. Though Hillary Clinton is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, she rarely uses these accounts to interact with fans or supporters. Send a letter to the foundation’s headquarters for general inquiries. The Clinton Foundation is a non-profit organization ran by Hillary Clinton's husband, former president Bill Clinton, and the couple's daughter Chelsea. You can contact the organization by sending a letter to The Clinton Foundation, 1633 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10019. If you'd prefer, you can call the foundation's public hotline at 212-397-2255. Send comments through the foundation’s website. If you have a specific question, comment, or concern related to the Clinton Foundation, fill out their official contact form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about/contact-us. To submit the form, you'll need to provide your first and last name, your e-mail address, and the overall topic of your message. When picking a topic, you can choose from a list of general items, such as “Policies and Operations,” and specific items, like the “Clinton Foundation Internship Program.” Submit event requests though an official webform. If you're interested in having Bill Clinton or Chelsea Clinton attend an event, fill out the foundation's official scheduling request form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about/contact-us/scheduling-request. To submit the form, you'll need to provide information about: The event's host organization, including their name, address, and primary contact. The date, time, and location of the event. The type of presentations being given at the event. A formal speaker request or event invitation letter. Contact the Clinton Global Initiative through their individual channels. Though the Clinton Foundation runs the Clinton Global Initiative program, the latter has its own contact information. To get in touch with the CGI team, you can: E-mail [email protected] for news inquiries. E-mail [email protected] for inquiries related to the Clinton Global Initiative University. Call 212-710-4492 for general inquiries. Send donations through the mail. If you'd like to donate to the Clinton Foundation, print out their current donation form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/ways-give/donate-mailphone. Fill in your contact and billing information, then mail the form to the foundation's Arkansas office. If you'd prefer, you can donate over the phone by calling 646-775-9179 or online by visiting https://bbis.clintonfoundation.org/donate_now. Address your letter to: Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, Donations Department, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201	Address Clinton properly. Introduce yourself. Write out your message. Be as honest as possible. Revise and sign the letter. Mail the letter to Clinton’s office. Wait multiple months for a response. Do not contact Clinton via phone or e-mail. Send a letter to the foundation’s headquarters for general inquiries. Send comments through the foundation’s website. Submit event requests though an official webform. Contact the Clinton Global Initiative through their individual channels. Send donations through the mail.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Negative-People-in-Your-Life	How to Get Rid of Negative People in Your Life	Negative people can take a toll on your wellbeing, and you don't deserve to have them in your life if you don't want them to be. Negative people usually look for the bad in every situation, and they'll often criticise you and make you feel bad. You'll know someone is negative if they always seem to drain your energy and leave you feeling down. If there are people like this in your life, the best thing you can do is limit your contact with them as much as possible. Spend your time with positive people who lift you up instead. Use the time you'd usually be spending with negative people to focus on yourself more. You can find new hobbies, learn new things, and just enjoy your life without all of the negativity. If you keep your distance from negative people, they should get the hint that you're not interested in being close.	Limit or cut off your communication with negative people. Start by restricting your contact to the negative people in your life. Though you may not want to cut them out of your life altogether, you should make a conscious effort to spend less time with them and reduce your contact with them. This could mean waiting a day or two to respond to their text messages or emails, or not texting them back right away. Inserting some breathing room could let the person know that you are not available at all times and that you need space. If the person starts to notice you are not devoting as much time and energy to them as you used to, and gets upset, you may need to briefly let them know why this is occurring. You may send them a text or email that explains you are trying to spend more time on your needs and wants, and that you need some space from them. You may also have an in-person conversation where you briefly outline why you feel the person is a negative influence and why this bothers you. Try to keep the discussion short and honest, but avoid blaming the person for your decision. Use “I” statements, such as “I feel we need some space and time apart. I feel like you bring negative energy to my life and I am trying to be more positive.” Create time for you, away from negative people. Sometimes, you end up in a situation where you are forced to work closely or interact on a daily basis with a negative person, such as a family member or a coworker. To counteract their negativity, you should try to carve out some time for you, or "me time". This could be setting aside a portion of the day where you limit or shut off your communication with the person by turning off your phone or not checking your email. You may also inform the person that you are limiting your contact with them to give yourself some alone time, where you can focus on your priorities and goals. You may also create "me time" by taking an after hours class where you are able to pursue an activity or hobby that helps you de-stress. This could be a yoga class, a painting class, or even a book club. Another option is to carve out "me time" by taking one hour a day to be alone, doing a calming, quiet activity like reading, taking a walk, or having a bath. This could give you the space you need to focus on positivity and not get overwhelmed by the negative person. Confront negative people with positivity. You may also encounter negative people on a day to day basis, from someone who yells something rude at the grocery store to an acquaintance who gets upset for a small, seemingly insignificant reason. Respond to these individuals with positivity, rather than negativity. This will get you into the habit of focusing on the positive in a situation and working actively against negative influences. For example, maybe someone starts to argue with you about cutting in line at the coffee shop. You may then take a deep breath and say, “You know what, I am not in a rush. You can go ahead of me. I would rather avoid an argument with you and stay positive.” You may also have a negative friend who is always complaining about her job. You may tell her, “I think you may want to consider looking for a new job. You do not seem happy there and you are so negative about it. I think you need to make a change to stay positive.” Seek out more positive friends and acquaintances. You may want to actively look for friends and acquaintances that seem to embrace positivity and shun negativity. Being around people who are positive will only help you to maintain a positive attitude and get rid of any negativity in your life. You may look for more positive friends at work or at school. You may also focus on building relationships with family members who have always been positive and open around you, rather than family who are closed off and negative. Think about people who soak up all your time and energy. Many negative people have a tendency to be time and energy sucks, where they feel their needs and wants are more important than yours. While it is important that you share and listen to everyone's experiences, relationships are about give and take. You should feel that you have enough space in the relationship for your own time and your own needs. Otherwise, it is likely a negative relationship that needs to be addressed. You may have family members who only contact you when they want to discuss their issues and problems, or friends who spend all their time with you complaining about their life. You may also have people in your life who use all of your shared time to work on their projects and goals, without considering your goals or needs. These are telltale signs of negativity that you need to work to remove from your life. If you have a friend or family member who only tends to contact you only when he or she wants to complain or get help with something, try saying something like, "I care about you and I am happy to help you when I can, but I feel like I don't get a chance to share my problems/goals when we talk." Or, you could also try changing the subject by saying something like, "That sucks! Something really frustrating happened to me today too. Do you want to know what happened?" Identify individuals who are highly critical towards you. You may have negative people in your life who are always criticizing your appearance, your actions, and your goals. They may tell you that you are “always doing everything wrong” or that “you just don't get it.” They may also insult you and pick on you, reminding you that you are “too dumb to do anything right” or make negative comments about your physique and your lifestyle. Keep in mind constructive criticism that helps you grow as an individual can be useful. Constructive criticism should also begin with a focus on the positives of what you are doing and then an open, friendly discussion on where you can improve. You may get constructive criticism from a peer, your boss, or even a friend. This type of criticism can be healthy and helpful, unlike negative criticism, which is often done to shame or embarrass someone. Try saying something like, "I appreciate your feedback when it is constructive, but I feel upset when you criticize me for things that I can't control. I would really like it if you tried not to do that so much." Note people who get angry at you often. Negative people also tend to have a short temper and may get angry or upset at you often. You may find yourself always having to defend your actions and decisions to the person. You may also have to often try to calm down the person or tell them not to take out their anger on you. The negative person's anger may feel unreasonable or irrational. They may snap over the smallest issues and take their anger out on you. You may find yourself always on the defensive around them and struggling to calm them down on a consistent basis. If there is someone in your life who frequently gets angry at you, try saying something like, "You are entitled to your emotions, but I feel upset when you take your anger out on me. I would appreciate it if you could find a different way to deal with your anger." If you are in a situation where someone is threatening you or you feel threatened, then get away from the person. Consider any individuals who always have a negative perspective on things. Many negative people have a difficult time focusing on the positive and will often only entertain worst-case scenarios. They may always only view things in a negative light and see the world as gray and miserable. It can be a challenge to maintain a positive attitude when you are surrounded by people who only view things negatively and doomed to fail. Their negative perspective may also cloud their judgment so they are not able to see the potential in a situation. Possibly positive things, like a job offer or a big prize, do nothing to brighten their mood and they often view positive things suspiciously, as they are afraid they may not work out and end up being disappointed. If you often encounter a negative perspective from someone, try saying something like, "I know that there are different ways to look at things, but I feel frustrated when you point out the negative side of things. What are the positives of this situation?" Think about people who lie to you and are dishonest. Dishonesty can be another source of negativity in your life, and negative people may lie often or manipulate others. You may have family who are always making up stories and lying about their past or friends who try to manipulate a situation for their own benefit or gain. These sources of negativity can make it hard for you to maintain a positive attitude. If there is someone in your life who frequently lies to you, try saying something like, "Honesty is important to me. Please tell me the truth." Note individuals who bother you or tease you often. Negative people can also come in the form of people who tease you, bother you, or hit on you inappropriately on a consistent basis. You may notice these "pick up artists" are starting to infect your life with negativity, discomfort, and maybe even anger or frustration. Though some people do not mean to be negative or annoying when they tease or bother you, you may start to feel like you are being taunted or talked to in inappropriate and negative ways. If there is someone in your life who teases you, try saying something like, "You may not mean anything by it, but it really bothers me when you say things like that. I would appreciate it if you stopped." Another option is to simply walk away from someone who is teasing you or being inappropriate. Identify individuals who blame others for their issues. Accountability and responsibility are two elements that many negative people tend to try to avoid or ignore. These individuals may blame their own mistakes on others or avoid taking responsibility for their actions. They may also justify bad life choices or decisions based on the negative actions of others or on their inability to control their actions. This type of negativity can be difficult to be around and may make it hard for you to also be accountable and responsible for your day to day actions. For people who blame you or others for their problems, try saying something like, "I am sorry you feel that way. Do you think there is anything that you could have done to change the situation?" Do self care. Taking care of yourself and your needs can help you cultivate a sense of positivity in your life. Make sure you set time aside every week to focus on yourself. You could use this time to do something you enjoy, like playing guitar or drawing. Or you could use this time to pamper yourself by taking a bath, getting a massage, or giving yourself a manicure. Self-care can also come in the form of reading a book or watching your favorite movie. Actions that allow you to enjoy yourself on your own can contribute to your sense of wellbeing. Focus on a hobby or activity you enjoy. You can also focus on a favorite hobby or activity and set aside time in your week to devote yourself to it. This could be woodworking, knitting, or painting. You may also use exercise as a positive activity in your life, like running, yoga, or playing a sport. Having a hobby or activity you can do on a weekly basis can also be useful for fighting off negativity and feelings of anger, hurt, depression, or sadness. Channel these emotions into your favorite hobby or activity and use them to create something powerful or uplifting. Maintain a balanced lifestyle. Another way you can foster positivity in your life is by taking actions towards balance and health.This means maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep. You should make sure you are eating right every day, with balanced meals and lots of water. You should also do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, from a brisk walk to an exercise class. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day can also help you to cultivate a more positive attitude. Getting enough rest will allow you to function at your best and tackle every challenge with motivation and enthusiasm. Use positive affirmations. If you struggle to maintain a positive attitude day to day, you may want to start your day by saying at least five to ten positive affirmations out loud to yourself. Positive affirmations are all about focusing on "you are what you think" and allow you to vocalize positive thoughts and manifest them throughout your day. They are known to be effective methods of self-improvement as they raise your level of feel-good hormones and encourage positive thinking. Always phrase your affirmations with "I can", "I will", or "I am." For example: "Today, I am full of energy and excited for my day." " I slay; I am indestructible." "I can smile and be happy with my choices." "I will learn a new skill and achieve my goals." Replace negative habits with positive habits. If you notice you are starting to slide back into your negative habits and your relationships with negative people, check yourself. Then, try to replace the negative with positive actions. This could be not responding to a negative friend or declining an invitation to spend time with a negative relative or coworker. You may also put down junk food and unhealthy foods and try to replace them with healthier options. If you have let your exercise plan slip or your sleep schedule falls apart, try to work to get them back to healthy levels. Shifting these habits will ensure you are focused on the positive and able to stay motivated throughout your day.	Limit or cut off your communication with negative people. Create time for you, away from negative people. Confront negative people with positivity. Seek out more positive friends and acquaintances. Think about people who soak up all your time and energy. Identify individuals who are highly critical towards you. Note people who get angry at you often. Consider any individuals who always have a negative perspective on things. Think about people who lie to you and are dishonest. Note individuals who bother you or tease you often. Identify individuals who blame others for their issues. Do self care. Focus on a hobby or activity you enjoy. Maintain a balanced lifestyle. Use positive affirmations. Replace negative habits with positive habits.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Good-Speech-for-School	How to Make a Good Speech for School	To make a good speech for school, choose a theme or topic to focus your speech on so it's easier to write. When you're writing your speech, stick with simple language so your audience understands and doesn't get bored. Also, try to start your speech with a joke, story, or shocking fact that will immediately grab their attention. Remember to talk directly to your audience by asking rhetorical questions and making references they'll understand. End your speech with something memorable, like an inspirational quote or a call to action.	Choose a topic or theme. Most of your speech should explore one topic, or several related topics that follow a theme. What this theme is depends on the nature of the speech. Graduation speeches often have a theme about memories or the future, school election speeches convince people you'll make good decisions if elected, and class assignment speeches usually argue a controversial point. If you're not sure which theme to choose, write down or summarize a few stories and statements you could include in your speech. Pick the ones you like best and see if there's a unifying theme to tie them together. See What to Do and What Not to Do for more advice on themes. Pick a tone that makes you comfortable. If you enjoy making people laugh, write a funny speech. If you are a serious person, create moments that will cause reflection. Remember to end on an inspirational and uplifting note, especially for commencement speeches. Use short sentences, and avoid words your audience won't understand. Avoid long, meandering sentences and overcomplicated arguments. Unlike when writing an essay, you'll have difficulty explaining technical terms or referring back to your earlier points. Keep each sentence easy to follow. If younger kids will be present, make sure to use words and concepts they can understand. Don't interrupt one point with a clause, or section set aside by commas or parentheses. Instead of saying "Our tennis and basketball teams, which we all know won the regional championships two years ago, need increased funding to compete," say "Our tennis and basketball teams both won the regional championships two years ago. Now we need to increase their funding to compete with other schools." You can reference your school's slang once or twice to get a laugh, but don't overdo it, especially if there are parents in the audience. Write down original stories and messages. You can write a whole rough draft, or come up with several separate stories and inspirational statements that fit your theme. Stick to your own ideas and specific detail. People will enjoy and remember original and detailed sentiments more than generic phrases such as "I will make our school proud" or "Our class will go on to do great things." Find a broad message that your whole audience can connect to their own life, but still deals with a specific idea. For instance: "Become an even better version of the hero who inspired you." (But don't steal your "original" idea from this website!) Your stories can be specific incidents in your life or from history, but you should connect them to a more general idea. For instance, you could tell a story about your sibling's hospital visit, then go on to talk about overcoming fear and hardship in general. If you like what you're writing but it doesn't fit the theme you had planned, it's fine to adjust your topic or switch it entirely. Switch back and forth between writing stories and brainstorming a theme if you keep getting stuck. Find a gripping way to begin your speech. Pick an engaging and on-theme story to lead with, one that will grab your audience's attention and prepare it for the overall tone and message. Pay extra attention to the first sentence: Surprise your audience by diving right into a tough story. "When I was ten years old, I lost my father." Make your audience laugh by telling a joke, especially one that everyone in the room will get. "Hello everyone. Let's have a round of applause for the guy who installed air conditioning." Start with a grand, thought-provoking statement. "Our galaxy contains billions of earth-like planets, and we're only just beginning to discover them." Most likely, someone else will introduce you, and many of your classmates know you already. Unless you're asked specifically to introduce yourself, you can get right to the good stuff. Make the theme clear. Your audience should know what your overarching theme is before you've finished your first few sentences. State exactly what you're talking about or at least suggest it strongly right at the beginning. To use an example from earlier, if your theme is "Become an even better version of the hero who inspired you," you could begin your speech with two or three sentence about your hero, then say "You all have heroes who inspire you, but you don't have to just follow them. You can become even greater than the people you look up to." Move from one idea to the next in a natural order. Don't jump straight from a joke to a story about surviving a car crash. Think about what the audience is feeling and expecting after each section. It's good to surprise them, but do it with your ideas, not by confusing them with a completely different topic. Include phrases such as "Now I'd like to talk about..." and "But we should also remember..." when moving on to your next idea. End with a memorable statement that captures your speech. A good joke or an idea that makes people think are two good ways to end a speech, depending on the overall mood. If you're arguing a point, summarize it briefly and end by restating your position firmly. Build up to a big ending, then crack a joke to wrap up a funny speech. "And I know when you walk to the ballot box tomorrow, you'll be ready to do the right thing. Protect the interests of yourself and your school by washing your hands afterward. Do you know how many people touch that thing?" If you're giving a commencement speech, leave people feeling excited or awed about the future. This is a big moment and you have the power to help them realize it. "Years from now, you will be the father or mother your kid looks up to. The writer who changes the way we think. The inventor who creates new ways to live. Come up to the stage and start becoming heroes!" Edit and polish it as much as possible. Congratulations, you've finished your first draft. Wait, the work isn't over yet! To write a good speech, you will need to work on it, think about it, and maybe even rewrite the whole thing. Have a teacher, family member, or trusted friend check it over for grammar mistakes and offer feedback. Spelling isn't as important, since you'll be speaking out loud. Consider visual aids. Bringing in maps, pictures, or other materials is most practical and useful for speeches given as class assignments, since you'll have something to write on and don't need to transport your materials outside the classroom. You won't need anything like this for a graduation speech. If your topic involves a lot of numbers, plan to write them on the board so your audience can remember them. Turn the speech into note cards, then practice! No one wants to listen to you read an essay out loud. You'll need to become familiar enough with what you wrote to deliver it confidently while looking at your audience. It is a good idea to write down notes on small index cards to jog your memory. Your notes are there to remind you what to say next and of important facts. "Move on to bear wrestling story (guy's name is Paul Bunyan)" is the level of detail you need. Think about movement and materials. Will you be standing or sitting? Do you have room to move around a little, or will you stand in place? Where will you keep your note cards, visual aids, or other materials? What will you do with them once you're done? Practice giving your speech in as situation as similar to your actual speech as possible. In general, you should stay fairly still while giving a speech. Small hand gestures and occasionally moving to a new spot are fine, especially if they help you feel and appear confident. Practice speaking loudly and clearly. If you're going to speak to a roomful of people or more, learn to project your voice, not mumble or scream. Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your back straight. Try to speak using your diaphragm, pushing the air out from low in your chest. Time yourself while you read the speech out loud. Use the stance and techniques described above. If you have already memorized your speech, use your index cards. Otherwise, that's okay — just read it from the page. If you speech is too long, you absolutely need to cut some material out of it or shorten the longer stories or ideas. If you're giving a commencement speech, aim for a 10 or 15 minute maximum. An election speech should be no more than a few minutes, and your teacher should be able to tell you the time limit for a class assignment speech. Talk slowly and pause between ideas. It's easy to rush when you're nervous. Pause at the end of each sentence. At the end of a section, before you move on to the next idea, make a longer pause and pretend you're looking across your audience making eye contact with a few people. If you can't stop rushing, work out how long you should spend on each section and write the number of minutes at the top of each index card or paragraph. Practice near a clock so you can check whether you're on pace. Deliver your speech to a mirror until you can do it without reading. Start by reading your speech out loud, then try to look down at the page less and less and make eye contact with your reflection instead. Eventually, you should be able to make your speech while only referring to notes written on index cards. Use slightly different words each time once you have the main ideas down. Try not to get caught up on exact memorization; using a new phrase to communicate the written idea makes your speech sound more natural. Pay attention to other details once you become comfortable with the content. Once you can remember each idea and connect them together smoothly, watch the mirror more closely and correct any issues you see. Practice varying your facial expression if your face looks fixed and mechanical. Try to vary the tone of your voice as well. Don't make it sound like you're reciting every word from memory; pretend you're speaking in ordinary conversation. Practice in front of a test audience. Gather together your family members or friends and ask them to listen to your practice. You'll probably feel nervous, but the practice will make you more confident for the actual speech. Try to make eye contact with different members of your audience throughout the speech. Don't stare at any one person for too long. Resist the temptation to hide by standing near a corner or large object. Don't fidget, tap your foot, or make other nervous gestures. Try slowly walking back and forth across the stage to get rid of your nervous energy. Use their feedback to practice more. The members of the audience may pick up on problems you didn't even consider, whether with the statements you make or your delivery style. Take their advice gracefully; they're doing you a favor by letting you know what you need to improve. Prepare yourself for confidence on the day of the speech. Get to bed early the night before and eat full, comforting meals that won't upset your stomach. Take your mind off the event with other activities in the hours before the speech. Dressing nicely will increase your confidence and gain respect and attention from your audience. Choose an appropriate theme (for an election speech). You should spend a short amount of time covering your qualifications, but most of your speech should focus on what you plan to change or accomplish if you get elected. If you can, try to group these together into a memorable category or snappy message. Choose an appropriate theme (for a commencement speech). Here are a few examples of common themes, although you should try your best to turn one of these into a more specific, original topic: Memories your class shares and personal memories that many people will connect to, such as your first day at the school. Overcoming obstacles. Talk about how your classmates overcame problems related to academics, finances, and health, and how proud everyone is that they're standing here. The diversity of your classmates and celebrating the rich variety of experiences, personalities, and interests at your school. Describe some of the many ways people will go on to do good in the world. Use techniques to make your speech more memorable. You may not consider yourself a great writer, but there are some decisions you can make that will make any speech more engaging: Address your audience directly. Ask them questions to get them thinking, although you shouldn't expect an answer. Use groups of three. The human brain loves repetition, and especially trios. Start three sentences with the same phrase, speaking louder each sentence. Use emotive language. Try to provoke a strong emotional response in your audience, not present a list of facts to them. Thank specific people, but don't go on too long. If it's relevant to your topic, you should thank your teachers, parents, or other influences on your life. But don't go into a lot of detail unless it's part of an engaging story; you could easily bore or confuse the audience. Make references your audience will get, but avoid all others. Including a quote from a popular movie or a reference to a famous event at your school will keep your audience excited, as long as you only use this technique a few times. Don't tell stories that only a few friends will understand. Even references that your whole class will get should be used sparingly if there are parents in the room as well. Avoid clichés. The same old sayings crop up in every speech, especially graduation speeches. If you can keep them to a minimum, you'll stand out from the crowd. Here are a few phrases that are overused in graduation and election speeches: Go change the world! Today is not the last day of your education, but the first. The future belongs to you. If elected, I will be the voice of the students. It's time for change! Don't insult or offend anyone. A speech is not an opportunity to trash talk another student, even jokingly. Even in an election, you'll earn more respect by focusing on your own attributes than attacking your opponent. If you're giving a high school commencement speech, remember that not everyone in your class will be attending college. Don't joke about your education letting you avoid a "bad" profession; chances are good there's a parent who has that job out in the audience.	Choose a topic or theme. Pick a tone that makes you comfortable. Use short sentences, and avoid words your audience won't understand. Write down original stories and messages. Find a gripping way to begin your speech. Make the theme clear. Move from one idea to the next in a natural order. End with a memorable statement that captures your speech. Edit and polish it as much as possible. Consider visual aids. Turn the speech into note cards, then practice! Think about movement and materials. Practice speaking loudly and clearly. Time yourself while you read the speech out loud. Talk slowly and pause between ideas. Deliver your speech to a mirror until you can do it without reading. Pay attention to other details once you become comfortable with the content. Practice in front of a test audience. Use their feedback to practice more. Prepare yourself for confidence on the day of the speech. Choose an appropriate theme (for an election speech). Choose an appropriate theme (for a commencement speech). Use techniques to make your speech more memorable. Thank specific people, but don't go on too long. Make references your audience will get, but avoid all others. Avoid clichés. Don't insult or offend anyone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Curling-Wand	How to Use a Curling Wand	To use a curling wand, take a strand of hair about an inch wide and hold your curling wand vertically at the side of your head. Starting with the tips, wrap your hair around the wand. Hold the hair for 3-4 seconds, then gently unwrap the curl from the wand. Continue until you've curled all of your hair, then lightly mist your hair with aerosol hairspray to set your curls.	Dry your hair completely. If you have just washed your hair or if your hair is damp, blow it dry with a hair dryer before using a curling wand. Your hair needs to be completely dry before you start. Brush out your hair. Always start with neat, tangle-free hair when using a curling wand. Use your regular brush or comb to gently tug out any tangles so your hair is smooth going into the process. If you use any products, like a leave-in conditioner, apply them while brushing out your hair. Pick your heat setting. Curling wands usually provide several different settings, ranging from high to low. For the most part, start with the lowest heat setting possible as this provides the least amount of damage to your hair. If you find your hair is not curling at the lowest setting, increase the heat gradually as you curl. Coarse hair generally requires a higher heat setting while fine hair should use a lower heat setting. It can take some trial and error to find the right heat setting for your hair, so be patient. As you get used to using your wand, you should find a heat setting that works for you. Use a heat protectant. Never apply any type of heat treatment to your hair without using a heat protectant first. You can purchase a heat protectant spray or gel at a salon or department store. Apply it to your hair according to instructions, working it in from your roots to your tips to ensure full protection. If you also tend to use non-aerosol hairsprays or styling gels when styling your hair, apply these as well. Aerosol hairsprays should be used after the hair is curled. Section your hair. To do a basic set of curls, section your hair first. Use hair clips or hair ties to section your hair into four different sections There should be one in front, one in back, and two on the sides of your head. Make sure the sections are roughly equal. Curl your hair for three to four seconds. Un-clip your hair from one of the sections. It does not matter which section you start with. Take a strand of hair about an inch wide and hold your curling wand vertically at the side of your head. Starting with the tips, wrap your hair around the wand. Hold the hair for three to four seconds before releasing your hair from the wand. You should be left with a long, wavy curl. If the curl is tighter than you want, let it cool down before running your fingers through it to loosen it. Keep in mind that curls made with a curling wand do tend to loosen over time. Curl each section. Keep curling your the section you started with strand by strand until it's fully curled. Repeat this with each section of hair until you have a full head of curls. Mist your hair with a light amount of aerosol hairspray. This should help your look stay in place throughout the day. Make sure that the hair spray you use is an aerosol hairspray. Non-aerosols should be applied before curling. Mist on a setting spray. You can buy a setting spray at a salon or buy it online. Mist your hair with a light amount of setting spray before you begin the curling process. This will help your hair mold more easily. Curl your hair away from the face. Start towards the front of your head. For messy beach waves, work strand by strand. Grab a section that is longer than it is wide. Wrap your hair around the curling wand vertically, starting at the roots and moving down to the ends. In the front, curl your hair away from your face. Leave an inch on the ends uncurled. As you wrap your hair around the wand, stop about an inch from the tips of your hair. Leave this inch uncurled for a loose, beach-like wave. Curl towards your face in the back. As you finish curling the hair in front of your face, shake things up a little when you reach the back of your head. To create a natural appearance, curl your hair in different directions, both towards and away from your face. Other than the direction you're curling, curl using the same process as earlier. Remember to leave the last two inches of your hair uncurled. Finish off the look. Continue curling until you have a full set of beach waves. When you're done, run your fingers through your hair to loosen the curls to your liking. Then, apply a light layer of hairspray to set the look. Apply a leave-in conditioner. Before doing curling your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner from the roots to the tips. This will help you mold your curls, encouraging them to stay tight. Scrunch the ends of your hair with gel. Apply a styling hair gel to your hair, working it in from the roots to the tips. As you apply your gel, scrunch up the ends of your hair using your hands. This should help refine your curls. Blow dry your hair from the roots to your tips. Your hair should be completely dry before you start curling. As you blow dry the tips, mess them slightly with your fingers. This will encourage further curling. Wrap a small section of hair around the barrel. This section should be roughly one inch wide. Start at the roots, and wrap the ends around the barrel. Keep a firm tension as you do so. Let it rest for three or four seconds before releasing. Brush out your curls if desired. Curling wands will create slightly looser, refined curls on curly hair. If you want even looser curls, you can brush them out with your fingers. Set your look with hairspray. Take some hairspray and mist it gently over your hair. This will set your look for the day, keeping your curls intact.	Dry your hair completely. Brush out your hair. Pick your heat setting. Use a heat protectant. Section your hair. Curl your hair for three to four seconds. Curl each section. Mist your hair with a light amount of aerosol hairspray. Mist on a setting spray. Curl your hair away from the face. Leave an inch on the ends uncurled. Curl towards your face in the back. Finish off the look. Apply a leave-in conditioner. Scrunch the ends of your hair with gel. Blow dry your hair from the roots to your tips. Wrap a small section of hair around the barrel. Brush out your curls if desired. Set your look with hairspray.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Things-Down-when-You%27re-Sick	How to Keep Things Down when You're Sick	To keep food and beverages down when you're feeling sick, stick to a diet of bland foods, like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, since they'll be easier to digest. Otherwise, if you eat spicy, fatty, and sugary foods, it may upset your stomach. Along with following a simple diet, drink lots of clear liquids like water, ginger ale, and soup broths so you can stay hydrated and soothe your stomach. When you're eating and drinking, have small meals and take small sips so you don't overwhelm your stomach and can minimize your nausea. If you haven't been able to keep fluids down for 12 hours or more, or if you've been throwing up for more than 24 hours, see a doctor as soon as possible to get medical treatment.	Follow the BRAT diet. Some doctors suggest the BRAT diet, which stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. These foods can help you recover from nausea and vomiting because the foods are low in fiber and easy to digest and help replace nutrients lost. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAFP) no longer recommends the BRAT diet for children. Instead, the AAFP recommends that children resume eating a normal, well-balanced, age appropriate diet within 24 hours of getting sick. Some other foods that are easy to digest: Crackers: saltines, oyster crackers, rice crackers or other "white flour" crackers. Boiled potatoes Noodles/Pasta: plain egg noodles, pasta, or ramen noodles. Avoid whole wheat. Gelatin: often referred by brand names such as "Jello" although any will do. The choice of flavoring is yours. Add more complex foods gradually. Once you are able to keep down very simple foods such as broth, rice, bananas, and toast, add more complex foods as you feel better. This can help minimize nausea and vomiting and will not strain your stomach. Examples of more complex foods you can try as you feel better are cereal, fruit, cooked vegetables, chicken, creamy peanut butter, and white pasta without sauce. Avoid foods that can upset your stomach. It's important to be gentle on your stomach at this time. Avoiding foods such as dairy or spicy dishes can help prevent further vomiting. Avoid fatty foods, including fried dishes. For example, if you have been vomiting, a greasy cheeseburger is likely to exacerbate your nausea and may make you throw up more. Stay away from spicy foods such as curries, chili, Buffalo wings or barbeque. Dairy products including milk, yogurt, and cheese may make you more nauseous or vomit. Sugary foods such as cookies and cakes may trigger nausea or cause more vomiting. Stay away from whole grain breads, cereals, or pastas until your nausea has passed. Nuts and seeds may also upset your stomach. Drink plenty of clear liquids. Stay hydrated when you have been vomiting or sick. Drinking plenty of clear liquids may help you stay hydrated and also soothe your stomach and relive nausea. Liquids are more important than solids. Your body will suffer from dehydration long before issues from fasting become problematic. Many foods contain a lot of liquid, such as gelatin, bananas, or rice. You can drink any beverage that is clear or turns into a clear liquid when at room temperature, such as an ice cube, soup, ginger ale, or ice pop. Water, fruit juices without pulp, soup broths, clear sodas such as ginger ale or Sprite, teas, and popsicles may help you stay hydrated and keep you from vomiting. Electrolyte or sports drinks can help replace some nutrients and also settle your stomach. However, do not use full strength. Either dilute by at least half, or for every sip of energy drink, take a drink of water. Sports drinks are typically far too concentrated, and diluting them is easier on the stomach. Brew ginger tea or peppermint tea. There is some medical evidence that ginger and peppermint teas may help nausea and vomiting. Brew yourself either ginger or peppermint teas to help soothe and settle your stomach and stay hydrated. You can make these by either using commercial ginger or peppermint tea bags or using a few mint leaves or a piece of ginger steeped in boiling water. Stay away from liquids that can cause nausea or vomiting. Avoid drinking anything that is hard on the stomach. Consuming liquids such as alcohol, coffee, or milk can make nausea worse and may make you vomit. Do not put cream in any tea you drink. Wait to eat until you have stopped vomiting. It seems common sense, but unfortunately sometimes people will rush to eat foods before the stomach is ready. If you are actively vomiting, wait to eat solid foods until you can consume them without throwing up. Instead, drink clear liquids or electrolyte beverages to help keep you from becoming dehydrated. Eat solid foods only after you haven't vomited for about six hours. If your stomach turns queasy when you see or envision a food, do not eat it. The body is sometimes wiser than the head. Also, if you feel nauseated just thinking about a certain food, chances are good you will not keep it down. There is a mental element to how your body processes nausea, and it is very difficult to overcome. If your stomach churns at the thought of eating a banana, but seems fine with a small bowl of rice, eat the rice. Eat foods that are easy to digest. Certain foods, including dairy, can exacerbate nausea and vomiting. Eating foods that are easy to digest may help you keep them down and alleviate vomiting. Once you're able, try solid foods on the BRAT diet and other simple options such as boiled potatoes and clear soups. You can add more complex foods as you feel better. Eat small meals and chew your food thoroughly. While you are eating a simple, bland diet, eat small meals throughout the day and make sure that you chew your food slowly and thoroughly. This may help minimize nausea and help you keep food down. Start out with a piece of toast or a banana. Add other simple foods as you are able. For example, if you are able to keep a piece a toast down and are still hungry, have a banana a half an hour or an hour later. Chewing your food thoroughly will help keep your stomach from having to do extra work digesting. Taking small bites will help you chew more thoroughly. This method will also help you see if you are able to tolerate food more easily than if you overwhelm your stomach by overloading it. Take small sips of liquid. Just as it's important to take small bites, it's also helpful to take small sips of liquid. This may help not overwhelm your stomach and cause further nausea. Sip 4-8oz. of clear liquid every hour and only 1-2 ounces at a time. This will help keep you hydrated without increasing your risk for further vomiting or hyponatremia, which is having too little sodium in your body. If you can't tolerate sips of liquid, try sucking on ice chips until you can safely consume 1-2oz. of liquid at a time. Be aware of what medications that can upset your stomach. Certain medications, such as oxycodone, can upset your stomach and cause nausea. If you are taking any medications that unsettle the stomach, speak to your doctor about discontinuing their use until you feel better. Pain medications such as codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, or oxycodone can cause nausea. Some over the counter medications such as iron or potassium supplements, and even aspirin, can cause nausea. Get sufficient rest. In many cases, simply resting can help relieve nausea and vomiting. Lie down as often as you can, especially after eating, to help you keep food down. Getting too much activity can make nausea and vomiting worse by unsettling your stomach. Try motion sickness medications and antihistamines. If you are unable to keep anything down because of motion sickness, consider taking a medication or antihistamine. These may help alleviate the nausea and vomiting and allow you to eat something. You can try over the counter antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate to help keep food down. Follow either your doctor's instructions or the directions on the packaging. If you're experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, your doctor can prescribe scopolamine, which comes as an adhesive patch. Scopolamine can only be used by adults. Alleviate nausea with pressure points. This really works, and requires no medication or any great expertise in Eastern style medicine. See your doctor. If you experience nausea, vomiting, or the inability to keep food or liquids down for a protracted period of time, see your doctor. She will help rule out more serious conditions and can develop a course of treatment to help you keep down foods. If you have been vomiting for longer than 24 hours, see your doctor as soon as possible. If you haven't kept any fluids down for 12 or more hours, seek medical treatment. If you have blood or dark material in your vomit, go to the emergency room. If you have severe vomiting—you vomit more than three times per day—see a medical professional.	Follow the BRAT diet. Add more complex foods gradually. Avoid foods that can upset your stomach. Drink plenty of clear liquids. Brew ginger tea or peppermint tea. Stay away from liquids that can cause nausea or vomiting. Wait to eat until you have stopped vomiting. If your stomach turns queasy when you see or envision a food, do not eat it. Eat foods that are easy to digest. Eat small meals and chew your food thoroughly. Take small sips of liquid. Be aware of what medications that can upset your stomach. Get sufficient rest. Try motion sickness medications and antihistamines. See your doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-No-See-Ums	How to Get Rid of No See Ums	No see ums are biting flies that leave painful and itchy bumps on your skin. To keep the flies out of your house, keep your air conditioner on to lower the temperature and humidity, since no see ums are attracted to warm, moist air. At night, turn off your porch lights so they're not drawn towards your house. You can also place a carbon dioxide lure trap near your front door to kill them. If you spot no see ums in your house, try mixing a small bowl of distilled white or apple cider vinegar with a few drops of liquid dish detergent. The flies will be attracted to the vinegar, and the dish soap will coat their wings and cause them to drown.	Place a CO2 lure trap near the entrance of your home. Just set the trap down and turn it on. It will begin emitting a stream of CO 2 gas, which serves to attract no see ums and other nearby insects. When they get close enough, they'll be sucked in by a small but powerful vacuum nozzle, where they'll eventually dehydrate and die. To make sure your trap is as effective as possible, position it near your front door or somewhere else where no see ums are likely to get inside, such as a screened-in porch mudroom. C0 2 traps are available online and at all major home improvement and gardening centers. However, these products range in price from $300 to $1,500, which might make them prohibitively expensive. Use pesticides containing DEET or picaridin to blast bugs on sight. If you happen to spot no see ums or their larvae, spraying them with a powerful chemical pesticide will stop them in their tracks. Most pest control specialists agree that ordinary repellents are ineffective against no see ums, so killing them is usually better than attempting to ward them off. Going hunting for no see ums may be a lost cause—these miniscule critters are translucent, and often no more than 2–5 millimetres (0.079–0.197 in) long! Instead, wait for them to show up and make sure you're ready when they do. Pesticides can provide a short-term fix by killing off adult flies, but they're not a permanent solution to more serious infestations. Trap stray no see ums with a mixture of vinegar and soap. Fill a small bowl with distilled white or apple cider vinegar, then squeeze in a few drops of liquid dish detergent. Leave your trap sitting out somewhere in the open. Passing flies will be drawn to the vinegar and end up stuck under the surface of the slippery soap. Dish soaps work by reducing the surface tension of liquids, make it impossible for insects to escape once they're inside. This method can be a little smelly. Situating your vinegar trap near an open window with good ventilation can make it a less less unpleasant to have around. Hire an exterminator if you’re dealing with a full-fledged infestation. If things get bad enough, you may have no choice but to call in reinforcements. Depending on the extent of the problem, an exterminator may set traps, employ high-strength pesticide sprays, or even decide that a more intensive solution like fumigation is necessary. Exterminators aren't cheap, but the peace of mind you'll get from knowing that an infestation has been wiped out completely can be well worth it. Clear up any standing water you find on your property. Walk around the exterior of your home and look for places that might be inviting to a population of no see ums. This may include unused fountains, bird baths, stopped-up gutters, and groundwater. When you come across a potential hotspot, drain it or fill it in with high-drainage material like gravel or sand. Don't forget to peek inside any household items you find sitting out, such as buckets or wheelbarrows, to see if they contain stagnant water. You may need to have larger bodies of water like ponds and gulches professionally irrigated in order to dry them out for good. Install mesh window screens small enough to keep no see ums out. Pick up a few rolls of tight-knit insect repelling mesh and put them in place over your home's windows. As small as no see ums are, the grid-like weave of small insect repellent meshes are even smaller. You can buy rolls of mesh screening at any hardware or home improvement store. They come in various sizes, from standard grade window screen all the way down to ultra-fine 20x20 “No See Um Mesh.” Inspect your screens regularly to make sure they're free of holes or tears, and replace damaged sections if necessary. Even the smallest opening may be big enough to admit a tiny no see um. Leave your air conditioner on to lower the temperature and humidity. Set your thermostat to around 65–70 °F (18–21 °C) or below and let it run in intervals throughout the day. No see ums are attracted to warmth and moisture, so the cooler you keep it in your home, the less likely they are to come around. If blasting your air conditioner nonstop isn't an option (say, if it's winter), switch on a ceiling fan or portable box fan. This will at least keep cool air circulating throughout the room. Consider investing in a dehumidifier if you live somewhere with above-average humidity levels. Turn off your porch lights at night to avoid attracting pests. Get in the habit of switching off all of the lights outside your home shortly after dusk. Many types of insects, including no see ums, gravitate towards light sources. These essentially act like homing beacons, signalling for bugs to come closer. Not only will shutting your lights off make you less visible to no see ums, it will also save you money on your monthly utility bill! Wear long-sleeved clothing to keep yourself protected from bites. If you're going to be outside someplace where no see ums tend to be a problem, be sure to pull on a pair of full-length pants and a long-sleeved shirt. It may also be a good idea to throw a hat on to minimize bites around your head and face if the no see ums are out in force. Always wear tall socks and closed-toed shoes anytime you're walking near standing water in no see um-infested areas. Stay away from wet, boggy areas where no see ums tend to swarm. One of the best strategies for dealing with pesky no see ums is to simply avoid them. Steer clear of locations like ponds and marshes, as well as any place where water has collected and grown stagnate. Chances are good that there's a cloud of no see ums not far away. If you do find yourself in one of these areas, try not to hang around too long, or your risk of being bitten will increase.	Place a CO2 lure trap near the entrance of your home. Use pesticides containing DEET or picaridin to blast bugs on sight. Trap stray no see ums with a mixture of vinegar and soap. Hire an exterminator if you’re dealing with a full-fledged infestation. Clear up any standing water you find on your property. Install mesh window screens small enough to keep no see ums out. Leave your air conditioner on to lower the temperature and humidity. Turn off your porch lights at night to avoid attracting pests. Wear long-sleeved clothing to keep yourself protected from bites. Stay away from wet, boggy areas where no see ums tend to swarm.